Alpine DVR-C320R, DVR-C320S, RVC-C320 Owner's Manual

FOR CAR USE ONLY/ POUR APPLICATION AUTOMOBILE UNIQUEMENT/ NUR FÜR
AUTOMOBIL GEBRAUCH/ PARA USO EN AUTOMÓVILES/ SOLO PER L’UTILIZZO IN
AUTOMOBILE/ ТОЛЬКО ДЛЯ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ В АВТОМОБИЛЯХ

Advanced Dash Cam

DVR-C320R

DVR-C320S

• OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

RVC-C320

• MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN

Léalo antes de utilizar este equipo.

• MODE D’EMPLOI

Veuillez lire avant d’utiliser cet appareil.

• BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

Lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung bitte vor
Gebrauch des Gerätes.

• ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO

Si prega di leggere prima di utilizzare il attrezzatura.

• РУКОВОДСТВО ПО ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ

Прочтите настоящее руководство перед началом
использования оборудования.

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 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 a residential installation. 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

• This appliance and its antenna must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.

• A minimum separation distance of 20cm must be maintained between the antenna and the person for this
appliance to satisfy the RF exposure requirements.

FCC CAUTION: Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

FCC ID: 2ADTG-DVRC320R

Information to user : RSS-247

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your
body.

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s).

Please be cautioned the changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Notice: Operation is subject to the following two conditions : (1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

IC: 12594A-DVRC320R

Contents

Operating Instructions  4

1. Product overview  8

1.1 Included items  8

1.1.1 DVR-C320R(2camera,USA/Canadaonly) 8

1.1.2 DVR-C320S(1camera)  9

1.1.3 RVC-C320(Rearviewonly)  9

1.2 Part names  10

1.2.1 Frontcamera(mainunit)-frontview  10

1.2.2Frontcamera(mainunit)-rearview  11

1.2.3Rearcamera(RVC-C320)  11

1.3 Removing and inserting the memory card  12

1.4 Basic connection diagrams  13

1.4.1 Connectingtheproduct  13

1.4.2 Connecting the dash cam to the Alpine

navigation/displayaudiosystem  14

1.4.3 Setting the auxiliary (AUX) name of the

navigation/displayaudiosystem  15

1.4.4ADASwarningmessage  15

4. Operating on the Alpine navigation/
display audio system  24

4.1 Screen layout  24

4.1.1 Liveviewscreen  24

4.1.2Homescreen  25

4.2 Playing videos  26

4.2.1 Playing on the Alpine navigation/display

audiosystem  26

4.3 Managing the memory card  28

5. Settings  29

5.1 Setting the Camera  29

5.2 Setting recording features  30

5.3 Setting road safety features  31

5.4 Configuring the system settings  32

5.5 Viewing product information  33

5.6 Initializing the system settings (Reset
Settings)  33

2. Installing the product  16

2.1 Installing the front camera (main unit)  16

2.1.1 Selectinganinstallationlocation  16

2.1.2Securingtheproduct  16

2.2 Installing the rear camera  17

2.2.1Selectinganinstallationlocation  17

2.2.2Securingtherearcamera  18

2.2.3Connectingtherearcameracable  19

3. Using recording features  20

3.1 Turning the product on or off  20

3.2 Learning about file storage locations  20

3.3 Using the continuous recording feature  21

3.4 Recording manually  21

3.5 Using parking mode  22

3.6 Using the Super Night Vision  23

3.7 Using the road safety features  23

6. Using the mobile viewer  34

6.1 Connect the product to a smartphone  34

6.2 Viewing the mobile viewer screen layout  34

7. Using the PC viewer  35

7.1 System requirements  35

7.2 Learning about the PC viewer  35

7.2.1InstallingthePCviewer  35

7.2.2PCviewerscreenlayout(forWindows)  36

7.2.3PlayingrecordedvideosonthePC

viewer(forWindows)  37

7.2.4PCviewerscreenlayout(forMac)  38

7.2.5PlayingrecordedvideosonthePC

viewer(forMac)  39

8. Upgrading the firmware  40

9. Troubleshooting  41

10. Specifications  42

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Operating Instructions

Points to Observe for Safe Usage

Read this manual carefully before using the system components. They contain instructions on how to
use this product in a safe and effective manner. Alpine cannot be responsible for problems resulting from
failure to observe the instructions in this manual.

