Car-Interface CI-VL2-124SPY User manual

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Video-inserter
CI-VL2-124SPY
Compatible with
Fiat 124 Spyder - MAZDA vehicles
with MZD Connect infotainment and 7inch monitor
Video-inserter for rear-view camera
and two additional video sources
Product features
Video-inserter for factory-infotainment systems
2 CVBS video-inputs for after-market devices (e.g. USB-player, DVB-T2 tuner)
Rear-view camera CVBS video-input
Automatic switching to rear-view camera input on engagement of the reverse gear
Video-in-motion (ONLY for connected video-sources)
Video-inputs PAL/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. Boxes and connectors
1.3.1. Video-Interface
1.3.2. Dip-switch settings –interface
1.3.2.1. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 2-3)
1.3.2.2. Rear-view camera setting (dip 5)
2. Installation
2.1. Place of installation
2.2. Connection schema
2.3. Connection - video-interface and Power/CAN
2.4. Connection –picture signal cable
2.5. Connection –Filter and fuse box
2.6. Connection –video sources
2.7. After-market rear-view camera
2.8. Connection –video interface and external keypad
2.9. Picture settings
3. Video interface operation
3.1. By infotainment button
3.2. By external keypad
3.3. By white wire of the 6pin cable
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.
No liability for vehicle wire colours and pin definition!
Changes by the vehicle manufacturer are possible. The given information has to be verified
by the installer.
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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Requirements
Brand
Compatible vehicles
Compatible systems
Mazda
2,3,5,6,8
Biante
CX-5
CX-9
MX-5
MZD Connect infotainment
with 7inch monitor
Fiat
124 Spyder
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.
1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories
1.3. Boxes and connectors
1.3.1. 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. Further it reads the vehicle’s digital signals out of the vehicle’s CAN-bus and
converts them for the video interface.

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1.3.2. Dip-switch settings –interface
Some settings have to be selected by the dip-switches on the
video interface. Dip position down is ON and position up is OFF.
In case of a non-optimal displayed picture with the mentioned dip setting of dip8, we
recommend to try the other dip switch position.
After each Dip-switch-change a power-reset of the Can-box has to be performed!
See the following chapters for detailed information.
See the following chapters for detailed information.
1.3.2.1. 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, because the disabled inputs
will be skipped while switching through the video interfaces inputs.
1.3.2.2. Rear-view camera setting (dip 5)
If set to OFF, the interface switches to factory LVDS 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.
Note: Dip 1, 4, 6, 7 and 8 are out of function and have to be set to OFF.
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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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 box is prepared to be connected behind the vehicle`s monitor and head-unit.
Both parts have to be removed for the installation

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2.2. Connection schema

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2.3. Connection - video-interface and Power / CAN
Connect the 6pin cable’s white female 6pin pin connector to the male 6pin connector
of the video interface.
Connect the 6pin cable’s yellow and red coloured wire “TO ACC” to +12V ACC
terminal 15 or S-contact terminal 86s. The power consumption is up to 300mA.
Disconnect the female 28pin connector of the factory harness at the rear-side of the
head unit and connect it to the 28pin PNP cable’s male 28pin connector.
Connect the 28pin PNP cable’s opposite female 28pin connector to the previously
become free male 28pin connector at the rear-side of the head unit.

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2.4. Connection - picture signal cable
Connect the enclosed picture signal cable’s female waterblue coloured HSD+2
connector to the male waterblue coloured HSD+2 connector of the video interface.
Disconnect the factory picture signal cable’s female 4pin connector at the rear side of
the factory monitor and connect it to the black male 4pin connector of the enclosed
picture signal cable.
Connect the picture signal cable’s darkgrey coloured female 4pin connector to the
previously become free male 4pin connector at the rear side of the factory monitor.

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2.5. Connection –Filter and fuse box
Connect the filter and fuse box cable’s small female 8pin connector to the male 8pin
connector of the video interface.
Disconnect the factory cable’s female 8pin connector at the rear-side of the factory
monitor and connect it to the filter and fuse box cable’s male 8pin connector.
Connect the filter and fuse box cable’s opposite female 8pin connector to the previously
become free male 8pin connector at the rear-side of the factory monitor.

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2.6. Connection - Video-sources
It is possible to connect two after-market video sources and one after-market rear-view
camera to the video-interface.
Before final installation of the peripheral devices, 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 video cable’s female 6pin connector to the video interface’s male 6pin
connector.
Connect the RCA of the video source 1 and video source 2 to the video cable’s female
RCA „Video IN1“and „Video IN2“.
Connect the rear-view camera’s RCA to the video cable’s female RCA „Camera IN“.

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2.7. After-market rear-view camera
For the function of the rear-view camera, an external switching signal from the reverse gear
light is required. As the reverse gear light signal contains electronic interference, use a
traditional open relay (e.g AC-RW-1230 with wiring AC-RS5) or filter (e.g. AC-PNF-RVC).
The schema below shows the use of a relay (normally open).
Connect the 6pin cable’s green wire both to output connector (87) of the relay.
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 6pin cable’s green wire before.
Connect stabile and permanent +12V to the relay’s input connector (30).
Note: Set dip5 of video-interface to ON.

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2.8. Connection - video-interface and external keypad
Connect the keypad’s female 4pin connector to the video-interface’s male 4pin
connector.
Note: Even if the 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 and guide lines
The picture settings are adjustable by the 3 push-buttons on 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 CAM, AV1 and AV2 while the corresponding input is selected and visible on
the monitor. AV2 and CAM may share the same settings, then to be adjusted in AV2.
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 (no function)
Guide L/R (no function)
UI-CNTRL (no function)
Size H/V (picture size horizontal/vertical)

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3. Video interface operation
3.1. By infotainment buttons
To switch the video sources the vehicle’s infotainment button at the steering wheel can be
used.
A press of the steering wheel’s “Call Off” key switches to the next activated video input.
If all inputs are enabled the order is:
Factory video  video IN1  video IN2  factory video  …
Disabled inputs will be skipped.
Switchover by vehicle buttons isn’t possible in all vehicles. In some vehicles the external
keypad or the white wire of the 6pin to 8pin cable has to be used (see following chapter).

