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LiNK Video inserter

CI-RL3-MIB-4
Compatible with VAG infotainment systems from MIB/MIB2/MIB II
construction kits - High und Standard executions

Compatible with Audi vehicles with MMI ( on MIB base)

Bentley vehicles with MIB with 8“ monitor
Lamborghini vehicles with MIB with monitor in instrument
Porsche vehicles with PCM 4.0
Seat vehicles with Media System Plus – navigation system PLUS
Skoda vehicles with Columbus, Amundsen and Bolero
VW vehicles with Discovery Pro, Discover Media, Composition Media

Video-inserter for one rear-view camera and two more video inputs

Product features

 Video-inserter for factory-infotainment systems

 CVBS Input for one rear-view camera
 2 CVBS Video-inputs for after-market Video sources (e.g. DVD-Player, DVB-T Tuner)
 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)
 AV-inputs 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 – video interface
1.4. Settings of the 8 Dip switches (black)
1.4.1.1. Enabling the optical PDC function (dip1)
1.4.1.2. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 2-3)
1.4.1.3. Rear-view camera setting (dip 5)
1.4.1.4. Monitor selection (Dip 6-8)
1.5. Settings of the 4 Dip switches (CAN function – red)

2. Installation

2.1. Place of installation

2.2. Connection schema
2.3. Connection to the factory head unit
2.4. Power – and CAN connection for the video interface
2.5. Analog power supply for the video interface
2.6. Connection of video-sources
2.6.1. Audio insertion
2.6.2. After-market rear-view camera
2.6.2.1. Case 1: Interface receives the reverse gear signal
2.6.2.2. Case 2Interface does not receive the reverse gear signal
2.7. Connecting video-interface and external keypad
2.8. Picture settings and guide lines

3. Interface operation

3.1. By factory infotainment 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
video interface’s place of installation must be free of moisture and away from heat sources.

Before the final installation in the vehicle of the video sources, we recommend a test-run
to ensure the compatibility of vehicle and interface. Due to changes in the production of
the vehicle manufacturer there’s always a possibility of incompatibility.

1.1. Delivery contents

Take down the serial number of the interface and store this manual for support
purposes: ____________________
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1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories
Requirements
Brand Compatible vehicles Compatible systems
A3 (8V) since 05/2012, A4 (8W) MMI Navigation Plus with MMI
since 08/2015, A5 (8T) since Touch 7", 8" or 8.3" - MIB/MIB II
07/2016, A6 (4G) since 09/2014, A7 Main-Unit
(4G) since 05/2014, Q2 (GA) since
09/2016, Q5 since 2017, Q7 (4M)
since 03/2015
Audi A3 (8V) since 05/2012, A4 (8W) MMI Navigation 7" - MIB Std
since 08/2015, A5 (8T) since Nav/MIB Std Plus
07/2016, Q2 (GA) since 09/2016, Q5
MMI Radio Plus 5.8" or 7" - MIB
from 2017, Q7 (4M) since 03/2015
Entry Plus/MIB Std
R8 (4S) since 05/2015 MMI Navigation Plus - MIB II
Main-Unit with monitor in
instrument
Bentley Bentayga MIB with 8" monitor
Lamborghini Huracan since 2016 MIB with monitor in instrument
911 (991.2 face-lift) from 12/2015, PCM 4.0
Porsche Cayenne, Macan and other vehicles
with
Arona since 2018-, Ateca (KH7) MIB/MIB2 High/Standard –
since 2017-, Ibiza (6P) since 2016, navigation system Plus or Media
Seat
Leon3 (5F) since 2013, Toledo4 (KG) system Plus - 6.5inch or 8inch
since 2016 monitor
Fabia3 (NJ) since 11/2014, Karoq MIB High/Columbus and
(NU7) since 2018, Kodiaq (NS7) Standard/Bolero/Amundsen -
Skoda since 2017, Octavia3 (5E) since 5.8inch, 6.5inch or 8inch
2012, Rapid (NH1) since 2016, monitor.
Superb3 (3V) since 2015 NOT: 2018 9.2inch monitor
Arteon (3H) since 2018, Crafter MIB/MIB2 - High/Discovery Pro
(SZ/SY) since 2017, Golf7 since and Standard/Composition
2012, Golf7 Sportsvan since 2014, Media - 5.8inch, 6.5inch or 8inch
Passat (B8) since 2016, Polo5 (6C) monitor.
VW
since 2014-2017 NOT: 2018 9.2inch monitor
Polo6 (AW1) since 2018, T-Roc
(A11) since 2018-, Tiguan2 (AD1)
since 2016, Touran (5T) since 2016
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. If 2 audio
sources shall be connected to the infotainment, an additional
electronic is necessary to switch them.
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.
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Werks- PDC Die Werks-PDC Grafik entfällt bei Anschluss des Interface.
Akustische Signale sind weiterhin vorhanden.

