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  • Page 1 Sonnet 1 Pro Max USER MANUAL vantrue.net truly driven. vantrue.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS What’s in the box? Camera Overview Installation Basic Operation Specifications Safety Warnings Warranty & Support...
  • Page 4 Please do not disassemble or repair the dash cam without authorization. If the camera malfunctions, please contact VANTRUE's official customer service. Please avoid installing the dash cam in a position that will block the driver's view.

  • Page 5: What's In The Box

    1. What’s in the Box? S1 Pro Max A. Vantrue S1 PRO B. GPS Mount C. Car Charger Max Dash Cam with Built-in Type-C Cable (11.5ft) D. Type-C USB E. Warning F. Electrostatic Data Cable(3.3ft) Stickers*2 Stickers*2 G. Cable Clip H.
  • Page 6 Optional Accessories (Buy Separately) M. Rear Camera N. Rear Camera O. In-car DMS (Optional) Cable Lens (20ft, Optional) (Optional) P. Inside Camera Q. CPL Filter R. Wireless Cable(2ft, Optional） (Optional) Remote Control (Optional) S. Harewire kit (Optional) Note: The 2CH package includes a Rear Camera and a Rear Camera Cable - 2 -...

  • Page 7: Camera Overview

    2. Camera Overview 2.1 Camera Overview S1 Pro Max VTEZZL1577 2’’ IPS Screen S1 Pro Max Front-Facing Camera TYPE-C Port for Connecting Rear Camera Cable or Transferring Data Reset Button MicroSD Card Slot Type-C USB Port on Mount Microphone Serial Number (Stick in the middle of the screw position at the bottom) - 3 -...
  • Page 8 Buttons and Functions Buttons Instruction During video recording, short press to start/stop recording; In menu settings, short press to confirm the action; In playback mode, short press to play/pause the file; During video recording, short press to switch the video window; long press to turn off the screen;...
  • Page 9 During video recording, long press to turn on/off WiFi, and short press to turn on/off the microphone; In menu settings and file browsing, short press to display the next option, and long press to scroll down to display options; In playback mode, short press to pop up the delete file menu;...
  • Page 10 LED Indicator S1 Pro Max LED Indicator LED Status Description Steady green light In standby status Blinking green light Camera is recording Screen Overview G-sensor ON G-sensor OFF Loop Recording for 1 min GPS is Located 2.4G WiFi ON Loop Recording for 3 min Successfully GPS OFF 5G WiFi ON...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Please insert a memory card (memory card capacity: 32GB-1TB, card speed: U3/Class10/A2, recommend Vantrue U3 microSD card) into the card slot according to the direction indicated in the below picture, until a "click" sound is heard in the card slot, indicating that the memory card is inserted correctly.
  • Page 12 The dash cam has specific requirements on the card speed of the memory card. For reliable operation, please use memory card speed: U3/Class10/A2, we recommend using a VANTRUE SD card(sold separately). · The microSD card should be formatted once a month to maximize the lifetime of the memory card.
  • Page 13 (2) Car Charger Installation Connect one end of the car charger to the car cigarette lighter and the other end to the Type C port on the front camera mount. Start the ignition, waiting for the dash cam to start. (3) Power On Dash Cam, Select the Installation Position Before installation, please power on the dash cam and check whether the shooting angle of the front and rear...
  • Page 14 Note: The electrostatic stickers come with a two-sided protective film. Please remove the protective film from No. 1, paste the electrostatic sticker on the windshield, and then remove the protective film from No.2. (5) Installing the Front Camera Remove the protective film from the mount, then fix the mount and camera on the electrostatics stickers.
  • Page 15 Note: · Please clean the lens with the dust-free cloth provided by VANTRUE. · When installing the rear camera, it is recommended to slide heat shrink tubing over the connection point between the rear camera and the cable. Apply heat...
  • Page 16 (7) Wire Storage Car Charger Cable: Use the crowbar to stuff the car charger cable under the rubber seal of the A-pillar and windshield. Rear Camera Cable: Carefully store the rear camera cable in the direction shown in the picture. - 12 -...
  • Page 17 Please scan the QR code for the relevant version below to download the app and install it. Search for the "Vantrue" app in the App Store or Google Play Store to find the app and then download and install it on your phone.
  • Page 18 After the S1 Pro Max camera’s Wi-Fi is turned on, click "Add Device" on the Vantrue App, select Sonnet Series, choose S1 Pro Max model, confirm the corresponding Wi-Fi name, and finally click to confirm the Wi-Fi connection.
  • Page 19 "System Settings" and choose Restore Default Settings. After the camera restores the default settings, the Wi-Fi password is the initial password (12345678). Please note that the camera's Wi-Fi password can only be changed via the Vantrue app. 3.5 APP Operation Setup Mileage Statistics...
  • Page 20 After entering the APP real-time preview, you can do the following operations. Video Preview: After the APP connects to the ① camera successfully, the camera enters the real-time preview page, click the full screen button or cell phone horizontal playback, the real-time screen automatically switches to full screen preview mode.

