Owner’s/Installation Manual
7" Color LCD Monitor
Model: M125C
For Technical Assistance, please call (800) 638-3600,
Monitor Features and Controls
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1. LCD Screen
6. Brightness Button (Increase): Press this
button to increase the screen’s brightness.
Note: When the menu is displayed, press
this button to adjust the selected menu
item.
2. IR Sensor: Receives signal from the
remote control.
3. LED Power Indicator:
A red LED indicates the vehicle’s ignition
is “On” and the monitor is in the “stand-
by” mode. When the vehicle is put into
reverse or the turn signals are used the
camera’s image will automatically appear
on the display. Note: The cameras can
not be manually selected in this mode.
7. CH- Button (Menu Item Selection):
Press this button to select a menu item
when a menu is displayed.
8. Menu Button: Press this button to select
a desired menu screen.
9. SEL: Press this button to select a video
A green LED indicates the power button
on the monitor has been pressed and the
ignition is “On”. The camera’s images
can manually be selected to appear by
using the SEL button. The video in jack
is also operational.
sources (CAM1, CAM2, CAM3 and DVD).
Note 1: When the left turn signal is acti-
vated CAM1 (left side view camera) is
selected automatically.
Note 2: When the right turn signal is
activated CAM2 (right side view camera)
is selected automatically.
LED is off: The monitor has no function.
4. Power Button: Press this button to turn
the unit "On" or "Off".
Note 3: When the vehicle is put into
reverse CAM3 (rearview camera) is
selected automatically.
Note: The ignition key must be in the
“On” position.
10. Video Input Jack
5. Brightness Button (Decrease): Press
this button to decrease the screen’s
brightness.
11. Speaker: The speaker is automatically
activated only when the vehicle is put
into reverse.
Note: When the menu is displayed press
this button to adjust the selected menu
item.
Note: The rear camera must have a built-
in microphone for proper operation.
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Remote Control Functions
MUTE
POWER
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CH
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MENU
CH
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MODE
LANG
CALL
SYS
TIMER
SEL
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1. Mute: Push to "Mute" the volume.
9. CALL: Press to close the menu.
2.
: Press this button to select between 10. TIMER: Press to select the shut off time.
a Mirror or Normal screen image.
When the timer expires the monitor will
automatically shut off.
: Press this button to flip the screen
image vertically.
11. SEL: Press this button to select a video
sources (CAM1, CAM2, CAM3 and DVD).
3. POWER: Press this button to turn the
unit "On" or "Off".
Note 1: When the left turn signal is acti-
vated CAM1 (left side view camera) is
selected automatically.
4. MENU: Press this button to select a
desired menu.
Note 2: When the right turn signal is
activated CAM2 (right side view camera)
is selected automatically.
5. MODE (Picture Mode): Press to select
between Personal, Standard, Soft, Vivid
and Light picture settings.
6. LANG (Language Mode): Press to select
display language.
7. POWER: Press this button to turn the
unit "On" or "Off".
Note 3: When the vehicle is put into
reverse CAM3 (rearview camera) is
selected automatically.
12. SYS: Press to select PAL, AUTO, N443
8. CH
: Press these buttons to scroll
or N358.
through a menu Up or Down.
General Operation
Turning the Monitor On:
The monitor is operational by activating the ignition
key then manually pressing the power switch on the
unit.
Adjusting the Brightness
Press the
buttons on the monitor to adjust the
brightness of the monitor.
Brightness
Up
Brightness
Down
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General Operation
Camera View Selection and A/V Input:
Left Side Camera:
The left side view camera (CAM1) is designed to
automatically turn on whenever the vehicle’s left turn
signal is activated.
Right Side Camera:
The right side view camera (CAM2) is designed to
automatically turn on whenever the vehicle’s right
turn signal is activated.
Rearview Camera:
The rearview camera (CAM3) is designed to auto-
matically turn on whenever the vehicle is placed into
reverse gear.
Video Input:
Manually select the video input by pressing the SEL
button on the monitor until DVD appears in the display.
Note: Select any camera view manually by pressing
the SEL button on the monitor. If a camera view is
automatically activated (Example: the vehicle is in
reverse) you will not be able to manually select a dif-
ferent camera view until the vehicle taken out of
reverse.
Adjusting the Volume
1. Press the MENU button on either the monitor or
remote control and the PICTURE menu screen will
be displayed.
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Volume
Up
Volume
Down
2. With the VOLUME feature highlighted, use the
buttons on the monitor to adjust the volume. Wait
15 seconds and the menu will disappear.
PICTURE
VOLUME
BRIGHT
CONTRAST
COLOR
SHARP
HUE
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ADJUST
SELECT
OPTION
Mirror/Normal Camera Image:
The camera image can be displayed as normal or mirror
image. Adjust a specific camera by pressing the MENU
button on the monitor until “OPTION” menu appears in the
display. Follow the instruction on the screen to change the
camera image. After selection has been made wait 15 sec-
onds and the menu screen will disappear.
