MB QUART MBQ-CAM-1 Auxiliary Camera Installation Guide
- June 13, 2024
- MB QUART
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MB QUART MBQ-CAM-1 Auxiliary Camera
Product Information
The MBQ-CAM-1 Auxiliary Camera is a high-quality camera designed to provide enhanced visibility and safety while driving. It can be easily installed in your vehicle and offers various features to improve your driving experience.
Features
- IPX Rating: Waterproof and dustproof
- Horizontal Angle: Wide-angle view for better coverage
- Vertical Angle: Adjustable for optimal viewing angle
- Image Sensor: High-resolution sensor for clear images
- Optical Format: Standard format for compatibility
- Signal Noise Ratio: Low noise for improved image quality
- Input Voltage: Supports +12V power supply
- Mirror or Real Image: Option to switch between mirror and real image display
- Parking Line: Provides guidance lines for parking assistance
- LED: Built-in LED for improved visibility in low light conditions
- EMC: Electromagnetic Compatibility for interference-free operation
Product Usage Instructions
Camera/Switch Installation
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal from the negative battery post before installing.
- Locate your desired switch and camera location.
- Mount the switch in an open carling knockout or create an opening with the specified dimensions.
- For flush mounting, attach the bracket to the vehicle panel before attaching it to the camera.
- Connect the white 4pin JST from the camera to the camera harness.
- Connect the yellow RCA to the camera input of your source unit or GMR7V1.
- Connect your camera’s reverse wire to the camera trigger input on the radio.
- Connect the +12v, ACC, and GND wires to the bus bar or battery.
- Reconnect the negative battery terminal to the negative battery post.
Reverse Camera Usage
If you are using the camera as a reverse camera only:
- Cut the loop (green wire) located on the camera wiring.
- Connect the reverse wire to the reverse trigger wire of your source unit to activate the camera when in reverse mode.
Viewing Camera Without Switch Operation
If you want to view the camera while driving without using the switch:
- Disconnect power from the camera and locate the red wire labeled P3.
- Cut the red wire while leaving the purple wire connected to the switch.
- Strip back the plastic shielding on the red wire of P2.
Congratulations on your choice of a MB Quart Auxiliary Camera. This “Quick Start” Installation guide is meant to help you complete a basic installation. Visit our website at MBQuart.com for more detailed information.
CAUTION
Always consider consulting a professional installer before installing any components. Be careful and take your time. Do not let wires make contact with metal edges or hot engine components.
Camera/Switch Installation
Disconnect the negative battery terminal from the negative battery post before installing.
MOUNTING LOCATION
Locate your desired switch and camera location. Mount the switch in an open carling knockout. If you do not have an open carling knockout, the unit itself requires a 0.83 inch (21mm) wide by 1.4 inch (37mm) high opening with at least 2.5 inches of clearance behind the mounting surface.
WIRE ROUTING
- Route wiring labeled P2,P3,P7 to the switch location.
- Route purple reverse wire and yellow RCA video cables to the source unit/display.
- Route white 4 pin JST connector to the camera mounting location.
- Route 12v, ACC, and GND wires to the vehicle battery or buss bar.
CAMERA FLUSH MOUNTING
The camera comes with the flush mount already attached (shown below). If your install location doesn’t allow for flush mounting please see surface mounting instructions on page 2. To flush mount the camera, use the supplied 18.5mm hole saw to dril the hole, making sure there is adequate room behind the panel.
CAMERA SURFACE/BRACKET MOUNTING
To surface mount the camera, using the supplied bracket, unscrew the flush mount trim ring that comes on the camera. Next, screw on the surface mount bracket. Secure the bracket to the mounting location vou have chosen.
Note – may need to attach bracket to vehicle panel prior to attaching to camera.
WIRING CONNECTIONS
Connect the white 4pin JST from the camera to the camera harness. At this time you will connect the yellow RCA to the camera input of your source unit or GMR7V1. Connect your camera’s reverse wire to the camera trigger input on the radio. (See wiring diagram on page 4) After all this is done, you can now connect the +12v, ACC, and GND wires to the buss bar or battery and reconnect the negative battery terminal to the negative battery post.
REVERSE CAMERA ONLY
If using as a reverse camera only – cut the loop (green wire) located on the camera wiring. Then connect the reverse wire to the reverse trigger wire of your source unit to activate as a reverse camera.
Features
- IPX Rating IPX67/IP69K
- Horizontal Angle 150 °
- Vertical Angle 170
- Image Sensor 1/3″ CMOS
- Optical Format NTSC
- Signal Noise Ratio >48dB (AOC On)
- Input Voltage 12V DC
- Mirror or Real Image Both (Cut Loop
- Parking Line NONE
- LED NONE
- EMC RE-10
Wiring Diagram
The wiring and connections should be secure and away from any moving parts or extremely hot surfaces. The yellow RCA signal output can be connected directly to the camera input of an audio head unit.
FCC
Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a mobile installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment complied with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.
WARRANTY
Maxxsonics, LLC. warrants this product, to the original consumer purchaser, to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. Maxxsonics, LLC. will, at it’s discretion, repair or replace defective products during the warranty period. Components that prove to be defective in materials and workmanship under proper installation and use must be returned to the original authorized Maxxsonics, LLC. retailer from where it was purchased. A photocopy of the original receipt must accompany the product being returned. The costs associated with removal, re- installation and freight are not the responsibility of Maxxsonics, LLC. This warranty is limited to defective parts and specifically excludes any incidental or consequential damages connected therewith. Please visit the website for full warranty. MB Quart products are designed and engineered in the USA by
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- Step 1. Disconnect power from camera and locate the red wire labeled P3.
- Step 2. Cut the red wire while leaving the purple wire connected to the switch.
- Step 3. After cutting the red wire on P3, strip back the plastic shielding on the red wire of P2.
- Step 4 After cutting the red wire on P3, strip back the plastic shielding on the red wire of P2.
- Step 5. Once shielding is removed, wrap the red wire from P3 around the exposed area of the red wire from P2.
- Step 6. Solder the wires together.
- Step 7. Once the wires are soldered together, use heat shrink or electrical tape to insolate the wires.
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References
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