R.Link Video-Inserter Ci-Rl2-Mmi3G-Q3 Ci-Rl2-Mmi3G-Gw
R.Link Video-Inserter Ci-Rl2-Mmi3G-Q3 Ci-Rl2-Mmi3G-Gw
R.Link Video-Inserter Ci-Rl2-Mmi3G-Q3 Ci-Rl2-Mmi3G-Gw
LiNK Video-inserter
CI-RL2-MMI3G-Q3
CI-RL2-MMI3G-GW
Compatible with
Audi MMI3G basic/high, MMI3G+ basic/high and
VW RNS850 navigation systems
with 4pin HSD LVDS connector
Video-inserter for rear-view camera
and two additional video sources
Product features
1. Prior to installation
2. Installation
3. Interface operation
4. Specifications video-interface
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.
Take down the serial number of the interface and store this manual for support
purposes: ____________________
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Requirements
Vehicles Navigation system (with Item no.
4pin HSD video connector)
Audi Q3 (8U) from 10/2011 All head-units with monitor CI-RL2-MMI3G-Q3
A1 (8X) since 05/2010
A4 (8K) since 05/2009 til 08/2015
A5 (8T) since 11/2008 til 06/2016
A6 (4F) since 08/2008 til 03/2011
MMI Navigation (Plus) 7"
A6 (4G) since 04/2011 til 09/2014
oder 8" - MMI3G High and
A7 (4G) since 07/2010 til 05/2014
Basic, MMI3G+
A8 (4E) since 09/2008 til 03/2010
A8 (4H) since 03/2010
Q5 (8R) since 11/2008 til 2017
Q7 (4L) since 05/2009 til 03/2015 CI-RL2-MMI3G-GW
A3 (8V) since 05/2012
A4 (8W) since 08/2015
A5 (8T) since 07/2016 MMI Radio/MMI Radio
A6 (4G) since 09/2014 Plus/MMI Navigation 6.5" -
A7 (4G) since 05/2014 RMC/RMC Cnct_Plus/
Q2 (GA) since 09/2016 RMC_Cnct_Nav
Q5 since 2017
Q7 (4M) since03/2015
VW Touareg from model year 2011 RNS850
Limitations
Video only The interface inserts ONLY video into the infotainment.
For sound use the possibly existing factory-audio-AUX-input, a
FM-modulator or the AUX-in interface AUX-110.
Factory OPS Display of an optical park display (OPS) isn’t possible if an
after-market rear-view camera is connected and reverse gear is
engaged. Acoustic signals are still existing.
Guidelines If the video interface does not receive the required information
from the vehicle CAN-bus, guide-lines will not be supported.
Factory rear-view camera Automatic switch-back from inserted video to factory rear-view
camera only while reverse gear is engaged. To delay the switch-
back time, additional electronics is required.
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The CAN-bus box reads digital signals from the vehicle’s CAN-bus and converts them for the
video-interface.
1.3.2. Video-interface
The video-interface converts the video signals of connected after-market sources in a factory
monitor compatible picture signal which is inserted in the factory monitor, by 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.
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Only the enabled video inputs can be accessed when switching through the interface’s video
sources. It is recommended to enable only the required inputs for the disabled will be
skipped when switching through the video interfaces inputs.
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 witches to its rear-view camera input CAM while the reverse gear
is engaged.
Dips 6, 7 and 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 of the 3 dips while a working video source is
connected to the chosen input of the interface. One of the 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 visible change of picture after trying all options, retry and
disconnect the 6pin plug of the video interface between every change of the dip setting.
Note: The experience values of the CAN bus dip settings are only exemplary. If the Can
communication doesn’t succeed, try other dip combinations.
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!
Depending on the interface version the connection to CAN-Bus and power is different:
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The CAN-bus box reads digital signals from the CAN-bus and converts them for the video-
interface. ACC +12V max. 0.5A (red of 6pin) and reverse gear +12V max. 0.5A (green of 6pin)
constant signal. Video-source switching (white of 6pin) as +12V impulse.
Connect theblack female 4pin connector of the 20pin PNP harness to the male 4pin
connector of the CAN-box.
Connect the white female 6pin connector of the 6pin to 8pin cable to the male 6pin
connector of the video-interface.
Connect the black female 8pin connector of the 6pin to 8pin cable to the male 8pin
connector of the CAN-box.
