Uniden Dash View 30, 30R - Smart Dash Cam Manual

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Controls & Indicators

Dash VIEW 30

Rear Camera

Ref	Component	Description
1	REC LED	Flashing RED when the device is recording
2	MIC	Records sound.
3	GPS LED	Solid Green when the device GPS is connected.
4	Speaker / Reset	If the device fails to operate properly, try resetting the device. Press the reset button by using a fine pen or paperclip.
5	Bracket Slot	Slot in the sticker mount bracket.
6	Camera Lens
7	Micro USB Port	Insert DC car charger micro USB cable or the Hard wiring kit micro USB connector. Connect to PC for data (SD card) transfer.
8	Micro SD Card Slot	Insert micro SD Card (up to 128GB min Class U1).
9	AV In Port	Insert optional rear camera AV connector.
10	Smart One Touch Button	Press one time to start event recording. Press two times to turn on/off audio recording. Press three times to switch the Wi-Fi band between 5GHz and 2.4GHz| Press and hold 5 seconds to switch On/Off Wi-Fi access point. Press and hold 10 seconds to format SD card. Press one time to access SD card files when connected to PC.
11	3M Sticker
12	AV Connector	Connect to the front camera AV In Port.

Installation

Location

To have a better view, try to install the camera at the center of the windshield. Make sure the lens is located in a place where the windshield is clean to ensure the view is clear.

Make sure the device is not installed in a place where it will interfere with the airbag. Make sure the GPS will not be obstructed by the windshield's sun control film (window tint).

Installing the Camera

1. The sticker mount bracket comes pre-installed with the camera. Otherwise, slot the sticker mount bracket into the device bracket slot and make sure it fits tightly.
2. Clean the area you desire to have the dash cam placed before sticking the device.
3. Peel off the 3M sticker protective film from the mount bracket.
4. Press and apply force on the mount onto the windshield behind the rear- view mirror.
5. Arrange and hide the cables to avoid obstruction for the driver's view.
6. Adjust the viewing angle of the camera by rotating the body of the camera. We recommend the camera should point slightly downwards ~10° below eye level.

NOTE: Do not install the product in a location where it can obstruct the driver's field of vision.

Installing the Rear Camera

Install the rear camera at the centre top of the rear windshield.

1. Clean the area before installation.
2. Peel off the sticker protective film from the 3M sticker.
3. Press and apply force on the sticker mount onto the back windshield. The AV cable outlet needs on the left side in the car facing forward direction.
4. Connect the rear camera to the front camera with the AV cable.
5. Arrange and hide the cables to avoid obstruction for the driver's view.
6. Adjust the viewing angle of the camera by rotating the body of the camera. We recommend the camera should point slightly downwards ~10° below eye level.

Installing the Optional Hardwiring Kit

If you wish to use the parking mode on the camera, you will need to install the hardwiring kit provided.

1. Locate the location of the fuse box in your vehicle.
2. There are 3 wires that need to be connected: connect the Yellow cable that goes to a constant fuse, RED cable that goes to an ignition-switched fuse and BLACK cable that goes to a metal ground bolt.
   YELLOW cable connect to BATTERY (+)
   RED cable connect to car ACC
   BLACK cable connect to car GROUND
3. Connect the micro USB end of the hardwiring cable to the camera micro USB port.
4. Start your vehicle to see if it works. Arrange and hide the cables to avoid obstruction for the driver's view.

It is advisable to get a car electrician to professionally install the hardwiring kit.

Operation

Micro SD Card

The device can support micro SDHC cards (High Capacity SD) or SDXC cards (Extended Capacity SD) up to 128GB in capacity. A micro SD card of at least 16GB capacity and minimum speed of Class 10/U1 is required.

Insert a formatted micro SD card gently in the slot at the side of the unit. To remove the card from the slot, press the edge of the micro SD card inwards for it to pop out and then pull it out of the slot.

It is important to format the micro SD card before using it, so as to avoid any damage to the files created on DASH VIEW 30R.

Uniden only recommends using good quality MLC/SLC micro SD cards. Please check with SD card manufacturer to ensure that the SD card used is rated for Dash Cam recording.

