This camera description says that you have the option to turn on the backup lines, is that the case? model PLCM39FRV
871343
Yes, there are 3 cables; shorting different ones allows you to toggle the options.
871344
It was not the case with the camera I received. From what I understand the Pyle cameras are supposed to have 3 extra wires. You connect these wires together to get the marker lines and/or reverse the image to make it work for a front view. The cameras I received did not have these wires to select the options. From the other answers it would appear I received a substitute camera even though it was marked as a PLCM39FRV.
871345
Yes. Camera has 3 wires, you can use all or none. You use one if you want lines and the other if you want a mirror image, the third being a common.
871346
Yes. The two 'commands' available are to hide the guide lines and reverse the image. Connect blue to red in order to reverse the image. Connect the white to red in order to turn on the backup lines.
1598999
There's automatic bypass relays out there that are needed for this model and they are cheap. Got mine from a local stereo shop, as for the camera not sure how it sends its feed and if it will work . Pretty sure the backup camera is triggered by the stereo, so can't answer how one will work on the av in.
1132827
Yes, turning the camera on/off is not working right. First delivered one was bad and the replaced one is also the same bad condition which is very frustrating. This camera is a junk. I wasted my money for it. I do not use this camera any more. If it is possible for you, I would like to return the camera to you for refund. Hiro Inoue
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This camera has a mirrored output, so if you put it in the front, left & right will be switched, which will make it tough to use. I found that the Pyle PLCM37FRV is switchable between front mode or rear mode, so I use that camera instead. I wired my front and rear cameras to a switch so I can turn them on and off and select which one to use. The switch selects which RCA video feed and also send a +12V signal to my display to let it know to use the cameras. The center position of my switch is off, so +12V is not sent and my nav system shows up instead. The switch is 3 positions, with up activating the front, down activating the rear, and center off. This camera has a mirrored output, so if you put it in the front, left & right will be switched, which will make it tough to use. I found that the Pyle PLCM37FRV is switchable between front mode or rear mode, so I use that camera instead. I wired my front and rear cameras to a switch so I can turn them on and off and select which one to use. The switch selects which RCA video feed and also send a +12V signal to my display to let it know to use the cameras. The center position of my switch is off, so +12V is not sent and my nav system shows up instead. The switch is 3 positions, with up... » Read More This camera has a mirrored output, so if you put it in the front, left & right will be switched, which will make it tough to use. I found that the Pyle PLCM37FRV is switchable between front mode or rear mode, so I use that camera instead. I wired my front and rear cameras to a switch so I can turn them on and off and select which one to use. The switch selects which RCA video feed and also send a +12V signal to my display to let it know to use the cameras. The center position of my switch is off, so +12V is not sent and my nav system shows up instead. The switch is 3 positions, with up activating the front, down activating the rear, and center off. « Show Less
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Hi RonI added the backup camera. It connects wirelessly to the GPS. It was the main reason we bought this GPS. We have Garmin, Magellan and Tomtom and if you just want a GPS then the Garman is the best.
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First check that the system has power getting to it. It needs 12volts , check for bad fuses also. Check to make sure the cable connections are secure. Then check cable for damage..breaks,freyed wires etc. The trouble with my back up system was not the camera, it was a bad grey video box the camera plugs into. I found this out because the camera would work when I would wiggle the wires at the grey video box.
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Depending on where you mound the camera. I wired my camera and view screen up so I could plug it into the power outlet and have control of when I wanted to turn the system on or off.
1588389
It's a camera and should be wired into your backup light and only work when you put the vehicle in reverse if properly installed. You will have a picture of what's behind the vehicle when in reverse but when you shift into forward the the monitor screen goes blank.
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Yes you can. It has the backup camera option and comes included in the box.
440531
No. The battery is very weak, the camera shuts down in a few seconds when not connected to power.
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No. Once the camera has power it turns on. I tied the wire into my back up light so it would only come on when i'm in reverse.
917735
Not by design as it automatically turns on when the camera is powered, and the camera is powered by the back up lights
543737
The camera does not. The hook up for the reverse circuit is in the unit the camera hooks to, if it needs one. If it is a stand alone installation, like for a trailer hookup, then it will work.
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I do not have it hooked up as "always on" so I can not answer your question. I hooked it up to the back up light power line so it only comes on when I shift into reverse so the screen is blank until I shift into reverse then it comes on. When I put it back in drive the screen goes blank and there is no longer power to the camera.
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I can't remember.I installed switch on the monitor to turn it on & off.The monitor stays on when the switch is turned on. I have a switch on the camera also.
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I purchase a Phillips model 7FF1M4. Very similar. I does have battery backup. I unplugged it from the wall and to my surprise, it kept on playing photos. I do not know if this model is still available or not but I thought I would let you all know that it does exist.
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I have the opposite problem, in that the default of 10 is usually too low. My guess is that you're feeding the input into a pre-amp of some sort. Your best bet is to find a way to adjust that, since there's no way to change the default volume on this unit.As for the backup camera, yes, this unit supports a backup camera, as well as auto-switch to it when activated. The input for the control line is clearly marked on the back of the unit, using a standard composite video feed.