DDpai mini ONE User Manual

CAUTION PACKAGE CONTENTS
Ÿ This device is designed to record video while the vehicle is in
operation. It can record ultra HD video even when there weren't
Image my world
streetlights around.
Ÿ Keep the windshield and lens clean for optimal video quality.
Ÿ Do not leave the device in vehicle without fixing firmly, fix device Dash Cam
onto a clean windscreen where the vision is not blocked. Don't
install device on air bag or within its working range.
Ÿ Only use the power cable provided by the manufacturer. Other
power cable may cause short circuit, fire, or malfunction
Ÿ This device adopts build-in SD card, featuring in high efficiency,
stability, long use life. The memory card should be formatted via
App or PC regularly to maximize the lifetime of the memory card.
Ÿ Do not adjust DDPAI Dash Cam or watch real time video via App 3.5m Vehicle Power Cable
while driving.
Ÿ Do not install the product in a location where the product can
3 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
interfere with the driver's field of vision.
The product optimal temperature range (-20°C – 75°C/-4°F –
Ÿ
Power Connection Hole
167°F), it provides high temperature protection function, it shuts
itself down to prevent any damages at very extreme
temperatures.
Ÿ Do not disassemble or repair the product by yourself, contact
our service expert in case of any issue.
LED Indicator
Ÿ This Dash Cam can be used in other occasions despite in
vehicle, supply by power adapter.
Ÿ The contents of this manual are for reference only. MIC
Loudspeaker
MIC Instruction
Status
Desciption
Power-on Hello, dingdingpai
Updating, keep power on
Update
Updating success
Shutting down due to high temperature
Shutdown
Automatic shutdown
Memory card is initializing, please do not shutdown
SD card format
or remove the card
User's Manual
SD card error SD card error
After downloading, you can share it on social media or delete it.
8 MANAGE FILES VIA PC
1. Access memory card of your Dash Cam from PC with USB data
cable.
2. Double click on movable disk, open DCIM folder, there will be 4
视频预览、回放、下载 folders under it:
Normal:
20171019075657_78.mp4
7 MANAGE FILES VIA SMART PHONE
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Time-lapse:
7.1 Download Emergency Files S-20171019081231_2460_
1. Connect your Dash Cam to App. 30.MP4
2. Tap on Camera, tap on , then you can select the emergency
image or video files.
Motion :
G_20171013101728_0003
3. Once selected, at the bottom of the screen there will be an icon
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that looks like a magic wand, this is the Modify icon. Snapshot:
N_20171013101728_0003
4. Tap on the Modify icon to open the photo editor. This will activate
_X.jpg
different photo filters.
5. Select the photo filter you would like to apply by tapping on the
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filter, on this screen, you also can add Subtitles and Frame like N_20171023134544_21_1
movies.
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7. Tap on save icon to apply. You can also share it on social media
by taping on Share the picture button.
9 SETTINGS
1. Connect your Dash Cam with DDPAI App.
2. Tap on Me->Settings->Camera Settings.
7.2 Editing and Sharing image/video files
The photo filters integrated into the DDPAI Dash Cam App is
configured with 15 photo filters which can be applied to your photos.
1. Tap on the album icon located at the bottom middle of the
screen.
2. Select or tap on the photos you wish to edit.
App 设置
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LED Indicator
Status Description
Red Working indicator, blink slowly in normal working mode.
Solid on indicates it is USB data transmission mode.
Blue Blinks slowly in parking monitoring mode.
Bracket USB Charger
Purple Blinks quickly indicates there is storage error.
Solid on indicates it is in upgrading status.
INSTALLATION
4.1 Installing the App
Search for the DDPAI
Install it on your
App in the Google Play
smart phone.
Store or Apple App
3M Adhesive Installation Tool Camera
After connecting your phone with the DDPAI Dash Cam Wi-Fi, open
the App, from here you can add/delete Dash Cam, and preview,
Tap the Allow button Accept App access to
playback, download, snapshot, cropping etc.
in the Authorization your smart phone.
