Initial System Start-Up
Immediately after installing or applying power to the unit, it should be initialized. To do this, first, remove the detachable front panel. Behind the front panel, to the left of the connector, there is a small hole. Using a pencil or other pointed object, press the reset switch mounted behind this hole to complete the initialization procedure.
•Any of the buttons does not function while the monitor is closing by reset.
Turning Power On or Off
Some of this unit’s functions cannot be performed while the vehicle is in motion. Be sure to stop your vehicle in a safe location and apply the parking brake, before attempting these operations.
1 Press SOURCE/POWER to turn on the unit.
•The unit can be turned on by pressing any button on the unit except OPEN/CLOSE, FLAT, TILT DN/UP (when monitor is opened) and (Eject).
2 Press and hold SOURCE/POWER for at least 2 seconds to turn off the unit.
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•Some operation of the unit cannot be performed while the vehicle is in motion. In this case, be sure to first stop your vehicle and apply the parking brake, then perform the operation.
Opening/Closing the Monitor
1 Press OPEN/CLOSE.
The unit beeps 3 times and opens the monitor automatically.
2 Press OPEN/CLOSE.
The unit beeps 3 times and closes the monitor automatically.
•Opening/closing the monitor should never be performed manually. It may cause a malfunction.
•The monitor’s angle is set to 90 degrees at the factory. Depending on the car, the monitor may hit the dashboard when opened. The monitor’s angle can be adjusted and stored in memory so that the monitor will not hit the dashboard when opening. For adjusting the monitor, refer to “Adjusting the Monitor Viewing Angle” (page 11). Even when the vehicle’s battery power is removed, the adjusted monitor angle remains stored in memory.
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•If the monitor touches anything while it is being opened (or closed), the monitor will beep and stop opening (or closing) immediately. Should this occur, remove the obstacle and press and hold OPEN/ CLOSE again to lower the monitor.
•When the movable monitor is opened, do not place any object on the monitor and be careful not to bump or apply any pressure to the monitor while it is open. This can cause damage to the mechanism.
•In low ambient temperature conditions, the display may be dark for a short period of time immediately after the power is turned on. Once the LCD has warmed up, the display returns to normal.
•For your safety, some operation of the unit cannot be performed while the vehicle is in motion. In this case, first stop the vehicle and engage the parking brake, then perform the operation.
Adjusting the Monitor Viewing Angle
Adjust the monitor’s angle for better visibility.
Press TILT DN and UP to adjust the monitor's angle so the screen will be in the best viewing position.
Pressing the buttons produces a beep and changes the screen angle between 40 and 105 degrees.
•By pressing TILT DN or UP and holding, the angle changes continuously.
•If the monitor touches an obstacle while the angle is being adjusted the unit stops the screen immediately.
•The screen color will vary when viewed at certain angles. Adjust the screen angle for the best viewing position.
•If the voltage of the vehicle's battery power is low, the screen may blink when the screen angle is changed. This is normal and not a malfunction.