Car-Interface CI-VL2-CCC User manual

Version 28.07.2015
Video-inserter
CI-VL2-CCC
BMW-Mini monitors
with 10pin LVDS connector
Video-inserter with 2 video + RGB + rear-view camera input and CAN control

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Contents
1. Prior to installation
1.1. Delivery contents
1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories
1.3. Dip-switch settings
1.3.1. Vehicle selection (dip 6-8)
1.3.2. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 1-3)
1.3.3. Rear-view camera settings (dip 5)
2. Installation
2.1. Place of installation
2.2. Connections
2.3. Installation procedure –function check
2.4. Picture settings
2.5. Audio insertion
2.6. Connecting 2 AV sources
3. Interface operation
3.1. By factory infotainment buttons
3.2. By keypad
4. Specifications
Legal Information
The driver must not be distracted by moving pictures. By law, watching mobbing pictures
while driving is prohibited. We do not accept any liability for material damage or personal
injury resulting, directly or indirectly, from the installation or the operation of this TV-free
interface. This Interface should only be used to display fixed menus or rear-view-cam
pictures when the vehicle is moving, for example the MP3 menu for DV upgrades.
Information
Changes of the vehicle software can cause malfunctions of the interface. We offer free
software-updates for interfaces for one year after purchase. To receive a free update, the
interface must be sent in at own cost. Labor cost for and other expenses involved with the
software-updates will not be refunded.

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Product features
RGB-input for after-market navigation
2 video-inputs for after-market devices (e.g. DVD-Player, DVB-T tuner, …)
Built-in audio-switch
Rear-view camera input, automatically switching
Factory rear-view camera compatible
Switching of video through factory infotainment buttons
Switching of video through external switch
PAL/NTSC input compatible
Ultra-wide picture mode 24:9 (only BMW with ultra-wide screen 8.8”)
Wrong-plugging circuit protection
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
General Monitor with 10pin LVDS video connector
Vehicle 3series (E90/91/92), 5series (E60/61),
6series (E63/64), X5 (E70), X6 (E71), and other vehicles
Navigation/Radio Professional Navigation CCC
Business Navigation M-ASK up to about 2009
Radio with colour screen
Limitations
Ultra-wide mode Only available for ultra-wide screens 8.8”
Video only The interface inserts ONLY video into the infotainment,
for sound use the FM-modulator or factory AUX which can
be coded by dealership or our OBD-coders if not already
available in the vehicle or the AUX-in interface AUX-110 or
a Dension gateway 500.
Factory-OPS-display While reverse gear is engaged ONLY the picture of the
after-market rear-view camera is visible!
1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories
1.3. Dip-switch settings
With the video interface boxes dip-switches it is possible to select vehicle/navigation the
interface is to be installed in (dip 6 to 8), to dis- or enable the interfaces inputs (dip 1 to 3)
and to preselect the type of camera which is (to be) installed (dip 5).
Dip position down is ON and position up is OFF.
1.3.1. Vehicle selection (dip 6-8)
Choose the vehicle/navigation/monitor the interface is to be installed to and set dip 6
through 8 according to the below table.
Vehicle/Navigation
Dip 6
Dip 7
Dip 8
BMW CCC with 8.8” ultra-wide monitor
OFF
ON
ON
BMW CIC with 6.5” monitor
OFF
ON
OFF

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1.3.2. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 1-3)
Only the enabled video inputs can be accessed when switching through the video sources. It
is recommended to enable only the required inputs for the disabled will be skipped when
switching through the video interfaces inputs.
1.3.3. Rear-view camera settings (dip 5)
Depending on whether no camera, after-market camera or
factory camera shall be used, dip 5 must use different settings.
If set to OFF, the interface switches to factory LVDS picture
when the reverse gear is engaged to display factory rear-view
camera or factory PDC picture.
Note: If the Can-bus does not work while connecting an after-market rear-view camera, cut
the green cable of the 6pin to 8pin cable at the black 8pin connector and connect it to the
reverse gear light (+12V). For this use a relay because the reverse gear light of the vehicle is
clocked (relay AC-RW1230 and AC-RS5 optional available).
2. Installation
Switch off ignition and disconnect the vehicle’s battery! The interface needs a
permanent 12V source. If according to factory rules disconnecting the battery
is to be avoided, it is usually sufficient to put the vehicle is sleep-mode. In
case the sleep-mode does not show success, disconnect the battery with a
resistor lead.
If power source is not taken directly from the battery, the connection has to be
checked for being start-up proven and permanent.
2.1. Place of installation
The interface is installed on the backside of the vehicle’s monitor.
Dip
Video-input
ON (down)
OFF (up)
Dip 1
RGB
enabled
disabled
Dip 2
Video IN1
enabled
disabled
Dip 3
Video IN2
enabled
disabled
Rear-view
camera type
Dip 5
None
OFF
Factory
OFF
After-market
ON

