Name: Clarion CC520
Brand: Clarion
SKU: 020CC520
Rating: 4 (54 reviews)

Your compact back-up solution

Clarion's CC520 rear-view camera uses a CMOS sensor to deliver a crisp image of what's behind you, and it features a composite video output so that you can pair it with any compatible aftermarket video receiver. Clarion also equips you with multi-colored parking lines and a wide-angle lens to help you park safely and accurately. And with an impressively low 0.1 Lux minimum rating, you'll always have a clear picture, even when it's pitch black out.

Clarion supplies it all

This waterproof camera comes with all the wiring and hardware you'll need to install it. It'll fit in almost any location you pick, even many license plate frames. Use the included lengthy video cable to connect your rear-view camera to your dash monitor or receiver.

Note: A rear-view camera provides an additional view when reversing your vehicle. It is intended to be used in conjuction with your rear- and side-view mirrors to give a fuller picture of what's behind you. It is not intended as a replacement for your mirrors.

Product highlights:

rear-view camera with standard composite (RCA) video cable
green, yellow, orange, and red distance guide lines overlay image
1/4" color CMOS image sensor with 322,752 pixel resolution
color video output
126° horizontal and 100° vertical viewing angles
automatic white balance
weather-proof camera housing
optional parking lines and reverse image
mounting hardware and power/video cable included
0.1 Lux minimum for night driving
camera dimensions: 15/16"W x 15/16"H x 7/8"D
warranty: 1 year
MFR # CC520

What's in the box:

Clarion CC520 owner's manual

Vision-assist camera w/ bracket (attached 31.5' composite video/power/ground cable)
Mounting bracket
2 Short machine screws
2 Long machine screws
2 Flat washers
2 Lock washers
Owner's/Installation Manual
Warranty Card

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Features & specs

Features and Specs
Camera Type	Rear or Front
Resolution	322,752
Parking Guidelines	Selectable
Lux Rating	0.5 Lux (min)
Selectable Views	N
Reversed Image	Both
Horizontal Viewing Angle	126 deg
Vertical Viewing Angle	100 deg
Wireless	No
Plug type	Composite video

The Clarion CC520 replaces these items:

Clarion CC510

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Features

Compatibility: The Clarion CC520 can be used as a back-up or front camera with practically any in-dash video receiver or on-dash video monitor that is equipped with a composite video camera input.

Note: This camera is meant as a visual aid only; never solely rely on the camera. In addition to using the camera, always physically look to make sure everything is clear around your vehicle.

Waterproof Chassis: The camera is built into a compact waterproof (IP67), UV-protected (ASTM D4329) aluminum case, making it perfect for mounting outside the vehicle.

CMOS Optics: The Clarion CC520 camera employs a 1/4" color CMOS image sensor (322,752 pixels) with auto iris and automatic white balance to deliver a high quality picture.

Normal or Reversed Image: The CC520 is capable of providing normal or mirror images based on where you choose to mount it. By mounting the camera on the front of your vehicle, you'll see a normal image. By mounting it on on the back of your vehicle, you'll see a mirror image. You will need to connect the two tiny white wires labeled "Mirror option" to see a normal image.

Wide Viewing Angle: The 126° horizontal and 100° vertical viewing angles provide an excellent near field view of almost anything behind you or in front of you, depending on if you mount the camera in the front or rear of the vehicle.

Illumination Range: The CC520 camera's 0.5 lux rating (at 50 IRE) ensures you'll have visibility at night in low light.

Parking/Distance Guidelines: As a rear-view camera, the CD520 provides visual parking/distance guidelines (Red, Orange, Yellow, and Green). These guidelines cannot be turned off. You will need to connect the two tiny green wires labeled "Parking Line" to turn off the guidelines if you using it as front camera.

Mounting Bracket: The CC520 camera comes supplied with a self-adhesive mounting bracket which can tilt the camera up and down. Its also compatible with Clarion's CAUU02 and CAU001 license plate mounting kits (sold separately).

Power/Ground/Signal Harness: The CC520 camera includes an attached 31.5' cable terminated by a composite video RCA connector, power lead, and ground lead. The composite video RCA connector plugs into your in-dash monitor's rear-panel RCA camera input. The power/ground leads connect to your vehicle's +12-volt reverse lamp wire and gets grounded to a metal surface of your vehicle.

The Clarion CC520 replaces these items

Clarion CC510

Universal rear-view camera with distance guide lines

111 reviews

rear-view camera with standard composite (RCA) video cable
green, yellow, orange, and red distance guide lines overlay image
mounting hardware and 31.5-foot power/video cable included

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7 questions already asked

How do you disable the guide lines? I keep seeing that you can snip or connect wires to turn them off. Where are they? Are they inside the camera?

michael Jun 03, 2018

2 answers

Hi Michael, yes you can disable the guide lines. Built into the cable are 2 small protruding shielded wires. It lists clearly in the directions that if you want the guide lines "do nothing" but if you want them disabled, you simply connect the 2 wires. Easy as twisting them together! Hope this helps.

joel Jun 20, 2018

If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. They can walk you through the settings on the product and see if there may be a fix. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer.

kristina Jun 08, 2018 (Staff)

Does this work with the Kenwood DDX374BT receiver?

d Mar 22, 2018

1 answer

Yes. Both your stereo and this camera use the standard composite video (RCA) connection so, they are compatible. I hope that helps. My bio: https://www.crutchfield.com/bio/Ryan

ryan Apr 05, 2018 (Staff)

Does this work with the JVC Arsenal KW-V820BT?

j. gregory Oct 23, 2017

2 answers

I have both these items installed in my Miata and they work very well, installed for about a year now.

robert l Oct 28, 2017

This camera was specially made to fit specific Clarion units. Its been some time since i installed it with a Clarion NZ503 unit and it works perfectly. However, I cannot confirm whether or not this camera will work with another brand of radio.

felipe Oct 28, 2017

does it come with a display monitor?

amrita Jun 01, 2017

1 answer

Thanks for your question. I'm sorry, no. You would need your own display/receiver. This is for the camera only. On the product webpage you can check out "What's in the box" to see everything that is included. Hope this helps.

kenneth Jun 02, 2017 (Staff)

Are all features fully functional when used with Pioneer AVH=X2800BS head unit?

paul Sep 28, 2016

2 answers

Yes, extremely happy with the camera and the head unit!

robert l Sep 30, 2016

I have not spent a ton of time on it, but I cannot get the camera to activate automatically when I put truck in reverse, despite checking the wiring a few times now. I can select it manually and it works well, but it takes several seconds to come up. I would really like it to be automatic.

peter Sep 28, 2016

Is this camera compatible with my 2010 f150 factory screen? My truck came with a backup camera, but the camera has gone bad, so can this camera just plug right in?

dwayne Sep 06, 2016

1 answer

You will want to contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat to discuss compatibility with your factory system. They will be able to pull up your vehicle and see if this will integrate. If it does not, then they will also be able to discuss other options with you.

kenneth Sep 06, 2016 (Staff)

my Clarion CC510 camera was broken in an accident so I need to replace the camera unit. Can I disconnect the camera at the connector nearest the camera and replace it with a CC520 or do I need to replace all the wiring? I ordered a CC520 from Crutchfield an hour ago and am hoping to minimize the replacement time by not having to remove the Pioneer unit from the dash.

t Jul 14, 2016

1 answer

kristina Jul 15, 2016 (Staff)

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