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Audi MMI3G basic/high, MMI3G+ basic/high and
VW RNS850 navigation systems
with 4pin HSD LVDS connector
Video-inserter for front- and rear-view camera input
Product features
Video-Inserter for Factory-Infotainment Monitors
Rear and Front Camera CVBS Input
CVBS Video Input for After-Market Devices (e.g. DVD-Player, DVD-Tuner)
Automatic Switching to Rear View Camera, Input by Engagement of Reverse Gear
Manual Switching to Front Camera by Keypad or MMI-Button
Activatable Parking Guide Lines for Rear-View Camera (not all vehicles)
Video-in-motion (ONLY for connected video-sources)
AV-inputs PAL/NTSC compatible
Version 12.01.2018
r.LiNK Video-inserter
RL2-MMI3G-Q3
RL2-MMI3G-GW
Compatible with
and additional video source
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- Page 1 Video-inserter RL2-MMI3G-Q3 RL2-MMI3G-GW Compatible with Audi MMI3G basic/high, MMI3G+ basic/high and VW RNS850 navigation systems with 4pin HSD LVDS connector Video-inserter for front- and rear-view camera input and additional video source Product features Video-Inserter for Factory-Infotainment Monitors Rear and Front Camera CVBS Input ...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Connection schema 2.3. Connecting video-interface and CAN-box 2.4. Connecting power and CAN-bus 2.4.1. RL2-MMI3G-Q3 – Connection to the climate control panel and head-unit 2.4.2. RL2-MMI3G-GW – Connection to the CAN-gateway 2.4.3. RNS850 – Cable with open ends 2.5. Connection to the head-unit 2.6. -
Page 3: Prior To Installation
Legal Information By law, watching moving pictures while driving is prohibited, the driver must not be distracted. We do not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury resulting, directly or indirectly, from installation or operation of this product. This product should only be used while standing or to display fixed menus or rear-view-camera video when the vehicle is moving, for example the MP3 menu for DVD upgrades. -
Page 4: Checking The Compatibility Of Vehicle And Accessories
Navigation system (with Item no. 4pin HSD video connector) Audi Q3 (8U) from 10/2011 All head-units with monitor RL2-MMI3G-Q3 A1 (8X) from 05/2010-, A4 (8K) from 05/2009 til 08/2015, A5 (8T) from 11/2008 til 06/2016, A6 (4F) from 08/2008 til 03/2011, MMI Navigation (Plus) 7"... -
Page 5: Boxes And Connectors
1.3. Boxes and connectors 1.3.1. Video-interface The video-interface converts the connected after-market sources video signals to an LVDS signal which is the inserted into the factory monitor on certain trigger options. 1.3.2. CAN-box The CAN-box reads digital signals from the CAN-bus and converts them for the video- interface. -
Page 6: Video-Interface
1.4. Dip-switch settings Some settings must be selected by the dip-switches on the video-interface. Dip position down is ON and position up is OFF. Function ON (down) OFF (up) No Function Set OFF Input enabled disabled Front Camera Video 2 enabled disabled No Function... -
Page 7: Dip-Switch Settings Of Can-Box
The interface is installed on the backside of the head-unit (navigation computer/radio). Depending on the version of the interface the connection to CAN-Bus and power is different: Item no. PNP cable CAN-bus/power RL2-MMI3G-Q3 Climate control panel + head unit RL2-MMI3G-GW CAN-gateway... -
Page 8: Connection Schema
2.2. Connection schema Version 12.01.2018 RL2-MMI3G-xxx... -
Page 9: Connecting Video-Interface And Can-Box
2.3. Connecting Video-interface and CAN-box The CAN-box reads digital signals from the CAN-Bus and converts them for the video- interface. ACC +12V max. 0.5A (red wire of 6pin) and reverse gear +12V max. 0.5A (green wire of 6pin) constant signal. Note: It is possible to use the interface without MMI-box. -
Page 10: Connecting Power And Can-Bus
2.4. Connecting power and CAN-bus 2.4.1. RL2-MMI3G-Q3 – Connection to the climate control panel and head-unit Remove the female Quadlock connector of the vehicle harness from the rear of the Head-unit and connect it to the male Quadlock connector of the PNP power/CAN cable. -
Page 11: Rl2-Mmi3G-Gw - Connection To The Can-Gateway
