Help wiring CCD Backup Camera
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Help wiring CCD Backup Camera
I just received my CCD Backup camera from ebay & wan't to make sure I wire it correctly. I read about people taping into the light green 12v+in the trunk but where do I wire the negative end of the camera?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CCD-REVERSE-REAR-VIEW-CAMERA-Nissan-350Z-Fairlady-/250872048016?pt=US_Rear_View_Monitors_Cams_Kits&hash=item3a6923a990
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CCD-REVERSE-REAR-VIEW-CAMERA-Nissan-350Z-Fairlady-/250872048016?pt=US_Rear_View_Monitors_Cams_Kits&hash=item3a6923a990
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You're welcome. I've has a similar rear cam for about 2 years, and it's a nice upgrade to have. These LED back-up lights make for a nice combination:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-WHITE-3157-3156-24-SMD-LED-CAR-BRAKE-LIGHTS-BULBS-W9-/260689238429?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item3cb24a199d
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-WHITE-3157-3156-24-SMD-LED-CAR-BRAKE-LIGHTS-BULBS-W9-/260689238429?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item3cb24a199d
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Hey guys, I just received that same camera, and I don't know if it's just me but when I installed it in the license plate lamp position it fits pretty well BUT the lens is too high so the image shows the plastic in front of it. I mean, the top half of the image displayed is useless because of the lens been half behind the plastic. Any idea or suggestion? Thanks
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Thanks for your response dcains!!! I manage to "solve" it by inserting some plastic tabs to force the camera to look down a little bit. I will take some pictures as soon as I can of the final result for your approval or advice guys, thanks you very much
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I found some guides in the DIY section here and a very detailed one for the exact same camera on another forum.
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I powered my camera by taping it to a constant +12v accesory wire in the original radio plug behind the HU because I wanted to use the rear view function on my Pioneer HU any time that I want. If I would have powered the camera with the reverse lights it wouldn't work in "manual" mode.
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I powered my camera by taping it to a constant +12v accesory wire in the original radio plug behind the HU because I wanted to use the rear view function on my Pioneer HU any time that I want. If I would have powered the camera with the reverse lights it wouldn't work in "manual" mode.
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Today I found out the camera does work, even if the purple wire isnt connected. Only thing is, it has to be manually turned on for it to work.
I ran the wire from the radio to the trunk today but all I need to do is connect it. I started craving Korean BBQ and I left it for tomorrow morning haha.
For $18 the picture is very clear!! I loved it!
I ran the wire from the radio to the trunk today but all I need to do is connect it. I started craving Korean BBQ and I left it for tomorrow morning haha.
For $18 the picture is very clear!! I loved it!
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Bump for this old tread, i have a quick question so I am trying to wire up my rear view camera but I am using a Kenwood DDX 770. My question is for those of you that have the camera wired so it works when not in reverse, how did you accomplish this? I would like the ability to be able to have the camera turn on when in reverse and also be able to access it when not in reverse. Any help would be appreciated.
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Bump for this old tread, i have a quick question so I am trying to wire up my rear view camera but I am using a Kenwood DDX 770. My question is for those of you that have the camera wired so it works when not in reverse, how did you accomplish this? I would like the ability to be able to have the camera turn on when in reverse and also be able to access it when not in reverse. Any help would be appreciated.
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Bump for this old tread, i have a quick question so I am trying to wire up my rear view camera but I am using a Kenwood DDX 770. My question is for those of you that have the camera wired so it works when not in reverse, how did you accomplish this? I would like the ability to be able to have the camera turn on when in reverse and also be able to access it when not in reverse. Any help would be appreciated.
But yeah just wire it to an accessory cable instead of tapping into reverse cable.