Alpine Electronics HCE-C2100RD, HDR Rear View Camera Owner’s Manual

Alpine Electronics HCE-C2100RD, HDR Rear View Camera

Operating Instructions

WHEN USING A CAMERA SYSTEM, THE DRIVER MUST VISUALLY CHECK ACTUAL CONDITIONS AROUND THE VEHICLE. MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO PERSONS OR ANIMALS IN THE AREA IN WHICH YOU ARE MANOEUVRING OTHERWISE YOU COULD INJURE THEM.

A camera assists the driver by sending images to the screen showing conditions in view of the camera. 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 rearview camera are reversed, so as to appear the same as what is seen through the rearview mirror.

The camera may not perform to full capability due to variables such as:

• weather conditions such as hard rain, snow, fog or mud

• extremely high or low temperatures near camera

• slope of vehicle and/or roadway

• direct exposure to very bright light such as headlamp or bright sunlight

• moving from very dark to very bright light and vice versa such

• as in parking garages or tunnels

• extremely low light areas

• walls or objects that are located diagonally in relation to the camera

• retracted mirrors that change camera viewing angle

• open doors or trunks

• changes to height of vehicle due to loading capacity or hydraulic suspensions

• obstacles located at the corner of the vehicle

• 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 result in serious injury. If swallowed, consult a Doctor 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, DISCONNECTTHE CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL.
  Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to electrical 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 may result in fire.

• MINIMISE DISPLAYVIEWINGWHILE DRIVING.
  Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and cause an accident.

Specifications

allowable)
Ground Type| Negative ground type| Negative ground type
Max. Power Consumption| W (6.0V)| W (6.0V)
Output Image| Normal image, CVBS (NTSC video signal) Image output for 16:9 wide-screen| Mirror image, CVBS (NTSC video signal) Image output for 16:9 wide-screen
Image Output Impedance| 75Ω (1vp-p)| 75Ω (1vp-p)
Image Sensor| 1/4 inch CMOS image sensor, aspect ratio| 1/4 inch CMOS image sensor, aspect ratio
Effective Number of Pixels| 1280 (horizontal)× 0 (vertical) approximately Mega pixels| 1280 (horizontal)× 0 (vertical) approximately Mega pixels
Lens Section| Focal length f=        mm, brightness F=1.8| Focal length f= mm, brightness F=1.8
Angle of Field| Approximately 180° horizontally, approximately      ° vertically| Approximately 180° horizontally, approximately 1 ° vertically
Automatic image Adjusting Function| Automatic exposure adjustment, automatic white balance adjustment| Automatic exposure adjustment, automatic white balance adjustment
Synchronization System| Internal synchronization| Internal synchronization
Luminance S/N| |
Resolution (horizontal)| 330 TV lines or more (center area)| 330 TV lines or more (center area)
Illumination RangeIllumination Range| Approximately 1.5Lx to 100kLx| Approximately 1.5Lx to 100kLx
Operating Temperature Range| Camera section: -22 to +158F (-30 to +70°C)| Camera section: -22 to +158F (-30 to +70°C)
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External dimensions (W×H×D)| Camera section: 23.6×23.6×2 mm (excluding projection on the rear)| Camera section: 23.6×23.6× mm (excluding projection on the rear)
Weight| Camera section: 4 g (including cable but not including bracket and screw)| Camera section: 3 g (including cable but not including bracket and screw)

HCE-C2100RD

REAR VIEW CAMERA (HCE-C2100RD) is designed for use with Alpine AV head units or navigation systems with touch-screen operation.

OPERATION

Rearview Camera Operation
Turning the Rearview Camera On and Off

1. Place the vehicle’s transmission into reverse. The video images behind the vehicle and its surroundings are displayed while in reverse.
2. Shifting out of reverse returns the display to whatever was being shown before backing up.
   • Refer also to the Owner’s Manual of the connected monitor/navigation system.
   • Be sure to also check behind and around the car visually. Use the camera image to assist in showing conditions behind and around the car.
   • Depending on where the unit is installed, actual conditions may differ from the displayed image.

Changing the Rear Image Configuration

1. Touch the screen while the camera image is displayed.
2. Touch [Back], [Panorama], [Corner] or [Top] to choose the viewing angle.

