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Dash Camera 220(S/D) Quick Installation Guide

 

 

These instructions are valid for road- and dual-facing J. J. Keller® Encompass and VideoProtects™ dash camera styles.


Jump to Steps:

Determine Camera Positioning > Install the Bracket > Install the Camera > Connect to Power > Secure the Cables > Validate Operation

 

Determine Camera Positioning

  • The camera must be installed on the windshield as high as possible, and as near to the center line as possible. For optimal performance, camera placement should be within 5cm of the center line.
  • DO NOT place the camera where it will block the driver's safe view of the roadway.
  • The camera lens must be located within the operational area of the windshield wipers.

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Install the Bracket

  1. Clean the interior glass of the installation area with an alcohol wipe to ensure strong adhesion of the mounting bracket. Before mounting, confirm the glass is dry.
  2. Align the mounting bracket with the connection of the bracket facing down (grooved/”toothed” side facing the driver) 
  3. Remove the 3M adhesive on the bracket and position it on the front windshield. Apply pressure on the bracket for 10 seconds to remove air bubbles between the bracket and the glass.

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Install the Camera

  1. Connect the camera to the bracket with the front side facing inward—with the grooves/teeth on the left side of the bracket engaged with those on the left inner side of the camera.
  2. Tighten the bracket bolt clockwise. Before tightening completely, adjust the camera on the dash to be as close to vertical as possible.

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Connect to Power Supply

Power can be supplied to the Dash Cam one of four ways:

  1. 9-pin (Wiring Kit & Y-Splitter sold separately)
  2. OBD-II (Wiring Kit & Y-Splitter sold separately)
  3. Cigarette Adapter (Sold separately)
  4. Hardwire connection (Included in Dash Camera box)

Contact your J. J. Keller representative to order separate parts or call 855.693.5338.

 

9-Pin Installation

Without Y-Splitter

  1. Plug the female connector from the camera into male end of the power box harness. 
  2. Connect the female end of the power box harness to the male end of the 9-pin connector. 
  3. Plug the 9-pin harness directly into the vehicle’s diagnostic port. 

Route cables and secure with zip ties.

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With Y-Splitter

Follow steps 1-2.

4. Plug male end of the 9-pin connector into one of the female

Y-splitters.

5. Plug the male end of the Y-splitter into the vehicle’s diagnostic port.

Route cables and secure with zip ties.

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OBD-II Installation

Without Y-Splitter

1. Plug the female connector from the camera into the male end of the
power box harness.

2. Connect the female end of the power box harness to the male end of the OBD-II connector.

3. Plug the OBD-II harness directly into the vehicle’s diagnostic port.

Route and secure the cables with zip ties.

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With Y-Splitter

Follow steps 1-2.

4. Plug the male end of the OBD-II connector into one of the female

Y-splitters.

5. Plug the male end of the Y-splitter into the vehicle’s diagnostic port.

Route and secure cables with zip ties.

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Hardwire Connection Installation

Professional installation is recommended. Contact your J. J. Keller sales representative for a quote on installation or use a skilled technician.

1. Plug the female harness from the camera into the male end of the

power box harness. 
2. Connect the female end of the power box harness to the hardwire connector.

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3. Connect ACC to the ignition signal cable of vehicle 
4. SPEED A wire is not used 
5. OPTIONAL: Use only if enabling Lane Departure alarm. Connect SENSOR IN2 to the vehicle’s RIGHT blinker signal cable
6. CAN-H wire is not used 
7. SPEED B wire is not used 
8. CAN-L wire is not used 
9. Connect GND to the vehicle’s ground wire 
10. OPTIONAL: Use only if enabling Lane Departure alarm. Connect SENSOR IN1 to the vehicle’s LEFT blinker signal cable 
11. Connect POWER to the vehicle’s constant power supply

12. Route and secure cables with zip ties

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Cigarette Adapter

This method is not recommended for non-trial cameras.

  1. Plug the female harness from the camera into the male end of the power box harness.
  2. Connect the female end of the power box harness to the male end of the cigarette adapter.
  3. Plug the cigarette adapter into the vehicle’s auxiliary power port.

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Secure Cables

  1. Secure all cables by routing them under the headliner and behind the trim panels, or with zip ties and mounting blocks.
  2. Securely fasten any cables under the dash, up and out of the way of the operator.

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Validate Power

  1. Verify all power cables are connected.
  2. Turn on the vehicle’s engine and wait two minutes.
  3. The dash cam power light in the status bar should be green.
  4. Remove the blue protective film from the lens.

NOTE: The four infrared lights surrounding the driver-facing camera may be visible depending on the ambient light conditions inside the vehicle.

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Disclaimer: Many states have laws that either restrict or prohibit mounting objects on windshields. Specific laws vary from state to state. Before mounting the Dash Cam Pro, check the state and local laws and ordinances where you drive. It is the user’s responsibility to mount the Dash Cam Pro in compliance with all applicable laws and ordinances. J. J. Keller does not accept responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of any state or local law or ordinance relating to your use of the Dash Cam Pro. 

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