NavLinkz RL3-MBN55 User manual

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r.LiNK Video inserter
RL3-MBN55
Compatible with Mercedes Benz vehicles with
Comand Online NTG5.5 with 12” monitor
and double Fakra connector at the head unit
Video-inserter for one rear-view camera
and two additional video inputs
Product features
Video-inserter for factory-infotainment systems
CVBS Input for one rear-view camera
2 CVBS Video-inputs for after-market Video sources (e.g. DVD-Player, DVB-T Tuner)
Automatic switching to rear-view camera input on engagement of the reverse gear
Activatable parking guide lines for rear-view camera (not available for all vehicles)
Video-in-motion (ONLY for connected video-sources)
Video-inputs NTSC compatible

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Contents
1. Prior to installation
1.1. Delivery contents
1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories
1.3. Boxes and connectors –video interface
1.4. Settings of the 8 Dip switches (black)
1.4.1. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 2-3)
1.4.2. Rear-view camera setting (dip 5)
1.4.3. Monitor selection (Dip 6-8)
1.5. Settings of the 4 Dip switches (CAN function –red)
2. Installation
2.1. Place of installation
2.2. Connection schema
2.3. Connection to the factory head unit
2.3.1. Connection to the picture signal cable
2.3.2. Connection to Quadlock - CAN
2.4. Power –and CAN connection for the video interface
2.5. Analog power supply for the video interface
2.6. Connection of video-sources
2.6.1. Audio insertion
2.6.2. After-market rear-view camera
2.6.2.1. Case 1: Interface receives the reverse gear signal
2.6.2.2. Case 2Interface does not receive the reverse gear signal
2.7. Connecting video-interface and external keypad
2.8. Picture settings and guide lines
3. Interface operation
3.1. By factory infotainment button
3.2. By keypad
4. Specifications
5. FAQ –Trouble Shooting-Interface functions
6. Technical support

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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. Apart from using this
product in an unmoved vehicle, it should only be used 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. Up to
one year after purchase we offer free software-updates for our interfaces. To receive a free
update, the interface has to be sent in at own cost. Wages for de-and reinstallation and
other expenditures involved with the software-updates will not be refunded.
1. Prior to installation
Read the manual prior to installation. Technical knowledge is necessary for installation. The
video interface’s place of installation must be free of moisture and away from heat sources.
Before the final installation in the vehicle of the video sources, we recommend a test-run
to ensure the compatibility of vehicle and interface. Due to changes in the production of
the vehicle manufacturer there’s always a possibility of incompatibility.
1.1. Delivery contents
Take down the serial number of the interface and store this manual for support
purposes: ____________________

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Requirements
Brand
Compatible vehicles
Compatible systems
Mercedes Benz
E class (W213) from about 06/2016,
E-class coupé (A/C238) from 09/2017
Comand Online NTG 5.5
with 12inch monitor
Not compatible to the 8inch
monitor
Limitations:
Video only The interface inserts ONLY video signals into the infotainment.
For inserting Audio signals either the possibly existing factory
audio-AUX-input or a FM-modulator can be used. If 2 audio
sources shall be connected to the infotainment, an additional
electronic is necessary to switch them.
Factory rear-view camera Automatically switching-back from inserted video to factory rear-
view camera is only possible while the reverse gear is engaged. To
delay the switch-back an additional electronic part is required.
Video input signal Only NTSC video sources compatible
1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories

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1.3. Boxes and connectors –video interface
The video-interface converts the connected after-market sources video signals into a LVDS
signal which is inserted in the factory monitor using separate trigger options. Further it reads
the vehicle’s digital signals out of the vehicle’s CAN-bus and converts them for the video
interface.
1.4. Settings of the 8 Dip switches (black)
Some settings have to be selected by the dip-switches on the
video interface. Dip position down is ON and position up is OFF.
See the following chapters for detailed information.
Dip
Function
ON (down)
OFF (up)
1
No function
set to OFF
2
CVBS Video 1-input
enabled
disabled
3
CVBS Video 2-input
enabled
disabled
4
No function
set to OFF
5
Rear-view cam type
after-market
factory or none
6
Monitor
adjustment
Try all 6 possible combinations of Dips 6, 7 and 8 to
receive the best picture (quality and size)
7
8

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1.4.1. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 2-3)
Only by dip switches enabled video inputs can be accessed by switching through the
interface’s video sources. It is recommended to enable only the required inputs. Disabled
inputs will be skipped while switching through the video interfaces inputs.
1.4.2. Rear-view camera setting (dip 5)
If set to OFF, the interface switches to factory picture while the reverse gear is engaged to
display factory rear-view camera or factory optical park system picture.
If set to ON, the interface switches to its rear-view camera input while the reverse gear is
engaged.
1.4.3. Monitor selection (Dip 6-8)
Dips 6-8 customize the monitor-specific video settings which sometimes even vary within
head units of the same version, caused by different monitor specifications. It is necessary to
try all possible combinations while a working video source is connected to the chosen input
of the interface. One of the six combinations will show the best picture size and quality
(some may give no picture). It is possible to first hot plug through the dip combinations. If
there is no change of picture visible after trying all 6 options, retry and disconnect the 10pin
plug of the Quadlock connector between every change of the dip setting.
Note: Dip 1 and 4 are out of function and have to be set to OFF!
1.5. Settings of the 4 Dip switches (CAN functions –red)
All 4 dip-switches of the video interface have no function for
normal use and have to be set to OFF (except W218 since 2018 –
see league table).
Dip position down is ON and position up is OFF.
Vehicle/Navigation
Dip 1
Dip 2
Dip 3
Dip 4
All vehicles
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
W213 since 2018
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
After each Dip-switch-change a power-reset of the Can-box has to be performed!

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2. Installation
To install the interface, first switch off the ignition and disconnect the vehicle’s battery.
Please read the owner`s manual of the car, regarding the battery`s disconnection! If
required, enable the car`s Sleep-mode (hibernation mode)
In case the sleep-mode does not succeed, the disconnection of the battery can be done
with a resistor lead.
If the necessary stabilized power supply for the interface is not taken directly from the
battery, the chosen connection has to be checked for being constantly stabile.
The interface needs a permanent 12V source!
2.1. Place of installation
The interface is supposed to be installed at a suitable location behind the vehicle`s head-
unit.

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2.2. Connection schema

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2.3. Connections to the factory head-unit
Remove the head unit
2.3.1. Connection to the picture signal cable
Remove the ocher coloured female double Fakra connector from the rear-side of the head
unit and connect it to the ocher coloured male double Fakra connector of the picture signal
cable.
Connect the opposite ocher coloured female double Fakra connector of the picture signal
cable to the ocher coloured male double Fakra connector at the rear-Side of the head unit.
Note: The double Fakra connectors of the head unit may not be save for confounding.
Please be sure to take attention for the right colouring (ocher)!

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2.3.2. Connection to Quadlock - CAN
Connect the female 10pin connector of the 10pin Power / CAN cable to the 10pin connector
of the video interface.
Remove the female Quadlock connector of the vehicle harness
from the rear-side of the head-unit and connect the
previously clipped out white and black female 12pin
connectors to the white and black male 12pin
connector of the PNP harness (see graphic).
Clip in the white and black female 12pin connector of
the PNP harness in the previously become free
positions of the female Quadlock connector.
After that, finish the Quadlock reconnection at the rear-side
of the head-unit.