2.4.2. RL2-MMI3G-GW – Connection to the CAN-gateway Remove the female connector CAN-gateway of the vehicle harness from the rear of the CAN-gatewayHead-unit and connect it to the male connector of the PNP power/CAN cable. Pin diagram Pin diagram CAN-gateway 4pin cable CAN-gateway •... -
Page 12: Rns850 - Cable With Open Ends
Connect female connector of PNP power/CAN cable to the male connector of CAN- gateway. Location of CAN-gateway • A1/A3 below the steering-wheel • A6/A7/A8 footwell on the passenger side below right (A6 from 2013 middle of rear bench seat) • Q5/Q3 footwell on the passenger side top left Location under the steering-wheel 2.4.3. -
Page 13: Connection To The Head-Unit
2.5. Connection to the head-unit Remove head-unit (navigation computer/radio). Connect female 8pin Micro-Fit connector of the 4pin HSD LVDS cable to male 8pin Micro-Fit connector of the video-interface. Remove female 4pin HSD LVDS connector from the rear of the head-unit and connect it to the male 4pin HSD LVDS connector of the video-interface. -
Page 14: Connecting Peripheral Devices
2.6. Connecting peripheral devices It is possible to connect an after-market rear-view camera, an after-market front camera and an after-market AV-source to the video-interface. Before final installation of the peripheral devices, we recommend a test-run of the interface. Due to changes in the production of the vehicle manufacturer there’s always the possibility of incompatibility. -
Page 15: Case 2: Can Box Does Not Support Reverse Gear
2.6.1.2 Case 2: Can Box does not support reverse gear In case the Can-Bus-Box does not deliver +12V to the green wire 6Pin to 8pin cable while reverse gear is engaged (not all of the vehicles are compatible) an external switch-over signal of the reverse light will be required. -
Page 16: After Market Front Camera
2.6.2 After Market Front Camera Connect 6pin male connector of video cable to 6pin female connector of video interface Connect male RCA of front camera to the white female RCA “Front Cam” of video Cable Note: There is no automatic switch to front camera. Only manual swiching by keypad or MMI button. -
Page 17: After Market Video Source
2.6.3 After Market Video Source Connect 6pin male connector of video cable to female 6pin connector of video interface Connect video RCA of video source to yellow RCA “Video2” of video cable. 2.6.4 Audio Insertion This interface can only insert video signals into the factory infotainment. If an AV-source is connected, audio insertion must be done by factory audio AUX input, the optionally available AUX-in interface AUX-110 (only for MMI3G, not for MMI3G+) or FM-modulator. - Page 18 Connection Video Interface and external keypad Connect 4pin female Microfit connector of external keypad to male 4pin Microfit connector of video interface Version 12.01.2018 RL2-MMI3G-xxx...
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Page 19: Picture Settings And Guide Lines
Picture settings and guide lines The picture settings are adjusted by the 3 buttons on the video-interface. Press the MENU button to open the OSD settings menu or to switch to the next menu item. Press UP and DOWN change the selected value. The buttons are embedded in the housing to avoid accidental changes during or after installation. -
Page 20: Interface Operation
3. Interface operation 3.1. By factory infotainment buttons The NAV button and the MODE button of the MMI are used to execute interface functions. MMI3G Longress MODE or NAV button to switch the video-source MMI3G+ and A1 vehicles Longpress NAVI button of the steering-wheel to switch the video-source. Each press will switch to the next enabled input. - Page 21 FAQ – Trouble shooting Interface functions For any troubles which may occur, check the following table for a solution before requesting support from your vendor. Symptom Reason Possible solution Not all connectors have been reconnected to factory head- Connect missing connectors. unit or monitor after installation.
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Page 22: Technical Support
Symptom Reason Possible solution Camera input picture Use relay or electronics to "clean" reverse gear lamp black. Camera power taken directly power. Alternatively, if CAN-bus box is compatible from reverse gear lamp. with the vehicle, camera power can be taken from Camera input picture has distortion.