KUFATEC 37196 FISCON Pro Hands Free Kit Instruction Manual

June 11, 2024
KUFATEC

KUFATEC 37196 FISCON Pro Hands Free Kit

37196 FISCON Pro Hands Free Kit

General advice

While developing this product, your personal safety combined with the best operating service, modern design and an up-to-date production technique was especially taken into account.
Unfortunately, despite the utmost care injuries and/or damages might occur due to improper installation and/or use.
Please read the attached instruction manual completely with great care and keep it! All articles of our production line pass through a 100 % check – for your safety and security.
We reserve the right to carry out technical changes which serve the improvement at any time.
According to each article and purpose, it is sometimes necessary to check each country’s legal regulations before installing and starting the unit.
In case of guarantee claims, the device has to be sent back to the seller in the original packaging with the attached bill of purchase and detailed defect‘s description. Please pay attention to the manufacturer‘s return

The guarantee claim as well as the operating permission becomes invalid due to: Der Garantieanspruch und auch die Betriebserlaubnis erlischt durch:
a ) unauthorized changes to the device or accessories which have not been approved or carried out by the manufacturer or its partners
b) opening the device‘s frame
c) device‘s repairs carried out by one‘s own
d) improper use / operation e) brute force to the device (drop, wilful damage, accident etc.)

During installation, please pay attention to all safety relevant and legal directions. The device has only to be installed by trained personnel or similarly qualified people.

Safety Instructions

Installation requires special knowledge.
Do not install the unit yourself. For safe and reliable installation, consult a dealer having special knowledge.

  • Never use bolts or nuts from the car’s safety devices for installation. If bolts or nuts from the steering wheel ,brakes or other safety devices are used for installation of the unit, it may cause an accident.
  • Use the unit with a DC 12V negative ground car. This unit cannot be used in large trucks which use a DC 24V battery. If it is used with a DC 24V battery, it may cause a fire or accident.
  • Avoid installing the unit in following places: – Where it would hinder your safe driving. – Where it could damage the car’s fittings.
  • This unit is only for use in the following vehicles. Only connections described within this instruction guide are allowed or required to use for installation.
  • For damage impact caused by faulty installation, unsuitable connections inappropriate vehicles Kufatec GmbH assumes no liability.
  • We advise you that these units process datas out of the MOST – protocol from the vehicle. As the supplier of this device we don‘t know the overall system you are working with. If our device causes damage due to other changes made by to the vehicle Kufatec GmbH assumes no liability.
  • Kufatec GmbH supplier do not guaranty the use of the product for changing’s within a new vehicle series.
  • If the car manufacturer’s don‘t agree with the installation of our device by reason of warranty the Kufatec GmbH assumes no liability. Please check conditions and warranty before you begin the installation.
  • Kufatec GmbH supplier reserves the right to change the device specifications without notice.

NOTE: The road traffic has to have your full attention.
Telephone operations should only be done by suitable traffic and weather situations. The volume need to be set that you are still able to realise acoustic warn signals (Police, fire brigade).

  • Errors and changes excepted.

References of legal regulations for operation Only use this unit in the intended domain.
If you use it in a foreign domain, if the unit is not installed properly, or if the unit will be reconstructed, the guarantee will expire.

FISCON Pro Hands free

  • Easy installation, No cutting of wires necessary
  • Invisible mounting of the microphone by using the original location
  • Factory fitted functions do not get affected at all
  • OEM-menu driven operation by MMI operation panel, Multifunctional steering wheel (if available)
  • Display of telephone information within the DIS as well as MMI screen
  • Voice output through the vehicle speakers – no installation of additional speakers necessary
  • Voice control operation if factory fitted speach dialog system available
  • Use of the following telephone operations:
  • Access to the phonebook, call lists (depends on mobile phone)
  • Direct dial of telephone numbers
  • A2DP Audiostreaming (Only for MMI High) in order to transfer music to the Infotainment system of the vehicle – Outstanding sound quality due to fully digital transfer of the music – A2DP function has to be activated before using
  • Access to unread as well read text messages (depends on mobile phone)
  • Up to 5 mobile phones can be paired – Paired phones can be choosen or changed from the MMI system
  • Unlimited software updates
  • Volume control

Scope of delivery

Bluetooth Interface
Wiring
Microphone

NOTE: Before installing the FISCON system you need to check whether the car is retrofitted with an interface not developed by Kufatec GmbH. In case a non-Kufatec interface is fitted we are not able to guaranty the absolute operation of the hands free system. You may need to remove the non-Kufatec interface.
Hereby, Kufatec GmbH & Co. KG declares that the Device KUFATEC FISCON are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EG The declaration of conformity can be found at the following address: www.kufatec.de/ce

System check – Software index

Infotainmentsystem MMI High

Press the buttons RADIO > SETUP > SETTINGS > VERSION
Example: SW-index 5170
System check – Software index

NOTE: In case of an MMI software index lower then 3450 an MMI update has to be completed. Please contact your local Audi dealer.

