Car-Interface CI-RL4-SY4 User manual

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Video inserter
CI-RL4-SY4
Compatible with
Ford vehicles with Sync 4 infotainment
with 12inch or 13,2inch monitor
Video-inserter for front- and rear-view camera
and two more video inputs
Product features
Video-inserter for factory-infotainment systems
1 CVBS Input for rear-view camera
1 CVBS Input for front camera
2 CVBS Video-inputs for after-market Video sources (e.g. USB-Player, DVB-T Tuner)
Automatic switching to rear-view camera input on engagement of the reverse gear
Automatic front camera switching after reverse gear for 10 seconds
Activatable parking guide lines for rear-view camera (not available for all vehicles)
Activatable PDC (not available for all vehicles)
Video-in-motion (ONLY for connected video-sources)
Video-inputs 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 –video interface
1.4. Settings - 8 Dip switches (black)
1.4.1. Activating the front camera (dip 1)
1.4.2. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 2-3)
1.4.3. Rear-view camera setting (dip 5)
1.4.4. Activating the guide-lines (dip 6)
1.4.5. Aktivating the PDC graphic (dip 7)
1.5. Settings - 4 Dip switches (CAN function –red)
1.6. Settings - 2 Dip switches (Selection head-unit –black)
2. Installation
2.1. Place of connection
2.2. Connection schema
2.3. Connection - factory head unit
2.3.1. Connection - picture signal cable
2.3.2. Connection –10pin Power/CAN cable
2.3.3. Analogue power supply
2.4. Power supply output for front cam
2.5. Connection - video-sources
2.5.1. Audio insertion
2.5.2. After-market front camera
2.5.3. After-market rear-view camera
2.5.3.1. Case 1: Interface receives the reverse gear signal
2.5.3.2. Case 2Interface does not receive the reverse gear signal
2.6. Connection - video-interface and external keypad
2.7. Picture settings
3. Interface operation
4. Specifications
5. FAQ –Trouble Shooting-Interface functions

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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
video interface’s place of installation must be free of moisture and away from heat sources.
Before the final installation in the vehicle of the video sources, we recommend a test-run
to ensure the compatibility of vehicle and interface. Due to changes in the production of
the vehicle manufacturer there’s always a possibility of incompatibility.
1.1. Delivery contents
Take down the serial number of the interface and store this manual for support
purposes: ____________________

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Requirements
Brand
Compatible vehicles
Compatible systems
Ford
Transit since model year 2022
Focus since model year 2022
SYNC 4 full version with 12 inch or 13.2inch
monitor (horizontal)
Limitations:
Video only The interface inserts ONLY video signals into the infotainment. For
inserting Audio signals either the possibly existing factory audio-
AUX-input or a FM-modulator can be used. If 2 audio sources shall
be connected to the infotainment, an additional electronic is
necessary to switch them.
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.
After market front camera The front camera will automatically be switched 10 seconds after
disengaging the reverse gear. A manually front camera switching is
possible by external keypad.
Guidelines and PDC Displayed dynamic guidelines and the optical PDC are not available
in all vehicles
Video input signal Only NTSC video sources compatible.
1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories

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1.3. Boxes and connectors –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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1.4. Settings - 8 Dip switches (black)
Some settings have to be selected by the dip-switches on the
video interface. Dip position down is ON and position up is OFF.
In case of a non-optimal displayed picture (bad picture, black picture, flickering picture,
wrong picture size) with the mentioned dip setting of dip 8, we recommend to try the
other dip switch setting.
*The front camera will automatically be switched for 10 seconds after disengaging the
reverse gear.
See the following chapters for detailed information.
After each Dip-switch-change a power-reset of the Video interface has to be performed!
Dip
Function
ON (down)
OFF (up)
1
Front camera
enabled*
disabled
Power supply
output
(red wire)
+12V (max. 3A) when reverse gear is
engaged incl. delay 10 seconds and
+12V by manual switching to front
camera by keypad
+12V ACC out
2
CVBS Video 1-input
enabled
disabled
3
CVBS Video 2-input
enabled
disabled
4
No funktion
set to OFF
5
Rear-view cam
type
after-market
factory or none
6
Guide-lines
enabled
disabled
7
PDC display
enabled
disabled
8
Monitor selection
12inch monitor
13.2inch monitor

