navLinkz RL4-UCON12 Video Inserter Compatible with Chrysler Installation Guide

: June 24, 2024
: NavLinkz

RL4-UCON12 Video Inserter Compatible with Chrysler

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Specifications

Product Name: Video-inserter RL4-UCON12
Compatibility: Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep vehicles with specified
infotainment systems and monitor sizes
Features: Video-inserter for front- and rear-view camera and
two additional video sources
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Product Usage Instructions

1. Prior to Installation

Please read the manual thoroughly BEFORE starting the
installation. Ensure technical knowledge is required. The
installation location should 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.

1.2 Checking Compatibility

Check the compatibility of your vehicle with the listed models
and infotainment systems mentioned in the manual.

2. Installation

2.1 Place of Installation

Choose a suitable location for installation based on the
provided guidelines in the manual.

2.2 Connection Schema

Follow the connection schema provided in the manual for proper
installation.

2.3 Connection – Picture Signal Cable

Connect the picture signal cable according to the instructions
provided.

2.4 Analogue Power Supply

Ensure proper power supply connections are made as per the
manual.

2.5 Power Supply Output

Connect the power supply output following the instructions
provided.

3. Audio and Video Setup

3.1 Audio Insertion

For audio signals, use either the factory audio-AUX-input or a
FM-modulator as instructed.

3.2 Aftermarket Front Camera

Install an aftermarket front camera as per provided
guidelines.

3.3 Aftermarket Rear-View Camera

Install an aftermarket rear-view camera following the
instructions in the manual.

3.4 Picture Settings

Adjust picture settings as required for optimal viewing
experience.

4. Interface Operation

Operate the interface as described in the manual to utilize its
features effectively.

5. Specifications

Detailed specifications of the product are mentioned above for
reference.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What vehicles are compatible with the RL4-UCON12

video-inserter?

A: The RL4-UCON12 is compatible with Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep
vehicles with specific infotainment systems and monitor sizes as
listed in the manual.

Q: How can I switch between different video sources with the

RL4-UCON12?

A: To switch between different video sources, use an external
keypad as instructed in the manual.

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Video-inserter RL4-UCON12

Compatible with Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep vehicles with Uconnect4C NAV UAV and 8.4inch monitor Uconnec4C NAV UAX and 12inch monitor Uconnect5 R1 EXT RW and 12inch monitor with separate head-unit

Video-inserter for front- and rear-view camera and two additional video sources

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 devices (e.g. USB-Player, DVB-T2 tuner) · Automatic switching to rear-view camera input on engagement of the reverse gear · Automatic front camera switching after reverse gear for 10 seconds · Video-in-motion (ONLY for connected video-sources) · Video-inputs NTSC compatible

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Contents

1. Prior to installation

1.1. 1.2. 1.3. 1.4. 1.4.1. 1.4.1.1. 1.4.1.2. 1.4.1.3. 1.4.1.4. 1.4.1.5. 1.4.1.4. 1.4.2.

Delivery contents Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories Connectors video interface Dip switch settings 8 dip black Activating the front camera input (dip 1) Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 2-3) Rear-view camera setting (dip 5) Enabling the guidelines (dip 6) Image position with 12 inch monitor (dip 7) Monitor size (Dip 8) 4 dip – red

2. Installation

2.1.

Place of installation

2.2.

Connection schema

2.3.

Connection – picture signal cable

2.4.

Connection PNP Power / CAN cable

2.5.

Analogue power supply

2.6.

Power supply output

3. Connection video sources

3.1. 3.2. 3.3. 3.3.1. 3.3.2. 3.4. 3.5.

Audio insertion After market front camera After-market rear-view camera Case 1: Interface receives the reverse gear signal Case 2: Interface does not receive the reverse gear signal Connection video-interface and keypad Picture settings

4. Interface operation

5. Specifications

6. FAQ Trouble Shooting-Interface functions

7. 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. 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
Please read the manual thoroughly BEFORE starting the installation. Technical knowledge is imperatively required. The place of installation has to be free of moisture and away from heat sources.
1.1. Delivery contents

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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

Compatibility

Brand Compatible vehicles Chrysler Pacifica since model year 2018
RAM since model year 2019 Dodge
RAM since model year 2021

Infotainment systems
Uconnect4C NAV UAV infotainment with 8.4inch monitor and separate head-unit Uconnect4C NAV UAX infotainment with 8.4inch or vertical 12inch monitor and separate head-unit Uconnect5 R1 EXT RW with 12inch vertical monitor and separate head-unit. Lower monitor half is vertically also split in two halves.

