Sentinel MO52 Installation & Operation Manual

Brand: Sentinel

Model: MO52

Type: Installation & Operation Manual

Sentinel MO52 is a 5" Black & White RearView Monitor designed to promote and prevent backing-up and parking accidents. It can automatically switch between two camera inputs when the gear is shifted into reverse, allowing you to view traffic behind your vehicle or check blind spots. The monitor has built-in glass filter and sunshield, and is equipped with day/night selector switch for brightness compensation, as well as selector switch for normal and reverse image. It can also be connected to a second monitor or to a VCR/DVR for video and audio output.

5” B&W RearView Monitor

Installation & Operation

MO52 (Monitor)

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BEFORE OPERATING THIS SYSTEM, PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL

THOROUGHLY AND RETAIN IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Before using this unit please read these operating instructions carefully. Take special

care to follow th warnings indicated on the unit itself as well as the safety suggestions

listed below. Keep them handy for future reference.

Power source – The unit should be connected to power supply only of the type

described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit.

Water and Moisture – Do not use this unit near water.

Heat – Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators, stoves, heat

registers, or other appliances that produce heat.

Ventilation – The unit should be situated so that its location or position does not

interfere with its proper ventilation.

Foreign material– Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into liquids or not

spilled into the unit.

Surface – Place the unit on a flat, level surface.

Damage Requiring Service - The unit should be serviced by qualified service

personnel when:

- The power cord or the plug has been damaged: or

- Object have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit: or

- The unit has been exposed to rain: or

- The unit dos not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change

in performance: or

- The unit has been dropped. Or the enclosure damaged.

Replacement Parts – Use only manufacturer specified parts. Unauthorized

substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

Service – The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in

the operating instructions. All other servicing should be refferred to an authorized

service personnel.

Safety Precautions

Warning: This Rear Observation System is to be used with, not instead of, other

viewing aids in your vehicle such as front, rear, and side mirrors. Safe driving

practices, alertness, and visual and physical fitness are prerequisites for your

driving safety. The Manufacturer shall not be held liable for any accidents which

may occur while operating this system.

Caution

Before making any connections, disconnect the ground

terminal from the battery to avoid a short circuit.

The plugs should be full inserted into the connectors or

jack. A loose connection may cause a malfunction with

the unit

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Table of Contents

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Safety Precautions……………………………………………………….

Introduction………………………………………………………………..

System Contents…………………………………………………………

Features…………………………………………………………………...

Monitor Controls

Front Panel & Back Panel …………………………………….…

Monitor Installation……………………………….………………………

Connections………………………………………………………………

Operating Instructions…………………………………………………..

Care & Maintenance…………………………………………………….

Specifications…………………………………………………………….

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Sentinel 5” Black & White RearView Monitor.

This system promotes and prevents backing-up and parking accidents, by

allowing you to view or check on the traffic behind your vehicle, or when rounding

corners (blind spot prevention).

This monitor is suitable for waste trucks, RV campers, vans & cars and should

be used in combination with the Sentinel RearView cameras. An added benefit of

this monitor is compatibility with the Sentinel Electric Shutter camera, which has

a motorized visor to protect the camera’s lens when it’s not in use.

To learn more about this system, or to find out more about our products, please

visit our website at:

www.strategicvista.com

System Contents

Features

• 5” B&W CRT Monitor

• Power Harness

• Mounting hardware & bracket for monitor

• Automatic switching of camera when gear is shifted into reverse

• Built-in 2 Camera input

• Glass filter built-in

• Sunshield (push through type) built-in

• Input voltage 10-32Volt DC.

• Monitor equipped with day/night selector switch for brightness compensation

• Selector switch for normal and reverse image

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Monitor Controls

Front Panel Back Panel

1. Day/Night Switch

• Normally this switch should be in the out position ( DAY)

• When you view the picture at night or in a tunnel, etc, depress the switch to

reduce the picture brightness ( NIGHT)

2. Camera Selector

• Depress the camera selector ( CA 1) to select the camera connected to CA 1

• Press the camera selector ( CA 2) to select the camera connected to CA 2

3. MIR/NOR Switch

• When the switch is in NOR ( ) position, the picture will be normally displayed.

• When the switch is in MIR ( ) position, the picture will be reversed.

