NavLinkz RL4-UCON8-20 Manual

Video-inserter for front- and rear-view camera and two additional video sources

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Video-inserter
RL4-UCON8-20
Compatible with
Jeep vehicles
with Uconnect Multimediassystem
with 8.4" monitor
Video-inserter for front- and rear-view 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 devices (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
 Video-in-motion (ONLY for connected video-sources)
 Video-inputs NTSC compatible
Version 14.03.2023
HW CAN(V100)/GW2A(V20)
RL4-UCON8-20

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Summary of Contents for NavLinkz RL4-UCON8-20

  • Page 1 Video-inserter RL4-UCON8-20 Compatible with Jeep vehicles with Uconnect Multimediassystem with 8.4“ monitor Video-inserter for front- and rear-view 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 ...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Case 1: Video-interface receives the reverse gear signal 2.9.3.2. Case 2: Video interface does not receive the reverse gear signal 2.10. Connection – external keypad Interface operation by external keypad Picture settings Specifications Frequently asked questions Technical support Version 14.03.2023 HW CAN(V100)/GW2A(V20) RL4-UCON8-20...
  • 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 14.03.2023 HW CAN(V100)/GW2A(V20) RL4-UCON8-20...
  • Page 4: Checking The Interface Compatibility Of Vehicle And Accessories

    1.3. Connectors 1.3.1. 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. Version 14.03.2023 HW CAN(V100)/GW2A(V20) RL4-UCON8-20...
  • Page 5: Connectors - Daughter Pcb

    1.3.2. connectors – daughter PCB Version 14.03.2023 HW CAN(V100)/GW2A(V20) RL4-UCON8-20...
  • Page 6: Dip-Switch Settings

    In case of a non-optimal displayed picture with the mentioned dip settings of dips 6, 7 and 8, we recommend to try each other possible dip switch combination. *The front camera will automatically be switched for 10 seconds after disengaging the reverse gear. See the following chapters for detailed information. Version 14.03.2023 HW CAN(V100)/GW2A(V20) RL4-UCON8-20...
  • Page 7: Activating The Front Camera Input (Dip 1)

    Dip position down is ON and position up is OFF. Set all dip switches to off Vehicle/Navigation Dip 1 Dip 2 Dip 3 Dip 4 All vehicles Version 14.03.2023 HW CAN(V100)/GW2A(V20) RL4-UCON8-20...
  • Page 8: Installation

    The daughter PCB has to be installed and connected inside the factory head unit behind the monitor panel. The video Interface has to be connected at the daughter PCB inside and at the rear-side of the head-unit. Version 14.03.2023 HW CAN(V100)/GW2A(V20) RL4-UCON8-20...
  • Page 9: Connection Scheme

    2.2. Connection Scheme Version 14.03.2023 HW CAN(V100)/GW2A(V20) RL4-UCON8-20...
  • Page 10: Installation - Daughter Pcb

    2.3. Installation – daughter PCB Remove the factory head-unit. The enclosed daughter PCB has to be installed into the optical lead between the monitor panel and mainboard of the head-unit. Version 14.03.2023 HW CAN(V100)/GW2A(V20) RL4-UCON8-20...
  • 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 14.03.2023 HW CAN(V100)/GW2A(V20) RL4-UCON8-20...
  • Page 12: Connection - Picture Signal Cable

    2.4. Connection – picture signal cable Connect the female 20pin connector of the pre-connected 20pin picture signal cable to the male 20pin connector of the video interface. Version 14.03.2023 HW CAN(V100)/GW2A(V20) RL4-UCON8-20...
  • Page 13: Connection - 10Pin Power / Can Cable With Pnp Harness

    52pin PNP connector of the 10pin Power/CAN cable. Connect the opposite female 52pin connector of the 10pin Power/CAN cable to the previously become free 52pin connector at the rear-side of the head unit. Note: For possible PNP-free connection, follow the description below! Version 14.03.2023 HW CAN(V100)/GW2A(V20) RL4-UCON8-20...
  • Page 14: Connection - 10Pin Power / Can Cable Without Pnp Section

