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DC-U1-FG
User Guide
This product records videos while the vehicle is operating.
Read and follow the instructions in this guide to properly use and maintain the product.

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Summary of Contents for Thinkware DC-U1-FG

  • Page 1 DC-U1-FG User Guide This product records videos while the vehicle is operating. Read and follow the instructions in this guide to properly use and maintain the product.
  • Page 2 THINKWARE is not responsible for any loss caused by an accident, nor is it responsible for providing any support regarding the outcome of an accident.
  • Page 3 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

     44 on Android 9 or later and on iOS  23 4.2 Mobile viewer screen layout  25 10. Troubleshooting  45 4.3 Playing recorded videos on the mobile viewer  26 11. Specifications  46 4.4 Video control menu overview  26 4.5 Cloud service  27 4.5.1 Log in to the THINKWARE account  27 4.5.2 Locating the vehicle  28 4.5.3 Setting Geo-Fence  29...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Safety information Read the following safety information to properly use the product. Safety symbols in this guide "Warning" - Indicates a potential hazard which, if not avoided, may result in injury or death. "Caution" - Indicates a potential hazard which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury or property damage. "Note"...
  • Page 6 Doing so may result in electrical fire or electrocution. • Use only genuine accessories from THINKWARE or an authorized THINKWARE dealer. THINKWARE does not guarantee compatibility and normal operation of third-party accessories.
  • Page 7 • THINKWARE is NOT responsible for the loss of any recorded video during operation. • Although the product was designed to withstand high-impact car collisions, THINKWARE does not guarantee the recording of accidents when the product is damaged as a result of the accident.

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    1. Product overview 1.1 Included items Ensure that all the items are included when you open the product box. 1.1.1 Standard items Front camera (main unit) Rear camera Mount MicroSD memory card Quick start guide & Warranty Adhesive cable holder with adapter / CS information / User guide (consumable)

  • Page 9: Part Names

    Product overview 1.2 Part names 1.2.1 Front camera (main unit) - front view Wi-Fi LED Indicates the Wi-Fi connection status. Recording LED Indicates the recording status. GPS LED Indicates the external GPS receiver status. Memory card slot Insert a memory card to Power button save recordings.

  • Page 10: Front Camera (Main Unit) - Rear View

    Product overview 1.2.2 Front camera (main unit) - rear view DC-IN power port Used to connect the power cable. Mount connector Used to connect the mount. V-IN input port Used to connect the rear camera (optional). Front camera lens Records the front view. 1.2.3 Rear camera Adhesive mount Used to fix the rear camera in the vehicle.

  • Page 11: Removing And Inserting The Memory Card

    • Ensure that the memory card is in the correct direction before inserting it into the product. The memory card slot or the memory card may be damaged if it is inserted incorrectly. • Use only authentic memory cards from THINKWARE. THINKWARE does not guarantee compatibility and normal operation of third-party memory cards.

  • Page 12: Installing The Product

    2. Installing the product 2.1 Installing the front camera (main unit) Follow the instructions to properly install the product. 2.1.1 Selecting an installation location Select an installation location that can record the entire view in front of the vehicle without obstructing the driver’s vision.
  • Page 13 Installing the product Remove the protective film from the adhesive mount, and then press the mount to the installation location. Remove the product from the mount and push the mount against the windshield to ensure that the mount is firmly fixed. Align the product to the mount, and then slide it into the locking position until you hear a click.

  • Page 14: Installing The Rear Camera

    Installing the product Set the vertical angle of the camera appropriately. To confirm the camera angle, record a video after installation and check the video using the mobile viewer or the PC viewer. If necessary, adjust the camera angle again. For more information about the mobile viewer or the PC viewer, refer to "4.

  • Page 15: Securing The Rear Camera

    Remove the protective film from the adhesive mount and camera lens. Attach the product with the THINKWARE logo facing indoors and press the adhesive tape firmly to secure the camera. If the product is fixed in reverse, the rear view will be recorded upside down.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Rear Camera Cable

    Installing the product 2.2.3 Connecting the rear camera cable Power off the product and connect the rear camera cable to the front camera (main unit). Connect one end of the rear camera cable to the front camera’s V-IN port. Connect the other end of the rear camera cable to the rear camera's connection port.

  • Page 17: Using Recording Features

    Play videos on Window/Mac computer or using the Thinkware mobile app. If you play videos by inserting the memory card in devices such as a smartphone or a tablet PC, the video files may be lost. A file name is composed of the recording start date and time, and the recording option.

