Curve QB5 User Manual

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HD DIGITAL RECORDER

USER MANUAL

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Safety information

To prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your device, read the safety information about your device before using the device.

Warning

Failure to comply with safety warnings and regulations can cause serious injury or death.

Do not use damaged power cords or plugs, or loose electrical sockets

Unsecured connections can cause electric shock or fire.

Do not touch the car charger with wet hands or disconnect the charger by pulling the cord

Doing so may result in electrocution.

Do not bend or damage the car charger

Doing so may cause electric shock or fire.

Do not use your device while it is charging or touch your device with wet hands

Doing so may cause electric shock.

Do not short-circuit the charger or the device

Doing so may cause electric shock or fire, or the battery may malfunction or explode.

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Use manufacturer-approved batteries, chargers, accessories, and supplies

 Using generic batteries or chargers may shorten the life of your device or

cause the device to malfunction. They may also cause a fire or cause the battery to explode.

 Use only Maka GPS Technologies Group-approved battery and charger

specifically designed for your device. Incompatible battery and charger can cause serious injuries or damage to your device.

 Maka GPS Technologies Group cannot be responsible for the user’s safety

when using accessories or supplies that are not approved by Maka GPS Technologies Group.

Do not drop or cause an impact to the charger or the device.

Handle and dispose of the device and charger with care

 Never dispose of the battery or device in a fire. Never place the battery or

device on or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. The device may explode when overheated. Follow all local regulations when disposing of used battery or device.

 Never crush or puncture the device.  Avoid exposing the device to high external pressure, which can lead to an

internal short circuit and overheating.

Protect the device, battery and charger from damage

 Avoid exposing your device and battery to very cold or very hot

temperatures.

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·Extreme temperatures can damage the device and reduce the charging capacity and life of your device and battery.

·Prevent the battery from coming into contact with metal objects, as this can create a connection between the + and – terminals of your battery and lead to temporary or permanent battery damage.

· Never use a damaged charger or battery. Do not bite or suck the device or the battery

· Doing so may damage the device or result in an explosion or fire. Children or animals can choke on small parts.

·If children use the device, make sure that they use the device properly. Do not handle a damaged or leaking Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery For safe disposal of your Li-Ion battery, contact your nearest authorised service centre

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Caution

Failure to comply with safety cautions and regulations can cause injury or property damage

Do not use your device near other electronic devices Most electronic devices use radio frequency signals. Your device may interfere with other electronic devices.

Do not expose the device to heavy smoke or fumes Doing so may damage the outside of the device or cause it to malfunction.

Do not use your device near devices or apparatuses that emit radio frequencies, such as sound systems or radio towers Radio frequencies may cause your device to malfunction.

If you notice strange smells or sounds coming from your device or the battery, or if you see smoke or liquids leaking from the device or battery, stop using the device immediately and take it to a Maka Service Centre Failure to do so may result in fire or explosion.

For your own safety, do not operate the controls of the product while driving.

Two window mounts are needed when using the recorder in a car. Make sure that you place the recorder in an appropriate place, so as not to obstruct the driver’s view.

Make sure that no object is blocking the camera lens and no reflective material appears near the lens. Please keep the lens clean. If the car’s windscreen is tinted with a dark solar film coating, it may affect the recording quality.

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Do not store your device in very hot or very cold areas. It is recommended to use your device at temperatures from 0 °C to60 °C and humidity from 10% to 80%

Doing so may cause the screen to malfunction, result in damage to the device, or cause the battery to explode.

Do not use your device or applications for a while if the device is overheated

Prolonged exposure of your skin to an overheated device may cause low temperature burn symptoms, such as red spots and pigmentation.

Install mobile devices and equipment with caution

● Ensure that any mobile devices or related equipment installed in your

vehicle are securely mounted.

● Avoid placing your device and accessories near or in an airbag deployment

area. Improperly installed wired equipment can cause serious injury when airbags inflate rapidly.

