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- Page 1 AUTOMOTIVE VIDEO RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL Issue 1, March 2016 © 2016 Uniden America Corporation Printed in China Irving, Texas...
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Page 2: Safety Considerations
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS This product is not waterproof. Do not expose it to rain or moisture. This product is intended for use in a motor vehicle. Don’t install the device where it will block the driver’s view of the road or side mirrors. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ........2 FEATURES ................1 WHAT’S IN THE BOX ............1 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ........1 DC4 INSTALLATION AND SETUP ........3 Installation Safety Warnings ..........3 INSTALL THE DC4 ..............4 Installation Considerations ..........4 CONNECT TO POWER ............5 INITIAL SETUP ...............5 Set Language ..............6... - Page 4 LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM ......11 MAINTENANCE ............13 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........14 SPECIFICATIONS ............15 FCC/INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION ....16 ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ......17...
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Page 5: Features
• Built-In Microphone • Recording to microSD card • Parking Assist Mode WHAT’S IN THE BOX Camera/Recorder Car Adapter 8G microSD card Windshield Mount Owner’s Manual If any items are missing or damaged get answers 24/7 at our website: www.uniden.com. -
Page 6: Controls And Indicators
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Bracket Slot Speaker Menu MicroSD HDMI Output Card Slot miniUSB Port Reset Down On/O Record/OK Lens Microphone Item Function HDMI Output Connect your device to your television to view recorded files (HDMI cable not included). MiniUSB Port Connects the device to the power source. -
Page 7: Dc4 Installation And Setup
Power ( Press and hold to turn the unit on and off. DC4 INSTALLATION AND SETUP Installation Safety Warnings WARNING! Failure to comply with the following warnings could result in an accident or collision, resulting in death or serious injury. -
Page 8: Install The Dc4
Do not attempt to operate the camera while driving. If you need to access the DC4 to change settings, etc., pull off the road in a safe manner to do so. Some state laws prohibit drivers from mounting anything on the windshield, or restrict mounting to specific areas of the windshield. -
Page 9: Connect To Power
6. To remove the bracket from the windshield, release the suction cup, hold the camera securely, and lift the suction clamp. CONNECT TO POWER 1. Connect the car adapter’s miniUSB plug to the DC4’s miniUSB port. 2. Connect the cigarette lighter adapter plug to the vehicle’s cigarette lighter port. -
Page 10: Initial Setup
INITIAL SETUP Set Language Follow these procedures if you need to change the language on your device. 1. Press M to access the Menu system. System Configuration 2. Press ▼ to scroll to if necessary and then press Language 3. Press ▼ to scroll to then press 4. -
Page 11: Screen Description
4. Scroll to and press 5. Press M to leave that Menu page. SCREEN DESCRIPTION The following image describes the areas and icons seen on the recording screen. The 4 icons on the left side of the screen correspond to the 4 keys on the device (see page 2). Recording Video Power... - Page 12 If set to On, automatic recording starts when Recording the engine turns on. Collision Adjust G-Sensor sensitivity. When the DC4 is Detection in normal recording mode, if a collision occurs at the minimum G-Sensor level set, then the DC4 begins recording and tags that recording as an emergency file.
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Page 13: Recording Basics
Display firmware version. RECORDING BASICS Automatic/Manual Recording You can set the DC4 to start recording when the vechicle’s engine turns on, or you can turn off that function and begin record Menu/Function Settings/ manually. Go through the Menu system ( Automatic Recording ) to turn this function ON or OFF. -
Page 14: Collision Detection
the microSD card’s Emergency folder. The Emergency folder only holds 10 emergency files, regardless of the file size. If there are 10 emergency files saved, any new emergency file records over the oldest emergency file. Collision Detection You can determine how strong a collision needs to be for automatic Menu/ collision recording to start. -
Page 15: Playback Basics
4 times. View on Television The DC4 has an HDMI port where you can insert an HDMI cable (not included) to connect the device to your television. This lets you watch your video files on the televison screen. - Page 16 Start and stop • To start recording, press recording • To stop recording, press ▼ . Start an emergency If the DC4 is not recording, press twice recording (once to begin recording and once to start emergency recording). If the DC4 is already recording, press once to start emergency recording.
- Page 17 HOW DO I ...? DO THIS... Turn the device off Press and hold . What happens after this depends on what features are active at the time. • If Delay Shutdown and Parking mode are both off, the device will shut down immediately.
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Page 18: Maintenance
3. Copy the files to your PC. MAINTENANCE Use common sense when caring for your DC4. Be sure the lens remains clean and free of debris. Do not leave the camera exposed to high temperatures. Remove it and store out of the heat. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING If... Try this... “File Error” appears Format card error. Reformat your MicroSD Menu/Files Management/ when photos or card through Format Card video are replayed. You cannot record • Check the microSD card; it might be out of space. Either delete files video or take from that microSD card or use a new photos. -
Page 20: Fcc/Industry Canada Information
Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compliance with the FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be approved in writing by Uniden. Changes or modifications not approved by Uniden could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. -
Page 21: One-Year Limited Warranty
WARRANTOR: Uniden America Corporation (“Uniden”) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials & craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate &... - Page 22 (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner’s manual for this product.
- Page 23 Product. Include evidence of original purchase & a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor at: Uniden America Service C/O Saddle Creek 743 Henrietta Creek Rd., Suite 100...