Car-Interface.com CI-VL2-N902 User manual
Version 26.02.2018 HW25(V92) CI-VL2-N902
v.LiNK Video-inserter
CI-VL2-N902
Compatible with Opel vehicles with
Navi 900 intelliLink navigation system
with 8” touch monitor and Chevrolet vehicles
with MyLink IO6 system
Video-inserter with 2 video + rear-view camera input and CAN control
Product features
Video-inserter for factory-navigation systems
2 video-inputs for after-market devices (e.g. DVD-Player, DVB-T tuner, …)
Built-in audio-switch (no audio-insertion)
Rear-view camera video-input
Automatic switching to rear-view camera input on engagement of the reverse gear
Activatable parking guide lines for rear-view camera (not available on all vehicles)
Video-in-motion (ONLY for connected video-sources)
Compatible with factory rear-view camera
Video-inputs PAL/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
1.3.1. Video-Interface
1.3.2. CAN-bus box
1.3.2.1. Dip-switch settings
1.3.2.2. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 1-3)
1.3.2.3. RGB-video input signal selection for after-market navigation (Dip 4)
1.3.2.4. Rear-view camera setting (dip 5)
1.3.2.5. Monitor selection (dip 7-8)
1.4. Dip-switch settings of the CAN-box
2. Installation
2.1. Place of installation
2.2. Connection schema
2.3. Connecting video-interface and CAN-box
2.4. Connection to the factory navigation blackbox
2.5. Connecting of peripheral devices
2.5.1. After market RBG navigation
2.5.2. Video-sources to AV1 and AV2
2.5.3. Audio-switch and audio-insertion
2.5.4. After-market rear-view camera
2.5.4.1. Case 1: CAN-box receives the reverse gear signal
2.5.4.2. Case 2: CAN-box does not receive the reverse gear signal
2.5.4.3. Connection Video signal
2.6. Connecting video-interface and keypad
2.7. Picture settings and guide lines
3. Interface operation
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
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: ____________________
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Compatibility
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.
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.
1.2. Checking the interface compatibility of vehicle and accessories
1.3. Boxes and connectors
1.3.1. 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.
Hersteller
Compatible vehicles
infotainment systems
Opel
Astra K 2016-, Insignia A since Model
years 2014-2016, Mokka X since
Model year 2016-
Navi 900 intelliLink 8” Touch (Gen.
1 und 2)
Chevrolet
Corvette C7 2014-2018
MyLink IO6
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1.3.2. CAN-bus box
The CAN box reads the vehicle’s digital signals out of the vehicle’s CAN-bus and converts
them for the video interface.
1.3.2.1. Dip-switch settings
Some settings must be selected by the dip-switches on the
video interface. Dip position down is ON and position up is OFF.
See the following chapters for detailed information.
1.3.2.2. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 1-3)
Only the enabled video inputs can be accessed by switching through the interface’s video
sources. It is recommended to enable only the required inputs. So the disabled inputs will be
skipped while 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
disabled
4
RGB-input resolution
VGA 800x480
RGB NTSC
400x240 or 480x240
5
Rear-view cam type
after-market
factory or none
6
Monitor
selection
Try all possible combinations of dips 6-8 to find
the best picture (quality and size)
7
8
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1.3.2.3. RGB-video input signal selection for after-market navigation (Dip 4)
If after-market RGB navigation or other RGB video source is connected, the source’s RGB
output signal must match the interface’s RGB video input setting.
1.3.2.4. Rear-view camera setting (dip 5)
If set to OFF, the interface switches to factory LVDS 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.
1.3.2.5. Monitor selection (dips 6-8)
Dips 6-8 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 - while a working video source is connected to the chosen input of the
interface - to see which combination gives the best picture quality and size (some may give
no picture). It is possible to first hot plug through the dip combinations, but if you do not
experience any change of picture after trying all options, retry and disconnected the 6pin
power plug of the video-box between every change of the dip setting.
1.4. Dip-switch settings of the CAN-box
By using the Dip-switches the factory Head-Unit or vehicle can be
chosen, the interface will be connected to.
Dip position down is ON and position up is OFF.
Vehicle/Navigation
Dip 1
Dip 2
Dip 3
Dip 4
Opel vehicles
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
Cadillac vehicles
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
After each Dip-switch-change a power-reset of the Can-box has to be performed!
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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 built to be connected at the factory navigation blackbox.
The Built-in Locations of the factory navigation blackbox may vary, even in one and the same
vehicle’s series! Please ask for the manufacturer’s information to avoid removing the wrong
parts.
The Opel Mokka X blackbox is usually to be found behind the infotainment and
navigation monitor.
The Opel Astra K blackbox should be found directly behind the instruments, like
shown below.
The Corvette HMI module is located in the driver’s footwell in front of the A-pillar.
Other Built-in locations of the blackbox like in in the passenger’s foot well in front of the A-
pillar or even behind or near the glove box are possible.
Example: location of the Opel Astra K factory blackbox
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2.2. Connection schema
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2.3. Connecting video-interface and CAN-box
Connect the black female 8pin Micro-Fit connector of the PNP Power/CAN harness to
the male 8pin Micro-Fit connector of the CAN-box.
Note: Check the LEDs on CAN-box after reconnecting the battery, two must be on.
Connect the white female 6pin Molex connector of the 6pin to 12pin cable to the
male 6pin Molex connector of the video-interface.
Connect the black female 12pin Micro-Fit connector of the 6pin to 12pin cable to
male 12pin Micro-Fit connector of the CAN-box.
Note: Check the LEDs on the video-interface after reconnecting the battery, one must
be on.
Connect the red cable of the PNP Power/CAN harness to to a stabile +12V accessory
power supply.
Note: No liability for vehicle wire colours and pin definition!
Changes by the vehicle manufacturer are possible. The given information has to be verified
by the installer.
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2.4. Connections to the factory navigation blackbox
Locate the factory navigation blackbox.
Disconnect the male Mini USB connector of the Mini USB vehicle harness from the
factory navigation blackbox and connect it to the female Mini USB connector of the
Mini USB Video Cable
Connect the male Mini USB connector of the Mini USB Video cable with the female
Mini USB connector of the factory navigation blackbox
Disconnect the female 16pin connector of the Power/CAN vehicle harness from the
factory navigation blackbox and connect it to the male 16pin connector of the PNP
Power/CAM of the vehicle harness.
Connect the female 16pin connector of the Power/CAN harness to the male 16in
connector of the factory navigation blackbox
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