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DC - H1 - FG
User Guide
This product records videos while the vehicle is operating.
Read and follow the instructions in this guide to properly use and maintain the product.

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Summary of Contents for Thinkware DC-H1-FG

  • Page 1 DC - H1 - FG User Guide This product records videos while the vehicle is operating. Read and follow the instructions in this guide to properly use and maintain the product.
  • Page 2 THINKWARE is not responsible for any loss caused by an accident, nor is it responsible for providing any support regarding the outcome of an accident.
  • Page 3 FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information  6 4.5 Cloud service  26 4.5.1 Log in to the THINKWARE account  26 1. Product overview  9 4.5.2 Locating the vehicle  27 4.5.3 Setting Geo-Fence  28 1.1 Included items  9 4.5.4 Using the driving impact notification 1.1.1 Standard items  9 feature  30 1.1.2 Accessories (sold separately)  9 4.5.5 Viewing driving impact videos on the 1.2 Part names...
  • Page 5 6.3 Setting recording features  42 6.6 Configuring network function settings  49 6.3.1 Setting the continuous impact detection 6.6.1 Setting the network function  49 sensitivity  42 6.6.2 Setting sensitivity for driving impact 6.3.2 Setting the Super Night Vision feature  42 notification  49 6.3.3 Setting parking mode  42 6.6.3 Setting driving impact video upload  49 6.3.4 Setting the impact sensitivity in parking 7. Accessing the product information  50 mode  43 6.3.5 Setting the motion detection sensitivity  43 7.1 Viewing the product information  50 6.3.6 Setting the record timer feature  43...

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Safety information Read the following safety information to properly use the product. Safety symbols in this guide "Warning" - Indicates a potential hazard which, if not avoided, may result in injury or death. "Caution" - Indicates a potential hazard which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury or property damage. "Note"...
  • Page 7 • Do not modify or cut the power cable. Also, do not place heavy objects on the power cable or pull, insert, or bend the power cable using excessive force. Doing so may result in electrical fire or electrocution. • Use only genuine accessories from THINKWARE or an authorized THINKWARE dealer. THINKWARE does not guarantee compatibility and normal operation of third-party accessories.
  • Page 8 • THINKWARE is NOT responsible for the loss of any recorded video during operation. • Although the device was designed to withstand high-impact car collisions, THINKWARE does not guarantee the recording of accidents when the device is damaged as a result of the accident.

  • Page 9: Product Overview

    1. Product overview 1.1 Included items Ensure that all the items are included when you open the product box. 1.1.1 Standard items Front camera (main unit) Rear camera Mount MicroSD memory card Quick start guide & Warranty with adapter / CS information / User guide (consumable) (stored in the microSD card) The standard items may change without prior notice.

  • Page 10: Part Names

    Product overview 1.2 Part names 1.2.1 Front camera (main unit) - front view Voice recording button Press to enable or disable voice recording. GPS LED Manual recording button Indicates the GPS Press to start manual recording. connection status. Format button Press and hold to Recording LED format the memory...

  • Page 11: Front Camera (Main Unit) - Rear View

    Product overview 1.2.2 Front camera (main unit) - rear view Microphone Used for voice recording. Memory card slot Insert a memory card to save recordings. Reset button Insert the tip of a sharp object to reset the product when an error occurs.

  • Page 12: Removing And Inserting The Memory Card

    • Ensure that the memory card is in the correct direction before inserting it into the product. The memory card slot or the memory card may be damaged if it is inserted incorrectly. • Use only authentic memory cards from THINKWARE. THINKWARE does not guarantee compatibility and normal operation of third-party memory cards.

  • Page 13: Installing The Product

    2. Installing the product 2.1 Installing the front camera (main unit) Follow the instructions to properly install the product. 2.1.1 Selecting an installation location Select an installation location that can record the entire view in front of the vehicle without obstructing the driver’s vision.
  • Page 14 Installing the product Remove the protective film from the adhesive mount, and then press the mount to the installation location. Remove the product from the mount and push the mount against the windshield to ensure that the mount is firmly fixed. Align the product to the mount, and then slide it into the locking position until you hear a click.

