Item Weight | 0.8 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 5.5 x 3.25 x 3 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | PLCM38FRV |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Wireless Remote | No |
Warranty | 1 year |
Expansion | built-in_mp3_dock |
Height (inches) | 3 inches |
Width (inches) | 4 inches |
Weight | 0.23 Kilograms |

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Universal Mount Front Rear Camera - Marine Grade Waterproof Built-in Distance Scale Lines Backup Parking/Reverse Assist Cam w/ Night Vision LED Lights 420 TVL Resolution & RCA Output - Pyle PLCM38FRV,Black
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Purchase options and add-ons
Brand | Pyle |
Lux rating | 68 Lux |
Compatible Devices | Monitor |
Display Technology | LED |
Installation Type | Flush Mount |
Video Capture Resolution | 580 x 540 Pixels |
Voltage | 12 Volts |
Optical Sensor Technology | cmd |
Effective Still Resolution | 3 MP |
Lens Type | Wide Angle |
About this item
- WATERPROOF CAMERA: Pyle backup camera with CMD image sensor 1.3" color is a marine grade flush or hanging mountable housing that will never be fog or wet on a rainy day. It has a total of 580 x 540 pixels with 1.0 Vpp - 75 Ohm video output
- FRONT OR REAR MOUNT: This product is a universal backup camera that you can choose between front or rear mount. The camera installs easily anywhere on your vehicle, including near your license plate or on the rear bumper
- DISTANCE SCALE LINES: A rearview camera that features an accurate distance scale line display for proper parking and reversing without relying on side mirrors. It is perfect for backing into tight spots or moving in reverse when visibility is limited
- NIGHT VISION LED: Driving at night will be easier with 68 IP rating, 170° lens wide viewing angle, and 420 TVL resolution. This model comes with night vision LEDs, which illuminate the area behind you at night helping you see easier in the dark
- RCA OUTPUT: Pyle PLCM38FRV camera features RCA video cable output for connecting to other source inputs. Use your camera with a rearview mirror monitor, an existing in-dash TV, a DVR, or any other PAL/NTSC RCA-compatible video input
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ASIN | B004HJ9D4Y |
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Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #41,627 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #295 in Vehicle Backup Cameras |
Date First Available | December 29, 2010 |
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 5.5 x 3.25 x 3 inches; 0.8 ounces
- Item model number : PLCM38FRV
- Department : Electronics
- Date First Available : December 29, 2010
- Manufacturer : Pyle
- ASIN : B004HJ9D4Y
- Country of Origin : China
- Customer Reviews:
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Product Description
Pyle Model : PLCM38FRV
Compact Car Backup Camera
Rearview Backup Camera - Compact Parking / Reverse Car Camera with Night Vision, Distance Scale Lines (Front/Rear Vehicle Mountable)
Features:- Car Backup Camera
- Compact Mini Cam Style
- Used for Reverse & Rearview Parking Assistance
- Universal Vehicle Compatibility
- Distance Scale Line Display Output
- Front or Rear Vehicle Installation Support
- Optional Mounting: Flush / Hanging Mountable
- Waterproof & Weather-Resistant
- Angle Adjustable Camera
- Night Vision Illumination
- Auto Image Adjustment
- Color Camera Output Display
What’s in the Box:
- Car Backup Camera
- RCA Video Cable, 20’ ft.
- DC Power Cable, 3’ ft.
- Cut-Out Drill Bit
Technical Specs:
- Image Sensors 1.3'' Color CMD
- Resolution: 580 x 540 Pixels
- Waterproof Marine Grade Rating: IP-68
- PAL/NTSC Compatible
- Wide Viewing Angle Lens: 170 Degree
- Video Output 1.0 Vpp-7S Ohm
- Power Supply: DC 12V
The Pyle Car Backup Camera Adds visual assistance when on the road. The compact rearview camera outputs a clear, colorful picture along with night vision illumination. Distance scale lines help you drive safer and allow you to get into those tight parking spots. The camera system provides front and rear vehicle support -- so the cam can be mounted virtually anywhere on your car or truck. Marine grade waterproof construction provides rugged protection against the elements. Choose between optional flush or hanging mount styles for optimal roadside viewing. System includes all necessary cables and wires for installation. Universal RCA video jack connects quickly and works with a wide variety vehicle monitors and console display screens. Drive smarter and safer with the Pyle Rearview Backup Car Camera.
From the Manufacturer
The PLCM38FRV comes with everything you need to give your car the extra security provided by a backup camera Click here for a larger image Comes with dual RCA video input cable and car power adapter Works great with the Pyle PLHR79 - it's the perfect combination for an affordable backup camera system Click here for the PLHR79 Amazon Page
Backup Camera That Fits Easily above Your License Plate
This universal mount camera is perfect for mounting on the front or rear of your car. It’s got a wide angle, 170 degree field of view, so you’ll always be able to tell what’s coming up behind you or in front of you.
