Table of Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................................3
Safety Information ..................................................................................4-6
Before Beginning Installation...................................................................7
Installation Guide.........................................................................................8
Wiring Camera & Monitor...................................................................9-10
Replacement Installation Diagram........................................................11
Clip-On Installation Diagram .................................................................12
Installing The Monitor ..............................................................................13
Monitor Operation ................................................................................... 14
Splitting & Splicing ...................................................................................15
Positioning ...................................................................................................16
Multiplexer ..................................................................................................17
Monitor Dimensions..................................................................................18
Monitor Specifications .............................................................................19
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................20
Warranty.......................................................................................................21
Disclaimer ....................................................................................................22
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Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing a Rear View Backup Camera
System! With this manual you will be able to properly install and
operate the unit.
The Backup Camera System is intended to be installed as a
supplement aid to your standard rear view mirror that already ex-
ists in your vehicle. The Backup Camera System should not be
used as a substitute for the standard rear view mirror or for any
other mirror that exists in your vehicle.
In some jurisdictions, it is unlawful for a person to drive a
motor vehicle equipped with a TV viewer or screen located
forward of the back of the driver’s seat or in any location that is
visible, directly or indirectly, to the driver while operating the
vehicle.
Please read all of the installation instructionscarefully before installing the product. Improperinstallation will void manufacturer’s warranty.
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Safety Information
Please read the entire manual and follow the instructions andwarnings carefully. Failure to do so can cause serious damageand/or injury, including loss of life. Be sure to obey all applica-ble local traffic and motor vehicle regulations as it pertains tothis product. Improper installation will void manufacturer’swarranty.
USAGE
• The Rear View Camera Systemis designed to help the driversafely detect people and/orobjects helping to avoiddamage or injury. However,you the driver, must use itproperly. Use of this system isnot a substitute for safe,proper or legal driving.
• Never back up while lookingat the monitor alone. Youshould always check behindand around the vehicle whenbacking up, in the same wayas you would if the vehicledid not have the Rear View
Camera System. If you backup while looking only at themonitor, you may causedamage or injury. Alwaysback up slowly.
• The Rear View Camera Sys-tem is not intended for useduring exstensive back-upmaneuvers or backing intocross traffic or pedestrianwalkways.
• Please, always remember,the area displayed by theRear View Camera System islimited. It does not displaythe entire panorama that isbehind you.
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Safety Information
INSTALLATION
• Electric shock or productmalfunction may occur ifthis product is installedincorrectly.
• Use this product withinthe voltage range specified.Failure to do so can causeelectronic shock or productmalfunction.
• Take special care whencleaning the monitor.
• Make sure to firmly affix theproduct before use.
• If smoke or a burning smellis detected, disconnect thesystem immediately.
• Where the power cable maytouch a metal case, cover thecable with a friction tape. Ashort circuit or disconnectedwire may cause a fire.
• While installing the RVSSystem be careful with thewire positioning in order toavoid wire damage.
• The RVS System should onlybe used when thevehicle is in reverse.
• Do not watch movies oroperate the monitor whiledriving; as it may cause anaccident.
• Do not install the monitorwhere it may obstruct driversview or obstruct an air bagdevice.
• Dropping the unit may causepossible mechanical failure.
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Safety Information
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER OR MANUFACTURER BELIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OFANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROMANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.
If you have questions about this product, contact:
Customer Service:Rear View Safety
1797 Atlantic AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11233Tel: 1.800.764.1028
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Before You Begin Installation
Before drilling please check that no cable or wiring is on theother side of the wall. Please clamp all wires securely to reducethe possibility of them being damaged while vehicle is in use.Keep all cables away from hot or moving parts and electrical noisy components.
We recommend doing a benchmark test before installationto insure that all components are working properly.
Step 1: Choose the monitor and camera locations.
Step 2: Install all cables in vehicle, when necessary a 0.8 (20mm)hole should be drilled for passing camera cable through vehicleswalls. Install split grommets where applicable.
Step 3: Once all cables and wiring have been properly routed,perform a system function test by temporarily connecting thesystem. If the system seems to not be operating properly seetroubleshooting (page 20).
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Cable1. Be sure to position the cable properly. The aviation camera
cable uses aircraft grade connectors which means the cameracable can be exposed to all weather elements. Do not run thecable over sharp edges, do not kink the cable and keep awayfrom HOT and rotating parts.
2. Fasten all cables and secure all excess cable.
Replacement Monitor1. The Mirror Monitor replaces the existing rear view mirror in
vehicle.2. Replace existing mirror, and adjust mounting angle to allow
optimum driver viewing comfort. (see figure 1.1 on page 11).
