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Re: Trouble replacing rear view camera monitor - any ideas?
The adapter is very close to what I need. Of course, I don't have that particular 4-pin connector on the end, mine looks like the s-video 4-pin, not the CEC connector I believe this one is. So I'm thinking of cannibalizing the s-video to rca adapter that I already have. Splitting open the outer sheath, figuring out which wires go to what, and making my own adapter that includes the power cables. I'm assuming that I can check for continuity between the pins on the 4-pin and the rca to track the video signal cables. The other 2 pins should be the power back to the camera, right? Thanks for the help so far, everyone. I'm optimistic(or deluded). Rory Martin521Views0likes0CommentsRe: Trouble replacing rear view camera monitor - any ideas?
Well, that makes all the difference, then. So they used a 4pin din connector that LOOKS like s-video, but is not. So I guess I have to complete the whole install, new cable and camera to make it work then. Hmmm, I'm sure the cable runs through the ceiling somehow, but how do I access it? Anybody know? Rory Martin522Views0likes0CommentsTrouble replacing rear view camera monitor - any ideas?
I've got a 2004 Newmar Kountry Star with a ADTH monitor 12v, B&W. It's small and difficult to see so I decided to update the system. I purchased a Pyle Audio rear view camera(color) and 7" color monitor. The cable that came with the package is long enough for a car, but not for the RV. So I decided to replace the monitor first, keep using the B&W camera and replace the camera later. I pull off the monitor and discover that the cable from the monitor to the camera is S-Video, 4 pin. The new monitor uses an RCA video connector. I hook up the power connectors to the new monitor, everything looks good. I figure I'll get an adapter for the S-video to RCA video and use the same cable and camera for now. Okay, a couple of days later I get the adapter. I put the adapter in place, turn on the ignition, the monitor lights up, no signal. Switch to the other video input, still no signal. Try this several times, just for grins. Still no signal. I'm thinking that I've screwed up the cable somehow, so just to make sure, I put the original B&W monitor back in place. Everything works fine, picture looks like it did. My question is, can I use the S-video cable with the adapter, and if so, how? Any help would be appreciated on this. Oh yeah, this is my first post, but long time reader. Thanks Rory Martin3.5KViews0likes7Comments
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