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- Page 1 iWitness AUTOMOTIVE VIDEO RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Uniden does not represent this product to be waterproof. Do not expose this product 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 (including the mirrors) or the deployment of the airbag. • Keep your attention on the road! Don’t try to operate or focus on any device while driving. If you have to concentrate on the device, pull off the road for a few minutes. • Ensure that the camera lens is kept clean and there is nothing blocking the lens. • Don’t leave the device in direct sunlight for a long period of time or where the temperature could go above 140°F (60°C). -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..... 2 OVERVIEW ..............5 FEATURES ..................5 WHAT’S IN THE BOX? ..............6 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ........7 INSTALLATION AND POWER UP ......7 INSTALLATION SAFETY WARNINGS .......... 7 ATTACHING THE DC3 ..............8 INSTALLING THE MICROSD CARD ..........8 POWERING UP THE DC3 ............. - Page 4 MANAGE RECORDED FILES ............. 20 IR FILTER ..................21 CONNECT TO A PC ..............22 Mass Storage ................22 PC Camera ................22 CONNECT TO TELEVISION ............22 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........23 SPECIFICATIONS ............25 ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ......28...
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Page 5: Overview
AUTOMOTIVE VIDEO RECORDER OVERVIEW The Uniden DC3 is an ultra-compact recorder that can be set up to continuously capture high quality video even in low light conditions. The built-in G-Sensor system triggers the camera to instantly begin recording if the vehicle is bumped or scraped. The DC3 can even record outside the vehicle for the duration of the internal battery’s power. FEATURES • 2.7” color screen • Full HD 1820 x 1080 @ 30fps • 170° View Angle (diagonal) • 4X Digital Zoom • G-Sensor with Collision Detection Mode • Loop Recording • Auto Power Off • Date Stamp on Video Playback • Records onto microSD Card (8GB included) • Internal Rechargeable Battery (up to 10 minutes) • Built-In Microphone... -
Page 6: What's In The Box
WHAT’S IN THE BOX? Uniden DC3 Windshield HDMI Cable Mount DC (CAR) MiniUSB to USB 8GB MicroSD Adapter Cable card Not Shown: Owner’s Manual... -
Page 7: Controls And Indicators
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Power on LED REC/OK Locking ring Scroll (Record start/stop Select item) Power Scroll Camera On/O down AV out Shutter Mode or Menu microSD slot HDMI Jack Camera release Lens IR Filter Setting latch (Rotate housing) INSTALLATION AND POWER UP INSTALLATION SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING! Failure to comply with the following warnings could result in an accident or collision,... -
Page 8: Attaching The Dc3
Turn the locking ring to LOCK. Make sure the stand is locked to the windshield. To unmount the stand, turn the locking ring to the UNLOCK position then lift the plastic flap on the base to release it from the windshield. INSTALLING THE MICROSD CARD A compatible microSD card (8GB supplied) is required to record and store videos and photos. The camera can support microSDHC cards (High Capacity microSD) up to 32GB in capacity. Uniden recommends using a good quality microSDHC card of at least 8GB capacity and minimum Class 10 speed. (An 8GB microSD card is included.) Gently insert a formatted microSD card in the slot on the side of the camera. To remove the card from the slot, press the edge of the microSD card inwards for it to pop out and then pull it out of the slot. POWERING UP THE DC3 Only use the DC car adapter that comes with your... - Page 9 Refer to your car’s owner’s manual to verify where the power outlets are on and around the dashboard. Locate an outlet that supplies 12V electric power when the key is in the ON or ACC position. Connect the car adapter to the camera and to the that power outlet. Start the car. The camera turns on automatically and begins recording. When the car’s engine is turned off, the camera will automatically turn off in a few seconds. Charge the camera for at least 15 minutes after it is turned on for the first time or after it has been turned off for more than three weeks. At other times, press the button to turn it on. Press and hold the button to turn it off.