Clip-On Monitor1. The Mirror Monitor attaches to the existing rear view mirror in
vehicle with the pressurized clips on the back of the monitor.2. Attach monitor to existing miror, and adjust mounting angle to
allow optimum driver viewing comfort. (see figure 1.1 on page12).
Installation Guide
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Wiring Camera & Monitor
The multiplexer.• To power the system connect
the power (RED) 12V+ wire toignition power and the ground(BLACK) wire to chassis ground.
• These are the only wiresneeded to power the entiresystem and all the cameras.Each camera can be seen atany time by simply pressingthe power button and usingthe V1/2 button to toggle.
• The three positive trigger wires(BLUE-CH1, WHITE-CH2,YELLOW-CH3) each representone channel and will turn ontheir channel when the triggerwire is energized with 12V.
• "Camera 3" is the designatedbackup channel. To have thethe backup camera come onwhen you go into reverse, con-nect the BLUE wire to reversepower (or any power sourcethat comes on only in reverse).
• The other channels can simi-
larly be triggered (i.e. side cam-eras can be triggered by the turnsignals etc.)• To automatically have cameraand monitor turn ON when vehi-cle activates, simply twist BLUEpositive trigger 12V+ to RedPower line 12V+ and wire to ig-nition power.
Note: This setup will disablethe menu in channel 3. Toaccess the menu simply moveto channel 1 or 2 and all thechanges will apply to channel3.Note: When the blue wire isactive it will have precedenceover the other triggers.Therefore, if you wish to usemultiple triggers, do notattach the blue trigger toconstant power.
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Wiring Camera & Monitor
• Audio: There is audio onchannels 2 and 3. On channel 3the blue trigger wire must beenergized (12V) to activate theaudio. On channel 2 the audiois always on.
• Grid-lines: The grid-lines arealso carried through the bluewire. To use the grid-lines forreversing, connect the bluewire to a reverse power.
• There is a built-in voltageregulator for our systems whichcan handle 12-24 volts. Realconsumption is 10 to 30 Volts.
Note: The camera andmonitorcan always beactivated by manuallypushing the power button onmonitor. This is in addition toutilizing the positive triggers.
Note: If connecting power directly to battery, the camerais always ON and therefore candrain battery. Therefore it isrecommended to connectpower to an ignition switchedaccessory power source.
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Replacement Installation Diagram
Figure 1.1 Figure 1.2
Figure 1.3
Replacement Monitor
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Clip-On Installation Diagram
Figure 1.1 Figure 1.2
Figure 1.3
Clip-On Monitor
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Installing the Monitor
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66ft Extension Cable
Monitor
1. DC12V-24V (red)2. Ground (black)3. Port #3 (blue)4. Port #2 (white)5. Port #1 (yellow)
-3 Amp Fuse
OptionalCameraAvailable
Video Out
Multiplexer
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Monitor Operation
UPMENUDOWNV1/V2ON/OFF
• Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness: Adjust image properties• Picture Adjust: Stretch image horizontally (right/left and left/right) • Turn: Toggle between mirror/normal image on each individual channel• Name: Change name of teach individual channel• Trigger Delay: Adjust time delay on each trigger• Trigger Source: Toggle channel destination for each trigger• Distance Grid: Toggle which channel distance grid lines will display on• Grid Position: Adjust position of distance grid lines • Auto Power: On: Monitor will automatically turn on when powered. Off: Monitor
will only turn on when triggered. Auto: Monitor will follow previous state.
• Reset: Reset settings to factory default
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Splicing
1. Red - Power (+)2. Yellow - Video3. Green - Mirror / Normal Imaging4. White - Audio5. Black - Ground (-)
1.2.3.4.5.
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Positioning
General Installation Location
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Multiplexer
Port #1 Port #2 Port #3or DVD Backup
(select cameras only)
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Monitor Dimensions
Clip-On MonitorReplacement Monitor
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Monitor Specifications
TFT LCD Digital Monitor
Screen Size Digital 7”
Dot Resolution 800H x 3 (RGB) x 480V
Display Format 16:9
Display Brightness 400cd/m2
Viewing Angle 90° min
Video Input 3 channel
Video Source 1Vp-p, 75Ω
Power Supply DC 12V-24V (+/-10%)
Power Consumption 5W
Operating Temperature -10°C - +65° C
Video System Auto NTSC/PAL
Overall Dimensions 9”L x 4.5”H x 1”D
Weight 400G
Impact Rating 5G
Dot Pitch 0.192H x 0.1805V
Sync System Internal
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TroubleshootingMonitor Displays Blue Screen & Displays No Signal
• Do a hard reset, unplug allcables and power cables frommultiplexer (silver box) leaveout for 1 minute and thenre-connect them.
