Caraudio-Systems r.LiNK RL-FD79-TF User manual

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r.LiNK-Interface
RL-FD79-TF
Rear view camera input
compatible with Ford and
Sony 8” MYFORD Touch Radios
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. Labor cost for and other expenses
involved with the software-updates will not be refunded.

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Contents
1. Prior to installation
1.1. Delivery contents
1.2. Check compatibility of vehicle and accessories
1.3. Dip-switch settings of the CAN-Box RLC-FO01-A modules
1.4. Pin-assignments
1.5. Connection schema
2. Installation
3. Rear-view camera connection
4. Activation of the video-in-motion function
5. Specifications
6. Technical support
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
CAN-box RLC-FO01-A
HW_____ SW_____
Harness
TV-FS54
Take down the SW-version and HW-version of the interface-boxes, and store this
manual for support purposes!
CAN-box RLC-FO01-A
HW_____ SW_____

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1.2. Check compatibility of vehicle and accessories
Requirements
Vehicle Ford
2011 - 2014 Edge
2011 - 2014 Explorer
2012 - 2014 Focus
2013 - 2014 Focus ST
2013 - 2014 Taurus
2013 - 2014 Escape F-150
2013 - 2014 F-150 Raptor F-250
2013 - 2014 F-350
2013 - 2014 F-450
2013 - 2014 F-550
2013 - 2014 Fusion Hybrid
2013 - 2013 Fusion Energy
2013 - 2014 C-Max Hybrid
2013 - 2014 C-Max Energ
Navigation Sony 8” MYFORD Touch Radios
Limitations
Navigation While the video-in-motion function is active, the navigation will
not work!

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1.3. Dip-switch settings of the Can-Box RLC-FO01-A modules
Setting the Dip-switches of the Can-Box RLC-FO01-A connected on the 500KB 8Pin Molex
plug
Vehicle/ navigation
Dip 1
Dip 2
Dip 3
Dip 4
Dip 5
Dip 6
Video-in-motion permanent
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
Video-in-motion selective*
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
* With dip1 to OFF the included green cables are used to activate the video-in-motion
function.
Note: Dip switch functions of the RLC-FO01-A
Dip 1 – activation TV-free
Dip 2 – no function
Dip 3 – no function
Dip 4 – no function
Dip 5 – CAN-bus termination resistor on the vehicle side
Dip 6 – CAN-bus termination resistor on the head-unit side
Setting the Dip-switches of the Can-Box RLC-FO01-A connected on the 125KB 8Pin Molex
plug
Vehicle/ navigation
Dip 1
Dip 2
Dip 3
Dip 4
Dip 5
Dip 6
Video-in-motion permanent
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
Video-in-motion selective*
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
* With dip1 to OFF the included green cables are used to activate the video-in-motion
function.
Note: Dip switch functions of the RLC-FO01-A
Dip 1 – activation TV-free
Dip 2 – Rear-view camera activation
Dip 3 – no function
Dip 4 – no function
Dip 5 – CAN-bus termination resistor on the vehicle side
Dip 6 – CAN-bus termination resistor on the head-unit side

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1.4. Pin-assignments
Pin-assignment vehicle connector
Pin-assignment of the CAN-Box RLC-FO01-A (Molex 8pin)
Cable colour
Pin-No.
Assignment
● Yellow
Pin 4
CAN-HIGH – connection to the head-unit
● Blue
Pin 3
CAN-LOW – connection to the head-unit
●● Yellow/Black
Pin 8
CAN-HIGH – connection to the vehicle
●● Blue/Black
Pin 7
CAN-LOW – connection to the vehicle
● Red
Pin 1
+12V permanent
● Black
Pin 5
Ground
● Green
Pin 6
Activation of the video-in-motion function
(+12V = TV-free activated)
● White
Pin 2
Rear-view camera power output (+12V DC 500mA)
Note: White and red cinch plugs on the harness forward the factory AUX signal
and must therefore remain connected.
The open brown cable serve no function and must be isolated.
Assignment
+12Volt Permanent - Pin 1
Ground - Pin 37
CAN HIGH (500KB) - Pin 19
CAN LOW (500KB) - Pin 18
CAN HIGH (125KB) - Pin 16
CAN LOW (125KB) - Pin 17

