Panasonic of North America FA 170 BCARHS User Manual
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Index
OPERATIONAL PRINCIPLE
APPLINK
AUDIO
AUDIO SETTINGS
BEZEL DIAGNOSTICS
BLUETOOTH PHONE
BUTTONS
CAMERA
CLIMATE CONTROL
CLOCK
ELECTRIFICATION
EMERGENCY ASSIST
MEDIA PLAYER
MESSAGE CENTER
MULTI CONTOURED SEATS
MYKEY
NAVIGATION
POWER MANAGEMENT
RADIO
SETTINGS
TRAVEL LINK
VOICE COMMANDS
VOLUME
WI-FI
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OPERATIONAL PRINCIPLE
The Ford Sync FA-170-BCAR-HS is defined as a HMI module with an attached external faceplate. All display and keypad inputs are done via remote modules. The Sync Module is capable of receiving and playing or displaying USB (x2), Microphone Inputs (x2), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, WLAN (Wi-Fi: 2.4GHZ and 5GHz), line level stereo audio and a mono line level outputs.
Communication to remote keypads, head unit and other cluster modules is accomplished via system buses
1)HS CAN: Vehicle High Speed Communications Bus (500Kb/s)
2)I CAN Bus: Vehicle Infotainment CAN Bus (500Kb/s)
3)SD Link: Sirius Data Link – A UART communication from AHU’s Sirius module to the Sync via a differential CAN interface (115Kb/s)
The Sync Module is comprised of two boards, main and multi-media
Main Board - Controls the interface to the external busses (CAN interface), responsible for digitization of all analog audio/video signals, power moding and primary power generation of for Sync Module.
Main Board Components:
CPU – (IC603) Bolero, SPC5644CF0VLU8, utilizes Freescale’s dual 32-bit Core Power Architecture running at 80MHz. The CPU has utilizes a 16MHz crystal for generation of all internal PLL loops used during normal operation of the processor. An additional 32K.768KHz crystal is used for the real time clock and watchdog generation. IC603 is mainly used for bus interface to the vehicles LAN busses (HS CAN and ICAN). The processor is the power master for the module and controls the powering sequences for the radio.
Power Supplies: The main board has 5 SMPS used for generation of power to the system. The MAX16932 is a dual synchronous switch mode power supply running at 2.1MHz. The output rail for the 3.3VSW is capable of delivering 6A to the main and multimedia boards. The 3.3VSW rail is sent to the MMB for generation of the power rails needed on the MMB. The 3.3VBatt rail is the second SMPS on the MAX16932 switcher, it is capable of 1.5A of output current and it output is fed to the Bolero CPU and WiLink Module. There are 2 USB connectors on the main board, each VBUS rail is supplied power by a Maxim MAX16984 USB Smart Switch Supply. The MAX16984 power supplies are capable of delivering 2.1A of current with voltage compensation based on current requirement for the USB port.. The MAX16904 is 800mA, 2.1MHz used to power the +5V_SW rail, which supplies current to the Audio CODEC and GNSS antenna
Audio CODEC – CS4234 has 4 Channels of Differential audio data input (4 ADC Channels) and 5 channels of Differential Analog Audio Output (DACs). The Sync module is currently using 2 analog channel inputs
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for microphone digitalization and 3 DAC channels for a stereo and mono signal output. All data communicated over the I2S buses is at a 48KHz.
Video ADC: (IC803) Analog Devices ADV7281WBCPZ-M-RL converts the analog rear view camera video (NTSC or PAL Video) into a MIPI data stream. The MIPI video output is sent to the OMAP5432 using differential data and clock lines. The ADV7281WBCPZ-M-RL uses a 28.6363 MHz crystal for generation of the video data.
