The bmw-evo kit interfaces 2 video inputs (including a backup camera) to the factory media screen in select 2017 bmws with the new gui (non-touch screen) (9 pages)
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3950 NW 120 Ave, Coral Springs, FL 33065 TEL 561-955-9770 FAX 561-955-9760 Mercedes Benz NTG5+ MOST150 to 12-channel Analog & Digital sound processor NTV-KIT871...
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Overview The NAV-TV ZEN-M processor seamlessly converts late model Mercedes factory MOST-150 audio bus to 12- channel analog RCA and TOSLink output. Adding aftermarket amplifiers to the OE NTG5, 5.1, 5.2 or 5.5 system has never been so simple and seamless.
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04/24/18 NTV-DOC319 ZEN-M Compatibility (NTG5, NTG5.1, NTG5.2, NTG5.5) Month, Year(s) Make Chassis Model NOTE: All vehicles require NTG5+ 09/2015+ Mercedes W176 A-Class radio, regardless if listed on this 11/2014+ Mercedes W246 B-Class chart. See radio shots (below) to Any 2014+ Mercedes W205 C-Class Sedan...
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04/24/18 NTV-DOC319 ZEN-M Installation 1. If this vehicle has a factory amplifier, it must be removed and the ZEN-M can be installed into its place. If this vehicle is not amplified from factory, install the ZEN-M behind the radio. 2. Connect the following wires from the ZEN-M pin Color To vehicle:...
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NOTE: If the vehicle is not equipped with an OEM amplifier, you must program the system for external amplifier for the ZEN-M to operate properly. Use NAV-TV’s ZEN-M-PRG programmer (NTV- KIT866 sold separately). 3. Vehicles without amplifier but still equipped with fiber*: Disconnect the fiber from the radio,...
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04/24/18 NTV-DOC319 Multi-Color LED Status Indication LED Status Indication Solid Red MOST Active Violet MOST traffic commands Blinking Red Peaking (maximum digital signal level achieved) Blinking Blue PC Link with app (future use) ZEN-M System Layout (analog) For ZEN-M installations, the factory amplifier MUST be removed (if equipped).
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(if equipped). Mercedes Benz options for audio control When flashing the vehicle for fiber (if not factory fiber or amp-equipped) using the NAV-TV ZEN-M-PRG (KIT866), the OEM Mercedes sound system will allow Bass, Treble and Midrange controls. • There is no separate subwoofer controller for Mercedes-Benz.
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04/24/18 NTV-DOC319 ZEN DownMix Scenario Examples Source Signal DownMix TOSLink Analog Analog Analog REAR Center Output FRONT OUT SIDE OUT (7,8) OUT (9,10) Channel OUT 2 Channel (Music) Stereo Stereo Front Stereo Rear Stereo Rear Muted Mono (L+R) 2 Channel (Music) Stereo Stereo Front Stereo Rear...
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04/24/18 NTV-DOC319 Mercedes OEM Center Channel schematic • The center channel speaker in all NTG5+ Mercedes vehicles are a Dual-Voice Coil speaker. If replaced, and not reconnected to the EMBRACE module (wires), you will lose audio from the emergency telematics system. Use the diagram here to connect a secondary speaker...
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04/24/18 NTV-DOC319 ZEN-M Technical Specifications Hardware & Software Current HW version: --1r0-- Current SW version: ZEN-M-1.2-4-20-18 Compatible SW (update) OS: Windows 7 (64 bit), 8, 10 INPUT Digital Input MOST 150 Fiber Optic OUTPUT Digital Outputs: TOSLink Digital Outputs supported: 24bit/48kHz Frequency Response (digital): 18Hz –...
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