V.link VL2-MIB-2 User Manual

Manual is about: Video-inserter

Summary of VL2-MIB-2

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    Version 28.07.2015 v.Link video-inserter vl2-mib-2 for vag fahrzeuge with mib high/standard infotainment systems with 7”/8” or 5.8” monitors video-inserter with 2 video + rgb + rear-view camera input and can control product features video-inserter for factory-infotainment monitors 2 video-inputs for...

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    Version 28.07.2015 vl2-mib-2 p a g e 2 contents 1. Prior to installation 1.1. Delivery contents 1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories 1.3. Dip-switch settings 1.3.1. Vehicle selection (dip 7-8) 1.3.2. Video signal selection after-market navigation (dip 4) 1.3.3. Enabling the int...

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    Version 28.07.2015 vl2-mib-2 p a g e 3 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 pr...

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    Version 28.07.2015 vl2-mib-2 p a g e 4 requirements vehicle audi a3 (8v), seat leon, skoda octavia 3, vw golf 7, vw polo 5 (6c) and other vehicles with head-unit/monitor mib high/standard with 7” (audi) respectively 8” (seat/skoda/vw) and 5.8” monitor limitations video only the interface inserts onl...

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    Version 28.07.2015 vl2-mib-2 p a g e 5 1.3.3. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 1-3) only the enabled video inputs can be accessed when switching through the video sources. It is recommended to enable only the required inputs for the disabled will be skipped when switching through the video...

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    Version 28.07.2015 vl2-mib-2 p a g e 6 2. Installation switch off ignition and disconnect the vehicle’s battery! The interface needs a permanent 12v source. If according to factory rules disconnecting the battery is to be avoided, it is usually sufficient to put the vehicle is sleep-mode. In case th...

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    Version 28.07.2015 vl2-mib-2 p a g e 7 2.2. Connection schema.

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    Version 28.07.2015 vl2-mib-2 p a g e 8 2.3. Connecting video-interface and can-box connect black female 6pin micro-fit connector of the vag system-connector harness to the male 6pin micro-fit connector of the can-box. Note: check leds on can-box after reconnecting the battery, two must be on. Connec...

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    Version 28.07.2015 vl2-mib-2 p a g e 9 2.4. Connections to the head-unit remove head-unit. 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...

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    Version 28.07.2015 vl2-mib-2 p a g e 10 2.5. Connecting peripheral devices it is possible to connect 2 after-market av-sources, an after-market rear-view camera and an after-market navigation to the video-interface. Before final installation of the peripheral devices, we recommend a test-run to dete...

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    Version 28.07.2015 vl2-mib-2 p a g e 11 2.5.2. Audio-switch and audio insertion this interface can only insert video signals into the factory infotainment. Audio insertion is possible by possibly existing factory audio aux input or fm-modulator. The inserted video- signal can be activated parallel t...

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    Version 28.07.2015 vl2-mib-2 p a g e 12 note: if only one av-source shall be connected, it is possible to connect the video output of the av-source to video in1 of the video-interface and the audio output of the av-source direct to the audio-insertion. Connect female 7pin connector of the audio cabl...

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    Version 28.07.2015 vl2-mib-2 p a g e 13 2.5.3. After-market rear-view camera connect the video-rca of the after-market rear-view camera to the female rca port of the video-interface. - if the can-bus does not work while connecting an after-market rear-view camera, cut the green cable of the 6pin to ...

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    Version 28.07.2015 vl2-mib-2 p a g e 14 2.5.4. After-market 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 nav...

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    Version 28.07.2015 vl2-mib-2 p a g e 15 2.6. Connecting video-interface and keypad connect the female 4pin connector of the keypad to the male 4pin connector of the video-interface. 2.7. Picture settings after installing the sources the picture settings can be changed using a pen on the buttons of t...

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    Version 28.07.2015 vl2-mib-2 p a g e 16 2.8. Activation of parking guide lines for rear-view camera the parking guide lines for rear-view camera can be activated of deactivated via the osd. Press the menu button to open settings menu on the osd and to switch to the next setting. Choose menu item “gu...

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    Version 28.07.2015 vl2-mib-2 p a g e 17 4. Specifications batt/acc range 7v ~ 25v stand-by power drain power 0.7a @12v power consumption 28.4w 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 weight 368g dimensions (box ...

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    Version 28.07.2015 vl2-mib-2 p a g e 18 5. Frequently asked questions for any troubles which may occur, check the following table for a solution before requesting support from your vendor. Symptom reason possible solution no picture/black picture (factory picture). Not all connectors have been recon...

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    Version 28.07.2015 vl2-mib-2 p a g e 19 symptom reason possible solution camera input picture black. Camera power taken directly from reverse gear lamp. Use relay or electronics to "clean" reverse gear lamp power. Alternatively, if can-bus box is compatible with the vehicle, camera power can be take...