myGEKOgear SOLARST Solar Wireless Back Up Camera

1. Introduction

Please read all of the installation instructions carefully before installing the product. Improper installation will void manufacturer's warranty. The installation instructions do not apply to all types of vehicles, and are written as guidelines to assist in installing the system.

Consult an experienced technician if you are not comfortable installing the product.

BEFORE using the myGEKOgear SOLARST, please read the safety information provided in this user manual. ALWAYS use the product as outlined in this user manual.

Please make sure to read and understand all local laws and regulations regarding cameras and their use in a vehicle. Laws vary by state.

2. What's in the Box

The box contains: 1. Solar Powered Wireless Backup Camera (mounted on a license plate frame), 2. 4.3-inch Dash Color Monitor with 3M Mounting Holder, 3. Suction Holder (optional), 4. 12/24V Power Adapter for Monitor, 5. USB-DC Cable for Charge License Plate Backup Camera Power, 6. User Manual, 7. 4 x Mounting Screws, 8. 1x Screw & Tool.

• 1. Solar Powered Wireless Backup Camera
• 2. 4.3" Dash Color Monitor with 3M Mounting Holder
• 3. Suction Holder (Optional)
• 4. 12/24V Power Adapter for Monitor
• 5. USB - DC Cable for Charge License Plate Backup Camera Power
• 6. User Manual
• 7. 4 x Mounting Screw
• 8. 1x Screw & Tool

3. Product Specifications

• 1. Frequency: 2.4GHz
• 2. Operating Voltage: Monitor – DC 12V/24V, Backup Cam - DC 5V
• 3. Operating Temperature: 14-140F (-10°C~60°C)
• 4. Camera Water Resistance: IP67 Rating
• 5. Battery Capacity: 2100mAh
• 6. Maximum Signal Range: 50M Max (without interference or obstruction)

4. Installation Guide

1. Place the dash monitor on to the dashboard or windshield and adjust to your desired position and remove the sticker under the bottom.

2. Place the monitor in your desired position, using either windshield mount or 3M sticker mount.

3. Remove the dash monitor protective overlay.

4. To power the dash Monitor: Take the 12V/24V power adapter and plug into 12V/24V power port in your car.

5. Now, the dash monitor is ready to be activated by pressing the monitor “Touch FOR REVIEW" wake-up button.

Notice:

1. When monitor is power on and working, a command will be sent to the camera. After the camera receives this signal, it will enter standby status and send image video to the monitor within 150MS.

2. In case of bad signal, the monitor and camera will disconnect, and the monitor will show an image on screen for a short time, indicating "signal is connecting". This usually recovers within 3 seconds. If it takes longer than 10 seconds without a signal, it will power off automatically and require the "Touch FOR REVIEW" wake-up button to be pressed manually to resume normal working.

Warning: Many vehicles provide constant power to the 12V outlet. If your outlet provides constant power, please remember to unplug the dash monitor when not in use to avoid draining the vehicle battery.

NOTE: We recommend to fully charge your backup camera overnight before use.

5. SOLARST Introduction and Installation

Installation diagram showing the camera mounted on a license plate frame, highlighting the solar panel, charging interface, LED light, and mounting tabs.

Introduction

• 1. Solar Panel
• 2. Mounting Tab
• 3. Camera
• 4. Charging Interface
• 5. LED Indicator Light for Charging

Introduction (3 figures)

Diagram illustrating the camera installation process: shows unscrewing the license plate, securing the solar wireless backup camera and license plate with screws back onto the rear of your vehicle, and powering the monitor with the 12V/24V adapter to view the parking image.

1. Unscrew your license plate.
2. Secure the solar wireless backup camera and license plate with screws back onto the rear of your vehicle.
3. Power on the Monitor with the 12V/24V adapter. You can see the parking view when you wake up the SOLARST camera by touching the monitor's wake-up button.

* Please follow your local laws and regulations regarding constant monitoring while driving. It is recommended that you glance at the image only when in reverse, and use as an aid. Do not rely solely on the camera view to back up.

