Back Up Camera

[Pete Masterson]

Having worked over half my career at a railroad, I simply trained my
dear wife in the art of railway hand signals. It gets interesting
when she gives the "kick car free" signal when unhooking the toad....


Pete Masterson
aeonix1@...
'95 Bluebird Wanderlodge WBDA 4203
El Sobrante, CA




On Aug 27, 2006, at 10:59 AM, one_dusty_hoot wrote:

> Cheap walkie talkies, DON'T talk unless you KNOW I
> am going to hit something.
> Bob Janes
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> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Gregory OConnor"
> wrote:
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>> 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......
>>>
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>>>
>>> *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
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
>>>>> 94 WLWB
>>>>>
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>>> --
>>> Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
>>> 94 WLWB
>>>
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