Do not drop your device or cause impacts to your device

● Your device may be damaged or may malfunction.

● If bent or deformed, your device may be damaged or parts may malfunc-

tion.

Ensure maximum battery and charger life

● Avoid charging your device for more than a week, as overcharging may

shorten battery life.

● Over time, unused device will discharge and must be recharged before use.

● Disconnect the charger from power sources when not in use.

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• Leaving batteries unused over time may reduce their lifespan and performance. It may also cause the batteries to malfunction or explode, or cause a re.

• Your device may wear out over time. Some parts and repairs are covered by the warranty within the validity period, but damages or deterioration caused by using unapproved accessories are not.

Do not disassemble, modify, or repair your device

• Any changes or modications to your device can void your manufacturer’s warranty. If your device needs servicing, take your device to a Maka Service Centre.

• Do not disassemble or puncture the battery, as this can cause explosion or re.

• Turn off the device before removing the battery. If you remove the battery with the device turned on, it may cause the device to malfunction.

When cleaning your device, mind the following

• Wipe your device or charger with a towel or an eraser.

• Do not use chemicals or detergents. Doing so may discolour or corrode the outside the device or may result in electric shock or re.

Do not distribute copyright-protected material

Do not distribute copyright-protected material without the permission of the content owners. Doing this may violate copyright laws. The manufacturer is not liable for any legal issues caused by the user’s illegal use of copyrighted material.

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Correct disposal of this product

(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

(Applicable in countries with separate collection systems)

This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste.

To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling.

Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

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Disclaimer

Some content and services accessible through this device belong to third parties and are protected by copyright, patent, trademark and/or other intellectual property laws. Such content and services are provided solely for your personal non-commercial use.

You may not use any content or services in a manner that has not been authorised by the content owner or service provider. Without limiting the foregoing, unless expressly authorised by the applicable content owner or service provider, you may not modify, copy, republish, upload, post, transmit, translate, sell, create derivative works, exploit, or distribute in any manner or medium any content or services displayed through this device.

“THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS.” MAKA GPS

TECHNOLOGIES GROUP DOES NOT WARRANT CONTENT OR SERVICES SO PROVIDED, EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIEDLY, FOR ANY PURPOSE. MAKA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. MAKA GPS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY, VALIDITY, TIMELINESS, LEGALITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THIS DEVICE AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, SHALL MAKA GPS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT, FOR ANY DIRECT, INDI RECT, I NCI DE NTA L, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, ATTORNEY FEES, EXPENSES, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN, OR AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE BY YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.”

Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Maka GPS Technologies Group makes no representation or warranty that any

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content or service will remain available for any period of time. Content and services are transmitted by third parties by means of networks and transmission facilities over which Maka GPS Technologies Group has no control. Without limiting the generality of this disclaimer, Maka GPS Technologies Group expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability for any interruption or suspension of any content or service made available through this device.

Maka GPS Technologies Group is neither responsible nor liable for customer service related to the content and services. Any question or request for service relating to the content or services should be made directly to the respective content and service providers.

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About this manual

This device provides high quality digital recording device using Maka’s high standards and technological expertise. This user manual is specially designed to detail the device’s functions and features.

· Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.

· Images and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product.

· Content may differ from the final product, or from software provided by service providers and is subject to change without prior notice.

· For the latest version of the manual, refer to the Maka website at www.makagps.com.

· Available features and additional services may vary by device, software.

· Applications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications.

· Maka is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider other than Maka.

· Maka is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by not installing the device as stated in this manual. Attempting to customise the installation may cause the device or applications to work improperly. This may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss. These actions are violations of your Maka agreement and will void your warranty.

· Default applications that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an application provided with the device, contact Maka Service Centre.

