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Version 21.02.2017

v.LiNK

Video-inserter

CI-VL2-MMI3G-Q3

CI-VL2-MMI3G-GW

Compatible with

Audi MMI3G basic/high, MMI3G+ basic/high and

VW RNS850 navigation systems

with 4pin HSD LVDS connector

Video-inserter with 2 video + RGB + rear-view camera input

Product features

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Video-inserter

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2 CVBS video-inputs for after-market devices (e.g. DVD-Player, DVB-T tuner, …)

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Built-in audio-switch (no audio-insertion)

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Rear-view camera CVBS video-input

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Automatic switching to rear-view camera input on engagement of reverse gear

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RGB-input for after-market navigation

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Video-in-motion (ONLY for connected video-sources)

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Compatible with factory rear-view camera

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AV-inputs PAL/NTSC compatible

Summary of Contents for CI-VL2-MMI3G-GW

Page 1: ...iew camera input Product features Video inserter 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 RGB input for after market navigation Video in motion ONLY for connected video sources Compatible with factory rear view camera ...

Page 2: ...ting video interface and CAN box 2 4 Connecting power and CAN bus 2 4 1 VL2 MMI3G Q3 Connection to the climate control panel and head unit 2 4 2 VL2 MMI3G GW Connection to the CAN gateway 2 4 3 RNS850 Cable with open ends 2 5 Connection to the head unit 2 6 Connecting peripheral devices 2 6 1 After market RBG navigation 2 6 2 Video sources to AV1 and AV2 2 6 3 Audio switch and audio insertion 2 6 ...

Page 3: ...rades Changes updates of the vehicle s software can cause malfunctions of the interface 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 knowl...

Page 4: ...For sound use the possibly existing factory audio AUX input a FM modulator or the AUX in interface AUX 110 Factory OPS Display of an optical park display OPS isn t possible if an after market rear view camera is connected and reverse gear is engaged Acoustic signals are still existing Factory rear view camera Automatic switch back from inserted video to factory rear view camera only while reverse ...

Page 5: ...ing 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 is recommended to enable only the required inputs for the disabled will be skipped when switching through the video interfaces inputs Dip Function ON down OFF up 1 RGB input enabled disabled 2 CVBS AV1 input enabled disabled 3 CVBS AV2 input enabled disable...

Page 6: ...a input CAM while the reverse gear is engaged 1 3 2 5 Monitor selection dip 7 8 Dip 7 and 8 are for monitor specific video settings which cannot be predicted as even within the same head unit version the monitor specifications may vary It is necessary to try all possible combinations both OFF both ON 7 OFF and 8 ON 7 ON and 8 OFF while a working video source is connected to the chosen input of the...

Page 7: ...oided it is usually sufficient to put the vehicle is sleep mode In case the sleep mode does not show success disconnect the battery with a resistor lead If power source is not taken directly from the battery the connection has to be checked for being start up proven and permanent 2 1 Place of installation The interface is installed on the backside of the head unit navigation computer radio Dependi...

Page 8: ...Version 21 02 2017 CI VL2 MMI3G xxx Page 8 2 2 Connection schema ...

Page 9: ... the 6pin to 8pin cable to the male 6pin connector of the video interface Connect black female 8pin Micro Fit connector of the 6pin to 8pin cable to male 8pin Micro Fit connector of the MMI box Note Check LEDs on video interface after reconnecting the battery one must be on Connect the separate white cable to MMI signal only for alternative switching of sources by NAV button in the centre console ...

Page 10: ... it to the male Quadlock connector of the PNP power CAN cable Connect the female Quadlock connector of PNP power CAN cable to the male Quadlock connector of the head unit Remove the female connector of climate control panel of vehicle harness from the rear of climate control panel and connect it to the male connector of the PNP power CAN cable Connect the female connector of PNP power CAN cable to...

