Mio MiVue 795 / 798 Series - Dash Camera Manual

Getting to know your dash cam

1. Power button
2. Device mount socket
3. Mini-USB connector
4. Shutdown button
5. LCD screen

6. Microphone
7. System indicator
8. Event button
9. Memory card slot
10. Parking indicator

11. Speaker
12. Camera lens
13. Function keys

Using your dash cam in a vehicle

Precautions and notices

• Do not operate the device while driving. Using this product does not change the requirement for a driver to take full responsibility for his or her behavior. This responsibility includes observing all traffic rules and regulations in order to avoid accidents, personal injury or property damage.
• A window mount is needed when using the dash cam in a car. Make sure that you place the dash cam in an appropriate place, so as not to obstruct the driver's view or deployment of airbags.
• Make sure that no object is blocking the camera lens and no reflective material is placed near the lens. Please keep the lens clean.
• If the car's windscreen is tinted with a coating, it may impact the recording quality.
• To ensure the highest quality recordings, you are advised to place the dash cam near the rear view mirror.
• Select an appropriate location for mounting the device in a vehicle. Never place the device where the driver's field of vision is blocked.
• If the car's windscreen is tinted with a reflective coating, it may be athermic and impact the GPS reception. In this instance, please mount your device where there is a "clear area."
• The system will automatically calibrate the G sensor of the device during startup. To avoid G sensor malfunction, always turn the device on AFTER you mount it in the vehicle properly.

Mounting the dash cam
Make sure that your car is parked on level ground. Follow the instructions to mount your dash cam in a vehicle securely.

1. Before attaching the device mount to the windscreen, it is recommended to clean the windscreen with rubbing alcohol and make sure that the installation area is free of dust, oil and grease. Attach the mount to the windscreen (), and press the tab () to lock the suction cup in place.
   
   
2. When adjusting the angle of mounting, make sure that the camera's view is parallel with the level ground and the ground/sky ratio is close to 6/4.
   
   
3. Route the cable through the top ceiling and the A-pillar so that it does not interfere with driving. Make sure that the cable installation does not interfere with the vehicle's airbags or other safety features.

Follow the illustration to connect the rear camera to the dash cam.

Using a memory card

You must insert a memory card (not supplied) before you can start recording. The dash cam supports the Class 10 memory cards with 8 GB – 128 GB capacity. You should use separate MicroSD cards for recording and for regular data storage.
Hold the card (MicroSD) by the edges and gently insert it into the slot as shown in the illustration.
To remove a card, gently push the top edge of the card inwards to release it and pull it out of the slot.

Formatting a card
To format a memory card (all data will be erased), press > Format.

Turning the dash cam on

Complete the installation according to the instructions in the "Using your dash cam in a vehicle" section. Once the vehicle engine is started, the dash cam automatically turns on. The System indicator glows in green when the dash cam is powered.

Power button
Press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds to manually turn the dash cam on and off. When the dash cam is turned on, press to switch the LCD screen on and off.

Restarting the dash cam
Occasionally, you may need to perform a hardware reset when the dash cam stops responding or if it appears to be "frozen" or unresponsive. To restart the dash cam, press and hold the Power button until the system powers off; press the Power button again to turn the dash cam on.
If the system does not shut down by keeping the Power button pressed, you can force it to shut down by inserting a small rod (such as a straightened paperclip) into the Shutdown button on the device.

System icons

Various system icons on the status bar at the top of the screen provide the status information of your device. The icons displayed will vary depending on your device model and state.

1. Recording indicator
2. WIFI status
3. Time display
4. Microphone status
5. GPS signal
6. Power status
7. Current GPS car speed

Function keys

The device provides four function keys to control the corresponding icons displayed on the LCD screen. The keys' functions may vary on different screens.

Switching screens
Once you connect the rear camera and start recording, the screen displays the PIP (picture-in-picture) mode. You can switch the front and rear camera images by pressing .

Setting the date and time

To make sure that the date and time of your recordings are correct, check the settings before you begin recording.

1. Press > System > Date/Time.
2. Do one of the following:

• Select Use GPS time, and then select the time zone of your location. The system will set date and time according to the GPS location.
• Select Manual, and the system will display the date and time setting screen. Use to adjust the value of the selected field; press and repeat the step until all fields have been changed. When done, press .

Recording in driving mode

Continuous recording
The system will automatically begin continuous recording in few seconds after startup. The System indicator flashes in green and amber alternately while the recording is in progress.
When continuous recording is in progress, you can manually stop recording by pressing . Press to return to the recording screen; the system will start continuous recording automatically.
The recording may be divided into several video clips; recording will not stop between video clips. When your memory card fills up with continuous recordings, it will automatically record over the oldest existing files in this category.
The continuous recordings can be found in the "Normal" category for file playback.

