Apple CarPlay / Android Auto / Mirrorlink camera Interface for Mercedes-Benz W221 and C216 NTG3.0 (MOST)

This Apple CarPlay / Google Android Auto / Mirrorlink interface / multimedia adapter is suitable for Mercedes-Benz NTG3.0 infotainment systems.

Suitable Mercedes-Benz models with Comand APS NTG 3.0, 8 inch:

• Mercedes S-Class (W221) 10/2005 → 05/2009
• Mercedes CL (C216) 01/2006 → 05/2009

NB:

The interface only works when the TV function is activated. This interface has a built-in TV enabler (TV menu on Mercedes is activated by pressing the "DISC/RADIO" + "Return" buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds). See next image:

Characteristics

• The most advanced Apple CarPlay, Google Android Auto (wired and wireless) interface on the market
• Miracast / Mirrorlink wireless (image from the smartphone is projected on the car screen)
• Integrated Bluetooth module for wireless music streaming (A2DP) in digital quality and control via radio and steering wheel buttons. Support for title/artist name/album display on the display. Suitable for streaming sounds from played music, videos, navigation, podcasts, etc. on your smartphone through the speakers. Suitable for playing Spotify, Deezer, Pandora, iTunes, YouTube...
• Hands-free calling (car kit) functionality and control via the buttons (AVRCP)
• Support for factory installed (OEM) microphone
• USB connection for playing audio and video files
• Forward camera and reversing camera inputs (cameras are not included)
• Support for Apple Lossless music streaming
• Siri activate via control button "Voice command"
• The only one of its kind where audio runs via fiber optic (MOST) and not via AUX as with competitors. This guarantees crystal clear sound
• DSP chip with 15 bar equalizer
• 2x integrated antennas (WiFi and Bluetooth)
• Everything remains original, operation via MMI buttons
• 100% Plug and Play, no wire cutting or soldering

How it works

• Mr12volt is selected via TV functions of Mercedes NTG3.0
• No coding tools or factory TV module are required, once the Mr12volt CarPlay module is successfully installed (pressing both the "DISC/RADIO" and "RETURN" buttons will enable the "TV" option the menu active
• Support aftermarket cameras up to AHD720
• Supports the integration of an OEM microphone (a microphone splitter is included in the package)

Supported multimedia types

• Decoding H.264 (Baseline and Main High Profile, Level 1-4.2) 30fps @1080p
• Decoding VC-1 (Simple Main Profile, low, medium and high levels. Advanced Profile, levels 0-3) 30fps @1080p
• Decoding MPEG1/2/4 (Simple Profile, levels 0-6. Main Profile, low, medium and high levels. ASP, levels 0-5) 30fps @1080p
• Decoding Real Video 8/9/10 30fps @1080p
• Decoding VP6/7/8 (VP6.0/1/2, VP7 version 0-3, VP8 version 2(WebM)) 30fps @1080p
• Decoding DivX (DivX3/4/5/6) 30fps @1080p
• Decoding H.263 (Profile 0, levels 10-70.) 30fps @720x576
• JPEG codec (Baseline interleaved) 8176x8176
• Support *.mkv, *.mp4, *.avi, *.wmv, *.rmvb, *.rm, *.mpg, *.mpeg, *.ts, *.dat, *.asf, *.flv, * .vob, and so on file format
• Multi Format Audio CODEC (MP3, WMA, AAC, AC3, DTS, OGG, FLAC, APE, AMR, and so on)

Download NTG30MM user manual

Technical specifications

• Operating temperature: -20 to +80 degrees
• DAC resolution: 18Bit
• MP3 bit rate: 8 - 384 kbit
• Voltage: 10 - 14.6V DC
• Power consumption: 450mA (700mA when charging a smartphone)
• S/N ratio: 95dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.1%
• Frequency range: 20Hz - 20KHz