HC1
User Manual
Welcome to ChaosCam
Your new HC1 is a two-part dashboard camera with all the basic features of a
camcorder. It has adopted the AmericanTI 1080P FHD signal transmission chipset,
which means that the camera can be separate to the main hub. This makes it
possible to have a smaller and more discreet camera unit, and makes it possible to
place the hub unit safely out-of-sight. This segregated model of design offers
more discretion, and both camera and driver visibility of the road are improved.
Featuring a 170 degree wide-angle fisheye lens. Video and still photos are recorded
onto an external microSD card by utilizing high performance and high compression
video codec technology.
ChaosCam is most useful for recording video evidence of automotive incidents
such as road rage, traffic accidents, traffic disputes, bumper bashing, parking lot
scrapes, hit-and-runs, etc. It is also useful in recording recreational activities such
as road trips, game drives and other automotive leisure activities, where split
second opportunities may be missed. ChaosCam is most useful when driving and
also when the car is parked.
Index
Contents (What’s in the box) 1
Controls 2
Installation and Setup Guide 3
Guarantee 3
Operations & Instructions 3
Video Mode 4
Photo Mode 5
Playback Mode 6
System Settings 7
Points of Interest 8
SD Card 8
Lens Care 8
Hardwiring Kit 8
Specifications 9
Contents
What’s in the box?
Name
Quantity
1. Hub
1
2. Camera Lens
1
3. Suction Mount
1
4. Car Charger
1
5. Hardwiring Kit
1
6. Cable Clips
5
7. Micro SD Card 16GB
1
8. Card Reader
1
9. Device Pouch
1
User Manual
1
Controls
Item
Hub Functions
Power
Press to turn on. Hold for 2 sec to turn off.
Menu
Navigate menu using UP and DOWN buttons when REC is off.
Press to lock current file while REC is on.
OK
REC/OK
Mode
Press to change mode (video/photo/playback).
UP
Zoom in while not recording.
DOWN
Switch audio on/off. Zoom out while not recording.
LENS port
Tether main device to camera.
DC port
Power port
USB port
Power port. USB port. PC data transfer.
Installation Guide
Please visit https://youtu.be/gG1jVkMuWfk to view our instructional video for
installing your new ChaosCam HC1.
Guarantee
Our HC1 device comes with a 12 month Guarantee.
Should you encounter any technical or manufacturing problems with your HC1,
with proof of purchase, you may exchange it for another HC1 at your local service
centre.
Operations & Instructions
Turn Power On/Off
Press the power button to turn on, press the power button again and hold for 2
seconds to turn off.
Super Capacitor Charging
The device is installed with Super Capacitor technology (not a traditional lithium
battery) and will work through the use of either a car charger or a Hardwiring Kit.
The Super Capacitor will charge in approximately 10 seconds. This will result in no
lost recording in the event of power loss. Recording will commence upon ignition.
The Super Capacitor charge will be maintained within a precise range of current
ensuring the prevention of power outage and interruption of video recording.
MicroSD card
Insert into miscroSD card slot and gently press to fasten. Gently press the microSD
card to release it.
Video Mode
When recording, a blinking red dot will appear on the top left of the screen.
Press MENU to lock current file while recording.
Press DOWN to turn audio on/off.
Click OK to pause recording, then press MENU, then press DOWN to select options
below.
Resolution: 1080HFD 1920 × 1080; 720P 1280 × 720;
Loop recording: Choice of 1 minute / 2 minutes / 3 minutes.
Close Loop Recording not optional.
Interval Video: Records with intervals to save space.
Not recommended for driving as important information may be missed.
Motion detection: With this option selected, the camera begins recording
automatically when movement is detected. After ten seconds of no motion,
recording will automatically stop.
Record Audio: on/off to record audio.
Gsensor: Gravity sensor locks video files on impact of vehicle.
Off / high / medium / low.
Suggestion: select low.
Photo Mode
To enter photo mode：press OK to stop recording，then press MODE，then press
OK to take a photo.
In photo mode, press MENU, then press DOWN to make selection.
Capture mode: Intervalometer at 2 seconds, 5 seconds or 10 seconds.
Resolution: 12M 4032×3024，8M 3264×2448，5M 2592×1944 , 2M HD
1920×1080.
Sequence: Continuous shooting mode. (Choice of on/off)
Quality: Choice of fine, normal or economy.
Sharpness: Choice of strong, normal or soft.
Exposure: Set the brightness of the photo.
Quick review：Instant playback after taking a photo.
Date stamp：Choice of Date and Time on the photo.
Playback Mode
To enter playback mode: press OK to stop recording, press MODE to enter photo
mode，press MODE again to enter playback mode. Press UP or DOWN to select
video，press OK to play or pause.
Press MENU in Playback Mode to select:
Delete： delete current video or all photos.
Protect：lock/unlock current file. Lock/unlock all files.
System Settings
When in the menu, press MODE again to select options.
Date/Time: Adjust current date and time.
Key Audio: Choose on/off for key sound.
Language：1)English 2)French 3) Spanish 4) Portuguese 5) German 6) Italian
7) Simplified Chinese 8) Traditional Chinese 9) Russian 10) Japanese
TV System： PAL/NTSC.
Frequency： 50HZ/60HZ, 50HZ by default.
Screen display：Set automatic screen lock.
Format： Format microSD card.
Default setting： Reset to factory settings.
Version：Firmware version.
Points of Interest
MicroSD Card: In order to maintain efficiency and ease of access to files, we
recommend transferring all video files to a secure storage space once every 30
days, then format the SD card to prevent any accidental loss of video files.
Lens Care: Clean the lens regularly for optimum recording using a lens or
glasses cloth. Wipe gently as to not scratch the surface of the lens.
Hardwiring Kit: The hardwiring kit which connects to the vehicle battery has a
built in auto-cut off feature so as not to drain the battery. The HC1 hub will
continue recording using motion detection while the car is parked until the pre-set
limit for the battery is reached.
Specifications
Screen
2.7" 16:9 TFT (960X240)
Sensor size
18 mega pixels
Lens perspective
170 degrees
Aperture
1.8 maximum light
ISO range
100 - 1600
Memory (speed)
DDR3 1GB
Image stabilizer
supported
Video resolution
1080P 1920×1080 / 720P 1280×720
File format
picture : Jpeg
video : MOV H.264
White balance
automatic
Colour effect
Standard / Black & White
Seamless video
supported
Save file when power off
supported
Motion detection
supported
Date stamp
supported
Memory card
MicroSD card (max 32GB)
Language
1) English 2) French 3) Spanish 4) Portuguese
5) German 6) Italian 7) Simplified Chinese
8) Traditional Chinese 9) Russian 10) Japanese
TV System
NTSC / PAL
Micro USB
USB power and data supported
This product and its features are patented
and protected by law.
ChaosCam Pty Ltd is the sole agent and distributor
for the HC1 model in Africa.
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