  • Page 21: Basic Operation

    3.6 APP Upgrade Open the "Vantrue" APP, and enter "Settings> About> Detect New Version". The App will automatically detect whether its version is the latest. If there is a new version of the APP, follow the prompts and upgrade the version.
  • Page 22 Record Setup (1) Record Setup： Resolution: The S1 PRO Max camera has 2 recording modes: Front + Rear Mode: 2160P+2160P 30FPS 2160P+1440P 30FPS 1440P+1440P 30FPS 1440P+1080P 30FPS 1080P+1080P 30FPS 1080P+720P 30FPS 720P+720P 30FPS Front Mode: 3840x2160P 30FPS 2560x1440P 30FPS 1920x1080P 30FPS 1280x720P 30FPS Loop Recording: The default setting is 1 min.
  • Page 23 Stamp: Enable or disable the watermark stamp on videos and photos. The watermark stamp includes time and date label, VANTRUE label, license plate number, GPS location information, and speed label. All are enabled by default.
  • Page 24 Parking Mode Settings · Detection Lens Position: The default is front + rear. You can choose front+rear or front. · Parking Low-light Night Vision: The default is on. Set recording to on or off. · Parking Collision Detection: The default is quick start mode.
  • Page 25 ON/OFF settings, speed unit settings, and GPS information are all set here. (2) Vantrue Intelligent Vantrue Intelligent: The default setting is on. You can choose to turn it off according to their needs. If you choose to turn it off, the following functions will not be available.
  • Page 26 Dash Cam! Lane Departure Warning Forward Collision Warning Pedestrian Detection Scan to check the user manual for Vantrue Intelligence setup. We are happy to unveil the Vantrue Intelligence with you. truly driven. truly driven. (3) System Setup: Language: Available languages are English/Français/Español /Deutsch/ Italiano/简体...
  • Page 27 Format Reminder Setup: you can select the reminder options: 15 Days, 1 Month, and Off. The default is off. When the time is up, you can choose "OK" to format, or choose "Next" to recalculate. Time & Date: There are two ways to set the time and date: GPS auto update: GPS will update the time ①...
  • Page 28 50Hz or 60Hz frequency according to different regions. System Info: Check the current model, firmware version, and the Vantrue official website. Certifications: You can view the certification information of the S1 PRO Max camera. Default Settings: Reset the device back to factory settings.
  • Page 29 (4) Files: Review the video and photo files recorded by the camera. Files Event Video Parking Video Normal Video Photo Event: Critical event videos detected by G-Sensor activity or manually locked by user. 20301201_140633_0008_E_A.MP4 20301201_140633_0008_E_B.MP4 Normal: Standard videos recorded. This folder saves loop recording video, privacy Files and time-lapse video.

  • Page 30: Loop Recording

    Photo: Photos files. The pictures captured and collided in normal video recording mode are: N (Photo), and the pictures captured in parking monitoring mode are: P (Photo). The file name format of Photo: is: 20210128_140633_00001_N_A.JPG 20210128_140633_00001_P_A.JPG All Files: All the videos and photos recorded. Note: The suffix A represents the files recorded by the Front camera, the suffix B represents the files recorded by the Rear camera.
  • Page 31 Note: · The normal operation of the loop recording function is very dependent on the speed of the memory card, so please format the memory card regularly to avoid problems such as excessive memory card files and card aging that affect the normal loop recording. ·...
  • Page 32 Automatic locking event video is triggered when the car is hit/shaken. The dash cam detects the vibration and automatically locks the current video, which is saved in the event video folder. 2160P+2160P 30FPS 00:00:37 05-05-2025 10:39:07 MP/H · The sensitivity of the automatic locking video trigger is determined by the sensitivity of the collision.
  • Page 33 Long press the button to begin manually. ③ Install the Vantrue hardwire kit and the dash cam will directly enter after the car stops the engine (the Hardwire kit needs to be bought separately). Please note the following precautions when using the...
  • Page 34 The parking mode function will be improved with the firmware upgrade of the S1 Pro Max dash camera. Please pay attention to the firmware description announcement on VANTRUE website for specific changes, or consult with customer service staff. Low Light Night Vision in Parking Mode...