This manual uses various pictorial displays to show you how to use this product safely and to alert you to
potential dangers resulting from improper connections and operation. Following are the meanings of these
pictorial displays. It is important to fully understand the meanings of these pictorial displays in order to use
this manual and the system properly.

Safety symbols in this guide

"Warning" - This symbol means Important Instructions. Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or
death.

"Caution" - This symbol means Important Instructions. Failure to heed them can result in Injury or material
property damage.

"Note" - This symbol means useful information that helps users better utilize the product's features.

Safety information for proper use

Driving and product operation

• MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING. Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking

ahead of the vehicle and cause an accident.

• OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM WHILE DRIVING IS DANGEROUS. Users should stop vehicle before operating

the software.

• THIS SOFTWARE IS DESIGNED FOR USE EXCLUSIVELY IN THE UNIT. It cannot and may not be used in

conjunction with other hardware.

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Power supply and product installation

• DO NOT WATCH VIDEO WHILE DRIVING. Watching the video may distract the driver from looking ahead of the

vehicle and cause an accident.

• DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER. Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.

• USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND. (Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to

do so may result in fire, etc.

• USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES. Failure to do so may result in fire or electric

shock.

• DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS. Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result in fire.

• USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS. Use for other than its designed application may result in

fire, electric shock or other injury.

• MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS. Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire, battery drain, or

product damage.

• BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL. Failure to do so may

result in electric shock or injury due to electrical shorts.

• DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED IN SURROUNDING OBJECTS. Arrange wiring and cables in

compliance with the manual to prevent obstructions when driving. Cables or wiring that obstruct or hang up on
places such as the steering wheel, gear lever, brake pedals, etc. can be extremely hazardous.

• DO NOT SPLICE INTO ELECTRICAL CABLES. Never cut away cable insulation to supply power to other

equipment. Doing so will exceed the current carrying capacity of the wire and result in fire or electric shock.

• DO NOT DAMAGE PIPE OR WIRING WHEN DRILLING HOLES. When drilling holes in the chassis for installation,

take precautions so as not to contact, damage or obstruct pipes, fuel lines, tanks or electrical wiring. Failure to
take such precautions may result in fire.

• DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE BRAKE OR STEERING SYSTEMS TO MAKE GROUND CONNECTIONS. Bolts

or nuts used for the brake or steering systems (or any other safety-related system), or tanks should NEVER be
used for installations or ground connections. Using such parts could disable control of the vehicle and cause
fire etc.

• DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WHICH MIGHT HINDER VEHICLE OPERATION, SUCH AS THE STEERING WHEEL
OR SHIFT LEVER. Doing so may obstruct forward vision or hamper movement etc. and results in serious
accident.

• DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE.
Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be performed after coming to a complete stop.
Always stop the vehicle in a safe location before performing these functions. Failure to do so may result in an
accident.

Children

KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS SCREWS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. Swallowing them may result in

serious injury. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.

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Other information about the product

Product management and operation

• HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS. Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to
the product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Center for repairing.

• HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS. The wiring and installation of this unit requires
special technical skill and experience. To ensure safety, always contact the dealer where you purchased
this product to have the work done.

• USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM SECURELY. Be sure to use only the specified
accessory parts. Use of other than designated parts may damage this unit internally or may not securely
install the unit in place. This may cause parts to become loose resulting in hazards or product failure.

• ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE. Route the cables
and wiring away from moving parts (like the seat rails) or sharp or pointed edges. This will prevent
crimping and damage to the wiring. If wiring passes through a hole in metal, use a rubber grommet to
prevent the wire's insulation from being cut by the metal edge of the hole.

• DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WITH HIGH MOISTURE OR DUST. Avoid installing the unit in locations with
high incidence of moisture or dust. Moisture or dust that penetrates into this unit may result in product
failure.

• Use a soft dry cloth for periodic cleaning of the product. For more severe stains, please dampen the cloth
with water only. Anything else has the chance of dissolving the paint or damaging the plastic.

• Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +45°C (+113°F) and 0°C (+32°F) before turning your
unit on.

• If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Return it to your Alpine dealer or the
nearest Alpine Service Station for servicing.

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Warning and Notices

• This device should never be mounted in or to a vehicle in a way that interferes with the operations of
the vehicle, including, but not limited to, airbags, lane detection systems, navigation device, and so forth.
Doing so may result violation of state or national laws, injury, or death. Always mount this device so that it
does not obstruct the driver’s view. Any fines, penalties, or damages resulting from improperly or illegally
operating this device are not the responsibility of Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries,
principals, officers, employees or shareholders.

• Do not operate or manipulate this device while driving, such as change settings, review footage, access
information, change the device location or angle, or otherwise manipulate this device while driving. Do not
allow this device to distract from safe driving.

• Do not mount this device where driver or passenger head impact is likely in the case of an accident,
including, but not limited to areas directly in front of the driver or passengers.

• It may be a violation of state or national laws to secure this device to a dash board or windshield. It is the
user’s responsibility to know and follow the applicable laws in the jurisdictions where this device is used.

• Do not use this device contrary to the instructions in this manual or contrary to national and state laws.

• It may be a violation of state or national laws to video or audio record someone with this device without
their consent. This may include audio recording a passenger in your vehicle without his or her consent. It
is the user’s responsibility to know and follow the applicable laws in the jurisdictions where this device is
used.

• Publishing the recordings made with this device on social media or other places on the internet without
consent of those in the recordings may violate state or national privacy laws. It is the user’s responsibility
to know and follow the applicable laws in the jurisdictions where this device is used.

• This product uses lithium batteries. For your safety, do not overcharge this device. Do not leave this device
plugged in when the vehicle is not turned off. Do not leave this device in extreme temperatures. Damaged,
overcharged, or misused lithium batteries can explode or otherwise cause fire. Failure to heed these
warning may result in injury or death.

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1. Product overview

1.1 Included items

Ensure that all the items are included when you open the product box.

The standard items may change without prior notice.

1.1.1 DVR-C320R (2 camera, USA/Canada only)

Front camera (main unit) Hardwiring cable Cable clamp holder microSD card with

adapter (consumable)

Quick start guide /

User guide / Warranty /

Registration card

(stored in the microSD card)

Rear camera cable Rear camera extension cable

Dash cam recording

warning sticker

Car charger Rear camera

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Product overview

1.1.2 DVR-C320S (1 camera)

Front camera (main unit) Hardwiring cable Cable clamp holder microSD card with

adapter (consumable)

Quick start guide /

User guide

(stored in the microSD card)

Dash cam recording

warning sticker

1.1.3 RVC-C320 (Rear view only)

Rear camera Rear camera cable Rear camera extension cable Cable clamp holder

Car charger

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Product overview

1.2 Part names

1.2.1 Front camera (main unit) - front view

Voice recording button

Press to enable or disable

voice recording.

Speaker

Outputs the voice guide and

buzzer sounds to indicate

the product’

Manual recording button

Press to start manual

s status.

recording.

Format button

Press and hold to format the
memory card.

Reset button

Insert the tip of a sharp
object to reset the product
when an error occurs.
(The settings and video files
are not reset.)

Power button

Press and hold to

turn off the product.

Press to turn on the product.

Refer to the following table to check the status of the product using the LED indicators.

LED LED STATUS Operation description

Security LED

Wi-Fi LED

GPS LED

Wi-Fi LED

Indicates

connection status.

