lorettaboy Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 So i just installed my new head unit, upgrading from the Z110BT. Did the bypass, and all seemed to be okay. Problem is, the reverse camera view doesn't work. It goes split screen, but the camera portion is blacked out. The backup camera does work when in reverse. I noticed last night that the backup camera re-activates once I turn the engine off. Not sure if this helps. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
makaveli2g Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Did you check the polarity setting of the camera under the settings menu? It can be set to battery or ground. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rgarjr Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 How did you wire up the camera? Did you use 12V ignition power or did you just use the reverse lamp power? Sure sounds like you used the reverse lamp power which explains you get a black picture when you're not in reverse. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lorettaboy Posted June 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 Did you check the polarity setting of the camera under the settings menu? It can be set to battery or ground. Yes, i have switched it back and forth, but no luck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lorettaboy Posted June 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 How did you wire up the camera? Did you use 12V ignition power or did you just use the reverse lamp power? Sure sounds like you used the reverse lamp power which explains you get a black picture when you're not in reverse. Not sure, i had a professional installer do most of the work. The only thing i did was the bypass. I'll ask him though, thanks for the help! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LS3 MN6 Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Your installer was lazy and used the Reverse lamp voltage for power. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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