Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the
warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers
whenever you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the product.
Model DRV-N520
Serial number
US Residents Only
Register Online
Register your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com
• Please note that JVC KENWOOD shall not be responsible for any damages suffered by
the customer or a third party as a result of incorrectly using this product, a failure during
use of this product, or other trouble, or due to the use of this product, unless such
liability is acknowledged by law.
Copyrights
• Recorded video, image, and audio content cannot be used for other than personal
enjoyment without the consent of the copyright holder as specified in the Copyright
Act.
• Please note that the recording of an event such as a show, performance, or exhibition
may be restricted even when doing so for personal enjoyment.
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Precautions and
notices
• Warning! Do not operate the device
while driving. Using this product
does not change the requirement for
a driver to take full responsibility for
his or her behavior. This responsibility
includes observing all traffic rules and
regulations in order to avoid accidents,
personal injury or property damage.
• For your own safety, do not operate the
controls of the product while driving.
• A window mount is needed when using
the recorder in a car. Make sure that you
place the recorder in an appropriate
place, so as not to obstruct the driver’s
view or deployment of airbags.
• Make sure that no object is blocking the
camera lens and no reflective material
is placed near the lens. Please keep the
lens clean.
• If the car’s windscreen is tinted with a
coating, it may impact the recording
quality.
• Connect the charger to a proper power
source. The voltage requirements are
found on the product case and/or
packaging.
• Do not use the charger if the cord
becomes damaged.
• Do not attempt to service the unit.
There are no serviceable parts inside.
Replace the unit if it is damaged or
exposed to excess moisture.
Caring for your device
• Taking good care of your device will
ensure trouble-free operation and
reduce the risk of damage.
• Keep your device away from excessive
moisture and extreme temperatures.
• Avoid exposing your device to direct
sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for
extended periods of time.
• Do not place anything on top of your
device or drop objects on your device.
• Do not drop your device or subject it to
severe shock.
• Do not subject your device to sudden
and severe temperature changes. This
could cause moisture condensation
inside the unit, which could damage
your device. In the event of moisture
condensation, allow the device to dry
out completely before use.
• Never clean your device with it powered
on. Use a soft, lint-free cloth to wipe the
camera lens and the exterior of your
device.
• Do not use paper towels to clean the
camera lens.
• Never attempt to disassemble, repair or
make any modifications to your device.
Disassembly, modification or any
attempt at repair could cause damage
to your device and even bodily injury
or property damage and will void any
warranty.
• Do not store or carry flammable liquids,
gases or explosive materials in the same
compartment as your device, its parts or
accessories.
• To discourage theft, do not leave the
device and accessories in plain view in
an unattended vehicle.
• Overheating may damage the device.
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FCC WARNING
This equipment may generate or use
radio frequency energy. Changes or
modifications to this equipment may
cause harmful interference unless the
modifications are expressly approved
in the instruction manual. The user
could lose the authority to operate this
equipment if an unauthorized change or
modification is made.
FCC NOTE
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment may cause harmful
interference to radio communications, if
it is not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions. 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 from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
Precautions for Use
Precautions for Installation
• Install the device in a position where
it will not block the front view of the
driver (position where hidden by the
rear-view mirror).
• Install the device so that it is within the
wiping range of the wiper.
• Install the device in a position where it
will not interfere with the movement of
the rear-view mirror.
• Take care not to install the device over
the vehicle inspection sticker or other
sticker.
• Take care not to install the device where
it will interfere with driving or airbag
operation.
• When installing the device in a vehicle
equipped with a driving support system,
check the instruction manual of the
vehicle and then select an installation
location that will not interfere with the
driving support system.
• If the device is installed incorrectly,
event recording or parking recording
may not work correctly. Refer to "How to
Install" for the loosening of fixing knob,
installation orientation, installation angle,
and other information and then install
the device correctly.(P.8)
• Do not install the device near an
electrical component. Doing so may
cause flickering and noise.
