Installing the Advent CAM300B Frame Camera

Installing the Advent CAM300B Frame Camera 

Steps to Install

1. Remove the rear license plate. 

2. Examine the vehicle to determine the best way to run the power wires
to the reverse lights and the extension cable through the car.

3. The Camera can be mounted above or below the plate. Determine the
mounting location that best suits your needs. Be sure to verify that
your installation plan complies with local laws and requirements.
Some states require that the state name, registration stickers, and
license number are not obstructed in any way.

4. Place the frame camera in front of the license plate and line up the
holes. Fasten the camera mounting bracket and the license plate to the
vehicle using the anti-theft screws provided. After installation of
screws with the tool provided, place the tool in the glove
compartment or other safe place for future use.

NOTE: To adjust the viewing angle, loosen the locking ring on the front of the camera around the lens and then move the ‘camera ball’ to the suitable angle and tighten the locking ring back up.
There is an alignment mark on the camera to show the top of the image.

5. Route the camera wiring into the vehicle. The wire can be run through
an existing grommet, behind a tail lamp, under the trunk molding, or
if necessary, through a 5/8 inch hole drilled near the vehicle’s rear license plate. When choosing a wiring path, make sure the cable will not be damaged or pinched, as this may cause a short circuit that is not covered by the warranty. If drilling a hole, perform the following steps:

a) Acquire a 5/8 inch drill bit, rust preventive, all of which can be
purchased at a hardware store.

b) Check behind the intended drilling location before drilling to
verify that no wires or mechanisms can interfere with or be
damaged during drilling.

c) Check for interference with license plate lights and the hatch
release switch and/or mechanism.

d) Drill a 5/8 inch hole at the selected location.

e) Coat the edge of the hole with rust preventative.

f) Route the camera cable through the grommet and then through
the hole.

g) Insert the grommet in the hole to keep water from entering the
vehicle.

6. Assemble camera and mount on the vehicle.

Wiring the Camera to the Vehicle’s Reverse Lamp

1. Locate the reverse lamp in the tail light assembly.

2. Using the tap connector supplied, perform the following steps:

a) Place the un-stripped positive lead from the tail lamp in the run
channel, which runs completely through the connector.

b) Insert the un-stripped red power wire from the camera
completely into the other channel in the connector.

c) Make the connection between the wires by crimping down the
metal connector with a pair of pliers, making sure the metal is
flush with the plastic insulator.

d) Close the top plastic hinged cover until latched.

3. Attach the black wire to the ground (negative).

4. Repeat the above steps for the red wire.

Connecting the Video Signal

5. If used with an Advent LCD Monitor such as LCD4WM or LCDM42 the camera power and signal will be provided through a single cable to the monitor (supplied with the monitor).

6. If using an alternative monitor, use the adaptor harness to split the
signal to RCA connections then connect to the female RCA input on
the alternative monitor.

Reverse/Normal Image Adjustment
The camera comes standard with a reversed image, designed for mounting at the rear of the vehicle. If you need to change to a forward or normal 8 image view, clip the blue jumper wire loop on the wiring cable (labeled “Mirror Selection” below) to change the camera image to normal. Secure the clipped wires with electrical tape. To change back to reverse image view, reconnect the blue wires and secure with electrical tape.

Camera Wiring

Note: If used with an Advent LCD Monitor such as LCD4WM or LCDM42 the camera power and signal will be provided through a single cable to the monitor (supplied with the monitor).

Click the above image to enlarge the wiring diagram.