Installing Your Camera……………...………...………........10 Basic Camera Operation………………………………........12 Camera Modes……………………………...…….…….........13 Video Recording Mode…………………………..........13 Photo Mode……………………………...………..........14 Playback Mode………………………...………..........15 Camera Settings……………………………...…………........16 Video Recording Settings………………………..........16 Photo Settings……………………………...……..........19 Video Playback Settings………………………………........20 Transferring Files………….………….………….…….......... 21 Video Output………….………….………….………….......... 21 DOD Video Player………….………….………….……......... 22 Firmware Update..................23...
Only use the power adapter supplied with your unit. Other power adapters may create a safety hazard or damage the unit. Do not use a damaged power adapter or power cord. If damaged, disconnect the power adapter and contact DOD Tech Support for assistance.
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Camera Controls Arrow Keys/[ ] , [ Record / Select Button[ Video Mode: Start/Stop Recording Used to navigate through menus and select videos for playback Camera Mode: Takes a Photo Menu/SOS Emergency File Lock/[ Video Playback Mode: Play / Pause Video Settings Mode: Selects Highlighted Item Access the settings menu when not recording video.
Micro SD Note: Please purchase a micro SD card for use with this unit. 2. Connect the Power Adapter Plug the DOD power adapter into your vehicle's power outlet and insert the USB plug into the USB port. USB Port...
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Getting Started 3. Turn On Your Vehicle. In most vehicles this will send power to the outlet and automatically turn on your camera. In some vehicles the power outlet is continuously powered even when the vehicle is off. 4. Select Language Upon powering up the camera for the first time, use the arrow keys located on the left side of the LCD Screen and select the language of your choice.
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]. Use the arrow keys to adjust the values. GPS Installed? Your LS360W will automatically sync the time and date to the atomic clock once the time zone is correctly set. Press the Menu button [ ]. Inside, scroll down and select “World Time Zone”. Find and select your respective time zone.
Installing Your Camera 1. Clean Windshield Wipe down both the interior and exterior glass for the best image quality and to keep the mount secured to the windshield.
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3. Install the Mount Find a location which does not obstruct your view when driving. DOD Tech recommends placing the camera behind the rear view mirror. Be sure to peel the protective cover from the mount before installing.
Basic Camera Operation Everyday Operation Your dash camera will automatically turn on and start recording when it starts receiving power.The camera will record over the oldest videos when the memory card is full (looped recording) by default. Continuously Powered Electrical Outlet If your electrical outlet is always powered, the adapter must be manually removed to shut down the camera.
Camera Modes When the camera is not recording video, you can switch between three modes by pressing the mode button [ 1. Video Recording 2. Photo 3. Video Playback. Video Recording Mode The camera defaults to video recording when the camera is first turned on. Loop Recording Length Video Resolution Video Recording Mode Icon...
Camera Modes Video Recording Shortcuts Muting the Microphone Hold down the Mode/Microphone button[ ] to mute and unmute the microphone. SOS/Emergency Lock Pressing the Menu/SOS [ ] lock while a video is playing will lock the camera from overwriting the video Photo Mode In Photo Mode press the record/select [ ] button to take a photo.
Camera Modes Playback Mode In the Playback mode you can watch previously recorded videos. Playback Mode Icon Video File Name Video Resolution Power Connected Play/Pause indicator Selecting a Video Use the arrow keys [ ] to navigate between videos. How to Watch a Video Press the record/select button [ ] to play and pause.
Camera Settings Each mode has a unique set of settings. See the description below. Video Recording Settings There are two settings pages. Access the second page by pressing the menu button [ twice. If you move the cursor before pressing the menu button, you must exit and try again First Video Settings Page Date Stamp Password Settings...
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Camera Settings Speed Units: G-Sensor Select Metric or Imperial units. The G-Sensor measures shock forces. The settings from “low to high” determine the Standby Speed Display amount of force needed to lock the file from After a customized period of time a new screen being overwritten.
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Completely deletes all files including locked Version videos on on the memory card and optimizes Shows the model name and current firmware version. the card for recording. 64GB cards should use DOD's formatting program for proper functionality. See the support section online.
Camera Settings Photo Settings Accessed in “Photo Mode”. Anti-Shaking Image Size Helps reduce the effects of shaking when Adjusts the size of the image. Higher taking a photo. megapixels = increased file sizes and details. Capture Mode Sets a timed delay before taking a photo. Changes the ISO settings.
Camera Settings Video Playback Settings Accessed in “Playback Mode”. The settings apply only to the video being viewed and not all videos unless the “All” suffix is chosen. Delete Lock Deletes the file from the card. This cannot Locks the current file from being overwritten be undone.
Transferring Files Video files can be transferred to your electronic device for viewing and storage. USB Mini Cable 1. Connect a USB-Mini cable from the camera's usb port to your computer. 2. Turn on your camera. A black screen should appear showing “Mass Storage”. 3.
DOD Video Player DOD Video Player The DOD Video Player is a user-friendly program to playback videos and to visualize your position and speed on your PC or Mac. Please see the “Transferring Files” section to find out how to view or transfer your video files.
Once the video is playing, your position, speed and G-Forces will be indicated on the map Pressing the “Location Map” Button will show your position on Google Maps Firmware Update See the support section on DOD-Tech's website for any available firmware updates and instructions...
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