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1.4.1. Activating the front camera (dip 1)
If set to ON, the interface switches for 10 seconds from the rear-view camera to the front
camera input after having disengaged the reverse gear. In addition, a manual switch-over to
the front camera input is possible via keypad (short press) from any image mode.
Description of the power supply output: see chapter “Power supply output for front cam”.
1.4.2. 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. So the disabled inputs will be
skipped while switching through the video interfaces inputs.
1.4.3. Rear-view camera setting (dip 5)
If set to OFF, the interface switches to factory 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.
1.4.4. Activating the guide lines (dip 6)
If set to ON, the guidelines will be shown on the display. If set to OFF, the guide lines won’t
be visible on the display.
Note: If there is no communication between interface 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.
1.4.5. Activating the interface PDC graphic (Dip 7)
Dip 6 is used to display the factory PDC graphic as „picture in picture“ in combination with
the camera image.
Note: If there is no communication between interface and the vehicle`s CAN-bus (several
vehicles aren’t compatible), the optical PDC cannot be used.
1.4.6. Monitor selection (Dip 8)
Dip 8 is used to adjust to the corresponding monitor size.
If set to ON, 12 inch monitors are selected on the interface.
If set to OFF, 13.2inch monitors are selected on the interface.
Note: Dip 4 is out of function and has to be set to OFF!
After each Dip-switch-change a power-reset of the Video Interface has to be performed!

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1.5. Settings of the 4 Dip switches (CAN functions –red)
Dip position down is ON and position up is OFF.
Vehicle/Navigation
Dip 1
Dip 2
Dip 3
Dip 4
Ford
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
Other vehiclesN
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
Note: In case the CAN functions according to this table do not work, also try the other dip
switch combinations of dip1, dip2 and dip3.
After each Dip-switch-change a power-reset of the video interface has to be performed!
1.6. Settings of the 2 Dip switches (selection head-unit - black)
The 2 dip switches on the upper side of the interface box are used to select the
head unit.
Warning! Dip position up is ON and position down is OFF (vice versa to the black 8 dips and
the red 4 dips).
vehicles
Dip 1
Dip 2
All vehicles
OFF↓
OFF↓
After each Dip-switch-change a power-reset of the video interface has to be performed!
2. Installation
To install the interface, first switch off the ignition and disconnect the vehicle’s battery.
Please read the owner`s manual of the car, regarding the battery`s disconnection! If
required, enable the car`s Sleep-mode (hibernation mode)
In case the sleep-mode does not succeed, the disconnection of the battery can be done
with a resistor lead.
As with any installation of retrofit equipment, a stand-by test is neccessary after the
installation of the video interface, to ensure that the unit also switches off after reaching
the vehicle‘s sleep mode.
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 connection
The video interface has to be connected at the vehicle`s head-unit.

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2.2. Connection schema

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2.3. Connection - factory head-unit
Remove the head unit
2.3.1. Connection –picture signal cable
Disconnect the female HSD+2 connector (colours may vary) at the rear-side of the head unit and
connect it to the waterblue coloured male HSD+2 connector „TO LCD“ of the video interface.
Connect the female angled purple coloured HSD+2 connector of the enclosed picture signal
cable to the waterblue coloured HSD+2 connector „HU IN“ of the video interface.
Connect the opposite female not-angled purple coloured HSD+2 connector of the enclosed
picture signal cable to the previously become free HSD+2 connector of the head unit
Note: Depending on the installation conditions, the enclosed picture signal cable may also
be mounted upside down, concerning it’s HSD connectors . However, it‘s connection must
only be made at the head unit!

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2.3.2. Connection - Quadlock –CAN
Connect the 10pin power/CAN cable’s female 10pin connector to the 10pin connector of the
video interface.
Disconnect the female 54pin locking-connector of the vehicle harness at the rear-side of the
head-unit and connect it to the male 54pin connector of 10pin power/CAN cable.
Connect the opposing female 54pin locking-connector of the 10pin Power/CAN cable to the
previously become free male 54pin connector at the rear-side of the head-unit.-.

