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Summary of Contents for Cobra CDR 840
- Page 1 User Manual Record Your Ride 1080P FHD DASH CAM CDR 840 Printed in China Part No. 480-957-P Version A Protect • Re-live • Share...
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Page 2: Customer Assistance
Privacy This device may not be used to violate the privacy rights of others. In no way will Cobra Electronics or its subsidiaries be responsible for inappropriate use of this product. It is the sole responsibility of the buyer to consult legal counsel for the interpretation of any laws applicable to the area of intended use of this product. -
Page 3: Controls Indicators And Connections
Controls Indicators and Connections Introduction Controls, Indicators and Connections • GPS Receiver Mini USB Connector For charging and Speaker connection to PC Mini HDMI Connector For connection to Television or Monitor. Camera (Cable not included.) Lens LED Status Indicator Record / OK Button On / Off Button Microphone... -
Page 4: Product Features
Product Features Introduction Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing a Drive HD Dash Cam from Cobra. This booklet describes the simple steps for mounting, setting up, and using your dash camera. Camera Features • Records everything you see and hear in 1080P Full HD with high dynamic range that optimizes video during day or night. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Connecting to a Computer ......19 Using Cobra’s Video Player ......20-21 Using Drive HD™... -
Page 6: What's In The Box
Printed in China Part No. 480-957-P Version A Protect • Re-live • Share Dash Cam (Model # CDR 840) Product Manual Heavy Duty Suction Cup Mount 8GB Micro SD Card (installed) Cigarette Lighter Adapter Mini USB to USB Cable English... -
Page 7: Installation
Installation Your Dash Cam Installation • Where to Mount Your Unit You will get optimum performance from your camera if you mount it on the front windshield, behind the rear-view mirror. This will minimize the impact on the driver’s line of sight. You’ll also want to keep the camera centered and angle the bracket to optimize the camera’s view of the road ahead. -
Page 8: Device Operation
Device Operation Your Dash Cam Powering the Device On and Off To turn the device on, press the POWER button. To turn the device off, press and hold the POWER button for three seconds. Charging the device You can charge the device with the included car charger, or with a USB cable. -
Page 9: Video Record, Still Photo & Playback Modes
Device Operation Your Dash Cam Video Record, Still Photo, and Playback Modes • The camera has four separate modes: Mode Indicator Video Mode Still Photo Mode Video Playback Mode Still Photo Playback Mode To toggle between the modes: Press the MODE Button: NOTE: You cannot switch modes or enter menus while the camera is... -
Page 10: Video Mode
Device Operation Your Detector Video Mode • Video Mode is the primary function of this device and allows you to easily record HD video of the road ahead of you. Microphone Mute Icon Recording Indicator Video Resolution SD Card Mode Battery Level LAT: LONG:... - Page 11 Device Operation Your Detector To Start and Stop recording video, press the OK button The Red Record Dot starts flashing or stops flashing, and the record duration changes to display total time recorded. To Lock a video while it is being recorded, press the FILE LOCK button The Lock Current File message and the Lock icon will appear...
- Page 12 Device Operation Your Detector Still Photo Mode • This device can be used to capture high-resolution still photos using its built- in camera. The images are stored on the removable SD Card memory. Photo Resolution SD Card Mode Battery Level Camera Zoom Level To take a picture...
- Page 13 Device Operation Your Detector Video and Photo Playback Modes • This device stores video and pictures on its removable SD Card Memory. Playback mode will allow you to review the saved video and photos, and play back the video with sound. File Selection Screen File Name SD Card...
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Page 14: Video Playback Screen
Device Operation Your Dash Cam Video Playback Screen File Number SD Card Play/Pause Icon Battery Level 6/34 MOV_0001.AVI 00:01:37 / 00:10:00 File Name Video Length & Time Elapsed To play or pause video playback Press the OK button. The video will begin playing or pause playback, and the Play / Pause icon will toggle. - Page 15 Device Operation Your Dash Cam To return to the list of saved files while in the middle of video playback Press the MODE button. You will be returned to the video selection screen. To adjust the playback audio volume Press MENU to bring up the Playback menu. Make sure VOLUME is highlighted, and press Press the arrow keys to select a volume level, 0-10.
