User Manual
MiVue™ J60/J80 Series
Revision: R00
(10/2018)
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.
Spectrum House, Beehive Ring Road,
London Gatwick Airport, RH6 0LG,
UNITED KINGDOM
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Table of Contents
Getting to know your dash cam ............................................................................ 4
WIFI indicator (blue) ........................................................................................ 5
REC indicator (green/red) ............................................................................... 5
MUTE indicator (amber) .................................................................................. 5
Parking indicator (white) .................................................................................. 5
Power/Event button ......................................................................................... 5
WIFI/Mute button ............................................................................................. 5
MiVue Pro App ...................................................................................................... 6
Setting up a WIFI connection .......................................................................... 6
Updating your dash cam ................................................................................. 7
Using your dash cam in a vehicle ......................................................................... 7
Precautions and notices .................................................................................. 7
Mounting the dash cam ................................................................................... 8
Using a memory card ........................................................................................... 9
Formatting a card .......................................................................................... 10
Turning the dash cam on .................................................................................... 10
Shutting down the dash cam ......................................................................... 10
Setting the date and time ....................................................................................11
Recording in driving mode ...................................................................................11
Continuous recording .....................................................................................11
Event recording ..............................................................................................11
Parking mode ..................................................................................................... 12
Safety camera alerts .......................................................................................... 13
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System settings .................................................................................................. 13
Video Recording ............................................................................................ 13
Driving Safety ................................................................................................ 14
Parking Mode ................................................................................................ 15
SafetyCam..................................................................................................... 15
System .......................................................................................................... 15
MiVue Manager .................................................................................................. 16
Installing MiVue Manager .............................................................................. 16
Playing the recording les ............................................................................. 16
For more information .......................................................................................... 19
Caring for your device ................................................................................... 19
Safety precautions......................................................................................... 20
About charging ......................................................................................... 20
About the charger ..................................................................................... 20
About the battery ...................................................................................... 20
Operating temperature .................................................................................. 21
About GPS .................................................................................................... 21
Regulatory information .................................................................................. 21
Declaration of conformity ......................................................................... 22
WEEE ............................................................................................................ 23
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Getting to know your dash cam
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System indicator
(WIFI/REC/MUTE)
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Device mount
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Shutdown button
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Memory card slot
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Power/Event button
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WIFI/Mute button
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Microphone
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Camera lens
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Speaker
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Parking indicator
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Mini-USB connector
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WIFI indicator (blue)
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Glows in blue when the WIFI mode is turned on.
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Flashes in blue when the dash cam is connected to the smartphone.
REC indicator (green/red)
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Glows in green when the recording is in progress.
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Flashes in green when an event recording is in progress.
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Glows in red when there is an error with the memory card.
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Flashes in red when the memory card is being formatted or an over-the-air (OTA)
update is in progress.
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Flashes in green and red alternately when the battery power is low.
MUTE indicator (amber)
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Glows in amber to indicate the microphone is muted during recording.
Parking indicator (white)
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Glows in white when the system enters the Parking mode.
Power/Event button
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Press the button briey to turn the dash cam on.
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When the dash cam is powered on, press the button briey to start an event
recording.
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When the dash cam is powered on, press and hold the button for 5 seconds to
turn the dash cam off.
WIFI/Mute button
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Press the button briey to mute or unmute the microphone during recording.
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Press and hold the button for 5 seconds to turn the WIFI mode on or off.
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MiVue Pro App
The MiVue Pro app allows you to view, share and back up the videos recorded on a
MiVue dash cam via WIFI. Search for "MiVue Pro" in Apple App Store or in Google
Play Store to download the app for free.
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The MiVue Pro app is compatible with iOS 9.0 (and above) and Android 5.0 (and above) devices.
MiTAC does not guarantee the product’s compatibility with smartphones from all manufacturers.
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Not all MiVue dash cam models support the MiVue Pro app or all its features.
Setting up a WIFI connection
On the MiVue dash cam, press and hold the WIFI button for 5 seconds to enable the
WIFI mode. The WIFI indicator glows in blue when the WIFI mode is enabled.
On your smartphone, follow the steps to set up the WIFI connection.
1. Make sure that you have enabled the WIFI function on the smartphone.
2. Open the MiVue Pro app and tap the "+" icon.
3. Tap Select WIFI and then select the dash cam you want to connect to.
4. Tap Done to complete the WIFI connection.
5. Once the devices are connected, the screen will display the main page ( ).
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Note: The video resolution of the dash cam will be restored to the default setting automatically while
the dash cam is connected to your smartphone. Once the two devices are disconnected, the video
resolution will be changed back to its current setting automatically.
Updating your dash cam
Occasionally, MiTAC may offer you various software updates (including the device
rmware, safety camera data and audio data). You can upgrade the data via OTA
updates of the MiVue Pro app. When the new data is available, you will be asked
to upgrade the data when you open the app. Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the update.
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.
Mounting the dash cam
1. Make sure that your car is parked on level ground.
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Before sticking the mounting pad, clean the windscreen with rubbing alcohol.
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If the adhesion of the adhesive tape does not perform well, replace the tape with a new one.
2. Connect the car charger to the cigarette
lighter. 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.