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Table of Contents

Product Specifications 14

Getting Started Overview of your QB5 HD Digital RoadcorderTM Device Layout 15

Understanding of your QB5 HD Digital Roadcorder

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Buttons 18 Status Icons 19

Standard Packaging of your QB5 HD Digital Roadcorder

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Package Contents 20

Installation of your QB5 HD Digital Roadcorder

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Installation 21 Charging the Battery 22 Inserting Memory Card 23 Removing Memory Card 24 Formatting Memory Card 24

Operation of your QB5 HD Digital RoadcorderTM

Turning the device on and off 26 Date/ Time Setup 27 Language 27

Take a Video 28 Recording Mode 28 Date and Time Stamp 28 Loop Recording 29

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Table of Contents

Operation of your QB5 HD Digital Roadcorder

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Microphone 30 Screen Saver 31 Auto On/Off 31 Motion Detector 32 Gravity Sensor 32 Light Frequency 33 Output USB Mode 33 Restore Factory Setting 34

Take a Photo 35 Playback Mode 35 Delete Files 36 Volume 37

General Troubleshooting 38

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Product Specifications

Image sensor

1.3 Mega pixels, CMOS Sensor

LCD screen

1.41 inch TFT LCD HD display screen, 128x128 resolution

Lens

135 degree A+level High resolution, multilayer film ,filtering wide-angle lens

Photo resolution

3.0 Mega pixels

Photo format

JPEG format

Image resolution

2048x1536 3M 1920x1080

Video format

H.264 MOV

Recording mode

720P 1280x720(30fs)

Built-in loudspeaker

Hi-fi speakers

Built-in microphone

High Definition Receiver Microphone

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Getting Started

Overview of your QB5 HD Digital Roadcorder

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Device Layout

FRONT VIEW

TOP VIEW

1

Camera Lens

2

Microphone

3

Reset Button

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2

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Getting Started

Overview of your QB5 HD Digital Roadcorder

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BACK VIEW

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Status Indicator

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Power On/ Off Switch

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Menu Button

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Mode Button

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Microphone

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Up Navigation Button

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OK (Confirm) Button

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Down Navigation Button

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Getting Started

Overview of your QB5 HD Digital RoadcorderTM

BASE VIEW

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MicroSD Card Slot

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USB Charging Port

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LEFT VIEW

RIGHT VIEW

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Getting Started

Understanding your QB5 HD Digital RoadcorderTM and Buttons

Buttons

Button

Functions

PWR

Press and hold to turn the device on or off.

MENU

Press to enter and exit Setting mode.

MODE

Press to toggle between Recording/Camera/Playback mode.

Press to navigate UP to the preferred functions required.

OK

Press to start recording. The OK button also acts as an OK button to confirm your selection in setting mode.

Press to navigate DOWN to the preferred functions required.

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Getting Started

Understanding the status icons

Status Icons

Icon

Meaning

Video Resolution set to HD720P (1280X720)

Video Resolution set to VGA (640X480)

Photo Resolution set to 3MP/2MP/1.3MP/VGA

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Photo Mode

Video Recording Mode

Video/ Photo Playback Mode

Charging Battery

Battery Level Status

Microphone Mute

Microphone On

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Getting Started

Standard Packaging of your QB5 HD Digital RoadcorderTM

Package contents

Check the product box for the following items:

 QB5 Camera  Operating Manual  Mounting suction holder for camera (included 3M & Suction Mount)  USB Cable  Car Charger

The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region. The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices.

Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Malfunctions caused by using unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty service. Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer to the Maka GPS Technologies Group website.

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Getting Started

Installation of your QB5 HD Digital RoadcorderTM

Installation

1 Fixing the camera to the window mount

It is compulsory for window mount to be fixed up before using the device in a car. Make sure that you place the recorder in an appropriate place, so as not to obstruct the driver’s view.

2 Connecting charger to the cigarette lighter

Connect only the manufacturer-approved charger supplied with your device. Use only Maka GPS Technologies Group-approved charger specifically designed for your device. Incompatible charger can cause serious injuries or damage to your device.

