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  • Page 1 U818x Car Camcorder User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Regulatory notices ................3 Prohibition of co-location ..............3 WEEE Notice ..................3 CE Regulatory Notice ................4 FCC Statement ..................4 Notes on Installation ................5 Caution ....................5 Introduction ................9 Features ................... 9 Package Contents ..............9 Product Overview ..............
  • Page 3 Using the Car Camcorder ............18 Automatic Record ..............18 3.1.1 The Recording Screen..........19 3.1.2 Emergency Recording ..........21 Add Speed Point ..............21 Picture in Video ..............22 Driving Safety ................ 22 3.4.1 Speed Cam Alert ............23 3.4.2 Speed Limit Alert ............

  • Page 4: Regulatory Notices

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

  • Page 5: Ce Regulatory Notice

    CE Regulatory Notice The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, the RED-Directive 2014/53/EU and the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. EU Health Protection: This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. FCC Statement 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 6: Notes On Installation

    antenna or transmitter. To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
  • Page 7  Please use SuperCar software under the condition that Electronic Map are functioning normally.  The firmware function in the camcorder is for reference only, drivers are advised to exercise discretion based on actual road conditions.  The results of GPS positioning are only for reference, and should not affect the actual driving situation.
  • Page 8  The radio frequency (RF) generated by this RF electronic camcorder may cause adverse effects on the operation of other electronic camcorders and result in malfunctioning. Wireless transmitters and circuitry may also interfere with other electronic camcorders. Therefore, do observe the following precautions: ...
  • Page 9  HP Inc. is NOT responsible for the loss of any data/content during operation. Before you start using the system, it is assumed that you agree to the above statement.

  • Page 10: Introduction

    1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this advanced Car Camcorder. This product is specifically designed for real time video recording when driving. It also supports a HP rear camera. You might ask distributor for further information. Features  Full HD 2560*1440 ...

  • Page 11: Product Overview

    Product Overview Item Item LED Indicator Speaker LCD Color Screen Wide Angle Lens Menu / Back Button ( Microphone Playback / Up Button ( Power Button Snapshot / Down Button ( Power Connector Port Memory Card Slot Emergency Recording / Confirm Button ( Rear camera connector port Bracket Knob...

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    2 Getting Started Storage Media 2.1.1 Insert the Memory Card Insert memory card with the pins facing forward and the screen of the camcorder facing forward too, see the picture as below: 2.1.2 Remove the Memory Card If the camcorder is power on, please power off first and wait for the procedure of switching off the camcorder completed before removing the memory card.

  • Page 13: Installing In Vehicles

    Installing in Vehicles 2.2.1 Mount to Windshield Put the electrostatic sticker onto the suggested area on the windshield. Before putting the sticker, please wipe and clean the windshield. During the installation, please make sure the bubbles in between the sticker and the window are all gone. Peel off the protective plastic sheet from the adhesive pad.

  • Page 14: Adjust The Camcorder

    Place and press the bracket firmly onto the electrostatic sticker on the windshield window. Make sure the base is securely locked in place. 2.2.2 Adjust the Camcorder Loosen the knob to swivel the camcorder to adjust view angle. Then tighten the knob to make sure the camcorder is securely locked in place.

  • Page 15: Connecting To Power

    Connecting to Power Use only the supplied car charger to power up the camcorder. Connect one end of the car charger to the USB connector of the camcorder. USB port input: DC 5V / 1A. Plug the other end of the car charger to the cigarette lighter socket of your vehicle.

  • Page 16: Powering The Camcorder On / Off

    Powering the Camcorder On / Off 2.5.1 Auto Power On/Off Start the car engine, wait a few seconds to charge the camcorder, and then screen will light up and the camcorder will automatically power on and start recording. Once the vehicle engine shuts down, the camcorder automatically saves the recording and turns off the power.

  • Page 17: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings Before using the camcorder, we recommend you setup the correct Time zone, Date and Time. Note: Please note that if you press the button during recording, the system will stop recording and enter OSD menu. Make sure the recording is already stopped then continue operating the menu. 2.6.1 Set Time Zone To set the time zone, do the following: Press the...

  • Page 18: Set The Date / Time

    2.6.2 Set the Date / Time To set the correct date and time, do the following: Press the button to enter the OSD menu. Press the button to select Date / Time, and then press the button for entering function menu.

  • Page 19: Using The Car Camcorder

    3 Using the Car Camcorder 3.1 Automatic Record Start the car engine, wait a few seconds to charge the camcorder, and then screen will light up and the camcorder will automatically power on and start recording. Recording will automatically stop when the engine is switched off. Note: 1.

