GATOR GRV93MKT Mirror Monitor User Manual

GATOR GRV93MKT Mirror Monitor

Product Information

Product Features:
The Gator GRV93MKT Mirror Monitor is a traveling video and data recorder designed for convenience and durability. It features a touchscreen LCD, multiple camera inputs, common and driving settings for customization, and a mounting clip-on system for easy installation.

Specifications:

• Model: GRV93MKT
• Power Input: 12/24V DC
• Storage: 64GB Micro SD Card
• Inclusions: Mirror Monitor, Rear Camera, In-Cabin Camera, Camera Splitter, Reverse Camera Lead With Trigger Wire, 12/24V DC Wiring Harness (Hardwired Regulator), Mounting Hardware

Package Components:

• Mirror Monitor
• Rear Camera
• In-Cabin Camera
• Camera Splitter
• Reverse Camera Lead With Trigger Wire
• 12/24V DC Wiring Harness (Hardwired Regulator)
• 64GB Micro SD Card & Mounting Hardware

Product Structure:

• LCD touch screen
• Power button
• Micro SD card slot
• Camera input
• Forward recording camera
• Mounting clip-on system

Product Usage Instructions

Installation:

• Before Installation: Attach flexible bands behind the vehicle’s mirror and connect to the plastic hooks on the Gator Mirror Monitor.
• After Installation: Extend the forward-facing camera’s mounting arm outwards and adjust the camera lens angle as needed.

Mirror Monitor Controls:

• Recording indicator
• Settings
• Playback
• Brightness adjustment
• Stop/Start Recording
• Take still image
• Switch between camera views
• Lock/Unlock recorded files
• Date/Time settings

Settings:

Common Settings:
Adjust video settings, clock settings, microphone mute, language, G-sensor sensitivity, volume, SD card formatting, and more.

Driving Settings:
Configure mirror settings, reversing screen guidelines, parking monitoring, and lapse recording preferences.

FAQ:

• Q: How do I reset the device?
  A: To reset the device, navigate to the Settings menu and select ‘Reset Setup’ or ‘Format SD-Card’ as needed. Please note that resetting will delete all data or settings.

• Q: What is the purpose of the supercapacitor in the Mirror Monitor?
  A: The supercapacitor in the Mirror Monitor is used to hold date and time settings. Ensure the device is connected to power for proper operation.

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INCLUSIONS:
Mirror Monitor, Rear Camera, In-Cabin Camera, Camera Splitter, Reverse Camera Lead With Trigger Wire, 12/24V DC Wiring Harness (Hardwired Regulator), 64GB Micro SD Card & Mounting Hardware.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Gator GRV93MKT Mirror Monitor. This product is a convenient and durable traveling video and data recorder. Please ensure that you have read the product manual and instructions in full, before installation and use. Failure to do so may result in product failure/damage or incorrect operation and therefore impact the product performance.

ATTENTION:
The Mirror Monitor must be connected to power when in use. The internal supercapacitor only holds date and time settings.

Product Features

• 9.35″ High-resolution LCD touchscreen mirror monitor
• Front camera FHD video recording 1920*1080 @ 30 FPS
• Rear/Cabin camera HD video recording 1920*1080 @ 25 FPS
• Front camera 120 Degree wide angle lens
• Cabin camera 105 Degree wide angle lens
• Rear camera 110 Degree wide angle lens
• Rear camera with mirror image function
• Reverse camera functionality with trigger wire
• Parking guide lines
• Live streaming functionality
• G-Sensor, Loop recording
• Capacitor battery
• Seamless cycle loop recording
• Rubber clip-on mount
• 64GB Micro SD
• Supports Micro SD card class10 up to 128GB
• 12/24V DC Wiring Harness (Hardwired Regulator) (3.4M length)
• Camera lead (8.5M length with camera)
• Dimensions 72mm(H) x 260mm(L) x 28mm(D)

Package Components

Product structure

1. LCD touch screen
2. Power button
3. Power Input
4. Micro SD card slot
5. Camera Input
6. Forward recording camera
7. Mounting clip-on system

Installation

Installation of the Mirror Monitor

Flexible bands go behind the existing vehicle’s mirror and attach to the plastic hooks on the Gator Mirror Monitor.

