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Version 20.03.2017

 

 

VL3-MIB-4 

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3.

 

Interface operation 

 

3.1.

 

By factory infotainment button 

 

One of the factory infotainment buttons can be used to execute interface functions. 
 

For Skoda/Volkswagen/Audi vehicles

 

 

Press 

MENU button

 to switch the video-source 

 

For Audi A3 vehicles

 

 

Press NAVI 

button to switch the video-source. 

 
Each press will switch to the next enabled input. If all inputs are enabled the order is: 
 

Factory video 

 RGB-in 

 video IN1 

 video IN2 

 factory video 

… 

 
Inputs which are not enabled are skipped. 
 

Switchover by vehicle buttons isn’t possible in all vehicles. In some vehicles the external 
keypad has to be used. 

 
 

3.2.

 

By keypad 

 
Alternatively or additionally to the factory infotainment buttons the interface’s external 
keypad can be used to switch the enabled inputs. 
 
 

4.

 

Specifications 

 
BATT/ACC range 

 

 

 

 

7V - 25V 

Stand-by power drain  

 

 

 

<30mA 

Power   

 

 

 

 

 

0.3A @12V 

Video input   

 

 

 

 

0.7V - 1V  

Video input formats   

 

 

 

PAL/NTSC 

RGB-video amplitude  

 

 

 

0.7V with 75 Ohm impedance 

Temperature range   

 

 

 

-40°C to +85°C 

Dimensions video-box 

 

 

 

155 x 22 x 90 mm (W x H x D) 

 

 

Summary of Contents for VL3-MIB-4

Page 1: ...Standard Composition Media Video inserter with 2 video RGB rear view camera input and CAN control Product features Video inserter for factory infotainment monitors 2 CVBS video inputs for after marke...

Page 2: ...stallation 2 1 Place of installation 2 2 Connection schema 2 3 Connection to the vehicle s head uni 2 4 Connecting of peripheral devices 2 4 1 Video sources to Video IN1 and Video IN2 2 4 2 Audio inse...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...PCM 4 0 Seat Leon3 5F from 2013 Media System Plus MIB High Standard Skoda Fabia3 NJ from 11 2014 Octavia3 A7 and other vehicles with 8 or 5 8 monitor MIB High Columbus and Standard Bolero Amundsen VW...

Page 5: ...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 RGB input enabled disabled 2 CVBS AV1 i...

Page 6: ...e 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...

Page 7: ...stallation 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 enabl...

Page 8: ...Version 20 03 2017 VL3 MIB 4 Page 8 2 2 Connection schema...

Page 9: ...the female 4pin HSD LVDS connector of the vehicle harness has to be cut off in some vehicles The colour of the female 4pin HSD LVDS connector in vehicles with 8 monitor is grey Connect female 4pin con...

Page 10: ...ect a incompatibility of vehicle and interface Due to changes in the production of the vehicle manufacturer there s always a possibility of incompatibility 2 4 1 Video sources to Video IN1 and Video I...

Page 11: ...e factory infotainment 2 4 2 1 Connection of 2 Audio sources If two AV sources shall be connected the optionally available audio switch SW A2X1 is needed When switching the video interface from video...

Page 12: ...to 12pin cable should carry 12V while the reverse gear is engaged Note Do not forget to set dip5 of video interface to ON before testing 2 4 3 1 Case 1 CAN box receives the reverse gear signal If the...

Page 13: ...230 with wiring AC RS5 or filter e g AC PNF RVC is required Below schema shows the use of a relay normally open Disconnect the green rear view camera input cable of the 20pin connection cable from the...

Page 14: ...ra Connect the video RCA of the after market rear view camera to the female RCA port of the 20pin connection cable which is labeled as CAM 2 5 Connecting video interface and keypad Connect the female...

Page 15: ...he 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 settin...

Page 16: ...tory video RGB in video IN1 video IN2 factory video Inputs which are not enabled are skipped Switchover by vehicle buttons isn t possible in all vehicles In some vehicles the external keypad has to be...

Page 17: ...rder of LVDS cables is exactly connected according to manual Plugging into head unit does not work when the manual says to plug into monitor and vice versa Wrong monitor settings of video interface Tr...

Page 18: ...ton CAN bus interface does not support this function for vehicle Use external keypad or cut white wire of 6pin to 8pin cable and apply 12V impulses for AV switching Pressed too short For video source...

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