Rostra 250-8122 User manual

FORM #5110, REV.A, 09-06-07
REARSIGHT CAMERA SYSTEM
250-8122
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CONTENTS
PARTS IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SYSTEM LAYOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
TESTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
REASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
INSTALLATION TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
HARDWARE BAG CONTENTS:
ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION
5a 20 WIRE TIES 5d 3 RED FEMALE T-TAP
5b 1 SELF STRIPPING CONNECTOR 5e 1 SEALING PUTTY
5c 2 BLUE FEMALE T-TAP 5f 1 WARRANTY TAG (not pictured)
ITEM QTY
Service
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1 1 250-8131 REARSIGHT MONITOR/STEM ASSEMBLY
& MONITOR HARNESS
2 1 250-8511 MONITOR EXTENSION HARNESS
3 1 250-8110 REAR CAMERA ASSEMBLY
4 1 250-8530 CAMERA RCA & POWER HARNESS
5 1 250-8509 SACK PARTS: TIE STRAPS, T-TAPS, SEALING PUTTY,
FOAM TAPE, ALCOHOL PADS, CAMERA HARDWARE
1
2
5
3
4

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SYSTEM LAYOUT
DIAGRAM A
LCD Monitor
1
REVERSE LIGHT
POWER
ACCESSORY POWER
GROUND
Monitor
Harness
2
Camera Splitter
Harness
6
Camera Chassis
Extention Harness 7
CAMERA 5
VEHICLE PREPARTION
Before beginning installation, familiarize yourself with the installation instructions
and the REAR SIGHT camera system components.
To ensure your safety:
A) Apply the emergency brake.
B) Read this manual before starting.
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.

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FIGURE 1
MONITOR HARNESS SIDE CAMERA RCA & POWER HARNESS SIDE 250-8530
INSTALLATION
STEP 1 HARNESS CONNECTIONS
1. ROUTE HARNESSES TO BE JOINED WITH VIDEO 2 (VIDEO 2 ALLOWS
REVERSE OVERIDE TO FUNCTION) RCA, AUDIO RCA & DC POWER
CONNECTOR HARNESS AS PER FIGURE 1. USE PROVIDED WIRE TIES TO
SECURE WIRING HARNESS AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS AND SHARP EDGES.
CONNECTIONS
•RCA VIDEO 2 HARNESS TO RCA CAMERA HARNESS 250-8530
•DC POWER VIDEO HARNESS TO DC POWER CAMERA HARNESS 250-8530
•RCA AUDIO VIDEO HARNESS TO RCA AUDIO CAMERA HARNESS 250-8530
•VIDEO 1 RCA HARNESS NOT USED IN THIS KIT. (NOTE: THIS INPUT CAN BE
USED FOR SECOND CAMERA, NAVIGATION… ANY RCA DISPLAY)
•BLACK GROUND WIRE (LOCATED ON 250-8530 CAMERA RCA & POWER
HARNESS) – TO CHASSIS GROUND
•RED IGNITION WIRE (LOCATED ON 250-8530 CAMERA RCA & POWER
HARNESS)– TO IGNITION POWER SOURCE.
•BACKWARDS IN (LOCATED ON MONITOR RCA & POWER HARNESS)– TO
REVERSE LIGHT POWER.
RCA VIDEO 1 NOT USED
GROUND
IGNITION POWER
REVERSE POWER
(BACKWARDS IN)
RCA VIDEO 2
DC POWER
RCA AUDIO

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FIGURE 3
FIGURE 2
INSTALLATION
STEP2: MOUNTING MONITOR
1. REMOVE EXISTING REARVIEW MIRROR FROM VEHICLE. FIGURE 2.
2. MOUNT REARSIGHT MONITOR ON WINDSHIELD LUG AND TIGHTEN
SCREW. FIGURE 3. ROUTE CAMERA EXTENSION HARNESS TO THE BACK
OF VEHICLE.
3. SECURE HARNESSES WITH WIRE TIES.

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INSTALLATION
STEP3: MOUNTING CAMERA
1. WHEN MOUNTING THE CAMERA CHOOSE A LOCATION THAT MEETS SOME
VERY IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS.
•CAMERA IS MOUNTED IN MANNER THAT PROVIDES A CLEAR VIEW FOR
THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. THIS VIEW SHOULD INCLUDE A PORTION OF
THE VEHICLE AS TO PROVIDE A POINT OF REFERENCE. THIS WILL LET
YOU UNDERSTAND HOW FAR AWAY YOU ARE FROM AN OBJECT AND THE
RATE OF CLOSER TO IT. ALSO CONSIDER BLINDSPOT AREAS.
•THE CAMERA SHOULD BE IN AN AREA OF THE VEHICLE THAT PROTECTS
IT FROM OBVIOUS DAMAGE DUE TO FREIGHT DELIVERY OR GENERAL
VEHICLE USE. (FREE OF DOORS, DUMP BED TRAVEL… AWNINGS ON
BUILDINGS, …ETC)
•WHENEVER POSSIBLE AVOID INSTALLING CAMERA IN LOW OR EXPOSED
PLACES WHERE LENS CAN BE COVERED WITH ROAD DIRT, MUD AND
EXHAUST GASES.
FIGURE 4
TOP OF
CAMERA
MICROPHONE
ON RIGHT

