reversing camera installtion effect on radio

humming · Nov 29th, 2018, 08:48

I had a reversing camera fitted by the dealer last year, so not original equipment but it is Volvo kit. I already had the parking sensors fitted as original equipment.

I have just noticed that if the radio is on and I select reverse, the radio starts to 'break up' as if the selection of reverse is trying to override the radio volume.

I don't know if this is caused by the reversing camera installation or the reversing senors operation, but it doesn't seem correct. If anything, I would have thought that the radio would be muted when reverse is selected.

So, what is supposed to happen with the radio, if anything, when reverse is selected?

Spike56 · Nov 29th, 2018, 09:33

Don't know about the camera but the radio mutes down when the parking sensors beep. Would think that your camera should do the same? Do you have the parking sensors?

Brankster · Nov 29th, 2018, 16:55

The volume stays the same I think when my camera is on. Only goes quieter when the sensors beep.

Spike56 · Nov 29th, 2018, 17:50

Do you have the choice to use either the sensors or the camera? I would have thought that the parking sensors would 'always be on' unless manually switched off.....

humming · Nov 30th, 2018, 08:08

The sensors are not selectable and therefore always on. They work in conjunction with the reversing camera, in that the camera displays ‘coloured blocks’ on the display to show proximity as the sensors beep. These coloured blocks reflect where the sensors detect an object and change colour as the distance at the back of the car reduces, i.e. go red when about 30cm from object and sensors are beeping furiously.

From what has been said here it looks like it’s probably the sensors that are causing the problem with the radio.

Craig S · Nov 30th, 2018, 11:41

You can disable the parking sensors, there should be a button on the center console. Normally at the bottom right hand corner. Letter P with a small triangle near it.

humming · Nov 30th, 2018, 15:47

I have just learnt something new then.

I will try the button tonight to see if it makes any difference to the radio 'break up'. Hopefully I will be able to isolate the problem before I get it looked at.

HDAV · Nov 30th, 2018, 19:39

Can I ask what the cost was I’m interested in the camera for mine but was quoted £1000 by supplying dealer, just kits seem to be £600 ish

humming · Dec 3rd, 2018, 08:31

Apologises for not answering sooner but I was away this weekend.

HDAV,

I paid about £800 for the reverse camera installation, but that was the expesive option as the installation is dependant on whether the option code 820 ("Rear parking camera, preparation") is fitted. It wasn't on mine. If it is it's about £300 cheaper.

The £1000 you have been quoted sounds a bit high.

With respect to turning the sensors off ......

I tried that and with the sensors disabled the sensor indications and beeper do not work, and the radio still breaks up when in reverse.

HDAV · Dec 4th, 2018, 23:34

Thanks does radio break up on other sources CD, Bluetooth, FM, AM or just Dab?

Nov 29th, 2018, 08:48	#1
humming Junior Member Last Online: Oct 11th, 2019 16:35 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Worthing	reversing camera installtion effect on radio I had a reversing camera fitted by the dealer last year, so not original equipment but it is Volvo kit. I already had the parking sensors fitted as original equipment. I have just noticed that if the radio is on and I select reverse, the radio starts to 'break up' as if the selection of reverse is trying to override the radio volume. I don't know if this is caused by the reversing camera installation or the reversing senors operation, but it doesn't seem correct. If anything, I would have thought that the radio would be muted when reverse is selected. So, what is supposed to happen with the radio, if anything, when reverse is selected? __________________ 2017: XC60 D5 SE Lux Nav, AWD, Geartronic, Polestar, Panoramic Roof, Winter Pack, Family Pack, Dark Tint Windows

Nov 29th, 2018, 16:55	#3
Brankster Junior Member Last Online: Sep 26th, 2023 15:48 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Hamilton	The volume stays the same I think when my camera is on. Only goes quieter when the sensors beep. __________________ XC-60 MY2014 D5 2.4 SE Lux Nav AWD Geartronic 215bhp Winter pack with ABL Dark Tinted glass Rear Camera Voice-activated Sat Nav Tempa Styling pack

Nov 30th, 2018, 08:08	#5
humming Junior Member Last Online: Oct 11th, 2019 16:35 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Worthing	The sensors are not selectable and therefore always on. They work in conjunction with the reversing camera, in that the camera displays ‘coloured blocks’ on the display to show proximity as the sensors beep. These coloured blocks reflect where the sensors detect an object and change colour as the distance at the back of the car reduces, i.e. go red when about 30cm from object and sensors are beeping furiously. From what has been said here it looks like it’s probably the sensors that are causing the problem with the radio. __________________ 2017: XC60 D5 SE Lux Nav, AWD, Geartronic, Polestar, Panoramic Roof, Winter Pack, Family Pack, Dark Tint Windows Last edited by humming; Nov 30th, 2018 at 08:52.

Nov 30th, 2018, 15:47	#7
humming Junior Member Last Online: Oct 11th, 2019 16:35 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Worthing	I have just learnt something new then. I will try the button tonight to see if it makes any difference to the radio 'break up'. Hopefully I will be able to isolate the problem before I get it looked at. __________________ 2017: XC60 D5 SE Lux Nav, AWD, Geartronic, Polestar, Panoramic Roof, Winter Pack, Family Pack, Dark Tint Windows

Dec 3rd, 2018, 08:31	#9
humming Junior Member Last Online: Oct 11th, 2019 16:35 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Worthing	Apologises for not answering sooner but I was away this weekend. HDAV, I paid about £800 for the reverse camera installation, but that was the expesive option as the installation is dependant on whether the option code 820 ("Rear parking camera, preparation") is fitted. It wasn't on mine. If it is it's about £300 cheaper. The £1000 you have been quoted sounds a bit high. With respect to turning the sensors off ...... I tried that and with the sensors disabled the sensor indications and beeper do not work, and the radio still breaks up when in reverse. __________________ 2017: XC60 D5 SE Lux Nav, AWD, Geartronic, Polestar, Panoramic Roof, Winter Pack, Family Pack, Dark Tint Windows

Nov 29th, 2018, 09:33	#2
Spike56 Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:04 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orpington	Don't know about the camera but the radio mutes down when the parking sensors beep. Would think that your camera should do the same? Do you have the parking sensors?

Nov 29th, 2018, 17:50	#4
Spike56 Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:04 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orpington	Do you have the choice to use either the sensors or the camera? I would have thought that the parking sensors would 'always be on' unless manually switched off.....

Nov 30th, 2018, 11:41	#6
Craig S Member Last Online: Jun 28th, 2023 11:06 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Newcastle	You can disable the parking sensors, there should be a button on the center console. Normally at the bottom right hand corner. Letter P with a small triangle near it.

Nov 30th, 2018, 19:39	#8
HDAV Master Member Last Online: Jan 21st, 2024 14:21 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: End of the valley	Can I ask what the cost was I’m interested in the camera for mine but was quoted £1000 by supplying dealer, just kits seem to be £600 ish

Dec 4th, 2018, 23:34	#10
HDAV Master Member Last Online: Jan 21st, 2024 14:21 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: End of the valley	Thanks does radio break up on other sources CD, Bluetooth, FM, AM or just Dab?

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)