RVS Systems RVS-091406 User Manual

What’s in the Box?

• 1 Color MT9V136 Weather Proof Camera with Infra-Reds

• 1 4.3" TFT LCD Color Monitor

• 1 Cigarette Lighter Power Cable

• 1 Power Cable for Camera

• 1 Digital Transmitter

• Suction cup mount

• 1 Screw Kit for Installation

Table of Contents

Introduction....................................................................................................4

Safety Information ...................................................................................5-7

Settings/Maintenance..................................................................................8

Installation Guide ...................................................................................9-11

Positioning....................................................................................................12

Pairing/Connecting.....................................................................................13

Monitor Dimensions...................................................................................14

Monitor Specifications..............................................................................15

Camera Dimensions .................................................................................. 16

Camera Specifications...............................................................................17

Troubleshooting...........................................................................................18

Warranty .......................................................................................................19

Disclaimer .....................................................................................................20

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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 for-

ward of the back of the driver’s seat or in any location that is vis-

ible, directly or indirectly, to the driver while operating the

vehicle.

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Safety Information

Please read the entire manual and follow the instructions and
warnings carefully. Failure to do so can cause serious damage
and/or injury, including loss of life. Be sure to obey all applica­ble local traffic and motor vehicle regulations as it pertains to
this product.

warranty.

Improper installation will void manufacturer’s

USAGE

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The Rear View Camera System
is designed to help the driver
safely detect people and/or
objects helping to avoid
damage or injury. However,
you the driver, must use it
properly. Use of this system is
not a substitute for safe,
proper or legal driving.

• Never back up while looking

at the monitor alone. You
should always check behind
and around the vehicle when
backing up, in the same way
as you would if the vehicle
did not have the Rear View

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Camera System. If you back
up while looking only at the
monitor, you may cause
damage or injury. Always
back up slowly.

• The Rear View Camera

System is not intended for
use during exstensive back-up
maneuvers or backing into
cross traffic or pedestrian
walkways.

• Please, always remember,

the area displayed by the
Rear View Camera System is
limited. It does not display
the entire panorama that is
behind you.

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Safety Information

INSTALLATION

Electric shock or product

•

malfunction may occur if
this product is installed
incorrectly.

• Use this product within

the voltage range specified.
Failure to do so can cause
electronic shock or product
malfunction.

• Take special care when

cleaning the monitor.

• Make sure to firmly affix the

product before use.

• If smoke or a burning smell

is detected, disconnect the
system immediately.

• Where the power cable may

touch a metal case, cover the
cable with a friction tape. A
short circuit or disconnected
wire may cause a fire.

• While installing the Rear

View System be careful with
the wire positioning in order
to avoid wire damage.

• The Rear View System should

only be used when the vehi­cle is in reverse.

• Do not watch movies or

operate the monitor while
driving; as it may cause an
accident.

• Do not install the monitor

where it may obstruct drivers
view or obstruct an air bag
device.

• Dropping the unit may cause

possible mechanical failure.

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Safety Information

If you have questions about this product, contact:

Customer Service:

Rear View Safety

1797 Atlantic Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11233

Tel: [phone]

IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER OR MANUFACTURER BE

LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF

ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM

ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.

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Settings/Maintenance

We recommend doing a benchmark test before installation
to insure that all components are working properly.
SYSTEM COMES PAIRED.

• But if there is no image on monitor, your system is NOT paired
and needs to be paired. (see page 13)
Camera Connection:

• Locate the clearance lights wiring on your vehicle. You
may need to remove the interior panel in order to locate.
Connect the power cables for camera: Red wire to light's
positive; Black wire to chassis ground.
Monitor Connection:

• Firmly insert the lighter plug to cigarette lighter socket.
Do not install the monitor where it may obstruct driver’s view
or obstruct and air bag device.

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Cleaning

• If dirt, rain or snow attaches to the camera, the monitor may
not clearly display objects.

• Do not use alcohol, benzene or thinner to clean the camera.
This will cause discoloration. To clean the camera, wipe with a
clean cloth dampened with mild cleaner diluted with water
and then wipe with a dry cloth.

