Vantrue OnDash T2 (T2) - Dash Cam Manual

1. Dual Car Charger with Built-in Mini USB Cable (10ft)
2. VANTRUE@T2 Super Capacitor Dash Cam
3. Suction Cup Mount
4. OBD Cable

Screen overview

Getting Started

Installing a Memory Card

Please use a genuine Micro SD memory card from 16GB to 64GB with a speed rating of class 10 or higher. Carefully insert the memory card into the camera's card slot until it clicks. To remove the card, power off the camera first, then push the card into the slot until it clicks again.

Before using the card, please format it correctly using these steps:

• Press MENU to enter setup; if the camera is recording video, press Confirm button to stop the recording
• Press the DOWN button to highlight the System Setup option, press Confirm.
• Press the DOWN button to highlight the Format option, press Confirm followed by the DOWN button to select YES.

NOTE: Before using, please format your Micro SD card on the camera first.

Installing the camera onto your windshield

1. Attach the Suction Mount to the camera's Mount Connector, pushing it in until it clicks.
   
2. Thoroughly clean the windshield using water or alcohol, and wipe clean with a dry cloth.
3. Wipe the Suction Mounting Pad clean on the Suction Mount.
4. Securely attach the Suction Mount to the windshield, and rotate the locking clamp on the mount 900 upward until it clicks.
   

Power the camera

1. With the car charger cable
   1. Carefully route the power cable around the windscreen and tuck it under the trim.
      
   2. With the Mini USB Cable, connect the supplied Car Charger to the Camera Mount Base.
      

3. Insert the Car Charger into your vehicle's cigarette lighter port.
   

2. With the OBD cable
   1. Carefully route the power cable around the windscreen and tuck it under the trim.
      
   2. Paste the DC converter box of OBD cable near the device.
      

3. Connect the micro USB port of OBD cable to the to the Micro USB of Camera Mount Base.
   
4. Plug the OBD cable to the OBD socket of your car.
   

Attention: The location of most cars' OBD port is in area as picture shows.

Basic Operation

Power ON/OFF

1. Power with car charger.
   1. Once the power of the vehicle is on, the camera automatically turns on.
   2. If you disconnect with the power, the camera turns off.
2. Power with OBD plug.
   The camera keeps on all the time until the Under Voltage Protection system detects your car battery in low power status (car battery power output is under 11.5V).

Note: the Under Voltage Protection only works with 12V vehicles, doesn't work with 24V vehicles (usuaIIy trucks).

Menu Settings

After powering ON the camera, press the MENU button to enter the setup process. (If the camera is recording video, press the OK button to stop recording before pressing the MENU button.)

1. RECORD SETUP
   Press the DOWN button and highlight the Record Setup option. Press the OK button to enter the settings, and use the UP/DOWN buttons to navigate the different options.
   • Resolution: 1920xl 080 (30fps) or 1280x720(30fps). Options are available.
   • Loop Recording: This is set to 3minutes per video clip. Press OK to change the duration: OFF, or 5.
   • G-Sensor: Set to Medium by default. Pressing OK gives the following sensitivity options: Off, Low, Medium, High.
   • Audio Recording: Default is ON. Press OK and DOWN button to toggle it OFF/ON.
   • Parking Monitor: Set to Far by default. Pressing OK gives the following distance options: Far, Middle or Near.
   • Exposure: Default is 0. Pressing OK gives the following options: +2.0, +1.0, +.0, -1.0.
   • Car Number Set: Press UP/DOWN and OK to set your car license number.
   • Stamp: Default is ON. Press OK to toggle it OFF/ON. Stamp shows the date/ time, logo, car number, Speed and GPS Location information.
   • Rotate Display: Default is OFF. Press OK and DOWN button to toggle it OFF/ON.
   • Time Lapse: Default is OFF. Press DOWN followed by OK to set time interval: Off, 1 Sec, 5 Sec or 10 Sec.
   • HDR: Default is ON. Press0K and DOWN button to toggle it OFF/ON.
   • Stamp: Default is ON. Press OK to toggle it OFF/ON. Stamp shows the date/time, logo, car number, Speed and GPS Location information.

4. FILES
   Review and delete images/videos stored in the file folders.
   • EVENT: Critical event videos detected by G-Sensor activity or manually locked by user.
   • NORMAL: Standard videos recorded. In Wave Guard Parking Monitoring, videos are saved in this file folder.
   • PHOTO: Standard images.
   • All: All the standard videos, critical event videos and standard imaged recorded.

Set Date/Time

Open the MENU interface, navigate to"SYSTEM SETUP" "Time & Date", and press the OK button to set the date/ time. Navigate UP or DOWN to select date and time values. Press OK to confirm and proceed. To finish setup, just press the MENU button to exit. Note: Date format is DD/MM/YY with the time in 24 hour format.

Voice Recording

By default, the voice recording is ON. It can be turned OFF using either of the following methods:

• Go to "RECORD SETUP" "Recording", press OK button and select OFF;
• While recording video, press the Down button to toggle voice recording OFF/ON.

