Rear Vision System Installation Guide© Seon Design Inc. | March 2014 | All rights reserved. www.seon.com. Part Number: 700-0183 R002

IntroductionThe Rear Vision System (RVS) for vehicles enables the driver to see the camera output on a dash mount monitor whenever the reverse signal is triggered.

When installed, the Rear Vision System operates as follows:

• The monitor will usually be OFF (dark)

• The monitor will only turn ON when the bus is put into reverse gear (REVERSE signal is applied to the RVS)

The RVS can be installed in two ways:

• Standalone without DVR connection: the RVS is powered directly from the vehicle, and displays on the dashboard monitor without passing through the DVR. In standalone mode RVS video is NOT recorded.

• Using a DVR camera socket: the RVS camera video goes through the DVR before displaying on the RVS monitor. RVS video, events, and alarms are recorded.

RVS Installation ComponentsCamera and mounting equipment RVC303 Monitor power and connector cable 060-0676

Camera extension cable, HE3 (75’) or HE2 (50’) Monitor adapter cable 060-0677

Monitor and mounting equipment 080-0125 DVR cable 060-0678 (DVR only)

Camera power cable 060-0675 (standalone only) Fuse and wiring

Video Splitter RVS-SPLTR and HE1 cable (for TL DVR only)

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1 Camera InstallationUse the following image and steps to install the RVS camera.

1 Select the mounting location of the RVS camera.

For best results, install the RVS camera high on the bus, as close to the center line of the bus as possible.

2 Drill an 11/16" cable hole through the bus panel.

3 Run the camera extension cable from the camera hole to the front of the bus.

4 Using the bracket, mark screw hole locations and pre-drill pilot holes (3.0 mm or 1/8”).

5 Mount the bracket to the bus.

6 Connect the camera extension cable to the camera cable and pull the rubber sleeve over the connection.

7 Tape the ends of the sleeve to keep water and debris out.

8 Use the grommet on the camera cable to plug the hole in the bus panel.

9 Mount the camera in the bracket, using the 4 hex screws. Note camera orientation – ambient light sensor and product label must be closest to the bus.

10 Once the monitor has been installed and connected, you will need to return to the camera to aim the view.

11 After final alignment is complete, apply caulking along top edge of bracket, and caulk cable hole if required.

12 Depending on the type of install you are doing, go to:

• 2a Standalone Connections on page 3

or

• 2b TL DVR Connections on page 4

or

• 2c TX MX DX DVR Connections on page 5

Rear Vision System Typical Camera Installation

Rubber grommet for vehicle hole

ConnectorSleeve

Completed Camera installation with Ambient Light Sensor located under the camera lens and the rubber

grommet sealing the vehicle cable hole

HE2 or HE3 cable fed through to front of bus

Camera bracket

11/16” cable hole in vehicle

Camera Screws

Camera Screws

Bracket Screws

Ambient Light Sensor

ConnectorSleeve fitted over joined connectors

Camera and HE2 or HE3 Cable Connectors

2a Standalone Connections

Standalone cable connections:

1 Once the camera is installed, connect cable A to cable B.

2 Connect the black wire from cable B to the battery negative terminal.

3 Connect the red wire from cable B to the ignition switch.

4 Add the 1A fuse in line on the positive wire to the ignition switch.

5 Connect cable B to the brown socket on cable C.

6 Install the monitor bracket and monitor on the dashboard, using the hardware and installation guide provided in the monitor kit.

7 Connect the monitor output to cable D.

8 Connect cable D to cable C.

9 Connect the brown wire from cable C to the vehicle’s reverse signal output.

10 Connect the black wire from cable C to the battery negative terminal.

11 Connect the red wire from cable C to the battery positive terminal.

12 If the fuse was removed during wiring, add the 1A fuse in line on the positive wire to vehicle 12V.

13 See 3 Power On and Test on page 6.

CAUTION: Yellow Connector and Wire Not In UseDo not use the yellow connector or the yellow wire on cable C. They will not pass signal.

