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r.LiNK Video inserter
CI-RL4-MIB150
Compatible with
VW
vehicles with Discover Premium (18T) MIB infotainment
with 15inch monitor
Video-inserter for front- and rear-view camera
and two more video inputs
Product features
Video-inserter for factory-infotainment systems
1 CVBS Input for rear-view camera
1 CVBS Input for front 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
Automatic front camera switching after reverse gear for 10 seconds
Video-in-motion (ONLY for connected video-sources)
Video-inputs NTSC compatible
Version 30.01.2020
HW: CAM(V98)/UP(V20)
CI-RL4-MIB150
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- Page 1 r.LiNK Video inserter CI-RL4-MIB150 Compatible with vehicles with Discover Premium (18T) MIB infotainment with 15inch monitor Video-inserter for front- and rear-view camera and two more video inputs Product features Video-inserter for factory-infotainment systems 1 CVBS Input for rear-view camera ...
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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 - 8 Dip switches (black) 1.4.1. Activating the front camera (dip 1) 1.4.2. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 2-3) 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 Touareg (CR) since 07/2018 Discover Premium(18T) MIB infotainment Not compatible to vehicles with 15inch monitor with factory DVD-player! Limitations Video only The interface inserts ONLY video signals into the infotainment. For inserting Audio signals either the possibly existing factory audio-AUX-input or a FM-modulator can be used. -
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: Settings - 8 Dip Switches (Black)
1.4. Settings - 8 Dip switches (black) Some settings have to 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) Front camera enabled* disabled Power supply +12V (max. -
Page 7: Activating The Front Camera (Dip 1)
1.4.1. Activating the front camera (dip 1) If set to ON, the interface switches for 10 seconds from the rear-view camera to the front camera input after having disengaged the reverse gear. In addition, a manual switch-over to the front camera input is possible via keypad (short press) from any image mode. Description of the power supply output: see chapter “Power supply output”. -
Page 8: Settings - 2 Dip Switches (Selection Head-Unit - Black)
1.5. Settings of the 4 Dip switches (CAN functions – red) The 4 dip-switches of the video are used to select the head unit and the vehicle. Dip position down is ON and position up is OFF. Set all 4 dips to OFF position. 1.6. -
Page 9: Installation
2. Installation To install the interface, first switch off the ignition and disconnect the vehicle’s battery. Please read the owner`s manual of the car, regarding the battery`s disconnection! If required, enable the car`s Sleep-mode (hibernation mode) In case the sleep-mode does not succeed, the disconnection of the battery can be done with a resistor lead. -
Page 10: Connection Schema
2.2. Connection schema Version 30.01.2020 HW: CAM(V98)/UP(V20) CI-RL4-MIB150... -
Page 11: Connection - Picture Signal Cable
2.2.1. Connection – picture signal cable Disconnect the black female HSD connector at the rear-side of the head unit and connect it to the waterblue coloured male HSD connector „TO LCD“ of the video interface. Connect the enclose picture signal cable’s angled female water blue coloured HSD connector to the water blue HSD+2 connector "HU IN"... -
Page 12: Connection - Quadlock - Can
2.2.2. Connection - Quadlock – CAN Connect the 10pin power/CAN cable’s female 10pin connector to the 10pin connector of the video interface. Disconnect the female Quadlock connector of the vehicle harness from the rear-side of the head-unit and connect the previously clipped out female 12pin connector to the grey coloured male 12pin connector of the PNP harness. -
Page 13: Connection - Power
2.2.3. Connection - Power Connect the single yellow wire of the 10pin power/CAN cable to +12V permanent and stabile power supply. Connect the single black wire of the 10pin power/CAN cable to the vehicle’s negative ground. Note: If, after connecting the 10pin Power / CAN cable, no interface LED lightens up while the ignition is turned on, refer to chapter “Analogue power supply for the video interface”. -
Page 14: Analog Power Supply
2.2.4. Analog power supply If, after connecting the PNP harness, no interface LED lightens up while the ignition is turned on, the purple coloured wire Manual ACC of the 12pin interface cable has to be connected additionally to S-contact terminal 86s +12V (e.g. -
Page 15: Power Supply Output
2.3. Power supply output The red power supply output ACC/front cam out 12V (max 3A) can be used to power an external source and has a different assignment depending on the position of dip switch 1 (of the black 8 dips): Function Dip 1 ON +12V (max. -
Page 16: Connection - Video-Sources
2.4. Connection - video sources It is possible to connect an after-market rear-view camera, an after-market front 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. -
Page 17: 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 18: After-Market Rear-View Camera
2.4.3. After-market rear-view camera Some vehicles have a different reverse gear code on the CAN-bus which the video-interface is not compatible with. Therefore, there are two different ways of installation. If the video interface receives a signal of the reverse gear, the green wire “Reverse-OUT”... -
Page 19: Case 2Interface Does Not Receive The Reverse Gear Signal
2.4.3.2. Case 2: Interface 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. -
Page 20: Connection - Video-Interface And External Keypad
2.5. Connection - video-interface and 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 30.01.2020 HW: CAM(V98)/UP(V20) CI-RL4-MIB150... -
Page 21: Picture Settings
2.6. Picture settings 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 22: Interface Operation
3. Interface operation 3.1. By factory infotainment button 3.2. Striking-off from the left top corner to the right of the touch display switches the interface’s activated video sources. If all inputs are activated by dip switch settings, the order is the following: ... -
Page 23: By Keypad
3.3. By keypad Alternatively or additionally to the factory infotainment buttons, the interface’s external keypad can be used to switch the enabled inputs. Even if not needed, the keypad should always remain connected to the video interface for support purposes. ... -
Page 24: 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 25 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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