Mongoose MCD5 1080P/720P Dual-Mount Reverse Camera

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The Mongoose MCD5 is the 1080P/720P Dual-Mount Reverse Camera. Comes default as 1080p PAL but can cut wire loop and change camera to 720P PAL to suit your monitor.

Mongoose MCD5 1080P/720P Dual-Mount Reverse Camera, Professional Selectable HD Reversing Camera with 160° Viewing Angle, Butterfly Bracket or Flush Mount Options, Parking Guidelines, and Universal Monitor Compatibility

Maximize installation flexibility with Mongoose MCD5 Dual-Mount Reverse Camera, featuring innovative dual mounting system supporting both butterfly bracket surface mount and flush bezel installation for versatile vehicle integration, selectable high-definition resolution with factory 1080P PAL output switchable to 720P PAL via wire loop configuration matching monitor capabilities, ultra-wide 160-degree diagonal viewing angle providing comprehensive rear coverage eliminating blind spots, integrated parking guideline overlay with on/off selection assisting distance judgment during reversing operations, reversible front/rear view orientation enabling camera use for rear reversing or front blind spot monitoring applications, professional auto-iris light exposure system ensuring optimal image brightness in varying lighting conditions from direct sunlight to dark parking areas, butterfly bracket mounting system ideal for licence plate area installation with adjustable downward angle positioning, flush mount capability with included hole cutting tool enabling discreet integration into vertical surfaces including ute tailgates and van rear doors, complete installation kit with 1-meter power cable and 6-meter RCA video cable plus monitor trigger wire, 12V DC automotive electrical system compatibility, and universal compatibility with Mongoose colour monitors and aftermarket display systems requiring best-selling professional-grade reversing camera solutions.

Product Overview

Our Best selling Camera. Comes default as 1080p PAL but can cut wire loop and change camera to 720P PAL to suit your monitor. Help judge distances thanks to the built-in guidelines that can be turned on or off at installation. The camera can be used for either rear or forward view. Produces a bright clear image behind your vehicle so you can see obstacles, or people.

The camera is able to be mounted 2 ways:

1. Butterfly bracket mount: The normal position is above the rear number plate. The mounting bracket should be angled slightly downwards to get the best view and light exposure, too much sky and the auto iris closes making road surfaces too dark.
2. Flush mount: By flush mounting the camera, it can be positioned in any vertical surface such as a ute's tailgate, or a vans rear door.

A good camera and monitor are a great driving aid to help when driving or reversing your vehicle. Our range of products can help you enhance your safety with your personal or work vehicle. All our products are design to be installed to assist you, as a driver you must always be responsible and check your surrounding to ensure you are operating your vehicles safely.

Key Features

Dual Mounting System Versatility: Revolutionary dual-purpose mounting design supporting both butterfly bracket surface mount and flush bezel installation providing unprecedented installation flexibility across diverse vehicle types and mounting locations. Butterfly bracket mount ideal for traditional licence plate area installations, adjustable bracket enables precise downward angle positioning for optimal rear view coverage and proper auto-iris exposure preventing sky overexposure that darkens road surface visibility. Flush mount option with included hole cutting tool enables professional bezel installation in any vertical surface, ute tailgates, van rear doors, bumper panels, or custom mounting locations where surface-mounted camera aesthetically unacceptable or physically impractical. Single camera model eliminates inventory complexity, installers carry one versatile MCD5 unit adaptable to various installation scenarios rather than separate models for different mounting types. Dual mounting capability makes MCD5 Australia's best-selling reversing camera, proven installation flexibility across passenger cars, commercial vans, utes, trucks, caravans, and specialty vehicles. Butterfly mount uses included adjustable bracket securing to licence plate area or bumper surface, flush mount uses integrated bezel threading into drilled mounting hole with supplied cutting tool ensuring clean professional appearance. Installation choice determined by vehicle configuration and aesthetic preference, surface mount faster and simpler, flush mount provides refined integrated appearance worth additional installation effort for premium installations.

Selectable HD Resolution Configuration: Advanced resolution selection system ships factory-configured as 1080P PAL high-definition output with field-configurable downgrade to 720P PAL via simple wire loop cutting procedure matching camera output to specific monitor capabilities. 1080P PAL format delivers superior image clarity with enhanced detail resolution, improved low-light performance, and professional-grade video quality ideal for modern HD-capable monitors and advanced display systems. 720P PAL format provides compatibility with mid-range HD monitors or display systems with limited processing capability unable to accept full 1080P signals. Resolution selection via permanent wire loop configuration, cutting designated wire converts camera from 1080P to 720P output ensuring stable format without switches or jumpers prone to accidental changes. Factory 1080P default ensures optimal image quality when paired with HD monitors, 720P conversion available when monitor compatibility requires lower resolution. Selectable resolution feature protects installation investment, camera adapts to current monitor capabilities while supporting future monitor upgrades without camera replacement. MCD5 also supports CVBS NTSC analog output for legacy monitor compatibility, comprehensive format support spanning analog standard-definition through digital high-definition displays ensuring universal compatibility across monitor generations.

