Falcon Zero F170HD Owner's Manual
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F170HD Vehicle Digital Video Recorder
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Index
Intro
Safety Precautions
Getting Started
Video Recording
Video Settings/Device Settings
F170HD Feature Shortcuts
F170HD LCD Icons
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Safety Precautions
These usage and safety guidelines are important. Please follow them carefully to
ensure your own personal safety and help protect your F170HD from potential
damage.
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F170HD LCD Icons / Buttons
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/ Inputs
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Troubleshooting
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Support
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Warranty
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General Use
• For in-vehicle use only.
• Do not operate the F170HD while driving.
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Mounting Location
• Never place the F170HD where the driver’s view or deployment of airbags is
obstructed.
• Mount the F170HD within range of the windshield wipers to ensure clear visibility
in rain.
NOTE: Remove the F170HD carefully if mounting the F170HD on a tinted
window to prevent damage to the tint film.
Thank you for purchasing Falcon Zero’s F170HD – an advanced vehicle digital video
recorder (DVR) that is specifically designed to capture real time video of events
happening outside your vehicle while driving.
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Mounted on your car’s windshield, the F170HD uses a 170° Wide Angle Lens for
the best field of view and records video in crystal clear Full HD 1080P to ensure all
the important details of your trip are recorded. This User Manual will give you
step-by-step instructions and advice to help you get the best experience from your
new device. Please read carefully before using the F170HD.
Introduction
• Avoid using or storing the F170HD in an extreme temperature environment.
• Never allow the F170HD to come in contact with water or any other liquids.
• Do not use the F170HD in environments with strong magnetic fields or excessive
vibration.
• If your car’s lighter socket continues to provide power after the engine is
switched off, unplug the F170HD when the engine is off or idling to reduce unnec
essary power consumption and prevent any unexpected problems.
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Package Contents
Falcon Zero F170 HD DVR, Vehicle Mounting System, 11’ Power Cord, GPS
Software Disc, USB Cord, Dual USB Car Charger, 32GB Class 10 Falcon Zero SD
Card, and Instruction Manual
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Features
• Smooth, detailed Full HD 1080P recording @ 30fps resolution
• Bright 2.7” color LCD screen
• 170 degree 6 glass wide angle lens
• Bundled 32GB microSD memory card
• Motion Detection & Parking Mode
• G-Sensor with customizable sensitivity
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Getting started
Installing the Memory Card
Before you can use or turn on the device, you must install a memory card.
1. On the bottom of the F170HD is the rubber port protector, lift this
carefully.
2. Insert the provided memory card into the slot on the device.
3. Press it in until it clicks then place back the rubber port protector.
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connector for easy computer connectivity and fast file
transfers
• Stream videos on a TV screen via mini HDMI
• Built-in microphone
• Built-in speaker
• Supports 14 languages
• And much, much more.
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Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power
1. With the vehicle off, plug the power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle.
2. Plug the other end of the power cable in the USB port on the F170HD
3. Slide the suction cup mount onto the F170HD
4. Press the suction cup to the windshield, and flip the lever back towards the
windshield.
5. Route the 11’ power cable around the interior of vehicle as shown on page 12
6. Turn on the vehicle.
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Mounting Location
• Never place the F170HD where the driver’s view or deployment of airbags is
obstructed.
• Mount the F170HD within range of the windshield wipers to ensure clear visibility
in rain.
NOTE: Remove the F170HD carefully if mounting the F170HD on a tinted
window to prevent damage to the tint film.
damage.
• For in-vehicle use only.
• Do not operate the F170HD while driving.
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Getting started
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• Do not use the F170HD in environments with strong magnetic fields or excessive
vibration.
• If your car’s lighter socket continues to provide power after the engine is
switched off, unplug the F170HD when the engine is off or idling to reduce unnec
essary power consumption and prevent any unexpected problems.
Package Contents
Falcon Zero F170 HD DVR, Vehicle Mounting System, 11’ Power Cord, GPS
Software Disc, USB Cord, Dual USB Car Charger, 32GB Class 10 Falcon Zero SD
Card, and Instruction Manual
Features
• Smooth, detailed Full HD 1080P recording @ 30fps resolution
• Bright 2.7” color LCD screen
• 170 degree 6 glass wide angle lens
• Bundled 32GB microSD memory card
• Motion Detection & Parking Mode
• G-Sensor with customizable sensitivity
Installing the Memory Card
Before you can use or turn on the device, you must install a memory card.
1. On the bottom of the F170HD is the rubber port protector, lift this
carefully.
2. Insert the provided memory card into the slot on the device.
3. Press it in until it clicks then place back the rubber port protector.
General Use
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connector for easy computer connectivity and fast file
transfers
• Stream videos on a TV screen via mini HDMI
• Built-in microphone
• Built-in speaker
• Supports 14 languages
• And much, much more.
Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power
1. With the vehicle off, plug the power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle.
2. Plug the other end of the power cable in the USB port on the F170HD
3. Slide the suction cup mount onto the F170HD
4. Press the suction cup to the windshield, and flip the lever back towards the
windshield.
5. Route the 11’ power cable around the interior of vehicle as shown on page 12
6. Turn on the vehicle.
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3. Press it in until it clicks then place back the rubber port protector.
