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Item No.: 4SF288
User's Manual
Thank you for purchasing The Original Dash Cam
WITNESS. Please review this guide fully before use. For
any questions not answered in this guide, please visit
www.GetDashCam.com
FCC declaration of conformity
Responsible party:
4Sight, Inc.
3325 E. Shelby St.
Ontario, CA 91764
(909) 944-5511 Fax: (866) 285-5828
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

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  • Page 1 Item No.: 4SF288 User’s Manual Thank you for purchasing The Original Dash Cam WITNESS. Please review this guide fully before use. For any questions not answered in this guide, please visit www.GetDashCam.com FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party: 4Sight, Inc.
  • Page 2 undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 3: Notes On Installation

    Canada Industry Canada (IC) Unintentional emitter per ICES-003/NMB-003 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada. Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans le reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par Industrie Canada.

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    1 Introduction 1.1 Product Overview Button Description POWER / A long press of this button will power on or off the Dash SCREEN Cam. While recording, a short press will turn on/off the Dash Cam’s LCD display. ON/OFF MicroSD Slot The microSD card is inserted here.
  • Page 5 the Dash Cam’s microphone Scroll down when navigating the Dash Cam’s menus. DOWN Use this button to start or stop recording. In still photo OK / RECORD mode, use this button to take a still snapshot. When navigating menus, use this button as the “ok” button to / SNAP select the highlighted option.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    2 Getting Started 2.1 Inserting the Memory Card Insert memory card with both the pins on the memory card and the screen of TODC WITNESS facing up, as illustrated below. Push the memory card in until a click sound is heard, indicating the card is locked in position.

  • Page 7: Installing In Vehicle

    2.2 Installing in Vehicle 2.2.1 Mount to Windshield Push the mount tip into mount socket on top of device and slide, until firmly locked into place. With the suction-cup lying flat, position the suction-cup on the windshield. Hold the base firmly on the windshield and press down the clamp to secure the car suction cup mount to the windshield.
  • Page 8 Connect the micro USB end of the car charger to the USB/Power connector port on TODC WITNESS. Depending on where you’ve chosen to mount TODC WITNESS, run the power cord around the trim of your vehicle so that it will not obstruct your view while driving.

  • Page 9: Led Indicator

    Note: 1. Whether or not your vehicle’s 12v outlet remains active while the car is turned off varies from vehicle to vehicle. If your vehicle’s 12v outlet remains active when the vehicle is off, it is recommended to power off or unplug your Dash Cam to power it down before leaving the vehicle.

  • Page 10: Powering The Device On / Off

    2.5 Powering the Device On / Off 2.5.1 Auto Power On/Off The Original Dash Cam WITNESS’s default settings are for TODC WITNESS to automatically power on and begin recording when TODC WITNESS is connected to a power source. Once the vehicle’s 12v outlet is powered on, and TODC WITNESS is...

  • Page 11: Formatting The Microsd Card

    2.5.2.2 Manual Power Off To manually power off TODC WITNESS, simply long press the Power Button – TODC WITNESS will stop recording and power down. Your footage will be stored on TODC WITNESS’s microSD card. Caution: removing the microSD card before powering off TODC WITNESS will corrupt your files and you will lose your footage.

  • Page 12: Basic Setup

    2. Use the Up or Down Buttons until Format is highlighted. 3. Press the OK Button. You will be asked to confirm the format – if you are sure you wish to perform the format, use the OK Button to select OK.

  • Page 13: Set The Date / Time

    2.6.1 Set the Date / Time To set the correct date and time, do the following: First be sure TODC WITNESS is NOT recording. Press and hold the Menu Button to enter the Video Settings Menu. Press the Menu Button a second time to enter TODC WITNESS’s main Setup Menu.
  • Page 14 Menu Button to return to the main recording screen. Note: 1. The Original Dash Cam WITNESS runs on a 24 hour military clock. 1:00pm shows as 13:00 on TODC WITNESS’s clock. For questions regarding the 24 clock, contact TODC at...

  • Page 15: Recording Videos

    3 Using TODC WITNESS 3.1 Recording Videos 3.1.1 Record videos while driving When TODC WITNESS is connected to your vehicle’s 12v power outlet and the outlet is powered on, TODC WITNESS will turn on and automatically begin recording. When your vehicle’s 12v outlet is powered off, TODC WITNESS will automatically stop recording and power off.

  • Page 16: Emergency Recording

    3.1.2 Emergency Recording The Original Dash Cam WITNESS has a built in emergency recording function which, when activated, prevents video files from being overwritten by TODC WITNESS’s Loop Recording feature. To manually activate the Emergency Recording function, do the following:...

  • Page 17: The Recording Screen

    3.1.3 The Recording Screen Icon Item Description Video When on screen, indicates you are Mode in video mode. Icon Loop Indicates the currently selected Recording video loop length. Icon Indicates your currently selected Exposure Exposure Value (EV).
  • Page 18 Date Indicates the current date. Stamp Time Indicates the current time. Stamp Battery Indicates the current status of the Indicator battery. SD Card When screen, indicates Indicator microSD card IS inserted. Resolution Indicates the currently Indicator selected resolution. When white, indicates Video available space in recording time...

  • Page 19: Motion Detection

    recording. 3.1.4 Motion Detection When Motion Detection is enabled and TODC WITNESS is powered on, TODC WITNESS will detect any motion in front of the lens and TODC WITNESS will begin to record. TODC WITNESS will continue to record as long as there is motion detected. Once motion stops, TODC WITNESS will stop recording after ten seconds.
  • Page 20 Use the Up or Down Button to highlight On and press the OK Button. Motion Detection is now enabled, press Menu to return to the home screen. Note: 1. When the battery is fully charged, Motion Detection can record continuously for about 20 minutes.