• Use a commercially available cleaning
cloth or the like to wipe off all dirt and
grease on the mounting surface and
then fix the mount base in place. If the
device is re-affixed or mounted using,
for example, general-purpose doublesided tape, the adhesion strength may
weaken and cause the device to fall.
• After mounting the device, leave it
for 24 hours before use to enable
the mounting strength of the mount
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bracket to improve. Failing to do so may
result in the adhesion of the mount
bracket becoming weak and the device
falling.
• Fix the cord in place with tape or the like
so that it does not interfere with driving.
Precautions for Use
• Do not block the camera lens, get dirt on
it, or place a reflective object near it.
• When LED traffic lights are recorded,
video in which they appear to
be flickering or flashing may be
recorded. JVC KENWOOD assumes
no responsibility with regard to the
distinguishing or recording of traffic
lights.
• If coating is used on the windshield of
the vehicle, recording quality may be
affected.
• There is no guarantee that the device
can record video in all conditions.
Cleaning the Device
• When the device is dirty, wipe it with
a dry silicone cloth or other soft cloth.
If the device is very dirty, remove the
dirt with a cloth with neutral cleaner
on it and then wipe off the cleaner.
Wiping the device with a hard cloth
or using a volatile substance such as
thinner or alcohol may cause scratches,
deformation, deterioration, or other
damage.
• When the lens is dirty, gently wipe it
with a soft cloth dampened with water.
Rubbing the lens strongly with a dry
cloth may cause scratches.
If You Notice a Problem with the Device
• If you notice a problem with the device,
rst refer to "Troubleshooting"(P.36)
and check whether there is a way to
resolve the problem.
• If you are unable to nd a way to resolve
the problem, contact your dealer or
nearest JVC KENWOOD service center.
SD Cards
• Cards supported by this device
StandardmicroSDHC
Capacity8 GB to 32 GB
Speed classClass 6 or higher
File systemFAT32
• Up to the Class 10 speed class is
supported.
Precautions for using SD cards
• When using a commercially available
SD card, also check the instructions
supplied with the SD card.
• Be sure to format (initialize) an SD card
with the device before use.
• SD cards have a product lifespan, such
as the number of times that writing
can be performed. It is recommended
to replace the SD card with a new one
regularly depending on the usage
conditions.
• When inserting and removing an SD
card, confirm the orientation, do not
bend it, and do not apply a strong force
or impact to it.
• Do not directly touch the contact part
with a hand or metal. The stored data
may be damaged or lost due to static
electricity.
• Be sure to back up (copy) the required
files in the SD card to a PC or other
device. The saved data may be lost due
to the usage conditions of the SD card.
Please note that JVC KENWOOD cannot
compensate for any damages arising
from the loss of saved files.
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Requests Regarding Disposal or
Transferring Ownership of an SD Card
• Using the SD card format and deletion
functions of this device or formatting
with a function of a PC just changes the
file management information and does
not completely delete the data in an SD
card. We recommend either physically
destroying the actual SD card or using
commercially available PC data deletion
software or the like to completely delete
the data in the SD card before disposal
or transfer of ownership. Manage
the data in SD cards at your own
responsibility.
Accessories
1Power cord x1
2Mount bracket x1
3Cable holder x1
4microSDHC card (8GB) x1
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Names and Functions of Parts
①
⑥
⑦
⑧
③④⑤
②
1 Camera lens
2 REC LED
Lights (blue) while recording is in
progress.
3 MIC LED
Lights (green) when audio recording is
turned on.
4 button
– Audio recording toggles between
enabled and disable states each time
this button is pressed.
– Hold down this button to turn on or
off the power of the device.
5
– Take a photo.– The automatic still image capture
function turns on automatically when
this button is pressed and held . The
automatic still image capture function
turns off when the button is pressed
and held while the function is turned
on.
button
⑨
6 microSD card slot
Insert an SD card for recording.
7 Microphone
Records audio.
