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Kapture SmartDrive 501 User Manual

Kapture SmartDrive 501 User Manual

5.0" connected smart monitor with front dash camera

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5.0" Connected Smart Monitor
With Front Dash Camera
Your Connection On The Road
SmartDrive 501
KPT-W51

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  • Page 1 User Manual 5.0" Connected Smart Monitor With Front Dash Camera Your Connection On The Road SmartDrive 501 KPT-W51...
  • Page 2 CONTENTS Cautions Warning Micro SD card warning Introduction Package contents Product overview Micro SD card installation Product installation Windscreen suction mount..... 10 3M adhesive suction mount ....12 Power connection Auto power on/off ........14 Micro SD card Formatting inserted Micro SD card ..15 Micro SD card specifications ....15...
  • Page 3 Home screen Dash camera..........18 Apple CarPlay ..........20 8.2.1 iPhone set-up ......... 20 Android Auto ..........22 8.3.1 Android Auto set-up ......23 Audio output KPT-W51 speakers ........25 Car Audio .............26 FM Transmitter..........28 9.3.1 FM Transmitter set-up ......29 AUX ..............29 10.0 Vehicles with bluetooth functionality 11.0 Settings 12.0...
  • Page 4 CAUTIONS • Please ensure you are using your Dash Camera within your country's road laws. • Please make sure you are familiar with your local road legislation before use. • The time and date need to be set before you start recording.
  • Page 5 WARNING • Always power this product using the supplied charger. • Never dismantle this product. • Do not dispose of this product in fire. • Disposal of this product should observe local regulations. MICRO SD CARD WARNING • This product can only be used with Micro SD Cards, Class 10 or above with 32GB to 256GB storage capacity.
  • Page 6 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Kapture SmartDrive 501 Wireless Smart Monitor with Front Dash Camera. This product enables your smartphone to be seamlessly connected via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for hands-free operation while driving. It also comprises an integrated front Dash Camera to facilitate hassle-free driving and navigation.
  • Page 7 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Your Connection On The Road...
  • Page 8 1. Display screen 2. AUX input 3. Micro SD card slot 4. Type-C connector (for power supply) 5. Microphone 6. Front camera lens 7. Suction mount 8. Speaker vent 9. Reset button - Press this button to restart the device. (All pre saved information will be lost). 10.
  • Page 9 MICRO SD CARD INSTALLATION Please insert the memory card into the Micro SD Card slot with the chip contact surface facing up. Insert it until you hear a click sound. Your Connection On The Road...
  • Page 10 PRODUCT INSTALLATION There are two mounting options available for installation: 1. Windscreen suction mount 2. 3M adhesive mount WINDSCREEN SUCTION MOUNT Figure: 1 • Clean the windscreen area where the suction mount is to be mounted. • Unlock the suction mount lock by turning the lock at the back of suction cup clockwise towards the arrow.
  • Page 11 1. Lock the mount behind the Monitor. 2. Adjust the angle of the mount. Your Connection On The Road...
  • Page 12 3M ADHESIVE SUCTION MOUNT Figure: 2 • Clean the area on the dashboard where the mount is to be placed. • Remove the 3M tape at the bottom of the 3M dash mount base . • Place the mount on the cleaned surface and press it firmly for two minutes.
  • Page 13 1. Attach the suction mount to the dash mount base. 2. Attach the SmartDrive 501 to the suction mount. 3. Firmly press the base onto the desired position for one minute to ensure that the adhesive makes full contact with the intended installation position.
  • Page 14 POWER CONNECTION • Only use the supplied 12/24V power adaptor to power the SmartDrive 501. • Once the SmartDrive 501 is securely installed on the windscreen or dashboard, plug the 12/24V power adaptor cable into the vehicle’s 12/24V power port.
  • Page 15 NOTE: • The SmartDrive 501 is designed to be powered only by the supplied DC power plug. Its internal battery is NOT designed for primary use. MICRO SD CARD FORMATTING INSERTED MICRO SD CARD It is highly recommended to format the Micro SD card before use.
  • Page 16 To format the Micro SD card, please follow the steps below: 1. Press the Settings button 2. Press the "Format" button. Your Micro SD card will now begin to format.
  • Page 17 HOME SCREEN 1. Date and time: Displays the current date and time. 2. Brightness button: Touch to adjust screen brightness. 3. Volume button: Touch to adjust the volume. 4. Display button: Touch to turn off the screen, and touch anywhere on the screen again to wake up the screen.
  • Page 18 8. Video Recording Indicator. 9. Micro SD Card Indicator. 10. Wi-Fi Connection Indicator. 11. Bluetooth Connection Indicator. 12. Home Button: Touch to return to Home Screen. DASH CAMERA After the Micro SD card is successfully inserted and formatted, the system will start recording.
  • Page 19 1. Record: Touch to stop recording. A blinking red button indicates that recording is in progress. 2. Lock file: Touch to lock the one-minute recorded video file and protect it from being overwritten. 3. Camera: Touch to take photo. 4. Main menu: Touch to return to Main menu. 5.
  • Page 20 APPLE CARPLAY FOR FIRST-TIME CONNECTION Touch the Apply CarPlay icon to show the connecting instructions. After first connection, it will show "Connected" and display the Apple CarPlay menu. 8.2.1 IPHONE SET-UP 1. Touch the Apple CarPlay icon on the display screen. 2.
