Rear Camera System Owner’s Manual
Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................... 4
Warnings and Advice ........................................................................................... 5
Reading Picture Taken by Rear Camera System...................................... 9
Installation of CCD Camera (Example) ............................................................. 10
Dimensional Drawing ......................................................................................... 11
Specifications..................................................................................................... 12
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................. 13
Warranty Card .................................................................................................... 14
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Acura accessory.
Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully before using the rear camera, and keep this
manual in the glove box for future reference.
This product is designed to be used exclusively on an Acura RL. Acura is not responsible if the unit
is used for any other intended purpose.
This Owner’s Manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle. It should remain with
the vehicle at all times and stay with the vehicle when sold.
This accessory should be installed only by a skilled technician who has the proper tools,
equipment, and training to correctly and safely add equipment to your vehicle. Installation should
not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers.”
This Owner’s Manual contains important information about the safe operation of the rear camera.
We urge you to read this manual carefully, become familiar with the controls it describes, and follow
its recommendations to help make your driving trouble-free and enjoyable.
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Warnings and Advice
DANGER
Not applicable
WARNING
Not applicable
CAUTION
Use this rear camera system as a Supplementary
System to check the obstructions.
Avoid rain drops on the camera as it can cause
poor photographing performance of the camera.
When you reverse the vehicle, use extreme care
and check for safety behind the vehicle with
your eyes.
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ADVICE
•
•
Do not disassemble or modify this rear camera
system.
It can cause malfunction of the system.
•
Do not install the rear camera system near the
antenna of radio system.
Install at least 2 ft (60 cm) away from the antenna.
Bands appear across the monitor screen aslant
when the electric wave of the radio system jumps
into the cable of the rear camera system.
The camera of this system is structured as the
drip-proof sealed type for prevention of dew
condensation on the lens. Do not loosen the
screws on the camera and do not disassemble
the camera, either.
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•
Fogged or dirty lens does not assure of the clear
pictures. Remove the drops of water, snow, mud,
etc. from the lens with a moist soft cloth.
Do not rub the lens with a dry cloth with force as
it will scratch the lens.
It can deteriorate the drip-proof performance of
the system resulting in failure of the system.
•
Do not hang down the camera with the cable and
do not pull the cable to move the camera, either.
It can deteriorate the drip-proof performance of
the system and it can cause open circuit in the
cable that lead to malfunction of the system.
When you are obliged to warm up the rear
camera system with hot water, apply hot water to
the camera system slowly. Avoid sharp change of
the temperature of the camera.
It can damage the rear camera system.
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ADVICE
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The smear phenomenon*, characteristic to the
CCD camera, occasionally appears on this rear
camera system, as it uses the solid image pickup
element (CCD element) for the image receiving
element. Note that this phenomenon is not a
problem.
* Smear phenomenon:
Phenomenon where the vertical band appears
above and below the strong light point when the
strong light (e.g. sunlight reflected to the vehicle
body, etc.) is reflected to the lens.
•
•
Replace the fuse with a fuse of the specified
capacity.
Use of a fuse not specified or use of a part but
fuse will case damage to the rear camera
system.
The smear phenomenon occurs under the
following conditions.
•
When the camera directly catches the strong
light such as the sunlight, headlight beam, etc.
•
When the camera directly catches the strong
light such as the sunlight, etc. reflected by the
vehicle body or a part near the vehicle.
Stop the rear camera system when a picture is
not reflected in the monitor screen or it smells
abnormally.
The system failure can occur and/or the system
can give out smoke causing unrepairable serious
damage to the system. When either of these
symptoms occurs, stop the system immediately
and consult with your authorized Acura dealer.
<On monitor screen>
Smear band
Strong
light point
Bumper
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INFORMATION
•
The picture reflected in the monitor screen is the
mirror image.
The mirror image represents the bilaterally
symmetric image just like the picture you look in
the rear view mirror or door mirror of a vehicle.
The picture that you directly look at with your
eyes is referred to as the normal image.
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•
Note that the picture taken by the rear camera
system at night or in a dark place can be too dark
to read or it cannot be very clear.
Adjust the rear camera system so that a part of
the vehicle body is reflected in the monitor
screen.
Note that the wide angle lens is used on the
camera, so the distance you feel on the monitor
screen differs from the actual distance.
