DOD RX400W, QX3 User Manual

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Table of Contents

Safety Precautions ....................................................................................... 2

Package Contents ........................................................................................ 3

Camera Controls .......................................................................................... 4

Getting Started ............................................................................................ 6

Installing Your Camera ................................................................................. 8

Basic Camera Operation ............................................................................ 10

Camera Modes .......................................................................................... 11

Video Recording Mode........................................................................... 11

Photo Mode .......................................................................................... 12

Playback Mode ...................................................................................... 13

Camera Settings ........................................................................................ 15

Video Recording Settings ....................................................................... 15

System Settings ..................................................................................... 18

Photo Settings ....................................................................................... 19

Back-Up Camera Support ........................................................................... 20

Transferring Files ....................................................................................... 21

Video Output ............................................................................................ 21

Firmware Update....................................................................................... 21

DOD Video Player ...................................................................................... 22

DOD Tech reserves the right to change specification of the products and

discontinue products without notice and without further obligation.

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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 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 Charger

Use only the power adapter supplied with your unit.
Other power adapters may create a safety hazard or damage the unit.
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 power cable with wet hands.

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 over a
period of time naturally whether the battery is used or not.

Charge the dash camera for 5 minutes if you are unable to turn on the camera.

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Package Contents

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DOD RX400W Dash Camera Power Adapter

3 4 5

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User Manual

Note: Supplied accessories may vary by region.

DOD Player Installation CD AV-IN to RX400W

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Camera Controls

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Camera Controls

Power [ ]

Turn on/off the unit.

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Menu/SOS Emergency File Lock[ ]

Press [●]stop recording to access the setting
menu. Press [ ] while recording videos to lock
the current file from being overwritten.

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Arrow Key[▲]/[▼]

Used to navigate through menus and select videos
for playback.

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Record/Shutter/Confirm [●]

Video Recording-Starts/Stops recording.
Photo- Takes a photo.
Video Playback-Plays/Pauses video.
Settings- Selects highlighted item.

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Mode/ Display off/ Exposure Value [ ]

Switch camera to photo mode and playback mode
when camera at standby mode.
During recording, press [ ] to turn off the
display; In Standby Mode, press and hold [ ]
to the desired exposure value.

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Mutes Microphone[ ]

To turn off the audio recording, press [ ] and hold
it until the icon appears.

Operation Status LED

Indicates the camera’s operating status.

Steady Blue-Powered off and charging.
Steady Pink-Powering up while charging or is in

Playback Mode.

Steady Red-In Standby Mode but not charging.
Flashing Red-Recording video, not charging.
Flashing Blue & Pink-Recording video &charging.

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USB Port

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Micro SD Slot

A Micro SDHC card rated at class 10 or above is

required.

Supports up to 32GB.

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HDMI Out Port

Outputs either live or previously recorded video

over the HDMI connection.

The camera is unable to record while HDMI

output is enabled.

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A/V Video Out Port

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A/V Video In Port

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Reset Button

Press to force the device to reboot. If camera
freezes, use a small pin to press button.

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Getting Started

Setting Up Your Camera

Set up your camera inside your vehicle to ensure easy access to power.

1. Insert the Micro SD Memory Card.

Format the Micro SD card when using the unit for the first time.
To save recorded videos stably, DOD Tech recommends formatting your SD card every two

weeks.

Note: Please purchase a micro SD card for use with this unit.
Note: After formatting the SD card, all of your data will be lost. Be sure that you have backed up the

important files.

2. Connect the Power Adapter.

Plug the DOD power adapter into your vehicle’s power outlet.
Insert the USB plug into the USB port.

3. Turn on Your Vehicle.

Power from your vehicle through the outlet will automatically turn on your camera and
when power is turned off your camera will shut off automatically. The camera automatically
begins recording every time it is turned on and stops recording when it is turned off.

Note: In some vehicles, the power outlet is continuously providing power, even when the vehicle is turned
off.

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Getting Started

4. Turn on/off Your Camera.

Press [ ] to turn on or turn off the unit.

5. Select Language→Set the Time Zone→Select the Speed Unit of Your Choice

Upon powering up the camera for the first time or after upgrading the firmware on the
device, you will need to go through the Settings below.