AV input signal only NTSC compatible

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1.3. Boxes and connectors – video interface

The video-interface converts the connected after-market sources video signals into a LVDS
signal which is inserted in the factory monitor 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.

1.4. Settings of the 8 Dip switches (black)

Some settings have to be selected by the dip-switches on the

video interface. Dip position down is ON and position up is OFF.

Dip Function ON (down) OFF (up)

1 PDC enabled disabled
2 CVBS Video 1-input enabled disabled
3 CVBS Video 2-input enabled disabled
4 No function set to OFF
5 Rear-view cam type after-market factory or none
6 Try all 6 possible combinations of Dips 6, 7 and 8 to
Monitor
7 receive the best picture (quality and size) or see chapter
adjustment
8 “Monitor adjustment (Dip 6-8)”

See the following chapters for detailed information.

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1.4.1.1. Enabling the optical PDC function (dip 1)

If set to ON the interface will display an image of a car on the right side of the factory
monitor.

1.4.1.2. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 2-3)

Only by dip switches enabled video inputs can be accessed by switching through the
interface’s video sources. It is recommended to enable only the required inputs. Disabled
inputs will be skipped while switching through the video interfaces inputs.

1.4.1.3. Rear-view camera setting (dip 5)

If set to OFF, the interface switches to factory 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.

1.4.1.4. Monitor selection (Dip 6-8)

Dips 6-8 customize 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 a working video source is connected to the chosen input
of the interface. One of the six combinations will show the best picture size and quality
(some may give no picture). It is possible to first hot plug through the dip combinations. If
there is no change of picture visible after trying all 6 options, retry and disconnect the 10pin
plug of the Quadlock connector between every change of the dip setting.

Note: Dip 4 is out of function and has to be set to OFF!

Empirical value:

Vehicle Monitor Dip 4 Dip 6 Dip 7 Dip 8

8“ OFF OFF OFF OFF
VW Golf7
5.8“ OFF OFF OFF ON
7“ OFF OFF ON OFF
Audi A3 (8V)
5.8“ OFF OFF ON ON
8.3“ OFF ON OFF OFF
Audi A4 (8W), A5 (8T)
7“ OFF OFF OFF OFF
Audi A6/A7 (4G) 8“ OFF OFF ON ON
Audi Q7 (4M) Touch 8.3“ OFF ON ON OFF
Audi Q7 (4M) MMI 7“ OFF OFF OFF OFF
Porsche OFF OFF OFF OFF
VW Touran OFF OFF OFF OFF
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1.5. Settings of the 4 Dip switches (CAN functions – red)

All 4 dip-switches of the video interface have no function for

normal use and have to be set to OFF (except Porsche vehicles with
PCM 4.0).
Dip position down is ON and position up is OFF.

Vehicle/Navigation Dip 1 Dip 2 Dip 3 Dip 4

All vehicles OFF OFF OFF OFF
Porsche with PCM 4.0 OFF ON OFF ON

After each Dip-switch-change a power-reset of the Can-box has to be performed!

