1 1. Table of contents 1. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 2 2. PACKAGE CONTENTS 2 3. SAFETY AND WARNING NOTICES 3 4. THIS IS YOUR Wireless Reversing Camera 5 5. INSTALLATION 7 5.1. Installation of camera 7 5.2. Connection of camera 7 5.3. Installation of mirror 8 6. USE 9 6.1.Charging the battery 9 6.2. Switching on/off 9 6.3. Displaying the camera image 9 6.4. MP3 player 9 6.5. Radio function 10 7. CONFORMITY 10 8. STORAGE 10 9. DISPOSAL 11 10. WARRANTY AND SERVICE 11 11. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 12
2 Dear Customer, congratulations on purchasing a high quality Maginon product. You have decided on a Wireless Reversing Camera with excellent technical features, with the proper accessories and which is particularly easy to operate. Please read all instructions carefully and attentively and observe all the safety instructions. The device has a three year warranty. If the Wireless Reversing Camera should encounter a defect, you must present the enclosed warranty card and your purchase receipt. Please store them carefully together with the operating instructions. Make sure to include the instruction manual if the product is passed on to another party. 2. Package Contents Please unpack the Wireless Reversing Camera carefully and check that all of the following items are included: 1. Maginon Wireless Reversing Camera 2. Rear-view mirror 3. Transmitter 4. USB car charger 5. USB cable 6. 2 screws 7. Instruction manual 8. Warranty documents Note: Remove the protective plastic from the rear-view mirror and possibly from the lens of the camera by pulling on the protruding tab. Caution! Keep plastic films and bags away from babies and toddlers, there is a danger of suffocation.
3 3. Safety and warning notices If the Wireless Reversing Camera and accessories are handled improperly, this can be a source of danger to yourself and others, or respectively damage or destroy the Wireless Reversing Camera. Please read and strictly observe the following hazard, safety and warning notices. Intended use This Reversing Camera is intended for improved visibility at the rear of your vehicle when reversing. It is designed for private use and is not suitable for commercial applications. Risks for persons with limited abilities to use electronic devices Accessories and packaging are not toys. Therefore keep them away from children. Among other things, there is a risk of poisoning and suffocation. The Reversing Camera and accessories may not be used by people with limited knowledge of the device. The Reversing Camera may only be used by people who are physically and mentally capable of operating it safely. Risk of electric shock by wetness and moisture The affiliated components except the wireless camera may not be exposed to dripped or sprayed water. Furthermore, no objects filled with liquids, such as vases or glasses, may be placed on or near the device. There is a fire and electric shock hazard. Do not use the Reversing Camera near water. There is a fire and electric shock hazard. Pay special attention to the Wireless Reversing Camera when in rain, snowfall, on the beach or close to water and protect it from liquid and moisture. Do not use the Reversing Camera in environments with high humidity, a lot of steam, smoke or dust.there is a fire and electric shock hazard. Electrical hazard If foreign objects or water have entered the Wireless Reversing Camera, turn it off. Let everything dry thoroughly. Otherwise there is a fire and electric shock hazard. If the Wireless Reversing Camera has been dropped or the housing is damaged, turn it off. Otherwise there is a fire and electric shock hazard. The Wireless Reversing Camera may not be taken apart, modified or repaired. There is a fire and electric shock hazard. Heat damage - fire hazard Do not leave the Reversing Camera laying around in places where the temperature could rise significantly. This could damage the housing or the parts inside, which in turn could cause a fire.
4 Do not wrap the Reversing Camera in anything and do not place it on textiles. This might cause heat to build up in the Reversing Camera, resulting in a deformation of the housing, and it can also cause a fire. Hazards through the use of batteries Danger of explosion in case of incorrect removal of the battery or use of incorrect type of battery. Never expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunlight, fire, etc. This is a fire or explosion hazard. Do not store the batteries near fire, stoves or other sources of heat. The batteries may not be thrown in fire, short-circuited, completely discharged, deformed or disassembled. There is a fire and explosion hazard. Never touch leaking batteries without the corresponding protection. If the battery acid comes into contact with your skin, wash the affected area with soap and water. Avoid eye contact with the battery acid. Should your eyes ever come into contact with the battery acid, flush your eyes with water and immediately contact a doctor. Dispose of the batteries promptly and properly, observing any local hazardous waste regulations. Do not burn or bury them. Injuries and property damage Only place the Wireless Reversing Camera on a stable surface. If not, this could cause the Wireless Reversing Camera to fall or tilt, causing damage to your product. Only use the car power supply specified for the Reversing Camera. No liability shall be accepted for damage caused by an incorrect car power supply. Make sure that the LCD monitor is not exposed to impact or point pressure. This could result in the glass of the monitor being damaged. If the monitor liquid gets into your eyes or onto your skin, it must be rinsed off immediately with clear water. Seek medical attention immediately. Damage to the electronics, monitors, or the lens, which were caused by external influences such as shock, drop, or otherwise, are not warranty cases and will therefore not be repaired free of charge. Do not drop or bump the Reversing Camera and always treat it with care. Otherwise, it could get damaged.
