CARCHET T12 12 2.5K Mirror Dash Camera User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- CARCHET
Table of Contents
CARCHET T12 12 2.5K Mirror Dash Camera User Guide
NOTICE
- This unit should be connected to the car charger so that it would be constantly powered. If the power is interrupted to the unit, it will shut down.
- Please use the original car charger provided.
- This unit is intended to be mounted on an existing rearview mirror. It must not be placed on a location in a vehicle where i: may affect the deployment of airbags, and must not obstruct the drver’s view.
- Make sure the lenses of the cameras are clean and not blocked.
- We recommend that you perform a pre-installation test to ensure that this product is in good condition.
- This product must be securely mounted prior to driving the vehicle
- DO NOT leave the product where the temperature may exceed 70° C (160° F) for an extended period.
PACKING LIST
Mirror Dash Camera
Backup Camera Kit
Car Charger (11.5ft)
GPS Receiver
Cable Clamp x 4
Rubber Mounting Strap x 4
3M Adhesive Padx 2
Easy Pry Tool
Screwx4
Cleaning Cloth
User Manual
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Mirror Dash Camera
Backup Camera Kit
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT:
- The pre-install test is a must before final installation.
- Please install a memory card into the product before using, and the card must be formatted first by tapping 0 on the touchscreen display. Due to the data rate of the video being recorded, a reputable Class 10 or higher speed memory card must be used.
- Professional installation of this product is generally recommended.
Step 1:
Mount the Mirror Dash Camera over the original rearview mirror of the vehicle
with the provided Mounting Strap, then adjust the angle of it.
Step 2:
Connect one end of Car Charger cable to the USB Input port on the topside of
Mirror Dash Camera. Plug the other end of the Car Charger cable to the
Cigarette Lighter Receptacle in the vehicle.
Step 3:
Attach the AV Out connector of the Backup Camera with the AV In port of the
Mirror Dash Camera, then snake the black cable of the Backup Camera through
the body of your vehicle to the rear of it.
Step 4:
Set the vehicle in reverse gear, then identify the wire that feeding the
Reverse Light from the rear light cluster. Tie the Red Trigger Wire with the
positive terminal of the correct wire.
Step 5:
Mount the Backup Camera Kit to the rear of the vehicle.
Step 6:
Install the GPS receiver to search GPS satellites and calculate Mirror Dash
Camera’s geographical position. Please make sure the side w th GPS letter
faces upwards to receive a better signal.
Notes:
- DO NOT connect the Red Trigger Wire with Brake Light or Tail Light.
- After installation, the Mirror Dash Camera will display Backup Camera’s view by default when starting the engine.
- The Backup Camera will be triggered when reversing, and the view will be from the Backup Camera.
- For better viewing, please clean the lenses of both cameras after installing.
GET STARTED
Power On/Off
Option 1:
Start the engine to automatically power on the Mirror Dash Camera.
Option 2:
Press the Power Button for around to power on/off the Mirror Dash
Camera. After powering on, please tap and to select your language.
Screen On/Off
Simply press the Power Button once to switch the screen off when the Mirror
Dash Camera is ON; press it again or tap the touchscreen to wake the camera
up.
Tip:
The Mirror Dash Camera can serve as a standard rearview mirror after screen
off.
FUNCTION OVERVIEW
Video Mode
After powering on, the camera will enter Video Mode and record videos.
• A flash inbred dot on the upper left corner of the display indicates the
view from the camera is being recorded to the memory card.
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Tap to end and save the recording, then enter Live Mode.
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Tap to mute and unmute the microphone.
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Tap to start manually recording a locked video which lasts around 20s. A flashing yellow dot on the upper left corner and a yellow progress bar on the bottom will be displayed when record ing a locked video.
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Tap to take one photo when recording the video.
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0.00mp/h indicates the current speed of your vehicle.
Photo Mode
Tap in Live Mode to enter Photo Mode .
- Tap to take one photo and save to the memory card.
- Tap again to get back to Video Mode.
Check and Delete the Files Saved
Slide right on an empty section of the touchscreen to check photos/ videos
saved.
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Tap the thumbnail on the left to play the video/photo on the right.
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Tap to filter the video/photo.
Front Locked Video contains the locked videos recorded by the front camera when there is a collision in driving or parking, and the locked videos recorded manually by tapping .
