Mini Reversing Camera
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Mini Reversing Camera
I just bought a mini camera to hook up to my Pioneer AVIC system.
I'm about to install it but I have a couple of questions.
Is there a switched power supply at the rear? The only sources I can think are only on when in use (back up lights, lighting circuits)
Whats the drain on a battery? I can't imagine the camera itself use much power. What about the transmitter?
Any thoughts?
I'm about to install it but I have a couple of questions.
Is there a switched power supply at the rear? The only sources I can think are only on when in use (back up lights, lighting circuits)
Whats the drain on a battery? I can't imagine the camera itself use much power. What about the transmitter?
Any thoughts?
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I couldn't fine one whne I did mine so I ended up hooking mine up to the backup light lead. I wish I would have ran a switched power lead instead. Now the camera only comes on when in reverse.
You have to run the RCA wire anyway so I'd run a new lead.
You have to run the RCA wire anyway so I'd run a new lead.
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Originally Posted by 14U2ENV
I couldn't fine one whne I did mine so I ended up hooking mine up to the backup light lead. I wish I would have ran a switched power lead instead. Now the camera only comes on when in reverse.
You have to run the RCA wire anyway so I'd run a new lead.
You have to run the RCA wire anyway so I'd run a new lead.
I ran a wire for a fog light so I have the route sorted. I think I may try the battery first and see how long it lasts
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Well its in.
I hooked up the control unit to an ACC supply. I'm trying the camera on battery for starters. If It lasts a reasonable time I'll leave it at that.
I hooked up the control unit to an ACC supply. I'm trying the camera on battery for starters. If It lasts a reasonable time I'll leave it at that.
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Originally Posted by DeeGee
Well its in.
I hooked up the control unit to an ACC supply. I'm trying the camera on battery for starters. If It lasts a reasonable time I'll leave it at that.
I hooked up the control unit to an ACC supply. I'm trying the camera on battery for starters. If It lasts a reasonable time I'll leave it at that.
Answered that question. The battery lasted 24 hours
Guess the next job is to run a hot wire back there.
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Originally Posted by DeeGee
Answered that question. The battery lasted 24 hours
Guess the next job is to run a hot wire back there.
Guess the next job is to run a hot wire back there.
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Originally Posted by DeeGee
Answered that question. The battery lasted 24 hours
Hungry little sucker!!!
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Originally Posted by DeeGee
I just bought a mini camera to hook up to my Pioneer AVIC system.
I'm about to install it but I have a couple of questions.
Is there a switched power supply at the rear? The only sources I can think are only on when in use (back up lights, lighting circuits)
Whats the drain on a battery? I can't imagine the camera itself use much power. What about the transmitter?
Any thoughts?
I'm about to install it but I have a couple of questions.
Is there a switched power supply at the rear? The only sources I can think are only on when in use (back up lights, lighting circuits)
Whats the drain on a battery? I can't imagine the camera itself use much power. What about the transmitter?
Any thoughts?
Dee Gee,
I don't suppose your convertible has the factory CD changer in the trunk. I tapped into the switched power and ground leads from my CD changer when I installed my camera. Just a thought.
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Originally Posted by WilliamCall
Dee Gee,
I don't suppose your convertible has the factory CD changer in the trunk. I tapped into the switched power and ground leads from my CD changer when I installed my camera. Just a thought.
I don't suppose your convertible has the factory CD changer in the trunk. I tapped into the switched power and ground leads from my CD changer when I installed my camera. Just a thought.
