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  • Page 1 Car Camcorder User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents About this Guide ................4 Regulatory notices ................4 Prohibition of co-location ..............4 WEEE Notice .................. 4 CE Regulatory Notice ..............4 FCC Regulatory Compliance ............5 RF Exposure Compliance ............... 5 Supplier's Declaration of Conformity ..........5 Battery Warning ................
  • Page 3 2.6.2 Set the Date / Time ........... 19 Using the Car Camcorder ............20 Automatic Record..............20 3.1.1 The Recording Screen ..........21 3.1.2 Emergency Recording ..........23 Add Speed Point ..............23 Picture in Video ..............24 Driving Safety ..............24 3.4.1 Speed Cam Alert............
  • Page 4 Adjusting the Settings ............47 Using the Menu ..............47 Menu Items ................ 47 Connecting to Other Devices ..........52 Connecting to the Computer ..........52 Installing the Software ............53 SuperCar ................54 Specifications ................ 55...

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    About this Guide The content in this document is for information purpose and is subject to change without prior notice. We have made every effort to ensure that this User Guide is accurate and complete. However, no liability is assumed for any errors or omissions that may have occurred.

  • Page 6: Fcc Regulatory Compliance

    20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Supplier's Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Unique Identifier Trade Name: HP, Model No.: f880x...

  • Page 7: Battery Warning

    8. We have provided 2 mounting brackets with this HP Car Camcorder. The suction cup bracket is designed for temporary mounting and will require periodic re-installation. The adhesive bracket is designed for one time and long term installation.

  • Page 8: Caution

    NOT install the bracket in a location that may obstruct your field of view and impact driving safety. HP or our authorized HP partners are NOT liable for any damages or data loss due to improper bracket mounting or suction cup bracket losing seal and dropping.
  • Page 9  Radio wave reception may be worsened in specific environments.  Please be advised that if another camcorder is also using the same 2.4GHz band as this product, the processing speed of both camcorders may slow down.  This product gets warm when in use; this is normal. ...
  • Page 10  HP Inc. is NOT responsible for the loss of any data/content during operation. Before you start using the system, it is assumed that you agree to the above statement.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    We recommend using the adhesive bracket if permanent installation is desired. Do NOT install the bracket in a location that may obstruct your field of view and impact driving safety. HP or our authorized HP partners are NOT liable for any damages or data loss due to improper bracket...

  • Page 12: Product Overview

    1.3 Product Overview Item Item LED Indicator Speaker LCD Color Screen Wide Angle Lens Menu / Back Button ( Reset Microphone Add Speed Point / Up Button Power Switch Snapshot / Down Button ( Power Connector Port Emergency Recording / Memory Card Slot Confirm Button ( Rear camera connector port...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    2 Getting Started 2.1 Storage Media 2.1.1 Insert the Memory Card Insert memory card with the pins facing forward and the screen of the camcorder facing forward too, see the picture as below: 2.1.2 Remove the Memory Card If the camcorder is power on, please power off first and wait for the procedure of switching off the camcorder completed before removing the memory card.

  • Page 14: Installing In Vehicles

    2.2 Installing in Vehicles 2.2.1 Mount to Windshield Push the mount into mount slot on top of device, until a click sound is heard. Peel off the protective plastic sheet from the adhesive bracket. Place and press down the bracket firmly onto your windshield.

  • Page 15: Adjust The Device Position

    2.2.2 Adjust the device position Loose the knob to swivel the device vertically or horizontally. Knob Then tighten the knob to make sure the device is securely locked in place.

  • Page 16: Connecting To Power

    2.3 Connecting to Power Use only the supplied car charger to power up the camcorder and charge the built-in battery. Connect one end of the car charger to the USB connector of the camcorder. USB port input: DC 5V / 1A. Plug the other end of the car charger to the cigarette lighter socket of your vehicle.