Event recording
By default, if an event happens such as a sudden impact, high speed driving, an aggressive turn or an accidental crash during continuous recording, the G sensor will prompt the dash cam to start recording the event.
Note: You can change the sensitivity level of the G sensor by selecting > Video Recording > G-Sensor Sensitivity.
The event recording will save moments before and moments after the event. When your memory card fills up with event recordings, it will automatically record over the oldest existing files in this category.
If you want to manually start an event recording while continuous recording is in progress, press the Event button.
The event recordings can be found in the "Event" category for file playback.

Parking mode

Your dash cam supports the parking recording function. You must use an additional power source to record the video during the Parking mode, such as a Mio uninterruptible power cable which is sold separately. For more information on using a Mio power cable, see the provided documentation in its package.
The Parking mode is disabled by default. Before enabling the Parking mode, please check the memory storage allocation of your device. Select > System > Storage Allocation to set a proper allocation for parking recording. Changing the allocation will erase the memory card, so save any videos or photos to your computer first.
You can enable the function by selecting > Parking Mode > Detection > On.
(The icon will appear on the screen.) When the Parking mode detection is enabled, the system will enter the Parking mode when the car stops moving for about 5 minutes.
In the Parking mode, parking recordings could be triggered only when movements or vibrations are detected. The parking recording will save the duration from seconds before the event until seconds after the event. When your memory card fills up with parking recordings, it will automatically record over the oldest existing files in this category.

Note:

• You can press to manually enter the Parking mode while continuous recording is in progress.
• The parking recording is triggered by the G sensor and motion detection of the device. You can change the configuration by selecting > Parking mode > Motion Detection and G-Sensor Sensitivity.
• The rear camera (optional) does not support motion detection.

To exit the Parking mode and resume continuous recording, press . If movements are detected and recorded during the Parking mode, you will be asked to playback the video when you exit the Parking mode.
The parking recordings can be found in the "Parking" category for file playback.

Camera mode

The dash cam allows you to take a photo.

• If the recording is in progress, press to take a photo. (This function is not available when the rear camera is connected.)
• Press > Camera > .

The photos can be found in the "Photo" category for file playback.

Playback mode

To select a video or photo for playback:

1. Press > File Playback.
2. Select the desired type.
3. Press to select the desired file from the list and then press to start playback.
4. During playback, you can:

• Press to return to the list.
• While playing videos, press to play the previous/next video.
  Press to display the pop-up menu to select:
  • Play / Pause: Starts or pauses the playback.
  • Play rear video / Play front video: The "D" icon displayed on the thumbnail on the playlist indicates that the video comes with a corresponding rear video. While playing the video, you can use this option to switch between the front and rear videos.
    Note: The video files recorded by the front and rear cameras will be saved separately in the corresponding folders of the memory card. If you move or delete a front video, its corresponding rear video will be processed synchronously.
  • Move to Event: Moves the file to the "Event" category.
  • Transfer video / Transfer photo: Uploads the selected video/photo to your smartphone.
  • Delete: Deletes the file.
• While viewing photos, press to display the previous/next photo.

Press to delete the file.

Safety camera alerts

You can receive alerts to warn you about the locations of safety (speed) cameras which will enable you to monitor your speed through these areas.

When a safety camera appears and is positioned in the detectable direction, you will receive alerts. The screen will display the visual alert and you will also receive audio warnings.
When the alert sound setting is set to Beep:

• When your car approaches a safety camera, you will receive a normal beep alert.
• When your car approaches a safety camera at a speed over the set threshold, you will receive a persistent beep alert until your car speed drops lower than the appropriate speed limit.
• When your car passes through a safety camera, you will be notified by a different beep alert.

You can change the settings about how you want to receive the safety camera alerts. See the "System settings" section for information.

Adding a safety camera
Note: You can add a custom safety camera only when a GPS fix is established
Your dash cam allows you to customise the safety camera database. You can add up to 100 custom safety cameras in your dash cam.
Follow the steps to configure a custom safety camera:

1. To add a custom safety camera in the current location, press on the recording screen.
2. The next time when you pass by the location, you will receive alerts by the dash cam.
3. To view the information of the custom safety camera, select > SafetyCam > Custom SafetyCam and then select the safety camera that you want to check.
4. Press to remove the custom safety camera from the dash cam.

