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Car Camcorder
User Manual

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  • Page 1 Car Camcorder User Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents About this Guide ................3 FCC Statement ................3 WEEE Notice .................. 4 CE Regulatory Notice ..............4 Battery warning ................4 Notes on Installation ..............5 Caution ..................5 Introduction ..............7 Features ................7 Package Contents ............. 7 Product Overview ..............
  • Page 3 Recording Videos ............18 3.1.1 Record videos while driving ....... 18 3.1.2 LDWS (Lane Departure Warning Systems) 18 3.1.3 Motion Detection ........19 3.1.4 Record all other types of videos ....20 3.1.5 Emergency Recording ........ 20 3.1.6 The Recording Screen ........ 21 3.1.7 Taking Snapshot ........
  • Page 4: About This Guide

    About this Guide The content in this document is for information purpose and is subject to change without prior notice. We made every effort to ensure that this User Guide is accurate and complete. However, no liability is assumed for any errors and omissions that may have occurred.
  • Page 5: Weee Notice

    WEEE Notice Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and/or Battery by users in private households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this can not be disposed of as a household waste. You must dispose of your waste equipment and/or battery by handling it over to the applicable take-back scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment and/or...
  • Page 6: Notes On Installation

    Notes on Installation This product shall be installed near the rear view-mirror, at the center of windshield, if possible, for optimal viewing. Make sure that the lens is within the wiping range of the windscreen wiper to ensure a clear view even when it rains. Do not touch the lens with your fingers.
  • Page 7 reception. GPS reception performance on each camcorder may differ. The accuracy of the location results from different camcorder. Please use the SuperCar software with recorded video for the electronic map. The values displayed in this system, such as speed, position, and the distance warning to the speed camera set points, may be inaccurate due to the influence of surrounding environment.
  • Page 8: Introduction

    1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this advanced camcorder. This camcorder is specifically designed for real time video and audio recording when driving. 1.1 Features • WFHD camera (2560x1080 @ 30fps) • SHD camera (2304x1296 @ 30fps) • High-dynamic-range Imaging (1920x1080 @30fps HDR) •...
  • Page 9: Product Overview

    1.3 Product Overview Front View Top and Bottom Views Side (Left and Right) Views Rear View Item Item Bracket Socket Up Button ( Power Button Down Button ( Memory Card Slot Enter Button ( USB Connector Speaker Back Button ( Wide Angle Lens LED Indicator Microphone...
  • Page 10: Getting Started

    2 Getting Started 2.1 Inserting the Memory Card Insert the memory card with the gold contacts facing the back of the camcorder. Push the memory card until it clicks into place. To remove the memory card Push to eject the memory card out of the slot. Note: 1.
  • Page 11: Installing In Vehicles

    2.2 Installing in Vehicles 2.2.1 Mount to Windshield Attach the bracket to the camcorder. Slide it into the bracket holder until you hear a click. With the suction-cup laying flat, position the suction-cup on the windshield. Hold the base firmly on the windshield and press down the clamp to mount the car holder to the windshield.
  • Page 12: Adjust The Camcorder Position

    2.2.2 Adjust the camcorder position Loose the knob to swivel the camcorder vertically. Knob Loose the knob to swivel the camcorder horizontally up to 360°. Knob Then tighten the knob to make sure the camcorder is securely locked in place.
  • Page 13: Connecting To Power

    2.3 Connecting to Power Use only the supplied car adapter to power up the camcorder and charge the built-in battery. Connect one end of the car adapter to the USB connector of the camcorder. Plug the other end of the car charger to the cigarette lighter socket of your vehicle.
  • Page 14 Battery Status Indicator: Icon Description Full battery power. 2/3 battery power. 1/3 battery power. Out of battery power. Battery is charging. Connect the car adapter to charge the battery, battery is full charged. Low Voltage: Note: If the camcorder is connected to the car adapter and turned on, and the screen displays a charging reminder symbol such as the image above, it means that the available voltage is too low.
  • Page 15: Led Indicator

    2.4 LED Indicator Status Explanation LED Indicator Color Power off, battery charging Power off, battery full LED light off. charged Power on, battery Orange charging Power on, battery full Green charged Standby / Standby and Green screen off Recording/ Recording Flash red and screen off...
  • Page 16: Powering The Camcorder On / Off

    2.5 Powering the Camcorder On / Off 2.5.1 Auto Power On/Off Once the vehicle engine is started, the camcorder automatically turns on. If the Automatic Record function is enabled, the recording will automatically start right after the camcorder turns on. See Set Automatic Recording (2.6.1).
  • Page 17: Initial Settings

    2.6 Initial Settings Before using the camcorder, we recommend you to enable the Automatic Record function and set up the correct date and time. 2.6.1 Set Automatic Recording To enable the recording to start automatically after you turn on the power, do the following: Press the button to enter the OSD...
  • Page 18: Setting The Universal Time Code (Utc)

    2.6.3 Setting the Universal Time Code (UTC) Depending on your location, you may need to change the current UTC setting of the camcorder so that the correct date and time are updated when a GPS signal is detected. 1. If recording is in progress, press the button to stop recording.
  • Page 19: Using The Car Recorder

    3 Using the Car Recorder 3.1 Recording Videos 3.1.1 Record videos while driving When the vehicle engine starts up and the Automatic Record function is enabled, the camcorder automatically turns on and starts recording. Recording will automatically stop when the engine is switched off. Or, press the button to stop recording manually.
  • Page 20: Motion Detection

