ASA AOS-33 User Manual

OBSERVATION SYSTEM

AOS-33

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Cast Body

— Waterprooi Housing

—Vtf'aietproof Microphone

WaterpToot NomaL’MuTor Image Switch

— Adjustable Viewing Angle

—Optional Air Deflector

AOM-70 Features:

* 7" Monochrome Monitor

— Dual Camera Input

Brighinc-ss/Conti as t/Day'Night

Controls

— Volume Control for Intcmal/F.Mcrnal

Speaker

— Camera Position Button(Up'Down)

— Power/Siaml by Button — Front Panel Controls Back l.ii

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OPERATION MANUAL

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AOS-33 OPERATIONS MANUAL

IMPORTANT:

The VOYAGER Observation System (AOS-33) has been designed to provide years of trouble-free operation. Please read this manual thoroughly. This manual contains instructions to ease installation of the camera and monitor. The VOYAGER Observation System is a supplement to standard rearview mirror systems, and will provide additional rearview vision when installed and maintained properly. The VOYAGER Observation system is not intended in any way to be a substitute for careful, cautious, defensive driving or for the consistent adherence to all applicable traffic laws and motor safety regulations This product is not intended to be a substitute for rearview mirrors or for any other motor vehicle or boat equipment mandated by taw

FEATURES:

AOC-75 CCD Camera

270,000 pixel image sensor

0.1 Lux sensitivity Automatic electronic iris provides a clearer, more consistent image in low and bright light Wide angle lens provides a broad viewing area Compact design and light weight ease installation in most vehicles, including large boats Durable, waterproof construction

Built-in microphone for audio pickup Normal/mirror image switch on back of camera Wind deflector reduces build up of dirt on lens Waterproof cable connection

AOM-70 Monochrome 7.0" Monitor

Day/night switch Brightness and contrast controls

Volume control

Camera Dosition switch for a oanoramic view or a concentrated view Illuminated front panel

Power/stand-by switch Internal speaker with external speaker jack

CONTENTS OF 1 COMPLETE SYSTEM;

AOC-75 CCD Camera:

1 - Camera

1 - Camera bracket

4 - Attachment screws with washers (M4x8)

1 - Wind deflector

AOM-70 7.0" Monochrome Monitor:

1- 7.0" monitor 1 - Snap-on sun visor 1 - Monitor bracket 1 - Power harness with locking connector 1 - Range markers 4 - Thumb screws (M5x12)

OCA-80 Cable:

1 - 20 meter cable with waterproof connector. Oil, gas, grease resistant. UV stable

Documents:

1- Operations manual

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BEFORE INSTALLATION.

1. This system operates Ifom tO Volts DC to 38 volts DC, negative ground.

2. Please install this system according to the instructions in this manual.

3. Do not disassemble the camera or the monitor. This voids the warranty Disassembling the camera will

4. Connect the system to an ignition switched power source. Connection to a battery source will reduce battery life.

compromise the waterproof sea!

♦•WARNING**

V To prevent electrical shock, DO NOT OPEN THE KlONlTOR CASE. There are potentiaHy lethal voltages inside the

monitor. There are no user serviceable parts inside. If evidence of tampering is detected, the warranty will tJe considered void.

2. Keep monitor away from leaking water, rain, moisture etc, It is NOT waterproof. Any moisture inside the monitor

3. Use the thumbscrews to mount the rnonitor to bracket.

could cause extensive damage.

CAUTION

1. DO NOT OPEN THE CAMERA CASE. This will break the camera's waterproof seal If evidence of tampering is

2. Do not mount the camera near the lower area of the vehicle (e g. Bumper). This reduces the view of the camera

3. Use only the M4x8 bolts and washers to mount the camera

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AOC-rS CAMERA

2- Attach camera to bracket using M4x8 bolts provided. Adjust angle as indicated in figure 2 (Use rear bumper and

detected, the warranty wilt be considered void.

and may cause physical damage to the camera.

t. Attach camera bracket (Sec Fig 1} to upper pordoft of vehicle. Attachment point must be sturdy enough to support

camera and bracket,

back of vehicle as a reference point,

3. \Nthd dettectoT may be mstatted. This detiectov is designed to reduce the bviiid up ot dust, dirt and moisture on the camera lens (See F)g 3).

AOM-rO MOMTOK

1. Attach monitor inside vehicle in a location convenient to the driver (e.g. center of dash, overhead or in dash). (See

2. Use a compression plate to attach the monitor bracket to the dash or overhead (See Fig 4).

3. Adjust mounting angle of the monter to allow driver lo easily view the screen from all seat positions (See Fig. 5).

4. If necessary, snap sun visor into groove on front face of monitor. Press all (4) sides of the visor to snap it into place.

