About the Crux RVCTY-71 Backup Camera System
The backup cam just for you
The backup cam just for you
Designed specifically for select 2012-up Toyota vehicles, this Crux RVCTY-71 rear-view camera system allows you to integrate backup video into your factory radio. The package includes the rear-view camera, a harness that connect to the factory radio, and a cable that you'll route from the camera to the front of your car.
Once installed, you'll see a generous, well-lit picture of what's behind you, with a 170-degree wide view and video capture down to 0.2 Lux for night driving. Crux also gives you the option to enable on-screen parking assist lines so you can gauge distance more easily.
Note: This camera is designed to hang upside down for proper picture orientation. If you haven't cut a hole for mounting the camera yet, we recommend plugging the camera into the radio first to confirm how it should be installed.
Installing this camera yourself? Here's what you should know.
What does it do? Unless otherwise noted, a backup camera is only intended for use backing up your vehicle. (If you require a front-view or constant rear-view camera, check for that capability.)
What tools and supplies will I need? A panel tool, a wire cutter/stripper, a soldering iron, and a rosin-core solder with heat shrink tubing are recommended, along with whatever tools are needed to remove the radio from the dash.
How much wiring is required? Wiring instructions vary from camera to camera. Some cameras have power wiring that can only be connected near the radio. Others let you power the camera at compatible reverse lights. In all cases, the camera must be wired for power and ground, the camera's video output must be connected to the radio/monitor, and the radio/monitor must be connected to a reverse trigger in your vehicle. Some radio replacement interfaces supply a reverse trigger wire for the radio -- using that wire to power your camera will damage the interface.
Will the included video cable be long enough? You'll need to route the camera's video cable from its mounting location outside your vehicle into your vehicle's cabin and all the way to the screen in the dash. This often requires drilling a small hole in your vehicle or filing some metal and or plastic. You'll also need to estimate the length of cable needed to run from the camera to the dash, which will not be a straight shot. Each camera's cable length is listed.
Highlights:
- system includes waterproof CCD camera, video extension cable, and factory harness
- NTSC/PAL wide-angle rear view camera compatible with select Toyota vehicles
- resolution: 420 TV lines
- pixels: 656 x 492
- 170° wide viewing angle
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # RVCTY-71
What's in the box:
Crux RVCTY-71 Backup Camera System owner's manual
- Rear-view camera (w/ attached 27.5' power/signal cable)
- 20" Power/Signal cable
- 12" Vehicle power/signal harness
- Self-adhesive double-side weather strip
- 18.5mm Hole saw
- Installation Instructions
- Guide Line/Reverse Image note
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Features
Sightline Series Rear-View Camera: The Sightline series RVCTY-71 rear-view camera by Crux has been specifically designed for select 2012-2014 Toyota vehicles that feature a factory in-dash radio with integrated video monitor. Now you can use your vehicle's factory radio to see what's behind you when backing up. The RVCTY-71 comes with the necessary harnesses and cables to connect the rear-view camera to your Toyota vehicle's factory system.
- The RVCTY-71 can also be used with an aftermarket radio that features a composite video camera input. In this case, you would not use the included T-harness.
- Rear-view cameras are meant as a back-up aid only; never solely rely on the rear-view camera when backing-up. In addition to using the rear-view camera, always look behind you to make sure everything is clear when backing up your vehicle.
Vehicle Compatibility: The Sightline series RVCTY-71 rear-view camera is compatible with the following 2012-2014 Toyota vehicles that feature a factory radio with integrated video monitor. Please enter you vehicle information here to confirm compatibility.
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota | Camry | 2012-2014 |
| Prius | 2012-2014 | |
| Venza | 2012-2014 |
Automatic Rear-View Switching: The RVCTY-71 features automatic rear-view switching. This means that when you place your vehicle in reverse gear, your factory radio's monitor will automatically switch over to the rear-view camera so you can see what's behind you immediately. There are no hardwire connections to make for this feature, the reverse wire is integrated in to the included plug-in vehicle harness.
Park Assist Lines: The rear-view camera provides parking assist lines on the screen of your vehicle's in-dash factory radio. These parking lines are there to assist you when backing up into a parking space. There are two vertical lines which help you judge the left and right edges of the parking space and your vehicle. There are also 3 color-coded horizontal lines that are used to distinguish how close you are getting to the end of the parking spot - Yellow (Clear), Purple (Getting Close), Red (Very Close). The park assist lines can be removed (see instructions).
Integrated Mounting Collar: You will need to drill a 18.5mm (5/8") hole in your vehicle's rear exterior panel using the supplied hole saw drill-bit (drill not included). The rear-view camera mounts in this opening and features a threaded mounting collar which holds the camera in place. There is also a self-adhesive double-side weather strip which mounts between the vehicle and the camera to protect against any water leaks.
Power/Ground & Signal Connections: The rear-view camera features an attached 27.5' power/video cable which plugs into the included 20" power/signal cable via a proprietary connector. The 20' power/video cable then plugs and hardwires into the included 12" T-harness via composite video and power/ground wire leads. The T-harness then plugs into the 16-pin port on the back of your factory radio; you will need to remove the existing 16-pin factory harness from the radio and plug in the RVCTY-71's T-harness in between the factory radio harness and the radio's 16-pin plug.
Specifications:
- Resolution: 420 TV Lines
- Pixels: 656 x 492
- Viewing Angle: 170-degrees
- Minimum Illumination: 0.2 Lux
- Shutter Speed: 1/60s-20us
- Voltage: 6V
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Works well with 2012 Camry, non-JBL, non-Navigation. Before testing for the first time, be sure to unplug the power to your stereo receiver, wait one minute, then connect power. I'm told by Crutchfield tech that this will allow your receiver to recognize the new camera.
Mike from Tuscaloosa, AL