  • Page 35: Collision Detection

    1 minute and save the file in the parking video folder. You can watch the video back via the APP or the computer Vantrue player. 2160P+2160P 30FPS 00:00:37 05-05-2025...
  • Page 36 Note: If the dash cam continues to be hit during the collision detection recording, it will exit the collision detection mode and enter normal recording, restarting the 5-minute entry mechanism. This function allows you to adjust the startup mode of collision detection.
  • Page 37 Motion Detection When the motion detection is turned on, the icon will be displayed on the recording interface, indicating that motion detection has been turned on. Please go to “Motion Detection Area” to set the area range. 2160P+2160P 30FPS 00:00:37 05-05-2025 10:39:07 MP/H...
  • Page 38 Parking Monitor Settings Motion Detection Area Parking Mode Camera Sel... Front Area Detection Low Light Night Vision in P... Rear Area Detection Collision Detection in Park... Motion Detection Area Motion Detection Area Front Area Detection Note: Motion detection mode can only be engaged when the camera is turned on.
  • Page 39 Note: Low Bitrate recording can only be engaged when the camera is turned on. Once the camera is turned off, the Low Bitrate recording will not work. Low Framerate Mode When the low framerate mode is selected, the camera will record according to your selection among 1FPS/5FPS/10FP/15FPS.
  • Page 40 (4) LTE Settings (must be used with LTE Module) To facilitate users to remotely check parking conditions, Vantrue has launched an LTE module (LT01). Users can insert a SIM card into the LTE module and connect it to a driving recorder for remote monitoring.
  • Page 41 Adjust these configurations based on your cellular plan (e.g., unlimited vs. tiered data) to ensure efficient data usage and optimal remote monitoring performance. (5) HUD Speed and Time When this function is on and after each successful GPS fix, the camera screen displays the zoomed-in current travel speed, current travel direction and current time.
  • Page 42 (6) Mileage Statistics S1 Pro Max dash cam uses GPS information to analyze mileage statistics such as driving time, driving mileage, altitude, driving speed, etc. during the driving process. Mileage files can be exported via the APP. In the APP real-time preview interface, you can select the start time and end time, click OK, then you can download the mileage statistics file in PDF or JPG format and save it in the APP local folder.
  • Page 43 (7) Voice Assistant You can also control the camera with voice commands, such as take photo, video start, turn on/off WiFi, lock the video, etc. Currently supported languages are English, Japanese, Russian, and Chinese. For more detailed voice commands, please check System Settings >...
  • Page 44 GPS signal. · GPS information is recorded along with the video. To view it, please download and install the Vantrue APP and Vantrue GPS Player (available for download at www.vantrue.net). - 40 -...
  • Page 45 GMT-08:00 by selecting your time zone, such as Los Angeles. If you do not know the time zone of your location, you can use WiFi to connect to the Vantrue App and confirm that the automatic time adjustment function in the APP is turned on.
  • Page 46 2160P+2160P 30FPS 2160P+2160P 30FPS 00:00:37 00:00:37 05-05-2025 10:39:07 MP/H 05-05-2025 10:39:07 MP/H PlatePix™ ON PlatePix™ OFF Note: While PlatePix™ enhances brightness in the foreground, the overall image may appear darker. In low-light environments, it is recommended to disable or schedule PlatePix™ mode to maintain optimal recording quality.
  • Page 47 · Deleting Files Go to "Files", choose a video on the dash cam, and press the button in the file browsing interface to pop up the delete Menu. Event Video Event Video 20230102_140633_0001... Delete This File? 20230102_140633_0001... Delete All Files? 20230102_140633_0001...
  • Page 48 When connecting to a desktop computer, it is recommended to use the USB port on the back of the host computer. c. Viewing and Deleting on the “Vantrue” APP After the camera is successfully connected to the mobile phone through WiFi, it can play back, download and delete files in the mobile APP.
  • Page 49 WIFI of the dash cam, otherwise, the map information will be blank. d. View via Vantrue Player The Vantrue GPS Player supports video playback, GPS tracking visualization, and real-time speed display, providing users with an enhanced video experience. - 45 -...
  • Page 50 (12) Upgrading Firmware Option 1: Upgrade via PC After downloading the latest S1 PRO Max firmware via Vantrue Official Website, place the file into the root directory of the memory card, insert it back into the dash cam, power on to upgrade...
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  • Page 52 ① To upgrade firmware via file or OTA upgrade, S1 Pro Max camera needs to keep power on. To upgrade via OTA, internet data traffic is required ② to download the upgrade file. ③ If you upgrade the firmware by file, you need to format the memory card on the S1 Pro Max dash camera , and then copy the upgrade file to the memory card to upgrade the firmware.

  • Page 53: Specifications

    5. Specifications The specifications of this product may change without prior notice due to product improvements. Model S1 PRO Max Chips Novatek high-performance processor Image Sensor Sony Sensor G-sensor Built-in triaxial sensor WiFi Built-in 2.4GHz&5GHz Screen 2’’ IPS Screen Camera Angle Front: 155°...

  • Page 54: Safety Warnings

    · Firmware upgrades will be carried out from time to time to further improve the product, please pay attention to the official notice of VANTRUE according to the specific upgrade. · This product can record and save images of vehicle accidents, but it does not guarantee that all accident images can be recorded.
  • Page 55 · Generally, memory cards have a life span, and long-term use of memory cards may result in data not being saved. In this case, it is recommended to purchase a new memory card for use. If the data is destroyed due to the long-term use of the memory card, the company will not be held responsible.

  • Page 56: Warranty & Support

    7. Warranty & Support Warranty The VANTRUE® S1 PRO Max Dash Cam comes with a full 12 months warranty. If you register your product on our official site (www.vantrue.net/register), you can extend the warranty to 18 months. Support If you have any questions regarding your product, please solve it in the following ways: 1.
  • Page 57 Made in China www.vantrue.com...

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