Connect the CAN communication cable’s white female 8pin connector to the 8pin
connector of the video interface.
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Connect the separate white cable to the MMI signal at pin10 of the Quadlock for
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Remove the grey (Depending on the head-unit, possibly also white or pink coloured!)
female 4pin HSD connector from the rearside of the factory head unit and connect it
to the aubergine colored male 4pin HSD connector of the picture signal cable.
Connect the waterblue colored female 4pin HSD connector of the picture signal cable
to the previously become free grey (Depending on the head-unit, possibly also white
or pink coloured!) male 4pin HSD connector of the factory head-unit.
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Connect the waterblue colored female HSD+2 connector of the picture signal cable
to the male HSD+2 connector of the video-interface.
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Location of CAN-gateway
• A1/A3 below the steering-wheel
• A6/A7/A8 footwell passenger side below right
(A6 from 2013 middle of rear bench seat)
• Q5/Q3 footwell on the passenger side top left
• A5 (8T) on the left side behind the glove compartment.
Connect the opposite female 20pin connector of that 20pin PNP harness
to the previously become free 20-Pin connector of the CAN Gateway.
For installation in VW vehicles with RNS850 use the additional 4pin power cable with open
ends. The PNP power/CAN cable isn’t needed.
Connect the female 4pin connector of the 4pin harness to the 4pin connector of the
CAN box.
Connect the stripped ends of the 4pin cable to ground, battery +12V, CAN high and
CAN low of the climate control unit harness, without cutting the cables of the
vehicle harness.
Connect the female 6pin connector of the video cable to the male 6pin connector of the
video-interface.
Connect the video RCA of the video source 1 and 2 to the female RCA connector
“Video IN1” and ”Video IN 2” of the 6pin video cable.
Connect the video RCA of the rear-view camera to the female RCA connector
“Camera IN” of the 6pin video cable.
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Some vehicles have a different reverse gear code on the CAN-bus which the included CAN-
box is not compatible with. Therefore, there are two different ways of installation. If the
CAN-box detectes the vehicle’s reverse gear, the green wire of the 6pin to 8pin cable should
carry +12V while the reverse gear is engaged.
If the CAN-bus interface delivers +12V on the green wire of the 6pin to 8pin cable when
reverse gear is engaged, the video interface will automatically be switched to the rear-view
camera input CAM while reverse gear is engaged.
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Additionally, the +12V (max. 500mA) power supply for the rear-view camera can be
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If the CAN-bus interface does not deliver +12V on the green wire of the 6pin to 8pin 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 signal contains electronic
interference, a normally open relay (e.g AC-RW-1230 with wiring AC-RS5) or filter (e.g. AC-
PNF-RVC) is required. Below schema shows the use of a relay (normally open).
Connect the green wire of the 6pin to 8pin cable to the output connector (87) of the
relay.
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-
cable, like you did it to the green wire of the 6pin to 8pin cable before.
Connect stabile and permanent +12V to the relay’s input connector (30).
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Connect the female 4pin connector of the keypad to the male 4pin connector of the
video-interface.
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The picture settings are adjusted by the 3 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 will change the selected value. The buttons are embedded in the housing to avoid
accidental changes during or after installation. Picture settings must be done separately for
AV1 and AV2 while the corresponding input is selected and visible on the monitor. The rear-
view camera settings conceivably have to be done in AV 2.
Note: The OSD menu is only shown when a working video source is connected to the
selected video-input of the interface.
Contrast
Brightness
Saturation
Position H (horizontal)
Position V (vertical)
Guide-CNTRL (guide lines ON/OFF)
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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 17.10.2018 HW CAM(V31),(V22) CI-RL2-MMI3G-GW
3. Interface operation
3.1. By infotainment-buttons
The NAV button and the MODE button of the MMI are used to execute interface functions.
MMI3G
Longpress of MODE or NAV button
Each press will switch to the next enabled input. If all inputs are enabled the order is:
Inputs which are not enabled by dip switch settings are skipped.
Switchover by vehicle buttons isn’t possible in all vehicles. In some vehicles the external
keypad must be used.
Note: Alternatively the white wire of the 6pin cable can be used with a +5-12V pulse to
switch the video-sources.
3.2. By keypad
4. Specifications video-interface
For any troubles which may occur, check the following table for a solution before requesting
support from your vendor.
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