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User’s Guide ver. 1.1 EN
COWON AD1
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The information contained herein may be changed at anytime without prior
notication.
This manual or any parts thereof may not be reproduced for any purpose whatsoever
without the express written consent of COWON SYSTEMS, Inc, not transmitted in any
form either electronically or mechanically, including photocopying and recording. All
technical specications, drawings etc are subject to copyright law.
© Copyright 2011, COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. All rights reserved
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Thank you for purchasing a COWON product.
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+ Auto Capsule and COWON are the trademarks of COWON SYSTEMS Inc.
+ All content in this manual are protected under copyright law.
+ All the other product(s) and service(s) listed in this manual are registered trademark and
service of the corresponding copyright owner(s).
+ All rights to this program are reserved by COWON SYSTEMS Inc. and protected under
copyright law.
+ This manual is based on the specications of the product available at the point of publishing it.
Note that the sample sentences, charts, pictures given as an example, detailed functions of a
product, specications of H/W and S/W recorded in this manual are subject to change without
notice.
Copyright and Trademark
Precautions
1. Recording may fail depending on the given situation. The videos recorded with this product
can only be used as a reference to examining the driving image.
2. This manual is based on the product available at the point of publishing it. It thus may contain
errors or omissions in its technical editing.
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CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Before You Start!
Chapter 2. Basic Use
Registration and Notes 8
Product Overview 9
Precautions 11
Package Components 16
Names of Parts and Functions 17
Installation 18
Connecting Rear-View Camera 20
Connecting Uninterruptible Power Equipment 21
Separating the Product 22
Starting 24
Check MicroSD Card 24
Record 25
Real Time Recording 25
Manual Recording 28
Event Recording 31
Parking Mode Recording 34
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Chapter 3. More Functions
Chapter 4. Other Information
CONTENTS
When MicroSD is removed while operating 39
When the power cable is unplugged
while operating 39
When the impact event occurs during
parking mode recording 40
Using MicroSD Card Formatting Function 41
MicroSD Card Management 43
Button Operation 44
LED Status Indicator 44
Voice Message and Sound Effects 45
Product Specications 46
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8 Registration and Notes
9 Product Overview
11 Precautions
16 Package Components
17 Names of Parts and Functions
18 Installation
20 Separating the Product
21 Connecting Rear-View Camera
22 Connecting Uninterruptible Power
Equipment
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Be sure to bring the product warranty when requesting for customer service. (Product warranty
is issued when purchasing the product and cannot be re-issued. Please make sure to keep it in
a safe place.)
+ Before using the product, read the authorization code on the product warranty or on the side
of the product and register it in the homepage rst.
+ Only the registered users are eligible for legitimate customer support and service .
(Users who haven't registered the product must bring the product warranty with the date of
purchase on.)
This product is a device for recording the driving image of a car.
Recording may fail depending on the given situation. The videos recorded with this product can
only be used as a reference to examining the driving image.
+ Always back-up any important video les.
+ Company shall not be held accountable for any data loss, poor recording or recording error.
Registration and Notes
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HD-quality video recording
+ 2 mega-pixel CMOS image sensor is used to record a video in 720p HD (1280x720 pixels)/
30 fps/ 16:9 wide.
Wider recording angle
+ Diagonal angles of up to 150° is available for wider viewability.
Built-in microphone for high-quality audio
+ Audio is recorded alongside the video.
Multiple recording menus
+ Real time recording, impact event recording, manual recording, motion sensitive recording
(parking mode recording), and more recording modes are available.
Built-in 3-axis acceleration sensor
+ It detects the external impact via the 3-axis acceleration sensor for auto recording.
Built-in backup battery
+ Your last recording le is safely saved thanks to a built-in battery even for unexpected power
outage.
Product Overview
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Built-in RTC
+Recording les are created by precise date and time through the built-in RTC.
Video-out
+ A video-out terminal for checking the video being recorded is included.
Multiple indicators for smooth operation
+ Convenient and accurate operation is up for grabs through LED indicators, sound effects, and
voice message.