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3.2. By external keypad
Alternatively or additionally to the factory infotainment buttons, the interface’s external
keypad can be used to switch the enabled inputs.
3.3. By white wire of the 6pin cable
Alternatively or additionally to the factory infotainment button, the white wire of the 6pin
cable can be used to switch the enabled inputs.
Every +5-12V pulse switches the video interface to the next enabled input.
4. Specifications
BATT/ACC range 7V - 25V
Stand-by power drain 7mA
Power 260mA
Video input 0.7V - 1V
Video input formats NTSC/PAL
RGB-video amplitude 0.7V with 75 Ohm impedance
Temperature range -40°C to +85°C
Dimensions video-box 112 x 23 x 111 mm (W x H x D)

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5. 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
No picture/black
picture (factory
picture).
Not all connectors have been
reconnected to factory head-
unit or monitor after
installation.
Connect missing connectors.
No power on CAN-bus box (all
LED CAN-bus box are off).
Check power supply of CAN-bus box. Check CAN-bus
connection of CAN-bus box.
CAN-bus box connected to
CAN-bus in wrong place.
Refer to the manual where to connected to the CAN-
bus. If not mentioned, try another place to connect to
the CAN-bus.
No power on video-interface
(all LED video-interface are
off).
Check whether CAN-bus box delivers +12V ACC on red
wire output of 8pin to 6pin cable. If not cut wire and
supply ACC +12V directly to video-interface.
No picture/black
picture/white picture
(inserted picture) but
factory picture is OK.
No picture from video source.
Check on other monitor whether video source is OK.
No video-source connected to
the selected interface input.
Check settings dips 1 to 3 of video interface which
inputs are activated and switch to corresponding
input(s).
LVDS cables plugged in wrong
place.
Double-check whether order of LVDS cables is exactly
connected according to manual. Plugging into head-
unit does not work when the manual says to plug into
monitor and vice versa.
Wrong monitor settings of
video-interface.
Try different combinations of dips 7 and 8 of video-
interface. Unplug 6pin power after each change.
Inserted picture totally
wrong size or position.
Inserted picture double
or 4 times on monitor.
Inserted picture
distorted, flickering or
running vertically.
Video sources output set to
AUTO or MULTI which causes
a conflict with the interfaces
auto detection.
Set video source output fixed to PAL or NTSC. It is best
to set all video sources to the same standard.
If error occurs only after
source switching: Connected
sources are not set to the
same TV standard.
Set all video sources to the same standard.
Some interfaces can only
handle NTSC input.
Check manual whether there is a limitation to NTSC
mentioned. If yes, set source fixed to NTSC output.
Inserted picture b/w.
Inserted picture qual.
bad.
Picture settings have not been
adjusted.
Use the 3 buttons and the interface's OSD to adjust the
picture settings for the corresponding video input.
Inserted picture size
slightly wrong.
Inserted picture
position wrong.
Camera input picture
flickers.
Camera is being tested under
fluorescent light which shines
directly into the camera.
Test camera under natural light outside the garage.
Camera input picture is
bluish.
Protection sticker not
removed from camera lens.
Remove protection sticker from lens.

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Symptom
Reason
Possible solution
Camera input picture
black.
Camera power taken directly
from reverse gear lamp.
Use relay or electronics to "clean" reverse gear lamp
power. Alternatively, if CAN-bus box is compatible
with the vehicle, camera power can be taken from
green wire of 6pin to 8pin cable.
Camera input picture
has distortion.
Camera input picture
settings cannot be
adjusted.
Camera input picture settings
can only be adjusted in AV2
mode.
Set dip 3 of video-interface to ON (if not input AV2 is
not already activated) and connect the camera to AV2.
Switch to AV2 and adjust settings. Reconnect camera
to camera input and deactivate AV2 if not used for
other source.
Graphics of a car in
camera input picture.
Function PDC is ON in the
interface OSD.
In compatible vehicles, the graphics will display the
factory PDC distance. If not working or not wanted, set
interface OSD menu item UI-CNTRL to ALLOFF.
Chinese signs in
camera input picture
Function RET or ALL is ON
(function for Asian market) in
the interface OSD.
Set interface OSD menu item UI-CNTRL to ALLOFF or
PDCON.
Not possible to switch
video sources by OEM
button.
CAN-bus interface does not
support this function for
vehicle.
Use external keypad or cut white wire of 6pin to 8pin
cable and apply +12V impulses for AV-switching.
Pressed too short.
For video source switching a longer press of about 2.5
seconds is required.
Not possible to switch
video sources by
external keypad.
SW-version of interface does
not support external keypad.
Use OEM-button or cut white wire of 6pin to 8pin
cable and apply +12V impulses for AV-switching.
Interface does not
switch to camera input
when reverse gear is
engaged.
CAN-bus interface does not
support this function for the
vehicles.
Cut the green wire of the 6pin to 8pin cable and apply
+12V constant from reverse gear-lamp signal. Use
relay to "clean" R-gear lamp power.
Interface switches
video-sources by itself.
CAN-bus interface
compatibility to vehicle is
limited.
Cut the grey wire of 6pin to 8pin and isolate both
ends. If problem still occurs, additionally cut the white
wire of 6pin to 8pin cable and isolate both ends.
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