NavLinkz VL2-UCON8-AO User manual

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Video-inserter
VL2-UCON8-AO
Compatible with
Dodge and Jeep vehicles
with Uconnect 8.4AN/RA4 und 8.4A/RA3 Systems
Video-inserter with 2 video + rear-view camera input and CAN control
Product features
Video-inserter for factory-infotainment systems
1 CVBS rear-view camera video-input
2 CVBS video-inputs for after-market devices (e.g. USB-Player, DVB-T2 tuner, ...)
Automatic switching to rear-view camera input on engagement of reverse gear
Activatable parking guidelines 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. The video interface’s connectors
1.4. Settings of the 8 Dip switches (black)
1.4.1. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 1-3)
1.4.2. RGB-video input signal selection for after-market navigation (Dip 4)
1.4.3. Rear-view camera setting (dip 5)
2. Installation
2.1. Place of installation –video interface
2.1.1. Place of installation –daughter PCB box
2.2. Connection schema
2.3. Connection to the head-unit –LVDS
2.3.1. Warning notes, concerning the installation of ribbon cables
2.4. Connection to the head-unit - Quadlock
2.5. Connecting video sources
2.5.1. Video-sources to Video AV1 and Video AV2
2.5.2. Audio-insertion
2.5.2.1. Audio connection of the AV sources 1 IN and 2 IN
2.5.3. After-market rear-view camera
2.5.3.1. Case 1: Video-interface receives the reverse gear signal
2.5.3.2. Case 2: Video interface does not receive the reverse gear signal
2.5.3.3. Video signal connection for the rear-view camera
2.6. Connecting video-interface and external keypad
2.7. Picture settings and guide lines
3. Interface operation
3.1. By voice key button
3.2. By external keypad
4. Specifications
5. FAQ –Trouble shooting VL-2 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
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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Compatibility
Limitations
Video only The interface inserts ONLY video signals into the infotainment.
For audio inserting, use the possibly existing factory audio-AUX-input
or a FM-modulator.
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.
Guidelines Displayed guidelines are not available in all vehicles.
Video input signal NTSC video sources compatible only.
1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories
Brand
Compatible vehicles
Infotainment systems
Dodge
RAM 1500/2500/3500 model years 2013-2018,
Challenger model years 2015-2017,
Charger model years 2015-2017,
Durango model years 2014-2017,
Viper model years 2013-2017
and other vehicles with
Uconnect 8.4AN/RA4 and
8.4A/RA3, 8.4inch monitor
with all-in-one head-unit
Jeep
Cherokee model years til 2018,
Grand Cherokee model years 2014-2017
and other vehicles with
Uconnect 8.4AN/RA4 and
8.4A/RA3 8.4inch monitor
with all-in-one head-unit

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1.3. Connection Video-Interface
The video-interface converts the connected after-market sources video signals into an LVDS
signal which is inserted in the factory monitor using separate trigger options and it reads
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 8 dip-switches of 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
RGB-input
enabled
disabled
2
CVBS AV1-input
enabled
disabled
3
CVBS AV2-input
enabled
disabled
4
RGB-input resolution
800x480
1080p H+V sync
5
Rear-view cam type
after-market
factory or none
6
No function
set to OFF
7
No function
set to OFF
8
No function
Set to OFF

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1.4.1. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 1-3)
Only the enabled video inputs can be accessed when switching through the interface’s video
sources. It`s recommended to enable only the required inputs for the disabled will be
skipped when switching through the video-interfaces inputs.
1.4.2. RGB-video input signal selection for after-market navigation (Dip 4)
If an after-market RGB navigation or other RGB video source is connected, the source’s RGB
output signal must match the interface’s RGB video input setting.
1.4.3. Rear-view camera setting (dip 5)
If set to OFF, the interface switches to factory LVDS 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 “Camera-IN” while the
reverse gear is engaged.
Note: Dip 6, 7 and 8 are out of function and have to be set to OFF.

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2. Installation
Switch off the ignition and disconnect the vehicle’s battery! The interface needs a
permanent 12V source. If -according to factory rules- a disconnection of the battery has to
be avoided, it should be sufficient to use the vehicle’s sleep-mode. In case, the sleep-mode
doesn’t succeed, the battery has to be disconnected with a resistor lead.
The Interface needs a permanent power supply! If power isn’t directly taken from the
battery, the connection’s power has to be checked for being start-up proven and
permanent.
2.1. Place of installation –video-interface
The video-interface is installed on the backside of the head-unit.
2.1.1. Place of installation - daugter PCB-box
The daughter PCB is performed to be installed on the rearside of the head unit. The
connection has to be done between the monitor panel and the head unit’s motherboard.

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2.2.Connection schema

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2.3. Connections to the head-unit –LVDS
Remove the head-unit and further
remove the original housing plastic frame
which is fixed to the head-unit housing by
4 Torx screws (T10).
Turn out the 8 Torx screws (T10) of the
head-unit housing. After disconnecting
the head unit’s mainboard, take both
parts together away from the head unit’s
mainboard housing and put them aside.
Turn out the Torx screw (T10) at the
middle of the head unit’s mainboard
housing and carefully put the housing
aside to set free the monitor panel with
its kopper coulored picture ribbon cable
Carefully clip out the kopper coulored 60pin ribbon cable at the monitor panel’s ribbon cable
base and lead it out.
Note: The connected ribbon cables have to be handled with care to avoid each damage of
the sensitive electrical inducters.

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Turn around the monitor panel and connect the previously become free copper coulored
60pin ribbon cable to the pre-assembled 60pin ribbon cable merger „TO PNL OUT“ of the
daughter PCB box and clip it in (heed the following warning notes!).
Note: Due to the very short length of the ribbon cable, there’s only limited space for
mounting available.
Turn around the monitor again and connect the pre assembled 60pin ribbon cable
„TO PCB IN“ of the daughter PCB box to the monitor panel’s previously become free
ribbon cable base (heed the following warning notes!).
After a check of the perfect ribbon cable connection, in reverse order fold back and clip in
the monitor panel to the head unit housing, connect the head unit mainboard and fix it to
the head unit’s rearside, before screwing on the head units frame again.
X
only with
NAV-FN900E
X
only with
NAV-FN900E