g0tw33d Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 I'm about to install the F90BT and the boyo backup camera. I want to know how would one wire up the backup camera? Do you do the following steps? 1. Install the camera at your desired location 2. Run the wires to the headunit with the RCA input 3. The + and - can be connected to the headunit's harness 4. Connect the reverse wire from the headunit to the car's reverse wire? By following these steps, will I be able to see the camera when it is in reverse and at anytime I want to see the back of my car? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
qkslvr Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 yes, the reverse wire connection allows for it to automatically display when in reverse, and the rca allows you to go to AV source and select rear view camera to display anytime you want. You will need to turn on the camera in the settings menu. I have the f900bt and a rear camera installed in my FJ Cruiser, and I can use the camera both ways. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Head Unit Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 So qkslvr, do you have to wait until full boot up before seeing an image from the back up camera? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CamelTowing Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 My camera works 8-10 seconds after I turn the key So qkslvr, do you have to wait until full boot up before seeing an image from the back up camera? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
g0tw33d Posted August 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Thanks for the tip. I'm going to try and install it when I'm free. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CatchMeIfYouCan631 Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 My camera works 8-10 seconds after I turn the key well thats good that you dont have to wait for the unit to fully boot to bak out of your driveway i was thinking that same thing about the camera, as to whether or not itd be usable before the units finished....i might just buy one now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dericn Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 And just to back up (no pun intended) what CamelTowing said... http://www.dericn.com/videos/AVIC/ReverseCamera.mov -Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CatchMeIfYouCan631 Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Do want. lol hows the Boyo one i was lookin at that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dericn Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 I have the Boyo VLT420 and am EXTREMELY pleased with it. It has a really wide view, and it's low light sensitivity is excellent. Highly recommended! I got mine on eBay for only $82 (from barneyselectronics). -Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobsyouruncle Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 I have a boyo camera as well. I agree the low light sensitivity is very good. It just might be over sensitive, though. When I am in an area with virtually no light at night, the image from the camera is plenty bright enough to pick out a lot of detail. But if it's dark out and you are near a street light, or have someone behind you with their headlights on, the image is washed out and practically useless. It's kinda like walking out of a really dark club and getting blasted by the sun at 7 in the morning. the light... it's too bright to see anything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CatchMeIfYouCan631 Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 ugh dont u jus hate the sun sometimes well my mind is set, gonna get a boyo. CamelTowing, dericn and bobsyouruncle, thanks for the input guys, i was a lil uneasy on which one to buy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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