Rostra 250-8309 Quick start guide

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REARSIGHT CAMERA SYSTEM
250-8309, 250-8309B, and 250-8309-LPB Installation Instructions
Parts Identification
Page 1
Vehicle Preparation
Page 1
System Layout
Page 2
Installation
Page 2
Troubleshooting
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Parts Identification
Item
Qty.
Part Number
Description
1
1
250-8208
4.3” LCD Mirror/Monitor
2
1
250-8082
CMOS Camera (Hinge/Tab)
3
1
250-8083
CMOS Camera (Bullet)
4
1
250-8092
CMOS Camera (License Plate)
5
1
250-8505
Male DC Power Harness
6
1
250-8584
S-video to RCA Adapter Harness
7
1
250-8579
30-foot S-video Extension Harness
8
1
250-8598
Sack Parts: Tie Straps, T-taps, Foam Tape
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.
Form #5397, 5-03-2012

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System Layout
Installation
1. Remove the existing mirror from the windshield and replace with RearSight mirror tightening the mirror
stem to the windshield with a Philips screwdriver. (Some vehicles require a mirror removal tool).
2. Connect the Red Wire to a fused Ignition 12-volt power circuit, the Black Wire to a vehicle ground point,
and the Green Wire to the reverse power circuit at the fuse panel or the rear lamp.
3. Connect the S-video extension harness and S-video to RCA adapter harness to the camera as shown in the
system layout above. Mount the camera using the provided hardware so that the on-screen image includes a
portion of the rear bumper as a point of reference.
Troubleshooting
Mirror/Monitor Not Working
No Video
No Reverse Override
Verify 12-volts to monitor red
wire.
Verify extension harness
connection to camera.
Check connectivity of green
reverse wire.
Verify ground < 10 Ohms
resistance.
Verify harnesses are mated
correctly at camera.
Verify extension harness
connection to camera.
Verify secure connection to
monitor extension harness.
Verify 12-volts and ground
connection at camera.
Parking Gridlines Note
This camera includes parking gridlines overlaid on the video feed by default to assist when parking in reverse.
If the driver does not wish for gridlines to be included, simply locate the loop wire connected to the camera
harness (Figure 1) and cut it in half (Figure 2).
Figure 1 Figure 2