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v.LiNK Video-inserter
VL2-MBN5-222
Compatible with
Mercedes vehicles with Comand Online NTG5-222 infotainment
Video-inserter with 2 video inputs + rear-view camera input
Product features
• Video-inserter for factory-infotainment systems
• 2 CVBS video-inputs for after-market devices (e.g. USB-player, DVB-T2 tuner)
• Built-in audio-switch (no audio-insertion)
• Rear-view camera CVBS video-input
• Automatic switching to rear-view camera input on engagement of the reverse gear
• Video-in-motion (ONLY for connected video-sources)
• Video-inputs NTSC and PAL compatible
Version 01.04.2021
HW: 25(V92)
......VL2-MBN5-222
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- Page 1 Video-inserter VL2-MBN5-222 Compatible with Mercedes vehicles with Comand Online NTG5-222 infotainment Video-inserter with 2 video inputs + rear-view camera input Product features • Video-inserter for factory-infotainment systems • 2 CVBS video-inputs for after-market devices (e.g. USB-player, DVB-T2 tuner) • Built-in audio-switch (no audio-insertion) •...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Picture settings and guide lines 3. Video interface operation 3.1. By infotainment button 3.2. By external keypad 3.3. By white wire of the 6pin to 8pin cable 4. Specifications 5. FAQ – Trouble Shooting-Interface functions 6. Technical support Version 01.04.2021 HW: 25(V92) ……VL2-MBN5-222... -
Page 3: Prior To Installation
Read the manual prior to installation. Technical knowledge is necessary for installation. The place of installation must be free of moisture and away from heat sources. 1.1. Delivery contents Take down the serial number of the interface and store this manual for support purposes: ____________________ Version 01.04.2021 HW: 25(V92) ……VL2-MBN5-222... -
Page 4: Checking The Compatibility Of Vehicle And Accessories
Factory rear-view camera Automatically switching-back from inserted video to factory rear-view camera is only possible while the reverse gear is engaged. To delay the switch-back an additional electronic part is required. Version 01.04.2021 HW: 25(V92) ……VL2-MBN5-222... -
Page 5: Boxes And Connectors
Further it reads the vehicle’s digital signals out of the vehicle’s CAN-bus and converts them for the video interface. 1.3.2. CAN-bus box The CAN box reads the vehicle’s digital signals out of the vehicle’s CAN-bus and converts them for the video interface. Version 01.04.2021 HW: 25(V92) ……VL2-MBN5-222... -
Page 6: Dip-Switch Settings - Interface
Dip position down is ON and position up is OFF. Set all dip switches to off Vehicle/Navigation Dip 1 Dip 2 Dip 3 Dip 4 All vehicles After each Dip-switch-change a power-reset of the video interface has to be performed! Version 01.04.2021 HW: 25(V92) ……VL2-MBN5-222... -
Page 7: Installation
The interface needs a permanent 12V source! 2.1. Place of installation 2.1.1. Place of installation – video interface and CAN-bus box The interface box and the CAN-bus box are prepared to be installed behind the vehicle`s monitor and head-unit. Version 01.04.2021 HW: 25(V92) ……VL2-MBN5-222... -
Page 8: Connection Schema
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Page 9: Connection - Video-Interface And Power/Can
CAN, it is possible to install the video interface without the CAN-box. In this case see also note in chapter after-market rear-view camera if one is supposed to be connected. Version 01.04.2021 HW: 25(V92) ……VL2-MBN5-222... -
Page 10: Connection Pnp Harness
Connect the previously become free female Quadlock connector of the factory harness to the male Quadlock connector of the Quadlock harness. Connect the opposite female Quadlock connector of the Quadlock harness to the Quadlock connector of the head unit. Version 01.04.2021 HW: 25(V92) ……VL2-MBN5-222... -
Page 11: Analogue Connection - Video-Interface
Note: The connection of the green wire (Reverse signal) will be described in chapter “After- market rear-view camera”. The white wire, can be used to switch the enabled video sources , same as the keypad (see chapter “video interface-operation”). The grey wire stays unconnected. Version 01.04.2021 HW: 25(V92) ……VL2-MBN5-222... -
Page 12: Connection - Picture Signal Cable
HSD connector of the head-unit. Note: No liability for vehicle wire colours and pin definition! Changes by the vehicle manufacturer are possible. The given information has to be verified by the installer.. Version 01.04.2021 HW: 25(V92) ……VL2-MBN5-222... -
Page 13: Connection - Video Sources
Connect the rear-view camera’s RCA to the female RCA „Camera IN“ of the video cable. Connect the RCA of the video source 1 and video source 2 to the female RCA „Video IN1“ and „Video IN2“ of the video cable. Version 01.04.2021 HW: 25(V92) ……VL2-MBN5-222... -
Page 14: Audio-Switch And Audio-Insertion
RCA port “Audio OUT”. Connect the audio-RCA of AV-source 1 and AV source 2 to the female RCA port of the audio cable’s „Audio 1 IN“ und „Audio 2 IN“. Version 01.04.2021 HW: 25(V92) ……VL2-MBN5-222... -
Page 15: After-Market Rear-View Camera
„CAMERA IN“ while the reverse gear is engaged. Additionally, the +12V (max. 500mA) power supply for the rear-view camera can be taken from the green wire of the 6pin to 8pin cable. Version 01.04.2021 HW: 25(V92) ……VL2-MBN5-222... -
Page 16: Case 2: Can-Box Does Not Receive The Reverse Gear Signal
Note: If, due to a missing CAN communication, the 6pin to 8pin cable has been connected the analogue way instead of the Can box, the green wire’s connection has also to be done as shown in the picture above. Version 01.04.2021 HW: 25(V92) ……VL2-MBN5-222... -
Page 17: Connection - Video Interface And External Keypad
Connect the keypad’s female 4pin connector to the video-interface’s male 4pin connector. Note: Even if the switching through several video sources by the keypad mightn’t be required, the invisible connection and availability is strongly recommended. Version 01.04.2021 HW: 25(V92) ……VL2-MBN5-222... - Page 18 Note: The OSD menu is only shown when a working video source is connected to the selected video-input of the interface. The following settings are available: Contrast Brightness Saturation Position H (horizontal) Position V (vertical) IR-AV1/2 (no function) Guide L/R (no function) UI-CNTRL (no function) Size H/V (picture size horizontal/vertical) Version 01.04.2021 HW: 25(V92) ……VL2-MBN5-222...
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Page 19: Video Interface Operation
Switchover by vehicle buttons isn’t possible in all vehicles. In some vehicles the external keypad or the white wire of the 6pin cable has to be used (see following chapter). Version 01.04.2021 HW: 25(V92) ……VL2-MBN5-222... -
Page 20: By External Keypad
0.7V with 75 Ohm impedance Temperature range -40°C to +85°C Dimensions video-box 155 x 22 x 110 mm (W x H x D) Dimensions CAN-box 85 x 27 x 65 mm (W x H x D) Version 01.04.2021 HW: 25(V92) ……VL2-MBN5-222... -
Page 21: Faq - Trouble Shooting-Interface Functions
Camera input picture fluorescent light which shines Test camera under natural light outside the garage. flickers. directly into the camera. Camera input picture is Protection sticker not Remove protection sticker from lens. bluish. removed from camera lens. Version 01.04.2021 HW: 25(V92) ……VL2-MBN5-222... -
Page 22: 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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