iAudio AN2 Instruction Manual

User Guide ver 1.0EN

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COPYRIGHT NOTICE

+ Auto Capsule and COWON are the trademarks of COWON SYSTEMS Inc.
+ All content in this manual are protected under copyright laws.
+ All the other product(s) and service(s) listed in this manual are registered trademark and service of the

corresponding copyright owner(s).
+ All rights to this program are reserved by COWON SYSTEMS Inc. and protected under copyright laws.
+ This manual is based on the specifications of the product available at the point of publishing it. Note

that the sample sentences, charts, pictures given as an example, detailed functions of a product,

specifications of H/W and S/W recorded in this manual are subject to change without notice.

Precautions

This device is for recording the driving image of cars. Recording may fail depending on given situations.
The videos recorded with this product can only be used as a reference to examining the driving image.

+ This manual is based on the product available at the point of publishing it. It thus may contain errors or

omissions in its technical editing.
+ Always back up any important video files.
+ COWON SYSTEMS, Inc, shall not be held accountable for any data loss, poor recording or recording

errors.

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+ CONTENTS

Before You Start

+ Product Overview

+ Safety Precautions

+ Package Components

+ Names of Parts and Functions

+ Installation

+ Connecting Uninterruptible Power Cable

+ Connecting Rear View Camera and External GPS Module

+ Attaching to/Detaching from A Product Holder

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Basic Functions

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+ Start

+ Live View

+ Main Menu

+ Settings

+ File Playback

+ Lane Departure Warning System

+ Audio Settings

+ System Settings

+ Auto Capsule Settings

+ LED Status Indicator

+ Button Operation

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Other Functions

+ PC Manager

+ File Download

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Additional Description

+ Product Specification

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Before You Start

+ Product Overview

Full HD + HD front/rear recording

+ 16:9 Wide Full HD (front) and HD (rear) resolution high-quality video recording.

LDWS(Lane Departure Warning System)

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+ LDWS(Lane Departure Warning System) assists in safe driving by giving a warning when the vehicle

leaves its lane.

Format free TAT (Time Allocation Table) safe writing

+ It saves video in the SD card in real time and secures storage of video with format free TAT even when

the power goes off.

Multiple recoding options and easy search

+ There are multiple options for driving-mode and parking-mode recordings, and recorded videos can

easily be searched by category of event or motion file.

Built-in G sensor

+ This detects the external impact via the 3-axis acceleration sensor for auto recording.

Built-in motion sensor

+ This detects motion during parking mode recording and starts recording automatically.

Built-in backup supercapacitor

+ The last recorded file is safely saved thanks to a built-in supercapacitor, even with unexpected power

outage.

1) Available under external GPS connection

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+ Product Overview

Multiple indicators for smooth operation

+ Operational status of Auto Capsule is easy to monitor through voice messages, sound effects, and LED

indicators.

PC Manager

+ With the PC Manager, you can manage and capture recorded videos and examine the intensity of an

impact on the G sensor.

Automatic parking mode recording

2)

+ Automatically senses parking voltage and initiates parking mode recording.

Auto shutdown voltage set-up option

+ If the vehicle battery power falls below a pre-set voltage, this automatically turns off the device.

Protection from high temperature

+ It stops recording when the temperature exceeds a certain level to protect itself.

Connection with external GPS

+ When connected with an external GPS receiver, vehicle location and speed information are recorded

and can be checked later via the PC Manager.

2) Available only under uninterruptible power connection

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Before You Start

+ Safety Precautions

This section regards precautions to prevent users from compromising safety or
experiencing property damage. Please read the followings carefully before use.
(Company has nothing whatever to do with any accident caused by a user who failed to
conform to warning and precautions.)