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Page 10: Setting Up The Dc3
SETTING UP THE DC3 Before recording video or taking snapshots, set up how you want your DC3 to operate. Through mode menus, you can set the date and time stamp, turn audio recording on or off, set the image resolution, etc. The DC3 operates in three modes: Video, Still, and Playback. These modes have menus to help you configure your camera. Quickly press MODE to cycle through the modes. Stop when you are on the mode you want. An icon appears in the upper left corner of the screen for each mode. Video mode records videos to an installed microSD card. Still (Camera) mode stores snapshots to an installed microSD card. Playback mode replays video or shows snapshots saved to an installed microSD card. ► When you have selected the mode you want, press MODE to display the configuration menus for that mode. Each mode has two configuration menus. One menu configures that specific mode and the other menu (Setup) provides basic setup options. (The Setup menu, described on page 15, is common for all three modes.) Press MODE again to access the Setup menu. -
Page 11: Video Mode
You cannot access menus when the the camera is recording. To access the Video menus, stop recording by pressing OK. VIDEO MODE Video mode lets you record live videos and store them on the installed microSD card. The configuration menu sets up how the video is recorded and conditions that will activate automatic recording. Video Mode Menu In Video mode, press MODE once to access the configuration menu. Press MODE again to display the Setup menu. The Setup menu is common to all modes and is described on page 15. Press ► or ◄ to scroll through the various settings and then press REC/OK to select. Quickly press MODE to exit the menu. Option Description Resolution Sets the video resolution. (Maximum resolution = 1080FHD) - Page 12 Option Description Loop Loop recording allows you to set video Recording file length (1, 3, or 5 minutes). Selecting a file length activates loop recording. When the microSD card fills up, it loops back to the oldest file and records over it. If you select OFF, video file length defaults to 3 minutes. When the microSD card fills up, a Card Full message displays and recording stops. Time Lapse Set to ON to record 1 picture per second. Record Useful for taking time-lapse videos of actions such as sunrise/sunset, etc. Exposure Sets the brightness sensitivity. Motion Enable this setting to allow the recorder Detection to start recording when it detects movement. Record Turns audio recording on/off. Audio...
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Page 13: Still Mode
Option Description Date Stamp Displays or hides the date / time stamp on the recordings. G-Sensor Detects significant or sudden movement; automatically locks the current recording. STILL MODE The DC3 lets you take still images (snapshots) of live video that is not recording. You cannot take a snapshot of live video while it is recording. You also cannot take a snapshot of recorded video playing back. To take a snapshot: Verify that a valid microSD card is inserted in the microSD slot. Quickly press MODE to select Still mode; displays in the upper left corner. Press REC/OK or the button on the top right side of the camera. The camera takes a snapshot of live video. Still Mode Menu Like the Video mode menu, press MODE once to access the Still mode configuration menu. Press it again to display the Setup menu. The Setup menu is common to all modes and is described on page 15. - Page 14 Option Description Resolution Defines the image resolution. Continuous Activates continuous shooting mode; you Mode get up to 3 shots in one click. Quality Defines the quality of the images you capture. Sharpness Defines the clarity of detail in the images you capture. White Establishes the conditions to capture an Balance image based on the options given. Increases or decreases the camera’s light sensitivity. Exposure Sets the brightness sensitivity. Anti-Shaking Reduces the camera shake and captures a better quality image. Quick Sets how long you want the camera to Review display snapshots you just took before returning to live video. (Off, 2 sec., 5 sec.)
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Page 15: Playback Mode
Option Description Date Stamp Displays or hides the date / time stamp on the recordings. PLAYBACK MODE This mode lets you play back recorded video or view snapshots. (Video) or (snapshot) displays, depending on what was last recorded. The Playback mode menu deletes or protects files from deletion; it does not provide any camera configuration. It also lets you set up how long the camera displays images in a slideshow. See page 20 for details on using this feature. SETUP MENU The Setup menu is common to all modes. It establishes overall camera operation. You can set the date and time, display language, the length of time the camera stays on before it goes into screensaver mode, etc. Press MODE twice to access the Setup menu in any mode. The icon is highlighted in the upper left corner. Option Description Date/Time Changes the date and time by using the relevant ▲ and ▼ keys, and then press REC/OK to confirm. Car/Driver Provides a way to identify the vehicle in which the device is mounted (up to 9 alphanumeric characters). (See page 17 for details.) - Page 16 Option Description Auto Power Sets the time duration to automatically power off the camera when idle. Key Click Turn this feature on to hear an audible Sound clicking sound when the keys are pressed. Language Select English (default), French, Spanish, or Portuguese. GPS Setting Turns GPS setting on and off. When ON, displays vehicle location on Google maps when playing video on the PC. TV Mode Select from NTSC (North America) or PAL (Europe). Frequency Select 50Hz or 60Hz (default) and press REC/OK. IR LED Turns the IR LEDs on and off, or sets the IR LEDs to turn on automatically based on light conditions. Screen Sets the time to automatically turn off the Saver LCD after the recording starts.