  • Page 20: The Recording Screen

    3.1.1 The Recording Screen Icon Item Description Recording Duration Indicates the video current duration. Indicates the current recording date Date / Time and time. During video recording, press the Menu Button button to enter the OSD menu. During video recording, press the Add Speed Point button to add a speed cam Button...
  • Page 21 Press to switch VIV screen. Switch Camera (Rear Camera is not included in Button standard package. Please contact distributor for further information.) Resolution Indicates the video resolution. icon Voice Record Indicates voice recording sets as off, the sound will not be recorded. icon Indicates the strength of satellite positioning.

  • Page 22: Emergency Recording

    3.1.2 Emergency Recording To Start the Emergency Recording, do the following: During Video Recording, press button to enter emergency recording mode, the “Emergency” message will be shown immediately on the upper left corner of the screen, and the recorded file will be protected. The emergency video recording length is same as the recording interval setting.

  • Page 23: Picture In Video

    3.3 Picture in Video You can also use this camcorder to take snapshots of the current scene. In recording status, press to capture recording screen shots from the front (and rear) lens. When the icon shows in the central of screen, it means the screenshots is completed.

  • Page 24: Speed Cam Alert

    3.4.1 Speed Cam Alert If the Speed Cam Alert function is enabled, once your car’s location is determined by GPS and approaches a speed cam, this product produces audible alert and screen message. To enable the Speed Cam Alert, do the following: Press the button to enter the OSD menu.

  • Page 25: Speed Limit Alert

    3.4.2 Speed Limit Alert If the Speed Limit Alert function is enabled, this product produces audible alert and screen message once your car’s location is determined by GPS and its running speed exceeds the set limit. To set the Speed Limit Alert, do the following: Press the button to enter the OSD menu.

  • Page 26: Driver Fatigue Alert

    3.4.3 Driver Fatigue Alert If the Driver Fatigue Alert function is enabled, this product produces audible alert and screen message one hour after it has begun recording and repeats the alerts every half hour afterwards. To enable the Driver Fatigue Alert, do the following: Press the button to enter the OSD menu.
  • Page 27 After enabling LDWS, the screen will display traffic lane align icon , please adjust the camcorder so that the horizontal line and the eye level are overlapped and the slash lines are centered in the driving lane. This product produces audible alert and screen message when LDWS is activates.

  • Page 28: Fcws

    3.4.5 FCWS Once your car’s location is determined by GPS and the FCWS function is enabled, this camcorder produces audible alert and screen message when you drive at speeds over 60 km/h (37 mph) and are less than 20 m away from the car in front of you.

  • Page 29: Headlight Warning

    3.4.6 Headlight Warning The Headlight Warning function produces audible alert and screen message when it detects poor lighting conditions through the recording displays of this camcorder, including driving in rainy or cloudy weather, at night, and in basements, parking lots, and tunnels. To enable the Headlight Warning, do the following: Press the button to enter the OSD menu.
  • Page 30 3.4.7 FCMD If FCMD function is enabled, when the front car moves and you don’t start to drive forward, the camcorder will issue audible alert and screen message. To set the FCMD (Front Car Move Detection), do the following: Press the button to enter the OSD menu.
  • Page 31 3.5 Parking Mode To monitor the vehicle when it is parked, you can activate Park Recording, or Motion and Collision Detection, or Timelapse. Before you activate Parking Mode, please install ACC cable through professional car service shop. Follow the steps below to change the settings for Parking Mode: Press the button to enter the OSD menu.
  • Page 32 3.5.2 Motion and Collision Detection - In normal loop recording mode, press and hold POWER key for 3 seconds, the screen will show message “Press OK to power off or enter Motion and Collision Detection after 10 sec.” Please wait for 10 seconds and the camcorder will enter Motion and Collision Detection automatically.
  • Page 33 3.6 Collision Detection If the Collision Detection function is enabled, this camcorder begins emergency recording once it detects any collision. Sensitivity of the Collision Detection function is set to Normal by default, if user wants to change the settings of Collision Detection, do the following: Press the button to enter the OSD menu.

  • Page 34: Playback Videos And Photos

    3.7 Playback Videos and Photos If recording is in progress, press the button to stop recording and enter Menu. Press the button to select Playback and press the button. Press the button to select Video, Emergency or Picture category and press button.

  • Page 35: The Playback Screen

    3.8 The Playback Screen Item Description File name File name Duration/ Total Indicates the video elapse time/ Indicates total recorded recorded time time Press the button to return preview screen of Return video or picture. Press the button repetitively to return recording screen.

  • Page 36: Deleting Files

    3.9 Deleting Files To delete file(s), perform the following steps: Press the button to stop recording and enter the main Menu. Press the button to select File Deletion and press the button to confirm. Press the button to select folder and press the button to confirm.