+ Changing the installation location of the product may result in a change in the camera angle. Adjust the

camera angle after installing the product and test the recorded images. Normal recording cannot be

guaranteed if the product is wrongly installed.
+ Recording video is not available when this product is being booted. Drive safely after booting is

completed.
+ This product is a device that uses a camera to record video as you drive, therefore, the quality of the

recorded videos may deteriorate when taken at the point of entering/exiting a tunnel, when the shadow

contrast and counter light to the subject are severe in broad daylight, or when there is no light.
+ Avoid excessive car window tinting. It deteriorates the recording quality. The white balance of the video

may vary depending on the degree of tinting.
+ In the event a product is damaged or disconnected from power due to a critical and impactful accident,

the product may not work and fail to record the accident.
+ Do not disassemble or alter the product at your discretion. It may cause electric shock, product damage

or loss of recorded data.
+ Always keep the front window clean and free from dust before recording to guarantee the most optimal

recording quality.
+ Foreign matters (e.g. fingerprints) on the lens of the black box may adversely affect the recorded videos.

Always keep the lens clean and free from dusts.
+ Avoid inserting metals or flammables into the microSD card slot. It may cause a fire or electric shock.
+ If liquid spills onto the product, disconnect the power immediately and contact the customer center.

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Before You Start

+ Safety Precautions

+ Refrain from operating the product while driving. It may cause a car accident.
+ Do not use voltage other than the rated voltage specified by the product. It may cause an explosion, fire

or mechanical failure.
+ Do not use the product in a place where there is flammable or explosive gas. Otherwise, ignition or

explosion may ensue.
+ Keep the product away from the reach of babies, children, or pets.
+ Avoid high temperatures such as inside the closed car under hot weather or a place with direct sunlight.

It may adversely affect the exterior or internal parts of the product, causing a fire.
+ Use caution not to apply too much strength to the lens and the exterior of the black box, or a mechanical

failure may ensue.
+ Install the product in an area that doesn't disrupt a driver's visibility. Otherwise, it may cause an accident.
+ If you use the product for a long time, it heats up inside. So use caution not to get burned by touching it.

Avoid touching the metal area when removing the microSD card after using the product for long hours.
+ Do not cover the black box with a cloth or other type of cover. It may contain the heat inside the

product, resulting in an exterior deformation or a fire.
+ Do not spray water or wax directly onto the product when cleaning the inside of a car. It may cause

mechanical failure or electric shock.
+ Always use the genuine products and parts from COWON SYSTEMS Inc. COWON SYSTEMS Inc. shall

not be held accountable whatsoever for failures or accidents caused by using the product and parts

from other sources.
+ In accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act and other relevant regulations, users are held

liable for data stored using the product's video/audio recording features. You are advised to take due

precaution in storing recorded data.
+ Memory card is an expendable item which needs to be periodically examined and changed. Use a

COWON-authorized memory card.

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+ Safety Precautions

+ If storage space on the memory card is insufficient, previously-recorded files can be deleted in a

pre-set order. You can also transfer important recorded files can be transferred for safe-keeping on a

separate storage device.
+ The backup supercapacitor is an expendable item, and its lifespan can be affected by the environment

around it. Replace it with a new one when operation becomes unstable.
+ Do not wipe the product with chemical substances or detergent. Wipe the product gently with a soft

cloth.
+ If you don't intend to use the product for a long while, unplug the power cable of the product. Otherwise,

it may cause electric discharge of a car battery or fire. A user shall be held accountable for the product

damage or car breakdown.
+ Do not use wet hands when plugging/unplugging the cigar jack cable. It may cause an electric shock.
+ Plug in the power cord completely with no looseness. Otherwise, it may cause a fire.
+ Do not use the damaged cigar jack cable. It may cause a fire or an electric shock.

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+ Package Components

Product Holder

(Front)

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Memory Card &

Card Adapter

External GPS

Receiver

(Optional)

CD(Manual & PC
Manager), Quick

Guide

Auto Capsule AN2

Double-Coated

Tape

Cigar Jack Cable*

Rear View Camera

Rear View Camera

Connection Cable

Uninterruptible

Power Cable

(Optional)

+ Note that the included items may vary according to the product specifications and may look different

from the images provided in the manual.
+ Always use the genuine cables from COWON SYSTEMS, Inc.
* Cigar jack cable provided does not support Battery Discharge(by time and voltage setting) as well as

Parking Recording. Uninterruptible power cable may be purchased for Parking Recording. Connection of
the cigar jack cable to an uninterrupted cigar jack power supply will drain battery. Ensure that the cigar
jack power is off when the ignition is turned off.

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