Parkmate MCPK-962DVR User manual

MCPK-962DVR
USER MANUAL
9.66" TOUCH SCREEN DVR MIRROR WITH
FULL HIGH DEFINITION FRONT & REAR CAMERAS
Split Screen
Front / Rear View
& Recording
Voice
Control
Touch
Screen
Reversing
Grid Lines
Camera FOV
150º Front
140º Rear
Full Touch Screen
LCD Display
9.66”
24 Hour
Park Mode

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INTRODUCTION
Thank your for purchasing a Parkmate Mirror DVR with Dual Full High Definition 1080p Dash Cameras
with Reversing Mode. We are certain that our product will give you trouble free operation while providing
you with a safety feature that enhances your driving experience. Our products, like most after-market
safety enhanced devices, are designed to assist and aid the driver, not to replace the manual function of
the person operating the vehicle. Please read through these instructions before attempting to install this
product. For the latest manual updates, please see www.parkmate.com.au or
www.parkmatehd.co.nz.
CAUTION
• Ensure you are using your MCPK-962DVR within your countries’ road laws. Please make sure you are
familiar with your local road legislation before use.
• Avoid leaving your MCPK-962DVR in direct sunlight for extended periods of time in an unventilated
space.
• Please set time and date before you use this device to record.
• The reverse camera is only to be used for reference. Please drive to the actual conditions of the road.
• The system is to be used only for non-commercial use, within the limits permitted by the relevant laws.
• Avoid using the Mirror DVR in the vicinity of any devices that emit radio interference (eg. Microwave
Ovens).
• It is considered normal operation for the MCPK-962DVR Mirror DVR to get warm during use.

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BATTERY WARNING
• Always charge the Mirror DVR using the provided charger. Improper charging of the MCPK-962DVR may
result in failure of the internal battery.
• Never dismantle the Mirror DVR or expose the internal battery.
• Do not dispose of the MCPK-962DVR in fire.
• Dispose of the MCPK-962DVR observing local regulations being mindful of the internal battery.
• Do not attempt to replace or expose the internal battery.
NOTES ON INSTALLATION
• It is advised that the Mirror DVR is installed on the front face of your vehicle’s rear view mirror, with the
camera lens clearing the side of your vehicle’s rear view mirror.
• Make sure that the mirror’s camera lens is within the range of the windscreen wiper to ensure a clear
view when it rains.
• Do not touch the lens with your fingers. Finger prints left on the lens will result in unclear videos or
photos. If photos or videos are blurred, please clean the lens gently with a microfibre cloth.
• Only use the included charging cable to power the MCPK-962DVR.
• The Reverse camera is to be installed near your vehicle’s rear number plate on the exterior of your vehicle
DISCLAIMER
Parkmate's MCPK-962DVR Mirror DVR and & Reverse Camera Pack is designed as a driver assistance
device. Although this is a visual aid and will allow you to view what is behind the vehicle, it does not
remove the responsibility of driving the vehicle from the driver. The legal responsibility and safe driving
practise remains with the driver at all times. You have purchased this product with the understanding that
its use is as an aid only. We highly recommend that you have this product professionally installed to ensure
that it will provide the functions it is set out to perform.

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CONTENTS
01 FEATURES ...................................................................................................................................................7
02 PACKAGE CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................7
03 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................8
04 GETTING STARTED.....................................................................................................................................9
4.1 INSERTING/REMOVING A MICRO SD CARD ...............................................................................9
4.2 INSTALLING THE MCPK-962DVR...................................................................................................9
4.3 CONNECTING THE MCPK-962DVR TO POWER.........................................................................10
4.4 CONNECTING THE REVERSE CAMERA......................................................................................10
4.5 POWERING THE MIRROR DVR ON/OFF.................................................................................................12
05 PLAYING BACK RECORDED VIDEO ON A PC........................................................................................13
06 VOICE CONTROL ......................................................................................................................................13
07 TOUCH SCREEN ......................................................................................................................................14
7.1 INITIAL SETTINGS .......................................................................................................................14
08 USING THE MCPK-962DVR......................................................................................................................15
8.1 RECORDING VIDEO ....................................................................................................................16
8.2 LOCKED RECORDING ................................................................................................................17
8.3 REVERSE CAMERA.....................................................................................................................17