  • Page 18: Using The Continuous Recording Feature

    Using recording features 3.3 Using the continuous recording feature Connect the power cable to the product’s DC-IN power port and then turn on the vehicle’s electrical accessories or start the engine. The recording LED(REC) and the voice guide are turned on, and the continuous recording starts.

  • Page 19: Using Parking Mode

    Using recording features 3.5 Using parking mode When the product is connected to the vehicle via the hardwiring cable (optional), the operating mode is switched to parking mode with the voice guide after the engine or electrical accessories are turned off. •...
  • Page 20 Using recording features Option Operation description Recording LED (REC) Monitors impacts to the vehicle. Video will be recorded only when impact an impact is detected. detected When an impact is detected while parking, a video is recorded for 20 seconds from within 1 second after detection and stored in the "parking_rec"...

  • Page 21: Using The Super Night Vision

    Using recording features 3.6 Using the Super Night Vision With the Super Night Vision feature, you can record videos that are much brighter than videos recorded without this feature. This feature is enabled by real-time image signal processing (ISP) to improve the brightness of videos recorded while driving or parked at night.

  • Page 22: Using The Mobile Viewer

    4. Using the mobile viewer You can view and manage recorded videos and configure various product features on your smartphone. One of the following environments is required to use the THINKWARE CLOUD application: • Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later • iOS 8.0 or later 4.1 Connecting the product to a smartphone...

  • Page 23: Connecting The Product To A Smartphone On Android 9 Or Later And On Ios

    • on an Android smartphone, open the Google Play Store, download and install THINKWARE CLOUD application. • on an iOS smartphone, open the Apple App Store, download and install THINKWARE CLOUD application. Connecting via Wi-Fi On your smartphone, open the THINKWARE CLOUD application.
  • Page 24 Wait until the product is connected to your smartphone. You will hear the product say, “Connected to the Internet.” when the product is connected to your smartphone. You can also see Connected via hotspot – dash cam model name at the bottom of the main screen on the THINKWARE CLOUD application.

  • Page 25: Mobile Viewer Screen Layout

    Displays the connection Tap to switch the connection type or DC-U1-FG status of the product. to disconnect the current connection. View more menus for setting the View main menu. account, downloading the latest firmware, or safety cameras data.

  • Page 26: Playing Recorded Videos On The Mobile Viewer

    The recording and the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) features of the product are disabled while checking the video file list or playing a video on the mobile viewer. On your smartphone, open the THINKWARE CLOUD application and connect the product to your smartphone.

  • Page 27: Cloud Service

    Follow the instructions to log in to the THINKWARE account. • To use the cloud service, log in to the THINKWARE account. If you do not have an ID, select ThinkWare Sign Up on the bottom of SIGN IN page, and create an account.

  • Page 28: Locating The Vehicle

    Using the mobile viewer 4.5.2 Locating the vehicle The cloud service receives your vehicle’s location information from your product and displays it on the mobile viewer. Follow the instructions to locate your vehicle. DC-U1-FG DC-U1-FG Your smartphone location is Your vehicle's location and marked on the map.

  • Page 29: Setting Geo-Fence

    4.5.3 Setting Geo-Fence You can receive notifications when your vehicle enters to or departs from the Geo-Fence zones. Turning on the Geo-Fence notification Follow the instructions to turn on the Geo-Fence notification. DC-U1-FG Tap Push Notification Settings. Tap GEO-Fence Notification.
  • Page 30 Using the mobile viewer Adding a Geo-Fence zone Follow the instructions to add a Geo-Fence zone. DC-U1-FG DC-U1-FG DC-U1-FG DC-U1-FG Tap Set Geo-Fence. ➊ ➋ ➌ Tap +. ➊ Tap the desired location on the map. ➋ Tap Radius and select a distance.

  • Page 31: Using The Strong Impact Notification While Driving Feature

    4.5.4 Using the strong impact notification while driving feature You can receive notifications if any strong impacts occur to the vehicle while driving. Follow the instruction to turn on the strong driving impact notification. DC-U1-FG Tap Push Notification Settings. Tap Strong Impact Notification While Driving.

  • Page 32: Using The Strong Impact Notification While Parked Feature

    You can receive notifications if any specified level of impacts occur while the vehicle is parked. Follow the instructions to turn on the strong impact notification while the vehicle is parked. DC-U1-FG Tap Push Notification Settings. Tap Strong Impact Notification...

