2006 - 2013 Lexus IS250/IS350 Android radio: BACK UP CAMERA install

Installing an aftermarket back-up camera on an Ali Express Android radio into a 2013 Lexus IS250. Upgraded a factory non-nav (no screen), non-Mark Levinson system to an Android unit with a screen.
IMPORTANT: After installing the back-up camera, the screen was gray and contained multiple images (it looked broken). This was because the camera video output in the radio settings was incorrectly set at my radio's default of PAL. The correct setting should be NTSC.
QUICK SUMMARY:
(At the back) - the blue wire on the back-up camera connects to the [blue w/silver accent] wire from the reverse light.
(At the radio) - The blue & red wire on the back-up camera connects to the [brown signal wire] on the radio's black plug (hint: the 3rd wire on the top row of the black plug); connect the camera's black wire to the [radio bracket] for ground; connect the camera's yellow male video jack to the radio's [yellow female lead].
I initially thought the camera was broken (or worse, the radio) and searched all over YT for anyone with a similar problem but found nothing. After delving into the radio's settings, by chance I changed the video output from PAL to NTSC and it fixed the strange image on the screen. Back-up camera works perfectly and has since Dec. 2022.
The camera I purchased is no longer for sale on Amazon, but it is a 270-degree camera with night vision. The wide, fish-eye view enables me to see cross traffic when backing up.
TIMESTAMPS:
- 0:00 - Signal wire and video cable connection
- 0:55 - The aftermarket back-up camera
- 1:47 - Back-up camera install
- 4:48 - Wiring at the back of the Lexus
- 6:23 - Routing the camera from the back to the radio
- 8:17 - Wiring at the radio
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Disclaimer: video for entertainment purposes. Install was thoroughly tested for my vehicle only; always verify your wiring before installation.
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[@richardf6932]

Thank you. Just what I needed to make the job easier.

[@buildfixcars]

Just the video i was looking for before i install my backup camera! 👍🏻

[@nexus2lexus]

If you have any issue with the connection up by the radio or with the software settings, there's another video on my channel that may help.

[@gerardob7289]

What wire did you connect it to when you got it to the front? And how

[@nexus2lexus]

That's touched on in my other video - "wiring, closer look" at timestamp 21:34 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJutln2iZZuSfpYsi=nb_gk0-SVxhHtSC8

[@brandongonzalez5992]

Hey thank you so much for the video how do you select ntsc instead of PAL?

[@nexus2lexus]

Hey brother, that's in my software video at about the 31:50 timestamp. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHuuhaloqd6Bfassi=ZR-yHenfxAV6SYXi

[@TW-ql7pp]

how did you secure the camera to the trunk door with that interior wall in the way? i don’t see how you would be able to slip on the nut onto the camera thread

[@nexus2lexus]

Good question. I made sure the hole I drilled was just large enough for the threads on the camera to grab. I then "screwed" in the camera and applied a bead of sealant where the camera butted against the trunk.

[@nexus2lexus]

If you happen to drill the hole too large, the camera has a double sided tape seal. Use that and you would just press it into place.

[@brianshimohata7047]

Where do you go to change the setting to PAL?

[@nexus2lexus]

@@brianshimohata7047 that's in my other video at about the 31:50 timestamp kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHuuhaloqd6Bfassi=-9of9DI7zkTznGyW

[@Nofacecsgo]

is there no way for the stock camera to be used?

[@nexus2lexus]

My vehicle didn't come with a factory back-up camera. However, I have read in the comments of other videos that the factory back up camera can be used with this radio. Unfortunately, I do not know what that entails. Sorry.

[@kevinrizo4538]

Where are you based at? Could you just help me do this? I can pay you dawg🤧

[@nexus2lexus]

I'm in Alaska, but I apologize that I only work on family vehicles. You can do it though man, just visualize and have faith in yourself. The drilling is the most difficult thing for some to imagine. Just drill small holes and gradually get bigger. You can always drill a hole larger, but you can't make it smaller.