Magnadyne Mobilevision m125c Quick start guide

Model: M125C

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7" Color LCD Monitor

Owner’s/Installation Manual

Warning

Backing Up Your Vehicle

Do not backup your vehicle while looking at the monitor. Alwayslook in the direction of your

vehicle’smotion. Use the monitor only asan aid in safety confirmation. The actual distance

may be different than it appearsin the monitor. The range of the image in the monitor islim-

ited. Alwaysbe aware that blind spotsmay exist and not appear at all timeson your monitor.

The product isintended to assist in safe driving and allowsthe driver to have a broader field

of vision during backup. You, asthe driver, are solely responsible for the safe operation of

your vehicle and the safety of your passengersand pedestrians, and for abiding of all state

and local traffic regulations. Do not use any featuresof thissystem to the extent it distracts

you from safe driving. Your first priority while driving should alwaysbe the safe operation

of your vehicle. MobileVision will not accept any responsibility whatsoever for accidents

and/or injuriesresulting from failure to observe these precautionsor safety instructions.

Caution

Introduction

Congratulationson the purchase of a quality MobileVision 7” LCD Monitor. Thissystem hasbeen

designed to provide yearsof trouble free operation.

The information enclosed providesa quick reference of the operationsand maintenance of the

new monitor.

Thisproduct must be installed and used in accordance with thismanual. Any alterationsto this

product that enablesit to be used in any way other than intended or designed could distract the

driver and result in an accident causing injury or death. Magnadyne Corporation disclaimsany

and all liability that may result from failure to install and operate in any other manner in which

thiswasintended.

• FCC REGULATIONS STATE THAT ANY UNAUTHORIZED CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIP-

MENT MAY VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE IT.

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

• THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED FOR CONTINUOUS OPERATION.

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Warning / Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Monitor Featuresand Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Remote Control Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Connection of Video Input Cable and Technical Specs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installation Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Table of Contents

Monitor Features and Controls

1. LCD Screen

2. IR Sensor: Receivessignal from the

remote control.

3. LED Power Indicator:

A red LED indicatesthe vehicle’signition

is“On” and the monitor isin the “stand-

by” mode. When the vehicle isput into

reverse or the turn signalsare used the

camera’simage will automatically appear

on the display. Note: The camerascan

not be manually selected in thismode.

A green LED indicatesthe power button

on the monitor hasbeen pressed and the

ignition is“On”. The camera’simages

can manually be selected to appear by

using the SEL button. The video in jack

isalso operational.

LED isoff: The monitor hasno function.

4. Power Button: Press thisbutton to turn

the unit "On" or "Off".

Note: The ignition key must be in the

“On” position.

5. Brightness Button (Decrease): Press

thisbutton to decrease the screen’s

brightness.

Note: When the menu isdisplayed press

thisbutton to adjust the selected menu

item.

6. Brightness Button (Increase): Press this

button to increase the screen’sbrightness.

Note: When the menu isdisplayed, press

thisbutton to adjust the selected menu

item.

7. CH- Button (Menu Item Selection):

Press thisbutton to select a menu item

when a menu isdisplayed.

8. Menu Button: Press thisbutton to select

a desired menu screen.

9. SEL: Press thisbutton to select a video

sources(CAM1, CAM2, CAM3 and DVD).

Note 1: When the left turn signal isacti-

vated CAM1 (left side view camera) is

selected automatically.

Note 2: When the right turn signal is

activated CAM2 (right side view camera)

isselected automatically.

Note 3: When the vehicle isput into

reverse CAM3 (rearview camera) is

selected automatically.

10. Video Input Jack

11. Speaker: The speaker isautomatically

activated only when the vehicle isput

into reverse.

Note: The rear camera must have a built-

in microphone for proper operation.

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Remote Control Functions

1. Mute: Push to "Mute" the volume.

2. : Press thisbutton to select between

a Mirror or Normal screen image.

: Press thisbutton to flip the screen

image vertically.

3. POWER: Press thisbutton to turn the

unit "On" or "Off".

4. MENU: Press thisbutton to select a

desired menu.