Rear Vision System Standalone

4 wires

Vehicle + 12V (red)

Battery Negative (black)

Monitor Power

Reverse Signal (brown)

1A

Rear View Camera, Installed

A

B

Ignition (red)

Battery Negative (black)1A

2 wires1 2

43

6

7

5

9

1110

12

Camera Power *1

LCD Monitor *1

8

Brown Connector

Yellow Connector(Not Used)

Not Used (yellow)

Fuse

A - Camera extension cable HE2 (50`) or HE3 (75`)

B - Camera power cable 060-0675

C - Monitor power and connector cable 060-0676

D - Monitor adaptor cable 060-0677

Cable Legend

C

D

*1 To avoid potential ground loops, the monitor’s battery negative should be connected at the same location as the camera battery negative.

2b TL DVR Connections

Cable connections with TL DVR:1 Once the camera is installed, connect cable A to the TO CAMERA socket on the Video Splitter. Install the splitter near the DVR.

2 Connect cable B to the TO DVR socket on the Video Splitter.

3 Connect cable B to a camera socket on the DVR.

4 Connect the BNC of cable C to the VIDEO OUT of the Video Splitter.

5 Connect the micro fit of cable C to the brown connector on cable D.

6 Install the monitor bracket and monitor on the dashboard, using the hardware and installation guide provided in the monitor kit.

7 Connect the monitor output to cable E.

8 Connect cable E to cable D.

9 Connect the brown wire from cable D to a reverse signal source.

10 Connect the black wire from cable D to battery negative terminal.

11 Connect the red wire from cable D to battery positive terminal.

12 If the fuse was removed during wiring, add the fuse in line on the positive wire to the battery positive vehicle 12V.

13 See 3 Power On and Test on page 6.

CAUTION: Yellow Connector and Wire Not In UseDo not use the yellow connector or the yellow wire on cable D. They will not pass signal.

Rear Vision System With TL DVR

TL4 DVR Rear Panel *1

Video Splitter, rear

*1 To avoid potential ground loops, the monitor’s battery negative should be connected at the same location as the DVR battery negative (not shown).

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Rear View Camera, Installed

4 wires

Vehicle + 12V (red)

Battery Negative (black)

POWER

Reverse Signal (brown)

1A

9

1110

12

Not Used (yellow)

Fuse

A - Camera extension cable HE2 (50`) or HE3 (75`)

B - Splitter to DVR cable HE1

C - Video out cable 060-0678

D - Monitor power and connector cable 060-0676

E - Monitor adaptor cable 060-0677

Cable Legend

A

1

B

C

LCD Monitor *1

D

E

Brown Connector

Yellow Connector(Not Used)

Video Splitter,front

2c TX MX DX DVR Connections

Cable connections with TX/MX/DX DVR:

1 Connect cable A to a camera socket on the back panel of the TX/MX/DX DVR.

2 Connect the BNC connector on cable B to the VIDEO OUT socket on the DVR.

3 Connect the micro fit connector on cable B to the brown micro fit socket on cable C.

4 Install the monitor bracket and monitor on the dashboard, using the hardware and installation guide provided in the monitor kit.

5 Connect the monitor output to cable D.

6 Connect cable D to cable C.

7 Connect the brown wire from cable C to a reverse signal source.

8 Connect the black wire from cable C to battery negative terminal.

9 Connect the red wire from cable C to battery positive terminal.

10 If the fuse was removed during wiring, add the fuse in line on the positive wire to vehicle 12V.

11 See 3 Power On and Test on page 6.

CAUTION: Yellow Connector and Wire Not In UseDo not use the yellow connector or the yellow wire on cable C. They will not pass signal.

Rear Vision SystemTypical System Setup with TX/MX/DX DVR

MX-HD DVR Rear Panel

*1 To avoid potential ground loops, the monitor’s battery negative should be connected at the same location as the DVR battery negative (not shown).

