Audi Virtual Cockpit HDMI Multimedia Interface

The Xcarlink HDMI Multimedia interface provides a HDMI/Video input and rear/front camera integration to the factory Audi Virtual Cockpit Instrument cluster display.   

The Digital HDMI  input which opens up a range of possible connectivity options with the latest digital devices.  For example a smartphone can be connected to the interface via a HDMI cable which would allow the smartphone to be mirrored on your factory fitted screen.   Giving you access to all of your  music, video's, web browser, messages etc,  as well as all your favorite apps such as YouTube , Spotify, Google Maps, Waze and any other app on your smartphone.  Screen mirroring is provided by connecting a HDMI digital out cable from your smartphone to the interface or alternatively via the optional wireless smartphone mirroring module.

The interface also provides seamless rear camera integration which automatically switches to display the camera image on the virtual cockpit display when the reverse gear is engaged and also displays dynamic parking guidelines ( showing the predicted path that the vehicle will take based on the position of the steering wheel).  

Switching to connected video inputs and adjusting the screen format of the display within the vehicles virtual cockpit instrument cluster is performed through the original steering wheel controls.

Features:

• HDMI input for connecting any AV device and smartphone mirroring (Optional wireless Smartphone mirroring)
• 1 x Composite Video Input / Front Camera input 
• Optional AV extension provides 2 x Composite Video inputs and Video output for rear screen entertainment
• Dedicated Rear view camera input - automatic switching when in reverse gear.  (rear view camera option can be switched off if not installing a rear camera or if the vehicle is equipped with an OEM camera) 
• Dynamic Parking guidelines which move in accordance to the position of the steering wheel
• Steering wheel controls to switch the aspect ratio of the virtual cockpit instrument cluster display between center screen and full screen.
• Switch between original display and video inputs via the original steering wheel buttons.
• Automatically switch to the OEM screen when a bluetooth phone call is received (if required)
• Automatic front camera activation with programmable display time (via the on screen setup menu)
• Switch between original display and video inputs using the original steering wheel buttons.
• Video in Motion - for connected video sources, NO Programming Required!
• Installation is made behind the infotainment unit in the glove compartment. Plug and Play CAN bus harness included.

Included with the kit:

•      Xcarlink Multimedia video interface with Built in HDMI input.

•      Plug and Play Connection cable

•      Video input and Camera input cables

•      Remote control to accesss the interface's initial on screen setup menu.

•      Installation Manual

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Installation:

Installation is carried out by connecting to the rear of the infotainment unit located in the glove compartment  

Audio:

This interface is designed for video only. For audio, you will need to connect the video source directly to your AUX input.

Compatibility:

Compatible with Audi Vehicles equipped with the Virtual Cockpit Instrument Cluster screen .

•      Audi A4/A5/Q5 2016 Onwards

•      Audi TT MK3 2015 Onwards

•      Audi Q7 2016 Onwards

•      Audi R8 2016 Onwards 

•      Audi Q2 2016 Onwards

•      Audi A3 2016 Onwards