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Page 16: Video Protection Screen
Device Operation Your Dash Cam Video Protection Screen To Lock a video or image while in playback mode Press the MENU button to bring up the Play- back menu. Press the down arrow until PRO- TECT is highlighted, and press OK to confirm. To protect just one file, highlight the icon with the open book and the key, then press OK to confirm. -
Page 17: Adjusting Camera Settings
Adjusting Camera Settings Your Dash Cam Language Selection • While in Video or Still Photo mode, press the MENU button, scroll to the language menu, and press OK to enter the Language Selection menu. Use the UP or DOWN arrows to select the desired language, and then press OK to confirm. -
Page 18: Video Settings
Adjusting Camera Settings Your Dash Cam Video Settings • Note: If you are currently recording video ( ) you’ll need to stop recording with the CAMERA button first. While in VIDEO mode, press the MENU button once to enter the menu selection screen. Verify that Video Settings is selected, then press OK to confirm. -
Page 19: Adjusting Video Settings
Adjusting Camera Settings Your Dash Cam Adjusting Video Settings • Video Settings Video Settings This sets the level of detail in the video. FHD will give you the best image, but will take up the most memory. Movie Quality Select between Super High Quality (SHQ) and High Quality (HQ) Movie Clip Time This selects the length of the video clips the system records. -
Page 20: To Adjust General Settings
Adjusting Camera Settings Your Dash Cam To Adjust General Settings • NOTE: If you are currently recording video ( ) you’ll need to stop recording with the OK button first. While in VIDEO or STILL PHOTO mode, press the MENU button once to enter the menu selection screen. -
Page 21: General Settings
Adjusting Camera Settings Your Dash Cam General Settings If you don’t want the device to beep on every button press, turn Beep Sound this option OFF. Once power is removed from the device, it automatically shuts Idle Power Off down. This option lets you set how many seconds to wait before shutting down. -
Page 22: Still Photo Mode Settings
Adjusting Camera Settings Your Dash Cam Still Photo Mode Settings • While in Still Photo mode, press the MENU button to enter the menu selection screen. Verify that Still Settings is selected, then press OK to confirm. Press the UP and DOWN arrows to select the setting you’d like to modify, then press the OK button to confirm. -
Page 23: Connecting To A Computer
.avi files and cannot playback this camera’s videos. For links to third party players that will work on Mac, visit www.cobra.com/support/ software-downloads. Movies that are locked begin with “SOS_” and movies that are not locked begin with “MOV_”. -
Page 24: Using Cobra's Video Player
The Drive HD Dash Cam player allows you to view your videos along with recorded GPS location, speed, direction, and G-Sensor data. To download Drive HD Dash Cam player on your PC please visit www.cobra.com/dashcamsoftware and select the software link for the CDR 840. -
Page 25: Using Cobra's Dash Cam Software
Using Cobra’s Video Player Your Dash Cam Using Cobra’s Dash Cam Software • The player will group together files that were shot sequentially. Those files are displayed in the “group” list at the bottom left. Individual files are also shown in the list in the bottom right. -
Page 26: Camera Specifications & Capacity
Sound Recording can be disabled ....... . Supported Player Software ..Use Operating System’s video player or Cobra Drive HD player USB Interface . -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION: Modifications or parts not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules and void authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with RSS-310 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. - Page 28 For Customer Service, Please Contact: Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 W. Cortland Street Chicago, IL 60707 www.cobra.com English...
- Page 29 Full HD Recording Records everything you see in 1080P Full HD (1920x1080). Internal GPS Embeds exact location and time in every recording. Free PC software allows you to view video along with location and G-Sensor information. 1.5” LCD Screen Includes Mini HDMI output to directly play footage on your HD TV or computer (cable not included).
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Page 30: Nothing Comes Close To A Cobra
Sound Recording can be disabled ....... . Supported simultaneously play location, time, g-force and Player Software ..Use Operating System’s video player or Cobra Drive HD player speed along with HD video.
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