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== Description ==
Yet another [[COMAND_Multimedia_interface|video input interface]] for Mercedes S-Class W220. Useful for [[rear view camera]] installation.

Price: [http://car-solutions.com/en/car-video-interface-for-mercedes-benz-s-class-w220.php USD 190].

Car video interface for Mercedes-Benz W220 allows connection and usage of external video devices such as DVD player, TV tuner, rear view camera, etc. on your built-in monitor. 

Input: multi video interface:
* CVBS input (external video source) x 2
* CVBS input (rear camera source) x 1
* Analog RGB input (car commander original monitor output) x 1
* Analog RGB input (navigation system output) (option) x 1

Output:
* CVBS output (video out for headrest monitor installation) x 1
* RGB output (LCD operation) x 1
* Audio select output x 1

Switch input mode:
* Possible to mute each input by operating DIP S/W
* Possible to switch input mode with remote control or toggle switch.
* Rear view camera mode: rear view camera is switched when the vehicle is reversing (impossible to switch to the rear mode with the toggle or the remote control)

== Package Contents ==
{|
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_interface_converter.jpg|thumb|none|RGB converter.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_subboard_with_flat_cables.jpg|thumb|none|RGB board with flat cables.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_remote_control.jpg|thumb|none|Remote control.]]
|}
{|
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_power_cable.jpg|thumb|none|Power cable.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_mode_switch_button.jpg|thumb|none|Mode switch button.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_RGB_cable_IR_cable.jpg|thumb|none|Cable from RGB board to converter. IR sensor cable.]]
|}
{|
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_cable1.jpg|thumb|none|]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_cable2.jpg|thumb|none|]]
|}

== Interface Connections ==
[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB_interface_connections.jpg|none]]

== Installation ==
Remove the COMAND from the vehicle using [[MOST_COMAND-APS#COMAND_Removal|COMAND removal]] instructions.
{|
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install1.jpg|thumb|none|Unscrew 2 chassis cover screws at top of radio.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install2.jpg|thumb|none|Unscrew 4 on the rear of the unit, remove cover from top of unit.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install3.jpg|thumb|none|Begin by unscrewing the cassette player mechanism from the unit. There are 2 screws holding it in place.]]
|}
{|
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install4.jpg|thumb|none|Unscrew the mechanism's other mounting screw.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install5.jpg|thumb|none|Loosen the ribbon cable attachment clip with a small screwdriver and carefully remove the cassette player mechanism.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install6.jpg|thumb|none|Continue removing the remaining screws to remove the upper motherboard.]]
|}
{|
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install7.jpg|thumb|none|Using needle nosed pliers twist the metal clip that attaches to the upper motherboard.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install8.jpg|thumb|none|Using a small screwdriver unscrew the ribbon cable from the motherboard.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install9.jpg|thumb|none|Unclip the plastic connector from both sides.]]
|}
{|
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install10.jpg|thumb|none|Disconnect ribbon cable from the motherboard.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install10a.jpg|thumb|none|Leave the ribbon cable disconnected.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install_schema.jpg|thumb|none|Connect ribbon cables as shown above.]]
|}
{|
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install15a.jpg|thumb|none|Reattach the upper motherboard and cassette player mechanism.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install_schema2.jpg|thumb|none|Pull ribbon cables through the cassette player case.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install_schema3.jpg|thumb|none|Connect the RGB interface board.]]
|}
{|
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install15c.jpg|thumb|none|Connect RGB cable and run outside of unit.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install16.jpg|thumb|none|Mount converter on top of radio with 2 sided tape.]]
|}

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[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install12b.jpg|thumb|none|Using the supplied ribbon cable extender, connect the existing ribbon cable to the extended cable.]]
[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install12a.jpg|thumb|none|Connect the supplied 2nd ribbon cable to the board, lock clips in place.]]
[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install15b.jpg|thumb|none|Connect ribbon cables to the interface board as shown above.]]
[[File:W220_CT90-MC04_RGB_cable_installation.jpg|thumb|none|Disconnect the wires from the connector to pull the cable through the hole.]]
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