NavLinkz RL3-MBN55 Manual

Video inserter compatible with mercedes benz vehicles with comand online ntg5.5 with 12” monitor and double fakra connector at the head unit

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r.LiNK Video inserter
RL3-MBN55
Compatible with Mercedes Benz vehicles with
Comand Online NTG5.5 with 12" monitor
and double Fakra connector at the head unit
Video-inserter for one rear-view camera
and two additional video inputs
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 compatible
Version 14.06.2018
HW: GD(V97)/(V33)
RL3-MBN55

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  • Page 1 Video inserter RL3-MBN55 Compatible with Mercedes Benz vehicles with Comand Online NTG5.5 with 12” monitor and double Fakra connector at the head unit Video-inserter for one rear-view camera and two additional video inputs 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 6. Technical support Version 14.06.2018 HW: GD(V97)/(V33) RL3-MBN55...
  • 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 14.06.2018 HW: GD(V97)/(V33) RL3-MBN55...
  • Page 4: Checking The Compatibility Of Vehicle And Accessories

    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. Video input signal Only NTSC video sources compatible Version 14.06.2018 HW: GD(V97)/(V33) RL3-MBN55...
  • Page 5: Boxes And Connectors - Video Interface

    Rear-view cam type after-market factory or none Monitor Try all 6 possible combinations of Dips 6, 7 and 8 to adjustment receive the best picture (quality and size) See the following chapters for detailed information. Version 14.06.2018 HW: GD(V97)/(V33) RL3-MBN55...
  • Page 6: Enabling The Interface's Video Inputs (Dip 2-3)

    Dip position down is ON and position up is OFF. Vehicle/Navigation Dip 1 Dip 2 Dip 3 Dip 4 All vehicles W213 since 2018 After each Dip-switch-change a power-reset of the Can-box has to be performed! Version 14.06.2018 HW: GD(V97)/(V33) RL3-MBN55...
  • Page 7: Installation

    The interface needs a permanent 12V source! 2.1. Place of installation The interface is supposed to be installed at a suitable location behind the vehicle`s head- unit. Version 14.06.2018 HW: GD(V97)/(V33) RL3-MBN55...
  • Page 8: Connection Schema

    2.2. Connection schema Version 14.06.2018 HW: GD(V97)/(V33) RL3-MBN55...
  • Page 9: Connection To The Factory Head Unit

    Fakra connector at the rear-Side of the head unit. Note: The double Fakra connectors of the head unit may not be save for confounding. Please be sure to take attention for the right colouring (ocher)! Version 14.06.2018 HW: GD(V97)/(V33) RL3-MBN55...
  • Page 10: Connection To Quadlock - Can

    Clip in the white and black female 12pin connector of the PNP harness in the previously become free positions of the female Quadlock connector. After that, finish the Quadlock reconnection at the rear-side of the head-unit. Version 14.06.2018 HW: GD(V97)/(V33) RL3-MBN55...
  • Page 11 Power connection for the video interface Connect the single yellow wire of the 10pin power/CAN cable to +12V permanent and stabile power supply. Connect the single black wire of the 10pin power/CAN cable to the vehicle’s negative ground. Version 14.06.2018 HW: GD(V97)/(V33) RL3-MBN55...
  • Page 12: 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 additionately to S-contact terminal 86s +12V (e.g. glove compartment illumination). Version 14.06.2018 HW: GD(V97)/(V33) RL3-MBN55...
  • Page 13: Connection Of Video-Sources

    Connect the video RCA of the AV source 1 and 2 to the female RCA connector “Video IN1” ”Video IN 2” of the 12pin interface cable. Connect the video RCA of the Rear-view camera to the female RCA connector “Camera IN” of the 12pin interface cable. Version 14.06.2018 HW: GD(V97)/(V33) RL3-MBN55...
  • Page 14: Audio Insertion

    “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 14.06.2018 HW: GD(V97)/(V33) RL3-MBN55...
  • Page 15 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 14.06.2018 HW: GD(V97)/(V33) RL3-MBN55...
  • Page 16: 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 14.06.2018 HW: GD(V97)/(V33) RL3-MBN55...
  • Page 17: Picture Settings And Guide Lines

    Note: 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 14.06.2018 HW: GD(V97)/(V33) RL3-MBN55...
  • Page 18: Interface Operation

    Alternatively or additionally to the factory infotainment buttons, the interface’s external keypad can be used to switch the enabled inputs. Even if not needed, the keypad should always remain connected to the video interface for support purposes. Version 14.06.2018 HW: GD(V97)/(V33) RL3-MBN55...
  • Page 19: Specifications

    7V - 25V Stand-by power drain 10mA Power 200mA @12V Video input 0.7V - 1V Video input formats NTSC Temperature range -40°C to +85°C Dimensions video-box 119 x 24 x 114 mm (W x H x D) Version 14.06.2018 HW: GD(V97)/(V33) RL3-MBN55...
  • Page 20: 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 14.06.2018 HW: GD(V97)/(V33) RL3-MBN55...
  • 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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