The forward-facing camera mounting arm can be extended outwards as well as the camera lens angled up and down.

1. Insert a Micro SD card into the Mirror Monitor. Once the device is powered it will ask you to format the SD card.

2. The clip-on mirror design securely mounts on the existing rearview mirror in the vehicle by stretching the bands at the back. There are two positions based on the thickness of the existing mirror.

3. Insert the power cable (12/24V DC Wiring Harness Pic1) into the camera input (USB Type C) of the Mirror Monitor. The power cable will then need to be routed toward the direction of the fuse box by concealing the cable along the side of the vehicle’s A-pillar. Always refer to the vehicle’s owner’s manual to avoid fuse slots that could pertain to certain safety features within your vehicle. The red fuse wire goes to the ACC/ignition-switched fuse, the yellow fuse wire to a constant fuse and the C-shaped wire (black) is the ground wire. Locate the earth terminal/bolt or any vehicle bolt accessible that is mounted to the chassis of the vehicle or any metal part of the vehicle – located near the vehicle fuse box and secure ground wire to this. Test the Mirror Monitor is working before fixing the cable along the ceiling or A-pillar where it can be safely hidden. Any excess output cable length can be wrapped and held together with a cable tie when it reaches the fuse box. Tuck away any excess output cable behind the fuse box.
   Note: The regulator is not a low-level battery protection module, meaning that it may drain the vehicle’s battery if left for a long period without use.

4. Connect the camera splitter cable to the power input (USB Type C) on the mirror. Connect the reverse camera lead to the 4-pin connector of the camera splitter cable. Connect the rear camera via the 4-pin connector to the reverse camera lead. Test the camera is working correctly and orientation before fixing the cable and securing the camera mount on your vehicle. Mirror orientation can also be changed on the touch screen.

5. Attach the red trigger wire to the reverse light of your vehicle to engage parking guidelines when the vehicle is put into reverse gear.

6. Connect the In-Cabin camera to the camera splitter cable. Test the camera is working correctly and orientation before fixing the cable and securing the camera mount on your vehicle. Mirror orientation can also be changed on the touch screen.

7. Turn the vehicle’s ignition on, and the Mirror Monitor will automatically start recording.

8. When recording the recording indicator LED will flash red and a timer will start.

9. For the Mirror Monitor to work it must receive power from the hardwired regulator. Once power is removed or turned off the Mirror Monitor will save the current file and turn it off.

10. Manually adjust the viewing angle on the Mirror Monitor by extending the forward-facing camera arm and or moving the lens up or down. Electronically scroll Up/Down on the touch screen to also change the viewing area display.

1. Mirror Position
2. A-pillar
3. Fuse box position

Touch screen functions

1. Recording indicator
2. Settings
3. Playback
4. Brightness adjustment
5. Stop / Start Recording
6. Take still image
7. Switch between camera views
8. Lock / Unlock recorded files
9. Date / Time

Long press the power button to turn the Mirror Monitor ON, and short press to turn the Mirror Monitor OFF. Short press the power button whilst recording to turn the display off, recording will continue. The recording indicator will start flashing RED when the recording has started and a timer will display. To stop and start recording, simply touch the screen and icons will appear. Touch the stop/start recording icon on the touch screen. When recording press the lock icon to lock the recorded video (1 minute). The recording indicator LED will flash YELLOW as well as the timer. When in recording mode touch the camera icon to take a picture. When not in recording mode touch the screen to display Settings, Playback, and Brightness icons. In live-view & reversing mode touch the screen and swipe Up/Down to change the viewing area display. Swipe left and right to change between camera views. Note this does not affect recording, for visual display purposes only.

Settings

Common Settings

• When not in recording mode, touch the screen to display icons.
• Select the Settings icon to enter video settings.
• Select the Common Settings icon.
• Select function and then select setting to make changes.
• Select the arrow icon to exit the function.
• Select a Home icon to exit settings. Will automatically start recording.

