BC 40 WIRELESS BACKUP CAMERA ™ Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents Introduction.....................................................................1 Installation...................................................................... 1 Vehicle Mount Installation for North America ............................. 1 Vehicle Mount Installation for Europe ......................................... 2 Installing AA Batteries ................................................................. 3 Installing the Camera in the Mount ........................................
Introduction WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. These installation instructions do not apply to a specific vehicle type, and are meant as a guide when installing this product on your vehicle. For questions specific to your vehicle, you should contact the vehicle manufacturer.
plate, you must remove, rotate, and reattach the camera clip. This allows you to properly adjust the camera angle. 1 If you have already installed the license plate fasteners, remove them by prying up the end of each clip using the notches and sliding them outward. 2 Using a Phillips screwdriver, fully loosen the two camera clip screws . 4 Tighten both screws. 5 Apply one or two layers of the included adhesive mounting tape to the back of the flat mounting bracket, near the bottom (optional).
Installing AA Batteries The device operates on two 1.5 V AA batteries (not included). For the best results, you should use lithium batteries, which provide extended battery life and better performance at low temperatures. NOTICE Do not use AA batteries with a voltage specification higher than 1.5 V. Higher voltages will cause permanent damage to the camera. Do not use lithium-ion rechargeable AA battery cells.
Pairing Additional Cameras with a Garmin Navigation Device You can pair up to 4 BC 40 wireless backup cameras with a compatible Garmin navigation device. 1 Install batteries in the camera. The camera enters pairing mode automatically, and the LED flashes blue while the camera is in pairing mode. The camera remains in pairing mode for five minutes. If pairing mode expires, you can remove and reinstall the batteries. Bring the compatible Garmin navigation device outside your 2 vehicle and within 1.5 m (5 ft.
default camera and appears first each time the camera view appears. Unpair: Removes the paired camera. Automatic Activation: Enables the Garmin navigation device to display the default camera view automatically each time the navigation device is turned on. If the navigation device is connected to an ignition-switched power outlet, this feature allows you to view the backup camera automatically when you start your vehicle. Video Resolution: Allows you to set the quality of the camera video.
Appendix Specifications Battery Type 2 removable 1.5 V AA. Lithium recommended. Camera and transmitter water rating IEC 60529 IPX7 Operating temperature range From -20° to 70°C (from -4° to 158°F) Wireless frequencies/ protocols Wi‑Fi 2.4 GHz @ +13dBm nominal Bluetooth 2.
2 Remove the mount base from the mounting surface, and use a 3.2 mm (1/8 in.) drill bit to drill pilot holes in the two locations you marked. NOTICE If you are drilling into a fiberglass surface, you may need to use a specialized drill bit or drill counter-clockwise to avoid damaging the fiberglass. For more information, contact your vehicle manufacturer or a professional installer.
Index B backup camera 4, 5. See cameras batteries, installing 3 C camera pairing 3, 4 viewing 4 cameras 4, 5 backup 4 guidance lines 5 pairing 5 switching 4, 5 G guidance lines, aligning 5 M mount adjusting 4 removing 4 mounting the device 1–3, 6 S software 5 updating 5 specifications 6 T troubleshooting 6 U updating, software 5 W wireless camera 4, 5.
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