5 4. This is your Wireless Reversing Camera Reversing camera Rear-view mirror Transmitter box USB Car charger Without illustration: USB cable - 2 screws - Instruction manual - Warranty documents
6 Top view of mirror ON / OFF Switch Front view of mirror SD cardslot 3.5 inch TFT-colour display Up button MP3 button Standby button FM button Volume control Down button Mini USB connector for charging DC 5V DC 5V USB 2.0 connector for USB drive Volume control VOL Bottom view of mirror Back view of mirror Speakers ON / OFF Switch
7 5. Installation 5.1. Installation of camera The camera can be installed inside as well as on the outside of the vehicle as it is water-proof. Inside the vehicle, the camera can be installed using the provided adhesive pad. The camera can also be attached inside or outside the vehicle using the fixed holder. Fix the camera at a point not impeding your rear view. It must also be ensured that the cable is safely routed. For fixing the camera using bolts, suitable holes must first be drilled at the place of installation. Next, bolt the holder to the supporting surface, using the supplied bolts. Then lay the cable in its final position. When securing the camera using the adhesive pad, first lay the cable in its final position. Clean surface with some alcohol to remove dust and grease. Remove protective film from adhesive pad and firmly press pad onto surface. Turn inside the holder to correctly align camera as required.
8 5.2. Connection of camera To supply your camera with power it must be connected to the connecting cable of your vehicle s reversing lights. The camera is then activated every time the reverse gear is selected. Camera Connector Transmitter box wire clamp red Reverse lamp Antenna Red LED Power cable black wire clamp Connect the red camera cable to the positive cable of the reversing lights and the black cable to the negative cable. The positive cable is normally coloured, whist the negative cable is generally black. For absolute certainty the correct cables should, however, be determined by measuring or checking with the manufacturer. Ensure that the cables are accurately connected and insulate the connecting points to prevent bad contacts and shortcircuiting! 5.3. Installation of mirror Attach the mirror and integrated display to the existing rear-view mirror of your vehicle as follows: Position the bottom fixture on the rear of the mirror against the bottom of the rear-view mirror. Slide top fixture upwards and push over the top edge of the rear-view mirror. As soon as you let go of the top fixings, the fixings will clamp around the rear-view mirror. Additionally secure mirror using existing rubber bands.
9 6. Use 6.1. Charging the battery The display integrated in the mirror is supplied with power by a rechargeable lithium/ion battery. Charge battery before using mirror as well as from time to time to always ensure an adequate power supply. To charge the battery connect mirror to USB car charger using the USB cable and plug charger into cigarette lighter socket of vehicle. Once the USB car charger has been plugged into the cigarette lighter socket and voltage is applied, the red LED of the adapter lights up. During charging, the red control LED on the mirror is also lit permanently and goes out as soon as the battery is fully charged. Note: When connecting the system to the cigarette lighter socket during driving, care must be taken to ensure that the USB cable does not hinder the driver. Otherwise this may increase the risk of an accident. 6.2. Switching on/off To activate the display function of the mirror, slide On/Off switch on top of mirror to ON. A start-up sound is played and the display indicates Wireless reverse system. When switched on, the blue control LED of the Stand-By button is lit. To switch the system off, slide On/Off swith to OFF position. The blue control LED is then switched off.. 6.3. Displaying the camera image When switched on, the blue control LED of the mirror is lit. Only in this mode the camera image is displayed when the reverse gear is selected. By depressing the stand-by button the display changes to the stand-by mode. In this mode no camera images are displayed. Depress button again to reactivate the display. 6.4. MP3 player You can use the system to play back MP3 files from a plugged-in USB stick or inserted memory cards. Press the button to play the first MP3 file. To pause playback press button again. Use the / buttons to select from the individual titles. Press the button to change to the next title and the button to change to the previous title. Playback volume can be adjusted using the volume control at the bottom of the mirror.
