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ARV43M Instruction Manual
In terms of the wiring of the camera system, the Gator ARV43M can be electrically installed in 2
different ways, wired or wireless. We call this versatility Dual Tech.
WIRELESS INSTALLATION:
Wireless installation refers to the connection of the video signal to the monitor. In a wireless
installation there is no need to run a video cable through the passenger compartment which can be
difficult for some DIY installers. Instead, the signal is sent wirelessly to the monitor. This feature
means that the time and difficulty of installing the cameras system is greatly reduced.
At the rear of the car the Camera is connected to a wireless transmitter which is powered from the
reverse tail light wire.
In the event that you live and drive in an area were RF interference is a problem (Poor video
signal)you may need to change your installation to wired. you may need to change your installation
to wired.
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- Page 1 ARV43M Instruction Manual In terms of the wiring of the camera system, the Gator ARV43M can be electrically installed in 2 different ways, wired or wireless. We call this versatility Dual Tech. WIRELESS INSTALLATION: Wireless installation refers to the connection of the video signal to the monitor. In a wireless installation there is no need to run a video cable through the passenger compartment which can be difficult for some DIY installers.
- Page 2 WIRED INSTALLATION: The video signal is transferred from the camera to the monitor via an RCA cable that will need to be run from the boot through the passenger compartment to the monitors wired loom run under the dash. From there the power and video signals are sent directly to the monitor. At the rear of the car the camera is powered directly from the reversing tail light.
- Page 3 INSTALLING THE CAMERA ( Wired installation or Wireless) In most instances, the camera is best mounted above the vehicles license plate as shown here. Where this is not possible there are other camera combinations that will suit your individual application. When mounting the camera, make sure that the camera does not cover any part of the license plate.
- Page 4 WIRELESS INSTALLATION. 1. Connect the RED wire of the wireless video transmitter to the wire that supplies power to the reversing light (this is the wire that is energized when the vehicle is put into reverse). Please measure the voltage on this wire to make sure that it is +12V when it is energized. Use a suitable splicing/crimp connector(Scotch lock type)or strip back the insulation and solder the connection making sure to insulate the connection with electrical tape or shrink tubing after the join is made.
- Page 5 3. Connect one end of the Supplied RCA Video lead to the RCA lead coming from the camera then run the RCA lead to the front under side of the driver side dash board (This is were the monitors loom will be located). To do this you will need to remove the rear seat to pass the cable into the cabin area and you will need to remove the door scuff plates to run the wire along the side of the vehicle.
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