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The Mercylion G52 Dash Cam is the ideal safety tool for Volkswagen vehicles like the VW Golf 7 and VW Tiguan, offering advanced features such as 1440p (2K) or 2160p (4K) resolution, a wide 145-degree field of view, G-Sensors, and parking mode. This article guides you through the process of choosing a compatible dashcam, considering factors like video quality, field of view, storage capacity, and additional features that enhance safety. The Mercylion G52's parking mode, G-Sensors, and loop recording make it one of the best options for capturing high-quality footage, providing peace of mind in case of accidents or theft. Step-by-step instructions on how to install the Mercylion G52 Dashcam in Volkswagen models are included, detailing how to remove the original housing, connect the dashcam using the Y-shaped plug-and-play cable, and ensure the rain sensor remains functional. The guide also explains how to operate the dashcam using the Mercylion app, available for Android and iOS, which allows users to view real-time footage, download recorded videos, and control additional features such as the built-in microphone for cabin audio recording. Learn how the parking mode functions, capturing either continuous footage at 1 frame per second or short video clips triggered by the G-Sensor, ensuring round-the-clock monitoring of your vehicle. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of dashcam functionality, installation, and operation, making it a must-read for Volkswagen owners who want to enhance their vehicle's safety with the Mercylion G52 Dash Cam.
Choosing the right type of dashcam is very important for your car and the safety of the passengers who travel with you. Dashcam provides a sense of security while you travel and are very helpful in case of accidents as they act as proof of evidence for insurance or in case of theft. Dashcam plays a vital role in the safety of your car and it becomes important that you use the best dash cam for Volkswagen. Consider these important factors before buying a dashcam for your car.
Choosing an OEM dashcam over a generic after-market model of dashcam for your Volkswagen comes with several advantages. These OEM dashcams are specifically designed for your vehicle and ensure a smooth and seamless fit that doesn't interfere with your car design or aesthetics. OEM dashcams like the Merclylion G52 dashcam are easier to install and maintain requiring less technical knowledge and reducing the risk of installation error. They typically come with advanced features such as parking mode, G-sensors, and integrated apps that offer a more user-friendly experience. By opting for an OEM dashcam, drivers not only benefit from better integration and performance but also from the peace of mind that comes with using a product designed and tested to work harmoniously with their vehicle.
Quality is very important for any dashcam and it is important to always look out for a Dashcam that has the best quality for clear video footage. 1080p (Full HD) or higher resolutions like 1440p (2K) or 2160(4K) supported cameras are even better as they capture really quality videos that help in recording better videos. The Mercylion G52 comes with 2K or 1440p and a 4K or 2160K version which captures the best video with the highest resolutions and makes it the best dash cam for VW Golf and the best dash cam for VW Golf front and rear.
A wide-angle lens or a dashcam with a wide Field of view is considered ideal for your vehicle as you want your camera to capture a wide area and not a narrow angle. A dashcam with a field of view above 140 degrees is considered to be best, it will help you capture more of the road including adjacent lanes and sidewalks. The Mercylion G52 dashcam has a field of view of 145 degrees that captures a wide area of road and helps with good quality footage that captures everything.
The dashcam must have good memory card compatibility which means the maximum capacity of the memory card of the dashcam must support more than 128GB, It is also advised for a dashcam that supports loop recording, so it overwrites old footage when the storage is full. The original VW dashcam Mercylion G52 supports a maximum of class 10 or 512 GB memory cards and also supports loop recording which makes it the best dashcam for the VW Tiguan.
Features such as G-Sensors and Parking mode are very important parts of a dashcam, G-Sensor helps in recording a short clip when the dashcam detects a movement of the car even with the slightest touch, the clip is then locked. The Parking mode helps in running of dashcam even when the car is off so that you can be at peace of mind when you leave your car parked away from you. The Mercylion Dashcamera comes with both G-Sensors and Parking mode, note hardwiring kit is needed to perform these features.
Park your car and engage the hand brake to ensure safety and also ensure the car is sturdy. Make sure to park your car in a well-lit area so that during the installation you are provided with sufficient lighting.
