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User Manual
Car Camcorder
Contents
About this Guide ........................................................................... 3
FCC Statement .............................................................................. 3
WEEE Notice .................................................................................. 4
CE Regulatory Notice .................................................................... 4
Battery warning ............................................................................ 4
Notes on Installation .................................................................... 5
Caution ......................................................................................... 5
1 Introduction ................................................................... 6
1.1 Features ............................................................................ 6
1.2 Package Contents ............................................................. 6
1.3 Product Overview .............................................................. 7
2 Getting Started .............................................................. 8
2.1 Inserting the Memory Card ............................................... 8
2.2 Installing in Vehicles ......................................................... 9
2.2.1 Mount to Windshield ............................................. 9
2.2.2 Adjust the camcorder position ............................10
2.3 Connecting to Power .......................................................11
2.4 Powering the Camcorder On / Off ...................................13
2.4.1 Auto Power On/Off ..............................................13
2.4.2 Manual Power On/Off ..........................................13
2.5 Initial Settings .................................................................14
2.5.1 Set the Date and Time .........................................14
3 Using the Camcorder ..................................................... 15
3.1 Recording Videos ............................................................15
3.1.1 Record videos while driving ................................15
3.1.2 Emergency Recording .........................................15
3.1.3 The Recording Screen..........................................16
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3.2 Playback Videos and Photos ...........................................17
3.2.1 The Playback Screen ...........................................18
3.2.2 Deleting Files ......................................................19
4 Adjusting the Settings .................................................. 20
4.1 Using the Menu ...............................................................20
4.2 Menu Tree .......................................................................21
5 Installing the Software ................................................. 23
6 Specifications .............................................................. 24
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About this Guide
The content in this document is for information purpose and is subject to change
without prior notice. We made ev ery effort to ensure that this User Guide is
accurate and complete.
However, no liability is assumed for any errors and omissions that may have
occurred.
The manufacturer reserves the right to change the technical specifications without
prior notice.
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested an d found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital camcorder, pursuant to Pa rt 15 of t he FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment genera tes, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different fro m that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This camcorder complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this camcorder must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could v oid the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
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WEEE Notice
Disposal of Waste Electrical a nd Elect ronic Equipment and/or Battery by users in
private households in the Euro pean Uni on
This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicat es that this cannot be
disposed of as a household waste. You must dispose of your waste equipm ent
and/or battery by handling it over to the appli cable take-back scheme for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment and/or battery . For more
information about recycling of this equipment and/or batt ery, please contact
your city office, the shop where you purchased t he equipment or your
household waste disposal service. The recy cling of materials will help t o
conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that
protects human health and environment.
CE Regulatory Notice
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage
Directive 2006/95/EC, the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and the RoHS
Directive 2011/65/EC.
Battery warning
The battery for this car camcorder is sealed internally. DO NOT
attempt to disassemble the camcorder and remove the battery.
Always charge using the provided system. Improper charging of the
battery may result in explosion.
The battery is designed for this camcorder and is not customer
replaceable.
Batteries may explode if exposed to open fire. Never place the car
camcorder in a fire.
Recycle the camcorder observing local regulations.
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Notes on Installation
Before you start using the
Car Camcorder it is
1.
Install the camcorder near the rear-view mirror to obtain the best
open-field view. Do NOT install the camcorder in a location that will
obstruct your required driving view.
2.
Make sure that the lens is within the wiping range of the windscreen
wiper to ensure a clear view even when it rains.
3.
Do not touch the lens with your fingers. Finger grease may be left on the
lens and will result in unclear videos or snapshots. Clean the lens on a
regular basis.
4.
Do not install the camcorder on a tinted window. Doing so may damage
the tint film.
5.
Make sure that the installation position is not hindered by the tinted
window.
Caution
Use the authorized charger only.
Never disassemble or attempt repair of this product. Doing so may
damage the camcorder, cause electric shock and void your product
warranty.
Never short-circuit the battery.
Set up time and date accurately before you use this camcorder.
Exposing the camcorder to open flames can cause explosion.
Due to local laws and vehicles safety considerations, do not manually
operate the camcorder while driving.
The values displayed in this system, such as speed, position, and the
distance warning to the speed camera set points, may be inaccurate
due to the influence of surrounding environment. They are for your
reference only.
