Car Solutions RGB-LE-V3.1 - Revision history

Pokseva: spelling

2017-10-09T17:06:53Z

spelling

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	=== V1 ===		=== V1 ===

	This port is used to connect first video input (CVBS1).		This port is used to connect the first video input (CVBS1).

	=== V2 ===		=== V2 ===

	This port is used to connect second video input (CVBS1).		This port is used to connect the second video input (CVBS1).

	=== R/V ===		=== R/V ===

	This port is used to connect rear view camera video input.		This port is used to connect the rear view camera video input.

	=== V-OUT ===		=== V-OUT ===

Pokseva: /* Installation */ photo of video input source switch button added

2017-08-30T19:55:45Z

Installation: photo of video input source switch button added

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	\|[[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_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.]]		\|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install16.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Mount converter on top of radio with 2 sided tape.]]
			\|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install17.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Video input source switch button.]]
	\|}		\|}

Pokseva: /* MODE */ note about clicking sound

2017-03-18T17:19:59Z

MODE: note about clicking sound

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:19, 18 March 2017
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	Note that rear camera av source is not switchable using input source switching.		Note that rear camera av source is not switchable using input source switching.
	As a workaround the rear camera can be connected also to CVBS1 or CVBS2.		As a workaround the rear camera can be connected also to CVBS1 or CVBS2.

			Note that RGB converter makes loud clicking noise when switching between sources.

	=== IR ===		=== IR ===

Pokseva: updated info

2017-03-18T17:15:39Z

updated info

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	Power consumption max 5 watt.		Power consumption max 5 watt.
	Installed fuse has 5A 250V rating.		Installed fuse has 5A 250V rating.
	Measured power consumption ~230mA (2.7W).		Measured power consumption around 230mA (2.7W) of current, therefore, it should not be left connected directly to the battery. It is safe to connect the interface to ignition wire (e.g., cigarette lighter wire) since if not connected to power source, the COMAND will work in pass-through mode acting as if multimedia interface is not installed.

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	=== MODE ===		=== MODE ===

	This port is used to connect ~~mode~~ switch ~~cable with switch button~~.		This port is used to connect video input source toggle switch.

	[[File:Universal_RGB_converter_LE_mode_switch_cable.png]]		[[File:Universal_RGB_converter_LE_mode_switch_cable.png]]

	AV source switching order: OEM - RGB - AV1 - AV2 ~~- AV3~~.		AV source switching order: OEM - RGB - AV1 - AV2.

			Note that rear camera av source is not switchable using input source switching.
			As a workaround the rear camera can be connected also to CVBS1 or CVBS2.

	=== IR ===		=== IR ===

	This port is used to connect infrared receiver for the remote control. For the 4-pin ~~connecter~~ only 3 pins are used.		This port is used to connect infrared receiver for the remote control. For the 4-pin connector only 3 pins are used.

	[[File:Universal_RGB_interface_LE_infrared_cable.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Infrared cable.]]		[[File:Universal_RGB_interface_LE_infrared_cable.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Infrared cable.]]
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	Remote control is powered by CR2025 battery.		Remote control is powered by CR2025 battery.

			In practice only the "OK" button works, which switches between video sources (the same way as the toggle switch).

	=== V1 ===		=== V1 ===
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	=== R/V ===		=== R/V ===

	This port is used to connect rear view camera.		This port is used to connect rear view camera video input.

	=== V-OUT ===		=== V-OUT ===
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	\| ON: Sync on green (RGSB)		\| ON: Sync on green (RGSB)
	\|}		\|}

			OEM MUTE will make multimedia interface always on and video from the COMAND itself will not be shown.

	If the displayed screen vibrates, try to operate DIP switch number 6 (interlace mode) after turning power off.		If the displayed screen vibrates, try to operate DIP switch number 6 (interlace mode) after turning power off.
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	[[File:W220_CT90-MC04_RGB_cable_installation.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Disconnect the wires from the connector to pull the cable through the hole.]]		[[File:W220_CT90-MC04_RGB_cable_installation.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Disconnect the wires from the connector to pull the cable through the hole.]]
	-->		-->

			== Troubleshooting ==
			If COMAND display works fine, but all video sources produce flickering image shown below, the ribbon cables are connected in the opposite order.

