Car-Interface r.LiNK CI-RL2-RLINK User manual

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r.LiNK Video-inserter
CI-RL2-RLINK
Compatible with
Dacia, Fiat, Smart and Renault vehicles
with RLink or MediaNav system
and Opel vehicles with Navi 50 or Navi 80
Video-inserter with 2 video inputs and rear-view camera input
Product features
Video-inserter for factory-infotainment systems
2 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 the reverse gear
Activatable parking guide lines for rear-view camera (not for all vehicles available)
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 Interface compatibility of vehicle and accessories
1.3. Boxes and connectors
1.3.1. Video-interface
1.3.1.1. Dip-switch settings
1.3.1.2. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 2-3)
1.3.1.3. Rear-view camera setting (dip 5)
1.3.1.4. Monitor Selection (dip 6-8)
1.3.2. CAN-box
2. Installation
2.1. Place of installation
2.1.1. Place of installation –Video interface and CAN-box
2.1.2. Place of installation –daughter PCB
2.2. Connection scheme
2.3. Connecting video-interface and CAN-box
2.4. Installation of ribbon cables into monitor panel
2.4.1. 50Pin-Version (MediaNav)
2.4.2. 60Pin-Version (RLink)
2.4.2.1. Warning notes, concerning the installation of ribbon cables
2.5. Connection to Head-Unit –Power / CAN
2.5.1. MediaNav with 50pin Ribbon cable
2.5.2. RLink with 60pin Ribbon cable
2.6. Connection of video sources
2.6.1. Audio-insertion
2.6.1.1. After-market rear-view camera
2.6.1.2. Case 1: CAN-box detects reverse gear
2.6.1.3. Case 2: CAN-box does not detect reverse gear
2.7. Connecting video-interface and keypad
2.8. Picture settings and parking guide lines
3. Interface operation
3.1. By VOL-Button
3.2. By external 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. Labour 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

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Requirements
Brand
Compatible vehicles
Compatible systems
Dacia
Dokker since 2013-, Duster since 2014, Lodgy since
2012, Logan since 2013, Sandero since 2012
MediaNav
Fiat
Talento model year since 2016
MediaNav
Opel
Movano since about 2016, Vivaro since about 2016
Navi 50 (MediaNav),
Navi 80 IntelliLink (Rlink)
Renault
Captur model year since 2015, Clio model year
since 2014, Kangoo model year since 2014, Master
model year since 2015, Megane model year since
2013, Trafic model year since 2015, Twingo model
year since 2013 and other vehicles with
R-Link, MediaNav
Smart
ForTwo (C453/A453) since 09/2014, ForFour
(W453) since 08/2014, Brabus Versions since 2016
Smart Media System (R-Link)
Vehicles with MediaNav (50-Pin) only compatible until 09/2019!
(to be recognized by model no. LAN52xxWRx on the sticker)
Limitations
Video only The interface inserts ONLY video signals into the infotainment.
For audio insertion factory-audio-AUX-input or a FM-modulator is required.
Factory rear-view camera Automatic switch to factory rear-view camera only while reverse gear is
engaged. To delay the switch reset, additional electronics 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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1.3.1.1. 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.
After each Dip-switch-change a power-reset has to be performed!
See the following chapters for detailed information.
1.3.1.2. 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.
1.3.1.3. 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 while the reverse gear is
engaged.
1.3.1.4. Monitor selection (dip6, 7-and 8)
Set to OFF
Note: Dip 1 and 4are 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
Monitor specific
adjustments
set to OFF
7
8

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1.3.2. CAN-box
The CAN-box reads digital signals from the CAN-bus and converts them for the video-
interface.
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 to “Sleep-Mode”. In case it does not succeed,
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
2.1.1. Place of installation –video interface und CAN-Bus box
The interface boxes shall be installed behind the vehicle`s head-unit or the glove
department, depending on equipment and space.
2.1.2. Place of installation - daughter PCB
The interface’s daughter PCB is prepared to be installed between the head unit’s housing
and the monitor panel.
For this purpose the housing of head-unit have to be opened.

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2.2. Connection Scheme

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2.3. Connecting video-interface and CAN-Box
The CAN-box reads digital signals from the CAN-bus and converts them for the video-
interface. ACC +12V max. 0.5A (red of 6pin) and reverse gear +12V max. 0.5A constant signal
(green of 6pin). Video-source switching (white of 6pin) as +12V impulse. The grey wire stays
unconnected.
Connect the white female 6pin connector of the 6pin to 8pin cable to the male 6pin
connector of the video-interface.
Connect the black female 8pin Micro-Fit connector of the 6pin to 8pin cable to the
male 8pin Micro-Fit connector of the CAN-box.
Note: Check LEDs on video-interface after reconnecting the battery, one must be on.
Connect the black female 4pin connector of the PNP Power 7 CAN cable to the 4pin
Micro-Fit connector of the CAN-box.
Note: Check LEDs on CAN-box after reconnecting the battery, two must be on.
Note: The CAN-box is not compatible to all vehicles. If the CAN-box does not deliver ACC to
pin2 of the video-interface or blocks the vehicle CAN, it is possible to install the system
without CAN-box. In this case, see also the note in chapter “after-market rear-view camera”,
how the interface is supposed to be connected without CAN-Box.

