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Preface About this manual Thank you for purchasing the ADATA RC300. In order to make sure you get the best usage out of your new ADATA product, we recommend you take the time to read this manual to become fully acquainted with all features and functions.
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This manual should not be misconstrued as acceptance of liability, nor does it imply a means to completely avert device failure or issues outside of stated product warranty. ADATA is not liable for third party claims arising from the use of the device, irrespective of manual contents.
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◇ Clean the lens at regular intervals to maintain optimal performance Warnings ★ Only use authorized chargers by ADATA ★ Do not disassemble the device ★ Do not attempt to access the interior of the device...
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★ Exposing the battery to fire or extreme heat may cause an explosion ★ Always comply with local laws and regulations. The device is not meant as a replacement for lawful conduct. Do not use the device interface while operating a vehicle General precautions .The device may be damaged if stored or operated in dusty environments...
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cause moisture to build up inside the device when it reaches operating temperature, which over time may cause device failure . Do not attempt to open the device or repair it yourself. Doing so carries the risk of electric shock, which may lead to injury or even death ....
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Product features ◆ Wide angle photographic lens ◆ Full HD 1920 x 1080p display ◆ Up to 4032 x 3024 capture ◆ 4X digital zoom ◆ Unlimited focal length from 50cm and beyond ◆ 2”high resolution LCD with simultaneous video and still photo display ◆...
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◆ Powered by standard 12V/24V in-car outlet, with auto record start when vehicle is turned on, and auto file save when the ignition is turned off ◆ HDMI output to compatible TVs and monitors, plus USB data read mode ◆ Smooth 30 frames per second ◆...
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Guide to icons 1. Make sure to identify and understand all indications before use 2. Indicator lights Green – Battery Charging Blue – Operating Red – Standby Video Mode Image Quality Recording Battery Snapshot Mode ISO Value Album (Playback)
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MicroSD card Loop Recording Microphone White Balance G Sensor Selfie Timer Anti-shake EV Value File Locked Video File “OK” Function in ‘1080FHD’ Resolution Album Down/Zoom Up/Zoom In...
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Power/Menu 3. Menu options Settings 1. Date/Time: 2013/01/01 - 12:00:00–YY/MM/DD (hold the OK button for 2 seconds to complete setup) Beep Sound: Off/On Language: English/Simplified Chinese/Traditional Chinese/Russian/Japanese/French/Spanish/Portugu ese/German/Italian TV Mode: NTSC/PAL Frequency: 50Hz/60Hz Format: cancel/OK Default Setting: cancel/OK Screen Saver: Off/3 minutes/5 minutes/10 minutes...
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Version: displays system version number Video Menu (in snapshot mode, tap the power button) 1. Resolution: 1080FHD (1920X1080)/720P (1280X720)/WVGA (848X480P)/VGA (640X480) 2. Loop Recording: off/1 minute/3 minutes/5 minutes 3. WDR: Off/On 4. Exposure: +2.0 +5/3 +4/3 +1.0 +2/3 +1/3 +0.0 -1/3 -2/3 -1.0 -4/3 -5/3 -2.0 5.
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(Hold the OK button for 2 seconds, and then mode-selection menu pops up) Snapshot Menu (in snapshot mode, tap the power button) 1. Capture Mode: Single/2S Timer/5S Timer/10S Timer 2. Resolution: 12M 4032x3024/10M 3648x2736/8M 3264x2448/ 5M 2592x1944/3M 2048x1536/2MHD 1920x1080/1.3M 1280x960/VGA 640x480 3.
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9. Exposure: +2.0 +1.7 +1.3 +1.0 +0.7 +0.3 +0.0 -0.3 -0.7 -1.0 -1.3 -1.7 -2.0 10. Anti-Shaking: Off/On 11. Date Stamp: Off/Date/ Date/Time Album Mode (Hold the OK button for 2 seconds, and then mode-selection menu pops up) Album Menu (in snapshot mode, tap the power button) 1.
