AVS RM43B-DVR User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
AVS RM43B-DVR
OEM REPLACEMENT MIRROR MONITOR WITH DVR
Version: 08.2017
0800 438 862 or 0064 9 476 8052
www.avscarsecurity.com

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing this product from the AVS Safety Range.
The AVS RM43B-DVR OEM rear view mirror monitor is designed to replace your factory
mirror, adding safety and convenience features while retaining the original mirror style.
REAR VIEW MONITOR
The mirror monitor’s bright 4.3” screen will automatically show the reversing camera image
when reverse gear is engaged. Otherwise the reversing screen disappears and the unit looks
and performs like a factory mirror.
With an in-built ambient light sensor and high reectivity, the LCD screen displays a clear
and bright image whether it is a bright day or dark night.
SAFETY CAMERA AND RECORDER
The integrated front facing 1080P high denition safety camera records automatically to the
on-board recorder. Footage is saved to the included 16GB micro SD card (32GB max). Once
full the DVR will begin to overwrite the oldest data rst. Video can be easily retrieved by
removing the SD card and downloading to your computer.
DUAL VIDEO INPUTS
With dual video inputs the monitor can be also connected to a reversing camera and other
video source such as an in-car DVD player.
HANDS FREE BLUETOOTH FUNCTIONALITY
Once paired with your smartphone, the monitor also provides wireless hands free talking
and music streaming direct from the phone.
MIRRORLINK
MirrorLink oers integration between your smartphone and the monitor. Once paired, your
smartphone screen will display directly on the monitor. This is great for safely using your
navigation apps.
FEATURE SUMMARY
 Premium 4.3”OEM style replacement rear view monitor
 OEM quality integrated ball-joint bracket arm with interchangeable base plate to t most
vehicle makes and models
 Integrated front facing 1080P HD safety camera with on-board recorder
 16GB micro SD card included (32GB max)
 Input for a rear view camera (accepts PAL and NTSC format cameras)
 Input for second camera or video signal
 Bluetooth hands free and music streaming from your smartphone
 Auto monitor o feature - the monitor will automatically turn o after 10 seconds
(programmable) and automatically switch to show the rear view camera (if used) when the
vehicle is in reverse
 When the vehicle is in reverse the gear the monitor will switch to display the camera image
on the left of the mirror
 The ambient light sensor automatically adjusts the brightness of monitor to suit the
lighting conditions and ensure a clear image.

LCD BRIGHTNESS AUTO ADJUSTMENT
In strong sunlight the LCD will automatically brighten. At night or low light the LCD will automatically dim.
The monitor's LCD brightness will automatically adjust itself gradually along with ambient
light change to ensure the image is clearly visible.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Press any button briey (>1 second) to wake the monitor up from standby mode.
BUTTON /OK
STANDBY MODE
Blue LED
DVR MODE
Green LED
REAR VIEW CAMERA/
V1 MODE
PHOTO VIEWER
Press for <1 sec. to
switch to DVR mode.
Press and hold >1 sec. to
switch to V1 input.
Press to answer or end a
hands free call.
Press for <1 sec. to
switch to Standby mode.
Press and hold >1 sec. to
switch to V1 input.
No function. No function.
1
BUTTON t
STANDBY MODE
Blue LED
DVR MODE
Green LED
REAR VIEW
CAMERA/V1 MODE
PHOTO VIEWER
Press to move UP
the menu. Press
-rst to enter the
adjustment menu.
Press and hold to
decrease volume.
Press and hold
to decrease the
volume.
Adjust (+). Press
-rst to enter the
adjustment menu.
Zoom out.
2

BUTTON
STANDBY MODE
Blue LED
DVR MODE
Green LED
REAR VIEW CAMERA/V1
MODE
PHOTO VIEWER
Press for <1 sec. to
switch between
Live Zoom, Playback
mode, Photo View
mode, and Standby
mode.
Press and hold for
> 4 sec. to turn ON/
OFF monitor power.
Press and hold for
> 4 sec. to turn ON/
OFF monitor power.
No function. No function.
4
BUTTON - Front camera status
5
 A GREEN light indicates the DVR is recording the front camera view and is in DVR mode.
 A BLUE light indicates the DVR is not currently recording and is in Standby mode.
BUTTON - Ambient light sensor
3
Automatically adjusts monitor brightness to suit light level.
STANDBY MODE
Blue LED
DVR MODE
Green LED
REAR VIEW
CAMERA/V1 MODE
PHOTO VIEWER
Press to move
DOWN the menu.
Press -rst to enter
the adjustment
menu.
Press and hold to
increase volume.
Press to switch the
sound recording
ON or OFF ( ).
Press and hold to
increase volume.
Adjust (+). Press
-rst to enter the
adjustment menu.
Zoom in.
BUTTON u
6
STANDBY MODE
Blue LED
DVR MODE
Green LED
REAR VIEW
CAMERA/V1 MODE
PHOTO VIEWER
Press to enter menu. Press to lock or
unlock current
recording le.
Picture menu.
Use tor uto
adjust image
settings including
brightness and
contrast.
No function.
BUTTON -
7

CONFIGURATION MENU
To enter and move through the conguration menu: .
1. Turn the ignition ON and wait until the monitor boots up.
2. While the front facing camera is displayed on the monitor press the /OK button to
switch to Standby mode (the LED will turn blue). If the monitor has timed out press
/OK once to wake the monitor up, then press again to switch to Standby mode.
3. Press the -button to enter Settings mode.
4. Press the button to cycle through the menu options.
5. Press the tor ubutton to select the menu required.
6. Press /OK to select the item or -to go back a step.
7. Press tor uto adjust level/options.
8. Press /OK to select the item.
9. Press to save the new setting.
10. Press -to exit the menu.
11. Remember to press /OK again to switch back to record mode (LED will turn green).
NOTE: If the monitor goes to sleep push any button to wake it up.
MENU ITEM - MOVIE MODE
SUB MENU DESCRIPTION OPTIONS
Movie mode Selects the recording resolution and
frame rate
FHD 1080P@30FPS (default)
HD 720P@30FPS
HD 720P@60FPS
VGA@30FPS
Movie quality Selects the quality of recording Super ne (default)
Fine
Movie clip time Selects the length of each clip OFF
1 minute (default)
2 minutes
3 minutes
5 minutes
Sound record Turns ON/OFF audio recording ON (default)
OFF
Mic sensitivity Selects the sensitivity of the
microphone
Standard (default)
Low
Menu continued overleaf ...

