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Car Camcorder
User Manual

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  • Page 1 Car Camcorder User Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents About this Guide ................3 FCC Statement ................3 WEEE Notice .................. 4 CE Regulatory Notice ..............4 Battery warning ................4 Notes on Installation ..............5 Caution ..................5 Introduction ..............6 Features ................6 Package Contents ............. 6 Product Overview ..............
  • Page 3 3.1.2 Motion Detection ..........16 3.1.3 Record all other types of videos......17 3.1.4 Emergency Recording .........17 3.1.5 The Recording Screen..........18 3.1.6 Taking Snapshot ..........19 Playback Videos and Photos ...........20 3.2.1 Playing Videos .............21 3.2.2 Viewing Photos ...........21 3.2.3 The Playback Screen ...........22 3.2.4 Deleting Files ............23 Adjusting the Settings ..........
  • Page 4: About This Guide

    About this Guide The content in this document is for information purpose and is subject to change without prior notice. We made every effort to ensure that this User Guide is accurate and complete. However, no liability is assumed for any errors and omissions that may have occurred.
  • Page 5: Weee Notice

    WEEE Notice Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and/or Battery by users in private households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this can not be disposed of as a household waste. You must dispose of your waste equipment and/or battery by handling it over to the applicable take-back scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment and/or...
  • Page 6: Notes On Installation

    Notes on Installation Install the device near the rear-view mirror to obtain the best open-field view. Do NOT install the camcorder in a location that will obstruct your required driving view. Make sure that the lens is within the wiping range of the windscreen wiper to ensure a clear view even when it rains.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this advanced camcorder. This camcorder is specifically designed for real time video and audio recording when driving. 1.1 Features • WFHD camera (2560x1080 @ 30fps) • SHD camera (2304x1296 @ 30fps) • High-dynamic-range Imaging (1920x1080 @30fps HDR) •...
  • Page 8: Product Overview

    1.3 Product Overview Front View Top and Bottom Views Side (Left and Right) Views Rear View Item Item Bracket Socket Up Button ( Power Button Down Button ( Memory Card Slot Enter Button ( USB Connector Speaker Back Button ( Wide Angle Lens LED Indicator Microphone...
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    2 Getting Started 2.1 Inserting the Memory Card Insert the memory card with the gold contacts facing the back of the camcorder. Push the memory card until it clicks into place. To remove the memory card Push to eject the memory card out of the slot. Note: 1.
  • Page 10: Installing In Vehicles

    2.2 Installing in Vehicles 2.2.1 Mount to Windshield Attach the bracket to the camcorder. Slide it into the bracket holder until you hear a click. Before installing the bracket, please use alcohol to clean the windshield and suction cup of the bracket. Wait for dry and press suction-cup on the windshield.
  • Page 11: Adjust The Camcorder Position

    2.2.2 Adjust the camcorder position Loose the knob to swivel the device vertically or horizontally. Knob Then tighten the knob to make sure the camcorder is securely locked in place.
  • Page 12: Connecting To Power

    2.3 Connecting to Power Use only the supplied car adapter to power up the camcorder and charge the built-in battery. Connect one end of the car adapter to the USB connector of the camcorder. Plug the other end of the car charger to the cigarette lighter socket of your vehicle.
  • Page 13 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 adapter to charge the battery, battery is full charged. Low Voltage: Note: If the camcorder is connected to the car adapter and turned on, and the screen displays a charging reminder symbol such as the image above, it means that the available voltage is too low.
  • Page 14: Led Indicator

    2.4 LED Indicator Status Explanation LED Indicator Color Power off, battery charging Power off, battery full LED light off. charged Power on, battery Orange charging Power on, battery full Green charged Standby / Standby and Green screen off Recording/ Recording Flash red and screen off...
  • Page 15: Powering The Camcorder On / Off

    2.5 Powering the Camcorder On / Off 2.5.1 Auto Power On/Off Once the vehicle engine is started, the camcorder automatically turns on. If the Automatic Record function is enabled, the recording will automatically start right after the camcorder turns on. See Set Automatic Recording (2.6.1).
  • Page 16: Initial Settings

