Need a quick question answered

tommyguns · 12-25-2014, 11:26 AM

I'm getting ready to install a back up camera, the install sounds very simple except that on the RCA that goes to the head unit, it has a short red wire coming out of each end. Not sure what to do with that as I couldn't find it in a search. Thanks

Jordo! · 12-25-2014, 01:07 PM

Try these

Back Up Camera Connection

DIY: Kenwood DNX6140 installed in my 370Z with Sirius and back up Cam (AK370Z)

Install: Back Up (Reverse) Camera

https://app.box.com/s/6l0il9j3gy3qjoc5iblw

If none of those work, try the google search under advanced search at top of screen -- tons of links so one of them should have what you need if those don't.

Good luck!

Nillaz · 12-25-2014, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommyguns

I'm getting ready to install a back up camera, the install sounds very simple except that on the RCA that goes to the head unit, it has a short red wire coming out of each end. Not sure what to do with that as I couldn't find it in a search. Thanks

Not sure I'm envisioning exactly what you are describing. If it is what I think it is then it's probably meant to be a convenient 12 volt trigger to turn the camera on when the car is put in reverse.

RonRizz · 12-26-2014, 07:35 AM

I'm with Nillaz on this one. Kind of a vague description, but that's what I'm seeing in my head.

tommyguns · 12-26-2014, 05:04 PM

In the first link that Jordo provided, it shows almost exactly what im talking about except that in the one pictured it only has a small red wire coming from one end of the yellow video plug, mine has it at both ends of the yellow video wire. Hope that helps?

RonRizz · 12-26-2014, 06:20 PM

No manual provided with unit?? what brand/model #??

tommyguns · 12-26-2014, 10:35 PM

Here's the unit I ordered, in the group of pictures on the left, you can see what I'm talking about in the last picture. No Instructions

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

cossie1600 · 12-26-2014, 11:47 PM

Red is the 12v

Nillaz · 12-27-2014, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommyguns

Here's the unit I ordered, in the group of pictures on the left, you can see what I'm talking about in the last picture. No Instructions

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I believe with that set up you don't connect at both ends:it's one or the other. If you hook it up HU side it gets connected to your HU's switched power, which in turn means the camera will come on whenever your car is started. If you use the camera side wire tap into your backup lights. The camera will then only activate when you put the car in reverse.

RonRizz · 12-27-2014, 03:28 AM

Cossie is correct, and Nillaz nailed it right on the head. 12v trigger only hooked up at one point. HU for constant power, or reverse lights for reverse only.

tommyguns · 12-27-2014, 08:08 AM

Great, thanks folks.

tommyguns · 12-28-2014, 11:45 PM

Ok for all you AppRadio2 users, the red wire that's attached to the video cable needs to be connected to the tail lamp tap, also it needs to be connected to the purple and white wire at the head unit. If your camera's video cable doesn't have this, you will have to run a separate feed from the tail light back to the head unit.

RonRizz · 12-29-2014, 01:33 PM

Glad you got it figgered out, tommyguns.....

tommyguns · 12-29-2014, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RonRizz

Glad you got it figgered out, tommyguns.....

Thanks bro. Yeah only had to pull the head unit twice LOL. All in all it was an easy job and well worth the time and $15.00

12-25-2014, 11:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
tommyguns Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Age: 64 Posts: 914 Drives: 370Z/Sport/Black/MT Rep Power: 16	Need a quick question answered I'm getting ready to install a back up camera, the install sounds very simple except that on the RCA that goes to the head unit, it has a short red wire coming out of each end. Not sure what to do with that as I couldn't find it in a search. Thanks __________________ 09 Sport / MB / 6sd / Nismo"R" Intake / Eibach Pro Kit / Z1 25 row cooler / JWT LW FW / New Short Block 3/11/11 /H&R 15fr 20rr/DBA 4000/FI CB with 12"res./Morel/JL/"Division"mod/SPC/EcuTek/M370/ZEX C SHOT/ART's/NRG

12-25-2014, 01:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 417	Try these Back Up Camera Connection DIY: Kenwood DNX6140 installed in my 370Z with Sirius and back up Cam (AK370Z) Install: Back Up (Reverse) Camera https://app.box.com/s/6l0il9j3gy3qjoc5iblw If none of those work, try the google search under advanced search at top of screen -- tons of links so one of them should have what you need if those don't. Good luck! tommyguns likes this. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

12-26-2014, 07:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,132 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6774	I'm with Nillaz on this one. Kind of a vague description, but that's what I'm seeing in my head. __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

12-26-2014, 05:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
tommyguns Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Age: 64 Posts: 914 Drives: 370Z/Sport/Black/MT Rep Power: 16	In the first link that Jordo provided, it shows almost exactly what im talking about except that in the one pictured it only has a small red wire coming from one end of the yellow video plug, mine has it at both ends of the yellow video wire. Hope that helps? __________________ 09 Sport / MB / 6sd / Nismo"R" Intake / Eibach Pro Kit / Z1 25 row cooler / JWT LW FW / New Short Block 3/11/11 /H&R 15fr 20rr/DBA 4000/FI CB with 12"res./Morel/JL/"Division"mod/SPC/EcuTek/M370/ZEX C SHOT/ART's/NRG

12-26-2014, 06:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,132 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6774	No manual provided with unit?? what brand/model #?? __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

12-26-2014, 10:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
tommyguns Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Age: 64 Posts: 914 Drives: 370Z/Sport/Black/MT Rep Power: 16	Here's the unit I ordered, in the group of pictures on the left, you can see what I'm talking about in the last picture. No Instructions http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 __________________ 09 Sport / MB / 6sd / Nismo"R" Intake / Eibach Pro Kit / Z1 25 row cooler / JWT LW FW / New Short Block 3/11/11 /H&R 15fr 20rr/DBA 4000/FI CB with 12"res./Morel/JL/"Division"mod/SPC/EcuTek/M370/ZEX C SHOT/ART's/NRG

12-26-2014, 11:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	Red is the 12v

12-27-2014, 03:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,132 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6774	Cossie is correct, and Nillaz nailed it right on the head. 12v trigger only hooked up at one point. HU for constant power, or reverse lights for reverse only. __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

12-27-2014, 08:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
tommyguns Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Age: 64 Posts: 914 Drives: 370Z/Sport/Black/MT Rep Power: 16	Great, thanks folks. __________________ 09 Sport / MB / 6sd / Nismo"R" Intake / Eibach Pro Kit / Z1 25 row cooler / JWT LW FW / New Short Block 3/11/11 /H&R 15fr 20rr/DBA 4000/FI CB with 12"res./Morel/JL/"Division"mod/SPC/EcuTek/M370/ZEX C SHOT/ART's/NRG

12-28-2014, 11:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
tommyguns Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Age: 64 Posts: 914 Drives: 370Z/Sport/Black/MT Rep Power: 16	Ok for all you AppRadio2 users, the red wire that's attached to the video cable needs to be connected to the tail lamp tap, also it needs to be connected to the purple and white wire at the head unit. If your camera's video cable doesn't have this, you will have to run a separate feed from the tail light back to the head unit. __________________ 09 Sport / MB / 6sd / Nismo"R" Intake / Eibach Pro Kit / Z1 25 row cooler / JWT LW FW / New Short Block 3/11/11 /H&R 15fr 20rr/DBA 4000/FI CB with 12"res./Morel/JL/"Division"mod/SPC/EcuTek/M370/ZEX C SHOT/ART's/NRG Last edited by tommyguns; 12-28-2014 at 11:49 PM.

12-29-2014, 01:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,132 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6774	Glad you got it figgered out, tommyguns..... __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

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