Problem with AV output in Blacksys CF-100

[dgarciag]

Hello,

I am trying to connect the CF-100 to my CAR-DVD input without success. I do not know if it is a problem with the CF-100, the cable or the CAR-DVD input.

I am using a three color cable (RED-WHITE-YELLOW) which connects to the car dvd (red is audio left, white audio right and yellow video) . I choose the external source on the dvd screen and I can see the message "AV IN - NO SIGNAL" when the camera is recording and connected.

Does the CF-100 need an special AV cable to work with an external screen? In this case which are the requirements and where can I buy one?

Thanks again for your help.

David G.

 

[jokiin]

try one of the other connectors, they often don't match, video could be on the white or red plug

 

[Gibson99]

Also the cf100 only has live video out with no audio. I've never used it myself but I think someone said it only shows you the front cam, so if you also have the rear one, you'll just have to check recordings to see if it's aimed right.

 

[Kip]

Have you made sure the 3.5mm jack you're using to plug into the camera matches the pin-out of the camera itself? Just because the cable you're using fits the socket does not automatically mean it is compatible, unfortunately. I've attached a photo of page 12 of the manual:

 

[kuoh]

It shows the rear camera in a PIP window so aiming isn't a problem. The pinout did not match the generic AV cable I bought. I had to rewire an adapter to swap the signal and ground pins.

KuoH

I've never used it myself but I think someone said it only shows you the front cam, so if you also have the rear one, you'll just have to check recordings to see if it's aimed right.

 

[Gibson99]

aiming mine turned out to be pretty easy - the angle of the windshield was such that i just have to pull it all the way back till it stops, and then just make sure it's pointed straight (left/right). rear i had to tweak after looking at a recording, but again, that was easy - i just brought the laptop to the car so i could record a little bit, then pop the sd card into the laptop to check it. once it's set, you don't have to mess with it again. i don't have any screens in that car that have video input, plus i have the gps antenna plugged in, so i couldn't leave video out hooked up fulltime anyway unless i made a custom wire harness for it.