Suitable update CD

Model System CD-part number
A6 4F, A8 4E, Q7 4L High (3 CD’s) Europe 4L0 998 961

Infotainment system MMI Basic

Press the buttons RETURN + SETUP at the same time and keep pushing until the screen CURRENT CONFIG will appear – select INTERFACEBOX – check the software index (fig. 6-7).

Infotainment system MMI Basic
Infotainment system MMI Basic

NOTE: In case of an MMI software index lower then 410 an MMI update has to be completed. Please contact your local Audi dealer.
Suitable update CD’s

Modell System CD-part number
A6 4F Basic (3 CD’s) Europe 4F0 998 961 A
Q7 4L Basic (3CD’s) Europe 4L0 998 961 A

Installation instruction

Installation instruction

  1. CD device Audi A4 8K, A5 8T, Q7 4L
  2. CD device Audi A6 4F / 2 – AMI Audi A6 4F, A4 8K, A5 8T
  3. Telephone interface (behind the glove box)
  4. Microphone (Interior light)
Audi A4 8K, A5 8T

Loosen the necessary screws of the glove box (Fig. 9 – 11). Disconnect the original wiring of the CD/AMI device (if available).

Audi A4 8K, A5 8T

Remove the cover shown on figure 12. Mount the interface to the back of the glove box by using suitable fastener (Fig 13).
Audi A4 8K, A5 8T

Remove the CD device of the centre console using suitable tools (Fig. 14). Disconnect the original  wiring. Start wiring the loom for the microphone (Fig. 15) towards the interior light.
Audi A4 8K, A5 8T
Remove the airbag sign by using suitable tools (in order to avoid damages) and loose the screw located behind (Fig. 16).
Audi A4 8K, A5 8T

NOTE : Does the vehicle have airbags fitted along the A-column it is essential to wire the loom for the microphone BEHIND the airbag. Wire the loom without putting tension on it. Mount the loom without affecting the airbag in it’s functionality.

Open the storage of the interior light and loose the screw (Fig. 19). Mount the microphone on the original location within the interior light – driver’s side (Fig. 21).
Audi A4 8K, A5 8T

Audi A6 4F

Loosen the necessary screws of the glove box (Fig. 22, 23). Disconnect the original wiring of the CD/AMI device (if available). Mount the interface to the back of the glove box by using suitable fastener (Fig. 24).
Audi A6 4F
Start wiring the loom for the microphone towards the interior light (Fig. 25 – 27).
Audi A6 4F
NOTE: Does the vehicle have airbags fitted along the A-column it is essential to wire the loom for the microphone BEHIND the airbag. Wire the loom without putting tension on it. Mount the loom without affecting the airbag in its functionality.
Mount the microphone on the original location within the interior light – driver’s side (Fig. 29).
Audi A6 4F

Interface connection

Fiber optical connections

With a plug & play connection to the CD/AMI device you will complete the fitting of the optical wires (Fig. 31). Put the delivered wiring between the CD/AMI device and the connector coming from the vehicle.
Fiber optical connections
NOTE : In case of factory fitted AMI the fiber optical loom has to be connected to the AMI device. The power supply connection has to be connected to the CD device. ****

Power supply/ Microphone

With a plug & play connection to the CD device you will complete the fitting of the power supply. Unlock the connection and put the delivered wiring between the CD device and the connector coming from the vehicle. Connect the female jack plug & play to the delivered harness (Fig. 34).
Power supply/ Microphone

Regarding vehicles without factory fitted CD-changer (Only A6 4F, Q7 4L)

For vehicles without factory fitted CD-changer the connectors of the delivered loom needs to be cut off. With the connection of 2 new wires to the quadlock connection you will complete the fitting (Soldering/ Crimping) Fig. 35. Please see scheme below. The Green/Violett loom has to be isolated.

Regarding vehicles without factory fitted CD-changer \(Only A6 4F, Q7
4L\)

NOTE MMI Basic: In case of communication error with media player 2 – PIN 4 of media player 2 has to be connected to ground.

Coding

Only for vehicles equipped with MMI High – Not necessary for vehicles with monochrome screen.
After installation the system needs to be coded. Please contact an Audi dealer.
In order to code the vehicle system you need to choose the Self-Diagnosis. Please complete the coding step by step as shown on images below.
Coding
Coding
Coding
Coding
Coding
Coding

Control elements

Multifunctional steering wheel

By pushing the MODE button ① you will reach the menu of the hands free kit (Fig. 36). By using the SCROLL ② you will select the single options. Push the SCROLL for selecting the menu as well as an entry. With the SCROLL on the right you can control the volume. In case of factory fitted voice control the speach dialog system can be activated by pushing the button on the right.
Control elements

Driver information system – DIS
The menu will be displayed within the DIS of the vehicle.
Control elements

MMI operation panel

OEM-menu driven operation by using the MMI panel (Fig. 39).
After pressing the button TEL (Fig. 40) the system can controlled as usual by using the rotate controller ① as well as the control key ② (Fig. 41).
Control elements

Operation instruction

The following operating instruction is valid for infotainment system MMI High as well as Basic Plus (certain variations in consequence of original operating as well as range of functions).

