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.