When the voice recording has been turned OFF, the MIC icon at the bottom right of the screen will turn white with a red line across it.

Wave Guard Parking Monitoring

Parking Mode operates as a sentry function under different situations. Go to "RECORD SETUP" "Parking Monitor", press OK and select the following distance options: Far, Middle or Near. To protect your vehicle continuously during parking mode, the camera will start recording and save to Normal video folder when it detects moving objects. This is represented by an icon (P) at the top right side of the screen. When the camera itself feels no vibration after 5 minutes of recording, the camera automatically to enter the parking mode. Then the P icon appears on the screen and the screen goes out. In Parking Mode, once the microwave from the camera detects movement at the front, it will start auto-recording; it will stop recording after 10 seconds of inactivity. The P icon appears again and the screen goes out. In Wave Guard Parking Monitoring, videos are saved to Normal video folder. If the camera detects any collisions (detected by G-Sensor) in parking mode, it will start record and save to Event video folder.

NOTE: If you need to use the Parking Monitor or the 24/7 (All Time) Protection function, please use the OBD power installation.

Time Lapse

If Time Lapse is selected, the camera will take static photos at the set time interval - either l, 5 or 10 seconds - to create a video montage. For example, if you set Time Lapse Isec, the camera will take one photo every second, and then stitch the photos together into a I fps video. With a maximum recording frame rate of 30fps, recording 8 hours of video with Time Lapse I Sec will generate a time lapse video lasting just 16 minutes (=8 x 60 x 60/30/60). This Eco Mode is recommended for storage cards with smaller capacities. [Normal Recording Time = Tme Lapse Recording Time (Sec) x Recording Frame Rate FPSx Time Lapse Option]

The camera will auto get out of time lapse recording mode next time when the camera is turned off. And when the camera is turned on again, it will record in normal mode.

Taking a Snapshot

When the camera is recording video, pressing the Emergency/ Camera button will capture a snapshot.

Connecting External GPS Receiver (Optional Accessory)

An external GPS receiver mount is required to use the camera's on board GPS function. This can be purchased from Amazon.

1. Install the External GPS Mount onto the camera instead of the original mount.
2. Plug the Mini USB Connector into the GPS Mount to power it.
3. Once charged, the camera will power on. Recording will commence if a Micro SD card has been inserted, just press the Confirm Button to stop recording.
4. Press the MENU button to enter setup, go to "GPS Setup" "GPS Setup" to activate the camera's GPS function.
5. The GPS receiver will start to search for a GPS signal, this is represented by a gray GPS icon on the screen. Once the GPS signal has been received and locked, the icon will turn orange.
   
   

6. You can include GPS tracking and vehicle speed on the video footage, go to "RECORD SETUP" "Stamp" "Speed Stamp" and to set.
7. You can review recorded video using the VANTRUEO GPS Viewer (available for download on www.vantrue.net).

Viewing Video/Photos on the Camera

Press MENU and go to "FILES", press OK and UP/DOWN button to navigate to "EVENT" or "NORMAL" or "PHOTO" or "All" file folders to view and playback videos or photos on the camera display. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the file and press Confirm to playback/pause. During playback, press UP to rewind, and DOWN to fast forward.


Press the Emergency/Camera and OK button to delete a single video/photo or all the files.

Viewing files on a computer

1. Connect the camera to your computer using the supplied USB cable (use the USB port on the camera body, not on the mount).
2. "Mass Storage" will be displayed on the camera screen, starts to transfer data.
3. Depending on your computer OS, the device will appear either as a removable drive or a removable volume.

NOTE: When connected to your computer under "Mass Storage" status, standard camera setup and operations will be disabled.

View on a TV
The camera has a mini HDMI port for connecting an external display such as a monitor or TV. Please note that the product doesn't come supplied a mini HDMI to HDMI cable.

1. Use a USB charger to charge the camera.
2. Insert the mini HDMI connect or into the camera's HDMI port.
3. Insert the HDMI connector end into your TV or monitor's HDMI port.
4. Adjust your display settings to detect the HDMI input source.
5. Once connected to your TV, the camera's screen will turn black and be Output to your TV screen.

NOTE:

1. To use the HDMI Output Mode, the camera requires a constant power connection via USB.
2. When connected to an external display, the camera's video recording function is disabled.

Working Temperature

The T2 is equipped with a 5FSuper Capacitor; compared with battery, the super capacitor supports 24/7 working time and stands in extreme working temperature from -4ºF (-20ºC) to 158ºF (70ºC).

Upgrading the Firmware

The system will automatically update if the Micro SD card contains the firmware upgrade file. The camera will restart once the upgrade has been completed. Firmware file will be deleted automatically after upgrade.

Always stay up-to-date
The latest firmware versions are 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.

Specifications

The specifications of this product may change without prior notice due to product improvements.

Documents / Resources

References

• Vantrue | Automobile security & dashcam focused
• http://www.vantrue.net/register

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