Uconnect4C NAV UAV infotainment Jeep Grand Cherokee since model year 2019 with 8.4inch monitor and separate
head-unit

Limitations Video only
Factory rear-view camera After market front camera Guidelines Video input signal

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. In case that 2 AV sources shall be connected, a desired audio switching will require additional electronic.
Automatically switching-back from inserted video to factory rearview camera is only possible while the reverse gear is engaged. To delay the switch-back an additional electronic part is required.
Front camera will automatically be switched for 10 seconds after disengaging the reverse gear. A manually front camera switching is possible by external keypad.
Displayed dynamic guidelines are not adjustable. Displayed dynamic guidelines are not available in all vehicles
NTSC video sources compatible only.

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1.3. Connectors 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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1.4. Dip-switch settings

1.4.1. 8 dip – black

Some settings have to be selected by the dip-switches on the video interface. Dip position down is ON and position up is OFF.

Dip

Function

ON (down)

1

Front camera

enabled*

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

2

CVBS AV1-input

enabled

3

CVBS AV2-input

enabled

4

No function

5 Rear-view cam type

after-market

6

Guidelines

enabled

7 Image position 12inch

center of display

8

Monitor size

12inch monitor

OFF (up) disabled
+12V (max. 3A) ACC
disabled disabled set to OFF factory or none disabled top of display 8.4inch monitor

*The front camera will automatically be switched for 10 seconds after disengaging the reverse gear.

After each Dip-switch-change a power-reset of the Video Interface has to be performed!

See the following chapters for detailed information.

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1.4.1.1. Activating the front camera input (dip 1)
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.
Description of the power supply output: see chapter “Power supply output”.
1.4.1.2. Enabling the interface’s video inputs V1 Left und V2 Right (dip 2-3)
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, disabled inputs will be skipped when switching through the video- interfaces inputs.
1.4.1.3. Rear-view camera setting (dip 5)
If set to OFF, the interface switches to factory picture while the reverse gear is engaged to display factory rear-view camera. If set to ON, the interface switches to its rear-view camera input ,,V4 Reverse” while the reverse gear is engaged.
1.4.1.4. Enabling the guidelines (dip 6)
If set to ON, the interface is activated to show the guidelines for the rear- view camera while the vehicle is in reverse mode (not available for all vehicles).
1.4.1.5. Image position with 12inch monitor (dip 7)
Dip 7 can be used to set the desired position of the image on the 12inch monitor. With dip switch position ON, the image is shown in the centre of the display. With dip switch position OFF, the image is shown in the upper part of the display (see following presentation).

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1.4.1.6. Monitor selection (Dip 8)
Dip 8 is used to adjust the corresponding monitor size. If set to ON, 12inch monitors are selected on the interface. If set to OFF, 9inch monitors are selected on the interface.
Note: Dip4 is out of function and has to be set to OFF.
After each Dip-switch-change a power-reset of the Video Interface has to be performed!
1.4.2. 4 dip – red
By using the Dip-switches, the vehicle can be chosen which the interface will be connected to. For all vehicles, all 4 dip switches must be set to OFF.
After each Dip-switch-change a power-reset of the Video Interface has to be performed!
2. Installation
To install the interface, first switch off the ignition and disconnect the vehicle’s battery. Please read the owners manual of the car, regarding the batterys disconnection! If required, enable the cars Sleep-mode (hibernation mode) In case the sleep-mode does not succeed, the disconnection of the battery can be done with a resistor lead. As with any installation of retrofit equipment, a stand-by test is necessary after the installation of the video interface, to ensure that the unit also switches off after reaching the vehicles sleep mode. Before the final installation, we recommend a test-run of the interface. Due to changes in the production of the vehicle manufacturer, there’s always the possibility of incompatibility.
2.1. Place of connection
The interface has to be connected at the factory monitor.