In case of no factory fitted hands free fig. 42 will appear by pressing the TEL button. As soon as the installation and coding has been finished and the interface is connected the screen will display fig. 43.
Operation instruction

Pairing
  1. Press the TEL button on MMI panel
  2. Make sure the Bluetooth feature is turned on
  3. Start the pairing procedure on your mobile phone
  4. When prompted for a passkey, enter 1234 on your mobile phone

Once pairing is complete, you should see fig. 44. You will see the network provider‘s name as well as the coverage if supported from mobile phone.

You may pair up to 5 different mobile phones.

Bluetooth device list

In case of pairing an additional mobile phone (5 mobiles already listed) at least one mobile hast to be deleted of the bluetooth device list.
Press the buttons SETUP > TELEPHONE SETTINGS > BLUETOOTH SETTINGS > BLUETOOTH DEVICE LIST (Fig. 45-47).
Bluetooth device list
Delete a mobile phone of the device list (Fig. 48-50).

Bluetooth device list

Change mobile phone

An already stored mobile phone can be selected as well as paired up by using bluetooth device list.
Therefore the bluetooth function hast to be activated on the mobile phone you are going to connect. The connection of the mobile which is currently paired will be canceled.
Choose a mobile phone and select CONNECTING (Fig. 51, 52).
Change mobile phone

Factory settings

After pressing the SETUP button please complete procedure shown on fig. 53 – 55.
NOTE: In case of activating the factory settings all stored mobile phones get lost.
Factory settings

Phonebook

NOTE : The mobile phone must support phone book sync via Bluetooth to use this feature.
The phonebook feature is limited to 1000 phonebook entries (sub-entries included). Phonebooks that have a large number of entries can take quite a long time to synchronise.
Please avoid cancelations during synchronisation.
Phonebook

Press the buttons MEMORY > PHONE BOOK
Select a phone number and press the rotate controller for picking the entry. Press DIAL or use the rotate controller for placing the call.

Search phone book entry

Press the buttons MEMORY > PHONE BOOK > SEARCH NUMBER You can search for names by using the rotate controller. Press DIAL for placing the call.
Phonebook

Call lists

Press the buttons MEMORY > NUMBERS DIALED / RECEIVED CALLS / MISSED CALLS.
Select a phone number and press the rotate controller for picking the entry. Press DIAL or use the rotate controller for placing the call.

NOTE: The mobile phone must support call list sync to use this feature.

Quick selection numbers dialed

Press the buttons TEL > DIAL – The list of dialed numbers will be displayed. Select a phone number  and press the rotate controller for picking the entry. Press DIAL or use the rotate controller for placing the call.
Phonebook

Dial plate

Entering a telephone number by using the rotate controller. Press the button TEL – enter a telephone number and press DIAL.

Incoming calls

An incoming call will activate the mute operation. A ring tone will be generated. The name of the caller (depends on mobile) will be displayed. In case the caller is not stored by name the number will be displayed.

Press the buttons ANSWER / **IGNORE.

**

Answer a second call

In case of receiving a second call during an already started conversation the screen will show fig. 65. By using the rotate controller you are able to switch to the second call as well as ignore the  second call.

Mailbox number

Press the buttons TEL > SETUP > MAILBOX NUMBER
By using the rotate controller the number can be entered and stored. By pressing the button MEMORY the MAILBOX NUMBER can be called directly. You also can use the symbol .
Mailbox number

Bluetooth PIN

Press the buttons TEL > SETUP > SAFETY SETTINGS > CHANGE PIN
By using the rotate controller the Bluetooth PIN can be changed.
Bluetooth PIN

A2DP Audio streaming

NOTE: The A2DP function has to be activated before using.
Only for vehicles with MMI High. The mobile phone must support A2DP sync via Bluetooth to use this feature. The vehicle must not be equipped with more than one CD changer.
NOTE: When listening to music via Bluetooth and after performing a interim phone call the audio streaming connection is no longer possible. In this case please turn off the MMI and turn it on again. After that the audio streaming function can be used again.

A2DP Activation

Please complete the following process:

  1. Pair up your Bluetooth phone with the hands free as usual
  2. Press the TEL button on the MMI panel
  3. Enter the following code: 258224001
  4. After entering the code please press DIAL (Fig. 71)

NOTE : The call will be answered with “The number does not exist” but the setup has been completed.

