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COWON AW2
User Guide
ver. 1.0

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  • Page 1 COWON AW2 User Guide ver. 1.0...
  • Page 3: Copyright Notice

    + This manual is based on the product available at the point of publishing it. It thus may contain errors or omissions in its technical editing. + Always back up any important video files. + COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. shall not be held accountable for any data loss, poor recording or recording error.
  • Page 4 + CONTENTS Before You Start Product Overview Safety Precautions Package Components Names of Parts and Functions Installation Uninterruptible Power Connection Basic Functions Start Recording Driving Recording Parking Recording End Recording Occurrence of Event Motion Detection LED Status Indicator Safe Removal and Formatting of Memory Card Button Operation More Functions File Management...
  • Page 5 + CONTENTS Other Functions Wi-Fi Connection to Smart Manager Smart Manager PC Manager Front and Rear View Recording Synchronization Auto Shutdown Timer Setting Parking Mode Voltage Setting Auto Shutdown Voltage Non-stop Recording While Parked File Deletion Setting Sensitivity of G Sensor Motion Detection Sensitivity Additional Specifications...
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Built-in G sensor + This detects the external impact via the 3-axis acceleration sensor for auto recording. Built-in motion sensor + This detects motion during parking mode recording and starts recording automatically COWON AW2...
  • Page 7 Live View allows video footage to be viewed in real time, and users can set their preferences for various options. PC Manager + With the PC Manager, you can manage and capture recorded videos and examine the intensity of an impact on the G sensor. COWON AW2...
  • Page 8 When the temperature goes down, recording resumes automatically. Connection with external GPS + When connected with an external GPS receiver, vehicle location and speed information are recorded and can be checked later via the PC Manager. 1) 2) Available only under uninterruptible power connection. COWON AW2...
  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    + Refrain from operating the product while driving. It may cause a car accident. + Always use the genuine products and parts from COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. shall not be held accountable whatsoever for failures or accidents caused by using the product and parts from other sources.
  • Page 10 It is recommended to format the memory card more than once a week. + Memory card is an expendable item which needs to be periodically examined and changed. Use a COWON-authorized memory card. + Before removing the memory card from the Auto Capsule, press the button for more than three seconds.
  • Page 11 + Foreign matters (e.g. fingerprints) on the lens of the black box may adversely affect the recorded videos. Always keep the lens clean and free from dusts. + Use caution not to apply too much strength to the lens and the exterior of the black box, or a mechanical failure may ensue. COWON AW2...
  • Page 12 + Do not wipe the product with chemical substances or detergent. + In accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act and other relevant regulations, users are held liable for data stored using the product’s video/audio recording features. You are advised to take due precaution in storing recorded data. COWON AW2...
  • Page 13: Package Components

    Power Cable (3EA) Quick Guide (Optional) (Optional) Note that the included items may vary according to the product specifications and may look different from the images provided in the manual. Always use the genuine cables from COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. COWON AW2...
  • Page 14: Names Of Parts And Functions

    Speaker Plays voice guides and sound effects. This terminal is designed to fit AW2 rear view camera only; it is not compatible with other devices. When pressing the button, the front and rear view cameras are synchronized and perform the same task.
  • Page 15 Speaker Plays voice messages and sound effects. This terminal is designed to fit AW2 rear view camera only; it is not compatible with other devices. When pressing the button, the front and rear view cameras are synchronized and perform the same task.
  • Page 16: Installation

    Rear view camera Push and close the protective lid in the Place AW2 in the device holder. direction of the arrow. If you forcibly insert the card in a wrong direction, it is likely to cause damage or failure. Note that you may need to receive paid repair service to fix this.
  • Page 17 * A space behind the rearview mirror is recommended for installation. * Select the position carefully as removing the device to reposition it will cause it to significantly lose adhesiveness. Double-check the chosen position before fixing the device. COWON AW2...
  • Page 18 Adjust the rear view camera lens so that about 20-30% of the top of the recording screen shows the sky. 20 ~ 30% 10 ~ 20% Recommended Angle for Front View Camera Recommended Angle for Rear View Camera COWON AW2...
  • Page 19: Uninterruptible Power Connection

    * Uninterruptible power cable can be installed using wires from the fuse box inside the car. * In a high-temperature environment, this product will automatically stop recording to protect product functions. * When recording is automatically stopped, the Purple LED will flicker repeatedly, and if the temperature decreases, operation will automatically resume. COWON AW2...
  • Page 20: Start Recording