It’s equipped with LED lights for night vision, and puts out a high quality signal over RCA video compatible with virtually every in-car display with RCA inputs, including Pyle’s own. It’s also equipped with a distance-line mode to show you how far away you are from other objects in the camera’s viewfinder. Includes video and power cables and instructions for mounting.
Front View and Rear View Optional Function
Camera features front view in addition to rear view to assist you in parking your RV, truck, or other vehicle – that way you can avoid damage caused by poor visibility when parking or pulling into tight spaces.
See Where You’re Going – Even in the Dark
The PLCM38FRV features an LED light for night vision, which illuminates the area around your camera, making it easier to see where you're going in the dark.
Weather Resistant Housing
Your camera is protected from the elements since it’s built with weather protected housing. That way you can drive safely no matter the weather.
Mounts Easily on Your License Plate
The PLCM38FRV can be installed easily on your existing license plate mounting locations, and is suitable for both top as well as bottom mount on the license plate.
RCA Output
This camera also features RCA video output for connecting to other source inputs. Use your camera with a review mirror monitor, an existing in-dash TV, a DVR, or any other RCA-compatible video input.
From the manufacturer



PLCM38FRV
- Car Backup Camera
- RCA Video Cable, 20’ ft.
- Cut-Out Drill Bit
- Image Sensors 1.3'' Color CMD
- Waterproof Marine Grade Rating: IP-68
- Angle Adjustable Camera
Rearview Backup Car Camera.
The Pyle Car Backup Camera Adds visual assistance when on the road. The compact rearview camera outputs a clear, colorful picture along with night vision illumination. Distance scale lines help you drive safer and allow you to get into those tight parking spots. installation.
- Car Backup Camera
- Used for Reverse & Rearview Parking Assistance
- Universal Vehicle Compatibility
- Color Camera Output Display
- Auto Image Adjustment
- Night Vision Illumination
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UNIVERSAL MULTI-MOUNT HANGING OR FLUSH MOUNTUse your camera with a rearview mirror monitor, an existing in-dash TV, a DVR, or any other PAL/NTSC RCA-compatible video input |
DISTANCE SCALE LINEA rearview camera that features an accurate distance scale line display for proper parking and reversing without relying on side mirrors. |
WATERPROOF CAMERAPyle backup camera with CMD image sensor 1.3" color is a marine grade flush or hanging mountable housing that will never be fog or wet on a rainy day. It has a total of 580 x 540 pixels with 1.0 Vpp - 75 Ohm video output |
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WORKS AT DAY AND NIGHTIt is perfect for backing into tight spots or moving in reverse when visibility is limited |
COMPACT MINI CAM STYLEThe camera installs easily anywhere on your vehicle, including near your license plate or on the rear bumper |
NIGHT VISION LEDDriving at night will be easier with 68 IP rating, 170° lens wide viewing angle, and 420 TVL resolution. |

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Easy to install | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
Picture quality | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Night vision | 3.5 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
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display size | 0 centimeters | 0.25 inches | 0.33 inches | 0.33 inches | — |
video resolution | 580 x 540 Pixels | 720p | 1080p | 720p | 720p |
connector type | RCA | — | RCA | RCA, 4-Pin Mini DIN | RCA, 4-Pin Mini DIN |
real angle of view | 170 degrees | 145 degrees | 170 degrees | 170 degrees | 170 degrees |
display technology | LED | — | — | LCD | LCD |
installation | Flush Mount | Surface Mount Vertical/ Horizontal Mount | — | Surface Mount, Horizontal or Vertical face | Surface Mount, Horizontal or Vertical face |
optical sensor tech | cmd | — | — | CCD | CCD |
lens type | Wide Angle | — | Wide Angle | fisheye lens,wide viewing angle | Fisheye |
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Customers like the quality and value of the vehicle safety camera. For example, they say it works well, has a decent wide angle view, and is excellent for its price. Customers are also happy with the wide angle, and size. That said, opinions are mixed on image quality, ease of installation, and nightvision.
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Customers like the quality of the vehicle safety camera. For example, they say it works well, has a decent wide angle view, and is easy to install. Some say that it works great with a transmitter. Overall, most are satisfied with the product's performance and features.
"...Of course I returned it back. Coming to this camera quality is ok , having in mind that I am interested to see the objects around when I park the..." Read more
"...The guide lines work great and the camera has saved me a bump or two in the parking garage (soul reason for the purchase)...." Read more
"...I use it as a front facing camera and it works fine. The image is a bit "fish eyed" but it's easy to get used too...." Read more
"Very pleased with this camera. Works great with transmitter http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P92HPTS...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the vehicle safety camera. They say it's excellent for its price, has great features, and is inexpensive. Some customers also mention that the instructions are not easy. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...The image quality is decent considering its low cost." Read more
"This is a good little camera for the price. I routed it to a Pioneer AVIC X940BT head unit with a SPST switch tied to the reverse sensor wire...." Read more
"...I'm very happy with this backup/rear-view camera and the price is right too!..." Read more
"...Good camera for the money. This camera does not have night vision capabilities." Read more
Customers like the wide angle of the vehicle safety camera. They say it has a decent wide field of view, and the guidelines can be turned on or off. Some say that the camera can be used for front or rear views, and has reversing capabilities.
