MiVue 6 Series
Quick Start Guide
This booklet will give you the information you need
Magellan MiVue
508/538/638/658WIFI
to get started with your new Magellan receiver.
Detailed information on how to use the various
features can be found at magellanGPS.com/support
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for class B digital devices, in accordance with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 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 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.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the
radiator and your body.
Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Canada, avis d’Industry Canada (IC)
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts
de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire
de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Tested To Comply With
CC Standards
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Getting to know the recorder
Note: The screenshots and other presentations shown in this manual may differ
from the screens and presentations generated by the actual product.
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Power button
2
Device mount
3
System indicator (LED 1)
4
Event/Share* button
5
Touch screen
6
Microphone
7
Car charger
8
Camera lens
9
Speaker
10
Parking indicator (LED 2)
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Memory card slot(s)
* The "Share" function of this button is only
for MiVue 658 WiFi model.
Power key
Once the vehicle engine is started, the recorder automatically turns on. By default,
the recording will start right after the recorder turns on.
You can do the following using the Power key:
To manually turn the recorder on and off, press and
hold the Power key for 2 seconds.
When the recorder is turned on, press the Power key
to switch the LCD screen on/off.
Event/Share button
Press to manually start an event recording.
On MiVue 658 WIFI model, the recorded event
videos will be transferred to the connected
smartphone automatically*.
* This function requires a smartphone that has the
MiVue app installed, and is paired with your device.
Search for, download and install the app onto your
smartphone. For more information about the MiVue app, start the app on the
phone and follow the on-screen instructions.
LED indicators
System indicator
Glows in green when the recorder is charging. When charging, the LED flashes in
green and amber alternately while the recording is in progress.
Parking indicator
Flashes in red when Parking recording is in progress.
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Using the touch screen
To operate your recorder, touch the screen with your fingertip. The device provides
the control buttons and system icons on the screen. Depending on your settings and
usage, the displayed buttons and icons may be different to provide various functions
and information of your device.
Example Button Description
Icon Description
/
Tap to enter the Settings Menu.
Tap to manually enable Parking mode.
Tap to take a photo.
Tap to start recording.
The REC icon blinks while recording is in
progress.
Displays the current time.
Recording with sound is enabled/
disabled.
The GPS signal icon indicates the GPS
status.
The Battery icon indicates the remaining
battery power.
Inserting a memory card
You must insert a memory card before you can start recording. Depending on the
model, your recorder may have two memory card slots. In this case always insert the
primary memory card into Slot 1 and then the second card (if available) into Slot 2.
The recorded files are stored to the card in Slot 1; the card in Slot 2 is for you to back
up files manually.
1. Hold the card by the edges and gently insert it into the slot with the label facing
the rear side of the recorder.
2. To remove card, gently push the top edge of the card inwards to release it, and
pull it out of the slot.
CAUTION:
DO NOT apply pressure to the center of the memory card.
Use a Class 10 memory card with at least 8GB capacity. The recorder supports
memory cards with up to 128GB capacity.
Magellan does not guarantee the product’s compatibility with memory cards
from all manufacturers.
Before you start recording, please format the memory card to avoid
malfunction caused by files not created by the recorder. (Format by selecting
Settings Menu > Format).
Please turn the device off before removing the memory card.
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Using your recorder in a vehicle
Operating basics
1. Follow the instructions below to mount your recorder in a vehicle securely.
2. Connect the car charger to the
vehicle power plug Route the
cables through the top ceiling
and the A-pillar so that it does
not interfere with driving. Ensure
the cable installation does not
interfere with the vehicle's airbags
or other safety features.
3. When adjusting the angle of mounting, make sure that the camera’s view is
parallel with the level ground, and you see the entire road on
the screen.
Turning the recorder ON
Complete the installation according to the instructions in the “Using your recorder
in a vehicle” section. Once the vehicle engine is started the recorder automatically
turns on.
Note: Occasionally you may need to perform a hardware reset when the recorder
stops responding or if it appears to be “frozen” or unresponsive. To restart the
recorder press and hold the Power button until the system is shut down; press the
Power button again to turn the recorder on.
Recording in driving mode
Continuous recording
By default the system will automatically begin with continuous recording in a
few seconds after start up. The recording may be divided into several video clips;
recording will not stop between video clips.
To stop continuous recording, tap .
To start recording manually, tap .
The continuous recordings can be found in the “Video” category for file playback.
Event recording
By default if an event happens such as a sudden impact, an aggressive turn or an
accidental crash the impact sensor* will prompt the recorder to start recording the
event.
* You can change the sensitivity level (6 levels, from Low to High) of the impact
sensor by tapping > > > .
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If you want to manually start an event recording while continuous recording is in
progress, press the Event/Share button on the device.
The event recordings can be found in the “Event” category for file playback.
Recording in Parking mode
Your recorder supports the parking recording function. Depending upon how long the
car is parked, you may need an additional power source.
The Parking mode function is disabled by default. You have to enable the function
by tapping > > > > .
Before enabling Parking mode please check your device memory storage
allocation. Go to > > > > 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 first.
When the Parking mode detection is enabled the system will enter Parking mode
when you:
- disconnect the device's power (e.g. the vehicle engine is stopped or the power
cable is disconnected) or when the car stops moving for approx. 5 minutes*; or
- tap to manually start Parking mode while continuous recording is in
progress.
* The feature is triggered by the Impact sensor of the device. You can change the
configuration by tapping > > > .
To stop Parking mode and resume continuous recording, tap .