5. MODE (Picture Mode):Press to select

between Personal, Standard, Soft, Vivid

and Light picture settings.

6. LANG (Language Mode):Press to select

display language.

7. POWER: Press thisbutton to turn the

unit "On" or "Off".

8. CH : Press these buttonsto scroll

through a menu Up or Down.

9. CALL: Press to close the menu.

10. TIMER: Press to select the shut off time.

When the timer expiresthe monitor will

automatically shut off.

11. SEL: Press thisbutton to select a video

sources(CAM1, CAM2, CAM3 and DVD).

Note 1: When the left turn signal isacti-

vated CAM1 (left side view camera) is

selected automatically.

Note 2: When the right turn signal is

activated CAM2 (right side view camera)

isselected automatically.

Note 3: When the vehicle isput into

reverse CAM3 (rearview camera) is

selected automatically.

12. SYS: Press to select PAL, AUTO, N443

or N358.

MUTE POWER

MODE CALL

TIMER

LANG SYS

SEL

General Operation

Turning the Monitor On:

The monitor isoperational by activating the ignition

key then manually pressing the power switch on the

unit.

Adjusting the Brightness

Press the buttonson the monitor to adjust the

brightness of the monitor.

Brightness

Down

General Operation

Camera View Selection and A/V Input:

Left Side Camera:

The left side view camera (CAM1) isdesigned to

automatically turn on whenever the vehicle’sleft turn

signal isactivated.

Right Side Camera:

The right side view camera (CAM2) isdesigned to

automatically turn on whenever the vehicle’sright

turn signal isactivated.

Rearview Camera:

The rearview camera (CAM3) isdesigned to auto-

matically turn on whenever the vehicle isplaced into

reverse gear.

Video Input:

Manually select the video input by pressing the SEL

button on the monitor until DVD appearsin the display.

Note: Select any camera view manually by pressing

the SEL button on the monitor. If a camera view is

automatically activated (Example: the vehicle isin

reverse) you will not be able to manually select a dif-

ferent camera view until the vehicle taken out of

reverse.

PICTURE

VOLUME

BRIGHT

CONTRAST

COLOR

SHARP

HUE

SELECT ADJUST

Adjusting the Volume

1. Press the MENU button on either the monitor or

remote control and the PICTURE menu screen will

be displayed.

2. With the VOLUME feature highlighted, use the

buttonson the monitor to adjust the volume. Wait

15 secondsand the menu will disappear.

Volume

Down

Mirror/Normal Camera Image:

The camera image can be displayed asnormal or mirror

image. Adjust a specific camera by pressing the MENU

button on the monitor until “OPTION” menu appearsin the

display. Follow the instruction on the screen to change the

camera image. After selection hasbeen made wait 15 sec-

ondsand the menu screen will disappear.

Note: CAM1 isleft side camera, CAM2 isright side

camera and CAM3 isrearview camera.

OPTION

LANG

SCALE

CAM1

CAM2

CAM3

DVD

SELECT ADJUST

ENG

OFF

MIRROR

NORMAL

General Operation (continued)

Monitor Adjustment

The monitor hasthree basic menus: Picture, Option and System. To scroll through the three

basic menuscontinuously press the MENU button.

PICTURE

VOLUME

BRIGHT

CONTRAST

COLOR

SHARP

HUE

SELECT ADJUST

Picture Menu

Press the Menu button on either the monitor front

panel or remote control until the PICTURE menu

screen isdisplayed. Use the buttonson the

remote to scroll through the menu itemsand select

from the menu items: VOLUME, BRIGHT, CONTRAST

COLOR, SHARP and HUE. Then use the but-

tonsto make adjustmentsto the selected item.

Note: NTSC color system will display “HUE”, but PAL

will not.

Option Menu

Press the Menu button on either the monitor front

panel or remote control until the OPTION menu

screen isdisplayed. Use the buttonson the

remote to scroll through the menu and select from

the menu items: LANG, SCALE, CAM1, CAM2, CAM3

and DVD. Then use the buttonsto make adjust-

mentsto the selected item.

Note: If SCALE isselected “ON” then the monitor will

display a distance grid when the reverse camera is

selected. The grid isa reference point and can not be

used asan accurate measurement.

