SUNWAYI Solar Wireless Rearview Camera

Introduction

Welcome

Thanks for choosing the SUNWAYI Solar Wireless Rearview Camera. This product provides value and quality. Please read this User Manual carefully before using the product.

The Solar wireless Rearview Camera can display an image behind the vehicle and can be used when backing up or any time you want to view behind the vehicle (even while your vehicle is in park).

Notice: Due to product upgrades or technical updates, the instruction manual may sometimes be changed. The manufacturer reserves the right to modify and update product specifications without prior notice.

The Rearview Camera is suitable for passenger cars and conditionally suitable for other relative vehicles.

Table of Content

• 01 Components
• 02 Getting Started
• 03 License Plate Holder Installation
• 04 Monitor Mount
• 05 Camera Angle & Parking Guidelines Adjustment
• 06 Operation
• 07 Buttons & Setting
• 08 Interface Icon
• 09 Information
• 10 Specification
• 11 Trouble Shooting
• 12 Care & Maintenance
• 13 Disclaimer
• 14 Warranty Info

01. COMPONENTS

The system includes:

• European license plate holder with camera
• 2. 4.3 inch monitor (Touch-Switch)
• 3. Additional Mounts of Monitor (Vent Screw)
• 4. Ignition connect cable
• 5. DC charging cord
• 6. Screw (4pcs)
• 7. Screwdriver (For Monitor Holder & Vent Screw)

02. GETTING STARTED

Remove Rearview Camera packing or assembly and make sure all components are included.

Charge the Camera with license plate holder

1. Connect the supplied DC cord to the charging port of the Camera.
2. Plug the cable USB port into any standard USB charging adapter with an output rating more than 1000mA.
3. Charge for 4 to 5 hours.

Note: During the whole DC charging, the red indicator light will keep on. It will turn off when finishing the charging. When the DC charging is done for a period of time, you can vibrate the camera and immediately touch the touch-switch on the monitor to see the increase in charging. The battery capacity icon on the screen shows the actual status of the camera's built-in battery power.

Under normal use, the camera maintains a charge with exposure to sunlight. A battery status indicator is provided on the monitor when the camera is in use. If you're storing your car in a garage (or not exposing the camera to sunlight on a regular basis) for more than one month, you may need to recharge it via the DC charging port.

Check the wireless function

1. Shake the camera in the air.
2. Touch the Touch-Switch quickly and check the image after the monitor is powered.

Note: Camera has to be woken up from sleeping status by little vibration. In the process of use, there is wireless interference from outside. If no connection normally, the device will shut off automatically 10 seconds later. Then please touch the Touch-Switch to turn it on.

03. License Plate Holder Installation

1. Remove the cover strip from the license plate holder. First remove the middle part of the cover strip, then remove the two sides of the cover strip.
2. Install the license plate holder on the car using self-tapping screws, then tighten the screws via screwdriver.
3. Insert license plate into the holder, frame the license plate through the small bezels basically.
4. Insert the top cover strip's clips into the relative holes of the license plate holder then press tight. First press both ends of the cover plate, then press in the middle.

04. MONITOR MOUNT

Monitor pedestal could be attached to vent, stand, or windshield as your requirements. There are 3 kinds of mounting brackets accordingly.

How to mount the brackets:

1. If using the factory default stand mount: Stick on the dash board. Choose and clean a right place on the dash board, tear the paper of the monitor stand sticky tape, put and press tight the stand mount on the dash board.
2. If using the suction cup mount: Use suction cup mount to replace the default stand via screwdriver. Choose a right place on the windshield, and mount the suction cup mount on the windshield. With the suction lever in the released position, press the suction cup against the windshield. Press the suction lever toward the suction cup to lock the mount. To adjust the angle of monitor, loosen the collar on the ball joint, retighten in the desired position.
3. The monitor can be mounted on the air outlet of the air conditioner in the car, allowing drivers to share the mobile phone bracket, and can avoid traffic violations (some country traffic laws do not allow the windshield or the center console to be installed anything to block the driver's view sight). Please follow the steps: Make sure the cross position of the threaded base is correctly inserted into the cross groove of the monitor. Use L-shaped screwdriver to tighten the screws. Insert the ball into the nut. Press the vent mount ball inside the threaded base forcely. Rotate the nut and tighten it clockwise. By lifting up and down, the clamp can clamp or loosen the vent.

Connect the monitor and car ignition lighter hole with power cord.

