iBall 500-0506 Manual Download Page 2

•    Your iBall Wireless Trailer Hitch Camera is equipped with a rechargeable 

lithium ion battery.    Before first use, charge the camera for 8 hours.    

During periods of limited usage, charge the unit for 8 hours every 30 

days to obtain peak battery performance.    To charge, simply lift side 

tab and insert supplied USB charger cable.  Then connect the cable to 

a USB Charger (not included).   A solid red light will indicate the unit is 

charging.  A green light indicates the battery is fully charged.

•   To Power on the Camera, press and hold 

 for five seconds.   A red 

light on the front of the camera will indicate the system is on.   Place 

the camera on any magnetic surface.   Use the side adjustment knobs to 

adjust the viewing angle.

•    Plug the monitor into any 12v auxiliary port.   Press the

   to turn on/

off the monitor.   The monitor settings can be adjusted for brightness, 

contrast and saturation by pressing the menu button.   Use the 

 

 

arrows to adjust the desired settings.   The camera orientation can be 

adjusted by pressing the picture rotate button (#4).

SPECIFICATIONS:

Camera

5.8 GHz Wireless Frequency 

Weather Resistant

Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery

Magnetic Mounting

120° Field of View

Monitor

3.5” Color LCD Monitor

Weather Resistant 

12v Auxiliary Power Supply

6” Adjustable Gooseneck

HOW TO USE

Helpful tips:

•   It is not recommended to leave the camera attached to your vehicle 

while traveling at high speeds, as road vibration may cause the 

magnetic bond to fail.

•   While the camera is weather resistant, it is not recommended to 

submerse for an extended period of time.

For additional technical support,

 please visit our website:  

www.iballhitchcam.com or call us at (877)-298-2055

PROBLEM: 

CAUSE:

SOLUTION:

Poor image quality/

static

Cause 1:  Distance between 

camera and 

monitor too far

Cause 2:  Environmental 

interference 

Cause 3:  Low camera 

battery, weak 

12v monitor 

connection

Solution 1:  Move the camera 

closer to the monitor

Solution 2:  Move away from 

buildings or objects 

that may be affecting 

wireless signal

Solution 3:  Charge the camera 

battery, check 12v 

connection

Problem: Camera will 

not turn on/off

Cause 1:  Power button not 

being held down 

long enough

Cause 2:  Low camera 

battery 

Solution 1:  Firmly hold power 

button for at least five 

seconds

Solution 2:  Charge camera for 

eight hours

Problem: Monitor will 

not turn on

Cause 1:  12v outlet is not 

supplying power

Cause 2:  12v connection is 

not secure

Cause 3:  Blown fuse in 

monitor 12v power 

plug

Solution 1:   Try another 12v outlet

Solution 2:  Firmly secure the 

power plug into the 

outlet

Solution 3:  Replace the fuse 

(3A 250v) by turning 

the fuse cap (#6) 

counterclockwise

Problem: Camera will 

not stick to vehicle

Cause 1:  Non-ferrous 

surface 

Solution 1:  Mount camera to iron 

surface, such as the 

receiver hitch

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