If movements were detected and recorded during Parking mode you will be asked
to playback the video when you stop Parking mode.
The parking recordings can be found in the “Parking” category for file playback.
Camera mode
You can take a photo by:
- tapping while the recording is in progress; or
- tapping > > .
The photos can be found in the “Photo” category for file playback.
Playback mode
To select a video or photo for playback:
1. Tap > and select the desired type.
The types include: (Video), (Event), (Parking) and (Photo).
2. Tap / to browse the list.
3. Tap the desired file to start playback.
4. During playback, you can:
While playing videos, tap / to play the previous/next video.
Tap / to start or pause the playback.
While viewing photos, tap / to display the previous/next photo.
Tap to return to the list.
Tap to delete the file.
Tap to move the file to the “Event” category.
Tap to copy the file to the second memory card (for MiVue 638/658 Touch)
or tap to copy the file to your smartphone (for MiVue 658 WIFI).
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System settings
The Menu screen
Tap to access the Menu screen.
Button Description
File
Playback
Camera Tap to enter Camera mode.
Sound
Recording
WIFI
Settings
Note: While browsing the setting menus you can tap to return to the previous
screen or tap to return to the recording screen.
Plays the recorded videos and photos.
For more information on playback see the "Playback mode"
section.
Enables sound in the recordings. The default setting is On.
Enables or disables WIFI. The default setting is On.
Refer to the "Setting up a WIFI connection" section in the
User Manual to learn how to connect the recorder to your
smartphone.
Allows you to change the system settings of the device.
For more information see the "Advanced settings" section.
Parking Mode
- Detection: When enabled the recorder will automatically start recording when it
detects movement or if an event happens in Parking mode.
- Detection Method: The options are G-Sensor, Motion and Both.
- Auto Entry: Sets the mode (Low, Medium, High or Manual) for the system to
enter Parking mode automatically.
- Motion Detection: The options are Low, Medium and High.
- G-Sensor Sensitivity: Sets the sensitivity level (Low, Medium or High) of the
Impact sensor that allows automatic triggering of the parking recording when the
recorder is in Parking mode.
- LED Indicator: The options are On and Off.
Video Recording
- Video Clip Length: Sets the length of each video clip for a continuous recording
(1 min, 3 min or 5 min).
- Video Resolution: Sets the resolution of the video.
- EV: Sets the proper exposure level (-1 ~ +1) to adjust the brightness of the image.
The default setting is 0.
- G-Sensor Sensitivity: Sets the sensitivity level (6 levels, from Low to High) of
the Impact sensor that allows automatic triggering of the event recording while
continuous recording is in progress.
- Stamps: Sets the information (Coordinates or G-Sensor) that will be displayed on
the recorded video.
- Text Stamp: This option allows you to display the customised information on the
recorded video.
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System
- GPS Status: Displays the status of GPS/GLONASS signal reception.
- Date/Time: Sets the system date and time. For more information see the
"Setting the date and time" section in the User Manual.
- Beep Alert: Enables or disables system notification sounds.
- Volume: Adjusts the volume level.
- Standby: Selects Always On to keep the LCD on; or sets the timer for the LCD to
turn off automatically (10 sec, 1 min or 3 min) after recording starts. Selecting
Standby will turn off the LCD (in specified time) but still display the time and
speed information.
- Language: Sets the language.
- Distance Unit: Sets the preferred distance unit.
- Storage Allocation: The system provides 3 default memory configurations to
store the videos (including continuous recordings, event recordings and parking
recordings) and photos. Select the proper configuration based on your usage.
- Restore to Defaults: Restores system settings to factory defaults.
- 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 recorder. Not
all features are available for every model.
Installing MiVue Manager
Download the Setup file from www.MagellanGPS.com and follow the on-screen
prompts to install it. Double-click Setup.exe and follow the on-screen prompts to
install MiVue Manager.
Playing the recording files
1. Remove the memory card from the recorder and access the card on the
computer via a card reader. You are advised to copy the recording files to your
computer for backup and playback. You may also leave the memory card inserted
in the MiVue device and connect the device to your computer via a USB cable.
2. Start MiVue Manager on the computer.
Video playback
screen
Minimize
Maximize
Exit
Calendar
File type
Playback controls
Dashboard
screen
File list
Impact sensor chart
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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.
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.
The screen surface can easily be
scratched. Avoid touching it with sharp
objects. Non-adhesive generic screen
protectors designed specifically for
use on portable devices with LCD
panels may be used to help protect
the screen from minor scratches.
Never clean your device with it
powered on. Use a soft, lint-free cloth
to wipe the screen and the exterior of
your device.
Do not use paper towels to clean the
screen.
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.
Precautions and notices
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 appears near the lens. Please
keep the lens clean.
If the car’s windscreen is tinted with
a coating, it may impact the recording
quality.
Safety precautions
About charging
Use only the charger supplied with
your device. Use of another type of
charger may result in malfunction
and/or danger.
This product is intended to be supplied
by a LISTED Power Unit marked with
“LPS”, “Limited Power Source” and
output rated + 5 V dc / 1.0 A.
Use a specified battery in the
equipment.
About the charger
Do not use the charger in a high
moisture environment. Never touch
the charger when your hands or feet
are wet.
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.
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.
About the battery
CAUTION! This unit contains a nonreplaceable internal Lithium Ion battery.
The battery can burst or explode,
releasing hazardous chemicals. To
reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not
disassemble, crush, puncture, or dispose
of in fire or water.
Use a specified battery in the
equipment.
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