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Diagram A

Installation Guide

Menu Select
Down Arrow

Diagram B

Transmitter

Up Arrow

Power &

Pair Button

BMW Female

Monitor

DC Female

s

M

t

DC Male

BMW Male

Power+(Red)

Power-(Black)

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Installation Guide

1. Locate the reverse taillights wiring behind your reverse light.
You may need to remove the interior panel in order to locate.
You only need to attach the signal booster power wire to
ONE of the reverse lights, not both. If you cannot manually
locate the tail light cables, please contact the vehicle manufac­turer or reference a wiring diagram for your vehicle.

2. At your taillight, remove the light bulb socket from the
reverse light housing.

3. Determine the reverse light power wires for your car, designat­ing the positive and negative wires.

4. Connecting the Power Cables:
Insert the power cable into the transmitter (red input).
Connect red wire to reverse light’s positive wire.
Connect black wire to reverse light’s negative wire.

• Plug the attached wire from the Camera into the Wireless
Transmitter. Ensure that the wires are not tangled.

• Determine the best place to mount the Transmitter. The
Transmitter is not waterproof and needs to be protected.

5. Determine the best route for the Camera Cable from the top
of your license plate to the Transmitter. You may need to drill
a small hole in the panel behind where the license plate is situ­ated.

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Installation Guide

6. While sitting in the driver’s seat of the car with the key in
the ignition position. The monitor will automatically start
when vehicle is put in reverse. If when you place the vehicle
in reverse there is no image, you may need to pair the
camera with the monitor. (see page 13)

7. Put the vehicle in reverse. If you have a clear picture, put
the vehicle back in park and turn the key to the off position.
You are now ready for final step.

8. Take the Wireless Transmitter and using the double sided 3M
Sticker attach the box to the inside of your car.

9. Replace the light socket back into the reverse light housing.

10. Replace any interior panels that may have been removed to
access the taillight and close your trunk or rear hatch.

1. Power ON/OFF

• The Dash Monitor will automatically turn ON when it is
connected to a power source, and the camera is receiving
power.

2. Rearview Image

• Rearview image will automatically appear on the screen
during reverse and will remain in standby when the vehicle
is in any other gear.

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Positioning

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Pairing & Connecting

Pairing is not necessary as the unit has already been paired.
If you are not able to connect the camera, please try to pair the
camera by the following steps:

1. Press “Pair” button See page 9, Diagram B) on the Wireless
Digital Transmitter. You will see the LED Blinking in RED/BLUE.
The unit will remain in Pair mode for 15 seconds

2. Go to the monitor and do the following step:
a. Press “MENU”
b. Go to camera settings, push menu again to start pairing
sequence. (Below Figure 1)
c. The unit is now in pair mode - if the unit was able to
search and connect with the camera, the display will show
“Pair OK”. (If you see “Timed Out”, please repeat all steps.)
d. Press and hold “MENU” button on rear of monitor (see
page 9, Diagram A) until picture appears.

3. Distance Grid: select grid line on/off.

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Monitor Dimensions

5”

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3.5”

4.3”

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Monitor Speciifications

TFT LCD Monitor

Screen Size 4.3”

Dot Resolution 1400(

H) x 234 (V)

Display Format 16:9

Display Brightness 350cd/m

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Viewing Angle 90° Min

Video Input 1 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 5”

L x 4”H x 1”D

Weight 400G

Impact Rating 5G

Active Area 154.08(h) x 86.58(v)

Sync System Internal

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Camera Dimensions

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Camera Specifications

Camera MT9V136

Picture Elements 250,000 pixels

Gamma Correction r=0.45 to 1.0

Image Sensor 420TV lines, PAL 500(h)x

582(v),NTSC:510(h)x492(v)

Lens 2.1mm

View Angle 130°

Sync System Internal Synchronization

Infrared distance 30 Feet (9 Infrared)

Usable Illumination 0 Lux (IR On)

Power Source DC 12V-24V (+/- 10%)

S/N Ratio More than 48dB

Electronic Iris 1/50, 160-1/100,000sec

Video Output 1Vp.p 75ohm

IR Switch Control ACDS Automatic Control

Impact Rating 10G / 100G

Operating Temperature

-10°C ~ +50°C/ RH 95%Max

Storage Temperature -25°C ~ +60°C/RH 95

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Troubleshooting

Monitor Displays Blue Screen & Displays No Signal

• Do a hard reset, unplug all

cables and power cables from
multiplexer (silver box) leave
out for 1 minute and then
re-connect them.

