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Thinkware DC-M1-FG User Manual

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DC - M1 - 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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  • Page 1 DC - M1 - 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 5. Using the PC viewer 5.1 System requirements 1. Product overview 5.2 PC viewer for Windows 1.1 Included items 5.2.1 Installing the PC viewer (for Windows) 1.1.1 Standard items 5.2.2 PC viewer screen layout (for Windows) 26 1.1.2 Accessories (sold separately) 5.2.3 Playing recorded videos 1.2 Part names...
  • Page 5 6.5 Configuring the system settings 6.5.1 Setting the display language 6.5.2 Adjusting the system volume 6.5.3 Setting the time zone 6.5.4 Setting the daylight saving time 6.5.5 Setting the speed unit 6.5.6 Setting the speed stamp 7. Accessing the product information 7.1 Viewing the product information 7.2 Accessing and configuring the GPS 8.

  • 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 Rear camera Mount (main unit) 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 Mount connector Used to connect the mount. DC-IN power port Used to connect the power cable. GPS port Used to connect the external GPS receiver (optional). V-IN input port Used to connect the rear camera.

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

    Product overview 1.2.2 Front camera (main unit) - rear view REC button • Short Press: Starts manual recording • Press and hold for 3 seconds: Audio recording ON/OFF • Press and hold for 5 seconds: Memory card format Wi-Fi button Wi-Fi LED Press to connect the product to a Indicates the Wi-Fi...

  • 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: Using The Continuous Recording Feature

    Using recording features 3.3 Using the continuous recording feature Connect the power cable to the product’s DC-IN power port and then turn on the vehicle’s electrical accessories or start the engine. The status LED and the voice guide are turned on, and the continuous recording starts.

  • Page 20: Using Parking Mode

    Using recording features 3.5 Using parking mode When the product is connected to the vehicle via the hardwiring cable, the operating mode is switched to parking mode with the voice guide after the engine or electrical accessories are turned off. • Parking mode operates only when the hardwiring cable is connected.

  • 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

    Using the mobile viewer 4.1.2 Connecting the product to an iOS device 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: Mobile Viewer Screen Layout

    View the product Fi network or add a new information. network. Displays the connection status of the product. View main menu. DC-M1-FG does not View more menus for setting the support this menu. account, downloading the latest firmware, or safety cameras data.

  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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 31: Playing Recorded Videos On The Pc Viewer (For Mac)

    Using the PC viewer 5.3.3 Playing recorded videos on the PC viewer (for Mac) Follow the instructions to play recorded videos. Turn off the product and remove the memory card. Insert the memory card into your Mac using a SD card reader or SD card adapter provided. Open the PC viewer.

  • Page 32: 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. ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ ➏ ➐ ➑ ➒ ➓  Number Item Description Play/Pause Play or pause the selected video file. ➊...

  • Page 33: 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 34: Setting The Camera

    Settings 6.2 Setting the camera You can adjust the brightness of the front and rear view. 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 35: 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 36: Setting The Motion Detection Sensitivity

    Settings 6.3.4 Setting the motion detection sensitivity The Motion detection feature records a video when a moving object is detected near your vehicle. Refer to the following instructions to set the motion detection sensitivity. From the mobile viewer, tap Dash Cam Settings Record Settings.

  • Page 37: Setting The Battery Protection Feature

    Settings 6.3.6 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. 6.3.7 Setting the battery cutoff voltage feature You can set the voltage limit to stop recording at when using the Low Voltage Off feature.

  • Page 38: Setting Road Safety Features

    Settings 6.4 Setting road safety features You can activate or deactivate a safety camera alert system. 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. Refer to the following instructions to enable or disable this feature. From the mobile viewer, tap Dash Cam Settings Road Safety Settings.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The System Volume

    Settings 6.5.2 Adjusting the system volume This menu allows you to adjust the voice guidance volume. Follow the instructions to adjust the volume. From the mobile viewer, tap Dash Cam Settings System Settings. > From Volume, select 0, 1, 2, or 3. The new setting is applied automatically. If you select 0, the voice guidance will be disabled.

  • Page 40: Setting The Speed Unit

    Settings 6.5.5 Setting the speed unit Follow the instructions to set the speed unit. From the mobile viewer, tap Dash Cam Settings System Settings. > From Speed Unit, select km/h or mph. 6.5.6 Setting the speed stamp Follow the instructions to turn on or off the speed stamp feature. From the mobile viewer, tap Dash Cam Settings System Settings.

  • Page 41: 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 42: 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 43: 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 44: Specifications

    10. Specifications To see the product specifications, refer to the following table. Item Specification Remarks Model name DC-M1-FG Dimensions / Weight 98.5 x 34 x 22 mm / 54 g Memory microSD memory card UHS-1: 16 GB, 32 GB Records videos in 1-minute segments (dual...
  • Page 45 Specifications Item Specification Remarks Operating temperature 14 – 140℉ / -10 – 60℃ Storage temperature -4 – 158℉ / -20 – 70℃ Connection Interface 1 x V-IN port...
  • Page 46 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 47 Ver. 1.1 (July. 2019)

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