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XD100
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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  • Page 1 XD100 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: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information 5. Using the PC viewer 5.1 System requirements 1. Product overview 5.2 Learning about the PC viewer 1.1 Included items 5.2.1 Downloading the PC viewer 1.1.1 Standard items 5.2.2 Installing the PC viewer 1.1.2 Accessories (sold separately) 5.2.3 PC viewer screen layout 1.2 Part names 5.2.4 Playing recorded videos on the PC...
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    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 5 • THINKWARE is NOT responsible for the loss of any recorded video during operation. • Although the device was designed to withstand high-impact car collisions, THINKWARE does not guarantee the recording of accidents when the device is damaged as a result of the accident.
  • Page 6: 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) Mount Rear camera & cable Hardwiring cable Adhesive cable holder microSD memory card Quick start guide & Warranty with adapter / CS information / User guide (consumable)
  • Page 7: Part Names

    Product overview 1.2 Part names 1.2.1 Front camera (main unit) - front view Mount connector Used to connect the mount. DC-IN power port Used to connect the power cable. GPS port Used to connect the external GPS receiver (optional). V-IN input port Used to connect the Front camera lens rear camera.
  • Page 8: Rear Camera

    • 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 the compatibility and normal operation of third-party memory cards.
  • Page 9: 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 10 Installing the product Remove the protective film from the adhesive mount, and then press the mount to the installation location. ➊ ➊ ➋ ➋ Remove the product from the mount and push the mount against the windshield to ensure that the ➋...
  • Page 11: Connecting The Power Cable

    • Use the authentic THINKWARE continuous power cable only. Using other manufacturer’s cable may damage the product or cause electrocution due to the voltage difference.
  • Page 12 Installing the product Connect the BATTERY wire to a fuse leg of the continuous power terminal and connect the ACC wire to a fuse leg of the normal (ACC) terminal. Check the fuse panel’s input and output contact points by using an electrical tester. Place the fuses back into their locations on the fuse panel, connecting each fuse leg with the wire to the output contact point and taking care not to change the fuse position.
  • Page 13 ➋ ➋ • Use the authentic THINKWARE car charger (optional). Use of third party power cables may damage the product and result in electrical fire or electrocution due to the voltage difference. • Do not cut or modify the power cable yourself. Doing so may damage the product or the vehicle.
  • Page 14: Installing The Rear Camera

    Installing the product 2.2 Installing the rear camera Refer to the following instructions to properly install the rear camera. 2.2.1 Selecting an installation location Select a location on the rear windshield where there is no defrost grid wire and the camera can record the entire rear view.
  • Page 15: Connecting The Rear Camera Cable

    Installing the product 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. Adjust the camera's vertical angle.
  • Page 16: 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 17: 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 status LED and the voice guide are turned on, and the continuous recording starts.
  • Page 18 Using recording features • Parking mode operates only when the hardwiring cable is connected. The hardwiring cable must be professionally installed to the vehicle by a trained mechanic. • To use all recording modes, insert a memory card into the product. •...
  • Page 19: 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 recorded videos while parking at night.
  • Page 20: 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 DASH CAM LINK application: - Android 7.0 (Nougat) or higher - iOS 13 or higher 4.1 Connect the product to a smartphone...
  • Page 21: Using The Pc Viewer

    Click Select OS to select your OS, then click DOWNLOAD. • The new PC viewer for Mac can be downloaded from the Apple App Store without visiting the THINKWARE website. Search for "Thinkware Dashcam Viewer" in the Apple App Store.
  • Page 22: Pc Viewer Screen Layout

    Description ➊ Open a file, or save a video with a different name. ➋ Visit the THINKWARE website. ➌ View or configure the dashcam settings, and set the language for the PC viewer. ➍ Display the current video in full screen. Tap the Back ( ...
  • Page 23: Playing Recorded Videos On The Pc

    Using the PC viewer 5.2.4 Playing recorded videos on the PC viewer 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 24: 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 25: 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/Motion Detection/Time Lapse/Energy Saving for the parking Parking Mode mode.
  • Page 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 30: Specifications

    To see the product specifications, refer to the following table. Item Specification Remarks Model name XD100 Rear Camera: BCFH-57U Dimensions Front Camera: 98.5 x 34 x 22 mm Rear Camera: 25Ø x 61 x 32.8 mm UHS-1: 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128GB...
  • Page 31 FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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.
  • Page 32 Industry Canada Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Ce dispositif est conforme à...
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