Audiovox Voyager AOS-44 User manual

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AOC- 75 Features;
-High Resolution, 113"CCD Camera
-Compact/Lightweight Aluminum Die
Cast Body
-Waterproof Housing
-Waterproof Microphone
-Waterproof NomaJ/Mirror Image
Switch
-Adjustable Viewing Angle
-Optional Wind Deflector
AOM-53 Features:
-5.5" ,Monochrome Monitor
-Dual Camera Input
-BrightnesslContrast/Day-Night
Controls
-Volume Control for Internal/External
Speaker
-Camera Position Button(Up/Down)
-Power/Stand by Button
~ Front Panel Controls Back Lit
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AOS-44 OPERA TIONS MANUAL
IMPORTANT:
The VOYAGER Observabon System (AO5--44) has been designed to provide years of trouble-free operation. Please read
tt1is man\Jal tt1orough/y. This manual contains instructions to eaSe instaJJa!ion of the camera and monitor. The VOYAGER
Observabon System is 8 supplement to standard rearview mirror systems, and will provide additional rearview vision when
installed and maintained properly. The VOYAGER Observation system is no1 intended in any way to be a substitute for
careful, cauUous. defensive driving or for the consistent adherence to 311applicable traffic laws and motor safely regulations
This prOduct Is not Intended to be a substitute for rearview mirror$ or for any other motor vehicle or boat equipment
mandated by law.
FEATURES:
AOC-7S CCD C.mer8
270.000 JXxelimage senSQr
0.1 lux sensitivity
.Automatic electronic iris provides 8 clearer. more consistent image in low and bright light
W~e angle lens provides a broad ..;ewing area
Compact design and light weight simplify installationin mostvehicles.includinglargeboats
Durable, waterproof construction
Built-in microphone for audio pickup
NormaVmirror image ~ch on back of camera
Wind denector reduces build up of dir1on lens
Waterproof cable connection
AOM-53 Monochrome 5.5" Monitor
Day/night switch
Brightness and contrast controls
Volume control
Camera position switch for a panoramic view or a concentrated view
Illuminated front panel
Power/stand-by switch
Internal speaker with external speaker jack
CONTENTS OF 1 COMPLeTE SYSTeM:
AOC-75 CCD Canwra:
l-Camera
1-Camera bl-lcket
4-Attlchment screw witt1 wishersCM4X25)
1-Wind deflector
4- Usewithout wind diflector screws (#8-32U~)(7.5)
4~ Usewind def\~or saews (#8-32U"'Cx9.0)
AOM-53.5.5" Monochrome Monitor:
1- 5.5. monitor
, -SnIP -on sun visor
, -Manit« bracket
1-Power harness with lockjng connKtor
1-Range merkef$
(-Thumb screws CM5X15) with pllin wishers & spring w8sh~
4-Att8cl1ment screws with w8sh~ (MSX12}
OCA-&O C.ble:
1 -20 meter cable with waterproof connector Oil, gas, grease resistant UV stable
Doc~nts:
1- Operations manual
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AOS-44 Operations Manual
BEFORE INSTALLATION.
1. This system operates from 11 volts DC to 30 volts DC, negative ground
2. Please install this system according to the instructions in this manual.
3. Do not disassemble the camera or the monitor. This voids tile warranty Disassembling the camera ~II
compromise the waterproof seal.
..Connect the system to an ignition switched power source. Connection to 8 battery source 'MIl reduce battery life.
-WARNING-
1. To prevent electrical shock. DO NOT OPEN THE MONITOR CASE. There are potentia/1y lethal voltages inside the
monitor. There are no user serviceable paris inside. If evidence of tampering is detected, the warranty will be
considered void
2. Keep monitor away from leaking water. rain. moisture etc It is NOT waterproof. Any moisture insKie the monitor
could cause extensive damage.
3. Use the thumbscrews to mount the monitor to bracket
**CAUTION**
1. DO NOT OPEN THE CAMERA CASE. This will break the camera's waterproof seal. If e~ence of tampering is
detected, the warranty will be considered void.
2. Do not mount the camera near the lower area of the vehicle <e.g.bumper). This reduces the view of tt1e camera
and may cause physical damage to the camera.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AOC-75 CAMERA
1. Attach camera bracket (See Fig 1} to upper por1ion of vehicle. Attachment point must be sturdy enough to support
camera and bracket.
2. Attach camera to bracket using 8- 32 UNC screws provided. AdJust angle as Indlca1ed In ngure 2 (Use rMrer and
bumper and back of vehicle as a reference point.
3. Wind deflector may be installed. This deflector is designed to reduce the build upof dust, dirt and moisture
on the camera lens (See Fig 3).
AOM-53 Monitor
1. Attach monitor inside vehicle in a location convenient to the driver (e.g. center of dash, overhead or in dash).
2. Use a compression plate to attach the monitor bracket to the dash or overhead (See Fig 4).
3. Adjust mounting angle of the monitor to allow driver to easily view the screen from all seat positions (See FIg. 5).
4. If necessary, snap sun visor into groove on front face of monitor. Press all (4) ~es of the visor to snap it into place.