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

The interface is supposed to be installed at a suitable location behind the vehicle`s head-
unit.

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2.2. Connection schema

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2.3. Connections to the factory head-unit
Remove the head-unit.

Connect the female HSD+2 connector of the 4pin HSD picture signal cable
to the video-interface’s male HSD+2 connector.

Disconnect the female 4pin HSD connector of the vehicle harness from the rear of the
head-unit and connect it to the male 4pin HSD connector of the 4pin HSD picture signal
cable.

Note: If required, the marked lugs of the

female 4pin HSD LVDS connector have to be
cut off! Further, the colour of the female
4pin HSD connector may vary between
pink, green and grey, depending on the installed monitor.
Connect the female 4pin connector of the 4pin HSD picture signal cable to the male 4pin
HSD LVDS connector of the head-unit (colours may vary!).
Remove the female Quadlock connector of the vehicle
harness from the rear of the head-unit and
connect the previously clipped out white
female 12pin connector (see graphic) to the
male 12pin connector of the PNP harness.

Clip in the female 12pin connector of the PNP

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harness in the previously become free position of the female Quadlock connector before
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finishing the Quadlock reconnection at the rear of the head-unit.

Note: The according HSD connector at PCM4.0 infotainments is the green coloured one.

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2.4. Power – and CAN connection for the video interface

Connect the 10pin power/CAN cable’s female 10pin connector to the 10pin
connector of the interface
Connect the single, yellow wire of the 10pin power/CAN cable to +12V permanent
and stabile power supply.
Connect the single, black wire of the 10pin power/CAN cable to the vehicle’s negative
ground.
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2.5. Analog power supply for the video interface

If, after connecting the PNP harness, no interface LED lightens up while the ignition is
turned on, the single red wire ACC-out (max 3A) and the purple coloured wire
Manual ACC of the 12pin interface cable both have to be connected additionately to
S-contact terminal 86s +12V (e.g. glove compartment illumination).

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2.6. Connecting video sources

It is possible to connect an after-market rear-view camera and two more AV sources to the
video-interface.

Before a final installation of the video sources, we recommend a test-run to ensure the
compatibility of vehicle and interface. Due to changes in the production of the vehicle
manufacturer there’s always a possibility of incompatibility.

Connect the female 12pin connector of the 12pin interface cable to the male 12pin
connector of the video-interface.

Connect the video RCA of the AV source 1 and 2 to the female RCA connector “Video IN1”
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and ”Video IN 2” of the 12pin interface cable.

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Connect the video RCA of the Rear-view camera to the female RCA connector “Camera IN”
of the 20pin interface cable (refer also to chapter “Video signal connection of the rear-view
camera”)

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2.6.1. Audio-insertion

This interface is only able to insert video signals into the factory infotainment. If an AV-
source is connected, the audio insertion has to be done by the factory audio AUX input or an
FM-modulator. The inserted video-signal can be activated simultaneously to each audio-
mode of the factory infotainment. If 2 AV sources shall be connected to the infotainment,
additional electronic is necessary to switch the audio signals.

2.6.2. After-market rear-view camera

Some vehicles have a different reverse gear code on the CAN-bus which the video-interface
is not compatible with. Therefore, there are two different ways of installation. If the video
interface receives a signal of the reverse gear, the green wire “Reverse-OUT” of the 20pin
cable should carry +12V while the reverse gear is engaged.

Note: Do not forget to set video interface’s dip5 to ON before testing.

2.6.2.1. Case 1: Interface receives the reverse gear signal

If the interface delivers +12V on the green output wire of the 12pin interface cable while
reverse gear is engaged, the video interface will automatically switch to the rear-view
camera input “Camera IN” while the reverse gear is engaged.