3 Inserting a memory card

You have to insert a memory card before you can start recording. The recorder supports Micro SD cards with up to 32GB capacity. You are advised to use a Class 10 memory card with at least 8GB capacity. DO NOT insert or remove the memory card when operating the device.

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Installation of your QB5 HD Digital RoadcorderTM

Charging the battery

Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. Charge the device by connecting front camera via the USB car charger. Use only Maka-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.

Connect the USB car charger’s jack to the USB charging port and then

plug the charger into the car cigarette lighter socket.

 When device detects no power supply, it will automatically switch off in 5

seconds time. To turn on the device again, you will need to press on the PWR button to manually switch it on.

 If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on

immediately when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device.

Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

 The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully

charge the battery.

 If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the

screen may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device.

 While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not

affect the device’s lifespan or performance.

 If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a

Maka Service Centre.

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Getting Started

Installation of your QB5 HD Digital RoadcorderTM

Inserting a memory card

Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device.

Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data stored in it.

Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up as shown in the image below.

 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.  Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place.

It is recommended to reformat a memory card every time images are transferred from it to a computer, or at least once a month.

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Installation of your QB5 HD Digital RoadcorderTM

Reformatting a memory card keeps data and the structure of files stored on it clean, helping to prevent error messages and missing images. Reformatting also restores the memory card, which can prevent it from becoming corrupted.

Removing the memory card

Before removing the memory card, first unmounts it for safe removal.

On the device

1 Press on the OK button to stop the device from recording 2 Press on the PWR button to switch off the device 3 Pull out the memory card.

Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device. Maka GPS Technologies Group is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.

Formatting the memory card

You may choose to format your memory card on a computer or on the device.

On the device

1 Press on OK button to stop the device from recording 2 Press on the MENU button twice 3 Press on UP/ DOWN button to navigate to the function that shows Format

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4 Press on OK to confirm your selection 5 Press on DOWN button once 6 Press on OK once the word EXECUTE is highlighted

Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all

important data stored on the device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not

cover loss of data resulting from user actions.

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Operation of your QB5 HD Digital RoadcorderTM

Turning the device on and off

Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device. A welcome message will be displayed on screen as shown in the image below.

To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button for a few seconds again to turn off the device. A goodbye message will be displayed on screen as shown in the image below.

QB5 HD Digital RoadcorderTM will be switch on and off automatically if you have permanently connected it to the car charger.

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Operation of your QB5 HD Digital RoadcorderTM

Date/ Time Setup

Access the following settings to change the device’s time and date.

If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date is reset.

1 Press on MENU twice to enter SETUP mode 2 Press on DOWN button to navigate to the function that shows Date Input 3 Press on OK 4 Press on the UP or DOWN button to change the date and time according. 5 Press on OK button to shift your entry to the next segment 6 Press on OK again to confirm your entry

Language

The available language may vary depending on the region.

1 Press on MENU twice to enter SETUP mode 2 Press on DOWN button to navigate to the function that shows Language 3 Press OK 4 Press on the UP or DOWN button to make your selection 5 Press on OK to confirm your entry

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Take a Video

With QB5 HD Digital RoadcorderTM, you can take both still photos and videos.

Recording Mode

1 Press on MENU to enter Video Output Mode 2 Press on UP or DOWN button to navigate to the function that shows

Resolution: 720P/ VGA

3 Press on OK 4 Press on the UP or DOWN button to make your selection 5 Press on OK to confirm your entry 6 Press on MENU to exit Setting 7 Start recording by pressing OK button 8 Stop recording by pressing OK button again

Date and Time Stamp

You have an option to display your time and date in your videos. Date and Time stamp will not be able to remove once you have activated this feature.

