CarVision BMW-CIC-LVDS User manual

BMW monitors
with 4pin HSD LVDS connector
Video-inserter with 2 video + RGB + rear-view camera input and CAN control
Video-inserter
BMW-CIC-LVDS

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Contents
1. Prior to installation
1.1. Delivery contents
1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories
1.3. Dip-switch settings
1.3.1. Vehicle selection (dip 6-8)
1.3.2. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 1-3)
1.3.3. Rear-view camera settings (dip 5)
1.3.4. RGB settings
2. Installation
2.1. Place of installation
2.2. Connections
2.3. Installation procedure –function check
2.4. Picture settings
2.5. Audio insertion
2.6. Connecting 2 AV sources
3. Interface operation
3.1. By factory infotainment buttons
3.2. By keypad
4. Specifications
5. Technical support
Legal Information
The driver must not be distracted by moving pictures. By law, watching mobbing pictures
while driving is prohibited. We do not accept any liability for material damage or personal
injury resulting, directly or indirectly, from the installation or the operation of this TV-free
interface. This Interface should only be used to display fixed menus or rear-view-cam
pictures when the vehicle is moving, for example the MP3 menu for DV upgrades.
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.

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Product features
RGB-input for after-market navigation
2 video-inputs for after-market devices (e.g. DVD-Player, DVB-T tuner, …)
Built-in audio-switch
Rear-view camera input, automatically switching
Factory rear-view camera compatible
Switching of video through factory infotainment buttons
Switching of video through external switch
PAL/NTSC input compatible
Ultra-wide picture mode 24:9 (only BMW with ultra-wide screen 8.8” or 10.2”)
Wrong-plugging circuit protection
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
Take down the serial number of the interface and store this manual for support
purposes: ____________________

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Requirements
General monitor with 4pin HSD LVDS video connector
Vehicle 1series (E87), 3series (E90/91/92), 5series
(E60/61/F10/F11), 6series (E63/64/F12/F13), 7series
(F01/F02), GT5 (F07), X1 (E84), X3 (F25), X5 (E70), X6 (E71),
Z4 (E89) and other vehicles
Navigation/Radio Professional Navigation CIC (also few CCC)
Business Navigation M-ASK from about 2009
Radio with colour screen
Limitations
Ultra-wide mode Only available for ultra-wide screens 8.8”/10.2”
Video only The interface inserts ONLY video into the infotainment,
for sound use the FM-modulator or factory AUX which
can be coded by dealership.
1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories
1.3. Dip-switch settings
With the video interface boxes dip-switches it is possible to select vehicle/navigation the
interface is to be installed in (dip 6 to 8), to dis- or enable the interfaces inputs (dip 1 to 3),
to preselect the type of camera which is (to be) installed (dip 5) and
to set the resolution of the RGB-input.
Dip position down is ON and position up is OFF.
1.3.1. Vehicle selection (dip 6-8)
Choose the vehicle/navigation/monitor the interface is to be installed to and set dip 6
through 8 according to the below table.
Vehicle/Navigation
Resolution
Dip 6
Dip 7
Dip 8
BMW CIC with 8.8”/10.2” ultra-wide monitor
1246 x 480
OFF
ON
OFF
BMW CIC with 6.5” monitor
800 x 480
OFF
ON
ON

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1.3.2. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 1-3)
Only the enabled video inputs can be accessed when switching through the video sources. It
is recommended to enable only the required inputs for the disabled will be skipped when
switching through the video interfaces inputs.
1.3.3. Rear-view camera settings (dip 5)
Depending on whether no camera, after-market camera or
factory camera shall be used, dip 5 must use different settings.
If set to OFF, the interface switches to factory LVDS picture
when the reverse gear is engaged to display factory rear-view
camera or factory PDC picture.
Note: If the Can-bus does not work while connecting an after-market rear-view camera, cut
the green cable of the 6pin to 8pin cable at the black 8pin connector and connect it to the
reverse gear light (+12V). For this use a relay because the reverse gear light of the vehicle is
clocked (relay AC-RW1230 and AC-RS5 optional available).
1.3.4. RGB settings
Depending on whether an NTSC-RGB-signal or a VGA-signal is connected to the RGB-input,
the dip 4 setting must be different.
Note: If the displayed picture of the RGB-input shows problems (double picture, no picture,
etc.), check the setting of dip 4.
Dip
Video-input
ON (down)
OFF (up)
Dip 1
RGB
enabled
disabled
Dip 2
Video IN1
enabled
disabled
Dip 3
Video IN2
enabled
disabled
Rear-view
camera type
Dip 5
None
OFF
Factory
OFF
After-market
ON
Dip
ON (down)
OFF (up)
Dip 4
VGA (resolution 800x480)
RGB (resolution 400/480x240)

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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 vehicle’s monitor.

