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MMI3G basic/high, MMI3G+ basic/high infotainments
RNS850 infotainment and 4pin HSD LVDS connector
Product features
 Video-inserter for factory-infotainment systems
 2 CVBS video-inputs for after-market devices (e.g. DVD-Player, DVB-T tuner)
 CVBS Rear-view camera video-input
 Automatic switching to rear-view camera input on engagement of reverse gear
 Video-in-motion (ONLY for connected video-sources)
 Video-inputs PAL/NTSC compatible
Version 01.09.2022
Video-inserter
CI-RL1-MMI3G
Compatible with
Audivehicles with
VWvehicles with
Video-inserter for rear-view camera
and two additional video sources
HW CAM(V31)/(V22)
CI-RL2-MMI3G

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  • Page 1 Video-inserter CI-RL1-MMI3G Compatible with Audivehicles with MMI3G basic/high, MMI3G+ basic/high infotainments VWvehicles with RNS850 infotainment and 4pin HSD LVDS connector Video-inserter for rear-view camera and two additional video sources Product features  Video-inserter for factory-infotainment systems  2 CVBS video-inputs for after-market devices (e.g. DVD-Player, DVB-T tuner) ...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Prior to installation 1.1. …Delivery contents 1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories 1.3. Connectors – video interface 1.4. Dip-switch settings – video 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. This product should only be used while standing or 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 Vehicles Infotainment A1 (8X) since 05/2010til 10/2018 A4 (8K) since 05/2009 til 08/2015 A5 (8T) since 11/2008 til 06/2016 A6 (4F) since 08/2008 til 03/2011 MMI Navigation (Plus) - A6 (4G) since 04/2011 til 09/2014 MMI3G+, MMI3G High, A7 (4G) since 07/2010 til 05/2014 MMI3G Basic –...
  • Page 5: Connectors - Video Interface

    1.3. Connectors - 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- Video Interface

    1.4. Dip-switch settings- video interface Some settings must 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 enabled...
  • Page 7: Installation

    Installation To install the interface, first switch off the ignition and disconnect the vehicle’s battery. Please read the owner`s manual of the car, regarding the battery`s disconnection! If required, enable the car`s Sleep-mode (hibernation mode) In case the sleep-mode does not succeed, the disconnection of the battery can be done with a resistor lead.
  • Page 8: Connection Schema

    2.2. Connection scheme Version 01.09.2022 HW CAM(V31)/(V22) CI-RL2-MMI3G...
  • Page 9: Connection -6Pin Interface Cable

    2.3. Connection - 6pin interface cable Connect the white female 6pin connector of the 6pin interface cable to the male 6pin connector of the video interface. Connect the green wire of the 6pin interface cable to +12V of the reverse gear signal. (e.g.
  • Page 10: Connection -Picture Signal Cable

    2.4. Connection –picture signal cable Remove the grey(Depending on the head-unit, possibly also white or pink coloured!)female 4pin HSD connector from the rearside of the factory head unit and connect it to the aubergine colored male 4pin HSD connector of the picture signal cable.
  • Page 11: Connection - Video Sources

    2.5. Connection – video sources It is possible to connect2 after-market Video-sources and 1 after-market rear-view camera to the video-interface. Before final installation of the peripheral devices, we recommend a test-run of the interface. Due to changes in the production of the vehicle manufacturer is always the possibility of incompatibility.
  • Page 12: After-Market Rear-View Camera

    2.5.1. After-market rear-view camera Note: Do not forget to set dip5 of video-interface to ON before testing. To switch to the rear-view camera when reverse gear is engaged, an external switching signal from the reverse gear light is required. As the reverse gear light signal contains electronic interference, a traditional open relay (e.g AC-RW-1230 with wiring AC-RS5) or filter (e.g.
  • Page 13: Audio Insertion

    2.6. Audio insertion This interface can only insert video signals into the factory infotainment. Audio insertion must be done by factory audio AUX input, the optionally available AUX-in interface AUX-110 (only for MMI3G, not for MMI3G+) or FM-modulator. The inserted video-signal can be activated simultaneously to each audio-mode of the factory infotainment.
  • Page 14: Picture Settings

    2.8. Picture settings The picture settings are adjusted by the 3 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 will change the selected value. The buttons are embedded in the housing to avoid accidental changes during or after installation.
  • Page 15: Switching Video Sources

    3. Switching video sources Press theinterface’sexternal keypad to switch the video source. Each repetition will switch to the next enabled input. If all inputs are enabled the order is:     Factory video video IN1 video IN2 factory video Disabled inputs will be skipped.
  • Page 16 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 17 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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