    2.6 Initial Settings Before using the camcorder, we recommend you to enable the Automatic Record function and set up the correct date and time. 2.6.1 Set Automatic Recording To enable the recording to start automatically after you turn on the power, do the following: Press the button to enter the...
  • Page 17: Using The Car Recorder

    3 Using the Car Recorder 3.1 Recording Videos 3.1.1 Record videos while driving When the vehicle engine starts up and the Automatic Record function is enabled, the camcorder automatically turns on and starts recording. Recording will automatically stop when the engine is switched off. Or, press the button to stop recording manually.
  • Page 18: Record All Other Types Of Videos

    3.1.3 Record all other types of videos Press the button to start recording. Press the button to stop recording. Note: 1. It can be configured to save a video file for every 3 or 5 minutes of recording. See Record Interval (4.2). 2.
  • Page 19: The Recording Screen

    3.1.5 The Recording Screen Item Description Recording Indicates the recording duration. Duration Indicates the current mode of smart scene. Driving Smart Scene icon Priority / Scenery Priority Date and time Indicates the current recording date and time. Guide icon Press the button to enter the OSD menu.
  • Page 20: Taking Snapshot

    3.1.6 Taking Snapshot You can also use this camcorder to take snapshots of the current scene. From the standby screen, press the button to take a snapshot. Note: If recording is in progress, press the button to stop the recording first.
  • Page 21: Playback Videos And Photos

    3.2 Playback Videos and Photos To playback videos and photos, do the following: If recording is in progress, press the button to stop recording. The standby screen is displayed. Press the button to enter the OSD menu. Press the button to select the file category that you want to browse and press the button.
  • Page 22: Playing Videos

    3.2.1 Playing Videos To play videos, do the following: If recording is in progress, press the button to stop recording. Press the button to enter the OSD menu. Press the button to select File Playback and press the button. Press the button to select Video or Emergency and press button.
  • Page 23: The Playback Screen

    3.2.3 The Playback Screen Video Playback Screen Photo Playback Screen Description Item Indicates the recorded date and time. Date and time Press the button to return to file selection Guide icon display. (Back) Press the button to view the previous Guide icon video/photo.
  • Page 24: Deleting Files

    3.2.4 Deleting Files To delete file(s), do the following: If recording is in progress, press the button to stop recording. Press the button to enter the OSD menu. Press the button to select File Deletion and press the button. Press the button to select the file category and press the button.
  • Page 25: Adjusting The Settings

    4 Adjusting the Settings 4.1 Using the Menu You can customize the video recording and other general settings via the on-screen display (OSD) menus. If recording is in progress, press the button to stop recording. Press the button to open the OSD menu. Press the button to select a menu option and press the button to enter the selected menu.
  • Page 26: Menu Tree

    4.2 Menu Tree Refer to the below table for details on menu items and available menu options. Menu option Description Available option Select the file category that Video / Emergency / File Playback you want to view. Picture Press button to adjust the value, press the Date / Time Set the date and time.
  • Page 27 Menu option Description Available option Set the duration for the display to automatically On / Turn Off After 30 sec. LCD Setting turn off right after video / Turn Off After 3 min. / Off recording starts. Enable/Disable the voice Voice Record On / Off recording.
  • Page 28 Menu option Description Available option Enable / Disable the collision detection. If this function is enabled and any High Sensitivity / Collision collision is detected, the Normal Sensitivity / Detection camcorder will Low Sensitivity / off automatically trigger the emergency recording. Set the delay duration Delay Shutdown before turning off the...
  • Page 29: Installing The Software

    5 Installing the Software 1. Place the attached CD ROM into the CD player. 2. 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. 3.
  • Page 30: Specifications

    Specifications Item Description Image sensor 1/3” CMOS sensor 2688 (H) x 1520 (V) Effective pixels Storage media Support Micro SDHC, up to 32GB class 10 or above LCD display 2.4” LCD color TFT (112K pixels) Wide Angle Fixed Focus lens Lens F1.8, f=2.95mm Focus range...
  • Page 31 Item Description Built-in 470mAH Li-polymer rechargeable (This battery is Battery NOT replaceable) Operating 0° ~ 50° C Temperature Operating Humidity 20 ~ 70% RH Storage -20° ~ 80° C Temperature Dimensions 63 x 70 x 27 mm Weight Approx. 92g (without memory card)

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