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- Page 1 ™ YOUR SAFETY COMES FIRST USER MANUAL MCPK-972DVR 9.66" Touch Screen Mirror Monitor with Dual-Channel Dash Camera and Wireless Smart Display...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......................... 5 CAUTION .......................... 5 BATTERY WARNING ......................6 DISCLAIMER ........................7 FEATURES ..........................8 PACKAGE CONTENTS ....................... 8 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ....................... 9 GETTING STARTED ......................... 10 INSERTING/REMOVING A MICRO SD CARD ..............10 MOUNTING OPTIONS ....................11 INSTALLING VIA RUBBER CLIPS .................. - Page 3 REAR CAMERA WIRING DIAGRAM ................16 POWERING ON/OFF ....................... 16 PLAYING BACK RECORDED VIDEO ON A PC ..............17 TOUCH SCREEN ........................18 INITIAL SETTINGS ........................18 FORMATTING THE INSERTED SD CARD ............... 18 DATE/TIME ........................19 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....................19 RECORDING VIDEO......................
- Page 4 PARKING MONITOR ....................... 29 9.10 TIME LAPSE RECORDING MODE ................... 30 9.11 DEFAULT VIEW ....................... 30 9.12 DATE/TIME ........................31 9.13 FORMATTING MICRO SD CARD..................31 9.14 FACTORY RESET ......................32 9.15 ABOUT..........................32 9.16 AUTO LCD OFF ......................33 9.17 DATE/TIME STAMP ......................
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Page 5: Introduction
CAUTION • Ensure that you are using the MCPK-972DVR within your countries’ road laws. Please make sure you are familiar with your local road legislation before use. • Avoid exposing the MCPK-972DVR to direct sunlight for extended periods of time in an unventilated space. -
Page 6: Battery Warning
• Never dismantle the Mirror DVR. • Do not dispose of the MCPK-972DVR in fire. • Please dispose the MCPK-972DVR and its internal battery in accordance with local regulations. • Do not attempt to replace or expose the internal battery. -
Page 7: Disclaimer
DISCLAIMER The Parkmate MCPK-972DVR is designed as a driver assistance device. However, it does not remove the need to drive your vehicle with care and caution. The legal responsibilities and safe driving practices still remain with the driver at all times. You have purchased this product with the understanding that it is used as an aid only. -
Page 8: Features
FEATURES • 2K front camera • 150° field of view front camera and 140° field of view rear camera • Full HD rear camera with reversing camera function • Locked and saved recording footage in the event of an incident •... -
Page 9: Product Overview
PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1. Power Supply Port 2. AV IN for Rear Camera 3. Micro SD Card Slot (SD Card not included) 4. GPS Port (Not Applicable*) 5. Front Camera Lens 6. 9.66” 2.5D Touch Screen Panel 7. Reset Button 8. Speaker 9. -
Page 10: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED INSERTING/REMOVING A MICRO SD CARD With the Mirror DVR turned off and the screen facing towards you, insert the memory card with the text on the Micro SD card facing up into the Micro SD card slot. Push the memory card in until a click is heard. -
Page 11: Mounting Options
The MCPK-972DVR has two mounting options included for your convenience. You can choose to mount your MCPK-972DVR onto the existing rear view mirror using the rubber clips provided or replace the existing rear view mirror with the OEM replacement mount option. -
Page 12: Installing Via Oem Mirror Replacement
The MCPK-972DVR comes with a mounting bracket kit to replace the existing rear view mirror. NOTE: • The generic mount used by the MCPK-972DVR is designed to fit a majority of vehicles. Please check that your vehicle uses a compatible mount before attempting to install the MCPK-972 DVR. -
Page 13: Installing On Your Vehicle's Windscreen
INSTALLING ON YOUR VEHICLE’S WINDSCREEN 1. Line up the mounting arm with the metal mounting base. 2. Bring the mounting arm to the top of the metal mounting base, align both edges and slide the mounting arm into position in the direction specified. 3. -
Page 14: Connecting To Power Supply
CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY Only use the included charger to power and charge the MCPK-972DVR. 1. Once the Mirror DVR is securely installed onto the vehicle's rear view mirror, plug the 12V DC power adaptor into the vehicle’s 12V/24V accessory outlet. - Page 15 3. Fasten the first screw slightly to allow for some adjustment of the rear camera. 4. Insert the rear camera cable through the second hole and check the installation position. 5. Mark the position suitable for the second screw and drill a small hole for it.