Options for diverse settings via PC viewer software
+ Set your preferences such as voice recording and outputs, dimensions for the angle of view,
memory usage ratio, and time settings through PC viewer software.
2 channels supported (rear-view camera is optional)
+ A 2 channel video recording function is provided through a dedicated rear-view camera.
Uninterruptible power equipment is included
A dedicated uninterruptible power equipment is provided, enabling video recording functions to
be provided during parked mode.
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Changing the installation location of the
product may result in a change in the
camera angle. Adjust the camera angle
after installing the product and test the
recorded images.
- Normal recording cannot be
guaranteed if the product is wrongly
installed.
This product is a device that uses a
camera to record video as you drive,
therefore, the quality of the recorded
videos may deteriorate when taken
at the point of entering a tunnel, on a
broad day when the shadow contrast
and counterlight to the subject are
severe, and in the middle of night with
no light.
Video is not recorded during product
booting.
*Please start driving after booting is complete.
In the event that a user is likely to
get killed or critically wounded when
he/she does not conform to the
instruction
In the event that a user is likely to get
injured or experience nancial loss
when he/she does not conform to the
instruction
Safety Precautions
Product
This section regards precautions to prevent users from compromising
safety or experiencing property damage. Please read the followings
carefully before use. (Company has nothing whatever to do with
any accident caused by a user who failed to conform to warning and
precautions.)
Warning Caution
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In the event a product is
damaged or disconnected from
power due to a critical and
impactful accident, the product
may not work and fail to record
the accident.
Foreign matters (e.g. ngerprints)
on the lens of the black box may
adversely affect the recorded
videos. Always keep the lens clean
and free from dusts.
Do not disassemble or alter the
product at your discretion.
- It may cause electric shock, product
damage or loss of recorded data.
- For mechanical inspection,
maintenance, and repair needs,
contact the store you bought the
product or the ofcial customer
center.
Avoid inserting or letting in metals
or inammables into the MicroSD
card slot.
- It may cause a re or electric shock.
Always keep the front window
clean and free from dust before
recording to guarantee the
most optimal recording quality.
Avoid excessive car window tinting.
It deteriorates the recording quality.
- The white balance of the video may
vary depending on the degree of
tinting.
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If water is spilled or foreign
matters are seeped into
the product, disconnect
the power immediately and
contact the customer center.
Do not use the product
in a place where there is
inammable or explosive gas.
- Otherwise, ignition or
explosion may ensue.
Refrain from operating the
product while driving.
- It may cause a car accident.
Keep the product away from
the reach of babies, children,
or pets.
- They may swallow small parts in
the product.
- Your pet may drool over the
product, which may cause short
circuit in the battery unit, resulting
in an explosion.
Do not use voltage other
than the rated voltage
specied by the product.
- It may cause an
explosion, re or
mechanical failure.
Avoid high temperatures such
as inside the closed car under
hot weather or a place with
direct sunlight.
- It may adversely affect the
exterior or internal parts of the
product, causing a re.
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Do not cover the black box with a
cloth or other types of covers.
- It may contain the heat inside the
product, resulting in an exterior
deformation or a re.
Do not spray water or wax
directly to the product when
cleaning the inside of a car.
- It may cause mechanical failure or
electric shock.
Always use the genuine products
and parts from COWON SYSTEMS
Inc.
- COWON SYSTEMS Inc. shall not be
held accountable whatsoever for
failures or accidents caused by using
the product and parts from other
sources.
Do not wipe the product with
chemical substances or detergent.
- Wipe the product gently with a soft cloth.
Install the product in an area
that doesn’t disrupt a driver’s
visibility.
- Otherwise, it may cause an
accident.
If you use the product for a long
time, it heats up inside. So use
caution not to get burned by
accidentally touching it.
- Avoid touching the metal area
when removing the MicroSD card
after using the product for long
hours.
Use caution not to apply too
much strength to the lens
and the exterior of the black
box, or a mechanical failure
may ensue.
