Video-inserter for rear-view camera input and two additional video sources, compatible with opel vehicles with navi 900 intellilink navigation system with 8” touch monitor and chevrolet vehicles with mylink io6 system (19 pages)
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Summary of Contents for NavLinkz r.LiNK RL2-DVD900
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r.LiNK Video-inserter RL2-DVD900 Compatible with Opel, Chevrolet and Buick with CD500, DVD600, DVD800, DVD900, CD600intelliLink and DVD950intelliLink infotainment Video-inserter for rear-view camera and two additional video sources Product features Video-inserter for factory-infotainment systems 2 CVBS video-inputs for after-market devices (e.g. DVD-Player, DVB-T tuner) ...
Contents 1. Prior to installation 1.1. Delivery contents 1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories 1.3. Boxes and connectors 1.3.1. Video-Interface 1.3.2. CAN box 1.4. Dip-switch settings of the video interface 1.4.1. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 2-3) 1.4.2.
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.
1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories Requirements brand compatible vehicles Navi/radio Buick LaCrosse, Regal- DVD800/CD500 Chevrolet Cruz, Orlando DVD900/DVD600 Astra J, Insignia A, Meriva B and DVD800/CD500 other vehicles till about model year 2011 Opel Astra J, Cascada, GTC, Insignia A,, DVD900, DVD600, DVD650, Meriva B, Mokka A and other DVD950 intellilink, CD600...
1.3.2. CAN box The CAN box reads out the digital signals from the vehicle CAN bus and converts them for the video-interface. 1.4. Dip-switch settings at the video interface 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)
1.4.1. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 2-3) Only the enabled video inputs can be accessed by switching through the interface’s video sources. It is recommended to enable only the required inputs. So the disabled inputs will be skipped while switching through the video interfaces inputs. 1.4.2.
2.3. Connecting video-interface and CAN box The CAN box reads out the digital signals from the GM-LAN and converts them for the video- interface. ACC +12V max. 0.5A (red of 6pin) and reverse gear +12V max. 0.5A (green of 6pin) constant signal.
2.4. Connection CAN box - Quadlock GM-LAN – Pin 28 (alternative Pin 14) The GM-LAN wire of the vehicle harness is Usually green. +12V Battery – Pin 44 Ground – Pin 38 Pin definition female vehicle connector Connect the 4pin cable to +12V Battery, Ground and GM-LAN at the vehicle’s female Quadlock connector behind the head-unit, as shown in the picture.
2.5. Connections to the factory monitor Remove factory monitor. Connect female HSD+2pin connector of the picture signal cable to the male HSD+2pin connector on the rear-side of the interface. Remove the female GVIF connector from the rear-side of the factory monitor and connect it to the male GVIF connector of the picture signal cable.
2.6. Connecting video sources It is possible to connect one after-market rear-view camera and two more AV sources to the video-interface. Note: Before a final installation, we recommend a test-run to ensure the compatibility of the vehicle and the interface. Due to changes in the production of the vehicle manufacturer there’s always a possibility of incompatibility.
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2.6.1.2. Case 2: CAN box does not receive the reverse gear signal (e.g. Zafira2017) If the Can box does not does not receive +12V on the green wire of the 6 to 8pin cable when reverse gear is engaged (not all vehicles are compatible), an external switching signal from the reverse gear light is required.
2.6.1.3. Video Signal Connection to Rear View Camera Connect the video cable’s female 6pin connector to the 6pin connector of the video interface Connect the video-RCA connector of the after-market rear-view camera to the female RCA port of the video-interface “Camera IN”.
2.6.2. Connecting video source 1 and video source 2 Connect 6pin male connector of the video cable to the 6pin female connector of the video interface. Connect male RCA connector of video source 1 to the white coloured female RCA connector „Video IN1“...
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2.6.3. Audio-Einspeisung This interface can only insert video signals into the factory infotainment. If an AV-source is connected, audio insertion has to be done by factory audio AUX input or FM-modulator. The inserted video-signal can be activated simultaneously to each audio-mode of the factory infotainment.
2.8. 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.
3. Interface operation 3.1. By “hang-up” key The “hang-up”-button on the steering-wheel can be used to execute interface functions. Press “hang-up”-button on the steering-wheel longer than 1 sec to switch the video-source. Each press will switch to the next enabled input. Inputs which are not enabled are skipped. Switchover by vehicle buttons isn’t possible in all vehicles.
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.
6pin to 8pin cable and isolate both ends. Technical Support Please note that direct technical support is only available for products purchased directly from NavLinkz GmbH. For products bought from other sources, contact your vendor for technical support. NavLinkz GmbH...
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