iAudio AN2 Instruction Manual

User Guide ver 1.0EN

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+ 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)

+ 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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Before You Start

+ 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

+ 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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Before You Start

+ 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

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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+ Names of Parts and Functions

GPS Terminal

OBD Terminal

Rear View Camera Terminal

Power Terminal

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Camera Lens

LED Status

Indicator

Holder

Connector

LED Status

Indicator

Microphone

Manual Recording

Button

Power Button

Protective

LCD

Lid

< Front Camera (AN2 Body) >

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+ Names of Parts and Functions

① Camera Lens

② LED Status Indicator

③ GPS Terminal

④ Rear View Camera Terminal

⑤ Power Terminal

⑥ Manual Recording Button

⑦ Power Button

⑧ Protective Lid

⑨ Microphone

⑩ LCD

⑪ Holder Connector

⑫ OBD Terminal

1) This terminal is designed to fit the rear view camera only; it is not compatible with other devices.

Records the front direction of a vehicle.

Displays the operational status of the device.

Connects with external GPS.

Connects with rear view camera.

Connects with cigar jack cable or with uninterruptible power cable.

Press this button to manually record a total of 20 seconds. (10 seconds before and 10 seconds after pressing the button)

Power On/Off and starts recording.

Protects memory card inside the memory card slot.

Record voice using a built-in microphone.

LCD shows video being recorded or menu with which users can operate the black box.

Connects with the product holder.

This feature(OBD2) is not supported due to a country-specific structural difference in vehicle production.

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+ Names of Parts and Functions

LED Status Indicator

Front View Camera

Terminal

① Camera Lens

② LED Status Indicator

③ Front View Camera Terminal

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< Rear View Camera >

Records the rear direction of a vehicle.

Displays the operational status of the device.

Connects with Front View Camera.

Camera Lens

Before You Start

+ Installation

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Insert the memory card into the device.

STEP 4

Attach the side that removes release paper onto the holder and remove the release paper on the other side.

+ A space behind the rearview mirror is recommended for installation. + Select a location carefully as repositioning the device after removing may weaken adhesiveness significantly. Double-check

the chosen location before fixing the device.

+ Adjust the camera lens so that about 10-20% of your vehicle's hood appears on the recording screen.

Place the AN2 in the device

holder.

STEP 5

Select a location

and install

Choose the location where you want to attach the device to the vehicle. Wipe any foreign matter or moisture completely from the location before installing the device.

Remove the release paper from

one side of the double-coated tape.

STEP 6

Adjust the direction of the camera lens.

TIP!

Use a coin to fasten the bolt on the hold to fix the product in place

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+ Connecting Uninterruptible Power Cable

When connected with uninterruptible power cable, recording continues even when the vehicle is parked and the engine is turned off.

+ Make sure you fully understand how to set up uninterruptible power connection before connecting the

device. + Each wire must be fixed to a specific dedicated location, otherwise inverse voltage can occur, seriously

damaging the device.

Black Wire (GND)

+ Fix it to a bolt attached to the metal of the

vehicle's body.

Yellow Wire (BATT+)

+ Connect it to the uninterrupted power

fuse of the vehicle's fuse box. (hazard flasher, dome light, taillight, etc.)

Red Wire (ACC)

+ Connect it to the ACC(cigarette

lighter, etc.) fuse of the vehicle's fuse box.

+ Uninterruptible power cable must be installed using wires from the fuse box inside the car.

Uninterruptible power cable may be purchased separately.

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+ Connecting Rear View Camera and External GPS Module

GPS

Connecting Rear View Camera and External GPS Module

+ When connected the rear view camera, LED turns on, indicating that the camera is ready for

simultaneous 2-channel recording of both the front and rear areas. + Connecting an external GPS module allows PC Manager to show recorded places on the map. + External GPS may be purchased separately.

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Rear View Camera

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+ Attaching to/Detaching from A Product Holder

Attach/detach the product as shown below:

Push the product to attach to/detach from the holder.

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Use a coin to fasten/unfasten the bolt on the holder to attach/detach the product.

Basic Functions

+ Start

① Booting

② Switch View

③ Screen Off

④ Home (Main Menu)

When the car is started and power is turned on. As soon as booting is completed, the product automatically switches into driving mode recording. The LCD screen will display live video footage of the driving mode. Both front and rear views are available when the rear view camera is connected.

