Alpine HCE-C500 Owner Manual
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FOR CAR USE ONLY
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TOPVIEW® CAMERA SYSTEM
HCE-C500
OWNER’S MANUAL
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ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC.
1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,
Shinagawa-ku,
Tokyo 141-0031, Japan
Phone 03-5496-8231
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.
19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,
California 90501, U.S.A.
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.
777 Supertest Road, Toronto,
Ontario M3J 2M9, Canada
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)
Please read before using this equipment.
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam
Victoria 3803, Australia
Phone 03-8787-1200
ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH
Wilhelm-Wagenfeld-Str. 1-3,
80807 München, Germany
Phone 089-32 42 640
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD.
Alpine House
Fletchamstead Highway,
Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K.
Phone 0870-33 33 763
ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L.
(RCS PONTOISE B 338 101 280)
98, Rue de la Belle Etoile, Z.I. Paris Nord Il,
B.P. 50016, 95945 Roissy Charles de Gaulle
Cedex, France
Phone 01-48638989
ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.
Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano
Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy
Phone 02-484781
ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.
Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabellón, 32
01013 Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain
Phone 945-283588
ALPINE ELECTRONICS (BENELUX) GmbH
Leuvensesteenweg 510-B6,
1930 Zaventem, Belgium
Phone 02-725-13 15
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YAMAGATA Co., Ltd.
2-6-34, Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi,
Kanagawa, 220-8515 Japan
Designed by ALPINE Japan
Printed in Japan (Y_A5)
68-18693Z84-A
ENGLISH
Contents
Operating Instructions
WARNING
WARNING ........................................2
CAUTION .........................................3
NOTICE ............................................. 3
Feature
About the TOPVIEW® CAMERA
SYSTEM ..........................................4
Example of Camera Installation .............. 4
Example of Camera Image .......................4
Camera Image
Image Patterns and Distance
Guidelines .......................................6
How to Interpret a Camera Image .......... 6
About the Front Camera Image and
Camera Guide ........................................7
About the Rear Camera Image and
Camera Guide ........................................8
Error Between the Display and Actual
Road Surface ......................................... 10
About Calibration ...........................12
About the Image Range ..................12
Camera Operation
Displaying the Camera Image .......14
Displaying the Camera Image by
Pressing the PDC button ....................14
Displaying the Camera Image using the
iDrive Controller..................................15
Displaying the rear view image while the
car is in reverse ..................................... 15
Switching Image Patterns ...............16
Installation and Connections
Check Accessory Parts ....................17
Connections .....................................18
System Example ..............................19
Information
Specifications ...................................20
In Case of Difficulty .......................20
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Operating Instructions
WARNING
WARNING
This symbol means important instructions.
Failure to heed them can result in serious
injury or death.
WHEN USING A CAMERA SYSTEM, THE DRIVER MUST
VISUALLY CHECK ACTUAL CONDITIONS AROUND
THE VEHICLE. MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO PERSONS
OR ANIMALS IN THE AREA IN WHICH YOU ARE
MANEUVERING OTHERWISE YOU COULD INJURE THEM.
A camera assists the driver by sending images to the screen
showing conditions in view of the camera. The camera uses
a wide-angle lens. Therefore, there is a difference in distance
perspective between what is normally seen and what appears
on the screen. Also, the images shown by the rear camera are
reversed, so as to appear the same as what is seen through the
rearview mirror.
The camera may not perform to full capability due to
variables such as:
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weather conditions such as hard rain, snow, fog or mud
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extremely high or low temperatures near camera
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slope of vehicle and/or roadway
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direct exposure to very bright light such as headlamp or
bright sunlight
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moving from very dark to very bright light and vice versa
such as in parking garages or tunnels
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extremely low light areas
walls or objects that are located diagonally in relation to
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the camera
retracted mirrors that change camera viewing angle
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open doors or trunks
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changes to height of vehicle due to loading capacity or
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hydraulic suspensions
obstacles located at the corner of the vehicle
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DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.
Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BOLTS OR SCREWS OUT
OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed,
consult a physician immediately.
USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING
FUSES.
Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.
USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND.
(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so
may result in fire, etc.
BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE
NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to
electrical shorts.
DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE BRAKE OR
STEERING SYSTEMS TO MAKE GROUND CONNECTIONS.
Bolts or nuts used for the brake or steering systems (or any
other safety-related system), or tanks should NEVER be used
for installations or ground connections. Using such parts
could disable control of the vehicle and cause fire etc.
DO NOT DAMAGE PIPE OR WIRING WHEN DRILLING
HOLES.
When drilling holes in the chassis for installation, take
precautions so as not to contact, damage or obstruct pipes,
fuel lines, tanks or electrical wiring. Failure to take such
precautions may result in fire.
MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING.
Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking
ahead of the vehicle and cause an accident.
DO NOT SPLICE INTO ELECTRICAL CABLES.
Never cut away cable insulation to supply power to other
equipment. Doing so will exceed the current carrying
capacity of the wire and result in fire or electric shock.
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WHICH MIGHT HINDER
VEHICLE OPERATION, SUCH AS THE STEERING WHEEL
OR GEAR LEVER.
Doing so may obstruct forward vision or hamper movement
etc. and results in serious accident.
DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED IN
SURROUNDING OBJECTS.
Arrange wiring and cables in compliance with the manual
to prevent obstructions when driving. Cables or wiring that
obstruct or hang up on places such as the steering wheel, gear
lever, brake pedals, etc. can be extremely hazardous.
DO NOT ROUTE ELECTRICAL CABLES NEAR HOT OR
MOVING PARTS
Route the cables and wiring away from hot or moving parts,
and fix them securely to avoid heat/mechanical damage to
the cable insulation, which may result in shortcircuit, fire or
electric shock.
MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS.
When making connections to the vehicle’s electrical system,
be aware of the factory installed components (e.g. on-board
computer). Do not tap into these leads to provide power
for this unit. When connecting the device to the fuse box,
make sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the device has
the appropriate amperage. Failure to do so may result in fire
or damage to the unit and/or the vehicle. When in doubt,
consult your Alpine dealer.
USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12 VOLT
APPLICATIONS.
Use for other than its designed application may result in fire,
electric shock or other injury.
CHECK THAT THE CAMERA MOUNTINGS IS ATTACHED
SECURELY, AND THAT THE SCREWS ARE TIGHT BEFORE
DRIVING.
Failure to do so may result in an accident.
WHEN INSTALLING OR CHECKING A CAMERA, DO SO
AFTER PARKING THE CAR IN A LEVEL, SAFE PLACE,
TURNING OFF THE ENGINE, AND APPLYING THE HAND
BRAKE.
Failure to do so may result in an accident.
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WHEN USING A DRILL TO MAKE A HOLE, TAKE
PRECAUTIONS SUCH AS WEARING GOGGLES SO
FRAGMENTS DO NOT GET INTO THE EYES.
Failure to do so may result in injury.
CAUTION
This symbol means important instructions.
Failure to heed them can result in injury or
material property damage.
HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY
EXPERTS.
The wiring and installation of this unit requires special
technical skill and experience. To ensure safety, always
contact the dealer where you purchased this product to have
the work done.
ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR
PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE.
Route the cables and wiring away from moving parts (like
the seat rails) or sharp or pointed edges. This will prevent
crimping and damage to the wiring.
USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM
SECURELY.
Be sure to use only the specified accessory parts. Use of other
than designated parts may damage this unit internally or may
not securely install the unit in place. This may cause parts to
become loose resulting in hazards or product failure.
CONNECT LEADS PROPERLY.
Be sure to connect the colour coded leads according to
the diagram. Incorrect connections may cause the unit
to malfunction or cause damage to the vehicle’s electrical
system.
HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS.
Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the
product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the
nearest Alpine Service Center for repairing.
EXCEPT FOR THE CAMERA, DO NOT ATTACH ANY PARTS
TO AREAS WHICH WILL GET WET, OR WHERE THERE IS A
LOT OF HUMIDITY OR DUST.
Failure to do so may result in fire or damage.
DO NOT ATTACH THE CAMERA TO FLUOROCARBON
RESIN FINISHED CAR BODIES OR GLASS.
