CabCAM A-CDW7M1C User manual

Operating Instructions
2.4G Digital 7″ Wireless Color LCD Monitor
Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the device,
keep it for future reference.
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Contents
1. Precautions............................................................................................................. 1
2. Features...................................................................................................................3
3. Technical Specifications....................................................................................... 3
4. Accessories.............................................................................................................4
5. Parts Identification................................................................................................. 5
6. Remote Control Operation................................................................................... 6
7. Basic Operation......................................................................................................8
8. Menu...................................................................................................................... 10
9. Recording Time....................................................................................................16
10. Troubleshooting...................................................................................................16
Special Notice
The product is aimed at assisting in safe driving and provides the driver with a broader field of vision. As the driver,
you are solely responsible for the appropriate operation of your vehicle and the safety of your passengers and
pedestrians, and you should abide all state and local traffic laws and regulations. Do not over use any features of this
system that it might distract you from safe driving. The top priority of your driving should always be the safe
operation of your vehicle. A&I Products Inc will not accept any responsibility/recourse whatsoever for accidents
and/or injuries resulting from failure to observe these precautions or safety instructions.

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1. Precautions
●Storage and Keeping
1. Do not expose the monitor to excessive heat or cold. The storage temperature of this device is
-30~+80℃, and the operating temperature is -20~+70 ℃. The humidity is Rh90%.
2. Never use this device near a bathtub, wash basin, kitchen, damp basement, swimming pool or
similar places.
3. Never use this device in environments with excessive moisture, dust or smoke.
4. Avoid dropping or striking this device.
5. Avoid using this device in enclosed spaces, areas with excessive vibration or subject to
severe impacts.
6. Never puncture, scratch or use abrasive cleaning materials on this device.
7. Do not place cables where they may be pinched or stepped on.
8. Leave at least a 2" space between the monitor and walls, cabinets or other objects to allow
adequate air circulation around the device.
9. The monitor is not designed to be waterproof.
●Operating Precautions
1. The device may be powered by a 12 or 24 volt automotive battery or vehicle electrical system.
2. Make sure all cables are connected properly. Observe polarity. Improper cable connections
may damage the monitor. Remove the power cable connections when you do not intend to use
the device.
Warning!
1. High voltage is present within the monitor. The opening of the case should be by professionals.
2. Do not watch the video while driving unless you are monitoring the rear view camera display.
Special Notice
Occasionally, a few highlights or dark spots may occur on the LCD screen. This is a very common
phenomenon in active matrix display technology, and doesn’t necessarily indicate any defects or faults. Never
try to repair this device by yourself. In case of any problems, please turn off the display at once and notify our
company or authorized dealer. The monitor is a complex device. Any disassembly or modification may lead to
damage and void the warrantee.

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●Maintenance
1. Remove all the cable connections from the monitor before cleaning the device.
2. Use a mild household detergent and clean the unit with a slightly damp, soft cloth.
Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine, as they might damage the finish
of the device.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
This symbol is intended to alert the user not to waste electrical and electronic
equipment.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual
could void your warrantee and necessitate expensive repairs.
●Declaration of conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER(OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

2. Features
1. TFT LCD monitor with wide angle view and high resolution display.
2. NORMAL, MIRROR, FLIP and MIR-FLIP viewing available.
3. Split mode, auto-scan mode and single-display mode available.
4. Auto pairing: Auto pairing happens when camera is activated.
5. Support 4-channel composite and single-channel recording in AVI signal format.
6. Auto dim function available.
7. Full-function remote control.
8. 4 wireless camera input.
9. Multiple video formats: PAL / NTSC.
10. Wide voltage input: 10 - 32V.
11. On-board speaker.
12. Auto switch to the working channel when trigger is activated
3. Technical Specifications
LCD size
7"
Resolution
800 x 3 (RGB) x 480
Contrast
500:1
Brightness
400 cd/m²
Viewing Angle
U: 50 / D: 70, R/L: 70
Dot pitch
0.0642(W) x 0.1790(H)
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Channel
4 channels
Operating Frequency
2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Receiving Sensitivity
-89 dBm
Decompression Form
MPEG4
Modulation
2.4G FSK/GFSK
Time Delay
120ms
Transmitting Distance
120 M
Micro-SD /TF Card
Max. 128G
System Format
PAL / NTSC
Power Supply
DC 10-32V
Power Consumption
Max. 6W
Loudspeaker
1.5W/8Ω
Operating temperature
-20~+70ºC,RH90%
Storage temperature
-30~+80ºC,RH90%
Special Notice
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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4. Accessories
Special Notice
Accessory supply may be different for different application.
U-Support Bracket
Center Mount Bracket
Sun Shield
Power cable
IR Remote control
Angle Adjustment Screws