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8.4 ENABLING VOICE COMMANDS.................................................................................................18
8.5 RECORDING SCREEN ................................................................................................................19
8.5 VIDEO MODE ...............................................................................................................................22
8.6 LOOP RECORDING .....................................................................................................................22
8.8 NIGHT VISION MODE..................................................................................................................23
8.9 EXPOSURE...................................................................................................................................23
8.10 LDWS ............................................................................................................................................24
8.11 G SENSOR....................................................................................................................................24
8.12 PARK MODE.................................................................................................................................25
8.13 AUTO DISPLAY OFF ....................................................................................................................25
8.14 LANGUAGE ..................................................................................................................................26
8.15 VOLUME .......................................................................................................................................26
8.16 FLICKER .......................................................................................................................................27
8.17 DEFAULT CAMERA SETTING .....................................................................................................27
8.18 DATE / TIME.................................................................................................................................28
8.19 FORMAT SD-CARD .....................................................................................................................29
8.20 RESET...........................................................................................................................................29
09 FIRMWARE VERSION ...............................................................................................................................30
10 WARRANTY TERMS & CONDITIONS: .....................................................................................................31

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01 FEATURES
• 1080P front facing camera recording Full High Definition footage at 30 frames per second
• Full High Definition Rear Camera with Reverse Camera function
• Both Cameras Record at Full High Definition @ 30fps
• 9.66" Full Screen IPS Touch Screen
• Voice Control Funtion with 9 commands
• 24 Hour Parkmode
• 150 degree wide angle lens Front Camera & 140 degree wide angle lens Rear Camera
• Locked Recording saves your footage when an impact is detected
• Supports Micro SD cards, class 10 and above up to 128GB
• Waterproof IP67 Rear Camera
02 PACKAGE CONTENTS
1. Mirror DVR
2. Reverse Camera
3. 8M Reverse Camera Cable
4. Rubber Fasteners
5. 12V Adapter
6. 4mm EVA pads
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03 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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1. Mini USB Port to connect power
2. AV IN for Rear Camera
3. Micro SD Card Slot (SD Card not included)
4. GPS Port (not compatible with this model)
5. Front Camera Lens
6. 9.66” 2.5D Touch Panel
7. Reset Button
8. Speaker
9. Power Button / Display OFF
10. Microphone
11. Rear Camera

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04 GETTING STARTED
4.1 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 you. Push the memory card in until a click is heard.
To remove the memory card, ensure that the Mirror DVR is powered off, then push the memory card until a
click is heard and then release the card to eject.
NOTE:
1. Do not remove or insert the memory card while the Mirror DVR is turned on as this may damage the
memory card or corrupt the memory cards stored data.
2. Please use a Class 10 or higher rated micro SD card with a maximum capacity of 128GB.
3. Please format the Micro SD card before the initial use.
4. When removing the memory card, be careful as the card may eject quickly.
5. Micro SD Card is not included.
4.2 INSTALLING THE MCPK-962DVR
1. Loop the rubber fasteners over the top fastener clips.
2. There are 2 types of fasteners; please use which ever suits your car. The longer fasteners are for the
bulky pre-installed rear view mirrors.
3. Add EVA PADS in case the mirror is lose to provide more stability.
4. Put the Mirror DVR in position on the front face of your existing rear view mirror ensuring that the
camera lens clears the edge of your rear view mirror.
5. Loop the bottom rubber fasteners over the mirror and attach to the bottom fastener clips.

4.3 CONNECTING THE MCPK-962DVR TO POWER
Only use the included charger to power and charge the MCPK-
962DVR.
1. Once the Mirror DVR is securely installed onto your vehicles
rear view mirror, plug the 12V DC charger into your vehicle’s
cigarette lighter adapter or power source.
2. Run the cable along your vehicles console and windscreen
and plug it into the Mirror DVR port marked with the USB icon.
NOTE:
1. Make sure that the cameras view is not obstructed by any window tint or any other objects.
2. If your vehicle has side curtain airbags please be very careful when running any cables along your
vehicle windows. Ensure you are not running cables past any of the airbags as this can prevent the
airbags from deploying.
4.4 CONNECTING THE REVERSE CAMERA
INSTALLATION GUIDE
1. Select a flat and centred location near the number plate lamp at the rear of the vehicle to mount
camera.
2. Attach tape to the bracket of the camera to hold the camera in position while
installing, and drill two small holes, one for the first screw, the second to run
the reverse camera cable through.