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ABOVE
ROLLING
DOOR
FIGURE 6
2. THIS INSTRUCTION IS BASED ON INSTALLATION PREFERENCE FOR THE BOX
TRUCK APPLICATION (SEE CAMERA INSTALLATION FIGURE 5). REMOVE
CENTER THIRD BRAKE LIGHT FROM BOX IF MOUNTING IN CENTER OF TOP
OF BOX. (FIGURE 5)
•REMOVE CENTER BRAKE LIGHT.
•ENLARGE LED HARNESS HOLE FOR CAMERA HARNESS USING 12MM
DRILL.
•USE BRACKET FOR TEMPLATE TO MOUNT CAMERA AT OUTERMOST
POINT OF FRAME.
•ASSEMBLE CAMERA AS SHOWN. ANGLE CAMERA FULLY TO THE GROUND
IN ORDER TO SEE BUMPER OF TRUCK.
3. ALWAYS UTILIZE STANDARD PRACTICE OF VEHICLE WIRE ROUTING WHEN
ROUTING CABLES. THIS INCLUDES ROUTING LOCATION, ATTACHMENT AND
TIE POINTS.
•ROLLING DOOR SPRING WILL RUB
THROUGH INSULATION AND DAMAGE
CAMERA. ALWAYS ATTACH TO
CLEARANCE LIGHTS MAIN TIE POINTS
AND ALSO TO EXISTING HARNESS.
(FIGURE 6)
FIGURE 5

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INSIDE
OF WALL
FIGURE 7
•ROUTE CABLES INSIDE WALL OF
TRUCK BODY TO PREVENT ANY
DAMAGE TO CIRCUITS. (FIGURE 7)
•ROUTE WITH EXISTING CABLES
AT EXITS AT THE BOTTOM OF
THE BOX AND ALONG FRAME RAIL
WIRE TIE CIRCUITS AT A
MINIMUM AT THE OEM
FREQUENCY. (FIGURE 8)
4. OPTIONAL INSTALLATIONS:
FRAME
RAILS
OUT OF BOX DOWN
TO FRAME RAIL FIGURE 8
FIGURE 9

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TESTING AND REASSEMBLY
TESTING
1. RECONNECT NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE AND TORQUE TO 3FT*LBS.RE-ENTER ANY THEFT
DETERRENT INFORMATION,IF APPLICABLE.
2. TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH ON.PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE.VERIFY THAT THE
REARSIGHT MONITOR IS ON AND THE CAMERA’S PICTURE APPEARS.
3. IF THERE IS NO PICTURE,VERIFY ALL CONNECTIONS ARE SECURE.
REASSEMBLY
1. REINSTALL ALL TRIM PIECES TAKING SPECIAL CARE TO ENSURE HARNESSES AND WIRING
CONNECTIONS ARE PROPERLY SECURED.
2. BE SURE HARNESS IS NOT PINCHED OR BOUND BY TRIM PIECES.
3. PLACE THE OWNER’S CARD IN THE GLOVE BOX.
4. RECONNECT ALL DISCONNECTED BULBS AND CHECK FOR FUNCTION.
INSTALLATION TIPS
•CONFIRM PROPER CABLE EXTENTION CONNECTOR ORIENTATION AND
ALWAYS VERIFY PROPER ENDS ARE ROUTED IN PROPER DIRECTION.
•IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO DRY FIT THE KIT BEFORE PERMANENTLY ATTACHING
THE UNIT TO INSURE PROPER ORIENTATION AND OPERATION BEFORE
BEGINNING INSTALLATION FOR FAMILIARIZATION OF COMPONENTS.
•READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE BEGINNING THE
INSTALLATION OF THIS KIT.
•ALWAYS TREAT ANY METAL EXPOSED DURING INSTALLATION WITH RUST
PREVENTATIVE COMPOUND TO PREVENT RUST AND OR CORROSION
FAILURE.
•ALWAYS SEAL ANY HOLES DRILLED WITH PROVIDED SEALING PUTTY TO
PREVENT WATER INFILTRATION INTO UNPROTECTED OR AREAS OF
CONCERN.
•CONFIRM INTEGRITY OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
BEFORE MOVING TO NEXT INSTALLATION SEQUENCE.

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NOTES

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NOTES

Rostra Precision Controls, Inc.
Global Automotive Accessories Group
2519 Dana Drive
Laurinburg, NC 28352-4000
www.rostra.com
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Made in the U.S.A.