Car-Interface.com CI-RL4-IOR User manual

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Video inserter
CI-RL4-IOR
Compatible with Opel vehicles with
Multimedia Radio with 7inch monitor
Multimedia Navi with 7inch monitor
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-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 and PAL compatible

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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. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 2-3)
1.4.3. Rear-view camera setting (dip 5)
1.4.4. Monitor selection (dip7-8)
1.5. Settings of the 4 Dip switches (GM-LAN function –red)
2. Installation
2.1. Place of installation
2.2. Connection schema
2.3. Connection - picture signal cable
2.4. Connection –10pin PNP cable
2.4.1. Connection of the yellow line in case of faulty touch function or non-off-
switching of the video interface
2.5. Analog power supply for the video interface
2.6. Power supply output
2.7. Connection - video-sources
2.7.1. Audio insertion
2.7.2. After-market front camera
2.7.3. After-market rear-view camera
2.7.3.1. Case 1: Interface receives the reverse gear signal
2.7.3.2. Case 2: Interface does not receive the reverse gear signal
2.8. Connection - video-interface and external keypad
2.9. Picture settings
3. Interface operation
3.1. By factory touch display
3.2. By keypad
4. Specifications
5. FAQ –Trouble Shooting-Interface functions

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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).
Changes/updates of the vehicle’s software can cause malfunctions of the interface. Up to
one year after purchase we offer free software-updates for our interfaces. To receive a free
update, the interface has to be sent in at own cost. Wages for de-and reinstallation and
other expenditures involved with the software-updates will not be refunded.
1. Prior to installation
Read the manual prior to installation. Technical knowledge is necessary for installation. The
video interface’s place of installation must be free of moisture and away from heat sources.
Before the final installation in the vehicle 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.
1.1. Delivery contents
Take down the serial number of the interface and store this manual for support
purposes: ____________________

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Requirements
Brand
Compatible vehicles
Compatible systems
Opel
Karl since 03/2018
Multimedia Radio with 7inch monitor
Multimedia Navi with 7inch monitor
Limitations:
Video only The interface inserts ONLY video signals into the infotainment.
For inserting Audio signals either the possibly existing factory
audio-AUX-input or a FM-modulator can be used. If 2 audio
sources shall be connected to the infotainment, an additional
electronic is necessary to switch them.
Factory rear-view camera Automatically switching-back from inserted video to factory rear-
view camera is only possible while the reverse gear is engaged. To
delay the switch-back an additional electronic part is required.
After market front camera The front camera will automatically be switched for 10 seconds
after disengaging the reverse gear. A manually front camera
switching is possible by external keypad.
1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories
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 GM-Lan and converts them for the video
interface.

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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 down = ON and position up = OFF
*The front camera will automatically be switched for 10 seconds after disengaging the
reverse gear.
See the following chapters for detailed information.
After each Dip-switch-change a power-reset of the video interface has to be performed!
Dip
Function
ON (down)
OFF (up)
1
Front camera
enabled*
disabled
Power supply output
(red wire)
+12V (max. 3A) when
reverse gear is engaged incl.
10 seconds delay and +12V
by manual switching to
front camera by keypad*
+12V (max. 3A) ACC
2
Video 1
enabled
disabled
3
Video 2
enabled
disabled
4
No function
set to OFF
5
Rear-view cam type
after-market
factory or none
6
No function
set to OFF
7
Monitor selection
set to OFF
8
Monitor selection
set to ON

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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, depending on the menu
adjustments. In addition, a manual switch-over to the front camera input is possible via
keypad (short press) from any image mode.
Description of the power supply output: see chapter “Power supply output”.
1.4.2. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 2-3)
Only the enabled video inputs can be accessed by switching through the interface’s video
sources. It is recommended to enable only the required inputs. So the disabled inputs will be
skipped while switching through the video interfaces inputs.
1.4.3. Rear-view camera setting (dip 5)
If set to OFF, the interface switches to factory picture while the reverse gear is engaged to
display factory rear-view camera or factory optical park system picture.
If set to ON, the interface switches to its rear-view camera input while the reverse gear is
engaged.
1.4.4. Monitor selection (dip 7 and 8))
Dip switch setting of dip7= OFF
Dip switch setting of dip8= ON
Note: Dip4 and dip6 are out of function and have to be set to OFF!
1.5. Settings of the 4 Dip switches (GM-LAN function –red)
All 4 dip-switches of the video interface have no function for normal use and have to be set
to OFF.
Dip position down is ON and position up is OFF.
Vehicle/Navigation
Dip 1
Dip 2
Dip 3
Dip 4
All vehicles
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
After each Dip-switch-change a power-reset of the video interface has to be performed!

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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.
If the necessary stabilized power supply for the interface is not taken directly from the
battery, the chosen connection has to be checked for being constantly stabile.
The interface needs a permanent 12V source!
2.1. Place of installation
The interface is supposed to be installed at a suitable location behind the factory head-unit.

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2.2. Connection schema

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2.3. Connection –picture signal cable
Remove the head unit
Disconnect the factory picture signal cable’s male Mini USB connector at the rear-side of the
head unit and connect it to the female Mini USB connector of the enclosed picture signal
cable.
Connect the opposite male Mini USB connector of the enclosed picture signal cable to the
head unit’s previously become free female Mini USB connector.
Connect the picture signal cable’s female white coloured HSD connector to the waterblue
coloured male HSD connector of the video interface.
Note: The colours of the head unit’s and factory harness’s male and female Mini USB
connectors may vary.

