CrimeStopper PARK-PMCU User manual

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premium parking assist system
Installation manual
CONGRATULATIONS on your choice of a CrimeStopper premium Universal, front or rear mountable parking assist
system. This booklet contains all of the necessary information for connecting and using your parking assist
system. If any questions should arise, contact your installation facility or check out the Knowledge Base at
www.crimestopper.com
PARK-PMCU

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Warranty
Rockford Corporation oers a limited warranty on all CrimeStopper products as detailed below and on the following terms:
ALL SAFETY PRODUCTS
Length Of Warranty - 3 Year
SECURITY AND REMOTE START PRODUCTS
Length Of Warranty
Limited Lifetime, CrimeStopper will repair or replace defective modules with a comparable new or refurbished module during reasonable
usage and the lifetime of the vehicle in which it is originally installed provided that the module is returned to Rockford, shipping pre-paid and
accompanied by a legible copy of the original sales receipt from the authorized dealer containing; the consumer’s name, authorized dealer’s
name, date of purchase, item or sku number, product description, and the year make and model of the vehicle in which it is installed. The
additional componentry of the system, including but not limited to remotes, antennas and harnesses, are covered by a one year warranty from
the date of original purchase. Products received for repair or replacement without proof of purchase from an authorized dealer will be denied.
WHAT IS COVERED
This warranty applies only to CrimeStopper products sold to consumers by authorized CrimeStopper dealers in the United States of America
Products purchased by consumers from an Authorized CrimeStopper Dealer in any other country are covered only by that country’s Distributor
and not by Rockford Corporation.
WHO IS COVERED
This warranty covers only the original purchaser of CrimeStopper product purchased from an authorized CrimeStopper dealer. In order to receive
service, the purchaser must provide Rockford Corporation with a copy of the original sales receipt stating the customer name, dealer name,
product purchased and date of purchase. Products found to be defective during the warranty period will be repaired or replaced with a product
deemed to be equivalent at Rockford’s sole discretion.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
- Damage caused by accident, abuse, improper installation, operations, water, and theft
- Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product
- Any product which has had the serial number defaced, altered, or removed
- Subsequent damage to other components
- Any product not purchased from an authorized CrimeStopper dealer
LIMIT ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES
Any implied warranties including warranties of tness for use and merchantability are limited in duration to the period of the express warranty
set forth above. Some states do not allow limitations on the length of an implied warranty, so this limitation may not apply. No person is
authorized to assume for Rockford Corporation any other liability in connection with the sale of the product.
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE
Please call 1-800-998-6880 for Rockford Customer Service. You must obtain an RA# (Return Authorization number) to return any product to
Rockford Corporation. You are responsible for shipment of product to Rockford. [e-mail]

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The PARK-PMCU is designed as a universal parking assist system. It will work in either the front or
back of a vehicle with metal or plastic bumpers and with or without LED displays (displays sold
separately). This system was designed to be exible enough that no matter the vehicle it is being
installed into, you will have the correct parts needed.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty 2
Introduction 3
Wiring 4-5
Specications 6
Key Features 7
Settings 8-12
Self Test/ Learning Functions 13-18
Sensor Mounting 19-24
Speaker/ Display Mounting 25-29
Testing 30
Troubleshooting 31
French 32-62
Spanish 63-87
Introduction

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MCU
(MAIN CONTROL UNIT)
Orange
Purple
Brown
Black
Fuse
Fuse
Fuse
Ign/Acc + Input
Reverse + Input
Brake + Input
Ground - Input
Speaker
(Audible Alert)
Sold Separately
A
B
C
D
AB C D
NOTE: If
only using
2 sensors,
connect A & D
or B & C only
Front Wiring Harness Rear Wiring Diagram

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MCU
(MAIN CONTROL UNIT)
Orange
Purple
Brown
Black
Fuse
Fuse
Fuse
Reverse + Input
Brake + Input
Ground - Input
Speaker
(Audible Alert)
Sold Separately
A
B
C
D
AB C D
Rear Wiring Diagram
NOTE: IF REVERSE TRIGGER
IS NOT TRUE 12V OR IS NOT
A CLEAN 12V, CONNECT THE
ORANGE WIRE TO IGN/ACC

