VL2-GVIF manual

v.LiNK Video-inserter

VL2-GVIF for Lexus and Toyota vehicles with GVIF technology and for Land Rover and Jaguar with touch-screen navigation version 1 and 1.1

Video-inserter with 2 video + RGB + rear-view camera input

Product features

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Video-inserter

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2 CVBS video-inputs for after-market devices (e.g. DVD-Player, DVB-T tuner, …)

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Built-in audio-switch (no audio-insertion)

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Rear-view camera CVBS video-input

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Automatic switching to rear-view camera input on engagement of reverse gear

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RGB-input for after-market navigation

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Video-in-motion (ONLY for connected video-sources)

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Compatible with factory rear-view camera

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AV-inputs PAL/NTSC compatible

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Contents

1. Prior to installation

1.1.

1.2.

Delivery contents

Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories

1.3. Boxes and connectors

1.3.1. Video-interface

1.4. Dip-switch settings

1.4.1. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 1-3)

1.4.2. RGB-video input signal selection for after-market navigation (Dip 4)

1.4.3. Rear-view camera setting (dip 5)

1.4.4. Monitor selection (dip 7-8)

2. Installation

2.1.

2.2.

2.3.

2.4.

Place of installation

Connection schema

Connecting video-interface and 6pin cable

Connection to the factory monitor

2.4.1. Special case 1: Jaguar and Land Rover with touch-screen version 1

2.4.2. Special case 2: Lexus/Toyota – picture is blinking after installation

2.5. Connecting peripheral devices

2.5.1. After-market RGB 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. Video signal connection of after-market rear-view camera

2.6.

2.7.

Connecting video-interface and keypad

Picture settings

3. Interface operation

4. Specifications

5. Frequently asked questions

6. Technical support

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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. This product should only be used while standing or 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. We offer free software-updates for our interfaces for one year after purchase. To receive a free update, the interface must be sent in at own cost. Labor cost for and other expenses 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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1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories

Requirements

Vehicle Lexus LS/GS/RX/ES/IS, monitor and head-unit must be separate

units and connected with a GVIF cable!

Toyota Landcruiser, Prius and other vehicles from 2007 with

GVIF technology, monitor and head-unit must be separate units

and connected with a GVIF cable!

Jaguar XF X250, XK X150 (Modelljahre 2007-2011)

Land Rover Range Rover (Vogue) L322 (2005-2009),

Range Rover Sport L320 (2005-2009), Discovery 3 L319 (2004-

2009), Freelander 2 L359 (2007-2012)

Only Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles with factory navigation!

Head-unit/monitor Lexus and Toyota with GVIF-technology

Jaguar with touch-screen navigation version 1.1 (menu 2)

Land Rover with touch-screen navigation version 1 and 1.1

(menu 2)

Limitations

Video only

Video insertion Jaguar/LR

The interface inserts ONLY video signals into the infotainment.

For sound use the possibly existing factory-audio-AUX-input or a

FM-modulator.

The inserted video can only be seen in map mode of the factory navigation (the automatically switching to an after-market rearview camera, too).

Jaguar/LR with Touch-screen Blue GVIF connectors of vehicle and interface must be cut and

version 1

soldered (exchanged for each other).

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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1.3. Boxes and connectors

1.3.1. Video-interface

The video-interface converts the connected after-market sources video signals to a GVIF signal which is the inserted into the factory monitor on certain trigger options.

1.4. 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.

Dip

1

2

3

Function

RGB-input

CVBS AV1-input

CVBS AV2-input

4

RGB-input resolution

ON (down)

enabled enabled enabled

VGA

800x480 after-market

OFF (up)

disabled disabled disabled

NTSC

400x240 or 480x240 factory or none

5

Rear-view cam type

6

No function - set OFF

7

8

Monitor selection

Try all 4 possible combinations of dip 7 and 8 to find the best picture (quality and size)

See following chapters for detailed information.

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1.4.1. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 1-3)

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.

1.4.2. RGB-video input signal selection for after-market navigation (Dip 4)

If an 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.

1.4.3. Rear-view camera setting (dip 5)

If set to OFF, the interface switches to factory GVIF 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.

1.4.4. Monitor selection (dip 7-8)

Dip 7 and 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 (both OFF, both ON, 7 OFF and 8 ON, 7 ON and 8 OFF) - 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 4 options, retry and disconnected the 6pin power plug of the videobox between every change of the dip setting.

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 the sleep-mode does not show success, disconnect the battery with a resistor lead.

If power source is not taken directly from the battery, the connection has to be checked for being start-up proven and permanent.

2.1. Place of installation

The interface is installed on the backside of the factory monitor.

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2.2. Connection schema

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2.3. Connecting video-interface and 6pin cable

Connect white female 6pin Molex connector of the 6pin to 8pin cable to the male

6pin Molex connector of the video-interface.

Note: Check LEDs on video-interface after reconnecting the battery, one must be on.

2.4. Connections to the factory monitor

Remove factory monitor.

