Failed B/U Monitor - What to do now?
We bought our Georgetown new in 2004, and while we have had some issues with it, I've never looked back at our decision to buy it because of the enjoyment it has provided us over the years. The one t...
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Well, that "Very unique cabling" might not be all that unique if you are handy with the proper tools.
MOST backup monitors have either a 4 wire or six wire interface.. Those wires are as follows (optional wires in prens) There are a few ways to swap them out.
Hardest:
+12 volt
Ground
Video
Shield/Video ground
(Audio)
(Shield/audio ground).
NOTE the video lead may or may not be shielded (Same with audio)
Solution. Identify the power leads, replace with a different type of connector (Many different types) identify the video leads, Install a common RCA (Phono) Connector, YELLOW jacketed. on this lead, sheild goes to the shell, other lead to the pin. NOTE: this takes skill.
Same with audio only use white
I used a RED one for power
Note: Save for power any monitor will work, In fact if you have a video digitizer card/dongle for your computer.. THAT will work.
Now you have standard connectors. But Wait There may be an easier way.
Many companies make adapt-a-kits for just about everything and there is a very good chance that someone makes one from what you got to whatever you buy, this will consist of a plug, short cable and socket (may be two plugs or two sockets) matching the hookup you have, one end connects to what you have, one end connects to what you buy at the same time you got the adapter. PLUG PLUG DONE.
On my B/U monitor there is an A and a B input, A is always chosen when you are in REVERSE but B is handy too, you can use it for anything if you only change the connector. I sliced, diced, and installed standard phono connections.
I then put a 2nd camera (And have plans for at least 2 more) this one is directly under the fuel filler cap (this is a gasser so that's like 20+ feet behind me when I pull up to the pump) now I pull up to a pump, I am centered perfectly every time.. Center of screen = position of filler cap.
Others need a spotter to do that well :)
I would rather have put the camera above but alas, under was easier, the camera I used is a big bolt and nut affair, drill a single hole shove it in and rotate to upright and lock it down (Bit of sealant on the head ring).
Works great.
Eventually I will have a 3 position switch and 2 more cameras.
MOST backup monitors have either a 4 wire or six wire interface.. Those wires are as follows (optional wires in prens) There are a few ways to swap them out.
Hardest:
+12 volt
Ground
Video
Shield/Video ground
(Audio)
(Shield/audio ground).
NOTE the video lead may or may not be shielded (Same with audio)
Solution. Identify the power leads, replace with a different type of connector (Many different types) identify the video leads, Install a common RCA (Phono) Connector, YELLOW jacketed. on this lead, sheild goes to the shell, other lead to the pin. NOTE: this takes skill.
Same with audio only use white
I used a RED one for power
Note: Save for power any monitor will work, In fact if you have a video digitizer card/dongle for your computer.. THAT will work.
Now you have standard connectors. But Wait There may be an easier way.
Many companies make adapt-a-kits for just about everything and there is a very good chance that someone makes one from what you got to whatever you buy, this will consist of a plug, short cable and socket (may be two plugs or two sockets) matching the hookup you have, one end connects to what you have, one end connects to what you buy at the same time you got the adapter. PLUG PLUG DONE.
On my B/U monitor there is an A and a B input, A is always chosen when you are in REVERSE but B is handy too, you can use it for anything if you only change the connector. I sliced, diced, and installed standard phono connections.
I then put a 2nd camera (And have plans for at least 2 more) this one is directly under the fuel filler cap (this is a gasser so that's like 20+ feet behind me when I pull up to the pump) now I pull up to a pump, I am centered perfectly every time.. Center of screen = position of filler cap.
Others need a spotter to do that well :)
I would rather have put the camera above but alas, under was easier, the camera I used is a big bolt and nut affair, drill a single hole shove it in and rotate to upright and lock it down (Bit of sealant on the head ring).
Works great.
Eventually I will have a 3 position switch and 2 more cameras.
