Pyle Backup Rear View Car Camera Screen Monitor System - Parking & Reverse Safety Distance Scale Lines, Waterproof, Night Vision, 170° View Angle, 7" LCD Video Color Display for Vehicles - (PLCM7700)

After reading reviews on this, I decided to purchase this unit for my plow truck (Ford Bronco). I purchased mine through the Warehouse Deals for $51, with the condition stated as "very good". When the package arrived yesterday, I took everything out to inspect it. The unit was factory refurbished, but everything appeared to be brand new. I was quite surprised as how small the camera was.I hooked everything up and tested it in the garage before wiring it up to my truck. Everything worked well, so it was time to install. The directions are useless as everyone has stated. However, if you have done any wiring for automotive electronics, you should be fine. the camera has a short power cable that is long enough to hook to your reverse light wiring if you choose to go that route. I wanted this setup to be turned on with the ignition key, so both, the monitor and the camera were wired to my fusebox.I soldered a 20' wire to the red power lead on the camera wiring. Used shrink tubing to cover the solder joint, and zip tied it to the RCA cable every few feet. This way both cables could be run to the front of the truck where the fuse box is. The black wire got a short lead soldered to it, with a ring terminal at one end. The ring terminal went to a ground behind an interior panel. Once I ran the RCA cable and power lead to the fuse box, I mounted the small black box to a spot under the dash so it was hidden. This black box contains a 2amp fuse mounted to a circuit board. I soldered the camera and monitor power leads together and connected them to a fused circuit that is powered with the key on. I crimped a ring terminal to the negative lead for the monitor. This went to a ground under the dash.The monitor is mounted on the window suction mount to my lower dash. I used a garmin dashboard disk that has an adhesive back, and stuck the suction cup to that.I took the truck out for a ride, and I am impressed with this system for $51 shipped. The monitor is thin and lightweight, the mounts are decent for what they are, and the camera was very small with a decent field of view (not sure if it really is 170 degrees, but it certainly wide enough). The picture quality and F.O.V is just as good (or better) than the factory unit on my wife's Nissan, plus this one is in color - her's is not).Some reviews stated:1. The monitor display could not be rotated. In the menu, you can rotate the screen, and have it mirrored or not.2. The camera has to be mounted with the bracket a certain way. The front of the camera bezel can be unscrewed. You can flip the bracket around, rotate it, etc. When you mount it, you will have to loosen the bezel to level the camera.3. The screen is blue when the camera is off. This is because the green wire on the monitor's wire harness was connected to power. The green wire is used for the 2nd video input. The 2 RCA plugs on the monitor's wiring harness are: Yellow wire for input 1, white wire for input 2. If you aren't using a 2nd input, do not use the green wire.4. The connector comes loose. I assume they are talking about the black connector on the monitor wiring harness. I didn't see any issue with and of the connectors. They all seemed to fit snug.5. The power leads on the camera wiring is very thin. This is true. It was a PITA to solder and secure those thin wires. I think they are 20 or 24AWG.If you are thinking about getting a decent back up camera system, I would recommend this one.

Overall the backup camera and monitor system works very well. The screen is large and easily viewed by an older adult. This monitor system appears to be slightly less than the resolution of an analog TV (420 vert. lines) and has almost twice the resolution of many of the comparably priced systems. Remember that the overall resolution is governed by the lowest resolution component, camera or monitor. Many of the other backup system monitors only have a vert. resolution of 272 lines, like an old PONG game. The camera mount is fairly thin and easily bent, good for initial aiming bad for staying aimed over time. There is a switch on the monitor that swaps the video if you mount it reversed/upside down.My biggest complaint is the lack of instructions which caused me to bench test the system using 12V power supplies to insure I understood how to wire it before going out to the car. I also did not understand why the system is designed with a 2nd video input, who would ever use that option, extra complexity and cost. Because of that option the design requires power to be supplied from 3 sources (camera in the rear, main power for the monitor, and a 2nd power to the monitor that is only powered up when in reverse). I drastically simplified the power wiring by powering everything from the back-up lights in the rear. All that was required was running a pair (power & ground) of 18guage wires beside the video coax line from the rear of the car to the monitor connection, then connecting both of the monitor positive wires together with the positive from the rear. It is no harder to hide 2 lines than just the video coax. This way everything comes on when the backup lights come on and I did not need to find 2 power sources under the dash of the car. I also used heat shrink tubing to cover all the 2 coax and power plugs. That way they can't be easily separated once I place then under the car's interior panels.I also found an extra red wire coming from both ends of the video extension cable. Based on resistance measurements I think the wire is connected to the shielding on the coax. That is a very good addition if someone is getting electrical noise from their car into the video signal. Luckily I did not have that problem. Connecting the shield to a chassis ground is one method to minimize that noise.

The Pyle Backup Rear View Car Camera Screen Monitor System (PLCM7700) is an outstanding addition to any vehicle, enhancing safety and convenience. Its 7" LCD color display provides clear and vivid imagery, making it easier to monitor your surroundings when reversing or parking. One of the standout features of this system is its waterproof camera, which ensures durability and reliability in various weather conditions.The night vision capability is a game-changer, offering excellent visibility in low light conditions. This feature is particularly helpful for night driving, ensuring that obstacles and hazards are visible. The system's 170° view angle is another significant advantage, offering a wide field of view that covers blind spots effectively.Moreover, the parking and reverse safety distance scale lines are incredibly beneficial. They guide the driver in estimating distances to obstacles, which is crucial in tight parking spaces or in situations where maneuverability is limited. This feature greatly reduces the risk of accidents and makes parking a breeze.Overall, the Pyle PLCM7700 system is a top-notch choice for anyone looking to enhance their vehicle's safety features. Its combination of a wide viewing angle, night vision, and distance scale lines makes it an essential tool for safe and stress-free driving.