Front Standard Video contains the videos recorded by the front camera.
Rear Locked Video contains the locked videos recorded by the backup camera when there is a collision in driving or parking, and the locked videos recorded manually by tapping .
Rear Standard Video contains the videos recorded by the backup camera.
FrontPhoto contains the photos took by the front camera.
Rear Photo contains the photo took by the backup camera. -
Tap , select the video/photo, then tap again to delete.
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Tap to select all files, then tap to delete all under this category.
File Transfer
Option 1:
Remove the memory card from the Mirror Dash Camera, then connect it with a
computer via a card reader (not supplied) to make file transfer.
Option 2:
Directly connect the Mirror Dash Camera with a computer via a USB cable, then
go to Settings> USB Mode to set it as STORAGE.
GPS Function
Check the video with GPS data
No GPS Receiver installed
GPS Receiver installed
GPS satellites searched
Step 1:
When File Transfer (see on page 09) is available, please access My Computer on
your PC and find the external storage.
Step 2:
Click the application named gxplayer and follow the tips to install it into
your PC.
Step 3:
Get back to the external storage and click gxplayer again to open the player
after the installation is completed.
Step 4:
Click on the upper right corner to start setting up the player.
Step 5:
Click again to hide the settings.
Step 6:
Click Ii at the lower part to select a video from the external storage to play
it. The GPS data of the selected video will be displayed on the righto the
player.
More Functions
Swipe left on an empty section of the touchscreen to switch among the view from the backup camera, the view from the front camera, and the view from both cameras.
Swipe upward/downward on the left part of the touchscreen to see lens’ full field of view.
Swipe upward/downward on the right part of the touchscreen Lo adjust the display brightness.
Wait for around 3s after powering on, the time, day and date will be displayed on the right of the screen.
SETTINGS
Tap or swipe down at the middle part of the touchscreen to start setting up your camera.
Back
Tap to get back to the previous interface.
Loop Recording
Change the recording time of each video. The recording time is set to be l minute by default. You can choose from l MIN, 3 MINS, and 5 MINS.
Time-Lapse
Set the frame rate of the video. The camera captures 30 frames per ls to merge
them into a video by default (OFF). If you set Time-Lapse as lS, the camera
will capture l frame per ls and merge them into a video. Selecting2S indicates
that the camera will capture l frame per 2s, and selecting 3Sindicates the
camera will capture 1 frame per 3s.
Note :
An extra Hardwire Kit (not included) is required for using this function.
Please contact CARCHET team for more information.
Audio
Turn on/off the audio when recording.
Driving Mode
Set the different G-sensor sensitivity of collision detection when driving.
You can select from Low, Middle, High and OFF as needed. If you selecting, the
camera ‘Nill automatically record a locked video for around 20s when the car
encounters a minor col lesion. If you select Low, the camera will
automatically record a locked video for around 20s when the car encounters a
severe collision. A flashing yellow dot on the upper left corner and a yellow
progress bar on the bottom will be displayed when recording a locked video.
Parking Mode
Set the different G-sensor sensitivity of collision detection when parking.
You can select from Low, Middle, High and OFF as needed. If you select High,
the camera will automatically start recording a locked video for around 20s
when the car encounters a minor collision,. If you select Low, the camera will
start recording a locked video for around 20s when the car encounters a severe
collision. A flashing yellow dot on the upper left corner and a yellow
progress bar on the bottom will be displayed when recording locked video.
Note:
An extra Hardwire Kit (not included) is recommended for using this function.
Please contact CATCHET support team for more information.
Enter your vehicle license to be displayed on the lower left corner of the
touchscreen display.
Sleep Mode
Set the time to enter sleep mode after a certain period of inactivity. You can
choose from 1 MIN, 3 MINS, and OFF.
Encode
Set the video compression format for the recording files. You can choose
between H265 and H264. H265 is faster and more efficient than H264.
Frequency
Tap to switch the frequency between 60Hz and 50 Hz.
USB Mode
Set the USB mode when connecting with PC. Select STORAGE to transfer the
photo/video between the camera and your PC; while select CHARGE to charge the
product only.
Tap Sound
Turn on/off the sound when tapping the touch display.
Speaker
Set the volume of the speaker for the camera. You can choose from Low, Middle,
High, and Mute.
On/Off Sound
Turn on/off the sound when powering on/off the camera.