"...I used it for a front camera, but it can be set for rear view (mirror image) by simply twisting two wires together...." Read more
"this was a replacement for one that quit. It has a grid for distance and also can reverse the image...." Read more
"...Camera works well enough and has a decent wide angle view, but it is very hard to judge distances (proximity) to obstacles...." Read more
"...This camera has a decent view during the day, not quite the wide angle needed for most that want a 'backup' camera view...." Read more
Customers like the size of the vehicle safety camera. They mention that it's compact and the camera unit is smaller than a nickel.
"...Pros: Small, nice mount, decent picture and compact, (waterproof too-if works as advertised), adaptable with exposed 3 wire to reverse angle..." Read more
"Easy install. Super small, the camera unit is smaller than a nickel and the actual lens is WAY smaller than a dime...." Read more
"...Image quality is not great, but is sufficient. Camera is pretty small and they provide the hardware to mount by bracket or flush." Read more
"I have used these twice on my cars. They are very small and easy to hide. My issue with this one is the wire labels were crossed up...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the image quality of the vehicle safety camera. Some mention that it has a clear view, while others say that it loses focus after being dropped 2 feet. The picture clarity is good, and it sends a great color picture to their monitor. However, some customers report issues with the picture quality, saying that it's not what they expected, and the images are blurry or backward.
"...Pros: Small, nice mount, decent picture and compact, (waterproof too-if works as advertised), adaptable with exposed 3 wire to reverse angle..." Read more
"...Install and hook up were very simple and the image quality is just as advertised (if not better) low light is wonderful and bright sun has a hard..." Read more
"...The control wires are very simple to use, no worries. Image quality is not great, but is sufficient...." Read more
"...Perfect for what I’m doing and it sends a great color picture to my new monitor...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of installation of the vehicle safety camera. Some mention that the instructions are very detailed and easy to understand, while others say that they're vague and hard to follow.
"...Install and hook up were very simple and the image quality is just as advertised (if not better) low light is wonderful and bright sun has a hard..." Read more
"...the bad power wire was all Pyle, the wiring instructions were my fault. Too much going wrong to recommend this product...." Read more
"...The image is a bit "fish eyed" but it's easy to get used too. The image quality is decent considering its low cost." Read more
"...Well, I opened the box and there were no instructions...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the nightvision of the vehicle safety camera. Some mention it has decent picture quality and ok night vision. It's very useful at night and does fairly well in low light and shade. However, others say that it does not have night vision capabilities, has no signal from the backup light, and that the low light performance is still quite poor.
"...and the image quality is just as advertised (if not better) low light is wonderful and bright sun has a hard time washing out the image...." Read more
"...That said, the low light performance is still quite poor (just not nearly as bad as expected given the already poor quality.)..." Read more
"...They do fairly well in low light and shade and are very clear in the daylight. Overall I am happy with them for the cost of the cameras." Read more
"...Also, I did not see an LED for night vision unless it is built into the camera lens itself...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the cables that come with the vehicle safety camera. They mention that the cables have defects, are not long enough, and are not easy to use. Some customers also report that the reverse light wire is defective.
"Red power wire was bad I had to chase the wire finally found out why camera wasn't working... the red (power) wire connecting to the reverse light..." Read more
"...Daytime is a bit better. The included cable is not long enough for me to run it from my tailgate to the headunit so I have to splice the wire and..." Read more
"...This camera did not have that. There were only 2 cables attached to it - the yellow video RCA and the red one for power...." Read more
"...Unfortunately, the cable I received had a bad secondary wire, which I didn't realize until after I installed it in the car...." Read more
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So I bought this little flush mount camera and it fits on my motorhome with out having to cut new holes in my rear cap. Perfect for what I’m doing and it sends a great color picture to my new monitor. Now I’m thinking I’m going to buy another Pyle camera for curbside mount. My new monitor has 2 camera capabilities . Win, win, and win.
I was planning on doing a Turn Signal Cam and a Back up Cam. The 1st one I hooked up to use as a back up cam was showing a vertical picture no matter how I moved or turned it< ODD.
Lucky for me the Turn Signal Cam was a worthless Idea, could not see well with it at all, So I moved that one to the back and all is well, I would buy again!!!!!
This camera has a decent view during the day, not quite the wide angle needed for most that want a 'backup' camera view. Mine will be used for the front of my Jeep Wrangler Sahara to keep me from damaging or rolling my Jeep when I cannot see steep brake over angles-rather than clog the trail getting out to check-this idea seems better...SEEMS being the key word. The first one that came didn't work so that makes a permanent installation (such as drilling into a bumper a questionable commitment in my mind.
Pros: Small, nice mount, decent picture and compact, (waterproof too-if works as advertised), adaptable with exposed 3 wire to reverse angle (make correct for front view, remove park assist lines-most do not have this as such an easy option-just select what view and what you want and wire them together-if not leave them out and cap off).
Cons: must get 2 to have one work-50% isn't exactly what I call assured Quality Control.
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