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Dowson 7-inch TFT LCD Universal Mount Monitor w/ License Plate Mount Rearview Day Night Vision Backup Camera

3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 32 ratings
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Brand Dowson
Screen Size 7 Inches
Compatible Devices Monitor
Display Technology LCD
Installation Type Monitor,License Plate
Optical Sensor Technology CMOS
Connector Type RCA

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  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.9 x 11.5 x 3.3 inches; 2.45 Pounds
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 13, 2012
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Dowson
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00522X8B4
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 32 ratings

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3.4 out of 5 stars
3.4 out of 5
32 global ratings

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Customers like the display of the vehicle safety camera, saying the picture is clear and gives a wonderful vision. However, some customers have reported issues with the color and glare of the mirror. They say the screen is blue tinted and too dark. Opinions are mixed on ease of installation and performance.

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3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the display of the vehicle safety camera. They mention that the picture on the screen is clear and gives a wonderful vision in day and night mode.

"It works great.... the picture on the screen is clear in the day and night mode, and it has several setup features that allow you to change the..." Read more

"...watch the trailer contents from this vehicle very happy, the display is very nice." Read more

"great item, it has been installed on a van, and it gives a wonderful vision, actually we added the DVD player with excellent results, thanks , the..." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the vehicle safety camera. They mention that it is a decent camera with some issues.

"As one reviewer says its pretty good value for the money and bought while in US...." Read more

"...Camera looks sturdy and was a real good value for under $50...." Read more

"...we added the DVD player with excellent results, thanks , the price is great as well" Read more

14 customers mention6 positive8 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of installation. Some mention that it's easy, and has several setup features that allow you to change the night mode. However, others say that the instructions are missing and pretty much on the worthless side. They also say that it is harder to install than advertised, and that the kit does not give you good install facts.

"work's great only problem wireing does not give you good install facts...." Read more

"...on the screen is clear in the day and night mode, and it has several setup features that allow you to change the view you are seeing...." Read more

"...the red/black connection information, but there are no instructions for where to hook the blue wire. It just says "Blue for rear view."..." Read more

"Just finish installing on my dad's Lexus. The installation is not that hard but I still cannot figure out how to make it turned on automatically -..." Read more

13 customers mention9 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the vehicle safety camera. Some mention that it works well, the camera works decent, and the system works fine with an awesome display. However, others say that it quit working the third time through the car wash and is essentially useless.

"It works great.... the picture on the screen is clear in the day and night mode, and it has several setup features that allow you to change the..." Read more

"...Good part: camera is good and screen size is awesome.Bad part: the mirror - too much glare and it's blue tinted - not really a good mirror...." Read more

"...The wiring instructions for the mirror part are essentially useless...." Read more

"...The system worked fine with an fine display daytime or night. It exceded my expectations." Read more

3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the color of the vehicle safety camera. They mention that it's blue-tinted, has too much glare, and is almost gray. Some say that the screen is too dark even in the day light.

"...I did not like the screen as a mirror, it was too dark, even in the day light, and at night you could not see anything...." Read more

"...Bad part: the mirror - too much glare and it's blue tinted - not really a good mirror...." Read more

"...Camera worked for about 2 weeks. Screen is now almost gray and can't see anything at night that doesn't have its own light. Don't buy it." Read more

3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the glare produced by the mirror of the vehicle safety camera. They mention that it produces too much reflection in bright light and that the picture is difficult to see.

"...Bad part: the mirror - too much glare and it's blue tinted - not really a good mirror...." Read more

"I is a very nice unit but in certain conditions it reflects so much light it renders the unit useless. When the sun is not out it works great...." Read more

"could not view picture. to lite to see. the only time it worked well ,was at night.i was very disappointed. it was said to work night or day." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

