Caraudio-Systems VL2-MBN2 User manual

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Video-inserter
VL2-MBN2
forMercedesBenz
ComandAPSNTG1and NTG2
navigationsystems
Video-inserterwith2video-+RGB-+ rear-viewcamerainput
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Contents
1. Priortoinstallation
1.1.Deliverycontents
1.2.Checkingthecompatibilityofvehicleandaccessories
1.3.Dip-switchsettings
1.3.1.Enabling the interface’s video inputs (Dip 1-3)
1.3.2.Rear-viewcamerasettings (dip5)
2. Installation
2.1.Place ofinstallation
2.2.Connectingtheflexcables
2.3.Connections
2.4.Installationprocedure –functioncheck
2.5.Picturesettings
2.6.Audioinsertion
2.7.Connecting2AV sources
3. Interface operation
3.1.Bykeypad
4. Specifications
5. Technical Support
Legal Information
Bylaw,watchingmovingpictureswhiledrivingisprohibited,thedrivermustnotbe
distracted.Wedonotacceptanyliabilityformaterialdamageorpersonalinjuryresulting,
directlyorindirectly,frominstallationoroperationofthisproduct.Thisproductshouldonly
beusedwhilestandingortodisplayfixedmenusorrear-view-cameravideowhenthe
vehicleismoving,forexampletheMP3menuforDVDupgrades.
Changes/updates of the vehicle’s software can cause malfunctions of the interface. We
offerfreesoftware-updatesforourinterfacesforoneyearafterpurchase.Toreceiveafree
update,theinterfacemustbesentinatowncost.Laborcostforand otherexpenses
involvedwiththesoftware-updateswillnotberefunded.
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Productfeatures
RGB-inputforafter-marketnavigation
2video-inputsforafter-marketdevices(e.g.DVD-Player,DVB-T tuner, …)
Built-inaudio-switch
Rear-viewcamerainput,automaticallyswitching
Factoryrear-viewcameracompatible
Switchingofvideothroughsteering-wheelbuttonandexternalswitch
NTSCinputcompatible(PAL iffactoryTVinstalled)
Wrong-pluggingcircuitprotection
1. Priorto installation
Readthemanualpriortoinstallation.Technicalknowledgeisnecessaryforinstallation.The
place ofinstallationmustbefreeofmoistureandawayfromheatsources.
1.1. Deliverycontents
Takedowntheserialnumber oftheinterfaceand store thismanualfor support
purposes:____________________
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Requirements
Vehicle Mercedes Benz
Navigation/radioComandAPSNTG1andNTG2navigationsystem
Limitations
VideoonlyTheinterfaceinsertsONLYvideointotheinfotainment,
forsound use theFM-modulator,theAUX-Ininterface AUX-110
orfactory AUXwhichcanbecodedbydealership.
TV-System CompatibleusuallywithNTSC.PALiffactory TVisinstalled.
1.2. Checkingthecompatibilityofvehicleand accessories
1.3. Dip-switchsettings
Withthevideointerfaceboxesdip-switchesitispossibletodis-orenabletheinterfaces
inputs(dip1to3)andtopreselectthetypeofcamerawhichis
(tobe) installed(dip5).
DippositiondownisONandpositionupisOFF.
1.3.1.Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 1-3)
Onlytheenabledvideoinputscanbeaccessedwhenswitchingthroughthevideosources.It
isrecommendedtoenableonlytherequiredinputsforthedisabledwillbeskippedwhen
switchingthroughthevideointerfacesinputs.
1.3.2.Rear-viewcamerasettings(dip5)
Dependingonwhethernocamera,after-marketcameraor
factorycamerashall beused,dip5mustusedifferentsettings.
IfsettoOFF,theinterface switchestofactoryLVDSpicture
whenthereversegearisengagedtodisplayfactoryrear-view
cameraorfactoryPDCpicture.
Dip
Video-input
ON(down)
OFF (up)
Dip1
RGB
enabled
disabled
Dip2
VideoIN1
enabled
disabled
Dip3
VideoIN2
enabled
disabled
Rear-view
cameratype
Dip5
None
OFF
Factory
OFF
After-market
ON
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2. Installation
Switch off ignition and disconnect the vehicle’s battery! The interface needs a permanent
12Vsource.Ifaccordingtofactoryrulesdisconnectingthebatteryistobeavoided,itis
usuallysufficienttoputthevehicleissleep-mode.Incase thesleep-modedoes notshow
success,disconnectthebatterywitharesistorlead.
Ifpowersource isnottakendirectlyfromthebattery,theconnectionhastobechecked
forbeingstart-up provenand permanent.
2.1. Installationsort
Theinterface isinstalledonthebacksideofthemonitorpanel.Therefore,thehead-unit
mustberemoved.
Removehead-unit.
RemovetheuppercoverincludingtheDVD/
navigationdevice.TheexternaldaughterPCB
ispluggedinbetweentheflexcableofthe
monitorpanelandthemainboardofthehead-unit.
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