Car-Interface.com CI-VL2-RLINK Manual

V.link video-inserter

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Dacia, Fiat, Opel, Smart and Renault
with RLink or MediaNav system
Video-inserter with 2 video inputs + rear-view camera input
Product features
 Video-Inserter for factory monitors
 2 CVBS video-inputs (NTSC only) for after-market devices (e.g. DVD-Player, DVB-T
tuner, ...)
 Built-in audio-switch (no audio-insertion)
 Rear-view camera CVBS video-input (NTSC only)
 Automatic switching to rear-view camera input by engagement of reverse gear
• Activatable parking guide lines for rear-view camera (not all vehicles)
 Video-in-motion (ONLY for connected video-sources)
 Compatible with Factory Rear-View Camera
Version 26.02.2018
v.LiNK Video-inserter
CI-VL2-RLINK
Compatible with
and CAN control
HW 25(V92)
CI-VL2-RLINK

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  • Page 1 Video-inserter CI-VL2-RLINK Compatible with Dacia, Fiat, Opel, Smart and Renault with RLink or MediaNav system Video-inserter with 2 video inputs + rear-view camera input and CAN control Product features  Video-Inserter for factory monitors  2 CVBS video-inputs (NTSC only) for after-market devices (e.g. DVD-Player, DVB-T tuner, …)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Case 2: CAN-box does not detect reverse gear 2.6.4.3. Video signal connection 2.7. Connecting video-interface and keypad 2.8. Picture settings and parking guide lines 3. Interface operation 3.1. By VOL-Button 3.2. By external keypad Specifications Frequently asked questions Version 26.02.2018 HW 25(V92) CI-VL2-RLINK...
  • Page 3: Prior To Installation

    1. Prior to installation Read the manual prior to installation. Technical knowledge is necessary for installation. The place of installation must be free of moisture and away from heat sources. 1.1. Delivery contents Version 26.02.2018 HW 25(V92) CI-VL2-RLINK...
  • Page 4: Checking The Interface Compatibility Of Vehicle And Accessories

    To delay the switch reset, additional electronics is required. 1.3. Boxes and connectors 1.3.1. Video-interface The video-interface converts the connected after-market sources video signals to an LVDS signal which is the inserted into the factory monitor by various trigger options. Version 26.02.2018 HW 25(V92) CI-VL2-RLINK...
  • Page 5: Can-Bus Box

    CVBS AV1-input enabled disabled CVBS AV2-input enabled Disabled RGB-input resolution 800x480 400x240 or 480x240 Rear-view cam type after-market factory or none No function set OFF No Function set OFF See following chapters for detailed information. Version 26.02.2018 HW 25(V92) CI-VL2-RLINK...
  • Page 6: Enabling The Interface's Video Inputs (Dip 1-3)

    2.1. Place of installation The interface is installed by ribbon cables to the monitor panel and at the rear of head-unit. For this purpose the housing of head-unit have to be opened. Version 26.02.2018 HW 25(V92) CI-VL2-RLINK...
  • Page 7: Connection Scheme

    2.2. Connection Scheme Version 26.02.2018 HW 25(V92) CI-VL2-RLINK...
  • Page 8: Connecting Video-Interface And Can-Box

    CAN, it is possible to install the system without CAN-box. In this case, see also the note in chapter “after-market rear-view camera”, how the interface is supposed to be connected without CAN-Box. Version 26.02.2018 HW 25(V92) CI-VL2-RLINK...
  • Page 9 20pin cable and connect the second male 20pin connector opposite the cable to the female 20pin connector of the interface. Take care for installing the cable in the right direction as both connectors are identical. (Take notice of the wire`s caption “MONITOR SIDE” and “BOX SIDE” Version 26.02.2018 HW 25(V92) CI-VL2-RLINK...
  • Page 10: Warning Notes, Concerning The Installation Of Ribbon Cables

