Connect external camera to 8.4" screen

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I want to enable aux video/audio for a front camera, which I know I can do with my Tazer Ram for my 2015 Power Wagon. How do I physically connect the camera to my 8.4" dash screen (like my backup camera uses. Is there a pic somewhere or video that shows how to make a connection or what kind of connector is needed on the 8.4" screen side?
 
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I want to enable aux video/audio for a front camera, which I know I can do with my Tazer Ram for my 2015 Power Wagon. How do I physically connect the camera to my 8.4" dash screen (like my backup camera uses. Is there a pic somewhere or video that shows how to make a connection or what kind of connector is needed on the 8.4" screen side?
Can’t answer specifically to the 8.4 but I just had front and rear installed on my ra2 and had to get some sort of interface.... I didn’t do it I’m no good with this kinda stuff lol. But will say the front camera is AMAZING I took my tuck out yesterday and is awesome to see in front of the truck when I can’t from driver seat.

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If you don’t have the auto headlamps, pin 24 and 25 will be open to where you can use a 2 pin video harness from Tazer. Then you can just run the wires to any camera you want to buy up front. Unfortunately, I found since I have the auto high beams I can’t use it. PM me if you want the harness. I have one from Tazer I can’t use.
 
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Thanks, Reuben. I just watched a video on the Zautomotive web site that explains it all. Much appreciated.
 

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Can’t answer specifically to the 8.4 but I just had front and rear installed on my ra2 and had to get some sort of interface.... I didn’t do it I’m no good with this kinda stuff lol. But will say the front camera is AMAZING I took my tuck out yesterday and is awesome to see in front of the truck when I can’t from driver seat.

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Can you access the cameras independently? Is there a button added when you introduce a second camera?
 

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Can you access the cameras independently? Is there a button added when you introduce a second camera?
Yes & yes. I can turn on either front or rear. When switch is “off” when in reverse rear comes on and when going under 10mph front comes on. That’s my switch. You can hide the switch if you want but that spot works well for me

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If you don’t have the auto headlamps, pin 24 and 25 will be open to where you can use a 2 pin video harness from Tazer. Then you can just run the wires to any camera you want to buy up front. Unfortunately, I found since I have the auto high beams I can’t use it. PM me if you want the harness. I have one from Tazer I can’t use.
Auto high beams??? Or just headlights that come on when it starts getting dark or you go through a tunnel? I've never heard of auto high beams. I've got an 18 PW with the headlights that auto come on when it starts getting dark

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Auto high beams??? Or just headlights that come on when it starts getting dark or you go through a tunnel? I've never heard of auto high beams. I've got an 18 PW with the headlights that auto come on when it starts getting dark

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Yea they all have the option to come on automatically when it gets dark. But there is an auto high beam headlight package that automatically turns the dims and brights off/on... works great on my truck.
 
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With the Tazer Ram You can cycle between normal screen, rear ,and cargo (front) camera by double tapping the Menu button.
 
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