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3. Use a screw driver to fix the first screw, leaving the screw loose enough to
adjust the camera.
4. Insert the camera wire through the intended drilled hole checking the
installation position.
5. Mark the position suitable for the second screw and drill a small hole for it.
6. Fix the second screw and securely tighten both screws.

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REVERSE CAMERA WIRING DIAGRAM
Rear Camera
Reversing Light Wire
8M Rear Camera Cable
4.5 POWERING THE MIRROR DVR ON/OFF
AUTO POWER ON/OFF
When the MCPK-962DVR is correctly installed and connected to your vehicles’ 12V DC power supply, the
Mirror DVR will automatically power on and start recording when the car’s accessories are activated. The Mirror
DVR will automatically stop recording and shut down when your vehicle is powered off.
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, please manually stop the recording by touching the REC icon
on the display. Then press and hold the Power button at the bottom of the MCPK-962DVR. After powering
off the device please wait for 10 seconds before powering the Mirror DVR on again.

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RESETTING THE DEVICE
If the Mirror DVR does not function normally, try restarting the Mirror DVR. To restart the Mirror DVR with a
flattened paper clip, press the small button on top of the Mirror DVR next to the USB port.
05 PLAYING BACK RECORDED VIDEO ON A PC
To playback video files on your PC it is recommended to connect the Micro SD card (not included) directly
to your PC using either a USB Micro SD card reader (not included) or if your PC has a SD card slot, a Micro
SD/SD Card converter (not included). Once the Micro SD card is connected it should appear as a removable
storage device. It is recommended that you transfer video files that you want to playback to a folder on your
computer before attempting to playback. This will reduce any delay in playback.
06 VOICE CONTROL
Enjoy handsfree operation and use your voice to control your Mirror DVR. Just speak towards the mirror with
one of 9 Pre-Programmed commands and the mirror will respond as requested.
To enable voice commands just speak loudly near mirror in a normal speed, saying the following phrases:
"TURN ON DISPLAY" - Turn ON the Mirror Display
"TURN OFF DISPLAY" - Turn OFF the Mirror Display
"SHOW FRONT CAMERA" - Show Front Camera feed on Mirror Display
"SHOW REAR CAMERA" - Show Rear Camera feed on Mirror Display
"SHOW ALL CAMERAS" - Show Both Front and Rear Camera feed as split screen on Mirror Display
"LOCK THE VIDEO" - Save & Protect from deletion the current recording from Front & Rear Cameras
"TAKE PICTURE" - Take an instant still image snapshot from the Front Camera
"TURN ON AUDIO" - Turns ON Microphone recording
"TURN OFF AUDIO" - Turns OFF Microphone recording

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07 TOUCH SCREEN
This Mirror Cam uses a capacitive touch screen, this makes operation very easy and efficient.
7.1 INITIAL SETTINGS
Before using your MCPK-962DVR we recommend Formatting the Inserted Micro SD Card and Setting
the Time and Date.
7.1.1 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 Car DVR.
1. Touch to stop the Mirror DVR from recording.
2. Touch to enter the SETTINGS MENU.
3. Use the and Buttons to navigate the SETTINGS MENU and touch the Format SD-
Card to select.
4. Touch YES and then touch OK.
NOTE:
1. Menus cannot be accessed while the camera is recording. Please stop the recording before
attempting to access the menu.
2. Formatting your Micro SD Card will delete all files from the Micro SD Card. Once these files have been
deleted you will not be able to recover them.

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7.1.2 DATE / TIME
Setting the Time and Date allows you to stamp your footage with the time as a reference.
1. Touch to stop the Mirror DVR from recording.
2. Touch the to enter the SETTINGS MENU.
3. Touch the and Buttons to navigate the SETTINGS MENU and touch the DATE / TIME
SETTINGS to select.
4. Touch the and Buttons (beneath the Setting Date/Time) to edit the selected digit and
the OK button to confirm and progress to the next digit. The final field sets the format that the
date will be presented in.
5. To save the date and time, touch the Button.
NOTE:
1. Menus cannot be accessed while the camera is recording. Please stop the recording before
attempting to access the menu.
2. Once the time and date is set it can be stamped onto your footage.
08 USING THE MCPK-962DVR
IMPORTANT NOTE
After Connecting to Power, the Mirror DVR will switch ON, Main menu screen will be displayed
and the Mirror DVR will start recording.
Please press the Power Button to leave the Menu screen and to use the mirror as conventional
rear mirror. Mirror DVR will continue recording in back ground.

