To get your reverse camera working correctly, follow these steps. First, consult your camera's instruction manual for specific guidance. 1. Monitor Input Connection: Link your monitor's signal output cable to the RCA input cable. 2. Monitor Power Connection: You have two main options for powering the monitor: The recommended method is to connect the red wire (+12V) to a wire that gets power when your vehicle's accessories or ignition are on, and connect the black wire to your vehicle's chassis (ground). Alternatively, connect the red wire from the monitor's power harness to the red wire on the RCA video lead at the display monitor end, and again, connect the black wire to the vehicle chassis. 3. Video Extension Cable: Attach one end of the video extension RCA cable to the RCA socket from the camera power harness. Route this cable to the front of your car, typically under the driver's side dashboard, and connect it to the monitor's video input RCA (often labeled Yellow AV1). 4. Camera Power Connection: Connect the red wire of the camera power harness to the wire that supplies power to the reversing lamp (the reverse light). Make sure to connect the positive and negative wires as the instructions specify. 5. Camera Harness Connection: Plug the camera power harness into the camera harness itself. Finally, mount the camera securely on your vehicle. Important Considerations: If your vehicle's reversing lights use a CAN BUS system, you might need to adjust the wiring. Also, some vehicles with specific lighting systems may need a relay to supply power to the camera harness. Following these steps and taking these points into account should help you get your reverse camera set up properly.
