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Version 25.09.2019 

HW:

 

FV09(V41)

 

VL2-MBN2

 

v.LiNK 

Video-inserter 

 

VL2-MBN2 

 
 

Compatible with Mercedes Benz 

Comand APS NTG1 and NTG2 navigation systems 

 

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

 

 

Product features 

 

 

RGB-input for after-market navigation 

 

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

 

Built-in audio-switch 

 

Rear-view camera input, automatically switching 

 

Factory rear-view camera compatible 

 

Switching of video through steering-wheel button and external switch 

 

Video inputs only NTSC compatible (only PAL compatible if factory TV is installed) 

 

Wrong-plugging circuit protection 

 

 

Summary of Contents for VL2-MBN2

Page 1: ...uct features RGB input for after market navigation 2 video inputs for after market devices e g DVD Player DVB T tuner Built in audio switch Rear view camera input automatically switching Factory rear view camera compatible Switching of video through steering wheel button and external switch Video inputs only NTSC compatible only PAL compatible if factory TV is installed Wrong plugging circuit prot...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...ual 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 ____________________ ...

Page 4: ...tory AUX which can be coded by dealership Video sources The video inputs of the VL2 are compatible with NTSC sources only But if a factory TV tuner is installed it is possible that only PAL sources can be connected 1 2 Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories 1 3 Dip switch settings With the video interface boxes dip switches it is possible to dis or enable the interfaces inputs dip 1...

Page 5: ...disconnecting the battery is to be avoided 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 Installationsort The interface is installed on the backside of the monitor pan...

Page 6: ... the monitor panel to J_OUT of the external daughter PCB Electrical the contacts have to be transmitted similar in other words the left contact of the monitor panel have to be connected with the left contact of the mainboard Please take note of the contact surfaces of the flex cables during installation Note Depending on the very navigation head unit the original flex cable needs to be changed int...

Page 7: ... IN2 Kamera IN Bildeinstellungen Pin definition white 6pin power connector Pin 1 yellow ACC or battery 12V Pin 2 red ACC 12V Pin 3 grey no function Pin 4 black Ground Pin 5 green Rear view camera input control 12V Pin 6 white AV switch signal Keypad for video source switching additional option 6 Pin Kabel CTRL Port Interface connection cable External daughter PCB No liability for vehicle wire colo...

Page 8: ...ter PCB to the video interface Connect female 6pin connector of the 4pin cable to the video interface Connect 4pin cable to the pins of the Quadlock as shown in chapter 2 3 Plug keypad into Switch connector Even if the keypad shall not be used its installation e g in a hidden spot is recommended for support reasons If audio insertion shall be used connect it according to chapter 2 6 If 2 audio sou...

Page 9: ... to any audio mode of the factory infotainment If an AV source is to be connected the source s video out is connected to the video IN1 of the video interface and the source s audio out to the audio insertion Audio insertion is possible by factory audio AUX input the optional available AUX In interface AUX 110 or FM modulator The factory audio AUX can be coded by the dealership 2 7 Connecting 2 AV ...

Page 10: ...rder is Factory video RGB in video IN1 video IN2 factory video Inputs which are not enabled are skipped If the audio cable is connected when switching from video IN1 to video IN2 also the sound will be switched 4 Specifications BATT ACC range 7V 25V 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 Dimensio...

Page 11: ... 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 Inserted...

Page 12: ...EM 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 about 2 5 seconds is required Not possible to switch video sources by external keypad SW version of interface does not support external keypad Use OEM button or cut w...

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