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Page 16: Rear Camera Wiring Diagram
POWERING ON/OFF AUTO POWER ON/OFF When the MCPK-972DVR is correctly installed and connected to your vehicle's 12/24V DC power supply, the Mirror DVR will automatically power on and start recording when the the car ignition is set to the ACC position. The Mirror DVR will automatically stop recording and shut down when your... -
Page 17: Playing Back Recorded Video On A Pc
MANUAL POWER ON/OFF Manual Power On Press and hold the Power button at the bottom of the Mirror DVR until the Parkmate start-up screen appears. Manually Power Off If the Mirror DVR is currently recording, you can manually stop the recording by touching the REC icon on the display. -
Page 18: Touch Screen
The Mirror DVR uses a capacitive touch screen for easy and efficient operation. INITIAL SETTINGS Before using the MCPK-972DVR, it is recommended to format the inserted Micro SD card first and set the date and time. FORMATTING THE INSERTED SD CARD Formatting the Micro SD card will delete all information on the inserted Micro SD Card and prepare the card for use with the Mirror DVR. -
Page 19: Date/Time
DATE/TIME Setting the Date and Time will enable the footage to be time stamped for easier referencing. 1. Touch the to enter the Settings menu. 2. Touch the Date/Time button. 3. Scroll up and down for Year, Month, Day and time and then press OK. 4. -
Page 20: Recording Video
RECORDING VIDEO When the Mirror DVR is connected to your vehicle's 12/24V power supply, the Mirror DVR will automatically power up and begin recording when you start your vehicle. During start-up, the buttons will be unresponsive and the camera will take a moment to begin recording. The Mirror DVR will automatically stop recording and shutdown when your vehicle engine is turned off. -
Page 21: Locked Recording
LOCKED RECORDING Locked Recording saves the current video file and protects it from being overwritten. To manually start a Locked Recording, follow the instructions below. 1. During recording touch the button. 2. To stop lock recording touch the button again. NOTE: •... -
Page 22: Rear Camera
REAR CAMERA The rear camera is designed to record and also assist with reversing by showing the rear view from the vehicle bumper and thus reducing blind spots. When installed correctly, the rear camera will activate when the vehicle's reverse gear is engaged, and the rear camera's feed will be displayed on screen. -
Page 23: Recording Screen
RECORDING SCREEN Recording screen. Tap screen for menu. - Page 24 NUMBER ICON ITEM DESCRIPTION Recording Indicator The Record Indicator will flash when the Mirror DVR is recording. 04.25.34 Recording Duration Indicator Shows the current recording duration. Parking Monitor will record any incident when the vehicle parked. When time lapse mode is on and the vehicle engine is turned off, Parking Monitor Indicator the recording will be done in time lapse mode to save on memory space.
- Page 25 NUMBER ICON ITEM DESCRIPTION Locked Recording Touch this button to lock/unlock the current recorded video. Touch this button to access the recorded files folder, and to Playback playback, lock or delete any recorded file. System Settings Touch to enter into system settings.
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Page 26: Settings Menu
SETTINGS MENU Press the Settings icon to enter the Settings menu. RESOLUTION When the Mirror DVR is powered on, recordings of both front and rear cameras will automatically start. You can change the resolution of the front camera. However, the rear camera resolution cannot be changed. -
Page 27: Loop Recording
LOOP RECORDING Loop recording allows you to set the duration of a recording. To set the clip length, please follow the instructions below: Settings icon to enter Settings menu. 1. Press the 2. Touch Loop Recording 3. Choose 1, 3 or 5 minutes. The number inside the icon will change to 1, 3 or 5. 4. -
Page 28: G-Sensor
G-SENSOR The built-in G-Sensor monitors your vehicle against impact and will automatically protect the current recording in the event of a collision. You can turn off or adjust the sensitivity of the built-in G-Sensor with the following steps: Settings icon to enter Settings menu. 1. -
Page 29: Parking Monitor
PARKING MONITOR When Parking Monitor mode is turned on and the car detects that the engine is off, the recording will be done in time lapse mode. This is to save memory space when the car is parked. To activate Parking Monitor, please follow the instructions below: 1. -
Page 30: Time Lapse Recording Mode
9.10 TIME LAPSE RECORDING MODE The duration of the time lapse recording can be set when the vehicle is parked. The recoding will stop after the set time has lapsed. If it is set to Off, the time lapse recording will continue until the vehicle engine is turned on. -
Page 31: Date/Time
9.12 DATE/TIME Setting the date and time will enable you to time stamp the footage for easy reference. 1. Touch the to enter the Settings menu. 2. Touch the Date/Time button. 3. Scroll up and down for Year, Month, Day and time and then press OK. 4. -
