Cobra Electronics CDR-840 Instruction Manual

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Important Information and

Introduction

Important Information

Safe Driving Motorists, as well as operators of emergency or service vehicles, are expected to exercise all due caution while using this product, and to obey all applicable trafc laws.

Security of Your Vehicle Before leaving your vehicle, always remember to conceal this device in order to reduce the possibility of break-in and theft.

Privacy

This device may not be used to violate the privacy rights of others. In no way will Cobra Electronics or its subsidiaries be responsible for inappropriate use of this product. It is the sole responsibility of the buyer to consult legal counsel for the interpretation of any laws applicable to the area of intended use of this product.

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Record Your Ride

1080P FHD DASH CAM

CDR 840 CDR 840E CDR 840C

Protect • Re-live • Share

Printed in China

Part No. 480-957-P

Version B

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Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

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Controls, Indicators and Connections

Controls Indicators and Connections

GPS Receiver

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HD Dash Cam from Cobra. This booklet describes the simple steps for mounting, setting up, and using your dash camera.

Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing a Drive

Product Features

Customer Information

Warranty

Limited 1-Year Warranty

Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that this product and the component parts

Limited 1-Year Warranty

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thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one

Speaker

Camera Lens

Microphone Hole

Button

LCD Display

Navigation Buttons

LED Status

Up / Down Menu

Indicator

Mode Button

Record /

OK Button

File Lock Button

Suction Cup

Locking Lever

Mini USB Connector

For charging and

connection to PC

Mini HDMI® Port

For connection to Television or Monitor. (Cable not included.)

On / Off Button

(Hold to turn off)

12V DC

Power

Jack

Reset

Button

Micro SD Card Slot

Accepts Memory Card

to Store Video and

Photos, up to 32 GB

Records everything you see and hear in 1080P Full HD with high dynamic range that optimizes video during day or night.

Continuous Loop Recording overwrites old footage unless you want to save it. A time/date stamp is embedded on all recordings so you’ll never miss an event while driving.

Ready to use out-of-the-box. Includes a heavy-duty suction cup to mount the camera to your windshield and an 8GB MicroSD card to Record your Ride.

Wide angle view gives you a full view of the road without any edge distortion.

3-axis G-Sensor senses sudden accelerations and collisions and automatically protects footage surrounding the incident.

Additional Features

Emergency Record Button

Motion Sensor

Built-in Microphone & Speaker

Auto-Record and Auto-Power Off

Adjustable Movie Clip Time

Camera Features

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year from the date of rst consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the rst consumer purchaser. If the product is under warranty, it will be repaired or exchanged depending on the model as determined at Cobra’s sole discretion. Such remedy shall be your sole and exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty.

The procedure for obtaining service and support, and the applicability of this warranty, will vary depending on the country or jurisdiction in which you purchased and utilize the product. For the details on obtaining product service, support and warranty please visit www.cobra.com/support

Provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.- Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective products, products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service department, accompanied by proof of the date of rst 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, to an address in the U.S.A., will be at Cobra’s expense, if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty.

This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state and country to country.

Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply: 1) To any product damaged by accident; 2) In the event of misuse, ordinary wear, failure to follow directions, or improper maintenance of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or re pairs; 3) If the serial number has been altered, defaced, or removed; 4) If the product was purchased or is utilized in a jurisdiction not covered by the limited warranty.

All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and tness 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.

Suction Cup Locking Knob

Angle Locking Knob

Some states and countries 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. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from

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state to state and country to country.

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Introduction

Contents

Introduction

Important Information ..................................A1

Customer Assistance .................................. A1

Controls, Indicators and Connections ..................... A2

Product Features .................................... A3

Your Device

What’s in the Box ...................................... 2

Installation ........................................... 3

Device Operation ................................... 4-12

Powering the Device on and Off ........................ 4

Inserting and removing the memory Card ................ 4

Video Record, Still Photo & Playback Modes ............ 6-9

Video Playback Screen .............................. 10

Video Protection Screen ............................. 12

Adjusting Camera Settings ...........................13-18

Language Selection ................................ 13

Video Settings ..................................... 14

Adjusting Video Settings ............................. 15

To Adjust General Settings ............................16

General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Still Photo Mode Settings ............................ 18

Connecting to a Computer ............................. 19

Using Cobra’s Video Player .......................... 20-21

Using Drive HD™ Dash Cam Software .................. 20

Using Cobra’s Dash Cam Software ..................... 21

Customer Information

Camera Specications & Capacity ....................... 22

Product Service & Support ..............................22

Troubleshooting .......................................23

Trademark Acknowledgement ........................... 23

Licensing ............................................23

1-Year Limited Warranty ................................24

CDR 810 Functions Mounting the CDR 810

Your Dash Cam

What’s in the Box

Your Dash Cam

Installation

What’s in the box

Dash Cam (Model # CDR 840) Heavy Duty Suction Cup Mount

8GB Micro SD Card (installed) Cigarette Lighter Adapter

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Installation

Where to Mount Your Unit

You will get optimum performance from your camera if you mount it on the front windshield, behind the rear-view mirror. This will minimize the impact on the driver’s line of sight. You’ll also want to keep the camera centered and angle the bracket to optimize the camera’s view of the road ahead.

Windshield Mounting

Peel the plastic lm off of the suction cup.

Unscrew the angle locking knob and remove the mounting screw. Be careful not to lose the metal nut inside the angle locking knob.

Slide the mounting bracket onto the GPS receiver and line up the square holes of the bracket with the round holes on the rear of the receiver.

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Insert the mounting screw and secure it with the angle locking knob.

Rotate the suction cup locking knob to tighten or loosen the ball joint.

To adjust the angle to the road, if necessary, loosen the angle locking knob. Turn the camera so that it has a clear view of the road ahead. Tighten the knob when done.

Press the Suction Cup rmly onto the windshield. Push down on the lever to lock the suction cup in place.

Plug the 12V DC power cord into the camera.

Mini USB to USB Cable

Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power

cord into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter.

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CDR 810 Functions Mounting the CDR 810

Your Dash Cam

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Device Operation Device Operation

Your Dash Cam

Powering the Device On and Off

To turn the device on, press the POWER button.

To turn the device off, press and hold the POWER button for three seconds.

Charging the device

You can charge the device with the included car charger, or with a USB cable. The device will also run off of its own internal battery for a short time.

NOTE: When the Car charger is connected, the device will automatically power on and start recording video.

Battery: The battery in this unit is intended to operate the unit after power loss due to an accident or crash. Note that while recording may continue, the device was not intended for longterm recording on battery power.

Inserting and removing the Memory Card

Your camera comes with an 8GB Memory Card Preinstalled, but it can be upgraded with up to 32GB with a different Memory Card (not included.)

To remove the memory card, push the Memory card forward gently until you hear a click, and the card should release.

To insert a different memory card, orient the card with the “bumpy edge” facing down and press it in until you hear a click, then release.

Video Record, Still Photo, and Playback Modes

The camera has four separate modes:

Video Mode

Still Photo Mode

Video Playback Mode

Still Photo Playback Mode

To toggle between the modes:

Press the MODE Button:

Mode Indicator

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NOTE: You cannot switch modes or enter menus while the camera is recording video.

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