Connect female 8pin connector of the GVIF cable to the male 8pin connector of the interface.

Remove female GVIF connector from the rear of the factory monitor and connect it to the GVIF connector of the GVIF cable.

Connect female GVIF connector of the GVIF cable to the male GVIF connector of the factory monitor.

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2.4.1. Special case 1: Jaguar and Land Rover with touch-screen version 1

Blue GVIF connectors of vehicle and interface must be cut and soldered (exchanged for each other).

Cut the GVIF connectors of vehicle and Interface.

Exchange the GVIF connectors of vehicle and Interface.

Solder the GVIF connector of the vehicle to the harness of the interface and the GVIF connector of the interface to the harness of the vehicle. Connect the red wire to the brown wire and the white wire to the purple wire.

2.4.2. Special case 2: Lexus/Toyota – picture is blinking after installation

On some vehicles (Lexus/Toyota) the picture is blinking after installation. An additional cable at the power connector of factory monitor needs to be cut in this case.

Cut the cable at pin 2 of the upper row from the left side and isolate both ends.

Note: Cable colour of pin 2 may vary.

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2.5. Connecting peripheral devices

It is possible to connect an after-market RGB navigation (or other RGB video source), 2 aftermarket AV-sources and an after-market rear-view camera to the video-interface.

Before final installation of the peripheral devices, we recommend a test-run to detect incompatibility of vehicle and interface. Due to changes in the production of the vehicle manufacturer is always the possibility of incompatibility.

2.5.1. After-market RGB 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 navigation.

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2.5.2. Video-sources to AV1 and AV2

Connect female 6pin connector of the video cable to male 6pin connector of the video-interface.

Connect video RCA of the AV-source 1 to the female RCA connector Video IN 1 of the video cable.

Connect video RCA of the AV-source 2 to the female RCA connector Video IN 2 of the video cable.

Note: On Jaguar and Land Rover the inserted video can only be seen in navigation mode.

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2.5.3. Audio-switch and audio insertion

This interface can only insert video signals into the factory infotainment and switch audio signals. If an AV-source is connected to AV1 or AV2, audio insertion must be done by factory audio AUX input or FM-modulator to which the interface’s sound-switch output is connected. When the interface is switched from AV1 to AV2, the audio signal is switched parallel to the corresponding video signal by the interface’s built-in audio-switch.

The inserted video-signal can be activated simoultaneously to each audio-mode of the factory infotainment.

Audio pins Definition

½

¾

5/6

Audio input signal R/L of source AV2

Audio input signal R/L of source AV1

Audio output signal R/L of factory audio AUX or FM-modulator

7 Ground

Note: If only one AV-source shall be connected, it is possible to connect the video output of the AV-source to the video input AV1 of the video-interface and the audio output of the AVsource directly to the point of audio-insertion (e.g. audio AUX input).

Connect female 7pin connector of the audio cable to male 7pin connector of the video-interface.

Connect the audio-RCA of the possibly existing factory AUX-input or the FMmodulator to the female RCA port AV-Out of the audio cable.

Connect the audio-RCA of the AV-source 1 to the female RCA port AV1 of the audio cable.

Connect the audio-RCA of the AV-source 2 to the female RCA port AV2 of the audio cable.

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2.5.4. After-market rear-view camera

For switching to rear-view camera when reverse gear is engaged 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).

Cut the green cable of the 6pin to 8pin cable close to the at the black 8pin connector.

Isolate the short end of the green wire (GM-LAN box side).

Connect reverse gear light signal/power to coil (85) and ground to coil (86) of relais.

Connect rear-view camera power and green wire (video interface side) of 6pin to

8pin cable to output (87) of relay.

Connect permanent battery power to input (30) of relay.

Note: Set Dip 5 to ON.

On Jaguar and Land Rover the automatically switching to an after-market rear-view camera is only possible in navigation mode.

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2.5.4.1.

Video signal connection of 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 which is labeled as CAM.

Note: Picture settings for CAM input must be done in AV2.

2.6. Connecting video-interface and keypad

Connect the female 4pin connector of the keypad to the male 4pin connector of the video-interface.

Note: We suggest to install the external push button, even if it is not going to be used by the user. Even if installed hidden, it is helpful for fault diagnosis.

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2.7. Picture settings

After installing the sources the picture settings can be changed using a pen on the buttons of the video interface. Press the MENU button to open settings menu on the OSD and to switch to the next setting. UP and DOWN change the corresponding values. The buttons are embedded in the housing to avoid accidental changes during or after installation.

The following settings are available:

Brightness

Contrast

Saturation

Position H (horizontal)

Position V (vertical)

3. Interface operation

The interface’s keypad can be used to execute interface functions.

Short press keypad to switch the video-source.

Each repetition will switch to the next enabled input. If all inputs are enabled the order is:

Factory video  RGB-in  video IN1  video IN2  factory video …

Inputs which are not enabled are skipped. If the audio cable is connected, when switching from video IN1 to video IN2, also the sound will be switched.

Note: The white wire of the 6pin cable can be used with a +5-12V pulse to switch the videosources alternatively.

