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  • Page 1 AM-M80 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AMACAM AM-M80 USER MANUAL CONTENTS PACKAGE CONTENTS ................2 OVERVIEW ....................2 DIAGRAM OF CAMERA ................3 BASIC OPERATION ..................4 4.1. First set up .................... 4 4.2. Mounting in the car ................5 4.3. Recording ..................... 5 4.4. Play back ....................6 MENU OPTIONS ..................

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    − User Manual OVERVIEW The Amacam AM-M80 camera is designed primarily as a small video camera for mounting on the front or rear windscreen of a car. This is for the purpose of recording the car movements and externals activities, and would be of use in providing evidence for Insurance purposes.

  • Page 4: Diagram Of Camera

    AMACAM AM-M80 USER MANUAL DIAGRAM OF CAMERA 1. HDMI Slot 6. USB Socket 11. Power Button  2. Micro SD Card 12. Mounting Bracket 7. UP Button slot 13. Camera lens 8. OK Button 9. DOWN Button  3. Reset 14.

  • Page 5: Basic Operation

    AMACAM AM-M80 USER MANUAL BASIC OPERATION 4.1. First set up Before the camera is used the following actions must be taken. This should be read in conjunction with the Menu Options description in Section 5 of this User Manual. (Number references below refer to the Diagram and Key in Section 3 of this user manual).

  • Page 6: Mounting In The Car

    AMACAM AM-M80 USER MANUAL 4.2. Mounting in the car • Fix the suction operated mounting bracket to the car windscreen, usually this is done behind the rear view mirror. • The mounting bracket on the camera (12) can be rotated to any position between 0 and 90°, to accommodate the slope angle of the car windscreen.

  • Page 7: Play Back

    AMACAM AM-M80 USER MANUAL To take still pictures change to Photo mode. From Video mode, Press the OK button (8) and hold for 2 seconds. To Zoom in – press Up button (7) To Zoom out – press Down button (9).

  • Page 8: In Video Mode

    AMACAM AM-M80 USER MANUAL Various menu pages are obtained by pressing the Power button (11). Different menus are obtained depending on the operating mode of the camera at the time. 5.1. In Video mode One press (click) of the Power button (11) will result in the...

  • Page 9: In Playback Mode

    AMACAM AM-M80 USER MANUAL 5.3. In Playback mode One press (click) of the Power button (11) will result in PLAYBACK menu Two clicks of the Power button (11) will result in the SET UP Playback Mode menu (Note that this is the same SET UP menu as in Video mode.)

  • Page 10: Video Menu (Video Mode)

    AMACAM AM-M80 USER MANUAL VIDEO MENU (Video mode) Item Sub Menu Choice Default Setting Function/Comment Resolution 1080FHD 1080FHD Higher resolution will increase file sizes and recording time 1920x1080 1920x1080 on SD card but will enable number plates to be more easily 1080P 1920x1080 read.
  • Page 11 AMACAM AM-M80 USER MANUAL Date Stamp Puts the date/time stamp on the Video recording Record Audio Records Audio as well as video material. G Sensor High Normal This senses an impact, and then protects that file to prevent Normal it being overwritten by loop recording.

  • Page 12: Still Menu (Photo Mode)

    AMACAM AM-M80 USER MANUAL STILL MENU (Photo Mode) Item Sub Menu Choice Default Setting Function/Comment Capture mode Single Single This is a delay timer for taking photo after pressing OK. 2 seconds 5 seconds 10 seconds Resolution 12M 4032 x 3024...
  • Page 13 AMACAM AM-M80 USER MANUAL White balance Auto Auto This adjusts the color tones according to the ambient Daylight light conditions. Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Color Color Color Black & White Sepia Auto Auto ISO setting represents the sensitivity to light. High ISO settings are more sensitive and useful when in dark or gloomy light.
  • Page 14 AMACAM AM-M80 USER MANUAL Smile detection will release the shutter when a smile is detected on the face Quick Review This sets the time that the picture taken is shown after 2 seconds release of shutter, before returning to photo mode.

  • Page 15: Set Up Menu - (All Modes)

    AMACAM AM-M80 USER MANUAL SET UP MENU - (All Modes) Item Sub Menu Choice Default Setting Function/Comment Date/Time Year : Month : Day None – to be set Each figure can be set using the H : M : S...
  • Page 16 AMACAM AM-M80 USER MANUAL Language English English All displays in the selected language German French Spanish Portuguese Italian Chinese Korean Japanese Russian Frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz This is only relevant when charging 60 Hz from AC Mains. 60 Hz is normal in American continent, Caribbean and some Asian countries.
  • Page 17 AMACAM AM-M80 USER MANUAL Version This is the version of the software in 20140626.2012.DM07 the camera AC Power off When the camera is mounted in the 15 Secs car this is the time delay after 1 minute switching the ignition off before the...

  • Page 18: Playback Menu (Playback Or Review Mode)

    AMACAM AM-M80 USER MANUAL PLAYBACK MENU (Playback or Review mode) Item Menu Choice Sub menu choice Function/Comment Delete Delete Current Erase this? For this item, use UP(7) and DOWN(9) buttons to Cancel choose between ‘Delete Current’ image and ‘Delete All’...

  • Page 19: Further Operations

    AMACAM AM-M80 USER MANUAL 10. Further operations 10.1. Indicator light Item 15 on the camera is the indicator LED. This will shine BLUE when the camera is switched on. When the battery is charging this light will shine RED, and will not shine at all when the camera is fully charged, or disconnected from the power source.

  • Page 20: Connecting To The Computer

    AMACAM AM-M80 USER MANUAL 10.4. Connecting to the computer The camera can be connected to a computer using the Mini USB/USB cable supplied to a USB 2.0 socket on your computer. When this connection is made, the camera cannot be used.

  • Page 21: Connecting To The Tv

    AMACAM AM-M80 USER MANUAL 10.5. Connecting to the TV The camera can be connected to a TV to allow the files to be viewed on the TV screen. There are two ways to connect this. a. Using the mini HDMI out socket (1) on the camera. (The cable for this is not supplied with the camera) b.

  • Page 22: Specification

    AMACAM AM-M80 USER MANUAL 11. Specification Model Amacam AM-M80 Size 70 x 40 x 40 mm Weight 55.2 gms Processor NT96220 Chipset Image Sensor, 1920x1080, 1280x720, 720x480, 640x480,320x240 Pixels Viewing Angle 120 degrees LCD Screen 1.5” TFT Display Video Format...

  • Page 23: Frequently Asked Questions

    USB; they cannot be un-protected or deleted using just the camera delete function. Does the AM-M80 work with class 10 micro SD card? Yes it does. The minimum class card to use is a class 4. Page 22...
  • Page 24 When the memory card becomes full, the system will then overwrite the first file and continue thereon. It will NOT over write any protected files. I want to use the AM-M80 mounted in-car and outside handheld. What kind of built in battery? Replaceable? Recording time on battery? The battery is built in and is a 3.7V 300mAh.
  • Page 25 It is the "Motion Sensor" that detects movement, not the "G Sensor" To set the AM-M80 to automatically begin recording when you start to drive, please follow these instructions. Turn the camera on and select the first menu (press the "POWER"...

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