TrueCam M7 GPS Dual Quick Start Guide
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TrueCam M7 GPS Dual Quick Start Guide

HOW TO USE

PACK CONTENTS

PACK CONTENTS

  1. TrueCam M7 GPS Dual
  2. Rear camera
  3. Magnetic GPS module
  4. Magnetic holder with 3M adhesive pad
  5. Cigarette lighter adapter with two USB outputs
  6. 3-metre micro USB charging cable
  7. Micro SD/USB adapter to transfer files to PC
  8. Spare 3M adhesive pads to attach holder to glass (2x)
  9. 3M adhesive power cable clips (5x)
  10. Protective carry bag
  11. Rear camera connection cable
  12. Cable tool
  13. USB data cable for GPS module update

GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA / CONTROLS

CAMERA / CONTROLS OVERVIEW

  1. Wide-angle lens
  2. Memory card slot
  3. Magnetic holder input
  4. OK/POWER button
  5. MENU/MODE button
  6. 2.0" display
  7. Status LED (lit = camera on, blinking = recording)
  8. RESET button
  9. Rear camera cable input

CONTROLS:

VIDEO MODE OK / POWER Press Start/stop recording
Hold Turn camera on/off
MENU / MODE Press Open menu
Whilst recording- protect recording
Hold Switch mode
Whilst recording- mute/unmute audio recording
PHOTO MODE OK / POWER Press Take photo
Hold Turn camera on/off
MENU / MODE Press Open menu
Hold Switch mode
PLAYBACK MODE OK / POWER Press Start/stop playback
End fast playback
Hold Turn camera on/off
Change playback speed during playback
MENU / MODE Press Open menu
Hold Switch mode
Return to video selection during playback
MENU OK / POWER Press Confirm
When entering characters- Up
Hold Switch mode menu/camera menu
When entering characters- Confirm
MENU / MODE Press Down
Hold Back

BASIC SETTINGS AND FUNCTIONS

BASIC SETTINGS AND FUNCTIONS

  1. Insert the microSD card as shown into the camera (card connectors facing the display)
    • Use Class 10 and higher branded cards up to 64 GB
    • Only remove the card, when the camera is turned off
    • When using the card for the first time, format it directly in the camera and repeat the formatting at least once a month to ensure proper camera operation
  2. Insert the adapter into the car cigarette lighter and connect it to the camera holder using the USB cable
    • The camera is designed to operate only when connected to a power supply
    • Instead of a battery, the camera contains a supercapacitor that provides power which has several times the lifespan of a conventional battery
  3. Camera turns on automatically and begins recording For some vehicles, the ignition key must be turned first
  4. Perform basic camera settings before sticking the holder to the glass

BASIC FUNCTIONS:
G-senzor

  • If the G-Sensor detects an impact, it automatically protects the video currently being captured against being overwritten
  • Attention, when the settings are set to high sensitivity and you are driving over uneven surfaces this can cause files to be automatically protected and the filling up of the SD card

Motion Detection

  • The camera automatically starts recording when it detects movement in the lens field of view and stops recording after about 10 seconds.
  • If you stop recording manually or turn off the camera, motion detection is disabled The function is for monitoring a parked vehicle, do not use whilst driving
  • To use the motion detection function, the camera must be turned on and connected to the power supply

Parking Mode

  • The camera will start recording automatically when it detects a jolt to the vehicle and if it does not happen again, after about 30 seconds it stops recording and turns off
  • To use the parking mode function, the camera should be turned off and connected to the power supply

GPS module functions

  • Includes a database of more than 40,000 static speed cameras throughout Europe
  • Lets you display speed / GPS coordinates in the video
  • Lets you view the speed on the display

PLACEMENT ON GLASS

PLACEMENT ON GLASS

  1. The ideal place to mount your camera is the space between the windscreen and the rear-view mirror so as not to obstruct the driver's view. The ideal location for the rear camera is in the centre at the top of the rear window
  2. Make sure that the glass is clean and dry at the attachment point The ideal bonding temperature is 20°C - 40°C
  3. Remove the film from 3M adhesive pad on the camera holder
  4. Before attaching it to the glass, point the camera to capture best view
  5. Press the 3M adhesive pad onto the glass and hold it for a while. Use the same procedure for the rear camera
  6. Connect the two cameras with the cable, which can easily be hidden under the ceiling trim. Route it sideways to the passenger side and gradually insert the trim tool under the upholstery

SPEED CAMERA DETECTION

SPEED CAMERA DETECTION

  • Attaching the magnetic GPS module to camera mount
  • When connected to GPS satellites, the module's LED flashes blue
  • The GPS module records speed, GPS coordinates and warns of static speed cameras and traffic lights.
  1. Speed camera
  2. Average speed camera
  3. Red light camera
  4. Combined red light and speed camera
  5. Road safety camera

AUDIBLE SOUNDS:

Approaching speed camera long beep
At the speed camera point / start of average measurement short beeps
End of average measurement short beeps

UPDATING THE SPEED CAMERA DATABASE

UPDATING THE SPEED CAMERA DATABASE

  1. Connect the GPS module to a PC with an Internet connection using the included USB cable
  2. Open the GPS module memory (similar to flash drive)
  3. Run Update.exe
  4. Click Update

MORE INFORMATION

You'll find the firmware update, speed camera database update at http://truecam.eu/downloads plus a special PC application for playing back videos from the camera.

Videos

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Documents / Resources

References

Download manual

Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.

Download TrueCam M7 GPS Dual Quick Start Guide

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