v.link CI-VL2-SY2-P User manual

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v.LiNK Video-inserter
CI-VL2-SY2-P
Compatible with Ford vehicles with
Sync2 System –PNP Version
with 8” touch monitor
Video-inserter with 2 video inputs, rear-view camera input and CAN control
Product features
Video-inserter for factory-infotainment systems
2 video-inputs for after-market devices (e.g. DVD-Player, DVB-T tuner, etc.)
Built-in audio-switch (no audio-insertion)
Rear-view camera video-input
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 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. Video-Interface
1.3.2. CAN-bus box
1.3.2.1. Dip-switch settings
1.3.2.2. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 2-3)
1.3.2.3. Rear-view camera setting (dip 5)
1.4. Dip-switch settings of the CAN-box
2. Installation
2.1. Place of installation
2.1.1. Place of installation –interface
2.1.2. Place of installation –intermediate module
2.2. Connection schema
2.3. Connecting video-interface and CAN-box
2.4. Connection to the vehicle’s head unit
2.5. Connection to the vehicle’s monitor
2.6. Connecting of peripheral devices
2.6.1. Video-sources to AV1 and AV2
2.6.2. Audio-switch and audio-insertion
2.6.3. After-market rear-view camera
2.6.3.1. Case 1: CAN-box receives the reverse gear signal
2.6.3.2. Case 2: CAN-box does not receive the reverse gear signal
2.6.3.3. Connection Video signal of the rear-view camera
2.7. Connecting video-interface and keypad
2.8. Picture settings and guide lines
3. Interface operation
3.1. By Voice 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
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 Ford Focus since model year 2015, Ford Ranger model year 2015
and other vehicles with Sony Sync2 System.
Installation mechanically not possible in all vehicles.
Head-unit/monitor Sony Sync2 navigation with 8” Touch 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.
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.
1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories
1.3. Boxes and connectors
1.3.1. Video Interface
The video-interface 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. 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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1.3.2. CAN-bus box
The CAN box reads the vehicle’s digital signals out of the vehicle’s CAN-bus and converts
them for the video interface.
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 the following chapters for detailed information.
1.3.2.2. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 2-3)
Only the enabled video inputs can be accessed by switching through the interface’s video
sources. It is recommended to enable only the required inputs. So the disabled inputs will be
skipped while switching through the video interfaces inputs.
1.3.2.3. 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 while the reverse gear is
engaged.
Note: Dip 1, 4, 6, 7 and 8 are out of function and have to be set to OFF.
Dip
Function
ON (down)
OFF (up)
1
No function
Set to OFF
2
CVBS AV1-input
enabled
disabled
3
CVBS AV2-input
enabled
disabled
4
No function
Set to OFF
5
Rear-view cam type
after-market
factory or none
6
No function
-
Set to OFF
7
No function
Set to OFF
8

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1.4. Dip-switch settings of the CAN-box
By using the Dip-switches the factory Head-Unit or vehicle
can be chosen, the interface will be connected to.
Dip position down is ON and position up is OFF.
Vehicle/Navigation
Dip 1
Dip 2
Dip 3
Dip 4
Edge, Raptor, Explorer neu
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
Edge, new Fusion
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
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
2.1.1. Place of installation -interface
The interface is built to be connected behind the vehicle`s head-unit.
2.1.2. Place of installation -intermediate module
The interface’s intermedia module is built to be installed between the factory monitor and
the monitor`s back part. As there are different construction methods in the vehicles to be
found, two different mounting options are possible (U-Form und L-Form). In case of a low
installation depth behind the monitor, the U-shape delivered module has to be changed to
the L-shape module on base of the enclosed angle plate and screws, as shown below

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2.2. Connection schema

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2.3. Connecting video-interface and CAN-box
Connect the black female 8pin connector of the PNP Power/CAN harness to the male
8pin connector of the CAN-box.
Note: Check the LEDs on CAN-box after reconnecting the battery, two must be on.
Connect the white female 6pin connector of the 6pin to 8pin cable to the male 6pin
connector of the video-interface.
Connect the black female 8pin connector of the 6pin to 8pin cable to male 8pin
connector of the CAN-box.
Note: Check the LEDs on the video-interface after reconnecting the battery, one must
be on.
Note: No liability for vehicle wire colours and pin definition!
Changes by the vehicle manufacturer are possible. The given information has to be verified
by the installer.

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2.4. Connection to the vehicle’s head-unit
Remove the vehicle’s head-unit.
Disconnect the female 24pin connector of the vehicle harness from the vehicle’s
head-unit and connect it to the male 24pin connector of the PNP Power/CAN cable
Connect the female 24pin connector of the PNP Power/CAN cable to the male 24pin
connector of the vehicle’s head-unit.