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Additionally, the +12V (max. 3A) power supply for the rear-view camera can be taken
from the green wire of the 12pin interface cable.
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2.6.2.2. Case 2: CAN-box does not receive the reverse gear signal

If the video interface does not deliver +12V on the green wire of the 12pin cable when
reverse gear is engaged (not all vehicles are compatible), an external switching signal from
the reverse gear light is required. As the reverse gear light’s power supply isn’t voltage-
stabile all the time, an ordinary open relay (e.g AC-RW-1230 with wiring AC-RS5) or filter
(e.g. AC-PNF-RVC) is required. The diagram below shows the connection type of the relay.

Disconnect the green cable’s preconnected male- and female connectors of the 12pin
cable and connect the green input cable “Reverse-IN” to the output connector (87)
of the relay.
Note: Last but not lot least to avoid short circuits, the best solution should be, to
crimp a male 4mm connector to the relay’s output cable and connect it to the green
cable’s female 4mm connector. The output-cable “Reverse-OUT” remains
disconnected as it’s out of function.
Connect the Reverse light’s power-cable to coil (85) and the vehicle’s ground to coil
(86) of the relay.
Connect the output connector (87) of the relay to the rear-view camera’s power-
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cable, like you did it to the green “Reverse-IN” cable before.

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Connect stabile and permanent +12V to the relay’s input connector (30).

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2.7. Connecting video-interface and keypad

Connect the female 4pin connector of the keypad to the male 4pin connector of the
12pin interface cable.

Note: Even if switching through several video sources by the keypad mightn’t be
required, the invisible connection and availability is strongly recommended.

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2.8. Picture settings and guide lines

The picture settings are adjustable by the 3 push-buttons on the video-interface. Press the
MENU button to open the OSD settings menu or to switch to the next menu item. Press UP
and DOWN to change the selected value. The buttons are placed inside in the housing to
avoid accidental changes during or after the installation. Picture settings must be done
separately for AV1 and AV2 while the 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 settings are available:

Contrast
Brightness
Saturation
Position H (horizontal)
Position V (vertical)
IR-AV1/2 (no function)
Guide L/R (no function)
UI-CNTRL (guide lines ON/OFF) -
Size H/V (picture size horizontal/vertical)

Note: If there is no communication between interface and the vehicle`s CAN-bus (several
vehicles aren’t compatible), the reverse gear guide-lines can`t be shown during the vehicle’s
operation, even if they once appear after having switched the system to powerless!
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3. Interface operation

3.1. By factory infotainment button

To switch the interface’s activated video sources, the factory infotainment buttons can be
used.

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.

For Porsche vehicles

Press NAV button to switch the video-source.

Pressing the according infotainment button switches the input from the factory video to the
inserted video sources. If all inputs are activated by dip switch settings, the order is the
following:

Factory video  Video IN 1  Video IN 2  factory video

Each press will switch to the next enabled input. Inputs which are not enabled will be
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. Even if not needed, the keypad should
always remain connected to the video interface for support purposes.

4. Specifications

BATT/ACC range 7V - 25V

Stand-by power drain 12mA
Power 210mA @12V
Video input 0.7V - 1V
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Video input formats NTSC

Temperature range -40°C to +85°C
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Dimensions video-box 119 x 24 x 114 mm (W x H x D)

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5. FAQ – Trouble shooting Interface functions

For any troubles which may occur, check the following table for a solution before requesting
support from your vendor.

