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Business/Professional CIC-E and CIC-F series
navigation systems or radios with colour display
and 4pin HSD LVDS monitor plug
Video-inserter with 2 video + RGB + rear-view camera input
Product features
Video-inserter for factory-infotainment monitors
2 CVBS video-inputs for after-market devices (e.g. DVD-Player, DVB-T tuner, ...)
Built-in audio-switch (no audio-insertion)
Rear-view camera CVBS video-input
Automatic switching to rear-view camera input on engagement of reverse gear
Picture-in-picture (PIP) mode combining after-market rear-view and front camera
picture(s) with factory parking sensor graphic
Activitable parking guide lines for rear-view camera
RGB-input for after-market navigation
Video-in-motion (ONLY for connected video-sources)
Compatible with factory rear-view camera
AV-inputs PAL/NTSC compatible
Ultra-wide picture mode 24:9 (only with ultra-wide screens 8.8" and 10.2")
Version 14.01.2016
v.LiNK Video-inserter
CI-VL2-CIC-F
for BMW vehicles with
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- Page 1 Video-inserter CI-VL2-CIC-F for BMW vehicles with Business/Professional CIC-E and CIC-F series navigation systems or radios with colour display and 4pin HSD LVDS monitor plug Video-inserter with 2 video + RGB + rear-view camera input Product features Video-inserter for factory-infotainment monitors ...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Switching of picture formats – Activation PIP 2.5.4.3. Case 2: CAN-box does not detect reverse gear 2.5.4.4. Video signal connection 2.6. Picture settings and guide lines 3. Interface operation 3.1. By iDrive-buttons 4. Specifications 5. Frequently asked questions Version 14.01.2016 CI-VL2-CIC-F... -
Page 3: Legal Information
Technical knowledge is necessary for installation. The place of installation must be free of moisture and away from heat sources. 1.1. Delivery contents Take down the serial number of the interface and store this manual for support purposes: ____________________ Version 14.01.2016 CI-VL2-CIC-F... -
Page 4: Checking The Compatibility Of Vehicle And Accessories
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 on certain trigger options. Version 14.01.2016 CI-VL2-CIC-F... -
Page 5: Can-Bus Box
Rear-view cam type after-market factory or none No function set OFF No function set OFF Monitor Try the 2 possible settings of dip 8 to find the selection best picture (quality and size) See following chapters for detailed information. Version 14.01.2016 CI-VL2-CIC-F... -
Page 6: Enabling The Interface's Video Inputs (Dip 1-3)
If power source is not taken directly from the battery, the connection has to be checked for being start-up proven and permanent. 2.1. Place of installation The interface is installed on the backside of the factory monitor. Version 14.01.2016 CI-VL2-CIC-F... -
Page 7: Connection Schema
2.2. Connection schema Version 14.01.2016 CI-VL2-CIC-F... -
Page 8: Connecting Video-Interface And Can-Box
Note: The CAN-box is not compatible with all vehicles. If the CAN-box does not deliver ACC to pin2 of the video-interface or blocks the vehicle CAN, it is possible to install without CAN- box. In this case see also note in chapter after-market rear-view camera if one is supposed to be connected. Version 14.01.2016 CI-VL2-CIC-F... -
Page 9: Connection To The Factory Monitor
Remove female 8pin BMW connector of factory harness from the rear of the factory monitor and connect it to the male 8pin BMW connector of the 4pin cable. Connect female 8pin BMW connector of the 4pin cable to the male 8pin BMW connector of the factory monitor. Version 14.01.2016 CI-VL2-CIC-F... -
Page 10: Connecting Peripheral Devices
Connect 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. Version 14.01.2016 CI-VL2-CIC-F... - Page 11 2.5.2. Video-sources to IN1 and IN2 Connect video RCA of the AV-source 1 to the female RCA connector IN1 of the video- interface. Connect video RCA of the AV-source 2 to the female RCA connector IN2 of the video- interface. Version 14.01.2016 CI-VL2-CIC-F...
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Page 12: 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 14.01.2016 CI-VL2-CIC-F... -
Page 13: After-Market Rear-View Camera
Long press OPTION-button or long push iDrive up to switch the picture format: 16:9 24:9 PIP vertical (combining after-market rear-view and front camera picture(s) with factory parking sensor graphic) PIP horizontal Note: Picture formats 24:9 and PIP horizontal are only available for ultra-wide screens 8.8”/10.2” Version 14.01.2016 CI-VL2-CIC-F... -
Page 14: Case 2: Can-Box Does Not Detect Reverse Gear
Connect permanent battery power to input (30) of relay. 2.6.1.2. Video signal connection Connect the video-RCA of the after-market rear-view camera to the female RCA port of the video-interface which is labeled as CAM. Note: Picture settings for CAM input must be done in AV2. Version 14.01.2016 CI-VL2-CIC-F... -
Page 15: Picture Settings And Guide Lines
The following settings are available: Brightness Contrast Saturation Position H (horizontal) Position V (vertical) Guide Line (ON/OFF) Note: If the CAN-box does not support the very vehicle, the guide-lines cannot be used. Version 14.01.2016 CI-VL2-CIC-F... -
Page 16: Interface Operation
Power consumption 2.4W Video input 0.7V~1V Video input formats PAL/NTSC RGB-video amplitude 0.7V with 75 Ohm impedance Temperature range -40°C to +85°C Weight 195g Dimensions (box only) B x H x T 182 x 24 x 100 mm Version 14.01.2016 CI-VL2-CIC-F... -
Page 17: Frequently Asked Questions
Camera is being tested under 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. bluish. removed from camera lens. Version 14.01.2016 CI-VL2-CIC-F... - Page 18 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 14.01.2016 CI-VL2-CIC-F...
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