A universal camera with a handy mounting bracket Kenwood's CMOS-230LP backup camera makes parking and reversing safer. Once installed, shifting into reverse will let you check out the view behind you on your receiver's video screen. The camera captures a 128-degree horizontal view and 103-degree vertical view, so you'll really get the big picture — especially handy if you're trying to back up in a large vehicle or if you're towing something. To aid installation, this camera comes equipped with a license plate bracket so you won't have to worry about finding a good mounting location. The 29-foot cable and harness assembly is long enough for most vehicles and includes a composite video connector, which means it'll work with almost any video receiver. Installing this camera yourself? Here's what you should know. What does it do? Unless otherwise noted, a backup camera is only intended for use backing up your vehicle. (If you require a front-view or constant rear-view camera, check for that capability.) What tools and supplies will I need? A panel tool, a wire cutter/stripper, a soldering iron, and a rosin-core solder with heat shrink tubing are recommended, along with whatever tools are needed to remove the radio from the dash. How much wiring is required? Wiring instructions vary from camera to camera. Some cameras have power wiring that can only be connected near the radio. Others let you power the camera at compatible reverse lights. In all cases, the camera must be wired for power and ground, the camera's video output must be connected to the radio/monitor, and the radio/monitor must be connected to a reverse trigger in your vehicle. Some radio replacement interfaces supply a reverse trigger wire for the radio -- using that wire to power your camera will damage the interface. Will the included video cable be long enough? You'll need to route the camera's video cable from its mounting location outside your vehicle into your vehicle's cabin and all the way to the screen in the dash. This often requires drilling a small hole in your vehicle or filing some metal and or plastic. You'll also need to estimate the length of cable needed to run from the camera to the dash, which will not be a straight shot. Each camera's cable length is listed. Product highlights: waterproof CMOS backup camera 128-degree horizontal and 103-degree vertical view 330,000 pixels compatible with any radio with an RCA video input (most aftermarket models, only a few factory) dimensions (camera): 15/16"W x 15/16"H x 15/16"D built-in power supply 29-foot cable harness and license plate mounting bracket included warranty: 1 year 60-day returns MFR # CMOS-230LP Item # 113CMOS23L What's in the box: Kenwood CMOS-230LP owner's manual CMOS-230 Camera: Universal camera with attached camera bracket (A) and 5' 5-pin cable Camera bracket (B) 25' Video extension cable with 5-pin connector on one end/ composite video and bare-ended wires on other end (in-line 2A mini fuse on power wire) Rubber grommet Instruction manual Warranty card CA-LPM10 License Plate Mounting Kit: License plate mounting bracket CMOS-130/230/320 camera bracket CMOS-740 camera bracket Four M2.5x6mm screws Four M3x4mm screws Two M3x5mm screws Instruction manual Features & specs Features and Specs Camera Type Rear Resolution 330,000 Parking Guidelines No Lux Rating 0.9 lux (min) Selectable Views N Reversed Image Mirror Horizontal Viewing Angle 128 degrees Vertical Viewing Angle 103 degrees Wireless No Plug type Composite video The Kenwood CMOS-230LP replaces these items: Kenwood CMOS-240U Product Research Features Overview: The Kenwood CMOS-230LP Universal Rear View Camera & License Plate Mounting Kit includes a 1/3.6" CMOS camera and a license mounting kit that allows it to be mounted on the rear of your vehicle. Note: The CMOS-230LP camera is meant as a driving aid only; never solely rely on the camera when driving. In addition to using the camera view, always look around you to make sure everything is clear when maneuvering your vehicle. CMOS Optics: The 1/3.6" color CMOS image sensor has approximately 330,000 pixels to deliver a high quality picture. Viewing Angle: The 128° horizontal and 103° vertical viewing angles provide an excellent near field view of anything behind or in front of your vehicle. Two jumper plugs on the camera cable let you select viewing options: Mirror Image: The CMOS-230LP comes set to display a reverse (mirror) image for rear-mounting. There is no option for changing the display to a "normal" image for front mounting. Illumination Range: The universal camera provides an illumination range of approximately 0.9 lux for low-light operation. Weatherproof Chassis: The Kenwood CMOS-230LP camera is both water- and dust-resistant. Mounting: The Kenwood CMOS-230LP includes a Kenwood CA-LPM10 License Plate Mounting Bracket for installing the camera on the rear of your vehicle. The license plate mounting kit includes a camera bracket for CMOS-130/230/320 cameras and one for CMOS-740 model cameras. Camera: 0.93" (w) x 0.93" (h) x 1.48" (d) Camera w/ License Plate Bracket: 7.73" (w) x 1.83" (h) x 1.68" (d) Connections: The included CMOS camera features an attached 5' cable terminated in a 5-pin connector. A 25' extension cable connects to the 5-pin camera plug and features a composite video plug on the other end for connecting to the composite video input on your aftermarket display or monitor. 42" Power and ground wires extend from the camera extension cable, with the power wire connecting to a vehicle 12V switched power source or reverse signal wire and the ground wire attaching to the vehicle metal chassis.
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