Car-Interface CI-UCON5-JEEP User manual

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r.LiNK Video-inserter
CI-UCON5-JEEP
Compatible with
Jeep vehicles
with Uconnect V2FRP infotainment
and 5inch 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

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Contents
1. Prior to installation
1.1. Delivery contents
1.2. Checking the interface compatibility of vehicle and accessories
1.3. Connectors
1.3.1. Connectors –video interface
1.3.2. Connectors - daughter PCB)
1.4. Dip-switch settings
1.4.1. 8 dip –black
1.4.1.1. Activating the front camera input (dip 1)
1.4.1.2. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 2-3)
1.4.1.3. Rear-view camera setting (dip 5)
1.4.2. 4 dip - red
2. Installation
2.1. Place of installation
2.2. Connection scheme
2.3. Installation - Ribbon cables into the monitor panel
2.3.1. Warning notes, concerning the installation of ribbon cables
2.4. Installation –daughter PCB
2.5. Connection - picture signal cable
2.6. Connection –10pin Power cable
2.7. Power supply
2.8. Power supply output
2.9. Connection –video inputs
2.9.1. Audio insertion
2.9.2. After-market front camera
2.9.3. After-market rear-view camera
2.10. Connection –external keypad
3. Interface operation by external keypad
4. Picture settings
5. Specifications
6. Frequently asked questions

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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. This product should only
be used while standing or 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. We
offer free software-updates for our interfaces for one year after purchase. To receive a free
update, the interface must be sent in at own cost. Labour cost for and other expenses
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 place of installation must be free of
moisture and away from heat sources.
1.1. Delivery contents

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Requirements
Brand
Compatible vehicles
Compatible systems
Jeep
Compass since model year 2017
Uconnect V2RFP with 5inch Monitor
without DIN-shell behind front-panel
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.
In case that 2 AV sources shall be connected, a desired audio switching will
require additional electronic.
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.
Video input signal Only compatible to NTSC video sources.
1.2. Checking the 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.

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1.3.2. connectors –daughter PCB

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1.4. Dip-switch settings
1.4.1. 8 dip - black
Some settings have to be selected by the dip-switches on the
video interface.
Dip position down is ON and position up is OFF.
*The front camera will automatically be switched for 10 seconds after disengaging the
reverse gear.
See the following chapters for detailed information.
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
CVBS AV1-input
enabled
disabled
3
CVBS AV2-input
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
No function
Set to OFF
8
No function
Set to OFF

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1.4.1.1. Activating the front camera input (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.
Description of the power supply output: see chapter “Power supply output”.
1.4.1.2. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 2-3)
Only the enabled video inputs can be accessed when switching through the interface’s video
sources. It is recommended to enable only the required inputs, disabled inputs
will be skipped when switching through the video-interfaces inputs.
1.4.1.3. 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.
If set to ON, the interface switches to its rear-view camera input „Camera-IN“ while the
reverse gear is engaged.
Note: Dips 4, 6, 7 and 8 are out of function and have to be set to OFF.
After each Dip-switch-change a power-reset of the Video Interface has to be performed!
1.4.2. 4 dip - red
By using the Dip-switches, the factory Head-unit or vehicle can be
chosen which the interface will be connected to.
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
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF

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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 video interface is designated to be connected behind the vehicle`s head unit.
The daughter PCB shell be installed and connected inside the factory head unit behind the
monitor panel.

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2.2. Connection Scheme

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2.3. Installation - ribbon cables into the monitor panel
Remove the factory monitor and open it`s housing. The daughter PCB is built to be installed into the
optical lead between the monitor panel and mainboard of the vehicles monitor.
Unscrew the housing screws shown in the picture and remove the back of the housing.
Remove the board underneath and put it aside.
Unscrew the 5 screws and remove the sheet metal part underneath.
Attention: It may be necessary to disconnect a small antenna cable from the board!

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Clip-out and disconnect the monitor board's 40pin ribbon cable, which is coming from the
monitor panel, at the ribbon cable base of the monitor board, unplug it and connect it to the
pre-connected 40-pin ribbon cable merger of the daughter PCB ribbon cable "OUT" and clip
it in.
Connect and clip-in the enclosed single 40pin ribbon cable to the previously released 40pin
ribbon cable base of the monitor board.
Connect and clip-in the opposite side of that 40pin ribbon cable to the 40pin ribbon cable base
"IN" of the daughter PCB.

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2.3.1. Warning notes, concerning the installation of ribbon cables
1) The contacting ends of ribbon cables always have to be installed in a straight and
precise 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.
3) Avoid cable contusion or cable injury caused by sharp-edged metal.
2.4. Installation - daughter PCB
Reassemble the housing in reverse order, while gently guiding the ribbon cables out of the
housing (protect with fabric tape if necessary).
Replace the two original screws, as shown in the picture, with the enclosed longer screws
and fix the daughter PCB to the housing by using the enclosed spacers.

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2.5. Connection –picture signal cable
Connect the opposite female 20pin connector of the pre-CONNECTED 20pin picture signal
cable to the male 20pin connector of the video interface.

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2.6. Connection –10pin Power cable
Connect the enclosed 10pin Power / CAN cable’s female10pin connector to the male 10pin
connector of the video interface.
Connect the single yellow wire to stabile +12V terminal 30 (see diagram above).
Connect the single black cable to the vehicle’s negative Ground (see diagram above).
Note: The single blue wire and the single grey wire of the 10-Pin Power/CAN cable stay
unconnected and have to be isolated, as their connection may cause malfunctions to the system.

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2.7. 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).

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2.8. 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) ACC

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2.9. Connecting 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 the final installation, we recommend a test-run to detect a incompatibility 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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2.9.1. 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 two AV sources shall be connected to the infotainment,
additional electronic is necessary to switch the audio signals.
2.9.2. 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 (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, 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.

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2.9.3. After-market rear-view camera:
For the connection of the rear-view camera, an external switching signal from the reverse
gear light is required. As the reverse gear light’s power supply isn’t voltage-stable 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 pre-connected male- and female connectors of the
12pin cable and connect the green input cable “Reverse-IN” to the output connector
(87) of the relay.
Note: Not 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 permanent power / 12V to the relay’s input connector (30).

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2.10. 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.