Mercedes-Benz CI-VL2-MBN2 Manual

V.link video-inserter; compatible with mercedes benz comand aps ntg1 and ntg2 navigation systems

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Compatible with Mercedes Benz
Comand APS NTG1 and NTG2 navigation systems
Video-inserter with 2 video- + RGB- + rear-view camera input
Product features
 RGB-input for after-market navigation
 2 video-inputs for after-market devices (e.g. DVD-Player, DVB-T tuner, ...)
 Built-in audio-switch
 Rear-view camera input, automatically switching
 Factory rear-view camera compatible
 Switching of video through steering-wheel button and external switch
 Video inputs only NTSC compatible (only PAL compatible if factory TV is installed)
 Wrong-plugging circuit protection
Version 17.02.2020
v.LiNK Video-inserter
CI-VL2-MBN2
HW: FV09(V41)
CI-VL2-MBN2

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  • Page 1 Video-inserter CI-VL2-MBN2 Compatible with Mercedes Benz Comand APS NTG1 and NTG2 navigation systems Video-inserter with 2 video- + RGB- + rear-view camera input Product features  RGB-input for after-market navigation  2 video-inputs for after-market devices (e.g. DVD-Player, DVB-T tuner, …) ...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    To receive a free update, the interface must be sent in at own cost. Labor cost for and other expenses involved with the software-updates will not be refunded. Version 17.02.2020 HW: FV09(V41) CI-VL2-MBN2...
  • Page 3: Prior To Installation

    Read the manual prior to installation. Technical knowledge is necessary for installation. The place of installation must be free of moisture and away from heat sources. 1.1. Delivery contents Take down the serial number of the interface and store this manual for support purposes: ____________________ Version 17.02.2020 HW: FV09(V41) CI-VL2-MBN2...
  • Page 4: Checking The Compatibility Of Vehicle And Accessories

    Video-input ON (down) OFF (up) Dip 1 enabled disabled Dip 2 Video IN1 enabled disabled Dip 3 Video IN2 enabled disabled Version 17.02.2020 HW: FV09(V41) CI-VL2-MBN2...
  • Page 5: Rear-View Camera Settings (Dip 5)

    Remove head-unit. Remove the upper cover including the DVD/ navigation device. The external daughter PCB is plugged in between the flex cable of the monitor panel and the mainboard of the head-unit. Version 17.02.2020 HW: FV09(V41) CI-VL2-MBN2...
  • Page 6: Connecting The Flex Cables

    Note: Depending on the very navigation head-unit, the original flex cable needs to be changed into a flex cable of the package contents. In this case, with the original flex cable installed, the inserted picture will be scramble as if synchronization was missing. Version 17.02.2020 HW: FV09(V41) CI-VL2-MBN2...
  • Page 7: Connections

    No liability for vehicle wire colors and pin definition! Quadlock-connector of the vehicle Possible changes by the vehicle manufacturer. The ●● Red/Blue +12Volt Permanent Pin 15 given information must be verified by the installer ● Brown Ground Pin 12 Version 17.02.2020 HW: FV09(V41) CI-VL2-MBN2...
  • Page 8: Installation Procedure - Function Check

    If 2 audio sources shall be used, connect the audio wires and check the audio function ONLY after positive function check proceed with final installation of the video sources! After installation and connection of the real video source(s), adjust picture settings (see chapter 2.5.) Version 17.02.2020 HW: FV09(V41) CI-VL2-MBN2...
  • Page 9: Picture Settings

    Audio pins Definition Audio input signal R/L of source IN2 Audio input signal R/L of source IN1 Audio output signal L/R of factory audio AUX or FM-modulator Ground No function Audio-switch- port Audio-cable Video-interface Version 17.02.2020 HW: FV09(V41) CI-VL2-MBN2...
  • Page 10: Interface Operation

    0.3A @12V Video input 0.7V - 1V Video input formats PAL/NTSC RGB-video amplitude 0.7V with 75 Ohm impedance Temperature range -40°C to +85°C Dimensions video-box 159 x 25 x 95 mm (W x H x D) Version 17.02.2020 HW: FV09(V41) CI-VL2-MBN2...
  • Page 11 Camera input picture fluorescent light which shines Test camera under natural light outside the garage. flickers. directly into the camera. Camera input picture is Protection sticker not Remove protection sticker from lens. bluish. removed from camera lens. Version 17.02.2020 HW: FV09(V41) CI-VL2-MBN2...
  • Page 12 Cut the grey wire of 6pin to 8pin and isolate both Interface switches compatibility to vehicle is ends. If problem still occurs, additionally cut the white video-sources by itself. limited. wire of 6pin to 8pin cable and isolate both ends. 10R-03 5384 Made in China Version 17.02.2020 HW: FV09(V41) CI-VL2-MBN2...

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