kicker
5.0 out of 5 stars good product works well you ask for too much words
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2013
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work's great only problem wireing does not give you good install facts. Are you kidding 5 more words you are asking too much I will not be doing this much on every product
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Betty Holzwarth
2.0 out of 5 stars Problematic install
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2011
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I have been installing the system and there are several problems.
1) The BEAR-VIEW (yes, that is what it says) is too large to use in a 2011 Toyota Camry. The plastic housing in the vehicle near the mirror itself prevents the mirror from being used with the monitor. With the monitor attached, I can only point the mirror at the center console.
2) The wiring instructions for the mirror part are essentially useless. I understand the red/black connection information, but there are no instructions for where to hook the blue wire. It just says "Blue for rear view."
3) The video cable is too short. It comes barely above the dash board when I hide the wires under the trim from the back of the car to the front.
4) The wiring from the TFT monitor is so short that it has to hang down in the windshield in order to be near an electrical source.
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Pingme67
4.0 out of 5 stars Works as Advertised
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2013
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It works great.... the picture on the screen is clear in the day and night mode, and it has several setup features that allow you to change the view you are seeing. Now for the bad... the instructions are pretty much on the worthless side. I was able to take a 12v power supply and figure it out on my bench before I did anything on my truck. The Blue wire is for the reverse power, BUT... So is the Red one that is connected to the video cable that goes to the back of the truck to the camera. What I did that was quick and easy. I was able to break out the purple wire on the 7 way plug for the trailer wiring. (It is the center pin and is used for reverse lights on a trailer). It was very easy, since it was right next to the camera and I did not need to tear into the main wire Harness.
I did not like the screen as a mirror, it was too dark, even in the day light, and at night you could not see anything. What I did was to remove the back cover of the screen (I am guessing this will void the warranty) and removed the clips that attach it to your normal mirror and then used a long wire tie’s to connect it to my visor. When installing the wire pay attention to the air bag system and make sure not to get in its way with your cable run.
The system works very well and I think the fact you can connect a 2nd camera to it and use it as your normal mirror is GREAT. I am thinking that at some point putting the 2nd camera at the same place as my 3rd break light, and then attaching the screen back to the mirror.
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M. Freeman
1.0 out of 5 stars Difficult to Install
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2013
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This kit is harder to install than advertised. In the description, it says, "It is Really Easy installation." Both the camera and the monitor are hardwired into the car's electrical system, and the video cable runs from the trunk to the dash. I was able to power the camera in parallel with the car's tag-light, and attempted to power the monitor straight from the fuse box, and it would make a beeping noise, but otherwise not turn on.

I then took it to my mechanic to install, and he told me just to return it, because he'd have to bill me half a day's labor to install it properly. For a fraction of the price he would charge, I am going to find a wireless model.

A better user manual would have been useful. It's just two small slips of paper (one for the camera, one for the monitor), poorly translated from Chinese, with cryptic and contradicting instructions.
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castlemonk
3.0 out of 5 stars Good overall but the mirror...
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2013
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Just finish installing on my dad's Lexus. The installation is not that hard but I still cannot figure out how to make it turned on automatically - I think the green wire (the installation guide said it's for parking line) may have to do something with it.
- The hardest part of the installation for me was to find the power source for the mirror display. Found the wire (red for positive and white/black for negative) source under the steering wheel.
- Make sure your power source for the display turns on only when you power up the car
- You power the camera from the reverse light.
After the installation (at least my installation)
- You turn on the car
- Put it in reverse
- Turn on the display (touch screen button)
- You may have to select video source if not done already.
- Then after you change your gear to forward, you have to turn off the display to have better rear view while driving.

Good part: camera is good and screen size is awesome.
Bad part: the mirror - too much glare and it's blue tinted - not really a good mirror. I am thinking to get a cheap monitor to replace the display for my dad later.
This would be good for RV's or big trucks without a lot of windows. For regular cars, too many windows - source of glares.
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Thomas Young
5.0 out of 5 stars Works fine
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2013
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After seeing a few less than kind reviews I thought I'd chime in to say I was satisfied with this purchase. The installation instructions are junk as others have said, unless you bought the blue tooth model, in which case you will need to read them. Installation is easy. The obvious source for power is the license plate light circuit. The wires for the camera can be spliced onto the light circuit, and can power both the front and camera units. You may have to drill a hole for the wires to pass into the vehicle. There was sufficient cable to reach the front of a Ford Econoline van. There are two video connectors for the mirror display. I wanted the display on continuously, so I simply chose the one that worked without using the (green) switch wire. A ground wire is necessary to be connected to the mirror display. The system worked fine with an fine display daytime or night. It exceded my expectations.
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Edwin C Barr
2.0 out of 5 stars Too much reflection in bright light
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2013
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I is a very nice unit but in certain conditions it reflects so much light it renders the unit useless. When the sun is not out it works great. Nice wide area of view.
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Ian Mitchell Lowe
4.0 out of 5 stars Good value
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2012
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As one reviewer says its pretty good value for the money and bought while in US. Installed ok and have the camera stuck to inside of rear window as not sure how waterproof the camera is and its quite wet in UK. Not sure about the green wire as it only seems to serve to make display emit a high pitched whine! Display quite heavy and does vibrate a bit on my rear view mirror - added a bit of padding to cure.
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