FAQ about this Car Camera

 A. NO! Typical backup cameras are installed on the back of the trunk lid or on the vehicle bumper. Phantom ICU Car Camera® is a FULL-TIME rear view camera to see behind you and in your blind spots while you drive or backup. It is far superior and has a much better angle of view than typical automotiverear view mirror.  Normally our camera is installed on top of the vehicle roof, and sometimes on top of the trunk of some convertibles.

A. Possibly, if you know a little about installing automotive accessories. The Phantom ICU Car Cam System™ comes with all necessary easy to follow instructions. Includes  12V cigarette lighter DC power cable needed to power the system from your vehicle's 12V cigarette lighter. Once 12V power is connected to the monitor,  simply plug in the Phantom ICU Car Camera® cable into the monitor once the camera is installed. Installation of the roof top camera may be fairly simple to difficult depending on the vehicle. If you have a factory roof top antenna with hole already in place then it will be the easiest type of installation. It may be necessary to drill a hole on the roof of your vehicle, this will not damage the vehicle if done correctly! Professional installation by an authorized installer is always recommended.

A. The Phantom Rear View Camera System comes with the Phantom ICU Car Camera®, 9.66" IPS Touch Screen HD Video Mirror Monitor with built-in Dash Cam and DVR, 12V DC Automotive Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter (3.5m), and Camera Cable (6m). 

A. Yes. The Phantom ICU Car Camera® has a 5 year limited warranty on the outer plastic casing or "shell", and a 2 year limited warranty on the electronic components inside the camera unit. For a full explanation of the limited warranty please review the information on WARRANTY page.

A. The Phantom ICU Car Camera® can be installed on any part of the car's hard top roof (or trunk) where there are no obstructions such as a roof rack or antenna.. The ICU Video Monitor is universal to fit any standard factory rear view mirror. 

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No! The Phantom ICU rear view camera must be connected to the ICU Video Monitor which are both included with the Phantom ICU Car Camera® System .

A. Yes, a sales representative can demonstrate how the Phantom ICU Car Camera® works and even allow you to test drive the system. Contact Us for details and information. (Some restrictions may apply. Demos currently available in the Southern California area only)

A. Yes! In fact you can see BETTER than the view from a backup camera or a rear view mirror. The Phantom ICU Car Camera® has low light sensitivity it's like driving with night vision and the best part is, since the camera is located on top of your vehicle you get the best view of your surroundings even at night!

A. Maybe. If you currently have a satellite antenna (such as XM) factory installed on your car but it is not in use then you may remove it to allow installation of the Phantom ICU Car Camera®. We strongly recommend using a professional installer with experience installing backup cameras and vehicle antennas, or a professional automotive stereo/video installer to install the Phantom ICU Car Cam System™.

A. If done correctly it will not damage your car. This hole must be properly done in order to have no adverse damage. A "STEP" Drill bit is always used for this reason because it does not damage the sheet metal or "skin" of a vehicle. Also you must use a swatch of masking tape on the hole area to avoid having the paint chip. Finally be sure to seal the edges of the bare metal with touch up paint or testers paint. Professional installation by an authorized installer is always recommended. 

A. The Phantom ICU Car Camera® unit can be installed on a car with a sunroof with a minimum of a 2" clearance between the open position of the sunroof and the camera mounting hole. 

A. Yes! The Phantom ICU Car Camera System includes a streaming video mirror monitor that has a built-in front dash cam and a built-in DVR which records both front and rear view cameras simultaneously. 

A. Yes, and we recommend using a professional automotive paint/body shop paint the Phantom ICU Car Camera® rear view camera unit's outer shell. If you do it yourself be sure to sand and primer before painting. 

A. Depending on the vehicle and individual installer service, the ICU Car Camera System™ installation fees could range from $100 to $300. It is always best to shop around for trustworthy installers with an established reputation. Consult the internet for local installers and reviews of their service. Contact Us for authorized installers in your area.

A. Yes. We are available to install the Phantom ICU Car Camera in the Southern California area only. Fee for installation of this rear view camera system is a flat rate of $100 for any ICU Car Camera® product for all automotive vehicles. Installation fee must be paid for in advance. Contact Us  for available area, installation details, and information. 

Yes. The Streaming Video Mirror Monitor will accept micro SD cards up to 64GB . The recording settings can be adjusted to record for a length of 1 minute, 3 minutes, or 5 minutes. Resolution is also adjustable for half HD or Full HD. The DVR has loop recording an file lock to keep a record of important videos. Up to 12 hours of recording may be stored on on 64GB memory card at half HD resolution (approx.)

A. Yes! We have a patent pending status on our proprietary Car Cam System and Car Cameras. We also have a registered trademark on the ICU Car Camera®.