r.LiNK CI-RL4-MIB User manual

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Video inserter
CI-RL4-MIB
Compatible with VAG infotainment systems from MIB/MIB2
construction kits - High und Standard executions
Compatible with Audi vehicles with MMI (on MIB base)
Bentley vehicles with MIB with 8inch monitor
Lamborghini vehicles with MIB with monitor in instrument
Porsche vehicles with PCM 4.0
Seat vehicles with Media System Plus or navigation system PLUS
Skoda vehicles with Columbus, Amundsen or Bolero
VW vehicles with Discovery Pro, Discover Media or Composition Media
Video-inserter for one rear-view camera, one front camera
and two additional video sources
Product features
Video-inserter for factory-infotainment systems
CVBS Input for one rear-view camera
1 CVBS Input for front 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
Automatic front camera switching after reverse gear for 10/15/20 seconds
Activatable parking guide lines for rear-view camera (not available for all vehicles)
Video-in-motion (ONLY for connected video-sources)
Video-inputs NTSC and PAL 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. Activation - front camera „V3 Front” (Dip 1)
1.4.2. Activation - video inputs “V1 Left/V2 Right”(dip 2-3)
1.4.3. Activation - optical PDC function (dip4)
1.4.4. Rear-view camera setting (dip 5)
1.4.5. Vehicle-specific settings (Dip 6)
1.4.6. Monitor selection (Dip 7-8)
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 - factory head unit
2.4. Connection - Power-and CAN
2.5. Analog power supply for the video interface
2.6. Connection - 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
2.6.3. After-market front camera
2.7. Connection - 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

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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
Audi
A3 (8V) 05/2012 –02/2020,
A4 (8W) 08/2015 - 04/2019
A5 (F5) 07/2016 –09/2019
A6 (4G) 09/2014 - 05/2018,
A7 (4G) 05/2014 - 01/2018
Q2 (GA) since 09/2016,
Q5 (FY) 01/2017 - 08/2020,
Q7 (4M) 03/2015 - 08/2019
MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch –
MIB/MIB II Main-Unit
with7, 8 or 8.3inch monitor
A3 (8V) 05/2012 –02/2020
A4 (8W) 08/2015 - 04/2019
A5 (F5) 07/2016 –09/2019
Q2 (GA) since 09/2016
Q5 (FY) 01/2017 - 08/2020,
Q7 (4M) 03/2015 - 08/2019
MMI Navigation - MIB Std Nav/MIB Std Plus
with 7inch monitor
MMI Radio Plus MIB Entry Plus/MIB Std
with 5.8 or 7inch monitor
Bentley
Bentayga
MIB with 8" monitor
Porsche
911 (991.2) MY 2016-2019
Boxster (982) since MY 2016,
Cayenne E2 (92A) MY 2016-2017
Cayman (982) since MY 2016
Macan MY 2015-2018
And other vehicles with
PCM 4.0
Seat
Arona (K17) since MY 2017,
Ateca (KH7) since MY 2017
Ibiza (6P) since MY 2016
Leon3 (5F) MY 2013-2019
Toledo4 (KG) since MY 2016
MIB/MIB2/MIB3 High/Standard -
Navigation system Plus or Media system
Plus/Easy Connect
with 6.5 or 8inch monitor
Not compatible with 9.2inch monitor
Skoda
Fabia3 (NJ) since MY 2014,
Karoq (NU7) since MY 2018
Kodiaq (NS7) since MY 2017
Octavia3 (5E) since MY 2012
Rapid (NH1) since MY 2016
Superb3 (3V) since MY 2015
MIB/MIB2/MIB3 High/Columbus and
Standard/Bolero/Amundsen
with 5.8, 6.5 or 8inch monitor
Not compatible with 9.2inch monitor
VW
Arteon (3H) since MY 2018,
Crafter (SZ/SY) since MY 2017
Golf7 (5Q) MY 2012-2019,
Golf7 Sportsvan (AM1) MY 2014-2020,
Passat (B8) since MY 2016
Polo5 (6C) MY 2014-2017,
Polo6 (AW1) since MY 2018
Transporter T6.1 (6H) since MY 2020
T-Cross (C1) since 04/2019,
T-Roc (A11) since MY 2018
Tiguan2 (AD1) since MY 2016,
Touran (5T) since MY 2016
MIB/MIB2/MIB3 - High/Discovery Pro and
Standard/Composition Media –
with 5.8, 6.5 or 8inch monitor
Not compatible with 9.2inch monitor
1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories

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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.
After market front camera The front camera will automatically be switched for 10, 15 or 20 seconds
(adjustable) after disengaging the reverse gear. A manually front camera switching
is possible by external keypad.
PDC and guidelines If the video interface does not receive the required information from the vehicle
CAN-bus, neither guide-lines nor optical PDC display will be supported.
1.3. 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.