Af t er activation Vehicle system needs to shut down
NOTE: Please lock the vehicle for about 5 minutes. Restart the MMI
In case of successful activation CD 6 will be displayed after selecting the buttons CD > CHANGER. –

A2DP operation by using the CD-changer menu. Press the buttons CD > CHANGER – Available CD’s will be displayed. Select CD 6. By using the menu START – STOP – FORWARD – BACK the music files stored on the mobile can be selected.

NOTE: In some cases the mobile phone does not support the operation.
A2DP Audio streaming

SMS Text message

The symbol will appear within the MMI screen as soon as you received a new text message. Press the buttons TEL > TEXT MSG for accessing UNREAD as well as READ text messages (fig. 74-76).
SMS Text message

It is not possible to delete text messages by using the MMI panel.
The sender of the text message can be called directly (fig. 77).
SMS Text message

NOTE: The mobile phone must support text msg sync via Bluetooth to use this feature. In case the mobile does support the feature the symbol will be displayed.
The number of text messages is limited to 30 (unread + read). The unread messages
do have priority.

Volume telephone/ Microphone adjustment

The settings can be done by using the CD-changer menu. Press the buttons CD > CHANGER. The single values can be changed by selecting PHONE [x] or Mic[x dB].

Volume telephone/ Microphone adjustment
Using the rotate controller for selecting Phone[x], Mic[x dB].
The values can be changed by using the arrow buttons ① and ② on the MMI panel (Fig. 79).

Voice control

In case of factory fitted speach dialog system it can be activated by pressing the button on the multifunctional steering wheel (Fig. 36).

For accessing the telephone mode press the button on the multifunctional steering wheel and speak the command TELEPHONE

Example dial phone number:
Speak the command: DIAL NUMBER > 0-1-2-3-4- > DIAL

Example select phone book entry:
Speak the command: CALLING TO (Name)

Store telephone volume

Press the buttons TEL > SETUP > SOUND > VOLUME SETTINGS > TELEPHONE. Please set up the suitable value and confirm.
Store telephone volume

Note Audio signals
In some cases the volume of the navigation announcement can not be changed while active blutooth connection.
The volume of the radio will not be minimised.

Solution – The navigation commands have to be deactivated while using the phone.
Press the buttons NAV > SETTINGS. Please select VOICE GUIDANCE OFF (phone) and confirm.

Setup through MMI

NOTE: Condition is that the mobile transmits the number to the head unit. In case your mobile doesn‘t support that feature you need to use a phone which does.

Setup
  1. Pair up your Bluetooth phone with the hands free as usual.
  2. Use the following setup – Code: 25822XXYY
  3. Please see the table below for the values XX as well as YY.
  4. After entering the values please press DIAL.
Function XX YY Example
Volume telephone 10 (0-15) 258221009
Volume ring tone 11 (0-15) 258221112
Microphone 14 (0-15) 258221409
A2DP Activation 40 01 258224001
A2DP Deactivation 40 00 258224000
Softwareupdate 20 25 258222025
Factory settings 21 77 258222177
Language settings 30 (00-07)

Language – 30:

00-Vehicle language 01-German 02-English 03-Spanisch
04-Italian 05-French 06-Dutch 07-Portuguese

NOTE: The call will be answered with “The number does not exist” but the setup has been completed.

Not supported menus

The following table is listening menus with functions not supported by hands free system. Even if you can select the single menu they will not have any functionality.

Telephone- Setup| Telephone – settings| Bluetooth – settings| Call – options| Storage – settings| SMS
---|---|---|---|---|---
Switch off telephone| Ring tone settings| Search mobile| Call waiting| No function available| Delete SMS
SIM-PIN settings| Caller display| Bluetooth-name| Transmit number|  |
Call forwarding| Falling delay| Visible|  |  |
Call lock|  |  |  |  |
Provider|  |  |  |  |
Storage-settings|  |  |  |  |

FAQ

FAQ – Online

Why does the phonebook not pop up in the screen?

Your Bluetooth phone doesn’t support phonebook sync.
Phonebooks that have a large number of entries can take quite a long time to synchronise.
In case of an MMI software index lower then 3450 (MMI High) or 420 (MMI Low) an MMI update has to be completed.
I’m not able to pair my bluetooth phone.
You already paired up 5 different mobile phones. At least one mobile hast to be deleted of the bluetooth device list (page 11).
I’m not able to use the A2DP function
Your Bluetooth phone doesn’t support A2DP
A2DP has to be activated before using
Speed Dependent Volume Control doesn’t work
In some cases the volume of the navigation announcement can not be changed while active blutooth connection. The volume of the radio will not be minimized .
http://www.kufatec.de/faq/public.plAction=PublicFAQ&Subaction=Explorer&CategoryID=1

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