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r.LiNK Video inserter
CI-RL4-MIB-TR
Compatible with
Audi
vehicles with MMI Navigation (Plus) or
MMI Radio Plus with 8.8inch or 10.1inch monitor
Video-inserter for front- and rear-view camera
and two more video inputs
Product features
 Video-inserter for factory-infotainment systems
 1 CVBS Input for rear-view camera
 1 CVBS Input for front camera
 2 CVBS Video-inputs for after-market Video sources (e.g. USB-Player, DVB-T Tuner)
 Automatic switching to rear-view camera input on engagement of the reverse gear
 Automatic front camera switching after reverse gear for 10 seconds
 Activatable parking guide lines for rear-view camera (not available for all vehicles)
 Video-in-motion (ONLY for connected video-sources)
 Video-inputs NTSC compatible
Version 29.10.2019
HW: CAM(V98)/UP(V20)
CI-RL4-MIB-TR

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  • Page 1 Video inserter CI-RL4-MIB-TR Compatible with Audi vehicles with MMI Navigation (Plus) or MMI Radio Plus with 8.8inch or 10.1inch monitor Video-inserter for front- and rear-view camera and two more video inputs Product features  Video-inserter for factory-infotainment systems  1 CVBS Input for rear-view camera ...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Case 2Interface does not receive the reverse gear signal 2.6. Connection - video-interface and external keypad 2.7. 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 Version 29.10.2019 HW: CAM(V98)/UP(V20) CI-RL4-MIB-TR...
  • Page 3: Prior To Installation

    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: ____________________ Version 29.10.2019 HW: CAM(V98)/UP(V20) CI-RL4-MIB-TR...
  • Page 4: Checking The Compatibility Of Vehicle And Accessories

    The front camera will automatically be switched for 5 seconds after disengaging the reverse gear. A manually front camera switching is possible by external keypad. Video input signal Only NTSC video sources compatible. Guidelines Displayed guidelines are not available in all vehicles. Version 29.10.2019 HW: CAM(V98)/UP(V20) CI-RL4-MIB-TR...
  • Page 5: Boxes And Connectors - Video Interface

    Further it reads the vehicle’s digital signals out of the vehicle’s CAN-bus and converts them for the video interface. Version 29.10.2019 HW: CAM(V98)/UP(V20) CI-RL4-MIB-TR...
  • Page 6: Settings - 8 Dip Switches (Black)

    After each Dip-switch-change a power-reset of the Video interface has to be performed! *The front camera will automatically be switched for 10 seconds after disengaging the reverse gear. See the following chapters for detailed information. Version 29.10.2019 HW: CAM(V98)/UP(V20) CI-RL4-MIB-TR...
  • Page 7: Activating The Front Camera (Dip 1)

    Dip 6 Dip7 Dip 8 8.8inch monitor Audi (Alpine) OFF ↑ ON ↓ OFF ↑ 10.1inch monitor Audi (Alpine) OFF ↑ OFF ↑ OFF ↑ 8.8inch monitor Audi (Harman) ON ↓ OFF ↑ OFF ↑ Version 29.10.2019 HW: CAM(V98)/UP(V20) CI-RL4-MIB-TR...
  • Page 8 Warning! Dip position up is ON and position down is OFF (vice versa to the black 8 dips and the red 2 dips). Manufacturer head unit Dip 1 Dip 2 Alpine OFF ↓ OFF ↓ Harman ON ↑ ON ↑ After each Dip-switch-change a power-reset of the video interface has to be performed! Version 29.10.2019 HW: CAM(V98)/UP(V20) CI-RL4-MIB-TR...
  • Page 9: Installation

    *Note: In the e-tron, the following hidden screw (Torx) must be loosened at the rear of the centre console (one screw, the rest is inserted - ventilation doesn‘t have to be removed). Version 29.10.2019 HW: CAM(V98)/UP(V20) CI-RL4-MIB-TR...
  • Page 10: Connection Schema

    2.2. Connection schema Version 29.10.2019 HW: CAM(V98)/UP(V20) CI-RL4-MIB-TR...
  • Page 11: Connection - Factory Head Unit

    *Note: In the e-tron, the following hidden screw (Torx) must be loosened at the rear of the centre console (one screw, the rest is inserted - ventilation doesn‘t have to be removed). Version 29.10.2019 HW: CAM(V98)/UP(V20) CI-RL4-MIB-TR...
  • Page 12: Connection - Picture Signal Cable