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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.
*The front camera will automatically be switched for 10, 15 or 20 seconds (adjustable) after
disengaging the reverse gear, or by external keypad.
After each Dip-switch-change a power-reset of the Video Interface has to be performed!
Dip
Function
ON (down)
OFF (up)
1
Front camera
enabled*
disabled
Power supply
output
(red wire)
+12V (max. 3A) when reverse gear is engaged
incl. 10/15/20 seconds delay
and +12V by manual switching
to front camera by keypad
+12V (max. 3A)
ACC
2
CVBS AV1-input
enabled
disabled
3
CVBS AV2-input
enabled
disabled
4
PDC
enabled
disabled
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)
see also next chapter “ Vehicle-specific settings”
7
8

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1.4.1. Activation –front camera „V3 Front” (dip 1)
If set to ON, the interface switches for 10, 15 or 20 seconds from the rear-view camera to
the front camera input after having disengaged the reverse gear (see picture settings).
In addition, a manual switch-over to the front camera input is possible via keypad (short
press) from any image mode.
Description of the red cable: see chapter “Power supply output”.
1.4.2. Activation - video inputs „V1 Left/V2 Right”(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.
1.4.3. Activation - optical PDC function (dip 4)
If set to ON the interface will display an image of a PDC car on the right side of the factory
monitor.
1.4.4. 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.
1.4.5. Vehicle-specific settings (Dip 6) observe the following empirical values!
Dip switch 6 must generally be set to OFF.
Exceptions are the vehicles equipped with an 8.3 inch monitor:
Audi A4 (8W),
Audi A5 (8T),
Audi Q5,
Audi Q7 (4M) Touch
For these, Dip 6 must be set to ON.
Note: If (after successful setting of Dip 7 and Dip 8), the CAN bus functions fail
(e.g. automatic switchover to rear view camera), set dip switch 6 to OFF and check again, as
dip switch 6 affects both, vehicle assignment and CAN bus functions!
1.4.5.1. Monitor selection (Dip 7 und-8) observe the following empirical values!
Dips 7 and-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 4 possible combinations of both dip switches 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.

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Note: In case of an unsatisfying image display (bad picture, black picture, no picture), also
include dip switch-6 again in the setting combinations of dip7 and dip8.
Empirical value:
Vehicle
Monitor
Dip 6
Dip 7
Dip 8
VW Golf7
8inch
OFF
OFF
OFF
5.8inch
OFF
OFF
ON
Audi A3 (8V)
7inch
OFF
ON
OFF
5.8inch
OFF
ON
ON
Audi A4 (8W), A5 (8T)
8.3inch
ON
OFF
OFF
7inch
OFF
OFF
OFF
Audi A6/A7 (4G)
8inch
OFF
ON
ON
Audi Q5
7inch
OFF
OFF
OFF
8.3inch
ON
OFF
OFF
Audi Q7 (4M) Touch
8.3inch
ON
ON
OFF
Audi Q7 (4M) MMI
7inch
OFF
OFF
OFF
Porsche
OFF
OFF
OFF
VW Touran
OFF
OFF
OFF
VW T6.1
8inch
OFF
OFF
OFF

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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 Porsche vehicles with PCM 4.0).
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
Porsche with PCM 4.0
OFF
ON
OFF
Off
For Porsche vehicles with PCM 4.0: If the Can communication does not work with the upper
shown dip positions, other dip combinations can also be tried out.
After each Dip-switch-change a power-reset of the Can-box has to be performed!
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!

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2.1. Place of installation
The interface is supposed to be installed at a suitable location behind the vehicle`s head-
unit.
Depending on the vehicle, the head-unit is usually installed separately from the
monitor (most times in DIN size) in the centre console, in the glove compartment or
hidden in the dashboard.
In Porsche PCM4.0 the head unit can be found directly behind the monitor and is
connected to it.
In VW Transporter (T6.1), the HU is behind the center console, located under the
A/C control unit.
HU in VW Transporter T6.1

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2.2. Connection schema

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2.3. Connection - factory head-unit
Remove the head-unit.
Connect the female HSD+2 connector of the 4pin HSD picture signal cable
to the video-interface’s male HSD+2 connector.
Disconnect the female 4pin HSD connector of the vehicle harness from the rear of the
head-unit and connect it to the male 4pin HSD connector of the 4pin HSD picture signal
cable.
Note: If required, the marked lugs of the
female 4pin HSD LVDS connector have to be
cut off! Further, the colour of the female
4pin HSD connector may vary between
green (only some Porsche PCM4.0), pink and grey, depending on the installed head-unit.
Connect the female 4pin connector of the 4pin HSD picture signal cable to the male 4pin
HSD LVDS connector of the head-unit (colours may vary!).
Remove the female Quadlock connector of the
vehicle harness from the rear of the head-unit
and connect the previously clipped out white
female 12pin connector (see graphic) to the
male 12pin connector of the PNP harness.
Clip in the female 12pin connector of the PNP harness in the previously become free position
of the female Quadlock connector before finishing the Quadlock reconnection at the rear of
the head-unit.

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2.4. Connection –Power and CAN
Connect the 10pin power/CAN cable’s female 10pin connector to the 10pin
connector of the interface.
Connect the single, yellow wire of the 10pin power/CAN cable to +12V permanent
and stabile power supply.
Connect the single, black wire of the 10pin power/CAN cable to the vehicle’s negative
ground.

