Garmin BC Installation Instructions Manual

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BC™ 30 Wireless Backup CameraInstallation InstructionsIntroductionWARNINGSee the Important Safety and Product Information guide in theproduct box for product warnings and other importantinformation.Garmin®strongly recommends having an experienced installerwith the proper knowledge of electrical systems install thedevice. Incorrectly wiring the power cable can result in damageto the vehicle or the battery and can cause bodily injury.When connecting the power cable, do not remove the in-linefuse holder. To prevent the possibility of injury or productdamage caused by fire or overheating, the appropriate fusemust be in place as indicated in the product specifications. Inaddition, connecting the power cable without the appropriatefuse in place will void the product warranty.CAUTIONAlways wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust maskwhen drilling, cutting, or sanding.NOTICEWhen drilling or cutting, always check what is on the oppositeside of the surface.These installation instructions do not apply to a specific vehicletype, and are meant as a guide when installing this product onyour vehicle. For questions specific to your vehicle, you shouldcontact the vehicle manufacturer.Device OverviewItem DescriptionÀ BC™ 30 receiver cableThe GPS device must be powered through this cable tocommunicate with the camera.Á TransmitterÂ CameraÃ Camera mounting bracketTools Needed• Drill and 9.09 mm, or size T (0.36 in.) drill bit• #2 Phillips screwdriver• Screws, bolts, or cable ties (to secure the transmitter)• Solderless wire-splice connector or solder and heat-shrinktubing• RV sealant (optional)InstallationInstalling the ReceiverBefore you can install the BC 30 receiver cable, you mustupdate your GPS device to the most recent software version.Your GPS device may not be compatible with the BC 30 camerawithout the most recent software. See your GPS device owner'smanual or go to garmin.com/express for more information aboutupdating your GPS device.The wireless camera receiver is built into BC 30 receiver cableincluded with your wireless backup camera.Use the BC 30 receiver cable included with your BC 30camera to connect your GPS device to vehicle power.See the owner's manual for your GPS device for moreinformation about connecting the device to vehicle power.NOTE: The BC 30 receiver cable includes a traffic receiver. Ifyour GPS device includes lifetime traffic, the traffic featurescontinue to function while using the BC 30 receiver cable.Camera Mounting ConsiderationsWhen selecting a location to mount the camera, observe theseconsiderations.• You should test a mounting location before you permanentlymount the camera.• Installing the camera higher on the back of the vehicleprovides a better viewing angle.• The included bracket can be clipped onto a license plate orother similar surface, or it can be fastened to the back of thevehicle using the included self-tapping, panhead screws.Transmitter Location and Wiring ConsiderationsNOTICEThe transmitter is not intended to be held or worn on your bodywhile it is in use.When selecting a location to install the wireless transmitter,observe these considerations.• You should test a proposed installation location before youpermanently install the transmitter.• Some vehicles do not provide constant minimum voltage tothe reverse lamps. You should use an automotive relay whenconnecting the transmitter and camera to a power source thatdoes not provide constant voltage.• Although the transmitter can reliably transmit the video signalover approximately 13.5 m (45 ft.), the location of thetransmitter can affect this range.◦ The closer you install the transmitter to the receiver, themore reliable the signal.◦ The transmitter provides the best signal when either flatsurface À is pointing toward the receiver.◦ Dense metal or appliances Á in the path of the transmittergreatly reduce the transmission distance.◦ The fewer solid objects that exist between the path of thetransmitter and the device, the more reliable the signal.• If the distance between the camera and the transmitterexceeds the length of the included cable, additional extensioncables can be used. A 15 m (50 ft.) extension cable can bepurchased, and more than one extension cable can beinstalled. See your Garmin dealer or go to www.garmin.comfor more information.2 Installation Instructions