  • Page 15: Installing The Rear Camera

    Installing the product 2.2 Installing the rear camera Refer to the following instructions to properly install the rear camera. 2.2.1 Selecting an installation location Select a location on the rear windshield where there is no defrost grid wire and the camera can record the entire rear view.

  • Page 16: Securing The Rear Camera

    Remove the protective film from the adhesive mount and camera lens. Attach the product with the THINKWARE logo facing indoors and press the adhesive tape firmly to secure the camera. If the product is fixed in reverse, the rear view will be recorded upside down.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Rear Camera Cable

    Installing the product 2.2.3 Connecting the rear camera cable Power off the product and connect the rear camera cable to the front camera (main unit). Connect one end of the rear camera cable to the front camera’s V-IN port. Connect the other end of the rear camera cable to the rear camera's connection port.

  • Page 18: Using Recording Features

    In the memory card Play videos on Window/Mac computer or using the Thinkware mobile app. If you play videos by inserting the memory card in devices such as a smartphone or a tablet PC, the video files may be lost.

  • Page 19: Recording Manually

    Using recording features During continuous recording, the product operates as follows. Mode Operation description Recording LED (REC) Continuous During driving, videos are recorded in 1 minute segments and stored (light on) recording in the "cont_rec" folder. Incident When an impact to the vehicle is detected, a video is recorded for 20 continuous seconds, from 10 seconds before the detection to 10 seconds after (flickers)
  • Page 20 Using recording features If you do not want to use parking mode or you want to change the mode settings, from the mobile viewer, tap Dash Cam Settings Record Settings. > Refer to the following table to set the Parking Mode options. Option Operation description Recording LED (REC)

  • Page 21: Using The Mobile Viewer

    4.1 Connect the product to a smartphone 4.1.1 Connecting the product to an Android device On your Android device, open the Play Store, and download and install THINKWARE CLOUD. Run THINKWARE CLOUD. Tap Dash cam connection is required. at the bottom of the screen and follow the on-screen instructions to connect the product to an Android device.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Product To An Ios Device

    4.1.2 Connecting the product to an iOS device Connecting via Wi-Fi On your iOS device, open the App Store, and download and install THINKWARE CLOUD. Run THINKWARE CLOUD. Tap Dash cam connection is required. at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 23 Using the mobile viewer Connecting via hotspot On your iOS device, open the App Store, and download and install THINKWARE CLOUD. Run THINKWARE CLOUD. Tap Dash cam connection is required. at the bottom of the screen. Tap Hotspot Connection Configure New Connection.

  • Page 24: Mobile Viewer Screen Layout

    Using the mobile viewer 4.2 Mobile viewer screen layout The following provides brief information about the mobile viewer’s screen layout. View notifications for firmware update, entering and departing View the connected GEO-Fence zones, and impacts. product or configure a new connection. Move to the live view screen.

  • Page 25: Playing Recorded Videos On The Mobile Viewer

    On your smartphone, run the Thinkware Cloud application and connect the product to the smartphone. From the home screen of the mobile viewer, tap File List. The categories will be displayed.

  • Page 26: Cloud Service

    "6.6.1 Setting the network function" on page 49. • You must log in to the THINKWARE account to use the cloud service. If you do not have an ID, select ThinkWare Sign Up on the SIGN IN screen, and create an account first.

  • Page 27: Locating The Vehicle

    4.5.2 Locating the vehicle The cloud service receives GPS information from your product and displays the location of your vehicle. Follow the instructions to locate your vehicle. DC-H1-FG Your mobile phone's location Your vehicle's location and is marked on the map.

  • Page 28: Setting Geo-Fence

    Using the mobile viewer 4.5.3 Setting Geo-Fence You can receive notifications when your vehicle enters to or departs from the Geo-Fence zones. Turning on the Geo-Fence notification Follow the instructions to turn on the Geo-Fence notification. Tap Push Notification Settings. Tap GEO-Fence Notification.
  • Page 29 Using the mobile viewer Adding a Geo-Fence zone Follow the instructions to add a Geo-Fence zone. DC-H1-FG Tap Set Geo-Fence. Tap +. ➊ ➋ ➌ ➊ Tap the desired location on the map. ➋ Tap Radius and select a distance.