8 REC button
Start manual recording.
9 Speaker
Outputs voice guidance, warning sounds,
and file playback audio.
Note
• When a recorded file is played on
navigation, the audio is output from
the speaker of this device, not from the
navigation speaker.
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How to Install
Installation Procedure
Check that the vehicle is parked on a level
surface.
1. Attach the device to the mount
bracket (accessory 2).
Insert the mount bracket into the
bracket attachment part of the device
and attach it to the device.
Mount bracket 2
Camera lens
side
2. Determine where to mount the
device.
Determine the mounting position
in reference to "Recommended
installation position".
3. Clean the mounting surface
and then affix the device to the
windshield.
Use a commercially available cleaning
cloth or the like to wipe off all dirt and
grease on the mounting surface. Peel
off the release paper of the doublesided tape on the mount bracket
and push the bracket against the
windscreen to affix it in place. Leave
the device for 24 hours before use to
enable the mounting strength of the
mount bracket to improve.
Release paper
4.
Perform the cord wiring work.
Refer to "How to Wire" and then
perform the wiring work.(P.10)
5. Adjust the installation angle of
the device and then fix the device
in place.
Turn the angle adjustment knob
clockwise before adjustment. Adjust
the sky portion and the road portion
to 50:50 as shown in the picture below.
After adjusting the installation angle,
turn the angle adjustment knob of the
adjustment bracket counterclockwise
to fix the device in place.
■ Adjustment example
Windshield
Angle adjustment knob
Rear-view mirror
6. Adjusting the Settings to Match
the Vehicle
• Settings are required to use the driving
support function.(P.16) The driving
support function will not work without
configuring these settings properly.
• Configure the Dashboard camera on
the receiver on which the device is
connected. For connection information,
refer to the instructions supplied with
that receiver.
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Recommended installation position
• Install the device in a position where it will not block the front view of the driver
(position where hidden by the rear-view mirror).
• Install the device so that it is within the wiping range of the wiper.
• Mounting the device to the center of the windshield behind the rear-view mirror will
facilitate optimal video recording.
Outside
vehicle
Double-sided tape
Windshield
Example of Mounting
Ceramic part
Clip
Rear-view mirror
Inside
vehicle
*Fix the power cord in place with commercially available
soft tape or the like.
CAUTION
When passing the power cord through the front pillar or another part, observe the
following points when performing the wiring work.
• Wire the power cord farther forward or farther rearward than the airbag so that it does not
interfere with the airbag.
• In the case of a vehicle in which the front pillar cover is fixed in place with special clips or the like,
the clips may need to be replaced after you remove the front pillar cover. For how to remove the
front pillar cover, the availability of replacement parts, and other information, contact the vehicle
dealer.
• Fix the power cord in place with commercially available soft tape or the like so that it does not
interfere with driving.
Power cord1
Front pillar
cover
Soft tape*
Power cord1
Airbag
Front pillar
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How to Wire
CAUTION
To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the
¤ terminal of the battery.
1. Connect the power cord (accessory 1) to the Dashboard camera.
Power cord 1
Camera lens
2. Mount the cable holder (accessory 3) in position by inserting it into
the slot in the Dashboard camera and also inserting its claw into the
connector of the Dashboard camera.
Cable holder3
Slot
Claw
Slot
Cable holder3
3. Make connections
• Settings are required to connect the Dashboard camera. Refer to the instructions
supplied the receiver.
– For the model having a video input connector with a DASH CAM tag, connect the
video output to the Front view camera/Dashboard camera input connector (yellow).
– For the model that does not have a video input connector with a DASH CAM tag,
connect the optionally available CA-C3AV to the AV-IN input port of the receiver, and
then connect the video output to the video input connector (yellow) of the CA-C3AV.
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Connect the Dashboard camera and power cord.
