SAFESIGHT ™ SC0301-SC3102 Reverse back up camera system Installation Guide and User’s Manual Version 1
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Safesight SC0301‐SC3102 Back up camera system www.qualitymobilevideo.com 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Safesight SC0301‐SC3102 reverse camera system! This system will help prevent the most deadly type of automobile accidents, reversing accidents. All that’s left is to install and use your system. In the following information we will guide you through installing your system and getting the most out of it.
Safesight SC0301‐SC3102 Back up camera system www.qualitymobilevideo.com 2. Installation/Setup We begin by identifying the contents of the back up camera system: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. LCD Monitor Monitor wiring harness Back up camera Camera wiring harness Extension cable Warning: All electrical connections should be done after removing the negative post of the battery. Under no circumstance does qualitymobilevideo.com assume any liability. Use these instructions at your own risk.
Safesight SC0301‐SC3102 Back up camera system www.qualitymobilevideo.com 3. Monitor wiring harness This DC power connector plugs in to the monitor’s power input on one end, and splits into two bare wires on the other Note: In the event that the monitor will not respond please make sure it is receiving a video feed. This monitor will not turn on without receiving a video signal 3.
Safesight SC0301‐SC3102 Back up camera system www.qualitymobilevideo.com 5. Backup Camera Wiring Harness This DC power connector plugs in to the camera’s power input on one end, and splits into two bare wires on the other 5.1 Identifying the bare wires Bare Wire color Connection Red Positive + 12 volts – connect this to an electric terminal controlled by ignition Black Negative – 12 volts – connect this to vehicle’s (metal) body/ clean ground 6.
Safesight SC0301‐SC3102 Back up camera system www.qualitymobilevideo.com 7. (FIVE STEP STANDARD INSTALLATION) 7.1 Connecting the monitor’s wiring harness Connect the wiring harness into the monitor’s designated DC power connector. 7.2 Powering up the monitor Connect the positive red wire to a 12 volt terminal that turns on with the ignition and the negative black wire to the vehicles (metal) body. Note: For a more in depth look into tapping a 12 volt terminal, see section 8.
Safesight SC0301‐SC3102 Back up camera system www.qualitymobilevideo.com 7.3 Connecting the camera’s wiring harness Connect the wiring harness into the camera’s designated DC power connector. 7.4 Powering up the camera Connect the positive red wire to a +12 volt side of the reverse light and the negative black wire to the vehicles (metal) body. Note: To have continuous operation, connect to a power source that turns on with the ignition.
Safesight SC0301‐SC3102 Back up camera system www.qualitymobilevideo.com 7.5 Connecting camera and monitor Now that both monitor and camera are connected to a power source, connect both systems using the yellow RCA extension cable. Note: If the yellow RCA cable has two red power wires on each end, they do not need to be connected as a part of the standard installation process. These red leads are designed to be used as alternative means of powering up the units. 7.
Safesight SC0301‐SC3102 Back up camera system www.qualitymobilevideo.com 8. TAPPING INTO A POSITIVE + 12 VOLT TERMINAL 8.1 Main power connection The main power connection can be made many different ways.
Safesight SC0301‐SC3102 Back up camera system www.qualitymobilevideo.com In‐line fuse to protect in the event of a short Fuse tap Warning: It is always recommended that you place an inline fuse within 6 inches of the main power tap; this protects the system and the wiring in the event of a short. Warning: Fire is possible if inline fuse is not used and a short occurs. A 7.5 amp fuse should be placed in line prior to both the camera and monitor power connection.
Safesight SC0301‐SC3102 Back up camera system www.qualitymobilevideo.com 8.2 Tapping Into The Reverse Tail-light To access this you will need to remove the tail light of the vehicle. Once you have removed the tail light of the vehicle you will use a voltmeter to determine which lead supplies 12 volts positive power. This is done by setting your voltmeter to dc volts and probing the wires to determine which is positive and what ground is.
Safesight SC0301‐SC3102 Back up camera system www.qualitymobilevideo.com 9. SC0301-SC3102 User Guide 9.1 Monitor Controls On the front of the monitor you will find there are no buttons. Most notably there is no on/off power button on this unit, instead it is built with an auto sense feature that turns on as soon as it senses any video signal, such as a backup camera.
Safesight SC0301‐SC3102 Back up camera system www.qualitymobilevideo.com 10. Troubleshooting This section of the guide should highlight common issues users may encounter and offer simple solutions. 10.1 Monitor is connected to + 12 volts but will not turn on The SC3102 backup monitor does not have a blue standby screen when not receiving a video feed. This means that if the camera is not receiving power and sending a video signal to the monitor, it will not turn on. 1. Make sure the camera has power. 2.
Safesight SC0301‐SC3102 Back up camera system www.qualitymobilevideo.com 10.4 Monitor randomly turns on and off The monitor will randomly turn on or off if the incorrect reverse circuit is used. Many newer vehicles have light bulbs that have dual filaments. Dual filament bulbs typically have a three wire connection. 1. Use a voltmeter to determine which wire is the correct one to tap. 2. Meter must read 12 volts when the vehicle is placed into reverse.
