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Car-Interface v.LiNK CI-VL2-N902 Manual

Video-inserter with 2 video inputs + rear-view camera input, compatible with opel vehicles with navi 900 intellilink infotainment with 8” touch monitor
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v.LiNK Video-inserter
CI-VL2-N902
Compatible with
Opel
vehicles with
Navi 900 intelliLink infotainment with 8" touch monitor
Video-inserter with 2 video inputs + rear-view camera input
Product features
 Video-inserter for factory-infotainment systems
 1 CVBS video-input for rear-view camera
 2 CVBS video-inputs for after-market devices (e.g. USB-player, DVB-T2 tuner)
 Built-in audio-switch (no audio-insertion)
 Automatic switching to rear-view camera input on engagement of the reverse gear
 Activatable parking guide lines for rear-view camera (not for all vehicles available)
 Video-in-motion (ONLY for connected video-sources)
 Video-inputs NTSC and PAL compatible
Version 23.02.2021
HW: 25(V92)/(V51)
CI-VL2-N902

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  • Page 1 v.LiNK Video-inserter CI-VL2-N902 Compatible with Opel vehicles with Navi 900 intelliLink infotainment with 8” touch monitor Video-inserter with 2 video inputs + rear-view camera input Product features  Video-inserter for factory-infotainment systems  1 CVBS video-input for rear-view camera  2 CVBS video-inputs for after-market devices (e.g. USB-player, DVB-T2 tuner) ...

  • 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 1.3.1. Video-Interface 1.3.2. CAN-bus box 1.4. Dip-switch settings – interface 1.4.1. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 2-3) 1.4.2. Rear-view camera setting (dip 5) 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 Astra K (Sports Tourer and 5-door)- model years since 2016- Navi 900 intelliLink Insignia A model years 2014-2016 Opel with 8inch touch monitor Insignia B model years since 2017 (Gen.

  • Page 5: Boxes And Connectors

    1.3. Boxes and connectors 1.3.1. 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: Dip-Switch Settings - Interface

    1.4. Dip-switch settings – interface 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) No function set to OFF CVBS AV1-input enabled disabled CVBS AV2-input...

  • Page 7: Dip Switch Settings - Can Box

    1.5. Dip-switch settings - CAN-box By using the Dip-switches the factory Head-Unit or vehicle can be chosen, the interface will be connected to. Dip position down is ON and position up is OFF. Vehicle/Navigation Dip 1 Dip 2 Dip 3 Dip 4 Opel vehicles Cadillac vehicles...

  • Page 8: Connection Schema

    2.2. Connection schema Version 23.02.2021 HW: 25(V92)/(V51) CI-VL2-N902...

  • Page 9: Connection - Video-Interface And Power/Can

    2.3. Connection - video-interface and Power / CAN Connect the 6pin to 12pin cable’s both white female 6pin and 8pin connectors to the male 6pin and 8pin connectors of the video interface. Disconnect the female 16pin connector of the factory harness at the rear-side of the head unit and connect it to the 16pin PNP cable’s male 16pin connector.

  • Page 10: Analogue Power Supply - Video-Interface

    2.4. Analogue power supply - video-interface If the communication between the CAN box and the vehicle’s CAN bus does not succeed (not all vehicles are compatible), an analogue connection is required by connecting the 6pin to 12pin cable without the CAN box. Connect the female 6pin connector of the 6pin to 12pin cable to the 6pin connector of the video interface.

  • Page 11: Connection - Picture Signal Cable

    2.5. Connection - picture signal cable Connect the enclosed picture signal cable’s female white coloured HSD connector to the male waterblue coloured HSD connector of the video interface. Disconnect the factory picture signal cable’s female Mini USB connector at the rear side of the factory blackbox and connect it to the blue colored male HSD connector of the enclosed picture signal cable.

  • Page 12: Connection - Video Sources

    2.6. Connection - Video-sources It is possible to connect two after-market video sources and one after-market rear-view camera to the video-interface. Before final installation of the peripheral devices, we recommend a test-run to detect a incompatibility of vehicle and interface. Due to changes in the production of the vehicle manufacturer there’s always a possibility of incompatibility.

  • Page 13: Audio-Switch And Audio-Insertion

    2.7. Audio-switch and audio-insertion This interface is only able to insert video signals into the factory infotainment and switch audio signals. If an AV-source is connected to AV1 or AV2, audio insertion must be done by factory audio AUX input or FM-modulator to which the interface’s sound-switch output is connected.

  • Page 14: After-Market Rear-View Camera

    2.8. After-market rear-view camera Some vehicles have a different reverse gear code on the CAN-bus which the included CAN- box is not compatible with. In this case there are two different ways of installation. If the CAN-box is able to detect an enabled vehicle’s reverse gear, the green wire of the 6pin to 12pin cable carries +12V while the reverse gear is engaged.

  • Page 15: Case 2: Can-Box Does Not Receive The Reverse Gear Signal

    2.8.2. . Case 2: CAN-box does not receive the reverse gear signal If the CAN-bus interface does not receive +12V on the green wire of the 6pin to 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

    2.9. 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 23.02.2021 HW: 25(V92)/(V51) CI-VL2-N902...

  • Page 17: Picture Settings And Guide Lines

    2.10. Picture settings and guide lines The picture settings are adjustable by the 3 push-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 to change the selected value. The buttons are placed inside in the housing to avoid accidental changes during or after the installation.

  • Page 18: By Infotainment Button

    3. Interface operation 3.1. By infotainment buttons To switch the video sources the vehicle’s HOME button at the steering wheel button can be used. A double press of the steering wheels “Home” key switches to the next activated video input. If all inputs are enabled the order is: ...

  • Page 19: Specifications

    4. Specifications BATT/ACC range 7V - 25V Stand-by power drain 50mA Power 380mA Video input 0.7V - 1V Video input formats NTSC/PAL RGB-video amplitude 0.7V with 75 Ohm impedance Temperature range -40°C to +85°C Dimensions video-box 155 x 22 x 95 mm (W x H x D) Dimensions CAN-box 80 x 22 x 43 mm (W x H x D) Version 23.02.2021...

  • 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 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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