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5. Parts Identification
Power switch
Volume increase
Press OK button to enter
menu item or save user
settings.
Press OK button - shortcut
for start/stop recording.
Press OK button for 3
seconds - shortcut for
PAIRING.
Loudspeaker
Menu
Digital Color
LCD screen
Power indicator
Remote control
sensor
Light level
Mounting bracket installation
Volume decrease
Select channels
Micro-SD /TF Card Slot

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6. Remote Control Operation
Press to select MUTE or
enable sound
Press OK button to enter
menu item or save user
settings.
Press OK button - shortcut
for start/stop recording.
Volume decrease and menu
selection left
decrease and menu selection
Jump key selector. Fast
jump to the display mode
specified by SYSTEM
Press to turn on/off the
monitor
Press to show menu or exit
menu
Volume increase and menu
selection right
MIR-Flip selection
Fast pairing when camera is
activated
PAL / NTSC TV system
selector

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● MUTE (Mute)
Press to select MUTE or enable sound
● POWER (Power switch)
Press to turn on / off the monitor.
● OK
Press OK button to enter menu item or save user settings. Press OK button - shortcut for start / stop
recording.
● MENU
Press to display menu or exit menu
● VOL
Volume decrease and menu selection left
● VOL
Volume increase and menu selection right
● SEL
Jump key selector. Fast jump to the display mode specified by SYSTEM
SETUP - JUMP KEY
● PAIR
Fast pairing when camera is activated
● SYS
PAL / NTSC TV system selector
● MIR
MIR-Flip selection

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7. Basic Operation
7.1 Installation of Center Mounting Bracket:
① Adjust monitor level by sliding the support to the
desired height.
② Adjust the angle of the monitor and tighten the
knob on the center mounting bracket.
7.2. Installation of U-support Bracket
Support attaching piece
Knob
Red wire to positive power supply of DC/10-32V.
Black wire to Ground.
Brown wire to positive power wire of reversing light.
White wire to positive power wire of left light .
Blue wire to positive power wire of right light .
Green or yellow wire to other positive power wire.
Battery
Video inputs
Camera
DC/ 12V
Automobile
application

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7.3. Reversing Display:
7.3.1. When the green wire is activated, the monitor automatically
switches to CAM1.
7.3.2. When the white wire is connected to the positive wire of the left turn
light , the monitor automatically switches to CAM2(left side camera)
when the left light is activated.
7.3.3. When the blue wire is connected to the positive wire of the right turn
light, the monitor automatically switches to CAM3 (right side camera)
when the right light is activated.
7.3.4. When the brown wire is connected to the positive wire of reversing light,
the monitor automatically switches to CAM4(back-up camera) when
the reversing light is activated. The distance label will be displayed.
7.3.5. When the yellow wire is connected to the positive wire, the monitor
automatically switches to quad or split display. Connection may vary
due to different applications.
7.4. Volume selection under quad view
7.4.1. Check the volume icon on the top right area under single channel mode. It stands for audio
out for the selected channel.
7.4.2. Press or to select the channel for audio out.
CAM1
CAM2
CAM3
CAM4
CAM1
CAM2
CAM3
CAM4

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8. Menu
●MENU is only allowed for operation under single image mode, not quad mode.
●Press MENU to display the following options and settings:
1. MODE
2. PICTURE
3. MIR-FLIP
4. RECORD
5. AUTOSCAN
6. SYSTEM
7. PLAY
8. PAIRING
(1) Press or to select MODE. Press OK to enter. Press or to select
SPLIT/QUAD mode. Select OFF to exit SPLIT/QUAD mode. Press MENU to return to
main menu.
Note:
When select OFF to exit split /quad mode, split/quad trigger display is disabled.
Monitor will switch to single image mode.

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(2) Press or to select PICTURE, press OK to enter.
Press or to select BRIGHTNESS / CONTRAST / HUE / VOLUME, press OK
to enter. Press or to adjust. Press OK to exit. Press MENU return to main
menu.
(3) Press or to select MIR-FLIP, press OK to select.
Press or to select NORMAL / MIRROR / MIR-FLIP / FLIP. Press MENU
return to main menu.

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(4) Press or to select RECORD. Press OK to enter.
Press or to select OVERWRITE / FORMAT, press OK to enter. When the
icon turns yellow, press or to select ON or OFF. Press OK to exit. Press
MENU return to main menu.
OVERWRITE: Previous video file will be overwritten when disk is full.
FORMAT：Micro SD card must be formatted before being used. All files in Micro SD
card will be lost once disk is formatted.
(5) Press or to select AUTOSCAN, Press OK to enter.