Symptom Reason Possible solution

Not all connectors have been
reconnected to factory head-
Connect missing connectors.
unit or monitor after
installation.
No power on CAN-bus box (all Check power supply of CAN-bus box. Check CAN-bus
No picture/black
LED CAN-bus box are off). connection of CAN-bus box.
picture (factory
Refer to the manual where to connected to the CAN-
picture). CAN-bus box connected to
bus. If not mentioned, try another place to connect to
CAN-bus in wrong place.
the CAN-bus.
No power on video-interface Check whether CAN-bus box delivers +12V ACC on red
(all LED video-interface are wire output of 8pin to 6pin cable. If not cut wire and
off). supply ACC +12V directly to video-interface.
No picture from video source. Check on other monitor whether video source is OK.
Check settings dips 1 to 3 of video interface which
No video-source connected to
inputs are activated and switch to corresponding
No picture/black the selected interface input.
input(s).
picture/white picture
Double-check whether order of LVDS cables is exactly
(inserted picture) but
LVDS cables plugged in wrong connected according to manual. Plugging into head-
factory picture is OK.
place. unit does not work when the manual says to plug into
monitor and vice versa.

Inserted picture totally

wrong size or position. Wrong monitor settings of Try different combinations of dips 7 and 8 of video-
Inserted picture double video-interface. interface. Unplug 6pin power after each change.
or 4 times on monitor.

Video sources output set to

AUTO or MULTI which causes Set video source output fixed to PAL or NTSC. It is best
a conflict with the interfaces to set all video sources to the same standard.
Inserted picture
auto detection.
distorted, flickering or
If error occurs only after
running vertically.
source switching: Connected
Set all video sources to the same standard.
sources are not set to the
same TV standard.
Some interfaces can only Check manual whether there is a limitation to NTSC
Inserted picture b/w. handle NTSC input. mentioned. If yes, set source fixed to NTSC output.
Inserted picture qual.
bad.
Inserted picture size Picture settings have not been Use the 3 buttons and the interface's OSD to adjust the
slightly wrong. adjusted. picture settings for the corresponding video input.
Inserted picture
position wrong.
Camera is being tested under
Camera input picture
fluorescent light which shines Test camera under natural light outside the garage.
flickers.
directly into the camera.
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Camera input picture is Protection sticker not

Remove protection sticker from lens.
bluish. removed from camera lens.
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 Symptom Reason Possible solution
Camera input picture Use relay or electronics to "clean" reverse gear lamp
black. Camera power taken directly power. Alternatively, if CAN-bus box is compatible
Camera input picture from reverse gear lamp. with the vehicle, camera power can be taken from
has distortion. green wire of 6pin to 8pin cable.
Set dip 3 of video-interface to ON (if not input AV2 is
Camera input picture Camera input picture settings not already activated) and connect the camera to AV2.
settings cannot be can only be adjusted in AV2 Switch to AV2 and adjust settings. Reconnect camera
adjusted. mode. to camera input and deactivate AV2 if not used for
other source.
In compatible vehicles, the graphics will display the
Graphics of a car in Function PDC is ON in the
factory PDC distance. If not working or not wanted, set
camera input picture. interface OSD.
interface OSD menu item UI-CNTRL to ALLOFF.
Function RET or ALL is ON
Chinese signs in Set interface OSD menu item UI-CNTRL to ALLOFF or
(function for Asian market) in
camera input picture PDCON.
the interface OSD.
CAN-bus interface does not
Not possible to switch Use external keypad or cut white wire of 6pin to 8pin
support this function for
video sources by OEM cable and apply +12V impulses for AV-switching.
vehicle.
button.
For video source switching a longer press of about 2.5
Pressed too short.
Not possible to switch seconds is required.
video sources by SW-version of interface does Use OEM-button or cut white wire of 6pin to 8pin
external keypad. not support external keypad. cable and apply +12V impulses for AV-switching.
Interface does not
CAN-bus interface does not Cut the green wire of the 6pin to 8pin cable and apply
switch to camera input
support this function for the +12V constant from reverse gear-lamp signal. Use
when reverse gear is
vehicles. relay to "clean" R-gear lamp power.
engaged.
CAN-bus interface Cut the grey wire of 6pin to 8pin and isolate both
Interface switches
compatibility to vehicle is ends. If problem still occurs, additionally cut the white
video-sources by itself.
limited. wire of 6pin to 8pin cable and isolate both ends.

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