CPLD: IC120 (LCMXO2-640HC-4TG100ITR) is Lattice’s MachX02 CPLD device used for level translation between the Main Board’s CPU (3.3V Logic) and the multi-media board’s CPU (1.8V logic). It also is used as an I/O expansion for the OMAP5 data to the main board
SERDES : (IC802) Texas Instrument’s DS90UB925QSQX/NOPB converts the OMAP5432’s 24 Bit RGB data into a video LVDS signals. The RGB data coming from the OMAP5432 is clocking at approximately 33MHz and has an output data rate of approximately 1GHz. The backchannel capabilities of the SERDES IC uses an I2C bus to control the remotes display and read the touchscreen inputs from the user. The I2C bus communicates to the OMAP processor at 100KHz to 400KHz data rates.
WiLink8 Module: (E502) WiLink8 Module is a module built by Panasonic using the WL1873 chipset from Texas Instruments. The device is capable of Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Wi-Fi 2.4 and 5 GHz operations (SISO) as well receptions of GNSS (GPS and Glonass) satellite data. The module has a built in 26MHz TCXO for clock generations within the module. Bluetooth Audio uses the HCI (UART) for A2DP Bluetooth audio streaming and BT Hands free phone audio is communicated to the OMAP processor via the I2S bus. WiFi interface is via the SDIO bus and GNSS data shares the HCI UART bus with the Bluetooth A2DP.
3 Axis Accelerometer: (IC410) ADXL312WACPZ-RL send 3 axis acceleration rates to the OMAP processor via the I2C bus that operates at 100-400KHz. The accelerometer data is used by the GPS dead reckoning engine for improved navigation functions
Multi-Media Board: Does HMI, audio & video decoding, USB interface, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth interface to WiLink module on Main Board, GNSS navigational functions including dead reckoning and route generation and navigation. Video input from rear view camera is received via main boards VADC via MIPI bus and Video output to the main board SERDES IC is by 24 bit RGB data.
CPU – IC100 – OMAP5432 contains dual core A15 processor with an operational frequency of 1GHz. The processor is used as the media processor for the Sync Module. A 19.2MHz crystal and the processors internal PLLs generate most clock necessary for operation of the system. An additional 12.288MHz TXO is used for generation of the master clock for the Audio data (8, 16, and 48KHz). The processor is responsible for:
1)24 bit RGB Outputs
2)USB Host and Interface to external modules (USB2.0)
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3)Audio Interface for:
a.USB Decodes
b.AEC/Voice Recognition
c.Video Decode for Rear View Camera display
d.Bluetooth Audio Decode of HCI data
e.Text to Speech for Voice prompts
4)HMI generation for viewing on remote display
5)Wi-Fi interface through SDIO Bus
6)GNSS-Route generation, map rendering, dead reckoning and point of interest generations
DDR3 Memory – (IC200-IC203) MT41K256M16HA-125AAT:E is Micron 4Gbit DDR3 memory that is clocked at 533MHz. The 4 memory devices are combined for a total bus width of 64bits and memory depth of 2 Giga bytes,
eMMC Flash: (IC204) The eMMC device from SanDisk is used to store the executable code, voice recognition data base, startup animations, user data, and maps for the navigation system. The eMMC components are SanDisk’s 19nm 153pin BGA devices in 8GB, 32GB, and 64GB memory depths. The memory size is dependent on the functionality requirements and region of the world the module is used in. All devices will communicate using the 48Mz DDR mode on the SDIO bus
External USB Phy; (IC500) TUSB1210BRHBRQ1 is a standalone USB transceiver IC that converts USB Data (DP+/-) into a 8 but ULPI data stream to the OMAP processor. The data ULPI data rate to the OMAP processor is at 60MHz. The IC receives an additional 19.2MHz clock from the OMAP processor . IC500 is only used when communication occurs on USB Port 2.
PMIC : (IC700) O9038A352IZWSRQ1 is manufactured by Texas instruments. It is the power management IC that is comprised of 9 SMPS and 11 LDOs. The power supplies are used to supply the needed voltage rails for the devices on the multimedia board. The PMIC is clocked by its own 16.384MHz crystal.