4. Contrast Control

• Adjust the contrast control for the desired overall best picture

• Turn clockwise to increase the picture contrast and counterclockwise to decrease it.

5. Brightness Control

• Adjust the brightness control for the best overall picture or display brightness

• Turn clockwise to increase the picture brightness and counterclockwise to decrease

6. Audio Control

• Adjust the audio volume for the desired level

• Turn clockwise to increase the audio volume and counterclockwise to decrease it

7. Power Switch

• Press the power switch ( ON) to turn the monitor ON

• Press the power switch again to turn the monitor OFF ( STAND BY). The

monitor is in the standby condition.

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8. Power Connector

• Insert the supplied power cable connector firmly until it is locked

• To remove the power connector, press in the clip and pull out the connector, while

holding the clip down

9. Video Output Connector

Connect video to a second monitor or to a VCR/DVR

10. Audio Output Connector

Connects audio to a second monitor or VCR/DVR

11. Camera Input Connector

• There are two mini DIN type connections for the video camera inputs

• Connect the black and white video camera to the monitor with the supplied cable

• The monitor supplies power to the camera

DC 12V power3

Ground4

Not Connected5

Audio2

Video 1

DescriptionPin No.

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Monitor Installation

• Install the monitor on a surface which will support more than 4 kg (10 lbs) of weight

• Install the monitor away from any speaker mounted in the vehicle so that the picture

is not distorted by the speaker’s magnetic field

• Do not install the unit in an extremely hot or humid place (radiator, air duct, etc) or

in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.

• The monitor is not waterproof

(A) Attach the supplied mounting bracket to the ceiling or floor

(B) Adjust the angle of the monitor and fasten the screws firmly

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The connection of the power plug is shown below:

GND

(black)

to Reverse

Gear Relay

or Switch

(Green)

to DC 10-32V

Fuse & Fuse

Holder (Red)

Note: The Red wire with the fuse holder should be connected to car or

trucks ACC Terminal, the Green wire to reverse gear relay, and the Black

wire to the chassis ground.

Monitor Installation

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Connections

Connect the RED wire to the (10V–32V DC) power terminal, which is

energized with the ignition key.

Connect the BLACK wire to the metal point of the vehicle or the negative

battery post.

Connect the GREEN wire to the switched power output terminal of the “R”

(reverse) gear.

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VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

CAM 2CAM 1

DC10-32V

Back of Monitor

Waterproof Connector

L= 15 m

Power cable lead (Red)

Ground lead (Black)

Reverse power lead

(Green)

Fuse

Camera A

L= 1.8 m

L= 5 m

L=15 m

Camera B

L= 1.8 m

L=5 m

Operating Instructions

• When you turn the ignition key to the Accessory or ON position, power is

supplied to the monitor and the monitor is in standby (If the Power button

is not pushed in)

• When you push the power button you can view the picture from the

camera manually

• When the system is in stand-by, and you shift the gear into

reverse, the monitor will automatically display the picture on Camera 1

Care & Maintenance

• If your vehicle has been parked in direct sunlight resulting in a

considerable rise in temperature inside the vehicle, allow the unit to

cool before operating

• Clean the unit with a slightly damp soft cloth.Use a mild household

detergent. Never use strong solvents such as a thinner or benzine as

they might damage the finish of the unit.

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Specifications

Monitor

Video Format EIA

Picture Tube 5 inch Black & White CRT

Picture Image Factory pre-set to reverse image

Picture Resolution 450 TV lines at center

Power Connector Red: Positive 10-32V input

Green: Reverse Gear 10V – 32V input

Black: Ground

Inputs 4 pin multi connector

1) Video input: 1.0V p-p, 75 ohms, sync negative

2) Audio

3) 12V, 0.2A DC (Output)

4) Ground

5) Not Connected

Power Requirements 10V – 32VDC

Power Consumption 14W

Operating Temperature -15°C ~ 60°C (5°F ~ 140°F)

Dimensions 182(W) x 192(D) x 132(H) mm

7.2”(W) x 7.6”(D) x 5.2”(H)

Weight 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg)

As our products are subject to continuous improvement, SVII and its subsidiaries reserve the right to modify

product design, specifications and prices, without notice and without incurring any obligation. E&OE

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Sentinel MO52 Installation & Operation Manual

Sentinel MO52 Installation & Operation Manual

Sentinel MO52 Installation & Operation Manual

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