Hewlett-Packard Company is NOT responsible for the loss of any
data/content during operation.
assumed that you agree to the above statements.
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1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this advanced camcorder. This camcorder is
specifically designed for real time video and audio recording when
driving.
1.1 Features
• Full HD camera (1920x1080 @ 30fps)
• 2.4” LCD color screen
• Up to 140 ﾟ Wide angle lens
• Motion detection
• Automatic Emergency recording for collision detection
• Supports micro-SDHC up to 32GB (Class 6 or greater speed required
for HD video recording)
1.2 Package Contents
The package contains the following items. If there are any missing or
damaged items, contact your dealer immediately.
Camcorder Bracket CD-ROM
Quick start guide Car adapter
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1.3 Product Overview
Top and Bottom
Views
Side (Left and Right)
Views
Front View
Rear View
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No. Item No. Item
1 Bracket Socket
2 Power Button 9 Down Button ( )
3 Memory Card Slot 10 Enter Button ( )
4 USB Connector 11 Wide Angle Lens
5 HD(Mini HDMI) Connector 12 Microphone
6 Back Button ( ) 13 Speaker
7 LCD Panel
Note:
To operate the camcorder, press the corresponding buttons (7,10,11,12) according to guide icons
shown the screen.
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Up Button ( )
2 Getting Started
2.1 Inserting the Memory Card
Insert the memory card with the gold contacts facing the back of the
camcorder. Push the memory card until it clicks into place. (Use class 6 or
above the micro SD cards for this camcorder; It is recommended to
format the micro SD cards before the initial use.)
To remove the memory card
Push the edge of the memory card inward until you hear/feel it click,
then allow it to push out until you can remove it from the slot.
Note:
1. Do not remove or insert the memory card when the camcorder is powered on. This may damage
the memory card.
2. It is recommended to use a 32 GB, Class 6 speed or above micro SD card.
3. It is recommended to format the micro SD cards before the initial use.
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2.2 Installing in Vehicles
2.2.1 Mount to Windshield
1. Attach the bracket to the camcorder.
Slide it into the bracket holder until you hear
a click.
2. Before installing the bracket, please
use alcohol to clean the windshield
and suction cup of the bracket. Wait
for dry and press suction-cup on the
windshield.
3. Hold the base firmly on the
windshield and press down the
clamp to mount the car holder to the
windshield. Make sure the base is
securely locked in place.
Warning: Do not install the camcorder on a tinted window. Doing so may
damage the tint film.
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2.2.2 Adjust the camcorder position
1. Loose the knob to swivel the
device vertically or horizontally.
2. Then tighten the knob to make sure the camcorder is securely
locked in place.
Knob
2.3 Connecting to Power
Use only the supplied car adapter to power up the camcorder and charge
the built-in battery.
1. Connect one end of the car adapter to the USB connector of the
camcorder.
2. Plug the other end of the car charger to the cigarette lighter socket
of your vehicle. Once the vehicle engine is started, the camcorder
automatically powers on.
Note:
1. Red LED light indicates the battery is charging; when devices are connecting power cord to charge
and the red light flashes, it indicates the device temperature is too high and should unplug the power
cord immediately.
2. Please take note if the environment temperature reaches 45°C or above, the car adapter still can
supply power to camcorder, but it may not charge the battery. This is characteristic of Lithium
polymer battery and is not a malfunction.
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Battery Status Indicator:
Connect the car adapter to charge the battery, battery
Icon Description
Full battery power.
2/3 battery power.
1/3 battery power.
Out of battery power.
Battery is charging.
is full charged.
Low Voltage:
Note:
If the device is connected to the car adapter and turned on, and the screen displays a charging
reminder symbol such as the image above, it means that the available voltage is too low. Please wait
for a few minutes until the charging reminder symbol disappears before entering the video recording
mode to prevent invalid recording or file damage.
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2.4 Powering the Camcorder On / Off
2.4.1 Auto Power On/Off
Once the vehicle engine is started, the device automatically turns on. If
the Automatic Record function is enabled, the recording will
automatically start right away after the device turns on.
Once the vehicle engine is shut down, the camcorder automatically saves
the recording and turns off the power within 10 seconds.
