Dec 31 2013

How to install a back up camera?

Have got a back up camera but don’t know how to install it? Don’t worry, with this post there are step-by-step instructions to install a reverse camera. Though installation is very easy for a professional mechanic, it do require some professional knowledge for installation, so if you still don’t know how to install the camera, we highly suggest you find a shop to install it for you.

If you need to connect the back up camera with a car dvd/gps unit, firstly you need to check the wiring diagram for the unit, the wiring diagram can be seen at the bottom of the unit if you got our dvd gps units. There’s a wire labelled with BACK, this wire is used to control reverse control, it should be connected with 12v reverse light power, if you did not connect this wire, the camera display can not switch automatically after you put in reverse gear. There’s also a cable to connect the backup camera from our RCA cables.

This wire labelled with BACK need to be connected with 12V+ reverse light power.

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And this is the video cable to connect the camera, usually label with “BACK-VIDEO-IN” or “CAMERA-IN”.
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The installation guide for the rearview camera is as follows:

How to Install :

  1. Take out your stock license plate light at the back of your car.(don’t worry, nearly all cameras have night vision)
  2. Fix the camera to where the stock license plate light was.(some back up cameras need to drill a hole to fix it)
  3. Connect the built-in license plate light of the camera to where the stock license plate light was connected to get the power
  4. Connect the power of the camera to your reverse lights – red wire to positive and black wire to negative.
  5. Connect the video cable of the camera to the extension cord.
  6. Connect the extension cord to your car dvd gps monitor.
  7. You will see the images when your car is in reverse shift.

Wiring diagram for installation of the camera

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After installation of the rear camera, if you found the rear view images displayed on the car DVD monitor was opposite, then you can check settings > Camera Mirror, change to Normal or L&R Mirror.

Common camera installation issue and how to solve

After installation of the backup camera, if your screen display no signal, or flickering, your backup video is not stable, that’s because your reverse light can not provide stable 12V voltage to the camera, you can add a relay to provide stable 12V power to the camera to fix this issue. For more information you can check this post: How to connect a relay for car back up camera?

Last modified: October 31, 2020 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in backup camera, DVD/GPS Installation • 2 • Tags: , , ,

Dec 26 2013

User Manual for our BMW Navigation DVD

Lots of customers would to see our user manual for the BMW navigation DVD, in fact the user manual is already included in the package, if you want to see it before purchasing the BMW navigation unit, now we provide it for you to download it here. Firstly you need to click “request a download ticket”, and then click “download” to download it. For any questions, just feel free to contact us.

Please note this user manual is a universal manual for all our BMW units, so some functions may not included as the manual showing, because different models may have different features. This manual includes some tips on installation and operation for our head units, main features and functions, frequently asked questions, care and maintenance, etc.

This user manual of BMW navigation DVD is just for our BMW navigation systems, not for other units.

Last modified: April 18, 2016 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in BMW, User Manual • 0 • Tags: , ,

Dec 25 2013

Installation Manual for BMW 5 Series F10 GPS Navigaton DVD Player

As you know, we already launched a new product of BMW 5 series F10 navigation unit in 2013, which is installed at the position where the factory display screen is.  Some customers may be a little confused with accessories included in the package, and don’t know how to install this BMW F10 head unit. DVDGPSNav provide a simple installation guide for bmw f10 navigation as below.

1. Firstly, let’s take a look at the factory display screen. If you want to upgrade it with much more features, our unit helps.

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2. Secondly, please check accessories for this bmw f10 gps unit as below.
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Note: the hard disck cable is used to connect external mobile hard disk, support up to 500GB.

3. Use a knife to pry the outlet and then unlpug connected cables

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4. Use 6 point screwdriver dismantle screws of the screen side and then unplug the connect cables

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5. Transfer AUX cable from display screen to original car’s AUX socket which located in the armrests. Take out original AUX socket, and plug to switched line: How to Connect AUX Adapter Cable for BMW F10 Navigation Unit
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6. If your car has USB, you need to connect  the GND cable together from the AUX cable, see pic as below
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7. If you want to install a rear view camera with this unit, just check the Camera Video cable, Camera Power cable as below
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8. Plug all cables and install the display screen
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9. Install the screws of the screen back
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10. Connect standalone GND cable from the AUX cable to original CD’s ironclad

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11. After installation effect
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Note: If there’s no sound after installation, please check this post.

Important!

Only the professional installer are allowed to install and maintain this product, though it’s an easy task for a professional mechanic, but it does require some knowledge for installation. For unprofessional people they might cause electric shoke or other risks and even damage for the bmw f10 unit. DVDGPSNav.com is not responsible for installation.

 

Last modified: August 26, 2016 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in BMW, DVD/GPS Installation • 2 • Tags: , , , ,

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