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r.LiNK Video inserter
RL3-C3D
Compatible with
Alfa Romeo vehicles
with Connect Radio and 6.5 inch monitor
or Connect 3D navigation and 8.8 inch monitor
Video-inserter for one rear-view camera and two additional video inputs
Product features
Video-inserter for factory-infotainment systems
CVBS Input for one rear-view camera
2 CVBS Video-inputs for after-market Video sources (e.g. USB-Player, DVB-T2
Tuner)
Automatic switching to rear-view camera input on engagement of the reverse gear
Activatable parking guide lines for rear-view camera (not available for all vehicles)
Video-in-motion (ONLY for connected video-sources)
Video-inputs NTSC compatible
Version 11.09.2019
HW:CAM (V98) / (V20)
RL3-C3D
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- Page 1 r.LiNK Video inserter RL3-C3D Compatible with Alfa Romeo vehicles with Connect Radio and 6.5 inch monitor or Connect 3D navigation and 8.8 inch monitor Video-inserter for one rear-view camera and two additional video inputs Product features Video-inserter for factory-infotainment systems ...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Prior to installation 1.1. Delivery contents 1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories 1.3. Boxes and 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) 1.4.3. -
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 Requirements Brand Compatible vehicles Compatible systems Giulia (952) since model year 2016 Connect Radio with 6.5 inch monitor and Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) since model year 2017 Connect 3D navigation with 8.8 inch monitor Limitations Video only The interface inserts ONLY video signals into the infotainment. -
Page 5: Boxes And Connectors - Video Interface
1.3. Boxes and connectors – video interface The video-interface converts the video signals of connected after-market sources in a factory monitor compatible picture signal which is inserted in the factory monitor, by using separate trigger options. Further it reads the 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 by dip switches enabled video inputs can be accessed by switching through the interface’s video sources. It is recommended to enable only the required inputs. Disabled inputs will be skipped while switching through the video interfaces inputs. Note: Dip 1 and 4 are out of function and have to be set to OFF! 1.4.2. -
Page 7: Settings Of The 4 Dip Switches (Can Function - Red)
1.5. Settings of the 4 Dip switches (CAN functions – red) Dip position down is ON and position up is OFF. Fahrzeug/Navigation Dip 1 Dip 2 Dip 3 Dip 4 Alfa Romeo vehicles Note: If, with dip switch-1 setting „ON“ the source switching by infotainment button doesn‘t succeed and further the external keypad doesn’t work either, the dip switch setting of dip-1 has to be changed to „OFF“. -
Page 8: Connection Schema
2.2. Connection schema Version 11.09.2019 HW:CAM (V98) / (V20) RL3-C3D... -
Page 9: Connection To Factory Head Unit And Monitor
2.3. Connections to factory head-unit and monitor Remove the factory head unit and monitor 2.3.1. Connection to the picture signal cable Disconnect the factory picture signal cable’s purple coloured female HSD+2 connector at the rear-side of the head unit and connect it to the purple coloured HSD+2 connector „TO LCD“... -
Page 10: Connection To Quadlock - Can
2.3.2. Connection to Quadlock - CAN Connect the female 10pin connector of the 10pin Power / CAN cable to the 10pin connector of the video interface. Remove the female 40pin Quadlock connector of the vehicle harness from the rear-side of the head-unit and connect it to the male 40pin Quadlock connector of the Power / CAN cable. -
Page 11: Connection Of Video-Sources
2.4. Connecting video sources It is possible to connect an after-market rear-view camera and two more Video sources to the video-interface. Before a final installation of the video sources, we recommend a test-run to ensure the compatibility of vehicle and interface. Due to changes in the production of the vehicle manufacturer there’s always a possibility of incompatibility. -
Page 12: Audio Insertion
2.4.1. 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 13 2.4.2.2. Case 2: CAN-box does not receive the reverse gear signal If the video interface does not deliver +12V on the green wire of the 12pin cable when reverse gear is engaged (not all vehicles are compatible), an external switching signal from the reverse gear light is required.
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Page 14: Connecting Video-Interface And External Keypad
2.5. Connecting video-interface and external keypad Connect the female 4pin connector of the keypad to the male 4pin connector of the 12pin interface cable. Note: Even if switching through several video sources by the keypad mightn’t be required, the invisible connection and availability is strongly recommended. Version 11.09.2019 HW:CAM (V98) / (V20) RL3-C3D... -
Page 15: Picture Settings And Guide Lines
2.6. Picture settings and guide lines The picture settings are adjustable by the 3 push-buttons at the rear-side of 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 to change the selected value. The buttons are placed inside in the housing to avoid accidental changes during or after the installation. -
Page 16: Interface Operation
3. Interface operation 3.1. By factory infotainment button To switch the interface’s activated video sources; the factory infotainment buttons can be used. Press the according infotainment button to switch the input from the factory video to the inserted video sources. If all inputs are activated by dip switch settings, the order is the following: ... -
Page 17: Specifications
4. Specifications BATT/ACC range 7V - 25V Stand-by power drain 13mA Power 290mA @12V Video input 0.7V - 1V Video input formats NTSC Temperature range -40°C to +85°C Dimensions video-box 118 x 25 x 103 mm (W x H x D) Version 11.09.2019 HW:CAM (V98) / (V20) RL3-C3D... -
Page 18: Faq - Trouble Shooting-Interface Functions
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 19: Technical Support
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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