Car Solutions RGB-LE-V3.1

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Description

Yet another video input interface for Mercedes S-Class W220. Useful for rear view camera installation.

Price: 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

RGB converter.
RGB board with flat cables.
Remote control.
Power cable.
Mode switch button.
Cable from RGB board to converter. IR sensor cable.

Interface Connections

Installation

Remove the COMAND from the vehicle using COMAND removal instructions.

Unscrew 2 chassis cover screws at top of radio.
Unscrew 4 on the rear of the unit, remove cover from top of unit.
Begin by unscrewing the cassette player mechanism from the unit. There are 2 screws holding it in place.
Unscrew the mechanism's other mounting screw.
Loosen the ribbon cable attachment clip with a small screwdriver and carefully remove the cassette player mechanism.
Continue removing the remaining screws to remove the upper motherboard.
Using needle nosed pliers twist the metal clip that attaches to the upper motherboard.
Using a small screwdriver unscrew the ribbon cable from the motherboard.
Unclip the plastic connector from both sides.
Disconnect ribbon cable from the motherboard.
Leave the ribbon cable disconnected.
Connect ribbon cables as shown above.
Reattach the upper motherboard and cassette player mechanism.
Pull ribbon cables through the cassette player case.
Connect the RGB interface board.
Connect RGB cable and run outside of unit.
Mount converter on top of radio with 2 sided tape.