• Check to ensure that the con-nection to the camera is tight.
• Verify camera cable is pluggedinto port labeled Backup Camera
• Verify that the blue positivetrigger on power harness isput to power 12v+.
If the problem still persists, ver-ify that alternate ports work. Ifalternate ports do not work, re-move Blue Trigger wire from12V+ and select alternate chan-nels.
Monitor Will Not Power-Up (no backlight on power button)
• Check fuse• Check 12v+ to monitor
• Check ground connection
No Image On Screen
• Verify camera is in correctcamera input
• Verify cable is connected tomonitor
• Verify camera is connected tocable
• Connect known workingcamera and cable to monitor.
• Verify Blue trigger is receivingpower
Audio on Camera (optional)
• Verify chosen camera has audio• Verify volume setting
• Confirm that the Blue audiotrigger is connected to 12v+
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WarrantyOne Year WarrantyRear View Safety Inc. warrants this product against material defectsfor a period of one year from date of purchase. We reserve the rightto repair or replace any such defective unit at our sole discretion.Rear View Safety Inc. is not responsible for a defect in the system asa result of misuse, improper installation, damage or mis-handling ofthe electronic components. Rear View Safety Inc. is not responsiblefor consequential damages of any kind.This warranty is void if: defects in materials or workmanship or damages result fromrepairs or alterations which have been made or attempted by others or the unautho-rized use of nonconforming parts; the damage is due to normalware and tear, thisdamage is due to abuse, improper maintenance, neglect or accident: or the damage isdo to use of the Rear View Safety Inc. system after partial failure or use with im-proper accessories.
Warranty PerformanceDURING THE ABOVE WARRANTY PERIOD, SHOULD YOUR REAR VIEW SAFETYPRODUCT EXHIBIT A DEFECT IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP, SUCH DEFECTWILL BE REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLETE REAR VIEW SAFETY INC. PRODUCTIS RETURNED, POSTAGE PREPAID AND INSURED, TO REAR VIEW SAFETY INC.OTHER THAN THE POSTAGE AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENT, NO CHARGEWILL BE MADE FOR REPAIRS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY.Warranty DisclaimersNO WARRANTY, ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, OTHER THEABOVE WARRANTY IS MADE WITH REGARD TO THIS REAR VIEW SAFETY INC.REAR VIEW SAFETY INC. DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANT-ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE AND ALL OTHERWARRANTIES IN NO EVENT SHALL REAR VIEW SAFETY INC. LIABLE FOR ANYINCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OR FOR ANYCOSTS, ATTORNEY FEES, EXPENSES, LOSSES OR DELAYS ALLEGED TO BE AS ACONSEQUENCE OF ANY DAMAGE TO, FAILURE OF, OR DEFECT IN ANY PROD-UCT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY CLAIMS FOR LOSS OF PROFITS
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Disclaimer
Rear View Safety and/or its affiliates does not guarantee or promisethat the user of our systems will not be in/part of an accident orotherwise not collide with an object and/or person. Our systems arenot a substitute for careful and cautious driving or for the consistentadherence to all applicable traffic laws and motor vehicle safetyregulations. The Rear View Safety products are not a substitute forrearview mirrors or for any other motor vehicle equipment mandatedby law. Our camera systems have a limited field of vision and do notprovide a comprehensive view of the rear or side area of the vehicle.Always make sure to look around your vehicle and use your mirrorsto confirm rearward clearance and that your vehicle can maneuversafely. Rear View Safety and/or its affiliates shall have no responsi-bility or liability for damage and/or injury resulting from accidentsoccurring with vehicles having some of Rear View Safety productsinstalled and Rear View Safety and/or its affiliates, the manufacturer,distributor and seller shall not be liable for any injury, loss ordamage, incidental or consequential, arising out of the use orintended use of the product. In no event shall Rear View Safetyand/or its affiliates have any liability for any losses (whether director indirect, in contract, tort or otherwise) incurred in connectionwith the systems, including but not limited to damaged property,personal injury and/or loss of life. Neither shall Rear View Safetyand/or its affiliates have any responsibility for any decision, actionor inaction taken by any person in reliance on Rear View Safetysystems, or for any delays, inaccuracies and/or errors in connectionwith our systems functions.
Take Notes
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If you have any questionsabout this product, contact:
Rear View Safety, Inc.1797 Atlantic AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11233
800.764.1028
BETTER CAMERAS. BETTER SERVICE.IT’S OUR GUARANTEE.