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Do not use wet hands when
plugging/unplugging the cigar
jack cable.
- It may cause an electric shock.
Do not remove the MicroSD
card when the product is in
use.
- It may cause mechanical
malfunction.
Do not use the damaged cigar jack
cable.
- It may cause a re or an electric
shock.
To reset the product, shut down
the power supply and reconnect
it after a certain while, or remove
the MicroSD card after turning
off the product and insert it back
again.
If you don’t intend to use the
product for a long while, unplug
the power cable of the product.
- Otherwise, it may cause electric
discharge of a car battery or a re.
- A user shall be held accountable
for the product damage or car
breakdown.
Plug in the power cord completely
with no looseness.
- Otherwise, it may cause a re.
Power Connection
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Main device
MicroSD card
reader
Package Components
- Note that the included items may vary according to the product specications and may look
different from the images provided in the manual.
Product holder
Video In-Out
Cable
Cigar jack
Manual & PC viewer CD,
Quick Guide
Double-coated
tape
MicroSD card
Uninterruptible
Power
Equipment
Cable organizer
clips
Rear-view camera
(Optional)
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Name of Part and Functions
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑦
⑥
⑧
No. Name Description
①
Cigar jack
It supplies the power to the main
device.
②
Video In/Out
Terminal for outputting video
being recorded or connecting
rear-view camera.
③
Recording
lens
It records the front direction of
a vehicle.
④
Button
It is a button for manual
recording.
No. Name Description
⑤
Microphone
It is a microphone for recording
voice.
⑥
MicroSD card
slot
It is a slot for inserting the
MicroSD card.
⑦
MicroSD card
Protective lid
Use it to insert or remove the
MicroSD.
⑧
Indicator
lamp
It displays the operation status
of the product.
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Press and push the protective lid to the side as shown
in Fig. 1. Insert the MicroSD card as shown in Fig. 2.
Push and close the lid to the direction of the arrow as
shown in Fig. 3.
- Make sure you insert the MicroSD card according to
the designated direction.
If you forcibly insert the card in a wrong direction, it is likely
to cause damage or failure. Note that you may need to
receive paid repair service to x this.
Installation
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Place the product in the holder and install it in a vehicle.
+ Choose the location to install the product. A space
behind the rearview mirror is recommended.
+ Wipe up the foreign matters or moisture completely
from the location of installation.
+ Remove the release paper in double-coated tape and
attach it to the holder. Double-check the location of
installation to x the product.
Exercise caution when xing the product as its adhesiveness
deteriorates signicantly if you detach it after it was installed.
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Connect the cigar jack.
When the product is connected to power, it sets off an alarm
sound once to turn on a red LED indicator, and then, switch to
a blue LED to start recording.
Camera angle adjustment and cable
management
+ Adjust the camera angle of the main device according
to a user’s preferences. Arrange the cigar jack cable
so that it won't interfere with driving.
+ Connect video in-out cable to the VIDEO IN/OUT terminal of the
product to use.
+ The video in-out cable enables simultaneous connection of the
rear-view camera and the vehicle monitor.
+ Arrange cable to not interfere with driving before using.
In the case of using changed channels (channel 1 channel 2), please format memory.
If rear-view camera is connected (if using 2 channels), the front angle of view is xed to be narrow.
Angle of view can be adjusted only during 1 channel operation.
Connecting Rear-View Camera (Optional)
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Uninterruptible Power Equipment
+ When installing the uninterruptible power equipment, proceed
with the installation only after you have thoroughly reviewed the
included product manual.
+ The power cable must be xed at the designated position.
(If the cable is not connected properly, reverse voltage may occur
and severe problems may arise in the product and the connected
black box.)
Yellow wire (BATT+)
To use, connect to permanent power fuse of the vehicle fuse box
(emergency light, interior lights, taillights, etc.)
Red wire (ACC+)
To use, connect to fuse that is supplied with power when vehicle
ignition is started and that is located in the vehicle fuse box
(cigarette lighter, stereo, etc.)