Request
On the Road
USB Data Port DDPAI users community, it only need to connect to your smart
phone data or home Wi-Fi. From here you can find nearby users, see
Power Port
the newest activities, user experience, installation tutorial etc.
Launch App and
explore more.
Sharing on Social Media
Taping on icon to share picture or video on social media like
Facebook, Twitter.
NOTE
Ÿ This App is certified virus-free by Google Play Store and Apple App Store, it
does not contain malware, please list it in your trust application list. Albums
Reset Ÿ We don't collect any kind of personal data, the information collected about
View images, videos and emergency clips, you also can edit and
you only for register purposes.
share them from here.
Ÿ The DDPAI App is available for devices running Android 4.0 and up, iPhone 4
and up, or iOS 7.0 and up.
Ÿ Some customized Android smart phones need to turn off mobile data(3G,4G) Me
to connect to Dash Cam via Wi-Fi, please be noted that the Dash Cam keeps Hardware settings, updating and help center.
working without connecting to smart phone.
4.3 Pair Smart Phone
4.2 App Overview
1. Launch App, tap on Camera, then tap on
Here is an overview of DDPAI Dash Cam App.
2. Choose your DDPAI Dash Cam from the network list (For Android
system, App will start to search Dash Cam network automatically.
For iOS phone: turn on WALN from Settings > WLAN). The Dash
Cam default SSID (or Wi-Fi name) begins with "vYou", ends with it's
model (e.g. vYou_DDPai_mini ONE).
3. Enter the password (the default password '1234567890').
Camera volume
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Use the volume slider to adjust the Dash Cam volume.
CPU: Hi3516E, H.265/H.264(default), 1080P@30fps
Microphone Recording
Image Sensor: IMX323 2MP low illumination CMOS sensor
When turned off, the dash cam does not record audio. Lens: 4 G-glasses, 130° wide angle, F2.2
Wi- Fi Module: Wi-Fi/2.4GHz
Video with Snapshot Storage: Build-in eMMC high speed flash, loop recording
When turned on, the Dash Cam captures a still image and a clip in Video Output: Wireless video output, support Android/IOS device
The dash cam records in normal G-Sensor: Built-in 3Gyo sensor, motion locking, adjustable sensitivity
the 5 seconds prior to and subsequent to an snapshotting.
via App
Video Resolution: 1920*1080 @30fps
It continuously recording footage Date and Time Display Photo Resolution: 1920* 1080
at 1 frame per second, therefore When turned on, There will be date and time display on the video and RAM: 512Mb
15 minutes of footage can be
photo (as watermark) .
reviewed in 30 seconds. The
camera activates and starts
Start up Sound
recording once detected motion.
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Mute the Dash Cam by toggle it off. FAQ
When motion is detected, it
saves a snapshot. L means there
Battery Protection for Parked Vehicles
is a video related to this photo. 1. Video Recording
Select a time duration, when your car has been stationary for 15
Q1: Shall I keep the dash cam connected with my phone when it is
Photos taken by Snapshot Button minutes, Parking Monitoring is automatically activated, stay on for
working?
or App snapshot. X means there the selected time duration, and automatically deactivated and
is no video related to this photo. switches back to continuous recording when there is a motion. A: The Dash Cam starts to record videos automatically when the car
is started without needing to connect to your phone. However, if they
Thumbnails are automatically are connected, you can preview, download, and playback the videos
G-Sensor Sensitivity
shown for event recording files.
from the App on your phone.
You can adjust the sensitivity of the motion detection so minor
motion caused by wind or rain doesn't trigger a snapshot. Automatic
snapshot operates in conjunction with the Dash Cam's inbuilt G- Q2: Why some of the Dash Cam video recordings are missing.
A: Make use the App& firmware are the latest version. If there is
Sensor. In order for this to work correctly, G-Sensor must be ON.
"Storage exception" notification means the SD card is corrupted and
need to be replaced.
Time-lapse Normal recording Time-lapse Auto Shutdown
record 15 min recording after X min/H
Q3: Why image is not clear in my smart phone?
A: The video downloaded to your smart phone is compressed, you
can review HD recordings via PC in MP4 format.
