ASA Electronics AOS-33 User Manual

AOS-33 OPERA TIONS 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 supple1nentto standard rearview mirror systems, anlj will provide additional rearview visiun wherl
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 boal equipment
mandated by law

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 Danoramic 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 (MSx12)

OCA.80 Cable:
1 -20 meter cable with waterproof connector. Oil, gas, grease resistant. UV stable

Documents:
1- Operations manual

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AOS.33 Operations Manual

BEFORE IN5TALLATtON:

1. This system operates from 10 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

**WARNING**

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

compromise the waterproof sea!

, .It) pTeve"1 e\~t:.1f\C'd\ "'\)t)C". DO NO'. oPEN '.HE tAON\TOR CA-SE. There are potentially lethal "Qltage~ in~ide the

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

could cause extensive damage,

~. Use \ne \numbscrews \0 moun\ \he rT1on'l\or to bracket,

**CAUTION**

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

2. Do not molJnt 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

detected. the warranty will be considered void.

and may cquse physical damage to tne camera

INSTALlATION INSTRUCTIONS

Acc.rs CAMERA

1 .Attach camera bracket (See Fig 1) to upper portio~ of vehicle. Attachment point must be s'urd)' enough 'I:> suppon

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

~. W\tld dei\ectof ma~ 00 \m\a\\~.I"is Ue"~I:;\Of is desig"~d \0 r~t\ut:.e \ne bIJi\6 up 0\ du\;\, d\rt and mo\S\uTe

camera and bracket.

back of vehicle as a reference point

on the camera lens (See Fig 3).

AOM.70 MONiTOR

1. Att'i1ch monitor ins\;je veh\cle in a location conven\£!nt to the dri~er (e.g. center of dash, overhead or in dash). (See

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

Fig 4)

3. Adjust !T\ounting a!)gle of the monitor to allow driver to easily view the screen from all seat positiOn$ (See Fig .5) .

4. If necessary, snap sun visor into groove on front face of monitor. Press a\l (4) sid£!s of the visor to ~nap it into pl-ace

AOC-80 CABLE

1. The camera-to-cable connection ia waterproof. The cabJe-to-monitor connection is not waterproof. Be SlJre to
orient the cable pr()perly. The cylindrical end attaches to the camera. The rectangular box end attaches to the

2. Do not run the AOC-80 cable over sharp edges or corners. Do not kink the cable. Keep the cable away from hot

monitor. (See figure 6)

and rotating parts.

3. Place all exces-s c-able in convolut~d tubinfJ

4. Wire tie the cable securely.

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AOS.33 Operations Manual

MAINTENANCE:
Remove dust and dirt with 'd damp ~oft cloth. Heav;er dirt should be removed with a damp soft cloth and mild deteT9~f)t.
Do not use strong cleaning agents containing gasoline, thinner. benzene or alcohol. These substances may damage the
exterior surface of the monitor.

**CAUTION**

, Before drining, be sure no cable or wiring is on the other side. Be sure to dril1 a '6mm l'518l diame\er'110)e on)y
2 Feed as much cable as possible into vehicle and clamp secur~ly. This reduces the possibility of being hooked

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

during production.

1
2

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

Winng camera:

Drill a 19mm(V4;;j!diameter hole into vehicle body near the camera and bracket.
ConneCTcamera--connector to extension cable in vehicle.
Push extra cable if)to vehicle (Be tQ(eful no1. \0 \t."11)r.. cable) and fIt grl)lTIme\ in\o ho\e.
Apply sealant around grommet to increase resistance to water penetration.

3.

Wiring Monitor:

Insert extension cable into camera #1 position If (2) camerCIs are used, be sure to mark each extension
cable proper\'j '3\"\<i p\ug secol\d cable if\to camera #2 position.
But\dle exce~s c"dble together usit\g a c'3b\~ tie Q( 'li\1'1\ tape .lhis 'fi\" "i\'lQi<i pos$ible <iamage to cable.

4

during operation.
The red Wire marked ACC is connected to an ignition power source, the black Wire marked GNO is

co/)nected to chassis ground. and the blue wire marked BACK is connected to the vehicle's back. up circuit

FUNCTIONS AND OPERATION

Monitor:

1. Power switch'

STD. BY -Monitor operates when vehicle transmission is switched into ffREVERSE«
ON -Monitor and system operate when ignition switch is "ON"

2 Camera position:

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

3. Input switch:

"A." -used mainly for rear mounted camera or as specified by the installer
"8" -used mainly for side or mirror mounted camera or as specified by the installer.

4. Contrast:

Variable control of contrast. Should be adjusted if the "DAY/NIGHT" switch does not
achieve the most desirable picture.

5 Brightness

Variable control 01 brightness. Should be adjusted il the "DA'fJN\GHj" switch does r.Qt

achieve the most desirable picture.

6. Volume:

7. Day/Night switch:

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' 1 not used

2 Ground -black wire

3 Reverse circuit -blue wire
4 not used
5 not used
6 i-12VDC ignition -red wire

2, Camera A input connection to camera extension cable

3, Camera B input connection to additional camera extension cable
4 External speaker connection center pin is positive audio output. Used to disable the internal speaker and

remotely mount a speaker for driver convenience

CAMERA COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS

Camera'

1. Microphone -waterproof microphone for audio pickup,

2. MirrorlNormal 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.

AFFIX'NG DISTANCE MARKERS TO THE MONITOR SCREEN

Clean monitor screen surface of fingerprints. Set the camera into the "OOWNK 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.

3

4.

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) .

Affix the "STOP" marker on the monitor screen over the image of the rear bumper to locate the rear bumper.
The monitor screen is now "calibratedK for distances behind the vehicle of (3) feet, (6) feet and (9) feet

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