RVK-50 - Dash cam Parkmate - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RVK-50 Parkmate

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INSTALLATION / USER MANUAL

MODEL: RVK-50

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Thank you for purchasing Parkmate's RVK-50 Reversing System. 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.

Disclaimer: Parkmate's RVK-50 rear-view system 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.

RVK-50 Component List:

1 x Camera

1 x Monitor

1 x 6M Extension Cable

2 x Power Cable

1 x Window Mount

1 x Dash Mount

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power cable extension cable

Important Notice:

1. Please read this manual carefully before using the product.
2. This unit is for vehicles with 12V DC only.
3. Route wiring harness away from heat sources and electrical components.
4. Wire connection points should be insulated
5. Please install this unit in a professional manner
6. Please perform tests after finishing the installation.
7. Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

Specifications (Monitor):

Display: 5.0" (16:9 ratio diagonal length)

Power: ≤3W

Power supply: 9 - 16V DC

Resolution: 480(W)*R.G.B.*272(H)

PAL/NTSC compatible

2 AV inputs (allows up to two cameras)

180° degree rotational swivel stand

Auto activation upon reverse gear engagement

Adjustable brightness

Specifications (Camera):

Resolution: 420 TV Lines

Effective pixels: PAL = 648 × 520

$$ \mathrm{NTSC} = 6 4 8 \times 4 8 8 $$

Power supply: 9 - 16V DC

Operating Temperature: -20°C - +70°C

Horizontal Angle: 170^ degrees

Water-proof rating: IP67

Minimum Illumination: 0.5 Lux

Normal to Mirror image switching

Grid-line switching

Wiring Diagram:

graph TD
    A["TV"] --> B["DC 12V"]
    B --> C["power"]
    C --> D["AV2"]
    C --> E["AV1"]
    D --> F["6M Cable"]
    E --> F
    G["Reversing Light"] --> H["power"]
    H --> I["Video"]
    I --> J["Green Wire = Gridline"]
    I --> K["White Wire = Minor Image"]

Front view option: RVK-50 functions as a rear view camera standard and also supports front view application. For front view application, you can cut the thin WHITE wire near the camera lead and restart power to see the image reversed.

Grid-line option: RVK-50 comes with parking grid-lines. To remove the grid-line application, you can cut the thin GREEN wire near the camera lead and restart power to show the removal of grid-lines on your screen.

Installation - Butterfly Mount

1. Select a flat and centred location near the number plate lamp at the rear of the vehicle to mount camera.

Suggested location to mount camera

Bumper

IMPORTANT: When selecting this location it is highly recommended that the image transmitted by the camera show the rear bumper and area behind the vehicle.

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1. Attach tape to the bracket of the camera, and drill a small hole for the first screw.

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1. Use a screw driver to fix the first screw, but don't tighten it yet.

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1. Insert camera wire through newly drilled hole and mount securely in place.

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1. Mark the position suitable for the second screw and drill a small hole for it.

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1. Fix the second screw and tighten both screws.

Installation Diagram:

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Testing

How to test:

1. Apply the parking brakes.
2. Turn Ignition on. (DO NOT TURN ON VEHICLE)
3. Shift into reverse gear.
4. Image should appear on the monitor.

Trouble Shooting:

Problem Solution
“No Signal” appears while reversing	1. Check video input connections2. Check camera power connections
Video image is not sharp Check camera lens for debris

Maintenance:

Always keep camera clear from dirt and mud. Clean camera with a soft moist cloth.

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