RYDEEN MV437FL High Brightness Frameless Mirror Owner’s Manual

RYDEEN MV437FL High Brightness Frameless Mirror

Product Information

MV437FL High Brightness Frameless Mirror with Auto Brightness Control V1.0

WARNINGS

• THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE INTENDED FOR AUTHORIZED RYDEEN SYSTEMS INSTALLERS ONLY.
• PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION BY AN AUTHORIZED RYDEEN RETAILER REQUIRED TO BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.
• Dropping your MV437FL unit or subjecting it to excessive shock and vibrations as this may cause it to malfunction and is not covered by warranty.

The MV437FL unit IS NOT WATERPROOF. Avoid exposing it to rain or other forms of excessive moisture. Water damage is not covered under the warranty.

Installation

1. Remove the existing mirror from the vehicle.
2. If the existing mirror tab is D-tab style mount the MV437FL mirror to the windshield and go to step 3. If the original mirror is not D-tab style or headliner mount go to step 2a.
   • Locate the supplied D-tab and the rearview mirror adhesive and install them on the windshield as per adhesive instructions. Note: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE EXISTING TAB AS DAMAGE TO THE WINDSHIELD MAY OCCUR
3. 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 maybe even the overhead console in order to freely route the power harness from the knee bolster to the mirror connector).
4. Connect the power harness to the mirror and use supplied mirror harness wire cover in order to neatly route the cable up the windshield to the headliner.
5. Reassemble all the above covers and make connections at the knee bolster.

Wiring

• RED- 12V+ Ignition
• Black- Chassis Ground
• Green- Not Used
• 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 so it will be over written when Camera video is sensed. Alternative wiring method for NOT having keep the power connection all the time

Do not use this method if Video 1 & Backup Camera input are in use

1. Connect the camera’s 12V and GND wire to the reverse tail lamp.
2. Connect the camera’s RCA to the mirror’s Camera input
3. Connect the MV437FL 12V+ wire (RED) to the camera’s reverse trigger output (RED) near the RCA
4. Connect the MV437FL ground wire (BLACK) to chassis GND

Setup

1. Turn Ignition ON
2. 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)
3. Shift the vehicle into reverse, and the camera image will appear on the screen
4. Shift the vehicle out of reverse and the camera image will disappear and go back to its previous stage
5. The white window on the back side is the photo sensor to activate the monitor’s self-dimming/auto-brightness.

Power Button Operation

• CAMERA input mode: Short press to adjust the brightness of the screen, long press about 3 seconds will turn on/ turn off the Auto Brightness function(Default is AUTO ON)
• VIDEO 1 input mode: Turns ON and OFF LCD

Removable Mount Structure
MV437FL is equipped with a removable mounting stem structure, which allows exchanging with the following available ball joint mounting stems.

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

Product Usage Instructions

The MV437FL high brightness frameless mirror with auto brightness control is intended for authorized Rydeen Systems installers only. Professional installation by an authorized Rydeen retailer is required to be covered under warranty. Dropping or subjecting the unit to excessive shock and vibrations may cause it to malfunction and is not covered under warranty. The MV437FL unit is NOT WATERPROOF, so avoid exposing it to rain or other forms of excessive moisture as water damage is not covered under the warranty.

To install the product, first, remove the existing mirror from the vehicle. If the existing mirror tab is D-tab style, mount the MV437FL mirror to the windshield and proceed to step 3. If the original mirror is not D-tab style or headliner mount, go to step 2a. In step 2a, locate the supplied D-tab and rearview mirror adhesive and install them on the windshield as per adhesive instructions. Do not attempt to remove the existing tab as damage to the windshield may occur. Next, remove the knee bolster on the driver’s side as well as the A-pillar cover. It may also be necessary to remove the sun visor and 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. Finally, reassemble all the above covers and make connections at the knee bolster.

The wiring of the product includes a 12V+ ignition wire, a chassis ground wire, a green wire that is not used, a video camera RCA for video input for the camera (priority), and a VIDEO IN RCA for AUX video input (DVD, MP4, etc.). The circuit switches automatically when the video is sensed by powering up the reverse camera. An alternative wiring method is available for not having to keep the power connection all the time, but it should not be used if Video 1 & Backup Camera input is in use.