  • Page 30: Using The Driving Impact Notification Feature

    Using the mobile viewer 4.5.4 Using the driving impact notification feature You can receive notifications if your vehicle receives impacts. Follow the instructions to turn on the driving impact notification. Tap Push Notification Settings. Tap Driving Impact Notification.

  • Page 31: Viewing Driving Impact Videos On The Cloud Service

    4.5.5 Viewing driving impact videos on the cloud service You can view driving impact videos uploaded on the cloud service if an impact is detected while driving. Follow the instructions to view the driving impact videos. DC-H1-FG DC-H1-FG DC-H1-FG Tap Driving Impact Video.

  • Page 32: Using The Pc Viewer

    Insert the memory card into a memory card reader connected to your PC. Run the installation file, and complete the installation according to the instructions given in the installation wizard. After the installation is complete, there will be a shortcut icon to THINKWARE Dashcam Viewer.

  • Page 33: Pc Viewer Screen Layout (For Windows)

    PC viewer. screen. Tap the Back button ( Minimize, expand, or close to return to the previous screen. the software. Visit the THINKWARE website. Open a file, or save a video with a different name. Displays the GPS...

  • Page 34: Playing Recorded Videos On The Pc Viewer (For Windows)

    Using the PC viewer 5.2.3 Playing recorded videos on the PC viewer (for Windows) Follow the instructions to play recorded videos. Turn off the product and remove the memory card. Insert the memory card into a memory card reader connected to your PC. Double-click the shortcut to the PC viewer ( ) to open the program.

  • Page 35: Video Control Menu Overview (For Windows)

    Using the PC viewer 5.2.4 Video control menu overview (for Windows) The following provides brief information about the PC viewer's video control menu. ➐ ➑ ➒ ➓ ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ ➏ Number Item Description Play the previous file Play the previous file in the currently selected folder.

  • Page 36: Pc Viewer For Mac

    5.3 PC viewer for Mac 5.3.1 Installing the PC viewer (for Mac) You can download the latest PC viewer software from the THINKWARE website (http://www.thinkware.com/ Support/Download). The PC viewer installation file is stored in the root folder of the memory card that is provided with the product.

  • Page 37: Pc Viewer Screen Layout (For Mac)

    Print the current Set the language for the videos. scene. PC viewer. Visit the THINKWARE website. Displays the current rear video. Displays the current front video. Right-click this pane to display the current video in full screen.

  • Page 38: Playing Recorded Videos On The Pc Viewer (For Mac)

    The video files in the memory card will be automatically added to the playlist in the bottom-right corner of the PC viewer screen. The playlist section layout is as follows. Select a folder. DC-H1-FG Displays a list of videos in the selected folder.

  • Page 39: Video Control Menu Overview (For Mac)

    Using the PC viewer 5.3.4 Video control menu overview (for Mac) The following provides brief information about the PC viewer's video control menu. DC-H1-FG ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ ➏ ➐ ➑ ➒ ➓  Number Item Description Play/Pause Play or pause the selected video file.

  • Page 40: Settings

    6. Settings You can set the product features according to your needs and preferences using the mobile viewer or the PC viewer. The following procedures are based on the mobile viewer. The product will stop recording while configuring settings on the mobile viewer. 6.1 Managing the memory card 6.1.1 Partitioning the memory card You can partition the memory card to adjust the storage space for different types of video recordings.

  • Page 41: Setting The Camera

    Settings 6.2 Setting the camera You can adjust the brightness of the front and rear view and flip the rear view image upside down. 6.2.1 Setting the brightness of the front camera You can set the brightness of the front view recording. Refer to the following instructions to set the brightness.

  • Page 42: Setting Recording Features

    Settings 6.3 Setting recording features You can set and adjust various features for recording, including the detection sensitivity for recording when the product detects an impact during continuous recording. 6.3.1 Setting the continuous impact detection sensitivity You can set the detection sensitivity for recording when an impact is detected while driving. When you set the sensitivity, you must consider the road conditions, traffic situation, and your driving style.