05. Camera Angle Adjustment

1. Please vibrate the camera, power the monitor, touch the Touch-Switch on the monitor to show the rear image situation of car, then adjust the camera angle accordingly to the most suitable position.

When rotating the camera: Hold the license plate holder with one hand, and rotate up or down the outer frame of the camera with the other hand to make the best Angle.

2. Parking Guideline Position Adjustment: The parking guideline position can be adjusted up or down, to mark the image area more realistic. There are 5 levels for choice. For detailed operation methods, please refer to page P11.

3. When the vehicle is shut off, power is removed from the monitor and the monitor will shut off automatically, and the camera will stop work.

Note: If you want the Rearview Camera to keep working after the setting time of image-display (for example, you cannot finish reversing your vehicle during the first setting time), you have to touch the Touch-Switch once again. After you have been staying inside vehicle quietly (e.g. sleeping) with vehicle engine stopping, you want to see the backup image but only put your vehicle in the ACC-ON position (no starting the engine), there is no image on the monitor after touching the Touch-Switch. So you have to give the vehicle a light vibration (such as re-open and shut car door, or tap somewhere lightly), then touch the Touch-Switch to start work.

06. OPERATION

Using the device Rearview Camera

1. Switch the DC power port with car ignition, the monitor will start work accordingly, the video signal will be sent from camera and will be displayed on the monitor.
2. If you want to see the rearview image when driving your car, just touch the Touch-Switch on the top of monitor.

07. BUTTON & SETTING

Function of the monitor rearview buttons

1. The middle button — [MENU/OK]: Short Press to enter monitor menu setting. Long Press (press and hold for 3 seconds) to confirm the chosen item in the menu setting interface.
2. The Up button — [ADD]: Short Press to change/add parameter value at the menu setting interface.
3. The Down button — [DEC]: Short Press to change/decrease parameter value at the menu setting interface.

While the monitor is showing the rearview camera image again, short press [MENU/OK] to enter the main menu interface, select the "Image Mirror" icon and long press [MENU/OK], to set upwards or downwards image. After setting, short press it twice again continuously to exit the setting.

Menu Operations:

1. Main Menu

While the monitor is showing the rear image, short press the middle button [MENU/OK] to enter the main menu interface, and 5 options are available (Pairing, Image Parameters, Image Mirror, Parking Guideline Position Adjustment, Software Information).

2. Image Parameter

While the monitor is showing the rear image, short press the middle button [MENU/OK] to enter the main menu interface. From the 4 options, Select Image Parameter, long press the [MENU/OK] button again, 3 Images (Brightness/ Contrast/ Color) setting interface are shown below:

1. Brightness setting: Select Brightness icon, press [ADD] or [DEC] button to adjust the brightness as shown below.
2. Contract setting: Select Contract icon, press [ADD] or [DEC] button to adjust the contract as shown below.
3. Color setting: Select Color icon, press [ADD] or [DEC] button to adjust the color as shown below.

3. Image Mirror

Select the "Image Mirror" icon and long press the middle button [MENU/OK] to enter the mirror setting interface, short press [ADD] or [DEC] button, to set rightwards or leftwards image. After setting, short press [MENU/OK] twice continuously to exit the setting, the image setting will be saved for future use.

Only Short Press DOWN button [DEC] to switch the Parking guide Lines display modes (Display or No display)!

08. INTERFACE ICON & Meaning

Signal strength: Indicated by bars.

Camera battery capacity: Indicated by a battery icon.

Solar charging: Indicated by a sun icon when solar charging is active.

Low Battery Prompt: When the built-in battery power is going to be lower enough because of using up, you have to charge the battery by DC to USB cord. Otherwise, the camera will not work, and the monitor cannot connect it.

09. INFORMATION

Battery Icon: Is on the top right corner of the screen, indicates the relative capacity of the built-in lithium battery of the camera when a video image is present.

Red Indicator Light: When the monitor is powered on and still stay standby mode, the Red indicator Light doesn't work. When touching Touch-Switch, the Light will blink quickly. When the monitor works, the light will extinguish.

Wireless Camera: The Camera & Video transmitter are built-inside the Rearview Camera device, and is equipped with the built-in rechargeable lithium battery, which is connected with the solar panel. When the monitor is turned on, work command is sent to the camera, upon receive this signal, the camera will work from standby mode at once, and send image video to the monitor for the setting time.

A DC to USB charging cable is provided to charge the battery initially prior to mounting on your vehicle, as well as to recharge if needed.