OCA-80 cABLe
1. The camera-to-cable connection is waterproof. The cable-lo-monitor co,lnectiOI1 is not waterproof. Be sure to
orient the cable properly. The cylindrical end attaches to the camera. The rectangular box end attaches 10the
monitor. (See Fig 6)
2. Do not run ttle OCA-80 cable over sharp edges or corners. Do not kink the cable or use period. keep the cableol
away from hot and rotating parts.
3. Place 811eKCess cable in convolllted tu~ng
4. Wire tie the cable securely.
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MAINTENANCE:
Remove dus18nd dirt wi\t) a damp soft cloth. Heavier dirt should be remolJed with 3 damp soft cloth and mild detergent
Do not use strong cleaning agents containing gasoline, ttlinner, benzene or alcohol. These substances may damage the
extelior surface of the monitor .
-CAUTION-
1. B&fore drilling, be sure no cable or wiring is on the other we, Be sure to drill a 19mm 13/4"1diameter hole only
~ Feed as much cable as possible into vehicle and clamp securely, This reduces the possibility of being hooked
during production,
3. Keep 8!1cables away from HOT, ROTATING and ELECTRICALLY NOISY components
4. To increase protection 01cable, place all excess ~re and extension cable in convoluted tubing
5, Do not twist camera cable and do not cut camera pigtail or cable
WIRING CAMERA AND MONrrOR
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3.
4.
See wiring diagram for connections to igni1ion,ground and back-up circuit (See Fig 6}
Wiring camera:
Drill a 19mm13/4" I diameter hole into vehicle body near the camera and bracket
Connect camera connector to extension cable in vehicle.
Push extra cable into vehi-;le (Be careful not to kink cable) and fit grommet into hole.
Apply sealant around grommet to increase resistance to wclter penetration.
Wiring Monitor:
Insert exte!\sion c"b\e into camera .1 posibon \1{2) camera$ are u$ed, be $ure to mar~ each extension
cable properly and plug second cable into camera #2 position
Bundle excess cable together using a cable tie or vinyl tape. This will avoid possible damage to cable
during operation.
The red W;remarked ACC is connected to an ignmon power source, the black W;remarked GND is
connected to cha$sis ground, and tt\e blue wire marked BACK is connected to the vehicle's back up circuit
FUNCT1ONS AND OPERATlON
Monitor' seepage l'
1 Power switch:
2. Camera position
3. InptJt switch-
..Contrast:
5. Brightness:
6. Volume'
7. Day~~t s'fIitch:
STD. BY. Monitor operates when vehicle transmission is switched into "REVERSE"
ON -Monitor and system operate when ignition switch is .ON"
UP -Panoramic 'v-iewof the horizon, if camera is in "UP" position
DOWN -Directed 'v-iewof the rear of the vehicle, if camera is in "DOWN" posi!ion
"A" -used mainly for rear mounted camera Oras specified by the installer.
.8" -used mainly for sKie or mirror mounted camera or as s~,.;if\ed b~the inslaller .
Variable conb"ol of contrast. Should be adjusted if the "DAYINIGHr switch does not
achieve the most desirable pict\Jre.
Variable control of brightness Should be adjusted if the "DAYINIGHT" switch does not
achieve the most desirable pict\Jre.
Variable control or internal speaker and en.,rnal speaker volume.
Pr&-set bf'Ightn&$Sand contrast levels optimized for day and night operation.
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CAMERA (;OMPONENTS AND CONTROLS
Cam~ra: Se,j page 12
1. Microphone -Wat~rprool microphone lor audio pickup.
2. Mirror!Normal switch -Wat~(proof switch to change t8mera in18ge from a mirror view (rear of vehicle
mounted) to normal view (~ide or fron1 mounted camera) See Figure 7.
AFFIXING DISTANCE MARKERS TO THE MONITOR SCREEN
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2
3.
4
Clean mol1itor screen surface of fingerprints Set the camera into the "DOWN" position Place distance indic.to~
behind the vehicle at (3) feet, (6) feel and (9) feet along Ihe width of thEJvehicle. These distanc&s are measured
from the rear bumper (Refer to figure 8)
Attach the markers to the moni\or screen over the images of the distance indicators. These ",art;.e~ fe?f~l\t a
distance of (3) feel. (6) feel. end (9) leef from the back of the vehicle (See Fig 8).
Affix the "STOP" marker on Ihe monit{)r screen over the image of the rear bumper to locate the rear bumper
The mo"itoT s~Teen is now "ca\ibTa\ed" tor dis\ances behind the vehicle of (3) feel, {6) feet and (9) feel
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FUNCTIONS AND OPERAnON, CONnNUEDRear of Monitor see page' ,
1 Power connecUon Pi" 1 not used
Pin 2 Ground. black wire
Pin 3 Reverse circuit -blue wire
Pin 4 not u.ed
Pin 5 not used
Pin 6 +12VDC ignition-red wire
2 Camera A input conne~on to camera extension cable
3 Camera B input connection 10additional camera e~ension cable
4 External speaker connection center pin is positive audio output used to disable the internal speaker and
femotely mount a s~aker (or driver convenience.