Car-Interface CI-VL2-MIB-3 User manual

Version 23.11.2015
v.LiNK Video-inserter
CI-VL2-MIB-3
for VAG vehicles with
MIB High/Standard infotainment systems
with 7”/8” or 5.8” monitors
Video-inserter with 2 video + RGB + rear-view camera input and CAN control
Product features
Video-inserter for factory-infotainment monitors
2 video-inputs for after-market devices (e.g. DVD-Player, DVB-T tuner, …)
Built-in audio-switch (no audio-insertion)
Rear-view camera video-input
Automatic switching to rear-view camera input on engagement of reverse gear
Activitable parking guide lines for rear-view camera
RGB-input for after-market navigation
Video-in-motion (ONLY for connected video-sources)
Compatible with factory rear-view camera
AV-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. CAN-bus box
1.3.2. Video-Interface
1.3.2.1. Dip-switch settings
1.3.2.2. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 1-3)
1.3.2.3. RGB-video input signal selection for after-market navigation (Dip 4)
1.3.2.4. Rear-view camera setting (dip 5)
1.3.2.5. Monitor selection (dip 7-8)
1.4. Dip-switch settings of the CAN-box
2. Installation
2.1. Place of installation
2.2. Connection schema
2.3. Connecting video-interface and CAN-box
2.4. Connection to the head-unit
2.5. Connecting peripheral devices
2.5.1. After market RBG navigation
2.5.2. Video-sources to AV1 and AV2
2.5.3. Audio-switch and audio-insertion
2.5.4. After-market rear-view camera
2.5.4.1. Case 1: CAN-box detects reverse gear
2.5.4.2. Case 2: CAN-box does not detect reverse gear
2.5.4.3. Video signal connection
2.6. Connecting video-interface and keypad
2.7. Picture settings and guide lines
3. Interface operation
3.1. By factory infotainment button
3.2. By keypad
4. Specifications
5. 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. Labor 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
Take down the serial number of the interface and store this manual for support
purposes: ____________________

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Requirements
Vehicle Audi A3 (8V), Seat Leon, Skoda Octavia 3, VW Golf 7, VW Polo 5
(6C) and other vehicles with
Head-unit/monitor MIB High/Standard with 7”(Audi) respectively 8”
(Seat/Skoda/VW) and 5.8” Monitor
Limitations
Video only The interface inserts ONLY video signals into the infotainment.
For sound use the possibly existing factory-audio-AUX-input or a
FM-modulator.
Factory rear-view camera Automatic switch-back from inserted video to factory rear-view
camera only while reverse gear is engaged. To extend the switch-
back additional electronics is required.
1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories
1.3. Boxes and connectors
1.3.1. CAN-bus box
The CAN-bus box reads digital signals from the CAN-bus and converts them for the video-
interface.

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1.3.2. Video-interface
The video-interface converts the connected after-market sources video signals to an LVDS
signal which is the inserted into the factory monitor on certain trigger options.
1.3.2.1. Dip-switch settings
Some settings must be selected by the dip-switches on the
video interface. Dip position down is ON and position up is OFF.
See following chapters for detailed information.
1.3.2.2. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 1-3)
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 for the disabled will be
skipped when switching through the video interfaces inputs.
Dip
Function
ON (down)
OFF (up)
1
RGB-input
enabled
disabled
2
CVBS AV1-input
enabled
disabled
3
CVBS AV2-input
enabled
disabled
4
RGB-input resolution
VGA 800x480
RGB NTSC
400x240 or 480x240
5
Rear-view cam type
after-market
factory or none
6
No function
-
set OFF
7
No function
No fuction
Try all 4 possible combinations of dip 7 and 8 to find the
best picture (quality and size)
8

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1.3.2.3. RGB-video input signal selection for after-market navigation (Dip 4)
If an after-market RGB navigation or other RGB video source is connected, the source’s RGB
output signal must match the interface’s RGB video input setting.
1.3.2.4. 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 witches to its rear-view camera input CAM while the reverse gear
is engaged.
1.3.2.5. Monitor selection (dip 7-8)
Dip 7 and 8 are for monitor-specific video settings which cannot be predicted as even within
the same head-unit version, the monitor specifications may vary. It is necessary to try all
possible combinations (both OFF, both ON, 7 OFF and 8 ON, 7 ON and 8 OFF) - while a
working video source is connected to the chosen input of the interface - to see which
combination gives the best picture quality and size (some may give no picture). It is possible
to first hot plug through the dip combinations, but if you do not experience any change of
picture after trying all 4 options, retry and disconnected the 6pin power plug of the video-
box between every change of the dip setting.
Empirical value:
Vehicle/ Navigation
Dip 7
Dip 8
7”/8“-monitor
OFF
OFF
5.8”- monitor
OFF
ON

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1.4. Dip-switch settings of the CAN-box
All 4 dip-switches of the CAN-box have no function for normal use
and must be set to OFF.
Dip position down is ON and position up is OFF.
Vehicle/Navigation
Dip 1
Dip 2
Dip 3
Dip 4
All vehicles
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
Exception: If the after-market navigation NAV-FN900E is connected via RGB input in Audi A3,
Dip 1 is used to adjust the control of the navigation by factory controller.
NAV-FN900D in Audi A3 by
RGB
Dip 1
Dip 2
Dip 3
Dip 4
Control via cross on the
display
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
Direct control
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
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 head-unit.

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2.2. Connection schema

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2.3. Connecting video-interface and CAN-box
Connect black female 10pin Micro-Fit connector of the Quadlock harness to the male
10pin Micro-Fit connector of the CAN-box.
Note: Check LEDs on CAN-box after reconnecting the battery, two must be on.
Connect white female 6pin Molex connector of the 6pin to 8pin cable to the male
6pin Molex connector of the video-interface.
Connect black female 8pin Micro-Fit connector of the 6pin to 8pin cable to male 8pin
Micro-Fit connector of the CAN-box.
Note: Check LEDs on video-interface after reconnecting the battery, one must be on.
Note: No liability for vehicle wire colours and pin definition!
Possible changes by the vehicle manufacturer. The given information must be verified by
the installer.

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2.4. Connections to the head-unit
Remove head-unit.
Connect female 8pin Micro-Fit connector of the 4pin HSD LVDS cable to male 8pin
Micro-Fit connector of the video-interface.
Remove female 4pin HSD LVDS connector from the rear of the head-unit and connect
it to the male 4pin HSD LVDS connector of the 4pin HSD LVDS cable.
Note: The marked lug of the female 4pin HSD LVDS connector of the vehicle harness
has to be cut off in some vehicles! The colour of the female 4pin HSD LVDS connector
in vehicles with 8” monitor is grey.
Connect female 4pin connector of the HSD LVDS interface cable to the male 4pin HSD
LVDS connector of the head-unit (pink or grey on VW).
Remove the female Quadlock connector of the vehicle harness from the rear of the
head-unit and connect it to the male Quadlock connector of Quadlock harness.
Connect female Quadlock connector of Quadlock harness to the male Quadlock
connector of the head-unit.