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SAFESIGHT 

 SC9003 

Reverse back up camera system 

 
 
 
 
 

Installation Guide and 
User’s Manual  

 

 

Version 1 

Summary of Contents for SC9003

Page 1: ...SAFESIGHT SC9003 Reverse back up camera system Installation Guide and User s Manual Version 1 ...

Page 2: ... Identifying the camera connections 10 4 2 Back up camera cable diagram 11 5 Camera extension cable 12 5 1 Identifying the camera extension cable connections 12 5 2 Back up Camera Cable Diagram 13 6 System connections 14 15 6 1 Cable connections 14 15 6 2 System Diagram 16 6 3 In line fuse connection 17 6 4 Main power connection 18 19 6 5 Reverse trigger connection 20 21 7 Troubleshooting 22 7 1 U...

Page 3: ...alling your system and getting the most out of it First we begin with a couple of things you should have on hand to help with the installation of your system Voltmeter or DMM Basic hand tools i e pliers screwdriver socket set Electrical tape Wire ties Crimp connectors Wire crimper 1 1 Notes and Warnings Here we show you how we will outline different things that will help and point things out durin...

Page 4: ...y Use these instructions at your own risk These instructions are meant as a guide but require knowledge by the installer If you are unfamiliar please seek professional advice prior to any and all installation 2 1 LCD monitor shroud removal When un packaging the monitor you will typically find the monitor already inserted into the headrest shroud Here is how to remove the monitor from its shroud Th...

Page 5: ...ture below for added clarification on the removal of the monitor from its shroud Note Carefully insert the screwdriver or pick and gently pry the tab back If the shroud is installed and you cannot access the tabs or you fear breaking the tab there is another method to remove the monitor from its shroud See method 2 on the next page ...

Page 6: ...fesight SC9003 Back up camera system www qualitymobilevideo com Page 4 2 3 Method 2 Shroud removal using a credit card Note Carefully insert a credit card in between the monitor housing and the shroud gap ...

Page 7: ...Safesight SC9003 Back up camera system www qualitymobilevideo com Page 5 2 4 Shroud mounting tabs and receivers Note The rectangular slot and tab lock into one another ...

Page 8: ...ctly to one another Note In the event that the monitor will not respond please check to make sure the fuse is seated properly and fuse is not blown 3 1 Identifying the bare wires Bare Wire color Connection Red Positive 12 volts connect this to a switched power supply at the fuse box so that the monitor will get power only when the key is on Black Negative 12 volts connect this to the ground of the...

Page 9: ...nection Male RCA Cable Connect this to a secondary camera or DVD source This input is not trigger able and can only be used if 12 volts is not applied to the green trigger wire Female RCA Cable Connect this to the back up camera or to a source that you want to display when 12 volts is applied to the green trigger wire ...

Page 10: ...Safesight SC9003 Back up camera system www qualitymobilevideo com Page 8 3 3 Monitor cable diagram Male RCA Cable Female RCA Cable Red bare wire Black bare wire Green bare wire Multi pin connector ...

Page 11: ...ector connection Warning Carefully align the cables so that no damage occurs to the pins use caution when pressing the connector s together Damage to the harness is not covered under warranty Note Tab prevents misalignment of connectors gently press connectors together after proper alignment ...

Page 12: ...lluminate approximately a 10 foot radius in front of the camera for better visibility Note Infrared LED s that are inside the camera are not visible to the human eye These will not light up this is normal operation 4 1 Identifying the camera connections Connector Use Yellow Female RCA Cable This is the video output This is a standard composite NTSC RCA video output Red DC Power connector This is t...

Page 13: ...p camera cable diagram Warning Make sure to make DC Power connection when no power is applied and battery is disconnected short is possible if not inserted correctly Note Center pin on the Red DC power connector is positive 12 volts Red DC Power connector Yellow RCA video output cable ...

Page 14: ...ector and two bare leads 5 1 Identifying the Camera Extension cable connections Connector Use Yellow male RCA Cable This is a straight through video cable when connected to the camera it will carry the video signal to the monitor Red DC Power connector This is the DC power connector the center pin of the connector is positive 12 volts The outer shield is negative 12 volts Red bare wire This is the...

Page 15: ...Safesight SC9003 Back up camera system www qualitymobilevideo com Page 13 5 2 Back up Camera Cable Diagram Red bare wire Black bare wire RCA connector Red DC power connector ...

Page 16: ...ed in reverse 6 1 Cable connections Key Location Connector Use 1 Camera Yellow female RCA Cable This connects to the yellow RCA cable on the extension cable 2 Camera Red DC Power connector This connects to the Red DC power connector on the extension cable 3 Extension cable Red DC Power connector Connects to the Red DC power connector 2 4 Extension cable Yellow male RCA Cable Connects to the yellow...

Page 17: ...is the 2 nd video input for another camera or other source 10 Monitor harness Red Positive 12 volts connect this to the fuse box or other positive circuit of the vehicle that switches on with the key This connects to the same location as 5 11 Monitor harness Black Negative 12 volts connect this to the ground of the vehicle This connects to the same location as 6 12 Monitor harness Green Positive 1...

Page 18: ...ed that you place an inline fuse within 6 inches of the main power tap this protects the system and the wiring in the event of a short Warning Fire is possible if inline fuse is not used and a short occurs A 7 5 amp fuse should be placed inline prior to both the camera and monitor power connection 1 3 2 4 5 6 9 12 11 10 8 7 ...

Page 19: ...use is recommended to be put in place within 6 inches of the power tap In line fuses prevent fires and damage to equipment in the event of a short circuit In line fuses and fuse holders can be purchased at any automobile store or electronics store Fuse 7 5 amp Camera power lead Monitor power lead To power supply of fuse block ...

Page 20: ...rcuit that turns on with the key and is not a critical circuit like ABS pump You typically want to tap circuits like radio cigarette lighter auxiliary power socket In the event of a short circuit you will not lose a critical component that could compromise safety The easiest way to tap the fuse block is to purchase a fuse tap from us or any major auto parts store The fuse tap will supply you with ...

Page 21: ...ne fuse within 6 inches of the main power tap this protects the system and the wiring in the event of a short Warning Fire is possible if inline fuse is not used and a short occurs A 7 5 amp fuse should be placed in line prior to both the camera and monitor power connection Fuse tap In line fuse to protect in the event of a short ...

Page 22: ...cle you will use a voltmeter to determine which lead supplies 12 volts positive power This is done by setting your voltmeter to dc volts and probing the wires to determine which is positive and what ground is A correct reading on the voltmeter will indicate 12 volts some voltmeters will read negative voltage this means that you have the positive and negative wires reversed Note This step must be d...

Page 23: ...ystem www qualitymobilevideo com Page 21 Once you determine which wire is the positive signal you will tap this circuit with a wire tap You will need to connect this to the green lead of the monitor Connect reverse trigger to this lead ...

Page 24: ...th red wires to the positive side of the battery connect both black wires to the negative side of the battery To test the operation connect the green wire to the positive side of the battery If normal operation resumes you have made an error in installation with regards to the reverse wire Please re read section 6 5 7 2 Monitor turns on but camera does not when placed in reverse Monitor will power...

Page 25: ...on the outer shield anytime the vehicle is running or the key is turned to position 2 Check the inline fuse it should not be blown 7 4 Monitor randomly turns on and off The monitor will randomly turn on or off if the incorrect reverse circuit is used Many newer vehicles have light bulbs that have dual filaments Dual filament bulbs typically have a three wire connection 1 Use a voltmeter to determi...

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