ROVE R2-4K Ultimate User Manual

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U S E R M A N U A L

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Automatic Input

Universal Kit,

Suitable for Cars,

Voltage Cut-Off

Constant Power

Includes 2 Sets of 4

Voltage Detection

Compatible with

Vans, Truck

to Prevent

Supply

Types of Fuses & Piggy

DC12V/24V

most Dashcams

And Buses

Battery Drain

Back Fuse Cables

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Page 1 Mini-USB Mini-USB U S E R M A N U A L U S E R M A N U A L Please Read Automatic Input Universal Kit, Suitable for Cars, Voltage Cut-Off Constant Power Includes 2 Sets of 4 Voltage Detection Compatible with Vans, Truck...
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Page 4 WATCH HOW TO INSTALL Visit our website www.rovedashcam.com/pages/videos Mini-USB Mini-USB INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Understanding ROVE R2-4K Ultimate 3-Lead Hardwire Kit Mini-USB Watch HOW-TO INSTALL to learn & understand all the features so you can get the maximum benefit out of it.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Mini-USB Mini-USB INDE ............What Is Hardwire Kit? ................Features ..........Low Voltage Protec�on ........Over current/Surge Protec�on ..........Universal Compa�bility ........Mul� Input Power DC 12v/24v ............ Parking Mode Switch ..............Speciﬁca�ons ........... Universal Compa�bility Chart ................Warnings ............Handling &...
Page 6: What Is Hardwire Kit
ROVE R2-4K dash cam and most other dash cams with a Mini USB connector from your car's ba�ery via fuse box to keep your device con�nuously running even a�er your car's engine is turned OFF to u�lize the 24-HR Parking Monitor feature.
Page 7: Over Current/Surge Protec�On
Automa�cally detects voltage input whether your vehicle is running DC 12V or 24V PARKING MODE SWITCH For ROVE dash camera, keep this switch set to the (Default) LEFT posi�on. (See the photo below) Fig: Parking Mode Switch Most dash cameras will work with the switch on the LEFT side.
Page 8: Specifica�Ons
Total Cable Length: 4 Meters (input 1 meter, output 3 meters) Input Wires: POWER/GROUND/ACC Input Voltage: Typical DC 12/24V, MAX DC 36V, auto detec�ng Output Connector: Mini USB plug, DC 5V, 2A Ba�ery Drain Protec�on Op�ons: 11.8V/12.0V/12.2V/12.4V for 12V Ba�ery 23.6V/24.0V/24.4V/24.8V for 24V Ba�ery Working temperature: C to 60...
Page 9: Universal Compa�Bility Chart
Mini-USB Mini-USB UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY CHART The Camera With Connec�on Parking Guard Func�on Will Method While Driving While Parked Constant Power Normal Record In Ground Con�nuous Parking Guard Recording Video ACC Power Constant Power Record In Record In Parking Guard Parking Guard Ground Video Video...
Page 10: Warnings
WARNINGS WARNING Failure to comply with safety warnings and precau�ons can result in serious injury or death. BEFORE YOU BEGIN - We recommend that this type of HARDWIRE KIT installa�on should be performed by a qualiﬁed individual or professional business only. Working with your vehicle's power system can be dangerous to both you and your vehicle’s safety.
Page 11 Mini-USB Mini-USB Do NOT drop, puncture or disassemble this product. Keep out of reach of children. Do NOT try to open or repair it yourself. If the accessories, or the device has any problems, then contact the seller for assistance. Secure the device well with included cable �es to make sure it is not loose or fall down.
Page 12: In The Box
30V Voltage Meter ROVE R2-4K Ul�mate To check and ﬁnd ACC Power 3-Lead Hardwire Kit - Mini-USB & Constant Power Fuse 4 x 2 Piggy Back Fuse Taps/Cable 4 x 2 Fuse Type You will only need two Pre-Installed for you on...
Page 13: Ba�Ery Drain Protec�On
The Hardwire Kit will protect your dashcam from draining your vehicle’s ba�ery. If ba�ery voltage gets too low, ROVE Hardwire Kit will stop powering your camera to save enough power, so you can start your car for the next �me.
Page 14: Installa�On
There are 2 main stages in the hardwire kit installa�on. Connec�ng input cables to your fuse box and grounding. Connec�ng output cable to your dashcam. Red : Constant Power YELLOW : ACC Power BLACK: A�ach to the Grounding WHAT YOU’LL NEED FOR INSTALLATION Hardwire Kit and Accessories Pliers Socket Wrench...
Page 15 Mini-USB Mini-USB LOCATE YOUR FUSE BOX Locate your fuse box using your Fuse Box Diagram. This informa�on can usually be found in your vehicle’s Owner’s User Manual or from your manufacturer’s website. Fuse box is located behid this panel. (Example Shown: Honda Civic) NOTE: To Determine the location of your vehicle’s fuse box refer to the vehicle owner’s manual.