10 6.5. Radio function The Maginon Reverse Camera system also allows transmission of the played back MP3 files to an existing radio receiver and thus playback through the in-car audio system. Keep FM button depressed for 3 seconds to activate FM Mode radio playback. Using the / buttons, select a FM frequency (between 88.0 and 107.9) to be used for transmission to the radio receiver. You should select a frequency not used by any radio stations in your area. There should also be an adequate gap between the selected frequency and frequency of any existing radio station to achieve the best possible transmission quality. As soon as playback is activated through the radio, the loudspeakers of the mirror are switched off. To change back to playback through these loudspeakers keep button depressed again for 3 seconds. The display then indicates Speaker mode. The volume of the radio playback can also be adjusted using the volume control on the mirror. 7. Conformity This device corresponds with section 15 of the FCC guidelines. The operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause any disruptions. This device must be able to absorb all disruptions, even disruptions that result in undesired operation. This device was tested and corresponds in accordance with section 15 of the FCC guidelines with the threshold values for a digital device from the B class. These threshold values serve as an appropriate protection against interference disruptions in living spaces. This device creates and uses high frequency energy and can emit this as well. If the device is not connected and used pursuant to the instructions provided here, the device may significantly disrupt radio transmissions. Nevertheless, despite following the instructions it is possible for disruptions to occur by certain devices If this device causes disruptions by radio or television reception, which you can determine by turning the device on and off, you can try to solve this problem with one or several of the following measures: Adjust the receiving antenna or place it in a different location. Increase the space between the equipment and receiver. Connect the device and the receiver to two different electrical circuits. Contact a specialized merchant or an experienced radio/television technician. This device was labelled with the CE marking, in accordance with the following European Directives: Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC EMC Directive 2004/108/EC The EU declaration of conformity can be requested from the address listed on the warranty card.
11 8. Storage Always remove the batteries or rechargeable batteries from the casing if you will not be using the camera for a longer period of time and store them separately. For daily safekeeping and storage for a longer period of time, a dry place is ideal protected from access from children. 9. Disposal Dispose of packaging according to its type and in an environmentally friendly manner using the provided collection containers. Batteries and rechargeable batteries are not allowed to be disposed of with household waste. The consumer is legally obligated to return the rechargeable batteries to the designated collection facilities or the battery s point-of-sale. Batteries and rechargeable batteries are therefore labelled with the adjacent displayed symbol. Your product has the symbol on the right. It means that electrical and electronic devices may not be disposed of with household waste, but rather they must be brought to a separate collection point. Through the proper disposal, you contribute to your old device being appropriately collected, treated and used. This will prevent any potential negative impacts on the environment and health, that could develop through an inappropriate disposal. Dispose of the camera (without batteries) and the accessories according to the respective current legal regulations. For information, please contact the competent municipal departments. 10. Warranty and Service If problems should occur during the operation of the device, we are available under service address to answer any questions and problems you may have. We will issue a three-year manufacturer s warranty for the device. For details, please refer to the separately enclosed warranty card. Before you send us a defective unit, please contact our hotline. Service Address: Schenker Australia Pty Ltd MAGINON Service P.O. Box 329 Villawood, NSW 2163 Australia Tel.: 1800 623 432 Manufacturer address: supra Foto-Elektronik-Vertriebs-GmbH Denisstr. 28A 67663 Kaiserslautern Germany
12 11. Technical specifications Model Sensor LCD Camera frequency MAGINON RC-1 1/3 CMOS colour sensor 3.5 TFT (320 x 240 pixel) colour display 2.4 Ghz Video resolution 640 x 480 Night vision Waterproof Shockproof Viewing angle Supported storage media Connectors Power supply yes yes (camera) yes (camera) 170 horizontally 90 vertically SD, SDHC memory card up to 32 GB USB 2.0 for USB storage media (up to 32 GB) mini USB 2.0 with charging function USB Car adaptor, 12-24V, (5V DC,1A) Rear-view mirror with 1300 mah built-in battery. Note: During the course of product improvement, we reserve the right to make technical and optical modifications to the device.
supra Foto-Elektronik-Vertriebs-GmbH Denisstr. 28A 67663 Kaiserslautern Germany 41662 02/2013 2615 9850