Dashboard camera
GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM/ MONITOR WITH RECEIVER
CA-C3AV (Optional
Accessory)
Video input (Yellow)
Power cord(3.5 m)
(Accessory1)
Video output
AV-IN /Dashboard
camera input
Dashboard
camera interface
Ignition key switch
Main fuse
Battery
Fuse
GND
Front view camera/ Dashboard
camera video input (Yellow)
Dashboard
camera
interface
Interface
Accessory
power supply
Accessory cord (Red)
Connect to a power supply that can be
turned on and off with the switch.
Fuse(2A)
Battery cord (Yellow)
Connect to a power supply with a voltage always
applied regardless of whether or not the engine key is
on or off at a point after the power has passed through
the main fuse.
Ground cord(Black)
Connect to a metal part of the vehicle (part of the
chassis with an electrical connection to the negative
side of the power supply).
Audio recording is
enabled.
Audio recording is
disabled.
LED
REC
(Blue)
On-
Off-
On-
On-
On-
Off-
-On
-Off
Initial settings
• Set the time zone before use. If you use
the driving support function, complete
the setting as described on page 16
as well.
• Configure the Dashboard camera in
advance using the receiver to which the
Dashboard camera is to be connected.
1. Press the [MENU] button on the
monitor panel.
2. Touch [Camera].
MIC
(Green)
3. Touch .
Displays the operating buttons on the
screen.
4. Touch .
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5. Touch [System Settings].
6. Set the following items.
ItemExplanation
Time ZoneSelect the Time Zone.
Daylight
Saving Time
Time Format 12-Hour/24-Hour*
Date Format Month/Day/Year /
Notification
Volume
Select Units km /h, MPH*
* Factory default settings
UTC-12:00 to UTC+14:00
UTC+0:00*
OFF*/+1 hr./+30 min
Set daylight saving time.
Day/Month/Year* /
Year/Month/Day
0/1/2*/3
Basic Operation
Inserting and Removing
an SD Card
Turn off the power of the device and then
insert an SD card into the SD card slot
until you hear a clicking sound.
Note
• Make sure that the device is powered
off (LED off) before mounting or
demounting an SD card.
• Have only the data recorded by this
device stored on an SD card.
• This device will not be functional
without an SD card mounted in
position.
• Be sure to format an SD card with the
device.
Turning the Power On/Off
Turning on the accessories power (ACC)
switch or starting the engine of the vehicle
turns on the power of the device and starts
continuous recording. When the device is
connected using the power code(P.10)
turning off the accessories power (ACC)
turns off the power of the device and
switches to parking recording mode.
To Turn the Power On/Off Manually
When the accessories power (ACC) is on, the
power of the device can be turned on or off
manually.
• Hold down the [POWER] button for at least
1 second while the device is on to turn off
the power.
• Hold down the
1 second while the device is off to turn on
the power.
[POWER]
button for at least
To remove the SD card, turn off the power
of the device and then press the SD card
so that it pops up and remove the SD card
by pulling it out.
13
Display the Dashboard
camera screen
1. Press the [MENU] button.
2. Touc [Camera].
1
2
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5
Display the Dashboard camera screen.
While the rear camera view is displayed,
a touch screen is displayed in the upper
center of the Dashboard camera screen.
3. Touch .
Displays the operating buttons on the
screen.
1 Recording mode/Remaining manual
recording or event recording time
2 HDR recording/Resolution
3 Audio recording ON /OFF
④ Automatic still image capture mode
ON / OFF
5 Number of recording files (number of
files that can be recorded)
ButtonExplanation
Configures the
camera.
Displays a recorded file list.
• Start manual recording.
(P.21)
• Touch while manual
recording is in progress
to extend the duration of
manual recording.
• Take a photo.(P.22)
• Press and hold to turn ON
the automatic still image
capture function.
[Hide]Hides the operating buttons
on the screen.
Dashboard
(P.28)
Note
• The operating buttons will clear after a
certain period of time.
14
Turn off the Dashboard camera
screen
1. Touch the lower center of the
screen
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