Page 16 FIND THE CORRECT FUSE SLOT FOR YOUR HARDWIRE KIT The next thing to do is to understand which fuse slot to use. You will need to ﬁnd two fuse slots to be used in this step. A fuse Slot that provides constant power (RED wire will go here) A fuse Slot that only provides power when you turn your key to ACC posi�on (YELLOW wire will go here)
Page 17 Mini-USB Mini-USB ROVE R2-4K Ul�mate 3-lead hardwire kit - Mini-USB there are 3 wires that need to be connected: RED Wire A�aches to the Constant Power Fuse Slot (Always Hot - means this fuse always provides power even when your car key is locked and turned oﬀ).
Page 18 IDENTIFY THE CORRECT TYPE OF FUSE FOR YOUR CAR Now, once you have iden�ﬁed which fuse slots you need to use, let’s ﬁnd out the type of Add-A-Fuse / Piggy-Back Fuse Tap to use for your car’s model. As you can see in the below pictures, there are mainly four types of fuse used for American cars.
Page 19 Mini-USB Mini-USB IDENTIFYING INPUT & OUTPUT SIDE OF A FUSE SLOT Now, let's iden�fy which side (le� or right) of the fuse slot is the voltage INPUT and voltage OUTPUT side. NOTE: Make sure that the fuse slot that you are testing has the power to get the correct voltage reading.
Page 20 INSERTING THE RED AND YELLOW FUSE TAPS Now make sure to rotate the fuse tap orienta�on correctly so INPUT goes into INPUT and OUTPUT goes into OUTPUT. OUTPUT INPUT EXISTING FUSE See this example (Left = Output, Right = Input) REMINDER If you are using the previously iden�ﬁed fuse slot that has an exis�ng fuse in it, then insert that exis�ng fuse into the...
Page 21 Mini-USB Mini-USB TEST THE INSTALLATION FOR YELLOW & RED ADD-A-FUSE NOW before connec�ng and crimping Let’s TEST to ensure we have the RED and YELLOW Add-A-Fuse cables installed correctly using the include voltmeter. NOTE: During testing the voltmeter, make sure the alligator clip is connected to the proper ground (See Grounding Photo on pg.
Page 22 CONNECTING THE RED AND YELLOW PIGGYBACK FUSE TAPS TO THE HARDWIRE KIT Now, let's connect the RED and YELLOW Wires securely with piggyback fuse-taps using a crimp tool or a pair of pliers. Connect the hardwire with Add-A-Fuse Crimp the Add-A-Fuse to secure the connec�on Fig: Crimp the fuse taps with Red &...
Page 23 Mini-USB Mini-USB LOCATING A GROUND POINT Now, let’s connect the BLACK Wire to the Grounding Screw or Bolt. Bad Grounding Choice (Screw on Plas�c) GOOD GROUNDING CHOICE (Screw on Metal Chassis) NOTE: See the picture above for reference. We recommend that you choose the metal Chassis Grounding Screw, or it may cause your dash cam to not function properly and restart/reboot when power does not ﬂow properly.
Page 24 TEST THE DASH CAM Once you have installed all three wires (RED, YELLOW, and BLACK) to proper slots and posi�ons, then plug the Mini USB cable into the dash cam and then start your vehicle to test the device and the 24-HR Auto Trigger Parking Mode feature.
Page 25 YES, then proceed to start your car, and the dash cam might restart, and it should go into con�nuous recording. If you pass all 4 TESTS above, you have installed your ROVE R2-4K, and It’s Hardwire Kit properly. Congratula�ons and Great Job!
Page 26 TUCKING UP AND ROUTING ALL THE CABLES NEATLY. If the test passes and the dash cam works properly, then Voila! You did it. Great job! Now you can run and tuck all the wires into your car; we recommend taping or zip-tying the excess wires out of the way in your vehicle, so it doesn't block any access to your fuse box.
Page 27: Troubleshoo�Ng
Mini-USB Mini-USB TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR ROVE R2-4K ULTIMATE 3-LEAD HARDWIRE KIT - MINI-USB Hardwire Kit not powering the dash camera Make sure that old fuse is plugged into piggy back fuse cable and all fuse cables are connected to the fuse box and on the correct spot.
Page 28 Camera constantly reboo�ng Make sure that the black cable is securely bolted to a good metal ground connec�on. Hardwire kit is not detected when turning ON the 24-HR Auto Trigger Parking Mode. Go to Pg 19, and TEST the STEP 6 connec�on as directed.
Page 29: A Big Thank You
Mini-USB Mini-USB ROVE R2-4K Ul�mate Thank you for purchasing your 3-lead hardwire kit - Mini-USB. We hope you ﬁnd your Hardwire Kit useful and fun to use. If you are having diﬃcul�es se�ng up this hardwire kit, please email us at help@rovedashcam.com. 99% of all setup problems can easily be resolved and should be able to get you up and running in no �me.
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