Quick Install Overview
The installation of the 10-8 Patrol Car video system breaks down to some very simple steps. The basic
connection for video and audio are very similar to a VCR or DVD player. The one area that differs from what
you may have done in the past is the connections for the alarm inputs (see separate addendum).
You will need a 12v power source for the system. 10-8 video includes a power distribution block for your
convenience. It simplifies the installation and makes for a cleaner install, since just 1 power and 1 ground will
be needed. We recommend that the power source be from a source that supplies 12v only when the car is on.
The first thing you will want to do is locate where you want to install the DVR. The small size of the unit
makes that much easier than just a few short years ago. If there is no room in the console for a flush mount,
the next areas to consider are on either side of the console, in the dash or under the dash. Try to keep the unit
in site of the driver where they will be able to use the I/R remote more easily. The DVR ships with 2 small
brackets for mounting. Connect the wire harnesses that came with the DVR to their appropriate connections.
The plugs are such that they will only plug into 1 point. Connect the red wire from the transformer to your
power point and black to ground.
Once you have a location for the DVR, locate a convenient spot for the Wireless mic receiver. This will not
have to be readily accessible once it is installed so you may want to put it under a seat, under the dash, in the
trunk, or since it is so light, just Velcro it to the firewall or anywhere else that is convenient for you. It is
recommended that it be in the front ½ of the vehicle for the best reception. Now just run the power and the
audio cables. Run power to your power distribution point and audio to the DVR audio cable labeled #1.
Now mount the mirror/monitor over the existing mirror. A good place to run the wires for the mirror is to tuck
them in the front edge of the headliner and down the passenger side pillar post. The covers on most modern
pillar posts snap in to place and are easily removed with plenty of room. Run the wires down along the door
edge and under the glove box to the location of the DVR. The Mirror will have audio in and video in that will
plug into the back of the DVR unit labeled video out and audio out. The power wires will go to your power
distribution point.
Before you replace the pillar post cover, mount the camera high and just right of center on the windshield.
Once you have located the spot for the camera, push in on the center button of the mount and pull the locking
lever up over the top of the button. This is a very good commercial mount rated for as much as 3lbs and will
hold the camera securely. Now run the included cable along side the mirror/monitor cable to the DVR. Plug
the BNC video connector from the camera to the black video-in cable from the DVR labeled #1. Run the
power lead from the camera to the power distribution point you are using. If you will be using a second
camera for the rear seat area, the video lead from that camera will go to the video-in on the DVR labeled #2.
