Back up camera

Horsie · 05-13-2011, 03:28 AM

uff so I need a NavTool

DIY: Rearview Camera & DVD

NismoZ370 · 07-18-2011, 01:25 AM

ordered the tmart cam thanks guys for the sweet price and pictures to show it works well

jayl · 07-18-2011, 04:30 PM

nice, have you decided if you will run it in power always on? or just on when in reverse ?

poal · 07-25-2011, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khameleon

I just bought a camera that replaces the right licence plate light. It fits perfectly and is listed as a backup camera for a Nissan Livina. It fits the 370Z as if it was made for it. I purchased mine here:

Color CMOS/CCD Car Rear View Camera for Nissan Livina - Tmart.com

I found the video quite good, and will be returning my Boyo VTL 422C, as I felt it wasn't as good as this particular unit.

It is about 1/4 the price to boot!

Thanks khameleon.I need one,too.my backing up is bad.

NismoZ370 · 07-25-2011, 05:20 PM

just reverse all the time seems excessive to me

collapseP · 08-29-2011, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayl

I got the same as mentioned on this thread:
Color CMOS/CCD Car Rear View Camera for Nissan Livina - Tmart.com
very good IMO picture is grainy if the lighting is dark but i dont mind it at all...

what type of HU do you have? this will determine where it will connect...

and how is it going now？ does it need some more time to test？

moose9781 · 09-04-2011, 04:43 PM

SO Im gonna order this camera but Im not nearly knowledgeable enough to put it in myself. WHo can I trust to do this for me? A good car audio place? And about how much you think is a fair price for install? I have the manufacturer Nav system.

NismoZ370 · 10-25-2011, 12:42 PM

ok so the tmart camera stopped working does anyone know what my be the issue? I put it in reverse and nothing happens the screen doesnt change or anything? any idea?

KevinB · 10-25-2011, 11:58 PM

What video input are you using and have you disabled the speed sensor and the parking brake signal?

How do you have the power hooked up?

I ordered the tmart camera today.

Kingbaby · 10-26-2011, 02:20 AM

It may be burnt out...

I burnt one of the CMOS black and white cameras out...

Make sure to wire it to the reverse light power so that power isn't feed to it constantly.

<------lesson learned

Vaughanabe13 · 10-26-2011, 09:44 AM

There is no reason why a properly designed camera would "burn out" as you put it, if constantly connected to power. If it's no longer turning on and you don't get any picture, most likely what happened is one or more capacitors blew on the camera's power supply, which means it's very cheaply made. If you were adventurous you could take the camera apart and just replace the caps and it should boot up good as new, otherwise you might as well just buy a new one since they're apparently cheap.

As one final test before you chuck it, use a multimeter between the camera's power and gnd connection and make sure there is voltage getting to the camera. If not it could just be a loose/open connection somewhere.

bacardisk3 · 10-26-2011, 01:25 PM

this is next on the list for me..backing up sucks esp with tints lol...i found a camera with night vision but its 120...maybe i can find one for cheaper

Kingbaby · 10-26-2011, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vaughanabe13

There is no reason why a properly designed camera would "burn out" as you put it, if constantly connected to power. If it's no longer turning on and you don't get any picture, most likely what happened is one or more capacitors blew on the camera's power supply, which means it's very cheaply made. If you were adventurous you could take the camera apart and just replace the caps and it should boot up good as new, otherwise you might as well just buy a new one since they're apparently cheap.

As one final test before you chuck it, use a multimeter between the camera's power and gnd connection and make sure there is voltage getting to the camera. If not it could just be a loose/open connection somewhere.

Good info I have it laying around...might look into it

Kreep · 10-02-2012, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayl

install is very easy... 3 wires from the camera 1. RCA back of the HU, 2. Blk wire ground it. 3. Red power wire, either connect to the reverse light or to switched power depending on what setup you want.

If I wanted just a backup camera for a 2009 Nav unit would I still need sometime like Nav Tool to install the camera?

pfdaxe · 10-02-2012, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreep

If I wanted just a backup camera for a 2009 Nav unit would I still need sometime like Nav Tool to install the camera?

Yes. I just installed the Navtool. I tried to find a bypass/work around with no luck. I ended up purchasing a Navtool for $209 shipped a couple of weeks ago when they had a 1 day sale. I connected mine directly to a switch so I can activate and view the cam at anytime. I have a DVD player in my 4Runner and Nav bypass in my Lexus and really only used it a handful of times, so I didn't even bother with a DVD player for the Z.

05-13-2011, 03:28 AM	#46 (permalink)
Horsie Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Romania Posts: 47 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	uff so I need a NavTool DIY: Rearview Camera & DVD __________________ Nissan 370z Roadster (black) aKa Batmobil...

07-18-2011, 04:30 PM	#48 (permalink)
jayl Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: md Posts: 813 Drives: 09 370z base MT Rep Power: 17	nice, have you decided if you will run it in power always on? or just on when in reverse ? __________________ -Jay

10-25-2011, 11:58 PM	#54 (permalink)
KevinB Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Louisiana Age: 53 Posts: 75 Drives: 09 370z blk m6 Rep Power: 14	What video input are you using and have you disabled the speed sensor and the parking brake signal? How do you have the power hooked up? I ordered the tmart camera today. __________________ 09 6MT MB: Int/Ext LEDs, Stillen G3 + FI test pipes + FI cat back + Stillen sways + Clutch Helper Spring

10-26-2011, 09:44 AM	#56 (permalink)
Vaughanabe13 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Iowa Posts: 387 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 14	There is no reason why a properly designed camera would "burn out" as you put it, if constantly connected to power. If it's no longer turning on and you don't get any picture, most likely what happened is one or more capacitors blew on the camera's power supply, which means it's very cheaply made. If you were adventurous you could take the camera apart and just replace the caps and it should boot up good as new, otherwise you might as well just buy a new one since they're apparently cheap. As one final test before you chuck it, use a multimeter between the camera's power and gnd connection and make sure there is voltage getting to the camera. If not it could just be a loose/open connection somewhere. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370Z Touring, w/sport, 6MT, chicane yellow/black.

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07-18-2011, 01:25 AM	#47 (permalink)
NismoZ370 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 711 Drives: a GTR soon! Rep Power: 16	ordered the tmart cam thanks guys for the sweet price and pictures to show it works well

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NismoZ370 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 711 Drives: a GTR soon! Rep Power: 16	just reverse all the time seems excessive to me

09-04-2011, 04:43 PM	#52 (permalink)
moose9781 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 14	SO Im gonna order this camera but Im not nearly knowledgeable enough to put it in myself. WHo can I trust to do this for me? A good car audio place? And about how much you think is a fair price for install? I have the manufacturer Nav system.

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NismoZ370 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 711 Drives: a GTR soon! Rep Power: 16	ok so the tmart camera stopped working does anyone know what my be the issue? I put it in reverse and nothing happens the screen doesnt change or anything? any idea?

10-26-2011, 01:25 PM	#57 (permalink)
bacardisk3 Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: nj Posts: 34 Drives: 11 370z Rep Power: 15	this is next on the list for me..backing up sucks esp with tints lol...i found a camera with night vision but its 120...maybe i can find one for cheaper