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with NBT2 and 6.5, 7, 8.8 and 10.25inch monitor and HSD+2 plug
with NBT2 8.8inch monitor and HSD+2 plug
Video-inserter for one rear-view camera
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. DVD-Player, DVB-T 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 and PAL compatible
Version 05.11.2018
r.LiNK Video inserter
RL3-NBT2
RL3-NBT2-10
Compatible with
BMW
vehicles F-and G-series
Mini
vehicles
and two additional video inputs
HW: CAM(V97)/(V14)
RL3-NBT2 / Rl3-NBT2-10

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  • Page 1 r.LiNK Video inserter RL3-NBT2 RL3-NBT2-10 Compatible with vehicles F-and G-series with NBT2 and 6.5, 7, 8.8 and 10.25inch monitor and HSD+2 plug Mini vehicles with NBT2 8.8inch monitor and HSD+2 plug Video-inserter for one rear-view camera and two additional video inputs Product features ...
  • 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 PDC function (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 RL2-NBT2 Compatible systems Compatible vehicles for All F-series and G-series vehicles from approx. Radios, S6UNA Navigation 07/2017 S606A Business Navigation - F+G-series – (touch and non-touch monitor) with 6.5inch or 7inch monitor All F-series vehicles from approx 05/2016 and S609A Professional Navigation or S6UPA all G-series vehicles with 8.8inch monitor...
  • 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: Activating The Pdc Function (Dip 1)

    1.4.1. Activating the PDC function (dip 1) If set to ON, the PDC car will be shown on the display. If set to OFF, the PDC car won’t be visible on the display. Note: If there is no communication between interface and the vehicle`s CAN-bus (several vehicles aren’t compatible), the PDC function cannot be used.
  • Page 7: Installation

    1.5. Settings of the 4 Dip switches (CAN functions – red) Dip position down is ON and position up is OFF. Fahrzeug/Navigation Dip 2 Dip 3 Dip 4 BMW/Mini NBT system (with Apix) BMW NBT2 system (with Apix2) Mini NBT2 system (with Apix2) Note: In case of absent or defective picture representation or faulty CAN communication, try also dip switch 2 in OFF position! After each Dip-switch-change a power-reset of the Can-box has to be performed!
  • Page 8: Connection Schema

    2.2. Connection schema Version 05.11.2018 HW: CAM(V97)/(V14) RL3-NBT2 / Rl3-NBT2-10...
  • Page 9: Connection To Factory Head Unit And Monitor

    2.3. Connections to factory head-unit and monitor 2.3.1. Connection - picture signal cable 2.3.1.1. RL3-NBT2 Disconnect the factory picture signal cable’s bordeaux coloured HSD+2 connector from the rear-side of the monitor and connect it to the bordeaux coloured HSD+2 connector „HU IN“...
  • Page 10: Rl3-Nbt2-10

    2.3.1.2. RL3-NBT2-10 Disconnect the factory picture signal cable’s bordeaux coloured HSD+2 connector from the rear-side of the monitor and connect it to the bordeaux coloured HSD+2 connector „HU IN“ of the video interface . Connect the not-angled bordeaux coloured HSD+2 connector of the enclosed picture signal cable CAB-HSD2-DF100 to the previously become free bordeaux coloured HSD+2 connector at the monitor’s rear side.
  • Page 11: Connection - Quadlock/Can

    2.3.2. Connection – Quadlock/CAN Connect the female 10pin connector of the 10pin PNP 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 10pin PNP Power / CAN cable.
  • Page 12: Analog Power Supply For The Video Interface

    2.4. Analog power supply for the video interface Connect the female 12pin connector of the 12pin interface cable to the male 12pin connector of the video interface. Connect the red coloured wire ACC-out (max 3A) and the purple coloured wire Manual ACC of the 12pin interface cable both to S-contact terminal 86s +12V...
  • Page 13: Connection - Video-Sources

    2.5. Connection - 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 14: 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 15: Case 2: Interface Does Not Receive The Reverse Gear Signal

    2.5.2.2. 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 16: 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 05.11.2018 HW: CAM(V97)/(V14) RL3-NBT2 / Rl3-NBT2-10...
  • Page 17: Picture Settings And Guide Lines

    2.7. 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 18: 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 19: Specifications

    4. Specifications BATT/ACC range 7V - 25V Stand-by power drain 10mA Power 320mA @12V Video input 0.7V - 1V Video input formats NTSC and PAL Temperature range -40°C to +85°C Dimensions video-box 112 x 22 x 115 mm (W x H x D) Version 05.11.2018 HW: CAM(V97)/(V14) RL3-NBT2 / Rl3-NBT2-10...
  • Page 20: 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 21: 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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