does the tao tronics ttcmo4 monitor get its power from the ttcc17 back up camera when wired to the back up tail light or do i need monitor power too.
224951
Yes, you can power up the monitor and the back up cam from the same power source - the back up tail light. Just you have to connect the "+" and "-" power wires from the monitor and from the back up cam in parallell to the back up tail light. When you shift gear to reverse, they both, the cam and the monitor, get power from the tail light.
1765780
The camera has a wall charger and then the option for batteries which would be good in case of a power outage. I LOVE this monitor! Recommend it to everyone
770149
Using a standard all in one RCA video and power cable, the camera will be powered back at the video connection end. At the video connection end which will connect to your DVR or monitor you will need a 500mA DC power supply.
176798
the monitor and camera have there own power source. There are two ac adapters. And the GE home monitor works great.
414182
On the back of the camera there is a short tail with a yellow connector and a black connector. Also in the box that the camera comes in, you should have a coiled wire with a yellow connector on each end. You should have another coiled wire with a red plug on one end and a red and black wire on the other end. You hook up the yellow plug on the camera to one of the yellow plugs on the coiled wire. The other yellow plug on the coiled wire needs to be connected to the video screen that you are using for a backup screen. The coiled wire with the red plug is the power cord. The red plug goes into the black plug on the camera lead and the bare red and black wires at the other end of the coiled wire with the red plug go to the power and ground. Most people hookup the red lead to the power side of a backup light and the black wire to a convenient ground. That way when you put your vehicle in reverse and the backup lights go on so does the camera. Hope this is helpful.
1081010
Well for starters you have to run an accessory wire that will turn on when you turn on the vehicle. Then next you have to locate the wire that sends the signal to the reverse light so when the vehicle is in reverse that will power on the camera. The not so easy part is the running of the video wire YELLOW from the camera to the monitor. Some cars you can run it under the carpet others the headliner what ever is easy.
1335635
the reverse wire needs to be wired to your back up lights - when they are off (when care isn't in reverse) it will switch off the moniter
2027880
Yes, the blue wire is the "trigger" wire, just like VL says, connect this blue wire along with the red wire to the back up light wire; this way, when you shift your vehicle to reverse, the back up light wire will give electricity to the monitor, and when you shift out of reverse, the monitor will shut off because there's no electricity going to it. Don't forget to connect the black wire to the ground first.
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My order was just for the camera. I have installed 2 of them and am happy with the results. For a monitor I have had good luck with the 7 inch TaoTronics. I have installed 3 of them and like all three installations. They are priced about $35.00, are Prime eligible and free shipping is available.
2080960
Something is wired wrong. You have to pull two different hot wire power sources. One for the Backup Camera at the 'rear' of the vehicle that taps into the hot reverse vehicle backup light wire, and one at the 'front' of the vehicle for the Monitor as well. Both the front and the rear must in addition be grounded to vehicle body ground. The hot wire source at the front of Vehicle Monitor can be any hot vehicle wire tie in but must be away from the fuse box to help prevent engine ignition 'run' static. I will hand draw a wiring diagram and return to this post and put it up in a while.
135320
The green cable hooks to your reverse light and will darken your screen if you are not in reverse ( safety feature ) . The monitor will work without the green ( or blue in my case ) hooked up.
1097565
Yes. The tail/running (and back up, if equipped) lights are wired independent of the converter.
983291
I dont have any power source by my garage can these cameras work without being plugged in?I know the monitor does need power but the camera by it self does that need to be plugged in ?
37718
electricity only for the camera. it plugs into a standard wall (120 watts). The monitor sucks batteries like crazy. Also, be careful, we just returned ours. The monitor would not hold a charge. When our child went to sleep at night, we would have to plug it in or the monitor would die.
970956
red cable is for the video , you have to connect the black adaptor and put the red wire to power, you can use the same power coming from reverse light and black to ground .I did not used the white , because is not audio available .
1232810
"Wireless" refers to the signal from the camera to the monitor; you do not have to run a cable from the camera to the monitor. You do however have to provide electrical power to the camera and to the monitor. The camera is easy, just tap into the reverse lights so that when you shift into reverse the camera is turned on. Finding a power source for the monitor is a little harder, I tried several wires under the dash with no success and finally had to resort to an auto mechanic who easily found an appropriate power source. The unit works well. Be prepared for a slight delay after shifting into reverse for the camera to come on and the monitor to receive the video signal. It is not instant. "Wireless" refers to the signal from the camera to the monitor; you do not have to run a cable from the camera to the monitor. You do however have to provide electrical power to the camera and to the monitor. The camera is easy, just tap into the reverse lights so that when you shift into reverse the camera is turned on. Finding a power source for the monitor is a little harder, I tried several wires under the dash with no success and finally had to resort to an auto mechanic who easily found an appropriate power source. The unit works well. Be prepared for a slight delay after... » Read More "Wireless" refers to the signal from the camera to the monitor; you do not have to run a cable from the camera to the monitor. You do however have to provide electrical power to the camera and to the monitor. The camera is easy, just tap into the reverse lights so that when you shift into reverse the camera is turned on. Finding a power source for the monitor is a little harder, I tried several wires under the dash with no success and finally had to resort to an auto mechanic who easily found an appropriate power source. The unit works well. Be prepared for a slight delay after shifting into reverse for the camera to come on and the monitor to receive the video signal. It is not instant. « Show Less
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No. The camera is powered on all the time and so is the monitor but you don't get a picture until you turn on your vehicle lights and the monitor picture does not go off unless you turn off the power.