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Reading Picture Taken By Rear Camera System
1. Turn the ignition switch key to the ON (II)
position.
ADVICE
The rear camera’s picture can be different from the
color of the actual subject.
INFORMATION
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•
The rear camera’s picture is reflected in the
monitor screen taking precedence over the
pictures of the audio system and TV/navigation
system.
2. Move the gearshift lever to the “R” (Reverse)
position.
The monitor screen automatically switches to
the CCD camera’s picture.
The picture reflected in the monitor screen is the
mirror image.
The mirror image represents the bilaterally
symmetric image just like the picture you look in
the rear view mirror or door mirror of a vehicle.
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Installation Of CCD Camera (Example)
CCD CAMERA
5628080H
CAUTION
Note that the area where is reflected to the
monitor screen is limited. When you reverse the
vehicle, use extreme care and check for safety
behind the vehicle with your eyes.
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Dimensional Drawing
Color CCD camera
1-1/4"
(32 mm)
15/16"
(24 mm)
1-1/2"
(38.2 mm)*
4219030M
* Dimension changes in the range of ±1/64" (0.5 mm)
depending on the focus position of the lens.
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Specifications
Color CCD camera
Color CCD camera connector pin
arrangement
Image pickup element:
1/4-inch interline transfer type CCD
(Picture element: approx. 250,000)
Lens:
(Red)
(Black)
Angle of view:
Horizontal Approx. 126°
Vertical Approx. 83°
Image pickup performance:
Resolution:
(Brown)
(Blue/Black)
(White)
(Yellow)
4910020K
Horizontal 300 min.
(Around the center of the picture)
Vertical 300 min.
(Around the center of the picture)
Minimum illuminance of subject:
1.5 Lux max.
Red
Black
Brown
VCC
GND
Shield
(5 OIRE)
Blue/Black Camera detection
White
Yellow
Video GND
Video
Image output: 1 Vp-p/75
Supply voltage: DC 7V ± 2V
Power consumed: 1.2W max.
Mass of the body: Approx. 0.37 lb (170 gr.)
(View from the terminal side)
4910030K
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Troubleshooting
Symptom
Probable cause
Remedy
No picture reflected in the monitor Gearshift lever not in the“R”
Check that the gearshift lever is in the“R” position.
screen.
position
Replace the fuse with the fuse of the specified
capacity.
Blown fuse
Poor reflection of the picture
Drops of water (rain), snow or mud Wipe the cover lightly with a moist soft cloth.
on the cover in front of the lens.
Drive the vehicle carefully while checking for safety
behind the vehicle with your eyes.
Difference of color between the
picture and actual subject
Near infrared radiation range used
for higher sensitivity of the camera
This is not a problem.
White vertical band of the light in
the picture
• When the camera directly catches This phenomenon is not a problem but characteristic
the strong light such as the
sunlight, headlight beam, etc.
to the CCD camera is not a problem.
Drive the vehicle carefully while checking for safety
• When the camera directly catches behind the vehicle with your eyes.
the strong light such as the
sunlight, etc. reflected by the
vehicle body or a part near the
vehicle.
Error between the distance judged Guide line positions change
with the guide lines on the monitor according to the vehicle condition
screen and actual distance on road (number of passengers and load)
Drive the vehicle carefully while checking for safety
behind the vehicle with your eyes.
or actual distance to the objection
and environmental condition.
Camera out of the installation
position or out of the angle.
Consult with your authorized Acura dealer.
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Warranty Card
Warranty card
• Check the signature stamp of your dealer and the date of purchase on the Warranty Card. Read the
Warranty Card carefully and store it in a safe place securely.
After-sale service
• When the rear camera system does not work well:
Read this Owner’s Manual carefully and check the rear camera system accordingly.
• If the rear camera system is still out of order:
The rear camera system will be repaired according to the provisions on the Warranty Card. Have your
authorized Acura dealer repair the rear camera system.
• Repair during the period covered by warranty:
The rear camera system will be repaired according to the provisions on the Warranty Card. Refer to the
Warranty Card for further information.
• Repair after the period covered by warranty:
If the function can be restored by repair, the rear camera system will be repaired by request with charge.
• Repair parts:
The repair parts are available for at least 6 years after the production discontinues.
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