Video Storage Capacity

Refer to the table below for reference for the recording time for different card capacity and some of the recording resolution.

Resolution		16GB	32GB	64GB	128GB
1440P 30fps+ 1080P 30fps H.265		55 mins	110 mins	220 mins	440 mins
1080P 60fps+ 1080P 30fps H.265		60 mins	120 mins	240 mins	480 mins
1080P 30fps+ 1080P 30fps H.265		70 mins	140 mins	280 mins	560 mins

NOTE: A compatible micro SD card has to be inserted before you start using the unit. Ensure that the unit is switched off before inserting or removing the micro SD card.

GPS Reception information

Surroundings with tall buildings, tunnels or poor weather conditions may result in poor GPS reception or even lose GPS signal. Over-tinting or a rain sensor on the windshield can affect GPS reception.

If the signal is unstable even when you are driving, please try changing the installation spot of your dash camera. For the first time use, it takes about 15~20 minutes to get GPS signal, and after that, it normally takes about 3 minutes.

NOTE: Sticker mount is difficult to remove after it is installed and will not stick well on a curved/textured or wet surface.

Power On

NOTE: When connected to a car charger with power, the camera will automatically power on and start recording.

1. Connect the other end of the DC car adaptor to your car's cigarette lighter.
2. Connect the DC car micro USB adaptor to the power connector USB port found on the camera.
3. The camera will power on automatically when the car supplies the power to the camera.
4. The RED led on the camera will start flashing and recording starts automatically.

NOTE: Be sure insert the SD card before powering up the device. Format the SD card before you start recording for the first time.

Power Off

When the car's engine is turned off, the device will automatically turn off in a few seconds.

Power Information

The device is designed mainly for in-vehicle use, drawing on vehicle power or the vehicle battery when using the hardwing kit (HWK-1R).

The Dash VIEW 30R has an in-built high quality, long life supercapacitor. It provides enough backup power to ensure any recording in progress is stored safely before shutting the camera off.

Recording

When connected to a car charger with power, the unit automatically goes into the record mode and starts recording.

A flashing RED led on the device indicates that the device is recording.

NOTE: To record a video, ensure that a valid micro SD card is inserted in the given slot. Also note, that inserting/removing the SD card when the device is recording causes the device to shutdown and in worst case malfunction.

Protect the Current Recording

While recording, if you want to protect the current recordings, then press the Smart One Touch button ONCE. Those recordings have been locked and will not be overwritten by normal video recordings.
This also applies when the G-Sensor registers an impact while recording.

Using the App

The Uniden Dash View app allows you to control the Dash View camera via WiFi. You can easily preview, browsing files, playback and download the files in the SD card into your mobile phone. The app also allows you to make changes to the device setting.

The Dash View camera WiFi access point is On by default. You can confirm this with the Smart One Touch Button is glowing blue.

NOTE: Connect your mobile phone to your Dash View within a line of sight range of 10m.

NOTE: Press and hold the WiFi button for 5 seconds to turn on/off the WiFi access point.

1. Search and download the "Uniden Dash View" App from the App Store for iOS devices or Play Store for Android devices.
2. Go to your mobile phone WiFi setting and connect to the camera's access point. The SSID usually starts with DASHVIEW_.... and the default password is 12345678.
3. Go to the Dash View app and tap the camera.

Home Screen

When your mobile phone is connected to the camera's WiFi access point, the camera image will show on the home screen.

Camera

Tap to view live video stream from the camera, take a snapshot, and view camera settings.

Downloaded Video

Tap the Downloaded Video tab to view or playback downloaded photos or videos even when then the camera is not connected.

About

Tap to view app information or clear app cache data.

Live View

Back

Return to home screen.

SD Card

When SD card is not inserted, it will indicates "No Card".

File Recording Timer

Indicates the loop recording timer.

Snapshot

Take a quick snapshot and save to the SD card.

Recording Switch

Start/stop the connected camera recording.