    180° position to the connector. Each deviation from a perfect contact position will curse faulty contact and even danger of short circuit 2) The ribbon cable’s contacting side always has to correspond to the contacting side of the connector, concerning the mounting position. Version 26.02.2018 HW 25(V92) CI-VL2-RLINK...
  • Page 11: Warning Notes, Concerning The Installation Of Ribbon Cables

    180° position to the connector. Each deviation from a perfect contact position will curse faulty contact and even danger of short circuit 2) The ribbon cable’s contacting side always has to correspond to the contacting side of the connector, concerning the mounting position. Version 26.02.2018 HW 25(V92) CI-VL2-RLINK...
  • Page 12: Medianav With 50Pin Ribbon Cable

    Connect the 24pin-connector of PNP Power/CAN Cable Kit to the 24pin-connector at the Monitor`s Rear side. Attach the daughter PCB at the outer side of monitor. Please use the enclosed long screws for easier mounting. Version 26.02.2018 HW 25(V92) CI-VL2-RLINK...
  • Page 13: Connection To Peripheral Devices

    Connect the female 8pin connector of the RGB cable to the male 8pin connector of the video-interface. The loose grey wires have no function and have to be isolated. Connect male 6pin connector of the RGB cable to the after-Market navigation (NTSC only). Version 26.02.2018 HW 25(V92) CI-VL2-RLINK...
  • Page 14: Video Sources (Ntsc Only) To Av1 And Av2

    Connect the male video RCA (NTSC only) of the AV1-source to the female RCA connector AV1 of the video-interface. Connect the male video RCA (NTSC only) of the AV2 source to the female RCA connector AV2 of the video-interface. Version 26.02.2018 HW 25(V92) CI-VL2-RLINK...
  • Page 15: Audio-Switch And Audio-Insertion

    RCA port AV-Out of the audio cable. Connect the audio-RCA of the AV-source 1 to the female RCA port AV1 of the audio cable. Connect the audio-RCA of the AV-source 2 to the female RCA port AV2 of the audio cable. Version 26.02.2018 HW 25(V92) CI-VL2-RLINK...
  • Page 16: After-Market Rear-View Camera

    CAM while the reverse gear is engaged. Additionally, the +12V (max. 500mA) power supply for the rear-view camera can be taken from the green wire of the 6pin to 8pin cable. Version 26.02.2018 HW 25(V92) CI-VL2-RLINK...
  • Page 17 Connect reverse gear light signal/power to coil (85) and ground to coil (86) of relais. Connect rear-view camera power and green wire (video interface side) of the 6pin to 8pin cable to output (87) of relay. Connect permanent battery power to input (30) of relay. Version 26.02.2018 HW 25(V92) CI-VL2-RLINK...
  • Page 18: Video Signal Connection

    RCA port of the video-interface which is labelled as CAM. Note: Picture settings for CAM input must be done in AV2. 2.6.4.4. Connecting video-interface and keypad Connect the female 4pin connector of the keypad to the male 4pin connector of the video-interface. Version 26.02.2018 HW 25(V92) CI-VL2-RLINK...
  • Page 19: Picture Settings And Parking Guide Lines

    The following settings are available: Brightness Contrast Saturation Position H (horizontal) Position V (vertical) Guide CNTRL (ON Note: In case the CAN-Box does not support the vehicle, guide lines cannot be used. Version 26.02.2018 HW 25(V92) CI-VL2-RLINK...
  • Page 20: Interface Operation

    0.7V with 75 Ohm impedance Temperature range -40°C to +85°C Dimensions video-box 152 x 22 x 92 mm (W x H x D) Dimensions CAN-box 73 x 22 x 45 mm (W x H x D) Version 26.02.2018 HW 25(V92) CI-VL2-RLINK...
  • Page 21 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 26.02.2018 HW 25(V92) CI-VL2-RLINK...
  • 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-03 5384 Made in China Version 26.02.2018 HW 25(V92) CI-VL2-RLINK...

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