Apple iPod Authentication: (IC102) MFI337S3959, Apple Rev C IC communicates to the OMAA processor over the Audio and Video I2C Bus. When an Apple device is connected to the module via USB port, it issues a challenge to the Sync Module. The Sync module uses the Apple IC to get the proper response to the challenge and also issues a counter challenge to the remote device.
3 Axis Rae Gyro: (E500) A3G4250DTR supplies the OMAP processor with a 3 axis Rate data in degrees per second. The MEMS gyro communicates to the OMAP processor via an I2C bus operating at 100400KHz data rate. Data from the rate gyro is used to aid the accuracy of the dead reckoning algorithm in the navigation function
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APPLINK
What is AppLink?
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AppLink enables vehicle occupants to use the applications (“apps”) present on their mobile devices through the head-unit thereby reducing driver distractions. SYNC AppLink uses voice-activated (voice recognition (VR)) technology to build a hands-free bridge between the head-unit and the smartphone applications (through Bluetooth (BT)). Through voice commands occupants can stream Internet radio, listen to tweets, and more without fumbling through phone menus.
SYNC AppLink-compatible mobile applications are available for Android™, BlackBerry®, and iPhone® smartphone platforms, and new applications are being added regularly. Applications can be purchased and downloaded through Google Play, iTunes® App Store, and Blackberry® App World™.43
Some of the AppLink enabled applications include: Pandora, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, OpenBeak, NPR News, SYNC Destinations, Scout by Telenav.
How does it work (End-User Perspective)?
1.User installs an AppLink enabled app onto mobile phone.
2.User connects mobile phone with SYNC
a.For iPhone: Connection is through USB using cable
b.For Android/Blackberry: Connection is through Bluetooth
3.User starts the App on mobile phone
4.User accesses App from SYNC
a.Apps can be accessed through the SYNC HMI/SWC
b.Apps can be accessed through voice prompts
Examples:
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APPLINK
How does it work (Technical Perspective)?
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A.Policy Update:
1. The mobile phone and SYNC are connected (either through Bluetooth or through USB)
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2.SYNC-AppLink requests update to local policy table and sends this request to mobile device.
3.Proxy code within mobile device forwards the request to Ford Backend Server via cloud using the phone’s mobile connection.
4.Ford Backend Server provides updated policy table back to mobile phone.
5.Mobile phone passes on the updated policy table to SYNC-AppLink where the local policy table gets updated.
B. Application Interaction
6.Mobile phone and SYNC AppLink pass messages to/forth in response to user requests.
AppLink Ford Video: http://support.ford.com/sync-technology/access-applink-mobile-applications-sync
AUDIO
Management
Audio sources are typically activated /deactivated due to event which causes an audio source to be either requested for playback or released from playback. Since multiple clients may request access to the audio system for playback, mixing, etc. the Audio Resource Server must have a method in place to track the requests for sources and track the current sources.
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AUDIO SETTINGS
Tonal Settings Control
Bass, Treble, Midrange, Balance, Fade
These controls are available in the Sound section of the Settings.
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Sound Settings |
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Treble |
Reset |
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Midrange |
Reset |
Bass |
Reset |
Balance and Fade |
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Speed Adjusted Volume |
Off |
Status/Interaction |
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Depending on vehicle configuration and components, The following options may be available.
Occupancy Mode (no external amp present), DSP Program Mode (Sound Mode)
QuantumLogic Surround (Revel Present)
Play THX Deepnote available if configured as Lincoln and DSP on.
Play Revel Experience available if configured as Revel on.
Occupancy Mode |
Driver |
Sound Mode |
Surround |
QuantumLogic Surround |
Audience |
Play THX Deep Note™
Play Revel Experience™
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Balance & Fade
Balance and Fade
Reset
Fade
Balance
Status/Interaction
Speed Compensated Volume
Off
Low
Medium
High
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BEZEL DIAGNOSTICS
Upon system start-up the Bezel Diagnostic Client shall set the signal _Bezel_Diagnostic.Rq : Diagnostic_Operation.Rq == "Get All Background Diagnostic Request" and request from the Bezel Diagnostic Servers the following information:
1.Software Part Number
2.Hardware Part Number
3.Calibration Part Number
4.SDARS ESN Number (applicable only to SDARS server)
RETURN Bezel Diagnostics |
APIM Diagnostics |
AHU Diagnostics |
DSP Diagnostics |
EFP Diagnostics |
Exit Diagnostics |
Information specific to APIM will be available through this menu.