    Uninterruptible power connection is needed for parking mode recording. When “non-stop recording” mode is selected in the Settings menu, the product can stay in recording mode even when the vehicle is parked. The last recorded file may not be stored if backup battery is low. COWON AW2...
  • Page 21: Occurrence Of Event

    Sound Recording and deselect Sound Recording by Button to activate → → Event Setting. If motion files are created continuously during parking mode, as indicated by the LED, go to Settings Device LED On During Parking Recording, OFF → → COWON AW2...
  • Page 22: Led Status Indicator

    Wi-Fi is being turned Blue Rotates Booting; Format Purple Rotates Protection from high temperature; No Purple Slow blinking memory car System Error; Alert (safe removal, etc.) Purple Fast blinking Firmware upgrade Alternates between Fast blinking red and blue COWON AW2...
  • Page 23: Safe Removal And Formatting Of Memory Card

    Press and hold the button for more than 3 seconds again to format the memory card while it is not removed. * You can also format the memory card through the PC Manager and Smart Manager. * To format on PC, choose “FAT32” for the File System (F) and “32KB” for the Cluster Size (A). COWON AW2...
  • Page 24: Button Operation

    “Recording is paused to protect the product from high temperature.” When the temperature goes down, recording resumes automatically. - Reset If a problem happens to Auto Capsule and an abnormal state persists for more than five minutes, unplug the power cable and completely switch off Auto Capsule before plugging it again. COWON AW2...
  • Page 25: File Management

    * EX) Normal front file created on Nov 8, 2013 at 9:56:09 a.m. while driving ▶ 20131108-095609_NOR_D_F.mp4 Event rear file created on Nov 9, 2013 at 11:07:35 p.m. while parked ▶ 20131109-230735_EVT_P_R.mp4 Motion front file created on Dec 23, 2013 at 4:32:50 p.m. when parked ▶ 20131223-163250_MOT_P_F.mp4 COWON AW2...
  • Page 26: Wi-Fi Connection To Smart Manager

    KCC-CRM-CWS-AW1 / FCC ID : SXV-AW1 / Made in Korea xxxxxxxxxxxx * Android : Settings → Wireless and network → Turn on Wi-Fi → Select 'COWON-AW2' from Wi-Fi networks → Enter password * iPhone, iPad : Settings → Wi-Fi On → Choose a Network → Select 'COWON-AW2' → Enter password...
  • Page 27: Smart Manager

    - iPhone and iPad users can download the application from Apple App Store - It can also be downloaded easily by entering keywords such as COWON, Auto Capsule, Smart Manager , and AW2 in the search field. Enter yyyymmdd with smart phone keyboard to search files Ex) Search files recorded on Nov 8, 2012 →...
  • Page 28 * In order to change the setting of front or rear view camera with PC Manager, connect the memory card from the camera to a PC, select the Front or Rear View Camera Setting tab on the PC Manager setting screen, and then save the following settings. Smart Manager allows you to immediately apply settings for the front/rear view camera. COWON AW2...
  • Page 29 Other Functions + PC Manager Selects your AW1/AW2. Finds a folder of recorded video files. Rewinds/fast forwards the video during Sorts files recorded on the selected date. playback. Plays a selected file. Saves selected video files on a PC. Plays the previous/next file.
  • Page 30: Front And Rear View Recording Synchronization

    - If the output voltage of vehicle battery is higher or lower than the parking voltage setting range, then go → → to Settings Record Setting Parking Recording and turn off Use Parking Voltage. Afterward, the device detects the movement of the vehicle to start the parking recording. COWON AW2...
  • Page 31: Setting Auto Shutdown Voltage

    * The lower the pre-set auto shutdown voltage value, the greater the risk of battery discharge; the higher the pre-set auto shutdown voltage value, the more effective it is for preventing battery discharge. Set the voltage value to suit your vehicle battery condition before use. COWON AW2...
  • Page 32: Non-Stop Recording While Parked

    Normal, event, motion storage space quota set for 60%, 30%, 10% each file type. 70%, 20%, 10% Deletes in accordance with 70%, 30% Normal + motion, event storage space quota set for 80%, 20% normal + motion/event files. COWON AW2...
  • Page 33: Sensitivity Of G Sensor

    * Go to Settings Device Motion Sensor → → If light reflected by the LED indicator causes motion files to be created continuously during parking mode recording, go to Settings Device settings LED On During Parking Recording, OFF → → COWON AW2...
  • Page 34: Specifications

    Others G sensor, speaker, LED status indicator, external GPS terminal Motion file is available in uninterruptible power connection mode only Available only when connected with uninterruptible power cable. Only files recorded with external GPS receiver can be viewed. COWON AW2...

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