Can you let me know the make and model of the touch screen entertainment system along with the all the parts you used/bought? I'm looking to do this to my 2007 X3.
But is this just possible for the models without the big screen? I tried to find a system but there is always a disclaimer which says: only compatible with the normal radio. Which means without the factory installed monitor.
Can’t believe I found a channel dedicated to the same car I have, everything you have done so far looks sick man!!! Did you get custom headlights or are those stock? If so do you happen to have the link my 2005 needs new headlights after I lower it and add the new wheels next week, KEEP UP THE VIDS 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Thanks for doing this! You make it look real simple albeit it prob is quite challenging for the inexperienced. Do you think you can share a affiliate link to the parts your installed ? I very much would like to install the rear camera and touch display on my mom's X3.
Hey great vid helped me understand the install process a lot. Do you mind linking the radio and working harness used as well as the back up camera so I could get them for my car also.
I have a 2005 E83 X3 but it doesn't have the controls in the center but it has the iDrive screen that folds up and down when the ignition is switched on/off. All the controls are in the head unit... giess they introduced the control switch only in the later models
Love it! However, I believe viewers would like a more detailed view of how you installed the backup camera. You ran through that. All I saw was a slight modification. Does the license plate light still work, does the camera come on when your in reverse only and where is it connected to the new unit? I’m asking because these weren’t called out. I have an 06 manual 6 speed and the parking sensors are activated when in reverse as do the automatics.
Hey, thanks for the feedback! In order to make it work I trimmed some plastic off of the back of the camera, then also ended up having to put a screw at each end to hold it in. The backup camera comes with a build it license plate light. I soldered the wires on to the contacts for the original license plate light. It does come on automatically when the vehicle is in reverse and the head unit also switches to view it when the car is in reverse. Thanks for watching!!
I know the head unit switches to reverse automatically. But How does the head unit know when to switch to reverse? Did you connect the camera to the reverse light wire in the hatch? Does the canbus know the car is in reverse and provide an input to the head unit. Does the head unit just switch to reverse when it sees a signal on the rear camera input. Great video. I ordered a Seciene after watching this. Thanks!
Hey, thanks for watching! I'm not completely sure how it knows, but yes I did connect the camera power wire to the reverse light. I imagine that is how it know, when the camera comes on.
@@AmrheinGarage great job. Am jealous...lol... I got x3 2012 without the screen. Would you please send me a link where to purchase it? I could only wish You're just next town because I don't mind driving and have you installed it on my car.. thank you
Thanks for posting this great video. I didn't quite see from your video what you did with the CAN-BUS decoder. Did you install it? Is it only necessary for the steering wheel controls (which my X3 doesn't have) or is it useful or necessary for other functions? Thanks
Hey! I did install it. It is necessary for the head unit to communicate with the rest of the car. Even if you aren’t using steering wheel controls, you will want to use it. Installation is real simple. There is a connector on the provided wiring harness that it plugs into. Once it’s plugged in, it’s good to go. Thanks for watching!!
Hey I have the exact car, I would like to know where did you purchase the touch radio, I bought one but the frame doesn’t seem to fit on the dash. It’s too big.
Does the backup camera license plate light match the other stock light in color temperature? I ordered that one but if it doesn't match I want to be ready with one that does
Hello , is the radio working on the lcd , i gave problems with mine I not sure where to connect it , or the radio working just in the unit below? Cheers
Hello, Awesome video mate and beautiful sharp looking car! I've installed this unit on the BMW x3 e83 and so far so good unit is performing its job well! But my problem is that I don't know why the rear backup camera doesn't work! :( I did the connection of the wires as explained, but there is no response! When I put the car in reverse nothing happens on the screen, the red "Camera +12v" wire coming out of the screen reads no volt or power neither on reverse nor any situation I would appreciate any help as this is a frustrating matter. Thank you for your help in advance!
Hey, thank you! Not really sure on that issue. I believe I hooked up the power wire for the camera to my reverse light. Do you remember if you did that?
That's a nice enhancement. And I am currently planning to replace my car with something else. What a shame. I should have known about this enhancement years earlier.
I want a 7in apple car play screen where yours is . I found a system on amazon for $88 with a backup camera but I don't know where to get an affordable dash kit for the top portion like yours that doesn't come with a system already . can you help ?? also does your system have Apple CarPlay ?
