10. For more details, please download the complete user manual from the official website. (http://www.aiptek.tw/download.php) FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjected to...
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing this advanced Car Recorder. This device is specifically designed for real time video and audio recording when driving. Features • FULL HD 1080P(1920 x 1080) @ 30fps video resolution • HD 720P (1280x720)@ 30 fps •...
Getting Started Inserting the Memory Card Insert the memory card with the gold contacts facing to the rear of the device. Push the memory card until it clicks into place. To remove the memory card Push to eject the memory card out of the slot. IMPORTANT: Do not remove the memory card while recording.
Installing in Vehicles To securely mount the device on the windshield, do the following: 1. Attach the device to the bracket base. Turn and tighten the car holder and the bracket base to make sure the device is securely locked in place. 2.
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4. Adjust the device position. Loose the knob to swivel the device vertically or horizontally (up to 360°). Then tighten the knob to make sure the device is securely locked in place.
Connecting to Power Use only the supplied car charger to power up the device and charge the built-in battery. 1. Connect one end of the car charger to the USB connector of the device. 2. Plug the other end of the car charger to the cigarette lighter socket of your vehicle.
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Setting the Clock/Time Zone Before using the device, we recommend you to set up the correct date and time, to ensure the device can save the accurate recording time. To make sure the GPS receiver (Optional) synchronizes correctly with your time zone, setup the Time Zone, e.g., GMT+0 for UK.
Using the Car Recorder Recording Videos Normal Recording When the vehicle engine starts up, the device automatically turns on. Press twice to start recording. Video resolution Car charger is connected Recording GPS signal indicator elapsed time Number of Recording storage file for indicator Emergency Recording...
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Emergency Recording With this function, the device records the data 30 seconds before and after the event occurs. The system allocates 10 storage files for emergency events and these recorded files are protected without being overwritten. Note: These event data are saved separatedly in an Emergency Record folder. Emergency Return to recording...
Playback Videos Playing Videos 1. Press any keys to display the guide icons on the screen. If recording is in progress, press twice to stop recording. The standby screen is displayed. 2. Press to enter Playback mode. 3. Press to select Last Record or Emergency Record and press 4.
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Deleting Videos To delete a file, do the following: 1. Select the file that you want to delete and press to play the video. 2. Press to pause the playback. 3. Press to enter the Delete screen. 4. Press to delete the selected file. To delete all files, do the following: 1.
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Protecting Videos To lock a file, do the following: 1. Select the file that you want to lock and press to play the video. 2. Press to pause the playback. to enter the Protect screen. 3. Press 4. Press to lock the file. A lock icon ( ) is displayed on the screen to show that the file is protected.
Adjusting the Settings Using the Menu You can customize the video recording, playback, and other general settings via the on-screen display (OSD) menus. 1. Press any keys to display the guide icons on the screen. 2. Press to display menu. 3.
Menu Tree Refer to the below table for details on menu items and available menu options. Menu option Description and Available Option Resolution Set the video resolution. Available option: 1080P/30FPS / 720P/30FPS Automatic Enable/Disable the device to automatically record video Recording after the device is turned on.
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Menu option Description and Available Option Volume Adjust the volume level. Available option: Off / 20% / 40% / 60% / 80% / 100% Monitor Mode The device will automatically change to power saving mode if the recorded scene doesn’t change for 60 seconds and it will begin recording at 1fps.
Other Connections Connecting to PC You can connect the device to a PC or notebook to transfer or view files as well as charge the device. 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the device. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.
Appendix Package Contents Car Recorder Car charger USB cable Suction cup bracket (For X5; Optional) Adhesive bracket AV cable HDMI cable G-Mouse bracket (Optional) (Optional) (For X5G; Optional) (Optional) Quick Start Guide AC adapter (Optional) * All parts shown in the illustration can be purchased separately from local distributor.
Using GPS Function With the GPS function, this device logs the GPS position during the recording and the location information is stored with the recorded videos. Connect the G-Mouse bracket (Optional) to the GPS port on the device. The device will automatically search for the satellite signals and the GPS signal indicator will turn when the GPS signal is fixed.
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Warning System (FCWS) are driving assistance system. The functions realization of LDWS and FCWS will be subject to the actual environmental factors and user’s personal operations. AIPTEK WILL MAKE NO ANY WARRANTIES OF SAFETY FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY OFFERING YOU THESE SYSTEMS CONTAINED HEREIN.
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Installing the Media Player software To install the software, do the following: 1. Insert a memory card and format it using the device. See “Adjusting the Settings” on page 12~14. 2. Remove the memory card from the device. Then, insert the formatted memory card to the computer memory card slot (if applicable).
Specifications Item Specifications Image Sensor 3.1 Mega pixels CMOS(2304Hx1536V), 1/3-inch Video Resolution FULL HD 1080P(1920x1080)@30fps HD 720P(1280x720)@30fps File format .MOV (AVC/H.264) Internal memory 128MB NAND Flash for firmware coding only External memory SDHC Memory card (up to 32GB), Min: 4GB, Class 6 LCD display 2.4-inch color LCD Fixed Lens...
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