System Menu

Press the Menu button on either the monitor front

panel or remote control until the SYSTEM menu

screen isdisplayed. Use the buttonson the

remote to scroll through the menu and select from the

menu items: COLOR-SYS, BLUE BLACK, HORIZON-

TAL, VERTICAL and ZOOM. Then use the but-

tonsto make adjustmentsto the selected item.

OPTION

LANG

SCALE

CAM1

CAM2

CAM3

DVD

SELECT ADJUST

ENG

OFF

NORMAL

SYSTEM

COLOR-SYS

BLUE BLACK

HORIZONTAL

VERTICAL

ZOOM

SELECT ADJUST

AUTO

OFF

Front Panel Video Input

Yellow RCA: Video (Cable Not Supplied)

Auxiliary Video Input

You can connect the video output signal of a digital

camera, camcorder or video device.

Select the auxiliary

video input mode by pressing the SEL button on the

monitor until DVD appearsin the display.

Cable Suggestions: Radio Shack #42-2551 or #42-2483.

Technical Specifications

• 7” TFT-LCD color monitor

• Audio output: 1 watt

• Front speaker

• Power supply: automobile storage battery (12-32V)

• Power consumption: about 10 watts

• Outer dimension: 182mm (W) x 122mm (H) x 26mm (D) without flush mount

198mm (W) x 138mm (H) x 31mm (D) with flush mount

• Dot pitch: 0.321 (W) x 0.372 (H)

• Resolution: 480 x 3 (RGB) x 234

• Contrast: 250:1

• Brightness: 450cd/m2

• Viewing angle: U: 30 / D: 60, R/L: 60

• Operating temperature: -20 ~+70OC, RH90%

• Storage temperature: -30 ~+80OC, RH90%

Wiring Diagram

Red Wire: 12 Volt Switched (DC 12~32V)

Black Wire: Ground (GND)

Green Wire: Rear Trigger (REAR TRIG)

Gray Wire: Right Trigger (RIGHT TRIG)

White Wire: Left Trigger (LEFT TRIG)

C125 (Rearview)

C-SDR (Right Side)

C-SDL (Left Side)

CAM3

CAM2

CAM1

2 Amp

(Green Connector)

(Gray Connector)

(White Connector)

1. +12 Volts

4. Video2. N/A

5. Ground

3. Audio

1. +12 Volts

4. Video2. N/A

5. Ground

3. N/A

1. +12 Volts

4. Video2. N/A

5. Ground

3. N/A

REAR TRIG

RIGHT TRIG

LEFT TRIG

Installation Instructions

The monitor can be mounted via a pedestal-mount, U-support bracket or a flush-mount.

Pedestal Mounting the Monitor

1. Loosen the thumb wheel on the base support so the nut attached to the thumb wheel

can slide into the monitor’smounting channel.

2. Slide the thumb wheel nut into the channel on the back of the monitor

3. Position the monitor to the desired height and tighten the base support thumb wheel.

4. Adjust the tilt lever.

5. Use the double-sided foam (supplied) or mounting screws(not supplied) to secure the

base support to the desired location

U-Support Mounting the Monitor

1. Select a position to mount the monitor that isfree of obstructionsand moving partsand

hasa proper viewing angle.

2. Remove the mounting bracket from the monitor and use it asa template to drill the

mounting holes.

3. Position the monitor mounting bracket and align with pre-drilled holes, then secure

bracket with screws(not supplied).

4. Secure the monitor to the mounting bracket using adjustment thumb screws.

Base Support

ThumbScrew

Nut

Tilt Lever

Monitorís

Mounting

Channel

Double Sided

Mounting Foam

POWER

CH-

MENU SEL

Angle Adjustment

ThumbScrew

Flush Mounting the Monitor

1. Locate a suitable location for mounting the monitor (In-Dash, In-Wall, Headrest, etc.)

Then cut a 7-1/8" (W) x 4-7/8" (H) opening and insert and secure the flush-mount housing.

After securing the housing, insert the monitor into the housing.