  • Page 21: Parking Mode

    Use the Up / Down Buttons to highlight your desired sensitivity (2G is most sensitive, 8G is least) and press OK. Your desired G-Sensor settings are now saved, press the Menu Button to return to the recording screen. Note: Caution: formatting the microSD card will delete all videos, including emergency locked videos.
  • Page 22 movement stops, the Dash Cam will stop recording and power down after 25 seconds, saving your footage. You can adjust the movement sensitivity of the Parking Mode feature, or turn it completely off. To adjust the Parking Mode settings: Be sure TODC WITNESS is NOT recording. Press and hold the Menu Button twice to enter the Setup Menu.

  • Page 23: Taking Still Photos

    3.2 Taking Still Photos 3.2.1 Taking Snapshots To take a still picture, follow these instructions: Be sure TODC WITNESS is NOT recording. Short press the Menu / Mode Button, TODC WITNESS will enter Still Photo Mode. Once in Still Photo Mode, use the OK button to take a still snapshot.
  • Page 24 Icon Item Description Still Photo Indicates you are in Sill Photo Mode Icon Mode. Indicates your currently selected Exposure Exposure Value (EV). White Indicates chosen white Balance balance level. Indicator Indicates current Indicator chosen Battery Indicates the current status of Indicator the battery.

  • Page 25: Playback Videos

    Icon Item Description SD Card When screen, indicates Indicator microSD card IS inserted. Quality Indicates the quality chosen. Indicator Resolution Indicates the chosen resolution. Indicates the number of pictures Pictures available store Available microSD card. 3.3 Playback Videos 3.3.1 Playing Videos To playback video files on TODC WITNESS’s LCD screen, follow these instructions: Be sure TODC WITNESS is NOT recording.

  • Page 26: The Playback Screen

    In Video Playback Mode, the OK Button starts and stops videos. When video is playing, the Up and Down Buttons control the volume. 3.3.2 The Playback Screen Icon Item Description Playback This icon indicates you are in Mode video playback mode, ready to Indicator play a video.

  • Page 27: Deleting Files

    Icon Item Description Indicates the time of day the Video Hour video you are watching was shot. Indicates the date the video Video Date you are watching was shot. Resolution Indicates the resolution Indicator of the recorded video. Video Time Indicates the current video Video Time Indicator...
  • Page 28 Use the Down Button to highlight Delete and press the OK Button. Use the Down Button to highlight Delete Current to delete the currently selected video, or highlight Delete All to delete all footage from TODC WITNESS. You will be asked to confirm your Deletion, if you are sure, use the Down Button to highlight OK and press the OK button.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Settings

    4 Adjusting the Settings 4.1 Using the Menu There are three setup menus that you can access; Video Settings Menu, Still Photo Menu, and Setup Settings Menu. To access each settings menu do the following: Accessing the Video Settings Menu Be sure TODC WITNESS is NOT recording.
  • Page 30 Press and hold the Menu Button to enter the Still Photo Menu Use the Up / Down Buttons to highlight different menu options in the Still Photo Menu. Press the OK Button to enter the highlighted settings sub-menu. Accessing the Setup Settings Menu Be sure TODC WITNESS is NOT recording.

  • Page 31: Menu Items

    Use the Up / Down Buttons to highlight different menu options in the Setup Settings Menu. Press the OK Button to enter the highlighted settings sub-menu. Note: You can access the setup settings menu from either Video or Still Photo Mode. 4.2 Menu Items Available Menu...
  • Page 32 Available Menu Setting Description Options easier 10 Minutes upload social media. +2.0, +5/3, Adjusts +4/3, amount of light +2/3, +1/3, Exposure. let in by TODC 0, -1/3, -2/3, WITNESS’s -1.0, -4/3, Lens. -5/3, -2.0 Motion On/Off Turn on/off. Detection When TODC WITNESS will record sound.
  • Page 33 Available Menu Setting Description Options Set the Resolution of Resolution your still photos 2MHD 1.3M When TODC WITNESS will take Sequence sequence On/Off three pictures with one press button. Still Photo Menu Fine Adjust Quality Normal image quality. Economy Strong Adjust Sharpness image...
  • Page 34 Available Menu Setting Description Options Auto Adjusts sensitivity the lens. +2.0, +5/3, +4/3, +1.0, Adjust +2/3, +1/3, Exposure long the lens is +0.0, -1/3, open. -2/3, -1.0, -4/3, -5/3, -2.0 Anti-Shakin Image Stabilization When allows you to Quick briefly view the Date Review photo...
  • Page 35 Available Menu Setting Description Options Set the Date See section Date/Time and Time. 2.6.1 When TODC WITNESS will Auto 1 Minute power Power Off automatically 3 Minutes if it is not recording. When TODC WITNESS’s screen will shut off after chosen 3 Minute Screensav...
  • Page 36 Available Menu Setting Description Options Portuguese / Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Japanese / Russian Korean Choose 60Hz North 50Hz Frequency America, 50Hz 60Hz for Europe. Perform format when powering TODC WITNESS for the first time. If experiencing memory issues, SD Card Format formatting the OK/Cancel...

  • Page 37: Transferring Videos To Pc

    5 Transferring Videos to PC 5.1 Using USB Cable Follow these instructions to transfer videos to your PC: Connect the micro USB tip of a mini USB cable to TODC WITNESS. Connect the full size USB tip to the USB port on your laptop or desktop (after completing this step, TODC WITNESS will automatically power on and the below will appear on screen).

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