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2.2. Connection schema

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2.3. Connection picture signal cable

Connect the female picture signal cable’s WATERBLUE HSD+2 connector to the male WATERBLUE HSD+2 connector of the video interface.
Disconnect the female 4pin HSD connector of the factory harness at the rear side of the factory monitor and connect it to the male PURPLE HSD connector of the enclosed picture signal cable.
Connect the female WATERBLUE HSD connector of the enclosed picture signal cable to the previously become free male HSD connector at the factory monitor’s rear side.
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. Connection PNP Power / CAN cable

Attention If the female 8pin connector of the factory harness does not physically fit into the male 8pin connector of the enclosed PNP cable, the indicated coding lugs of the factory female PNP connector must be cut away for this connection.
Connect the enclosed 8pin PNP Power / CAN cable’s female black 10pin Connector to male black 10pin connector of the video interface.
Disconnect the female 8pin connector of the vehicle harness at the rear side of the factory monitor and connect it to the male 8pin connector of the enclosed PNP Power/CAN cable’s PNP section.
Connect the enclosed PNP Power / CAN cable’s opposite female 8pin connector of the PNP section to the previously become free male 8pin connector of the factory monitor.

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2.5. Analogue Power supply

Connect the female 12pin connector of the 12pin interface cable to the male 12pin connector of the video interface.
Connect the 12pin interface cable’s purple wire Manual ACC to +12V ACC terminal 15 or to +12V S-contact terminal 86s +12V (e.g., glove compartment illumination).

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2.6. Power supply output

The red power supply output ACC/front cam out 12V (max 3A) can be used to power an external source and has a different assignment depending on the position of dip switch 1 (of the black 8 dips):

Dip Dip 1 ON
Dip 1 OFF

Function
+12V (max. 3A) when reverse gear is engaged incl. 10 seconds delay after reverse gear is disengaged and +12V by manual switching to front camera by keypad (short press)
+12V (max. 3A) ACC

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3. Connecting Video sources
It is possible to connect an after-market rear-view camera, an after-market front camera and two more video sources to the video-interface.
Before the final installation, we recommend a test-run to detect a incompatibility of vehicle and interface. Due to changes in the production of the vehicle manufacturer there’s always a possibility of incompatibility.

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Connect the 12pin interface cable’s female 12pin connector to the male 12pin connector of the video-interface.
Connect the video RCA of the rear-view camera to the 12pin interface cable’s female RCA connector ,,Reverse V4.
Connect the front camera’s video RCA connector to the 12pin interface cable’s female RCA connector ,,Front V3″.
Connect the video RCA of the AV source 1 and 2 to the 12pin interface cable’s female RCA connector “Left (V1)” and “Right (V2)”.

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3.1. Audio-insertion
This interface is only able to insert video signals into the factory infotainment. If an AVsource is connected, the audio insertion has to be done by the factory audio AUX input or an FM-modulator. The inserted video-signal can be activated simultaneously to each audiomode of the factory infotainment. If 2 AV sources shall be connected to the infotainment, additional electronic is necessary to switch the audio signals.
3.2. After-market front camera

The red power supply output ACC/front cam out 12V (max 3A) can be used to power a front camera. If Dip 1 is set to ON (black 8 dips), the power supply output gives +12V (max 3A) when reverse gear is engaged incl. 10 seconds delay after reverse gear is disengaged.
Note: In addition, a manual switch-over to the front camera input is possible via keypad (short press) from any image mode. The power supply output gives +12V then, as well (if Dip 1 is set to ON and the front camera input is selected).
Attention: A longer press of the external keypad push button will switch the interface to the next source!

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3.3. After-market rear-view camera
Some vehicles have a different reverse gear code on the CAN-bus which doesn’t communicate with the interface’s CAN. In this case there are two different ways of installation. If the interface’s CAN is able to detect an enabled vehicle’s reverse gear, the green wire of the 6pin to 12pin cable should carry +12V while the reverse gear is engaged.
Note: Do not forget to set dip5 of video-interface to ON before testing.
3.3.1. Case 1: Interface receives the reverse gear signal
If the interface receives +12V on the green wire of the 12pin interface cable while reverse gear is engaged, the video interface will automatically switch to the rear-view camera input “V4 Reverse” while the reverse gear is engaged.

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The 12 V power supply for the rear-view camera (max 3A) has to be taken from the 12pin interface cabl’s green wire “Reverse-OUT” to avoid an unnecessary, permanent power supply to the camera electronic. Both green cables “Reverse IN” and “Reverse OUT” have to remain connected.