Do Not Apply Pressure

Directly to the LCD Monitor’s Screen. Utilize the outer edgesto gently push the monitor

into the housing until it snapsinto place.

Installation Instructions

Removing the Flush Mounted Monitor

1. Insert the detaching piece asindicated

Press in and lift up and the monitor will be

released from the flush mount.

Remove the monitor

Mounting Screws

(Not Supplied)

Cut a 73/8" x 5" Opening

Do Not

Press on Screen

“Snap”

Maintenance

Although thismonitor requireslittle care, you can still maintain itscondition and performance

by following these steps:

• Keep the system away from excessive moisture, extreme heat or cold, and magnetic fields.

• Occasionally clean the monitor screen with damp soft cloth.

Should you experience any problem with the system please refer to the troubleshooting guide

prior to returning your system for repair.

Note 1: The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in the operating

instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified personnel.

Note 2: Do not expose the unit to water or excessive moisture. Thiscould cause electrical

shorts, fire or other damage.

Troubleshooting

Symptoms Solutions

Unstable Image • Low-Voltage – Check Battery

• Check Generator

• If the systemsiswireless move vehicle to

another location, asthe problem may be

caused by outside interference.

Cloudy Image • Clean Dirty Camera Lens

• Clean Dirty Monitor Lens

• Adjust Contrast

• Adjust Brightness

Only qualified personnel should remove the cover or service this unit. The warranty will become invalid

if factory security seal is broken.

No Power/Picture • Check Fuses

• Check if AVCable isProperly Connected

to Monitor

No Sound • Check Volume Level and Audio

Connection

Note: The speaker isonly operational when

the vehicle isput into reverse and isauto-

matically activated.

No Color • Check Color Level Settings

Upside Down or Inverted Image • Check Horizontal and Vertical Settings

Monitor DoesNot Display Image When

Vehicle isin Reverse

• Check the Green Reverse Trigger Wire for

Proper 12 Volt Connection.

• Check Video Inputsto Ensure they are

Properly Connected

Warranty

ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Magnadyne Corporation or itsauthorized agentswill within one year from the date of sale

to you, repair, replace or refund the retail salesprice of said product or any part thereof, at

the option of the Magnadyne Corporation or itsauthorized agents, if said product or part

isfound defective in materialsor workmanship, when properly connected and operating on

the correct power requirementsdesignated for the specific product. Thiswarranty and

Magnadyne Corporation or itsauthorized agent’sobligationshereunder do not apply where

the product was; damaged while in the possession of the consumer, subjected to unrea-

sonable or unintended use, not reasonably maintained, utilized in commercial or industrial

operations, or serviced by anyone other than Magnadyne Corporation or itsauthorized

agents, or where the warning seal on the product isbroken or the power and/or plugsare

detached from the unit. Magnadyne Corporation or any of itsauthorized agentswill not

assume any labor costsfor the removal and reinstallation of any product found to be defec-

tive, or the cost of transportation to Magnadyne Corporation or itsauthorized agents. Such

cost are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.

Thiswarranty doesnot cover the cabinet appearance itemsor accessoriesused in con-

nection with thisproduct, or any damage to recording or recording tape, or any damage to

the productsresulting from improper installation, alteration, accident, misuse, abuse or

actsof nature.

MAGNADYNE CORPORATION OR ITS AUTHORIZED AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO

ANYONE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR CLAIMS EXCEPT THOSE

ACCORDED BY LAW. NO EXPRESSED WARRANTY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY IS GIVEN

EXCEPT THOSE SET FORTH HEREIN. NO IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL EXTEND BEYOND

ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF SALE.

Thiswarranty extendsonly to the original purchaser of the product and isnot

transferable. Some statesdo not allow limitationson how long an implied warranty lasts,

and some statesdo not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential

damages, so the above limitationsor exclusion may not apply to you. Thiswarranty gives

you specific legal rights, and you may have other rightsthat vary from state to state.

“NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by

unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the User’s

authority to operate the equipment.”

Defective merchandise should be returned to the original point of purchase or

secondly, to Magnadyne Corporation, 1111 W. Victoria Street, Compton CA 90220.

Return Authorization must be obtained before sending, or merchandise may be refused.

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