Sentinel MO52 Installation & Operation Manual

5” B&W RearView Monitor

Installation & Operation

MO52 (Monitor)

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Safety Precautions

Before using this unit please read these operating instructions carefully. Take special
care to follow th warnings indicated on the unit itself as well as the safety suggestions
listed below. Keep them handy for future reference.
Power source – The unit should be connected to power supply only of the type
described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit .

Water and Moisture – Do not use this unit near water.
Heat – Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators, st oves, heat

registers, or other appliances that produce heat.
Ventilation – The unit should be situated so that its location or position does not
interfere with its proper ventilation.
Foreign material– Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into liquids or not
spilled into the unit.

Surface – Place the unit on a flat, level surface.
Damage Requiring Service - The unit should be serviced by qualified service

personnel when:

- The power cord or the plug has been damaged: or

- Object have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit: or

- The unit has been exposed to rain: or

- The unit dos not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change
in performance: or

- The unit has been dropped. Or the enclosure damaged.

Replacement Parts – Use only manufacturer specified parts. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazard s.
Service – The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in
the operating instructions. All other servicing should be refferred to an authorized
service personnel.

Caution

Before making any connections, disconnect the ground
terminal from the battery to avoid a short circuit.

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The plugs should be full inserted into the connectors or
jack. A loose connection may cause a malfunction with
the unit

Warning: This Rear Observation System is to be used with, not instead of, other
viewing aids in your vehicle such as front, rear, and side mirrors. Safe driving
practices, alertness, and visual and physical fitness are prereq uisites for your
driving safety. The Manufacturer shall not be held liable for any accidents which

may occur while operating this system.

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Table of Contents

Safety Precautions……………………………………………………….
Introduction………………………………………………………………..
System Contents…………………………………………………………
Features…………………………………………………………………...
Monitor Controls

Front Panel & Back Panel …………………………………….…
Monitor Installation……………………………….………………………
Connections………………………………………………………………
Operating Instructions…………………………………………………..
Care & Maintenance…………………………………………………….
Specifications…………………………………………………………….

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Sentinel 5” Black & White RearView Monitor.
This system promotes and prevents backing-up and parking accidents, by
allowing you to view or check on the traffic behind your vehicle, or when rounding
corners (blind spot prevention).

This monitor is suitable for waste trucks, RV campers, vans & cars and should
be used in combination with the Sentinel RearViewcameras. An added benefit of
this monitor is compatibility with the Sentinel Electric Shutter camera, which has
a motorized visor to protect the camera’s lens when it ’s not in use.

To learn more about this system, or to find out more about our products, please
visit our website at:

www.strategicvista.com

System Contents

• 5” B&W CRT Monitor

• Power Harness

• Mounting hardware & bracket for monitor

Features

• Automatic switching of camera when gear is shifted into reverse

• Built-in 2 Camera input

• Glass filter built -in

• Sunshield (push through type) built -in

• Input voltage 10-32Volt DC.

• Monitor equipped with day/night selector switch for brightness compensation

• Selector switch for normal and reverse image

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