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OPERATING VOLTAGE 12/24V DC
OPERATING CURRENT DRAW MAX DRAW @ 12V, LESS THAN 110mA
DETECTION RANGE FRONT: 0.3-0.9M/ 1-3FT
REAR: 0.3-2.5M/ 1-8.2FT
NUMBER OF SENSORS 4 FRONT OR REAR
SENSORS PAINTABLE YES, PAINT TRAY INCLUDED
AUDIBLE ALERT YES, INCLUDED. ADJUSTABLE VOLUME
VISUAL ALERT YES, SOLD SEPERATELY
SELF TEST FUNCTION YES
INTELLIGENT DETECTION (KNOWS IF
THERE IS A SPARE OR HITCH ON VEHICLE)
YES, FRONT AND REAR
Specifications Key Features

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Key Features
Key Features:
• Dual purpose – is system can be used in the front or rear of a vehicle
• 2 sensor options – is system can be installed with either 2 or 4 sensors (using
4 provides a more accurate reading).
• Visual displays – ere are 2 optional visual alerts sold separately (PARK-
PLED1, PARK-PLED2).
• Intelligent detection – is system can learn to “ignore” objects on the front or
rear of the vehicle like spare tires, push bars, hitches, tow bars, etc. that may give
false alerts.
• Self-testing – is system will self-test itself every time it is powered on.
• All weather design – is system was designed to work in all weather condi-
tions
• Sensor mounting options – e sensors in this system are designed to work in
either metal or plastic bumpers

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Low Volume
Medium Volume
High Volume
Volume Switch
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENT
Frequency Switch
High Frequency
Low Frequency
HL
The audible alert can be
changed to make it easier to
tell the dierence between
the front or rear audible alerts.
Volume/ Frequency Adjustments Front/Rear Selection

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This system can be installed in the front or rear of a vehicle.
- Change the settings from front to rear by moving the indicated
jumper plug.
JUMPER POSITION“F”
- Designates the system is installed into the front of the vehicle.
JUMPER POSITION“R”
- Designates the system is installed into the rear of the vehicle.
Front/Rear Selection

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SENSOR INSTALLATION HEIGHT
- This will tell the system how high the sensors are from the ground.
JUMPER POSITION“54cm-65cm”
Select if sensors are mounted 54cm/21.25”– 65cm/25.5” from the ground.
JUMPER POSITION“45cm-54cm”
Select if sensors are mounted 45cm/17.7”– 54cm/21.25” from the ground.
Sensor Mounting Height Activation Time

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FRONT SYSTEM ACTIVE TIME
- When installed in the front of a vehicle the system is activated by
pressing the brake.
- Once the brake is released the system will remain active either 8 or
20 seconds.
JUMPER POSTION“1”(DEFAULT)
- The system will stay active for 8 seconds after releasing the foot brake.
NOTE: This setting is recommended for automatic transmission vehicles.
JUMPER POSITION“2”
- The system will stay active for 20 seconds after releasing the foot brake.
NOTE: This setting is recommended for manual transmission vehicles.
Front/ Rear Jumper
in FRONT position
Activation Time

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SMART SETTINGS
- Allows the system to account for a rear mounted spare tire or
hitch installed on the vehicle.
- Gives you proper warnings without false alarms when backing up.
JUMPER POSITION“1”(DEFAULT)
- Normal stopping distance
JUMPER POSITION“2”
- Used when you have objects on the rear of the vehicle.
- Extends warning range outward by 20cm/7.75”.
Front/ Rear Jumper
in REAR position
Smart Settings Self Test

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E1 = Sensor A E2 = Sensor B
E3 = Sensor C E4 = Sensor D
SELF-TEST
This will test all of the connected sensors to make sure that they are working as intended. If there are
no issues found during this test, the system will make no alerts If there is a damaged sensor, the
system will give and audible alert 3 times. If the system gives 3 audible alerts (meaning 1 or more of
the sensors have damage) the remaining sensor(s) will continue to work.
NOTE: If you are using an optional display, the display read out will show which sensor is faulting.
FRONT INSTALL
- The system will perform a self-test when the vehicles Ignition/Accessory is turned ON.
REAR INSTALL
- The system will perform a self-test when the vehicle’s gearshift is placed in“REVERSE”.
Display sold separately
Self Test