Black wire (GND)
Fix to bolt on metal area of frame
+ To install product, connect to fuse box in the vehicle to use.
+ In a high-temperature environment, this product will automatically stop recording to protect product functions.
+ When recording is automatically stopped, the Red/Blue LED will icker repeatedly, and if the temperature
decreases, operation will automatically resume.
Black box power connecting
cable
Connect to black box power
terminal to supply power.
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Hold the indicator lamp of the product with your left hand
and put your right-hand thumb on the connected area of
the holder. Push the cigar jack port with your index nger
to separate it more easily.
It is recommended that the MicroSD card is formatted on a regular basis for stable
use of the product.
Separating the Product
Before You Start!
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24 Starting
24 Check MicroSD Card
25 Real Time Recording
28 Manual Recording
31 Event Recording
34 Parking Mode Recording
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When connected with power, the indicator LED turns red alongside the power ON sound.
Recording begins alongside the voice message notifying the start of real time recording with
the indicator LED turning blue.
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Power connected ▶ “Start real time recording” with the power on sound ▶ Ready for recording
LED: RED On LED: BLUE On
Starting
Check MicroSD Card
"No MicroSD card inserted"
When no MicroSD card is detected while preparing for recording, the product keeps
prompting voice message “No MicroSD card inserted” with the indicator LED switching
between red and blue.
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Recording begins alongside the voice
message notifying the start of real time
recording. The indicator LED turns blue.
Real Time Recording File Management
A recording le is generated every minute and the recorded les are stored in the Real
Time Recording folder in the MicroSD card. Up to 50 sub folders are created for le
management. The le is named as “yymmdd_hhmm_I1.avi’ according to the specic time
it was recorded.
e.g.) File recorded on Oct 25, 2011 at 9:38:32 p.m. > 111025_213832_I1.avi
* If you store data beyond the designated capacity of the MicroSD card, it automatically deletes older les
to save the new one.
Voice message: “Start real time
recording.” ▶ Real time recording
BLUE On
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Real Time Recording
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Real Time Recording Files
About 47 MB(Image quality ‘average’) le in the 30 fps avi format in 720p resolution
Press the button briey ▶ Sound effect ▶ Manual recording ▶ Manual recording complete
▶
Real time recording
LED: RED
LED: BLUE On
Video Audio
Encoding Formats: H.264 (MPEG4 AVC) Encoding Formats: PCM
Resolution: 1280 x 720 Sampling Rate: 22.05 KHz
Frame Rate: 30 fps Channel: Mono
Bit Rate: 6 Mbps Bit Rate: 353 Kbps
Operation during Real Time Recording
+ When pressing the button briey
When pressing the button briey during real time recording, the manual recording begins
alongside the sound effect with the indicator LED ickering in red. When the manual re-
cording is complete, the indicator LED turns blue and the real time recording continues.
(Based on use of 1 channel)
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+ When pressing and holding the button
Press and hold the button during real time recording. Parking mode recording will begin alongside
the voice message notifying the start of parking mode recording with the indicator LED turning red.
Impact detected Sound effect ▶ Event recording ▶ Event recording complete ▶ Real time recording
LED: RED
LED: BLUE On
Press and hold the button ▶ “Start parking mode recording” ▶ Parking mode recording
LED: RED On
+ When impact is detected
When the acceleration sensor detects impact during real time recording, the event recording
begins alongside the sound effect with the indicator LED ickering in red.
When the event recording is complete, the indicator LED turns blue and the real time recording
continues.
+ When Button is Shortly Pressed Twice
If the button is shortly clicked on twice during constant recording, sound recording is stopped or
restarted.
The voice prompt “stopping sound recording” or “starting sound recording” will be outputted
depending on status.
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Starting Manual Recording
Press the button briey during real time recording to begin the manual recording alongside
the sound effect. The indicator LED ickers in red during manual recording.