Ultra-Wide 160° Viewing Coverage: Exceptional 160-degree diagonal viewing angle captures comprehensive rear coverage spanning full vehicle width plus extended peripheral visibility eliminating dangerous blind spots common with standard rearview mirrors and narrow-angle cameras. Ultra-wide coverage particularly critical for larger vehicles (commercial vans, utes, trucks) with extensive side blind spots or vehicles with restricted rear window visibility requiring camera-based situational awareness. 160-degree field of view enables complete monitoring of obstacles, pedestrians, vehicles, loading dock edges, and trailer hitches approaching from sides during reversing operations. Professional-grade wide-angle optics maintain image clarity across entire viewing angle without excessive fisheye distortion typical of inferior camera lenses, central image area remains proportionally accurate for distance judgment while peripheral zones capture approaching hazards. Wide viewing angle reduces need for multiple camera installations, single MCD5 provides coverage equivalent to multiple narrow-angle cameras simplifying installation complexity and reducing system cost. Auto-iris light exposure system automatically adjusts image brightness compensating for changing lighting conditions, bright sunlight exposure closes iris preventing image washout, low-light conditions open iris maximizing available light for night visibility. Proper butterfly bracket angle positioning critical for optimal auto-iris performance, excessive sky in frame causes iris to close darkening ground surface, optimal downward angle balances horizon and ground for best exposure.

Integrated Parking Guidelines with On/Off Selection: Intelligent parking guideline overlay system provides selectable distance reference lines assisting accurate obstacle proximity judgment during tight parking and reversing operations. Parking guidelines display coloured distance zones indicating clearance levels, typically green zone (safe distance 2+ meters), yellow zone (caution distance 1-2 meters), red zone (immediate proximity under 1 meter) enabling driver assessment of available clearance during parking maneuvers. Guidelines configured at installation via selection switch or wire configuration, permanently enabled, permanently disabled, or automatically activated depending on installation preference and driver requirements. Distance reference lines calibrated for typical passenger vehicle dimensions, may require mental adjustment for vehicles with non-standard heights, extended rear overhangs, or towing applications. Guideline overlay does not obstruct camera view, translucent coloured lines superimposed over video feed maintaining full visibility of rear obstacles while providing distance references. Some drivers prefer guideline-free unobstructed view, disabling guidelines provides clear camera feed particularly beneficial for experienced operators or security monitoring applications where distance references unnecessary. Professional installers can advise optimal guideline configuration based on vehicle type and driver experience level.

Reversible Front/Rear View Orientation: Flexible image orientation system enables camera use for traditional rear reversing applications or front-mounted blind spot monitoring through selectable front/rear view configuration. Rear view mode (default) provides standard reversing camera perspective, video feed displays as driver expects when viewing rearward with left-right orientation matching natural perspective. Front view mode inverts image orientation for front bumper mounting applications, enables front blind spot monitoring for pulling forward into tight spaces, loading dock approach visibility for commercial vehicles, or caravan coupling camera for precise hitch alignment. View orientation selection typically via DIP switch, jumper configuration, or wire loop similar to resolution selection, field-configurable without requiring camera disassembly or specialized tools. Front camera capability expands MCD5 applications beyond traditional reversing, single versatile camera model serves multiple vehicle monitoring requirements. Dual MCD5 installation popular for comprehensive vehicle coverage, rear-mounted camera in standard reversing application, front-mounted camera for blind spot monitoring, both cameras connected to dual-input monitor for complete front/rear visibility. View orientation flexibility makes MCD5 suitable for specialty applications: side-mounted camera for caravan monitoring with orientation adjusted for proper perspective, angled camera installations requiring image correction for level horizon presentation.

Professional Auto-Iris Exposure System with Complete Installation Kit: Advanced automatic iris control continuously adjusts lens aperture responding to ambient lighting conditions ensuring optimal image brightness across wide exposure range from bright direct sunlight to dark underground parking areas. Auto-iris prevents image washout in bright conditions by closing aperture reducing light transmission, prevents image darkening in low light by opening aperture maximizing available light capture. Proper camera mounting angle critical for auto-iris effectiveness, butterfly bracket installations require slight downward tilt preventing excessive sky in frame which causes iris to close darkening ground surface visibility. Comprehensive installation package includes all required components: MCD5 camera unit with dual mounting capability, butterfly bracket for surface mounting, flush mount bezel hardware, specialized hole cutting tool for flush installations (critical for clean bezel mounting in metal panels), 1-meter power cable, 6-meter RCA video cable with integrated monitor trigger wire, mounting hardware, weatherproof connectors, installation instructions. Extended 6-meter video cable accommodates most vehicle configurations from compact cars to extended cab utes and commercial vans. RCA video output provides universal compatibility with Mongoose colour monitors and aftermarket displays accepting composite video or HD video inputs. Monitor trigger wire enables automatic display activation, connects to compatible monitor trigger input causing display to switch to camera view when reverse gear engaged. 12V DC power integration with automotive electrical systems, typically connected to reverse light circuit for automatic camera activation or constant power for continuous security monitoring applications.

Technical Specifications

Warranty

This comes with the manufacturer's warranty through the Australian distributor. See the manufacturer's terms for details, plus our guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law.

FAQ about the MCD5

What is the Mongoose MCD5?

It is the Mongoose 1080P/720P Dual-Mount Reverse Camera. Comes default as 1080p PAL but can cut wire loop and change camera to 720P PAL to suit your monitor.

What are the main features of the MCD5?

Flush mount : By flush mounting the camera, it can be positioned in any vertical surface such as a ute's tailgate, or a vans rear door.

What warranty comes with the MCD5?

This comes with the manufacturer's warranty through the Australian distributor. See the manufacturer's terms for details, plus our guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law.