Description
The r.LiNK interface allows to insert a rear-view camera, a front camera with auto switching and two different video sources (e.g. USB-player, DVB-T2 tuner, ...) to the factory-infotainment system of the vehicle manufacturer.
Product features
- Video-inserter for factory-infotainment systems
- 1 CVBS rear-view camera video-input
- 1 CVBS front camera video-input
- 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
- Activatable parking guide lines for rear-view camera (not available for all vehicles)
- Video-in-motion (ONLY for connected video-sources)
- Video-inputs NTSC compatible
Compatibility
| Brand | Model | Navigation |
|---|---|---|
| Audi | A6 (4K) from 06/2018, A7 (4K) from 02/2018, A8 (4N) from 11/2017, Q8 (4M) from 07/2018, e-tron (GE) from 03/2019 |
MMI Radio Plus and MMI Navigation (Plus) with MMI Touch Response - 8.8 or 10.1inch monitor |
| Audi | A1 (GB) from 11/2018, Q3 (F3) from 08/2018 |
MMI Radio Plus or MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch - 8.8inch Monitor (10.1inch monitor isn"t compatible!) |
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 FM-modulator 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. |
| Factory DVD-player | Not compatible to vehicles with factory DVD-player. |
| After market front camera | The front camera will automatically be switched for 5 seconds after disengaging the reverse gear. A manually front camera switching is possible by external keypad. |
| Guide lines | Only NTSC video sources compatible. |
| Video input signal | Displayed guidelines are not available in all vehicles. |
Connectors
- Video-insertion: 4-pin HSD
- Power: open cable ends
- CAN-bus: Plug & play (Quadlock insert)
- Video-input (2x): RCA female connector
- Rear-view camera-input: RCA female connector
- Front camera-input: RCA female connector
Specifications
| Operating voltage | 7~25V DC |
| Standby current | <8mA |
| Current consumption | 320mA@12V |
| Video input | 0.7~1V |
| Video input formats | NTSC |
| Operating temperature range | -40°C to +85°C |
| Dimensions video-box | 119 x 25 x 103mm (W x H x D) |
