Audiovox ACA240 Instruction Manual

AUDI0

ELECTRONICS

CORP.

Vehicle Wireless

Rear

Observation System

Model:ACA240

Installation/User

Mantial

eaturE

• 2.5"

LCD

Color

Display

• 2.4

GHz

"\Vireiess

Receiver

and

Transmitter

•

Automatically

Displays

Image

when

Vehicle is in

Reverse

•

Adjustable

Camera

Angle

•

Monitor

1\1ounts

Dash

Windshield

VVarnings

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Installation

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Monitor

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Camera

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Operating the System 8

Testing the

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Troubleshooting

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This product

intended

assist in safe driving and

allow the driver

have abroader rear view while the vehicle

in reverse.

You,

the driver,

are solely responsible for the safe operation

your vehicle and the safety

your passengers according

your local traffic regulations.

not use

any features

this system

the extent it distracts you from safe driving.

Your

first priority while driving should always

the safe operation

your vehicle. Audiovox Electronics Corporation cannot accept any

responsibility whatsoever for accidents resulting from failure

observe

these precautions or safety instructions.

This product utilizes high voltage. Any unauthorized modifications

damage

the product

may

result

electrical shock. Handle all

components with care. Inspect regularly for damage to

components and cabling.

You

are

responsible

for

ensuring that

the

installation of this

product

does

not

void

affect

the

vehicle manufacturer' s

warranty.

Audiovox

Electronics Corporation

its

subsidiaries

are

not

liable

full

part

for

improper installation resulting

loss

damage

your

property,

for

voiding

all

part of

the

vehicle manufacturer' s warranty.

3. Do not apply excessive force to any

the components

contained within this kit. Excessive force used before,

during or after installation that results in a damaged or non-

functional part will void all warranties.

4. Please follow the procedures in this installation manual.

Improper installation or modification

this product will

void all warranties.

Manyjurisdictions have laws and regulations relating to the use

cameras and some do not allow for the obstruction

information

contained on a license plate. Before using this product, it is the

buyer's responsibility to be aware

and comply with any

applicable laws and regulations that apply to license plates or may

prohibit or limit the use

cameras.

The

ACA240

Wireless

Vehicle

Rear

Observation

System

designed

assist

the

driver

providing aclear

and

wide

image

the

area

behind

the

vehicle

whenever

the

vehicle

shifted

into

reverse.

Never

rely solely

this

product

ensure

the

area

clear ofchildren and/or obstructions.

Use

your

monitor

and

look

both

ways.

This

product

not

intended

replace existing safety

procedures,

but

rather

add

additional safety

tool

for

your

vehicle.

CAUTION: Do not back up your vehicle while watching the monitor

screen. Always look in the direction the vehicle is traveling. Use the

monitor as an aid to ensure there are no children

obstructions. The

image on the monitor is not designed to show distance and may be mis-

leading. The actual distance is less than appears in the monitor. The

range

the image is limited. Be aware

blind

spots.

The

model

ACA-240

monitor

package

consists

the

following

items:

LCD

Wireless

Reception

Monitor

-1

qty

Part#

31262030

Wireless

Camera-#

31262040

7 m

Power

Supply

Cable

for

Monitor

-1

qty

Part#

31262200

2.5m

Power

Supply

Cable

for

Camera

-1

qty

Part#

31262190

2.5m

Cigarette

Lighter

Cable

-1

qty

Part#

31262210

Hardware

Bag

Contains:

Part#

31262010

a)6mm

30mm

Bolts

-2

qty

)6mm

Nuts

-2

qty

)6mm

Flat

Washers -4

qty

d)6mm

Lock

Washers -2

qty

e)Tap

Connectors

-2

qty

f)Double

Sided

Mounting

Tape

-1

qty

Installation/Users

Manual

-1

qty

Part#

31262020

Installation Instructions

COMPLETELY

READ

THIS

MANUAL

BEFORE

INSTALLATION

NOTE:

have

included

all

the

items

needed

for

most

standard

installations,

but

all

vehicles

are different. We

recommend

you

review

your

vehicle

completely

before

starting.

Monitor

Installation

Mounting

the

Monitor

The

monitor

with flexible

mounting

pad

and double

sided

tape

mounts

either

the

vehicle

windshield

dashboard.

Note:

The

double

sided

tape

supplied

extremely

strong.

sure

the

position

before

mounting.

The

Windshield

MUST

clean

and

you

MUST

apply

pressure

the

mount

make

sure

the

tape

holds.

