BC 50 NIGHT VISION ™ Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents Introduction......................................1 Viewing the Backup Camera............. 1 Pairing a BC 50 Night Vision Camera with a Garmin® Navigation Device.... 1 Guidance Lines................................. 2 Multiple Cameras............................. 3 Specifications..................................
Introduction WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Viewing the Backup Camera WARNING This device is intended to enhance your situational awareness when used properly. If used improperly, you could become distracted by the display, which could lead to an accident causing serious personal injury or death. Only access the information displayed on the device with a glance.
Guidance Lines NOTICE The guidance lines feature is intended for informational and reference purposes only. You are responsible for maintaining awareness of your surroundings. Guidance lines provide an approximate visual representation of the vehicle's path when in reverse. To provide the most accurate reference, you must align the guidance lines for each backup camera. You should not use the guidance lines feature if you have not aligned the guidance lines.
Showing or Hiding Guidance Lines 1 Select an option: • From the camera view, tap the screen, and select • From the camera view, select > Adjust Video. 2 Select . 3 Select . . Multiple Cameras You can pair a maximum of four compatible Garmin wireless cameras. Switching Cameras When multiple backup cameras are transmitting to your device, you can switch between the views from the cameras. From the camera view, select an option: • Select . • Tap the screen, and select a camera at the bottom of the screen.
Specifications Camera and transmitter input voltage From 9 to 28 Vdc Transmitter fuse 2 A, fast-blow Camera and transmitter current usage 300 mA at 12 Vdc Water rating (camera and transmitter) IEC 60529 IPX671 Operating temperature range From -20° to 60°C (from -4° to 140°F) Wireless frequency 2.4 GHz @ 17.5 dBm maximum 1 The device is protected against the ingress of dust and withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min.
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BC™ 50 IR WIRELESS BACKUP CAMERA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Introduction WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Garmin strongly recommends having an experienced installer with the proper knowledge of electrical systems install the device. Incorrectly wiring the power cable can result in damage to the vehicle or the battery and can cause bodily injury.
Device Overview Item Description Transmitter Camera Camera license plate clip bracket Camera surface mounting bracket Tools Needed • • • • Drill and 10 mm, or size X (0.397 in.) drill bit #2 Phillips screwdriver Screws, bolts, or cable ties (to secure the transmitter) RV sealant (optional) Installation Camera Mounting Considerations When selecting a location to mount the camera, observe these considerations. • You should test a mounting location before you permanently mount the camera.
Transmitter Location and Wiring Considerations NOTICE The transmitter is not intended to be held or worn on your body while it is in use. When selecting a location to install the wireless transmitter, observe these considerations. • You should test a proposed installation location before you permanently install the transmitter. • Some vehicles do not provide constant minimum voltage to the reverse lamps.
Testing the Camera and Transmitter Location 1 Temporarily secure the camera in the preferred mounting location. 2 Temporarily place the transmitter in the preferred installation location, and connect it to power and to the camera. TIP: If you do not want to splice into the wiring of your vehicle for this test, you can connect the transmitter and camera to a 12 Vdc battery. 3 Test the transmitter for correct operation by viewing the camera on the compatible Garmin device.
3 Using an appropriate drill bit, drill a hole for the camera cable to enter the vehicle. 4 Feed the camera cable through the hole, and route it to the transmitter location. 5 Adjust the angle of the camera, and tighten the hex screws using the included hex key. 6 Apply RV sealant around the cable where it enters the vehicle (optional).
Mounting the Camera Directly on a Vehicle with Adhesive If the included screws cannot be used for installation, you can install the camera using the included adhesive strips. NOTICE The adhesive is intended for long-term installation and can be difficult to remove. You should carefully consider the mounting location before you install the mount. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 Using an appropriate drill bit, drill a hole for the camera cable to enter the vehicle.
Installing the Transmitter Before you permanently install the transmitter, you must test the installation location for correct operation (Testing the Camera and Transmitter Location, page 4). 1 Secure the transmitter to the installation location using hardware appropriate for the location, such as screws, bolts, or cable ties. The fuse holder located near the transmitter is not waterproof. Installing the fuse holder in a location that is exposed to the elements is not recommended.
Pairing a BC 50 IR Camera with a Garmin Navigation Device You can pair the BC 50 IR camera with a compatible Garmin navigation device. Go to garmin.com/BC50 for more information about device compatibility. 1 Update your navigation device to the latest software. Your device may not support the BC 50 IR camera without the latest software. For more information about updating the device software, see the owner's manual for your navigation device. NOTE: The location of the camera app may vary by device model.
GARMIN~ IMPORTANT SAFETY AND PRODUCT INFORMATION
Important Safety and Product Information Failure to heed the following warnings could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury .!...._ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Distraction Warning This device is intended to enhance the situational awareness when used properly. If used improperly, you could become distracted by the display, which could lead to an accident causing serious personal injury or death. Only access the information displayed on the device with a glance.
operated with a minimum of 20 cm (7.87 in.) between the device and your body. The device should not be used in other configurations. This device must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other transmitter or antenna. Software License Agreement BY USING THE DEVICE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS ANO CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. Garmin Ltd.
COUNTRY TO COUNTRY. IF IMPLIED WARRANTIES CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED UNDER THE LAWS OF YOUR STATE OR COUNTRY, THEN SUCH WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. SOME STATES (AND COUNTRIES AND PROVINCES) DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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