BC™ 20 Wireless Backup Camera
Installation Instructions
WARNING
See the
Important Safety and Product Information
guide in the
GPS device product box for product warnings and other
important information.
Garmin
®
strongly recommends having an experienced installer
with the proper knowledge of electrical systems install the
device. Incorrectly wiring the power cable can result in damage
to the vehicle or the battery and can cause bodily injury.
When connecting the power cable, do not remove the in-line
fuse holder. To prevent the possibility of injury or product
damage caused by fire or overheating, the appropriate fuse
must be in place as indicated in the product specifications. In
addition, connecting the power cable without the appropriate
fuse in place will void the product warranty.
CAUTION
Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask
when drilling, cutting, or sanding.
NOTICE
When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite
side of the surface.
These installation instructions do not apply to a specific vehicle
type, and are meant as a guide when installing this product on
your vehicle. For questions specific to your vehicle, you should
contact the vehicle manufacturer.
Item Description
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Wireless camera PND mount
The PND device must be powered through this mount to
communicate with the camera.
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Transmitter
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Camera
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Camera mounting bracket
Tools Needed
• Drill and 0.36 in. (9.09 mm, or size T) drill bit
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Screws, bolts, or cable ties (to secure the transmitter)
• Solderless wire-splice connector or solder and heat-shrink
tubing
• RV sealant (optional)
Camera Mounting Considerations
When selecting a location to mount the camera, observe these
considerations.
• You should test a mounting location before you permanently
mount the camera.
• Installing the camera higher on the back of the vehicle
provides a better viewing angle.
• The included bracket can be clipped onto a license plate or
other similar surface, or it can be fastened to the back of the
vehicle using the included self-tapping, panhead screws.
Transmitter Location and Wiring
Considerations
When selecting a location to install the wireless transmitter,
observe these considerations.
• You should test a proposed installation location before you
permanently install the transmitter.
• Although the transmitter can reliably transmit the video signal
over approximately 45 ft. (13.5 m), the location of the
transmitter can affect this range.
◦ The closer you install the transmitter to the wireless
camera PND mount, the more reliable the signal.
◦ The transmitter provides the best signal when either flat
surface
À
is pointing toward the wireless camera PND
mount.
◦ Dense metal or appliances
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in the path of the transmitter
greatly reduce the transmission distance.
◦ The fewer solid objects that exist between the path of the
transmitter and the device, the more reliable the signal.
• If the distance between the camera and the transmitter
exceeds the length of the included cable, additional
extension cables can be used. A 50 ft. (15 m) extension
cable can be purchased, and more than one extension cable
can be installed. See your Garmin dealer or go to
www.garmin.com
for more information.
• The fuse holder located near the transmitter is not
waterproof. Installing the fuse holder in a location that is
exposed to the elements is not recommended.
• The connector between the camera and the transmitter is not
waterproof. If you make this connection in a location exposed
to the elements, you must make sure that the connection is
waterproof.
Testing the Camera and Transmitter
Location
1
Temporarily secure the camera in the preferred mounting
location.
2
Temporarily place the transmitter in the preferred installation
location, and connect it to power and to the camera.
TIP:
If you do not want to splice into the wiring of your
vehicle for this test, you can connect the transmitter and
camera to a 12 Vdc battery .
3
Test the transmitter for correct operation by applying power
to the PND device using the wireless camera PND mount.
If you do not see video on the device at the preferred
installation location, move the transmitter to another location
and test it again.
4
Repeat steps 2–3 until the transmitter operates correctly.
5
Test the camera view by observing the video on the device.
6
If the camera does not provide the optimal view for your
vehicle, move it to another location and test it again.
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