Rostra 250-8199 User manual

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REARSIGHT CAMERA SYSTEM
250-8199 Installation Instructions
Parts Identification
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Vehicle Preparation
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System Layout
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Installation
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Troubleshooting
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Parts Identification
Contents
Quantity
Camera W \ LPB Bracket
1
Power Cable & S-Video to RCA
Adaptor
1
Mounting Screws \ Hdwr Pack
1
Hinge Bracket
1
Tab Bracket
1
5m Audio / Video RCA Cable
1
Manual
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Vehicle Preparation
Before beginning your installation, familiarize yourself with the installation instructions and the RearSight
camera system components.
To ensure your safety, (A) apply the emergency brake and (B) read this entire manual before beginning.
CAUTION: It is advisable to disconnect the negative battery cable for 3 minutes before
beginning installation, to avoid unintended air bag deployment. Note and record any anti-theft
radio codes prior to disconnecting.
Date: 6/23/2016

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System Layout
Installation
1. Remove the rear license plate.
2. Examine the vehicle to determine the best way to run the power wires to the reverse lights and the extension cable
through the car.
3. The Camera can be mounted above or below the plate. (For surface mounting with the included bracket, see the next
section.) Determine the mounting location that best suits your needs. Be sure to verify that your installation plan
complies with local laws and requirements. Most states require that the state name, registration stickers, and license
number are not obstructed in any way.
4. Place the camera bracket behind the license plate and line up the holes. Fasten the camera mounting bracket and the
license plate to the vehicle using the anti-theft screws provided. After installation of screws with the tool provided,
place the tool in the glove compartment or other safe place for future use.
NOTE: If you decide to mount the camera at the bottom of the license plate, you must first remove the screw that holds the
camera to the bracket and flip the camera over so the picture will not be displayed upside down.
5. Route the camera wiring into the vehicle. The wire can be run through an existing grommet, behind a tail lamp, under
the trunk molding, or if necessary, through a 5/8-inch hole drilled near the vehicle’s rear license plate. When
choosing a wiring path, make sure the cable will not be damaged or pinched, as this may cause a short circuit
that is not covered by the warranty. If drilling a hole, perform the following steps:
a) Acquire a 5/8-inch drill bit, rust preventive, all of which can be purchased at a hardware store.
b) Check behind the intended drilling location before drilling to verify that no wires or mechanisms can interfere
with or be damaged during drilling.
c) Check for interference with license plate lights and the hatch release switch and/or mechanism.
d) Drill a 5/8-inch hole at the selected location.
e) Coat the edge of the hole with rust preventative.
f) Route the camera cable through the grommet and then through the hole.
g) Insert the grommet in the hole to keep water from entering the vehicle.
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Surface Mounting Instructions
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1. Find a suitable location on the vehicle where the bracket will not interfere with any equipment or doors, or block
the line of sight. Verify that the planned mounting location is accessible from behind and that you have access to
route the wiring inside the vehicle. Be sure that the mounting screws will not hit any wires or equipment inside
the vehicle.
2. Attach the surface mounting bracket to the vehicle with the hardware included.
3. Route the camera wiring into the vehicle. The wire can be run through an existing grommet, behind a tail lamp,
under the trunk molding, or if necessary, through a 5/8-inch hole drilled near the vehicle’s rear license plate.
When choosing a wiring path, make sure the cable will not be damaged or pinched, as this may cause a
short circuit that is not covered by the warranty. If drilling a hole, perform the following steps:
a. Acquire a 5/8-inch drill bit, rust preventive, and a 5/8-inch rubber grommet, all of which can be purchased
at a hardware store.
b. Check behind the intended drilling location before drilling to verify that no wires or mechanisms can
interfere with or be damaged during drilling.
c. Check for interference with license plate lights and the hatch release switch and/or mechanism.
d. Drill a 5/8-inch hole at the selected location.
e. Coat the edge of the hole with rust preventative.
f. Route the camera cable through the grommet and then through the hole.
g. Insert the grommet in the hole to keep water from entering the vehicle.
4. Remove the camera from the license plate bracket and attach it to the surface mount bracket on the vehicle.
Obtaining Reverse Power
NOTE:"If"your"vehicle"has"LED"type"backup"lights"you"may"be"required"to"use"a"relay"to"power"the"camera"
as"the"vehicle"circuit"may"not"support"the"camera"power."Connection"to"a"low"current"circuit"can"cause"a"
bad"picture,"no"picture,"or"even"a"vehicle"service"lamp"coming"on."If"you"connect"the"camera"to"a"ACC"
source"directly"you"will"need"to"Cycle"the"ACC"on"and"off"in"the"programming"instructions"in"order"to"
enter"the"configuration"mode"
1. Locate the reverse lamp in the tail light assembly.
2. Using the tap connector supplied, perform the following steps:
a. Place the un-stripped positive lead from the tail lamp in the run channel, which runs completely through
the connector.
b. Insert the un-stripped red power wire from the camera completely into the other channel in the connector.
c. Make the connection between the wires by crimping down the metal connector with a pair of pliers,
making sure the metal is flush with the plastic insulator.
d. Close the top plastic hinged cover until latched.
3. Attach the black wire to the ground (negative).
4. Repeat the above steps for the red wire.
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Connecting the Video Signal
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NOTE: If used with a Rostra HD or Commercial monitor the camera power and signal will be provided through a single
cable to the monitor (supplied with the monitor).
Reverse/Normal Image Adjustment
The"camera"comes"standard"with"a"reversed"image,"designed"for"mounting"at"the"rear"of"the"vehicle."If"
you"need"to"change"to"a"forward"or"normal"image"view,"clip"the"blue"jumper"wire"loop"on"the"wiring"cable"
(labeled"“Mirror"Selection”"below)"to"change"the"camera"image"to"normal."Secure"the"clipped"wires"with"
electrical"tape."To"change"back"to"reverse"image"view,"reconnect"the"blue"wires"and"secure"with"electrical"
tape."
Camera Parking Line Setup
The$250-8199$Camera$has$9$selections$of$Parking$Line$Styles$and$the$ability$to$shut$off$the$Parking$Grid$
Lines.$Once$the$camera$is$installed$completely$and$working$you$can$select$the$parking$line$style.$
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Engage"the"parking"brake"and"vehicle"brake,"cycle"the"vehicle"in"and"out"of"reverse"5"times."On"the"5th"
time"keep"in"reverse"and"the"display"will"show"the"first"set"of"parking"lines."The"camera"will"cycle"
through"9"sets"including"a"“no"lines”"option,"when"you"see"the"lines"you"want"to"use"take"the"vehicle"
out"of"reverse"gear."Your"selection"will"be"saved."To"change"again"repeat"the"above"instructions."
Remember:"If"you"powered"the"camera"from"a"ACC"source"(constant"power"with"ignition"on)"you"
must"cycle"the"power"ON/OFF"5"times"to"enter"this"mode."
Troubleshooting
No Image to Mirror/Monitor
No Video
No Reverse Override
Verify 12-volts to Camera red
wire. Verify Power to Monitor.
Verify extension harness
connection to camera.
Check connectivity of green
reverse wire at
Mirror/Monitor.
Verify ground < 10 Ohms
resistance.
Verify harnesses are mated
correctly at camera.
Verify extension harness
connection to camera.
Verify secure connection to
camera extension harness.
Verify 12-volts and ground
connection at camera.