Car-Interface CI-UCON5N User manual

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v.LiNK Video-inserter
CI-UCON5N
Compatible with
Alfa Romeo, Citroen, Dodge,Crysler,Jeep,Fiat, Lancia with
Uconnect 5 VP2 / RA2 System
Video-inserter with 2 video inputs, rear-view camera input and CAN control
Product features
Video-inserter for factory infotainment monitors
2 CVBS video-inputs for after-market devices (e.g. DVD-Player, DVB-T tuner, …)
FBAS Rear-view camera video-input
Automatic switching to rear-view camera input on engagement of reverse gear
Activatable parking guide lines for the rear-view camera (not available on all
vehicles)
Video-in-motion in drive mode (ONLY for connected video-sources)
AV-inputs PAL and NTSC 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. The video interface’s connectors
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)
1.5. Settings of the 4 Dip switches (CAN function –red)
2. Installation
2.1. Place of installation –video interface
2.1.1. Place of installation –Exchange housing base plate with daughter PCB
2.2. Connection schema
2.3. Connection to the head-unit –LVDS
2.3.1. Exception fot Chrysler vehicles
2.3.2. Warning notes, concerning the installation of ribbon cables
2.4. Head unit –frame customizing
2.5. Connection to head unit –20pin RGB digital cable
2.6. Connection of Quadlock, head-unit and interface cable
2.7. Connecting video sources
2.7.1. Video-sources to Video IN1 and Video IN2
2.7.2. Audio-insertion
2.7.3. After-market rear-view camera
2.7.3.1. Case 1: Video-interface receives the reverse gear signal
2.7.3.2. Case 2: Video interface does not receive the reverse gear signal
2.7.3.3. Video signal connection
2.8. Connecting video-interface and keypad
2.9. Picture settings and guide lines
3. Interface operation
3.1. By voice key button
3.2. By keypad
4. Specifications
5. FAQ –Trouble shooting

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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
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: ____________________

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Compatibility
Limitations
Video only The interface inserts ONLY video signals into the infotainment.
For audio inserting, use the possibly existing factory audio-AUX-input
or a FM-modulator. If 2 AV-sources shall be connected to the
infotainment, for audio switching an additional electronic part is
required.
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.
1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories
Brand
Compatible vehicles
Infotainment systems
Alfa Romeo
Giulietta, Mito from about 2014
Uconnect 5 VP2/RA2 with CD-
drive and DIN-shell behind
front-panel
Citroen
Jumper from 2014, Relay 2014
Dodge
Chrysler
RAM 1500/2500/3500 model years 2013 and
other models with
Fiat Lancia
500, 500L, Doblo, Ducato
and other models with
Peugeot
Boxer from model year 2012

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1.3. Connection Video-Interface
The video-interface converts the connected after-market sources video signals into an RGB
digital signal which is inserted in the factory monitor using separate trigger options and it
reads vehicle’s digital signals out of the vehicle’s CAN-bus and converts them for the video
interface.
1.4. Settings of the 8 Dip switches (black)
Some settings have to be selected by the 8 dip-switches at the
video-interface. Dip position down is ON and position up is OFF.
See the following chapters for detailed information.
Dip
Function
ON (down)
OFF (up)
1
No function
set to OFF
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. 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`s recommended to enable only the required inputs for the disabled will be
skipped when switching through the video-interfaces inputs.
1.4.2. Rear-view camera setting (dip 5)
If set to OFF, the interface switches to factory RGB digital 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 “Camera-IN” while the
reverse gear is engaged.
Note: Dip 1, 4, 6, 7 and 8 are out of function and have to be set to OFF.
1.5. Settings of the 4 Dip switches (CAN function - red)
Dip position down is ON and position up is OFF.
Navigation / Sy5tem
Dip 1
Dip 2
Dip 3
Dip 4
FIAT Uconnect 5 VP2 / RA2
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
For Fiat vehicles, use the OFF position of all the 4 dip switches.
Different vehicle manufacturers require trying out other dip switch positions for a possible
CAN communication.

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2. Installation
Switch off the ignition and disconnect the vehicle’s battery! The interface needs a
permanent 12V source. If -according to factory rules- a disconnection of the battery has to
be avoided, it should be sufficient to use the vehicle’s sleep-mode. In case, the sleep-mode
doesn’t succeed, the battery has to be disconnected with a resistor lead.
The Interface needs a permanent power supply! If power isn’t directly taken from the
battery, the connection’s power has to be checked for being start-up proven and
permanent.
2.1. Place of installation –video-interface
The video-interface is installed on the backside of the head-unit.
2.1.1. Place of installation - Exchange housing base plate with daugter PCB

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2.2. Connection schema

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2.3. Connections to the head-unit - LVDS
Remove the head-unit and further remove the original housing base plate, which is fixed to
the head-unit housing by 4 Torx screws (T9).
Clip out the head-unit housing at the head-unit control panel and fold it to the side,
like shown in the picture above.
Note: The connected ribbon cables have to be handled with care to avoid each
damage of the sensitive electrical inducters.
Position the Exchange housing base plate with the daugter PCB in place of the
original base plate

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Clip out the original 40pin ribbon cable which is connected at the head-unit’s ribbon
cable base and connect it to the lower free ribbon cable base “Lcd OUT”of the
daughter PCB. (heed the following warning notes!)
Note: Due to the very short length of the ribbon cable, there’s only limited space
for mounting available.
Connect the daughter PCB’s pre-assembeled 40pin ribbon cable to the previously
become free ribbon cable base of the head-unit mainboard. (heed the following
warning notes!).
After a check of the perfect ribbon cable connection, in reverse order fold back and
clip in the head-unit housing to the head-unit control panel and fix the exchange
housing base plate to the head-unit’s housing.