• [Back]: Rear View
  Displays an image of the area behind the vehicle. Use this when backing into a parking space.

• [Panorama]: Panorama View
  Displays a general perspective of what is behind the car. Use this when you want to check mainly behind the car.

• [Top]: Ground View
  Displays an image from above down to the lower section of the car. Use this when to determine the car’s position in relation to the curb, etc.

• [Corner]: Corner View
  Displays a divided image left and right of centre. Use this mainly when checking the left and right directional view.

Installation

Check Accessory Parts

1. Rearview camera
2. Camera mounting
3. Camera mounting stage
4. Camera mounting screws
5. Waterproofing pad
6. Waterproofing pad adhesive sheet
7. Camera extension cable
8. Cable tie
9. Self-tapping screw
10. Heat-shrink Tube

Install to the Rear Garnish

1. Attach the mounting bracket to the camera mounting stage with the angle adjustment screw as shown in the figure.
2. Attach the camera to the camera mounting bracket 2. Pull the camera cable through to the camera mounting bracket 2, and secure with the Camera mounting screws 3 (see Fig. 2).
3. Loosen the camera mounting bracket 2 and angle adjustment screw. Determine the mounting angle, and carefully tighten the angle adjustment screw.
4. Make a 13 mm hole in the surface where the camera is mounted (see Fig. 3).
5. Pull the camera cable inside the car through the hole made in step 3.
6. Peel off the adhesive seal from the camera mounting bracket and attach the camera mounting bracket on the chassis of the vehicle. If required, fix the camera mounting bracket using self-tapping screws.

• Attach the camera in a position where it does not touch the number plate.
• Use retail touch-up paint to paint the surface and surrounding area when a hole has been made in a metal surface.
• Make sure water cannot enter the hole made for the camera cable. Use commercially available waterproof tape or sealant.
• If necessary, use a self-tapping screw I to fix the camera mounting bracket (In the case of a plastic mount area).

Securing the Camera Cable

• 1 Rearview camera
• 6 Waterproofing pad
• 8 Wire clamp
• (A) To HCE-C2100RD-compatible product

1. Secure the camera cable while referring to Fig. 4. Attach the waterproofing pad 5 with the waterproofing pad adhesive sheet 6, and secure any slack cable around the waterproofing pad 5 using the wire clamp 8.
   • Ensure the cable does not get caught in the trunk, rear door(s) or any hinges.
   • The cable should go on the outside of car hinges and harness covers.
   • After completing wiring, open and close the trunk and the rear doors several times to confirm the cable is not getting caught or rubbing anywhere.

Special Instructions for Pickup Truck Installations

Any type of vehicle, including pickup trucks, where the connector is installed outside of the cabin.

• 7 Camera extension cable

• 10 Heat-shrink Tube

• 1 Camera

• a: Rubber grommet to pass camera wire from inside of pickup truck cab to underside of pickup truck chassis.

• b: In pickup truck* installations, the wire that connects between the camera and the camera power supply typically gets installed under the pickup truck chassis.

  • This wire must be protected from damage using split-loom tubing in any areas where it is installed under the pickup chassis.
  • The rubber grommet where the wire passes from the cab to the underside of the truck must be sealed with silicone to prevent moisture intrusion into the pickup truck cab.

• c: White connector between rearview camera and power supply.

• d: Recommended HCE-C2100RD rearview camera mounting location (on rear bumper).

• e: In pickup truck installations, the white electrical connector between the rearview camera and the camera’s power supply may be exposed to moisture. If so, it must be sealed to prevent corrosion.

Perform waterproofing with the provided heat-shrink tube by following the procedure below:

Preparation -Fig.13

1. Insert the heat-shrink tube 10 over the camera extension cable 7.
2. Connect the camera cable 1 to the connector of the camera extension cable 7.
3. Install the heat-shrink tube 10 so tube (A) is covered (with approx. 0.5 inch).

2 Waterproofing -Fig.14

1. When preparation is complete, straighten the cable, and shrink the heat-shrink tube 10 by heating it from side (B) with a heat gun.

