Hi
@FatStrawPDX You are correct that the F100 does not have WiFi Access, so you must plug the SD card into the computer and enable with the viewer like
@Maddog1974 mentioned. You can download the manual and viewer here -
http://www.thinkware.com/Support/Download#1. Reading the instructions definitely helps as it details every little operation of the camera, and page 28 tells you how to enable parking mode.
For the hardwire kit, red goes to switch and yellow goes to constant, so you do have it set up right.
Turn on the parking mode in the settings and that should fix the issue. If it does not, reach out to us via email or call and we can help troubleshoot further. In the event a unit is defective, we always back up what we sell and will replace the unit, so don't worry about that.
Also, if you are working on the car for a while installing the camera, when you are done installing, there's a good chance your car battery level is low, so your camera might be set up right/hardwired right, but the battery cut off voltage feature is kicking in. After you're done installing, let the car run for a bit or go for a short drive before testing the parking mode.