Reversing Camera – Waeco Superseded Stocks?

[bworth Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close bworth]

(moved from this thread http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?22941-Polaris-NG-7200-GPS-Unit-with-2-cameras-Installation&p=322148&viewfull=1#post322148 )

For those contemplating a reversing camera, either new, or a possible replacement for a cheap Chinese unit (like me), might take a look at the Waeco Australia website, on the ‘Factory Seconds’ tab, then “Special Offers”.

As of today there are 4 models on offer, CAM-30C, RV16, RV-19, RV-22 in limited apparent quantity, and whilst the original prices are high, the sale prices (which I won’t quote) are more than reasonable…. ie ‘cheap’. The quantities available are all nominally “1”, but I suspect that this does not accurately reflect their stock of these items.

The one that I purchased was the Cam-30C, and whilst not clear on the website, is a ‘ball’ camera, held within a circular clamp (adjust with allen key) which allows significant directional adjustments. It came with a 20m (yes) extension cable (Female to Male 6-pin Mini DIN Plug), to connect to the male 6-pin Mini DIN Plug at the end of the 110cm long camera cable. Jaycar sells the 6-pin Mini DIN plugs to attach. ($2.25).





Photos above are of the purchased CAM-30C

Pinouts of the Cam-30C are as follows - Mini-DIN Plug

Pin Layout: Looking at Male Plug, with the Notch at 12 o'clock, the pin numbering going clockwise is 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 [ie Pin 6 at 1 o/clock, Pin 1, at 11 o'clock]

If Supplied with the Old style extension Cable (came with mine..)

1 – BLACK (Audio) Camera has Microphone2 –
2 - GREEN (-ve, earth) & Metalic housing on DIN plug
3 – RED* (12v Switched) assume this is for fast power on?*
4 – BROWN* (12v +ve) not sure why 2x 12v connections? de-icing protection?
5 – YELLOW (video) [Loose Shielded]
6 – WHITE (Mirror Image) Lateral ‘reverse’, for forward facing camera.

OR with the Newer Extension Lead with screw-locked connections

1 – Blue (Audio) Camera has Microphone
2 – Black (-ve, earth) & Metalic housing on DIN plug
3 – Green*(12v Switched) assume this is for fast power on?
4 – Red* (12v +ve) not sure why 2x 12v connections? de-icing protection?
5 – White (video) [not seen new cable, probably shielded]
6 – Yellow (Mirror Image) Lateral ‘reverse’, for forward facing camera.

bworth

* I connected the +12v, and the 'switched' 12v together, via the reverse light. Works fine. The Mounting brachet allows an excellect range of adjustment. Very Pleased; for just $20+Post($15).. Oops...

[kav Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close kav]

might have to check that out . taaaaaaaaaaaa

[kav Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close kav]

hey bworth what head unit are you using in the car .

[bworth Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close bworth]

hey bworth what head unit are you using in the car .

Hi Kav,

It is a XTRONS TD695gd - Chinese model with a few rough edges, but still very pleased. Has Digital TV, can plug in Hard Disk; has GPS, Bluetooth, iPod, 6.95 inch screen etc, etc. Might now be replaced by the TD696, (see eBay), Mine was $595 (Melbourne) search eBay for "6.95 dvd" and it is there as of today, from overseas seller (sorry, for delay, I missed your post).

will also send PM.

bworth

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[Added photos to original post, and...]

Just a comment that I needed to move the number plate down to avoid any potential obstruction, as this camera is a fair bit deeper that the previous one, which was similar to the following ebay camera (different supplier).



Above is an image of a cheap unit similar to the poor quality one that the Waeco camera replaced.

The one above has a curved plastic outer cover over the lense, which distorted the image, and closer inspection revealed it was slightly foggy inside (brand new). I disassembled the camera, drilled a hole through the plastic lense cover, and then siliconed a flat glass child's watch-face over the top. (I had purchased the watch at Target for $12.)

It was substantially better, but still not great, hence my interest in the Waeco camera.

bworth

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Thanks, ordered one of the compact cameras with 120° viewing angle and wireless kit for my camper. Now to see if it will work.

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[BigDog816 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close BigDog816]

Was in Anaconda at Logan Megacentre yesterday and they had a Waeco Reversing Kit on the Clearance table for $100. Box had no markings on the outside, so I got the guy to open it for a look - don't know what model it was but the camera was in a square case and quite bulky, and the LCD Screen was quite large too. Even the sales guy said that while it was a bargain it would probably be better (stand out less) on the back of a caravan, rather than a prado.

[tonkatuff Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close tonkatuff]

I got a reversing camera from jaycar $40 and mounts flush in center of my rear bumper. looks just like reversing sensors do. and it even came with the hole saw bit for fitting.. looks awesome and descreet..

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I got a reversing camera from jaycar $40 and mounts flush in center of my rear bumper. looks just like reversing sensors do. and it even came with the hole saw bit for fitting.. looks awesome and descreet..

Can you give me a product number for that camera tonkatuff. Sounds like a top deal, but I had a look on the Jaycar webiste and the flush mount camera is priced at $80 and can't see any for $40.

[gonebush Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close gonebush]

Problems with wiring

Hi bworth,

I have just received a CAM30C to hook up with a non Waeco monitor. I saw your post and have tried your connections but I cannot get the wiring right. I have not cut the lead yet as if it does not support NTSC I have to send it back. I am doing a trial run using my tv (which worked for a cheap brand camera) and a plug from jaycar . How did you work out the wiring? I cannot even get power to the camera.

cheers,

gonebush

P.S. They have bumped the price bck up to $70, still way cheaper than retail though.