Pyle – PLCM34WIR; 3.5” Monitor Wireless Back-Up Rearview & Night Vision Camera System

4 Comments

1. T. MCKINNEY says:

   July 2, 2010 at 10:14 pm

   The unit I received may be partially defective but it is difficult to know if this is due a failure or poor design.

   The monitor comes with two power cables, one for a permanent wired connection and a second for cigarette lighter/power port connection. I have not been able to get a picture from the camera with the power port cable even though the monitor does turn on. The first power cable has 3 wires. One for ground, +12 volts, and a blue wire which connects to the backup lights. The blue wire functions as a control signal to automatically turn on the monitor when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. When this cable is used and the blue wire is connected the monitor will receive the picture from the camera.

   The buttons for changing brightness, color, and picture rotation are frequently non-responsive. If you are able to rotate the picture it does not stay in the orientation selected after power is removed and then restored.

   The user manual is a two page document which is nothing more than a how-to for connecting the wires, a list of included parts, and the name or function for each of the push buttons. No information on how to operate it. The manufacturer’s website has nothing more than the two page user manual and an option for emailing tech support. There is no list of FAQs or support forum.

   It took a long time to get this product and if I had more time before the trip I purchased it for, I would return it. I would not buy this unit again.
   
2. unhappy says:

   July 2, 2010 at 11:40 pm

   I bought this PYLE (aptly named) from Amazon and hence from ANTonline. I had a professional install it but it doesn’t work. The monitor seems! to work but the camera is dead the LED lights do not come on. The lead into the camera is “hot” but nothing. I have tried to contact someone about getting suggestions RE: getting it fixed or returning it or just what can I do? It seems as though when one buys one of these things they wash their hands of the whole deal. I certainly would NOT recommend buying this or any other product if their customer service remains so poor.
3. Ronald A. Reynolds says:

   July 3, 2010 at 12:03 am

   The first one of these that I bought had a screen that was not on straight, and it rattled like a screw had fallen off inside. So I sent it back for a replacement. The second one looked fine, so I took it to a place whose specialty is installing such hardware. After sitting at the shop for a couple hours, I was told that it simply did not work. The guy warned me that the wireless units were basically junk, and the next time I do this, I should get one that is wired. So I had to pay $40 per hour for labor installing and uninstalling a piece of junk that “simply did not work”. That being said, I bought these from the Amazon Marketplace rather than an individual seller. When I contacted them about both defective units, they were extremely polite, courteous, and helpful. They immediately sent me a prepaid shipping label via email. I requested a refund after the second unit proved to be a dud, and as soon as they got it back in the mail, my money was refunded. Not being able to install a backup camera was unpleasant and stressful enough. But Amazon’s response mitigated much of it, and I thank them for it.
4. Francisco Almaraz-mendoza says:

   July 3, 2010 at 2:22 am

   This was a great buy for what it is. The features I enjoy are the clarity of the monitor, the easy installation, and the night vision feature. It’s all I bargained for, it came in earlier than expected.

   Thanks