1 Press on MENU to enter Video Output Mode 1 Press on UP or DOWN button to navigate to the function that shows Time

Stamp

2 Press on OK 3 Press on the UP or DOWN button to make your selection 4 Press on OK to confirm your entry 5 Press on MENU to exit Setting

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Loop Recording

The device will continue to record by erasing the previously recorded videos. All old videos will be replaced with the new ones.

It is recommended to reformat a memory card every time images are transferred from it to a computer, or at least once a month to keep data and the structure of files stored on it clean, helping to prevent error messages and missing images.

It is important to make backup copies of all important data stored on the device.

The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user

actions.

1 Press on MENU to enter Video Output Mode 2 Press on UP or DOWN button to navigate to the function that shows Video

Time: 1min/ 3min/ 5min /10min

3 Press on OK 4 Press on the UP or DOWN button to make your selection 5 Press on OK to confirm your entry 6 Press on MENU to exit Setting

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Microphone

You may choose to turn off the microphone so that all the recorded videos will be muted.

1 Press on MENU twice to enter SETUP mode 2 Press on UP or DOWN button to navigate to the function that shows

Microphone

3 Press on OK 4 Press on the UP or DOWN button to make your selection 5 Press on OK to confirm your entry 6 Press on MENU to exit Setting

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Screen Saver

Select timer duration for the LCD to turn off after recording starts.

1 Press on MENU twice to enter SETUP mode 2 Press on UP or DOWN button to navigate to the function that shows

Screen Saver: OFF/ 1min/ 3min/ 5min

3 Press on OK 4 Press on the UP or DOWN button to make your selection 5 Press on OK to confirm your entry 6 Press on MENU to exit Setting

Auto On/Off

Select timer duration for the device to turn off. You are advised to keep this mode as Off to prevent the device for switching off by itself.

1 Press on MENU twice to enter SETUP mode 2 Press on UP or DOWN button to navigate to the function that shows Auto

Off: OFF/ 1min/ 3min/ 5min

3 Press on OK 4 Press on the UP or DOWN button to make your selection 5 Press on OK to confirm your entry 6 Press on MENU to exit Setting

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Motion Detector

This function enables you to use your device as a remote surveillance camera with motion detection functionality. It uses the built-in camera to detect movements in the surrounding area using an advanced motion detection algorithm. Camera will auto record If it detects any movement.

1 Press on MENU to enter Video Output Mode 2 Press on UP or DOWN button to navigate to the function that shows

Motion Detect: OFF/ ON

3 Press on OK 4 Press on the UP or DOWN button to make your selection 5 Press on OK to confirm your entry 6 Press on MENU to exit Setting

Gravity Sensor

This function acts like an accelerometer. It measures the acceleration and gravity forces detected on the camera. At such case during recording, the device will auto do a file lock. We recommend you to set [medium]

1 Press on MENU to enter Video Output Mode 2 Press on UP or DOWN button to navigate to the function that shows

Motion Detect: 1/2/3/4

3 Press on OK 4 Press on the UP or DOWN button to make your selection 5 Press on OK to confirm your entry 6 Press on MENU to exit Setting

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Light Frequency

Please set according to the local power supply respectively; 50Hz or 60Hz.

1 Press on MENU twice to enter SETUP mode 2 Press on UP or DOWN button to navigate to the function that shows LIGHT

FREQ.: 50Hz/ 60Hz

3 Press on OK 4 Press on the UP or DOWN button to make your selection 5 Press on OK to confirm your entry 6 Press on MENU to exit Setting

Output USB Mode

You have an option to either read your video/ photo files on your device from the computer. Alternatively, you can use the device as a webcam on your computer.

1 Press on MENU twice to enter SETUP mode 2 Press on UP or DOWN button to navigate to the function that USB 3 Press on OK 4 Press on the UP or DOWN button to make your selection

 Choose Disk Drive – playback your video/ photo on your computer

without removing the memory card

 Choose PC Cam – Act as a webcam on your computer

5 Press on OK to confirm your entry

6 Press on MENU to exit Setting

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Restore Factory Setting

Set the system parameters to the default value.

