INSTALLATION NOTES (Read First!):
MOUNTING:
1. The PlateCam™ Rear Vision System uses a super wide-angle lens for best all around
performance. The Camera will display the full width of most parking spaces up to 6 feet or
even wider.
2. The PlateCam is designed to work best on vehicles that have a license plate located at the
center and above the rear bumper. If your vehicle has a plate location that is offset to the left
side, right side, or your plate is located under the bumper then the PlateCam™ may not
provide optimum performance.
3. The design of the frame (or “Bar”) itself allows the camera to be angled towards the rear
“Blind Spot” behind the vehicle. In some cases adjustment may be necessary. An optional
slotted adjuster bracket is available separately to adjust your frame (or bar).
CAMERA:
1. The Camera has built-in circuitry to reverse the image so objects on the right of vehicle
appear on the right and objects on the left appear on the left when looking at a standard
monitor. (See Reverse Imaging next section for more information.)
2. The color CCD camera is maintenance-free, waterproof and vibration resistant.
3. The camera is NOT a night vision Infra-red camera, however the backup lights on your
vehicle and/or any ambient light in the area should allow the system to still be useful at night
in most installations.
4. The camera is completely electronic. There are NO manual adjustments for focus, etc.
REVERSE (MIRROR) IMAGING:
The PlateCam’s Camera has built-in circuitry to “mirror” the image so objects on the right of vehicle
appear on the right and objects on the left appear on the left when looking at a standard monitor. If
your existing monitor or in-dash monitor has a reverse camera input where the monitor itself performs
the mirror image, then your picture will not be correct. This is due to the fact the image is being
mirrored by the plate cam
and
mirrored by your monitor. Check to see if you can control the settings
in your monitor to turn off the mirror image feature. If you do not, then you require a ”Normal Image”
camera module. The Normal Image module is not included in the kit and must be purchased
separately.
PICTURE QUALITY:
The 1/3” CCD camera provides the best quality picture available. Objects on the monitor are closer
than they actually appear.
WIRING:
1. Carefully choose a hidden out-of-sight location [possibly behind the plate] for drilling the cable
hole. Some vehicles may have an existing hidden rubber grommet or plug available to avoid
having to drill into the body. Be sure to double-check for any wiring or obstructions behind the
surface where you are going to drill the cable hole. Use the rubber grommet (included on cable)
to make a watertight seal for the cable where it passes into the vehicle.
2. Choose a convenient place to run the camera cable up the left, right or center of the vehicle. As
a rule of thumb, try to avoid main factory harness looms that may contain high levels or RF noise
or interference.
3. As a time-saver, you can connect the camera power at the rear of the vehicle behind the reverse
lights. The White power wire goes to Reverse Light +12V, and the Black wire to Ground.
4. Run the video cable to your monitor’s video input or reverse camera input.
5. The mini power plug is designed for use with an optional SecurView SV-7000 3-in/4-out Audio
Video switcher with a reverse camera port. If you are not using the SV-7000 simply cut off the 2-
pin plug and connect the Red wire to Reverse (12V) power and connect the black wire to Chassis
ground.
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