Page 11: ...PNP power CAN cable Note In case of difficulties with the connection of the PNP Power harness the enclosed stripped 4pin harness can be soldered to the upper shown cables of the gateway The 4pin cable diagram is shown below Pin diagram 4pin cable Pin diagram CAN gateway CAN Low brown Pin 5 orange grey Pin 6 orange bown Audi A6 vehicles CAN High blue Pin 15 orange green Pin 22 orange blue Audi A6 v...

Page 12: ...s with RNS850 use the additional 4 pin power cable with open ends The PNP power CAN cable isn t needed Connect the stripped ends of the 4pin cable to ground battery 12V CAN high and CAN low of the climate control unit harness without cutting the cables of the vehicle harness The following pin diagram shows pins and cable colours There s no liability for the vehicle s pin diagram Changes in the man...

Page 13: ...ace Remove female 4pin HSD LVDS connector from the rear of the head unit and connect it to the male 4pin HSD LVDS connector of the video interface Note The marked lug of the female 4pin HSD LVDS connector of the vehicle harness has to be cut off Colour of the female 4pin HSD LVDS connector on vehicles with 8 monitor is grey Connect female 4pin connector of the HSD LVDS interface cable to the male ...

Page 14: ...ction of the vehicle manufacturer is always the possibility of incompatibility 2 6 1 After Market RGB navigation Connect female 8pin connector of the RGB cable to the male 8pin connector of the video interface The loose grey wires have no function and have to be isolated Connect male 6pin connector of the RGB cable to the after Market navigation If connecting the after market navigation NAV FN900D...

Page 15: ... Connect female 6pin connector of the audio cable to male 6pin connector of the video interface Connect video RCA of the AV source 1 to the female RCA connector Video 1 of the video cable Connect video RCA of the AV source 2 to the female RCA connector Video 2 of the video cable ...

Page 16: ...available it is possible to code it with the optionally available OBD coder OBD MMI3G HM xx Audio pins Definition 1 2 Audio input signal R L of source AV2 3 4 Audio input signal R L of source AV1 5 6 Audio output signal R L of factory audio AUX or FM modulator 7 Ground Note If only one AV source shall be connected it is possible to connect the video output of the AV source to the video input AV1 o...

Page 17: ... to 8pin 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 6 3 1 Case 1 CAN box detects reverse gear If the CAN bus interface delivers 12V on the green wire of the 6pin to 8pin cable when reverse gear is engaged the video interface will automatically be switched to the rear view camera input CAM while reverse gear is e...

Page 18: ...s electronic interference a normally open relay e g AC RW 1230 with wiring AC RS5 or filter e g AC PNF RVC is required Below schema shows the use of a relay normally open Cut the green cable of the 6pin to 8pin cable close to the at the black 8pin connector Isolate the short end of the green wire CAN box side Connect reverse gear light signal power to coil 85 and ground to coil 86 of relais Connec...

Page 19: ...f the after market rear view camera to the female RCA port of the video interface which is labeled as CAM Note Picture settings for CAM input must be done in AV2 2 7 Connecting video interface and keypad Connect the female 4pin connector of the keypad to the male 4pin connector of the video interface ...

Page 20: ...sible on the monitor AV2 and CAM share the same settings which must be adjusted in AV2 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 Guide CNTRL guide lines ON OFF GUIDE ON guide lines activated PDC ON PDC display acti...

Page 21: ...n video IN1 video IN2 factory video Inputs which are not enabled are skipped If the sources are connected to the audio cable when switching from video IN1 to video IN2 also the sound will be switched 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...

Page 22: ...her order 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 Try different combinations of dips 7 and 8 of video interface Unplug 6pin power after each change Inserted picture totally wrong size or position Inserted picture double or 4 times on monitor Inser...

Page 23: ...on RET or ALL is ON function for Asian market in the interface OSD Set interface OSD menu item UI CNTRL to ALLOFF or PDCON Not possible to switch video sources by OEM button 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 switching a longer press of ab...

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