Choose

monitor

location

your

vehicle

that

does

not

block

your

view

and

complies

with

local

laws for safe

driving

Clean

the

monitor

base

and

mounting

area

with

cleaner

that

does

not

leave a residue.

Remove

the

protective

film from one side

the double

sided

tape

and

apply

to the

bottom

the

monitor

base. Next,

remove

the

protective

film from the

other

side

the double

sided

tape

and

carefully

position

the

monitor

and

press

into place.

Electrical

Connections

The

monitor

can

powered

two ways:

Cigarette

Lighter

Adapter:

Plug

the cigarette

lighter

adapter

into

the

vehicle's

cigarette

lighter

socket, and

then

insert

the

2.5mm

plug

into the

power

supply

jack

on the monitor.

2.Advanced

Hard

Wire

Installation:

Audiovox

recommends

using

qualified

professional

for the

Hard

Wired

cable

installation.

CAUTION:

Insure

that

all

wires

are

run

safely

and

not

interfere

with

Airbags,

Safety

Devices,

any

other

equipment.

Choose

source

that

only

has

power

when

the

vehicle

ignition

on.

Check

with

meter

test

lamp

(can

purchased

at an auto

parts

store).

After

determining

your

power

location;

turn

off

the

ignition

and

disconnect

the

battery

insure

your

safety.

The

Red

wire

the

Monitor

Power

Harness

the

ignition

or+

volt

lead.

This

must

connected

the

power

source

fuse

box

location

that

you

have

chosen

to use.

Insure

the

connection

covered

protected

so it can

not

short

circuit.

The

Black

wire

the

harness

is to be

connected

any

-12

volt

ground

lead

solid

metal

location

the

vehicle.

Also

test

your

location

insure

good

solid

ground.

Just

because

it is

metal

does

not

mean

is a

good

ground.

Plug

the

power

plug

into the

monitor

power

supply

jack.

After

the

monitor

Installation

complete

remove

the

protective

plastic

cover

from

the

panel.

Figure

(Electrical

Connections)

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LAC

Chassis/Ground

' 1

9P-

RED+12VDC Ignition Source

\_FUSE(2A)

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I [

'----~

..,_,

FUSE(2A)

Cigarette Lighter Adapter

NOTE:

When

using

the

Cigarette

Lighter

Adapter,

the

Red

Power

Indicator

stays

after

you

turn

your

ignition

key

off

you

will

want

unplug

the

adapter

insure

that

your

vehicle

battery

does

not

run

down

when

parked

for

extended

periods

time.

replace

the fuse in the

Cigarette

lighter

adapter,

unscrew

the

tip.

Replace

only

with

the

same

rating

fuse

damage

may

incur.

Remove the

rear

license

plate

determine

the

best

way

to run the

power

wires to the

reverse

lights. It is important to use the

Reverse

lights and

not

the License

Plate

illumination

lamp

any

other. The

system

designed

come

when

the vehicle is in

reverse

gear

only.

Improper

installation

can

cause

the system to not

work

to run

undesired

times.

Note: All vehicles are

designed

differently.

offer

some

general

installation

advice here,

but

check

and

re-check

your

installation

before

starting. Some

vehicles

may have the license plate

the

tailgate

and the

Reverse

lights

may

located

the vehicle pillar. In this case

you

will

need

study

your

vehicle

closely

to determine the

best

route for the

power

wire.

some vehicles

you

may

need

extend

the

power

wire to

reach

the

reverse

lamps.

Power

wire

can

purchased

auto parts store

hardware

store

this is needed.

Most

installations can

completed

running

the

power

cable

behind

the

trunk

tailgate

rubber

gasket,

tucking

under

the

interior

trim panel

and

either

connecting

at the

back

the

reverse

lamp in the

trunk

removing

the reverse lamp

assembly

(the same

procedure

required

to replace the

light

bulb).

The

camera

cable

can

routed

recommended

above

through

existing

wire

grommet

reach

the

interior

the vehicle.

existing

grommet

not

available

to use,

you

can

drill

hole

behind

the license plate to access the vehicle. Purchase a

rubber

grommet

from an auto

parts

store to

protect

the wire from the sharp

edges

a hole

you

drill

one.. The

rubber

grommet

must

be a

minimum

13/32" to

allow

the wire and fuse

holder

to pass

through

it.Be sure to

check

behind

the

intended

drillinglocationbefore

drilling

ensure

wires

mechanisms

interfere

could

damaged

during

drilling.

