Car-Interface CI-RL3-NAC User manual

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r.LiNK Video-inserter
CI-RL3-NAC
Compatible with
Citroen, Peugeot and Toyota vehicles
with NAC or RCC infotainment
Opel vehicles with Navi 5.0 (NAC low)
Video-inserter with 2 video inputs,
rear-view camera input and CAN control
Product features
Video-inserter for factory infotainment systems
2 CVBS video-inputs for after-market devices (e.g. DVD-Player, DVB-T tuner)
1 Rear-view camera CVBS video-input
Automatic switching to rear-view camera input on engagement of reverse gear
Activatable parking guide lines for the rear-view camera (not available for all
vehicles)
Video-in-motion in drive mode (ONLY for connected video-sources)
Video-inputs PAL and 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. Warning notes
1.4. Connection Video-Interface
1.5. Settings of the 8 Dip switches (black)
1.5.1. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 2-3)
1.5.2. Rear-view camera setting (dip 5)
1.5.3. Choosing the corresponding head unit version
1.6. Settings of the 4 Dip switches (CAN function –red)
2. Installation
2.1. Place of installation –video interface
2.2. Connection schema
2.3. Connection to the head-unit
2.3.1. Connection LVDS –video interface
2.3.1.1. High version head unit (2 X 4 PIN HSD)
2.3.1.2. Low version head unit (1 X 4 PIN HSD)
2.3.2. Connection to the head-unit –Power / CAN
2.4. Connecting video sources
2.4.1. Video-sources to Video IN1 and Video IN2
2.4.2. Audio insertion
2.4.3. After-market rear-view camera
2.4.3.1. Case 1: Video-interface receives the reverse gear signal
2.4.3.2. Case 2: Video interface does not receive the reverse gear signal
2.4.3.3. Video signal connection for the rear-view camera
2.5. Connecting video-interface and external keypad
2.6. Picture settings and guide lines
3. Interface operation
3.1. By NAVI button
3.2. By external 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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Compatibility
Limitations
Video only The interface inserts ONLY video signals into the infotainment.
For audio inserting, use the possibly existing factory audio-AUX-input
or a FM-modulator. If 2 AV-sources shall be connected to the
infotainment, for audio switching an additional electronic part is
required.
Factory rear-view camera Automatic 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
Brand
Compatible vehicles
Infotainment systems
Citroen
C3 since 2017
C4 Picasso since 2017
C6 since 2016
Dispatch since 2017
Jumpy since 2016
Space Tourer since 2016
NAC low/high (Continental), RCC
(Bosch)
Opel
Crossland X since MY 2017
Grandland X since MY 2017
Navi 5.0 (NAC low)
Peugeot
208 since 2017
308 since 08/2017
2008 since 2017
3008 since 09/2016
4008 since 2017
5008 since 2017
Expert since MY2016
Traveller since MY 2016
NAC low/high (Continental), RCC
(Bosch)
Toyota
ProAce since MY 2016
NAC low/high (Continental), RCC
(Bosch)

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1.3. Warning notes:
Damage to the head-unit is possible, if this RL3-NAC interface is installed to older
Citroen / Peugeot SMEG or SMEG+ head-units (by Magneti Marelli)! Use this RL3-NAC
interface only on Citroen/Peugeot NAC head-units (by Continental from about 2016-)
Designs and features –see the following pictures:
NAC-Systeme
Furthermore, even when installed to the correct NAC systems, there is also damage to the
head-unit possible if the 4pin HSD connectors of this harness are wrong-plugged.
Prior to installation must be determined whether the head-unit of the vehicle is a
low version head-unit
(single black male 4pin
HSD on backside)
OR
high version head-unit
(double black male 4pin
HSD on the backside)
Please carefully follow the manual for high or low version connection of the head unit!

