Vehicle Dash Cam (Automobile Black Box). This product provides high quality image capture and irrefutable evidence for what goes on from the perspective of your dashboard. Rove Dash Cam is a very elegant, convenient and durable multi-vehicle deriving recorder. Product Overview: This Product is a leading Ultra HD Digital Vehicle Black Box Recorder.
USER MANUAL WARNINGS/PRECAUTIONS: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS ACCIDENT, INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. Please read and understand all instructions before using this product. If any damage is caused by failure to follow the instructions, the warranty will be voided. ...
| MyDash R2-4K Unit Structure Appearance & Buttons: 1. Built-In GPS 11. Emergency Lock or Windshield Mount Latch WiFi on/off Button 3. TV Out 12. Down or LCD 4. Micro SD Card Slot on/off Button 5. Power On/Off or Photo Button 13.
USER MANUAL BUILT-IN GPS This is your built-in GPS antenna for GPS Geo-Tagging. WINDSHIELD MOUNT LATCH This is where you connect your camera to windshield suction cup mount. How to install windshield mount and camera assembly? (1) Before installing, remove plastic protective film & clean windshield area (If Grease or dust is present suction will not be strong) (2) Make sure the locking knob is set to unlocked position.
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We recommend downloading free VLC Media Player to enjoy stream less high quality vides from your ROVE Dash Cam. Download Free VLC Media Player at http://www.videolan.org You can also use our FREE - ROVE Car DV Player by visiting our website http://www.rovedashcam.com HDMI OUT Connect your camera via mini-HDMI output to HDMI HD Television input to view Videos directly on your television or monitor.
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MODE: Pressing & Holding for 2-seconds will act as MODE Button. To switch between 3-Modes Press & Hold (“M”) button. Mode Button: ROVE R2-4K has three different modes: (1) Video Mode, (2) Photo Mode and (3) Playback Mode. (See Page 13 for detailed explanation) Each mode has their own particular MENU Settings.
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| MyDash R2-4K UP / MUTE ON-OFF BUTTON While under any Mode’s Settings or System Settings: Press to scroll UP While under Video Mode or during video is being recorded: Press to Mute ON/OFF for Audio Recording. While under Photo Mode: Press to digital ZOOM-IN up to 2.9X While under Playback Mode: Press to scroll up, or while video is playing press to Reverse Fast Forward one step at a time.
Google logo and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc. CONNECTING ROVE R2-4K DASH CAM WITH SMART PHONE: TURN WIFI ON from ROVE Dash Cam first, by Pressing & Holding emergency lock button for 2-seconds. This will turn ON WiFi router (signal) from the dash cam.
This allows you to just install the camera and plug in the power…. SET & GO! • You can always customized various settings offered by ROVE R2-4K Dash Cam. This user manual will guide you in customizing your own settings...
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CONNECTING THE CAR CHARGER TO 12V DC POWER OUTLET: • Be sure to only use ROVE approved car charger designed for your device specifically. Using incompatible cables or charger can cause serious personal injury or damage your device.
| MyDash R2-4K TURNING ON/OFF YOUR CAMERA: 1. AUTO POWER ON/OFF: • Auto Power ON: ROVE R2-4K Dash Cam is designed to auto turn ON and start recording when it receives power, e.g. When the car engine is started. • Auto Power OFF: It is also pre-configured to turn itself OFF automatically when the power gets disconnected within few seconds, e.g.
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USER MANUAL While Under Video Mode: • Press OK button to Start/Stop video recording manually. • Press POWER button Once to take a snapshot. • Press UP button to Mute/Un-Mute audio recording with video. • Press DOWN button to Turn Off/On LCD. (camera still stays ON if you use this button –...
| MyDash R2-4K VIDEO SETTINGS: To Enter Video Setting: 1. Make sure you are under Video Mode 2. Press “M” button ONCE to enter Video Settings. 3. Press “DOWN” button to access video settings. 4. Now use “UP” or “DOWN” buttons to scroll through > then press “OK”...
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USER MANUAL 3. EXPOSURE: Adjust video exposure setting for either brighter or darker video according to your preference. • 0.0 (Default) • -2, -1.7, -1.3, -1.0, -0.7, -0.3, 0.0, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0, +1.3, +1.7, +2 4. TIME LAPSE RECORD: Utilize this setting to record a time lapse video. NOTE: If you utilize this setting, it will record time lapse video ONCE, until the power gets disconnected.
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• OFF (Default) • ON 7. RECORD AUDIO: ROVE R2-4K has built in microphone to record audio with video. You can choose to record mute video by choosing OFF. You can also press UP button to mute/un-mute while video is being recorded.
USER MANUAL Parking Mode: G-Sensory setting also impacts Parking Mode feature based on your setting selection. • OFF • HIGH (Higher sensitivity – detects small impacts) • MEDIUM (Default) • LOW (Lowest sensitivity – detects higher impacts) 9. SPEED UNIT: You can choose desired speed option stamp to be displayed and recorded on video stamp based on your selection.
