shoprider allrounder #889ersf want to connect into 12v tail lights to operate cctv rear view camera when lights on.
The rear camera is activated when the auto is put into reverse, so triggered by the back-up light is the choice.License plate lamps can be a good source of 12V.
But only when the lights are on. Oh, wait - isn't that what the TS said? When the lights are on? I would assume off the cuff that a rear looking camera "when the lights are on" would mean at night, when lights are typically on. However, a rear view camera who's purpose is as yet undefined, would only operate when said "lights" are on. What lights? Backup lights? Parking lights (which include license plate lights)? Brake lights? Anti-Collision lights?License plate lamps can be a good source of 12V.
Good question. My read is depending on make and model the video format varies. They also come in wired and wireless versions. Maybe 10 years ago I bought a lightly used Yukon Denali from a co-worker for my wife. It had an aftermarket backup camera installed. Pretty sure it was bluetooth wireless because the range was short but apparently many home video monitoring systems used what it used. I could be at a traffic light or stop sign and the monitor would come to life displaying all sorts of stuff. Looking at video formats I believe most wireless use a SD (Standard Definition) format (720 x 480). While we never really used it, it was pretty interesting. Hopefully someone else knows more as to video format. Newer units maybe HD 1080P?That is what I had thought, as well. Backup lights is the circuit. And amazinly enough, quite a few people also back up their cars in the daylight. And my OEM backup monitor displays the view in the daytime as well as in the dark. AND, amazingly, my backup lights come on when I shift into reverse, day or night.
Now here is an off-topic question: Do backup cameras generally deliver NTSC video? Or some other format??
OK, and thanks.Good question. My read is depending on make and model the video format varies. They also come in wired and wireless versions. Maybe 10 years ago I bought a lightly used Yukon Denali from a co-worker for my wife. It had an aftermarket backup camera installed. Pretty sure it was bluetooth wireless because the range was short but apparently many home video monitoring systems used what it used. I could be at a traffic light or stop sign and the monitor would come to life displaying all sorts of stuff. Looking at video formats I believe most wireless use a SD (Standard Definition) format (720 x 480). While we never really used it, it was pretty interesting. Hopefully someone else knows more as to video format. Newer units maybe HD 1080P?
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