Backup camera
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Backup camera
Just picked up a 2016 Z06. Upgraded from a base 2014 C7 2LT.
Question: on my 2014, when backing up, the screen was filled with the image behind the vehicle. With the Z06, all 4 corners of the screen is blocked out. As if my fish eye lense has its eye partly closed.
Is this normal?
Can it be adjusted?
Question: on my 2014, when backing up, the screen was filled with the image behind the vehicle. With the Z06, all 4 corners of the screen is blocked out. As if my fish eye lense has its eye partly closed.
Is this normal?
Can it be adjusted?
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Hmm... have had my '16 Z for about 2 weeks now and have not noticed any "blockage" on the corners of the screen. I'll have a look when I leave work and will post a pic (from my phone) when I get home.
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Originally Posted by dckotwicki
Just picked up a 2016 Z06. Upgraded from a base 2014 C7 2LT.
Question: on my 2014, when backing up, the screen was filled with the image behind the vehicle. With the Z06, all 4 corners of the screen is blocked out. As if my fish eye lense has its eye partly closed.
Is this normal?
Can it be adjusted?
Question: on my 2014, when backing up, the screen was filled with the image behind the vehicle. With the Z06, all 4 corners of the screen is blocked out. As if my fish eye lense has its eye partly closed.
Is this normal?
Can it be adjusted?
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The screen works properly in every other function... radio, navigation etc.
The rear camera view acts as if the zoom is miss adjusted.
The view that is blocked in all 4 corners is equal.
And, there is nothing on the lens that I can see.
the back up image is nothing like the 2014 C7 I owned.
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Originally Posted by dckotwicki
I removed the protective film after delivery.
The screen works properly in every other function... radio, navigation etc.
The rear camera view acts as if the zoom is miss adjusted.
The view that is blocked in all 4 corners is equal.
And, there is nothing on the lens that I can see.
the back up image is nothing like the 2014 C7 I owned.
The screen works properly in every other function... radio, navigation etc.
The rear camera view acts as if the zoom is miss adjusted.
The view that is blocked in all 4 corners is equal.
And, there is nothing on the lens that I can see.
the back up image is nothing like the 2014 C7 I owned.
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Guide lines
Good luck.
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Should have the guidelines on both front and rear camera's.. not sure if that might be part of the issue as I've always had mine on screen.
In the "Personalization menus".. select
Rear Camera
Select and the following may
display:
. Guidance Lines
Guidance Lines
Select to turn Off or On. See
“Guidance Lines” in Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing"
Don't see anything in the manual about "blockage" of the camera..
Good luck!
Last edited by azcanuk; Jul 1, 2016 at 03:41 PM.
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Should have the guidelines on both front and rear camera's.. not sure if that might be part of the issue as I've always had mine on screen.
In the "Personalization menus".. select
Rear Camera
Select and the following may
display:
. Guidance Lines
Guidance Lines
Select to turn Off or On. See
“Guidance Lines” in Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing"
Don't see anything in the manual about "blockage" of the camera..
Good luck!
I came from a 2014 stingray where the backup camera worked great. Picture was clear, color was good and the entire screen was utilized and proportional. This image looks like you are looking through a fisheye lense backwards.
This technology on this new Z06 Corvette looks 10 years older than the system on the 2014 Stingray I owned.
The service guy at the dealer called and and was told that this is a new camera and there are no other options. I asked about refitting with a 2014 camera ($170) and was told they could try it, but it would be on my dime.
Note: it is possible that this camera issue is only on the 2016's.
Major disappointment.
Last edited by dckotwicki; Jul 1, 2016 at 04:21 PM.
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Originally Posted by BigBird440
my 16 rear cam is poo compared to my Sierra 
but im happy just to have one on a vette the other 2 dont have one and it can get scary...
but im happy just to have one on a vette the other 2 dont have one and it can get scary...
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So not sure if you do or don't have the guide lines.
Last edited by azcanuk; Jul 1, 2016 at 05:08 PM.
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Sounds like you're having buyers remorse if this camera thing has you so worked up. Yes, your camera on your 14 may have been better or your camera on the Z is crap, but how often do you drive backwards using the camera. Go forward and enjoy the limits of the new car. When you put the pedal down, you will have a smile on your face and will forget the relatively unimportant camera.
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Originally Posted by dckotwicki
I also don't see any of the "Guide" lines that indicate distance and where your vehicle is tracking to. I am going to see if I can find something in the infotainment settings. Something is goofy here.
Last edited by SharkgrayVetteZ06; Jul 1, 2016 at 05:11 PM.
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Best thing on the vette are the curb cameras. Without them I would probably damage the front splitter.
sharky i park my c7z sooooo close to my c6z people think iv hit
love the cams fromt and rear (even if my pickup truck is more HD)
sharky i park my c7z sooooo close to my c6z people think iv hitlove the cams fromt and rear (even if my pickup truck is more HD)
Last edited by BigBird440; Jul 1, 2016 at 05:11 PM.
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Sounds like you're having buyers remorse if this camera thing has you so worked up. Yes, your camera on your 14 may have been better or your camera on the Z is crap, but how often do you drive backwards using the camera. Go forward and enjoy the limits of the new car. When you put the pedal down, you will have a smile on your face and will forget the relatively unimportant camera.
I am worked up about this, things should not get worse over time. GM screwed up big time on this. My Ford Focus back up camera works way better. That should not be.
I just do not understand why on cars like this the folks at GM have decided to go backward? It is something that will irritate me every time I put it into reverse.
My next thing to do is find out if the 2014 camera will fit.
Last edited by dckotwicki; Jul 1, 2016 at 08:24 PM.
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No buyers remorse.
I am worked up about this, things should not get worse over time. GM screwed up big time on this. My Ford Focus back up camera works way better. That should not be.
I just do not understand why on cars like this the folks at GM have decided to go backward? It is something that will irritate me every time I put it into reverse.
My next thing to do is find out if the 2014 camera will fit.
I am worked up about this, things should not get worse over time. GM screwed up big time on this. My Ford Focus back up camera works way better. That should not be.
I just do not understand why on cars like this the folks at GM have decided to go backward? It is something that will irritate me every time I put it into reverse.
My next thing to do is find out if the 2014 camera will fit.