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| MyDash R2-4K • 12M 4032x3024 (Default) • 10M 3648x2736 • 8M 3264x2448 • 5M 2592x1944 • 3M 2048x1536 • 2MHD 1920x1080 • 1.3M 1280x960 • VGA 640x480 3. 3F/SECOND BURST MODE: This feature allows you to take burst capture of 3-Frames/Sec with single press of a button.
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USER MANUAL 13. PHOTO EFFECT: This feature allows you to choose color effect for captured image. • Color (Default) • Black & White • Sepia 14. ISO: This feature allows you to set the camera’s sensitivity to light when taking photos.
| MyDash R2-4K PLAYBACK SETTINGS: To Enter Photo Setting: To Enter Photo Setting: 1. Press & Hold “M” button two times to enter Playback Mode. 2. Press “M” button ONCE to enter Play Settings. 3. Press “DOWN” button to access Play settings.
(Download ROVE App first) 1. Turn ON this WiFi feature. 2. Go to your phone’s WiFi Settings & Select “ROVE R2-4K Dash Cam WiFi” & enter password as above. 3. Now open “ROVE” app to access your camera settings, view videos/ photos or even download them on your phone directly.
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| MyDash R2-4K 4. AUTO POWER OFF: This feature allows the device to be turned OFF automatically based on desired setting below when video is not being recorded. • OFF (Default) • 3 – Minutes • 5 – Minutes • 10 – Minutes 5.
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USER MANUAL • Thai • Polish 8. TV MODE: Here you can choose your TV mode based on your country’s TV setting. • NTSC (Default) • PAL 9. LICENSE PLATE: This feature will allow you to insert custom vehicle ID or Driver ID to be stamped on video.
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Here you can check the current firmware version installed on your camera. You will need this information in the future to check if newer version of firmware is available. Please visit: www.rovedashcam.com for latest firmware upgrade instructions. • ROVE-R2-4K-06102017 (First - Original Firmware)
USER MANUAL BUTTONS AND INTERFACE INSTRUCTIONS Chipset / Sensor NOVATEK 96660 / OV4689 – 4MP CMOS Indicator LED Light Blinking RED= Camera is Recording Video + Charging Solid RED = Internal Battery is Charging + Camera OFF Blinking GREEN = Recording + Internal Battery Fully Charged Solid GREEN = Camera ON (Video NOT recording) + Battery Fully Charged LCD Screen...
| MyDash R2-4K Multi Language Support English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Deutsch, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Japanese, Thai, Polish Anti Flicker 60 Hz, 50 Hz Color Color / B&W / Sepia Loop Recording Support – seamless recording Motion Detection...
USER MANUAL BATTERY INFORMATION This Product contains Lithium-ion inbuilt battery. With a full charge battery should last upto 8 minutes. Internal battery is NOT meant to last long time. The higher the video resolution you choose the more power it will consume, hence it will last short duration, and the lower video resolution you choose the less power it will consume, hence it will last longer.
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GPS player software Installation and Use Instruction: • Before viewing your video with GPS trace, Please install Car DVD Player from your ROVE™ R2-4K Dash-Cam first. • Please visit www.rovedashcam.com to download FREE Car DV Player. • Click File Menu > Click Open to select the video file, you like to play. You can also drag and drop your video file into the video play area to play the video also.
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USER MANUAL FILE Click to open desired video file to be played. VIEW Configure: Language, Maps & Speed Units HELP About. Contains software version & copyright date. Driving Speed This is where your driving speed will be displayed. Date & Time Shows Date &...
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| MyDash R2-4K Playback Time This is where your video play back time is shown. GPS Coordinates These are your coordinates longitude and latitude recorded by GPS Geo Tagging Device. Past Viewed Files These are you previously viewed files. Click on it to view them again.
USER MANUAL ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY: We at ROVE™ would like to provide One (1) full year of limited warranty for your product from the date of purchase to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship. IMPORTANT: Please save your warranty/serial number card as an evidence.
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ROVE™ (hereinafter referred to as “the company”) guarantees to the purchaser that this product carries a warranty for the period mentioned...
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• Please check your local or state laws before using in car recording device. It is user’s responsibility to comply with all local and state laws. • ROVE™ R2-4K Dash Cam must be placed at proper location so it does not obstruct your view while driving.
OFF. Also Please make sure “Parking Mode” is also set to OFF. My oldest video files are missing. Your ROVE Dash Cam has split record mode. When it is set to either 1, 3 or 5-min, it will delete oldest files and record newer files over and over when the...
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USER MANUAL Camera Locks many videos automatically. Please make sure you increase your G-sensor setting. If you choose higher setting then it can trigger even with smaller bump. This setting depends on type of car or truck you are driving and how much vibration your car/truck is creating based on suspensions and road condition.
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| MyDash R2-4K Still Need Help or Have Questions? Please feel free to contact our world class support at help@rovedashcam.com. Most e-mails are typically replied within 4-6 hours. However all quesitons are answered within 24 Hours. No Exceptions !! For customer service PHONE SUPPORT number please visit http://www.rovedashcam.com...
USER MANUAL A BIG THANK YOU!! Thank you for purchasing your new ROVE™ R2-4K Dash Cam. We hope you find your new dash cam useful and fun to use. If you are having difficulties setting it up, please email us at help@ rovedashcam.com.
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