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Car-Interface.com r.LINK CI-RL3-UCON8-LV Manual

Compatible with maserati vehicles with uconnect vp4-na and 8.4 inch monitor, video-inserter with 2 video inputs, rear-view camera input and can control
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Maserati vehicles with Uconnect VP4-NA
Video-inserter with 2 video inputs, rear-view camera input
Product features
 Video-inserter for factory infotainment systems
 2 CVBS video-inputs for after-market devices (e.g. DVD-Player, DVB-T tuner, ...)
 FBAS Rear-view camera video-input
 Automatic switching to rear-view camera input on engagement of reverse gear
 Video-in-motion in drive mode (ONLY for connected video-sources)
 Video-inputs NTSC compatible
Version 30.01.2020
r.LiNK Video-inserter
CI-RL3-UCON8-LV
Compatible with
and 8.4 inch monitor
and CAN control
HW: CAM(V97)
CI-RL3-UCON8-LV

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  • Page 1 r.LiNK Video-inserter CI-RL3-UCON8-LV Compatible with Maserati vehicles with Uconnect VP4-NA and 8.4 inch monitor Video-inserter with 2 video inputs, rear-view camera input and CAN control Product features  Video-inserter for factory infotainment systems  2 CVBS video-inputs for after-market devices (e.g. DVD-Player, DVB-T tuner, …) ...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Prior to installation 1.1. Delivery contents 1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories 1.3. Connectors – video interface 1.4. Settings of the 8 Dip switches (black) 1.4.1. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 2-3) 1.4.2. Rear-view camera setting (dip 5) 1.5.

  • 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. Apart from using this product in an unmoved vehicle, it should only be used 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

    1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories Compatibility Brand Compatible vehicles Infotainment systems Uconnect VP4 infotainment Levante since model year 2016 Maserati and 8.4 inch Monitor and capacitive and other vehicles with touch Limitations Video only The interface inserts ONLY video signals into the infotainment. For audio inserting, use the possibly existing factory audio-AUX-input or a FM-modulator.

  • Page 5: Connectors - Video Interface

    1.3. Connection - Video-Interface The video-interface converts the connected after-market sources video signals into an RGB digital signal which is inserted in the factory monitor using separate trigger options and it reads vehicle’s digital signals out of the vehicle’s CAN-bus and converts them for the video interface.

  • Page 6: Enabling The Interface's Video Inputs (Dip 2-3)

    1.4.1. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 2-3) Only the enabled video inputs can be accessed when switching through the interface’s video sources. It`s recommended to enable only the required inputs for the disabled will be skipped when switching through the video-interfaces inputs. 1.4.2.

  • Page 7: Place Of Installation

    2.1. Place of installation 2.1.1. Place of installation – video-interface The video-interface has to be installed on the backside of the head-unit. 2.1.2. Place of installation - daugter PCB The daughter PCB has to be installed inside the head unit. Version 30.01.2020 HW: CAM(V97) CI-RL3-UCON8-LV...

  • Page 8: Connection Schema

    2.2. Connection schema Version 30.01.2020 HW: CAM(V97) CI-RL3-UCON8-LV...
  • Page 9 2.3. Connections and installation – daughter PCB Version 30.01.2020 HW: CAM(V97) CI-RL3-UCON8-LV...

  • Page 10: Warning Notes Concerning The Installation Of Ribbon Cables

    2.3.1. Warning notes, concerning the installation of ribbon cables 1) The contacting ends of ribbon cables always have to be installed in a straight and precise 180° position to the connector. Each deviation from a perfect contact position will curse faulty contact and even danger of short circuit 2) The ribbon cable’s contacting side always has to correspond to the contacting side of the connector, concerning the mounting position.

  • Page 11: Connection Head Unit - Picture Signal Cable

    2.4. Connection to head unit – picture signal cable Connect the picture signal cable’s beige coloured female 20pin connector which is lead out from the head unit, to the male 20pin connector of the video-interface. Version 30.01.2020 HW: CAM(V97) CI-RL3-UCON8-LV...

  • Page 12: Connection Head-Unit - Power / Can

    2.5. Connection head-unit – Power / CAN 2.5.1. 10pin Power / CAN cable Connect the 10pin Power/CAN cable’s female 10pin connector to the male 10pin connector of the video-interface. Disconnect the female 52pin connector of the vehicle harness from the rear of the head-unit and connect it to the 10pin Power / CAN cable’s male 52pin connector.

  • Page 13: 12Pin Interface Cable

    2.5.2. 12pin interface cable Connect the female 12pin connector of the 12pin interface cable to the male 12pin connector of the video interface. Connect the single red wire ACC-out (max 3A) and the purple coloured wire Manual of the 12pin interface cable to +12V S-contact terminal 86s (e.g.
  • Page 14 2.6. Connecting the Video sources It is possible to connect two after-market Video-sources and one after-market rear-view camera to the video-interface. Before the final installation, 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: Audio-Insertion

    2.6.1. Audio insertion This interface is only able to insert video signals into the factory infotainment. If an AV- source is connected, the audio insertion has to be done by the factory audio AUX input or an FM-modulator. The inserted video-signal can be activated simultaneously to each audio- mode of the factory infotainment.

  • Page 16: Case 1: Video-Interface Receives The Reverse Gear Signal

    2.6.2.1. Case 1: Video interface receives the reverse gear signal If the interface delivers +12V on the green output wire of the 12pin interface cable while reverse gear is engaged, the video interface will automatically switch to the rear-view camera input “Camera IN”...
  • Page 17 2.6.2.2. Case 2: Interface does not receive any reverse gear signal If the video interface does not deliver +12V on the green wire of the 20pin cable when reverse gear is engaged (not all vehicles are compatible), an external switching signal from the reverse gear light is required.

  • Page 18: Connection Video-Interface - Keypad

    2.7. Connection video-interface - keypad Connect the keypad’s female 4pin connector to the video-interface’s male 4pin connector. Note: Even if the switching through several video sources by the keypad mightn’t be required, the invisible connection and availability is strongly recommended. Version 30.01.2020 HW: CAM(V97) CI-RL3-UCON8-LV...

  • Page 19: Picture Settings

    2.8. Picture settings The picture settings can be adjusted by the 3 buttons on the video-interface. Press the MENU button to open the OSD settings menu. To switch to the next menu item, pressing DOWN will 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 The interface’s enabled inputs can be switched by the external keypad. Each press of the external keypad switches the input from factory mode to the inserted video sources. If, by dip switch setting, all inputs are enabled, the order is the following: ...

  • Page 21: Faq - Trouble Shooting

    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.
  • Page 22 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 Camera input picture from reverse gear lamp. with the vehicle, camera power can be taken from green wire of 6pin to 8pin cable.

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