  • Page 33: Viewing Strong Impact Videos On The Cloud Service

    4.5.7 Viewing strong impact videos on the cloud service You can view strong impact videos uploaded on the cloud service if an impact is detected while driving or the vehicle is parked. Follow the instructions to view the impact videos. DC-U1-FG DC-U1-FG DC-U1-FG DC-U1-FG Tap Cloud Video.

  • Page 34: Using The Pc Viewer

    Insert the memory card into a memory card reader connected to your PC. Run the installation file, and complete the installation according to the instructions given in the installation wizard. After the installation is complete, there will be a shortcut icon to Thinkware Dashcam Viewer.

  • Page 35: Pc Viewer Screen Layout (For Windows)

    ➓ Number Description Open a file, or save a video with a different name. ➊ Visit the THINKWARE website. ➋ View or configure the dashcam settings, and set the language for the PC viewer. ➌ ➍ Display the current video in full screen. Tap the Back ( ) button to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 36: Playing Recorded Videos On The Pc Viewer (For Windows)

    Using the PC viewer 5.2.3 Playing recorded videos on the PC viewer (for Windows) Follow the instructions to play recorded videos. Turn off the product and remove the memory card. Insert the memory card into a memory card reader connected to your PC. Double-click the shortcut to the PC viewer ( ) to open the program.

  • Page 37: Pc Viewer Screen Layout (For Mac)

    ➊ ➐ ➑ ➒ ➓ DC-U1-FG Number Description Visit the THINKWARE website. ➊ Set the language for the PC viewer. ➋ Set the speed unit. ➌ Switch between the front and rear videos. ➍ View or configure the dashcam settings.

  • Page 38: Playing Recorded Videos On The Pc Viewer (For Mac)

    The video files in the memory card will be automatically added to the playlist in the bottom-right corner of the PC viewer screen. The playlist section layout is as follows. DC-U1-FG Select a folder. Displays a list of videos in the selected folder.

  • Page 39: Settings

    6. Settings You can set the product features according to your needs and preferences using the mobile viewer or the PC viewer. The following procedures are based on the mobile viewer. The product will stop recording while configuring settings on the mobile viewer. 6.1 Managing the memory card From the mobile viewer, tap Dash Cam settings Memory Card Settings to manage the memory card settings.

  • Page 40: Setting Recording Features

    Settings 6.3 Setting recording features From the mobile viewer, tap Dash Cam settings Record Settings to manage the recording features settings. > Options Description Continuous Mode Incident Select from Disabled/Lowest/Low/Mid/High for the sensitivity. Recording Sensitivity Select from Disabled/Continuous Mode/Parking Mode/Continuous+Parking for the Super Night Vision 2.0 Super Night Vision feature.

  • Page 41: Setting Road Safety Features

    Settings 6.4 Setting road safety features From the mobile viewer, tap Dash Cam settings Road Safety Settings to manage the road safety features > settings. Options Description Safety Cameras Select from Enabled/Disabled for the safety cameras. Mobile Zone Alert Select from Enabled/Disabled for the mobile zone alert. Vehicle Type Select the vehicle type from Sedan/SUV/Truck (Bus).

  • Page 42: Configuring Network Function Settings

    Settings 6.6 Configuring network function settings From the mobile viewer, tap Dash Cam Settings Network Function Settings for network function and > driving impact notification. Options Description Network Function Select from Enabled/Disabled for network function. Strong Impact Notification Select the desired sensitivity for strong impact notification while driving. While Driving Upload Driving Impact Select from Enabled/Disabled for uploading driving impact videos to the cloud server.

  • Page 43: Accessing The Product Information

    7. Accessing the product information New users may benefit from the basic product information that can be accessed from the Menu screen. 7.1 Viewing the product information From the mobile viewer, tap Dash Cam Info to view product information. The following product information will be displayed on the screen.

  • Page 44: Upgrading The Firmware

    Follow the instructions to upgrade the firmware. On your PC, open a web browser and go to http://www.thinkware.com/Support/Download. Select the product and download the latest firmware upgrade file.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Every product requested for repair is regarded as a device that has had its data backed up. The customer service center does not back up your data. THINKWARE is not responsible for any loss, such as data loss.

  • Page 46: Specifications

    To see the product specifications, refer to the following table. Item Specification Remarks Model name DC-U1-FG 64 x 111.5 x 32 mm / 112 g Dimensions / Weight 2.5 x 4.4 x 1.3 inch / 0.24 lb Memory microSD memory card...
  • Page 47 Ver. 1.0 (Mar. 2022)

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