Doing so reduces the strength of the camera’s mounting.This
could cause it to fall off and cause injury or
damage to the car’s body.
DO NOT ATTACH THE CAMERA TO ANY SURFACE WHERE
THE ENTIRE ADHESIVE SURFACE CANNOT BE APPLIED.
Doing so reduces the strength of the camera’s mounting.This
could cause it to fall off and cause injury or
damage to the car’s body.
NOTICE
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About Care of Device
Do not assert any excess pressure to the camera or the
mounting, as this could cause the camera direction to shift,
or the camera mounting bracket to come off.
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To prevent the camera lens, mounting and cords from
changing colour or shape, or from deteriorating, wipe with
a chemical-free, damp cloth.
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Do not use an automatic car wash or high-pressure washer.
Doing so could cause the camera to come off, damage to
the device cord, or may allow water to enter the camera or
the inside of the car.
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In some cases, to attach the device, a hole must be drilled
in the car body, requiring use of touch-up paint (retail
product) for rust-prevention, and should be prepared
beforehand.
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Be sure to disconnect the cable from the (–) battery post
before installing your HCE-C500 series. This will reduce
any chance of damage to the unit in case of a short-circuit.
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About Rear Camera
The rear camera is optimised for use in this system. as a
dedicated product, it should not be used in other systems.
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Do not use mobile phones and wireless devices near the
camera.
Doing so may result in noise on the screen or malfunction.
It is recommended to use mobile phones or wireless devices
away from the camera.
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About Camera Installation Location
Before installing, make sure there is a enough space to be
able to install the camera. If possible, install the camera
in the center of the bumper. If the camera is installed
off-center, the image may differ from the actual view.
Calibration is necessary.
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Confirming the Display Function
To connect the unit, confirm that the monitor will require a
compatible RCA pin jack.
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Feature
About the TOPVIEW® CAMERA SYSTEM
The TOPVIEW® CAMERA SYSTEM displays the blind area outside the driver’s range of vision, using
four cameras installed on the front, back, right and left of the vehicle. It is useful for checking for objects
around the vehicle. For example, when parking, when navigating narrow roads and “blind” corners, and
when reversing.
Example of Camera Installation
Side camera
Front camera Side camera Rear camera
An installation kit suitable for your vehicle model is required to install this system.
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Performance cannot be assured if you install this system by any other means.
Example of Camera Image
Front View Display Indications
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<Front Panorama View> <Front Side View>
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<Front Top View> <Front Corner View>
Rear View Display Indications
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<Rear Panorama View> <Rear Mirror View>
<Rear Top View> <Rear View>
With this system, the brightness and tint of each camera is automatically adjusted. When driving in areas where
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the brightness or tint varies widely, the brightness or tint of the camera image on the screen may become unstable.
Depending on the condition of the car or road surface, the range of vision may vary. Refer to “About the Front
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Camera Image and Camera Guide” (page 7) or “About the Rear Camera Image and Camera Guide” (page 8).
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Camera Image
Image Patterns and Distance Guidelines
This camera system synthesises and combines four camera images, enabling you to select and switch to
any image pattern. The distance guidelines displayed vary for each pattern. For details of how to switch
image patterns, refer to “Camera Operation” (page 14).
How to Interpret a Camera Image
<Front Panorama View>
Caution message *1
<Rear View>
Caution message *1
AB
Camera Image Range
Varies with image pattern*
*1 If no caution message is displayed, be sure to make the correct display settings. Have an authorized Alpine
dealer perform the correct display settings in calibration mode.
Vehicle width extension
marks
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Only displayed in the
rear view image.
Distance guidelines
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Vary with image pattern
A: Current image range
B: Current image pattern
<Front View Image>
Front Panorama
p Front Side Viewp Front Top Viewp Front Corner Viewp
View
A A A A
B
1 FP
B
2 FS
B
3 FT
B
4 FC
<Rear View Image>
Rear Panorama
p Rear Mirror Viewp Rear Top Viewp Rear Viewp
View
A
B
No icon
1 RP
A A A
B
2 RM
B
3 RT
B
No icon
4 R
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