  • Page 43: Setting The Impact Sensitivity In Parking Mode

    Settings 6.3.4 Setting the impact sensitivity in parking mode You can set the detection sensitivity for recording when impact is detected while parking. Refer to the following instructions to set the parking impact sensitivity. From the mobile viewer, tap Dash Cam Settings Record Settings.

  • Page 44: Setting The Battery Protection Feature

    Settings 6.3.7 Setting the battery protection feature You can set to use the battery protection feature. Follow the instructions to activate the feature. From the mobile viewer, tap Dash Cam Settings Record Settings. > From Battery Protection, select Enabled or Disabled. The new setting is applied automatically. 6.3.8 Setting the battery cutoff voltage feature You can set the voltage limit to stop recording at when using the Low Voltage Off feature.

  • Page 45: Setting Road Safety Features

    Settings 6.4 Setting road safety features You can activate or deactivate a safety camera alert system, a lane departure warning system (LDWS), a forward collision warning system (FCWS), a low speed Forward collision warning system (low speed FCWS), and a front vehicle departure warning (FVDW) and set their options. 6.4.1 Setting the safety cameras When the vehicle approaches or passes the speed limit zone, the safety camera alert system will collect GPS signals and safety camera data.

  • Page 46: Setting The Lane Departure Warning Sensitivity

    Settings 6.4.5 Setting the lane departure warning sensitivity When the vehicle departs its lane, the LDWS will detect the lane departure via the real-time video image and warn the driver. Refer to the following instructions to set the detection sensitivity or activate or deactivate this feature.

  • Page 47: Setting Front Vehicle Departure Warning

    Settings 6.4.9 Setting front vehicle departure warning When the vehicle is stopped in traffic, this feature will detect the departure of the vehicle in front and notify the driver. Refer to the following instructions to enable or disable this feature. From the mobile viewer, tap Dash Cam Settings Road Safety Settings.

  • Page 48: Setting The Rear Camera Led

    Settings 6.5.4 Setting the rear camera LED Follow the instructions to turn on or off the rear camera LED. From the mobile viewer, tap Dash Cam Settings System Settings. > From Rear Camera LED, select Enabled or Disabled. The new setting is applied automatically. 6.5.5 Setting the time zone Follow the instructions to set the time zone.

  • Page 49: Configuring Network Function Settings

    Settings 6.6 Configuring network function settings You can activate or deactivate network function and driving impact notification. 6.6.1 Setting the network function Follow the instructions to turn on or off the network function. From the mobile viewer, tap Dash Cam Settings > Network Function Settings. From Network Function, select Enabled or Disabled.

  • Page 50: Accessing The Product Information

    7. Accessing the product information New users may benefit from the basic product information that can be accessed from the Menu screen. 7.1 Viewing the product information From the mobile viewer, tap Dash Cam Info to view product information. The following product information will be displayed on the screen.

  • Page 51: Upgrading The Firmware

    Follow the instructions to upgrade the firmware. On your PC, open a web browser and go to http://www.thinkware.com/Support/Download. Select the product and download the latest firmware upgrade file.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    • Ensure that the memory card is an authentic product distributed by THINKWARE. THINKWARE does not guarantee compatibility and normal operation of third-party memory cards. The recorded video cannot be The recorded videos are stored as MP4 video files. Ensure that the video player played on a PC.

  • Page 53: Specifications

    Item Specification Remarks Model name DC-H1-FG 107 x 60.5 x 30 mm / 104.5 g Dimensions / Weight Rear camera: 25Ø x 61 x 18.53 x 32.3 (h) mm / 25 g 4.2 x 2.4 x 1.18 inch / 0.23 lb...
  • Page 54 Specifications Item Specification Remarks • Front: Security LED LED indicator • Rear: GPS LED, Rec LED, Wi-Fi LED Alarm Built-in speakers Voice guide (buzzer sounds) Operating temperature 14 – 140℉ / -10 – 60℃ Storage temperature -4 – 158℉ / -20 – 70℃ Connection Interface 1 x V-IN port...
  • Page 55 Every product requested for repair is regarded as a device that has had its data backed up. The customer service center does not back up your data. THINKWARE is not responsible for any loss, such as data loss.
  • Page 56 Ver. 1.1 (July. 2019)

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