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COWON AD1
User's Guide
ver. 1.1 EN

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  • Page 1 COWON AD1 User’s Guide ver. 1.1 EN...
  • Page 2 This manual or any parts thereof may not be reproduced for any purpose whatsoever without the express written consent of COWON SYSTEMS, Inc, not transmitted in any form either electronically or mechanically, including photocopying and recording. All technical specifications, drawings etc are subject to copyright law.
  • Page 3 Thank you for purchasing a COWON product.
  • Page 4 All the other product(s) and service(s) listed in this manual are registered trademark and service of the corresponding copyright owner(s). All rights to this program are reserved by COWON SYSTEMS Inc. and protected under copyright law. This manual is based on the specifications of the product available at the point of publishing it.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Chapter 1. Before You Start! Registration and Notes Product Overview Precautions Package Components Names of Parts and Functions Installation Connecting Rear-View Camera Connecting Uninterruptible Power Equipment Separating the Product Starting Chapter 2. Basic Use Check MicroSD Card Record Real Time Recording Manual Recording Event Recording Parking Mode Recording...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS Chapter 3. More Functions When MicroSD is removed while operating When the power cable is unplugged while operating When the impact event occurs during parking mode recording Using MicroSD Card Formatting Function MicroSD Card Management Chapter 4. Other Information Button Operation LED Status Indicator Voice Message and Sound Effects...
  • Page 7 Registration and Notes Product Overview 11 Precautions 16 Package Components Before You Start! 17 Names of Parts and Functions 18 Installation 20 Separating the Product 21 Connecting Rear-View Camera 22 Connecting Uninterruptible Power Equipment...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1. Before You Start

    Before You Start! Registration and Notes Be sure to bring the product warranty when requesting for customer service. (Product warranty is issued when purchasing the product and cannot be re-issued. Please make sure to keep it in a safe place.) Before using the product, read the authorization code on the product warranty or on the side of the product and register it in the homepage first.

  • Page 9: Product Overview

    Before You Start! Product Overview HD-quality video recording 2 mega-pixel CMOS image sensor is used to record a video in 720p HD (1280x720 pixels)/ 30 fps/ 16:9 wide. Wider recording angle Diagonal angles of up to 150° is available for wider viewability. Built-in microphone for high-quality audio Audio is recorded alongside the video.

  • Page 10: Before You Start

    Before You Start! Built-in RTC +Recording files are created by precise date and time through the built-in RTC. Video-out A video-out terminal for checking the video being recorded is included. Multiple indicators for smooth operation Convenient and accurate operation is up for grabs through LED indicators, sound effects, and voice message.

  • Page 11: Precautions

    Before You Start! This section regards precautions to prevent users from compromising Safety Precautions safety or experiencing property damage. Please read the followings carefully before use. (Company has nothing whatever to do with any accident caused by a user who failed to conform to warning and precautions.) In the event that a user is likely to get Warning...
  • Page 12 Before You Start! Avoid excessive car window tinting. Always keep the front window It deteriorates the recording quality. clean and free from dust before recording to guarantee the - The white balance of the video may most optimal recording quality. vary depending on the degree of tinting.
  • Page 13 Before You Start! If water is spilled or foreign Do not use the product matters are seeped into in a place where there is the product, disconnect inflammable or explosive gas. the power immediately and - Otherwise, ignition or contact the customer center. explosion may ensue.
  • Page 14 COWON SYSTEMS time, it heats up inside. So use Inc. caution not to get burned by - COWON SYSTEMS Inc. shall not be accidentally touching it. held accountable whatsoever for failures or accidents caused by using - Avoid touching the metal area...

  • Page 15: Power Connection

    Before You Start! Power Connection Plug in the power cord completely If you don’t intend to use the with no looseness. product for a long while, unplug the power cable of the product. - Otherwise, it may cause a fire. - Otherwise, it may cause electric discharge of a car battery or a fire.

  • Page 16: Package Components

    Before You Start! Package Components MicroSD card Product holder Cigar jack Main device MicroSD card reader Uninterruptible Cable organizer Rear-view camera Double-coated Video In-Out Manual & PC viewer CD, Power clips tape Cable Quick Guide (Optional) Equipment - Note that the included items may vary according to the product specifications and may look different from the images provided in the manual.