			[[File:W220_COMAND_screen_flicker_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1.jpg\|500px]]

Pokseva: /* Description */ note about D2B-based widescreen COMANDs

2017-02-05T21:28:37Z

Description: note about D2B-based widescreen COMANDs

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

			The interface is for [[MOST]]-based [[MOST COMAND-APS\|COMANDs]].
			'''It will [[COMAND_Multimedia_interface\|not work]] on widescreen [[D2B]] based [[D2B COMAND\|COMANDs]].'''

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

Pokseva: /* POWER */ power consumption added

2017-01-07T16:58:22Z

POWER: power consumption added

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	Power consumption max 5 watt.		Power consumption max 5 watt.
	Installed fuse has 5A 250V rating.		Installed fuse has 5A 250V rating.
			Measured power consumption ~230mA (2.7W).

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Pokseva at 16:21, 7 January 2017

2017-01-07T16:21:01Z

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	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.		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~~:		Input:
	* CVBS input (external video source) x 2		* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Composite_video Composite video] (CVBS) input (external video source) x 2
	* CVBS input (rear camera source) x 1		* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Composite_video Composite video] (CVBS) input (rear camera source - automatically switchable) x 1
	* Analog RGB input (car commander original monitor output) x 1		* Analog RGB input (car commander original monitor output) x 1
	* Analog RGB input (navigation system output) (option) x 1		* Analog RGB input (aftermarket navigation system output) (option) x 1

	Output:		Output:
	* CVBS output (video out for headrest monitor installation) x 1		* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Composite_video Composite video] (CVBS) output (video out for headrest monitor installation) x 1
	* RGB output (~~LCD operation~~) x 1		* RGB output (to W220 COMAND) x 1
	* Audio select output x 1		* Audio select output x 1

	Switch input mode:		Switch input mode:
	* Possible to mute each input by operating DIP ~~S/W~~		* Possible to mute each input by operating DIP switches.
	* Possible to switch input ~~mode~~ with remote control or toggle switch.		* Possible to switch input source 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)		* Rear view camera mode - rear view camera is switched on when the vehicle is reversing (not possible to switch to the rear mode with the toggle or the remote control).

	== Package Contents ==		== Package Contents ==
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	\|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_power_cable.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Power cable.]]		\|[[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. Connects to port "SEL (OUT)".]]		\|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_mode_switch_button.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Mode switch button. Connects to port "SEL (OUT)".]]
	\|[[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_RGB_cable_IR_cable.jpg\|thumb\|none\|RGB out cable. IR sensor cable.]]
	\|}		\|}
	{\|		{\|
	\|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_cable1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|]]		\|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_cable1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Selected mode output cable.]]
	\|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_cable2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|]]		\|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_cable2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|RGB in cable.]]
	\|}		\|}

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	== Interface Connections ==		== Interface Connections ==

			RGB interface board for W220 COMAND has a simple task to hijack COMAND video output when video input is received from RGB converter.

	[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB_interface_connections.jpg\|none]]		[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB_interface_connections.jpg\|none]]

Pokseva: /* RGB Converter */ update

2017-01-07T16:04:44Z

RGB Converter: update

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Pokseva: update

2017-01-07T14:32:38Z

update

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 {|
 |[[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_mode_switch_button.jpg|thumb|none|Mode switch button. Connects to port "SEL (OUT)".]]
 |[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_RGB_cable_IR_cable.jpg|thumb|none|Cable from RGB board to converter. IR sensor cable.]]
 |}
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 |[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_cable2.jpg|thumb|none|]]
 |}
 == Interface Connections ==

Pokseva: added description, package contents, interface connections

2016-12-05T21:34:57Z

added description, package contents, interface connections

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