Uniden iWitness DC11 Owner's Manual

Uniden iWitness DC11 Owner's Manual

Automotive video recorder

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iWitness
DC11
AUTOMOTIVE VIDEO RECORDER
OWNER'S MANUAL
© 2019 Uniden America Corporation
Issue 2, August 2019
Irving, Texas
Printed in Vietnam

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  • Page 1 DC11 AUTOMOTIVE VIDEO RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL © 2019 Uniden America Corporation Issue 2, August 2019 Irving, Texas Printed in Vietnam...
  • 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.
  • 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 ......9 ATTACHING THE WINDSHIELD MOUNT ........9 INSTALLING THE MICROSD CARD ..........9 POWERING UP THE DC11 ............
  • Page 4 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........19 SPECIFICATIONS ............20 ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ......23...
  • Page 5: Overview

    DC11 AUTOMOTIVE VIDEO RECORDER OVERVIEW The Uniden DC11 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 DC11 can even record outside the vehicle for the duration of the internal battery’s power.
  • Page 6: What's In The Box

    WHAT’S IN THE BOX? Uniden DC11 Windshield Mount DC (CAR) USB Cable 8GB MicroSD Adapter card If any items are missing or damaged, get answers 24/7 at our website: www.uniden.com.
  • Page 7: Controls And Indicators

    CONTROLS AND INDICATORS No. Item Description UP ▲ In Record mode, zoom in. In Menu list, move the cursor one line Red - (Steady On) Not Recording Red - (Flashing) Recording...
  • Page 8 No. Item Description When not recording, opens the Menu. MENU Blue - Indicates charging DOWN In Record mode, zoom out. ▼ In Menu list, move the cursor one line down. In Record mode, press this button to start/stop video recording. Use this button to capture an image in Photo mode.
  • Page 9: Installation And Power Up

    The unit 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 (included) and minimum Class 10 speed.
  • Page 10: Powering Up The Dc11

    the edge of the microSD card inwards for it to pop out and then pull it out of the slot. POWERING UP THE DC11 Only use the DC car adapter that comes with your device. Any other adapter might damage the device. Refer to your car’s owner’s manual to verify where the power outlets are on and around the dashboard.
  • Page 11: Operating The Dc11

    Full Empty Half Full OPERATING THE DC11 DC11 operates in three modes: Record mode, Photo mode, and Playback mode. These modes also have menus to help you configure recording and taking photos. Press M/ until you access the mode you want. An icon appears in the upper left corner of the screen for each mode.
  • Page 12: Save Current Recording

    A flashing red dot appears next to the icon. To stop recording, press OK and the red dot disappears, indicating that the recording has stopped. Save Current Recording You can save the file that is currently recording so that it will not be overwritten if space is needed. While recording, press M/ ;...
  • Page 13 Option Description Loop Loop recording allows you to set video Recording file length (1, 2, or 3, minutes; 3 minutes shown on icon). Selecting a file length activates loop recording. When the microSD card fills up, it loops back to the oldest file and records over it.
  • Page 14: Photo Mode

    PHOTO MODE The DC11 lets you take 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.
  • Page 15 Option Description Sequence Activates continuous shooting mode; you 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.
  • Page 16: Playback Mode

    PLAYBACK MODE This mode lets you play back recorded video or view snapshots. Press M/ until either (Playback) or ► (Snap- shot) displays in the upper left corner of the screen. Press OK to view the recorded file/snapshot or ▲ / ▼...
  • Page 17 Option Description Set Date/ Changes the date and time by using the Time relevant ▲ and ▼ keys, and then press OK to confirm. Auto Power Sets the time duration to automatically power off the unit when idle. Language Select English (default), French, Spanish, or Portuguese.
  • Page 18: Connecting To A Pc

    Option Description Default Returns all the settings back to the Setting factory defaults. Firmware Version number of the installed firmware. Version CONNECTING TO A PC If you connect the DC11 to a PC (using the supplied USB cable), the DC11 displays verious options. Scroll to select Mass Storage.
  • Page 19 If you have connected your camera accordingly and it still remains on when the car is turned off, go to www. uniden.com for assistance. The unit cannot take • Ensure that the microSD card is formatted photos or record videos properly and inserted correctly.
  • Page 20 General Problems Possible Solutions Cross-stripe interference Verify that Frequency option in an image (Setup/Frequency) is set to 60Hz (North America). The unit crashes Using a pin or an unfolded paper clip, press and hold the Reset button to restart the unit. SPECIFICATIONS Screen 1.5 in.
  • Page 21 Power Supply • 12V Cigarette Car Charger Input: 12V~24V Output: DC5V/1A • 110mAh Built-in Lithium Polymer battery (10 min) Sensor Type 1.3 MP CMOS Image Sensor 1/3” Video Frame 30fps Rate Sound Yes (built-in microphone) Recording Channels G-sensor Video Format AVI Photo 12M/10M/8M/5M/3M, 2M, VGA, 1.3M Resolution...
  • Page 22 Avis de conformité à la FCC : Ce dispositif a été testé et s’avère conforme à l’article 15 des règlements de la Commission fédérale des communications (FCC). Ce dispositif est soumis aux conditions suivantes: 1) Ce dispositif ne doit pas causer d’interférences nuisibles et;...
  • Page 23 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.
  • Page 24 repair or replace the defective unit & return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any other cost (except shipping & handling) incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty. Warrantor, at its option, may replace the unit with a new or refurbished unit.
  • Page 25 Include evidence of original purchase & a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor at: Uniden America Service C/O Saddle Creek 743 Henrietta Creek Rd., Suite 100 Roanoke, TX 76262...

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