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- Page 1 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 2: Before Using The Product
Copyrights All rights for the content and maps in this guide are reserved by THINKWARE and are protected under copyright laws. All unauthorized duplication, revision, publication, or distribution of this guide without written consent from THINKWARE is prohibited and is eligible for criminal charges. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety information 4 5. Using the PC viewer 24 5.1 System requirements 24 1. Product overview 6 5.2 Learning about the PC viewer 24 1.1 Included items 6 5.2.1 Downloading the PC viewer 24 1.1.1 Standard items 6 5.2.2 Installing the PC viewer 24 1.1.2 Accessories (sold separately) 6 5.2.3 PC viewer screen layout 25 1.2 Part names 7... -
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: Other Information About The Product
• 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 Rear camera cable Car charger Hardwiring cable microSD memory card Adhesive cable holder Warranty &... -
Page 7: Part Names
Product overview 1.2 Part names 1.2.1 Front camera (main unit) - front view Speaker REC LED Outputs the voice guide and buzzer sounds to indicate Indicates the recording status. the product’s status. GPS LED Indicates the GPS connection status. Manual recording button DC-IN power port Press to start manual Used to connect the... -
Page 8: Front Camera (Main Unit) - Rear View
Product overview • To reset the product, press and hold the voice recording ( ) and manual recording (REC) buttons simultaneously until you hear beeps. • The security LED status may vary depending on the selected mode. • Refer to the following table to check the status of the product using the LED indicators. For more information about the REC LED, refer to "3.3 Using the continuous recording feature"... -
Page 9: 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 compatibility and normal operation of third-party memory cards. -
Page 10: 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 11 Installing the product Align the product to the mount, and then slide it into the locking position until you hear a click. • The product may fall and be damaged during vehicle operation if it is not firmly fixed to the mount. •...
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Page 12: Connecting The Power Cable
If the product is not installed properly, the product may be damaged, or an electrical fire or electrocution may occur. • Use the authentic THINKWARE hardwiring cable only. Using other manufacturer’s cable may damage the product or cause electrocution due to the voltage difference. - Page 13 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 14 ➋ ➋ • Use the authentic THINKWARE car charger. 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.
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Page 15: 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 16: 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 17 The product is powered on when the ACC mode is turned on or when the engine starts. When attaching the rear camera, check the live view with the mobile viewer application. Launch THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK on your smartphone and tap Live View to switch the screen to the >...
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Page 18: Installing The Radar Module (Optional)
Installing the product 2.3 Installing the RADAR module (optional) Refer to the following instructions to properly install the RADAR module. Install the RADAR module near the product, taking the module's cable length into account. • When the RADAR module (optional) detects an object in the radar area, Energy Saving is switched off and the impact detection is set for 30 seconds. -
Page 19: Using Recording Features
Play videos on Window/Mac computer or using THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK. 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 20: Recording Manually
Using recording features • Wait until the product is completely booted up after turning it on, and then begin operating the vehicle. The video recording does not begin until the product is completely turned on (booted up). • When incident continuous recording starts, a double "beep" sounds as a notification. This function saves you time when checking the status LED to know the operating status of the product. - Page 21 Using recording features Option Operation description Recording LED (REC) A videos is recorded at a rate of 2 fps for 10 minutes, compressed into No impact a 2-minute long file, and stored in the "motion_timelapse_rec" folder. (light on) Since the video file recorded with this option is small, you can record detected a long video.
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Page 22: Using The Super Night Vision
3.7 Using the High Dynamic Range (HDR) HDR is an image processing technique for enhancing the realism of high-contrast subjects. Two 60 FPS videos taken with long and short shutter speeds are optimized using Thinkware's proprietary IDS (Intelligent Dual Sensing) tuning technology, and a compression codec is then applied to deliver a 30 FPS video that closely approximates reality. -
Page 23: Using The Mobile Viewer
- Android 9.0 or higher - iOS 15 or higher • The services and features provided by THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK application may change according to the service policy. Refer to the THINKWARE website (https://www.thinkware.com) for more information. • According to the service policy, if the minimum OS requirement increases, the app will not be updated to the latest version for users using older OS versions, and services provided through app updates will not be available. -
Page 24: 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 25: Pc Viewer Screen Layout
➓ Number Description Open a file, or save a video with a different name. ➊ Visit the THINKWARE website. ➋ View or configure the dashcam settings, and set the language for the PC viewer. ➌ ➍ Display the current video in full screen. Tap the Back ( ) button to return to the previous screen. -
Page 26: Playing Recorded Videos On The Pc Viewer
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 27: 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 28: 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 Voice Recording Select from Enabled/Disabled for the voice recording. Select from Disabled/Motion Detection/Time Lapse/Energy Saving for the parking Parking Mode mode. -
Page 29: 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. 6.5 Configuring the system settings From the mobile viewer, tap Dash Cam Settings System Settings to configure the hardware system... -
Page 30: Upgrading The Firmware
Follow the instructions to upgrade the firmware. On your PC, open a web browser and go to https://www.thinkware.com/Support/Download. Select the product and download the latest firmware upgrade file. -
Page 31: 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 32: Specifications
9. Specifications To see the product specifications, refer to the following table. Item Specification Remarks Model name ARC700 Rear Camera: BCQH-20E Dimensions Front : 100.3 x 71.9 x 30 mm Rear Camera: BCQH-20E: 79.3 x 36.9 x 31.9 mm Memory... -
Page 33: Fcc Compliance Statement
20 cm between the radiator and your body. FCC ID: 2ADTG-ARC700 Contains FCC ID: 2AATL-6221ASRC Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information • Company Name : Thinkware Systems USA Inc. • Company Address : 18021, Sky Park Circle, STE J2, Irvine, CA, 92614, USA • E-mail : support@thinkware.com... -
Page 34: Industry Canada Statement
"This Class (B) digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003." "Cet appareil numérique de la classe (B) est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada." IC: 12594A-ARC700 Contains IC Number: 12425A-6221ASRC Canadian Representative • Company Name: Mondo System Technology Canada Inc. - Page 35 Important information on handling electrical and electronic equipment Thank you for purchasing a THINKWARE brand product. To ensure that you can dispose of the device properly and in an environmentally friendly manner, we would like to draw your attention to the statutory provisions of the European Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive and its national implementations.
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