    Connect the single yellow coloured wire to stabile +12V terminal Connect the single brown coloured cable to the vehicle’s negative Ground. Connect the single blue coloured cable to High. Connect the single grey coloured cable to Low. Version 14.03.2023 HW CAN(V100)/GW2A(V20) RL4-UCON8-20...
  • Page 15: Power Supply

    Connect the female 12pin connector of the 12pin interface cable to the male 12pin connector of the video interface. Connect the 12pin interface cable’s purple coloured wire Manual ACC to +12V ACC terminal 15 or to +12V S-contact terminal 86s +12V (e.g. glove compartment illumination). Version 14.03.2023 HW CAN(V100)/GW2A(V20) RL4-UCON8-20...
  • Page 16: Power Supply Output

    +12V (max. 3A) when reverse gear is engaged incl. 10 seconds delay after reverse gear is disengaged and +12V by manual switching to front camera by keypad (short press) Dip 1 OFF +12V (max. 3A) ACC Version 14.03.2023 HW CAN(V100)/GW2A(V20) RL4-UCON8-20...
  • Page 17 Connect the front camera’s video RCA connector to the 12pin interface cable’s female RCA connector „Front V3“. Connect the video RCA of the AV source 1 and 2 to the 12pin interface cable’s female RCA connector “Left (V1)” ”Right (V2)”. Version 14.03.2023 HW CAN(V100)/GW2A(V20) RL4-UCON8-20...
  • Page 18: 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 14.03.2023 HW CAN(V100)/GW2A(V20) RL4-UCON8-20...
  • Page 19: After-Market Rear-View Camera

    The 12 V power supply for the rear-view camera (max 3A) has to be taken from the green wire of the 20pin cable to avoid an unnecessary, permanent power supply to the camera electronic. For the operation, both green cables “Reverse IN” “Reverse OUT” have to remain onnected. Version 14.03.2023 HW CAN(V100)/GW2A(V20) RL4-UCON8-20...
  • Page 20: Case 2: Video Interface Does Not Receive The Reverse Gear Signal

    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 permanent power / 12V to the relay’s input connector (30). Version 14.03.2023 HW CAN(V100)/GW2A(V20) RL4-UCON8-20...
  • Page 21: Connection - External Keypad

    Connect the keypad’s female 4pin connector to the 12pin interface cable’s male 4pin connector. Note: Even if the switching through several video sources by the keypad mightn’t be required, the keypad’s invisible connection and availability is strongly recommended. Version 14.03.2023 HW CAN(V100)/GW2A(V20) RL4-UCON8-20...
  • Page 22: Interface Operation By External Keypad

     Short press of keypad (only if DIP 1 is set to ON) By short pressing the external keypad, the video interfaces switches from the factory video to the front camera input and back to factory video. Version 14.03.2023 HW CAN(V100)/GW2A(V20) RL4-UCON8-20...
  • Page 23: Picture Settings

    Position H (horizontal picture position) Position V (vertical picture position) IR-AV1/2 (no function) Guide L/R (no function) UI-CNTRL (no function) H-SIZE (horizontal picture size) V-SIZE (vertical picture size) Note: To adjust the reverse picture settings, engage the reverse gear. Version 14.03.2023 HW CAN(V100)/GW2A(V20) RL4-UCON8-20...
  • Page 24: Specifications

    Video input formats NTSC Temperature range -40°C to +85°C Dimensions interface box 116 x 25 x 88mm (W x H x D) Dimensions daughter PCB 111 x 7 x 80mm (B x H x T) Version 14.03.2023 HW CAN(V100)/GW2A(V20) RL4-UCON8-20...
  • Page 25 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 14.03.2023 HW CAN(V100)/GW2A(V20) RL4-UCON8-20...
  • Page 26: 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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