(flickers)

(light on)

(flickers)

(light on)

Off

theWi-Fi

Microphone

Used for voice recording.

GPS LED

Indicates the GPS
connection status.

The product is turned on.

Wi-Fi has been connected.

Wi-Fi connect enabled.

GPS has been connected.

GPS has been disconnected.

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1.2.2 Front camera (main unit) - rear view

Security LED

Indicates that video is

being recorded.

Product overview

Adhesive mount

Used to fix the front camera in the vehicle.

Memory card slot

Insert a memory card to
save recordings.

1.2.3 Rear camera (RVC-C320)

Front camera lens

Records the front view.

Adhesive mount

Used to fix the rear camera in the vehicle.

Connection port

Used to connect the rear
camera to the front camera
using a rear camera cable.

Rear camera lens

Records the rear view.

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Product overview

1.3 Removing and inserting the memory card

Follow the instructions to remove the memory card from the product or to insert the memory card into the
product.

Before removing the memory card, ensure that the
product is turned off. Gently push the bottom of the
memory card with your fingernail to release it, and then
remove it from the product.

To insert the memory card into the memory card slot,
ensure that the metal contacts on the memory card are
facing toward the product’s buttons, and insert it into
the slot until you hear a click.

• Ensure that the product is turned off before removing the memory card. The recorded video files may be
corrupted or lost if you remove the memory card while the product is on.

• Ensure that the memory card is in the correct direction before inserting it into the product. The memory
card slot or the memory card may be damaged if it is inserted incorrectly.

• Use only authentic memory cards from Alpine. Alpine does not guarantee the compatibility and normal
operation of third-party memory cards.

To prevent loss of recorded video files, periodically back up the video files on a separate storage device.

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1.4 Basic connection diagrams

1.4.1 Connecting the product

Configure the product correctly according to the connection diagram.

The connection diagram is for reference only. The product must be professionally installed in the vehicle by
an Alpine authorized dealer/a trained specialist mechanic.

R CAM

Car charger cable

Hardwiring cable

Product overview

R CAM

F CAM

LIN

CABLE

LIN

CABLE

REMOCON

IN

REMOCON

OUT

BAT

ACC

GND

Yellow

Red

Black

(4)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(8)

Not used.

Not used.

(1)

(2)

(3)

extension cable

(5)

DVR-C320R

* The rear camera extension cable is only

required if the cable length is insufficient.

Rear camera

Rear camera

(1) BAT
Connect the cord that supplies battery power (12V).
(2) ACC
Connect the cord that supplies accessory power (12V).
(3) GND (ground cord)

Connect this securely to a metal part of your vehicle's body.

Insufficient grounding may result in noise or malfunction.

(4)RCAM(rearcameravideoinputterminal)

This terminal is used to input video from the rear camera.

(5)FCAM(frontcameravideooutputterminal)

This terminal is used to output a video signal.

(6)(7)Notused.
 WhenconnectedtoanAlpineproduct,somefeaturesof

this product or other device may be unavailable.

(8)REMOCONIN/OUTcable

Used when the product is used in combination with

Alpine navigation/display audios that support

REMOCONcommunication.

*

Rear camera

cable

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Product overview

1.4.2 Connecting the dash cam to the Alpine navigation/display audio system

Follow the connection diagram to use the Alpine navigation/display audio’s features with the dash cam.

The dash cam and other accessories which need a REMOTE IN/OUT connection cannot connect to the
Alpine navigation/display audio system at the same time.

R CAM

Car charger cable

Hardwiring cable

Yellow

BAT

R CAM

F CAM

LIN CABLE

LIN CABLE

REMOCON

IN

REMOCON

OUT

ACC

GND

Red

Black

Not used.

Not used.

DVR-C320R

Rear camera

Rear camera

extension cable Rear camera cable

AUX INPUT

sold separately

CAN I/F Cable

Remote Out

MON Remote

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W

. REMOTE Cable