Hey man where did you wire the positive and negative cable to when installing the back up camera? Or does the camera not need that red and black wire to be plugged into something
can you please, explain how you connected the rear cam electrical? on a cold engine the video disappears after 10secs for me and I think I have a voltage issue.
@Amrhein Garage hello I have install the Device today but i can not configure the Wheelsteering Controll i see in the instruction an followed this but its not worked then I see in Settings CAN TYPE and there are over 200 listed vw,audi... I think I must choice the correct CAN TYPE -can you please help me I connected the Canbus modul,its installed i am sure but the can type i must choice,thank you.
Where did you get the touchscreen unit? I've been finding other units that look similar but different (if that makes sense). All of them have different specs and versions of android. I'm trying to get a unit that simply works. Most of what I find are cheap chinese made units. I'm not sure how well they work.
Hey! Unfortunately I don't have the link anymore. I got it from aliexpress. The radio was around $140. It's definitely cheaply made but has worked pretty well.
Hey there, great video, I have almost the same model of the thingy, but when i plug the splice to the OEM radio, I can't hear anything from the oem radio, the carplay will play music through the car speakers but I can't control the volume by the steering wheel buttons, nor can I hear music from the CD player. Any ideas what might be the issue?? As far as I checked, i plugged everything correctly
Im trying to do the same thing on my bmw where did u get that touch screen radio with the cover that goes with it can u send me a link or website name thanks
Hello i am from germany. Dou you need aux to install the radio. My x3 doesn't have aux. every where in internet i read that i need aux to install these kind of radios.
Im trying to figure out on the rca cable from the cam to the radio unit has a yellow rca type plug with a small red wire sticking out also on both sides with the rca plug. whats the small red wire for??
Did you install the angel eyes lights or was it already on the car ? I have a 2008 X3 I want those headlights. Where did you get them ? Thanks in advance.
I have installed the head unit similar to what you have but the radio displays "DISABLED" when connected through the cable supplied. When plugged back in the original it works fine. Any suggestions?
Hey can you say the size of screws you needed for the installation? I bought a similar unit but it came with no installation hardware to screw the touch screen down to the base
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I’m so mad everywhere I go they say I can’t get a new navigation screen because they say I can’t replace my factory navigation system but nice car I got the same 1
Hi Amrhein Garage, Gooday mate. Actually I need your little help if you can help me and solve the mystery please???? ok so i have BMW X3 2004, i have installed the Android unit and its works perfectly fine. but what i wanna do now is, i wanna keep the original BMW radio in working mode same time( as its stopped working cos antenna cable not connected but power is still there. (i am planning to get new cable and connect the main Antenna line connect with this like T Connector) do i need to change any other cable to keep both running same time?? or the Original radio will start and work with sound once i connect the Antenna ??? please advise??? Thanks in advance. please guide me in details. as soon as possible and as you gets chance please... Cheers.
Man, your car rocks! I´m in love with it. I also own a X3, 2006 mine and I´m also having some upgrades like you´ve done on yours. I´ve got the rear camera and will install it, but I´m in doubt of how you took that back part off, the one with the handle to open the trunk where you placed the camera. Can you explain how you took that off? and also how you placed the camera on the place of the lamp... the wire of the original lamp you just left there or have you done anything with it? also, it would be perfect if you explained how you connected the wires... your video would be much better, in my opinion, if you showed how you did this stuff in details. Anyway mate, great car! What is the next thing you´ll do?
Hey, thank you! To remove that piece, there are a couple screws from the outside and about 8 clips. After removing the screws, I worked on squeezing the clips from the inside and pushing them outward. With the wires for the original lamp, I used those to get power to the license plate light built into the backup cameras. For the camera power wire, I spiced that in with one of the reverse lights so that it powers on when the car is in reverse, then ran the video wires up to the head unit. Honestly, I think that is it for the x3. I'm pretty happy with how it is now and have a few other projects I am going to move onto.
@@AmrheinGarage awesome video! really cool they way you do it. could you tell me how does the reverse light cable look like? so that it can be connected to the red power cable of the camera...I bought a similar radio and I don't see the reverse cable. it doesn't say anything like reverse or back. thanks a lot!