  • Page 17: Led Indicator

    Battery Status Indicator: Icon Description Full battery power. 2/3 battery power. 1/3 battery power. Out of battery power. Battery is charging. Connect the car charger to charge the battery, battery is fully charged. Note: 1. Use the products of the attached car charger only, please do not use other brand car charger, in order to avoid equipment burn or cause the battery explosion.

  • Page 18: Powering The Camcorder On / Off

    2.5 Powering the Camcorder On / Off 2.5.1 Auto Power On/Off If the camcorder is connected to the vehicle power supply, once start the car engine, the camcorder will automatically power on and start recording. Once the vehicle engine shuts down, the camcorder automatically saves the recording and turns off the power within 10 seconds.

  • Page 19: Initial Settings

    2.6 Initial Settings Before using the camcorder, we recommend you setup the correct Time zone, Date and Time. Note: Please note that if you press the button during recording, the system will stop recording and enter OSD menu. Make sure the recording is already stopped then continue operating the menu. 2.6.1 Set Time Zone To set the time zone, do the following: Press the...

  • Page 20: Set The Date / Time

    2.6.2 Set the Date / Time To set the correct date and time, do the following: Press the button to enter the OSD menu. Press the button to select Date / Time, and then press the button for entering function menu. Press the button to adjust the value, and then press button to set the next field.

  • Page 21: Using The Car Camcorder

    3 Using the Car Camcorder 3.1 Automatic Record Once start the car engine, the camcorder will automatically power on and start recording. Recording will automatically stop when the engine is switched off. Note: 1. Some vehicle power supply would not turn on / off automatically with the car engine start, if the camcorder cannot automatically power on/off with the car engine, please manually connect the power supply with the vehicle power, and then power on, or manually power off the camcorder and then release the connector with the car power supply.

  • Page 22: The Recording Screen

    3.1.1 The Recording Screen Icon Item Description Recording Indicates the video current Duration duration. Indicates the current recording Date / Time date and time. During video recording, press the Menu Button button to enter the OSD menu. During video recording, press the Add Speed Point button to add a speed cam Button...
  • Page 23 standard package. Please contact distributor for further information.) Indicates the strength of satellite Satellite positioning. If the icon shows in Positioning red on screen, it indicates that the camcorder cannot complete the icon satellite positioning. Speed Current driving speed. Voice Record Indicates voice recording sets as off, the sound will not be recorded.

  • Page 24: Emergency Recording

    3.1.2 Emergency Recording To Start the Emergency Recording, do the following: During Video Recording, press the button to enter emergency recording mode, the “Emergency” message will be shown immediately on the upper left corner of the screen, and the recorded file will be protected.

  • Page 25: Picture In Video

    3.3 Picture in Video You can also use this camcorder to take snapshots of the current scene. In recording status, press to capture recording screen shots from the front lens. When the icon shows in the central of screen, it means the screenshots is completed.

  • Page 26: Speed Cam Alert

    3.4.1 Speed Cam Alert If the Speed Cam Alert function is enabled, once your car’s location is determined by GPS and approaches a speed cam, this product produces audible alert and screen message. To enable the Speed Cam Alert, do the following: Press the button to enter the OSD menu.

  • Page 27: Driver Fatigue Alert

    Press the button to return recording screen. The alarm screen turns red to remind you to slow down if you are driving faster than the speed limit. 3.4.3 Driver Fatigue Alert If the Driver Fatigue Alert function is enabled, this product produces audible alert and screen message one hour after it has begun recording and repeats the alerts every half hour afterwards.

  • Page 28: Ldws

    3.4.4 LDWS Once your car’s location is determined by GPS and the LDWS function is enabled, this camcorder produces audible alert and screen message when you drive off of or change lanes at speeds over 70 km/h (43 mph). To set the LDWS (Lane Departure Warning Systems), do the following: Press the button to enter the OSD menu.

  • Page 29: Fcws

    3.4.5 FCWS Once your car’s location is determined by GPS and the FCWS function is enabled, this camcorder produces audible alert and screen message when you drive at speeds over 60 km/h (37 mph) and are less than 20 m away from the car in front of you.