MENU ITEM - MOVIE MODE (continued)
SUB MENU DESCRIPTION OPTIONS
Scene Selects the recording scene preference Auto (default)
Sports
Portrait
Landscape
Snow
Beach
Fireworks
Exposure Adjusts picture brightness -6 to +6 (default 0)
White balance Adjusts colour balance Auto (default)
Daylight
Cloudy
Fluorescent 1-3
Incandescent
ISO sensitivity Selects the sensor sensitivity Auto (default)
ISO100
ISO200
ISO400
SUB MENU DESCRIPTION OPTIONS
Still image size Selects the still image resolution 14MP
12MP
8MP
5MP (default)
3MP
2MP
1.2MP
VGA
Still image quality Selects the quality of still image Super ne (default)
Fine
Scene Selects the recording scene preference Auto (default)
Daylight
Cloudy
Fluorescent
Snow
Beach
Fireworks
Exposure Adjusts picture brightness 6 to +6 (default 0)
MENU ITEM - STILL CAPTURE
Menu continued overleaf ...

SUB MENU DESCRIPTION OPTIONS
White balance Adjusts colour balance Auto (default)
Daylight
Cloudy
Fluorescent 1-3
Incandescent
ISO sensitivity Selects the sensor sensitivity Auto (default)
ISO100
ISO200
ISO400
Colour Adjust the colour saturation Natural (default)
Vivid
Pale
Eect Select the image eect/lter Normal (default)
Sepia
B&W (black & white)
Emboss
Negative
Sketch
Oil
Crayon
MENU ITEM - STILL CAPTURE (continued)
MENU ITEM - PLAYBACK
SUB MENU DESCRIPTION OPTIONS
Volume Movie playback volume 1-10 (default 5)
Delete Delete the movie or photo Delete ONE
Delete ALL
Protect Protect movie or photo les Protect ONE
Unprotect ONE
Protect ALL
Unprotect ALL
MENU ITEM - MEDIA TOOL
SUB MENU DESCRIPTION OPTIONS
Format SD card All data will be deleted YES
NO
SD card info Available space on SD card Time left/photos left

MENU ITEM - GENERAL SETTINGS
SUB MENU DESCRIPTION OPTIONS
Beep Turns the beeps ON or OFF ON/OFF (default)
Clock setting Sets the time/date Year/Month/Date/Time
Date format Selects the time format None
YYYY MM DD (default)
MM DD YYYY
DD MM YYYY
Stamp Selects the stamp format Date and logo
Date (default)
Logo
OFF
Language Select language English (default)
Spanish
Portuguese
Russian
Chinese
Japanese
Flicker Selects icker 50Hz (default)
60Hz
LCD rotate Rotates camera 180. Takes eect after
the DVR is turned OFF then back ON.
ON/OFF (default)
LCD power save Turns the LCD monitor o after a set
time
OFF
10 seconds (default)
30 seconds
Protect level G-sensor sensitivity – auto protects
les in the event of accident
O
Level 0/1/2/3/4 (default 4)
Reset set up All settings will be deleted YES
NO
FW version Firmware version Version info
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
The mirror monitor is made of glass. Do not subject it to mechanical shock such as drop-
ping the monitor.
Do not apply excessive force to the monitor surface or adjoining areas as this may cause
the colour tone to change.
Do not attempt to disassemble the monitor.
Warranty details can be found at www.avscarsecurity.com.

CLEANING
Spray glass cleaner onto a paper towel or soft cloth then gently wipe the surface of the
mirror monitor. DO NOT spray glass cleaner directly onto the mirror monitor as this may
damage the screen.
To clean the camera gently wipe the lens with a soft, clean cloth. If a spot on the lens
cannot be wiped o with the cloth add a very small amount of mild detergent to the
cloth. DO NOT use a degreasing agent, wax or glass coating on the camera. DO NOT apply
excessive force otherwise you may alter the angle and position of the camera.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Any rear view mirror monitor and camera system is designed as a visual aid when
reversing or manoeuvring the vehicle. Please note that normal driving precautions must
be followed.
The image on the screen may be a little dierent from the actual conditions so always
visually check the surrounding conditions before reversing. Back up slowly. Do not depend
solely on the rear view mirror and camera system.
The displayable range varies depending on vehicle loads and road conditions. Do not
leave a tailgate open when using the system. Objects under or around the bumper cannot
be displayed.
WIRE COLOUR FUNCTION CONNECT TO
RED ACC input 12v switched accessory wire
YELLOW 12v power Fused constant 12v
BLACK Earth Vehicle chassis
FEMALE RCA V2 video input Reverse camera output. Monitor will auto switch to
display this input when a signal is detected e.g. when
the car goes into reverse and powers on the camera.
MALE RCA V1 video input Camera/DVD output.
Monitor will display V1 when /OK is pressed for > 1
sec. in STANDBY or DVR mode.
WIRING INFORMATION