Alpine HCE-C104 Owners Manual - Page 2

Operating Instructions English &wARNING This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death. WHEN REVERSING THE CAR, CHECKING BEHIND AND AROUND THE CAR MUST BE DONE VISUALLY BY THE DRIVER. This camera only assists the driver in displaying images directly behind the vehicle. The camera uses a wide-angle lens, therefore, there is a difference in distance perspective between what is normally seen and what appears on the screen. Also, the images shown by the camera are reversed, so as to appear the same as what is seen through the rearview mirror. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER. Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock. KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BOLTS OR SCREWS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. Swallowing them may res ult in serious injury. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately. USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES. Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock. USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND. (Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may result in fire, etc. BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL. Failure to do so m ay result in electric shock or injury due to electr ical shorts. DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE BRAKE OR STEERING SYSTEMS TO MAKE GROUND CONNECTIONS. Bolts or nuts used for the brake or steering systems (or any other safety-related system), or tanks should NEVER be used for installations or ground connections. Using such parts could disable control of the vehicle and cause fire etc. DO NOT DAMAGE PIPE OR WIRING WHEN DRILLING HOLES. When drilling holes in the chassis for installation , take precautions so as not to contact, damage or obstruct pipes, fuel lines, tanks or electrical wiring. Failure to take such precautions m ay result in fire. MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS. Failure to make proper connections may result in fire or product damage. USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12 VOLT APPLICATIONS. Use for other than its designed application may result in fire, electric shock or other injury. CHECK THAT THE CAMERA MOUNTING BRACKET IS ATTACHED SECURELY, AND THAT THE SCREWS ARE TIGHT BEFORE DRIVING. Failure to do so may result in an accident. WHEN INSTALLING THE CAMERA, OR WHEN CHECKING IT IS INSTALLED SECURELY, DO SO AFTER PARKING THE CAR IN A LEVEL, SAFE PLACE, TURNING OFF THE ENGINE, AND APPLYING THE HAND BRAKE. Failure to do so may result in an accident. WHEN USING A DRILL TO MAKE A HOLE, TAKE PRECAUTIONS SUCH AS WEARING GOGGLES SO FRAGMENTS DO NOT GET INTO THE EYES. Failure to do so may result in injury. &cAUTION This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in injury or material property damage. HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS. The wiring and installation of this unit requires special technical skill and experience. To ensure safety, always contact the dealer where you purchased this product to have the work done. ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE. Route the cables and wiring away from moving parts(like the seat rails) or sharp or pointed edges. This will prevent crimping and d amage to the wiring. If wiring passes through a hole in metal, use a rubber grommet to prevent the wire's insulation from being cut by the metal edge of hole. USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM SECURELY. Be sure to use only the specified accessory parts. Use of other than designated parts may damage this unit internally or may not securely install the unit in place. This may cause parts to become loose resulting in hazards or product failure. HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS. Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Center for repairing. EXCEPT FOR THE REARVIEW CAMERA ITSELF, DO NOT ATTACH ANY PARTS TO AREAS WHICH WILL GET WET, OR WHERE THERE IS A LOT OF HUMIDITY OR DUST. I Failure ,to do so may result in fire or damage. DO NOT ATTACH THE CAMERA MOUNTING BRACKET TO FLUOROCARBON RESIN FINISHED CAR BODIES OR GLASS. Doing so could cause the strength of the camera mounting bracket to weaken, which could cause it to fall off and cause accidents, injury, or damage to the car body. DO NOT ATTACH THE CAMERA MOUNTING BRACKET TO ANY SURFACE WHERE THE ENTIRE ADHESIVE SURFACE CANNOT BE APPLIED. Doing so could cause the strength of the camera mounting bracket to weaken, which could cause it to fall off and cause accidents, injury, or damage to the car body. NOTICE Do not assert any excess pressure to the camera or the mounting bracket, as this could cause the camera d irection to shift, or the camera mounting bracket to come off. To prevent the camera lens, mounting bracket and cords from changing color or shape, or from deteriorating, wipe with a chemical-free, damp cloth. When washing the car, do not use an automatic car washer, or high -pressure washer. Doing so could cause the camera to come off, damage to the device cord, or may allow water to enter the ca mera or the inside o f the car. In some cases, to attach the device, a hole must be drilled in the car body, requiring use of touch -up paint (retail product) for rust-prevention, and should be prepared beforehand. Be sure to disconnect the cable from the(- ) battery post before installing your HCE-Cl04. This will reduce any chance of damage to the unit in case of a short-circuit. Be sure to connect the color coded leads according to the diagram . Incorrect con nections may cause the unit to malfunction or damage to the veh icle's electrical system . When making connections to the vehicle's electrical system, be aware of the factory installed compone nts (e.g. o n--board computer). Do not tap into these leads to provide power for t his unit. When connecting the HCE-Cl04 to the fuse box, make sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the HCE-C l04 has the appropriate amperage. Failu re to do so may result in damage to the unit and/or the vehicle. When in doubt, consult your Alpine dealer.