If G-Sensor is triggered
2. Wi-Fi and App Connectivity
Q1: How to change the Wi-Fi name and password of the Dash Cam?
Normal Normal recording Normal Auto Shutdown
A: Make sure your Dash Cam is connect to App, then go into Me-
record 15 min recording after X min/H
>Settings->Camera Settings, tap on Camera Name to change your
Wi-Fi name, tap on Camera Password to change your Wi-Fi
If G-Sensor is triggered password.
Q2: WiFi is always disconnected?
A: Go into Settings > Wi-Fi and hit the menu button, select
NOTE
Advanced, disable "Scanning always available" .
Ÿ An extra hardwire kit need to be installed; or, no need hardwire kit at all if
your car has an active cigar lighter (i.e. when car engine is off, the cigar If "Scanning always available" checkbox is checked, make sure your
lighter still supply power) smart phone is near the Dash Cam.
Ÿ Select parking monitoring time duration and turn on/off parking monitoring
Make sure your devices are not surrounded by too many Wi-Fi
form App.
networks.
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4. Use the installation tool to lift the edges of the windshield /molding
and tuck in the power cable. Connect the Dash Cam to the car
charger (plugged into cigarette lighter socket) and power cable.
Tuck in cable
Ideal mount area
5. Turn on the engine after installation, your will hear "Hello, ding
ding pai", Dash Cam power up and start recording, meanwhile. LED
indicator blinks slowly in normal mode. NOTE
4. Click ADD CAMERA, wait a few seconds until the preview screen
Ÿ The download speed is about the same as the video playback speed. The
6.Adjust the angle of the lens by rotating the Dash Cam. We
show. video which is downloaded to the mobile phone is compressed, the HD video
recommend pointing the lens slightly downwards (≈10° below
is stored on the build-in memory card.
NOTE
horizontal), so as to record video with a 6:4 road to background ratio. Ÿ Emergency G-Sensor video storage to emergency file video.
Direct Wi-Fi will turn on automatically when the Dash Cam turn on.
Ÿ App will automatically download the video which was not completely
It is recommended to adjust the Dash Cam position while looking at
downloaded last time once connect to dash cam.
5 Installation HD video is in MP4 format and can be viewed in the computer.
the screen select the best viewing angle. Ÿ
NOTE Rotate your smart phone or press
5.1 Installing the Dash Cam
Direct Wi-Fi will turn on automatically when the Dash Cam turn on.To prevent the
screen to landscape mode
1. Clean the area on the windshield where the Dash Cam will be Dash Cam from falling off or slipping, the Dash Cam and bracket are fixed firmly. If
you want to take off the Dash Cam to copy data via PC, please hold the bracket
installed, otherwise it may fall off easily in later.
with one hand, rotate the Dash Cam with the other hand to pull out. As showing in
2. Gently push the Dash Cam into the bracket, you will hear a beep below figure:
sound when it clicks into place.
Rotate and pull
Hold the bracket
with other hand
with one hand
6 USING THE DASH CAM
NOTE
When the memory card fills up, the newest video files will start to replace the oldest
3.Remove the protective film from the back of the bracket, attach the S h u t t e r b u t t o n
video files (called lop recording), so you will always have the most recent video
adhesive side of the mount on the windshield where it has an
files.
unobstructed view of the road but does not interfere with the driver's
6.1 Preview 6.2 Resolution Settings
view. As shown below.
You can view in real-time the video currently being recorded by Tap on FHD to set the video/ photo resolution in landscape mode, if
connecting your smart phone to the Dash Cam via direct Wi-Fi.
the FHD icon is not showing, tap on the video screen.
1) Open the DDPAI App, and add your Dash Cam.
2) Select Camera tap, then tap on button, this will bring you to NOTE
FHD icon only display in landscape.
preview page. Ÿ
You also can set up resolution from App by: Going to Me-> Settings-> Camera
Ÿ
Settings-> Resolution
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Q3: After connected with the Dash Cam Wi-Fi, why can't my Android Q5:Why App cannot find Dash Cam Wi-Fi? 1. Video Recording
access it's mobile data. Q:What if the mount loses it's stickiness?
