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W205 C250BT
Blackvue Install
I know there's been some previous threads discussing these type of cameras before, but I thought I would add one that's specific to a Blackvue dashcam install in the W205. Below is an illustrated story line of how I did mine .. hope it helps.
Equipment as follows: (I won't repeat specs since Google has that side of things well and truly covered)
Tidy up your wires, set the PowerMagic timing dip switches as desired and plug it all in. Done! ..
Equipment as follows: (I won't repeat specs since Google has that side of things well and truly covered)
- Blackvue DR600GW
- Power Magic Pro (also from Blackvue; This unit will allow the camera to keep recording once the car is turned off and it also prevents the battery from being drained)
- Fuse taps (Blade type; x2)
- Wire crimpers
- Thin plastic spatula (even credit card will do)
- Mount the camera
- Run the cable through the top of the headliner and then out towards the side. Using a small plastic card to gently open the edge is all that's needed. Once you're on the side near the door you can follow the rubber lining (red dotted line is where I've run the wire)
- Keep following the roof lining all the way to the back. The joiner near the B-Pillar is easy to open up enough for the cable to pass through; there's no need to undo any clips or lining completely.
- Once at the back, follow the upper line of the C-Pillar. I found that the lower segment where the air bag meets the seat was too tightly clipped joined so I just ran it along the upper part all the way to the back screen and then back around towards the seat where the rear speaker is on the shelf.
- From there it's an easy path along the lower edge of the seats into the trunk. The blackvue ran out of cable about 3/4 along the rear seats but that's not an issue. The PowerMagic has plenty of cable length to make up for the shortfall. The 12V socket to plug in the unit can hide under the lower edge of the seat (I used some adhesive tape to secure it from rattling around within the seat cavity.
- Now remove the rear liner covering the fuse box. You need to make three connections with the PowerMagic Pro:
- Yellow wire goes to a permanent batter 12V connection. I found this on one of the lower right fuse points that were unused.
- Red wire goes to an Accessory switched 12V connection. I found this in position 445 (labelled Socket 12V in trunk)
- Black wire goes to ground; I used an M8 chassis bolt located near the upper right corner of the fuse assembly.
Tidy up your wires, set the PowerMagic timing dip switches as desired and plug it all in. Done! ..
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When I bought this one the dual channel ones were not full dual HD yet. Plus at night they're next to useless for ID'ing plates. I've had a single channel Blackvue for a few years now and was more than happy with with just the forward vision.
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W205 AMG Auto Saloon-Prem Plus-Privacy Glass
I've got the Blackvue DR600WD done exactly the same as you! running the power cable the in same positions to the boot/truck fuse box, but i used piggy back fuses. Must say it was very easy to hide the cable.
What setting have you got your Power Magic Pro set to?
What setting have you got your Power Magic Pro set to?
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S205 C200 Sport
I've got a Blackvue 650 attached to the fusebox on the front dash (open driver's door to get to it).
I got it professionally installed by a car audio place as I didn't really feel like I knew what I was doing.
I also got the PowerMagic Pro (set to 11.8v and 72hrs).
Out of interest, does your Blackvue leave parking mode and enter driving mode straight after hitting the ignition? Or do you have to wait about a minute for it to auto detect the Gs from getting in and driving off?
I got it professionally installed by a car audio place as I didn't really feel like I knew what I was doing.
I also got the PowerMagic Pro (set to 11.8v and 72hrs).
Out of interest, does your Blackvue leave parking mode and enter driving mode straight after hitting the ignition? Or do you have to wait about a minute for it to auto detect the Gs from getting in and driving off?
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W205
I've got a Blackvue 650 attached to the fusebox on the front dash (open driver's door to get to it).
I got it professionally installed by a car audio place as I didn't really feel like I knew what I was doing.
I also got the PowerMagic Pro (set to 11.8v and 72hrs).
Out of interest, does your Blackvue leave parking mode and enter driving mode straight after hitting the ignition? Or do you have to wait about a minute for it to auto detect the Gs from getting in and driving off?
I got it professionally installed by a car audio place as I didn't really feel like I knew what I was doing.
I also got the PowerMagic Pro (set to 11.8v and 72hrs).
Out of interest, does your Blackvue leave parking mode and enter driving mode straight after hitting the ignition? Or do you have to wait about a minute for it to auto detect the Gs from getting in and driving off?
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I think the trigger for it switching out of parking mode is linked to the G sensor settings. So if you have really sensitive settings for your parking mode, any slight movement will start normal recording again.
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Nice install but looks like a lot of work..I have a 650 (used to have ITB100HD) and just tapped into power at the rear view mirror console..I just leave it on full time as it uses very little current..If vehicle is to be off for a few days I just turn it off by pulling power connector out..
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You don't 'need' to use one, but it's a neat way of incorporating an additional fuse if you have the room. What you shouldn't do is wire directly into the un-fused side and not incorporate a fuse all together - even on low powered devices. Where I've seen people go wrong is wrapping against the wrong leg of the fuse thinking their circuit is fuse protected.
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You don't 'need' to use one, but it's a neat way of incorporating an additional fuse if you have the room. What you shouldn't do is wire directly into the un-fused side and not incorporate a fuse all together - even on low powered devices. Where I've seen people go wrong is wrapping against the wrong leg of the fuse thinking their circuit is fuse protected.
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'13 Infiniti G37
I have this blackvue system installed on my G37 and its a great system. OP is it hidden behind the rearview mirror when sitting in the driver seat? The way mine is installed you can not see it from the driver seat which is great. Caught many valets hotroding the car around. They dont like it when you confront them about it and they act like you're crazy till you show them the camera in the window.
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Just seen this thread on the Blackvue. I have recently had a Blackvue DR650GW 2 CH front and rear cameras plus the Power Magic Pro installed in my W205 C250. I had Maroochy Car Sound supply and install from memory I think it was around $1,200 all up. Anyway any questions just ask I have attached one photo although its not real good I might put up better ones if anyone is interested. Power box is under glove box and rear camera is obviously on the rear window.
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2015 C300 4Matic
How much does the installation cost? or did you do it by yourself?
I'm thinking about getting dash cam
I can't decide between the BlackVue DR650GW-2CH and Thinkware F750
I'll probably end up getting the latter
http://www.thinkware.com/Products/Dashcam/F750
I like that it has a lot of features and awards, but I can't decide yet
I'm thinking about getting dash cam
I can't decide between the BlackVue DR650GW-2CH and Thinkware F750
I'll probably end up getting the latter
http://www.thinkware.com/Products/Dashcam/F750
I like that it has a lot of features and awards, but I can't decide yet
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GoPro is a superb action cam but it's not really designed as a blackbox system. You'll want something which offers good GPS, battery management and video software. The dashcams will also have a parking mode which helps limit unnecessary static footage or recording.
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They are not capable of looping like regular dash cams, which means that when they run out of space, they stop instead of rewriting/recording over the existing videos.
If I were you I'd wait for GoPro Hero 5
right now I am interested in ThinkWare F750, you should check it out if you haven't bought a dash cam already
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