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User Manual
MiVue™ C560/C570 Series
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Revision: R01
(2/2020)
Disclaimer
The screenshots in this manual may differ between different operating systems and
software versions. You can download the latest User Manual of your product from
Mio™ website (www.mio.com).
Specications and documents are subject to change without notice. MiTAC does not
warrant this document is error-free. MiTAC assumes no liability for damage incurred
directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the device and
the documents.
Note
Not all models are available in all regions.
Depending on the specic model purchased, the colour and look of your device and
accessories may not exactly match the graphics shown in this document.
MiTAC Europe Ltd.
Unit 27 Hortonwood 33, Telford, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom
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Table of Contents
Getting to know your dash cam ............................................................................ 4
Using your dash cam in a vehicle ......................................................................... 5
Precautions and notices .................................................................................. 5
Mounting the dash cam ................................................................................... 6
MiVue rear camera .......................................................................................... 7
Using a memory card ........................................................................................... 8
Formatting a card ............................................................................................ 8
Turning the dash cam on ...................................................................................... 9
Shutting down the dash cam ........................................................................... 9
System icons ........................................................................................................ 9
Function keys ..................................................................................................... 10
Switching screens ......................................................................................... 10
Setting the date and time ................................................................................... 10
Recording in driving mode ...................................................................................11
Continuous recording .....................................................................................11
Event recording ..............................................................................................11
Parking mode ..................................................................................................... 12
Camera mode ..................................................................................................... 13
Playback mode ................................................................................................... 13
Safety camera alerts .......................................................................................... 15
Adding a safety camera................................................................................. 15
Updating safety camera data ........................................................................ 16
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System settings .................................................................................................. 16
File Playback ................................................................................................ 16
Camera.......................................................................................................... 16
Sound Recording........................................................................................... 16
SafetyCam..................................................................................................... 16
Parking mode ................................................................................................ 17
Video Recording ............................................................................................ 18
System .......................................................................................................... 18
Format ........................................................................................................... 19
MiVue Manager .................................................................................................. 19
Installing MiVue Manager .............................................................................. 19
Playing the recording les ............................................................................. 19
For more information .......................................................................................... 22
Caring for your device ................................................................................... 22
Safety precautions......................................................................................... 23
About charging ......................................................................................... 23
About the charger ..................................................................................... 23
About the battery ...................................................................................... 23
About GPS .................................................................................................... 24
Regulatory information .................................................................................. 24
Declaration of conformity ......................................................................... 25
WEEE ............................................................................................................ 25
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Getting to know your dash cam
Note: The screenshots and other presentations shown in this manual may differ from the ones
generated by the actual product.
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Device mount socket
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Mini-USB connector
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Memory card slot
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Microphone
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System indicator
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LCD screen
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Camera lens
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Speaker
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Power button ( ) / Function keys
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Shutdown button
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Using your dash cam in a vehicle
Precautions and notices
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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 trafc rules and regulations in order to avoid
accidents, personal injury or property damage.
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A window mount is needed when using the dash cam in a car. Make sure that you
place the dash cam in an appropriate place, so as not to obstruct the driver’s view
or deployment of airbags.
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Make sure that no object is blocking the camera lens and no reective material is
placed near the lens. Please keep the lens clean.
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If the car’s windscreen is tinted with a coating, it may impact the recording quality.
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To ensure the highest quality recordings, you are advised to place the dash cam
near the rear view mirror.
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Select an appropriate location for mounting the device in a vehicle. Never place
the device where the driver’s eld of vision is blocked.
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If the car’s windscreen is tinted with a reective coating, it may be athermic and
impact the GPS reception. In this instance, please mount your device where there
is a “clear area.”
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The system will automatically calibrate the G sensor of the device during start-up.
To avoid G sensor malfunction, always turn the device on AFTER you mount it in
the vehicle properly.
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Mounting the dash cam
Make sure that your car is parked on level ground. Follow the instructions to mount
your dash cam in a vehicle securely.
1. Before attaching the device mount to the windscreen, it is recommended to clean
the windscreen with rubbing alcohol and make sure that the installation area is
free of dust, oil and grease.
2. Attach the mount to the windscreen (1), and press the tab (2) to lock the suction
cup in place.
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3. When adjusting the angle of mounting, make sure that the camera’s view is
parallel with the level ground and the ground/sky ratio is close to 6/4.
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4. Route the cable through the top ceiling and the A-pillar so that it does not interfere
with driving. Make sure that the cable installation does not interfere with the
vehicle's airbags or other safety features.
