Hikvision C 8 User guide

HikDashcam · C 8

User Manual

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A Legal Statement

©2022 Hangzhou HikAuto Technology Co., Ltd. Allrights reserved.

AboutThisManual

The Manual includes instructionsfor using and managingthe
Product. Pictures, charts, imagesand all other information
hereinaγer are for descriptionand explanation only.The information
contained in the Manualis subject to change,without notice, due to
firmware updates or otherreasons.

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and other Hikvision's trademarksand logos

are the properties ofHikvision in various jurisdictions.

• Other trademarks and logos mentioned are theproperties of

their respective owners.

Disclaimer

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENTPERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THIS MANUAL
AND THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED,WITH ITS HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND
FIRMWARE, ARE PROVIDED “AS IS”AND “WITH ALL FAULTS AND ERRORS”.
HIKAUTO MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION, MERCHANTABILITY,SATISFACTORY QUALITY, OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE USE OF THE PRODUCT BY YOU
IS ATYOUR OWN RISK. IN NO EVENT WILLHIKAUTO BE LIABLE TOYOU FOR
ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES,
INCLUDING, AMONG OTHERS, DAMAGESFOR LOSS OF BUSINESS

A Legal Statement

PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, ORLOSS OF DATA, CORRUPTION OF
SYSTEMS, OR LOSS OFDOCUMENTATION, WHETHER BASED ON BREACH
OF CONTRACT,TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCTLIABILITY, OR
OTHERWISE, IN CONNECTION WITHTHE USE OF THEPRODUCT, EVENIF
HIKAUTO HAS BEEN ADVISEDOF THE POSSIBILITY OFSUCH DAMAGES OR
LOSS.
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE NATUREOF INTERNET PROVIDES FOR
INHERENT SECURITY RISKS, ANDHIKAUTO SHALL NOT TAKE ANY
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ABNORMAL OPERATION, PRIVACY LEAKAGEOR
OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM CYBER-ATTACK, HACKER ATTACK,
VIRUS INFECTION, OR OTHERINTERNET SECURITY RISKS; HOWEVER,
HIKAUTO WILL PROVIDE TIMELY TECHNICAL SUPPORT IF REQUIRED. YOU
AGREE TO USE THISPRODUCT IN COMPLIANCE WITHALL APPLICABLE
LAWS, AND YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT YOUR
USE CONFORMS TO THEAPPLICABLE LAW. ESPECIALLY, YOUARE
RESPONSIBLE, FOR USING THISPRODUCT IN A MANNERTHAT DOESNOT
INFRINGE ON THE RIGHTSOF THIRD PARTIES,INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION, RIGHTS OF PUBLICITY, INTELLECTUALPROPERTY RIGHTS, OR
DATA PROTECTION AND OTHER PRIVACY RIGHTS. YOU SHALL NOTUSE THIS
PRODUCT FOR ANY PROHIBITEDEND-USES, INCLUDING THE
DEVELOPMENT OR PRODUCTION OFWEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION,
THE DEVELOPMENT OR PRODUCTIONOF CHEMICAL OR BIOLOGICAL
WEAPONS, ANY ACTIVITIES INTHE CONTEXT RELATED TOANY NUCLEAR
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RIGHTS ABUSES.

IN THE EVENT OFANY CONFLICTS BETWEEN THISMANUAL AND THE
APPLICABLE LAW, THE LATER PREVAILS.

FCCInformation

Please take attention thatchanges or modification notexpressly
approved by the partyresponsible for compliance couldvoid the
user’s authority to operatethe equipment.
FCCcompliance:Thisequipmenthas been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuantto part
15 of the FCCRules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interferencewhen the equipments
operated in a residentialenvironment. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiateradio frequency energy and,if notinstalled and
used in accordance withthe instructions, may causeharmful
interference to radio communications.However, there is no
guarantee that interference willnot occur in aparticular
installation. If this equipmentdoes cause harmful interferenceto
radio or television reception,which can be determinedby turning
the equipment off andon, the user isencouraged to try tocorrect
the interference by oneor more of thefollowing measures:
—Reorient or relocate thereceiving antenna.
—Increase the separation betweenthe equipment and receiver. —
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiveris connected.
—Consult the dealer oran experienced radio/TV technicianfor help

FCCConditions

This device complies withpart 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the followingtwo conditions:

1. This device maynot cause harmful interference.

2. This device must acceptany interference received,
including interference that maycause undesired operation.

B Regulatory Information

The equipment should beinstalled and operated
with a minimum distance20 cm between theradiator and your
body.

