does the back camera ONLY work when car is n reverse?
1415486
It depends what power source it is hooked up to. If the power source is hooked to the backup light plus and minus wires, then it will work with reverse gear. If the power source is from the battery or acc key it will work when the key is turned on or all the time if it is hooked only to the battery. I hope this helps. Harry
751989
I assume you're talking about some sort of system to wirelessly transmit the video from the back to the front of the car. I can't say for sure without knowing the unit, but if it has a "composite" video input, there's no reason it should not work with this camera. Other than supplying power to the transmitter, receiver, and camera, you just have to be sure the car has a way to sense when it's in "reverse".
1873904
No, I don't think so, it does not work when the car is turned off, unless it is connected to an external power. So normally the car will almost on move when it is recording, and the motion detection function is not necessary.
2161970
The camera requires a power source, recommended source is the backup light circuit on the vehicle so the camera will turn on/off when using reverse. Brackets are provided for mounting the camera.
1420621
It records the front, and the reverse camera is only on when the car is backing up unless wired otherwise.
229
Yes. It's not quite as good as the rear-facing camera, but it does have one.
302132
The answer depends on your equipment. If your car stereo accepts a backup camera, and has the feature to automatically engage the camera when you enter reverse gear, then it is simple. Non reverse I believe referred to the ability to engage the camera and have it display when your car is not in reverse gear (when you are parked or driving done the road).
408581
I actually just had Best Buy install the backup camera for me. I am not sure of the name brand, it was one the installer recommended at my local BB. The camera looks really great on the head unit and when I put my truck in reverse, the camera turns on. You have to go into the settings and turn on the backup camera, or at least indicate a camera is present.
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
1072883
No, you do not have to be in reverse gear to see what is behind you! The view is spectacular, meaning wide, clear and accurate. I don't see why it won't work perfectly on the back of your pop up camper! Just remember to remove the camera when not on the road. Not that it would do anyone any good without the viewer, but some people might pick it up because it is there.....
595543
Yes, one of your cameras can be pluged into the controller port for back-up and will give the distance markings. You can also wire that port to the backup lights and the that camera will automatically come on everyte you are in reverse.
964738
As long as you have reverse lights on your vehicle it works fine. I back my truck into my building and they light the area up and the camera shows the space very well and the alarm is very accurate.
470247
When I shift into reverse (at which time power is applied to the connected backup camera via a tie-in with the backup lights), the screen comes on immediately. And yes, as soon as the video input stops, the monitor shuts off.This is the camera I use with the monitor:Esky EC170-08 High Definition Car Rear View Backup Camera
428264
Yes. After so many years using a rear view mirror I cannot use this camera to back up. It is backwards to what you expect. It is helpful to keep from hitting something while you are backing.
71714
There is a wire in the back wiring harness for the reverse cam it must be spliced in the wiring harness to a wire that is only hot in reverse take the. Car to a car audio installer and they will know what wire it is for your car.Or test it your self if you are able .
2155166
Thedood,Make sure the orange wire which is the Back up Camera Trigger gets 12 volts when you switch into reverse. Once the orange wire receives 12 volts it will automatically switch to rear view mode on the screen.
1448559
No. The power button really does nothing on my mirror. The only time the rear view is seen is when the car is in reverse. Maybe it can be programmed differently, but I am not sure.