Press the button briey ▶ Sound effect ▶ Manual recording ▶ Manual recording complete
▶
Real time recording
LED: RED
LED: BLUE On
Completing Manual Recording
It records a total of 30 seconds including 15 seconds before and 15 seconds after from the
point of pressing the button and completes the manual recording session. When the manual
recording is complete, the indicator LED turns blue and the real time recording continues.
Manual Recording
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Manual Recording File Management
Recording les are created in 30-second basis (previous 15 sec + next 15 sec). The les are
saved in the Manual Recording folder in the MicroSD card. Up to 50 sub folders are created for
le management. The le is named as “yymmdd_hhmm_N1.avi’ according to the specic time
it was recorded.
e.g.) File recorded on Oct 27, 2011 at 11:34:28 p.m. > 111027_233428_N1.avi
* If you store data beyond the designated capacity of the MicroSD card, it automatically deletes older
les to save the new one.
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Manual Recording Files
Same as those from real time recording with about 23 MB le in the 30 fps avi format in
720p resolution.
Operation during Manual Recording
No conversion to parking mode recording or event recording induced by impact is supported
by pressing a button while the manual recording is underway.
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Completing Event Recording
It records a total of 30 seconds including 15 seconds before and 15 seconds after from the
point of pressing the button and completes the event recording session. After the recording
is done, it returns to the previous mode before the event occurred.
If the previous mode was real time recording, the indicator LED turns blue to continue real
time recording. If the previous mode was parking mode recording, the indicator LED turns
red to return to the parking mode recording.
LED: RED
LED: RED
LED: BLUE On
Event Recording
Starting Event Recording
When the acceleration sensor detects impact during real
time or parking mode recording, the event recording
begins alongside the event sound effect. The indicator
LED ickers in red during event recording.
Real time recording ▶ Impact detected ▶ Sound effect: Event ▶ Event recording
▶
Event recording complete ▶ Real time recording
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LED: RED On
LED: RED
Parking mode recording ▶ Impact detected ▶ Sound effect: Event ▶ Event recording ▶
Event recording complete ▶ Parking mode recording
Event Recording File Management
Recording les are created in 30-second basis (previous 15 sec + next 15 sec). The les are
saved in the Event Recording folder in the MicroSD card. Up to 50 sub folders are created
for le management. The le is named as “yymmdd_hhmm_E1.avi’ according to the specic
time it was recorded.
e.g.) File recorded on Oct 25, 2011 at 9:38:46 p.m. > 111025_213846_E1.avi
* If you store data beyond the designated capacity of the MicroSD card, it automatically deletes older les
to save the new one.
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Event Recording Files
Same as those from real time recording if the previous mode was real time recording with
about 23 MB le in the 30 fps avi format in 720p resolution.
If the previous mode was parking mode recording, it is about 10 to 18 MB le in the 15 to 23
fps avi format in 720p resolution. (Based on use of 1 channel)
Operation during Event Recording
No conversion to parking mode/real time recording or event recording induced by impact is
supported by pressing a button while the event recording is underway.
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Terminology
Parking mode recording refers to the mode that switches to a standby mode to stop
recording if no motion is detected within the angle of view. If motion is detected, it converts
to the recording mode and starts recording for a certain while.
Parking Mode Recording
LED: RED On
Starting Parking Mode Recording
Press and hold the button during real time recording. Parking mode recording will begin
alongside the voice message notifying the start of parking mode recording with the indicator
LED turning red.
Standby Parking Mode
If there is no motion, it stops recording and switches off to standby mode.
Real time recording ▶ Press and hold the button ▶ Voice message: “Start parking mode recording.”
▶
Parking recording
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Parking Mode Recording
When it detects any motion, it records a total of 30 seconds including 15 seconds before and 15 seconds after from the point of
detecting it. The indicator LED ickers in red during parking mode recording. After the recording is done, it returns to the standby
parking mode.
LED: RED OnLED: RED On LED: RED
Standby parking mode ▶ Motion detected ▶ Parking mode recording ▶ Recording complete
▶
Standby parking mode
LED: BLUE On
Exiting Parking Mode Recording
Press and hold the button during parking mode recording. Real time recording will begin alongside the voice message notifying the
start of real time recording with the indicator LED turning blue.
Parking mode recording ▶ Press and hold the button ▶ Voice message: “Start real time recording.” ▶ Real time
recording
Automatic Parking Mode Transition
The default setting of the automatic parking mode transition function Auto Capsule is ON.
Start Parking Mode : If G sensor does not detect movement for 10 minutes, parking recording will automatically start.
End Parking Mode : If G sensor detects movement for a certain amount of time or an event occurs, product will automatically
transition to constant recording.
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Parking Mode Recording File Management
Recording les are created in 30-second basis (previous 15 sec + next 15 sec) from the point
of detecting motions. The les are saved in the Motion Recording folder in the MicroSD card.
If it continues detecting motion while recording, the recording time is extended up to 1 minute.
Up to 50 sub folders are created for le management.
The le is named as “yymmdd_hhmm_M1.avi’ according to the specic time it was recorded.
e.g.) File recorded on Oct 26, 2011 at 5:31:41 p.m. > 111026_173141_M1.avi
* If you store data beyond the designated capacity of the MicroSD card, it automatically deletes older les to
save the new one.
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Parking Mode Recording Files
About 10 to 37 MB le in the 15 to 23 fps avi format in 720p resolution.
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LED: RED On
LED: RED
Press and hold the button ▶ “Start real time recording” ▶ Real time recording
LED: BLUE On
Impact detected Sound effect ▶ Event recording ▶ Event recording complete
▶
Real time recording
+ When pressing and holding the button
Press and hold the button during parking mode recording. It ends the parking mode recording and starts the real time recording alongside the voice message notifying the start of real
time recording with the indicator LED turning blue.
Operation during Parking Mode Recording
Manual recording is not supported by a button operation while parking mode recording is
underway.
+ When impact is detected
When the acceleration sensor detects impact during parking mode recording, the event
recording begins alongside the sound effect with the indicator LED ickering in red. When
the event recording is complete, the indicator LED turns red and the parking mode recording
resumes.
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39 When MicroSD is removed while
recording
39 When the power cable is
unplugged while operating
40 When the impact event occurs
during parking mode recording
41 If using microSD card format
function
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When MicroSD is removed while operating
When the MicroSD card is removed while any recording mode is underway (e.g. real time
recording, manual recording, event recording, parking mode recording), the product
automatically reboots to returns to a standby recording mode and start checking the
MicroSD card.
If the MicroSD card is removed without caution during recording, the le being recorded
won’t be saved.
In addition, it may cause critical damage to the card. Use extra caution when it comes to the
MicroSD card.
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LED: OFF
LED: RED
Real time recording ▶ When the power cable is unplugged ▶ Sound effect: Power OFF
When the power cable is unplugged while operating
When the power cable is unplugged during real time recording or parking mode recording, it
ends the recording process and the product is automatically turned off with the Power OFF
sound.
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When the impact event occurs during parking mode recording
It ends the parking mode recording. If there was event recording during parking mode
recording and you’re about to switch the mode to the real time recording, the voice message
alerts a user beforehand that there was event recording during parking mode recording.
LED: BLUE On
Parking mode recording ▶ Press and hold the button ▶ Events while parked Voice message: "You
have recorded events while parked" ▶ Real time recording
When the power cable is unplugged during real time recording or parking mode recording, it
ends the recording process and the product is automatically turned off with the Power OFF
sound.
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LED: RED
Event recording ▶ Unplug power cable ▶ Recording complete ▶ Sound effect: Power OFF ▶ Power OFF
If you remove the MicroSD card before the product shuts down completely with the power-off
sound, the last le being recorded may not be stored.
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If using microSD card format function
If the power plug is connected while the
multifunction button is simultaneously pressed for
a long time, the format function of the microSD
card equipped within can be used.
When microSD card formatting starts, a sound
notifying the start of microSD card formatting
is alerted while the LED lights up, and a sound
is alerted and the Red/Blue LED lights up while
microSD card is being formatted.
