Gator ARV50M User manual

ARV50M Instruction Manual
INSTALLATION:
The video signal is transferred from the camera to the monitor via an RCA cable that will need to be
run from the boot through the passenger compartment to the monitors wired loom run under 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
In most instances, the camera is best mounted above the vehicles license plate as shown here.
Where this is not possible there are other camera combinations that will suit your individual
application. When mounting the camera, make sure 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 undoing the bolts/screws.
.Remove the wax paper from the adhesive strip on the back of the camera mounting bracket
to expose the adhesive surface. Carefully align the brackets arm so that the top edge of the
arms align to the top edge of where the license plate would sit and stick it in place making
sure that holes in the mounting bracket align with the mounting holes of the license plate.
3.With the license plate off, check if there are pre-existing holes through which the cables from
the camera can be passed through to the boot of the vehicle as in Fig. .If there are no pre-
existing holes carefully drill a hole of sufficient diameter to allow the cables to be passed into
the interior of the vehicle (through a rubber grommet) and seal the hole with silicone to avoid
water leakage.
4.Refit the license plate over the camera bracket using the original bolts/screws.

Rear Camera and monitor:
1.Connect the RED wire of the Cameras Power Harness to the wire that supplies power to the
reversing light globe (the wire that is energised only when the car is put into reverse). Before
making the electrical connection, temporarily disconnect the camera from the power plug
whilst making the connection to the back up light. Use a suitable splicing/crimp connector
(Scotch lock type) or strip connector. This connection can also be soldered, making sure to
insulate the joint with electrical insulation when done.
The camera has only one wire to connect (positive (+). There is no need to hook up a
ground wire as the camera gets its earth through the RCA lead. Hooking up the earth may
course a ground loop. In this case Horizontal lines will appear in the image.
.After you have insulated the join you can connect the power harness to the camera.
NOTE:
Some cars that Run LED or Computer controlled lighting systems may not deliver enough
voltage to run the camera. If the voltage at the reversing wire light is less than +1 volts it
may be necessary to use a relay to supply 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 sure that you do not drill holes in the panels that have an opposite face that is visible
outside the car for example guard 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 Supplied RCA Video lead to the RCA lead coming from the camera
then run the RCA lead to the front under side of the driver side dash board (This is were the
monitors loom will be located).
To do this you will need to remove the rear seat to pass the cable into the cabin area and you
will need to remove the door scuff plates to run the wire along the side of the vehicle. The
RCA cable will be hidden when you replace the scuff plates. When the cable is at the front of
the vehicle the RCA cable needs to be run from the scuff plate area to the under side of the
dash behind the kick trim (Remove to run cable).
4.The Mirror mount monitor has two power wires to be connected. Connect the Red wire
(Accessories +1 V) 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 ground wire or you can connect the
back wire to the body of the car using 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 using a suitable O ring terminal.
Scrape off the cars paint around the hole to ensure a good earth.
5.Connect the RCA lead to the RCA Connector from the Monitors loom.

ront Camera:
1.Find a suitable position for front camera, normally in the grille or lower bumper area is an ideal
position depending on the design of your vehicle.
.Once camera is mounted run camera cable through engine bay and towards firewall.
Find a grommet at firewall where you can run the camera cable through and into the cabin.
3.Go Into the cabin and find a position to mount the push button switch that activates the front
camera. Off the switch there will be two wires, one is a bare wire labelled ACC. Connect this
to a 1 VDC Accessory wire in your vehicle.
4.Connect push button loom up to camera and then connect Video RCA lead to second input
labelled “front” at the monitor.
TESTING THE CAMERA UNCTIONS:
1.Engage the park brake and turn the ignition key to the on position. DO NOT start the vehicle.
. Select reverse gear with the gear shift.The Monitor will sense the Video signal from camera
automatically and image should start broadcasting the image of the rear of the vehicle.
3.To test front camera, select park brake and press bush button switch. The Monitor will
sense the Video signal from camera automatically and image should start broadcasting the
image of the front of the vehicle.
NOTE: If front camera switch is on and you engage vehicle into reverse, the reverse camera
image will become priority and display on monitor.