Like you said Crotchrocket

"2. Then, open up the cover for the jack storage. There is a small box of tricks in there with a male RCA out. Plug a yellow rca into it, then into a portable TC etc. When you put the car into reverse you should get a picture come up from the camera."

Et voila.......... So my camera is still working when in reverse...

Did you power yours all the time ... if so do you know the easiest live hook up