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1.4. Connection 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.
1.5. Settings of the 8 Dip switches (black)
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 the following chapters for detailed information.
After each Dip-switch-change a power-reset of the Can-box has to be performed!
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
No function
set to OFF
7
No function
set to OFF
8
Picture customizing
Head unit
Try the 2 possible settings of dip 8 to find the
best picture (quality and size)

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1.5.1. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 2-3)
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.
1.5.2. 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 a factory rear-view camera or a 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.
Note: Dip 1, 4, 6 and7 are out of function and have to be set to OFF.
1.5.3. Choosing the corresponding head unit version (dip8)
If set to ON, the video interface will communicate with the NAC low-version head unit.
If set to OFF, the high version of the head unit will be adjusted.
Note: Dip 1,4,6 and7 are out of function and have to be set to OFF.
1.6. Settings of the 4 Dip switches (CAN function - red)
Dip position down is ON and position up is OFF.
Navigation / Sy5tem
Dip 1
Dip 2
Dip 3
Dip 4
NAC infotainments
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
Set all 4 dips to OFF.
After each Dip-switch-change a power-reset of the Can-box has to be performed!

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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.
Before the final installation, we recommend a test-run of the interface. Due to changes in
the production of the vehicle manufacturer, there’s always the possibility of
incompatibility.
2.1. Place of installation –video-interface
The video-interface is performed to be installed at the head unit’s rear side.

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2.2. Connection schema

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2.3. Connections to the head-unit
Remove the vehicle’s head unit
2.3.1. Connection LVDS –video interface
2.3.1.1. High version head unit
Disconnect the vehicle harness’ female double 4pin HSD
connector from the head unit’s rearside and connect it
to the double 4pin HSD connector of the enclosed
4pin HSD harness.
Connect the waterblue colored female double 4pin HSD
Connector of the 4pin HSD harness to the previously
become free double 4pin HSD connector of the head unit.
Connect the single waterblue colored 4pin HSD connector
of that harness to the waterblue colored 4pin HSD connector
of the video interface.

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2.3.1.2. Low version head unit (1 X 4pin HSD)
Disconnect the single female 4pin HSD connector of the vehicle harness
at the rearside of the head unit and connect it to the 4pin HSD connector
„Low version HU – to vehicle harness“ of the enclosed 4pin HSD harness.
Carefully cut the harness’ shrink pipe which sheathes both of the
waterblue colored 4pin HSD connectors, to set free the connector
„Low version – connect to head unit“ for the low version head unit.
Connect the waterblue colored female 4pin HSD connector
„Low version – connect to head unit“ to the previously become free black
4pin HSD connector at the rearside of the head unit.
Connect the waterblue colored female 4pin HSD connector „to interface“ to the
waterblue colored 4pin HSD connector of the video interface.

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2.3.2. Connection to the head unit –Power / CAN
Disconnect the female PSA Quadlock connector at the
rearside of the head unit and click out the green female
22pin connector of the female PSA Quadlock connector.
Connect the singel four cables of the POWER / CAN cable
to the green female PSA Quadlock connector as shown:
„ACC / S-Contact“to the first thick green (or pink) cable
„GND“ to the second thick green/yellow cable
„CAN-HIGH“to the yellow (or white) cable beside Ground
„CAN-LOW“ to the grey (or pink) cable below
Connect the power / CAN cable’s female 10pin connector to the 10pin connector of the
video interface. (NOT requested for Opel Navi 5.0 IntelliLink)
Connect the interface cable’s female 12pin connector to the 12pin connector of the interface.
Connect the single red colored cable “ACC-OUT” and the singlepurple colored cable
„Manual ACC“ of the video interface cable to stabile +12V S-contact terminal 86s
(e.g. glove compartment illumination). (Opel Navi 5.0 IntelliLink)
Note: Don’t forget to once activate the vehicle’s sleep mode after all connections are done,
otherwise there will be no communication with the vehicle’s CAN-bus!

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2.4. Connecting the video sources
It is possible to connect two after-market video-sources and an after-market rear-view
camera to the video-interface.
2.4.1. Video-sources to Video IN1 and Video IN2
Connect the interface cable’s female 12pin connector to the video interface’s 12pin
connector.
Connect the video RCA of the video-source 1 to the female RCA connector “Video IN1”
of the video cable.
Connect the video RCA of the video-source 2 to the female RCA connector “Video-IN2”
of the video cable.

