Cobra Electronics CDR-810 Product Manual

CDR 810

Product Manual

NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of 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.

CAUTION: Modications or parts not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate

FCC Rules and void authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies to Canadian Standard ICES-003.
CAN ICES-3B/NMB-3B.

Printed in China Part No. 480-893-P Version A

Thank you for purchasing Drive HD, by Cobra.
The CDR 810 is a 1080P HD Digital Video Recorder and
Dash Cam designed to protect your vehicle and give you
peace of mind.

Package Contents Include:

• CDR 810 Dash Cam (not shown)

• Product Manual

• Heavy Duty Suction Cup Mount

• 8GB Micro SD Card

• Cigarette Lighter Adapter

• USB Cable

• AV Cable

Please take a moment to read through
this product manual to fully understand
how to properly mount and operate
your CDR 810.

CDR 810 Functions Mounting the CDR 810

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1. Menu

2. Photograph/Playback

3. File Lock/Enter

4. Record/Up

5. Microphone/Down

6. REC Indicator Light

7. Charging Indicator Light

8. MIC Indicator Light

9. AV Out

10. Microphone

12. MicroSD Card Slot

13. USB Interface

13. Reset

14. On/Off Button/

Toggle iR LEDs

15. LED Display

16. Camera Lens

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Suction Cup Bracket

The CDR 810 should be mounted to the windshield

using the included Suction Cup Mount. Make sure

to line the unit up so that it has a clear view of the
road. If you are rotating the camera to view the cab,
make sure to change the Rotate Setting to ON in the

Tools Menu.

Operation

Turn on/off: press the on/off button to turn the unit on, press

and hold the on/off button to turn the unit off.

Continuous Cyclical Recording: Cyclical recording means
that once the memory card is full this camera will continuously
overwrite the oldest footage recorded. To protect a clip so that it
will not be overwritten, press the Lock File Button. The
icon will show on the screen.

Navigating the Menu: Press the Menu Button to enter into
menu. Press the Menu Button again to cycle through basic and
mode specic settings lists. To navigate through the menus
use the Up and Down buttons, which double as Rec and Mic
respectively. Press the File Lock/Enter Button to enter specic
settings and select specic options. Pressing the Menu Button

again will exit the menu screen.

Video: In recording mode, press the Record Button to start

recording with the REC indicator light ashing, press the
Record Button again to stop recording and the le will be saved

automatically.

Photograph: Press the Photograph/Playback Button to enter

photograph mode. Press the button again to snap still photos.
To return to video mode press the Record Button.

Operation

View Videos and Photographs: Enter Playback Mode by press-

ing and holding the Photograph/Playback Button. You can then
cycle through your recordings using the up/down arrows and play
or stop a clip by pressing the File Lock/Enter Button.

G-Sensor:
you are in an accident. If the G-Sensor is triggered, the current
video segment will automatically be locked so that it is not over­written by cyclical recording. The sensitivity of the G-Sensor can
be adjusted in settings. 

LED Headlight: To turn on the LED highlights simply tap the ON/
OFF button while in recording mode.

AV OUT: Plugging the AV Cable into the AV OUT port allows you to
broadcast the Dash Cam’s screen on a TV or monitor that accepts
AV Signals. The Dash Cam will operate normally. The unit outputs
an NTSC signal that works with most analog TV inputs.

Battery: The battery in this unit is intended to operate the unit
for 15 seconds after power loss due to an accident or crash.
If the unit is turned on without the Cigarette Lighter Adapter
attached you can manually start recording and the camera will
operate for approximately 1.5 hours on battery power. Note that
the screen will turn off after 30 seconds to conserve battery.

The G-Sensor is an accelerometer that can detect if

Operation

USB: USB is used to power DVR as well as allow connection to
PC for file transfers. Connect the product to your computer with
the included USB cord to view and manage video and image files.
Choose Mass Storage to view files or USB Charge if you just want
to power the unit. If Mass Storage is selected you will be able to
navigate to “Removable Disk” on your computer. Video files are
AVI format and can be played using most video players.

Reset: Use a sharp point to press this button if the unit freezes
or does not turn on for any reason. Reset will not erase video
recordings or customized settings.

Specications

Visual Angle ............................. 140 degrees

Lens Degrees Rotation ............. 200 degrees

Sensor ..................................... 5.0 megapixels

Video resolution ....................... 1080P/1080PHD/720P/WVGA

Video Format ........................... VGA

VGA ......................................... 720P/30fps/WVGA/30fps

Picture Format ......................... JPEG

Picture Resolution .................... 2592 x 1944 (Max. 12M)

Highlight .................................. Supported

Web Camera ............................ Supported

Motion Detection ..................... Supported

Removable Disk ....................... Supported

Sound Recording ..................... Synchronous video and sound

record/only video without sound
(optional)

MicroSD Card .......................... 8GB included

Storage Temperature ............... -20 - 60C

Operation Temperature ............ -10 - 60C

Player Software ....................... Windows Media Player/KM Player

USB Interface ........................... USB 2.0

Display Screen ......................... 2.0 TFT

Capacity of Battery .................. 250-450 mAh

Charging Current ..................... 200-300MA

Charging Time ......................... 1 hour

AV Output ................................ NTSC/PAL Analog Video & Audio

Customer Assistance

Should you encounter any problems with this product, or not understand its many
features, please refer to this owner’s manual. If you require further assistance after
reading this manual, Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services:

For Assistance in the U.S.A.

Automated Help Desk:
English only. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, phone [phone].

Customer Assistance Operators:
English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday
(except holidays), phone [phone].

Questions:
English and Spanish. Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269.

Technical Assistance:
English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions). English and
Spanish. product [e-mail] (e-mail).

For Assistance Outside the USA:

Contact Your Local Dealer

Trademark Acknowledgement

®

Cobra

and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics

Corporation, USA.

Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.

Limited 1-Year Warranty

For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.

Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra Dashboard Cameras, and the component parts
thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of
first consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that
the product is utilized within the U.S.A.

Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective Dashboard Cameras, products or
component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service Department, accompanied by proof of the
date of first consumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.

You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service, but the
return charges will be at Cobra’s expense, if the product is repaired, this warranty gives you specific
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply:

1. To any product damaged by accident.

2. In the event of misuse or abuse of the product, or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs.

3. If the serial number has been altered, defaced or removed.

4. If the owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A.
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are

limited in duration to the length of this warranty.
Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or other damages; including, without

limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the

exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply
to you.

Product Service

For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, or if parts are missing…PLEASE
CALL COBRA FIRST…do not return this product to the store. See customer assistance on reverse side

of this sheet. If this product should require factory service, please call Cobra before sending the product.
This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on any repair. If Cobra asks that the product be sent to its
factory, the following must be furnished to have the product serviced and returned:

1. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a mechanical reproduction or
carbon of a sales receipt. Make sure the date of purchase and product model number are clearly
readable. If the originals are sent, they cannot be returned;

2. Send the entire product;

3. Enclose a description of what is happening with the product. Include a typed or clearly printed name
and address of where the product is to be returned, with phone number (required for shipment);

4. Pack product securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material;

5. Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS) or Priority
Mail with delivery confirmation to avoid loss in transit to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics
Corporation, 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, Illinois 60707 U.S.A.;

6. If the product is in warranty, upon receipt of the product it will either be repaired or exchanged
depending on the model. Please allow approximately 3 – 4 weeks before contacting Cobra for status.
If the product is out of warranty, a letter will automatically be sent with information as to the
repair charge or replacement charge.

For any questions, please call 773-889-3087 for assistance.