To set up the product, first turn on the ignition. 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. Then, shift the vehicle into reverse, and the camera image will appear on the screen. Shift the vehicle out of reverse, and the camera image will disappear and go back to its previous stage. The white window on the back side is the photo sensor to activate monitor self-dimming/auto-brightness.

To operate the power button, short press in CAMERA input mode to adjust the brightness of the screen. A long press of about 3 seconds will turn on/turn off the Auto Brightness function (Default is AUTO ON). In VIDEO 1 input mode, it turns ON and OFF LCD. The MV437FL is equipped with a removable mounting stem structure, which allows it to exchange with the following available ball joint mounting stems. If you encounter any trouble with the product, check the wiring and make sure the video RCAs are connected properly and that the camera is properly installed.

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 MV437FL unit or subjecting it to excessive shock and vibrations as may cause it to malfunction and is not covered by warranty.
• The MV437FL unit IS NOT WATERPROOF. Avoid exposing it to rain or other forms of excessive moisture. Water damage is not covered under the warranty.

Installation

1. Remove the existing mirror from the vehicle.

2. If the existing mirror tab is D-tab style mount the MV437FL mirror to the windshield and go to step 3. If the original mirror is not D-tab style or headliner mount go to step

   • Locate the supplied D-tab and the rearview mirror adhesive and install them on the windshield as per adhesive instructions.
     Note: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE EXISTING TAB AS DAMAGE TO THE WINDSHIELD MAY OCCUR

3. 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 maybe even the overhead console in order to freely route the power harness from the knee bolster to the mirror connector).

4. Connect the power harness to the mirror and use supplied mirror harness wire cover in order to neatly route the cable up the windshield to the headliner.

5. Reassemble all the above covers and make connections at the knee bolster.

Wiring

• RED – 12V+ Ignition
• Black – Chassis Ground
• Green – Not Used
• VIDEO Camera RCA – Video input for the camera (priority). The circuit switches automatically when the video is sensed by powering up the reverse camera
• VIDEO IN RCA – AUX Video input (DVD, MP4, etc.) This circuit is secondary and so it will be overwritten when the Camera video is sensed.

Alternative wiring method for NOT having keep the power connection all the time
Do not use this method if Video 1 & Backup Camera input is in use

1. Connect the camera’s 12V and GND wire to the reverse tail lamp.
2. Connect the camera’s RCA to the mirror’s Camera input
3. Connect the MV437FL 12V+ wire (RED) to the camera’s “reverse trigger output” (RED) near the RCA
4. Connect the MV437FL ground wire (BLACK) to chassis GND

Setup

1. Turn Ignition ON
2. 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)
3. Shift the vehicle into reverse, and the camera image will appear on the screen
4. Shift the vehicle out of reverse and the camera image will disappear and go back to its previous stage
5. The white window on the back side is the photo sensor to activate the monitor’s self-dimming/auto-brightness.

Power Button Operation

• CAMERA input mode: Short press to adjust the brightness of the screen, long press about 3 seconds will turn on/ turn off the Auto Brightness function(Default is AUTO ON)
• VIDEO 1 input mode: Turns ON and OFF LCD

Removable Mount Structure

MV437FL is equipped with a removable mounting stem structure, which allows exchanging with the following available ball joint mounting stems.

Troubleshooting

• 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 RCAs 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 (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.

Technical Support Contact Info

If you have other questions about the RYDEEN products, please contact your retailer or Technical Support:

• Telephone: 1-877-777-8811 (within the 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.

1. Installation by anyone other than an authorized RYDEEN retailer voids the warranty.
2. 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.
3. Any product(s) which are purchased from an unauthorized retailer (in-store or online).
4. Any products in which the serial number label or the model number label is removed, torn, modified, or replicated.
5. Any damage defects or malfunctions resulting from any of the following:
   • When a defect occurs during the shipment of the product (freight carrier’s responsibility).
   • Installation or removal of product.
   • Accidents, acts of nature, misuse, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modification, or failure to follow product owner’s manual instructions.
   • Any repair or attempt to repair without RYDEEN authorization.
   • Any other cause which is not related to a product defect.
   • Any cosmetic damages due to normal wear and tear.
   • Any consumable items (such as fuse 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.

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