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Page 17: Car/Driver Id
Option Description Format Formats the microSD card. Default Returns all the settings back to the Setting factory defaults. Firmware Firmware Version Version CAR/DRIVER ID This menu option lets you enter the license number or any other identifier (up to 6 alphanumeric characters) to label the vehicle in which the device is mounted. This feature is useful if the device is shared between vehicles and video needs to be linked to a specific vehicle or if you are monitoring multiple devices among several vehicles. If recording, press REC/OK to stop. Press MODE twice to enter the Setup menu. Scroll to Car/Driver ID option. Press REC/OK to select it. The Car Driver ID character selector displays on the screen. Press ► or ◄ to scroll through the character options. Character options are blank, 0 - 9, and A - Z (capital letters). -
Page 18: Using The Dc3
Press REC/OK to select that character and move to the next position. Continue selecting characters. Default = UNIDEN Press REC/OK after you complete the entry. Press MODE to go to the next mode when the entry is complete. The identifier displays after the date/time stamp when the video is played back. To change a character: Press REC/OK repeatedly to cycle through the characters to reach the character to change. Change the character using ► or ◄ and then press REC/OK to move to the next character. Press MODE to go to the next mode when the entry is complete. To remove a character: Press REC/OK repeatedly to cycle through the characters to reach the character to delete. Select a blank character and press REC/OK. You will now have a blank character in that spot. Change the character using ► or ◄ and then press REC/OK to select the new character. Press MODE to go to the next mode when the entry is complete. USING THE DC3 RECORD VIDEO When connected to a car charger, the camera automatically goes into Record mode and starts recording when you start the car. The icon displays on the screen with a flashing red dot beside it to indicate... -
Page 19: Save Current Recording
recording is in progress. If the camera is not recording, press REC/OK to start recording. A flashing red dot appears next to the icon. To stop recording, press REC/OK and the red dot disappears, indicating that the recording has stopped. Inserting or removing the microSD card when the camera is recording causes the camera to shut down. SAVE CURRENT RECORDING You can save the file currently recording so it will not be overwritten if the microSD gets full. While recording, press MODE; the icon appears on the screen. This indicates that the recording has been locked and will not be overwritten by new video clips. Press REC/OK to stop recording. The icon disappears from the screen. It will not automatically carry over to the next recording. PLAY BACK RECORDED FILES (PLAYBACK MODE) When you access Playback mode, either (video file) (snapshot) displays, depending on which type of file... -
Page 20: Display Snapshots
During video playback: Rewind (up to −8X) When video paused: Goes to previous le Play Pause When in fast forward: Cancels fast forward During video playback: Forward (up to 8X) When video paused: During video playback: Goes to next le Returns to beginning of le and pauses When in rewind:... -
Page 21: Ir Filter
Press ► to to scroll forward (◄ to scroll backward) until the file you want to manage displays; press MODE to display the Playback menu options. • Delete. Delete the current file displayed or delete all files. • Protect. Lock/unlock the current file displayed or lock/unlock all files. • Slideshow. Select how long each image displays in a slideshow of the recorded files. Press REC/ OK and the slideshow will begin. Press REC/OK to stop the slideshow. Once you select either Delete or Protect, a series of confirmation screens displays. After you have gone through the screens and deleted or protected/ unprotected the file(s) you want, the camera returns to the Playback mode menu. Press MODE to return to Playback mode; press ► or ◄ to scroll to another file to manage. If you cannot delete videos or snapshots, check to see if that specific file is protected. If it is, unprotect IR FILTER The camera has an IR filter that adjusts the IR sensitivity according to what time of day is indicated. On the front... -
Page 22: Connect To A Pc
