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- Page 1 READ ME FIRST Economy HD Dash Camera Portable Vehicle Recorder FULL CAPTURE ACCIDENTS & INCIDENTS ON THE ROAD Instruction Manual...
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Page 2: About This Manual
For the latest version of this user manual, please visit: www.swann.com FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 3: Ce Regulatory Notice
Any unit which proves defective during the stated period will be repaired without charge for parts or labour or replaced at the sole discretion of Swann. The end user is responsible for all freight charges incurred to send the product to Swann’s repair centres. -
Page 4: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Camera Overview Bracket slot Camera Lens Microphone & Speaker Infrared LEDs for night vision Status MicroSD Lock button Card slot Display... - Page 5 GETTING STARTED Mini USB port Mini HDMI port Power button Left button MENU button OK button MODE button Right button Reset button...
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Page 6: Camera Setup
GETTING STARTED Camera Setup Insert a MicroSD memory card Before you can record and store videos and photos on the camera, insert a MicroSD memory card into the MicroSD slot as shown below. Notes • The camera supports microSD cards of up to 32GB in capacity. - Page 7 GETTING STARTED Getting Started Mount to vehicle Attach the camera to your vehicle’s windshield with the included suction mount. Slide the camera onto the suction mount tab. Remove the clear protective film from the suction cup and press the suction cup against the windshield, flipping the locking lever up so the suction mount is locked into place.
- Page 8 GETTING STARTED Connect to power Plug the supplied car charger into the cigarette lighter socket in your vehicle, and then connect to the mini USB port on the camera. Your camera turns on and off automatically with the start and stop of your vehicle engine. See "Turning on and off" on page 9.
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Page 9: Operating Basics
OPERATING BASICS Turning on and off • Starting the engine will automatically turn on the camera that is connected via the cigarette lighter socket. • The camera goes into Video mode and starts recording immediately after it powers up. • Once you have reached your destination and the engine stops, the camera will record for another 15 seconds before powering off. -
Page 10: Connecting To A Computer
OPERATING BASICS Connecting to a computer You can transfer your HD video recordings and photos on the memory card to a computer. Use the short USB data cable included with the camera to make the connection. The first time you use a USB connection, your computer will install the appropriate USB drivers. -
Page 11: Video Mode
MODES Video Mode The camera automatically starts capturing HD (High-Definition) quality videos onces it powers up in your vehicle. Loop recording • By default, loop recording is enabled whereby the camera continuously records video clips in 1 minute intervals and automatically overwrites the oldest, non-protected video files for new recordings when the memory card is full. -
Page 12: Photo Mode
MODES Video protection • If you have just captured something important on the camera and want to immediately protect the current video clip, simply press the LOCK button. The icon appears on the screen, indicating the current video clip recording has been locked. •... -
Page 13: Playback Mode
MODES Playback Mode In Playback mode, you can browse, view and manage video clips and photos that the camera have stored on the memory card. Use the Left and Right buttons to move through items • arranged in chronological order. Video clips are marked with the icon, while photos are marked with the icon. -
Page 14: Menu Settings
MENU SETTINGS Video Settings Options Resolution Select the quality of the video clips. Higher resolution videos show more detail, but take up more memory space. Loop recording Select the length of each video clip in loop recording. Exposure Change the exposure value. In low-light road conditions, use a higher exposure to improve video brightness. - Page 15 MENU SETTINGS Options Gsensor The G-sensor in the camera tracks motion and is designed to respond to sudden movements such as collisions and hard brakings by prompting the camera to automatically lock the current video clip of an ongoing recording. The lower the level, the more sensitive the camera is to movement.
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Page 16: Photo Settings
MENU SETTINGS Photo Settings Options Resolution Select the size of the captured photos in megapixels. Sequence When this feature is enabled, the camera captures a sequence of 5 continuous photos each time you press the OK button. Quality Relates to the level of compression in the captured photos. -
Page 17: System Settings
MENU SETTINGS System Settings Options Park mode Select the sensitivity level of the G-sensor that is used to trigger Park Mode (P) recording. This feature is handy when you want to keep your vehicle protected while it's parked and the camera is off. Note: Depending on how long your vehicle will be parked, you may need a backup power bank and a separate... - Page 18 MENU SETTINGS Options TV Mode If you are outputting the camera display to your TV via the HDMI port, you will need to select the video standard (PAL or NTSC) in your location. Frequency If you are outputting the camera display to your TV via the HDMI port, you will need to select the frequency of AC power in your location to prevent your TV from...
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Page 20: Helpdesk / Technical Support Details
Helpdesk / Technical Support Details Swann Technical Support All Countries E-mail: tech@swann.com Telephone Helpdesk 1800 627 2799 USA Parts & Warranty 1800 627 2799 (M-F, 9am-5pm US PT) AUSTRALIA 1800 788 210 NEW ZEALAND 0800 479 266 0808 168 9031 ©...
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