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Car-Interface r.LiNK CI-RL3-MBN55 Manual

Video inserter compatible with mercedes benz vehicles with comand online ntg5.5 with 12” monitor and double fakra connector at the head unit
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r.LiNK Video inserter
CI-RL3-MBN55
Compatible with Mercedes Benz vehicles with
Comand Online NTG5.5 with 12" monitor
and double Fakra connector at the head unit
Video-inserter for one rear-view camera
and two additional video inputs
Product features
 Video-inserter for factory-infotainment systems
 CVBS Input for one rear-view camera
 2 CVBS Video-inputs for after-market Video sources (e.g. DVD-Player, DVB-T Tuner)
 Automatic switching to rear-view camera input on engagement of the reverse gear
 Activatable parking guide lines for rear-view camera (not available for all vehicles)
 Video-in-motion (ONLY for connected video-sources)
 Video-inputs NTSC compatible
Version 22.02.2018
HW: GD(V97)/(V33)
CI-RL3-MBN55

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  • Page 1 r.LiNK Video inserter CI-RL3-MBN55 Compatible with Mercedes Benz vehicles with Comand Online NTG5.5 with 12” monitor and double Fakra connector at the head unit Video-inserter for one rear-view camera and two additional video inputs Product features  Video-inserter for factory-infotainment systems ...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 2-3) 1.4.2. Rear-view camera setting (dip 5) 1.4.3.

  • Page 3: Legal Information

    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

    1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories Requirements Brand Compatible vehicles Compatible systems Comand Online NTG 5.5 E class (W213) from about 06/2016, with 12inch monitor Mercedes Benz E-class coupé (A/C238) from 09/2017 Not compatible to the 8inch monitor Limitations: Video only The interface inserts ONLY video signals into the infotainment.

  • Page 5: Boxes And Connectors - Video Interface

    1.3. Boxes and connectors – video interface The video-interface converts the connected after-market sources video signals into a LVDS signal which is inserted in the factory monitor 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: Enabling The Interface's Video Inputs (Dip 2-3)

    1.4.1. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 2-3) Only by dip switches enabled video inputs can be accessed by switching through the interface’s video sources. It is recommended to enable only the required inputs. Disabled inputs will be skipped while switching through the video interfaces inputs. 1.4.2.

  • Page 7: Installation

    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 8: Connection Schema

    2.2. Connection schema Version 22.02.2018 HW: GD(V97)/(V33) CI-RL3-MBN55...

  • Page 9: Connection To The Factory Head Unit

    2.3. Connections to the factory head-unit Remove the head unit 2.3.1. Connection to the picture signal cable Remove the ocher coloured female double Fakra connector from the rear-side of the head unit and connect it to the ocher coloured male double Fakra connector of the picture signal cable.

  • Page 10: Connection To Quadlock - Can

    2.3.2. Connection to 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 connector of the PNP harness (see graphic).
  • Page 11 2.4. Power 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. Version 22.02.2018 HW: GD(V97)/(V33) CI-RL3-MBN55...

  • Page 12: Analog Power Supply For The Video Interface

    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 single red wire ACC-out (max 3A) and the purple coloured wire Manual ACC of the 12pin interface cable both have to be connected additionately to S-contact terminal 86s +12V (e.g.

  • Page 13: Connection Of Video-Sources

    2.6. Connecting video sources It is possible to connect an after-market rear-view camera and two more AV 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. Due to changes in the production of the vehicle manufacturer there’s always a possibility of incompatibility.

  • Page 14: Audio Insertion

    2.6.1. 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. The inserted video-signal can be activated simultaneously to each audio- mode of the factory infotainment.
  • Page 15 2.6.2.2. Case 2: CAN-box 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 16: Connecting Video-Interface And External Keypad

    2.7. Connecting 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. Version 22.02.2018 HW: GD(V97)/(V33) CI-RL3-MBN55...

  • Page 17: Picture Settings And Guide Lines

    2.8. 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. Press UP and DOWN to change the selected value. The buttons are placed inside in the housing to avoid accidental changes during or after the installation.

  • Page 18: Interface Operation

    3. Interface operation 3.1. By factory infotainment button To switch the interface’s activated video sources, the factory infotainment buttons can be used. Pressing the according infotainment button switches the input from the factory video to the inserted video sources. If all inputs are activated by dip switch settings, the order is the following: ...

  • Page 19: Specifications

    4. Specifications BATT/ACC range 7V - 25V Stand-by power drain 10mA Power 200mA @12V Video input 0.7V - 1V Video input formats NTSC Temperature range -40°C to +85°C Dimensions video-box 119 x 24 x 114 mm (W x H x D) Version 22.02.2018 HW: GD(V97)/(V33) CI-RL3-MBN55...

  • Page 20: Faq - Trouble Shooting-Interface Functions

    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 21 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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