Page 32: Factory Reset
9.14 FACTORY RESET Resetting will delete all your settings and go back to default factory settings. 1. Touch the to enter the Settings menu. 2. Touch the Factory Reset button. 3. Touch OK to confirm reset. 9.15 ABOUT The firmware and Bluetooth versions will be shown on the firmware of the Mirror DVR. 1. -
Page 33: Auto Lcd Off
9.16 AUTO LCD OFF You can set the display screen to switch off automatically. Please note that the Mirror DVR will still continue to record. 1. Enter Settings menu by pressing 2. Touch the Auto Display Off button. 3. Touch sequentially to select Off, 5 Seconds or 10 Seconds. 4. -
Page 34: Date/Time Stamp
9.17 DATE/TIME STAMP To stamp the Date/Time onto the recorded footage, please follow the steps below: 1. Enter Settings menu by pressing Date/Time to turn on or off the stamp setting. 2. Touch 9.18 PROJECTION MODE To display the prefered screen with Android Auto, please follow the steps below: 1. -
Page 35: Carplay/Android Auto Set-Up
9.19 CARPLAY/ANDROID AUTO SET-UP When using CarPlay or Android Auto with the MCPK-972DVR, the device is dependent on the data from your smartphone for operation. Connect your iPhone or Android smartphone to the MCPK-972DVR with the following instructions. For Android smartphones, please download the Android Auto app from the Google Play Store before set-up. - Page 36 NOTE: • Press 2 to read detailed instructions before connection.
- Page 37 After successful connection, the MCPK-972DVR will automatically show the Android Auto or CarPlay screen. Press to change the display of the projection mode where there are options to select the display views. • Full Phone Display • Partial Phone Display When set to Partial Phone Display, the right side image can be changed to front camera view, rear camera view or to a blank screen by swiping left or right.
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Page 38: Fm Transmitter
2. Press the switch at the top left. Green means ON and Red means OFF 3. Turn on the vehicle's radio and select a free frequency channel. 4. On your MCPK-972DVR, select the frequency you have chosen on your radio. 5. Once the frequencies are matched, the MCPK-972DVR will automatically playback its audio... -
Page 39: Vehicles With Bluetooth Functionality
MCPK-972DVR MCPK-972DVR FM Transmitter disabled Played through vehicle’s audio Played through vehicle’s audio Played through vehicle’s audio and iPhone is connected system or via MCPK-972DVR system system to vehicle’s Bluetooth and Played through vehicle’s audio Played through vehicle’s audio MCPK-972DVR... - Page 40 • Calls and navigation functions can be initiated by saying 'Hey Google' or 'OK Google' and 'Hey Siri'. The MCPK-972DVR will use your smartphone data for all CarPlay and Android services. • Not all apps on your smartphone are accessible via the MCPK-972DVR. It will depend on iOS and Android terms and conditions.
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Page 41: Warranty Terms And Conditions
All costs involved in claiming this warranty, including the cost of the retailer sending the product to Directed Electronics, will be borne by you. Directed Electronics Address: 115-119 Link Road Melbourne Airport, 3045 Victoria. Australia Ph: +61 03 8331 4800 Email: service@parkmate.com.au... - Page 42 To view the complete Parkmate range or for details on how to contact us, please visit our website at www.parkmate.com.au | www.parkmatehd.co.nz INDEMNITY You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Parkmate and its subsidiaries and affiliates from and against any and all claims, proceedings, injuries, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses...
- Page 43 Further, Parkmate does not warrant that the Parkmate services or the Parkmate servers that provide you with data and content are free of viruses or other harmful components. Parkmate also assumes no responsibility for and shall not be liable for any damages caused by viruses that may infect your Parkmate product.
- Page 44 Parkmate hereby further expressly disclaims all liability for any claims for service failures that are due to normal product wear, product misuse, abuse, product modification, improper product selection or your non-compliance with any and all applicable federal, state or local laws.
- Page 45 Parkmate, the preclusion and limitation of liability mentioned in the preceding sentences will not apply. The preceding preclusion and limitation of liability will also not apply to claims for damages arising out of loss of life, bodily injury or health impacts for which Parkmate may be liable, or for non-contractual liability.
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Page 46: Notes
11.0 NOTES... - Page 48 ANOTHER DIRECTED BRAND www.parkmate.com.au | www.parkmatehd.co.nz All Images, Information and Content are Copyright © 2023 Directed Electronics Australia Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved.