COWON AW1 User Manual
COWON AW1
User Guide
ver. 1.0
+ COPYRIGHT NOTICE
+ 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.
Precautions
This device is for recording the driving image of vehicles. 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.
+ 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.
+ Always back up any important video les.
+ COWON SYSTEMS, Inc, shall not be held accountable for any data loss, poor recording or
recording error.
+ CONTENTS
Before You Start 6
Product Overview
Precautions for Product Handling
Package Components
Names of Parts and Functions
Installation
Uninterrupted Power Connection
Basic Functions 18
Start Recording
Driving Mode Recording
Parking Mode Recording
End Recording
Occurrence of Event
Motion Detection
LED Status Indicator
Safe Removal and Formatting of Memory Card
Button Operation
More Functions
File Management
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Other Functions 24
Wi-Fi Connection to Smart Manager
Smart Manager
PC Manager
Auto Shutdown Timer
Setting Parking Mode Voltage
Setting Auto Shutdown Voltage
Non-stop Recording While Parked
File Deletion Setting
Sensitivity of G Sensor
Motion Detection Sensitivity
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Specications
Before You Start
+ Product Overview
Full HD-quality video recording
+ 1920X1080 pixel, 1/2.7’’ image sensor is used to record a video in Full HD / 30fps / 16:9 wide.
Intelligent image sensor algorithm optimized for black box
+ Operation is optimised by swift and stable adjustment to different conditions (daytime, night-time,
entering and leaving a tunnel, etc.)
Wider recording angle
+ Diagonal angles of 140° are available for a wider eld of vision.
Multiple recording options and easy search
+ There are multiple options for driving-mode and parking-mode recordings, and recorded videos can
easily be searched by category of event or motion le.
Built-in G sensor
+ This detects the external impact via the 3-axis acceleration sensor for auto recording.
Built-in motion sensor
+ This detects motion during parking mode recording and starts recording automatically
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Built-in backup battery
+ The last recorded le is safely saved thanks to a built-in battery, even with unexpected power outage.
Safe removal and formatting of memory card
+ “Safe removal and formatting of memory card” features are available to save recorded les safely.
Video-out
+ A video-out feature is available for checking the video being recorded from an external device in real
time.
Multiple indicators for smooth operation
+ Operational status of Auto Capsule is easy to monitor through voice messages, sound effects, and
three-color LED indicators.
Smart Manager
+ The Smart Manager application lets you download or play recorded les using a Wi-Fi connection. Live
View allows video footage to be viewed in real time, and users can set their preferences for various
options.
PC Manager
+ With the PC Manager, you can manage and capture recorded videos and examine the intensity of an
impact on the G sensor.
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Automatic parking mode recording
+ Automatically senses parking voltage and initiates parking mode recording.
Auto shutdown timer available during parking mode recording
+ After a pre-set time, this automatically turns off the recording to protect the vehicle battery.
1)
2)
Auto shutdown voltage set-up option
+ If the vehicle battery power falls below a pre-set voltage, this automatically turns off the device.
Protection from high temperature
+ When the car’s interior temperature rises above a certain level, recording is paused to protect the
product. When the temperature goes down, recording resumes automatically.
Connection with external GPS
+ When connected with an external GPS receiver, vehicle location and speed information are recorded
and can be checked later via the PC Manager.
1) 2) Available only under uninterrupted power connection.
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+ Safety Precautions
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.)
+ 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/exiting a tunnel, when the
shadow contrast and counter light to the subject are severe in broad daylight, or when there is no light.
+ Avoid excessive car window tinting. It deteriorates the recording quality. The white balance of the
video may vary depending on the degree of tinting.
+ 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.
+ Do not disassemble or alter the product at your discretion. It may cause electric shock, product
damage or loss of recorded data.
+ Always keep the front window clean and free from dust before recording to guarantee the most
optimal recording quality.
+ Foreign matters (e.g. ngerprints) on the lens of the black box may adversely affect the recorded
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videos. Always keep the lens clean and free from dusts.
+ Avoid inserting metals or ammables into the MicroSD card slot. It may cause a re or electric shock.
+ If liquid spills onto the product, disconnect the power immediately and contact the customer center.
+ Refrain from operating the product while driving. It may cause a car accident.
+ Do not use voltage other than the rated voltage specied by the product. It may cause an explosion,
re or mechanical failure.
+ Do not use the product in a place where there is ammable or explosive gas. Otherwise, ignition or
explosion may ensue.
+ Keep the product away from the reach of babies, children, or pets.
+ 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.
+ Use caution not to apply too much strength to the lens and the exterior of the black box, or a
mechanical failure may ensue.
+ 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
touching it. Avoid touching the metal area when removing the MicroSD card after using the product
for long hours.
+ Do not cover the black box with a cloth or other type of cover. It may contain the heat inside the
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+ Safety Precautions
product, resulting in an exterior deformation or a re.
+ Do not spray water or wax directly onto 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.
+ In accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act and other relevant regulations, users are
held liable for data stored using the product’s video/audio recording features. You are advised to take
due precaution in storing recorded data.
+ Memory card is an expendable item which needs to be periodically examined and changed. Use a
COWON-authorized memory card.
+ Before removing the memory card from the Auto Capsule, press the button for more than three
seconds. Removing the memory card without doing this, it may cause recording errors or product
malfunction.
+ If storage space on the memory card is insufcient, previously-recorded les can be deleted in a
pre-set order. You can also transfer important recorded les can be transferred for safe-keeping on a
separate storage device.
+ The backup battery is an expendable item, and its lifespan can be affected by the environment around
it. Replace it with a new one when operation becomes unstable.
+ If you don’t intend to use the product for a long while, unplug the power cable of the product.
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