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I just got an 06 so I'm going to be doing a lot of the same upgrades to mine! Looks awesome! You're an excellent tutor and craftsman.
How much did you pay?
Great upgrade - we also install the same screens over here in the UK and they are a great addition to the car!
Does it have Bluetooth? I wanna be able to play music directly from my phone.
@@James2swift Yes!
@@incartechie whoa! Thanks.
Where and what it’s called
@@quonstxcks Xtrons!
Can you let me know the make and model of the touch screen entertainment system along with the all the parts you used/bought? I'm looking to do this to my 2007 X3.
But is this just possible for the models without the big screen? I tried to find a system but there is always a disclaimer which says: only compatible with the normal radio. Which means without the factory installed monitor.
He still hasn’t responded?!?!
If u scroll down a bit, others asked the same question, he said he purchased the screen from AliExpress for around 140.
Can’t believe I found a channel dedicated to the same car I have, everything you have done so far looks sick man!!! Did you get custom headlights or are those stock? If so do you happen to have the link my 2005 needs new headlights after I lower it and add the new wheels next week, KEEP UP THE VIDS 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Thanks! The headlights are stock. I think they changed them around 2007.
This was extremely helpful! I just finished installing my apple car play and my camera.
Thanks for watching! Glad to hear it helped you out. What brand system did you use?
How does I do apple car play on here?
What system are you using that has apple car play
Thanks for doing this! You make it look real simple albeit it prob is quite challenging for the inexperienced.
Do you think you can share a affiliate link to the parts your installed ? I very much would like to install the rear camera and touch display on my mom's X3.
Honestly adding the radio wasn't that hard (bought the same generic model). The worst part was plugging the antenna in
Awesome upgrade. Where did you purchase the touch screen?
Can you list the store and products you used to install in your car please???
Guy, it only remains to paint the wheels in a glossy dark gray and the masterpiece is over. )
Man, this puts my little 05 x3 to shame. Lol Nice mods and nice video. Tfs
I have the same one lol , I want to add back up camera as well
the shadow lights pillows and tv is fire
Love it man...ur work on d x3 looks more beautiful nd aggressive.
Hey great vid helped me understand the install process a lot. Do you mind linking the radio and working harness used as well as the back up camera so I could get them for my car also.
Thanks! Unfortunately I don;t have the link anymore. I got them both from aliexpress. Th radio was around $140
I have a 2005 E83 X3 but it doesn't have the controls in the center but it has the iDrive screen that folds up and down when the ignition is switched on/off. All the controls are in the head unit... giess they introduced the control switch only in the later models
Nice work.. but it would have been nice if you had shown how to hook up the backup camera to the power source.
Easy and simple explained. Greets from Germany
Love it! However, I believe viewers would like a more detailed view of how you installed the backup camera. You ran through that. All I saw was a slight modification. Does the license plate light still work, does the camera come on when your in reverse only and where is it connected to the new unit? I’m asking because these weren’t called out. I have an 06 manual 6 speed and the parking sensors are activated when in reverse as do the automatics.
Hey, thanks for the feedback! In order to make it work I trimmed some plastic off of the back of the camera, then also ended up having to put a screw at each end to hold it in. The backup camera comes with a build it license plate light. I soldered the wires on to the contacts for the original license plate light.
It does come on automatically when the vehicle is in reverse and the head unit also switches to view it when the car is in reverse.
Thanks for watching!!
Can you link where you got all the products radio, lights, dash kit, wears & etc?
Hey! Unfortunately I don't have the link anymore. I got them both from aliexpress. The radio was around $140
I know the head unit switches to reverse automatically. But How does the head unit know when to switch to reverse? Did you connect the camera to the reverse light wire in the hatch? Does the canbus know the car is in reverse and provide an input to the head unit. Does the head unit just switch to reverse when it sees a signal on the rear camera input. Great video. I ordered a Seciene after watching this. Thanks!
Hey, thanks for watching! I'm not completely sure how it knows, but yes I did connect the camera power wire to the reverse light. I imagine that is how it know, when the camera comes on.
where did u get the touch screen and back up cam from?
and roof rack from?? thanks !! great vid !!
Thanks! The touch screen is from aliexpress. It was about $140. The roof rack is a Reese Carry Power product.