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2.2. Connections
10pin interface
LVDS cable
Video interface
DIP switches
RGB input
Video-IN1
Video-IN2
Camera-IN
10pin HSD LVDS
female connector of
interface harness
Pin-definition white 6pin
power connector
Pin 1 (yellow) - ACC or Battery +12V
Pin 2 (red) - ACC +12V
Pin 3 (grey) - IR data
Pin 4 (black) - Ground
Pin 5 (green) - Rear-view camera input
Control +12V
Pin 6 (white) - AV-switch signal
CAN box
Pin-definition black 4pin
power connector
Pin 4 (red) - Battery+12V
Pin 2 (brown) - Ground
Pin 1 (grey) - CAN low
Pin 3 (blue) - CAN high
Keypad for video
source switching
(additional option)
Pin-definition 12pin power
connector of factory monitor
Pin 2 (violet/red) - Battery+12V
Pin 3 (black/brown) - Ground
Pin 6 (yellow) - CAN low
Pin 5 (black) - CAN high
CAN wires are twisted.
No liability for vehicle wire colors and pin definition!
Possible changes by the vehicle manufacturer. The given
information must be verified by the installer.
6pin to 8pin
cable
4pin harness
CTRL-port
Backside factory
monitor
10-Pin LVDS
female connector
of vehicle harness
Pic settings
Audio
cable

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2.3. Installation procedure –function check
Follow the below procedure using the “Connections” scheme from chapter 2.2. as reference.
Before the installation of the sources and the interface we recommend a first quick
connection of the interface and test run to ensure that vehicle and product are compatible.
Due to changes in production of the vehicle manufacturer there is always the possibility of
incompatibility.
-Switch off ignition and disconnect vehicle’s battery
-Remove vehicle monitor
-Disconnect 12pin power connector from backside of factory monitor
-Connect 4pin CAN box harness to 12pin power connector of factory harness
-Reconnect 12pin power connector to factory monitor
-Plug 4pin harness into CAN box
-Plug 8pin female connector of 6pin to 8pin cable into CAN box
-Transfer vehicle harness’10pin LVDS connector from factory monitor to interface’s
male 10pin connector port
-Connect video-interface LVDS output and factory monitor’s 10pin LVDS port using
the 10pin interface LVDS cable
-Plug 6pin female connector of “6pin to 8pin cable” into video interface
-Plug keypad into “Switch” connector. Even if the keypad shall not be used, its
installation (e.g. in a hidden spot) is recommended for support reasons
-If 2 audio sources shall be used, connect it according to chapter 2.6.
-Reconnect battery and turn on ignition
-Check LEDs on CAN box and video interface, one on each must be on
-Try to activate video sources by infotainment buttons (see chapter 3.1.) and by
keypad (see chapter 3.2.), using a test picture source
-If camera is (to be) connected try to engage reverse gear with test picture source
connected
-If 2 audio sources shall be used, connect the audio wires and check the audio
function
-ONLY after positive function check proceed with final installation of the video
sources!
-After installation and connection of the real video source(s), adjust picture settings
(see chapter 2.4.)
2.4. Picture settings
After installing the sources the picture settings can be changed using a pen on the buttons of
the video interface. Press the MENU button to open settings menu on the OSD and to
switch to the next setting. UP and DOWN change the corresponding values. The buttons are
embedded in the housing to avoid accidental changes during or after installation.

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2.5. Audio insertion
This interface can only insert video into the factory infotainment. The video can be activated
to any audio mode of the factory infotainment. If an AV-source is to be connected, the
source’s video out is connected to the video IN1 of the video interface and the source’s
audio out to the audio insertion. Audio insertion is possible by the AUX-in interface AUX-110,
factory audio AUX input, a Dension Gateway 500 or FM-modulator. The factory audio AUX
might be already available in the vehicle. If not, on most infotainments which are compatible
with this video interface, it can be coded by the dealership or by using one of our OBD-CCC-
X-xx coders.
2.6. Connecting 2 AV-sources
If two AV-sources shall be connected, connect the included audio cable to audio-switch-port
of the video interface. When switching the video interface from video-IN1 to video-IN2, the
audio will also automatically be switched.
Audio pins
Definition
1/2
Audio input signal R/L of source IN2
3/4
Audio input signal R/L of source IN1
5/6
Audio output signal L/R of factory audio AUX,
AUX-110, Dension Gateway 500 or FM-
modulator
7
Ground
8
No function
Audio-cable
Video-interface
Audio-switch-
port

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3. Interface operation
3.1. By factory infotainment buttons
Some of the factory buttons can be used to execute interface functions.
Press knob to the left (more than 1 second) to activate the interface
video. Each press (more than 1 second) will switch to the next enabled
input. If all inputs are enabled the order is:
Factory video  RGB-in  video IN1  video IN2  factory video  …
Inputs which are not enabled are skipped. If the audio cable is connected,
when switching from video IN1 to video IN2, also the sound will be
switched.
3.2. By keypad
Alternatively or additionally to the factory infotainment buttons the interface’s keypad can
be used to execute interface functions.
Press keypad –video input switching, like press knob to the left, see chapter 3.1.
4. Specifications
BATT/ACC range 7V ~ 25V
Power 0.3A @12V
Video input 0.7V~1V
Video input formats PAL/NTSC
Weight 195g
Dimensions (box only) B x H x T 182 x 24 x 100 mm

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5. Frequently asked questions
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.