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8.1 RECORDING VIDEO
When the Mirror DVR is connected to your vehicles 12v power supply, the Mirror DVR will
automatically power up and begin recording when you start your vehicle. During the 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 is powered off.
NOTE:
1. Because of how some vehicles are wired, the recording may continue when the engine is switched off.
If this happens, please manually turn off the Mirror DVR or remove the car adapter from the cigarette
lighter when not in use.
2. The recording loop length can be configured to save a video file for every 1,3 or 5 minutes of
recording. For information on how to adjust this setting please refer to the Loop Recording section of
this manual.
3. The device saves the recorded footage and Photos on to the inserted Micro SD Card. If the memory
card capacity is full, the oldest file in the memory card will be overwritten.
4. The reverse camera is designed to assist with recording and reversing. Reverse assistance will be
displayed on the DVR Screen immediately when you change to Reverse Gear.

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8.2 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:
1. If the G Sensor function is enabled and a collision is detected, the device will automatically trigger the
emergency recording and protect the current video file.
Please refer to the section titled G Sensor for information on adjusting this setting.
2. The emergency recording file is created as a new file, which will be protected to avoid being
overwritten by normal loop recording. If the inserted Micro SD Card fills up with Emergency Recording
files the message “SD Card Full” will appear on the screen, and the oldest emergency file will be
automatically deleted when a new emergency recording file is created.
8.3 REVERSE CAMERA
The Reverse Camera is designed to record and also assist with reversing by showing your rear view
from your bumper reducing blind spots. When installed correctly, the Reverse camera will activate
when your vehicles reverse gear is selected, and the reverse cameras feed will be displayed on
screen. When your vehicles reverse gear is deselected the Reverse Camera will keep on recording
the rear video.
NOTE:
1. The Reverse Camera this is a visual aid and will allow you to view what is behind the vehicle, it does
not remove the responsibility of driving the vehicle from the driver.
2. To ensure correct operation, it is highly recommended that the Reverse Camera is professionally
installed.

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8.4 ENABLING VOICE COMMANDS
Your Mirror DVR comes with voice commands which gives you hands free comfort. To enable the
commands please say them exactly as mentioned.
"TURN ON DISPLAY" - Turn ON the Mirror Display
"TURN OFF DISPLAY" - Turn OFF the Mirror Display
"SHOW FRONT CAMERA" - Show Front Camera feed on Mirror Display
"SHOW REAR CAMERA" - Show Rear Camera feed on Mirror Display
"SHOW ALL CAMERAS" - Show Both Front and Rear Camera feed as split screen on Mirror Display
"LOCK THE VIDEO" - Save & Protect from deletion the current recording from Front & Rear Cameras
"TAKE PICTURE" - Take an instant still image snapshot from the Front Camera
"TURN ON AUDIO" - Turns ON Microphone recording
"TURN OFF AUDIO" - Turns OFF Microphone recording

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8.5 RECORDING SCREEN

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Number Icon Item Description
1Recording Indicator The Record Indicator will flash when the Mirror DVR is Recording.
204.25.34 Recording Duration Indicator Shows the current recording duration.
3Microphone Indicator Shows if microphone is On /OFF. If Microphone is OFF Video
recorded will be muted.
4ADAS ADAS Indicator ADAS will help you to drive safely with LDWS (Lane Departure
Warning System).
5Park Mode Indicator
Park Mode will keep your car safe by recording footage in the
event of any impact detected when car is parked. Park Mode will
work for 24 hours after the Mirror DVR is fully charged and will
record a maximum of 5 videos.
6G Sensor Indicator G Sensor will lock the recorded files immediately after detection
of an impact.
7Battery Indicator Shows if charger is connected and working.
815:15:25 Current Time Shows the current time.
913.12.2019 Current Date Shows the current date.
10 THU Current Day Shows the current day.
11 Start / Stop Recording Touch this button to Start/ Stop Recording.
12 Take Picture
Touch this button to take picture. Recording has to be stopped
before taking picture. Pictures will be stored on separate folder
on SD Card.