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Optional Accessories
NO. | Name | Description |
1 | Microphone | Records clear audio with the video footage. |
2 | Serial Number | Serial number for warranty registration. |
3 | ![]() | During video recording, long press to turn off the screen, short press to stop video recording and enter standby mode; you can confirm the selected option in the menu; when playing back files, you can play/pause files |
4 | ![]() | During video recording and standby, long press to quickly enter parking mode, and short press to turn on/off the microphone; in menu settings, long press to scroll through menu options, and short press to display the next menu option; during file browsing, long press to scroll to display file, short press to display the next file; in playback mode, short press to pop up the delete file menu |
5 | ![]() | During video recording and standby mode, long press to turn on/off WiFi |
6 | Speaker | Delivers sound during video playback. |
7 | SD Card Slot | Supports Micro SD Card up to 512GB in FAT32, Class 10 |
8 | ![]() | Power ON/OFF; long press to turn on/off the dash cam; short press during recording to enter event recording mode; short press to capture pictures during event recording |
9 | Mount Port | Connects to Type C cable or car charger for external power supply |
10 | Front Camera | Front facing camera for video recording road Events |
11 | Mount Interface | For connecting mounts |
12 | Power Port | Connects to Type C cable or car charger for external power supply connects the data cable for data transfer |
13 | Reset Button | Short press to restart the camera. |
14 | Screen | 1.54" LCD Screen |
LED Status | Description |
15 Steady green light | In standby status |
15 Blinking green light | Camera is recording |
Screen Overview
Installing a Memory Card (Recommended: Vantrue U3 high-speed micro SD card).
Please insert a memory card (memory card capacity: 32GB-512GB, card speed: U3/Class10/A2). The dashcam has certain requirements on the card speed of the memory card. For reliable operation, we recommend using a VANTRUE SD card(sold separately).
Memory Card Installation: There is an icon indicating the insertion direction of the memory card. Please push the memory card into the card slot according to the direction indicated by this icon, until a "click" sound is heard in the card slot, indicating that the memory card is inserted properly.
Before using this card, please follow the steps below to format it properly: If the camera is recording, please press the icon to pause the recording, then press the
icon to enter the menu, then enter "System", select the"
Format SD Card ", and confirm to format the memory card until it prompts "Formatted successfully."
After inserting the memory card, if the screen prompts "Card error, please format" (please note that the recorder does not record at this time), please directly press the button to enter the menu and start the formatting process.
REMINDER:
Installing the camera onto your windshield
APP Download
Please scan the QR code of the relevant version below to download the APP and install it.
Search for the "Vantrue Cam" app in App Store or Google Play Store to find the app and then download and install it on your phone.
Note: After this camera is successfully connected to the mobile phone through WiFi, it can realize real-time video preview, change camera settings, download files without Internet connection, and play back videos on the mobile phone. However, the GPS track playback and video sharing functions will depend on the Internet or telecom value-added services (requires you to turn off/disconnect the camera WiFi).
WiFi Connection
Turn on the WiFi function of the camera, enter the WiFi settings of the mobile phone, then find the WiFi name, such as: E1_VANTRUE_XXXX, and enter the WiFi default password: 12345678 to connect to WiFi.
App Connection
After the WiFi connection is successful, click "+" when opening the app for the first time, add the camera model, then the app will automatically connect to the camera and display the current real-time recording situation of the camera.
Note:
App Operation
After entering the app's real-time preview, you can perform the following operations:
Video preview: After the app is successfully connected to the camera, enter the real-time preview page, click the full-screen button or place the phone horizontally, and the real-time screen will automatically switch to the full-screen preview mode.
Video playback: The video and photo files recorded on the SD card can be viewed in the app, and the video can be played back after clicking the file.
Video download: You can select the video or picture you want to download in the SD card browsing interface or in the video playback area. After downloading the video, if you play it in the local app interface, you can view the GPS track of the video.
Video snapshot: You can capture the current screen in the real-time preview interface of the app.
App Upgrade
Open the "Vantrue Cam" App, connect to Wi-Fi, and enter Settings > About > Detect New Version. The app will automatically detect whether the its version is the latest version. If there is a new version of the app, follow the prompts and upgrade the version.
Menu Settings
The E1 dash cam has 3 function menus, which are: record settings, system settings, and file browsing. You can set your dash cam according to your requirements with these function setting.
