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Dual cameras

By ZAKsPop · Mar 22, 2011in General💬 4 posts👁️ 1,343 views
Posted Mar 22, 2011 · 02:06 UTC#1

Hello. I'm new here. I am saving to purchase a new stereo in my car and have settled on the AVIC Z130BT (was going to be Z120BT). I have a question. I am wondering if I can have 2 cameras hooked to it. The reverse camera is nice but I'd like to have a second camera in the nose of my car. I have a low splitter and don't want to break it by hitting a curb etc. while parking. I want one that I can turn on at will. Is this possible or will I need to get something else in addition to the Z130BT?

 

Thanks

Posted Mar 22, 2011 · 02:17 UTC#2

Yeah it's possible, only one camera could be used at a time though.

Posted Mar 22, 2011 · 02:27 UTC#3

Yeah it's possible, only one camera could be used at a time though.

 

What do you mean? I'd only want to turn on the camera when parking etc. The backup will only be when I back up.

Posted Mar 22, 2011 · 03:04 UTC#4

My suggestion would be to wire the backup cam as it should be; then use video 1 input for a second camera. You would have to manually select it though to use it. I use this video input (and audio) to run a digital tv tuner. I sit and watch the news at 11 pm while waiting for the gf to get out of work (usually 11:15 or20). It will work with (I believe) most video inputs, including an additional camera. Good luck. I hope someone can confirm or deny this for you. Or just go try it yourself when you can.