The original casing is divided into two parts a front and a rear casing which are two separate parts connected on one frame. Use the Pry tool that comes with the G52 dashcam kit and open the front casing first. After the front casing is removed the rear casing easily slides out without any tools.
After removing all the housing you will finally be able to see the rain sensor cable. The cable we are looking to remove is the rain sensor cable and it is connected to the top port on the metal holder. You only have to remove the topmost cable from the port which is closer to the window, you can refer to the image below to understand more as to what cable is to be removed. carefully remove it from the port using the Pry tool that comes with the Mercylion G52 dashcam kit.
Locate the plug-and-play Y-shaped cable included in the Mercylion G52 dash cam kit. This cable is essential for ensuring both the dash cam and rain sensor function correctly. Start by inserting the Y-shaped cable's male connector into the rain sensor's slot, which you previously disconnected. Next, take the male connector from the rain sensor and plug it into the female end of the Y-shaped cable. This ensures the rain sensor remains fully operational while integrating the dash cam into the vehicle’s system.
After the rain sensor has been connected using the Y-shaped plug-and-play cable, take out the Mercylion G52 dashcam from the box and connect the dashcam’s red and yellow cable at the end of the Y-shaped cable. Note the white interface is not to be used anywhere is it for the factory tests only.
Remove the protective film from the lens of the dashcam and use the housing that came with the Mercylion G52 dashcam to fit the dashcam and the cables onto the frame, make sure the cables are properly snuggled into the housing as the housing provides plenty of space to hide the cables. The housing comes apart in two parts that can be joined together on the frame which ensures a smooth and easy installation of the Mercylion G52 dashcam and leaves it looking like the original VW dashcam.
After you are done installing the dashcam insert a memory card into the memory card slot on the right side of the Mercylion G52 dashcam, preferably more than the size of 64GB. Then turn on the ignition and the camera will automatically start recording which will be indicated by the blue lights coming from the dashcam.
The Mercylion G52 automatically records videos for you so you do not have to do anything manually, but if you want to check and see the real-time video or download videos from the dashcam you can use the WIFI-APP Control that is available to all the users.
To download and review the real-time footage or the recording of the dashcam you need to install the official MERCYLION App that is available on the Google Play store and the Apple App Store for free.
Open your phone's settings and then go into the wifi options, there you will find the Mercylion Camera wifi, connect to it, and then open the MERCYLION App.
From the app, you can check the real-time footage that is being recorded by the dashcam or download the previously recorded videos, these videos can also be shared with other people via messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Instagram.
There are built-in microphones that come with the Mercylion G52 dashcam that record the cabin audio, if wish for the dashcam to not record it you can manually turn it off using the button on the side of the dashcam. With one press of the button will stop the recording of the audio inside the cabin, pressing it again will start capturing the audio again.
The Mercylion G52 is the best dashcam for Volkswagen vehicles, especially for the VW Golf 7. The Mercylion G52 comes with a ready-to-install kit with various tools in it that help you install the dashcam very easily and without any help. Whether you drive a VW Golf, VW Tiguan, or VW Transporter, the Mercylion G52 is designed to fit perfectly and enhance the security of your vehicle. The camera quality is always the best and the Mercylion dashcam ensures everything is recorded properly in case of any accidents. The Mercylion dashcam is an essential safety tool for your family and your vehicle.
The Mercylion G52 dashcam has 2 parking modes, one is the Time Lapse 24-hour / 48-hour Monitor, this mode captures and records footage at 1 frame per second to conserve the storage, this helps in continuous surveillance without filling up the storage of the dashcam. Another mode is the G-Sensor mode which captures a 15-second video and locks it up in the memory whenever the dashcam detects a movement in the car when it is parked and the ignition is turned off. Note both of these modes only work with the Hardwire cable.
When the Mercylion Dashcams are installed using the hardwire kit the dashcam keeps recording and enters parking mode, this means the dashcam keeps recording even when the ignition is turned off, leaving you with peace of mind when you are away from your vehicle.
