Car-Interface CI-VL3-MBN51 User manual

Version 04.05.2017
v.LiNK Video-inserter
CI-VL3-MBN51
Compatible with Mercedes Benz vehicles
with Comand Online NTG5/NTG5.1
Audio20 CD NTG5/NTG5.1
Audio20 USB NTG5/NTG5.1
with 4pin HSD LVDS connector on the monitor
Video-inserter with 2 video + RGB + 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, …)
Rear-view camera video-input
Automatic switching to rear-view camera input on engagement of reverse gear
Activatable parking guide lines for rear-view camera
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. Connectors Video-Interface
1.4. Dip-switch settings
1.4.1. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 1-3)
1.4.2. RGB-video input signal selection for after-market navigation (Dip 4)
1.4.3. Rear-view camera setting (dip 5)
1.4.4. Monitor selection (dip 8)
1.5. Dip-Switch settings of the CAN-BUS
2. Installation
2.1. Place of installation
2.2. Connection schema
2.3. Connection to the head-unit - LVDS
2.4. Connection to the head-unit - Quadlock
2.5. Connecting peripheral devices
2.5.1. Video-sources to AV1 and AV2
2.5.2. Audio-switch and audio-insertion
2.5.3. After-market rear-view camera
2.5.3.1. Case 1: CAN-box detects reverse gear
2.5.3.2. Case 2: CAN-box does not detect reverse gear
2.5.3.3. Video signal connection
2.6. Connecting video-interface and keypad
2.7. Picture settings and guide lines
3. Interface operation
3.1. By Comand-buttons
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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Requirements
Vehicle A-class (W176) since 09/2015, B-class (W246) since 11/2014, C-class
(W205), C-class Coupé (C205) since 2015, CLA-Coupé (C117) since ca.
10/2014, CLA-Shooting B (X117) from 03/2015, CLS-Coupé (W218)
since ca. 08/2014, CLS Shooting B (X218) since ca. 08/2014, E-class
(S/W212) since ca. 11/2014, E-class Coupé (C207) since about
06/2015, GL-class (X166) since ca.09/2016, GLA-class (X156) since
09/2015, GLC-class (X253), GLE-class (C292), GLS-class (X166) since
ca. 11/2015, GT AMG (C190), ML-class (W166) since 08/2015, V-class
(W447) since 2014
Head-unit/monitor Comand Online NTG5-205, Audio20 CD NTG5-205, Audio20 USB
NTG5-205
Comand Online NTG5.1, Audio20 NTG5.1
with 4pin HSD LVDS connector at the monitor
Limitations
Video only The interface inserts ONLY video signals into the infotainment.
For sound use an FM-modulator. Only for Comand Online NTG5-205,
the optional OBD-coder for factory audio-AUX is available (OBD-N5-X-
01).
Connecting 2 AV-sources If 2 AV-sources shall be connected to the infotainment the optional
audio switch SW-A2X1 is available, which is controlled by the video
interface.
Video sources NTSC video sources compatible only.
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

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1.3. Connection Video-Interface
The video-interface converts the connected after-market sources video signals into a LVDS
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. Dip-switch settings
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 following chapters for detailed information.
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
800x480
1080p H+V sync
5
Rear-view cam type
after-market
factory or none
6
No function
-
set to OFF
7
No function
set to OFF
8
Monitor selection
7” monitor
8.4” HD monitor

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1.4.1. 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`s recommended to enable only the required inputs for the disabled will be
skipped when switching through the video-interfaces inputs.
1.4.2. 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.
1.4.3. 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 “Camera-IN” while the
reverse gear is engaged.
1.4.4. Monitor selection (dip 8)
Dip 8 customizes the monitor-specific video settings. The “ON” position corresponds to the
7” monitor, while the “OFF” position belongs to the 8.4” monitor. If the right picture still
doesn’t appear after changing the dip switch, retry and after each dip switch change
disconnect the Power supply for a few seconds (Power-reset).
1.5. Dip-switch settings of the CAN-BUS
Dip position down is ON and position up is OFF.
Vehicle/Navigation
Dip
1
Dip
2
Dip
3
Dip
4
Vehicles with NTG5
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
Vehicles with NTG5.1
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
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: 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. Connections to the head-unit - LVDS
Remove the Comand head-unit.
Remove blue female 4pin HSD LVDS connector from the rear of the head-unit and
connect it to the waterblue-coloured male 4pin HSD LVDS connector of the interface-
box.
Connect the waterblue-coloured female 4pin HSD LVDS connector of the 4pin HSD
LVDS cable to the blue male 4pin HSD LVDS connector of the head-unit.
Note: Depending on place of installation and mounting space, the included 4pin HSD
extension-cable (CAB-HSD-ML100) can be used

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2.4. Connections to the head-unit - Quadlock
Connect the interface cable’s female 20pin connector to the male 20pin connector of
the video-interface.
Connect the female 10pin connector of the Quadlock cable to the male 8pin
connector of the interface cable
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 the Quadlock cable.
Connect the female Quadlock connector of Quadlock harness to the male Quadlock
connector of the head-unit.

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2.5. Connecting peripheral devices
It is possible to connect two after-market AV-sources and an after-market rear-view camera
to the video-interface.
Before final installation of the peripheral devices, we recommend a test-run of the
interface. Due to changes in the production of the vehicle manufacturer is always the
possibility of incompatibility.
Note: The single grey wire and the single white wire are out of function and should be
isolated.
2.5.1. Video-sources to AV1 and AV2
Connect the interface cable’s female 20pin connector to the interface’s male 20pin
connector.
Connect the video RCA of the AV-source 1 to the female RCA connector “VideoIN1”
of the video cable.
Connect the video RCA of the AV-source 2 to the female RCA connector “Video -IN2”
of the video cable.