Posts by ClarionMike

Joker256,
Please let me know if you need help during the installation process.

Joker256 wanted to add a front camera to his factory infotainment system while still retaining the factory Rear camera, so here you go............

Now you can do both. When in Reverse you can see the factory rear camera. When you want to see the front camera while driving/parking, flip the switch and you can now see the front camera.

Here are pictures I took of the Clarion CC520 Rear Vision Camera after installation:

Front Camera with tape measure that is flush with the front spoiler

Front Camera Mounted

Front Camera image on the CMS5 using a 3-position dash switch

Rear Camera image on the CMS5 using a 3-position dash switch as well as when in Reverse

Gotcha.
Give me a couple days to think about it and I will do my best to provide you a solution.

In theory it is possible, I will need to test my theory and have someone with an SL to confirm.

Basically, the idea would be to use a relay on the video (+) factory camera wire (red) on the B/U_DISPLAY (D) connect to interupt the Resr Camera Signal, then toggle the dash switch to allow the front camera video (+) wire to feed through.
Then when the switch is OFF, it would function like it does now.

Should not be too difficult.

Joker256,
Do you mean how to wire an aftermarket camera to the factory entertainment system. Relaxin the factory camera?

Buzzard,
Thank you very much.

I am installing a Clarion CC520 Camera as my front camera in about an hour.

Here are the reasons why:

• 1/4” Color CMOS Sensor Technology
• High Visibility Day and Night
• Low Light Sensitivity: 0.1 lux
• 126 Degree Horizontal Viewing Angle
• 100 Degree Vertical Viewing Angle
• IP67 Water Ingress Protection
• ASTM D4329 (UV) Certified
• Auto Gain Control (AGC)
• Auto White Balance
• Reverse (Rear Camera) / True (Front Camera) Image Selectable
• Active Pixels: 322,752(656 horizontal × 492 vertical)
• Tilt Adjustable Mounting Bracket Included Compact Connector
• Video Output: NTSC
• 23-feet (7m) RCA and Power Connections
• Dimensions (inches): 29/32 (H) × 29/32 (W) × 7/8 (D)
• Compatible with CAU002 or CAU001 Illuminated License Plate Frame
• Defeatable Distance Guide Lines (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green)

Here is another instruction sheet, this one explains how you can view the front or rear camera by flipping a switch.

Here are the parts you will need:

(1) SPDT Relay
(1) 3-Position Switch
(1) 1A Doide
some wire and connectors. That's it!

Good Luck and please feel free to let me know if you have any questions.

Mahalo,

Mike

Here are the instructions I made so you can use the factory back up camera to a new radio.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mahalo,

Mike