Summary of Contents for Mongoose DC300
- Page 1 DC300 AUTOMOTIVE DVR DASHCAM Ve h ic le w in d s c re e n m o u n t d ig i ta l v i d e o re c o rd e r w ith G P S ro u te / s p e e d t ra c k in g...
- Page 2 Never disassemble or attempt repair of this product. Do not manually operate the device whilst driving. This camera is intended for non-commercial use. Mongoose is NOT responsible for the loss of any data/content during operation. GPS location and speed accuracy may differ depending on weather and location such as high buildings, tunnels, undergrounds, or forests.
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Page 3: Getting Started
Product Overview Description Description Suction cup connect Power button USB | Power Card slot HDMI output LED indicator Reset 2.4” screen Speaker Menu Wide angle lens Serial No. Down Microphone Getting Started... -
Page 4: Inserting The Micro Sd Memory Card
Inserting the micro SD Memory Card Insert the memory card with the gold contacts facing the back of the DVR. Push the memory card until it clicks into place. Do not force it. To remove the memory card, push to eject the card out of the slot. Be careful not to drop it down any vehicle air vents or inaccessible gaps 1. - Page 5 Mount to Windshield 1. Attach either of the brackets to the device. Slide it into the bracket holder until you hear a click. 2. Clean the windscreen area first with isoprol alcohol (or non-oil based solvent – do not use metholated spirits). 3.
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Page 6: Security Advice
Adjust the device position Loosen the knob to adjust the device. Tighten the knob to make sure the device is securely locked in place. SECURITY ADVICE: When parking your vehicle, always remove the camera and suction bracket to avoid theft. HEAT ADVICE: The DVR and it’s micro SD card are sensitive to heat. - Page 7 Connecting to Power Use only the supplied car adapter and USB lead to power the device and charge the built-in battery. Whilst USB leads have similar appearances, the wiring configuration may differ – only use the supplied lead. 1. Connect one end of the car adapter to the mini USB connector of the DVR. 2.
- Page 8 Turning the DVR On / Off Automatic When the vehicle engine is started (ACC on), the DVR automatically turns on and starts recording. When the engine shuts down (ACC off), the DVR automatically saves the recording and turns the power off within 5 seconds. A countdown timer appears on the screen.
- Page 9 Recording Videos When the vehicle engine starts (ACC on), the DVR automatically turns on and starts recording video and sound. Recording will automatically stop when the engine is switched off (ACC off). Press the [OK] button to stop recording manually. Note: On some vehicles, the recording will continue when the engine is switched off because the power supply is not ignition controlled.
- Page 10 Emergency Recording You can save the current recording by not being erased by the loop recording by pressing the [Menu] button to enter emergency recording mode. The [ ] icon will be shown immediately on the upper center of the screen and the recorded file will be protected.
- Page 11 Sign Description 1920×1080 30P Indicates the video resolution. Motion detection GPS. Blinking for searching. Green for stable Mute recording Micro SD card Battery 2014/05/27 Date(Year/Month/Date) 00:25:15 Remaining recording time 12:03:17 Current time 000:00:27 Recording time Car ID Car ID. How to set, please check menu. Taking Still Photographs You can also use this DVR to take still photos.
- Page 12 The Photograph Screen Sign Description Photo mode Remaining possible photos Mute – Press up/down buttons at same time to toggle on/off Micro SD card Battery...
- Page 13 Playback Videos and Photos If recording is in progress, press the [OK] button to stop recording. The standby screen is displayed. Playing videos 1. In the standby screen. 2. Press[▼] to enter into video playback list. 3. Press the [▲] [▼] button to browse for the desired video file and press the [OK] button to play the video.
- Page 14 4. Press [▲] [▼] to adjust the video volume. 5. Hold [▲] [▼] to fast forward or backward, the speed is 2X/4X/8X/16X/32X/64X. 6. Press [MENU] button to stop playing and return to video list. Tips: you can play all videos continuously. After select one video, hold menu button and choose “Video play all”.
- Page 15 1.Press[▼]button to enter into video or photo list 2.Press[▲] [▼] button to select file. Hold [Menu] button for 2 second. 3.Press [▲] [▼] button to Delete file, and press OK. 4.Choose from “Delete this file” and “Delete all files”. File structure Video file names will be like 20140526-1432_0001.mp4 GPS PLAYER –...
- Page 16 How to use it: Press the “+” to add video to play list. (5 of picture above) or if DVR is connected to computer, it will detect video files automatically. Hit play button in window 3. Information explain: 1: Title: here is the key information about this video. 2.
- Page 17 Speed cam warnings This feature is currently not available in Australia or New Zealand. Adjusting the Settings Recording Setting Press [Menu] to enter into setup. Here you can see 4 settings of video. For detail, please check the menu tree of each settings. Photo settings Press the [▼] to switch to Photo settings.
- Page 18 driving/moving can delay reception. Turning on outdoors will result in much faster satellite reception. Heavy overcast clouds can also delay reception. The DVR will say ‘GPS ready’ when signals are being received. The GPS icon display will turn from white to green. Driving before ‘GPS ready’ is announced will result in no GPS travel log being recorded prior to the announcement.
- Page 19 System settings Press the [▼] again to enter system settings. For each of these 3 pages setting, you can do the following: Press [▲] [▼] button to select settings and press [OK] to enter. Press [▲] [▼] button to select the right options and press [OK]. Repeat step 1, 2 until finish all setups.
- Page 20 Software video On/ Off boost Turn on or off (cannot turn on Stamp On/Off stamps on video. separately, for example only showing time is not possible) Lane departure LDWS On/Off and forward +FCWS collision warnings Calibrates the LDWS 2 set-up lines camera to true Calibration Horizon &...
- Page 21 Set the right TV System NTSC(recording 30fps) system PAL(recording 25fps) Set date and time Date/Time Format: Year/Month/Date; Hour: Minute ([Menu] to move right; [OK] to confirm) Set your car ID Car ID 1. Press [OK] to choose number which ENG/CHS/RUS characters; can show on the 2.
- Page 22 Will start Motion 1. After start, there will be a sign recording if detection on the screen. objects move in 2. Press OK to start detection. front of the The sign will blink. camera. 3. After detected objects, it will start recording.
- Page 23 Set different Scene Mode OFF/Night/Night/Portrait/Sports/ recording mode Landscape/Portrait/Sunset/Sand /Snow/Flower/Firework/Water /Backlight/Tripod/BlueSky/Macro /Arena Set the EV AE BIAS Set from [-2.0] to [2.0] exposure Use [▲] [▼] to move left and adjustment right. The GPS speed Stamp Set from 20 – 170. will hide on video Speed OFF Default is off.
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Page 24: Ce Regulatory Notice
Notice This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this cannot be disposed of as a household waste. You must dispose of your waste equipment and/or battery by handling it over to the applicable take-back scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment and/or battery. - Page 25 4. Specifications Item Description Image sensor 1/3” CMOS Sensor Effective pixels 2688 (H) x 1520 (V) Supports Micro SDHC up to 128GB Storage media class 10 or above – 32GB supplied LCD screen 2.4” LCD color TFT (262K pixels) Lens 160°Wide Angle Fixed Focus lens F2.0, f=2.8mm Focus range...
- Page 26 Mini USB, Mini C Type HDMI Battery Built-in 400mAH Li-Po rechargeable Operating Temperature -10° ~ 60° C Operating Humidity 20 ~ 70% RH Storage Temperature -20° ~ 80° C Dimensions 62.5(W) x 67(H) x 34.5(D) mm Weight 100g www.mongoose.com.au www.mongoose.co.nz...