Note: The installation illustrations are for your reference only. The placement of the devices and
cables may vary depending on the vehicle model. If you encounter any problems during installation,
contact a skilled installer (such as the service personnel of the vehicle) for assistance.
MiVue rear camera
Depending on your model, your device may support a rear camera (may be sold
separately).
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Mounting pad
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Camera lens
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Adjustment bolt
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Micro-USB connector
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Follow the illustration to connect the rear camera to the dash cam.
Y cable
Rear camera cable
Car charger
Using a memory card
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DO NOT apply pressure to the centre of the memory card.
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MiTAC does not guarantee the product’s compatibility with memory cards from all manufacturers.
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Beforeyoustartrecording,pleaseformatthememorycardtoavoidmalfunctioncausedbylesnot
created by the dash cam.
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Turn the device off before removing the memory card.
You must insert a memory card (not supplied) before you can start recording. The
dash cam supports the Class 10 memory cards with 8 GB – 128 GB capacity. You
should use separate MicroSD cards for recording and for regular data storage.
Hold the card (MicroSD) by the edges and gently insert it into
the slot as shown in the illustration.
To remove a card, gently push the top edge of the card inwards
to release it and pull it out of the slot.
Formatting a card
To format a memory card (all data will be erased), press > Format.
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Turning the dash cam on
Complete the installation according to the instructions in the “Using your dash cam
in a vehicle” section. Once the vehicle engine is started, the dash cam automatically
turns on.
Note: Press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds to manually turn the dash cam on and off.
Shutting down the dash cam
Occasionally, you may need to perform a hardware reset when the dash cam stops
responding or if it appears to be “frozen” or unresponsive. To turn off the dash cam,
press and hold the Power button until the system shuts down.
If the system does not turn off by keeping the Power button
pressed, you can force it to shut down by inserting a small
rod (such as a straightened paper clip) into the Shutdown
button of the device.
System icons
Various system icons on the status bar at the top of the screen provide the status
information of your device. The displayed icons will vary depending on your device
model and state.
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Recording indicator
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Time display
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Microphone status
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GPS signal*
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Current GPS car speed*
* For selected models only.
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Function keys
The device provides 4 function keys to control the corresponding icons displayed on
the LCD screen. The keys' functions may vary on different screens.
Opens the Menu screen.
Adds a custom safety (speed) camera.
Takes a photo.
Manually starts an event recording.
Recording screen
Acts as the BACK button.
Acts as the ENTER button.
Moves to the previous option.
Moves to the next option.
Menu screen
Switching screens
Once you connect the rear camera and start recording, the icon will appear on
the screen. You can switch the front and rear camera images by pressing .
Setting the date and time
To make sure that the date and time of your recordings are correct, check the
settings before you begin recording.
1. Press > System > Date/Time.
2. Do one of the following:
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Select Use GPS time, and then select the time zone of your location. The
system will set date and time according to the GPS location.
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Note: This feature is not available on all models.
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Select Manual, and the system will display the date and time setting screen.
Use / to adjust the value of the selected eld; press and repeat the
step until all elds have been changed. When done, press .
Recording in driving mode
Continuous recording
The system will automatically begin continuous recording in few seconds after start-
up. The System indicator ashes in green and amber alternately while the recording
is in progress.
When continuous recording is in progress, you can manually stop recording by
pressing . Press to return to the recording screen; the system will start
continuous recording automatically.
The recording may be divided into several video clips; recording will not stop
between video clips. When your memory card lls up with continuous recordings, it
will automatically record over the oldest existing les in this category.
The continuous recordings can be found in the “Normal” category for le playback.
Event recording
By default, if an event happens such as a sudden impact, high speed driving, an
aggressive turn or an accidental crash during continuous recording, the G sensor will
prompt the dash cam to start recording the event.
Note: You can change the sensitivity level of the G sensor by selecting > Video Recording >
G-Sensor Sensitivity.
The event recording will save moments before and moments after the event. When
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your memory card lls up with event recordings, it will automatically record over the
oldest existing les in this category.
If you want to manually start an event recording while continuous recording is in
progress, press the Event button ( ).
The event recordings can be found in the “Event” category for le playback.
Parking mode
Your dash cam supports the parking recording function. You must use an additional
power source to record the video during the Parking mode, such as a Mio
uninterruptible power cable which is sold separately. For more information on using
a Mio power cable, see the provided documentation in its package.
The Parking mode is disabled by default. Before enabling the Parking mode, please
check the memory storage allocation of your device. Select > System > Storage
Allocation to set a proper allocation for parking recording. Changing the allocation
will erase the memory card, so save any videos or photos to your computer rst.
You can enable the function by selecting > Parking Mode > Detection > On.
