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Car-Interface v.link CI-VL2-UCON8-AO Manual

Compatible with dodge and jeep vehicles with uconnect 8.4an/ra4 und 8.4a/ra3 systems
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v.LiNK Video-inserter
CI-VL2-UCON8-AO
Compatible with
Dodge and Jeep vehicles
with Uconnect 8.4AN/RA4 und 8.4A/RA3 Systems
Video-inserter with 2 video + rear-view camera input and CAN control
Product features
 Video-inserter for factory infotainment monitors
 2 CVBS video-inputs for after-market devices (e.g. DVD-Player, DVB-T tuner)
 Rear-view camera video-input
 Automatic switching to rear-view camera input on engagement of reverse gear
 Activatable parking guide lines for the rear-view camera (vehicle specific
restrictions possible)
 Video-in-motion in drive mode (ONLY for inserted video-sources)
 AV-inputs PAL and NTSC compatible
Version 17.02.2020
HW: 32
CI-VL2-UCON8-AO

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  • Page 1 v.LiNK Video-inserter CI-VL2-UCON8-AO Compatible with Dodge and Jeep vehicles with Uconnect 8.4AN/RA4 und 8.4A/RA3 Systems Video-inserter with 2 video + rear-view camera input and CAN control Product features  Video-inserter for factory infotainment monitors  2 CVBS video-inputs for after-market devices (e.g. DVD-Player, DVB-T 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. The video interface’s connectors 1.4. Settings of the 8 Dip switches (black) 1.4.1. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 1-3) 1.4.2. RGB-video input signal selection for after-market navigation (Dip 4) 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 Compatibility Brand Compatible vehicles Infotainment systems RAM 1500/2500/3500 model years since2013, Durango model years since 2014 Uconnect 8.4AN/RA4 und Dodge Viper model years since 2013 Uconnect 8.4A/RA3 and other vehicles with all-in-one head-unit Cherokee model years since 2014 Uconnect 8.4AN/RA4 und Jeep...

  • Page 5: Settings Of The 8 Dip Switches (Black)

    1.3. Connection Video-Interface The video-interface converts the connected after-market sources video signals into an LVDS signal which is inserted in the factory monitor using separate trigger options and it reads vehicle’s digital signals out of the vehicle’s CAN-bus and converts them for the video interface.

  • Page 6: Enabling The Interface's Video Inputs (Dip 1-3)

    1.4.1. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 1-3) Only the enabled video inputs can be accessed when switching through the interface’s video sources. It`s recommended to enable only the required inputs for the disabled will be skipped when switching through the video-interfaces inputs. 1.4.2.

  • Page 7: Installation

    2. Installation Switch off the ignition and disconnect the vehicle’s battery! The interface needs a permanent 12V source. If -according to factory rules- a disconnection of the battery has to be avoided, it should be sufficient to use the vehicle’s sleep-mode. In case, the sleep-mode doesn’t succeed, the battery has to be disconnected with a resistor lead.

  • Page 8: Connection Schema

    2.2. Connection schema Version 17.02.2020 HW: 32 CI-VL2-UCON8-AO...

  • Page 9: Connection To The Head-Unit - Lvds

    2.3. Connections to the head-unit – LVDS Remove the head-unit and further remove the original housing plastic frame which is fixed to the head-unit housing by 4 Torx screws (T10). Turn out the 4 Torx screws (T10) of the head-unit housing. After disconnecting the head unit’s mainboard, take both parts together away from the head unit’s mainboard housing and put them aside.
  • Page 10 only with NAV-FN900E Turn around the monitor panel and connect the previously become free copper coulored 60pin ribbon cable to the pre-assembled 60pin ribbon cable merger „TO PNL OUT“ of the daughter PCB box and clip it in (heed the following warning notes!). Note: Due to the very short length of the ribbon cable, there’s only limited space for mounting available.

