v.link VL2-PC-HSD User manual

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v.LiNK Video-inserter and navigation
VL2-PC-HSD and NAL-PC-HSD
Compatible with Citroen and Peugeot vehicles
with SMEG or SMEG+ navigation
with 4pin HSD LVDS connector on the monitor
VL2-PC-HSD: Video-inserter with 2 video + RGB + rear-view camera input and
CAN control
NAL-PC-HSD: Video-inserter with integrated navigation +2 video + rear-view
camera input and CAN control
Product features
Video-inserter for factory-infotainment monitors
2 CVBS video-inputs for after-market devices (e.g. DVD-Player, DVB-T tuner, …)
Built-in audio-switch (no audio-insertion)
Rear-view camera CVBS video-input
Automatic switching to rear-view camera input on engagement of reverse gear
Activatable parking guide lines for rear-view camera (not for all vehicles)
RGB-input for after-market navigation (VL2 only)
Video-in-motion (ONLY for connected video-sources)
Compatible with factory rear-view camera
AV-inputs PAL/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
1.3.1. CAN-bus box
1.3.2. Video-interface
1.3.2.1. Dip-switch settings
1.3.2.2. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 1-3)
1.3.2.3. RGB-video input signal selection for after-market navigation (Dip 4)
1.3.2.4. Rear-view camera setting (dip 5)
1.3.2.5. Monitor selection (dip 7-8)
2. Installation
2.1. Place of installation
2.2. Connection schema
2.3. Connecting video-interface and CAN-box
2.4. Connection to the factory monitor
2.5. Connection to the head-unit
2.6. Connecting peripheral devices
2.6.1. After market RBG navigation (only VL2)
2.6.2. Video-sources to AV1 and AV2
2.6.3. Audio-switch and audio-insertion
2.6.4. After-market rear-view camera
2.6.4.1. Case 1: CAN-box detects reverse gear
2.6.4.2. Case 2: CAN-box does not detect reverse gear
2.6.4.3. Video signal connection
2.7. Connecting video-interface and keypad
2.8. Picture settings and guide lines
2.9. Connecting internal navigation (only NAL)
3. Interface operation
3.1. By LIST-key
3.2. By keypad
4. Specifications video-interface
5. Frequently asked questions
6. Technical support
Appendix A –Internal Navigation (only NAL)

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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. 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. If
available, 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. Labor cost for and other
expenses 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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Requirements
Vehicle Citroen and Peugeot
Head-unit/monitor Citroen SMEG+, Peugeot SMEG and SMEG+
with 4pin HSD LVDS connector on the monitor
Limitations
Video only The interface inserts ONLY video signals into the infotainment.
For audio insertion a factory audio-AUX input or FM-modulator
is required.
Factory rear-view camera Automatic switch-back from inserted video to factory rear-view
camera only while reverse gear is engaged. To extend the switch-
back additional electronics is required.
1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories
1.3. Boxes and connectors
1.3.1. CAN-bus box
The CAN-bus box reads digital signals from the CAN-bus and converts them for the video-
interface.

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1.3.2. Video-interface
The video-interface converts the connected after-market sources video signals to an LVDS
signal which is the inserted into the factory monitor on certain trigger options.
1.3.2.1. Dip-switch settings
Some settings must be selected by the dip-switches on the
video interface. Dip position down is ON and position up is OFF.
See 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
400x240 or 480x240
5
Rear-view cam type
after-market
factory or none
6
No function
-
set OFF
7
No function
Set OFF
8