Note:
Automatic power up and shut down assumes the power socket is linked to the car ignition.
2.4.2 Manual Power On/Off
To manually turn on the power, press the
POWER button.
To turn off, press and hold the POWER button
for at least 1 second.
To reset, press and hold the POWER button
for at least 8 seconds.
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2.5 Initial Settings
Before using the device, we recommend you to enable the Automatic
Record function and set up the correct Date and Time.
2.5.1 Set the Date and Time
To set the correct date and time, do the following:
1. Press the button to enter the OSD
menu.
2. Press the / button to select Date
/ Time and press the button.
3. Press the / button to adjust the
value and press the button to
move to another field.
4. Repeat step 3 until the date and time setting is complete.
Note:
To ensure the accuracy of the video file time, please reset the date and time when the battery power
runs out or when not in use over 7 days.
3 Using the Camcorder
3.1 Recording Videos
3.1.1 Record videos while driving
When the vehicle engine starts up, the camcorder automatically turns on
and starts recording.
Recording will automatically stop when the engine is switched off.
Note:
On some cars, the recording will continue when the engine is switched off.
With some vehicle models, the automatic power up and off feature of this car camcorder will not
function because the cigarette lighter/power socket is not linked to the ignition system.
To work around this issue, please do one of the following:
- Manually turn on or off the cigarette lighter/power socket if this is possible with your vehicle model.
- Manually plug in the power adapter into the socket to turn on the car camcorder and unplug from
the socket to turn off the car camcorder.
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One video file is saved for every 3 or 5 minutes of recording. If the memory card capacity is full, the
oldest file in the memory card will be overwritten.
3.1.2 Emergency Recording
During normal video recording, press the
button to begin emergency recording
mode.
The “Emergency” message will be
displayed immediately on the upper left
corner of the screen, and the recorded file
will be continuous and protected from
being overwritten.
After complete the emergency recording, it will be back to normal
recording mode.
Note:
1. If the
Collision Detection
automatically trigger the emergency recording feature.
2. The emergency recording file is created as a new file, which will be protected to avoid being
overwritten by normal loop recording. 8 GB (or above) memory card can save up to 10 emergency
video files. The alert message of “
emergency recording files are full, and the oldest emergency file will be automatically deleted when a
new emergency recording file is created.
function is enabled and a collision is detected, the camcorder will
Emergency files are full
” will pop up on the screen when the
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3.1.3 The Recording Screen
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No. Item Description
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Voice Record
2 Duration
3 Date and time Indicates the current recording date and time.
Guide icon
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(Menu)
Guide icon
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(Playback)
6 Resolution
7 Battery Indicates the remaining battery power.
Guide icon
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(Snapshot)
Guide icon
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(Emergency)
Indicates turn off voice record
Indicates the recording duration of the current
video file.
Press the button to enter the OSD menu.
Press the button to switch to Playback
mode.
FHD - 1080p (1920 x 1080)
HD - 720p (1280 x 720)
Press the button to take a snapshot during
recording
Press the button to enter and initiate
emergency recording, and the recorded file will be
protected.
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3.2 Playback Videos and Photos
1. During recording, press button to browse for the desired video
and photo file.
2. Press the / button to select
the file that you want to browse and
press the button.
3. Press the / button to view the
next or the previous file and press
the button to view the file in full
screen.
4. When user want to playback the emergency video file, they could
check on file name as EMER.
3.2.1 The Playback Screen
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Video Playback Screen
Photo Playback Screen
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No.
Item
Guide icon
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(Back)
Guide icon
(Previous)
Guide icon
(Next)
Guide icon
(Pause)
Duration
Battery
File name
Press the button to return to file selection
display.
Press the button to view the previous
video/photo.
Press the button to view the next v ideo/photo.
Press the button to pause the video playback.
Indicates the elapse time / total recording time.
Indicates the estimated remaining battery power.
Indicates video / photo file name.
Description
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3.2.2 Deleting Files
To delete file(s), do the following:
1. If recording is in progress, press the button to enter the OSD
menu.
2. Press the / button to select File Deletion and press the
button.
3. Press the / button to select Delete One or Delete All, then
press the button.
4. After select Delete One, press the / button to select that you
want to delete, then press the button.
5. After select Delete All, press the / button to select Video File
or Image File that you want to delete, then select YES or NO to
delete.
Note:
1. Deleted files CANNOT be recovered. Ensure the files have backup before deletion.
2. Emergency files cannot be deleted from this operation. They can be deleted by inserting memory
card into your PC or format memory card.
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4 Adjusting the Settings
4.1 Using the Menu
You can customize the video recording and other general settings via the
on-screen display (OSD) menus.
1. If recording is in progress, press the button to open the OSD
menu.
2. Press the / button to select a menu option and press the
button to enter the selected menu.
3. Press the / button to select the desired setting and press the
button to confirm the setting.
4. Press the button to exit the menu, back to recording mode.
4.2 Menu Tree
Refer to the below table for deta ils on me nu items a nd available menu options.
Menu option Description Available option
Press / button to
Date / Time Set the date and time.
adjust the value, press the
button to switch the
field and confirm.
Resolution
EV
Driver Fatigue
Alert
LCD Setting
Voice Record
Volume
Record Interval
Set the desired video
resolution.
Set the exposure
compensation.
When enabled, the
camcorder sounds an
audible tone after an hour
of driving.
Set the duration for the
display to automatically
turn off right after video
recording starts.
Enable or disable sound
recording with the video.
Set the volume up and
down
Set the recording duration
for each recorded video file.
1920x1080 30 fps/
1280x720 60 fps
Press / button to
set the exposure level. You
may customize it
between-2~+2.
On / Off
On / Turn Off After 30 sec.
/ Turn Off After 3 min. / Off
On / Off
1~10
3 min. / 5 min.
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Menu option Description Available option
Enable/Disable the motion
detection. If this function is
enabled and the power
button is pressed, the
system alert message,
“enter motion detection
Motion Detection
Collision Detec.
Language
File Deletion
Format
Default
Firmware Version
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after 10sec.”, will pop on
the screen. Under motion
detection mode, the
camcorder will
automatically start
recording when any object
movement is detected.
Enable / Disable the
collision detection. If this
function is enabled and any
collision is detected, the
camcorder will
automatically trigger the
emergency recording
feature.
Set the on-screen display
menu language.
Delete the file(s) Warning:
Once a file is deleted, it
CANNOT be restored or
recovered.
Format the memory card
Warning: Once the memory
card is formatted, ALL
content on the micro SD
card will be deleted and
CANNOT be restored or
recovered.
Reset all options to the
default settings.
Indicates current firmware
version.
On / Off
High / Normal / Low / off
According to the actual
shipping regions
Delete One/ Delete All
Yes / No
Yes / No
5 Installing the Software
1. Place the CD disc bundled with the car camcorder in your PC/Laptop
optical drive.
2. If the CD does not execute automatically, please use Windows File
Manager to execute the Install_CD.exe file in the CD.
The following screen will be displayed.
3. Select the desired
according to the instructions on-screen.
[Menu] item to start the installation process
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6 Specifications
Item Description
Image sensor 1/2.7” CMOS sensor
Effective pixels
Storage media Supports Micro SDHC, up to 32GB class 6 or above
LCD display 2.4” LCD color TFT (112K pixels)
Lens
Focus range 1.5m~Infinity
Video Resolutions
Still image
(Photograph)
Shutter
G-Sensor 3-Axis G-Force sensor
ISO Auto
White Balance Auto
Microphone
Speaker
Interface
1920 (H) x 1080 (V)
Wide Angle Fixed Focus lens
Aperture: Up to F1.9 ; f=3.8mm
FHD - 1080p (1920 x 1080) , 30fps
HD - 720p (1280 x 720) , 60fps
Format: MOV
Resolution: 2M (1920 x 1080)
Format: DCF (JPEG, Exif: 2.2)
Electronic shutter
Auto:1/2 ~1/2000 sec.
Yes
Yes
Mini USB, Mini C Type HDMI
Item Description
Battery
Operating
Temperature
Operating Humidity 20 ~ 70% RH
Storage
Temperature
Dimensions 70 x 63 x 31.3 mm
Weight Approx. 90g
Built-in 470mAH Li-polymer rechargeable (This battery is
NOT replaceable)
-5° ~ 60° C
-20° ~70° C
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