Car-Interface r.LiNK CI-RL5-MIB2-E User manual

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r.LiNK Video-inserter
CI-RL5-MIB2-E
Video-inserter with 1 video input and 1 rear-view camera input
Compatible with
VW vehicles
with Composition Color Infotainment
Seat vehicles
with Media System Touch Color Infotainment
Skoda vehicles
with Radio Swing Infotainment
Product features
Video-inserter for factory-infotainment systems
1 CVBS video-input for after-market device (e.g. USB-Player, DVB-T2 tuner)
1 CVBS rear-view camera video-input
Automatic switching to rear-view camera input on engagement of the reverse gear
Video-in-motion (ONLY for connected video-sources)
Video-inputs NTSC and PAL 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. Connectors –Video interface (daughter PCB)
2. Installation
2.1. Place of installation
2.2. Connection scheme
2.3. Installation –VW and Seat
2.3.1. Opening the factory monitor (not Skoda vehicles!)
2.3.2. Connection –50pin ribbon cables
2.3.2.1. Warning notes, concerning the installation of ribbon cables
2.3.3. Closing the monitor’s rear-side
2.3.4. Reassembly - head unit, monitor and daughter PCB
2.4. Installation –Skoda vehicles
2.4.1. Opening the factory monitor
2.4.2. Connection –50pin ribbon cables
2.4.2.1. Warning notes, concerning the installation of ribbon cables
2.4.3. Reassembling –Skoda monitor and head unit
2.4.4. Fixing –daughter PCB
2.5. Cable connection - daughter PCB
2.6. After-market rear-view camera:
2.7. Connection –video inputs
2.8. Connection - external keypad
3. Interface operation by external keypad
4. Picture settings by pusbuttons menu adjustment
5. Specifications
6. Frequently asked questions
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.

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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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Compatibility
brand
Compatible vehicles
Infotainment systems
Seat
Ibiza (6P) model years since 2016
Leon3 (5F) model years since 2013
Toledo4 (KG) model years since 2016
MIB2 Entry - Media System Touch Color –
with 5inch monitor
Skoda
Fabia3 (NJ) model years since 2014
Octavia3 (5E) model years 2012-2017
Rapid (NH1) model years since 2016-
Superb3 (3V) model years 2015-2017
Yeti (5L) model years 2015-2016
MIB2 Entry - Radio Swing - 5 inch color
monitor and SD-slot without CD-drive
VW
Beetle (5C) model years since 2015-
Caddy (2K) model years since 2016-
Golf7 Sportsvan model years 2014-2017
Multivan (T6) model years since 2015
Polo5 (6C) model years 2014-2016
Scirocco3 (13) model years since 2016
Sharan (7N) model years since 2016
Touran (5T) model years 2016-2017
MIB2 Entry - Composition Color (Only LG
HU) - 5 inch monitor and CD-drive above
monitor or without CD-drive.
Limitations
Video only The interface inserts ONLY video signals into the infotainment.
For sound use the possibly existing factory audio-AUX-input or a FM-
modulator.
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.
1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories

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1.3. Anschlüsse - Video-interface (daughter PCB)
The video-interface (daughter PCB) 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.
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.

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2.1. Place of installation
The daughter PCB shell be connected inside the factory monitor and externely fixed on the
head unit’s upper side, by using enclosed screws and spacers.

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2.2. Connection Scheme

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2.3. Installation –VW and Seat (Skoda vehicles: refer to the according chapter!)
2.3.1. Opening the factory monitor
Turn out both screws at the outer side of the top part of the head unit (red arrows)
and both screws at the bottom part of the head unit (red arrows). Remove the head
unit from the monitor and lay it aside.
Turn out the 7 screws (red arrows) at the rear side of the monitor and remove the
metal sheet to set free the mainboard’s ribbon cable base with the factory picture
signal cable.

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2.3.2. Connection - 50pin ribbon cables
Fold upwards the black hinge of the factory ribbon cable base to unlock the original
brown colored 50pin ribbon cable of the factory PCB.
Carefully pull out the original 50pin ribbon cable in arrow direction.
Note: The original short ribbon cable is made by stiff material. To avoid any breakage it
mustn’t be folded back to much, either while the installation nor with the final assembly.
Connect the daughter PCB’s 50pin ribbon cable „CAR-IN“to the previously become
free 50pin ribbon cable base of the factory PCB. Make sure that the connector pins
are faced to the platinum.
After a check of its perfect position, close the ribbon cable base’s lock by folding
downwards the black hinge, to fix the connection again.

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Carefully lead the monitor’s brown colored 50pin
ribbon cable into the preassembled ribbon cable merger
of the daughter PCB’s 50pin ribbon cable “PNL-OUT”.
Make sure that the connector pins are faced to
the merger’s platinum.
After a check of its perfect position, close the
ribbon cable merger’s lock, by folding back
the black hinge, to fix the connection again.
To avoid any kind of vibration-caused short circuits
after the connection, it’s necessary to isolate both
sides of the merger with some kind of smooth issue
tape as shown in the picture beside.