CONNECT TO A PC If you connect the DC3 to a PC (using the supplied USB cable), the PC provides the following 2 options: • Mass Storage • PC Camera Mass Storage Select the Mass Storage option to manage and view the microSD card contents on the PC. Connect the DC3 to the PC using the microUSB to USB cable (provided). When the camera is detected on the PC as an external drive, select to view the DCIM folder. Click on the DCIM folder to open and view recordings/images arranged in folders according to the specified date. The locked/protected recordings have file names beginning with “SOS,” thus enabling you to easily distinguish them from the rest of the recordings. PC Camera This options allows you to use the DC3 as a webcam. CONNECT TO TELEVISION You can connect the DC3 to an HD television set and play files on the television screen. Power off the DC3. Connect the HDMI cable to an HD television and then to the DC3. Power the DC3 back on. The television screen... -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
displays the DC3 screen and the DC3 screen is blank. Operate the DC3 as normal, viewing video through the television. To disconnect from the television, power down the DC3 first, then disconnect the HDMI cable. TROUBLESHOOTING General Problems Possible Solutions Camera does not turn off • Check your vehicle’s owner’s manual to verify when the car is turned off. that you have connected the camera to a power outlet that only operates when the key is in the ON or ACC position. - Page 24 General Problems Possible Solutions The camera cannot take • Check the microSD card; it might be out of photos or record videos space. Either delete The camera automatically files from that microSD stops when recording card or use a new microSD card. • Check if the microSD card is locked. Unlock it if so. Video is unclear Ensure that there are no fingerprints or dirt on the lens. Ensure that the lens is always kept clean. Dark images while Adjust the Exposure recording water/sky setting. See page 12. Color of the images is not Set the ‘white balance’ good setting to automatic. See page 14. Cross-stripe interference Verify that Frequency in an image option (Setup/Frequency) is set to 60Hz (North America). See page 16. The camera crashes or Using a pin or an unfolded locks up paper clip, press and hold...
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Page 25: Specifications
General Problems Possible Solutions Video is unclear. Clean the lens. You cannot access Press OK to stop menus. recording. Recorded files are The DC3 records over missing. older files. Be sure to save important files to your PC every 2 weeks. Can’t delete recorded files The file or snapshot may or snapshots. be protected. See page SPECIFICATIONS Screen 2.7 in. LCD DDR3 Storage microSD (up to 32GB), Class 10 (8GB microSD card included) AV Input/Output USB 2.0 HDMI Power Supply 250mAh Built-in Polymer Lithium battery (10 min) Power Type 12V Car Charger Sensor Type CMOS View Angle (each lens) 170° (diagonal) Optical Zoom 4X digital zoom... - Page 26 Image Sensor, inch Video Frame Rate 30fps Sound Recording Yes (built-in microphone) Channels G-sensor Video Format Photo Resolution 16M/12M/10M/8M/5M/3M Video Codec H.264 (avc1) Audio Codec Operating Systems Windows 2000/XP/ Supported Vista/7/8/8.1 Mac OS 10+/LINUX (webcam and storage) Operating Temperature 14° F ~ 140° F -10° C ~ +60° C Storage Temperature -4° F ~ 158° F -20° C ~ +70° C Working Humidity 10 ~ 90% FCC/INDUSTRY CANADA COMPLIANCE FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired...
- Page 27 operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. IC Compliance This device complies with Industry Canada license- exempt RSS standard(s).Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
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Page 28: One-Year Limited Warranty
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Important: Save your receipt! Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. 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 & be of no further effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is (A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (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. STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the... - Page 29 Warrantor, at its option, may replace the unit with a new or refurbished unit. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE & ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT & IS IN LIEU OF & EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, & you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is void outside the United States of America & Canada. PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in the owner’s manual you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging). The Product should include all parts & accessories originally packaged with the Product. Discover other cameras & driver safety on our website.