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2.4. Connection –10pin PNP cable
Connect the 10pin PNP cable’s female 10pin connector to the 10pin connector of the
video interface.
Disconnect both female 28pin connectors of the factory harness at the rear side of the
head unit and connect it to the male grey coloured 28pin connectors of the 10pin PNP
cable.
Connect the 10pin PNP cable’s opposite female grey coloured 28pin connectors both to
the head unit’s previously become free male 28pin connectors.

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2.4.1. Connection of the yellow line in case of faulty touch function or non-off-switching of
the video interface
If, after having completely connected the video interface, the touch functions fail after
disengaging reverse gear the first time, or if the interface does not switch off after reaching
vehicle's sleep mode, the yellow wire of the PNP harness has to be disconnected on the
interface side and connected as follows:
Cut the yellow wire of the PNP harness near the 10pin connector and connect it to the
vehicle’s +12V S-contact terminal 86s (e.g. cigarette lighter)
Insulate the other side of the yellow cable, as it is powerded!
Attention: The fuse, installed in the yellow cable, has to be connected in every case!

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2.5. Analog power supply for the video interface
Exceptionally, the GM-LAN communication may not succeed in all vehicles! If, after
connecting the PNP harness, no interface LED lightens up while the ignition is turned on, the
analog power supply needs to be done.
Connect the 12pin interface cable’s white coloured female 12pin connector to the
12pin connector of the video interface.
Connect the purple coloured wire Manual ACC of the 12pin interface cable to
+12V ACC power supply

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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):
Dip
Function
Dip 1 ON
+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) simulated ACC (while CAN has activity)

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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. Due to changes in the production of the vehicle
manufacturer there’s always a possibility of incompatibility.
Connect the 12pin interface cable’s female 12pin connector to the male 12pin connector of
the video-interface.
Connect the video RCA of the Rear-view camera to the 12pin interface cable’s female
RCA connector „Reverse V4.
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)” and ”Right (V2)”.

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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. The inserted video-signal can be activated simultaneously to each audio-
mode of the factory infotainment. If 2 AV sources shall be connected to the infotainment,
additional electronic is necessary to switch the audio signals.
2.7.2. After-market front camera
The red power supply output ACC/front cam out 12V (max 3A) can be used to power
a front camera. If Dip 1 is set to ON (of the black 8 dips), the power supply output
gives +12V (max 3A) when reverse gear is engaged incl. 10 seconds delay after
reverse gear is disengaged.
Note: In addition, a manual switch-over to the front camera input is possible via keypad
(short press) from any image mode. The power supply output gives +12V then, too (if Dip 1 is
set to ON and the front camera input is selected).

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2.7.3. After-market rear-view camera
Some vehicles have a different reverse gear code on the GM-Lan 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” of the 20pin
cable should carry +12V while the reverse gear is engaged.
Note: Do not forget to set video interface’s dip5 to ON before testing.
2.7.3.1. Case 1: Interface receives the reverse gear signal
If the interface delivers +12V on the green output wire of the 12pin interface cable while
reverse gear is engaged, the video interface will automatically switch to the rear-view
camera input “V4 Reverse”while the reverse gear is engaged.
Additionally, the +12V (max. 3A) power supply for the rear-view camera can be taken
from the green wire of the 12pin interface cable.

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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. As the reverse gear light’s power supply isn’t voltage-
stabile all the time, an ordinary open relay (e.g AC-RW-1230 with wiring AC-RS5) or filter
(e.g. AC-PNF-RVC) is required. The diagram below shows the connection type of the relay.
Disconnect the green cable’s preconnected male- and female connectors of the 12pin
interface cable and connect the green input cable “Reverse-IN” to the output
connector (87) of the relay.
Note: Last but not lot least to avoid short circuits, the best solution should be, to
crimp a male 4mm connector to the relay’s output cable and connect it to the green
cable’s female 4mm connector. The output-cable “Reverse-OUT” remains
disconnected as it’s out of function.
Connect the Reverse light’s power-cable to coil (85) and the vehicle’s ground to coil
(86) of the relay.
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 stabile and permanent +12V to the relay’s input connector (30).

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2.8. Connection - video-interface and external 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.

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2.9. Picture settings
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. Picture settings
must be done separately for all video inputs while the corresponding input is selected and
visible on the monitor.
Note: The OSD menu is only shown when a working video source is connected to the
selected video-input of the interface.
The following settings are available:
Contrast
Brightness
Saturation
Position H (horizontal)
Position V (vertical)
IR-AV1/2
Guide L/R no function
UI-CNTRL no function
Size H/V (picture size horizontal/vertical)

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3. Interface operation
3.1. By factory touch display
To switch the interface’s activated video sources, the factory touch display can be used.
Touch the shown place at the touch display to switch 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:
Factory video  Video IN 1  Video IN 2  factory video
Each long touch will switch to the next enabled input. Inputs which are not enabled will be
skipped.
Switchover by touch buttons isn’t possible in all vehicles. In some vehicles the external
keypad has to be used.