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2.3.3. Analogue power supply
If, after connecting the PNP harness, no interface LED lightens up while the ignition is
turned on, the purple coloured wire Manual ACC of the 12pin interface cable has to
be connected additionately to ACC or S-contact terminal 86s +12V (e.g. glove
compartment illumination).

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2.4. Power supply output for front cam
The red power supply output Front cam out +12V (max 3A) can be used to power a front
cam with dip switch 1 (of the black 8 dips) to ON.
Dip
Function
Dip 1 ON
+12V (max. 3A) when reverse gear is engaged incl. 10 seconds delay
after reverse gear is disengaged and
+12V by manual switching to front camera by keypad (short press)
Dip 1 OFF
+12V ACC

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2.5. Connection - video sources
It is possible to connect an after-market rear-view camera, an after-market front camera and
two more video sources to the video-interface.
Before a final installation of the video sources, we recommend a test-run to ensure the
compatibility of vehicle and interface. Due to changes in the production of the vehicle
manufacturer there’s always a possibility of incompatibility.
Connect the 12pin interface cable’s female 12pin connector to the male 12pin connector of
the video-interface.
Connect the video RCA of the Rear-view camera to the 12pin interface cable’s female
RCA connector „Reverse V4.
Connect the front camera’s video RCA connector to the 12pin interface cable’s female
RCA connector „Front V3“.
Connect the video RCA of the AV source 1 and 2 to the 12pin interface cable’s female RCA
connector “Left (V1)” and ”Right (V2)”.

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2.5.1. 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. If 2 AV sources shall be connected to the infotainment,
additional electronic is necessary to switch the audio signals.
2.5.2. After-market front camera
The red power supply output Front cam out +12V (max 3A) can be used to power a
front camera. If Dip 1 is set to ON (black 8 dips), the power supply output gives +12V
(max 3A) when reverse gear is engaged
Note: In addition, a manual switch-over to the front camera input is possible via keypad
(short press) from any image mode. The power supply output gives +12V then, as well (if Dip
1 is set to ON and the front camera input is selected).
Attention: A long press of the external keypad push button will switch the interface to the
next source.

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2.5.3. 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 12pin
cable should carry +12V while the reverse gear is engaged.
Note: Do not forget to set video interface’s dip5 to ON before testing.
2.5.3.1. Case 1: Interface receives the reverse gear signal
If the interface delivers +12V on the green output wire of the 12pin interface 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. 3A) power supply for the rear-view camera can be taken from
the green wire of the 12pin interface cable.

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2.5.3.2. Case 2: Interface does not receive the reverse gear signal
If the video interface does not deliver +12V on the green wire of the 12pin 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-
stabile 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 preconnected male- and female connectors of the 12pin
interface cable and connect the green input cable “Reverse-IN” to the output
connector (87) of the relay.
Note: Last but not lot 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 stabile and permanent +12V to the relay’s input connector (30).

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2.6. Connection - video-interface and keypad
Connect the female 4pin connector of the keypad to the male 4pin connector of the
12pin interface cable.
Note: Even if switching through several video sources by the keypad mightn’t be
required, the invisible connection and availability is strongly recommended.

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2.7. Picture settings
The picture settings are adjustable by the 3 push-buttons at the rear-side of 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 to change the selected value. The buttons are placed inside
in the housing to avoid accidental changes during or after the installation. Picture settings
must be done separately for all video inputs 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 picture position
Position V = vertical picture position

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3. Interface operation
The interface’s external keypad can be used to switch the enabled inputs.
Long press of keypad (2-3 seconds)
By long pressing the external keypad (2-3 seconds), the video interfaces witches the input
from the factory video to the inserted video sources. Each long press will switch to the next
enabled input. Inputs which are not enabled will be skipped.
Note: The interface switches after releasing the switch (after long pressure).
Short press of keypad (only if DIP 1 is set to ON)
By short pressing the external keypad, the video interfaces witches from the factory video to
the front camera input and back to factory video.
4. Specifications
BATT/ACC range 7V - 25V
Stand-by power drain 1mA
Power 250mA @12V
Video input 0.7V - 1V
Video input formats NTSC
Temperature range -40°C to +85°C
Dimensions video-box 117 x 25 x 103 mm (W x H x D)