@@AmrheinGarage can you please provide a link because there are so many and yours just looks awesome
@@laurentiucristian22 I'm needing a link too, like 1000 options of units for the x83
@@AmrheinGarage great job. Am jealous...lol... I got x3 2012 without the screen. Would you please send me a link where to purchase it? I could only wish You're just next town because I don't mind driving and have you installed it on my car.. thank you
I need the links too
About to buy a 2010 X3. Have the radio already, getting camera soon. Thanks for the video. Where can I find the replacement courtesy lights?
Hi, you must paint that wheels in matte black. It would be great
Can you send the model of the screen and backup camera unit, or a link?
Do you have connected the camera to the reverse light ?
Thanks for posting this great video. I didn't quite see from your video what you did with the CAN-BUS decoder. Did you install it? Is it only necessary for the steering wheel controls (which my X3 doesn't have) or is it useful or necessary for other functions? Thanks
Hey! I did install it. It is necessary for the head unit to communicate with the rest of the car. Even if you aren’t using steering wheel controls, you will want to use it. Installation is real simple. There is a connector on the provided wiring harness that it plugs into. Once it’s plugged in, it’s good to go.
Thanks for watching!!
Great work man!! where did you get that smoke tail lights? and the vinyl? I really like the color of the car. looks sick
Thanks man! The smoke and wrap are from Vvivid vinyl. The taillights/headlights are done in their dark smoke and the car is their Matte Black.
What lamps did you put for the angel's eyes to be so bright?
😱I want those Halo-headlights for my 2009 BMW X3 3.0 X-Drive
The BMW in the photo before the video starts, what size rims and tires are those?
Look Excellent.. where did you in get the radio and reverse camera from.. looking to do the Same to my 04.. X3.. Cheers
You should add the links to the kit you purchased, For us to have an idea, please
Hey I have the exact car, I would like to know where did you purchase the touch radio, I bought one but the frame doesn’t seem to fit on the dash. It’s too big.
Hey! Unfortunately I don't have the link anymore. I got it from aliexpress. The radio was around $140 and is Seicane brand.
Can you put in the description where you bought all these accessories??
Does the backup camera license plate light match the other stock light in color temperature? I ordered that one but if it doesn't match I want to be ready with one that does
Great upgrade! Quick question.... when installing the rear camara, you had to wired it to the back lights?
Hi, did you have to get an ariel adapter as I didn't see you putting an ariel lead into the new unit
Hello , is the radio working on the lcd , i gave problems with mine I not sure where to connect it , or the radio working just in the unit below? Cheers
Hey! yeah it works on the lcd for me. When plugged in correctly, the radio below doesn't do anything.
The little red wire coming off the yellow single rca where does that connect to harmess what ire
Hello,
Awesome video mate and beautiful sharp looking car!
I've installed this unit on the BMW x3 e83 and so far so good unit is performing its job well!
But my problem is that I don't know why the rear backup camera doesn't work! :(
I did the connection of the wires as explained, but there is no response!
When I put the car in reverse nothing happens on the screen, the red "Camera +12v" wire coming out of the screen reads no volt or power neither on reverse nor any situation
I would appreciate any help as this is a frustrating matter.
Thank you for your help in advance!
Hey, thank you! Not really sure on that issue. I believe I hooked up the power wire for the camera to my reverse light. Do you remember if you did that?
What is the name of the unit and screen?
Car is looking Sick bro, wish you was in the UK to install this on my X3
Di you know about iDrive Parafar PF8283i for x3 e83?
Hey! Unfortunately I don't have any experience with that.
That's a nice enhancement.
And I am currently planning to replace my car with something else. What a shame. I should have known about this enhancement years earlier.
Duuude I just tried it, the plastic pop out clips that hold the small trunk lid panel on are too delicate for my methods.
I want a 7in apple car play screen where yours is . I found a system on amazon for $88 with a backup camera but I don't know where to get an affordable dash kit for the top portion like yours that doesn't come with a system already . can you help ??
also does your system have Apple CarPlay ?
Hi what is the part number of the new installed screen? "Great video"
Hey bro, do different cameras work with the seicane or did you have to buy a specific one? Also, do the OEM buttons for the radio become obsolete?