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2.2. Connections
4pin HSD LVDS
female connector
of vehicle harness
4pin HSD
interface
LVDS cable
Backside factory monitor
Video interface
DIP switches
RGB input
Video-IN1
Video-IN2
Camera-IN
Pic settings
4pin HSD LVDS
female connector of
interface harness
Pin-definition white
6pin power connector
Pin 1 (yellow) - ACC or Battery +12V
Pin 2 (red) - ACC +12V
Pin 3 (grey) - IR data
Pin 4 (black) - Ground
Pin 5 (green) - Rear-view camera input
Control +12V
Pin 6 (white) - AV-switch signal
CAN box
Pin-definition black 4pin
power connector
Pin 4 (red) - Battery+12V
Pin 2 (brown) - Ground
Pin 1 (grey) - CAN low
Pin 3 (blue) - CAN high
Keypad for video
source switching
(additional option)
8pin power connector
of factory monitor
Pin-definition 8pin power connector
of factory monitor
Pin 1 (pink)- Battery+12V
Pin 3 (black/brown) - Ground
Pin 6 (brown/orange) or
(green) - CAN Low
Pin 5 (brown/blue) or
(orange/green) - CAN High
CAN wires are twisted.
No liability for vehicle wire colors and pin definition!
Possible changes by the vehicle manufacturer. The given
information must be verified by the installer.
6pin to 8pin
cable
4pin harness
CTRL-port
Audio
cable

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2.3. Installation procedure –function check
Follow the below procedure using the “Connections” scheme from chapter 2.2. as reference.
Before the installation of the sources and the interface we recommend a first quick
connection of the interface and test run to ensure that vehicle and product are compatible.
Due to changes in production of the vehicle manufacturer there is always the possibility of
incompatibility.
-Switch off ignition and disconnect vehicle’s battery
-Remove vehicle monitor
-Disconnect 8pin power connector from backside of factory monitor
-Connect 4pin CAN box harness to 8pin power connector of factory monitor harness
-Reconnect 8pin power connector to factory monitor
-Plug 4pin harness into CAN box
-Plug 8pin female connector of 6pin to 8pin cable into CAN box
-Transfer vehicle harness’ 4pin HSD LVDS connector from factory monitor to
interface’s male 4pin HSD connector port
-Connect video-interface LVDS output and factory monitor’s 4pin HSD LVDS port using
the 4pin HSD interface LVDS cable
-Plug 6pin female connector of “6pin to 8pin cable” into video interface
-Plug keypad into “Switch” connector. Even if the keypad shall not be used, its
installation (e.g. in a hidden spot) is recommended for support reasons
-If 2 audio sources shall be used, connect it according to chapter 2.6.
-Reconnect battery and turn on ignition
-Check LEDs on CAN box and video interface, one on each must be on
-Try to activate video sources by infotainment buttons (see chapter 3.1.) and by
keypad (see chapter 3.2.), using a test picture source
-If camera is (to be) connected try to engage reverse gear with test picture source
connected
-If 2 audio sources shall be used, connect the audio wires and check the audio
function
-ONLY after positive function check proceed with final installation of the video
sources!
-After installation and connection of the real video source(s), adjust picture settings
(see chapter 2.4.)
2.4. Picture settings
After installing the sources the picture settings can be changed using a pen on the buttons of
the video interface. Press the MENU button to open settings menu on the OSD and to
switch to the next setting. UP and DOWN change the corresponding values. The buttons are
embedded in the housing to avoid accidental changes during or after installation.

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2.5. Audio insertion
This interface can only insert video into the factory infotainment. The video can be activated
to any audio mode of the factory infotainment. If an AV-source is to be connected, the
source’s video out is connected to the video IN1 of the video interface and the source’s
audio out to the audio insertion. Audio insertion is possible by factory audio AUX-input or
FM-modulator. The factory audio AUX might be already available in the vehicle. If not, on
most infotainments which are compatible with this video interface, it can be coded by the
dealership.
2.6. Connecting 2 AV-Sources
If two AV-sources shall be connected, connect the included audio cable to audio-switch-port
of the video interface. When switching the video interface from video-IN1 to video-IN2, the
audio will also automatically be switched.
Audio pins
Definition
1/2
Audio input signal R/L of source IN2
3/4
Audio input signal R/L of source IN1
5/6
Audio output signal L/R of factory audio AUX
or FM-modulator
7
Ground
8
No function
Audio-cable
Video-interface
Audio-switch-
port

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3. Interface operation
3.1. By factory infotainment buttons
Some of the factory buttons can be used to execute interface functions.
Longpress NAV (MAP)(more than 1 second) to activate the interface video. Each longpress
will switch to the next enabled input. If all inputs are enabled the order is:
Factory video  RGB-in  video IN1  video IN2  factory video  …
Inputs which are not enabled are skipped. If the audio cable is connected,
when switching from video IN1 to video IN2, also the sound will be
switched.
When in interface video mode it is also possible to return to factory
video by pressing RADIO or CD.
When in interface video mode, by pressing the OPTION button, it is
possible to switch the picture ratio between 16:9 and 24:9
(Only on vehicles with ultra-wide 8.8” or 10.2” screen).
3.2. By keypad
Alternatively or additionally to the factory infotainment buttons the interface’s keypad can
be used to execute interface functions.
Shortpress keypad –video input switching, like longpress NAVI, see chapter 3.1.
Longpress keypad –inserted picture ratio switching, like OPTION, see chapter 3.1.

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4. Specifications
BATT/ACC range 7V ~ 25V
Power 0.3A @12V
Video input 0.7V~1V
Video input formats PAL/NTSC
Weight 195g
Dimensions (box only) B x H x T 182 x 24 x 100 mm