SD Card

Tap the SD Card to access the saved snapshots or videos onto the SD Card. You can tap to the video file to play directly or download the video file to the mobile phone storage.

Display Mode

Not applicable for Dash VIEW 30R series camera.

Camera View Switch

Switch camera view between front and rear camera.

Resolution Settings

Tap to change the recording resolution. You will need to stop the recording to make changes.

Microphone

Turn on/off the connected camera audio recording.

Recording Resolution

Indicates the selected recording resolution.

Full Mode

Tap to view live video preview in full screen mode.

Device Settings

Modify camera settings.

NOTE: You can change Wi-Fi SSID and password in the Camera Settings using the app.

Device Settings

NOTE: Please note that when you access the Device Settings, the device still stop recording.

Pair your mobile phone with the Dash View camera and go to live view screen and tap the device settings icon to access settings menu. Any changes to the settings will take effect concurrently.

Video Settings

Resolution	Set the recording resolution for the front camera. The options available are: 2560x1440P 30fps, 1920x1080P 60fps and 1920x1080P 30fps. Higher resolutions will give you a sharper image, but take up more memory on the card. The rear camera resolution is fixed at 1920x1080P 30fps.
Video Coding	Select the video compression standard. The playback of H.265 coded videos depends on your computer's hardware and software. Older computers may not support H.265 video playback. If you encounter issues please check your computer's video playback capabilities.
WDR	Turn on/off the Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) feature to improves the overall exposure throughout your entire image.
Time Stamp	Opt to have the date and time displayed on the recordings.
GPS Stamp	Opt to have the GPS coordinates displayed on the recordings.
Anti-Flicker	Change depending on the electrical power frequency in your area (Default setting is 50Hz and you may not have to change this setting).

Audio Settings

Audio Recording	Use this setting to enable or disable audio recording.
Volume	Adjust the camera volume level.

Function

Camera Alert	Set the alert distance when there is a fixed Speed, Red Light or Red Light-Speed Camera.
Parking Mode	Parking mode only works with the optional Hardwiring Kit (HWK-1R) and when the unit is powered off. When the parking is enabled and the G-Sensor detects vibration, the camera will turn on and start recording about a minute and turn off. The unit must have sufficient external power supplied in order to record and the G-Sensor must also be turned on.
G-Sensor	This functions helps protect/lock video files in case of a sudden movement/collision. You can change the sensitivity level of the G-sensor.
Time Lapse Recording	Time Lapse setting helps you compress a long recording to just under a few seconds. By default, the option is turned off. The options available are Off, 0.2S, 0.5S and 1S. For example, if you opt for 1S, then an image is captured every 1 second. The captured images are then stitched together to playback a high speed video.
Loop Recording	Use this option to set the length of each video clip.

System Settings

Time Sync	Sync the device time with the mobile phone time.
Time Zone	Set the correct time zone for the GPS to get the correct time settings for the device. GPS time will overwrites any time synced with the mobile phone.
Daylight Saving	Enable or disable daylight saving time.
GPS Info	To view the GPS signal connection status and strength.
Car Plate Stamp	Tap to edit the car plate stamp.
Storage Information	Indicates the capacity of the inserted micro SD card.
Format SD Card	Use this option to format the SD card. (All files will be permanently erased.)
Factory Default Settings	Resets the device to factory settings. Note that restoring defaults will not erase data on the SD card.
WiFi	Tap to view and change the WiFi SSID and password for the WiFi access point
Device Information	Display the device firmware version.

Connecting to a PC

The Dash View camera can be connected to a PC (plug the USB data cable into the micro USB port). You can view the SD card contents on the PC. When the device is detected on the PC as an external drive, all snapshots can be found in the front_photo/back_photo folder. The normal recording video files can be found in the front_norm/back_norm folder. All the event recording files are stored in the front_emr/back_emr folder. Recorded files in parking mode are stored in the front_park/back_park folder.

Uniden Player

Uniden Player allows you to view the recordings on the Dash View camera and trace them on a map. The software is supported on Windows 7, Windows 8 Windows 10 and on macOS.

