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ALPINE HCE-C500 EN 68-18693Z84-A (A5)

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In Case of Difficulty 

The camera image does not appear. (Images 
other than that of the camera are normal.)

Cause

Solution

The ignition key is 
set to a position other 
than ON.

Set the ignition key to ON.

No fuse is installed, or 
there is a break in the 
connection.

Install a fuse, or replace a 
relevant fuse after checking 
the cause.

The connection is not 
correctly established.

Check whether the connection 
is correctly established while 
referring to this owner’s 
manual.

The reverse signal 
line of the connected 
product is not 
connected.

Connect the reverse signal line 
while referring to the owner’s 
manual of the connected 
product.

The video connection 
cable is not connected 
to the camera input 
of the connected 
product.

Connect the video connection 
cable to the camera input 
while referring to the owner’s 
manual of the connected 
product.

The camera image is not normal. (Images 
other than that of the camera are normal.)

Symptom

Cause/Solution

The display screen 
flickers.

If a place illuminated by a 
fluorescent lamp is captured, 
the display screen may flicker. 
This is not a failure.

The screen is difficult 
to read.

If a dark place or a partially 
bright light is captured, or if 
the temperature of the main 
body of the camera is high, the 
screen may be difficult to read. 
This is not a malfunction.

The camera image 
sways.

Check the installation 
status, and check screws for 
looseness.

The camera image is 
unclear.

If the camera lens is dirty, wipe 
the lens softly with a soft cloth 
moistened with water.

Information

Specifications

Camera section

Image sensor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1/3.8 Type CMOS Image 

sensor, aspect ratio 4 : 3

Effective Number of Pixels . .  1296 (horizontal) × 985 

(vertical) approximately 
1.28 Megapixels

Lens Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Focal length f = 0.89 

mm, brightness F = 2.8

Angle of Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Horizontal: 186 °, 

Vertical: 144 °

Automatic Image Adjusting 
Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Automatic metering 

adjustment, Automatic 
white balance 
adjustment

Synchro-System. . . . . . . . . . . .  Internal synchronisation
Luminance S/N  . . . . . . . . . . . .  40dB or more
Resolution (Horizontal) . . . . .  300 TV lines (center 

area)

Illumination Range . . . . . . . . .  2 to 100,000 lx
Operating Temperature 
Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  -22 to +176 °F 

(-30 to +80 °C)

Storage Temperature 
Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  -40 to +185 °F 

(-40 to +85 °C)

External Dimensions . . . . . . . 
(W × D × H)

23.4 × 23.4 × 21.3mm 
(excluding cable)

Weight  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30 g (including cable)

Control unit section

Power Requirements . . . . . . .  14.4 V DC 

(11 to 16 V allowable)

Ground Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Negative ground type
Output Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  CVBS (NTSC Colour 

signal system)

Output Drive Capacity  . . . . .  75 ohm (W)
Operating Temperature 
Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  -4 to +140 °F 

(-20 to +60 °C)

External Dimensions . . . . . . .  
(W × D × H)

176 × 110 × 30 mm 

Weight  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  450 g (including cable)

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Summary of Contents for TOPVIEW HCE-C500

Page 1: ...Phone 03 8787 1200 ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH Wilhelm Wagenfeld Str 1 3 80807 M nchen Germany Phone 089 32 42 640 ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U K LTD Alpine House Fletchamstead Highway Coventry CV4 9TW U K Pho...

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Page 3: ...ar Camera Image and Camera Guide 8 Error Between the Display and Actual Road Surface 10 About Calibration 12 About the Image Range 12 Camera Operation Displaying the Camera Image 14 Displaying the Cam...

Page 4: ...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 dri...

Page 5: ...camera s mounting This could cause it to fall off and cause injury or damage to the car s body DO NOT ATTACH THE CAMERA TO ANY SURFACE WHERE THE ENTIRE ADHESIVE SURFACE CANNOT BE APPLIED Doing so redu...

Page 6: ...le For example when parking when navigating narrow roads and blind corners and when reversing Example of Camera Installation Front camera Side camera Rear camera Side camera An installation kit suitab...

Page 7: ...tically adjusted When driving in areas where the brightness or tint varies widely the brightness or tint of the camera image on the screen may become unstable Depending on the condition of the car or...

Page 8: ...1 Rear View Distance guidelines Vary with image pattern Vehicle width extension marks Only displayed in the rear view image Caution message 1 1 If no caution message is displayed be sure to make the...

Page 9: ...vehicle e e p Front Top View The split screen image displays an all round view from above the vehicle and the front view Use this when you want to check for objects around or in front of the vehicle...

Page 10: ...n joins in Top View images may not be properly aligned Always visually check the actual conditions around the vehicle to ensure safety About the Rear Camera Image and Camera Guide Rear Panorama View D...

Page 11: ...camera lens The image range will be affected by the height or inclination of the vehicle The position indicated by the distance guidelines actual distance from the road surface and distances from obj...

Page 12: ...nder very high or very low temperature conditions When water drops adhere to the camera or when the humidity is high such as rainy weather etc When foreign bodies such as mud etc adhere to the camera...

Page 13: ...case of a downward slope behind the car the distance guides are displayed farther from the rear bumper than the actual distance If there is an obstacle on the downward slope it seems closer than its a...

Page 14: ...he suspension CAUTION Any changes to the height of the vehicle will alter the blind spot in the Top View camera images For details refer to About Top View Blind Spots page 13 About the Image Range Thi...

Page 15: ...t behind and around the vehicle Join Objects around the cameras borders are not displayed CAUTION With Top View a blind zone exists where the camera images meet The calibration settings will have been...

Page 16: ...a Image e Displaying the Camera Image Displaying the Camera Image by Pressing the PDC button Availability of this function depends on the factory configuration of the vehicle Centre console PDC button...

Page 17: ...C The display switches the Screen Format If you shift the gear lever to the reverse R position while the front view image is displayed the rear view image will be displayed 2 To hide the camera image...

Page 18: ...s with operation B of the iDrive Controller For details of the image patterns refer to Camera Image page 6 Front view Front Panorama View Front Side View Front Top View Front Corner View Rear view Rea...

Page 19: ...nk of the vehicle If the control unit becomes wet the electrical circuitry may short out The camera is designed specifically for use with this system The system cannot be used with a different camera...

Page 20: ...ector Side Camera Input Connector Right Side Camera Input Connector Left Video Output Connector Rear Camera Output Connector Currently not used Front Camera Output Connector Currently not used Camera...

Page 21: ...5m Camera cable for side camera Camera cable for front rear camera Power cable Control unit Connect this lead to a good chassis ground on the vehicle Make sure the connection is made to bare metal an...

Page 22: ...captured or if the temperature of the main body of the camera is high the screen may be difficult to read This is not a malfunction The camera image sways Check the installation status and check screw...

Page 23: ...keep the camera cables and the video cables away from the wire harness the radio antenna and the antenna cables of the vehicle If there is a serious symptom for example the distance guidance marks dev...

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