Touch the rear view screen (PIP: Picture in Picture) on the front/rear view to see the rear view in full screen. Touch the top right corner on the rear view screen to see the front/rear view.

Touch the area other than the top right corner on the LCD screen to turn off the screen.

Main Menu appears when the Home button on the bottom left corner is touched.

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Basic Functions

+ Live View

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① Vehicle Speed Display

② GPS Connection

Vehicle speed is displayed in real time when GPS is connected.

GPS connection is indicated by the GPS Connection Icon, which disap pears when disconnected.

③ Time Indicator

④ Sound Recording

Indicator

⑤ LDWS Display

⑥ Vehicle Voltage Indicator

1) When only GPS receiver is connected : 50km/h

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Displays current recording time.

Sound recording is deactivated. Sound recording is activated.

LDWS is activated at a certain speed.

Displays the vehicle battery's current voltage.

Basic Functions

+ Main Menu

Touch 'Home' in the live view screen to see the main menu page.

① Menu

② Front & Rear Recordings

③ Front Recordings

④ Rear Recordings

⑤ LCD Off

Go to menu to replay video and change settings.

Live front/rear view appears on the screen.

Live front view appears on the screen.

Live rear view appears on the screen.

Touch to turn off the LCD screen.

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Basic Functions

+ Settings

Touch 'Menu' in the main menu to see the settings page.

① Playback

② LDWS Settings

③ Audio Settings

④ System Settings

⑤ Auto Capsule Settings

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Check videos stored.

Set lane departure warning, hood line and sensitivity.

Set sound recording, volume, haptic feedback sound and voice guide.

Set current time, coordinates, auto switch to parking mode, memory card format, Auto Capsule information and default settings.

Set impact sensitivity, motion detection sensitivity, battery discharge settings, LCD off, recording settings.

Basic Functions

+ File Playback

Touch 'Playback' in the menu to see the file playback page.

① File Selection (buttons)

② Playlist

③ Select Front/Rear View

④ File Name

⑤ Playback (buttons)

Select and play all videos of driving recording, parking recording, event recording and manual recording.

The list shows recorded files in consecutive order.

If the recording has both front and rear views, touch one of the buttons to play the video in front or rear view.

Displays the file name of the currently playing video.

Play/pause the playing video or play the previous/next video.

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Basic Functions

+ Lane Departure Warning System

Touch 'LDWS Settings' in the menu to see the LDWS setting page.

① LDWS Setting

② LDWS

③ Hood Line Settings

④ Sensitivity Settings

1) LDWS is activated when external GPS receiver is connected.

2) Set top-bottom reference lines based on the horizon if your car has a short hood, like an SUV.

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Change LDWS setting.

Activate/deactivate LDWS (Lane Departure Warning System).

Calibrate the line of the vehicle's hood.

Set the sensitivity to lanes right and left to the vehicle on a scale of 1 to 5.

Basic Functions

+ Audio Settings

Touch 'Audio Settings' in the menu to set audio options of AN2.

① Sound Recording

② Volume

③ Haptic Feedback Sound

④ Voice Guide

Activate/deactivate sound recording option, which allows you to record your voice using the built-in microphone.

Control the AN2 speaker's volume on a scale of 1 to 3.

Turn on/off touch sound when the LCD screen is touched.

Activate/deactivate AN2 voice guide.

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+ System Settings

Touch 'System Settings' in the menu to change system settings including time setting, Auto Capsule information and default settings.

① Time Setting

② Coordinate Settings

③ Auto Switch to Parking

Mode

Set current time of AN2.

This feature allows you to correct the position of the LCD screen touch area.

The mode automatically switches to Auto Parking Mode when the engine is turned off if this option is activated. AN2 shuts down when the engine is turned off if this option is deactivated.

④ Memory Card Format

Format the memory card. AN2 automatically reboots after the format is completed.

⑤ Auto Capsule Information

⑥ Default Settings

Check information about AN2 firmware.

Initialize all settings of AN2. AN2 automatically reboots after initialization is completed.

1) Time setting is automatically updated when GPS cable is connected.

2) AN2 is recommended that you format the memory card from AN2 because it uses the TAT file format.

