NavLinkz r.Link RL4-MBN55 Manual

NavLinkz r.Link RL4-MBN55 Manual

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r.LiNK Video inserter
RL4-MBN55
Compatible with Mercedes Benz vehicles with
Comand Online NTG5.5 with 10.25inch or 12inch monitor
and Audio 20 NTG5.5 with 7inch or 8.4inch monitor
with double Fakra connector at the head unit
Video-inserter for front- and rear-view camera
and two additional video inputs
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-T 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 19.03.2020
HW: GD(V100)/(V46)
RL4-MBN55

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  • Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com r.LiNK Video inserter RL4-MBN55 Compatible with Mercedes Benz vehicles with Comand Online NTG5.5 with 10.25inch or 12inch monitor and Audio 20 NTG5.5 with 7inch or 8.4inch monitor with double Fakra connector at the head unit Video-inserter for front- and rear-view camera and two additional video inputs Product features...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Contents 1. Prior to installation 1.1. Delivery contents 1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories 1.3. Boxes and connectors – video interface 1.4. Settings of the 8 dip switches (black) 1.4.1. Activating the front camera (dip 1) 1.4.2.
  • Page 3: Prior To Installation

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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. Apart from using this product in an unmoved vehicle, it should only be used 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

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories Requirements Brand Compatible vehicles Compatible systems C-class (W205) since about 07/2018 CLS-Coupé (C257) since 02/2018 E-class (W213) since 06/2016 Comand Online NTG 5.5 with E-class Coupé (A/C238) since 09/2017 10.25inch or 12inch monitor Mercedes Benz G-model (G463) since 05/2018...
  • Page 5: Boxes And Connectors - Video Interface

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 1.3. Boxes and 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.
  • Page 6: Settings Of The 8 Dip Switches (Black)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 1.4. Settings of the 8 Dip switches (black) Some settings have to be selected by the dip-switches on the video interface. Dip position UP = OFF DOWN = Function ON (down) OFF (up) Front camera enabled* disabled...
  • Page 7: Activating The Front Camera (Dip 1)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 1.4.1. Activating the front camera (dip 1) If set to ON, the interface switches for 10 seconds from the rear-view camera to the front camera input after having disengaged the reverse gear. In addition, a manual switch-over to the front camera input is possible via keypad (short press) from any image mode.
  • Page 8: Settings - 6 Dip Switches (Top Of Box-Black)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 1.5. Settings - 6 Dip switches (Top of box–black) The 6 dip switches at the top of the video interface are responsible for the according monitor assignment. Attention: In contrast to both other dip benches (8dip and 4dip), the 6dip position UP = ON DOWN =...
  • Page 9: Installation

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2. 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 10: Connection Schema

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2.2. Connection schema Version 19.03.2020 HW: GD(V100)/(V46) RL4-MBN55...
  • Page 11: Connection - Factory Head Unit

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2.3. Connection - factory head-unit Remove the head unit 2.3.1. Connection - factory head-unit 2.3.1.1. Standard connection - picture signal cable (ocher coloured double Fakra) Connect the picture signal cable’s green female double Fakra connector to the male double Fakra connector of the video interface.
  • Page 12: Special Case: Connection - Picture Signal Cable

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2.3.1.2. Special case: Connection - picture signal cable (blue coloured double Fakra As there are several Audio 20 NTG 5.5 head units without that ocher-coloured double Fakra connector, this connection has to be done at the blue coloured double Fakra connector. Connect the picture signal cable’s female green coloured double Fakra connector to the...
  • Page 13: Connection - Quadlock - Can

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2.3.2. Connection - Quadlock - CAN Connect the female 10pin connector of the 10pin Power / CAN cable to the 10pin connector of the video interface. Remove the female Quadlock connector of the vehicle harness from the rear-side of the head-unit and connect the previously clipped out white and black female 12pin connectors to the white and black male 12pin...
  • Page 14: Power/Can Connection For The Video Interface

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2.4. Power/CAN 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.
  • Page 15: Analog Power Supply For The Video Interface

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2.5. 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.
  • Page 16: Power Supply Output

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2.6. Power supply output The red power supply output ACC/front cam out 12V (max 3A) can be used to power an external source and has a different assignment depending on the position of dip switch 1 (of the black 8 dips): Function Dip 1 ON...
  • Page 17: Connection - Video-Sources

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2.7. Connection - video sources It is possible to connect an after-market rear-view camera, an after-market front camera and two more video sources to the video-interface. Before a final installation of the video sources, we recommend a test-run to ensure the compatibility of vehicle and interface.
  • Page 18: Audio Insertion

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2.7.1. Audio-insertion This interface is only able to insert video signals into the factory infotainment. If an AV- source is connected, the audio insertion has to be done by the factory audio AUX input or an FM-modulator.
  • Page 19: After-Market Rear-View Camera

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2.7.3. After-market rear-view camera Some vehicles have a different reverse gear code on the CAN-bus which the video-interface is not compatible with. Therefore, there are two different ways of installation. If the video interface receives a signal of the reverse gear, the green wire “Reverse-OUT”...
  • Page 20: Case 2Interface Does Not Receive The Reverse Gear Signal

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2.7.3.2. Case 2: Interface does not receive the reverse gear signal If the video interface does not deliver +12V on the green wire of the 12pin cable when reverse gear is engaged (not all vehicles are compatible), an external switching signal from the reverse gear light is required.
  • Page 21: Connection - Video-Interface And External Keypad

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2.8. Connection - video-interface and 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.
  • Page 22: Picture Settings And Guide Lines

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2.9. Picture settings and guide lines The picture settings are adjustable by the 3 push-buttons at the rear-side of the video- interface. Press the MENU button to open the OSD settings menu or to switch to the next menu item.
  • Page 23: Interface Operation

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3. Interface operation 3.1. By factory infotainment button To switch the interface’s activated video sources, the factory infotainment’s menu or Navi buttons can be used. To change the CLS 2018 video sources, the center console’s “BACK” button can be used. Pressing the according infotainment button switches the input from the factory video to the inserted video sources.
  • Page 24: By Keypad

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3.2. By keypad 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. ➢...
  • Page 25: Faq - Trouble Shooting-Interface Functions

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
  • 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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