Also one more question for you all that have bought this back up camera. Is this hard to install because I haven't never had one it's for a lumina
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These are a pain to install. Its a pain running the cable from the radio head unit to the back of the car, to the trunk. I did it on a VW and needed the big manual to figure how to take the seat apart to get behind it. Also had to run through the trunk hinge area. Oh and the wiring in the breaklight that you need to tap into is crazy thin. Never did get mine to stay with the good connection and not enough slack to risk cutting this wire for lights that you need to be legal on the road. Spend the $100 to get this $20 part installed by a pro.
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Yes, it's involved with supplying power from back up light in addition to running a cable forward to connect to the viewing screen. If your not mechanically inclined, I would get professional help.
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On the back of the camera there is a short tail with a yellow connector and a black connector. Also in the box that the camera comes in, you should have a coiled wire with a yellow connector on each end. You should have another coiled wire with a red plug on one end and a red and black wire on the other end. You hook up the yellow plug on the camera to one of the yellow plugs on the coiled wire. The other yellow plug on the coiled wire needs to be connected to the video screen that you are using for a backup screen. The coiled wire with the red plug is the power cord. The red plug goes into the black plug on the camera lead and the bare red and black wires at the other end of the coiled wire with the red plug go to the power and ground. Most people hookup the red lead to the power side of a backup light and the black wire to a convenient ground. That way when you put your vehicle in reverse and the backup lights go on so does the camera. Hope this is helpful.
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Seeing at night is no problem with this camera. I'm thinking a bout how long I've had this... 7 - 8 months now and it has been great. The one thing I am still getting used too is the wide angle perspective. Not a problem it is just something you need to be aware of when backing up. FYI, I hook up to a trailer and it makes it a snap night or day.
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It works great. The only issue i've had is i am very forgetful sometimes i forget to check the light management system and i take a really dark/light photo. Just make sure you don't have any standards set high the photos on black and white film look good but the color ones look really vintage. Also i don't know where your camera is coming from and what condition it's in. I got mine in very good condition and it looked practically new. If you buy it only take pictures from 3.9 feet away unless you have a close up lense. If you do take a picture close up it'll turn out blurry. Which means you have to have someone take a picture for you if you want to be in it. The film is a little expensive too. It works great. The only issue i've had is i am very forgetful sometimes i forget to check the light management system and i take a really dark/light photo. Just make sure you don't have any standards set high the photos on black and white film look good but the color ones look really vintage. Also i don't know where your camera is coming from and what condition it's in. I got mine in very good condition and it looked practically new. If you buy it only take pictures from 3.9 feet away unless you have a close up lense. If you do take a picture close up it'll turn out blurry. Which means you... » Read More It works great. The only issue i've had is i am very forgetful sometimes i forget to check the light management system and i take a really dark/light photo. Just make sure you don't have any standards set high the photos on black and white film look good but the color ones look really vintage. Also i don't know where your camera is coming from and what condition it's in. I got mine in very good condition and it looked practically new. If you buy it only take pictures from 3.9 feet away unless you have a close up lense. If you do take a picture close up it'll turn out blurry. Which means you have to have someone take a picture for you if you want to be in it. The film is a little expensive too. « Show Less
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I am certainly glad that you asked this question. What the issue is with this device is that it does not tighten up enough and it slides out the clip on top of the camera, which in turn causes the lights, or what ever you have on it to fall completely off the camera. I have been meaning to call and complain about this and in hopes that you could replace it with a better fitting device.
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You have to hook it up to your backup light if you want it go on automactically when you shift into reverse. You can hook it up to radio power and just hit the camera icon whenever you need it also. I personal like it hooked up to the backup lights
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This is not a stand alone camera. I have Lorex LH014501C4F already installed (I did install it myself but know of others that could not and had to hire someone to do it). With that said...installing this camera as a replacement to one already installed is simple. 2 cables (imposible to confuse as they are different shape) and a few screws to mount it to the wall. Best wishes
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It's difficult if the room is too bright.... I've found that I need to cover the back of the camera with a blanket - and then it works just fine!
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Melinda; my camera/plate are at the auto repair shop I use waiting for me to make an appointment have it installed in my truck. I can tell you that it's "heavy" that feeling of weight I associate with quality products. This is my second camera the first was a Christmas Gift couple years ago and I had my doubts about it from the beginning as it was flimsy and had very poor depth perception. Which is basically the reason for installing a camera! Quality is what you pay for in my experience.
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On the camera there are 2 wires, 1 positive and 1 negitive. Run a single wire from camera to the Radio plus find a backup light wire in the trunk and connect the positive wire of the camera there. It works like a dream, A good camera is key to a good operation.
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The rear camera I received has 4 LEDs and rotates vertically as does the camera on the main unit. They appear to be the same camera with the only difference being that the rear camera is mounted on a mount instead of attached to the main unit.I have a picture of the rear camera but am unsure if I can post it. I'll try. Check the product description page on Amazon my photo will be there if I can post it.[update] The picture is now posted on the main product page. http://www.amazon.com/Sensor-Video-Camera-Recorder-Camcorder/dp/B009CTU23A/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t
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My camera was professionally installed by a stereo electronics shop. It comes on about one second after the gear shift lever is put in reverse. It appeared that all of the necessary wiring harnesses were included. As some of the reviewers mentioned the hot and the ground leads are quite small in gauge.
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The kit comes with everything needed for installation. The only thing you need is a method to connect the power cable for the camera to your backup light.
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Hi not sure but well look into it would like to know myself if you can install one of those on the camerawill get back to you soon as I can
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mine was install by a professional,so i had no issues,i drop my car off to them at 9.30 am by 11am they call and said it was ready.must say everything works perfect love the back up camera.once the car in reverse the camera come on.hope that help
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I have it on my Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS19 which has a 3" LCD screen. The only thing negative (wasn't for me, but might be for you) is you will no longer be able to use the touchscreen. You can, however, remove the clear plastic cover from the shade before you install it if the touchscreen features are super important. For me they were more of an annoyance and I am still able to use the camera w/o any problems. The shade is very helpful in super bright sunlight and if you're in a situation where you don't need it, it can be removed and reinstalled (w/o removing the frame that holds it on the camera). I have it on my Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS19 which has a 3" LCD screen. The only thing negative (wasn't for me, but might be for you) is you will no longer be able to use the touchscreen. You can, however, remove the clear plastic cover from the shade before you install it if the touchscreen features are super important. For me they were more of an annoyance and I am still able to use the camera w/o any problems. The shade is very helpful in super bright sunlight and if you're in a situation where you don't need it, it can be removed and reinstalled (w/o removing the frame that holds it on... » Read More I have it on my Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS19 which has a 3" LCD screen. The only thing negative (wasn't for me, but might be for you) is you will no longer be able to use the touchscreen. You can, however, remove the clear plastic cover from the shade before you install it if the touchscreen features are super important. For me they were more of an annoyance and I am still able to use the camera w/o any problems. The shade is very helpful in super bright sunlight and if you're in a situation where you don't need it, it can be removed and reinstalled (w/o removing the frame that holds it on the camera). « Show Less
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the backup lights provide plenty of light to see backing up with this camera. i have not tried to disable my backup lights to see if InfraRed is capable without my backup lights.I see perfectly at night backing up with this camera with the car operating properly with backup lights upon reverse.