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COWON AQ2
User Guide
ver. 1.0

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  • Page 1 COWON AQ2 User Guide ver. 1.0...
  • Page 2 + This manual is based on the product available at the point of publishing it. It thus may contain errors or omissions in its technical editing. + Always back up any important video files. + COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. shall not be held accountable for any data loss, poor recording or recording error.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    + CONTENTS Before You Start Safety Precautions Package Components Names of Parts and Functions Installation Attaching to/Detaching from A Product Holder Uninterruptible Power Connection Connecting Rear View Camera and External GPS Module Basic Functions Start Recording Driving Mode Recording Parking Mode Recording End Recording Occurrence of Event Motion Detection...
  • Page 4 + CONTENTS Other Functions Wi-Fi Connection to Smart Manager Smart Manager PC Manager Front and Rear View Recording Synchronization Auto Shutdown Timer Setting Parking Mode Voltage Setting Auto Shutdown Voltage Non-stop Recording While Parked File Deletion Setting Sensitivity of G Sensor Motion Detection Sensitivity Additional Specifications...
  • Page 5: Before You Start

    + Do not use voltage other than the rated voltage specified by the product. It may cause an explosion, fire or mechanical failure. + Always use the genuine products and parts from COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. shall not be held accountable whatsoever for failures or accidents caused by using the product and parts from other sources.
  • Page 6 + The memory card is an expendable item which needs to be periodically examined and changed to safely write data. It is recommended to format the memory card more than once a week. + Memory card is an expendable item which needs to be periodically examined and changed. Use a COWON- authorized memory card.
  • Page 7 + Do not wipe the product with chemical substances or detergent. + In accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act and other relevant regulations, users are held liable for data stored using the product’s video/audio recording features. You are advised to take due precaution in storing recorded data. COWON AQ2...
  • Page 8: Package Components

    - Blackboxes can be installed front and rear, 2 units can be linked and used as a 2 channel system. (Sold separately) - Note that the included items may vary according to the product specifications and may look different from the images provided in the manual. - Always use the genuine cables from COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. COWON AQ2...
  • Page 10: Installation

    If you forcibly insert the card in a wrong direction, it is likely to cause weaken adhesiveness significantly. Double-check the chosen location damage or failure. Note that you may need to receive paid repair service before fixing the device. to fix this. COWON AQ2...
  • Page 11 Recommended Angle for Rear View Camera Adjust the camera lens so that about 10-20% of your vehicle's hood appears on the recording screen. Adjust the rear view camera lens so that about 20-30% of the top of the recording screen shows the sky. COWON AQ2...
  • Page 12: Attaching To/Detaching From A Product Holder

    Before You Start + Attaching to/Detaching from A Product Holder Attach/detach the product as shown below: Push the product to attach to/detach from the Use a coin to fasten/unfasten the bolt on the holder holder. to attach/detach the product. COWON AQ2...
  • Page 13: Uninterruptible Power Connection

    (hazard flasher, dome light, taillight, etc.) For a 2-channel installation, be sure to connect the power cable to the front camera only. Connect the front and rear cameras with the camera connection cable provided. Uninterruptible Power Cable (Optional) COWON AQ2...
  • Page 14: Connecting Rear View Camera And External Gps Module

    This terminal is designed to fit AQ2 rear view camera only; it is not compatible with other devices. For a 1-channel installation, connect an external GPS to the front camera's GPS port. For a 2-channel installation, connect an external GPS to the rear camera's GPS port. (External GPS may be purchased separately.) COWON AQ2...
  • Page 15: Basic Functions

    Uninterruptible power connection is needed for parking mode recording. When “non-stop recording” mode is selected in the Settings menu, the product can stay in recording mode even when the vehicle is parked. The last recorded file may not be stored if backup supercapacitor is low. COWON AQ2...
  • Page 16: Occurrence Of Event

    Go to Settings → Sound → Sound Recording and deselect Sound Recording by Button to activate Event Setting. If motion files are created continuously during parking mode, as indicated by the LED, go to Settings → Device → LED On During Parking Recording, OFF COWON AQ2...
  • Page 17: Led Status Indicator

    Error; Alert (Safe removal, etc.) Purple Fast blinking Alternates between Firmware upgrade Fast blinking red and blue * The front security LED flashes white when recording, visible from the outside and clearly indicating that the onboard camera is in operation. COWON AQ2...
  • Page 18: Safe Removal And Formatting Of Memory Card

    Press and hold the button for more than 3 seconds again to format the memory card while it is not removed. * You can also format the memory card through the PC Manager and Smart Manager. * To format on PC, choose “FAT32” for the File System (F) and “32KB” for the Cluster Size (A). COWON AQ2...
  • Page 19: Button Operation

    When the temperature goes down, recording resumes automatically. - Reset If a problem happens to AutoCapsule and an abnormal state persists for more than five minutes, unplug the power cable and completely switch off AutoCapsule before plugging it again. COWON AQ2...
  • Page 20: File Management

    * EX) Normal front file created on Nov 8, 2017 at 9:56:09 a.m. while driving ▶ 20171108-095609_NOR_D_F.mp4 Event rear file created on Nov 9, 2017 at 11:07:35 p.m. while parked ▶ 20171109-230735_EVT_P_R.mp4 Motion front file created on Dec 23, 2017 at 4:32:50 p.m. when parked ▶ 20171223-163250_MOT_P_F.mp4 COWON AQ2...
  • Page 23: Other Functions

    * In order to change the setting of front or rear view camera with PC Manager, connect the memory card from the camera to a PC, select the Front or Rear View Camera Setting tab on the PC Manager setting screen, and then save the following settings. Smart Manager allows you to immediately apply settings for the front/rear view camera. COWON AQ2...
  • Page 24 Shows the map in full size if a GPS file exists. Captures the screen during playback. Shows the map if a GPS file exists. Switches into a full screen mode. Users can set their preferences. COWON AQ2...
  • Page 25: Front And Rear View Recording Synchronization

    - If the output voltage of vehicle battery is higher or lower than the parking voltage setting range, then go to Settings → Record Setting → Parking Recording and turn off Use Parking Voltage. Afterward, the device detects the movement of the vehicle to start the parking recording. COWON AQ2...
  • Page 26: Setting Auto Shutdown Voltage

    * The lower the pre-set auto shutdown voltage value, the greater the risk of battery discharge; the higher the pre-set auto shutdown voltage value, the more effective it is for preventing battery discharge. Set the voltage value to suit your vehicle battery condition before use. COWON AQ2...
  • Page 27: Non-Stop Recording While Parked

    Deletes in accordance with storage space quota set Normal, event, motion 60%, 30%, 10% for each file type. 70%, 20%, 10% Deletes in accordance with storage space quota set 70%, 30% Normal + motion, event for normal + motion/event files. 80%, 20% COWON AQ2...
  • Page 28: Sensitivity Of G Sensor

    * Go to Settings → Device → Motion Sensor If light reflected by the LED indicator causes motion files to be created continuously during parking mode recording, go to Settings → Device settings → LED On During Parking Recording, OFF COWON AQ2...
  • Page 29: Additional

    Others G sensor, Speaker, LED Status Indicator, External GPS Terminal Motion file is available in uninterruptible power connection mode only. Available only when connected with uninterruptible power cable. Only files recorded with external GPS receiver can be viewed. COWON AQ2...

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