* By using the "Touch FOR REVIEW" wake-up button on the monitor, the image can be shut off while driving. Please remember to turn back on once the vehicle is stopped and ready to reverse.

6. Settings and Operation

Diagram of the monitor showing control buttons: UP ▲, DOWN ▼, and QUIT/MENU.

MENU Operation

1. Main Menu

While the monitor is showing the rear image, short press the middle button [MENU/OK] to enter the main menu interface. 5 options are available: Pairing, Image Parameters, Image Mirror, Parking Guideline, Time Setting.

Menu interface icons: [Pairing Icon], [Image Parameter Icon], [Mirror/Original Camera Icon], [Reversing Line Icon], [Time Setting Icon]

2. Image Parameter

While the monitor is showing the backup camera image, press “MENU" once to enter the main menu, then press up and down keys to choose the Image Parameter. Press and hold the MENU button again to enter the triple image interface (Brightness/Contrast/Color) to start setting.

1. Brightness setting: Select the Brightness icon. Long press to highlight with yellow color and press up and down keys to adjust. Press MENU button three times to exit and memorize the last operation.
2. Contrast setting: Select the Contrast icon. Long press to highlight with yellow color and press up and down keys to adjust. Press MENU button three times to exit and memorize the last operation.
3. Color setting: Select the Color icon. Long press to highlight with yellow color and press up and down keys to adjust. Press MENU button three times to exit and memorize the last operation.

3. Mirror/Original Camera

While the monitor is showing the backup camera image, press “MENU" once to enter the main menu, then press up and down keys to choose the Mirror / Original Camera. Press and hold the MENU button again to see S. To set the Mirror camera (default setting) or Original camera, press MENU button twice to exit to memorize the last operation.

4. Reversing Line

While the monitor is showing the backup camera image, press “MENU" once to enter the main menu, then press up and down keys to choose the Reversing line. Hold the MENU button to see the reversing line and press up and down keys to choose the suitable reversing line. Press MENU button twice to exit to memorize the last operation.

NOTICE: When the screen is working, it displays the backup camera view with reversing lines. If you do not need them, press the "Down" button once to hide the reversing line. Press again to make it reappear.

5. Time Setting

Select the time icon and long press the [MENU/OK] key. Press the [ADD] or [DEC] key to select the working time.

NOTICE: The Screen Display Time Setting: The display will stay on for 60 seconds (Default), 45 seconds or 30 seconds. Please choose the best time to fit your needs.

7. Display Icon Screen

Screen display icons indicating: 1. Signal strength, 2. Solar charging status, 3. Camera battery level. A "Low Battery!" alert is also shown.

Low Battery Prompt: When the built-in battery power is low, it will automatically show "Low Battery" words on the screen. You then have to charge the battery with the USB-DC cable, otherwise the camera and the monitor will not work.

3) When the solar panel charges, a solar charging icon will appear on the screen.

NOTICE: If the vehicle remains parked in a garage for a long period, you will need to charge the battery with the USB-DC cable, as it may not have been charged by solar energy. Generally, it needs to be recharged once within 6 months, otherwise the battery may be easily damaged.

8. Charging Information

1. When the monitor is charging, there is a beep sound to remind you, without an indicator light. When you press the "Touch for Review" button to turn on or off, the RED light on the back camera shell will flash quickly.
2. When using the USB-DC cable to charge the battery, the RED light will be bright all the time until it is fully charged, then the light will turn off.
3. When the solar panel is charging, there is a Solar Charging icon on the screen.

NOTICE: If the products are parked in the house for a long time, they usually need to be charged once within 6 months, otherwise the battery will be easy to break.

9. Safety Information

WARNING: Failure to read and follow these warnings and instructions may result in a serious accident, including damaged property or a serious injury, including loss of life.

