SUVCON A12 - Dash Camera Manual

Package Included

1. Front Dash Camera
2. User Manual
3. 360º Suction Mount

Specification

Product Features

Button Function

Up	In setup menu, short press to select options and adjust values. In Playback, short press to select files. In the recording state, short press the up button to switch the recording screen. Long press the up button to turn on WiFi / Long press the up button to turn off WiFi
Down	In video/standby mode, short press button to take photos. In setup menu, short press to select options and adjust values. In Playback, short press to select files.
OK	Long press the OK button to turn on/off the camera. In Video Mode. short press to start/stop recording. In Setup Menu, short press to confirm selection and changes. In Playback Mode. short press to play a video file.
MENU/ MODE	In Video / Photo / Playback mode, short press to enter setup menu for that particular mode, short press again to access System Setup Menu. In Standby, press and hold to switch to play back mode.

Screen Overview

1. Video Mode
2. Recording Time
3. Resolution
4. WiFi
5. Record Audio
6. Loop Recording
7. Battery

Install the Memory Card
Please insert the SD card in the correct direction. Please insert the SD card when dash cam is off. Carefully insert the memory card into the camera's card slot until it clicks. (32GB SD card is already inserted in the SD card slot)

To remove the memory card
To remove the card, power off the camera first, then push the card into the slot until it clicks again.

Note:

• Please do not remove the card while the camera is recording to prevent data loss/corruption.
• Please use a Class 10 or higher rated micro SD card with a maximum capacity of 128GB.
• Ideally, the Micro SD card should be formatted once a month to maximize the lifetime of the memory card.
• Please format the Micro SD card before the initial use.

Installation Guide

Installing the front dash camera onto your windshield

1. Attach the Suction Mount to the camera's mount connector, pushing it in until it clicks.
   Note: Please press this lock button down to lock the suction mount and dash cam, press up to unlock it.
   

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. Recommended mount the front camera near the rear view mirror, adjust the lens angle for best coverage.
5. With the Type C USB Cable, connect the supplied car charger to the camera mount base.
6. Carefully route the power cable around the windscreen and tuck it under the trim.
7. Insert the car charger into your vehicle's cigarette lighter port. The indicator will light up meaning power is on.

8. After installation, please start the engine, and test it to make sure all function works well.
   

Warm Tips:

• Do not install the dashcam in a location that will obstruct your required driving view.
• Make sure that the lens is within the wiping range of the windscreen wiper to ensure a clear view even when it rains.
• Do not touch the lens with your fingers. Finger grease may be left on the lens and will result in unclear videos or snapshots. Clean the lens on a regular basis.
• Do not install the device on a tinted window. Doing so may damage the tint film.
• Use only the supplied car charger to power up the device.
• Connect the car charger's one end to the dash camera's USB port.
• Connect the vehicle's cigarette lighter socket to the other end of the car charger. The dash camera automatically powers on and begins recording when the vehicle's engine is started.

Position 2: Rear camera should be installed near the license plate. Position 2 is very advised. Both the rear viewing and reverse guidance images are sharp and clear. To use the reversing function-please install the rear camera in this position.

1. Automatically
   When connected to the car charger, the camera will auto power ON after you start your car and the battery charging will commence. The camera will power OFF 5 seconds after you turn off the car engine.
   

Basic Operation
There are two ways to power ON/OFF the camera:

1. Manually
   Single press the OK Button to power ON the camera unit, long press the button to power it OFF.

Reset the Device
If the dash cam does not function normally, try restarting the dash cam. Please insert a flattened paper clip into the "R" hole on the side of the dash cam for 5 seconds, then release it. The dash cam will restart.

Initial Settings

Before using the dash cam we recommend Formatting the Inserted Micro SD Card, setting the correct Language, Time and Date. After setting the initial settings, press M to return to standby mode. Press the OK button to start camera operation.

Set the Language

1. Press the OK key to stop the recording and press the M key to enter the system menu.
2. Press the Up/Down button to select the language option and press OK to enter the language setting.
3. Press the Up/Down button to select your language, press OK button to confirm and return to the system menu.

Set the Date and Time
Setting the Time and Date allows you to stamp your footage with the time as a reference.

1. Press the OK button to stop the recording and press the M key to enter the system menu.
2. Press the Up/Down to select the date and time option, and press OK to enter the setting.
3. .Press to the Up/Down to adjust the number, press OK to confirm and go to the next item.
4. Press M to return to the system menu.

Format the Memory Card
Formatting the Micro SD card will delete all information on the inserted Micro SD Card and prepare the card for use with the dash cam.

1. Press the OK button to stop the recording and press the M key to enter the system menu.
2. .Press the Up/Down button to select format option, press OK to enter the setting.
3. Press the Up/Down button to select "OK", press OK to confirm the formatting and return to the system menu.

Note:

1. Menus cannot be accessed while the camera is recording. Please stop the recording before attempting to access the menu.(The blinking red dot on the screen means the camera is recording video).
2. Formatting your Micro SD Card will delete all files from the card. Once these files have been deleted you will not be able to recover them.
3. After setting the initial settings, press M to return to standby mode. Press the OK button and the camera starts working.