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RETURN |
Bezel Diagnostics / APIM |
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Part Numbers |
Engineering Dev. Mode |
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Software Versions |
Touch Screen Calibration |
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Configuration Status |
Touch Screen Activation Test |
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GPS Information |
Display Test Pattern |
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Tones Test |
RGB Pixel Test |
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Rear Tones Test |
Exit Diagnostics |
BLUETOOTH PHONE
Handsfree Phone User guide
Jim Fulner, Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America, Inc.
The Handsfree phone feature allows the Sync system to act as an extension of your phone via wireless technology called Bluetooth®. Bluetooth® is like an invisible cable that connects one device to one other device. It is important to remember that the features of Sync available to the user are dependent on the
Bluetooth® functionality of the user’s phone. NOTE: Some phones may have features that work on the handset but are not necessarily extended via Bluetooth®, this may include, but is not limited to, features like Text Massaging’s (SMS), photo caller ID, personalized ringtones, etc. For more information on your particular phone’s Bluetooth® capabilities, please contact your cell phone provider’s technical support team.
In order to use the Handsfree phone capability you must pair the cell phone with sync. (Pairing is the establishment of the initial connection of the two devices, telling each other that they exist and they trust each other). You’ll find the option in SETTINGS
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Choose BLUETOOTH Choose 
ADD A
BLUETOOTH DEVICE
BLUETOOTH PHONE
Then search for new devices from your cell phone. This is normally done via your phone’s SETTINGS or TOOLS menu. For specific instructions regarding pairing your phone please see your phone’s users’
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manual or contact your cell phone carriers technical support team. You should be able to select SYNC from a search option. You will then need to confirm the PIN. Your phone should prompt you to either enter the PIN as shown on SYNC or it will automatically show a PIN and you need to confirm on both your phone and SYNC that the PIN matches. It is recommend that, if given the option on your phone, you set SYNC as TRUSTED (sometimes this will be called AUTOMATIC, AUTHORIZED, ALLOW ACCESS TO PHONEBOOK or similar wording).
Once pairing is successful your phone and SYNC trust each other. Automatic connection should begin. Pairing should only need to be performed once. Subsequent connections should occur automatically when you get in the car and your phone’s Bluetooth® feature is turned on. SYNC can pair (store in memory) up to 12 devices, however only one phone can be connected at a time.
If your phone supports phonebook synchronization via Bluetooth® this synchronization will begin automatically (you may need to authorize the first download from your phone). Once authorized, initial phonebook download may take more than two minutes for your phonebook to download and become available. Subsequent connections the phonebook should be available almost immediately upon connection.
If your phone received an incoming phone call the caller ID will be displayed and a ringtone will be played in the speakers. This can be answered via the touch screen, or your steering wheel controls. The call can be heard via the vehicle speakers and you can talk handsfree, your vehicle’s microphone will pick up your voice. Remember to keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel.
To make an outgoing call you can tap the voice button on your steering wheel control and say a number “Call 512-646-6400” or a contact in the sync phonebook “Call Alex Jones at work.” The same options can be access via SYNC’s PHONE menu on the touch screen.
BLUETOOTH PHONE
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If your phone supports Text Messaging over Bluetooth® and you receive an incoming text message an alert will show on the display, and a tone will play through the speakers. You can then choose to have the message read to you.
If your device supports replying to SMS over Bluetooth®, you will be given a list of predefined messages to choose from to reply with such as “Can’t talk right now, I’m Driving.” Note, many devices do not fully support Bluetooth® text messaging, most notably the Apple iPhone.