  • Page 17: Names Of Parts And Functions

    Before You Start! Name of Part and Functions ① ③ ④ ⑧ ⑤ ② ⑥ ⑦ Name Description Name Description It supplies the power to the main It is a microphone for recording Cigar jack ① Microphone ⑤ device. voice. Terminal for outputting video MicroSD card It is a slot for inserting the...

  • Page 18: Installation

    Before You Start! Installation Press and push the protective lid to the side as shown in Fig. 1. Insert the MicroSD card as shown in Fig. 2. Push and close the lid to the direction of the arrow as shown in Fig. 3. - Make sure you insert the MicroSD card according to the designated direction.
  • Page 19 Before You Start! Place the product in the holder and install it in a vehicle. + Choose the location to install the product. A space behind the rearview mirror is recommended. + Wipe up the foreign matters or moisture completely from the location of installation.

  • Page 20: Connecting Rear-View Camera

    Before You Start! Connect the cigar jack. When the product is connected to power, it sets off an alarm sound once to turn on a red LED indicator, and then, switch to a blue LED to start recording. ▼ Camera angle adjustment and cable management + Adjust the camera angle of the main device according to a user’s preferences.
  • Page 21 Before You Start! Uninterruptible Power Equipment + When installing the uninterruptible power equipment, proceed with the installation only after you have thoroughly reviewed the included product manual. + The power cable must be fixed at the designated position. (If the cable is not connected properly, reverse voltage may occur and severe problems may arise in the product and the connected black box.) Yellow wire (BATT+)

  • Page 22: Separating The Product

    Before You Start! Separating the Product Hold the indicator lamp of the product with your left hand and put your right-hand thumb on the connected area of the holder. Push the cigar jack port with your index finger to separate it more easily. It is recommended that the MicroSD card is formatted on a regular basis for stable use of the product.
  • Page 23 24 Starting 24 Check MicroSD Card 25 Real Time Recording 28 Manual Recording Basic Use 31 Event Recording 34 Parking Mode Recording...

  • Page 24: Starting

    Basic Use Starting When connected with power, the indicator LED turns red alongside the power ON sound. Recording begins alongside the voice message notifying the start of real time recording with the indicator LED turning blue. LED: LED: BLUE Power connected ▶ “Start real time recording” with the power on sound ▶ Ready for recording Check MicroSD Card "No MicroSD card inserted"...

  • Page 25: Record

    Basic Use Real Time Recording Voice message: “Start real time Recording begins alongside the voice recording.” ▶ Real time recording message notifying the start of real time BLUE recording. The indicator LED turns blue. Real Time Recording File Management A recording file is generated every minute and the recorded files are stored in the Real Time Recording folder in the MicroSD card.

  • Page 26: Basic Use

    Basic Use Real Time Recording Files About 47 MB(Image quality ‘average’) file in the 30 fps avi format in 720p resolution Video Audio Encoding Formats: H.264 (MPEG4 AVC) Encoding Formats: PCM Resolution: 1280 x 720 Sampling Rate: 22.05 KHz Frame Rate: 30 fps Channel: Mono Bit Rate: 6 Mbps Bit Rate: 353 Kbps...
  • Page 27 Basic Use + When pressing and holding the button Press and hold the button during real time recording. Parking mode recording will begin alongside the voice message notifying the start of parking mode recording with the indicator LED turning red. LED: Press and hold the button ▶...

  • Page 28: Manual Recording

    Basic Use Manual Recording Starting Manual Recording Press the button briefly during real time recording to begin the manual recording alongside the sound effect. The indicator LED flickers in red during manual recording. Completing Manual Recording It records a total of 30 seconds including 15 seconds before and 15 seconds after from the point of pressing the button and completes the manual recording session.
  • Page 29 Basic Use Manual Recording File Management Recording files are created in 30-second basis (previous 15 sec + next 15 sec). The files are saved in the Manual Recording folder in the MicroSD card. Up to 50 sub folders are created for file management.
  • Page 30 Basic Use Manual Recording Files Same as those from real time recording with about 23 MB file in the 30 fps avi format in 720p resolution. Operation during Manual Recording No conversion to parking mode recording or event recording induced by impact is supported by pressing a button while the manual recording is underway.