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2.5. Analog power supply for the video interface
If, after connecting the PNP harness, no interface LED lightens up while the ignition is
turned on, the single red wire ACC-out (max 3A) and the purple coloured wire
Manual ACC of the 12pin interface cable both have to be connected additionately to
S-contact terminal 86s +12V (e.g. glove compartment illumination).

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2.6. Connection - video sources
It is possible to connect an after-market rear-view camera and two more AV sources to the
video-interface.
Before a final installation 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.
Connect the female 12pin connector of the 12pin interface cable to the male 12pin
connector of the video-interface.
Connect the video RCA of the AV source 1 and 2 to the female RCA connector
„Right V1“and „Right V2“of the 12pin interface cable.
Connect the video RCA of the Rear-view camera to the female RCA connector „Reverse V4“
of the 12pin interface cable (refer also to chapter “Video signal connection of the rear-view
camera”)
Connect the video RCA of the Rear-view camera to the female RCA connector „Front V3“of
the 12pin interface cable.

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2.6.1. Audio-insertion
This interface is only able to insert video signals into the factory infotainment. If an AV-
source is connected, the audio insertion has to be done by the factory audio AUX input or an
FM-modulator. The inserted video-signal can be activated simultaneously to each audio-
mode of the factory infotainment. If 2 AV sources shall be connected to the infotainment,
additional electronic is necessary to switch the audio signals.
2.6.2. After-market rear-view camera
Some vehicles have a different reverse gear code on the CAN-bus which the video-interface
is not compatible with. Therefore, there are two different ways of installation. If the video
interface receives a signal of the reverse gear, the green wire “Reverse-OUT” of the 20pin
cable should carry +12V while the reverse gear is engaged.
Note: Do not forget to set video interface’s dip5 to ON before testing.
2.6.2.1. Case 1: Interface receives the reverse gear signal
If the interface delivers +12V on the green output wire of the 12pin interface cable while
reverse gear is engaged, the video interface will automatically switch to the rear-view
camera input „Reverse V4“while the reverse gear is engaged.
Additionally, the +12V (max. 3A) power supply for the rear-view camera can be taken
from the green wire of the 12pin interface cable.

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2.6.2.2. Case 2: CAN-box does not receive the reverse gear signal
If the video interface does not deliver +12V on the green wire of the 12pin cable when
reverse gear is engaged (not all vehicles are compatible), an external switching signal from
the reverse gear light is required. As the reverse gear light’s power supply isn’t voltage-
stabile all the time, an ordinary open relay (e.g AC-RW-1230 with wiring AC-RS5) or filter
(e.g. AC-PNF-RVC) is required. The diagram below shows the connection type of the relay.
Disconnect the green cable’s preconnected male- and female connectors of the 12pin
cable and connect the green input cable “Reverse-IN” to the output connector (87)
of the relay.
Note: Last but not lot least to avoid short circuits, the best solution should be, to
crimp a male 4mm connector to the relay’s output cable and connect it to the green
cable’s female 4mm connector. The output-cable “Reverse-OUT” remains
disconnected as it’s out of function.
Connect the Reverse light’s power-cable to coil (85) and the vehicle’s ground to coil
(86) of the relay.
Connect the output connector (87) of the relay to the rear-view camera’s power-
cable, like you did it to the green “Reverse-IN” cable before.
Connect stabile and permanent +12V to the relay’s input connector (30).

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2.6.3. After-market front camera
The red power supply output ACC/front cam out 12V (max 3A) can be used to power
a front camera. If Dip 1 is set to ON (black 8 dips), the power supply output gives
+12V (max 3A) when reverse gear is engaged incl. 10,15 or 20 seconds delay after
reverse gear is disengaged (depending on menu adjustments, see chapter
“picture setting and guide lines”).
Note: In addition, a manual switch-over to the front camera input is possible via keypad (short
press) from any image mode. The power supply output gives +12V then, as well (if Dip 1 is set
to ON and the front camera input is selected).
Attention: A longer press of the external keypad push button will switch the interface to the
next source!

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2.7. Connection - video-interface and keypad
Connect the female 4pin connector of the keypad to the male 4pin connector of the
12pin interface cable.
Note: Even if switching through several video sources by the keypad mightn’t be
required, the invisible connection and availability is strongly recommended.

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2.8. Picture settings and guide lines
The picture settings are adjustable by the 3 push-buttons on the video-interface. Press the
MENU button to open the OSD settings menu or to switch to the next menu item. Press UP
and DOWN to change the selected value. The buttons are placed inside in the housing to
avoid accidental changes during or after the installation. Picture settings must be done
separately for AV1 and AV2 while the corresponding input is selected and 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)
Front-CNTRL (duration of frontcam switch-back - 10, 15
or 20 seconds)
Guide L/R (guide lines adjustment)
UI-CNTRL (guide lines ON/OFF)
Size H/V (picture size horizontal/vertical)
Note: If there is no communication between interface and the vehicle`s CAN-bus (several
vehicles aren’t compatible), the reverse gear guide-lines can`t be shown during the vehicle’s
operation, even if they once appear after having switched the system to powerless!