Gator ARV43M User manual

ARV43M Instruction Manual
In terms of the wiring of the camera system, the Gator ARV43M can be electrically installed in 2
different ways, wired or wireless. We call this versatility D al Tech.
WIRELESS INSTALLATION:
Wireless installation refers to the connection of the video signal to the monitor. In a wireless
installation there is no need to r n a video cable thro gh the passenger compartment which can be
diffic lt for some DIY installers. Instead, the signal is sent wirelessly to the monitor. This feat re
means that the time and diffic lty of installing the cameras system is greatly red ced.
At the rear of the car the Camera is connected to a wireless transmitter which is powered from the
reverse tail light wire.
In the event that yo live and drive in an area were RF interference is a problem (Poor video
signal)yo may need to change yo r installation to wired. yo may need to change yo r installation
to wired.

WIRED INSTALLATION:
The video signal is transferred from the camera to the monitor via an RCA cable that will need to be
r n from the boot thro gh the passenger compartment to the monitors wired loom r n nder the
dash. From there the power and video signals are sent directly to the monitor.
At the rear of the car the camera is powered directly from the reversing tail light.

INSTALLING THE CAMERA ( Wir d installation or Wir l ss)
In most instances, the camera is best mo nted above the vehicles license plate as shown here.
Where this is not possible there are other camera combinations that will s it yo r individ al
application. When mo nting the camera, make s re that the camera does not cover any part of the
license plate. Choose a position that does not impede the access/operation of the boot release or
tailgate latch.
1.Remove the rear license plate from the vehicle by ndoing the bolts/screws.
2.Remove the wax paper from the adhesive strip on the back of the camera mo nting bracket
to expose the adhesive s rface. Caref lly align the brackets arm so that the top edge of the
arms align to the top edge of where the license plate wo ld sit and stick it in place making
s re that 2 holes in the mo nting bracket align with the mo nting holes of the license plate.
3.With the license plate off, check if there are pre-existing holes thro gh which the cables from
the camera can be passed thro gh to the boot of the vehicle as in Fig. 2.If there are no pre-
existing holes caref lly drill a hole of s fficient diameter to allow the cables to be passed into
the interior of the vehicle (thro gh a r bber grommet) and seal the hole with silicone to avoid
water leakage.
4.Refit the license plate over the camera bracket sing the original bolts/screws.

WIRELESS INSTALLATION.
1.Connect the RED wire of the wireless video transmitter to the wire that s pplies power to the
reversing light (this is the wire that is energized when the vehicle is p t into reverse). Please
meas re the voltage on this wire to make s re that it is +12V when it is energized. Use a
s itable splicing/crimp connector(Scotch lock type)or strip back the ins lation and solder the
connection making s re to ins late the connection with electrical tape or shrink t bing after
the join is made.
2.Connect the BLACK wire of the transmitter to a s itable gro nd s ch as the metal body of
the vehicle. To attach, find a s itable metal panel making s re that there are no wires and
electronics behind this panel. Drill a small 1/8th hole. Attach an “O”ring terminal at the end of
the BLACK wire, then sec re the wire to the chassis sing a s itable self-tapping screw. To
ens re a better earth connection, scrape away the paint aro nd the hole before screwing
the terminal into the hole.
3.Pl g the other connections of the transmitter cable into the corresponding sockets of the
cameras harness.
NOTE:
Some cars that R n LED or Comp ter controlled lighting systems may not deliver eno gh
voltage to the transmitter. If the voltage at the reversing wire light is less than +11 volts it
may be necessary to se a relay to s pply power to the transmitter from the accessory
wiring in the front of the car. In this case the reversing light wire only needs to trigger the
relay.
Make s re that yo do not drill holes in the panels that have an opposite face that is visible
o tside the car for example g ard panels. In fact, whenever drilling holes in the bodywork of
a vehicle, always see what is on the other side ;-).
WIRED INSTALLATION.
1.Connect the RED wire of the Cameras Power Harness to the wire that s pplies power to the
reversing light globe (the wire that is energized only when the car is p t into reverse). Before
making the electrical connection, temporarily disconnect the camera from the power pl g
whilst making the connection to the back p light. Use a s itable splicing/crimp connector
(Scotch lock type) or strip connector. This connection can also be soldered, making s re to
ins late the joint with electrical ins lation when done.
The camera has only one wire to connect (positive (+). There is no need to hook p a
gro nd wire as the camera gets its earth thro gh the RCA lead. Hooking p the earth may
co rse a gro nd loop. In this case Horizontal lines will appear in the image.
2.After yo have ins lated the join yo can connect the power harness to the camera.
NOTE:
Some cars that R n LED or Comp ter controlled lighting systems may not deliver eno gh
voltage to r n the camera. If the voltage at the reversing wire light is less than +12 volts it
may be necessary to se a relay to s pply power to the transmitter harness from the wiring
in the front of the car. In this case the reversing light only needs to trigger the relay.
Make s re that yo do not drill holes in the panels that have an opposite face that is visible
o tside the car for example g ard panels. In fact, whenever drilling holes in the bodywork of
a vehicle, always see what is on the other side.

3.Connect one end of the S pplied RCA Video lead to the RCA lead coming from the camera
then r n the RCA lead to the front nder side of the driver side dash board (This is were the
monitors loom will be located).
To do this yo will need to remove the rear seat to pass the cable into the cabin area and yo
will need to remove the door sc ff plates to r n the wire along the side of the vehicle. The
RCA cable will be hidden when yo replace the sc ff plates. When the cable is at the front
of the vehicle the RCA cable needs to be r n from the sc ff plate area to the nder side of
the dash behind the kick trim (Remove to r n cable).
4.The Mirror mo nt monitor has two power wires to be connected. Connect the Red wire
(Accessories +12V) to a wire that is energized when the accessories position on the key is
active ( When the radio is on) and the black wire to a gro nd wire or yo can connect the
back wire to the body of the car sing the steel of the cars body behind the kick trim as an
earth. In this case drill a small 1/8th hole and connect the wire sing a s itable O ring terminal.
Scrape off the cars paint aro nd the hole to ens re a good earth.
5.Connect the RCA lead to the RCA Connector from the Monitors loom.
TESTING THE REVERSE CAMERA FUNCTION
1.Engage the park brake and t rn the ignition key to the on position. DO NOT start the vehicle.
2. Select reverse gear with the gear shift.The Monitor will sense the Video signal from camera
a tomatically and image sho ld start broadcasting the image of the rear of the vehicle.