Car-Interface v.LiNK CI-VL2-PC-HSD User manual

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v.LiNK Video-inserter and navigation
CI-VL2-PC-HSD and CI-NAL-PC-HSD
Compatible with Citroen and Peugeot vehicles
with SMEG or SMEG+ navigation
with 4pin HSD LVDS connector on the monitor
VL2-PC-HSD: Video-inserter with 2 video + RGB + rear-view camera input and
CAN control
NAL-PC-HSD: Video-inserter with integrated navigation +2 video + 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, …)
Built-in audio-switch (no audio-insertion)
Rear-view camera CVBS video-input
Automatic switching to rear-view camera input on engagement of reverse gear
Activatable parking guide lines for rear-view camera (not for all vehicles)
RGB-input for after-market navigation (VL2 only)
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)
2. Installation
2.1. Place of installation
2.2. Connection schema
2.3. Connecting video-interface and CAN-box
2.4. Connection to the factory monitor
2.5. Connection to the head-unit
2.6. Connecting peripheral devices
2.6.1. After market RBG navigation (only VL2)
2.6.2. Video-sources to AV1 and AV2
2.6.3. Audio-switch and audio-insertion
2.6.4. After-market rear-view camera
2.6.4.1. Case 1: CAN-box detects reverse gear
2.6.4.2. Case 2: CAN-box does not detect reverse gear
2.6.4.3. Video signal connection
2.7. Connecting video-interface and keypad
2.8. Picture settings and guide lines
2.9. Connecting internal navigation (only NAL)
3. Interface operation
3.1. By LIST-key
3.2. By keypad
4. Specifications video-interface
5. Frequently asked questions
Appendix A –Internal Navigation (only NAL)

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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. If
available, 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 Citroen and Peugeot
Head-unit/monitor Citroen SMEG+, Peugeot SMEG and SMEG+
with 4pin HSD LVDS connector on the monitor
Limitations
Video only The interface inserts ONLY video signals into the infotainment.
For audio insertion a factory audio-AUX input or FM-modulator
is required.
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.
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
400x240 or 480x240
5
Rear-view cam type
after-market
factory or none
6
No function
-
set OFF
7
No function
Set OFF
8

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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.
1.3.2.3. RGB-video input signal selection for after-market navigation (Dip 4)
If 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)
Dips are not used.
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 factory monitor and on the backside of the
head-unit.

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2.2. Connection scheme

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2.3. Connecting video-interface and CAN-box
The CAN-bus 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 (green of 6pin)
constant signal. Video-source switching (white of 6pin) as +12V impulse.
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 6+2pin to 8pin cable to the male
6pin Molex connector of the video-interface.
Connect black female 8pin Micro-Fit connector of the 6+2pin 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: The CAN-box is not compatible with 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 without CAN-
box. In this case see also note in chapter after-market rear-view camera if one is supposed to
be connected.

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2.4. Connections to the factory monitor
Remove factory monitor.
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 factory monitor and
connect it to the male 4pin HSD LVDS connector of the 4pin HSD LVDS cable.
Connect female 4pin connector of the 4pin HSD LVDS cable to the male 4pin HSD
LVDS connector of the factory monitor.

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2.5. Connections to the head-unit
Remove head-unit.
Remove the female Quadlock connector of the vehicle harness from the rear of the
navigation computer.
Connect female Quadlock connector of vehicle harness to the male Quadlock
connector of Quadlock harness.
Connect female Quadlock connector of Quadlock harness to the male Quadlock
connector of the head-unit.
2.6. Connecting peripheral devices
It is possible to connect an after-market RGB navigation (or other RGB video source, only
VL2), 2 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.