(The icon will appear on the screen.) When the Parking mode detection is
enabled, the system will enter the Parking mode when the car stops moving for
about 5 minutes.
In the Parking mode, parking recordings could be triggered only when movements
or vibrations are detected. The parking recording will save the duration from seconds
before the event until seconds after the event. When your memory card lls up with
parking recordings, it will automatically record over the oldest existing les in this
category.
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You can press to manually enter the Parking mode while continuous recording is in progress.
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The parking recording is triggered by the G sensor and motion detection of the device. You can
changethecongurationbyselecting > Parking mode > Motion Detection and G-Sensor
Sensitivity.
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The rear camera (optional) does not support motion detection.
To exit the Parking mode and resume continuous recording, press . If
movements are detected and recorded during the Parking mode, you will be asked
to playback the video when you exit the Parking mode.
The parking recordings can be found in the “Parking” category for le playback.
Camera mode
The dash cam allows you to take a photo. Do one of the following:
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If the recording is in progress, press to take a photo. (This function is not
available when the rear camera is connected.)
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Press > Camera > .
The photos can be found in the “Photo” category for le playback.
Playback mode
Note: Not all functions and options are available for all models.
To select a video or photo for playback:
1. Press > File Playback.
2. Select the desired type.
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3. Press / to select the desired le from the list, and then press to start
playback.
4. During playback, you can:
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Press to return to the list.
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While playing videos, press / to play the previous/next video.
Press to display the pop-up menu to select:
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Play: Resumes playback.
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Play rear video / Play front video: The "D" icon displayed on the thumbnail
on the playlist indicates that the video comes with a corresponding rear video.
While playing the video, you can use this option to switch between the front
and rear videos.
Note: Thevideolesrecordedbythefrontandrearcameraswillbesavedseparately
in the corresponding folders of the memory card. If you move or delete a front video, its
corresponding rear video will be processed synchronously.
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Move to Event: Moves the le to the “Event” category.
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Delete: Deletes the le.
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While viewing photos, press / to display the previous/next photo.
Press to delete the le.
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Safety camera alerts
Note: For legal reasons, the safety camera function is not available in all countries.
You can receive alerts to warn you about the
locations of safety (speed) cameras which will
enable you to monitor your speed through these
areas.
When a safety camera appears and is positioned
in the detectable direction, you will receive alerts.
The screen will display the visual alert and you will
also receive audio warnings.
When the alert sound setting is set to Beep:
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When your car approaches a safety camera, you will receive a normal beep alert.
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When your car approaches a safety camera at a speed over the set threshold,
you will receive a persistent beep alert until your car speed drops lower than the
appropriate speed limit.
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When your car passes through a safety camera, you will be notied by a different
beep alert.
You can change the settings about how you want to receive the safety camera alerts.
See the “System settings” section for information.
Adding a safety camera
Note:YoucanaddacustomsafetycameraonlywhenaGPSxisestablished.
Your dash cam allows you to customise the safety camera database. You can add
up to 100 custom safety cameras in your dash cam.
Follow the steps to congure a custom safety camera:
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1. To add a custom safety camera in the current location, press on the recording
screen. (This function is not available when the Parking mode is enabled.)
2. The next time when you pass by the location, you will receive alerts by the dash cam.
3. To view the information of the custom safety camera, select > SafetyCam >
Custom SafetyCam and then select the safety camera that you want to check.
4. Press to remove the custom safety camera from the dash cam.
Updating safety camera data
MiTAC does not warrant that all types and locations of safety camera data are
available as cameras may be removed, relocated or new cameras installed.
Occasionally, MiTAC may offer you updates of safety camera data. Visit the Mio
website for available downloads and follow the instructions to complete update.
System settings
Note: Not all setting items and options are available for all models.
To customise the system settings, press .
File Playback
Plays the recorded videos and photos.
Camera
Press to enter Camera mode.
Sound Recording
Sets if you want to include sounds in the recordings.
SafetyCam
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Detection: Enables or disables the safety camera alert.
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Alert Sound: Turns on (Beep or Voice) or off (Mute) the alert sound.
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Alert Distance: The system will alert you at a preset distance (Short, Medium or
Long) when a safety camera is detected.
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Alert Method
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Smart Alert: Sets the alert distance function according to the current GPS car
speed.
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Standard Alert: Sets the alert distance function according to the speed limit.
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Threshold: Sets the speed value for the dash cam to start offering alerts.
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Cruise Speed Alert: Sets the limit for the cruise speed. When you drive at a
cruise speed over the set value, you will receive alerts by the dash cam.
