How to use HUDWAY Drive with night vision camera

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Using our HUDWAY Drive thermal night vision camera, you can drive safely at night or in poor weather conditions.

Please note that HUDWAY Drive heads-up display is not included in the Night Vision Camera Set and needs to be purchased separately.

What's in the box

HUDWAY Drive thermal night vision camera comes equipped with:

  1. Night vision camera
  2. Mounting bracket with 4 removable magnets
  3. ECU block (recognition block)
  4. M4 x 6 mm screws
  5. 4.2 x 20 mm screws
  6. M5 x 18 mm screws + nuts
  7. Connection cable
IMPORTANT!
Please note that the ECU block is not waterproof and needs to be mounted in a dry place safe from mud — say, in the passenger compartment, under a seat or in the trunk, just like the video selector — and just like the video selector it can be mounted using screws, 3M adhesive, or Dual Lock.
There are two installation options we suggest: permanent (behind a radiator grille) and temporary (on the roof using magnet attachments).

Permanent installation

  1. Raise the hood and dismount the radiator grille
  2. Unscrew the magnets from the bracket bottom
  3. Mount the metal bracket onto the radiator support using 4 enclosed screws
  4. Mount the camera on the bracket using 4 enclosed M4 screws
  5. Route the infrared camera cable into the vehicle interior using enclosed ties
  6. To connect the camera to the video output source, plug the enclosed cable ends as directed below
  7. Mount the radiator grille back in its place
In this video you can see the installation process for the BMW 3er E46:

Temporary installation

  1. Select where on the roof you prefer to locate the camera
  2. Loosen the mounting screws to adjust the tilt angle of the camera and then make sure to tighten them back
  3. Make sure all the magnet screws are tightened as well
  4. Place the camera on the roof and route the infrared camera cable into the vehicle interior using clamps (the clamps are included)
  5. Use the enclosed cable to connect the camera

Connection close-up

Now it's time to test how it works!

Give it a go, and let us know if you need our help on the way — email us at support@hudway.co.