When microSD card formatting is completed,
a sound notifying completion of microSD card
formatting is alerted and the LED lights up, and
the system is automatically reset.
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43 MicroSD Card Management
44 Button Operation
44 LED Status Indicator
45 Voice Message and Sound Effects
46 Product Specications
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Memory Management
1. Real Time Recording
Folder Name: Real Time Recording
Allocated Space: 60% of the entire space (approx.
4.47 GB for 8-GB card)
File Capacity: 72 les (a minute-basis 62-MB les)
2. Event Recording
Folder Name: Event Recording
Allocated Space: 20% of the entire space (approx.
1.49 GB for 8-GB card)
File Capacity: 45 les (a 30 sec-basis 33-MB les)
3. Manual Recording
Folder Name: Manual Recording
Allocated Space: 10% of the entire space (approx.
762 MB for 8-GB card)
File Capacity: 22 les (a 30 sec-basis 33-MB les)
* The above is for an 8GB memory space. The allocated space varies depending on the memory capacity of your
MicroSD card.
* If formatting 8 GB of memory, actual available memory area is approximately 7.45 GB
* Based on the setting values of the largest recording video le size.
MicroSD Card Management
Other Information
4. Parking Mode Recording
Folder Name: Motion Recording
Allocated Space: 10% of the entire space
(approx. 762 MB for 8-GB card)
File Capacity: 11 les (a minute-basis 62-MB
le)
5. Margin area
Each area has a margin area corresponding to
that of 1 le
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Other Information
Button Operation
LED Status Indicator
Mode Press the button briey Press and hold the button
If button is shortly pressed
twice
Remarks
Real time recording Starts manual recording Starts parking mode
Sound recording stopped/
restarted
Manual recording No action Starts parking mode No Action
Event recording No action Starts parking mode No Action
Parking mode recording No action Starts real time recording No Action
Mode LED Status Remarks
Booting RED On
Real time recording BLUE On
Manual recording Flickers in RED
Event recording Flickers in RED
Standby parking mode RED On
Parking mode recording Flickers in RED
Alert for no MicroSD card Flickers in RED/BLUE
See a table below for button operations according to recording modes.
See a table below for LED indicator's status according to recording modes.
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Voice Message and Sound Effects
Mode Voice message/Sound effect Remarks
Booting Booting Sound effect
Starting real time recording “Start real time recording” Voice message
Starting manual recording Event Sound effect
Starting event recording Event Sound effect
parking mode recording “Start parking mode recording” Voice message
Alert for events while parked
"You have recorded events while
parked"
Voice message
Alert for no MicroSD card "No MicroSD card inserted" Voice message
Before turning off Power OFF Sound effect
See a table below for voice messages and sound effects according to recording modes.
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Product Specifications
Category Specication Remarks
Model COWON AD1
Number of Channel 2 channels 720P @ 30fps
Camera
Front : 2-mega pixels CMOS Camera
Rear : 0.3mega pixels CMOS Camera
1/3.0 inches
Resolution
Using 1 channel : 720P HD(1280x720)
Using 2 channels :720P HD(Front, 1280x720),
480P VGA(Rear-view, 640x480)
Number of Frames of View
Using 1 channel : 30fps
Using 2 channels : Front 20fps, Rear 10fps
For a narrow angle
Video Encoding H.264 (MPEG-4
Audio Encoding PCM
Recording Angle D=150° / H=113.4°/ V=82° Based on lens
Storage Memory Compatible with a MicroSD card of up to 32 GB
Recording mode while driving
Real Time Recording
Manual Recording
Event Recording (Auto Impact Recording)
Recording mode while parked
Parking Mode Recording (Motion detection recording)
Event Recording (Auto Impact Recording)
Uninterruptible power
equipment needed
Video-out CVBS (Composite)
Dimension 38Ø x 102 mm (main device)
Weight 88 g (main device)
Operating Temperature -20°C ~ +50°C
Rated Voltage DC 12V to 24V
Uninterruptible power
equipment
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