Audiovox ACA240 Instruction Manual

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ELECTRONICS CORP.
Vehicle Wireless Rear Observation System
Model:ACA240
Installation/User
Mantial
F eaturE ~ s:
• 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 on Dash or Windshield

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Product
Description
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Packing
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Installation
Instructions
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Monitor
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Camera
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Operating the System 8
Testing the
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Maintenance
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Troubleshooting
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1

This product
is
intended
to
assist in safe driving and
to
allow the driver
to
have abroader rear view while the vehicle
is
in reverse.
You,
as
the driver,
are solely responsible for the safe operation
of
your vehicle and the safety
of
your passengers according
to
your 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 Corporation cannot accept any
responsibility whatsoever for accidents resulting from failure
to
observe
these precautions or safety instructions.
1.
This product utilizes high voltage. Any unauthorized modifications
or
damage
to
the product
may
result
in
electrical shock. Handle all
components with care. Inspect regularly for damage to
components and cabling.
2.
You
are
responsible
for
ensuring that
the
installation of this
product
does
not
void
or
affect
the
vehicle manufacturer' s
warranty.
Audiovox
Electronics Corporation
or
its
subsidiaries
are
not
liable
in
full
or
in
part
for
improper installation resulting
in
loss
or
damage
to
your
property,
or
for
voiding
all
or
part of
the
vehicle manufacturer' s warranty.
3. Do not apply excessive force to any
of
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
of
this product will
void all warranties.
Manyjurisdictions have laws and regulations relating to the use
of
cameras and some do not allow for the obstruction
of
information
contained on a license plate. Before using this product, it is the
buyer's responsibility to be aware
of
and comply with any
applicable laws and regulations that apply to license plates or may
prohibit or limit the use
of
cameras.
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The ACA240 Wireless Vehicle Rear Observation System is designed to assist
the driver by providing aclear and wide image of the area behind the vehicle
whenever the vehicle is shifted into reverse. Never rely solely on this product
to ensure the area is clear ofchildren and/or obstructions. Use your monitor
and look both ways. This product is not intended to replace existing safety
procedures,
but rather to add an 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
or 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
of the image is limited. Be aware of blind spots.
The model ACA-240 monitor package consists of the following
items:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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 x 30mm Bolts -2 qty
b )6mm Nuts -2 qty
c )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
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Installation Instructions
COMPLETELY READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE
INSTALLATION
NOTE: We have included all of 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 on
either the vehicle windshield or dashboard.
Note: The double sided tape supplied is extremely strong.
Be sure of the position before mounting. The Windshield MUST be clean
and you MUST apply pressure to the mount to make sure the tape holds.
1. Choose a monitor location in your vehicle that does not block your
view and complies with local laws for safe driving ..
2. Clean the monitor base and mounting area with a cleaner that does
not leave a residue.
3.
Remove the protective film from one side of the double sided tape
and apply to the bottom of the monitor base. Next, remove the
protective film from the other side of the double sided tape and
carefully position the monitor and press into place.
Electrical Connections
The monitor can be powered two ways:
1. 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.
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2.Advanced
Hard
Wire
Installation:
Audiovox
recommends
using
a
qualified
professional
for the
Hard
Wired
cable
installation.
CAUTION:
Insure
that
all
wires
are
run
safely
and
do
not
interfere
with
Airbags,
Safety
Devices,
or
any
other
equipment.
a)
Choose
a
source
that
only
has
power
when
the
vehicle
ignition
is
on.
Check
with
a
meter
or
test
lamp
(can
be
purchased
at an auto
parts
store).
After
determining
your
power
location;
turn
off
the
ignition
and
disconnect
the
battery
to
insure
your
safety.
b)
The
Red
wire
on
the
Monitor
Power
Harness
is
the
ignition
or+
12
volt
lead.
This
must
be
connected
to
the
power
source
or
fuse
box
location
that
you
have
chosen
to use.
Insure
the
connection
is
covered
or
protected
so it can
not
short
circuit.
c)
The
Black
wire
on
the
harness
is to be
connected
to
any
-12
volt
ground
lead
or
a
solid
metal
location
in
the
vehicle.
Also
test
your
location
to
insure
a
good
solid
ground.
Just
because
it is
metal
does
not
mean
it
is a
good
ground.
d)
Plug
the
power
plug
into the
monitor
power
supply
jack.
After
the
monitor
Installation
is
complete
remove
the
protective
plastic
cover
from
the
panel.
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Cigarette Lighter Adapter
NOTE:
When
using
the
Cigarette
Lighter
Adapter,
if
the
Red
Power