Streaming Media
Set the first view of the display. If Streaming Media is ON, the display will
show the backup camera’s view by default when starting the engine. If it’s
OFF, the display will show the images from both the front camera and backup
camera.
Language
Change your language.
Date/Time
Tap to start setting the date and time. Swipe upward/downward to select the
year, month, date, hour, and minute, then tap Confirm to set the time.
Format SD
Tap to bring up the option of formatting the memory card.
Factory Reset
Tap to bring up the option of resetting the camera to the factory default.
GPS test
Tap to check the detailed information of GPS, including GPS status, the number
of steatites, the longitude, the latitude, and more.
Time zone
Select the time zone for your dash camera.
Speed Calibration
Tap to manually adjust the speed of your vehicle displayed on the screen
Version
Check the version of the camera. The information maybe required when technical
support is needed.
SPECIFICATIONS
Chipset | Hi3556 |
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CPU | ARM CortexA7 |
Display Size | IPS 12 Inch |
Display Resolution | 320x 1920 |
Speaker | LW |
Memory Card | Support up to 128GB (not included) |
Battery | S00mAh/3. 7V |
Touch | Single-Touch |
Connection | Mini USB Port, AV In Port, |
Memory Card Slot
Sensor(Front Camera)| IMX335 STARVIS
Sensor(Backup Camera)| FH-2308Y
Resolution(Front Camera)| 2560*1440P
Resolution(Backup Camera)| 1920’1080P
Video Format| MP4
Photo Format| JPG
Working Temperature| -4°F-140°F
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Ql. The memory card can’t be read, or there is an error.
- Make sure install the memory card correctly.
- Goto Settings> Format SD to format the memory card.
- Try another Class 10 memory card with a well-known brand, such as SanDisk, Kingston, etc ..
Q2. Frozen Screen/Screen Not Turning On/Camera On & Off.
- se sure to use the high speed TF memory card marked with “ClO”.
- Take out SO or TF card or press power button.
- Press reset button.
- Check the charger.
- Format your card.
- Turn off the auto-off mode.
- Check parking mode & sleeping mode.
Q3. There is a prompt stating power is depleted.
A icon indicates the camera’s charging status. If this icon is not displyed:
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Please check if the Car Charger is properly connected to the Cigarette
Lighter Receptacle of the vehicle. -
Please replace the Car Charger.
Q4. The touchscreen display freezes.
• Please remove the memory card to check whether it’s caused by the card.
• Restart the touchscreen display by pressing the Power Button.
• Use a pin into the Reset hole to make a factory reset.
Q5. The screen can’t show the backup camera’s view when reversing.
Please swipe left on the touchscreen to check whether there is an image view
from the backup camera. If yes:
- Verify the Red Trigger Wire of the Backup Camera is electrically tied to the wire feeding the vehicles’ Reverse Light.
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Q6. There is a Black Screen of Death when reversing.
- Please check whether the display can show the image view when not reversing. If yes, please reconnect the cable of the backup camera.
- Please check whether the lens of the backup camera is blocked.
Q7. The camera can’t record videos, or the latest video is overwritten.
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Please check if the memory card is full of the locked video. If yes,
please delete the unnecessary videos or format the memory card. -
Goto Settings> Driving Mode/Parking Mode to set it to Low or Middle.
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Replace with another memory card.
Q8. The camera is restarted automatically.
- Please check if the USB cable is in poor contact.
- Remove the memory card to see whether it’s caused by the memory card.
- Insert a pin into the Reset hole to make a factory reset.
Q9. A pause or frame skipping occurs when playing the videos or photos.
- Try another Class 10 memory card with a well-known brand and format it.
- Try to use the media player that can decode H264 and H265 compressed videos.
Q1O. The video recorded in the memory card is blurry or shows strips.
- Please check whether the lenses of the cameras are dirty.
- Please take off the protective film of the lens.
- Please check whether the windshield of the vehicle is not clean enough.
- Please make sure the vehicle is able to provide the stable power supply.
Q11. Low Angle of the Camera View
- swipe up and down at the left area of the screen to adjust the view of the image.
Ql2. Cannot Fit With the Car Mirror ‘Check the installation and angle of the mirror cam.
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS The symbol indicates
DC voltage
RECYCLING
This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that th is product must be handled
pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to recycled or dismantled
to minimize its impact on the environment.
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