NAVLINKZ video+RVC+RGB-input Mercedes all NTG3/NTG4

v.LINK video insertion for Mercedes vehicles generations NTG3 or NTG4 with Comand APS, Audio50 APS or Audio20. For connection of 2 different video sources (upgraded devices, for example DVD player, DVB-T tuner), 1 RGB source and 1 rear-view camera.

Product features
- Video-inserter for factory-infotainment monitors
- 2 video-inputs for after-market devices (e.g. DVD-Player, DVB-T tuner, .)
- Built-in audio-switch (no audio-insertion)
- Rear-view camera video-input
- Automatic switching to rear-view camera input on engagement of reverse gear
- RGB-input for after-market navigation
- Video-in-motion (ONLY for connected video-sources)
- Compatible with factory rear-view camera
- AV-inputs PAL/NTSC compatible


Compatibility
- Compatible to Mercedes Benz vehicles generations NTG3 or NTG4 with Comand APS, Audio50 APS or Audio20 with 10pin HSD LVDS connector on the monitor.

Comand APS (PCMCIA slot below the ON button) are used inter alia in the following vehicles:
- C-class (W204) from 03/2007 til 02/2011
- CL-class (C216) from 01/2006 til 05/2009
- CLC-class (CL203) from 09/2008
- E-class (W212) from 04/2009 til 05/2011
- E-class Coupe (W207) from 05/2009 til 05/2011
- CLS-Coupe (C218) from 01/2011 til 05/2011
- GLK-class (X204) from 09/2008
- S-class (W221) from 10/2005 til 05/2009
- SLS (C197) from 03/2010


Audio20 and Audio50 APS have been installed longer than above dates. The Audio50 APS with arrow only navigation (navi button but no PCMCIA on head-unit) is in above vehicles only available as NTG4, an Audio50 APS NTG4.5 does not exist. There is no Becker MapPilot or preparation in combination with NTG4 head-units. This accessory indicates an NTG4.5 head-unit. If above info does not identify your head-unit, we suggeste for vehicles til end of 2012, to check prior to ordering on backside of head-unit or monitor whether the connector for LVDS-video is a squared 10pin.

Limitations
Video only
- The interface inserts ONLY video signals into the infotainment. For sound use the possibly existing factory-audio-AUX-input or a FM-modulator.

Specifications (video-interface)

BATT/ACC range 7V - 25V
Stand.by power drain <5mA
Power 0.3A@12V
Power consumption 2.4W
Video input 0.7V~1V
Video input formats PAL/NTSC
RGB-video amplitude 0.7V with 75 Ohm impedance
Temperature range -40°C to +85°C
Weight195g
Dimensions 182 x 24 x 100 mm (B x H x T)


Connections (video-interface)

FRONT
- Male 8pin connector (RGB)
- Male 6pin Molex connector (power)
- 3 female RCA-ports (Video IN 1 & 2, RVC)
- Male 8pin connector (no function)

REAR
- Male 10pin Molex connector (LVDS)
- Male 8pin connector (audio)

LEFT SIDE
- Male 4pin connector (keypad)

The driver must not be distracted by moving pictures. By law, watching mobbing pictures while driving is prohibited. This Interface should only be used to display fixed menus or rear-view-cam pictures when the vehicle is moving, for example the MP3 menu for DV upgrades.