Reversing camera after market fit

Paul737 · Feb 16th, 2012, 09:42

Check this out guys, it's a site on eBay offering Volvo reversing camera from Hong Kong for £15!?! The devils in the detail though I think i.e. how to connect the camera to the screen? Any thoughts if it's worth trying?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CCD-PAL-RE...-/330538855084

844PHW · Feb 16th, 2012, 10:25

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Originally Posted by Paul737

Check this out guys, it's a site on eBay offering Volvo reversing camera from Hong Kong for £15!?! The devils in the detail though I think i.e. how to connect the camera to the screen? Any thoughts if it's worth trying?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CCD-PAL-RE...-/330538855084

It presumably works. However, the following three points strike me:

- It replaces one of the number plate lights. (I wouldn't do it, simply on that basis. It might even be illegal.)

- It seems to require it own dedicated screen. (untidy)

- You have to run cable through the tailgate and the body of the car. (lots of hassle)

A bit dubious then.

lukas430000 · Mar 18th, 2012, 18:59

Ressurecting old thread. Camera looks cool. There is a clear bit so number plate light should work. I don't thing will be illegal.
I have a question aswell. My satnav have an "av in" input which looks like a mini jack. Is any chance to fit any reversing camera to it? hopefully it's possible.

ctautos · Mar 18th, 2012, 21:40

i am waitng on one should be here this week

hackin8 · May 19th, 2012, 00:38

I have also just received one of these from Hong Kong. The physical installation seems good - with a transparent piece ensuring numberplate light still works. Power connection is simple to reversing light - so power is switched on when selecting reverse.
Only issue is how to connect video (phono plug) to existing satnav/screen. I have previously played recorded video through USB with no problem - any thoughts as to whether AUX minijack connector would work with video - or is this only for audio?
Any other thoughts as to how to connect video greatly appreciated.

Hackin8

The Hooded Claw · May 19th, 2012, 14:11

I fitted a cam in my C70 a few weeksago there a few threads on here about it somewhere ..

but Heres some Pics ect

i used the reversing Lights as a Power source for BOTH the Cam & The screen & Removed the drivers vanity mirror to fit the Screen into that space in the Sun Visor

Keith

Feb 16th, 2012, 09:42	#1
Paul737 New Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2013 11:30 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Newcastle	Reversing camera after market fit Check this out guys, it's a site on eBay offering Volvo reversing camera from Hong Kong for £15!?! The devils in the detail though I think i.e. how to connect the camera to the screen? Any thoughts if it's worth trying? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CCD-PAL-RE...-/330538855084

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ctautos Senior Member Last Online: Sep 1st, 2014 21:54 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: feltham	camera i am waitng on one should be here this week

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The Hooded Claw Owner Volvovehiclesclub Last Online: Apr 4th, 2014 12:18 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Choosing which Volvo to go out in Today !!! lex parsimoniae View Photos By: The Hooded Claw	I fitted a cam in my C70 a few weeksago there a few threads on here about it somewhere .. but Heres some Pics ect i used the reversing Lights as a Power source for BOTH the Cam & The screen & Removed the drivers vanity mirror to fit the Screen into that space in the Sun Visor Keith __________________ 2000 C70 T5 Phase 1 240 Bhp in Saffron Orange ("SAPPHIRE") 2001 S80 2435cc Now with Andy Northface () 1994 960 CD 3.0 Estate ("The Purple Monster") VOC 25900 lex parsimoniae

Mar 18th, 2012, 18:59	#3
lukas430000 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2017 09:14 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Scotland	Ressurecting old thread. Camera looks cool. There is a clear bit so number plate light should work. I don't thing will be illegal. I have a question aswell. My satnav have an "av in" input which looks like a mini jack. Is any chance to fit any reversing camera to it? hopefully it's possible.

May 19th, 2012, 00:38	#5
hackin8 New Member Last Online: Jun 7th, 2012 19:33 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wycombe	I have also just received one of these from Hong Kong. The physical installation seems good - with a transparent piece ensuring numberplate light still works. Power connection is simple to reversing light - so power is switched on when selecting reverse. Only issue is how to connect video (phono plug) to existing satnav/screen. I have previously played recorded video through USB with no problem - any thoughts as to whether AUX minijack connector would work with video - or is this only for audio? Any other thoughts as to how to connect video greatly appreciated. Hackin8

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