    HSD connector „TO LCD“ of the video interface. Connect the female waterblue coloured HSD connector of the video interface’s pre-installed picture signal cable „HU IN“ to the head unit’s previously become free male HSD connector. Version 29.10.2019 HW: CAM(V98)/UP(V20) CI-RL4-MIB-TR...
  • Page 13: Connection - Quadlock - Can

    Clip in the grey coloured female 12pin connector of the PNP harness in the previously become free position of the female Quadlock connector. After that, finish the Quadlock reconnection at the rear-side of the head-unit. Version 29.10.2019 HW: CAM(V98)/UP(V20) CI-RL4-MIB-TR...
  • Page 14: Connection - Power

    Connect the single black wire of the 10pin power/CAN cable to the vehicle’s negative ground. Note: If, after connecting the 10pin Power / CAN cable, no interface LED lightens up while the ignition is turned on, refer to chapter “Analogue power supply for the video interface”. Version 29.10.2019 HW: CAM(V98)/UP(V20) CI-RL4-MIB-TR...
  • Page 15: Analog Power Supply

    If, after connecting the PNP harness, no interface LED lightens up while the ignition is turned on, the purple coloured wire Manual ACC of the 12pin interface cable has to be connected additionately to S-contact terminal 86s +12V (e.g. glove compartment illumination). Version 29.10.2019 HW: CAM(V98)/UP(V20) CI-RL4-MIB-TR...
  • Page 16: Power Supply Output For 2.5. Connection - Video-Sources

    +12V (max. 3A) when reverse gear is engaged incl. 10 seconds delay after reverse gear is disengaged and +12V by manual switching to front camera by keypad (short press) Dip 1 OFF +12V (max. 3A) ACC Version 29.10.2019 HW: CAM(V98)/UP(V20) CI-RL4-MIB-TR...
  • Page 17 Connect the front camera’s video RCA connector to the 12pin interface cable’s female RCA connector „Front V3“. Connect the video RCA of the AV source 1 and 2 to the 12pin interface cable’s female RCA connector “Left (V1)” ”Right (V2)”. Version 29.10.2019 HW: CAM(V98)/UP(V20) CI-RL4-MIB-TR...
  • Page 18: Audio Insertion

    (short press) from any image mode. The power supply output gives +12V then, as well (if Dip 1 is set to ON and the front camera input is selected). Attention: A long press of the external keypad push button will switch the interface to the next source. Version 29.10.2019 HW: CAM(V98)/UP(V20) CI-RL4-MIB-TR...
  • Page 19: After-Market Rear-View Camera

    “Camera IN” while the reverse gear is engaged. Additionally, the +12V (max. 3A) power supply for the rear-view camera can be taken from the green wire of the 12pin interface cable. Version 29.10.2019 HW: CAM(V98)/UP(V20) CI-RL4-MIB-TR...
  • Page 20: Case 2Interface Does Not Receive The Reverse Gear Signal

    Connect the output connector (87) of the relay to the rear-view camera’s power- cable, like you did it to the green “Reverse-IN” cable before. Connect stabile and permanent +12V to the relay’s input connector (30). Version 29.10.2019 HW: CAM(V98)/UP(V20) CI-RL4-MIB-TR...
  • Page 21: Connection - Video-Interface And External 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. Version 29.10.2019 HW: CAM(V98)/UP(V20) CI-RL4-MIB-TR...
  • Page 22: Picture Settings And Guide Lines

    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! Version 29.10.2019 HW: CAM(V98)/UP(V20) CI-RL4-MIB-TR...
  • Page 23: Interface Operation

    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. Version 29.10.2019 HW: CAM(V98)/UP(V20) CI-RL4-MIB-TR...
  • Page 24: By Keypad

    7V - 25V Stand-by power drain Power 320mA @12V Video input 0.7V - 1V Video input formats NTSC Temperature range -40°C to +85°C Dimensions video-box 119 x 25 x 103 mm (W x H x D) Version 29.10.2019 HW: CAM(V98)/UP(V20) CI-RL4-MIB-TR...
  • Page 25: Faq - Trouble Shooting-Interface Functions

    Camera input picture fluorescent light which shines Test camera under natural light outside the garage. flickers. directly into the camera. Camera input picture is Protection sticker not Remove protection sticker from lens. bluish. removed from camera lens. Version 29.10.2019 HW: CAM(V98)/UP(V20) CI-RL4-MIB-TR...
  • Page 26 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. 10R-03 5384 Made in China Version 29.10.2019 HW: CAM(V98)/UP(V20) CI-RL4-MIB-TR...

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