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Front Learning Function
FRONT INSTALLATIONS:
If you have something attached to the front of your vehicle, you will need to “teach” the system to
not look at the object mounted in the front.
To do this:
- Turn the Ignition/Accessory to the ON position
- Press and release the brake pedal 10 times in 10 seconds.
- On the 10th time, hold the pedal down for 6 seconds
- Aer 6 seconds, you will hear a short alert followed by a long alert
- e learning process has been completed.
To clear the learned setting:
- Turn the Ignition/Accessory to the ON position
- Press and release the brake pedal 12 times in 12 seconds
- On the 12th time, hold the brake pedal down for 8 seconds
- Aer 8 seconds, you will hear a short alert followed by a second short alert
- e learning process has been cleared.
NOTE: You have 3 minutes to carry out the above procedures from the time you start. If you do not
complete the process in the 3 minutes, turn the Ignition/Accessory OFF and then back ON.
NOTE: If at any time in the process you make a mistake, simply release the foot brake for 3 seconds
and start the procedure over again.

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Pressing the brake pedal will activate the front mounted system.
Front System Function

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Rear Learning Function
REAR INSTALLATIONS:
If you have something attached to the rear of your vehicle, you will need to “teach” the system to not
look at the object mounted in the rear.
To do this:
- Turn the Ignition/Accessory to the ON position
- Change the gear selector from “N” to “R” 10 times in 10 seconds
- On the 10th time, keep the gear selector in “R” for 6 seconds
- Aer 6 seconds, you will hear a short alert followed by a long alert
- e learning process has been completed.
To clear the learned setting:
- Turn the Ignition/Accessory to the ON position
- Change the gear selector from “N” to “R” 12 times in 12 seconds
- On the 12th time, keep the gear selector in “R” for 8 seconds
- Aer 8 seconds, you will hear a short alert followed by a second short alert
- e learning process has been cleared.
NOTE: You have 3 minutes to carry out the above procedures from the time you start. If you do not
complete the process in the 3 minutes, turn the Ignition/Accessory OFF and then back ON.
NOTE: If at any time in the process you make a mistake, simply remove the gear selector from “R”
for 3 seconds and start the procedure over again.
Rear System Function

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Placing the vehicle in Reverse will activate the rear mounted system.
Rear System Function

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REAR
AUDIBLE ALERT
Continuous alert
Faster multiple
repeating alerts
Multiple,
repeating alerts
Faster,
repeating alert
Single,
repeating alert
Continuous alert
Faster multiple
repeating alerts
Multiple,
repeating alerts
Single,
repeating alert
FRONT
AUDIBLE ALERT
Audible Alerts Sensor Mounting Intructions

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Sensor Mounting Intructions
SENSOR INSTALLATION:
• e mounting height of the sensors should be .45m/1.5’ to .6m/2’.
• For optimum performance sensors should be evenly spaced across the front/ rear of the vehicle
with as little curve as possible.
• In most vehicle’s this may be an issue due to license plates or objects behind the bumper, so we
recommend the following:
4 SENSOR SYSTEM:
• Find the middle of the bumper
• Find the outer most at surface where you can mount 2 sensors
• Measure between the outer most sensor location to the middle of the bumper.
• Divide that by 2 and that will give you your best mounting spot for your inner sensor
• If you are not able to use that location, install the sensor as close as possible.
2 SENSOR SYSTEM:
• Find the middle of the bumper
• Find the outer most at surface where you could mount sensors
• Measure between the outer most location to the middle of the bumper.
• Divide that by 2 to get the best mounting spot for your sensors
• If you are not able to use that location, install the sensor as close as possible.
• Be sure to plug the sensors into ports A and D or B and C only.
NOTE: Before drilling any holes, be sure to check behind the bumper for objects, wiring harnesses
or other items to avoid possible damage.

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Center point
of bumper
Outer Most
Flat Surface
to Mount
Sensor
Outer Most
Flat Surface
to Mount
Sensor
Optimum
location
for Inner
Sensors
Optimum
location
for Inner
Sensors
REAR SENSOR LOCATIONS
45cm/17.75”
to 65cm/25.5”
Mark locations before drilling
Use tape that will not
damage the vehicles
paint to mark your
sensor locations
Use tape that will not
damage the vehicles
paint to mark your
sensor locations
45cm/17.75”
to 65cm/25.5”
Center point
of bumper
Outer Most
Flat Surface
to Mount
Sensor
Outer Most
Flat Surface
to Mount
Sensor
Optimum
location
for Inner
Sensors
Optimum
location
for Inner
Sensors
FRONT SENSOR LOCATIONS
Sensor
Mounting
Height
Mark locations before drilling
Sensor Mounting Locations Sensor Angle