EUConformityStatement

This product and -if applicable - the supplied
accessories too are markedwith "CE" and comply
therefore with the applicableharmonized

European standards listed underthe RE Directive
2014/53/EU, the EMC Directive2014/30/EU, the LVDDirective
2014/35/EU, the RoHS Directive2011/65/EU.

B Regulatory Information

C Accessories

1.

Dashcam × 1

2. Car Charger ×1

3. Power Cord × 1

4. Electrostatic Film × 1

5. User Manual ×1

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7

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4. Power Port

3. Loudspeaker

9. Reset Button

8. MicroSD(TF) Card
Slot

5. Rear Camera
Port(Optional TVI Camera)

6.

Mini-USB Port for
Connection to
Computer for GPS
Transfer and 4G
Module Connection

1. Lens

2. Stand

7. Microphone

D Product Legend

E Installation

Clean the windshield and place
the electrostatic sticker into
position. Remove unnecessary
air bubbles.

Plug car charger intothe
cigarette lighter, and plugthe
power cord into theUSB
interface.

Adjust the angle for
customer viewing.
You can adjust 50°
up and down.

Place the device ontothe
electrostatic film and
route the cable.

F Mobile Phone Connection

Scan QR Code

Scan the QR codeto download
and install HikDashcamapp.

1

Connecting the dashcam tothe app:
a. Open the HikDashcamapp.
b. Select the Wi-FiConnectionfrom

the list.
c.Input Wi-Fi password tobuild

connection.

• Parameters can be adjusted on the

settings page.

• If the Dashcam Wi-Fi is not

detected on the mobiledevice,
please press power buttononce to
switch to Wi-Fi mode.

2

Dashcam Wi-Fi default
parameters:

• Wi-Fi SSID: HIKVISION-C8-XXXX

(XXXX refers to thelasfour
characters of verification code.)

• Default Wi-Fi password:

1234567890
(To editpassword, please go to

the Settings page.)

Model
Aperture
Pixel
Max. Resolution
Angle
Storage
G-Sensor
Wi-Fi
Sound Saving While Video Recording
Power Supply
Power Consumption
Operating Temperature and Humidity
Installation Type
Dimensions (L × W ×H)
Weight

AE-DC8012-C8
F1.75
800 W
2160P @ 30fps
143°
MicroSD(TF) card, 32 GB to128 GB
Built-in, collision triggered recording andrecording lock
Yes
Yes
5 VDC, 2 A

＜ 3.5 W

-20°C to 70°C, 95%(MAX)

General

104.6 mm × 49.2mm × 39.4 mm

Approx. 120g

Specifications

G Device Operation

Powerup&Shutdown

Access to car powerthrough cigarette lighter.
Device starts recording automatically once the car starts.
Device powers off whenthe car turned off.

Note: The cigarette lighterinterface of some modelsmay be
normal. Please ensure thatthe device stops working after the
car is turned off.Otherwise, the battery ofthe vehicle may lose
power.

Recording

Recordings are divided tointo standard video andemergency video.
The video voice canbe turned on/off viaSystem Settings or

Hikdashcam APP.

H Cautions

SafetyInstruction

These instructions are intendedto ensure that userscan use the
product correctly to avoid danger or property loss.
Cautions:Injuryor equipment damage may occurif any of thecautions
are neglected.

• In the use ofthe dashcam, you mustbe in strictcompliance with the
local laws and regulations.