I was wondering where the cable from
The back so camera goes into en dash. And also how it goes from the trunk to the inside
Hey man where did you wire the positive and negative cable to when installing the back up camera? Or does the camera not need that red and black wire to be plugged into something
Hey! I connected them to the power for the license plate light.
How does it work on my X3 E83 but with Bordcomputer already on ? Please help thanks man :)
and how is this item works fine?work with the original wheelsteering ???
Hey! yeah it has worked well and works with the steering wheel controls. It is a little slow sometimes.
Can I ask, how you wired the led light that's next to the camera, as I had to breakout the globe and its cradle to insert the camera?
I installed this unit but the factory deck is displaying a disabled message. Not sure what to do .
Does the touchscreen harness require connecting the OE radio, or could I convert the radio housing to a little cubby?
can you please, explain how you connected the rear cam electrical? on a cold engine the video disappears after 10secs for me and I think I have a voltage issue.
@Amrhein Garage hello I have install the Device today but i can not configure the Wheelsteering Controll i see in the instruction an followed this but its not worked then I see in Settings CAN TYPE and there are over 200 listed vw,audi... I think I must choice the correct CAN TYPE -can you please help me I connected the Canbus modul,its installed i am sure but the can type i must choice,thank you.
hi in the settings can type i choice the 1.Volkswagen rzc and its works,thx
Where did you get the touchscreen unit? I've been finding other units that look similar but different (if that makes sense). All of them have different specs and versions of android. I'm trying to get a unit that simply works. Most of what I find are cheap chinese made units. I'm not sure how well they work.
Hey! Unfortunately I don't have the link anymore. I got it from aliexpress. The radio was around $140. It's definitely cheaply made but has worked pretty well.
@@AmrheinGarage Alright, no worries. I appreciate you getting back to me!
What’s the name of that radio you put in
It’s a Junsun V1 pro just bought the same one and going to install but the original radio from what I see doesn’t work
Hey there, great video, I have almost the same model of the thingy, but when i plug the splice to the OEM radio, I can't hear anything from the oem radio, the carplay will play music through the car speakers but I can't control the volume by the steering wheel buttons, nor can I hear music from the CD player.
Any ideas what might be the issue??
As far as I checked, i plugged everything correctly
Im trying to do the same thing on my bmw where did u get that touch screen radio with the cover that goes with it can u send me a link or website name thanks
Hi from the radio what color do you connect for the backup trigger
Hello i am from germany. Dou you need aux to install the radio. My x3 doesn't have aux. every where in internet i read that i need aux to install these kind of radios.
Hey! I don't think you do. It doesn't plug into the aux at all.
@@AmrheinGarage you need an aux cable - oem or copy
Im trying to figure out on the rca cable from the cam to the radio unit has a yellow rca type plug with a small red wire sticking out also on both sides with the rca plug. whats the small red wire for??
That's awesome, do you have a link or model name of the touchscreen you used?
Did you install the angel eyes lights or was it already on the car ? I have a 2008 X3 I want those headlights. Where did you get them ? Thanks in advance.
Great job man!
Thanks bro!!
@@AmrheinGarage where did you get the touch screen from?
Great video 5 stars ... my only question is is there any outputs for subwoofers?
Thanks! Honestly I don't remember for sure, but I don't think so.
There are outputs that come with all the wiring for subwoofers and amplifiers and other ones for dvd/TVs it’s all labeled
Was the backup camera the one that AvinUSA sells with their unit or did you go with another manufacturer?
Honestly I got it from aliexpress, It was one of the cheapest options, and needed a little modification to mount, but has worked well.
@@AmrheinGarage NOOOOOOOO! NOT ALIEXPRESS! Lmaoooo
@@lifeischeesy Haha, I agree! I just didn't want to spend $400 on the screen.
@@AmrheinGarage oh yeah. BMW everything is insanely expensive! But seriously my dude, you have probably the most tastefully modded e83 that I’ve seen.
What do u think about the angel eye headlights that change colors?!? Thinking about them
I have installed the head unit similar to what you have but the radio displays "DISABLED" when connected through the cable supplied. When plugged back in the original it works fine. Any suggestions?
Can you put the link for everything……
Great video,I have followed it to fit mine, does yours still allow cd player use.
How about the car has a screen? Is it possible to change like you and use the car computer and function on the changed display?
Awesome, where is your garage located and how do I contact you to do the modifications ?
