+ This manual is based on the product available at the point of publishing it. It thus may contain errors or omissions in its technical editing. + Always back up any important video files. + COWON SYSTEMS, Inc, shall not be held accountable for any data loss, poor recording or recording error.
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+ CONTENTS Before You Start Product Overview Precautions for Product Handling Package Components Names of Parts and Functions Installation Uninterrupted Power Connection Basic Functions Start Recording Driving Mode Recording Parking Mode Recording End Recording Occurrence of Event Motion Detection LED Status Indicator Safe Removal and Formatting of Memory Card Button Operation More Functions...
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+ CONTENTS Other Functions Wi-Fi Connection to Smart Manager Smart Manager PC Manager Auto Shutdown Timer Setting Parking Mode Voltage Setting Auto Shutdown Voltage Non-stop Recording While Parked File Deletion Setting Sensitivity of G Sensor Motion Detection Sensitivity Additional Specifications...
Built-in G sensor + This detects the external impact via the 3-axis acceleration sensor for auto recording. Built-in motion sensor + This detects motion during parking mode recording and starts recording automatically COWON AW1...
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View allows video footage to be viewed in real time, and users can set their preferences for various options. PC Manager + With the PC Manager, you can manage and capture recorded videos and examine the intensity of an impact on the G sensor. COWON AW1...
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When the temperature goes down, recording resumes automatically. Connection with external GPS + When connected with an external GPS receiver, vehicle location and speed information are recorded and can be checked later via the PC Manager. 1) 2) Available only under uninterrupted power connection. COWON AW1...
+ Always keep the front window clean and free from dust before recording to guarantee the most optimal recording quality. + Foreign matters (e.g. fingerprints) on the lens of the black box may adversely affect the recorded COWON AW1...
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Avoid touching the metal area when removing the MicroSD card after using the product for long hours. + Do not cover the black box with a cloth or other type of cover. It may contain the heat inside the COWON AW1...
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+ Do not spray water or wax directly onto the product when cleaning the inside of a car. It may cause mechanical failure or electric shock. + Always use the genuine products and parts from COWON SYSTEMS Inc. COWON SYSTEMS Inc. shall not be held accountable whatsoever for failures or accidents caused by using the product and parts from other sources.
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+ Do not remove the MicroSD card when the product is in use. It may cause mechanical malfunction. + Plug in the power cord completely with no looseness. Otherwise, it may cause a fire. + Do not use the damaged cigar jack cable. It may cause a fire or an electric shock. COWON AW1...
Uninterruptible External GPS CD, Quick Guide tape (3EA) Power Equipment cable (Optional) receiver (Optional) (Optional) Note that the included items may vary according to the product specifications and may look different from the images provided in the manual. COWON AW1...
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Press twice - turns Wi-Fi on and off Button Speaker Plays voice messages and sound effects. Press and hold for more than three seconds - allows safe removal of memory card and formats a card when inserted. Microphone A microphone for voice recording COWON AW1...
Place the AW1 in the device holder. direction of the arrow. If you forcibly insert the card in a wrong direction, it is likely to cause damage or failure. Note that you may need to receive paid repair service to fix this. COWON AW1...
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* A space behind the rearview mirror is recommended for installation. * Select the position carefully as removing the device to reposition it will cause it to significantly lose adhesiveness. Double-check the chosen position before fixing the device. COWON AW1...
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Direction can be easily adjusted by using Live View in the Smart Manager. It can also be adjusted while checking recorded video footage with the PC Manager. Adjust the camera lens so that about 10-20% of your vehicle's hood appears on the recording screen. 10 ~ 20% COWON AW1...
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* Uninterrupted power can be installed using wires from the fuse box inside the car. * In a high-temperature environment, this product will automatically stop recording to protect product functions. * When recording is automatically stopped, the Purple LED will flicker repeatedly, and if the temperature decreases, operation will automatically resume. COWON AW1...
Uninterrupted power connection is needed for parking mode recording. When “non-stop recording” mode is selected in the Settings menu, the product can stay in recording mode even when the vehicle is parked. The last recorded file may not be stored if backup battery is low. COWON AW1...
(including approximately 5 seconds before the moment of detection) and stores it as a motion (MOT) file. If motion files are created continuously during parking mode, as indicated by the LED, go to Settings Device LED On During Parking Recording, OFF → → COWON AW1...
Wi-Fi is being turned Blue Rotates Booting; Format Purple Rotates Protection from high temperature; No Purple Slow blinking memory car System Error; Alert (safe removal, etc.) Purple Fast blinking Firmware upgrade Alternates between Fast blinking red and blue COWON AW1...
5. When completed, the format process ends alongside the voice message “Format is completed.” * Format can also be done through PC Manager program. * To format on PC, choose “FAT32” for the File System (F) and “32KB” for the Cluster Size (A). COWON AW1...
- Reset If a problem happens to the Auto Capsule and an abnormal state persists for more than five minutes, unplug the power cable and completely switch off Auto Capsule before plugging it again. COWON AW1...
Normal file created on Nov 8, 2012 at 9:56:09 a.m. while driving 20121108-095609_NOR_D.mp4 예) ▶ Event file created on Nov 9, 2012 at 11:07:35 p.m. while parked 20121109-230735_EVT_P.mp4 ▶ Motion file created on Dec 23, 2012 at 4:32:50 p.m. when parked 20121223-163250_MOT_P.mp4 ▶ COWON AW1...
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KCC-CRM-CWS-AW1 / FCC ID : SXV-AW1 / Made in Korea xxxxxxxxxxxx * Android : Settings → Wireless and network → Turn on Wi-Fi → Select 'COWON-AW1' from Wi-Fi networks → Enter password * iPhone, iPad : Settings → Wi-Fi On → Choose a Network → Select 'COWON-AW1' → Enter password...
- iPhone and iPad users can download the application from Apple App Store - It can also be downloaded easily by entering keywords such as COWON, Auto Capsule, Smart Manager , and AW1 in the search field. Enter yyyymmdd with smart phone keyboard to search files Ex) Search files recorded on Nov 8, 2012 →...
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Other Functions + PC Manager The PC Manager can be downloaded from the bundle CD. COWON AW1...
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Rotates video footage upside down during Shows the map if a GPS file exists. playback. Captures the screen during playback. Users can set their preferences. Switches into a full screen mode. Finds a folder of recorded video files. COWON AW1...
Set voltage → → - Set the voltage value lower if the device goes into parking mode recording while driving. - Set the voltage value higher if the device does not automatically go into parking mode recording while parked. COWON AW1...
* The lower the pre-set auto shutdown voltage value, the greater the risk of battery discharge; the higher the pre-set auto shutdown voltage value, the more effective it is for preventing battery discharge. Set the voltage value to suit your vehicle battery condition before use. COWON AW1...
Normal, event, motion storage space quota set for 60%, 30%, 10% each file type. 70%, 20%, 10% Deletes in accordance with 70%, 30% Normal + motion, event storage space quota set for 80%, 20% normal + motion/event files. COWON AW1...
* Go to Settings Device Motion Sensor → → If light reflected by the LED indicator causes motion files to be created continuously during parking mode recording, go to Settings Device settings LED On During Parking Recording, OFF → → COWON AW1...
G sensor, speaker, LED status indicator, video-out terminal (composite) / external GPS terminal Motion file is available in uninterrupted power connection mode only Available only when connected with uninterrupted power cable. Only files recorded with external GPS receiver can be viewed. COWON AW1...