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2.4. Installation of the Ribbon cables into the Monitor panel
Remove the factory monitor and open it`s housing. The external daughter PCB is built to be
installed into the optical lead between the monitor panel and mainboard of the vehicles
monitor. The daughter PCB is equipped with to different ribbon cable options to support two
different monitor systems. Both 50pin Ribbon cables and both 60pin Ribbon cables are easily
recognizable, as they differ in size. Depending on the system, the two unneeded ribbon
cables have to be removed by unclipping the Ribbon cable base.
Connect the female 20pin connector of the daughter PCB to the male20pin connector
of the picture signal cable and connect the second male 20pin connector opposite
the cable to the female 20pin connector of the interface. Take care for installing the
cable in the right direction as both connectors seem to be identical. (Take notice of
the wire`s caption “MONITOR SIDE” and “BOX SIDE”

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2.4.1. Media Nav with 50pin Ribbon cable
Disconnect the optical leads housed between the monitor`s mainboard and the monitor-
panel. Connect the daughter PCB’s ribbon cable CAR-IN to the ribbon cable base of the
monitor`s mainboard. For this procedure you may either use the original ribbon cable or the
ribbon cable of the daughter PCB. Make sure that the connector pins of each pin connector
are faced to the platinum before clipping them.
Connect the ribbon cable PNL OUT of the daughter PCB to the ribbon cable base of the
monitor’s platinum (take care again for a platinum faced installation of the connector pins!)
Carefully fix the daughter PCB to the mainboard of the monitor by using the enclosed
spacers and screws
2.4.2.1. Warning notes, concerning the installation of ribbon cables:
1) The contacting ends of ribbon cables always have to be installed in a straight and precise
180° position to the connector. Each deviation from a perfect contact position will curse
faulty contact and even danger of short circuit
2) The ribbon cable’s contacting side always has to correspond to the contacting side of the
connector, concerning the mounting position.

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2.4.2. R-Link with 60pin Flex cable
Remove the Ribbon cable between the monitor’s monitor panel and the monitor PCB.
Connect the daughter PCB’s ribbon cable CAR-IN to the ribbon cable base of the main PCB.
For this procedure you may either use the original ribbon cable or the ribbon cable of
daughter PCB. Make sure that the connector pins of each pin connector are faced to the
platinum before clipping them.
Connect the daughter PCB’s ribbon cable PNL OUT to the ribbon cable base of
the
monitor panel’s short original Flex cable, by using the enclosed Ribbon cable
merger (pay same attention to platinum faced installation of the connector
pins!).
Carefully fix the daughter PCB to the monitor part by using the
enclosed longer screws and plastic spacers.
Attention: The plastic washers must be installed
under the PCB, otherwise the length of the screws
may cause destruction inside the monitor!
The picture on the right side shows the position for
leading out the out the ribbon cables
Note: Please observe above warning notes for ribbon
cable installation!

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2.5. Connection to the head unit- Power and CAN
Depending on the system (MediNav or RLink) there`re to different Power-and Can
connections required.
2.5.1. MediaNav with 50pin Ribbon cable
Remove the vehicle`s monitor. The PNP Power/CAN harness is not usable with the MediaNav
system. Cut the enclosed 4pin Power / CAN cable near the PNP cable and add the stripped
ends to the according cables of the monitor’s factory harness, without cutting these original
cables of the vehicle. Use the 4pin cable diagram below.
Connect the stripped ends of the 4pin cable to Ground, Battery +12V, CAN high- and
low, of the vehicle`s monitor harness, without cutting them.
2.5.2. R-Link with 60pin ribbon cable
Disconnect the 24pin connector of the vehicle harness at the rear of Monitor and
connect it to the 24pin Connector of PNP Power/CAN Cable Kit.
Connect the 24pin-connector of PNP Power/CAN Cable to the 24pin-connector
at the Monitor`s Rear side.
Attach the daughter PCB at the outer side of monitor by using the enclosed longer
screws for perfect mounting.
For the MediaNav installation the enclosed PNP harness is not usable
!

