NavLinkz RL5-UCON65 User manual

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r.LiNK Video-inserter
RL5-UCON65
Compatible with
Fiat 500, 500L, 500X
Jeep Renegade
Alpha Romeo Giulietta vehicles
with Uconnect 6,5 inch monitors (VP3 + VP4)
Video-inserter with 1 video inputs and 1 rear-view camera input
Product features
Video-inserter for factory infotainment systems
1 CVBS video-input for after-market devices (e.g. DVD-Player, DVB-T tuner)
1 CVBS rear-view camera video-input
Automatic switching to rear-view camera input on engagement of reverse gear
Video-in-motion in drive mode (ONLY for connected video-sources)
Video-inputs NTSC / 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 –daughter PCB
2.3.1. Warning notes, concerning the installation of ribbon cables
2.4. Connection –6pin interface cable
2.5. After-market rear-view camera:
2.6. Connection –video inputs
2.7. Connection –external keypad
3. Interface operation by external keypad
4. Picture settings
5. Specifications
6. FAQ –Trouble shooting, RL5 interface functions
7. Technical support
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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Requirements
Brand
Compatible vehicles
Compatible systems
Fiat
500, 500L, 500X
Uconnect Infotainment
with 6,5inch monitor
VP3 and VP4
with all in one head unit
Jeep
Renegade since model year 2015
Alfa Romeo
Giulietta since model year 2016
Limitations
Video only The interface inserts ONLY video signals into the infotainment.
For audio insertion factory-audio-AUX-input or a FM-modulator is required.
Factory rear-view camera Automatic switch to factory rear-view camera only while reverse gear is
engaged. To delay the switch reset, additional electronics is required.
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

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1.3. Connectors –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.
2.1. Place of installation
Both daughter PCB shell be installed and connected inside the head unit’s housing by using
one of the delivered exchange metal plates.

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2.2. Connection Scheme

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2.3. Installation –daughter PCB
Remove the factory head unit and carry out the following mounting-steps.

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VP4 Frame suitable for: Fiat 500X (334), 500L (330), Jeep Renegade, Alpha Romeo Giulietta
VP3 Frame suitable for: Fiat 500 (312)

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2.3.1. 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.

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2.4. Connection –6pin interface cable
Connect the 6pin interface cable’s 6pin connector to the 6pin connector of the
daughter PCB 1.
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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2.5. 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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2.6. Connection –video input
It is possible to connect one after-market video source and one after-market rear-view
camera to the video-interface.
Before final installation of the peripheral devices, we recommend a test-run to detect a
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 female RCA „Camera IN“of the 6pin
interface cable.
Connect the RCA of the video source to the female RCA „Video IN1“of the 6pin
interface cable.

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2.7. Connection - external keypad
Connect the keypad’s female 4pin connector to the male 4pin connector of the 6pin
interface cable.
3. Interface operation by external keypad
Use the external keypad to switch to the connected video source. Each press will switch
between the factory video and the connected video source.

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4. Picture settings
The picture settings are adjustable by the 3 push-buttons of the daughjter PCB’s menu
keypad. Press the 1. button to open the OSD settings menu or to switch to the next menu
item. By pressing the other both push buttons the selected value will be changed. To avoid
accidental changes during or after the installation, we recommend to disconnect the keypad
after the adjustments are done. Adjustments have to be done, while the selected input is
visible on the monitor.
Note: The OSD menu is only shown when a working video source is connected to the
selected video-input of the interface.
The following settings are available:
Contrast
Brightness
Saturation
Position H (horizontal)
Position V (vertical)
IR-AV1/2 (no function)
Guide L/R (no function)
UI-CNTRL (no function)
Size H/V (picture size horizontal/vertical)
Note:
To adjust the reverse picture settings, engage the reverse gear.

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5. Specifications
BATT/ACC range 7V - 25V
Stand-by power drain 7mA
Power 110mA @12V
Video input 0.7V - 1V
Video input formats NTSC / PAL
RGB-video amplitude 0.7V with 75 Ohm impedance
Temperature range -40°C to +85°C
Dimensions PCB 90x 68 x 10 mm (W x H x D)

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6. FAQ –Trouble shooting, RL5 interface functions
For any troubles which may occur, check the following table for a solution before requesting
support from your vendor.
Symptom
Reason
Possible solution
No picture/black picture
(factory picture).
Not all connectors have been
reconnected to factory head-
unit or monitor after
installation.
Connect missing connectors.
The ribbon cables have been
damaged
Check the ribbon cables and the connectors,
Change if necessary.
Not all connectors have been
reconnected to the head unit
and the monitor.
Check the connectors and reconnect all
disconnected connections.
No power on video-interface
(daughter PCB)
Make sure that the orange colored wire has been
connected to +12 V S-Contact.
No picture/black
picture/white picture
(inserted picture) but
factory picture is OK.
No picture from video
source.
Check on other monitor whether video source is
OK.
No video-source connected
to the selected interface
input.
Make sure that the video source has been
connected to the according input.
Ribbon cable connection has
been reversed
Make sure that the ribbon cable connection is
done correctly:
“MONITOR OUT or TO LCD” to panel and
“TO PCB” to mainboard
Some interfaces can only
handle NTSC input.
Check manual whether there is a limitation to
NTSC mentioned. If yes, set source fixed to NTSC
output.
Inserted picture distorted,
flickering or running
vertically.
Camera input picture
flickers.
Camera is being tested
under fluorescent light
which shines directly into the
camera.
Test camera under natural light outside the
garage.
Camera input picture black.
Camera power taken directly
from reverse gear lamp.
Use relay or electronics to "clean" reverse gear
lamp power. Alternatively, if CAN-bus box is
compatible with the vehicle, camera power can
be taken from green wire of 6pin to 8pin cable.
Camera input picture has
distortion.
Not possible to switch
video sources by external
keypad.
Not possible to switch
video sources by external
keypad.
Pressed too short.
For video source switching a longer press of
about 2.5 seconds is required.
Interface does not switch to
camera input when reverse
gear is engaged.
The grey wire of the 6pin
cable doesn’t receive the
+12V reverse signal
Apply +12V from the reverse light. Use a relay or
electronics to "clean" reverse gear lamp power.

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7. Technical Support
Please note that direct technical support is only available for products purchased directly
from NavLinkz GmbH. For products bought from other sources, contact your vendor for
technical support.
NavLinkz GmbH
distribution/tech dealer-support
Eurotec-Ring 39
D-47445 Moers
Tel [phone]
Email [email protected]
10R-03 5384
Made in China