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Custom SafetyCam: Lists all custom safety cameras which are sorted by the
created time.
Parking mode
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Detection: When enabled, the dash cam will automatically enters the Parking
mode when the car stops moving for about 5 minutes.
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Detection Method: Sets the parking detection method to Only G-Sensor, Only
Motion or Both.
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Auto Entry: Sets the mode for the system to enter the Parking mode
automatically.
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Motion Detection: Sets the sensitivity level of motion detection that triggers the
system to save the parking recording.
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G-Sensor Sensitivity: Sets the sensitivity level of the G sensor that allows
automatic triggering of the parking recording when the dash cam is in the Parking
mode.
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Video Recording
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Video Clip Length: Sets the length of each video clip for a continuous recording.
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WDR: Enables the Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) function to improve the dash
cam's image quality under high-contrast lighting conditions.
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EV: Sets the exposure level to adjust the brightness of the image.
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Frequency: Sets the frequency for the camera to avoid problems caused by
articial light sources that are not constant.
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G-Sensor Sensitivity: Sets the sensitivity level of the G sensor that triggers the
event recording during continuous recording.
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Stamps: Sets the information (Coordinates or G-Sensor) that will be displayed on
the recorded video.
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Speed stamp: Displays the driving speed on the recorded video.
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Text stamp: Displays customisable text information.
System
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Satellites: Displays the status of the GPS/GLONASS signal reception. You can
press and then select GPS or GLONASS for better signal reception if the
need arises.
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Date/Time: Sets the system date and time.
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System Sound: Enables or disables system notication sounds.
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Welcome Sound: Enables or disables the notication sounds during start-up.
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Volume: Adjusts the volume level.
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LCD Standby
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Always On: Keeps the LCD on.
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HUD: Turns off the LCD (in specied time) but still displays the time and speed
information.
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10 sec / 1 min / 3 min: Sets the timer for the LCD to turn off automatically
after recording starts.
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Language: Sets the language.
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Distance Unit: Sets the preferred distance unit.
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Storage Allocation: The system provides 3 memory congurations to store the
videos and photos. Select the proper conguration based on your usage.
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Restore to Defaults: Restores the system settings to the factory defaults.
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Version: Displays the software information.
Format
Formats a memory card. (All data will be erased.)
MiVue Manager
MiVue Manager™ is a tool for you to view the videos recorded on a MiVue dash cam.
Note: Not all features are available for every model.
Installing MiVue Manager
Download MiVue Manager from the Support page of Mio website (www.mio.com/
support) and follow the on-screen prompts to install it. Make sure to download the
correct software version (Windows or Mac) according to your computer's operating
system.
Playing the recording les
1. Remove the memory card from the dash cam and access the card on the
computer via a card reader. You are advised to copy the recording les to your
computer for backup and playback.
2. Start MiVue Manager on the computer.
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By default, MiVue Manager shows the calendar and the le list on the right.
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When a recording le exists, you will see the date marked with “ .” Click that
date to display the les that were recorded on that date.
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You can select the le type to display: Event / Normal / Parking.
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To display all les in the current folder, click All. To return to the calendar view,
click Calendar.
3. Double-click the desired le on the le list to start playback.
4. The playback controls are described as follows:
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Skips to the previous / next le on the list.
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Starts or pauses the playback.
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Changes the playback speed to 1/4x, 1/2x, 1x (default), 1.5x, or 2x.
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Mutes or unmutes the volume.
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Adjusts the volume level.
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Plays the video in full screen.
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Displays the playback progress. You can click on a point along the track bar
to move directly to a different location for the playback.
5. During playback, you can view more driving information from the dashboard panel
and the G sensor chart that are displayed below the video playback screen.
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On the dashboard panel, click to display the map screen.
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The G sensor chart displays data in 3-axis waveform about the car’s shift
forward/backward (X), to the right/left (Y) and upward/downward (Z).
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Note: The map screen may not display when the computer is not connected to the Internet or
when your MiVue model does not support the GPS function.
6. The tool bar allows you to do the following:
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Selects the folder that stores the recording les.
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Previews and prints the current video image.
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Saves the selected les to the specied location on your computer.
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Captures and saves the current video image to the specied location on your
computer.
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Opens the Settings Menu.
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Change Language: Sets the display language of MiVue Manager.
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Change Skin: Sets the colour scheme of MiVue Manager.
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Check for Update: Checks if there is any new version of MiVue Manager.
(Internet access is required for this feature.)
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About: Displays the version and copyright information of MiVue Manager.
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Exports the GPS information of the selected le in the KML format to the
specied location on your computer.
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Uploads the selected le to Facebook / YouTube™.
