

We performed some field calibration measurements to see what different distance between vehicles looked like on the monitor so we would have references when using the system. I’m old school and prefer properly adjusted mirrors to reliance on cameras, but it was very helpful when trying to back into parking spaces and when carrying tall cargo that obstructs sight lines. We used the Auto-Vox system for several weeks and found that it was a convenient adjunct to the car’s mirrors. turn the guide lines on / off and select the size of the guidelines.reversing time (how long the display stays on after pressing the activation button).pairing new camera (system comes already paired).The menus allow for the following adjustments: The menus are accessed and navigated using the buttons on the side of the receiver.

Once the system is installed, the camera and receiver functions can be customized using the on-screen menus. You also need to mount the camera activation button. For my test, I simply let them lay on the dash. The amount of time will be determined by how elaborate you want to get with the wires. Once the camera is installed, the plug-and-play nature of the rest of the system means that physically setting it up takes 5 – 30 minutes. The receiver unit and mounting arm are connected using a slide fit system of pins and slots.
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This process involves removing the license plate from the vehicle and sliding it into the camera frame and then reattaching the paired frame and plate to the vehicle.

Installation of the license plate frame should only take 10-15 minutes (longer if you drop one of the screws in the grass like I did). During use these are protected by a rubber flap. The documentation claims that a fully charged camera battery is capable of powering the system for several months with no sunlight, but this was not verified.īefore installation, the camera unit must be turned on by pressing the power button adjacent to the charging port on the bottom of the unit. This may be a problem over time if your vehicle is garaged at home or work or both or is stored for long periods. Once the battery is charged (1-2 hours using the included cable and a USB power source), exposure to a few hours of sunlight daily will keep the battery topped up for routine use. mounting the activation button (adhesive disc).adjusting the vertical angle of the camera.setting the various parameters in the receiver.attaching the mounting arm to the back of the receiver and to the windscreen.plugging the power pigtail from the receiver into the power cord and then plugging in the power cord.charging the battery in the license plate frame camera unit.