Press the button, pause the video first, and then press the
button to enter the menu settings.
Main Functions
Loop Recording
After inserting the memory card and connecting the power, the E1 dash cam will auto turn on and enter loop recording. The duration of each recorded video will be saved in the normal video folder according to the loop recording time you set.
When the capacity of the normal video folder reaches 70% of the total, new loop recording files will automatically overwrite original loop recording files. After this function is enabled, the video file will automatically overwrite the loop, so as not to stop recording during the driving process.b
Notice:
Event Recording
Event video is triggered by the G-sensor(Gravity Sensor), which can be automatically triggered or manually locked.
During driving, in case of special circumstances, the camera will automatically lock for event recording or you can manually lock it for event recording.
To manually lock the video, just press the button to lock the current video and capture it. During the lock video period, you can press
the button to capture multiple times. After recording, the video will be automatically saved in the event video folder, and the photo will be saved in the photo folder. Automatic locking event video is triggered when the car is hit/shaken. The dash cam detects the vibration and automatically locks the current video, which is saved in the event video folder. During the locked recording period, you can also press
the button to take a picture. After the event video recording ends, the video will be saved in the emergency video folder, and the photo will be saved in the photo folder.
Note:
Parking Mode(When the parking mode is turned on, the time-lapse video function will not work. These two functions cannot run at the same time)
Parking Mode operates as a sentry function under different situations. You can switch to different parking monitoring modes according to different parking situations.
After parking mode is turned on, there are two ways to record. You can wait for 5 minutes to restart automatically, or long press the button to begin manually.
Note:
Collision Detection
When collision detection is enabled, the icon will be displayed on the recording interface, indicating that the camera is currently using collision detection mode. Collision detection sensitivity can be adjusted from 1 to 5 levels. You can adjust according to your habits as well as the surroundings of the car.
When the Collision Detection is turned on, and no movement is detected after 5 minutes of recording (5-minute entry mechanism for short), then Collision Detection is activated. Collision Detection icon will appear in the middle of the screen and the camera will automatically turn off. When the dash cam is turned off, it will start to record for 1 minute after being shaken, then turn off the dash cam again.
Note:
If the dash cam continues to be hit during collision detection recording, it will exit the collision detection mode and enter normal recording, restarting the 5-minute entry mechanism.
Motion Detection
When the motion detection is turned on, the icon will be displayed on the recording interface, indicating that the dash cam is currently in motion detection mode. Motion detection has three levels of low/medium/high that can be adjusted, and the corresponding detection ranges for motion detection is 6.6ft/13ft/19.7ft.
When the motion Detection is turned on, and no movement is detected after 5 minutes of recording, then an orange icon will appear in the center of the screen, and the screen will turn off after 3 minutes.
Video recording process: When the camera detects object movement or car vibration, it will automatically trigger video recording. E1 comes with a pre-recording function. When the motion detection recording is over, the camera will load the pre-recorded video into the motion detection video and save it to the normal folder.
Note:
Low Bitrate Recording
When the low bitrate mode is on, the icon will be displayed in the lower right corner of the screen if 1080P 15FPS is selected, and the
icon will be displayed in the lower right corner of the screen if 720P 15FPS is selected.
If no movement is detected after 5 minutes of recording, there will be a icon that appears in the center of the screen. The resolution of all current video will be automatically switched to 1080P 15FPS or 720P 15FPS for recording, and the recording duration is determined according to the currently set loop recording duration. When the camera vibrates or is moved, it will automatically exit, wait 5 minutes, and enter again.
Note:
Low Bitrate recording can only be engaged when the camera is turned on. Once the camera is turned off, Low Bitrate recording will not work.
Low Framerate mode
When the low framerate mode is selected, the camera will record according to your selection among 1FPS/5FPS/10FPS/15FPS.
For example, if you select 1FPS and the current video resolution framerate is 30FPS, the recorder will generate a 30FPS video per second. Low framerate mode can greatly preserve the integrity of the video and save space on the memory card.
[Real Recording Time(Sec)=Low Framerate Video Time Length(Sec) x Video Frame Tate(FPS)/Low Framerate Option (FPS)]
(Time should be converted into seconds)
Note:
Time Lapse
When time lapse is selected, the camera will record according to your selection among 1FPS/5FPS/10FPS/15FPS.
