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Privacy This device may not be used to violate the privacy rights of others. In no way will Cobra Electronics or its subsidiaries be responsible for inappropriate use of this product. It is the sole responsibility of the buyer to consult legal counsel for the interpretation of any For Customer Service, Please Contact: laws applicable to the area of intended use of this product.
Customer Information Controls, Indicators and Connections Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing a Drive HD Dash • Cam from Cobra. This booklet describes the simple steps for mounting, setting up, and using your dash camera. Windshield Bracket Camera...
Part No. 480-954-P Version A Protect • Re-Live • Share Dash Cam (Model # CDR 820) Product Manual 6 7 4 5 Peel the plastic film off of the suction cup. Card Position the mounting bracket above the camera as shown.
Device Operation Device Operation Your Dash Cam Your Dash Cam Powering the Device On and Off Video Record, Still Photo, and Playback Modes • To turn the device on, press the POWER button. The camera has four separate modes: Mode To turn the device off, press and hold the POWER button Indicator for three seconds.
Device Operation Device Operation Your Dash Cam Your Dash Cam Video Mode • To Start and Stop recording video, press the Video Mode is the primary function of this device and allows you to easily record RECORD button HD video of the road ahead of you. The Red Record Dot starts Microphone Mute Icon...
Device Operation Device Operation Your Dash Cam Your Dash Cam Video and Photo Playback Modes Still Photo Mode • • This device can be used to capture high-resolution still photos using its built- This device stores video and pictures on its removable SD Card Memory. in camera.
Device Operation Device Operation Your Dash Cam Your Dash Cam Video Playback Screen To return to the list of saved files while in the middle of video playback Press the MODE button. You will be returned to the video selection screen.
Adjusting Camera Settings Device Operation Your Dash Cam Video Protection Screen Language Selection • To Lock a video or image while in playback mode Press the MENU button to bring up the Playback menu. Press the down arrow until PROTECT is highlighted, and press MODE to confirm.
Adjusting Camera Settings Adjusting Camera Settings Your Dash Cam Your Dash Cam Video Settings Adjusting Video Settings • • Movie Mode Settings Note: If you are currently recording video ( ) you’ll Video Settings This sets the level of detail in the video. FHD will give you the best need to stop recording with the RECORD button first.
Adjusting Camera Settings Adjusting Camera Settings Your Dash Cam Your Dash Cam To Adjust General Settings • General Settings NOTE: If you are currently recording video ( ) you’ll Beep Sound If you don’t want the device to beep on every button press, turn need to stop recording with the Record button first.
MODE to this camera’s videos. For links to confirm. third party players that will work on Mac, visit www.cobra.com/support/ software-downloads. Still Photo Mode Settings Still Image Size This sets the level of detail in the photo. Higher M indicates more Movies that are locked begin with “SOS_”...
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