  • Page 11: Warning Notes, Concerning The Installation Of Ribbon Cables

    only with NAV-FN900E Screw in the daughter PCB box at the rearside of the head-unit by using the enclosed screws Note: If the ribbon cables might come in contact with the housing components, they have to be isolated to avoid short circuits and cable injury. 2.3.1.

  • Page 12: Connection To The Head-Unit - Quadlock

    2.4. Connections to the head-unit - Quadlock Remove the female Quadlock connector of the vehicle harness from the rear of the head unit and connect it to the male Quadlock connector of the Quadlock harness. Connect the opposite female Quadlock connector of the Quadlock harness to the male Quadlock connector of the head-unit.

  • Page 13: Connecting Video Sources

    2.5. Connecting the Video sources It is possible to connect one After-Market RGB navigation (or another RGB source), two After-Market AV sources and an After-Market rear view camera to the video-interface Before the final installation, we recommend a test-run of the interface. Due to changes in the production of the vehicle manufacturer, there’s always the possibility of incompatibility.

  • Page 14: After Market Rgb Navigation

    2.5.2. After-Market RGB navigation NAV-FN900E Connect the female 8pin connector of the RGB cable to the male 8pin connector of the video-interface. The loose grey wires are out of function and should be isolated. Connect male 6pin connector of the RGB cable to the after-Market navigation NAV-FN900E. Note: Operating the NAV-FN900E navigation is supported by the factory monitor’s touch functions.

  • Page 15: Connection Of Ribbon Cables For The After-Market Navigation Nav-Fn900E

    2.5.2.1. Connection of ribbon cables for the after-market navigation NAV-FN900E For leading out the 8pin touch ribbon cables out of the monitor housing, both metal sheet tabs underneath have to be bent down to avoid a cable injury with later reassembly of the housing parts.
  • Page 16 Click out the copper coloured 8pin ribbon cable from the monitor mainbord’s ribbon cable base, connect it to the daughter PCB’s 8pin ribbon cable merger PNL OUT and lock it’s closure. Note: The ribbon cable has to be lead in with its contacting side towards the merger’s PCB side! Connect the daughter PCB’s 8pi touch ribbon cable PCB IN...

  • Page 17: Audio-Insertion

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

  • Page 18: After-Market Rear-View Camera

    2.5.4. 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” of the 20pin cable should carry +12V while the reverse gear is engaged.
  • Page 19 2.5.4.2. Case 2: Interface does not receive any reverse gear signal If the video interface does not deliver +12V on the green wire of the 20pin cable when reverse gear is engaged (not all vehicles are compatible), an external switching signal from the reverse gear light is required.

  • Page 20: Video Signal Connection For The Rear-View Camera

    2.5.4.3. Video signal connection for the rear-view camera Connect the video-RCA of the after-market rear-view camera to the female RCA port “CAM” of the video-interface. 2.6. Connecting video-interface and external keypad Connect the external keypad’s female 4pin connector to the video-interface’s male 4pin connector.

  • Page 21: Picture Settings And Guide Lines

    2.7. Picture settings and guide lines The picture settings are adjusted by the 3 buttons on the video-interface. Press the MENU button to open the OSD settings menu. To switch to the next menu item, pressing DOWN will change the selected value. The buttons are embedded in the housing to avoid accidental changes during or after installation.

  • Page 22: Interface Operation

    3. Interface operation 3.1. By volume key button A press of the volume button on the right rear side of the steering wheel switches the input from factory mode to the inserted video sources. If -by dip switch setting- all inputs are enabled, the order will be the following: ...

  • Page 23: Specifications

    4. Specifications BATT/ACC range 7V - 25V Stand-by power drain 36mA Power 175mA @12V Video input 0.7V – 1V Video input formats PAL/NTSC RGB-video amplitude 0.7V with 75 Ohm impedance Temperature range -40°C to +85°C Dimensions Video-Box 159 x 22 x 98 mm (W x H x D) Dimensions Video-Box 114 x 52 x 15 mm (W x H x D) Version 17.02.2020...
  • Page 24 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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