Where did you get the logo for under the door
Hey! I got them from Ebay for about $20
With the touch screen, can you still use the wheel dials to shift through option,as you can with the radio.
Hey can you say the size of screws you needed for the installation? I bought a similar unit but it came with no installation hardware to screw the touch screen down to the base
I had the same problem so had to improvise from old screws I had in a jar, dose your radio work ?
Can you tell me how you have connected the reverse camera to the screen please
my X3 car Idrive, but I could find a video for it yet?
Can you share a link to where you got these products from???
can you link where to purchase the screen?
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Is it android 8.1 or 9.0?
Do you ever memtion what brand the stereo is? I meed one like that
GREAT JOB MAN! HOW ABOUT INSTALLING ELECTRIK AUTO TAILGATE AND KICK SENSOR ???
Hey were do you tap that red back up camera cable too ?
sick mods! can you drop a link to that radio!?
Hello, Is it safe to put a wool blanket over your engine in your battery in cold weather?
can you list the parts? radio, backup cam, bmw logo splash lights and neck pillows?
What is the Brand name on camera/ Sterio
I have a 2007 x3 with the same configuration. Do you have a link where to order the kit?
You now the can bus type in the radio for connect the sterrling wheel
How did you feed the camera wire from the trunk into the rear roof section?
Hey! I fed it through with the wires for the tail lights. It was pretty tricky.
Hey do u no were I can find aftermarket halo headlight I have the regular halogens
Hey, unfortunately I don't. The lights on mine are oem.
Hi which are the reverse wires to connect the camera to?
I’m so mad everywhere I go they say I can’t get a new navigation screen because they say I can’t replace my factory navigation system but nice car I got the same 1
Am I missing something??? Where/what products did you use? Thank you
Great video! can you upload model of radio
Hi Amrhein Garage, Gooday mate. Actually I need your little help if you can help me and solve the mystery please???? ok so i have BMW X3 2004, i have installed the Android unit and its works perfectly fine. but what i wanna do now is, i wanna keep the original BMW radio in working mode same time( as its stopped working cos antenna cable not connected but power is still there. (i am planning to get new cable and connect the main Antenna line connect with this like T Connector) do i need to change any other cable to keep both running same time?? or the Original radio will start and work with sound once i connect the Antenna ??? please advise??? Thanks in advance. please guide me in details. as soon as possible and as you gets chance please... Cheers.
Hi , I just installed a seicane navigation on my BMW X3 E83 and my car Radio is not working now. Please help thx
got the same issue, on my 2010 x3. Did you ever get a resolution?
you need to connect blue amp wire to blue radio wire yourself or u get no power
That’s SICK love it!!! Cant to do my 2008 BMW X3 !!!! How long did it take you ?!?
Nice. I have the 2007 bmw e83 3.0si. M package. Any ideas about the angle eyes? Just change the yellow to a led bulb. But not too bright. Thankx
Thanks! I did the same thing, I definitely wish they were brighter!
Man, your car rocks! I´m in love with it. I also own a X3, 2006 mine and I´m also having some upgrades like you´ve done on yours. I´ve got the rear camera and will install it, but I´m in doubt of how you took that back part off, the one with the handle to open the trunk where you placed the camera. Can you explain how you took that off? and also how you placed the camera on the place of the lamp... the wire of the original lamp you just left there or have you done anything with it? also, it would be perfect if you explained how you connected the wires... your video would be much better, in my opinion, if you showed how you did this stuff in details. Anyway mate, great car! What is the next thing you´ll do?
Hey, thank you! To remove that piece, there are a couple screws from the outside and about 8 clips. After removing the screws, I worked on squeezing the clips from the inside and pushing them outward.
With the wires for the original lamp, I used those to get power to the license plate light built into the backup cameras.
For the camera power wire, I spiced that in with one of the reverse lights so that it powers on when the car is in reverse, then ran the video wires up to the head unit.
Honestly, I think that is it for the x3. I'm pretty happy with how it is now and have a few other projects I am going to move onto.
@@AmrheinGarage awesome video! really cool they way you do it. could you tell me how does the reverse light cable look like? so that it can be connected to the red power cable of the camera...I bought a similar radio and I don't see the reverse cable. it doesn't say anything like reverse or back. thanks a lot!