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User Manual Please read this manual carefully before using this product. Please keep this manual for future reference. V1.0...
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PRECAUTIONS Please kindly take special note of the following before using your new Dash Camera. 1.Setting Time Zone first( (important) Please set the time zone correctly according to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) before using. Please find TIME ZONE in MENU,use UP and DOWN button to set the local time zone.
8.Car battery voltage protection for parking guard. f car battery voltage falls below 11.5V, camera cannot receive power from the car battery and camera will be turned off automatically, Parking Guard function will not work at the same time, to ensure the car engine will start normally.
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4. Do not mistreat the camera, dropping, sudden impact, and vibration can cause damage to the camera. 5. Do not clean the camera with chemicals, cleaning solution or detergents. Only a slightly damp cloth should be used. 6. Before using the camera, please format the memory cards in the camera or computer to avoid potential camera or card malfunction.
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Methods of pasting the static sticker: 1. Spray a small amount of water on the place on your windscreen where the static sticker will be pasted, then use a dry towel to clean it; 2. Tear off the static sticker, and then paste it to the correct position. 3.
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APPEARANCE 1. Bracket, double side tape stick on here 2. Micro USB port 1 (for power only) 3.Reset button 4. AV port for rear view camera 5. Micro SD card slot 6. MIC 7. Gestures Capture (Optional) 8. Menu 9. M button for playback/mute button: Long press and come into playback and short press will mute the sound when recording 10.Power on/off &OK button, short press for start and stop recording, long press for power off and it is ok button when setting menu.
OPERATION Read this chapter to learn how to operate the camera Turn on / off camera his camera does not have an internal battery, it utilizes a super capacitor, so it must be continually connected with the power supply when using. When connected with the power source, the camera will automatically turn on.
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SOS Manual Protect Video The camera supports automatic loop recording which means the oldest video will be over-written by new video when the card is almost full unless the video is protected (read only file attribute). The camera can auto protect videos if the G-sensor data exceeds the configured threshold.
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Light Indicator Blue blinking light: the camera is in normal recording mode.` Motion Detection 1)Motion detection is not on the menu ,only has hot key. 2)Motion detection is used to reduce the amount of storage space used. When camera is in stanby mode, short press Right button, there will be a red eye on the screen, this means motion detection is on;...
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Recycle This camera supports automatic loop recording when the card is full. Here you can set the segment length according to your requirement. If you need continuous video without any segmentation, please set it to OFF, however be aware that the maximum video file size is 4GB and the camera will stop recording once the card is full.
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GPS Stamp(Optional ) The camera can record your driving track and stamp the GPS data on video. Here you can define the GPS data stamping method. Please note there maybe electronic interference on GPS signal from camera, radar detector, wireless transmitter, hardwire kit, car charger, or other devices;...
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Power off temperature(Over temperature protection for parking guard(Optional)) Because extreme temperatures will cause damage to the camera, the smart temperature adjustment within the camera will react when the parking guard function is in operation. When inner temperature reaches the preset temperature, the camera will power off and stop record automatically.
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GPS (optional) A. How to use the built in GPS player in the firmware(Some model without GPS tracker function)for single lens : GPS is on the power cable . Using a Mirco SD carder to read the card with video on computer Click “PLAYER”and see txt file ,Open it and choose the link to download the player and install.( GVplayer and QtPlayer )
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Choose green background “download “ 4. If your computer is already installed, click Player Icon...
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Remarks: 1. Macbook can not support this GPS player. 2. This player support google map. 3.“PARK” file are videos that when motion detection is on. B. How to use the built in GPS player in the firmware(Some Dual lens model without GPS tracker function)for GPS is on the power cable .
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Player Icon: Remark: 1. Macbook can not support this GPS player. 2. This player support google map. 3.“PARK” file are videos that when motion detection is on.
PARKING GUARD (optional,Rear camera can not support parking guard function, only front camera support it.) 1. When using Parking Guard Function, only use the hardwire kit to get power from the car battery. Input voltage is DC12-30V ,Output voltage is DC5V,1.0A Three wires : ACC , GND,VDD Note: This hard wire kit is not plug and use , if can not install ,please come to car shop for professional installation...
4. Default lowest voltage of car engine starting is 11.5V If car battery voltage falls below 11.5V, camera cannot receive power from the car battery and camera will be turned off automatically, Parking Guard function will not work at the same time, to ensure the car engine will start normally. 5.Over temperature protection for parking guard.
to the mount bracket, and attach it to the film to your windshield, hold the mount for a few seconds to ensure good adhesion; , power on the camera and check the camera display again. When you want to demount the camera, just slide the camera out from the mounting bracket;...
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Front and rear cam switch Start to record Playback Menu setting look file Open/mute the MIC Capture Zoom preview download Menu Playback...
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files for pictures files for video files for emergency file for motion detection switch to front or rear delete Stop downloading download Installation Guide Put the sticker on back of the bracket and then fix back of camera and then install to the windshield It is better to fix it on back of the rear view mirror .
TROUBLE SHOOTING ● Cannot record video or take picture Please check that there is enough storage space on the micro SD card. Or if you have Loop Recording on that the files are not all protected (read only attribute). ● camera stops recording occasionally Because the data stream of high-definition video is huge, please use a high-speed Class 6 or Class 10 micro SD card that compatible with SDHC.
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● Image is blurred Maybe the lens or windshield is not clean; please check if there is dust, fingerprint, or something else on the leans. Use leans cleaner to clean the leans before using. Please remember to remove the lens protecting film before first use. Image has horizontal stripes interference ●...
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Unplug the power cable to turn off the camera and replug it. For more questions, please contact seller. About the Manual We have tried to ensure that what is in this manual is correct and up to date. However, we can not guarantee that all content is correct without any errors.
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The distance between user and device should be no less than 20cm...
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