RVS Systems RVS-4CAM-A User Manual

Rear View Safety, Inc. © 2018

What’s in the Box?

• 1 x 7" Quad View Monitor With Built-In DVR and Sunshade

• 1 x Universal Mount With Adhesive Pad

• 2 x Wireless Antennas

Table of Contents

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

Safety Information ................................................................................. 57

Before Beginning Installation.................................................................. 8

Installation Guide........................................................................................ 9

Monitor ........................................................................................................10

System Operation.......................................................................................11

Pairing ..........................................................................................................12

Recording.....................................................................................................13

Screen Rotation ......................................................................................14

Image Settings ...........................................................................................15

Playback / Audio ........................................................................................16

Grid Lines ...............................................................................................17

Camera Placement System .....................................................................18

Monitor Specifications ............................................................................19

Camera Placement .................................................................................... 20

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 21

Warranty .................................................................................................... 22

Disclaimer .................................................................................................. 23

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Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing a Rear View Backup Camera

Syste! 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 applica
ble local traffic and motor vehicle regulations as it pertains to
this product. Improper installation will void manufacturer’s

warranty.

USAGE

• 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

INSTALLA TION

• 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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Before Beginning Installation

Before Beginning Installation

Before drilling please check that no cable or wiring is on the
other side of the wall. Please clamp all wires securely to reduce
the possibility of them being damaged while vehicle is in use.
Keep all cables away from hot or moving parts and electrical
noisy components.

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
vehicles walls. Install split grommets where applicable.

Step 3: Once all cables and wiring have been properly routed
and the system has paired, perform a system function test by
temporarily connecting the system. If the problem persists see
troubleshooting (page 20).

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

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Installation Guide

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:

• Cigarette lighter adapter: Firmly insert the lighter plug to ciga
rette lighter socket.

• Loose lead wire: To power the system connect the power (RED) 12V
+ wire to ignition power and the ground (BLACK) wire to the chassis
ground. These are
power and "arrow" keys to toggle between different views.

Three positive trigger wires (BLUE-CH2, YELLOW-CH3, WHITE-CH4)
represent a channel and activate when trigger wire connectS to 12V.

• "CAM2" is the designated backup channel. To have the the backup
camera display when going in reverse, connect the BLUE wire to
reverse power (or any power source that comes on only in reverse).

The other channels can similarly be triggered (i.e. side cameras can
be triggered by the turn signals, etc.)

DO NOT INSTALL monitor where it may obstruct driver view or
obstruct air bag devices.

the only wires needed to power the system. Press

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Monitor

CAMERA

SELECTION

DOWN
ARROW

MENU/

SELECTION

BUTTON

POWER

ON /OFF

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HOME

UP
ARROW

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System Operation

System Operation: To turn on the monitor, press
“POWER ON” button.

To get to Main Menu, press “Home” button use the up
and down arrows to navigate the menu and use the
"Home" button to confirm your selection.

To go back, press the "REV" (arrows) button. To adjust
the volume, use the up and down arrows while viewing
the camera

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Pairing

Pairing

1. Use the "right and left" arrow buttons to toggle through the
channels and select the channel you want to pair to.

2. Press "Home" to open the menu and press "Home" again to
initiate "pairing mode". You will see the system start counting
down from 50 seconds. Once "pairing mode" is active it will
last for 50 seconds.

3. Press the pair button on the back of the camera within the
50 seconds and the camera image will appear on the monitor.
The system is paired. NOTE: Please make sure the camera is
receiving power when you pair. TIP: If the 50 second countdown

does not appear, be sure to press the menu button lightly.

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Recording

Recording: System has capabilities to record all 4 cameras. To start
recording, insert a Memory card into the slot on the top of the
monitor.

You will need to format the card which can be done in the
"RECORD" option in the menu. After formatting, choose the
channel you want to record and turn it on.

When the channel is turned on, the camera will begin recording
when the system is powered on.

Overwrite option allows system to continuously record while
overwriting the oldest footage.

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Screen Rotation

There are advantages to rotating a screen either vertically or
horizontally. Different views include :

Standard Display
Horizontal Reverse
Vertical Reverse
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- Display in classic view

- Display flipped Horizontally

- Display flipped Vertically

- Display flipped Vertically + Horizontally

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Image Settings

Image Settings: The image can be modified to the driver's
specifications. Easily adjust the Brightness, Contrast, and
Color to create the optimal brightness..

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Playback / Audio

Playback:

For playback, select the "PLAYBACK option in the menu and

the "HOME" button to select the file you want to play

use
back. The "HOME button also serves and the pause button.

Audio:

CAM2 is the audio enabled channel. When using a
cigarette lighter, audio will be automatically activated. When
using loose lead connections the blue wire must be receiving 12V
to activate audio.

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Grid Lines

Grid-lines: The gridlines will appear on CAM2. With the
cigarette lighter connection the gridlines can be turned on/off
through the menu. With the loose lead connections the grid
lines are controlled with the reverse trigger wire. When this
wire is receiving 12V power the gridlines will appear.

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System Camera Placement

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Monitor Specifications

TFT LCD Digital Monitor

Screen Size 7”

Dot Resolution 800

H x 3 (RGB) 480V

Display Format 16:9 / 500:1

Display Brightness 400cd/m

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Viewing Angle U:50° / D:60° / R:70°

Video Input 4 channel

Video Source 1Vpp, 75Ω

Power Supply DC 12V(+/ 10%)

Power Consumption 5W

Operating Temperature 30°C ~ +80° C

Video System Auto NTSC/PAL

Overall Dimensions 7”

L x 5”H x 1”D

Weight 400G

Impact Rating 5G

Dot Pitch 0.192

H x 0.1805V

Sync System Internal

Weight 520g

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Camera Positioning

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Troubleshooting

Monitor Displays Blue Screen & Displays No Signal

• Do a hard reset, unplug all

cables and power cables leave
out for 1 minute and then
reconnect them.

No Image On Screen

• Verify camera is on correct

camera input

Signal Issues

• The antenna booster is an

extendable antenna that can be
used in case of signal issues.

• Check to ensure that the con

nection to the camera is tight.

• Verify camera is connected

to power/ground

• The cable is attached just like

the standard antenna by
screwing on the connection
The antenna itself is attached
magnetically.

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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 unautho
rized 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 im
proper 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 MERCHANT
ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE AND ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES IN NO EVENT SHALL Rear View Safety. INC. LIABLE FOR ANY IN
CIDENTAL, 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 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 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 responsi
bility 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 manufac
turer, distributor and seller shall not be liable for any injury, loss or
damage, incidental or consequential, arising out of the use or in
tended use of the product. In no event shall Rear View Safety and/or
its affiliates have any liability for any losses (whether direct or indi
rect, in contract, tort or otherwise) incurred in connection with the
systems, including but not limited to damaged property, personal in
jury and/or loss of life. Neither shall Rear View Safety and/or its af
filiates 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 sys
tems 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.