3 Check -Fig.15

1. Ensure that connectors (A) and (C) is entirely covered with the heat-shrink tube 10.
2. When the heat-shrink tube is at its smallest, epoxy or caulk should be flowed onto the (D) sections to complete the waterproofing process.

Caution

• Be careful not to melt the camera cable or camera extension cable by the heat gun.
• Be careful not to burn yourself during this procedure.
• After waterproofing is complete, do not bend the cord forcibly.

HCE-C2600FD

FRONT VIEW CAMERA (HCE-C2600FD) is designed for use with Alpine AV head units or navigation systems with touch-screen operation.

Changing the Front Image Configuration

1. Touch the screen while the camera image is displayed.
2. Touch [Panorama], [Corner] or [Top] to choose the viewing angle.

• [Panorama]: Panorama View:
  Displays a general perspective of what is ahead of the car. Use this when you want to check mainly ahead of the car.

• [Corner]: Corner View:
  Displays a divided image left and right of centre. Use this mainly when checking left and right directional view.

• [Top]: Ground View:
  Displays an image from above down to the lower section of the car. Use this when to determine the car’s position in relation to the curb, etc.

Installation

Check Accessory Parts

1. Rearview camera
2. Camera mounting
3. Camera mounting stage
4. Camera mounting screws
5. Camera extension cable
6. Cable clamp
7. Self-tapping screw

Install to the Front Bumper ****

1. Attach the mounting bracket to the camera mounting stage with the special screw for angle adjustment using the supplied hex wrench as shown in the figure.
2. Attach the camera to the camera mounting bracket 3. Pull the camera cable through to the camera mounting bracket 3, and secure with the Camera mounting screws 4 (see Fig. 9).
3. Loosen the camera mounting bracket 3 and angle adjustment screw. Determine the mounting angle, and carefully tighten the angle adjustment screw.
4. Make a 13 mm hole in the surface where the camera is mounted (see Fig. 10).
5. Pull the camera cable inside the car through the hole made in step 3.
6. Peel off the adhesive seal from the camera mounting bracket and attach the camera mounting bracket on the chassis of the vehicle. If required, fix the camera mounting bracket using self-tapping screws.
7. Connect the camera cable through the service hole to the power box (see Fig. 11).
   • A: Service hole
   • B: Grommet
   • C: Make an incision in the grommet.

• Attach the camera in a position where it does not touch the number plate.
• Use retail touch-up paint to paint the surface and surrounding area when a hole has been made in a metal surface.
• If necessary, use a self-tapping screw 7 to fix the camera mounting bracket (In the case of a plastic mount area).
• Route all cables away from hot areas/parts of the car.

Connections

• Purchase the HCE-C2600FD or the KCX-C2600B (sold separately) when simultaneously connecting the front camera and the rear camera. Some of the products may not be available depending on the region.
• AV head unit or Navigation with direct connection.
• For details on connection, refer to the installation manual of the HCE-C2100RD-compatible product.
  • Connect the water-proof connector for the camera and camera extension cable securely. When disconnecting the water-proof connector, use a flat-blade screwdriver.
• REAR VIEW CAMERA (HCE-C2100RD) is designed for use with Alpine AV head units or navigation systems (INE-W710D, etc.). with touch-screen operation. If you connect the HCE-C2100RD to a product without a touch-screen display, the FRONT VIEW CAMERA (HCE-C2600FD) (sold separately) is required. For information on HCE-C2100RD-compatible products, contact your local authorized Alpine dealer or visit the Alpine Website.

Adjusting the Camera Angle

For further details on the camera angle adjustment, refer to “Adjusting the Camera Angle (HCE-C2100RD and HCE-C2600FD)” of these Operating Instructions.

Adjusting the Camera Angle (HCE-C2100RD and HCE-C2600FD)

Caution: When adjusting the camera angle, do so after turning off the engine and applying the hand brake to avoid an accident.

1. Put the gear shift into reverse (R) or press ON/OFF, and check the image from the camera on the display.
   • When you set the corner view, adjust the angle so that the road may be roughly viewed horizontally (Fig. 14).
2. Loosen the camera mounting bracket B and angle adjustment screw. Determine the viewing angle, and carefully tighten the angle adjustment screw.