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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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Note: Depending on your model, your device may support a rear camera (may be sold separately).
For more information on using the rear camera, see the provided documentation in its package.
MiVue Pro app > Live View
Using a 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.
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Formatting a card
Use the MiVue Pro app to format a memory card ( > Settings > Format SD
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.
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.
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 shut down the dash cam, press and hold the Power
button until the system is shut down.
If the system does not shut down 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.
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Setting the date and time
To make sure that the date and time of your recordings are correct, use the MiVue
Pro app to check the settings before you begin recording.
1. Turn the dash cam on.
2. Open the MiVue Pro app and complete the WIFI connection.
3. Tap > Settings > Date / Time.
4. Select Manual or GPS.
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When you select Manual, the system will update its date and time settings by
synchronising them with the connected smartphone.
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When you select GPS, you need to set the Time Zone and Daylight Saving
Time options according to your location. When done, the system will set date
and time automatically.
Recording in driving mode
Continuous recording
By default, the system will automatically begin continuous recording in few seconds
after start-up.
The recording may be divided into several video clips; recording will not stop
between video clips.
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 via the MiVue Pro app.
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The event recording will continue for 20 seconds to save the duration from seconds
before the event until seconds after the event. The event recording can last up to 1
minute if the sensor is triggered again during the recording.
If you want to manually start an event recording while continuous recording is in
progress, press the Event button briey.
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 function is disabled by default. To enable the function, open the
MiVue Pro app on the connected smartphone and then select > Settings >
Parking mode > Detection > On.
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.
Note: The feature is triggered by the G sensor and motion detection of the device. You can change
the setting via the MiVue Pro app.
The parking recording will continue for 20 seconds to save the duration from
seconds before the event until seconds after the event. The parking recording can
last up to 1 minute if the sensor is triggered again during the recording.
The system will exit the Parking mode when more than 5 seconds of continuous
vibration is detected (for example, when the car starts moving).
Note: You can use MiVue Manager to view the videos recorded on your dash cam. See the "MiVue
Manager" section for information.
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Safety camera alerts
Caution: 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.
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.
System settings
Open the MiVue Pro app on the connected smartphone. Tap > Settings to
customise the system settings of the dash cam.
Note: Not all setting items and options are available for all models.
Video Recording
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Video Clip Length: Sets the length of each video clip for a continuous recording
(1 MIN, 3 MIN or 5 MIN).
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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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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 (-1 – +1) to adjust the brightness of the image.
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G-Sensor: Sets the sensitivity level of the G sensor that allows automatic
triggering of event recording while continuous recording is in progress.
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Stamps: Sets the information (COORDINATE or GSENSOR) that will be
displayed on the recorded video.
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Speed stamp: Displays the driving speed on the recorded video.
Driving Safety
The dash cam provides advanced driving safety functions to make your driving
safer.
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Calibration: You are advised to calibrate the system
constantly in order to be alerted properly. Follow the
steps to calibrate the system.
1. Drive the vehicle in the middle of the lane.
2. Ask a passenger to select this option and then
follow the on-screen instructions to complete
calibration.
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LDWS: The system will alert you when the detected car speed is over 60 km/h
and the car has strayed from its intended lane.
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FCWS: The system will alert you when the car moves slowly and gets too close
to the car ahead.
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Headlight Reminder: The system will remind you to turn the lights on when you
are driving after dark.
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Fatigue Alert: The system will remind you to take a break for a long-distance
drive (2 hours, 3 hours or 4 hours).
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Stop and GO: The system will alert you when the car ahead has proceeded to go
after being stopped for longer than 10 seconds.
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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Security LED Indicator: Turns on or off the Parking indicator in the Parking
mode.
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Detection Method: Sets the detection method (GSENSOR, MOTION or BOTH)
to start parking recording when the system detects movements or if an event
happens in the Parking mode.
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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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Motion Detection: Sets the sensitivity level of motion detection to Low, Medium
or High.
SafetyCam
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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 when a safety
camera is detected.
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Alert Method: Sets the alert distance function according to the current GPS car
speed (Smart Alert) or the speed limit (Standard Alert).
System
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Date / Time: Sets the system date and time.
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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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Distance Unit: Sets the preferred distance unit.
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Format SD Card: Formats a memory card. (All data will be erased.)
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Restore to Defaults: Restores the system settings to the factory defaults.
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.
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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).
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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Never clean your device with it powered on. Use a soft, lintfree cloth to wipe the
exterior of your device.
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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 / 1.5 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.
Operating temperature
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MiVue dash cam: -10°C – 60°C
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MiVue dash cam with rear camera: -10°C – 55°C
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 J60/J80 Series is assigned a model
number of N606.
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
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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 301 489-1 V2.1.1 (2017-02)
EN 301 489-17 V3.1.1 (2017-02)
EN 303 413 V1.1.1 (2017-06)
EN 61000-3-2:2014
EN 61000-3-3:2013
EN 61000-4-2:2009
EN 61000-4-3:2006+A1:2008+A2:2010
EN 61000-4-4:2012
EN 61000-4-5:2014
EN 61000-4-6:2014
EN 61000-4-11:2004
EN62311: 2008
EN62479: 2010
EN 50498:2010
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 N606 is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.
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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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