For example, if you select 1FPS and the current video resolution framerate is 30FPS, the recorder will generate a 30FPS video per second. Low framerate mode can greatly preserve the integrity of the video and save space on the memory card.
The formula for calculating video duration is: [Real Recording Time(Sec)=Time Lapse Video Time Length(Sec) x Video Frame Tate(FPS)/Time Lapse Option (FPS)]
(Time should be converted into seconds)
GPS Function
The GPS function is one of the most important functions of the dash cam. GPS is enabled by default, and the camera receives GPS signals through the GPS mount. It can automatically correct the time and date in your area, recording the location where the video was taken and the speed of the car at the time.
Note:
Automatic Time via GPS
The GPS automatic correction time setting for the E1 dash cam is turned on by default. You can select GMT-08:00 by selecting your time zone, such as Los Angeles. If you do not know the time zone of your location, you can use WiFi to connect to the Vantrue Cam app, and confirm that the automatic time adjustment function in the app is turned on.
Wireless Remote Control
The camera is equipped with a remote control, which can be used to quickly control the camera to snapshot, take emergency video, set recording on/off, and perform other functions.
Remote control connection:
Remove the insulating strip on the remote control and the camera will automatically match the remote control. No manual pairing with the dash cam is required.
When the icon appears on the screen, it means that the remote control has been successfully matched.
Installation of the remote control:
After the remote control is matched with the camera, please select a suitable location on your car, then tear off the adhesive sticker from the remote control and stick it to your selected location. (Note: The remote control needs to be installed in a position that does not affect safe driving)
Functions of the remote control:
Replacing the remote control battery:
Note:
When the power is low, the battery needs to be replaced(The battery model of the remote control is a CR2032 battery). It does not support charging.
Voice Assistant
In addition to controlling the camera with the remote control, you can also control the camera with voice command. Currently supported languages are English, Japanese, Russian and Chinese. For more detailed voice commands, please check System Settings > Voice Content.
The default setting is standard sensitivity. Voice recognition has options such as low sensitivity/standard/high sensitivity/off. You can control the camera with voice commands.
Display Settings
E1 is a small screen camera, so we specially set two screen display modes for you.
The first is full-screen mode. Full-screen mode is full-screen display, with a larger screen ratio, but it will lose some of the left and right viewing angles.
The other is the panorama mode. In this mode, all the content seen by the video camera will be displayed, and the ratio of the video screen display is 4:3.
Viewing Video/Photos
Note:
Upgrading the Firmware
The system will automatically update with the Micro-SD card firmware upgrade file. The camera will restart once the upgrade has been completed.
The latest firmware version is always available at the official VANTRUE website (www.vantrue.net). We strongly recommend registering your product (www.vantrue.net/register) to receive a notification email when a new firmware update is available.
Working Temperature
The camera is designed to operate in temperatures from -4 to 158°F (-20 to 70°C). Temperatures outside this range risk degrading the camera's performance and causing damage.
To avoid damage
In hot weather, do not expose the camera directly to the sun when the car is parked.
In extreme winter conditions, i.e. -4°F (-20°C) or lower, detach the camera from the windshield when not in use, and store in the glove box.
The specifications of this product may change without prior notice due to product improvements.
Model | E1 |
Chips | Novatek high-performance processor |
Image Sensor | Sony CMOS Sensor |
Screen | 1.54" IPS Screen |
WiFi | Built-in 2.4G |
Lens | Front: 160° wide viewing angle; F/1. 8 wide aperture |
Languages | Engish/ Français/ Español/ Deutsch/ Italiano/ /русский/ / Polski |
Video Resolution | 2592x1944P 30FPS; 2560x1440P(HDR) 30FPS; 2560x1440P 30FPS; 1920x1080P 60FPS; 1920x1080P(HDR) 30FPS; 1920x1080P 30FPS; 1280x720P(HDR) 30FPS; 1280x720P 30FPS |
Audio | Built-in microphone and speaker |
Memory Storage | External: 32GB-512GB Micro SD Card, U3, Class 10(not included in the package) |
Power Source | Built-in super capacitor |
Video File Format | MP4 |
Supply voltage current | DC 5V 2.4A |
Power | 3.5W |
Working Temperature | -4°F to 158°F(-20°C to 70°C) |
Storage Temperature | -22°F to 185°F(-30°C to 85°C) |
USB Port | Type C |
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Queries are typically answered within 12-24hours.
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