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Press or to select CAM1/CAM2/CAM3/CAM4/SCANTIME, press OK to enter.
When the icon turns yellow, press or to select or adjust. Press OK to exit.
Press MENU return to main menu.
No video will be displayed under AUTOSCAN mode if a channel is turned OFF.
SCANTIME frame is between 5 and 45 seconds, with a step time of 5s.
(6) Press or to select SYSTEM, Press OK to enter.
TIME：Press or to select TIME, Press OK to set. Press or to adjust.
Press OK to continue setting.
COLOR-SYS: Press or to select COLOR-SYS, Press OK to enter, Press
or to select NTSC/PAL.
AUTO-DIM: Press or to select AUTO-DIM. Press OK to enter, press or
to select ON/OFF. When set as ON, backlighting automatically adjusts in
accordance with the outer brightness.
ELETRONIC DISTANCE LABEL: Press or to select ELETRONIC DISTANCE
LABEL. Press OK to enter, press or to select ON/OFF to open or close the
electronic distance label. When it is on, the electronic distance label will be
displayed in reversing channel 4.

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(7) Press or to select PLAY, Press OK to enter.
Press or to select video file, Press OK to enter playback mode.
Video folder is named in format of YYMMDD. 130903 means the folder is created on
Sep3rd, 2013.
Video files can be searched under daily folder. It is named in format of HHMMSS_
Channel Source. 100953_3 means the file is created for camera 3, at 10:09:53 am.
All video files are in AVI format with maximum recording time is 10 minutes for each
file.

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(8) Press or to select PAIRING, press OK to enter. Press OK for 3 seconds to
enter PAIRING.
Auto pairing:
1. Choose the channel that needs to be set up, the monitor will display the message
“PAIRING START 50”.
2. Within the countdown of 50 seconds, power on the camera.
3. The monitor and cameras will synchronize themselves with each other after the
camera is powered for 5s.
4. If auto pairing is completed, the video will be displayed. If it is failed, a message “No
Signal” will be displayed. Repeat the pairing procedure.
Manual pairing:
1. Choose the channel that needs to be set up, the monitor will display the message
“PAIRING START 50”.
2. Within the countdown of 50 seconds, power on the camera. Press the pairing button
on the camera.
3. The monitor and cameras will synchronize themselves with each other.
4. If pairing is completed, the video will be displayed. If it is failed, a message “No
Signal” will be displayed. Repeat the pairing procedure.

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9. Recording Time
With Micro SD cards in different capacities, please refer to the table below for recording time under 3
different image modes.
This table is for reference only. Data may vary under different environments.
TF
MODE
8G
16G
32G
64G
128G
SINGLE
(640x480x1)
14h
28h
55h
110h
220h
QUAD
(320x240x4)
11h
22h
43h
86h
172h
SPLIT
(400x480x2)
13h
25h
50h
101h
201h
10. Troubleshooting
The symptoms described below do not necessarily mean a failure within the display.
Please check the following items before you initiate request for repair.
Symptoms
Possible Causes/Solutions
No picture
Improper connection of automobile adapter.
Use of improper power supply. Power switch is set OFF.
No signal
Check whether the camera has power supply.
Pair the monitor and the camera again.
No sound
Check whether the volume is turned off or set too low.
Dark picture
Check whether brightness and contrast are adjusted correctly.
No color
Adjust the HUE settings.

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Waterproof Camera
Image Device 1/3” CMOS PC3089
TV System PAL NTSC
Effective Pixels 756*504 pixels
Sensing Area 4.80 mm*3.73mm
Scanning System 2:1 Interlace
Sync. System Internal
Resolution 500TV Lines
Horizontal Sync Frequency 15.625 kHz 15.734 kHz
Vertical Sync Frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz
Video Output 1.0Vp-p, 75Ohm
Gamma Consumption 0.45
AGC Auto
S/N Ratio Better than 46.5dB
White Balance Auto
Electronic Shutter 1/60(NTSC)/1/50(PAL)～1/100,000 Seconds
BLC Auto
Storage Temperature –40℃~ 80℃, RH95%MAX
Operating Temperature –30℃~ 70℃, RH95%MAX
Power Supply DC12V
Waterproof rating IP69K
Viewing Angle 120°
Audio Yes
Minimum Illumination 0 Lux
Night vision distance 12~15m
Image mode Mirror/Normal image switch
IR-CUT Yes