Select Language

Select the language of your choice by pressing[▲]/[▼ ].
Press [●] found on the top of your unit to confirm your selection.

Set the Time Zone

Scroll down and select your respective time zone.
Press [●].
Your camera will automatically sync with the time and date to the atomic clock once

the time zone is correctly set.

Note: The time zone must be manually adjusted for daylight savings.

Select the Speed Unit of Your Choice

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Installing Your Camera

1. Clean Windshield

Wipe down both the interior and exterior glass for the best image quality and to keep the

mount secured to the windshield.

Remove the protective lens cover.

2. Insert SD Card

Please insert Micro SD card to the unit, and fix the unit on the vehicle’s rearview mirror
with the mounting straps.

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Installing Your Camera

3. Adjust the Angle

Set your camera to the best angle, which do not be blocked by the rearview mirror. The
mount has an adjustable ball joint, which can be loosened using the plastic locking nut.
Angle your camera slightly below the horizon line to minimize glare.

4. Fix the Unit

Tighten the mounting strap to the rearview mirror to avoid the unit from falling loose. Cut
off excess tapes as needed.

5. Connect the Cigarette Lighter Adapter

If you have not done so previously plug the cigarette adapter into your vehicle’s power port.
Insert the USB plug (opposite end of the power adapter) into the USB port on the camera.
The wiring can be hidden in the headliner and the various seams and rubber strips around
the perimeter of the windshield.

Congratulations! Your camera is now installed and ready for daily use.

Tips:

Remove any grease, fingerprints, or dirt and dust from the external or internal side of your

windshield to ensure the best recording.

Do not turn on Motion Detection unless your vehicle is parked. If Motion Detection is

enabled while driving, the camera may not continuously record.

DOD Tech recommends setting the G-Sensor to low.

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Basic Camera Operation

Everyday Operation

Your dash camera will automatically turn on and start recording when it starts receiving
power. The camera will record over the oldest videos when the memory card is full (looped
recording) by default.

Continuously Powered Electrical Outlet

If your electrical outlet is always powered, the adapter must be manually removed to shut
down the camera. Alternatively, the camera may be left on while parked to capture video
while you are away.

This operation will slowly drain your vehicle’s battery and may eventually

prevent your vehicle from starting.

Manually Turning On / Off Your Camera

Press [ ] to turn on /off your camera.
Press [●]to begin recording.

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Record Audio

(on) White Balance (Auto)

Date/Time

GPS Status (on)

Exposure Value (Auto)

Loop Recording (3 Minutes)

WDR Enabled

Recording

Status Video Recording Mode

Video Resolution

Motion Detection

Memory Card Inserted

Time Elapsed Power Status

Time Lapse (200ms)

Head up Display

GPS Speed

Warning

Driver Fatigue Warning

SOS Emergency File Lock

Camera Modes

When the camera is not recording video, you can switch to Photo mode and Video playback
mode by pressing the [ ]:

1. Video Recording Mode

The camera defaults to video recording when the camera is first turned on.

Recording Mode: Press[●]to stop recording.
Standby Mode: Press[ ] to access two Modes: Photo Mode and Playback Mode.

Note: GPS Icon keeps flashing when it has not received the GPS signal. HUD and Speed Warning only work

when received the GPS signals.

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Memory Card Inserted

Image Quality

White Balance

(Auto)

Power Connected

ISO Sensitivity

(A

uto)

Exposure Value

(Auto)

Image

Stabilization (

on)

WDR Enabled

Camera Mode

Photo Resolution

Self-Timer (

2s)

Camera Modes

2. Photo Mode

 Press [ ] once to enter the Photo Mode during the Standby Mode.
 Press [●] to take a photo.

Note: Photo Mode is only accessible during the Standby Mode.

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Camera Modes

3.Playback Mode

You can watch previously recorded videos in Playback Mode.
Press [ ] twice to enter the Playback Mode during the Standby Mode.

 Play the Video

 Press [●] to play and pause.
 Press[

]/[▼]to move or back forwards and press [ ] to enter the Playback Mode.

▲

 Delete Files from the card (This cannot be undone).