App cannot find Dash Cam Wi-Fi
A: Due to the settings of Android phones, mobile data is no longer A: Make sure that it is firmly installed for the first time, otherwise it
available when it's connected to the Dash Cam Wi-Fi. may fall off easily in later. If it falls off, clean the mounting area
before re-attaching it to the windshield with the spare 3M adhesive.
Q4: Why cannot add camera/ adding camera failed?
Dash Cam working
LED blinks in red 12 UPGRADE APP AND FIRMWARE
Cannot add camera/ adding camera failed
Reset/ upgrade 12.1 Upgrade the Firmware via App
Dash Cam, issue
Dash Cam is
solved
available in Our App and camera firmware will be updated regularly, you can
Dash cam
Settings-
working LED update the firmware via App. Please follow these steps to upgrade
>WLAN/Wi-Fi list
blinks in red the DDPAI App and the latest firmware version onto the DDPAI Dash
Cam.
1. Open the Wi-Fi settings of your mobile device and connect to the
Dash Cam via Wi-Fi.
Just changed Reset/ upgrade
password Dash Cam, issue Reset/ upgrade 2. Once you are connected, launch the App. You will get a
solved Dash Cam, issue notification asking you to upgrade, accept to upgrade.
solved
3. If you don't get the notification, you can tap on the Me in the lower
right corner of the App to manually upgrade.
Return to
Reset Dash dealer
Tap on see more to view more information about your Dash Cam. If
Cam to default Enable App permissions from
an update is available, a
settings Settings (sprocket) > Security
Android: find dash cam from
and Privacy > Application available to bring up the download page. If the App is the latest
App camera list, re-enter
Permissions, issue solved vision, a notification of "Current version is the latest" will pop-out.
password, add again iOS:
Return to
Ignore dash cam Wi-Fi
dealer
password from iPhone Wi-Fi
list, enter new password and 12.2 Upgrade the Firmware via PC
Restart App,
re-connect to dash cam Wi-
issue sovled
Fi. 1. Access your Dash Cam via PC with USB data cable.
2. Download the latest firmware for your camera, unzip and copy the
content you have unzipped onto the build-in flash card.
3. Power on the camera and it will apply the firmware automatically.
Installed third party
App manager, find NOTE
DDPAI and enable all
Ÿ Your Dash Cam's two LED indicator should blink during the upgrading.
permissions, issue
Ÿ Once the dash cam is done upgrading it will tell you that "Upgrade success".
solved
Do not power off your Dash Cam until it begins continuous recording as it may
End cause permanent damage to the Dash Cam.
incompatible,
return to dealer
End
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6.3 Playback
Tap and left/right drag time line bar at the screen bottom to create
the starting point of the recording you wish to preview, then tap on
thumbnail when you have made your selection, or wait for 3 sec for
buffering, now you can watch the history recording.
NOTE
Tap on magnify icon to view more detailed time.
6.4 Download Image/Video Files
Tap on from preview screen to select image or video to download.
expand icon, turn preview
For image files:
The emergency image and other image taken by Remote Snapshot
can be downloaded automatically by: Going into Me-> Settings, turn
on Auto Download Snapshot. However, image taken by Shutter
Aspect ratio setting
Button will be always downloaded automatically.
Resolution setting
For video files:
Download images/video
Swipe time line bar to create the starting point.
Time line bar
TIP: If the time line bar T a p i t t o s t a r t d o w n l o a d T a p i t t o e n d d o w n l o a d
not display, tap on video
screen.
NOTE
You can download maximum of 5 minutes length clip.
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13 CUSTOMER SUPPORT
For customer support and firmware updates please visit
www.en.ddpai.com.
You can also email a Customer Support expert at
feedback@ddpai.com.
Find us on Facebook, Instagram at ddpaisocialcarcam.
Or you also can contacts us on Facebook and WeChat by scanning
below QR Code:
Facebook WeChat
New will appear. Tap on the New firmware
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