Magellan Back-up Camera Installation Instructions Manual

Magellan Wireless Backup Camera

Installation Instructions

The following installation instructions are a general guide and
may not apply to all vehicles. We strongly recommend you
have a qualied technician install this device. Improper instal­lation may cause damage to your device and/or your vehicle.
Please consult your local motor vehicle laws on the use of this
product.

1. Camera

2. Transmitter

3. Receiver

4. Vehicle Power
Adapter (VPA)

5. Quick
Slide T-Tap
connector (x2)

6. Quick
Disconnect
Terminal (x2)

7. Adapter cable (For use with RoadMate 1700)

1

2

3

6

5

4

7

Install the Camera

1. Fasten the camera over the top of the rear license plate
using the existing license plate
screws. Take care not to pinch or
strain the cable. Use the relief cut
out if necessary.

2. Pass the camera cables through
the rear interior panel of the
vehicle.

Install the Transmitter

3. Connect the transmitter’s power and ground wires to the
vehicle’s reverse light circuit.

Use the supplied wire tap
connectors to connect the
transmitter power wires to the
reverse light wires. Alternatively,
the transmitter can be wired directly
to the reverse circuit. Ensure your
connections did not cause any damage to the wires or
has any potential for shorts.

+12 VDC

Backup Light

From
Transmitter

Red

Black

4. Connect the power cable and video cable of the
Transmitter to the corresponding cables of the Camera.

Install the Receiver

5. Slide the receiver onto the back of the GPS device
cradle. The Back up Camera receiver has a “T” slot that
will slide onto the
back of the cradle
supplied with
the GPS device.
Connect the 3.5
mm plug to the

AV-IN jack of your

Roadmate GPS.

6. Connect the straight USB plug of the
VPA to the Receiver and the right
angle USB plug to your Roadmate
GPS. (The Magellan RoadMate
1700 requires the use of the supplied
adapter cable.)

SPECIFICATIONS

CAMERA

Imaging Censor: CMOS
Resolution: 640x480
Vertical View Angle: Appx. 100º
Horizontal View Angle: Appx. 120º
Angle Adjustment Range: 45º Downward
Output Image: Mirror Image
Power Supply: 12V DC
Ingress Rating: Waterproof and dustproof
Dimensions (W X D X H): 198mm x 27mm x 25mm
Weight : approx. 60 grams
Operating Temperature : 20°C ~ 75°C

Right angle USB
plug from VPA

TRANSMITTER

Frequency : 2400MHz ~

2483.5MHz

RF Output Power : 18 dBm(typical)@ Max Power
Power Supply: 10V ~ 32V DC
Current Consumption: 250mA
Ingress Rating: Water Resistant
Operating Temperature: 0ºC ~ 50ºC
Dimensions (W X D X H): 81mm x 55mm x 15mm
Weight : approx. 105 grams

RECEIVER

Receiver Sensitivity : -85 dBm
Power Supply : 4.75V~5.25V DC
Current Consumption: Max 150mA
Operating Temperature : 0ºC ~ 50ºC
Dimensions (W X D X H): 63mm x 17mm x 40mm
Weight : approx. 40 grams

FCC Interference Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Op­eration is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This

device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

EU Environmental Protection

Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with
any household waste. Please recycle where facilities ex­ist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling
advice.