 Press [ ] to enter Playback Menu during Playback Mode.
 Press [

]/[▼]to delete the file and press [

▲

 Protect the current file from being overwritten or erased

 Press [ ] to enter Playback Menu during Playback Mode.
 Press [

]/[▼]to lock the file and press [

▲

 If protected, a blue padlock icon will appear at the top of the screen.

Note: The “Format” setting will erase all files including locked files.

] to confirm.

●

] to confirm and press [ ] to exit.

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Video File Name

Video Resolution

Power

Connected

Playback Mode

Play/Pause Indicator

Camera Modes

3. Playback Mode

 Slideshow

 Press the menu button [ ]and navigate to slideshow.
 Photos and the first frame of each video will be shown in order.

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WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)

Resolution

Recommended

s

etting: 1080P FHD.

Exposure

Value

Recommended

s

etting: 0.

White Balance

Record Audio

[].

Date Stamp

Two Camera

Settings pages are accessible:

Camera Settings

Each mode has a unique set of settings. See the description below.

Video Recording Settings
System Settings

The menu settings can be switched by pressing [ ].

If you move the cursor before pressing [ ], you must exit and try again.

Note: Press [●] to enter the camera settings when recording.

Video Recording: First Settings Page

Accessed by pressing[ ] once.

Cannot be changed.
Shows WDR processing is enabled.

Sets the brightness /darkness of the video.
Video too bright? Set between -1 to -3.
Video too dark? +1 to +3.

Switches the microphone on/off.
Can be used during recording by pressing button

Changes the video resolution. Lower the
resolution for smaller file sizes but this reduces
video quality.

Sets the white balance.
Recommended setting: Auto.

Imprints the time and date on the recorded
video.

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Loop Recording

card is filled.

G -Sensor

recorded

video.

reminding the

driver to take a break.

Default

: On.

this screen

.

Camera Settings

Video Recording: First Settings Page

Accessed by pressing [ ] once.

Can be set to 2, 3 or 5 minutes. Video recordings
of the selected length will be recorded onto the
memory card. When the memory card is full, the
oldest files will be overwritten, excluding locked
clips. Turing off loop recording will prevent the
camera from writing new files when the memory

Motion Detection

For use when vehicle is parked. Saves memory
space by only recording when motion is detected.
Motion detection must be manually disabled
before driving. If motion detection is activated
while driving, you may have significant gaps in the

Driver Fatigue Warning

Sets a timed delay before showing a visible alert

Head Up Display

After a customized period of time a new screen
will appear showing speed and direction. If
enabled, the GPS speed warning will appear on

Measures shock forces. The settings from “low
to high” determine the amount of force needed
to lock the file from being overwritten.
Recommended setting: low.

Plate Stamp

Imprints a customized set of 8 digits to the
recorded video. Add license plates or other
identifying features to watermark your video.

GPS Logging

Speed Warning

Shows a visual warning on the Head Up Display
when the set speed has been exceeded.

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On/Off

regular driv

ing.

second/5 seconds.

The default setting is “off”

Camera Settings

Video Recording: First Settings Page

Accessed by pressing [ ] once.

Set Time Zone

Sets the current time zone for GPS time and date
calibration.

Note: The time zone must be manually adjusted
for daylight savings

Password Settings

Set a password lock which will prevent files from
being deleted or the settings changed on the
device.

Note: This does not prevent other users from
extracting the memory card or changing the
files. This feature should be turned off during

Speed Units
Select Metric or Imperial units.

Path Analysis

Calculates the total distance, travel time, and average speed of your journey from the beginning of
your trip to the end (when camera is turned on to when turned off). If Path Analysis is set to “on”, the
results will be displayed when the unit is turned off.

Time-Lapse

The time-lapse function is used to create a
sped-up video. When set, the camera will record
one frame every 200ms (milliseconds)/500 ms/1

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card for recording.

video.

Turns on/

off notification sounds.

Turns

off the scree

n after the set time.

standard.

video

version.

Camera Settings

System Settings: Second Setting Page

Accessed by pressing [ ] twice.

Format Memory Card

Completely deletes all files including locked
footage on the Memory Card and optimizes the

Language

Sets the language.