  • Page 30: Fcmd

    3.4.6 FCMD If FCMD function is enabling, the camcorder will determine it from front car about 0.3 ~ 4 meters. When the front object moves about 3 ~ 5 seconds and the car did not start to drive forward, the camcorder will issue audible alert and screen message.

  • Page 31: Headlight Warning

    3.4.7 Headlight Warning The Headlight Warning function produces audible alert and screen message when it detects poor lighting conditions through the recording displays of this camcorder, including driving in rainy or cloudy weather, at night, and in basements, parking lots, and tunnels. To enable the Headlight Warning, do the following: Press the button to enter the OSD menu.

  • Page 32: Parking Mode

    3.5 Parking Mode To monitor the vehicle when it is parked, you can activate Park Recording, or Motion and Collision Detection, or Timelapse. Before you activate Parking Mode, we commend to install ACC cable through professional car service shop. Follow the steps below to change the settings for Parking Mode: Press the button to enter the OSD menu.

  • Page 33: Motion And Collision Detection

    3.5.2 Motion and Collision Detection - In normal loop recording mode, press and hold Power key for 3 seconds, the screen will show message “Press OK to power off or enter Motion and Collision Detection after 10 sec.” Please wait for 10 seconds and the camcorder will enter Motion and Collision Detection automatically.

  • Page 34: Grid Function Chart

    Sensitivity / Low Sensitivity / Off), and then press the button for entering function menu. Press the button return to recording screen. 3.7 2 GRID FUNCTION CHART When the camcorder is recording, press Power button will enter 2 GRID FUNCTION CHART in the LCD screen, users can check vehicular informations here.
  • Page 35 Use the to select the video or photo you want to playback, and press button to confirm your selection.

  • Page 36: The Playback Screen

    3.8.1 The Playback Screen Item Description File name File name Duration/ Total Indicates the video elapse time/ Indicates total recorded time recorded time Press the button to return preview screen of Return video or picture. Press the button repetitively to return recording screen. Previous File Press button to view previous file.

  • Page 38: Deleting Files

    3.9 Deleting Files To delete file(s), perform the following steps: Press the button to stop recording and enter the main Menu. Press the button to select File Deletion and press the button to confirm. Press the button to select folder and press the button to confirm.

  • Page 39: Initial Set Up Pixi Car Application

    4 Initial set up Pixi Car application 4.1 Camcorder application installation The camcorder allows you to connect to the mobile devices via the App. When using for the first time, install the [Pixi Car] App for your mobile device. Download Pixi Car App from Google Play or App Store.
  • Page 40 4.2 Wi-Fi connecting Press the Power button to switch on the camcorder. Enter Menu and go to Wi-Fi option; choose “ON” to activate the wireless network. The camcorder’s screen will display Wi-Fi Device ID and Password. Using the Wi-Fi function of your mobile device, search for the camcorder ID “hp_f880x_12345”...

  • Page 41: Using The Pixi Car Application

    5 Using the Pixi Car application Touch [Pixi Car] icon to activate the application. The main screen will pop up. Follow the below instruction to operate this application.

  • Page 42: Camera And Wi-Fi Setting

    5.1 Camera and Wi-Fi Setting 5.1.1 Wi-Fi Setting You can use this feature to set up new Wi-Fi ID and password. Touch icon [Camera & WiFi Setting]. Touch [WiFi Setting]. Enter new Wi-Fi ID and password, and touch [Update] to re-new setting.

  • Page 43: Camera Setting

    5.1.2 Camera Setting You can use this feature to set up your car camcorder. Touch icon [Camera & WiFi Setting]. Touch [Camera Setting]. Refer to the below table for details of menu items and available menu options. Menu option Description Available option 1080P 30 fps, 1080P 27.5 fps,...