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2.6. Connecting 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 6pin connector of the video cable to the 6pin connector of the video
interface.
Connect the rear-view camera’s RCA to the female RCA „Camera IN“of the video
cable.
Note: The picture settings for CAM input have to be adjusted in AV2.
Connect the RCA of the video source 1 and video source 2 to the female RCA
„Video IN1“and „Video IN2“of the video cable.

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2.6.1. Audio-insertion
This interface is only able to insert video signals into the factory infotainment. If an AV-
source is connected, the audio insertion has to be done by the factory audio AUX input or an
FM-modulator. The inserted video-signal can be activated simultaneously to each audio-
mode of the factory infotainment.
2.6.2. After-market rear-view camera
Some vehicles have a different reverse gear code on the CAN-bus which the included CAN-
box is not compatible with. In this case there are two different ways of installation. If the
CAN-box is able to detect an enabled vehicle’s reverse gear, the green wire of the 6pin to
8pin cable carries +12V while the reverse gear is engaged.
Note: Do not forget to set dip5 of video-interface to ON before testing.
2.6.2.1. Case 1: CAN-box receives the reverse gear signal
If the CAN-bus box delivers +12V on the green wire of the 6pin to 8pin cable while reverse
gear is engaged, the video interface will automatically switch to the rear-view camera input
„CAMERA IN“ while the reverse gear is engaged.
Additionally, the +12V (max. 500mA) power supply for the rear-view camera can be
taken from the green wire of the 6pin to 8pin cable.

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2.6.2.2. Case 2: CAN-box does not receive the reverse gear signal
If the CAN-bus interface does not receive +12V on the green wire of the 6pin to 8pin cable
when reverse gear is engaged (not all vehicles are compatible) an external switching signal
from the reverse gear light is required. As the reverse gear light signal contains electronic
interference, a traditional open relay (e.g AC-RW-1230 with wiring AC-RS5) or filter (e.g. AC-
PNF-RVC) is required. Below schema shows the use of a relay (normally open).
Cut the green cable of the 6pin to 8pin cable close to the black 8pin connector and
isolate the shorter end of the green cable near to the 8pin connector (CAN-box side).
Connect the reverse gear light signal/power to coil terminal (85) and vehicle’s ground
to coil terminal (86) of relay.
Connect the rear-view camera power wire and the green wire (video interface side)
of the 6pin to 8pin cable both to output terminal (87) of the relay.
Connect permanent battery power to input terminal (30) of relay.

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2.7. Connecting video-interface and keypad
Connect the keypad’s female 4pin connector to the male 4pin connector of the video-
interface.
Note: Even if the switching through several video sources by the keypad mightn’t be
required, the keypad’s invisible connection and availability is strongly recommended.

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2.8. Picture settings and Guide Lines
The picture settings are adjusted by the 3 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 change the selected value. The buttons are embedded in the housing to avoid
accidental changes during or after installation. Picture settings must be done separately for
RGB, AV1, AV2 and CAM while the corresponding input is selected and visible on the
monitor.
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:
Brightness
Contrast
Saturation
Position H (horizontal)
Position V (vertical)
Guide CNTRL (ON
Note: If there is no communication between the CAN box and the vehicle`s CAN-bus
(several vehicles aren’t compatible), the reverse gear guide-lines can`t be shown during the
vehicle’s operation, even if they once appear after having switched the system to powerless!

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3. Interface operation
3.1. By VOL- button
Press VOL- on steering-wheel 2x quickly to switch the video source. Each repetition will
switch to the next enabled input. If all inputs are enabled the order is:
Factory video  video IN1  video IN2  factory video 
Disabled inputs will be skipped. While switching from Video IN1 to Video IN2 the audio-
source will be switched too, assuming the sources have also been connected to the audio
cable.
.
Switchover by vehicle buttons isn’t possible in all vehicles. In some vehicles the external
keypad must be used.
Note: The white wire of the 6pin cable can be used with a +5-12V pulse to switch the video-
sources alternatively.
3.2. By external keypad or white wire of the 6pin cable
Alternatively or additionally to the factory-infotainment-buttons the interface’s keypad or
the white wire of the 6pin cable can be used to switch the enabled inputs.
Note: Even if the switching through several video sources by the keypad mightn’t be
required, the keypad’s invisible connection and availability is strongly recommended.
4. Specifications
BATT/ACC range 7V - 25V
Stand-by power drain 25mA
Power 200mA @12V
Video input 0.7V - 1V
Video input formats PAL / NTSC
RGB-video amplitude 0.7V with 75 Ohm impedance
Temperature range -40°C to +85°C
Dimensions video-box 113 x 22 x 96mm (W x H x D)
Dimensions CAN-box 70 x 22 x 42 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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