• You are recommended toinstall the dashcam onthe location ofrear
mirror to ensure thedashcam can record withthe best surveillance view.
DO NOT install thedashcam on the locationthat will blockthe driver’s
sight.

• Keep the user manualfor future reference. Seeinitial
connection of dashcam inuser manual.

• Purchase the MicroSD(TF) cardfrom authorized retailer. To
ensure safe and stabledata storage, it isrecommended to
use MicroSD(TF) card ofClass 10 or above.

• Format the new MicroSD(TF)card first before beingused.

• To protect MicroSD(TF) cardfrom damage, ensure thedashcam
is is powered downbefore installing and uninstallingMicroSD(TF) card.

• If the dashcam isdirectly connected with thevehicle power

system, you are recommendedto power off thedashcam when
the engine is off.Disconnect cigarette lighter toavoid
insufficient voltage and abnormalstartup. Reconnect cigarette
lighter to ensure dashcamwill work normally uponstartup.

• Operating temperature is at-20 C to 70 C (-4 F to 158 F). To
protect the dashcam, avoidit being used inhigh or low
temperatures, or high-humidity environment.Avoid using the
dashcam in rain ordust.

• The manual is subjectto updating at anygiven time. The
functions of the dashcammay vary according todifferent models.

*The driving assistance functionof the device onlysends alarms or
warnings to the driverand cannot impair thedriver’s judgement and
operation. The device shouldbe used carefully inavoiding accident and
traffic violation. Pedestrian orobject recognition failure orrecognition error
may occur due toexternal factors. DO NOTsolely rely onthe driving
assistance function.

I Troubleshooting

Trouble

Solution

The dashcam drops
easily.

The dashcam does
not turn on.

The dashcam keeps
powering off.

Device is not
recording properly.

Recording is
blurred.

Recording is muted.

Clean the windshield beforeinstallation.

Ensure the vehicle isstarted.
Check whether the carcharger is Óghtly secured.
Press "RESET" button toreboot device.
Restore to defaults: hold the RESETbuttonuntil
prompted for sound.

Make sure the powercable is in goodcondition.
Make sure the powercable is securely connectedon

both ends.

Ensure the dashcam turnson successfully.
Check if MicroSD(TF) cardis inserted.
Check the condition ofthe MicroSD(TF) card, e.g.its

format, its lifespan.
There is a problemwith MicroSD(TF) card. Replaceit.
Make sure the protecÓvefilm is peeled off.

Check whether the windshieldor the lens of
dashcam is clear.

Edit audio settings onthe device or turnon sound
saving in the HikDashcamapp.

Turn on soundthrough the dashcam'saudio control
function.

Check whether the carcharger is tightly secured.
Make sure the deviceis powered by carcharger with

5V, ≥2A interface.

Ensure the 3M tapeis placed properly tothe
electronic film before theinstallation.

Dashcam reboots
automatically.

Dashcam app
cannot connect to
dashcam.

Make sure HikDashcam appis installed.
Please restart the dashcamdevice.

SolutionTrouble

Check the source playeror system of thephone.
Please connect MicroSD(TF) cardto your computer
and view the recordings.

Wi-Fi connection
takes too long to
connect.

It may be causedby the interferrence ofthe
surrounding Wi-Fi signals. Ensurethe dashcam
being used in anenvironment with no interferrence.

Close unnecessary programs inyour phone to
memory for HikDashcam appthen reconnect Wi-Fi.

I Troubleshooting

The microSD (TF)
card is not detected
when connecting
the dashcam to a
computer with the
supplied power cord.

The mobile app
cannot display
recordings.

The dashcam does notsupport data transmission,
and the supplied power cord isonly for charging.

If you need totransfer data, connectthe microSD
(TF) card to your computer.

Dashcam Wi-Fi
password is
forgotten.

The default password is1234567890. If you have
revised the password, resetthe password bydoing
the following:

1. Hold theRESETbuttononthe dashcam until the
startup music is heard, thedashcam will be restored
to the defaults.

2. Go to the HikDashcamapp’s Wi-Fi connection
interface. Select the Wi-FiSSID, and login with the
default password 1234567890.