  • Page 21 • Please turn on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your iPhone. • Pair your iPhone with the Smart Monitor. • After successful Bluetooth pairing, Wi-Fi will automatically connect between the SmartDrive 501 and your iPhone. Your Connection On The Road...
  • Page 22 SmartDrive 501 and your iPhone will be automatic each time the SmartDrive 501 is powered on when your iPhone is within close proximity. Press Exit to return to the SmartDrive 501 Menu. ANDROID AUTO FOR FIRST-TIME CONNECTION Touch the Android Auto icon to show the connecting instructions.
  • Page 23 8.3.1 ANDROID AUTO SET-UP Please ensure that you have downloaded the latest Android Auto app from the Google Play Store to your smartphone. Use Bluetooth to pair your Android phone with the Smart Monitor. NOTE: • First-time connection will take slightly longer. •...
  • Page 24 From now on, connection between the SmartDrive 501 and your Android phone will be automatic each time the SmartDrive 501 is powered on when your Android phone is within close proximity. Press Exit to return to the SmartDrive 501 Menu.
  • Page 25 AUDIO OUTPUT KPT-W51 SPEAKERS Select "KPT-W51" to play audio through the device's built-in speaker. Your Connection On The Road...
  • Page 26 CAR AUDIO Select "Car Audio" to play audio either through your smartphone speaker or the car stereo speakers if your smartphone is connected via Bluetooth to the device. This selection only needs to be done once to maintain the same selection.
  • Page 27 Under Android Auto mode, in the Bluetooth settings for the SmartDrive 501 on your smartphone, it is suggested to disable the "Media Audio" so that the default audio is via the SmartDrive 501 built-in speaker when connected to your smartphone. This only applies to Android Auto mode.
  • Page 28 SmartDrive 501 to your vehicle’s built-in stereo speakers. When you turn on the FM Transmitter, the SmartDrive 501 will be muted. You will have to match the frequency of the FM Transmitter to a free frequency channel on the vehicle head unit...
  • Page 29 501 built-in speaker is now muted. 2. Turn on the vehicle's radio and select a free frequency channel. 3. On your SmartDrive 501, select the frequency you have chosen on your radio. 4. Once the frequencies are matched, the SmartDrive 501 will automatically playback its audio through the vehicle’s built-in stereo...
  • Page 30 10.0 VEHICLES WITH BLUETOOTH FUNCTIONALITY FM TRANSMITTER MUSIC/CALLS INITIATED/CALLS RECEIVED/ STATUS CALLS INITIATED WITH SIRI/GOOGLE/ NAVIGATION INSTRUCTIONS FM Transmitter Played through vehicle’s audio system via enabled FM Transmitter. FM TRANSMITTER MUSIC CALLS CALLS STATUS INITIATED RECEIVED FM Transmitter Play through Played Played disabled and...
  • Page 31 Siri'. SmartDrive 501 will use your smartphone data for all CarPlay and Android services. • Not all apps on your smartphone are accessible via the SmartDrive 501. It will depend on iOS and Android terms and conditions. Your Connection On The Road...
  • Page 32 11.0 SETTINGS SETTING OPTION DEFAULT Camera 1080P/2.5K/720P 1080P Resolution Loop recording 1min/3min/5min 1min Audio recording On/Off G-Sensor Off/Low/Mid/High Date and time 12hr/24hr 12hr Auto LCD off Always on/1 min/5mins Always on Auto-dimming On/Off On, 25% Night Brightness Start-6.00am Start/End time End-6.00pm...
  • Page 33 12.0 PARKING MONITOR This function is designed to monitor and record any incident that may occur when your car is parked. The SmartDrive 501 must be hardwired to your vehicle's electrical circuit for the function to be used. Recording in Parking Monitor* mode can be done in time lapse mode to save memory space on the Micro SD Card.
  • Page 34 13.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION Unable to start the Check whether the DC head of the 12V device. power cord is damaged or worn. Check whether the fuse of the power plug is disconnected or damaged. No touch control Touch control is invalid during powering response up of the device.
  • Page 35 14.0 WARRANTY WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
  • Page 36 Phone: +61 03 8331 4800 Email: info@kapturecam.com.au INDEMNITY You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Kapture and its subsidiaries and affiliates from and against any and all claims, proceedings, injuries, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees), including but not limited to, claims...
  • Page 37 WARRANTY AND WARRANTY DISCLAIMER Kapture has a limited warranty on whereby Kapture warrants to you and only to you that Kapture products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of your purchase (unless a longer warranty period is required by law).
  • Page 38 Kapture. In the event of any loss, damage or injury, you will not look to Kapture to compensate you or anyone else. You release and waive for yourself and your insurer all subrogation and other rights to recover against Kapture arising as a result of the payment of any claim for loss, damage or injury.
  • Page 39 Other than as permitted by law, Kapture does not exclude, limit or suspend other rights you have, including those that may arise from the nonconformity of a sales contract.
  • Page 40 Kapture. Any liability for negligence is limited to direct losses usually and typically foreseeable in such case. Should...
  • Page 41 Kapture, the preclusion and limitation of liability mentioned in the preceding sentences will not apply. The preceding preclusion and limitation of liability will also not apply to claims for damages arising out of loss of life, bodily injury or health impacts for which Kapture may be liable, or for non-contractual liability.
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