View the Recorded Videos

Playing Back Video on dash cam

1. Press the 0K button to stop recording (no red dot flashing on the screen)
2. Press and hold the M button for 3 seconds to enter photo mode and video playback mode.
3. Select a video by pressing the Up and Down keys. Press 0K to play the video.
4. Press and hold the M button for 3 seconds again to exit and go back to video recording.

Playing Back Video on a PC

1. Connect the dash cam to the computer using the USB cable(included).
2. Select "MSDC" on the dash cam.
3. Open the folder in the storage disk on your computer to view your recorded video.

Note:
To playback video files on your PC it is recommended to connect the Micro SD card directly to your PC using either a USB Micro SD card reader (not included) or if your PC has a SD card slot, a Micro SD/SD Card converter(not included). Once the Micro SD card is connected it should appear as a removable storage device. It is recommended that you transfer video files that you want to playback to a file on your computer before attempting to playback. This will reduce any delay in playback.

Photo Mode
Short press the down button to take photo in video recording or locked recording. Press the 0K Button to stop the dash cam from recording.(no red dot flashing on the screen)then long press the mode [M] button to enter the photo mode. In the photo mode, use the Up and Down button to scroll through the record photos, short press the M key to enter the menu to deleted or protect files. This mode is for manual operation only.

Playback Mode
This mode allows you to playback recorded video or view photos, and manage the recorded files.

1. Stop the video recording, long press the M button to enter Playback Mode, you can view all the files in this mode.
2. Use the Up and Down button to scroll through the recorded files / photos, and press 0K to play or pause playing the selected file.
3. Press the M key to enter the file menu. You can delete or protect video files.
   Delete: Delete the recorded files.
   Protect: Use this option to Lock and Unlock files, locked files will not be overwritten by loop recording.
4. Long press M button to quit playback and return to standby mode.

Note: The name of the file is in the upper right corner of the screen.

1. The video ending with F is the video recorded by the front camera.

2. The video ending with R is the video recorded by the inside camera.

WIFI Instructions

1. The WiFi App name is (Viidure), you can search for Viidure in the mobile browser and mobile application market, click to download and install.
2. Scan the QR code to download Viidure.

IOS & Android

1. First, select WiFi on the second item in the menu (Picture l)or press and hold the Up button for few seconds on the camera until the WiFi icon appears on the screen. WiFi is default off.
   

3. Note that the WiFi account will change for each machine (A1225 ) and the password will remain the same(12345678).
4. Successfully connected to WIFI. Long press Up button more than 3 seconds tp exit the WIFI.
   

5. After the connection is successful, click to enter the Viidure APP to control the Dash cam on the mobile phone.
   

   	Take the picture
   	Switch the camera
   	Microphone switch
   	Landscape & Portrait switch
   	Turn on/ Turn off the recording
   	Record video and photo files
   	Setting

Download: Click 'to download the video or photo to the phone.

Problem and Answers

Can't get to the menu?

When the camera is recording video, the menu button does not work. A flashing red dot on the screen means the camera is recording video. Please press 0K to pause recording, then press M to enter the menu.

The dash cam will stop automatically when recording

Solution:

1. Check whether the memory is full.
2. Check whether the loop recording function of the dash cam is working.
3. Check whether the Micro SD card is high speed above
4. Playback the recorded video on dash cam to check whether there might be to many locked videos, which cause the SD card space run out and stop looping recording. If yes, please format the SD card.

If the video played on the computer is somehow jammed or not fluent. There might be the problem with the memory card speed.
Solution:

1. Format your Micro SD card in the camera.
2. Change a U3 or above high-speed Card.

There are stripes interference in the video. Or radio is disturbed.
Solution: There should be wrong light frequency. According to the local main frequency, make the appropriate settings 50HZ or 60HZ.

Suction mount cannot attach on windshield well?

Solution:

1. Please clean the windscreen where attaching with a glass cleaning wipe. Removed the protective film, If it does not work, warming your windscreen then try it again.
2. Please soak suction mount to warm water for a moment.
3. If it is still not working, we are glad to send a new suction mount to you, please contact us to get a replacement.

The camera keeps turning on and off repeatedly

Solution:

1. Please check if the charging cable is well connected.
2. Please insert a paper clip into the "R" hole on the side of the camera for 3 seconds, then release. The camera will restart automatically.
3. Please format the memory card in the menu.
4. Please check if the camera is back to normal.

How does the recorder work after it crashes?

Solution:
If the machine crashes for some reason during use, please insert a paper clip into the "R" hole on the side of the camera for 3 seconds, then release. The camera will restart automatically.

Important Notice

• This dash cam is intended for use in motor vehicle only. Do NOT install the camera where it might block the driver's view of road or the deployment of the airbag.
• Before using this device, please check the memory card first, and format the SD card, set the time and date in the menu.
• This camera records video at high resolution, Be sure to use a U3 or above high-speed Micro SD card. Maximum support 128G cards.
• To access the menu settings, please press the OK button to stop the video recording first.
• Do not leave the camera in direct sunlight for a long period of time or where the temperature could go above 140ºF(60ºC)
• Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the product yourself.
• For internal inspection and repair, contact the service center.

Documents / Resources

References

• App Store - Apple
• Google Play

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