iBeam TE-4WCM User manual

TE-4WCM User Manual
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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. Installation Tips............................................................................16
11. Troubleshooting...........................................................................17

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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

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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 specification 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.
process
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 show 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:
①Adjust monitor level by sliding the support to the
desired height.
②Adjust the angle of the monitor and tighten the
knob on the center mounting bracket.
7.2.Installation of U-support Bracket
Red wire to positive power supply of DC/10-32V.
Black wire to Ground.
Single brown wire to positive power wire of back-up light.
Single white wire to positive power wire of left light .
Single blue wire to positive power wire of right light .
Green or yellow wire to other positive power wire.
Support attaching piece
Knob
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 left light is activated.
7.3.4. When the brown wire is connected to the positive wire of back-up 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 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

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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 5. AUTOSCAN
2. PICTURE 6. SYSTEM
3. MIR-FLIP 7. PLAY
4. RECORD 8. PAIRING
(1) Press or to select MODE. Press OK to enter. Press or to select SPLIT mode. Select
OFF to exit SPLIT mode. Press MENU to return to main menu.
Note:
When select OFF to exit split mode, split 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 / CONTRACT / 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 enter.
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, and then 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 enter .
Press or to select DATE , Press OK to enter.
Press or to select TIME & CHANNEL, Press OK to enter.

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(8) Press or to select PAIRING, then press OK to enter.Or Press OK for 3 seconds to enter
PAIRING.
Auto pairing:
1. Choose the channel that needs to be set up, and the monitor display the message
“PAIRING START 50” and a counter that counts down 50s.
2. Within the countdown, power 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, and the monitor display the message
“PAIRING START 50” and a counter that counts down 50s.
2. Press the pairing button on the power-on 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 2
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
SPLIT
(400x480x2)
13h
25h
50h
101h
201h
10. Installation Tips
10.1 Antennas should be vertically lined to the ground. Make sure there is no obstacle
around antennas.

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11. 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, no sound
Improper connection of automobile adapter. Use of un-authorized power supply.
Power switch is on OFF position.
No signal
Check whether the camera has power supply. Pair the monitor and the camera again.
No sound
Check whether the sound volume is turned off or set too low.
Dark picture
Check whether brightness and contrast are adjusted correctly.
No color
Adjust the HUE settings.

IMPORTANT
If you are having difficulties with the installation
of this product, please call our Tech Support line
at 1-800-253-TECH. Before doing so, look over
the instructions a second time, and make sure
the installation was performed exactly as the
instructions are stated. Please have the vehicle
apart and ready to perform troubleshooting
steps before calling.
When connecting with power cable, please make sure not to mistake the positive and
negative pole, otherwise the fuse will blow immediately for security protection.If ithappens,
please replace the blown fuse with a new one with same specification, after connecting
properly to the right pole. Don’t randomly increase the current rating of the fuse, and NEVER
use metal wire asa substitute.
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