2

3

4

5

6

Rear View Camera, Installed

4 wires

Vehicle + 12V (red)

Battery Negative (black)

POWER

Reverse Signal (brown)

1A

7

98

10

Not Used (yellow)

Fuse

A - Camera extension cable HE2 (50`) or HE3 (75`)

B - Video out cable 060-0678

C - Monitor power and connector cable 060-0676

D - Monitor adaptor cable 060-0677

Cable Legend

A

1

B

C

LCD Monitor *1

D

Brown Connector

Yellow Connector(Not Used)

3 Power On and Test1 Turn on accessory power to the vehicle.

2 Set the vehicle to reverse.

In normal operation, the RVS monitor will only turn on when the bus is put into reverse.

3 On the monitor, press the PWR button to see the camera view.

If the monitor fails to turn on when power is applied, confirm power connections. Disconnect and firmly reconnect the RVS LCD Monitor cables.

4 If installing with TX, MX, or DX series DVRs, configure the DVR. See 4 DVR Configuration on page 6.

5 Adjust the RVS camera view so that the bumper of the bus is just visible across the bottom edge of the monitor.

6 Firmly tighten the four mounting screws that hold the camera in place, using the Allen key tool provided.

7 After final alignment is complete, apply caulking along top edge of bracket, and caulk cable hole if required.

8 Configure the monitor to power on when the reverse signal is triggered. See 5 LCD Monitor Configuration on page 7.

9 Turn off accessory power to the vehicle.

4 DVR ConfigurationWhen the reverse signal is on, the RVS camera view displays in RVS monitor.

However, when the RVS is integrated with a DX, TX, or MX series DVR, the image displayed on the RVS Monitor comes from the DVR and will display information according to the DVR settings.

Use the following steps to configure the DVR to properly display the RVS camera information.

1 On the DVR, plug the diagnostic monitor into the front Video Out RCA jack and plug in a USB mouse.

2 From the camera views that display, identify the RVS camera feed and the camera view title.

3 Right-click and select Configuration, then select Title/Display.

TightenCameraScrews

TightenCameraScrews

ApplyCaulking

ApplyCaulking

MX-HD DVR

LCD Monitor

MX-HD ONLY

USB Mouse

4 Select Monitor Settings, and set the (TX DVR menu option) Default Display, or set the (MX/DX DVR menu option) Rear Default Display to the CH displaying the RVS camera video. The display switch should be OFF (default setting).

5 Click BACK to save changes in the menus.

6 Click Diagnostic Display and, in the menu, turn off the diagnostic information (Voltage, HDD etc.) from displaying on the monitor.

• For TX, the Status, Version, Speed, and camera name overlay text will still display.

• For DX/MX, the camera name and date overlay text will still display.

7 Exit DVR menu.

8 Disconnect the diagnostic monitor and mouse.

5 LCD Monitor ConfigurationTo setup the monitor to automatically power on when the reverse signal is triggered:

1 Press the Menu button and hold for 2 seconds. The menu system appears.

2 Press the > Down or < Up button to scroll to Other. Press the Menu button to enter.

3 Scroll to Ignition Key and turn the setting to On.

For more information, see the Monitor product documentation for details.

WarrantySeon Design Inc. (Seon) warrants the cameras and components listed below against defects in workmanship and materials provided that such defects appear or are discovered within the respective periods specified below and provided further that the purchaser of such products notifies Seon of such defects within thirty (30) days of the appearance or discovery of such defects:

• Three (3) years from date of purchase, parts and labor on all Cameras

• Three (3) years from date of purchase, parts and labor on the Explorer® Premier, DX, TX, EX, MX, and Trooper® TL series mobile DVR Systems

• One (1) year from date of purchase, parts and labor on the Smart Reach® Wireless systems and other Wireless prod-ucts

• One (1) year from date of purchase, parts and labor on the VML Controller and other vMax Live Plus hardware prod-ucts

• One (1) year from date of purchase, parts and labor on all other products and accessories

All service/replacement parts and repairs are warranted for a period of 90 days. For full warranty information, go to www.seon.com.

Seon Contact Information• Toll free telephone 1-877-630-7366• Local telephone 604-941-0880• Email: service@seon.com• Web: www.seon.com

TX DVR Settings

MX DVR Settings

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