Warnings And Cautions - Magnadyne M1-LCD Operation And Installation Manual

Warnings
• The driver should neither watch the display nor operate
the system while driving.
Watching the display or operating the system will distract
the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and can cause
accidents. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and
use the parking brake before watching the display or
operating the system. In some states and countries, pas-
sengers are also prohibited from watching the display.
• Never install the product in a location where it interferes
with your field of vision.
• This unit has a cooling fan to decrease the internal tem-
perature. Do not mount the unit in a place where the cool-
ing fan on the unit is blocked. Blocking these openings will
inhibit the cooling of the internal temperature and result in
damage to the unit.
• Use the proper power supply. This product is designed for
operation with a negative grounded 12V DC battery sys-
tem. Never operate this product with other battery sys-
tems, especially a 24V DC battery system. If the product is
used with the improper system it may cause a fire or an
accident.
• This product must be installed and used in accordance
with this manual. Any alterations to this product that
enables it to be used in any way other than intended or
designed could distract the driver and result in an acci-
dent causing injury or death. Magnadyne Corporation
disclaims any and all liability that may result from failure
to install and operate in any other manner in which this
unit was intended.
Caution
• FCC REGULATIONS STATE THAT ANY UNAUTHO-
RIZED CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS
EQUIPMENT MAY VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY
TO OPERATE IT.
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
• THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED FOR CONTINUOUS
OPERATION.
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE
ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
• Do not disassemble, modify the unit or attempt to repair the
product yourself. If the product needs to be repaired, con-
sult your dealer.
• Do not install the unit in a place exposed to direct sunlight
or excessive heat or humidity. Avoid places with too much
dust or the possibility of water splashing.
• Backing Up Your Vehicle
Do not backup your vehicle while looking at the monitor.
Always look in the direction of your vehicle's motion. Use
the monitor only as an aid in safety confirmation. The
actual distance may be different than it appears in the mon-
itor. The range of the image in the monitor is limited.
Always be aware that blind spots may exist and not appear
at all times on your monitor.
The product is intended to assist in safe driving and
allows the driver to have a broader field of vision dur-
ing backup. You, as the driver, are solely responsible
for the safe operation of your vehicle and the safety of
your passengers and pedestrians, and abiding all state
and local traffic regulations. Do not use any features of
this system to the extent it distracts you from safe dri-
ving. Your first priority while driving should always be
the safe operation of your vehicle. Magnadyne will not
accept any responsibility whatsoever for accidents
and/or injuries resulting from failure to observe these
precautions or safety instructions.
Liquid Crystal Panel
• Any harsh impacts may damage the liquid crystal panel.
• Usage temperature range: 32 0 F to 104
perature is very cold or very hot, the image may not
appear clearly or may move slowly. Also, movement of the
image may seem to be out of synchronization or the image
quality may decline in such environments. Note that this is
not a malfunction or problem.
• Sudden changes in the temperature inside the vehicle such
as those which occur immediately after the vehicle's air
conditioner or heater has been turned on may cause the
inside of the liquid crystal panel to cloud over due to water
vapor or it may cause condensation (droplets of water) to
form and, as a result, the panel may not work properly. Do
not use the unit while these symptoms are evident.
Instead, leave the unit standing for about an hour, and
then resume or start use.
• If the screen of this unit is dirty, wipe the the dirt off with
a cloth moistened with a mild cleaner. Note: Applying
spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its mechanical
parts or cause an electrical shock. Wiping the screen with
an abrasive cloth or using a volatile liquid such as thinner
or alcohol may scratch or damage the surface of the
screen.
0 F. When the tem-
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