Information on Disposal of Old

Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Battery (applicable for countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems) If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling. Contact your local authority for details in locating a recycle facility nearest to you. Proper recycling and waste disposal will help conserve resources whist preventing detrimental effects on our health and the environment.

LIMITED WARRANTY

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. (“Alpine”), is dedicated to quality craftsmanship and is pleased to offer this Warranty. We suggest that you read it thoroughly. Should you have any questions, please contact your Dealer or contact Alpine at one of the telephone numbers listed below.

PRODUCTS COVERED
This Warranty covers Car Audio Products and Related Accessories (“the product”). Products purchased in the Canada are covered only in the Canada. Products purchased in the U.S.A. are covered only in the U.S.A.

LENGTH OF WARRANTY
This Warranty is in effect for one year from the date of the first consumer purchase.

WHO IS COVERED
This Warranty only covers the original purchaser of the product, who must reside in the United States, Puerto Rico or Canada.

WHAT IS COVERED
This Warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship (parts and labor) in the product.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED
This Warranty does not cover the following:

• Damage occurring during shipment of the product to Alpine for repair (claims must be presented to the carrier).
• Damage caused by accident or abuse, including burned voice coils caused by over-driving the speaker (amplifier level is turned up and driven into distortion or clipping). Speaker mechanical failure (e.g. punctures, tears or rips). Cracked or damaged LCD panels. Dropped or damaged hard drives.
• Damage caused by negligence, misuse, improper operation or failure to follow instructions contained in the Owner’s manual.
• Damage caused by act of God, including without limitation, earthquake, fire, flood, storms or other acts of nature.
• Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of the product.
• Service performed by an unauthorized person, company or association.
• Any product which has the serial number defaced, altered or removed.
• Any product which has been adjusted, altered or modified without Alpine’s consent.
• Any product not distributed by Alpine within the United States, Puerto Rico or Canada.
• Any product not purchased from an Authorized Alpine Dealer.

HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE

• You are responsible for delivery of the product to an Authorized Alpine Service Center or Alpine for repair and for payment of any initial shipping charges. Alpine will, at its option, repair or replace the product with a new or reconditioned product without charge. If the repairs are covered by the warranty, and if the product was shipped to an Authorized Alpine Service Center or Alpine, Alpine will pay the return shipping charges.
• You should provide a detailed description of the problem(s) for which service is required.
• You must supply proof of your purchase of the product.
• You must package the product securely to avoid damage during shipment. To prevent lost packages it is recommended to use a carrier that provides a tracking service.

HOW WE LIMIT IMPLIED WARRANTIES
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING FITNESS FOR USE AND MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO ASSUME FOR ALPINE ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT.

HOW WE EXCLUDE CERTAIN DAMAGES
ALPINE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE PRODUCT. THE TERM “INCIDENTAL DAMAGES” REFERS TO EXPENSES OF TRANSPORTING THE PRODUCT TO THE ALPINE SERVICE CENTER, LOSS OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER’S TIME, LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, BUS FARES, CAR RENTALS OR OTHERS COSTS RELATING TO THE CARE AND CUSTODY OF THE PRODUCT. THE TERM “CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES” REFERS TO THE COST OF REPAIRING OR REPLACING OTHER PROPERTY WHICH IS DAMAGED WHEN THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE REMEDIES PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS.

HOW STATE/PROVINCIAL LAW RELATES TO THE WARRANTY
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and province to province. In addition, some states/provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. Accordingly, limitations as to these matters contained herein may not apply to you.

IN CANADA ONLY
This Warranty is not valid unless your Alpine car audio product has been installed in your vehicle by an Authorized Installation Center, and this warranty stamped upon installation by the installation center.

HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE
Should the product require service, please call the following number for your nearest Authorized Alpine Service Center
CUSTOMER SERVICE 1-800-421-2284, ext. 860307
TECH SUPPORT 1- 800-TECH-101 (1-800-832-4101)
Or visit our website at; http://www.alpine-usa.com

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions.

1. This device may not cause harmful interference,
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC., 19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance, California 90501, U.S.A.
Do not send products to these addresses.
Call the toll free telephone number or visit the website to locate a service center.

References

• USA Location information - USA.com
• Alpine | Car Audio, Stereo, Speakers, Subwoofers, and Amps

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