DOD FS300 User Manual

User Manual

Safety Precautions

Product

Do not disassemble, repair, modify your camera or power related

accessories. For warranty service, please contact DOD Tech
Support.

Do not adjust or operate camera while driving.
Avoid exposing your camera to extended periods of humidity

and/or heat.

Prolonged exposure may reduce the product’s lifespan.
Do not spray water or cleaning agents directly onto the camera.
Fluids may cause fire, electric shocks, or malfunctions.
Avoid installing camera where it may obstruct the driver’s view or

airbag deployment.

Car Power Adaptor

Use ONLY the DOD power adapter supplied with your unit.
Other power adapters may create a safety hazard or damage the

unit.

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Do not use damaged power adapters or cords. If damaged, please

disconnect the power adapter and contact DOD Tech Support for
assistance.

Do not pull, insert, or bend the power cable using excessive force.
Do not operate or handle the power cable with wet hands.
In specified cars, the power may be constantly supplied to the

device even the engine is turned off. This may drain the vehicle
battery. The optional DOD DP4 kit equipped with low-voltage
protection and is designed to prevent battery drain and reserve the
minimum voltage required for cranking.

Battery

Keep the device away from heaters or other hot objects.
Store the camera at lower temperatures to reduce the rate of

self-discharge and preserves the initial energy stored in the battery.
The battery in the device self-discharges naturally over time
whether the battery is used or not.

Charge the dash camera for 5 minutes with the supplied DOD

power cord if you are unable to turn on the camera.

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Note:

Please ensure stable power during firmware update, otherwise

When update completes, system will show option to format SD

card. Please ensure to format SD card by computer / dashcam
to prevent update repeatedly.

Others

Firmware Update

See the support section on DOD Tech’s website for any available
firmware updates and instructions.

may result in update failure or malfunction.

Download newest firmware from DOD Tech website and read

contained patch notes carefully.

Copy only the “.BIN” file to the root of the SD card.
Insert the SD card into the dashcam and plug power back in.
The dashcam will take 30 sec to 1 min to reboot, please do NOT

cut off power.

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Once reboot, please make sure the SD card is formatted correctly.

If fail to do so, the dash cam will enter update procedure every time
until the SD card is formatted or “.BIN” file removed.

About SD Card

Test the Micro SD memory card regularly as the memory card is a

consumable item, and needs to be replaced periodically.

Reformat the memory card in the camera menu every two weeks to

extend usable lifetime. This should only be done AFTER desired
files have been saved elsewhere, such as portable hard drive.
Formatting the memory card will clear all files, including RO files.

DOD is NOT responsible for any malfunctions caused from the use

of disingenuous, modified, or unauthorized parts and accessories.

DOD does NOT guarantee the recording of accidents which may

produce excessive force of impact causing the device to
malfunction and fault.

The working temperature of this product is

-20°C~65°C(-4°F~149°F). Please ensure the device is stored
within the temperature range; or the device may be damaged and

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Note:

Not all cards are compatible.

or malfunction, which these circumstances are not covered by
warranty.

DOD is NOT responsible for the loss of any recorded video during

operation due to unexpected factors or force majeure when
driving.

The video recordings filmed by this Dash Cam are intended for

personal use ONLY.

Suggested to use Class 10 and MLC flash memory cards.
DOD Tech recommend NOT to use Sandisk branded or TLC flash

memory cards.

64GB or greater capacity cards may show “SD Card Error” when

first insert into dash cam. Please use formatting function in
system menu to format SD card prior to usage to ensure proper
functionalities.

When formatting via computer, 64GB or greater requires

formation program to transform original exFAT format to FAT32
to properly function in dash cam.

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Function Keys

Power Button ON/OFF【 】

Display Switch【2CH】

Display layout for 2-CH models
while recording.

2CH Slot

Connecting rear camera
cable

DS5V Power Port【 】

For use with the supplied DOD
Car Power Adaptor.

Reset Button【RESET】

Use a small pin to press the
button to force the device to
reboot.

Operation Status LED

Flashing red: Unit is powered

on and recording.

Steady pink: Unit is powered

on and charging but not
recording.

Steady green: Not charging

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



SOS Emergency File

slected option in Menu Mode.

Arrow Keys【/】

Press Arrow Keys to select

desired option in Menu Mode.

Press Arrow Keys to forward or

backward video in Playback

Mode.

Press

to capture current

image screenshot in Recording

Mode.

Press

to enter Playback

Mode in Recording Mode.

Menu【 】

Press to access menu.

Press this button to exit Menu

Mode.

Press long on this button to

enter HUD mode, and press

long again to leave it.

Lock /OK【OK】

Press this button to lock

current video in Recording

Mode.

Press this button to confirm

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Estimated Recording Length (Dual 1080p Full HD form)

16GB

120 minutes (2 hours)

32GB

250 minutes (4.2 hours)

64GB

505 minutes (8.4 hours)

128GB

995 minutes (16.6 hours)

*Video recording length may vary depending on environmental
conditions.

Instructions

Start With SD Card.

