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Video inserter
CI-RL4-C3D
Compatible with
Alfa Romeo vehicles
with Connect Radio and 6.5 inch monitor
or Connect 3D navigation and 8.8 inch monitor
Video-inserter for one rear-view camera, one front camera
and two additional video sources
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-T2
Tuner)
 Automatic switching to rear-view camera input on engagement of the reverse gear
 Automatic front camera switching after reverse gear for 10 seconds
 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 21.03.2022
HW:CAM (V100)/(V42,V43,V44)
CI-RL4-C3D

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  • Page 1 Video inserter CI-RL4-C3D Compatible with Alfa Romeo vehicles with Connect Radio and 6.5 inch monitor or Connect 3D navigation and 8.8 inch monitor Video-inserter for one rear-view camera, one front camera and two additional video sources Product features  Video-inserter for factory-infotainment systems ...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Case 2Interface does not receive the reverse gear signal 2.7. Connecting - video-interface and external keypad 2.8. Picture settings and guide lines 3. Interface operation 3.1. By factory infotainment button 3.2. By keypad 4. Specifications 5. FAQ – Trouble Shooting-Interface functions Version 21.03.2022 HW:CAM (V100)/(V42,V43,V44) CI-RL4-C3D...
  • Page 3: Prior To Installation

    Due to changes in the production of the vehicle manufacturer there’s always a possibility of incompatibility. 1.1. Delivery contents Take down the serial number of the interface and store this manual for support purposes: ____________________ Version 21.03.2022 HW:CAM (V100)/(V42,V43,V44) CI-RL4-C3D...
  • Page 4: Checking The Compatibility Of Vehicle And Accessories

    A manually front camera switching is possible by external keypad. PDC and guidelines If the video interface does not receive the required information from the vehicle CAN-bus, neither guide-lines nor optical PDC display will be supported. Version 21.03.2022 HW:CAM (V100)/(V42,V43,V44) CI-RL4-C3D...
  • Page 5: Boxes And Connectors - Video Interface

    (quality and size) *The front camera will automatically be switched for 10 seconds after disengaging the reverse gear. After each Dip-switch-change a power-reset of the Can-box has to be performed! See the following chapters for detailed information. Version 21.03.2022 HW:CAM (V100)/(V42,V43,V44) CI-RL4-C3D...
  • Page 6: Activating The Front Camera Input (Dip 1)

    It is possible to first hot plug through the dip combinations, but if you do not experience any change of picture after trying all options, retry and disconnected the 6pin power plug of the video-box between every change of the dip setting. Version 21.03.2022 HW:CAM (V100)/(V42,V43,V44) CI-RL4-C3D...
  • Page 7: Settings Of The 4 Dip Switches (Can Function - Red)

    Due to changes in the production of the vehicle manufacturer there’s always a possibility of incompatibility. 2.1. Place of installation The interface is supposed to be installed at a suitable location behind the vehicle`s head- unit. Version 21.03.2022 HW:CAM (V100)/(V42,V43,V44) CI-RL4-C3D...
  • Page 8: Connection Schema

    2.2. Connection schema Version 21.03.2022 HW:CAM (V100)/(V42,V43,V44) CI-RL4-C3D...
  • Page 9: Connection - Factory Head Unit And Monitor

    HSD connectors are allowed to be interchanged, depending on the HSD connectors mounting space at the monitor. However, mixing up/interchanging the connections of „HU IN“ „TO LCD“ may cause dysfunktion or even damage to the system! Version 21.03.2022 HW:CAM (V100)/(V42,V43,V44) CI-RL4-C3D...
  • Page 10: Connection - Quadlock - Can

    Connect the opposite female Quadlock connector of the Power / CAN cable to the previously become free male Quadlock connector at the rear-side of the head unit. After the connections of the video interface have been done, carry out the following technical checks: Version 21.03.2022 HW:CAM (V100)/(V42,V43,V44) CI-RL4-C3D...
  • Page 11: Analog Power Supply For The Video Interface

    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 additionally to S-contact terminal 86s +12V (e.g. glove compartment illumination). Version 21.03.2022 HW:CAM (V100)/(V42,V43,V44) CI-RL4-C3D...
  • Page 12: Power Supply Output

    +12V (max. 3A) when reverse gear is engaged plus 10 seconds delay after reverse gear is disengaged and +12V when manually switched to front camera by keypad (short press) Dip 1 OFF +12V permanent (max. 3A) ACC Version 21.03.2022 HW:CAM (V100)/(V42,V43,V44) CI-RL4-C3D...
  • Page 13: Connection - Video-Sources

    12pin interface cable. (refer also to chapter “After-market front camera”). Connect the video RCA of the video source 1 and 2 to the female RCA connector „Left (V1)“ „Right (V2)“ of the 12pin interface cable. Version 21.03.2022 HW:CAM (V100)/(V42,V43,V44) CI-RL4-C3D...
  • Page 14: Audio Insertion

    (short press) from any image mode. The power supply output gives +12V then, as well (if Dip 1 is set to ON and the front camera input is selected). Attention: A long press of the external keypad push button will switch the interface to the next source. Version 21.03.2022 HW:CAM (V100)/(V42,V43,V44) CI-RL4-C3D...
  • Page 15: After-Market Rear-View Camera

    “Camera IN” while the reverse gear is engaged. Additionally, the +12V (max. 3A) power supply for the rear-view camera can be taken from the green wire of the 12pin interface cable. Version 21.03.2022 HW:CAM (V100)/(V42,V43,V44) CI-RL4-C3D...
  • Page 16 Connect the output connector (87) of the relay to the rear-view camera’s power- cable, like you did it to the green “Reverse-IN” cable before. Connect stabile and permanent +12V to the relay’s input connector (30). Version 21.03.2022 HW:CAM (V100)/(V42,V43,V44) CI-RL4-C3D...
  • Page 17: Connecting Video-Interface And External 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 21.03.2022 HW:CAM (V100)/(V42,V43,V44) CI-RL4-C3D...
  • Page 18: Picture Settings And Guide Lines

    If there is no communication between interface and the vehicle`s CAN-bus (several vehicles aren’t compatible), the reverse gear guide-lines can`t be shown during the vehicle’s operation, even if they once appear after having switched the system to powerless! Version 21.03.2022 HW:CAM (V100)/(V42,V43,V44) CI-RL4-C3D...
  • Page 19: Interface Operation

    Each press will switch to the next enabled input. Inputs which are not enabled will be skipped. Switchover by vehicle buttons isn’t possible in all vehicles. In some vehicles the external keypad has to be used. Version 21.03.2022 HW:CAM (V100)/(V42,V43,V44) CI-RL4-C3D...
  • Page 20: By Keypad

    7V - 25V Stand-by power drain Power 330mA @12V Video input 0.7V - 1V Video input formats NTSC/PAL Temperature range -40°C to +85°C Dimensions video-box 117 x 25 x 104 mm (W x H x D) Version 21.03.2022 HW:CAM (V100)/(V42,V43,V44) CI-RL4-C3D...
  • 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 21.03.2022 HW:CAM (V100)/(V42,V43,V44) CI-RL4-C3D...
  • Page 22 Cut the grey wire of 6pin to 8pin and isolate both Interface switches compatibility to vehicle is ends. If problem still occurs, additionally cut the white video-sources by itself. limited. wire of 6pin to 8pin cable and isolate both ends. 10R-05 0068 Made in China Version 21.03.2022 HW:CAM (V100)/(V42,V43,V44) CI-RL4-C3D...

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