1 Press on MENU twice to enter SETUP mode 2 Press on UP or DOWN button to navigate to the function that shows

System Reset

3 Press on OK 4 Press on DOWN button once 5 Press on OK once the word EXECUTE is highlighted 6 Press on MENU to exit Setting

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Take a Photo

With QB5 HD Digital RoadcorderTM, you can take both still photos and videos.

1 Press on MODE to enter Photo-taking mode 2 Press on MENU to enter Photo Size Setting 3 Press on OK when the screen shows SIZE 4 Press on OK 5 Press on the UP or DOWN button to make your selection 6 Press on OK to confirm your entry 7 Press on MENU to exit Setting 8 Press on OK to take a Photo

Playback Mode

This mode allows you to playback Videos and Photos on the device.

1 Press on MODE twice to switch from recording to playback mode 2 Press on UP or DOWN button to navigate thru the video files 3 Press on OK once you have found the file you wish to play 4 Press on OK again to START playing 5 Press on OK again to PAUSE playing 6 Press on MENU to DELETE/View THUMBNAIL/Adjust VOLUME

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Delete Files

1 Press on MODE twice to switch from recording to playback mode 2 Press on UP or DOWN button to navigate thru the video files 3 Press on MENU once you have selected the file to delete 4 Press on OK to confirm delete this file 5 Press on UP button once 6 Press on OK once the word EXCECUTE is highlighted 7 Press on OK to delete

View Thumbnails

1 Press on MODE twice to switch from recording to playback mode 2 Press on MENU 3 Press on DOWN button once 4 Press on OK once the word Thumbnail is highlighted 5 Press on OK 6 Press on UP button once 7 Press on OK once the word EXCECUTE is highlighted 8 Press on OK twice to playback

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Volume

Press the Volume button up or down to adjust the sound volume when playing video.

1 Press on MODE twice to switch from recording to playback mode 2 Press on MENU 3 Press on DOWN button twice 4 Press on OK once the word Volume is highlighted 5 Press on OK 6 Press on UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the volume to your preference 7 Press on OK once the word EXCECUTE is highlighted 8 Press on OK to confirm 9 Press on MENU twice to exit setting

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General Troubleshooting

Question

Reason

Solution

The captured image is not stored

1 MicroSD card might be

full.

2 Image is not saved before

the power outage.

Make sure to stop recording before shutting down.

All buttons are invalid

Procedural error or faulty operation

Press RESET button to restart the DVR.

Device cannot be turn on

Device might be low in battery.

Charge the Battery.

Screen Auto power-off

1 Screen Saver function is

enabled.

2 Low Battery.

1 Press on UP button disable

the screen saver mode.

2 Charge the battery

Unable to record videos

1 Memory card might be full. 2 If loop recording has been

enabled, memory card might be corrupted.

1 Check your memory card’s

space. Delete files if required.

2 Reformat your Memory

card, if issue still persists, replace a new memory Card

Auto stop recording in video mode

Use a compatible SDHC microSD card for HD video recording.

Get a microSD card that has minimum 8GB Class 10 speed.

Encounter “file error” when

trying to playback pictures or videos

MicroSD card might be corrupted. There bad sectors in the card.

Reformat the memory card.

No image is displayed on a high-definition TV screen

1 Cable plug might not be

plugged in properly.

2 Wrong TV Input mode

1 Ensure AV/ HDMI cable is

plug into the TV properly.

2 Refer to the back panel of

your TV to track the correct TV input. Make sure you have selected the correct input.

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General Troubleshooting

Question

Reason

Solution

Hazy Images

Lens might be dirty.

Check if there are fingerprints or dust on the lens. Clean it with a micro fabric cloth if necessary.

There are horizontal stripes interference on the image

This could be due to wrong light frequency setting

Please set according to the local power supply respectively; 50Hz or 60Hz. For SG/MY: 50hz

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