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2.3.2.1. 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.
3) Avoid cable contusion or cable injury caused by sharp-edged metal.
2.3.3. Closing the monitor’s rear-side.
Before leading the daughter PCB through
the monitor’s rear metal sheet, it’s further
necessary to save both sides of the ribbon
cables to avoid any kind of ribbon cable
breakage, caused by vibrations of the
metal parts. Use a smooth, but thin issue
tape because there will be lack of space
between the head unit’s and the
monitor’s housing.
Fix the monitor’s rear metal sheet by using the 7 screws.

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2.3.4. Reassembly - head unit, monitor and daughter PCB
Carefully, plug the head unit into the monitor again and fix it with the 4 screws on its
top and its bottom.
Note: Take special care for the ribbon cables for they won’t be injured during the assembly
of both parts!
Change the original brass screws against the enclosed brass spacers at the position
that’s shown in the picture.
Fix the daughter PCB to the brass spacers in the head unit by using the original
screws.

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2.4. Installation –Skoda vehicles
2.4.1. Opening the factory monitor
Turn out both screws at the outer side of the top part of the head unit (red arrows)
and both screws at the bottom part of the head unit (red arrows). Separate the head
unit from the monitor and lay it aside.
Turn out the 8 screws (red arrows) at the rear-side of the monitor and remove the
metal sheet to set free the mainboard’s ribbon cable base with the factory picture
signal cable.

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2.4.2. Connection - 50pin ribbon cables
Fold upwards the hinge of the factory ribbon cable base to unlock the original brown
colored 50pin ribbon cable of the factory PCB.
Carefully pull out the original 50pin ribbon cable in arrow direction.
Note: The original short ribbon cable is made by very stiff material. To avoid any breakage
it mustn’t be folded back to much, either while the installation nor with the final assembly.
The connection of the daughter PCB’s 50pin ribbon cable’s has to be done, like to see in the
installation pictures of VW and Skoda, in the following order:
1. Carefully lead the monitor’s brown coloured 50pin ribbon cable into the preassembled
ribbon cable merger of the daughter PCB’s 50pin ribbon cable “PNL-OUT”. Make sure that the
connector pins are faced to the merger’s platinum.
2. After a check of its perfect position, close the ribbon cable merger’s lock, by folding back
the hinge, to fix the connection again.
3. Connect the daughter PCB’s 50pin ribbon cable „CAR-IN“to the factory mainboard’s free
ribbon cable base. Make sure that the connector pins are faced to the platinum.
4. After a check of its perfect position, close the ribbon cable base’s lock by folding
downwards the hinge, to fix the connection again.
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.
3) Avoid cable contusion or cable injury caused by sharp-edged metal.

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2.4.3. Reassembling –Skoda monitor and head unit
Lead the picture signal cable out at an appropriate location and save it against cable
damage by using some tape.
Note: For the cable entry, a housing modification could possibly be required.
Reassemble the monitor’s rear housing part by using the 8 screws.

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Reassemble the head unit housing to the monitor housing.
Take special care for the perfect fitting of both parts for not to get caught the small
white cables of the 12pin connector.
Screw in the left screw at the upside and both screws at the bottom of the head unit.

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2.4.4. Fixing –daughter PCB
Note: For Skoda head unit installation, the 6pin interface cable and the 4pin pushbutton
cable connections have to be done before fixing the PCP to the head unit!
Change the original brass screw against one of the enclosed brass spacers at the
position that’s shown in the picture.
Fix the daughter PCB to the previously fixed brass spacer in the head unit by using the
original screw.

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2.5. Cable connection –daughter PCB
Connect the 6pin interface cable’s 6pin connector and the menu pushbutton cable’s
4pin connector to the 6pin and 4pin connectors of the daughter PCB.
Connect the 6pin interface cable’s single red colored wire to S-Contact terminal 86s +12V
(e.g. glove compartment illumination).
Connect the 6pin interface cable’s single green colored wire to +12V reverse signal
(see following chapter).
Connect the 6pin interface cable’s black wire to vehicle Ground.

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2.6. After-market rear-view camera:
To switch the interface’s rear-view camera input, 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).
Connect the single green colored wire and the rear-view camera’s power both to the relay’s
terminal (87).
Connect the reverse light’s power to the relay’s coil terminal (85).
Connect permanent power to the relay’s input terminal (30).
Connect vehicle’s ground to the relay’s coil terminal (86).

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2.7. Connection –video inputs
It is possible to connect one after-market video sources and one after-market rear-view
camera to the video-interface.
Before final installation, we recommend a test-run to detect an incompatibility of vehicle
and interface. Due to changes in the production of the vehicle manufacturer there’s
always a possibility of incompatibility.
Connect the rear-view camera’s RCA to the 6pin interface cable’s female RCA
„Camera IN“.
Connect the RCA of the video source to the 6pin interface cable’s female RCA
„Video IN1“.