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Rexing cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using accessories or supplies that are not approved by Rexing. Do not drop the charger or device, or subject them to impact. Handle and dispose of the charger and device with care.
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If you notice strange smells or sounds coming from your device or the battery, or if you see smoke or liquid leaking from the device or battery, stop using the device immediately and take it to a Rexing Service Center. Failure to do so may result in fire or explosion.
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ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THIS DEVICE AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, SHALL REXING BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT, FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, ATTORNEY FEES, EXPENSES, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES...
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Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Rexing makes no representation or warranty that any content or service will remain available for any period of time. Content and services are transmitted by third parties by means of networks and transmission facilities over which Rexing has no control.
Content may differ from the final product or from software provided by service providers, and is subject to change without prior notice. For the latest version of this manual, refer to the Rexing website at www.rexingusa.com. Available features and additional services may vary by device and software.
Table of Contents PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GETTING STARTED Overview of your S300 Dashboard Camera Device Layout Understanding your S300 Dashboard Camera Buttons Status Icons Unpacking your S300 Dashboard Camera Package Contents Installing your S300 Dashboard Camera Installation Charging the Battery Inserting the Memory Card...
Getting Started Understanding your S300 Dashboard Camera Buttons Button Functions POWER – Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press to confirm a selection while in Setting Mode Recording Mode Hot Key: Emergency Lock (Press to manually lock the file during recording) MENU –...
2. Connecting the charger to the car's 12V DC outlet Be sure to connect only the Rexing-approved charger designed and supplied specifically for use with your device. Using an incompatible charger can cause serious personal injury or damage to your device.
Make sure that you fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time. Charge the device by connecting the front camera via the USB car charger. Use only Rexing-approved chargers, batteries and cables. Using unapproved chargers or cables can damage the device or cause the battery to explode.
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If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to an authorized Rexing Service Center. Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
Getting Started Installing your S300 Dashboard Camera Inserting the memory card Your device accepts memory cards with a maximum capacity of 32GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some cards may not be compatible with your device. Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data stored on it.
Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can result in data loss or corruption, or damage to the memory card or device. Rexing is not responsible for losses that result from the use of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.
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Getting Started Installing your S300 Dashboard Camera Formatting the memory card (continued) 3. Press the DOWN button to navigate to the "Format" option 4. Press OK to confirm your selection 5. Press the UP button once 6. Press OK when the word YES is highlighted in blue Before formatting a memory card, always remember to make backup copies of all important data stored on the device.
Operating your S300 Dashboard Camera System / Video Settings SYSTEM / VIDEO SETTINGS Date/ Time Setup Use the following procedure to change the device’s time and date: 1. Press MENU twice to enter System Settings 2. Press the DOWN button to navigate to the "Date/Time" option 3.
Operating your S300 Dashboard Camera System / Video Settings Resolution Use the following procedure to set the recording resolution: 1. Press MENU once to enter Video Settings 2. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the "Resolution" option 3.
Operating your S300 Dashboard Camera System / Video Settings Loop Recording With Loop Recording Mode enabled, the device will continuously erase older video as it records new video, keeping only the images captured over a user- selected time range. All video older than this range will be replaced with new video.
Operating your S300 Dashboard Camera System / Video Settings Recording Audio You may choose to record audio with video, or turn off the microphone so that all recorded videos will be muted. 1. Press MENU once to enter Video Settings 2.
Operating your S300 Dashboard Camera System / Video Settings LCD Display (Screen Saver) Select a time duration for the screen to stay lit after recording starts. (If you cannot find this option, please follow instructions for installing the latest firmware update, page 43.) 1.
Operating your S300 Dashboard Camera System / Video Settings Motion Detector Your device can be used as a remote surveillance camera with motion detection capability. When this feature is enabled, the built-in camera can detect movement in the surrounding area using an advanced motion detection algorithm.
Operating your S300 Dashboard Camera System / Video Settings Gravity Sensing This feature acts as an accelerometer, measuring physical and gravitational forces acting on the camera itself. In the event that such forces are detected, the device will perform an automatic file lock. (Locked video files cannot be erased during Loop Recording;...
Operating your S300 Dashboard Camera System / Video Settings Light Frequency This option should be set according to the power supply specification used in your country or geographical region (U.S. users should select the "60Hz" option). 1. Press MENU twice to enter System Settings 2.
Operating your S300 Dashboard Camera System / Video Settings Plate Number Enable this feature to enter a vehicle plate number for video recording. 1. Press MENU once to enter Video Settings 2. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the "CarNo" option 3.
Operating your S300 Dashboard Camera System / Video Settings Restore Default Factory Settings Performing this operation will reset all of your device's settings to their original values. Note: any user-customized settings will be lost. 1. Press MENU twice to enter System Settings 2.
Operating your S300 Dashboard Camera System / Video Settings Deleting Files To delete one particular file: 1. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate through the stored video files 2. Press MENU to view options for the highlighted file: Delete/Protect/Slide Show 3.
Operating your S300 Dashboard Camera Photo Settings PHOTO SETTINGS Resolution This option allows you to set the pixel resolution for captured images. 1. Press MODE once to enter Photo Mode 2. Press MENU once to enter Photo Settings 3. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the "Resolution" option 4.
Operating your S300 Dashboard Camera Photo Settings Sequence Mode This feature allows you to capture a sequence of 3 quick photos with one button press. 1. Press MODE once to enter Photo Mode 2. Press MENU once to enter Photo Settings 3.
Operating your S300 Dashboard Camera Photo Settings Sharpness This feature will automatically enhance captured images for a clearer, more distinct picture. 1. Press MODE once to enter Photo Mode 2. Press MENU once to enter Photo Settings 3. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the "Sharpness" option 4.
Operating your S300 Dashboard Camera Photo Settings Color This feature allows you to choose a color effect for captured images. 1. Press MODE once to enter Photo Mode 2. Press MENU once to enter Photo Settings 3. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the "Color" option 4.
Operating your S300 Dashboard Camera Photo Settings Exposure This setting allows you to adjust the brightness level of captured images. The "+0.0" setting is recommended. 1. Press MODE once to enter Photo Mode 2. Press MENU once to enter Photo Settings 3.
Operating your S300 Dashboard Camera Photo Settings Quick Review Enabling this feature will allow you to immediately view each captured image for a few seconds before taking the next photo. 1. Press MODE once to enter Photo Mode 2. Press MENU once to enter Photo Settings 3.
Operating your S300 Dashboard Camera Photo Settings Playback Mode (Photo) Follow these steps to view captured images as a continuous slide show. 1. Press MODE twice to enter Photo View Mode 2. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate through the stored image files 3.
Operating your S300 Dashboard Camera Updating Firmware Updating Firmware The following procedure will allow you to use the Rexing website to update firmware for your S300 Dashboard Camera. This is necessary for enabling all available features on your device. 1. Download the firmware file to your computer from the Rexing website at http://firmware.rexingusa.com/...
Operating your S300 Dashboard Camera General Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution 1. Memory card may be full 1. Reformat memory card or or malfunctioning The captured image replace with a new one 2. Image not being saved is not stored 2.
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Operating your S300 Dashboard Camera General Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Possible Cause Solution Use a compatible class- Recording stops unexpect- Incompatible memory card 10 microSD card with a edly in Video Mode is inserted capacity of at least 8GB “File error"...
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