Updating safety camera data
MiTAC does not warrant that all types and locations of safety camera data are available as cameras may be removed, relocated or new cameras installed.
Occasionally, MiTAC may offer you updates of safety camera data. Visit the Mio website for available downloads and follow the instructions to complete update.

Getting connected

MiVue Pro app
The MiVue Pro app allows you to view, share and back up the videos recorded on a MiVue dash cam via WIFI. Search for "MiVue Pro" in Apple App Store or in Google Play Store to download the app for free.

Setting up a WIFI connection
The WIFI function allows you to connect the dash cam to your smartphone. The WIFI function is disabled by default. You can enable WIFI by selecting > WIFI > On. Once enabled, the WIFI setting screen displays the SSID and password of the dash cam.
On your smartphone, follow the steps to set up the WIFI connection.

1. Make sure that you have enabled the WIFI function on the smartphone.
2. Open the MiVue Pro app and tap the "+" icon.
3. Tap Select WIFI and then select the dash cam you want to connect to.
4. Tap Done to complete the WIFI connection.
5. Once the devices are connected, the screen will display the main page ()
   

You can check the WIFI connection status by the WIFI icon on the dash cam.

	The dash cam is connected to the smartphone and paired with the MiVue Pro app.
	The dash cam is not connected to the smartphone.
	The dash cam is connected to the smartphone but not paired with the MiVue Pro app yet.

On your smartphone, open the MiVue Pro app and keep it awake. You can now transfer videos by pressing the Event button.

System settings

• Camera
  Press to enter Camera mode.
• WIFI
• Enables or disables WIFI.
• Sound Recording
  Sets if you want to include sounds in the recordings.
• TPMS
  TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) is an electronic assistant device installed in the car's tyres to monitor the air pressure via your MiVue dash cam. You will receive alerts if the tyres are under (or over) inflated.
  To configure the TPMS settings, press .
  • Units: Sets the unit of the pressure (psi, Bar, kPa or kg/cm²) and temperature (ºC or ºF).
  • Front Tyre Sensors: Sets the minimum/maximum pressure and maximum temperature for the front tyres.
  • Rear Tyre Sensors: Sets the minimum/maximum pressure and maximum temperature for the rear tyres.
  • Sensor Location: Sets the sensors' locations.
  • Learning Mode: When new TPMS sensors are installed, use this option for the dash cam to detect the new sensors.
    Note: For more information on installing and using TPMS, see the documentation that comes with the product.
• Driving Safety
  The dash cam provides advanced driving safety functions to make your driving safer.
  • Calibration: Follow the steps to calibrate the system.

1. Drive the vehicle in the middle of the lane.
2. Ask a passenger to select this option and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete calibration.
   
   Note: You are advised to calibrate the system constantly in order to be alerted properly.

• LDWS: Select Beep or Voice to enable the LDWS (Lane Departure Warning System) function. The system will alert you when it detects that the GPS car speed is over 60 km/h and the car has strayed from its intended lane.
• Headlight Reminder: Once enabled, the system will remind you to turn the lights on when you are driving after dark. The default setting is Off.
• Driver Fatigue Alert: Once enabled, the system will remind you to take a break for a long-distance drive (2 hours, 3 hours or 4 hours). The default setting is Off.
• Eco Drive Indicator: Once enabled, the system will display the Eco drive indicator on the screen. The colour of the indicator will change (red, yellow or green) depending on your driving status to remind you to drive more efficiently. The default setting is Off.
• FCWS: Select Beep or Voice to enable the FCWS (Forward Collision Warning System) function. The system will alert you when the car moves slowly and gets too close to the car ahead.
• Stop and Go: Once enabled, the system will alert you when the car ahead has proceeded to go after being stopped for longer than 10 seconds. The default setting is Off.