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In the playlist, the "F" and "R" marks displayed on the lename indicate that
the video comes with a corresponding front video (F) or rear video (R). While
playing the video, the screen displays the PIP (picture-in-picture) mode. You
can switch the front and rear videos by clicking .
Note: This feature is for selected models only.
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For more information
Caring for your device
Taking good care of your device will ensure trouble-free operation and reduce the
risk of damage.
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Keep your device away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures.
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Avoid exposing your device to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for
extended periods of time.
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Do not place anything on top of your device or drop objects on your device.
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Do not drop your device or subject it to severe shock.
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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.
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The screen surface can easily be scratched. Avoid touching it with sharp objects.
Non-adhesive generic screen protectors designed specically for use on portable
devices with LCD panels may be used to help protect the screen from minor
scratches.
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Never clean your device with it powered on. Use a soft, lint-free cloth to wipe the
screen and the exterior of your device.
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Do not use paper towels to clean the screen.
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Never attempt to disassemble, repair or make any modications to your device.
Disassembling, modifying or any attempt to repair could cause damage to your
device, may inict bodily harm or damage to property and will void any warranty.
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Do not store or carry ammable liquids, gases or explosive materials in the same
compartment as your device, its parts or accessories.
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To discourage theft, do not leave the device and accessories in plain view in an
unattended vehicle.
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Overheating may damage the device.
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Safety precautions
About charging
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Use only the charger supplied with your device. Use of another type of charger
may result in malfunction and/or danger.
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This product is intended to be supplied by a LISTED Power Unit marked with
“LPS”, “Limited Power Source” and output rated + 5 V dc / 2.0 A.
About the charger
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Do not use the charger in a high moisture environment. Never touch the charger
when your hands or feet are wet.
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Allow adequate ventilation around the charger when using it to operate the device
or charge the battery. Do not cover the charger with paper or other objects that
will reduce cooling. Do not use the charger while it is inside a carrying case.
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Connect the charger to a proper power source. The voltage requirements are
found on the product case and/or packaging.
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Do not use the charger if the cord becomes damaged.
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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.
About the battery
CAUTION! This unit contains a non-replaceable internal Lithium Ion battery. The
battery can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. To reduce the risk of
re or burns do not disassemble, crush, puncture or dispose of in re or water.
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Use a specied battery in the equipment.
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Important instructions (for service personnel only)
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Caution! Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of
used batteries according to the instructions.
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Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
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The battery must be recycled or disposed of properly.
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Use the battery only in the specied equipment.
About GPS
Note: This feature is not available on all models.
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GPS is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for
the performance of GPS. Any change to the GPS system can affect the accuracy
of all GPS equipment.
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GPS satellite signals cannot pass through solid materials (except glass). When
you are inside a tunnel or building, GPS positioning is not available. Signal
reception can be affected by situations such as bad weather or dense overhead
obstacles (such as trees, tunnels, viaducts and tall buildings).
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The GPS positioning data is for reference only.
Regulatory information
For regulatory identication purposes: MiVue C560/C570 Series is assigned a
model number of N609.
Products with the CE marking comply with the Radio Equipment Directive
(RED) (2014/53/EU) - issued by the Commission of the European
Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European
Standards:
IEC 60950-1:2005
IEC 60950-1:2005/AMD1:2009
IEC 60950-1:2005/AMD2:2013
(EN 60950-1:2006 +A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011 + A2:2013)
EN 50498: 2010
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EN 55032: 2015+AC: 2016, Class B
EN 55024: 2010
EN 61000-4-2: 2009 / IEC 61000-4-2: 2008 ED. 2.0
EN 61000-4-3: 2006 +A1: 2008+A2: 2010 / IEC 61000-4-3: 2010 ED. 3.2
EN 61000-4-4: 2012 / IEC 61000-4-4: 2012 ED. 3.0
EN 61000-4-6: 2014 / IEC 61000-4-6: 2013 ED. 4.0
EN 61000-4-8: 2010 / IEC 61000-4-8: 2009 ED. 2.0
EN 301 489-1 V2.1.1(2017-02)
Draft EN 301 489-19 V2.1.0(2017-03)
ISO 7637-2: 2011
EN 303 413 V1.1.1(2017-06)
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for modications made by the User
and the consequences thereof, which may alter the conformity of the product with
the CE Marking.
Declaration of conformity
Hereby, MiTAC declares that this N609 is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.
WEEE
This product must not be disposed of as normal household waste, in
accordance with the EU directive for waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE – 2012/19/EU). Instead, it should be disposed of by
returning it to the point of sale, or to a municipal recycling collection point.
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