Back Up Camera

[Rob Robinson]

Hi Greg. I rarely ever back up without someone behind me, especially in an
campground. There is always the chance a small child or pet will dart in
behind. They seem to love the vacant campsite next door. I use my Backup
Camera system to watch the toad. I rarely use it for backing info. Often Sue
will notice something in the campsite that I miss (ie overhanging branches).
My old b&w system died and since it was 11 years old I didn't want to frig
with it. It has been my experience that jury-rigging-fixing something
electronic that old is often an exercise in futility and expensive. I think
b&w gives you better picture, especially at night but I opted for the colour
camera. I've heard that colour shows up fire but b&w doesn't. A fire shows
up like dust or grey smoke but the flames are not easily seen. That's not
the reason I opted for colour. Colour is cool. I think your sign-language
problem is beyond my help. You both need expert advice VBG. Kidnap the local
'flag person' and hold them ransom until they part with the secret hand
motions for traffic control.

On 27/08/06, Gregory OConnor wrote:
>
> Rob, is it worth an upgrade from the factory B&W system? and is there
> a way to get intercom to enhance voice contact with
> lookout 'ComeOnBack' person?
>
> When I back up my Dumptruck and trailer I get out and take a walk
> around then I place a mini cone next to landmarks. Never do I hit a
> thing, no camera, life is stressfree and easy. However backing up
> the bus is very stressful as the copilot says "I'll look" and my walk
> around review would spark a 'you have no trust debate'. Who wants to
> start a trip this way.
> As I back up I hear "a little to the right". My question is "my
> right or your right" Then I hear "we are facing the same way what do
> you think". I respond "I shouldn't be thinking, you are directing
> me, just point, damit" Then I see clearly in the monitor a single
> digit reply. This is the only time I can see a command as every
> other time he is in view of a mirror or the camera and only an arm
> in one and a torso in the other.
>
> Then a new sign language, hands to the side, what's that mean? As
> he starts to push on the bumper I realize the Umpire SAFE sign L is
> equivalent to Bus driver STOP sign L. Then the walk to the drivers
> window. The pace is reminiscent of an Umpite walk to the mound, does
> the repeated over exaggerated 'He's safe motion' evoke a Baseball
> authority ambition in someone? As he approaches I adjust my cup and
> wait for his first pitch. The co pilot says "when I do this ( he
> motions safe)it means stop". I hold my arms out forward, thumbs side
> by side, palms facing him and say "I thought this meant stop". He
> replies "that means, Ouh - hay - Beep -Beep, are you wearing double
> knit polyester or something". I reply "What?, are you Donna Sommers
> now?, this aint a Prevost, no Discoball hanging in the galley". I
> then jump out of my seat, take a walk around, place some landmark
> indicators and back the bus in safe. I often wondered if the
> nightstand placed rear and center was a selling feature in the
> classic FC's, prompted by backup /setup anxiety.
>
> GregoryO'Connor
> 94ptRomolandCA
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> "Rob Robinson"
> wrote:
> >
> > Greg here are the specs for the particular system I bought......
> >
> >
> >
> > *Complete Specs for 68-CHNV*
> > *Camera Specs:* TV System NTSC Image Sensor Panasonic 1/4" CCD
> CCD
> > Effective Pixels (NTSC)510(H) x 492(V) Resolution 380 TV lines
> Horizontal
> > Sync Frequency EIA: 15.750 khz -- CCIR:15.625 khz Scanning System
> 2:1
> > Interlace Sensitivity 0 lux (IR On), with >30' IR Range SYNC System
> > Internal Signal
> > to Noise Ratio better than 48dB Electronic Shutter
> > (NTSC)1/60-1/100,000 sec. Gamma
> > Correction 0.45 Lens f 2.5 mm Video Output 1.0 Vp-p composite video
> at 75
> > ohm Backlight Compensation Automatic Gain Control AGC Power Supply
> DC 12V
> > (+/-10%), 125 ma Weight 480 gr Storage Temperature -22°F to 140°F
> Operation
> > Temperature 32°F to 122°F View Angle 130° diagonally -- 78°/104°
> Ver/Hor
> > Construction Aluminum, with painted finish Dimensions 3.75"w x
> 3.20"h x 2.64
> > "d *Monitor Specs:* Display TFT Color LCD Exterior Dimensions
> (6.8) 6.77"W
> > x 5.6"H x 1.25"D Display Dimensions 5-7/16" W x 4-1/8"H Number of
> Pixels
> > 268,568 Screen Size 6.8" Diagonally LCD Display Dots 1152(H)x234(V)
> > System Selectable
> > NTSC or PAL Input Signal 1.0 V p-p Composite at 75 ohms Power Source
> > DC 12V Operation
> > Temperature 23 °F to 122 °F Storage Temperature -13 °F to 158 °F
> Power
> > Consumption 6 watts max Weight 1.05 lbs Inputs 2 audio/video
> >
> >
> > On 26/08/06, Gregory OConnor wrote:
> > >
> > > Rob,COLOUR monitor are they 50 Hertz?
> > > GregoryO'Connor
> > > 94pt
> > > NotFromNiceville
> > >
> > > --- In
WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > 40yahoogroups.com>,
>
> > > "Rob Robinson"
> > >
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I concur with the recommendation of http://www.rvcams.com Tim helped me
> > > immensely.
> > > > For around $400 I put in a colour flat panel monitor and new
> rear
> > > camera. I
> > > > used existing coaxial cable with a Radio Shack S/Coax adapter. I
> > > have
> > > > pictures of dash install and rear camera install if interested.
> > > >
> > > > On 25/08/06, Randy Merrill wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Hi,
> > > > >
> > > > > I need to replace my Sanyo VDC 2512 black/white back up
> camera. I
> > > have
> > > > > done a web search and can't find that exact model number. Can
> > > anyone
> > > > > tell me where I can find a Sanyo replacement or recommend
> another
> > > > > comparable camera? I don't have time to be modifying the box
> > > where the
> > > > > camera sits, so I need something that will mount like the
> Sanyo.
> > > > >
> > > > > Any help will be greatly appreciated.
> > > > >
> > > > > Randy Merrill
> > > > > 1993 WLWB
> > > > > Ocala, Florida
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
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> > > > --
> > > > Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
> > > > 94 WLWB
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> > Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
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Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
94 WLWB


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