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The device can be used with the provided charger or with any powered USB port, for example on your 2. When connected to a 12V/24V in-car outlet: Set the device to“1 minute/3 minutes/5 minutes” recording time to auto-start recording when the car engine is turned on.
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[2] For best performance, use high-speed SDHC/SDXC cards with the CL6 or CL10 logos imprinted. [3] The device can format incompatible memory cards so that they can be used. However, these cards may later be unreadable by other devices. 4. Time and date settings After turning on the device and booting, press (power button) twice to enter the menu, then adjust the time and date using the up and down keys.
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6. Camera on/off Hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn the camera on and off 7. Shooting modes [1] Selecting a resolution: press (power button) to enter the menu. Resolution is the first item. Choose from 1080P FHD (1920x1080P)/720P (1280x720P)/WVGA (848x480P)/VGA (640x480P).
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9. Playback mode [1] Press OK to enter the menu and navigate to video playback. You can also long press OK anytime to enter photo mode, then long press OK again to enter playback mode. [2] In file preview mode, use the down key to select a file, then press OK to play/pause video.
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[2] G-Sensor automatic shock protection: should the vehicle experience any sudden and severe shock or change in velocity or direction, G-Sensor technology auto-engages to save content against deletion. The icon appears on the device display when this protection is engaged. [3] Manual SOS emergency protection: while recording, press the OK button to engage SOS emergency protection.
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[2] If device storage is full, the system will prompt you to manually delete content or format a new memory card. Until then, loop recording cannot be used and content in general cannot be saved. 11.2 When choosing the 1 minute/3 minutes/5 minutes settings.
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Product specifications Camera 1/3” CMOS sensor sensor Display 2.0”LCD Controller Novatek full HD 1920x1080P Storage microSD (up to 128GB) Lens Japan-made A-Class Coated Glass Image Formats: JPEG(EXIF2.2), DCF formats and Resolutions: resolutions 12MP (4032x3024)/10MP (3648x2736)/8MP (3264x2448)/5MP (2592x1944)/3MP (2048x1536)/2MP (1920x1080)/1.3MP (1280x960)/ VGA(640x480)
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Video Format: MOV(H.264) formats and Resolutions: resolutions 1080FHD (1920X1080)/1080P(1440X1080)/720P( 1280X720)/ WVGA(848X480)/VGA(640X480)/QV GA(320X240) Zoom Video: 4X digital zoom, 1280x720, 30 frames per second Image: 8X digital zoom (max) Audio Integrated microphone and speaker (AAC) Exposure -2.0EV to +2.0EV SOS mode Emergency video file locking Loop Off/1 minute/3 minutes/5 minutes...
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recording USB 2.0 port Video AV out:NTSC/PAL output HD TV out: HDMI out, full HD 1920x1080 50 frames per second or 1920x1080 60 frames per second Power Internal 300mAh high temperature supply range rechargeable lithium battery Input: 5V, 1A Operating -20°C to 70°C temperatures Dimensions...
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Troubleshooting Please refer to this section for resolving several basic technical issues that may be encountered during normal operation ◎Photos/images cannot be taken Make sure there is enough free storage and check for protected/locked files ◎Does video automatically stop at some point while recording? Storage space may not be sufficient.
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This may be due to a file error. If rebooting does not resolve this, the storage card needs to be reformatted ◎No image when outputting to a high definition TV or monitor Check that all cables are properly connected and secured, and that the TV is set to the correct source (AV, HDMI, etc.) ◎Images appear blurry or hazy...
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◎After connecting the device to the car charger, recording does not automatically start This function is only available with loop recording enabled in settings, so double check that the feature is not set to off ◎If the device simply stops working, is there something I can do? Before contacting an authorized service center, try factory resetting the device using the hard reset button...
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Package contents For illustration purposes only – actual items may differ in appearance...
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Quality and service guaranteed Made In Taiwan...
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