1. The SOLARST camera is designed as an aid to the driver in detecting large stationary objects to help avoid damaging the vehicle. However, you, the driver, must use it safely and properly. Use of the SOLARST camera is not a substitute for safe, proper, and legal driving.
2. Never back up while looking only at the screen. You should always check behind and around the vehicle when backing up just as you would if the vehicle did not have the SOLARST camera. Always make sure your intended path is clear. If you back up while looking only at the monitor, you may hit a vehicle, pedestrian, bicyclist, child, pet, or other object resulting in injury or death. Always back up slowly.
3. Never depend on the SOLARST camera entirely when backing up. The image on the screen is different from actual conditions. Objects viewed in the rear-view monitor differ from actual distance because a wide-angle lens is used. Objects in the rear-view monitor will appear visually opposite than when viewed in the rear view and outside mirrors. Use the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder to properly judge distances to other objects.
4. The SOLARST camera "night vision" feature provides high performance brightness with a colorful image, but it is limited. Always use your own eyes to confirm the vehicle's surroundings, as the displayed image may be faint or dark, distorted, or not entirely visible. Always check behind and all around the vehicle visually; the SOLARST camera is limited. The SOLARST camera does not display objects that are close to or below the bumper, underneath the vehicle, or objects out of the camera's field of view. The area displayed on the screen may vary according to vehicle orientation or road conditions.
5. Be sure to check the camera's position and mounting angle before each use.
6. Make sure the trunk, hatch, or backdoor is completely and securely closed when backing up. If the back of the vehicle is hit, the position and mounting angle of the SOLARST camera may change.

Safety Around and Behind Other Vehicles

Using a solar-powered camera is not enough to completely overcome a vehicle's blind spot. Many preventable injuries and deaths occur in driveways or parking lots when drivers do not see children, pets, or other people near their vehicles. Here are a few safety tips that will help you to avoid a back-over accident:

Walk completely around your vehicle before getting in. Check for kids, toys, and pets before entering the vehicle and starting the engine. Know where children are. Have children stand in a place where they are in full view. Be aware of young children. Young children are small and hard to see. Parents, caregivers, and all adults need to be vigilant in supervising children, especially when children are in the yard, driveway, or parking lot playing near parked cars. Roll down your window so you will be able to hear what is happening outside your vehicle. Owners of SUVs, trucks, and vans need to take extra care to avoid hitting or running over a child. Teach children to move away from a vehicle whenever it is started.

• When washing the vehicle with high-pressure water, be sure not to spray it around the SOLARST camera. Otherwise, water may enter the camera unit, causing water condensation on the lens, which could lead to a malfunction, fire, or electric shock.

• Do not strike the SOLARST camera. It is a precision instrument. Otherwise, it may malfunction or cause damage, resulting in a fire or electric shock.

• This product will only provide images of items that are within the field of view of the SOLARST. Thus, it is imperative that the SOLARST camera should be kept clean and unobstructed; it should be mounted so that its field of view includes the entire area behind your vehicle.

• Adhere to all applicable traffic laws and motor vehicle regulations applicable to the device.

• Consult local laws and regulations for any restrictions on installation or use.

• Never allow children to play with the device. Small parts may be a choking hazard.

• If you replace the tires, the area displayed on the monitor may change, and you may need to adjust the camera.

• The SOLARST camera has a water-resistant construction. Do not detach, disassemble, or modify it. This may cause incorrect operation.

• Do not submerge the SOLARST camera in water, as this can cause internal damage to the camera.

• If the temperature changes rapidly, such as when hot water is poured on the vehicle in cold weather, the system may not operate normally. The digital camera can withstand the effects of rain, snow, and inclement weather.

• When strong light directly enters a camera, objects may not be displayed clearly.

• The screen may flicker under fluorescent light.

• The colors of objects on the rear-view monitor may differ somewhat from those of the actual object.

• If dirt, rain, or snow attaches to the camera, the monitor may not clearly display objects. If water droplets, snow, or mud adhere to the camera lens, rinse with water and wipe with a dry cloth.

• Do not use alcohol, benzene, or thinner to clean the camera. This will cause discoloration. To clean the camera, wipe it with a clean cloth dampened with mild cleaner diluted with water, and then wipe it with a dry cloth.

• Will work up to 50M.

• ALWAYS engage the Parking/Emergency/Hand Brakes of the vehicle when testing the system.