iBEAM TE-TSSC Small Square Backup Camera with Active Parking Lines
Key features
- Compact square camera: A small housing suits installations where a plate-length mounting bracket is not the preferred approach.
- Surface-mount bracket: Allows the camera to be positioned and angled on a suitable mounting surface; verify clearance and the area behind the fasteners.
- Active parking lines: The overlay moves while the vehicle turns in reverse and straightens when it is no longer turning.
- Wired RCA connection: Supplies video to a compatible reverse-camera input using a physical cable connection.
- Water-resistant housing: Intended for an exterior rear-camera location with appropriately protected wiring and connections.
iBEAM TE-TSSC Small Square Backup Camera with Active Parking Lines is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
Description
Product Overview
The iBEAM TE-TSSC is a small square, surface-mount backup camera with active parking lines. Its compact housing and adjustable bracket give the installer an alternative to a long behind-license-plate bracket, making it useful when another suitable rear mounting surface offers a better camera position. It sends wired video to a compatible receiver or monitor for a live view while reversing.
This is the non-LED TE-TSSC, not the separate TE-LEDTSSC model. The camera’s guidance overlay moves during reverse turns, but it does not detect obstacles or control the vehicle. It also does not include a monitor or provide standalone DVR recording.
Key Features & Benefits
- Compact square camera: A small housing suits installations where a plate-length mounting bracket is not the preferred approach.
- Surface-mount bracket: Allows the camera to be positioned and angled on a suitable mounting surface; verify clearance and the area behind the fasteners.
- Active parking lines: The overlay moves while the vehicle turns in reverse and straightens when it is no longer turning.
- Wired RCA connection: Supplies video to a compatible reverse-camera input using a physical cable connection.
- Water-resistant housing: Intended for an exterior rear-camera location with appropriately protected wiring and connections.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer / model | iBEAM / TE-TSSC |
|---|---|
| Camera type | Wired rear-view / backup camera |
| Mounting style | Small square camera with adjustable surface-mount bracket |
| Guidance overlay | Active parking lines during reverse turns |
| Illumination | Standard non-LED model; not TE-LEDTSSC |
| Video connection | Yellow RCA; compatible display required |
| Power supply | DC 9–12V, per manufacturer installation manual |
| Camera housing | Water-resistant; protect cable connections |
| Recording / display | No onboard DVR or display included |
| UPC | 086429335817 |
Specification note: Metra’s product pages, catalogs and linked manuals differ on viewing-angle, image-resolution, low-light and ingress-rating figures. Those conflicting numerical ratings are not presented here as guaranteed specifications.
Why Choose This Product?
Choose the TE-TSSC when the mounting location is the priority. A suitable surface near the rear of the vehicle may provide a less obstructed view than a recessed plate location, while the adjustable bracket lets an installer establish the required downward angle. It is particularly useful for custom rear-camera retrofits paired with an appropriate display, but the mounting surface, wiring path and video compatibility must be checked for the specific vehicle.
Installation & Compatibility Notes
First inspect both sides of the proposed mounting surface so fasteners will not contact wiring or other components. Test the view before securing the camera with the supplied mounting screws. The manufacturer specifies an approximately 30–40° downward angle for proper guidance operation. Follow the manual’s connections: red to appropriate +12V reverse power, black to ground and yellow RCA to the display’s reverse-camera input. Protect penetrations and connections, then test the camera and the display’s reverse switching before reassembly.
A camera is an additional viewing aid, not a substitute for mirrors, direct observation or safe reversing. Professional installation is recommended if you are unfamiliar with vehicle wiring.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does TE-TSSC mount?
It uses a compact surface-mount bracket rather than the long behind-license-plate bracket found on TE-BPTC and TE-BPLTC. The manual describes checking the mounting location, testing the camera view and fastening it with the supplied screws.
Does this model have built-in LEDs?
No. TE-TSSC is the standard non-LED small square camera. TE-LEDTSSC is a separate illuminated model and is not the product in this listing.
Are the parking lines connected to the steering wheel?
The verified manufacturer description is that they move when the vehicle turns in reverse and straighten when the turn ends. Do not assume factory steering-angle integration or stationary steering-wheel tracking.
What screen do I need?
Use a display or receiver with a compatible wired RCA backup-camera input. A factory screen may need a separate integration interface. Confirm accepted camera format, power requirements and reverse-trigger behavior before installation.
Can this connect wirelessly to a phone?
No wireless phone connection is specified. This is a wired camera, with a video cable and separate power connections, not an app-based camera.
Can it save video or measure obstacle distance?
Not on its own. It is a live-view backup camera, not a DVR, parking sensor or distance-measuring device. The overlay is only a visual aid and does not replace checking the area around the vehicle.
Explore More
Browse backup cameras and car video equipment to plan a compatible rear-view system. Review the official TE-TSSC product information and manufacturer installation manual before installation.
California Proposition 65
WARNING: Cancer and reproductive harm. See www.P65Warnings.ca.gov and the manufacturer’s product page for its chemical-specific warning.
