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MMI3G basic/high, MMI3G+ basic/high infotainments
RNS850 infotainment and 4pin HSD LVDS connector
Product features
Video-inserter for factory-infotainment systems
2 CVBS video-inputs for after-market devices (e.g. DVD-Player, DVB-T tuner)
CVBS Rear-view camera video-input
Automatic switching to rear-view camera input on engagement of 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 PAL/NTSC compatible
Version 09.08.2021
Video-inserter
RL2-MMI3G-GW/Q3
Compatible with
Audi
vehicles with
VW
vehicles with
Video-inserter for rear-view camera
and two additional video sources
HW CAM(V31),(V22)
CI-RL2-MMI3G-GW/Q3
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- Page 1 Video-inserter RL2-MMI3G-GW/Q3 Compatible with Audi vehicles with MMI3G basic/high, MMI3G+ basic/high infotainments vehicles with RNS850 infotainment and 4pin HSD LVDS connector 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) ...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Prior to installation 1.1. …Delivery contents 1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories 1.3. Boxes and connectors 1.3.1. CAN-bus box 1.3.2. Video-interface 1.4. Dip-switch settings – video interface (8 dip black) 1.4.1. … Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 2-3) 1.4.2. -
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
1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories Requirements Brand Vehicles Infotainment A1 (8X) since 05/2010 til 10/2018 A4 (8K) since 05/2009 til 08/2015 A5 (8T) since 11/2008 til 06/2016 A6 (4F) since 08/2008 til 03/2011 MMI Navigation (Plus) - A6 (4G) since 04/2011 til 09/2014 MMI3G+, MMI3G High, A7 (4G) since 07/2010 til 05/2014... -
Page 5: Boxes And Connectors
1.3. Boxes and connectors 1.3.1. CAN-bus box The CAN-bus box reads digital signals from the vehicle’s CAN-bus and converts them for the video-interface. 1.3.2. 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. -
Page 6: Dip-Switch Settings - Video Interface (8 Dip Black)
1.4. Dip-switch settings - video interface(8dip – black) 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 to OFF CVBS AV1-input enabled disabled... -
Page 7: Installation
1.5. Dip-Schalter Einstellungen – CAN box (4dip – red) Choose the navigation the interface is to be installed in and set dip 1 to 4 according to the below table. vehicle/infotainment Dip 1 Dip 2 Dip 3 Dip 4 A1, A4, Q3 A6, Q7 Note: The experience values of the CAN bus dip settings are only exemplary. -
Page 8: Connection Schema
2.2. Connection scheme Version 09.08.2021 HW CAM(V31),(V22) CI-RL2-MMI3G-GW/Q3... -
Page 9: Connection - Video-Interface And Can-Box
2.3. Connection - video-interface and CAN-box The CAN-bus box reads digital signals from the CAN-bus 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. Video-source switching (white of 6pin) as +12V impulse. Connect theblack female 4pin connector of the 20pin PNP harness to the male 4pin connector of the CAN-box. -
Page 10: Connection - Head-Unit
Note: Check the LEDs on CAN-box after reconnecting the battery, two must be on. Not all vehicles are kompatible. If the CAN-box does not deliver ACC to pin2 of the video- interface or blocks the thevehicle’s CAN, it is possible to install the video interface without the CAN-box (analog). -
Page 11: Connection To The Can-Gateway (Not For Q3 And Rns850)
2.5. Connection to the CAN-gateway (not for Q3 and RNS850) Set the Gateway free. Pin diagram Pin diagram 4pin cable CAN-gateway • Generally: CAN Low grey •• Pin 5 orange/grey (Audi A6 with deviant connector: •• Pin 6 orange/brown) • Generally: CAN High blue... -
Page 12: Special Case Audi Q3 - 4Pin Harness With Stripped Cable Ends
2.6. Special case Audi Q3 - 4pin harness with stripped cable ends Connect the blue coloured wire CAN HIGH and the grey coloured wire CAN Low the enclosed 4pin cable with stripped ends to the according pins of the climate control panel’s 16pin connector, like shown in the upper diagram. - Page 13 2.7. Special case RNS850 - 4pin harness with stripped cable ends For installation in VW vehicles with RNS850 use the additional 4pin power cable with open ends. The PNP power/CAN cable isn’t needed. Connect the female 4pin connector of the 4pin harness to the 4pin connector of the CAN box.
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Page 14: Connection - Video Sources
2.8. Connection – video sources It is possible to connect 2 after-market Video-sources and 1 after-market rear-view camera 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 is always the possibility of incompatibility. -
Page 15: Audio-Insertion
2.8.1. Audio insertion This interface can only insert video signals into the factory infotainment. 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. The inserted video-signal can be activated simultaneously to each audio-mode of the factory infotainment. -
Page 16: Case 2: Can-Box Does Not Detect Reverse Gear
2.8.2.2. Case 2: CAN-box does not detect reverse gear If the CAN-bus interface does not deliver +12V on the green wire of the 6pin to 8pin cable when reverse gear is engaged (not all vehicles are compatible) an external switching signal from the reverse gear light is required. -
Page 17: Connection Video-Interface And Keypad
2.9. Connecting video-interface and keypad Connect the female 4pin connector of the keypad to the male 4pin connector of the video-interface. Version 09.08.2021 HW CAM(V31),(V22) CI-RL2-MMI3G-GW/Q3... -
Page 18: Picture Settings And Guide Lines
2.10. 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 will change the selected value. The buttons are embedded in the housing to avoid accidental changes during or after installation. -
Page 19: Interface Operation
Interface operation 3.1. By infotainment-buttons The NAV button and the MODE button of the MMI are used to execute interface functions. MMI3G Longpress (2-3 seconds) of MODE or NAV button MMI3G+ and Audi A1 vehicles Longpress (2-3 seconds) of the steering wheel’s NAVI button Each press will switch to the next enabled input. - Page 20 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 21 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.