Handsfree phone is a convenience feature, not a safety feature. Even when using handsfree it is recommended that the vehicle be parked in a safe location while calling or texting. No significant difference has been shown in regards to driver distraction between holding your phone and using a handsfree system like SYNC.
Troubleshooting tips: If at any time Handsfree phone is not functioning as expected, it is recommended to perform a soft reset on your phone. This is normally done by removing the battery for a short time. If problems still occur you may choose to delete the pairing from both device and pair them again. For phone specific information contact your carrier’s tech support. For additional SYNC support contact 1-877-xxx-xxxx
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BUTTONS
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BUTTONS
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BUTTONS
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CAMERA
Brief description of Camera and features.
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The SYNC Gen3 Camera feature includes multiple functions; Rear Video Camera (RVC) with zoom, Front Video Camera (FVC) with zoom, Park Distance Control (PDC), Flank Guard, Active Park Assist (APA), Park Out Assist (POA), Parallel Park Assist, Perpendicular Park Assist (left and right side), Trailer Backup Assist (TBA), and 360 degree view.
RVC:
RVC is activate by shifting the vehicle to reverse and will maintain until the user switches out of reverse or exceeds a speed of 10kph.
PDC:
PDC is the ability for the user to have a visual representation for how close they are to an object while reversing their vehicle. The four bottom sectors of the car image below represent PDC. They will turn from transparent to green to yellow to red depending on how close the object is to the appropriate sensor. There will also be an audio tone accompanied with the visual representation that will beep more frequently the close the vehicle comes to the object, ending in a solid tone when the driver is becoming too close to the object.
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CAMERA
Flank Guard:
Flank Guard is the ability for the user to have a visual representation for how close they are to an object while driviing in forward or reverse. The four middle sectors on each side of the car image above represent Flank Guard. They will turn from transparent to green to yellow to red depending on how close the object is to the appropriate sensor. There will also be an audio tone accompanied with the visual representation that will beep more frequently the close the vehicle comes to the object, ending in a solid tone when the driver is becoming too close to the object.
RVC Settings:
RVC settings shall consist of the ability to turn Enhanced Park Aids ON/Off, as well as RVC delay.
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CAMERA
APA:
APA is a feature that assists in the user with finding an available parking spot and to maneuver into the spot by way of controlling the steering wheel. The driver is responsible for controlling gas and brake as well as shifting. Commands and warnings in the form of text will be presented on the HMI screen as well as different icons associated with the instruction – pull forward, back up, searching left, searching right, stop, and reverse.
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CAMERA
POA:
POA assists the driver in pulling out of a tight parking spot. When the camera is used with the feature it looks and acts very similar to APA with two exceptions; 1) PDC can be active as well, 2) There are different icons – pull forward, back up, caution, finish, and stop. When the camera is not used or is unavailable the view will look like the below
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CAMERA
Perpendicular Parking:
Perpendicular parking is a feature that will assist the driver in finding a suitable parking spot to backup into and will actually park the car for the driver. When camera is available the HMI will look similar to APA and POA with the following icons – pull forward, back up, caution, finish, stop, PDC, and steering wheel. When camera is not used or unavailable the HMI will look like the below.
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CAMERA
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CAMERA
Parallel Parking:
Parallel parking is a feature that assists the driver in finding a parking a parallel parking spot such as that next to a curb on a street and will actually park the vehicle for the driver. When camera is available the HMI will look similar to APA, POA, and Perpendicular Parking with the same icons as Perpendicular Parking. When camera is not used or unavailable the HMI will look like the below.
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FVC:
FVC assists the driver in pulling the vehicle forward. It allows the driver to maneuver objects that they would normally not be able to see, as well as pull as close to an object as possible.
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CAMERA
TBA:
TBA is a feature that helps the driver position the ball mount from the trailer hitch into the receptacle from the trailer. This feature also helps the driver to backup while the trailer is attached, as well as providing PDC.
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