r.LiNK RL4-MBN6 User manual
r.LiNK Video inserter
RL4-MBN6
Compatible with Mercedes Benz vehicles with
MBUX/NTG6 with 7inch or 10.25inch 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. DVD-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 for 7inch monitors (not
available for all vehicles)
Video-in-motion (ONLY for connected video-sources)
Video-inputs NTSC and PAL 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 – video interface
1.4. Settings of the 8 Dip switches (black)
1.4.1. Adjustment – power supply output (dip 1)
1.4.2. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 2-3)
1.4.3. Rear-view camera settings (dip 5)
1.4.4. Activating – front camera back-switching (dip6)
1.4.5. Activating the guide lines (dip 7)
1.4.6. Monitor selection (Dip 8)
1.5. Settings - 6 Dip switches (Top of box–black)
1.6. Settings of the 4 Dip switches (CAN function – red)
2. Installation
2.1. Place of installation
2.2. Installation locations of the factory Head Unit
2.3. Removing the MBUX head-unit in the Sprinter (W907)
2.4. Connection schema
2.5. Connection
2.5.1. Picture signal cable - Head unit type 1
2.5.2. Picture signal cable - Head unit type 2
2.5.3. 10pin Power/CAN cable
2.5.3.1. Place of connection
2.5.4. Power supply for the video interface
2.5.5. Power supply output
2.5.6. Connection - video-sources
2.5.7. Audio insertion
2.5.8. After-market front camera
2.5.9. After-market rear-view camera
2.5.9.1. Case 1: Interface receives the reverse gear signal
2.5.9.2. Case 2: Interface 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
4. Specifications
5. FAQ – Trouble Shooting-Interface functions
6. Technical support
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Take down the serial number of the interface and store this manual for support
purposes: ____________________
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-viewcamera 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
video interface’s place of installation must be free of moisture and away from heat sources.
Before the final installation in the vehicle of the video sources, we recommend a test-run
to ensure the compatibility of vehicle and interface. Due to changes in the production of
the vehicle manufacturer there’s always a possibility of incompatibility.
1.1. Delivery contents
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Requirements
Brand
Compatible vehicles
Infotainments
Mercedes Benz
A-Class (W177) since 05/2018
B- Class (W247) since 12/2018
CLA Coupé (C118) since 03/2019
CLA Shooting B (X118) since 07/2019
EQC (N293) since 2019
GLB (X247) since 09/2019
GLC Class (X253) since model year 2019
GLE Coupé (C167) since model year 2019
GLE SUV (W167) since model year 2019
GLS- Class (X166) since model year 2019
Sprinter (W907/910) since model year 2018
V-class (W447) since about 03/2020
MBUX with 7inch monitor
without navigation: MB order code E3M
with navigation: MB order code E3M+E1E
or
Comand Online NTG6 - MBUX
with 10.25inch monitor
MB order code: E4M
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 FMmodulator can be used. If 2 audio sources shall be connected to the
infotainment, an additional electronic is necessary to switch them.
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.
After market front camera The front camera will automatically be switched for 10 seconds after
disengaging the reverse gear. A manually front camera switching is possible by
external keypad.
Guide lines Available only for vehicles with 7inch monitor, not for 10inch monitor. If the
interface does not receive the required information from the vehicle CAN-bus,
guide lines won’t be supported.
Factory OBD socket The permanent connection of an OBD dongle product, e.g. for a tank app or an
electronic driver's logbook, may result in partial failure of switching to the rear
view camera. if the switching signal is obtained from the CAN bus. In this case
an external switching signal from the reverse gear light and an ordinary open
relay or filter are required for the installation of a rear-view camera (see
chapter: "Case 2: Interface does not receive a reverse gear signal").
1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories
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Dip
Function
ON (down)
OFF (up)
1
Frontkamera
enabled*
disabled
Power supply output
(red wire)
+12V (max. 3A) when
reverse gear is engaged
incl. 10 seconds delay and
+12V by manual switching
to front camera by keypad
+12V (max. 3A) ACC
2
CVBS Video 1-input
enabled
disabled
3
CVBS Video 2-input
enabled
disabled
4
No function
set to OFF
5
Rear-view cam type
after-market
factory or none
6
*Frontcam
back-switching
for 10 seconds
*enabled
disabled
7
Guide lines
Enabled (7inch only)
disabled
8
Monitor selection
7inch monitor
10.25inch monitor
1.3. Boxes and connectors – 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. Further it reads
the vehicle’s digital signals out of the vehicle’s CAN-bus and converts them for the video
interface.