• Check to ensure that the con-

nection to the camera is tight.

• Verify camera cable is plugged

into port labeled Backup Camera

• Verify that the blue positive

trigger on power harness is
put to power 12v+.

If the problem still persists, ver­ify that alternate ports work. If
alternate ports do not work, re­move Blue Trigger wire from
12V+ and select alternate chan­nels.

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 on correct

camera input

• Verify cable is connected to

monitor

• Verify camera is connected to

cable

• Connect known working

camera and cable to monitor.

• Verify Blue trigger is receiving

power

Audio on Camera

• Verify chosen camera has audio

• Verify volume setting

• Confirm that the Blue audio

trigger is connected to 12v+

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Warranty

One Year Warranty

Rear View Safety, Inc. warrants this product against material defects
for a period of one year from date of purchase. We reserve the right
to repair or replace any such defective unit at our sole discretion.
Rear View Safety, Inc. is not responsible for a defect in the system as
a result of misuse, improper installation, damage or mishandling of
the electronic components. Rear View Safety, Inc. is not responsible
for consequential damages of any kind.

This warranty is void if: defects in materials or workmanship or damages result from
repairs or alterations which have been made or attempted by others or the unautho­rized use of nonconforming parts; the damage is due to normal wear and tear, this
damage is due to abuse, improper maintenance, neglect or accident; or the damage is
due to use of the Rear View Safety, Inc. system after partial failure or use with im­proper accessories.

Warranty Performance

DURING THE ABOVE WARRANTY PERIOD, SHOULD YOUR REAR VIEW SAFETY
PRODUCT EXHIBIT A DEFECT IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP, SUCH DEFECT
WILL BE REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLETE REAR VIEW SAFETY, INC. PRODUCT
IS RETURNED, POSTAGE PREPAID AND INSURED, TO REAR VIEW SAFETY, INC.
OTHER THAN THE POSTAGE AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENT, NO CHARGE
WILL BE MADE FOR REPAIRS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY.

Warranty Disclaimers

NO WARRANTY, ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, OTHER THE
ABOVE WARRANTY IS MADE WITH REGARD TO THIS REAR VIEW SAFETY, INC.
REAR VIEW SAFETY, INC. DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANT­ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE AND ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES IN NO EVENT SHALL REAR VIEW SAFETY. INC. LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OR FOR ANY
COSTS, ATTORNEY FEES, EXPENSES, LOSSES OR DELAYS ALLEGED TO BE AS A
CONSEQUENCE OF ANY DAMAGE TO, FAILURE OF, OR DEFECT IN ANY PROD­UCT 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 promise
that the user of our systems will not be in/part of an accident or
otherwise not collide with an object and/or person. Our systems are
not a substitute for careful and cautious driving or for the consistent
adherence to all applicable traffic laws and motor vehicle safety
regulations. The Rear View Safety products are not a substitute for
rearview mirrors or for any other motor vehicle equipment mandated
by law. Our camera systems have a limited field of vision and do not
provide a comprehensive view of the rear or side area of the vehicle.
Always make sure to look around your vehicle and use your mirrors
to confirm rearward clearance and that your vehicle can maneuver
safely. Rear View Safety and/or its affiliates shall have no responsi­bility or liability for damage and/or injury resulting from accidents
occurring with vehicles having some of Rear View Safety products
installed and Rear View Safety and/or its affiliates, the manufacturer,
distributor and seller shall not be liable for any injury, loss or
damage, incidental or consequential, arising out of the use or
intended use of the product. In no event shall Rear View Safety
and/or its affiliates have any liability for any losses (whether direct
or indirect, in contract, tort or otherwise) incurred in connection
with the systems, including but not limited to damaged property,
personal injury and/or loss of life. Neither shall Rear View Safety
and/or its affiliates have any responsibility for any decision, action
or inaction taken by any person in reliance on Rear View Safety
systems, or for any delays, inaccuracies and/or errors in connection
with our systems functions.

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If you have any questions

about this product, contact:

Rear View Safety, Inc.

1797 Atlantic Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11233

800.764.1028

BETTER CAMERAS. BETTER SERVICE.

IT’S OUR GUARANTEE.

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