AOC'80 CABLE

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The camera-to-cable connection is waterproof. The cab)e-to-monitor connection is not waterproof. Be sure to orient the cable properly. The cylit>drical end attaches to the camera. The rectangular box end attaches to the monitor. (See figure 6) Do not run the AOC-80 cable over sharp edges or corners. Do not kink the cable. Keep the cable away from hot and rotating parts.

Place all excess cable in convoluted tubing.

Wire tie the cable securely.

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MAINTENANCE: Remove dust and dirt wvlh a damp soft cloth. Heavier dirt should be removed with a damp soft cloth and mild detergent.

Do not use strong cleaning agents containing gasoline, thinner, benzene or alcohol. These substances may damage the exterior surface of the monitor.

**CAUTION**

1. Before drilling, be sure no cable or wiring Is on the other side. Be sure to drill a IBrnm 15/B”) diameter hole only

2. Feed as much cable as possible into vehicle and clamp securely. This reduces the possibility of being hooked during production.

3. Keep all cables away from HOT, ROTATING and ELECTRICALLY NOISY components.

4. To increase protection of cable, place all excess wire and extension cable in convoluted tubing.

5. Do not twist camera cable and do not cut camera pigtail or cable.

WIRING CAMERA AND MONITOR

FUNCTIONS AND OPERATION

Monitor:

1. Power switch:

2. Camera position:

3. Input switch:

4. Contrast:

See wiring diagram for connections to ignition, ground and back-up circuit (See Fig. 6) Wiring camera:

Wiring Monitor:

5 Brightness;

6. Volume:

7. Day/Night switch;

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Drill a I9mm(3/4"jidiameter hole into vehicle body near the camera and bracket. Connecf camera'connector to extension cable in vehicle. Push extra cable into vehicle (Be careful not to kink cable) and fit grommet into hole. Apply sealant around grommet to increase resistance to water penetration.

Inserí exiensiori cable into camera #1 position If (2) cameras are used, be sure to mark each extension cable properly and plug secottd cable into camera #2 position. Bundle excess cable together using a cable be or vinyl tape. This will avoid possible damage to cable

during operation. The red vdre marked ACC is connected to an ignition power source, the black wire marked GNO is connected to chassis ground, and the blue wire marked BACK is connected to the vehicle's back up circuit

STD. BY - Monitor operates when vehicle transmission is switched into "REVERSE" ON - Monitor and system operate when ignition switch is "ON" UP - Panoramic view of the horizon, if camera is in "UP" position DOWN - Directed view of the rear of the vehicle, if camera is in "DOWN" position "A" - used mainly for rear mounted camera or as specified by the installer. "B" - used mainly for side or mirror mounted camera or as specified by the installer. Variable control of contrast. Should be adjusted if the "DAY/NIGHT" switch does not achieve the most desirable picture. Variable control of brightness. Should be adjusted If the "DAYINIGHT switch does not

achieve the most desirable picture. Variable control of internal speaker and external speaker volume. Pre-set brightness and contrast levels optimized for day and night operation.

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FUNCTIONS AND OPERATION, CONTINUED....

Rear of Monitor. 1 Power connection;

2, Camera A input

3. Camera B input 4 External speaker connection

CAMERA COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS

Camera:

1. Microphone - waterproof microphone for audio pickup.

2. Mirror/Normal switch - waterproof switch to change camera image from a mirror view (rear of vehicle mounted) to normal view (side or front mounted camera) See Figure 7.

AFFIXING DISTANCE MARKERS TO THE MONITOR SCREEN

Clean monitor screen surface of fingerprints. Set the camera into the "DOWN" position Place distance indicators behind the vehicle at (3) feet, (6) feet and (9) feet along the width of the vehicle. These distances are measured

from the rear bumper. (Refer to figure 8.)

2, Attach the markers to the monitor screen over the images of the distance indicators. These markers represent a

distance of (3) feet, (6) feet, and (9) feet from the back of the vehicle. (See Fig 8).

3 Affix the "STOP" marker on the monitor screen over the image of the rear bumper to locate the rear bumper.

4 The monitor screen is now "calibrated" for distances behind the vehicle of (3) feet, (6) feet and (9) feet

3 4 5

not used

Ground - black wire

Reverse circuit - blue wire not used not used +12VDC ignition - red wire connection to camera extension cable connection to additional camera extension cable

center pin is positive audio output. Used to disable the internal speaker and remotely mount a speaker for driver convenience.

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