Check

for

interference

with

license

plate

lights

and

the

hatch

release

switch

mechanism.

not

using

existing

factory

grommet,

drill a hole to

match

the

rubber

grommet

size

that

you

intend

to use (13/32"

minimum)

the

selected

location

near

the

vehicle's

rear

license plate. Route the

camera

cable

connector

through

the

grommet

and

insert

the

grommet

into the hole to

prevent

water

from

entering

into the vehicle.

Now

leave

enough

wire

to route

behind

the

license

plate. Place the

license

plate

over

the

opening

and

line up the holes.

Fasten

the

camera

mounting

bracket

and the

license

plate

to the vehicle.

Use

either

the

lower

mounting

holes

the

upper

the license

plate

making

sure

that

you

not

block

any

information

your

plate

that

required

your

state laws to be shown.

Continue

run

the

power

harness

for the

camera

to the

vehicle's

reverse

lamp. NOTE:

this is a

very

short

distance,

be sure to

extend

the

power

cable

that

comes

attached

the

camera

completely.

The

antenna

for the

camera

located

the

harness.

Locate

the

reverse

lamp in the

tail

light

assembly.

Generally

the

Positive

wire

the reverse lamp

will

be a

colored

wire

and

the

Negative

will

Black

wire.

you

would

like to

insure

the

wires

are

correct;

first

engage

the

emergency

brake

the

vehicle.

Make

sure

the

car

not

running

but

the

ignition

switched

and

have

another

person

engage

the

brake

pedal,

shift

into

reverse

and

insur-

ing

your

safety,

check

the

wires

with

test

lamp.

Once

you

have

confirmed

the

positive

and

negative

connection

point,

place

the

vehicle

in park,

shut

off

the

ignition,

and

proceed.

6.U

sing

the tap

connector

supplied,

perform

the

following

steps:

Place

the

un-stripped

positive

lead

wire

on the

run

channel.

ii.

Insert

the

un-stripped

red

power

wire

completely.

111.

Fold

the tap

connector

back

over

the

wires

and

make

the

connection

crimping

the

u-contact

down flush

with

the

plastic

insulator.

IV.

the top

hinged

cover

until

latched.

.Attach

the

black

wire

to the

ground.

Place

the

un-stripped

ground

lead

wire

on the

run

channel.

ii.

Insert

the

un-stripped

black

ground

wire

completely.

111.

Fold

the tap

connector

back

over

the

wires

and

make

the

connection

crimping

the

u-contact

down flush

with

the

plastic

insulator.

IV.

the top

hinged

cover

until

latched.

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System

The

Wireless

Vehicle

Rear

Observation

System

operates

when

the

vehicle

shifted

into

reverse.

The

Camera

transmits

clear

and

wide

image

from

the

area

behind

the

vehicle

the

Monitor

inside

the

vehicle.

The

monitor,

when

powered,

remains

sleep

mode

until

receives

video

signal

the

2.4GHz

frequency.

When

the

monitor

receives

video

signal,

automatically

turns

and

displays

the

image

from

the

camera.

The

monitor

automatically

adjusts

for

color,

brightness,

and

contrast,

for

either

daytime

viewing

night

time

viewing.

night

the

picture

will

look

like a

Black

White

image;

this

is due to

the

low

light

level

and

normal.

Note:

Because

this

is a

wireless

system,

the

monitor

always

watching

for a

video

signal.

possible

receive

signals

from

other

cameras.

Systems

such

Security

camera's,

Baby

monitors,

and

even

other

Back

camera

systems

can

trigger

the

monitor

briefly

turn

on.

This

normal

for

wireless

products.

you

find

you

have

too

much

activation

due to

video

signals

your

area,

use

the

included

Monitor

Power

wire

and

run

it to

the

rear

the

vehicle.

Attach

it to

the

same

power

source

the

camera,

this

will

insure

the

monitor

will

only

come

when

you

are

reverse

and

will

eliminate

any

false

signals.

Testing

the

System

test

the

Wireless

Vehicle

Rear

Observation

System

installation,

perform

the

following

steps:

Set

the

parking

break.

Start

the

vehicle.

Shift

the

vehicle

into

reverse.

4. Verify

that

the

monitor

displays

the

image

from

the

rear

camera.

the

monitor

does

not

operate,

refer

the

trouble

shooting

section

the

manual.

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