Driving Settings

• When not in recording mode, touch the screen to display icons.
• Select the Settings icon to enter video settings.
• Select the Driving Settings icon.
• Select function and then select setting to make changes.
• Select the arrow icon to exit the function.
• Select a Home icon to exit settings. Will automatically start recording.

Time-lapse recording

Time-lapse mode will only work when in park mode. It will display the message “will enter time-lapse” on the screen when active on startup. In Time-lapse recording the Mirror Monitor switches to recording at a reduced frame rate and will record 1 frame a second rather than 25fps normal recording, allowing for more footage to take up less space on the SD Card. Upon playback, everything appears to be rolling faster than the average speed. Recorded files will have a (P) in the file name when viewed on a computer.

eg:

• CH1-20230328-103559.TS (normal recorded file)
• CH1-20230328-103578(P). TS (time lapse recorded file).

Note: The time-lapse-lapse function will not work if the vehicle’s battery drops below 12.5 Volts.

Video playback mode

When not recording press the playback icon to select recorded video footage. Touch the icons to view recorded files on the screen.

• Recorded files
• Picture files
• Locked recorded files
• Camera-specific recorded files

Select a recorded file for playback on screen. Touch the recording to pause and play. During playback press icons on the screen to lock/unlock and delete files. For full-screen display and more playback functions touch the enlarge display icon. Press the home icon to exit playback.

**Connecting to a computer

**

You can remove the SD card from the Mirror Monitor and plug the card directly into your computer to access files. With the SD card inserted into a computer, it will recognize the storage device as 93MKT. Three folders will appear within the storage device. Event (for locked files), Normal, and Photo. Inside these folders will also be separate folders for front, rear, and In-cabin recordings including time-lapse recordings.

G-sensor sensitivity

This function activates in the case of a car accident by determining the gravitational acceleration (1g = 9.8 meters/second^2). When this function activates the Mirror Monitor will automatically save a 20-second video file and save it to the Event folder on the SD card. In the recorded files name a (G) will display stating in parking mode and manually locked. When the file is manually locked with a G sensor recording a (PG) will be in the file name. We recommend Low Sensitivity to avoid false triggers.

Note:
With this function turned on it may fill up the SD card with locked video files. Re-format the SD card to create space. The device does NOT guarantee video recording of all accidents as the built-in impact sensor may not be activated due to the combination of user settings and the level of impact during the collision.

Reversing guidelines

When triggered, the reversing guidelines only assist a driver with backing into a parking space or aligning with an object behind the vehicle. They do not measure distance. You should always get out of the vehicle and visually check the distance to aid the driver when using guidelines.

**Formatting SD card

**

SD cards need to be formatted in the Mirror Monitor to be recognized. You will be prompted on the screen to format the SD card. If you have the setting G-sensor function on or create locked files, this will fill up the SD card causing it to stop recording any footage. We recommended that the user format the card regularly to clear locked files and clear up space on the SD card.

Infringement of copyright warning

Please note that this product is for personal use only, the method of use shall not violate the goods, or infringe on domestic or international copyright laws. Recorded images are for personal use only, please note that in some cases to use this product to record performances, exhibitions or business activities may infringe the copyright or other legal rights and interests of others.

Product specifications

Resolution (Rear)

(Cabin)

| 1920*1080 @ 25FPS
Frequency| 50HZ/60HZ
MCU processor| Mstar SSC8826Q
Front Camera| 120 Degree wide angle lens
Rear Camera| Surface mount butterfly camera 110 Degree wide angle lens
In Cabin Camera| Surface mount camera

105 Degree wide angle lens

Functions| G-Sensor, Loop recording
OSD Language| English / Chinese
Audio| Built-in Microphone and speaker
Storage| Supports Micro SD Card Class 10, 128GB Max
Power| USB Type C DC5V 2.5A
Battery| Capacitor
Dimensions| 7228260mm (HWL)

Troubleshooting guide

• Problem: The Mirror mount will not stay attached to the existing mirror
  Solution: The rubber bands used to mount the Mirror Monitor can tightened by using the different rungs for adjustment.

• Problem: The Mirror Monitor will not power on
  Solution:

  • Mirror Monitor Hardwired Regulator – Check the fuse in the tip of the cable, it may need to be replaced.
  • Mirror Monitor – Connect the Mirror Monitor to a computer via the USB cable to see if it powers up.

