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r.LiNK Video inserter
RL4-PCM50
Compatible with
Porsche vehicles with PCM 4.1 und PCM 5.0 infotainment
and 12.3inch 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-T Tuner)
• Automatic switching to rear-view camera input on engagement of the reverse gear
• Automatic front camera switching after reverse gear for 5,10 or 15 seconds
• Video-in-motion (ONLY for connected video-sources)
• Video-inputs NTSC compatible
Version 26.11.2020
HW: CAM(V100)/UP(V20)
RL4-PCM50
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- Page 1 r.LiNK Video inserter RL4-PCM50 Compatible with Porsche vehicles with PCM 4.1 und PCM 5.0 infotainment and 12.3inch 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 PCM 4.1 (Harman) with 12.3inch Panamera since model year 2017 monitor Porsche Cayenne since model year 2018 PCM 5.0 (Alpine) with 12.3inch monitor Macan since model year 2019 PCM 5.0 (Alpine) with 12.3inch monitor Limitations: Video only... -
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 +12V (max. 3A) when reverse gear is Power supply engaged incl. -
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 5, 10 or 15 seconds from the rear-view camera to the front camera input after having disengaged the reverse gear, depending on the menu adjustments. In addition, a manual switch-over to the front camera input is possible via keypad (short press) from any image mode. -
Page 8: Settings - 2 Dip Switches (Selection Head-Unit - Black)
1.5. Settings of the 4 Dip switches (CAN functions – red) Dip position down is ON and position up is OFF. Vehicle/Head-Unit Dip 1 Dip 2 Dip 3 Dip 4 Head-Unit Monitor Protocol function function PCM 4.1 (Harman) PCM 5.0 (Alpine) After each Dip-switch-change a power-reset of the video interface has to be performed! 1.6. -
Page 9: Connection Schema
2.2. Connection schema Version 26.11.2020 HW: CAM(V100)/UP(V20) RL4-PCM50... -
Page 10: Connection - Factory Head Unit
2.3. Connection - factory head-unit Remove the head unit 2.3.1. Connection – picture signal cable 2.3.1.1. Vehicles with PCM 4.1 Disconnect the grey female HSD connector (colours may vary) 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 female non-angled waterblue coloured HSD connector of the enclosed picture signal cable to the waterblue coloured HSD+2 connector „HU IN“... - Page 11 2.3.1.2. Vehicles with PCM 5.0 Disconnect the grey female HSD connector (colours may vary) 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 female non-angled waterblue coloured HSD connector of the enclosed picture signal cable to the waterblue coloured HSD+2 connector „HU IN“...
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Page 12: Connection - Quadlock - Can
2.3.2. 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
2.3.3. 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. Version 26.11.2020 HW: CAM(V100)/UP(V20) RL4-PCM50... -
Page 14: Analogue Power Supply
2.3.4. Analogue 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 additionately to S-contact terminal 86s +12V (e.g. -
Page 15: Power Supply Output For Front Cam
2.4. Power supply output for front cam The red power supply output Front cam out +12V (max 3A) can be used to power a front cam with dip switch 1 (of the black 8 dips) to ON. Function Dip 1 ON +12V (max. -
Page 16: Connection - Video-Sources
2.5. 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
2.5.1. 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
2.5.3. 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
2.5.3.2. 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: Switching The Camera Image Formats And Factory Pdc Display
2.5.4 Switching the Camera Image Formats and Factory PDC Display Dip 6 (black 8 dips) is used to switch between image formats of front and rear-view camera and to display the factory PDC (if available) as „picture in picture“ in combination with the camera image. -
Page 21: Connection - Video-Interface And External Keypad
2.6. 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 26.11.2020 HW: CAM(V100)/UP(V20) RL4-PCM50... -
Page 22: Picture Settings
2.7. 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 23: Interface Operation
3. Interface operation 3.1. By factory touch screen To switch the interface’s activated video sources, the factory touch screen can be used. Long press the left top corner of the factory touch screen to switch the video-source. Long pressing the left top corner of the factory touch screen switches the input from the factory video to the inserted video sources. -
Page 24: By Keypad
3.2. 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 25: 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 26: Technical Support
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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