This is a review of Feisike’s Backup Camera, 7″ HD 1080P Display Lag-Free Wired Connection System (Model ADC703).
The backup camera display screen came with all of the needed installation wiring. However, the documentation was limited. Given the number of separate wires that needed to be correctly connected, I was surprised at how little documentation was provided for those connections.
They do provide an email address for technical support, but that can take considerably longer and involve much more of my time than simply reading some clear documentation with photos. I decided to look at each and every connector to see where the male and female connector matched up. In almost all cases, there was only one connection choice, but there was one (or two?) ambiguous potential connections that I solved through trial-and-error.
My goal for this backup camera was to do a simple setup with a minimum of hidden internal wiring and to have the backup camera installed on the inside on the back window of my minivan. I did not choose to hook the camera up to the reverse gear detection.
There was ample wiring to go from the front of the minivan where I had the display and the cigarette lighter power plugged in to the rear window where the camera was located. I could locate the wire wherever I thought it could best be placed without worrying about running out of wire in the process. Counter to the instructions, instead of using the display mounting frame on the dash, I used it to mount the camera to point out the rear window. It’s convenient to have a push button on/off switch on the end of the cigarette lighter power plug which controls whether the display is active/on or not.
With the camera setup on the inside rear window angled down to the pavement, I was able to get a nice rear view. It was a wide view and the image was clear on the display. This will work very well for me during the day – mostly to make it easier to get in and out of tight parking spots.
Unfortunately, the backup camera did not work as well for me with it purposely installed (improperly) on the inside of the rear window at night. The LED lights auto-sense the low light conditions and power on as they should. My problem was that the lights are needed in the dark, but they create so much window glare from their position at the window that the actual image outside is unviewable. To be clear – This is not the manufacturer’s fault. It is my fault. I’m currently experimenting with making a customized dark cowel to surround the camera and lights and have it extend all the way to the window where it will be securely attached. This should help minimize the glare – possibly enough to make nightime viewing possible in a limited way.
I will continue to use the backup camera because I like the extra rear view I am able to clearly get during the day. It’s nice.
I would give this backup camera a 5-star review, but I’m only giving it a 4-star review because the documention was too limited and caused me to waste a fair amount of time during the installation process.
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