System
Installation
and
Wiring
Note:
Camera
System
installation
on
diesel
vehicles
may
require
a
slightly
different
wiring
install.
Quick
Installation:
This
rearview
backup
camera
system
comes
with
camera
and
installation
wiring.
When
installing,
the
camera
is
preferably
to
be
mounted
in
the
rear
of
your
vehicle
(just
above
the
license
plate).
This
kit
includes
necessary
wiring
and
cable
connector
accessories
sufficient
for
typical
connections.
However,
additional
accessory
cables
and
installation
materials
may
be
necessary
for
completely
secure
and
operational
backup
camera
performance.
Camera
Connection:
Connect
the
camera
to
the
using
the
included
DC
12V
power
cable.
Connect
the
DC
12V
power
cable
to
the
positive
12V
reverse
tail
light
in
the
rear
of
your
vehicle.
Then,
connect
the
black
wire,
of
the
DC
12V
power
cable,
and
ground
properly.
This
connected
power
and
ground
cable
then
connects
to
the
camera,
and
will
supply
power
to
the
camera
directly.
Next,
use
the
included
yellow
RCA
video
connector
cable,
and
run
that
cable
from
the
yellow
RCA
video
connector
jack
of
the
camera,
to
the
yellow
video
connector
of
your
compatible
display
monitor.
The
yellow
RCA
cable
when
connected,
automatically
retrieves
the
video
signal
when
activated
(when
your
vehicle
is
switched
into
the
reverse
gear).
Installation
Transcript:
1.
Locate
the
reverse
taillight
wiring
behind
your
vehicle's
reverse
light.
You
may
need
to
remove
an
interior
panel,
or
other
cover,
in
order
to
locate
the
wiring.
Connect
the
included
power
12V
DC
power
cable
to
the
reverse
light.
a.
Connect
the
power
cable's
Red
wire
to
your
vehicle's
reverse
light
positive
wire.
b.
Connect
the
power
cable's
Black
wire
to
your
vehicle's
reverse
light
negative
wire.
2.
Connect
the
camera
to
this
'reverse
light'
connection
installation,
then
mount
the
camera
in
the
desired
location.
3.
Run
the
RCA
video
cable
from
the
camera
to
your
compatible
video
display
monitor.
*Please
remember
to
run
cables
in
the
least
obtrusive
route
possible.
Vehicle
vibrations
and
bumpy
driving
conditions
can
result,
so
extra
care
should
be
taken
to
securely
mount
the
camera
and
fasten
all
cables
and
wiring
to
secure
locations.
*Ensure
the
wires
are
safely
and
securely
connected,
with
proper
isolation
applied
to
all
connections.
Additional
Notes:
Ͳ
Determine
the
best
location
for
the
camera
(The
camera
is
preferably
mounted
just
above
the
license
plate
).
Ͳ
Be
sure
when
running
the
connection
cables
to
leave
a
small
amount
of
slack
so
you
can
still
move
the
camera
around
the
license
plate,
if
you
decide
to
slightly
adjust
the
camera's
positioning
at
a
later
time.
Ͳ
After
installation,
Test
the
camera
before
use.
Placing
your
vehicle
in
reverse
should
provide
a
picture
in
the
monitor
within
the
rearview
mirror
assembly
.
Caution:
Connecting
to
other
types
of
electrical
systems
will
cause
damage
to
your
vehicle.
Please
contact
the
manufacturer
if
you
are
unaware
of
the
system
type
in
your
vehicle.
Refer
to
the
model's
power
requirements
prior
to
connection
and
installation.
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