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1.5. Connection schema
2. Installation
Switch off ignition and disconnect the vehicle’s battery! If according to factory rules
disconnecting the battery has 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.
1. Remove the factory display to gain access to the factory 54-Pin connector.
Located behind the display, not the radio. Remove the factory 54-Pin connector.
2. Using the provided 54-Pin harness, mate both sides of the harness. To the factory harness
side and back into the radio side.
3. Connect the one RLC-FO01-A module to the 125kb 8-Pin connector and the other RLC-
FO01-A module to the 500kb 8-Pin connector on the provided harness (note: the RLC-FO01-
A modules are identical). Make sure all your connections are firmly inserted into each
module.
4. After connecting the modules, set dip switch number “6” to the “ON” position on both
modules. Make sure to match both modules for dip switch number 6.
5. With the harness and interface modules properly connected, turn the ignition to the “ON”
position. For Push-Start vehicles, simply press the button once to place the vehicle “ON”.

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6. When the radio powers up, turn the radio ON and select the FM Radio source. This step
simply helps in verifying the interface is corresponding with the radio.
7. While listening to the FM Source, place dip switch number “2” to the “ON” position on the
RLC-FO01-A module connected on the 125kb 8-Pin connector. Leave the RLC-FO01-A module
connected on the 500kb 8-Pin connector alone. The screen will power off and begin to reset.
8. Wait for the interface to reboot, the progress bar will show percentage completed. This
process may take up to 1 minute. Once completed the FM Radio Source will continue to play
as it was before the reboot.
9. With the Rear-View Camera disconnected, start the vehicle and place the vehicle into the
reverse gear. The radio display will prompt you with an error message of “Camera
Unavailable”. This verifies the coding was a success!
3. Rear-view camera connection
Connect the video RCA of the rear-view camera to the female RCA connector (RVC
input) of the TV-FS54 harness.
Connect the white cable from the 125kb 8-Pin connector of harness TV-FS54 to the
camera power supply (+12V, max 500mA). The white cable gets power when reverse
gear is engaged. By leaving the rear camera level the power is switch off again
Note: Only compatible with NTSC-cameras.
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4. Activation of the video-in-motion function
The video-in-motion can be activated and deactivated by Dip 1 on both RLC-FO01-A modules
or alternatively by steering wheel buttons or over the loose green cables in connection with
a switch (not included in delivery).
Option 1: Video-in-motion permanent
With dip1 to ON on both RLC-FO01-A modules the video-in-motion function is activated
permanently. The navigation cannot be used.
Option 2: Video-in-motion selective (recommended for the use of navigation)
There are some vehicles that will allow you to activate the Video In-Motion through the
steering wheel controls (set on both RLC-FO01-A modules dip1 to OFF):
Option 3: Video-in-motion selective (recommended for the use of navigation)
With dip1 to OFF on both RLC-FO01-A modules the included green cables are used to
activate the video-in-motion function.
Connect a switch to the green cables and connect the green cables to +12V ACC.
● +12V = TV-Free is activated
● 0V = TV-Free is not activated
TYPE 1 - Seen on Ford Edge and C-Max.
Hold the BACK button (Left Arrow) for 3
seconds to activate the Video In-Motion.
To deactivate - Repeat the step above.
TYPE 2 - Seen on Ford F-Series vehicles.
Hold the PHONE button (OK) for 4
seconds to activate the Video In-Motion.
To deactivate - Repeat the step above.

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5. Specifications
Operation voltage 10.5 – 14.8V
Stand-by power drain <2mA
Operation power drain ~60mA
Power consumption ~0,08W
Temperature range -30°C to +80°C
Weight 44g
Measurements (box only) W x H x D 76 x 27 x 54 mm
6. Technical support
Caraudio-Systems Vertriebs GmbH
manufacturer/distribution
In den Fuchslöchern 3
D-67240 Bobenheim-Roxheim
email [email protected]
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