    Speed setting Lane deviation correction illustration Press the button to exit the menu. Note: The product shall be installed near the rearview mirror, at the center of windshield, so as to improve the accuracy of detection to judge the lane deviation. 3.1.3 Motion Detection If Motion Detection is activated, when power off the camcorder, the system alert message, “Press OK Key to Power off, or enter motion...
  • Page 21: Record All Other Types Of Videos

    3.1.4 Record all other types of videos Press the button to start recording. Press the button to stop recording. Note: 1. It can be configured to save a video file for every 3 or 5 minutes of recording. See Record Interval (4.2). 2.
  • Page 22: The Recording Screen

    3.1.6 The Recording Screen Item Description Recording Indicates the recording duration. Duration Indicates the current mode of smart scene. Driving Smart Scene icon Priority / Scenery Priority Date and time Indicates the current recording date and time. You will see the 4 GRID FUNCTION CHART in the LCD Guide icon screen after you push button.
  • Page 23: Taking Snapshot

    Prompt Remind the user to reset the Date / Time before start to use the camcorder. Please refer to Set the Date and (Reset of date / Time ( 2.6.2) time) Guide icon (Stop) Press the button to stop the recording. Press the button to continuously record the Guide icon...
  • Page 24: Grid Function Chart In The Lcd Screen

    3.1.8 4 GRID FUNCTION CHART in the LCD screen Please push button when you are recording, then you can see the 4 GRID FUNCTION CHART in the LCD screen. Item Driving Speed Time Driving direction Distance warning to the speed camera set points Note: The driving speed, driving direction and distance warning to the speed camera set points will become gray scale chart if GPS has no signal.
  • Page 25: Playback Videos And Photos

    3.2 Playback Videos and Photos To playback videos and photos, do the following: If recording is in progress, press the button to stop recording. The standby screen is displayed. Press the button to enter the OSD menu. Press the button to select the file category that you want to browse and press the button.
  • Page 26: Playing Videos

    3.2.1 Playing Videos To play videos, do the following: If recording is in progress, press the button to stop recording. Press the button to enter the OSD menu. Press the button to select File Playback and press the button. Press the button to select Video or Emergency and press button.
  • Page 27: The Playback Screen

    3.2.3 The Playback Screen Video Playback Screen Photo Playback Screen Description Item Indicates the recorded date and time. Date and time Press the button to return to file selection Guide icon display. (Back) Press the button to view the previous Guide icon video/photo.
  • Page 28: Deleting Files

    3.2.4 Deleting Files To delete file(s), do the following: If recording is in progress, press the button to stop recording. Press the button to enter the OSD menu. Press the button to select File Deletion and press the button. Press the button to select the file category and press the button.
  • Page 29: Adjusting The Settings

    4 Adjusting the Settings 4.1 Using the Menu You can customize the video recording and other general settings via the on-screen display (OSD) menus. If recording is in progress, press the button to stop recording. Press the button to open the OSD menu. Press the button to select a menu option and press the button to enter the selected menu.
  • Page 30: Menu Tree

    4.2 Menu Tree Refer to the below table for details on menu items and available menu options. Menu option Description Available option Select the file category that Video / Emergency / File Playback you want to view. Picture Displays the current state Satellite Status of the satellite reception.
  • Page 31 Menu option Description Available option When Driver Fatigue Alert is enabled, a voice alert and a warning screen will be Driver Fatigue activated 1 hour after the On / Off Alert camcorder is powered on, with a repetition every subsequent 30 minutes. Set the duration for the display to automatically On / Turn Off After 30 sec.
  • Page 32 Menu option Description Available option Set a customized maximum speed limit. When the Press button to vehicle speed exceeds the set the speed limit. You Speed Limit Alert maximum, a warning tone can set the speed limit is automatically triggered from OFF, 50km/h to and a warning message is 200km/h...
  • Page 33 Menu option Description Available option Present a crisp and clear picture quality with *WDR harmonious contrast in a On / Off high contrast, high discrepancy environment. When the LDWS is on, satellite positioning is set, and the vehicle is moving at the set speed, if the vehicle LDWS starts drifting out of the...
  • Page 34: Installing The Software

    5 Installing the Software 1. Place the attached CD ROM into the CD player. 2. If the CD does not execute automatically, please use Windows File Manager to execute the Install_CD.exe file in the CD. The following screen will be shown up. 3.
  • Page 35: Supercar

    6 SuperCar Item Item Video Player File Path Play / Pause Browser File Previous File List Next File Name Stop Volume Current Duration / Total Electronic Map Duration Compass Signal Noise Ratio (SNR) Speed Meter G-Sensor Note: 1. To display the route on Electronic Map, please make sure the internet is connected before starting the video playback 2.
  • Page 36: Specifications

    Specifications Item Description Image sensor 1/3” CMOS sensor 2688 (H) x 1520 (V) Effective pixels Storage media Support Micro SDHC, up to 32GB class 10 or above LCD display 2.4” LCD color TFT (112K pixels) Wide Angle Fixed Focus lens Lens F1.8, f=2.95mm Focus range...
  • Page 37 Item Description Interface Mini USB Battery Built-in 470mAH Li-polymer rechargeable Operating 0° ~ 50° C Temperature Operating Humidity 20 ~ 70% RH Storage -20° ~ 80° C Temperature Dimensions 63 x 70 x 27 mm Weight Approx. 92g (without memory card)

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