Installing Uniden Player

Download the Uniden Player from the Uniden website. You may need to unzip the file using the appropriate archiving software before you can use the player. Double click on the Uniden Player icon.

Access the Recorded Files

Before playing the recorded files on the Uniden Player, ensure that you can access the files easily.

Either remove the micro SD card from the recorder, and access the card (files) on the computer via a card reader.
or
Connect one end of the micro USB data cable to the camera and the other end to the USB port on your computer and then press the Smart One Touch button on the camera to access the SD Card files.

View the Recorded Files

To view the recorded files on the Uniden Player, follow the steps below:

1. Start the Uniden Player (i.e., double click on the Uniden Player icon on your desktop, or click windows start and search from the program listing).
   
   Ensure that the PC is connected to the internet to view the map screen.
2. Click on the Open icon to open the files on to the Uniden Player.
3. Click on the PLAY button (Playback Controls) to start playback.
   Click on the 'Snapshot' icon to take photos of the recording. These photos will automatically save into a folder named 'screenshot'. This folder is located in the Uniden Player folder stored in your PC.

NOTE: Uniden Player version is subject to change without notice. See Uniden website to download the latest GPS Player.

Troubleshooting

Listed below are some of the problems and the possible solutions.

General Problems	Possible Solutions
The device cannot take snapshot or record videos	Ensure that the SD card is formatted properly and inserted correctly. Use the recommended type of SD card (minimum 16GB Class U3)
The device automatically stops when recording
Video is unclear	Ensure that there are no fingerprints or dirt on the lens. Ensure that the lens is always kept clean.
Cross-stripe interference in an image	This is due to the light frequency. Change the light frequency depending on the light source.
The device crashes/ freezes	Press the 'Reset' button, with a pin, to restart the device.
SD Card Error	Please format the SD card and use recommended card only. Please make sure the SD card is recommended dash cam use.
Display turns off after a few minutes	Please check the LCD Auto Off setting and select Always On.
Memory card is full	Please allow loop recording to overwrite older recording files or delete unwanted files including emergency recordings.
Camera feels warm during operation	It is normal for the camera to get warm during operation. Please bear in mind that the if the camera is exposed to high temperature for a long period of time, it might fail to boot up. Cool it down and try again.
The recorded video doesn't show mapping information on the Uniden Player.	Please ensure the PC is connected to internet.

If you still require assistance, visit our website or call our customer service.

Specification

Sensor Type	Front: 1/1.8" CMOS
Video Resolution	2540x1440/1920x1080
Frame Rate	30fps
Photo Resolution	4M/3M/2M/1M
Loop Recording	Yes
Audio Recording	Yes
Viewing Angle	140°(front) / 140°(rear)
WDR	Yes
GPS	Built-In
Date and Time Stamp	Yes
Motion Detection	Yes
Parking Mode	Yes (requires HWK-1R)
G-Sensor	Yes
Video Format	MP4
Video Codec	H.265/ H.264
Audio Codec	AAC
WiFi Access Point	Yes (up to 10m line of sight)
Storage	microSD (up to 128GB), Class 10/U1 and above
Power Input	5V 2.0A
Supercapacitor	5.5V 2.5F
Operating Temperature	-10°C ~ 60°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C ~ 70°C
Working Humidity	10 ~ 80%

Important Safety Instructions

NOTE: Uniden does not represent this product to be waterproof. Do not expose this product to Rain or Moisture.

NOTE: This product is intended for use in a motor vehicle. Don't install the device where it will block the driver's view of the road (including the mirrors!) or the deployment of the airbag.

NOTE: Keep your attention on the road! Don't try to operate or focus on any device while driving. If you have to concentrate on a device, pull off the road for a few minutes.

NOTE: Ensure that the camera lens is kept clean and there is nothing blocking the lens.

NOTE: Don't leave the device in direct sunlight for a long period of time or where the temperature could go above 60°C.

NOTE: You should examine, check and/or verify the device at least once a month including the associated SD card, to ensure the recording are working properly.

NOTE: Never attempt to disassemble, repair or make any modifications to your device.

Phone: 1300 366 895
Email: custservice@uniden.com.au

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