• SafetyCam
  Sets how you want to be notified of safety cameras. The available settings include:
  • Alert Sound: Turns on (Beep or Voice) or off (Mute) the alert sound.
  • Alert Distance: The system will alert you at a preset distance (Short, Medium or Long) when a safety camera is detected.
  • Alert Method: Sets the alert distance function according to the current GPS car speed (Smart Alert) or the speed limit (Standard Alert).
  • Threshold: Sets the speed value for the dash cam to start offering alerts.
  • Cruise Speed Alert: Sets the limit for the cruise speed. When you drive at a cruise speed over the set value, you will receive alerts by the dash cam.
  • Custom SafetyCam: Lists all custom safety cameras which are sorted by the created time.
• Parking Mode
  Allows you to change the settings of Parking mode. The available settings include:
  • Detection: When enabled, the dash cam will automatically start recording when it detects movements or if an event happens in Parking mode.
  • Detection Method: Sets the parking detection method to Only G-sensor, Only Motion or Both Motion & G-sensor.
  • Auto Entry: Sets the mode (Low, Medium, High or Manual) for the system to enter Parking mode automatically.
  • Motion Detection: Sets the sensitivity level of motion detection to Low, Medium or High.
  • G-Sensor Sensitivity: Sets the sensitivity level of the G sensor that allows automatic triggering of the parking recording when the dash cam is in Parking mode.
  • LED Indicator: Turns on or off the parking indicator.
• Video Recording
  Changes the settings of recording, including:
  • Video Clip Length: Sets the length of each video clip for a continuous recording.
  • Video Resolution: Sets the resolution of the video.
  • WDR: Enables the Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) function to improve the dash cam's image quality under high-contrast lighting conditions.
  • EV: Sets the exposure level to adjust the brightness of the image.
  • Frequency: Sets the frequency for the camera to avoid problems caused by artificial light sources that are not constant.
  • G-Sensor Sensitivity: Sets the sensitivity level of the G sensor that allows automatic triggering of the event recording while continuous recording is in progress.
  • Stamps: Sets the information (Coordinates or G-Sensor) that will be displayed on the recorded video.
  • Speed stamp: Displays the driving speed on the recorded video.
  • Text stamp: Displays customisable text information.

• System
  Allows you to change the system settings of the device.
  • Satellites: Displays the status of the GPS/GLONASS signal reception. You can press and then select GPS or GLONASS for better signal reception if the need arises.
  • Date/Time: Sets the system date and time.
  • System Sound: Enables or disables system notification sounds.
  • Welcome Sound: Enables or disables the notification sounds during start-up.
  • Volume: Adjusts the volume level.
  • LCD Standby
    • Always On: Keeps the LCD on.
    • HUD: Turns off the LCD (in specified time) but still displays the time and speed information.
    • 10 sec / 1 min / 3 min: Sets the timer for the LCD to turn off automatically after recording starts.
  • Language: Sets the language.
  • Distance Unit: Sets the preferred distance unit.
  • Storage Allocation: The system provides 3 default memory configurations to store the videos and photos. Select the proper configuration based on your usage.
  • Restore to Defaults: Restores the system settings to the factory defaults.
  • Version: Displays the software information.

• Format
  Formats a memory card. (All data will be erased.)

MiVue Manager

MiVue Manager™ is a tool for you to view the videos recorded on a MiVue dash cam.
Note: Not all features are available for every model.

Installing MiVue Manager
Download MiVue Manager from the Support page of Mio website (www.mio.com/support) and follow the on-screen prompts to install it. Make sure to download the correct software version (Windows or Mac) according to your computer's operating system.

Playing the recording files

1. Remove the memory card from the dash cam and access the card on the computer via a card reader. You are advised to copy the recording files to your computer for backup and playback.
2. Start MiVue Manager on the computer.

• By default, MiVue Manager shows the calendar and the file list on the right.
• When a recording file exists, you will see the date marked with " ." Click that date to display the files that were recorded on that date.
• You can select the file type to display: Event / Normal / Parking.
• To display all files in the current folder, click All. To return to the calendar view, click Calendar.

3. Double-click the desired file on the file list to start playback.
4. The playback controls are described as follows:
   

5. During playback, you can view more driving information from the dashboard panel and the G sensor chart that are displayed below the video playback screen.

• On the dashboard panel, click to display the map screen.
• The G sensor chart displays data in 3-axis waveform about the car's shift forward/backward (X), to the right/left (Y) and upward/downward (Z).
  Note: The map screen may not display when the computer is not connected to the Internet or when your MiVue model does not support the GPS function.

6. The tool bar allows you to do the following:
   

1. Selects the folder that stores the recording files.
2. Previews and prints the current video image.
3. Saves the selected files to the specified location on your computer.
4. Captures and saves the current video image to the specified location on your computer.
5. Opens the Settings Menu.

• Change Language: Sets the display language of MiVue Manager.
• Change Skin: Sets the colour scheme of MiVue Manager.
• Check for Update: Checks if there is any new version of MiVue Manager.
  (Internet access is required for this feature.)
• About: Displays the version and copyright information of MiVue Manager.

6. Exports the GPS information of the selected file in the KML format to the specified location on your computer.
7. Uploads the selected file to Facebook / YouTube™.
8. In the playlist, the "F" and "R" marks displayed on the filename indicate that the video comes with a corresponding front video (F) or rear video (R). While playing the video, the screen displays the PIP (picture-in-picture) mode. You can switch the front and rear videos by clicking .
   Note: This feature is for selected models only.