LANG
SCALE
CAM1
CAM2
CAM3
DVD
ENG
OFF
MIRROR
NORMAL
NORMAL
NORMAL
ADJUST
Note: CAM1 is left side camera, CAM2 is right side
SELECT
camera and CAM3 is rearview camera.
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General Operation
Monitor Adjustment
The monitor has three basic menus: Picture, Option and System. To scroll through the three
basic menus continuously press the MENU button.
Picture Menu
Press the Menu button on either the monitor front
PICTURE
VOLUME
BRIGHT
CONTRAST
COLOR
SHARP
HUE
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panel or remote control until the PICTURE menu
screen is displayed. Use the buttons on the
remote to scroll through the menu items and select
from the menu items: VOLUME, BRIGHT, CONTRAST
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COLOR, SHARP and HUE. Then use the
but-
tons to make adjustments to the selected item.
ADJUST
SELECT
Note: NTSC color system will display “HUE”, but PAL
will not.
Option Menu
OPTION
Press the Menu button on either the monitor front
panel or remote control until the OPTION menu
LANG
SCALE
CAM1
CAM2
CAM3
DVD
ENG
OFF
NORMAL
NORMAL
NORMAL
NORMAL
screen is displayed. Use the
remote to scroll through the menu and select from
the menu items: LANG, SCALE, CAM1, CAM2, CAM3
buttons on the
and DVD. Then use the
buttons to make adjust-
ments to the selected item.
ADJUST
SELECT
Note: If SCALE is selected “ON” then the monitor will
display a distance grid when the reverse camera is
selected. The grid is a reference point and can not be
used as an accurate measurement.
System Menu
Press the Menu button on either the monitor front
panel or remote control until the SYSTEM menu
screen is displayed. Use the
remote to scroll through the menu and select from the
SYSTEM
COLOR-SYS
BLUE BLACK
HORIZONTAL
VERTICAL
ZOOM
AUTO
OFF
buttons on the
menu items: COLOR-SYS, BLUE BLACK, HORIZON-
TAL, VERTICAL and ZOOM. Then use the
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but-
tons to make adjustments to the selected item.
ADJUST
SELECT
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Front Panel Video Input
Yellow RCA: Video (Cable Not Supplied)
Auxiliary Video Input
You can connect the video output signal of a digital
camera, camcorder or video device. Select the auxiliary
video input mode by pressing the SEL button on the
monitor until DVD appears in the display.
Cable Suggestions: Radio Shack #42-2551 or #42-2483.
Technical Specifications
• 7” TFT-LCD color monitor
• Audio output: 1 watt
• Front speaker
• Power supply: automobile storage battery (12-32V)
• Power consumption: about 10 watts
• Outer dimension: 182mm (W) x 122mm (H) x 26mm (D) without flush mount
198mm (W) x 138mm (H) x 31mm (D) with flush mount
• Dot pitch: 0.321 (W) x 0.372 (H)
• Resolution: 480 x 3 (RGB) x 234
• Contrast: 250:1
• Brightness: 450cd/m2
• Viewing angle: U: 30 / D: 60, R/L: 60
• Operating temperature: -20 ~ +70O C, RH90%
• Storage temperature: -30 ~ +80O C, RH90%
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Wiring Diagram
Red Wire: 12 Volt Switched (DC 12~32V)
2 Amp
Black Wire: Ground (GND)
White Wire: Left Trigger (LEFT TRIG)
Gray Wire: Right Trigger (RIGHT TRIG)
Green Wire: Rear Trigger (REAR TRIG)
1. +12 Volts
2. N/A
5. Ground
4. Video
CAM3
(Green Connector)
3. Audio
C125 (Rearview)
1. +12 Volts
2. N/A
5. Ground
4. Video
CAM2
(Gray Connector)
3. N/A
C-SDR (Right Side)
1. +12 Volts
2. N/A
5. Ground
4. Video
CAM1
(White Connector)
3. N/A
C-SDL (Left Side)
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Installation Instructions
The monitor can be mounted via a pedestal-mount, U-support bracket or a flush-mount.
Pedestal Mounting the Monitor
1. Loosen the thumb wheel on the base support so the nut attached to the thumb wheel
can slide into the monitor’s mounting channel.
2. Slide the thumb wheel nut into the channel on the back of the monitor
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3. Position the monitor to the desired height and tighten the base support thumb wheel.