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2.4.2. Audio insertion
This interface can only insert video signals into the factory infotainment. If an AV source is
connected, the audio insertion has to be performed by a factory aux input or an FM
modulator. The inserted video-signal can be activated simultaneously to each audio-mode of
the factory infotainment.
If 2 AV-sources shall be connected to the infotainment, for audio switching an additional
electronic part is required.
2.4.3. After-market rear-view camera
Some vehicles have a different reverse gear code on the CAN-bus which the video-interface
is not compatible with. Therefore, there are two different ways of installation. If the video
interface receives a signal of the reverse gear, the green wire “Reverse-OUT” of the 20pin
cable should carry +12V while the reverse gear is engaged.
Note: Do not forget to set dip5 of the video-interface to ON before testing.
2.4.3.1. Case 1: Video interface receives the reverse gear signal
If the CAN-bus interface receives +12V on the green wire of the 20pin cable when reverse
gear is engaged, it will automatically be switched to the rear-view camera input “Camera IN”
while reverse gear is engaged.
Connect the interface cable’s female 12pin connector to the interface’s 12pin
connector.
The 12 V power supply for the rear-view camera (max 3A) has to be taken from the
green wire of the 20pin cable to avoid an unnecessary, permanent power supply to
the camera electronic.
For the operation, both green cables “Reverse IN” and “Reverse OUT” have to remain
connected.

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2.4.3.2. Case 2: Video interface does not receive the reverse gear signal (Opel Navi
5.0 IntelliLink)
If the video interface does not receive +12V on the green wire of the 20pin 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’s power supply isn’t voltage-
stable all the time, an ordinary open relay (e.g AC-RW-1230 with wiring AC-RS5) or filter (e.g.
AC-PNF-RVC) is required. The diagram below shows the connection type of the relay.
Disconnect the green cable’s pre-connected male- and female connectors of the
20pin cable and connect the green input cable “Reverse-IN” to the output connector
(87) of the relay.
Note: Not least to avoid short circuits, the best solution should be, to crimp a male
4mm connector to the relay’s output cable and connect it to the green cable’s female
4mm connector. The output-cable “Reverse-OUT” remains disconnected as it’s out of
function.
Connect the Reverse light’s power-cable to coil (85) and the vehicle’s ground to coil
(86) of the relay.
Connect the output connector (87) of the relay to the rear-view camera’s power-
cable, like you did it to the green “Reverse-IN” cable before.
Connect permanent power / 12V to the relay’s input connector (30).

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2.4.3.3. Video signal connection for the rear-view camera
Connect the video-RCA of the after-market rear-view camera to the female RCA port
“Camera-IN” of the video-cable.

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

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2.6. Picture settings and guide lines
The picture settings can be adjusted by the 3 buttons on the video-interface. Press the
MENU button to open the OSD settings menu. To switch to the next menu item, pressing
UP and DOWN will change the selected value. The buttons are embedded in the housing to
avoid accidental changes during or after installation. The picture settings have to be done
separately for AV1 and AV2 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:
Contrast
Brightness
Saturation
Position H (horizontal)
Position V (vertical)
IR-AV1 (out of function)
IR-AV2 (out of function)
Guide-lines left
Guide-lines right
U1-CNTRL - Guide lines for
rear-view camera (ON/OFF)
H-SIZE (horizontal) picture adjustment
V-SIZE (vertical) for rear-view camera
The menu’s point „U1 CNTRL“ does support the
guide lines options like shown beside:
Note: If the vehicle’s CAN communication does not support the video interface, the guide-
lines cannot be used, even if they’re once shown with the first operation!
Options:
All ON: Guide lines and PDC will be
displayed.
PDC ON: Only PDC displayed.
Guide ON: Only Guide lines displayed.
ALL Off: Guide lines and PDC will not
be displayed.

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3. Interface operation
3.1. By Navi button
A press of the infotainment’s “Navi”-button switches the input from factory mode to the
inserted video sources. If, by dip switch setting, all inputs are enabled, the order is the
following:
Factory video  video IN1  video IN2  factory video  …
By dip switch deactivated inputs will be skipped.
Switchover by vehicle buttons isn’t possible in all vehicles. In some vehicles the external
keypad has to be used.
3.2. By keypad
Alternatively or additionally to the infotainment’s “Navi”button, the interface’s enabled
inputs can also be switched by the external keypad.

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4. Specifications
BATT/ACC range 7V - 25V
Stand-by power drain 9,7mA
Power 300mA @12V
Video input 0.7V –1V
Video input formats PAL/NTSC
Temperature range -40°C to +85°C
Dimensions Video-Box 118 x 23 x 105 mm (W x H x D)