10. SPECIFICATION

CAMERA

• Operational Current (when transmitting): <280mA
• Sleeping Current: <0.06mA
• Pixels: 640x480
• View Angle: Horizontal Angle 135° (V90° / D165°)
• Image Quality: Max 30 fps
• Battery Capacity: 2100mAh
• Camera Assembly: IP 67

11. TROUBLE SHOOTING

If the monitor doesn't turn on when power is applied:

1. Check to make sure the power source is active (if your cigarette lighter is switched with vehicle ignition, your monitor will only work when the engine is running or the key in the ON position).
2. Check to make sure the fuse and power cord are in working order.

If the monitor doesn't display images within a few seconds after touching the starting button:

1. The battery in the camera may be depleted and require recharging.
2. In the process of use, there is wireless interference from outside, so if you can't turn on the camera over 10 seconds after touching, please touch the Touch-Switch again to turn it on.
3. If cannot display image after the two methods speaking above, please try re-pairing: Shortly press MENU key, long press MENU key to confirm the pairing state when it is turned on. Under normal circumstances, the pairing will take about 5 seconds, and the wireless signal will automatically reconnect, the monitor will display the rear image accordingly.

If the video image is poor:

• Check that the camera lens is clean from road grime, snow, or ice.

If the video image does not last the setting time:

• Recharge the camera battery.

If no image after touching Touch-Switch in quiet environment (no vibration at all), such as testing Rearview Camera in office or laboratory:

• Vibrate the camera, touch the powered Monitor Touch-Switch quickly (not over 3 minutes from vibration) to wake up the sleeping camera make it enter standby status.

Note: Under the actual situation of installation, test, and use of car, the environment is different totally. Little vibration must happen when open door, people touching the vehicle, even the engine work. So the camera will stay at standby status.

If the battery capacity icon on the monitor shows that the camera's battery is low:

• Check if the camera solar panels are covered with mud, water, dirt, etc. Please use soft cloth moistened with a neutral detergent solution to remove dust or stains, so as not to affect the solar power generation efficiency.

12. CARE & MAINTENANCE

Cleaning

Do not use solvents or chemical materials to clean or wipe Rearview Camera (including the lens and all solar panels). If necessary, use a soft cloth moistened with a neutral detergent solution to remove dust or stains. Please clean the dirt or stains of the solar panel.

Fuse Replacement

1. Turn the cap on the tip of the power plug counterclockwise (no tools needed).
2. Remove the cap, center pin and fuse.
3. Replace the fuse with a new 1-am fuse.
4. Replace the center pin and cap. Turn the cap clockwise.

Disposal

Rearview Camera packing is designed to provide years of service. It should be recycled or safely disposed of at a local recycling center.

13. DISCLAIMER

Solar Wireless Rearview Camera is intended to assist responsible driver, but it doesn't relieve a driver from full responsibility for operation of the vehicle. It is the driver's sole responsibility to avoid contact with any objects, animals, especially persons. By installing and/ or using Solar Wireless Rearview Camera, you agree that you are solely responsible for the operation of your vehicle, the Rearview Camera supplier is not responsible for any property damage, personal injury or loss of life that may result from the operation of your vehicle.

Note: Some EU Countries may have regulations or laws that restrict the use of anything that might impair the clear view of a license plate. Check local laws for explanation.

Warranty: BE SURE TO KEEP A COPY OF YOUR SALES RECEIPT!

STANDARD WARRANTY

SUNWAYI warrants that your NEW Product is free of defects of workmanship and materials. If there is a defect or malfunction of this product, SUNWAYI will repair it free of charge as follows:

• PARTS: New or comparable rebuilt parts in exchange for defective parts for ONE YEAR from date of customer purchase.
• LABOR: SUNWAYI provides labor warranty for ninety (90) days from date of end-user purchase. At completion of the repair, the consumer will be responsible for the cost for any parts or services no longer covered under the warranty.

14. WARRANTY INFO

This warranty does not apply to persons who purchased this product second-hand or used.

This warranty does not include adjustments, parts and/or repairs required by circumstances beyond the control of SUNWAYI, including but not limited to fire or other casualty, accident, neglect, abuse, misuse, abnormal use or battery leakage damages.

THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN. AFTER THE PERIOD OF EXPRESSED WARRANTY SET FORTH HEREIN, THERE ARE NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND THOSE EXCLUDED INCLUDE THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SUNWAYI shall NOT be held liable for CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES resulting from any failure, defect or malfunction of this product. Some Regions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some Regions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.