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Basic Functions

+ Auto Capsule Settings

Touch 'Auto Capsule Settings' in the menu to change settings related to Auto Capsule, including impact sensitivity, motion detection sensitivity and battery discharge settings.

① Impact Sensitivity

② Motion Detection

Sensitivity

③ Battery Discharge

Settings

④ LCD Off

⑤ Recordings Settings

The shock detection sensor can be set at 3 sensitivity levels, and Bike Mode is also available.

Set the sensitivity to motion detection that AN2 detects while parking on a scale of 1 to 3.

Set the voltage at which the battery should be shut down. If the voltage is lower than the defined voltage, AN2 automatically shuts down.

Set when the LCD screen should be turned off. If there is no touch input to the LCD screen for the set time span, the screen automatically turns off.

Set sharpness and brightness of video on a scale of 1 to 3.

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Basic Functions

+ LED Status Indicator

Category Operating Mode

Driving Mode Flickering

Event During Driving Mode

Event During Parking

Recording

Mode

Motion Detecting During Parking Mode

Standby During Parking Mode

Booting

Front LED Rear LED

Security

Center

Set

Flickering from

left to right, in

order

Flickering Set FlickeringON(When GPS is

GPS

(Blue)

(When GPS is

connected)

Power

(Green)

ON OFF

ON Flickering

ON Set Flickering OFF OFF OFF

Flickering from

Flickering

Once

left to right, in

order

Flickering

Twice

OFF OFF OFF

Flickering

Once

Flickering

Once

Event

(Red)

Flickering

Once

Firmware Upgrade ON ONON(When GPS is

System

Memory Card Format Flickering

No Memory Card/ Error

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Flickering from

left to right, in

order

ON OFFON(When GPS is

connected)

(When GPS is

connected)

ON Flickering

ON OFF

OFF Flickering

Basic Functions

+ Button Operation

Pressing the button : Run Manual Recording

Move Up : Turn Off

Move Down : Turn On

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Other Functions

+ PC Manager

The PC Manager can be downloaded from the bundle CD.

Video Playback Screen (Front/Rear)

Playback Buttons

G Sensor Information

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Video Lists

Video Playback Screen

(Front/Rear)

GPS Location Map

Other Functions

+ PC Manager

Open recorded video files.

Plays a selected file.

Stop the video playback.

Seek the video in 10 seconds.

Plays the previous/next file.

Enlarge selected portion of the screen.

Captures the screen during playback.

Users can set their preferences. (Press the Save (button) to apply new settings.)

Mirroring feature shows the rear view with left and right sides reversed like in a mirror.

Adjust the volume.

Control the video brightness.

Store the selected video in a PC.

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Other Functions

File Download+

+ Check files in PC Manager and click 'File Download' to save files in a PC.

+ Run TAT_Viewer in the memory card provided to save and play files in a PC without

PC Manager.

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Additional Description

+ Product Specification

Item Specification Note

Lens Front : Full HD Wide Angle Lens / Rear : HD Wide Angle Lens

Image Sensor Front : 5M Pixel CMOS Sensor / Rear : 1M Pixel CMOS Sensor

LCD 3.5 inch Full Touch LCD 480 X 320

Recording Resolution 1 Channel - Front : Full HD (1920 X 1080p), Max. 24fps Record front/rear view

2 Channel - Front : Full HD (1920 X 1080p), Max. 24fps Rear : HD (1280 X 720p), Max. 15fps

Recording Angle Front - Diagonal : Approx. 120˚/ Rear - Diagonal : Approx. 120˚ From the diagonal angle

Video Encoding H.264 (AVI)

Recording Type Normal / Manual / Event(Impact) / Parking(Motion)

Audio Recording PCM Mic

Software PC Manager (for Windows PC) File Playback, Screen

Dimension & Weight AN2 Body : 110.5 X 67.6 X 22.1 mm / 96g

Storage Memory Suppor t up to 32GB memory card

Operating Temperature -20℃ ~ 60℃

Power DC 12V ~ 24V

Others G Sensor, Speaker(Voice Guide), LED Status Indicator, Rear View Camera,

External GPS Terminal

at 12fps during parking

recording.

Capture, Save Recordings, Driving Speed, View on Map

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