How to connect the camera to the radio?
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Until recently, many drivers wererear view cameras are very skeptical, but now both car owners and manufacturers have become more attentive to safety. In many models of cars the camera even appeared in the standard configuration.
We will tell you how to connect the camera to the radio yourself.
Camera installation
When buying a rear view camera,attention not only to the manufacturer and the price, but also to its appearance. Some motorists confuse the rear-view camera with the front camera. To distinguish them is simple: the front camera gives out the correct image, the rear one - the mirror image.
Follow the steps below to install the camera:
- Make sure that the radio has a LCD screen;
- Check for standard wires that arego in the complete set with the chamber: black - "minus", red - "plus", and yellow for video signal transmission. Plus and minus connect to the reverse gear wires respectively: plus to plus, and minus to minus. This is done so that the camera automatically turns on when the reverse gear is turned on;
- Connect the yellow wire with one end to thecamera, and another - to the car radio. The corresponding connector must have the video in. To lay the wire, it is necessary to partially remove the car's interior trim. Be careful not to bend or pinch the wire anywhere;
- There are also rear-view cameras withwireless connection. They are powered by the rear light, and the video signal is transmitted using a special transmitter, connected to the same video in connector on the radio.
Camera setup
Before setting up the rear view camera, turn on the ignition to access the radio, and follow these steps:
- Click the "settings" button and go to the "Cameras" section;
- Select the rear view camera from the list;
- Use the joystick or buttons to adjust the focus of the camera according to your preferences.
In the article - How to connect a rear view camera, you will find additional practical tips on this topic.
