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Rear Camera System Owner’s Manual
RL
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Special Messages • We provide many important safety messages in this manual. For your safety and safety of others, pay special attention to all warnings preceded by this alert symbol . Failure to follow the warnings contained in this manual can result in serious injury or accident. DANGER • Indicates that severe personal injury or death will result if instructions are not followed. (Not applicable) WARNING Indicates a strong possibility that serious injury or death may result if instructions
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Contents Introduction .......................................................................................................... 4 Warnings and Advice ........................................................................................... 5 Reading Picture Taken by Rear Camera System...................................... 9 Installation of CCD Camera (Example) ............................................................. 10 Dimensional Drawing .................................................
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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 acce
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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. © 2005 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. 5
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ADVICE Do not disassemble or modify this rear camera Do not install the rear camera system near the system. antenna of radio system. It can cause malfunction of the system. Install at least 2 ft (60 cm) away from the antenna. Bands appear across the monitor screen aslant The camera of this system is structured as the when the electric wave of the radio system jumps drip-proof sealed type for prevention of dew into the cable of the rear camera system. condensation on the lens. Do not loose
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ADVICE The smear phenomenon*, characteristic to the * Smear phenomenon: CCD camera, occasionally appears on this rear Phenomenon where the vertical band appears camera system, as it uses the solid image pickup above and below the strong light point when the element (CCD element) for the image receiving strong light (e.g. sunlight reflected to the vehicle element. Note that this phenomenon is not a body, etc.) is reflected to the lens. problem. Replace the fuse with a fuse of the specified T
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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. 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 t
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Reading Picture Taken By Rear Camera System 1. Turn the ignition switch key to the ON (II) ADVICE position. The rear camera’s picture can be different from the color of the actual subject. INFORMATION 2. Move the gearshift lever to the “R” (Reverse) The rear camera’s picture is reflected in the position. monitor screen taking precedence over the The monitor screen automatically switches to pictures of the audio system and TV/navigation the CCD camera’s picture. system. The picture reflecte
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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. 10 © 2005 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved.
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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. © 2005 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. 11
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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) (Red) Lens: (Black) Angle of view: (Brown) Horizontal Approx. 126° (Blue/Black) Vertical Approx. 83° (White) Image pickup performance: (Yellow) Resolution: 4910020K Horizontal 300 min. (Around the center of the picture) Vertical 300 min. (Around the center of the picture) Red VCC Minimum illuminance of subject: Black GND 1.5 Lux
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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 Blown fuse capacity. 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. Differen
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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 authori
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08B21-SJA-2000-81 © 2005 American Honda Motor Co., Inc - All Rights Reserved. Printed in Japan