Date/Time

Sets Year/Date/Time format.

Beep

Video Output

Switches between the NTSC and PAL video output

Firmware Version

Shows the model name and current firmware

Flicker Reduction

Adjusts the camera's frequency setting to
minimize flickering and banding in the recorded

Screen Saver

Speed Stamp

Imprints your current speed onto the recorded

Factory Reset

Sets all settings back to the original settings.

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enabled.

increases

file size and details.

Fine/Normal/Basic.

Strong/Normal/Soft.

Camera Settings

Photo Settings

Accessed in “Photo Mode”.

WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)

Cannot be changed. Shows WDR processing is

Photo Resolution

Adjusts the size of the image. Higher megapixels

Color Filter

Apply a color filter to the photo.

Self-Timer

Sets a timed delay before taking a photo.

ISO

Change the ISO settings. Higher ISO reduces
motion blur at night but lowers video quality.

Image Quality

Date Stamp

Imprints the date at the captured photo.

Image Stabilization

Helps reduce the effects of shaking when taking a
photo.

White Balance

Set the White Balance.

Recommended setting: Auto

Exposure Value

Sets the brightness /darkness of the video.
Photo too bright?
Set between -1 to -3.
Photo too dark? +1 to +3.

Recommended setting: 0.

Sharpness

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Back-Up Camera Support

RX400W supports back-up camera through receiving signals from wires* provided by DOD.

*Note: DOD provides supporting cable only; the back-up camera is not included.

Back-up camera can transmit images to the rearview mirror dashcam. When you are
backing your car, the monitor will synchronously display the video from the back-up camera.
The LCD display will return to the original scenes after backing. The front camera is
continuously recording even when vehicle is reversing; display showing reversing view does
not affect recording. The rear camera sends only images to RX400W instead of recording.

Please refer to the wiring diagram below and follow the instructions:

1. Plug in the power cable to proper connectors before installing the back-up camera.

2. Use the power sources to supply 12V DC when the system is applied as a reversing

camera.

3.

Back-Up Camera

Power to Battery

AV-IN to RX400W

Power to Reversing Lamps

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Transferring Files

Video files can be transferred to your electronic device for viewing and storage.

USB Cable

1. Connect a USB cable from the camera’s USB port to computer.

2. Turn on your camera. A black screen will appear showing “Mass Storage”.

3. Press the “record/select” button. A blue screen will appear labeled “Mass Storage”.

4. Your computer will now detect a new device. The memory card and videos can be

accessed similar to a USB flash drive.

Card Reader/Micro SD Slot

Use a memory card reader (separately purchased) or a compatible electronic device with a
Micro SD slot (ex: tablet). Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

Video Output

HDMI (TV)

Connecting a mini-HDMI to HDMI from your camera to a compatible television/monitor will
automatically output the camera’s screen. Recording functions are disabled while streaming
video.

AV Port

Using a 3.5mm AV cable, plug the 3.5mm connector into the camera’s AV port. Plug the RCA
end into a compatible port on your television or monitor.

Firmware Update

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

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DOD Video Player

The DOD Video Player is a user-friendly program to playback videos and to visualize your
position and speed on your PC or Mac. Please see the “Transferring Files” section to find
out how to view or transfer your video files.

Installing the DOD Video Player

Insert and launch the installer from the CD included or download the software from the
support section on DOD Tech’s website.

Launching the DOD Video Player

Once launched, the player will appear on your screen.

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Speed

DOD Video Player

Video Display

Acceleration Times

G-Force Strength
& Graph

Settings

Fast Backward

Play/Pause

G-Force Indicator

Fast Forward

Open/Close Location Map

Open Video Folder

Take a Screenshot

Direction of Travel

To Play a Video

Add your file to the list of videos. To do this, there are three options:

Click “File”, click “Open”, and navigate to the location of your files.
Press the “ADD” button located below the list of videos.
Drag and drop the desired file into the DOD Player window, the video file will

automatically start.

Double click on the video you wish to play. The video will then load into the Player

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Remove Video from Playlist

Preview

Add Video to Playlist

Export Multi-Clips
intoOne Video

Max Speed

Average Speed

Total Distance