  • Page 31: Event Recording

    Basic Use Event Recording Starting Event Recording When the acceleration sensor detects impact during real time or parking mode recording, the event recording LED: begins alongside the event sound effect. The indicator LED flickers in red during event recording. Completing Event Recording It records a total of 30 seconds including 15 seconds before and 15 seconds after from the point of pressing the button and completes the event recording session.
  • Page 32 Basic Use LED: LED: Parking mode recording ▶ Impact detected ▶ Sound effect: Event ▶ Event recording ▶ Event recording complete ▶ Parking mode recording Event Recording File Management Recording files are created in 30-second basis (previous 15 sec + next 15 sec). The files are saved in the Event Recording folder in the MicroSD card.
  • Page 33 Basic Use Event Recording Files Same as those from real time recording if the previous mode was real time recording with about 23 MB file in the 30 fps avi format in 720p resolution. If the previous mode was parking mode recording, it is about 10 to 18 MB file in the 15 to 23 fps avi format in 720p resolution.

  • Page 34: Parking Mode Recording

    Basic Use Parking Mode Recording Terminology Parking mode recording refers to the mode that switches to a standby mode to stop recording if no motion is detected within the angle of view. If motion is detected, it converts to the recording mode and starts recording for a certain while. Starting Parking Mode Recording Press and hold the button during real time recording.
  • Page 35 Basic Use Parking Mode Recording When it detects any motion, it records a total of 30 seconds including 15 seconds before and 15 seconds after from the point of detecting it. The indicator LED flickers in red during parking mode recording. After the recording is done, it returns to the standby parking mode.
  • Page 36 Basic Use Parking Mode Recording File Management Recording files are created in 30-second basis (previous 15 sec + next 15 sec) from the point of detecting motions. The files are saved in the Motion Recording folder in the MicroSD card. If it continues detecting motion while recording, the recording time is extended up to 1 minute.
  • Page 37 Basic Use Parking Mode Recording Files About 10 to 37 MB file in the 15 to 23 fps avi format in 720p resolution. Operation during Parking Mode Recording Manual recording is not supported by a button operation while parking mode recording is underway.
  • Page 38 39 When MicroSD is removed while recording More Functions 39 When the power cable is unplugged while operating 40 When the impact event occurs during parking mode recording 41 If using microSD card format function...

  • Page 39: Chapter 3. More Functions

    More Functions When MicroSD is removed while operating When the MicroSD card is removed while any recording mode is underway (e.g. real time recording, manual recording, event recording, parking mode recording), the product automatically reboots to returns to a standby recording mode and start checking the MicroSD card.

  • Page 40: When The Impact Event Occurs During Parking Mode Recording

    More Functions When the power cable is unplugged during real time recording or parking mode recording, it ends the recording process and the product is automatically turned off with the Power OFF sound. LED: Event recording ▶ Unplug power cable ▶ Recording complete ▶ Sound effect: Power OFF ▶ Power OFF If you remove the MicroSD card before the product shuts down completely with the power-off sound, the last file being recorded may not be stored.
  • Page 41 More Functions If using microSD card format function If the power plug is connected while the multifunction button is simultaneously pressed for a long time, the format function of the microSD card equipped within can be used. When microSD card formatting starts, a sound notifying the start of microSD card formatting is alerted while the LED lights up, and a sound is alerted and the Red/Blue LED lights up while...
  • Page 42 43 MicroSD Card Management Other Information 44 Button Operation 44 LED Status Indicator 45 Voice Message and Sound Effects 46 Product Specifications...

  • Page 43: Parking Mode Recording

    Other Information MicroSD Card Management Memory Management 1. Real Time Recording 4. Parking Mode Recording Folder Name: Real Time Recording Folder Name: Motion Recording Allocated Space: 60% of the entire space (approx. Allocated Space: 10% of the entire space 4.47 GB for 8-GB card) (approx.

  • Page 44: Button Operation

    Other Information Button Operation See a table below for button operations according to recording modes. If button is shortly pressed Mode Press the button briefly Press and hold the button Remarks twice Sound recording stopped/ Real time recording Starts manual recording Starts parking mode restarted Manual recording...

  • Page 45: Voice Message And Sound Effects

    Other Information Voice Message and Sound Effects See a table below for voice messages and sound effects according to recording modes. Mode Voice message/Sound effect Remarks Booting Booting Sound effect Starting real time recording “Start real time recording” Voice message Starting manual recording Event Sound effect...

  • Page 46: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications Category Specification Remarks Model COWON AD1 Number of Channel 2 channels 720P @ 30fps Front : 2-mega pixels CMOS Camera Camera 1/3.0 inches Rear : 0.3mega pixels CMOS Camera Using 1 channel : 720P HD(1280x720) Resolution Using 2 channels :720P HD(Front, 1280x720),...

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