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.