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3.3.2. Case 2: Interface does not receive the reverse gear signal
If the video interface does not receive +12V on the green wire of the 12pin interface 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’s power supply isn’t voltagestable all the time, an ordinary open relay (e.g., AC-RW-1230 with wiring AC-RS5) or filter (e.g. AC-PNF-RVC) is required. The diagram below shows the connection type of the relay.

Disconnect the green cable’s pre-connected male- and female connectors of the 12pin cable and connect the green input cable “Reverse-IN” to the output connector (87) of the relay.
Note: Not least to avoid short circuits, the best solution should be, to crimp a male 4mm connector to the relay’s output cable and connect it to the green cable’s female 4mm connector. The output-cable “Reverse-OUT” remains disconnected as it’s out of function.
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 powercable, like you did it to the green “Reverse-IN” cable before.
Connect permanent power / 12V to the relay’s input connector (30).

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3.4. Connection video-interface and external keypad

Connect the keypad’s female 4pin connector to the 12pin interface cable’s male 4pin connector.
Note: Even if the switching through several video sources by the keypad mightn’t be required, the keypad’s invisible connection and availability is strongly recommended.

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3.5. Picture settings
The picture settings are adjusted by the 3 buttons on the video-interface. Press the MENU button to open the OSD settings menu. To switch to the next menu item, pressing UP and DOWN will change the selected value. The buttons are embedded in the housing to avoid accidental changes during or after installation. The picture settings have to be done separately for AV1, AV2 and CAM while the corresponding input is selected and visible on the monitor. Note: The OSD menu is only shown when a working video source is connected to the selected video-input of the interface.
The following settings are available Contrast Brightness Saturation Position H / V (no function)
Note: To adjust the reverse picture, engage the reverse gear.

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4. Interface operation

Alternatively or additionally to the factory infotainment buttons, the interface’s external keypad can be used to switch the enabled inputs. If all inputs are enabled the order is:
Factory video video IN1 video IN2 factory video …
Disabled inputs will be skipped.
Long press of keypad (2-3 seconds) By long pressing the external keypad (2-3 seconds), the video interface switches the input from the factory video to the inserted video sources. Note: The interface switches after releasing the switch (after long pressure).
Short press of keypad (only if DIP 1 is set to ON) By short pressing the external keypad, the video interface switches from the factory video to the front camera input and back to factory video.

5. Specifications
BATT/ACC range Stand-by power drain Power consumption Video input Video input formats RGB-video amplitude Temperature range Dimensions video-box

7V – 25V 8mA 270mA 0.7V – 1V NTSC 0.7V with 75 Ohm impedance -40°C to +85°C 117 x 26 x 103 mm (W x H x D)

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6. FAQ Trouble shooting Interface functions

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).
CAN-bus box connected to CAN-bus in wrong place.
No power on video-interface (all LED video-interface are off). No picture from video source.
No video-source connected to the selected interface input.
LVDS cables plugged in wrong place.

Possible solution
Connect missing connectors.
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. Check whether CAN-bus box delivers +12V ACC on red wire output of 8pin to 6pin cable. If not cut wire and supply ACC +12V directly to video-interface. Check on other monitor whether video source is OK. 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. Wrong monitor settings of Inserted picture double video-interface. or 4 times on monitor.

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. Camera input picture flickers.
Camera input picture is bluish.

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.
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 Use the 3 buttons and the interface’s OSD to adjust the

adjusted.

picture settings for the corresponding video input.

Camera is being tested under fluorescent light which shines directly into the camera. Protection sticker not removed from camera lens.

Test camera under natural light outside the garage. Remove protection sticker from lens.

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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.
Not possible to switch video sources by external keypad. Interface does not switch to camera input when reverse gear is engaged.
Interface switches video-sources by itself.

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.
Function RET or ALL is ON (function for Asian market) in the interface OSD. CAN-bus interface does not support this function for vehicle.
Pressed too short.
SW-version of interface does not support external keypad.
CAN-bus interface does not support this function for the vehicles.
CAN-bus interface compatibility to vehicle is limited.

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.
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.
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.
Cut the green wire of the 6pin to 8pin cable and apply +12V constant from reverse gear-lamp signal. Use relay to “clean” R-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.

7. 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
Heidberghof 2 D-47495 Rheinberg
Tel +49 2843 17595 00 Email mail@navlinkz.de

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Made in China

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