1.4. Settings of the 8 Dip switches (black)
Some settings have to be selected by the dip-switches on the
video interface. Dip position UP = OFF and DOWN = ON.
*The front camera will automatically be switched for 10 seconds after disengaging the
reverse gear.
See the following chapters for detailed information.
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1.4.1. Adjustment – power supply output (dip 1)
If set to ON, the video interfaces’ red wire will supply +12V (max 3A) with engaging the
reverse gear and additionally 10 more seconds delay for the time of the front camera’s back-
switching after the reverse gear has been disengaged. Furthermore, the red wire’s power
supply for the front cam becomes active with manually front camera switching (short press
of the external keypad).
If set to OFF, the video interfaces’ red wire will supply permanent +12V ACC (max 3A).
Description of the power supply output: see chapter “Power supply output”.
1.4.2. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 2-3)
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. Then the disabled inputs will
be skipped while switching through the video interfaces inputs.
Note: Dip 4 is out of function and has to be set to OFF!
1.4.3. Rear-view camera settings (dip 5)
If set to OFF, the interface switches to factory 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.
1.4.4. Activating – front camera back-switching (dip 6)
If set to ON, the interface switches for 10 seconds from the rear-view camera to the front
camera input after having disengaged the reverse gear. In addition, a manual switch-over to
the front camera input is possible via keypad (short press) from any image mode.
(Attend to correct adjustment of the power supply output (dip1)!
1.4.5. Activating the guidelines (dip 7)
If set to ON, the guidelines will be shown on the display. If set to OFF, the guide lines won’t
be visible on the display.
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
1.4.6. Monitor selection (Dip 8)
Dip 8 customizes the monitor-specific video settings.
If the monitor doesn’t give a satisfying picture, change the dip position while a working video
source is connected to the chosen input of the interface.
Disconnect the 10pin plug at the interface box between every change of the dip setting.
After each Dip-switch-change a power-reset of the interface box has to be performed!
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Monitor size
Dip 1
Dip 2
Dip 3
Dip 4
Dip 5
Dip 6
7inch monitor
Sprinter (W907/910)
GLC (X253)
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
OFF
7”inch monitor
A-Class (W177)*
B- Class (W247)*
CLA Coupé (C118)*
CLA Shooting B (X118)*
GLB (X247)*
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
10.25 inch monitor
Sprinter (W907/910)
A- Class (W177)
B- Class (W247
CLA Coupé (C118)
CLA Shooting B (X118)
EQC (N293)
GLB (X247)
GLC (X253)
GLE Coupé (C167)
GLE SUV (W167)
GLS- Class (X166)
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
Complete list of vehicle model and year – see page 4
Vehicle/Navigation
Dip 1
Dip 2
Dip 3
Dip 4
All vehicles
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
1.5. Settings - 6 Dip switches (Top of box–black)
The 6 dip switches at the top of the video interface are
responsible for the according monitor assignment.
Attention: In contrast to both other dip benches (8dip and 4dip),
the 6dip position UP = ON and DOWN = OFF!
*If there is a malfunction in vehicles with 7 inch monitor, try also the other
dipswitch settings!
After each Dip-switch-change a power-reset of the interface-box has to be performed!
1.6. Settings of the 4 Dip switches (CAN functions – red)
All 4 dip-switches of the video interface have no function for
normal use and have to be set to OFF.
Dip position UP = OFF and DOWN = ON.
After each Dip-switch-change a power-reset of the interface-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 supposed to be installed at a suitable location behind the vehicle`s factory
monitor and the factory head-unit.
2.1.1. Installation locations of the factory Head Unit
The factory head units of the Mercedes A-Class (W177), Mercedes GLE (W167 and C167) and
Mercedes Sprinter (W907/910) vehicles are located at the following locations:
A-Class: On the A-pillar on the driver's side
GLE: Under the passenger seat
Sprinter: Behind the factory monitor
2.2. Removing the MBUX head-unit in the Sprinter (W907)
Remove air vents by using MB special tool.
Remove one hidden screw under each air vents
Remove front cover – monitor will stay in front.
Remove the head-unit.
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