Table of Contents Introduction Accessories Camera Overview Installation Power On/Off Buttons Settings Menu Record Settings Setup Options Review Options Preview/Recording Mode SD Card Information Additional Information FAQs Warranty Information 18 ...
Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Drivewatch 380G dash cam! We’re confident that you will find the image quality, features, and support for this camera are second to none. Please take a moment to read through this guide to get the maximum use out of your dash cam.
Accessories Included with your Drivewatch dash cam are the following accessories: • Drivewatch Camera • Power cord • Suction-cup mount • 3M mount • USB cable This user manual and other resources are available for download at drivewatchcamera.com...
Camera Overview 1. DC Power Input 8. Menu Key 2. AV Input 9. Emergency Save 3. AV Out 10. Lens 4. LCD Screen 11. Speaker 5. Mounting Slot 12. SD Slot (not shown) 6. Power On/Off 13. GPS Antenna 7. Mute Key...
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Installation Installing your Drivewatch camera is very straightforward. You can use either the discreet low-profile adhesive mount, or use the suction cup mount for quick installation and portability. To install your dash cam, connect your mount to the top of the camera. Mount the camera to the windshield, insert...
Drivewatch will not be held responsible for any damage occurring to your vehicle’s electrical system as a result of hardwiring the camera, and cannot provide support for...
(ignition is started). If you connect your Drivewatch camera to your computer via the included USB cable, you will need to power the camera on via the power button located on the top of the camera.
Please refer to the diagram on page 5 for button locations Power/REC (6) The Power/REC icon on your Drivewatch camera allows you to start and stop movie recording, as well as turn the unit on when connected in USB mode.
Settings Menu Options Video Pressing video will return you to video camera mode. Press the display again to begin recording. Photo Pressing photo will enter photo capture mode. Press the display again to take a photo. Review Enter review mode to play back your recordings or photos right on the dash cam.
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Record Settings Record settings include the following options: Video Size Adjust the resolution of the camera. Microphone Enable or disable the microphone. Cyclic Time Adjust the length of recording segments Overlap Configure recordings to be seamless or have overlap. Motion Enable or disable the motion-activated recording option.
Setup Options Setup options include the following options: Date and Time Adjust the date and time. Normally set via GPS. Language Adjust the camera language. Time Zone Change the timezone of the camera. Format Format the SD card. Recommended for all new cards. TV ...
Review Options Setup options include the following options: Video View video recordings. JPEG View photo recordings. Event View event/emergency recordings. Format Format the SD card. Recommended for all new cards. Esc (Escape) Exit the menu.
Preview/Recording Mode The camera will default to preview/recording mode when powered up. The on-screen display will indicate the status of the camera. Touch the screen to start/stop recording...
We strongly recommend that you choose at least a class 6, and preferably a class 10 SD card for your Drivewatch camera. Look for the SD class 6 and class 10 logos when...
Additional Information We hope you are happy with your purchase of the Drivewatch 380G dash cam! If you have any questions, please reach out to us at contact@drivewatchcamera.com. ...
A: Reformat the card via the camera (pg 12). Q: The camera doesn’t stay on unless plugged in. A: Your Drivewatch does not contain a battery; it is designed to be operated only when plugged into vehicle power (or another power source).
This limited warranty covers any defects in material or workmanship under normal use during the Warranty Period. During the Warranty Period, Drivewatch will repair or replace, at no charge, products or parts of a product that proves defective because of improper material or workmanship, under normal use and maintenance.
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