• Problem: The Mirror Monitor capacitor only lasts for a few minutes when power is disconnected
  Solution:

  • This is normal. The capacitor in the Mirror Monitor only holds enough power to safely shut down the Mirror Monitor, securely save the last file when power is disconnected, and retain settings.
  • The Mirror Monitor is designed to be connected to power at all times while being used.

• Problem: The time & date settings reset every time the Mirror Monitor is powered on
  Solution: The time and date settings will reset when the Mirror Monitors supercapacitor does not receive power for some time.

• Problem: The Micro SD card is not recognized by the Mirror Monitor
  Solution: Format the Micro SD card before using it. Be sure the Micro SD card is compatible with the device, see “Stops automatically while recording” fault.

• Problem: The Mirror Monitor settings cannot be accessed
  Solution: While the Mirror Monitor is recording the settings can not be accessed. Stop recording before pressing the settings button.

• Problem: The Mirror Monitor screen turns off after a few minutes when the Mirror Monitor is powered on
  Solution:

  • If you prefer the screen remain on, this can be changed in the Mirror Monitor Common Settings under “LCD Power Save”.
  • Manually you can short press the Power Button on the Mirror Monitor to turn the display On / Off. Recording will continue in the background. (See page 5 of this manual)

• Problem: Not recording in Time Lapse Mode when active
  Solution: The vehicle’s battery is required to be 12.5 Volts or above.

• Problem: The Mirror Monitor stops automatically while recording
  Solution:

  • Check to see whether there is enough space on the Micro SD card.
  • Ensure the correct Micro SD card is being used, 64Gb Class 10 or above Micro SDHC is recommended. Other types of Micro SD cards may not be suitable for use in Mirror Monitors.
  • Micro SD cards have a limited lifespan and become corrupt after some time. This is due to the continuous loop recording function. If this has occurred, you will need to replace your Micro SD Card.

• Problem: The Mirror Monitor will not record video or take pictures
  Solution: Check to see whether there is enough space on the Micro SD card. If not, the Micro SD card will need to be formatted.

• Problem: Video files can not be played on a PC
  Solution: The video files from the Mirror Monitor are in. TS format and may not be compatible with your PC if suitable playback software is not installed.

• Problem: My videos are blurry, dirty, or discolored
  Solution:

  • Check to see if there are any fingerprints or dirt present on the camera lens. If needed, clean with a soft dry cloth before recording.
  • Also, be sure to remove the transparent lens cover during installation.

• Problem: The Mirror Monitor is frozen or not responding
  Solution:

  • Disconnect the power from the Mirror Monitor and reconnect after 20 seconds
  • Reset the unit by entering Settings – Common Settings – Reset Setup and try again.
  • Format Micro SD Card in a computer.

• Problem: Unresolved issues
  Solution:

  • Reset the unit by going into Settings – Common settings – Reset Setup
  • Format Micro SD Card in a computer.
  • Contact Gator Technical Department

Safety information & warnings

• Do not use the Mirror Monitor in damp working conditions; the Mirror Monitor is not waterproof.
• Do not try opening the shell or trying to repair the Mirror Monitor by yourself. If the accessories for the Mirror Monitor have any problems, please take them to an authorized repair agent for repair.
• Do not use a chemical substance, cleaning solvent, or cleaner to clean the Mirror Monitor, please use a moist soft cloth if you would like to clean the Mirror Monitor.
• Do not use the Mirror Monitor under conditions where dust is present.
• Please pay attention to cleaning the lens surface, use a moist soft cloth to clean the lens before use, to avoid poor video footage.
• Gator is NOT responsible for the loss of any recorded video during operation.
• Although designed to withstand the high impact of car collision, Gator does NOT guarantee the recording of accidents where the impact may cause the device to be damaged.

Technical assistance

If you need assistance setting up or using your Gator product now or in the future, call Gator Support. Australia

• TEL: 03 – 8587 8898
• FAX: 03 – 8587 8866
• Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm AEST

Please retain this user guide for future reference.

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