Audiovox Rear Observation System Package RVMPKG1 User manual

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Rear Observation System Package
Model RVMPKG1
Owner’s Manual
Features:
•Rearview Mirror with 4” LCD
•2 Built-In Speakers
•Rearview Camera Input
•Aux Video Input
•Video System Auto Detection for PAL/NTSC
•Cellular Phone Hands-Free Input
•Built-In Hands-Free Microphone
NOTE: Hands free feature may not operate with all cellular
phones and/or an adapter may be required. Rearview camera
optional.

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This product must be installed and used only in accordance with these instructions. Any
alteration of this product that enables it to be used in ways other than those stated in this
manual could distract the driver and result in an accident or injury. AUDIOVOX
ELECTRONICS CORP. DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY THAT MAY
RESULT FROM A FAILURE TO INSTALL AND OPERATE AS
INDICATED IN THESE MANUALS.
Warning: Backing up vehicle
Do not back up vehicle while watching the mirror/monitor screen. Always look in the
direction of vehicle motion. Use the mirror/monitor as an aid in safety confirmation. The
distance looks different in the monitor. The actual distance is shorter than it looks in the
monitor. The range of image is limited. Beware of blind spots.
Cautions
1. The product is intended to assist in safe driving and to allow the driver to have a
broader rearview during reversing. You, as the driver, are solely responsible for the
safe operation of your vehicle and the safety of your passengers according to the
country and their local traffic regulations. . Do not use any features of this system to
the extent it distracts you from safe driving. Your first priority while driving should
always be the safe operation of your vehicle. Audiovox Electronics Corp. cannot
accept any responsibility whatsoever for accidents resulting from failure to observe
these precautions or safety instructions
2. You are advised not to display the external video input while driving.
3. When using the hands free feature, you should observe the road situation carefully
to avoid traffic accidents.

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Figure 1
I. Function and Operations
Figure shows the function of rear view mirror.
A: Rearview mirror E: Power indication (Red when ignition is on)
B: 4" LCD panel F: Speaker volume control
C: Hands free Microphone G: Switch 1
D: LCD brightness control H: Switch 2
J:2-position switch for hands free K: Speakers
microphone Sensitivity High/Low
Select
SW1 and SW2 Functions:
1. Vehicle Reversing:
SW1: No Function LCD automatically turns on
SW2: No Function Rearview camera image appears on the mirror/monitor
2. Vehicle Driving:
SW1: Not enabled when vehicle is in motion
SW2: When press and held, the rear camera image appears on the
mirror/monitor.

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When released, the LCD will turn off. The mirror will return to its normal
appearance.
3. Vehicle Parked:
SW1: Press once to turn ON the external video and audio input (LED turns
yellow).
Press again to turn OFF the external video and audio input (LED returns
to red).
The vehicle parking brake must be engaged.
SW2: When pressed and held, the rear camera image appears on the
mirror/monitor.
When released, the LCD will return to the previous state.
II. OPERATION
1. The Mirror/monitor is ready for operation every time the Ignition key is
turned on.
The mirror/monitor turns off every time the Ignition is turned to the off
position.
2. How to view the rear observation camera image
A. The monitor will display the rear observation camera image
whenever the vehicle is shifted into the reverse gear. The rear
observation camera image turns off automatically any time the gear
selector is moved out of the reverse position.
B. If you want to view the rear observation camera image at any other
time, press and hold switch button 2 on the rearview mirror. The
image will remain on as long as switch button 2 is held on. Releasing
the switch button #2 will turn off the image.
C. The mirror/monitor can be used as regular glass rearview mirror.
III. How to play an external audio or video signal
1. You must always engage the vehicle’s parking brake to display any
external input signal.

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2. Press switch button #1 once to turn on the external signal input. The image
will be displayed as long as the ignition is turned on and the parking brake
is on.
3. To turn off the external signal input, press switch button #1on the mirror.
The external signal input will also be turned off if the parking brake is
released or the ignition key is turned off.
IV. Cellular Phone Hands -Free Operation
1. Attach the round metal adhesive disc to the back of your mobile phone while
not in use, and then attach the mobile phone adhesive magnetic seat to your
selected spot of the dash area. By placing your cell phone with the metal disc
over the center of the magnetic seat, your cell phone will be attached tightly to
the dash.
2. Plug in the 2.5mm hands free cable into your cell phone headset jack. The other
end of this cable should be connected to the control box mounted under the dash
area. Note. If your cell phone does not have a 2.5mm headphone jack then an
adapter must be used for your particular cell phone. Also not all cell phones are
compatible with this mirrors hands free circuit.
3. To answer a call, press the receiving button on your cell phone as usual, the
hands free system will engage automatically.
4. The volume of the other party’s voice can be adjusted by turning the volume
control under the bottom of the mirror on the right side.
5. To end the call, press the hang-up button. The hands free function will turn
off automatically and several seconds later the system will go back to its
original audio input.
6. For the different mobile phone, the quality of hands free voice can be adjusted
by switching the H-MIC-L switch J.

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V. Volume Control
The volume adjustment control is on the right side of the bottom of the rearview mirror.
Rotating the wheel to the right will decrease the sound level. Rotating the wheel to the
left will increase the volume.
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VI. LCD Monitor Brightness Control
The brightness adjustment control is on the left side of the bottom of the rearview
mirror. Rotating the wheel to the right will decrease the brightness. Rotating the wheel
to the left will increase the brightness.
Maintenance
Maintenance
Though your Rearview mirror requires little care, you can still maintain its
excellent conditions and performance following the procedures below.
Keep your system away from excessive moisture, extreme heat or cold and
magnetic fields.
•Keep liquids away from the display mirror.
•To avoid damage, do not place external devices or other objects on the
top of the mirror.
•Occasionally wipe the rearview mirror set with soft, damp cloth.
•Occasionally clean the surface of the mirror with soft cloth moistened
with water or window cleaner.

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