Owner's Manual
EV486A
Replacement Mirror Monitor System with Auto-Dimming
WARNINGS
- The following instructions are intended for authorized RYDEEN SYSTEMS INSTALLERS ONLY.
- Professional installation by an authorized RYDEEN retailer is required to be covered under warranty.
- Dropping your EV486A unit or subjecting it to excessive shock and vibrations may cause it to malfunction and is not covered by warranty.
- The EV486A unit is NOT WATERPROOF. Avoid exposing it to rain or other forms of excessive moisture. Water damage is not covered under the warranty.
1. Installation
- Remove the existing mirror from the vehicle.
- If the existing mirror tab is D-tab style, mount the EV486A mirror to the windshield and proceed to step 3. If the original mirror is not D-tab style or is a headliner mount, proceed to step 2a.
- 2a) Locate the supplied D-tab and the rearview mirror adhesive. Install on the windshield according to the adhesive instructions.
Note: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE EXISTING TAB AS DAMAGE TO THE WINDSHIELD MAY OCCUR.
- Remove the knee bolster on the driver side as well as the A-pillar cover. It may also be necessary to remove the sun visor and possibly the overhead console to freely route the power harness from the knee bolster to the mirror connector.
- Connect the power harness to the mirror and use the supplied mirror harness wire cover to neatly route the cable up the windshield to the headliner.
- Reassemble all covers and make connections at the knee bolster.
2. Wiring
- RED - 12V+ Ignition
- Black - Chassis Ground
- Green - Auto-dimming Control to turn off auto-dimming function
- VIDEO Camera RCA - Video input for camera (priority). The circuit switches automatically when video is sensed by powering up the reverse camera.
- VIDEO IN RCA - AUX Video input (DVD, MP4 etc.). This circuit is secondary and will be overwritten when Camera video is sensed.
Alternative wiring method for NOT having the GREEN light ON all the time
(Do not use this method if Video 1 & Backup Camera input are in use)
- Connect the camera's 12V and GND wire to the reverse tail lamp.
- Connect the camera's RCA to the mirror's Camera input.
- Connect the EV486A 12V+ wire (RED) to the camera's "reverse power anode output" (RED) near the RCA.
- Connect the EV486A ground wire (BLACK) to chassis GND.
3. Setup
- Turn Ignition ON.
- If AUX video 1 source is connected, turn the video source ON then press the PWR button on the mirror, and the image should appear on the screen.
- Shift the vehicle into reverse; the camera image will appear on the screen.
- Shift the vehicle out of reverse; the camera image will disappear and return to its previous state.
- The white window on the left side of the power button is the photo sensor to activate the monitor's self-dimming/auto-brightness.
4. Power Button Operation
- CAMERA input mode: Adjust brightness of the screen.
- VIDEO 1 input mode: Turns the LCD ON and OFF.
5. Removable Mount Structure
The EV486A is equipped with a removable mounting stem structure, which allows for exchange with the following available ball joint mounting stems:
6. Trouble Shooting
- Q: The Green LED never turns ON and I do not get a picture?
A: Test to confirm that (+ & -) are connected properly and the fuse is good. - Q: The Green LED is ON but I do not see any picture?
A: Make sure that the video RCA's are connected properly and that the camera is powered up properly as per camera instructions. - Q: The Green LED is always ON?
A: Follow the "Alternative installation method". - Q: The image on the mirror is opposite (left is right and right is left) what is wrong?
A: The White jumper on the camera harness is connected (it should be cut in half). - Q: I do NOT like the parking lines, how can I turn them OFF?
A: Connect the Green jumper at the camera harness to turn the parking line feature OFF.
7. Technical Support Contact Info
If you have other questions about the RYDEEN EV486A, please contact your retailer or Technical Support:
- Telephone: 1-877-777-8811 (within USA only)
- Email: tech1@rydeenmobile.com
- Web Address: www.rydeenmobile.com
One Year Limited Warranty
Rydeen North America Inc. (a manufacturer of "RYDEEN" products) warrants this product (Parking Sensor Systems) only to the original purchaser as described by the following:
Warranty Period
Rydeen warrants this product for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date.
Warranty Coverage
This warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship except as specified below.
- Installation by anyone other than an authorized RYDEEN retailer voids the warranty.
- Any products distributed outside of the USA by Rydeen North America Inc. (RYDEEN) or which are not purchased in the USA or Canada, unless the product is purchased through the USA Military Exchange Service.
- Any product(s) purchased from an unauthorized retailer (in store or online).
- Any products for which the serial number label or the model number label are removed, torn, modified, or replicated.
- Any damage, defects, or malfunctions resulting from any of the following:
- a) When a defect occurs during shipment of the product (freight carrier's responsibility).
- b) Installation or removal of the product.
- c) Accidents, acts of nature, misuse, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modification, or failure to follow product owner's manual instructions.
- d) Any repair or attempt to repair without RYDEEN authorization.
- e) Any other cause not related to a product defect.
- f) Any cosmetic damages due to normal wear and tear.
- g) Any consumable items (such as fuses or batteries).
If any problems develop with your RYDEEN products during or after the Limited Warranty Period, or if you have any questions regarding the operation or installation of the product, you should contact your RYDEEN retailer. If the problem or your question is not handled to your satisfaction, please contact Rydeen Customer Service Department at 1-877-777-8811 (within the USA only) Monday - Friday between 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time or visit www.rydeenmobile.com.
Rydeen North America Inc. dba Rydeen Mobile Electronics
2701 Plaza Del Amo, Suite 705, Torrance, California 90503 USA
Phone: 1-877-777-8811 Fax: 1-310-943-3778
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