About the Crux CVW-07G
The Beetle-cam
The Beetle-cam
If you're looking for a back-up camera for the aftermarket touchscreen radio in your Volkswagen Beetle, the Crux CVW-07G package is just the thing. This camera fits in the factory light location over your license plate and replaces your factory light bulb assembly. A light bulb is not included, so you'll need to use your existing light bulb or a replacement. Crux includes a 19-foot cable that connects to the composite video input on the back of your aftermarket radio. Once installed, you'll see a 170-degree wide view of what's behind you on your radio's video display.
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.
Product highlights:
- rear-view camera compatible with select Volkswagen Beetle vehicles
- fits above your license plate
- 20' extension video cable included
- resolution: 480 TV lines
- 170° wide viewing angle
- parking lines
- illumination: 0.4 Lux minimum for night driving
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # CVW-07G
What's in the box:
- Volkswagen rear-view camera w/ light bulb assembly (no light bulb included)
- 20' Video cable (attached 3' power/ground wires)
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Volkswagen Beetle Rear-View Camera: The Crux CVL-02 Volkswagen Beetle rear-view camera is specifically designed for select 2008-2015 Volkswagen Beetles with an aftermarket in-dash multimedia or navigation receiver installed. Your aftermarket receiver must feature an integrated video monitor and a composite video camera input. The CVL-02 replaces the light bulb assembly above your rear-mounted license plate (light bulb is not included; you will still use the light bulb out of your factory light bulb assembly). With the Crux CVL-02 Volkswagen Beetle rear-view camera installed, you'll be able to view what's behind you on your in-dash aftermarket receiver's video monitor when you put your vehicle in reverse.
Image Sensor & Lens: The Crux CVL-02 Volkswagen Beetle rear-view camera features a CCD image sensor that offers 480 lines of resolution (NTSC or PAL). The bright f/1.2 lens has 170° (horizontal) x 90° (vertical) viewing angle. The minimum illumination is 0.4 Lux.
Park Assist Lines: The rear-view camera provides parking assist lines on the screen of your vehicle's in-dash aftermarket monitor. 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 - Green (Clear), Yellow (Getting Close), Red (Very Close).
Connections: The rear-view camera features an attached 4' power/video cable which plugs into the included 20' video cable which also features attached 3' power/ground wires. At the end of the video cable is a male RCA composite video plug, which connects to the composite, rear-view camera input of your aftermarket head unit. The power (red) & ground (black) wires will need to be hardwired. 12V power can be obtained from your vehicle's reverse light circuit or from the reverse gear wire of your aftermarket stereo (if applicable). The ground will need to connected to your vehicle's metal chassis.
Waterproof Housing: The Crux CVL-02 Volkswagen Beetle rear-view camera features an IP67 waterproof housing.
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