  • Page 37: Initial Set Up Go Dashcam Application

    4 Initial set up Go Dashcam application 4.1 Camcorder application installation The camcorder allows you to connect to the mobile devices via the App. When using for the first time, install the [Go Dashcam] App for your mobile device. Download Go Dashcam App from Google Play or App Store.
  • Page 38 4.2 Wi-Fi connecting Press the Power button to switch on the camcorder. Enter Menu and go to Wi-Fi option; choose “ON” to activate the wireless network. The camcorder’s screen will display Wi-Fi Device ID and Password. Using the Wi-Fi function of your mobile device, search for the camcorder ID “hp_u818x_123456”...

  • Page 39: Using The Go Dashcam Application

    5 Using the Go Dashcam application Touch [Go Dashcam] icon to activate the application. The main screen will pop up. Follow the below instruction to operate this application.

  • Page 40: Camera Preview, Record, Snapshot

    5.1 Camera preview, record, snapshot You can use this feature to preview, record or take snapshot. 1. The mobile device will display camcorder’s preview screen. The camcorder will lose control and screen will show ”Network Streaming”. Please use Go Dashcam app to operate the camcorder. icon Description Start/stop recording...

  • Page 41: Playback, Delete, Download

    5.2 Playback, delete, download You can use this feature to playback or delete the file saved in camcorder, or to download the file from camcorder to your mobile device. Touch the icon [Video playback] or [Picture playback]. The files saved in the camcorder will be displayed on your mobile device.
  • Page 42 Icon Description Switch front and rear camcorder Download the file from camcorder to your mobile device Delete Exit Note: 1. If you find the video playback without audio, please check if you turn on Voice Record on the menu. If you do turn it on, it means the mobile device itself doesn’t support the video decoding. It’s not the problem of the file.

  • Page 43: Local Album

    5.3 Local album You can use this feature to playback or delete the file that you download to your mobile device. Touch icon [Local Album]。 Pick up the file that you want to playback. The downloaded videos or pictures will be saved in the album of your mobile device, at the mean time it will create a new folder “Go Dashcam”.

  • Page 44: Camera Setting

    5.4 Camera Setting You can use this feature to set up your car camcorder. Touch icon [Camera Setting]. Refer to the below table for details of menu items and available menu options. Menu option Description Available option 2K 30fps HDR Set the desired video Resolution 1080p 60fps...

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Settings

    6 Adjusting the Settings 6.1 Using the Menu You can customize the general settings via the on-screen display (OSD) menus. Press the button to enter the OSD menu. Press the button to select menu item, and then press button for entering function menu. Press the button to select or adjust the value, and then press the...
  • Page 46 Menu option Description Available option If the Speed Cam Alert function is enabled, once your car’s location is determined Speed Cam Alert by GPS and approaches a On / Off speed cam, this product produces audible alert and screen message. Add Speed Point: The satellite positioning will manually add speed camera...
  • Page 47 Menu option Description Available option Press the button to Setting of exposure value. set the exposure value. It can be set between -2 ~ +2 Set LCD off time. Camcorder screen will be off after a set time if no operation is On/ Turn off after 7 sec / detected during the standby LCD Setting...
  • Page 48 Menu option Description Available option When Headlight Warning is activated, camcorder will issue an audible alert and Headlight Warning On / Off screen message reminding that insufficient brightness is sensed on the recording face. Once your car’s location is determined by GPS and the LDWS function is enabled, this camcorder produces audible LDWS...
  • Page 49 Menu option Description Available option Format the memory card inserted in the equipment. All Format Yes / No the files in the card will be erased. The system reverts to the Default Yes / No default setting. Indicates the current Firmware Version firmware version.

  • Page 50: Installing The Software

    7 Installing the Software Place the attached CD ROM into the CD player. 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. Press the [Menu] item to start the installation process according to the instructions on-screen.

  • Page 51: Supercar

    8 SuperCar Item Item Front Camera Playback File Path Play / Pause Browser File Previous File List Next Rear Camera Playback Stop Volume Playback Duration / Total Electronic Map Duration Compass G-Sensor Speed Meter Note: 1. To display the route on Electronic Map, please make sure the internet is connected before starting the video playback.

  • Page 52: Specifications

    Specifications Item Description Image sensor 1/2.8” CMOS sensor 2616 (H) x 1964 (V) Effective pixels Storage media Supports Micro SDHC, up to 32GB V30 speed or greater 3.18” LCD color TFT LCD display Wide Angle Fixed Focus lens Lens Aperture: Up to F2.02 Focus range 1.5m~Infinity Satellite System...
  • Page 53 Item Description Power Super Capacitor Operating 0° ~ 45° C Temperature Operating Humidity 20 ~ 70% RH Storage -20° ~ 70° C Temperature Dimensions 88 X 38 X37mm Weight Approx. 82g Built-in IEEE 802.11g/n(HT20) Wi-Fi chip: RTL8189FTV Frequency range 2412~2462MHz Wi-Fi Channel Ch1~Ch11 Wi-Fi Max.

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