I have an Alpine head unit and I'm using the back up camera input for my back up camera, how will this unit work? Does the box act as a pass through ?
1322592
Yes it acts like a pass through. The pressure monitor will show on the head unit when the vehicle is just starting, when u press the wireless button, and when the system detects abnormal tire pressure. Otherwise, when you put the gear level to reverse, the backup camera will show on the screen.
1322593
Yes, it acts as a pass-through. It can go inline with the backup camera, and only display pressures when you hit the button.
1322594
I don't know exactly because it was installed by a profissional. but as I understood from him, yes, you connect the rear camera to it and connect it to your car multimedia. the TPMS comes with a wireless button, when you press it, it gives you your tires pressure.
1322595
Yes this unit is a pass through. Your alpine must have a video screen to see the tire pressure and tempeture
1322596
Yes, the box acts as a pass-through. You plug the RCA plug from the back-up camera into the Koolertron. A long RCA male-to-male cable is supplied with the unit. It plugs into the K'tron output and into your head unit.
1815320
Sorry, I don't have any knowledge of either the vehicle or the headunit. As I recall, when I bought my steering wheel switch adapter circuit, the documentation that accompanied it stated that it was designed for my vehicle and audio system.
672867
If you are able to play a dvd on your system then yes. You can add a backup camera to this system but you must have a video in/out on your radio. All other features will work. I used this on my 09 lincoln which doesnt have a backup camera but my radio did not have video in/out so i couldnt use the feature. When you put the car in reverse with this unit activated, the screen goes blank as if it is turning on the cmera function of the unit and screen so if your radio has that video in/out it will definately work. I love this unit. Works as advertised!!!
390151
it doesn't have a connection for a backup camera, all it has is an a/v aux input but it is located on the front face (the aux labeled plug on the bottom right). There is no trigger wire or anything like that. there is no a/v input in the rear either so you can't hardwire a camera there (i wanted to do that but no luck). Check my review for more info, i suggest looking for another unit.
798196
You have to hook it up to your backup light if you want it go on automactically when you shift into reverse. You can hook it up to radio power and just hit the camera icon whenever you need it also. I personal like it hooked up to the backup lights
1598999
There's automatic bypass relays out there that are needed for this model and they are cheap. Got mine from a local stereo shop, as for the camera not sure how it sends its feed and if it will work . Pretty sure the backup camera is triggered by the stereo, so can't answer how one will work on the av in.
1627062
Yes it has inputs at rear for a back up camera. Consider reading the spec at the alpine website or of an authorized dealer.
1736927
I believe that is more related to the firmware/software in the head unit. As I was reading up on this camera and alternatives, prior to buying it, some reviews said that depending on your head unit, the picture may be reversed.I would check your head unit's features, as the camera doesn't do the "reversing," the H/U takes care of that.
1209489
will this camera work if installed in the front end of car and connected to an AV input on the DNX 890 HD....essentially bypassing the typical reverse switch/hook up method?
922406
The backup camera becomes active when the car is placed in reverse.The toggle switch alerts the camera and screen to which you see items behind you.Actually a very simple connection.
543738
It needs to be connected to a power source I.e. reverse switch or light to activate back up screen.You can however use it like I did in the front and mirrors also.My Alpine INE w927hd can use 4 cameras.
32183
There are restrictions when the car is in motion with that head unit according to the manual. With my Alpine, I couldn't even get into the setup to set date and time without bypassing or splicing my parking brake wire. Can't say for certain it will work but you might as well give it a try. Much easier to install this than hacking up factory wiring in most cases.
1010307
The screen is just dark with no input signal. If your backup camera is wired to your reverse gear lights then the monitor will only show a picture when the car is in reverse gear.
578724
In a typical installation, the camera is activated when the reverse light comes on. This powers the camera, and the head unit senses this and turns on the viewing screen. So in your case, all you need to do is run a power and ground to the camera with a switch in-line. The sreen will activate when you throw the switch.
1598997
I think the problem is that there is only one camera input. I don't think this would work. It's a great idea, though. The "fooling it to believe it's in Park" is the least of the problems. Incidentally, if you haven't bought yet, and you own an iPhone get AppRadio 3 with CarPlay. This AppRadio2 has become very problematical with IOS8. If I knew then what I know now, I would have waited for the unit with CarPlay. That's if you use an iPhone 5 or later.
2158728
They changed the body style of the Passat in 2010, so there's a great possibility it will not. It was redesigned and now made in mexico. Yes, I do have backup camera option. It lowers the radio volume and disables steering wheel controls (blue tooth as well)
636269
I believe it could if you buy the special cord that is needed not sure one this is ? sorry I have a back up camera that works in my rear view mirror , when I am backing out the screen on the system is black screen so I think it is just a matter of having that connected , you might want to call audio express or someone who provides installations my system works great it would nice to look into this to have an extra camera