  • Page 44: Camera Preview, Record, Snapshot

    5.2 Camera preview, record, snapshot You can use this feature to preview, record or take snapshot. 1. Touch icon [Camera Preview]， 2. The mobile device will display camcorder’s preview screen. The camcorder will lose control and screen will show ”Network Streaming”. Please use Pixi Car app to operate the camcorder.

  • Page 45: Playback, Delete, Download

    5.3 Playback, delete, download You can use this feature to playback or delete the file saved in camcorder, or to download the file from camcorder to your mobile device. Touch icon [Camera Playback]. The files saved in the camcorder will be displayed on your mobile device.
  • Page 46 Icon Description Playback Delete Download the file from camcorder to your mobile device Switch front and rear camcorder File folder option: Event, Video, Photo Note: 1. If you find the video playback without audio, please check if you turn on Voice Record on the menu.

  • Page 47: Local Album

    5.4 Local album You can use this feature to playback or delete the file that you download to your mobile device. Touch icon [Local Album]。 Pick up the file that you want to playback or delete, and touch below icon to execute. Icon Description Playback...

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Settings

    6 Adjusting the Settings 6.1 Using the Menu You can customize the general settings via the on-screen display (OSD) menus. Press the button to enter the OSD menu. Press the button to select menu item, and then press button for entering function menu. Press the button to select or adjust the value, and then press the...
  • Page 49 Menu option Description Available option Add Speed Point: The satellite positioning will manually add speed camera location. You can add up to 200 speed camera locations to the Add Speed Point / Delete Speed Position built-in system. Last Position / Delete All Management Delete Last Position: Position...
  • Page 50 Menu option Description Available option Set LCD off time. Camcorder screen will be off after a set time if no operation is detected during On/ Turn off after 7 sec / LCD Setting the standby or record mode. Turn off after 1min Press any button will switch it on.
  • Page 51 Menu option Description Available option Once your car’s location is determined by GPS and the LDWS function is enabled, this camcorder produces LDWS audible alert and screen On / Off message when you drive off of or change lanes at speeds over 70 km/h (43 mph).
  • Page 52 Menu option Description Available option The system reverts to the Default Yes / No default setting. Indicates the current Firmware Version firmware version.

  • Page 53: Connecting To Other Devices

    7 Connecting to Other Devices 7.1 Connecting to the Computer You can connect the camcorder to a desktop computer or notebook to transfer or view files. Connect mini USB cable to the camcorder mini USB port. Connect the other end of USB cable to an available USB port of your computer.

  • Page 54: Installing The Software

    8 Installing the Software Place the attached CD ROM into the CD player. If the CD does not execute automatically, please use Windows File Manager to execute the Install_CD.exe file in the CD. The following screen will be shown up. Press the [Menu] item to start the installation process according to the instructions on-screen.

  • Page 55: Supercar

    9 SuperCar Item Item Front Camera File Path Playback Play / Pause Browser File Previous File List Next Rear Camera Playback Stop Volume Playback Duration / Total Electronic Map Duration Compass G-Sensor Speed Meter Note: 1. To display the route on Electronic Map, please make sure the internet is connected before starting the video playback.

  • Page 56: Specifications

    10 Specifications Item Description 1/2.8” SONY sensor Image sensor 1920 (H) x 1080 (V) Effective pixels Supports Micro SDHC, up to 32GB class 10 speed or Storage media greater 3” LCD color TFT LCD display Wide Angle Fixed Focus lens Lens Aperture: Up to F1.9 Focus range...
  • Page 57 Item Description Built-in Li-polymer rechargeable (This battery is NOT Battery replaceable) Operating 0° ~ 45° C Temperature Operating 20 ~ 70% RH Humidity Storage -20° ~ 70° C Temperature Dimensions 87.6 x 29.1 x 53.1 mm Weight Approx. 103g Built-in IEEE 802.11b/g/n(HT20) Wi-Fi chip: RTL8188FTV Frequency range 2412 MHz ~2472MHz (For EU Compliance) Wi-Fi Channel...

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