4. Adjust the tilt lever.
5. Use the double-sided foam (supplied) or mounting screws (not supplied) to secure the
base support to the desired location
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Monitorsí
Mounting
Channel
Base Support
Thumb Screw
Tilt Lever
Nut
Double Sided
Mounting Foam
U-Support Mounting the Monitor
1. Select a position to mount the monitor that is free of obstructions and moving parts and
has a proper viewing angle.
2. Remove the mounting bracket from the monitor and use it as a template to drill the
mounting holes.
3. Position the monitor mounting bracket and align with pre-drilled holes, then secure
bracket with screws (not supplied).
4. Secure the monitor to the mounting bracket using adjustment thumb screws.
Angle Adjustment
Thumb Screw
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Installation Instructions
Flush Mounting the Monitor
1. Locate a suitable location for mounting the monitor (In-Dash, In-Wall, Headrest, etc.)
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Then cut a 7-1/8" (W) x 4-7/8" (H) opening and insert and secure the flush-mount housing.
2. After securing the housing, insert the monitor into the housing. Do Not Apply Pressure
Directly to the LCD Monitor’s Screen. Utilize the outer edges to gently push the monitor
into the housing until it snaps into place.
Mounting Screws
(Not Supplied)
Cut a 73/8" x 5" Opening
“Snap”
“Snap”
“Snap”
“Snap”
Removing the Flush Mounted Monitor
1. Insert the detaching piece as indicated Press in and lift up and the monitor will be
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released from the flush mount.
2. Remove the monitor
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Maintenance
Although this monitor requires little care, you can still maintain its condition and performance
by following these steps:
• Keep the system away from excessive moisture, extreme heat or cold, and magnetic fields.
• Occasionally clean the monitor screen with damp soft cloth.
Should you experience any problem with the system please refer to the troubleshooting guide
prior to returning your system for repair.
Note 1: The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in the operating
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified personnel.
Note 2: Do not expose the unit to water or excessive moisture. This could cause electrical
shorts, fire or other damage.
Troubleshooting
Only qualified personnel should remove the cover or service this unit. The warranty will become invalid
if factory security seal is broken.
Solutions
Symptoms
Unstable Image
• Low-Voltage – Check Battery
• Check Generator
• If the systems is wireless move vehicle to
another location, as the problem may be
caused by outside interference.
Cloudy Image
• Clean Dirty Camera Lens
• Clean Dirty Monitor Lens
• Adjust Contrast
• Adjust Brightness
No Power/Picture
No Sound
• Check Fuses
• Check if AV Cable is Properly Connected
to Monitor
• Check Volume Level and Audio
Connection
Note: The speaker is only operational when
the vehicle is put into reverse and is auto-
matically activated.
• Check Color Level Settings
No Color
• Check Horizontal and Vertical Settings
Upside Down or Inverted Image
• Check the Green Reverse Trigger Wire for
Proper 12 Volt Connection.
• Check Video Inputs to Ensure they are
Properly Connected
Monitor Does Not Display Image When
Vehicle is in Reverse
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Warranty
ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Magnadyne Corporation or its authorized agents will within one year from the date of sale
to you, repair, replace or refund the retail sales price of said product or any part thereof, at
the option of the Magnadyne Corporation or its authorized agents, if said product or part
is found defective in materials or workmanship, when properly connected and operating on
the correct power requirements designated for the specific product. This warranty and
Magnadyne Corporation or its authorized agent’s obligations hereunder do not apply where
the product was; damaged while in the possession of the consumer, subjected to unrea-
sonable or unintended use, not reasonably maintained, utilized in commercial or industrial
operations, or serviced by anyone other than Magnadyne Corporation or its authorized
agents, or where the warning seal on the product is broken or the power and/or plugs are
detached from the unit. Magnadyne Corporation or any of its authorized agents will not
assume any labor costs for the removal and reinstallation of any product found to be defec-
tive, or the cost of transportation to Magnadyne Corporation or its authorized agents. Such
cost are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
This warranty does not cover the cabinet appearance items or accessories used in con-
nection with this product, or any damage to recording or recording tape, or any damage to
the products resulting from improper installation, alteration, accident, misuse, abuse or
acts of nature.
MAGNADYNE CORPORATION OR ITS AUTHORIZED AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO
ANYONE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR CLAIMS EXCEPT THOSE
ACCORDED BY LAW. NO EXPRESSED WARRANTY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY IS GIVEN
EXCEPT THOSE SET FORTH HEREIN. NO IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL EXTEND BEYOND
ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF SALE.
This warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product and is not
transferable. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,
and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state.
“NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the User’s
authority to operate the equipment.”
Defective merchandise should be returned to the original point of purchase or
secondly, to Magnadyne Corporation, 1111 W. Victoria Street, Compton CA 90220.
Return Authorization must be obtained before sending, or merchandise may be refused.
Copyright © 2008 MobileVision
M125C-UM Rev. A 3-10-08
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