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4. Specifications

BATT/ACC range

Stand-by power drain

Power

Power consumption

Video input

Video input formats

RGB-video amplitude

Temperature range

Weight

7V ~ 25V

<5mA

0.2A @12V

2.4W

0.7V~1V

PAL/NTSC

0.7V with 75 Ohm impedance

-40°C to +85°C

351g

Dimensions (box only) B x H x T 152 x 21 x 90 mm

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5. Frequently asked questions

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

Symptom

No picture/black picture (factory picture).

No picture/black picture/white picture

(inserted picture) but factory picture is OK.

Reason

Not all connectors have been reconnected to factory headunit or monitor after installation.

No power on CAN-bus box (all

LED CAN-bus box are off).

Possible solution

Connect missing connectors.

CAN-bus box connected to

CAN-bus in wrong place.

Check power supply of CAN-bus box. Check CAN-bus connection of CAN-bus box.

Refer to the manual where to connected to the CANbus. If not mentioned, try another place to connect to the CAN-bus.

No power on video-interface

(all LED video-interface are

Check whether CAN-bus box delivers +12V ACC on red 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.

No video-source connected to the selected interface input.

LVDS cables plugged in wrong place.

Check settings dips 1 to 3 of video interface which inputs are activated and switch to corresponding input(s).

Double-check whether order of LVDS cables is exactly connected according to manual. Plugging into headunit does not work when the manual says to plug into monitor and vice versa.

Inserted picture totally wrong size or position.

Inserted picture double or 4 times on monitor.

Wrong monitor settings of video-interface.

Try different combinations of dips 7 and 8 of videointerface. Unplug 6pin power after each change.

Inserted picture distorted, flickering or running vertically.

Inserted picture b/w.

Inserted picture qual. bad.

Inserted picture size slightly wrong.

Inserted picture position wrong.

Video sources output set to

AUTO or MULTI which causes a conflict with the interfaces auto detection.

If error occurs only after source switching: Connected sources are not set to the same TV standard.

Some interfaces can only handle NTSC input.

Set video source output fixed to PAL or NTSC. It is best to set all video sources to the same standard.

Check manual whether there is a limitation to NTSC mentioned. If yes, set source fixed to NTSC output.

Picture settings have not been adjusted.

Use the 3 buttons and the interface's OSD to adjust the picture settings for the corresponding video input.

Camera input picture flickers.

Camera input picture is bluish.

Camera is being tested under fluorescent light which shines directly into the camera.

Protection sticker not removed from camera lens.

Set all video sources to the same standard.

Test camera under natural light outside the garage.

Remove protection sticker.

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Symptom

Camera input picture black.

Camera input picture has distortion.

Camera input picture settings cannot be adjusted.

Graphics of a car in camera input picture.

Chinese signs in camera input picture

Not possible to switch video sources by OEM button.

Reason

Camera power taken directly from reverse gear lamp.

Camera input picture settings can only be adjusted in AV2 mode.

Function PDC is ON in the interface OSD.

Possible solution

Use relay or electronics to "clean" reverse gear lamp power. Alternatively, if CAN-bus box is compatible with the vehicle, camera power can be taken from green wire of 6pin to 8pin cable.

Set dip 3 of video-interface to ON (if not input AV2 is not already activated) and connect the camera to AV2.

Switch to AV2 and adjust settings. Reconnect camera to camera input and deactivate AV2 if not used for other source.

In compatible vehicles, the graphics will display the factory PDC distance. If not working or not wanted, set interface OSD menu item UI-CNTRL to ALLOFF.

Function RET or ALL is ON

(function for Asian market) in the interface OSD.

CAN-bus interface does not support this function for vehicle.

Set interface OSD menu item UI-CNTRL to ALLOFF or

PDCON.

Use external keypad or cut white wire of 6pin to 8pin cable and apply +12V impulses for AV-switching.

Pressed too short.

SW-version of interface does not support external keypad.

For video source switching a longer press of about 2.5 seconds is required.

Use OEM-button or cut white wire of 6pin to 8pin cable and apply +12V impulses for AV-switching.

Not possible to switch video sources by external keypad.

Interface does not switch to camera input when reverse gear is engaged.

CAN-bus interface does not support this function for the vehicles.

Interface switches video-sources by itself.

CAN-bus interface compatibility to vehicle is limited.

Cut the green wire of the 6pin to 8pin cable and apply

+12V constant from reverse gear-lamp signal. Use relay to "clean" gear lamp power.

Cut the grey wire of 6pin to 8pin and isolate both ends. If problem still occurs, additionally cut the white wire of 6pin to 8pin cable and isolate both ends.

6. Technical Support

Please note that direct technical support is only available for products purchased directly from NavLinkz GmbH. For products bought from other sources, contact your vendor for technical support.

NavLinkz GmbH distribution/tech dealer-support

Eurotec-Ring 45

D-47445 Moers

Tel +49 2841 949970

Email [email protected]

10R-03 5384 Made in China

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