5.6 Color Rear View Safety System Installation & Operation. RV56 (Includes MO56 monitor & CA56 camera)

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1 5.6 Color Rear View Safety System Installation & Operation RV56 (Includes MO56 monitor & CA56 camera) FOR MORE INFORMATION BEFORE OPERATING THIS SYSTEM, PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND RETAIN IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

2 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, stoves, 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 hazards. Service The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond that des cribed 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. 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 prerequisites for your driving safety. The Manufacturer shall not be held liable for any accidents which may occur while operating this system. -1-

3 Table of Contents Safety Precautions. Introduction.. System Contents Features... Monitor Controls Front Panel Power Pack Controls. Camera Controls Camera Installation Monitor Installation. Connections Operating Instructions.. Care & Maintenance. Specifications

4 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Sentinel 5.6 Color Rear View Safety System. 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 system is suitable for waste trucks, RV campers, vans, delivery vehicles & cars. To learn more about this system or to find out more about our products available, please visit our website at: System Contents 5.6 Color TFT Monitor 1/3 CCD Weatherproof Camera Power Harness 65 ft - 2 piece camera extension cable Sunshield for monitor Mounting hardware & bracket for monitor and camera Features Automatic activation of camera when gear is shifted into reverse Separate power pack with 3 camera auto-switcher Built-in microphone on camera (One-way audio). All function electronic control enable (Power, Menu, Volume, CA 1/2/3, Dimmer) Normal and Mirror switch for each camera channel Waterproof and corrosive proof camera in a compact die-cast housing The monitor can be used with a 10V ~ 32V battery with the provided power pack Dimmer button to view the image in the night or in a tunnel, etc Wide Field of View: 112 Horizontal 84 Vertical 140 Diagonal 2 piece Waterproof Camera connecting cable (prevents corrosion) with 4 pin Mini DIN connector -3-

5 Monitor Controls Front Panel Power : Power On/Off button 2. Menu : Press the MENU button to go into the programming mode for contrast, brightness, color and tint 3. Volume ( - VOL + ) : Control the volume up/down or the picture in the MENU mode 4. CA 1 / CA 2 : Press this button to change from one channel to the other 5. EXT. CAM : (Extra Camera Selector) : Press this button when using a 3 rd camera 6. Dimmer : Press to view the picture at night or in a tunnel, etc 7. Monitor Input : Plug this input cable into A/V output on the Power Pack -4-

6 1. Power Input : Power input wires (Green, Black, Red) 2. NOR/MIR Switches: When the switch is in the NOR (Normal) position the picture for that particular camera is normally displayed. When the switch is in the MIR (Mirror) position the picture will be reversed (Mirror Image) for that particular camera 3. CA1 : Camera 1 input (4 pin) - Camera is optional 4. CA2 : Camera 2 input (4 pin) Camera is optional 5. EXT.CA : To connect to optional camera (4 pin) 6. AV OUT : To connect to monitor -5-

7 Camera Controls Mounting Bracket Lens Microphone Camera Connector Pin Number Description Not Connected Video Output Audio DC 12V power Ground Camera Installation Mount Sunshield over camera using the 2 screws provided 1. Connect the 1.8 M cable from the camera to the short 5M piece of the 20M (15M + 5 M) 2-piece extension cable provided. 2. Connect the other end of the 5M cable to the 15M piece, which connects to CA 1,CA 2 or EXT.CA on the power pack (Switching Box) -6-

8 Camera Installation 1. At the desired camera mounting position, fit the camera mounting bracket into position using the supplied screws on the center hole and slide hole. 2. Turn the bracket left and right to a correct direction and then tighten the screws. 3. Fit the camera to the bracket using the supplied washers, spring washers and screws. 4. Rotate the camera up and down to a position that you can see the picture you want clearly and then tighten the screws. 5. Drill a cable entry hole through the wall or a door or a window frame just below the mounting bracket. 6. Pull the cable fully through the hole. Inside the protected property, attach the extension cable to the cable from the camera. Run the extension cable to the monitor position. Then shield the hole that you made. IMPORTANT : Do not connect any camera to the monitor while the monitor is switched on. -7-

9 Monitor Installation Install the monitor on a surface which will support more than 1.8 kg (4 lbs) of weight Do not install the unit in an extremely hot or humid place (radiator, air duct, etc) or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock The monitor is not designed for outdoor installation 1. Before installing this monitor clean it with alcohol 2. Slide the Fix knob (located on the fan shaped bracket) onto the L- shaped bracket 3. Screw the combined bracket onto the monitor. The thread for the monitor is located at the bottom 4. Peel off the adhesive tape on the fan shaped base. Using the 4 self tapping screws, screw the fan shaped base onto a flat surface in the vehicle 5. Adjust the angle and direction for proper viewing on the monitor 6. Connect the wires accordingly -8-

10 Monitor Installation Fan Shaped Bracket L-Shaped Bracket Insert Fix Knob here Top View Thumb Screw Thread to insert into bottom of monitor Side View Assembled Monitor Bracket Back of TFT Monitor -9-

11 Connections System uses a maximum of 3 cameras OPTIONAL Connect the RED wire to the (10V 32V DC) power terminal, which is energized with the ignition key. Connect the BLACK wire to the metal portion of the vehicle or the negative battery post. Connect the GREEN wire to the switched power output terminal of the R (reverse) gear. -10-

12 Operating Instructions When you turn the ignition key to the Accessory or ON position, power is supplied to the monitor. To power the monitor push the ON/OFF power button. The monitor is turned off when the ignition key is in the off position When you set the gear lever in the reverse position, the monitor is turned on and the picture from the Camera 1 appears. Care & Maintenance If your vehicle has been parked in direct sunlight resulting in a considerable rise in temperature inside the vehicle, allow the unit to cool before operating Clean the unit with a slightly damp soft cloth.use a mild household detergent. Never use strong solvents such as a thinner or benzine as they might damage the finish of the unit. -11-

13 Specifications Monitor TV System EIA Picture: 5.6 TFT LCD Color monitor with OSD (On-Screen Display) function Power Source 12V DC ± 10% Power Requirements 10V ~ 32V Operating Temp. -10 C ~ +60 C Dimensions 174 (W) x 129 (H) x 36 (D) mm Weight 540 g Camera Image Device 1/4 Interline transfer type Color CCD Effective pixels 270, 000 (EIA) pixels Scanning System Internal SYNC Horizontal Res. 330 TV lines Min. Illumination 1.5 Lux, F=2.0 Field of view 140 diagonal Power Input 12V DC ± 10 % Power Consumption 120 ma (Max) Operating Temp. -30 C ~ +60 C Weight 330 g As our products are subject to continuous improvement, SVII and its subsidiaries reserve the right to modify product design, specifications and prices, without notice and without incurring any obligation. E&OE -12-