Indicator
stays
on
after
you
turn
your
ignition
key
off
,
you
will
want
to
unplug
the
adapter
to
insure
that
your
vehicle
battery
does
not
run
down
when
parked
for
extended
periods
of
time.
To
replace
the fuse in the
Cigarette
lighter
adapter,
unscrew
the
tip.
Replace
only
with
the
same
rating
of
fuse
or
damage
may
incur.
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1.
Remove the
rear
license
plate
to
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
or
any
other. The
system
is
designed
to
come
on
when
the vehicle is in
reverse
gear
only.
Improper
installation
can
cause
the system to not
work
or
to run
at
undesired
times.
Note: All vehicles are
designed
differently.
We
offer
some
general
installation
advice here,
but
check
and
re-check
your
installation
before
starting. Some
vehicles
may have the license plate
on
the
tailgate
and the
Reverse
lights
may
be
located
on
the vehicle pillar. In this case
you
will
need
to
study
your
vehicle
closely
to determine the
best
route for the
power
wire.
In
some vehicles
you
may
need
to
extend
the
power
wire to
reach
the
reverse
lamps.
Power
wire
can
be
purchased
at
an
auto parts store
or
hardware
store
if
this is needed.
Most
installations can
be
completed
by
running
the
power
cable
behind
the
trunk
or
tailgate
rubber
gasket,
tucking
it
under
the
interior
trim panel
and
either
connecting
at the
back
of
the
reverse
lamp in the
trunk
or
removing
the reverse lamp
assembly
(the same
procedure
as
required
to replace the
light
bulb).
2.
The
camera
cable
can
be
routed
as
recommended
above
or
through
an
existing
wire
grommet
to
reach
the
interior
of
the vehicle.
If
an
existing
grommet
is
not
available
to use,
you
can
drill
a
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
of
a hole
if
you
drill
one.. The
rubber
grommet
must
be a
minimum
of
13/32" to
allow
the wire and fuse
holder
to pass
through
it.Be sure to
check
behind
the
intended
drillinglocationbefore
drilling
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to
ensure
no
wires
or
mechanisms
interfere
or
could
be
damaged
during
drilling.
Check
for
interference
with
license
plate
lights
and
the
hatch
release
switch
or
mechanism.
If
not
using
an
existing
factory
grommet,
drill a hole to
match
the
rubber
grommet
size
that
you
intend
to use (13/32"
minimum)
at
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.
3.
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
or
the
upper
on
the license
plate
making
sure
that
you
do
not
block
any
information
on
your
plate
that
is
required
by
your
state laws to be shown.
4.
Continue
to
run
the
power
harness
for the
camera
to the
vehicle's
reverse
lamp. NOTE:
If
this is a
very
short
distance,
be sure to
extend
the
power
cable
that
comes
attached
to
the
camera
completely.
The
antenna
for the
camera
is
located
in
the
harness.
5.
Locate
the
reverse
lamp in the
tail
light
assembly.
Generally
the
Positive
wire
on
the reverse lamp
will
be a
colored
wire
and
the
Negative
will
be
a
Black
wire.
If
you
would
like to
insure
the
wires
are
correct;
first
engage
the
emergency
brake
on
the
vehicle.
Make
sure
the
car
is
not
running
but
the
ignition
is
switched
on
and
have
another
person
engage
the
brake
pedal,
shift
into
reverse
and
insur-
ing
your
safety,
check
the
wires
with
a
test
lamp.
Once
you
have
confirmed
the
positive
and
negative
connection
point,
place
the
vehicle
in park,
shut
off
the
ignition,
and
proceed.
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6.U
sing
the tap
connector
supplied,
perform
the
following
steps:
i.
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
by
crimping
the
u-contact
down flush
with
the
plastic
insulator.
IV.
Close
the top
hinged
cover
until
latched.
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.Attach
the
black
wire
to the
ground.
i.
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
by
crimping
the
u-contact
down flush
with
the
plastic
insulator.
IV.
Close
the top
hinged
cover
until
latched.
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System
The
Wireless
Vehicle
Rear
Observation
System
operates
when
the
vehicle
is
shifted
into
reverse.
The
Camera
transmits
a
clear
and
wide
image
from
the
area
behind
the
vehicle
to
the
Monitor
inside
the
vehicle.
The
monitor,
when
powered,
remains
in
sleep
mode
until
it
receives
a
video
signal
on
the
2.4GHz
frequency.
When
the
monitor
receives
a
video
signal,
it
automatically
turns
on
and
displays
the
image
from
the
camera.
The
monitor
automatically
adjusts
for
color,
brightness,
and
contrast,
for
either
daytime
viewing
or
night
time
viewing.
At
night
the
picture
will
look
more
like a
Black
&
White
image;
this
is due to
the
low
light
level
and
is
normal.
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Note: Because this is a wireless system, the monitor is always watching
for a video signal. It is possible to receive signals from other cameras.
Systems such as Security camera's, Baby monitors, and even other Back
up camera systems can trigger the monitor to briefly turn on. This is
normal for wireless products. If you find you have too much activation
due to video signals in your area, use the included Monitor Power wire
and run it to the rear of the vehicle. Attach it to the same power source
as the camera, this will insure the monitor will only come on when you
are in reverse and will eliminate any false signals.
Testing the System
To test the Wireless Vehicle Rear Observation System installation,
perform the following steps:
1. Set the parking break.
2. Start the vehicle.
3. Shift the vehicle into reverse.
4. Verify that the monitor displays the image from the rear camera.
If the monitor does not operate, refer to the trouble shooting section of
the manual.
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