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Power Cord Management
Auto Start
When the device is connected to an ignition-switched power outlet, the F170HD
turns on automatically when you turn on your vehicles and will power down when the
vehicle turns off.
NOTE: If your vehicle does not have an ignition-switched power outlet, you
must manually turn it off by pressing the power button.
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The F170HD comes with an
11’ USB power cord. Route
the power cord to the 12V
power adapter as shown
below. The power cable should
not be obstructing your view of
the road.
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The Falcon Zero F170HD is pre-configured to the most optimal resolution settings.
Install the F170HD onto your windshield so it’s not blocking your view. Once the
above is done and the vehicle is powered on the unit will start to record automati-
cally. Using the LCD screen, point the camera to where you would like to record.
The LCD screen will automatically power down but the F170HD continues to record
(leaving the LCD on at all times may be a distraction), however, you will see a green
LED light next to the screen indicating the unit is recording. To view the LCD briefly
press the up or down button and the display will turn on and turn off again after a
brief period. A Red LED light is also present and will turn on and off, this is normal,
as it is simply indicating the internal lithium ion battery is being accessed for
internal usage.
The GPS module must be attached to record your coordinates to run on the
included software. The software is not needed to view videos but is required to
view the recordings location on a map.
When you power down the vehicle the F170HD will automatically power down after a
set amount of time that you set (see Default Shutdown Setting). The recorded
footage will remain on the microSD card until it written over by new footage (Loop
Recording) and can also be adjusted from 3 minute to 5 and 10 minute loops. Or you
can turn looping off, but note that once the microSD card is filled you must manually
format the card again to record. The F170HD will alert you when the card is filled.
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Auto Start
When the device is connected to an ignition-switched power outlet, the F170HD
turns on automatically when you turn on your vehicles and will power down when the
vehicle turns off.
NOTE: If your vehicle does not have an ignition-switched power outlet, you
must manually turn it off by pressing the power button.
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The Falcon Zero F170HD is pre-configured to the most optimal resolution settings.
Install the F170HD onto your windshield so it’s not blocking your view. Once the
above is done and the vehicle is powered on the unit will start to record automatically. Using the LCD screen, point the camera to where you would like to record.
The LCD screen will automatically power down but the F170HD continues to record
(leaving the LCD on at all times may be a distraction), however, you will see a green
LED light next to the screen indicating the unit is recording. To view the LCD briefly
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When you power down the vehicle the F170HD will automatically power down after a
set amount of time that you set (see Default Shutdown Setting). The recorded
footage will remain on the microSD card until it written over by new footage (Loop
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Recording) and can also be adjusted from 3 minute to 5 and 10 minute loops. Or you
can turn looping off, but note that once the microSD card is filled you must manually
format the card again to record. The F170HD will alert you when the card is filled.
Video Recording
The F170HD immediately begins recording video when it turns on, and it continues
recording, overwriting the oldest, non protected videos until it turns off (looping).
Power Cord Management
The F170HD comes with an
11’ USB power cord. Route
the power cord to the 12V
power adapter as shown
below. The power cable should
not be obstructing your view of
the road.
press the up or down button and the display will turn on and turn off again after a
brief period. A Red LED light is also present and will turn on and off, this is normal,
as it is simply indicating the internal lithium ion battery is being accessed for
internal usage.
The GPS module must be attached to record your coordinates to run on the
included software. The software is not needed to view videos but is required to
view the recordings location on a map.
Protecting a Video File
The F170HD uses a sensor to automatically detect accidental collisions. Also called
a Gravity Sensor (G-Sensor), you can adjust sensitivity in Settings. When the
G-Sensor is on, which is by default, set on Medium Sensitivity, and a collision is
detected, the F170 will automatically lock that clip and prevent any overwriting, You
can also manually protect videos at any time by pressing the Menu button while
recording, you will notice a (key icon here) indicating that clip is now locked and will
not be overwritten, the only way to delete that file is manually.
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Taking a Picture
By pressing the OK button, you will stop the F170HD from recording. The red
on-screen flashing red light will stop, and press the MODE button to switch to
Picture Mode. In this mode press the OK button to take a picture, and if needed use
the UP and DOWN buttons to zoom in and out.
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1. F170HD must not be recording, if so simply press the OK button to stop
2. Press the MODE button until the Video/Photo Playback selection appears
3. Select between the videos and photos by using the UP and DOWN buttons
4. Play and pause a video using the OK button, and to exit the video, press the
MODE button.
Viewing Videos and Photos
The F170HD has a built in 2.7” LCD screen to calibrate the cameras viewing angle
as well as playing back video with sound or viewing pictures. This also allows the user
to be able to change settings without having to plug the F170HD to a computer.
There are 3 modes: Video, Photo, and Video/Photo Playback. By pressing the Mode
button while the F170HD is not recording, this will allow the user to select between
modes.
Videos and Photos on Your Computer
You can connect the F170HD with the included USB cord to your computer to view,
transfer, or delete videos and photos stored on the device memory card.
Deleting Videos or Pictures
1. Press the MENU button when viewing a video or picture
2. Three options will appear: Delete, Protect, and Slide Show
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