To use with SD card, please format the microSD card in the camera
menu to ensure correct format before initial use.
To save recorded videos stably, DOD Tech recommends
formatting your SD card every two weeks from in the camera

Storage/Quality Recording length

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Installing and Wiring

1080p+1080p Dual Camera

Installation and wiring for front camera, please refer to blue
part in the chart.

Clean inside & outside of the windshield

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Prepare the Camera for Installation

Peel off the protective mount cover.
Find a location which does not obstruct your view when driving.
It is recommended to place the camera behind the rearview mirror

without blocking either lenses or camera functions.

DOD Tech recommends to place the rear cam at the top center of

your rear glass for best images and shortest hanging wires after
installation.

Adjust the Angle

Mounts that have an adjustable ball joint can be loosened/tighten

with the plastic locking nut.

Angle your camera slightly below the horizon line to minimize

glare.

Rear camera can be adjusted by twist motion to aim upwards or

downwards to suit the angle of your rear glass.

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Note:

driving environments in your country.

Car Power Adaptor

Carefully insert the micro USB plug into the port on the camera,

and insert the power adapter into the cigarette lighter socket of
your car.

The wiring can be hidden in the headliner, seams and rubber strips

around the perimeter of the windshield.

Always use the supplied DOD car power adaptor to avoid the

unexpected damage.

If grease, fingerprints, or blots are found on the external/internal

windshield of the car, please wipe it clean or replace the
windshield. Blots may affect the recording quality or may cause
the bracket to be unstable.

Due to various road condition in different countries, DOD Tech

recommends setting the G-Sensor sensitivity accordingly to suit

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Continuously powered electrical outlet allows the camera to

parking surveillance.

Everyday Operation

Dash cam will automatically turn on and start recording when it
starts receiving power. By default, the camera will loop record. The
protect files can take up to 30% of full SD card space, and not be
over written by normal recording files. When reaching 30% limit,
overwrite will start with the oldest file.

Continuously Powered Electrical Outlet

The camera will not automatically shut down when your vehicle is
turned off If your vehicle provides continuously power to the
accessory outlet, unless it is turned off manually.

capture videos while you are away but it will result in vehicle
battery drainage and may eventually prevent your car from
starting. DOD Tech recommend to use hard-wire power kit for

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Video Directory:

Normal driving videos are in the root directory and the protected files
will be saved in the “EVENT” file.

File-naming for front camera: FILE190320-142547F.MOV
File-naming for front camera: FILE190320-142547F.NMEA
File-naming for rear camera: FILE190320-142547R.MOV
File-naming for rear camera: FILE190320-142547R.NMEA

Blue number sequence in example above indicates year/month/day
Green number sequence indicates time in 24H format including

seconds

Orange letters indicates file recorded from front or rear camera.

The number in front of F/R means sequence of the video recorded.

Red string refer to GPS data of video.( if need to keep video directory, please

save this file.)

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Function

Describtion

Resolution

1920x1080p 30fps

minute/3 minutes length.

EV

Adjust brightness of video.

Audio Recording

Default: On

Time Stamp

Default: On

when collision occurred.

GPS time sync

Default: On

Functions

※ Functions varies by models, please see patch notes provided within

update file for changes through firmware update.

Loop Recording Video will be saved as 30 seconds/1

G-sensor

Deafult: Low. Video will be locked

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Timezone

Default: GMT+08:00

Customized Speed alert.

Default: Off

Speed unit

km/h / mph

Fatigue alert

Default: Off

Lane departure alert

Default: Off

Front distance alect

Default: Off

Speedcam alert

Default: On

location

Parking Mode

Collision/Motion detection

Picture

Customized speedcam

Delete file Normal Recording/Rear cam

Add/delect speddcam location

Recording /Urgent Recording /Rear

event Recording/Picture/Rear

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Picture

Date/Time

Setting time and date

Audio volume

Adjust audio volume.

Language

Traditional Chinese

Audio

Default: On

Display

Setting sleep model of LCD

Power frequency

Default: 60Hz

Format memory card and delete all

files.

Restore default settings

Restore all settings to deaulft value.

Firmware version

Check firmware version

File playback

Format

Normal Recording/Rear cam

Recording /Urgent Recording /Rear

event Recording/Picture/Rear

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DOD LIMITED WARRANTY

Product Category

Warranty Period

Note

Warranty period is effective on the

be covered by the warranty.

DOD Warranty Terms

Camera 12 months

Battery 6 months

Parts & Accessories 6 months

 Product warranty may vary from country to country.
 This limited warranty extends to the original consumer purchase only and is not

assignable or transferable.

 The limited warranty is valid for 12 months for the camera unit unless specially

specified.

 The original warranty card or proof of purchase must be presented at DOD’s

request.

 The serial number on the camera unit shall be clearly identified.

All rights reserved by DOD Tech Co.,Ltd

date of purchase of the product from
DOD’s authorized dealers.
Malfunctions and damage caused by
misuse, neglect, natural disasters, or
abnormal electricity currents will not

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Product

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

／ ／

Guarantee Certificate

DOD authorized distributor

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