Caraudio-Systems z.LiNK ZL-MFD2 User manual

Version 14.05.2010
z.LiNK audio-video-input
ZL-MFD2
Compatible with VW MFD2/RNS-2 and Skoda
Nexus
navigation systems
AV-input to connect any AV-source to the factory navigation system

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Contents
1. Prior to installation
1.1. Delivery contents
1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories
2. Installation
2.1. Place of installation
2.2. Removal of head unit
2.3. Connecting the interface to the navigation unit
2.4. Activation of the interface as a current AV-source
2.5. Picture settings for the interface
3. Specifications
4. Technical support
Information
Changes of the vehicle software can cause malfunctions of the interface. We offer free
software-updates for 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.
Product features
Plug and play multimedia interface
Audio-Video-input, can be activated by the navigation system
Can be activated by +12V contact alternatively, e.g. rear-view-camera
PAL/NTSC compatible

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Requirements
Vehicle VW, Skoda
Navigation VW MFD2 navigation system
VW RNS-2 navigation system
Skoda Nexus navigation system
Limitatio
Factory-TV-tuner must be removed if installed
Factory-rear-view- camera must be removed if installed
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
1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories
Take down the serial number of the interface and store this manual for support
purposes: ____________________

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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 is sleep-mode. In
case the sleep-mode does not show success, 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.
2.1. Place of installation
The interface is installed on the backside of the navigation.
2.2. Removal of head unit
Unlock the navigation unit and remove it from the
dashboard.

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2.3. Connecting the interface to the navigation unit
•Connect Video-out of the AV-source to the interface box
•Connect Audio-out of the AV-source to the cable harness
Cinch-connections:
YELLOW = VIDEO-input (FBAS-signal)
RED = AUDIO-input right-hand side
BLACK = AUDIO-input left-hand side
•Connect 18pin-AMP-connector of the cable harness to
the 18pin-AMP-female connector on the backside of the navigation
•Red wire of the cable harness connect to +12V ACC
•Black wire of the cable harness connect to ground
•Green wire of the cable harness +12V= VIDEO ON
if connecting an AV-source:
NOT connect the green wire
if connecting a rear-view-camera:
Connect the green wire to reverse light (+12V of reverse light signal)
by using a relay
2.4. Activation of the interface as a current AV-source
CD-version Press AUDIO and select „AV“ (possibly switch the AV-source to “A+V” before)
DVD-version Press CD and select „AUX“

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2.5. Picture settings for the interface
The picture settings can be changed on the interface.
For this purpose, the casing must be opened. There
are contact eyes on the PCB which are marked with
"K" for contrast, "F" for colour and "H" for brightness.
Both over and under these contact eyes there are
further contacts, marked with "-" and "+". To change
the respective picture value, the corresponding
middle contact eye and the contact eye with "-" or
"+" must be bridged briefly.
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3. Specifications
Operation voltage 10,5 - 14,8 V
Max. current consumption ca. 200 mA
Temperature range -30°C to +80°C
Weight 76g
Dimensions (box only) B x H x T 105 x 30 x 78 mm
4. Technical Support
Caraudio-Systems Vertriebs GmbH
Hersteller/Distribution
In den Fuchslöchern 3
D-67240 Bobenheim-Roxheim
Email [email protected]
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