Motorola MDC50 User Manual
USER’S GUIDE
Dashboard Camera
Model: MDC50
The features described in this user’s guide are subject to
modifications without prior notice.
Welcome...
to your new Motorola Dashboard Camera!
Thank you for purchasing the Dashboard Camera.
Please keep your original dated sales receipt for your
records. For warranty service of your Motorola
product, you will need to provide a copy of your dated
sales receipt to confirm warranty status. Registration
is not required for warranty coverage.
For product related questions, please call:
US and Canada 1-888-331-3383
E-mail: support@motorolastore.com
On the Web: www.motorolastore.com/support
This User’s Guide has all the information you need to
make the most out of your product.
Please read the Safety Instructions on page 5 before
you install the unit.
Before you use the Dashboard Camera, we
recommend you insert a SD card into the SD card slot.
Got everything?
• Dashboard Camera
• Windshield Mount
• Car Adapter
• User Manual
Overview of your Dashboard Camera
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1. Mode Button
Video/ Playback mode switcher
2. Lock Button
Press while recording to protect
the current file in the event of an
emergency situation.
3. Menu/Back Button
Press to open the menu in current
mode, press twice to leave.
4. Up Button
Press to navigate up within menus
and to move to the previous file
when in playback mode.
5. OK Button
Enter; Short press when in Video
mode: Start/Stop video recording
6. Down Button
Press to navigate down within
menus and to move to the next
file when in playback mode.
Short press when recording:
Mute/Unmute.
7. Charge Indicator
Red: charging, Green: fully
charged.
8. Status Light
Blue: Power On; Blue flashing:
Recording.
9. Screen
2.0” LCD colour screen.
10.Power On/Off Button
Press and hold for 3 seconds to
turn MDC50 On / Off.
11. Mounting Nut
Screw up the supplied Windshield
Mount here.
12. DC-IN & USB Socket
Connect the Car Adapter or USB
data cable here.
13. Microphone
Integrated microphone for audio
recording.
14.Reset Button
In the unlikely event MDC50
becomes unresponsive, press the
Reset Button to restart MDC50.
15. Speaker
Integrated speaker for audio
playback directly from MDC50.
16. Micro SD Card Slot
Insert the MicroSD card here,
taking care that the gold contacts
are facing towards the back of
MDC50.
17. Camera Lens
Wide Angle 130°, 4 glass lens
Table of contents
1. Safety Instructions....................................................... 5
2. Getting Started ............................................................. 6
2.1 Installing your Device ............................................. 6
2.2 First Use ....................................................................... 7
3. Using your Dashboard Camera ................................. 8
3.1 Recording and Saving ............................................8
3.2 Switching Modes ......................................................9
3.2.1 Mass Storage Mode ...................................9
3.2.2 Video Mode ..................................................9
3.2.3 Playback Mode ...........................................12
3.3 Parking Mode ........................................................... 13
3.4 Lock/Unlock the Video ........................................ 13
4. Settings ........................................................................14
4.1 Settings ...................................................................... 14
4.2 Playback Settings ....................................................17
5. Disposal of the Device (Environment)................... 18
6. General Information ................................................... 19
7. Technical Specifications........................................... 26
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1. Safety Instructions
Before using the dash cam, the user shall
check the applicable laws on the use of dash
cams.
In some jurisdictions, the use of dash cams can
be considered as an invasion of privacy.
Furthermore, the mounting of the dash cam on
the windshield might be regulated by law in
some jurisdictions.
It is the user’s responsibility to check the
applicable laws before using the dash cam.
We do not take any responsibility for wrong or
unlawful use of the dash cam.
WARNING
• Do not install the device within the driver’s or
passenger airbag operation range. Please refer to
your car’s service manual for details about the
operation range of your car’s airbags.
• Never modify modes, settings, or program your
device while your car is in motion.
• Ensure the device and its power cord are installed as
per the instructions on page 6, and do not obstruct
the driver’s line of sight or impede the operation of
any driving controls.
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2. Getting Started
Best Installation Location
2.1 Installing your Device
The above illustration refers to a left-hand drive car. For
right-hand drive cars, please flip the position of the cable
installation accordingly.
• Install your device within the rear-view mirror area
and within the wiper cleaning area to get the
clearest possible view.
• Your device comes with a 3.6m USB power cable.
Organise the power cord so that it does not
interfere with the driver's vision. Use cable clips to
secure the power cord if necessary.
• Place the device on the windshield mount first.
Press the suction cup of the mount to the
windshield and press the lever to lock. Ensure the
mount is safely attached to the windshield.
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• When using the dashboard camera device in your
car, we recommend that you always use the
cigarette charger in order to maintain the battery
level. The unit is not designed to run on battery
power alone, the battery is there for backup
purposes only.
2.2 First Use
• Insert a SD card (not provided) in the SD card slot.
Your dashboard camera accepts SD cards of up to
32GB capacity (class 10). It is recommended that you
format the SD card. Please refer to the settings
described in this manual.
• Your dashboard camera will always power up and
begin recording automatically as soon as it is
connected to a power source.
Simply connect your dashboard camera to a power
source that comes on when you start the engine of
your vehicle, and the dashboard camera will start
recording automatically without you having to
remember to press on a button.
• You can also power it ON or OFF manually by pressing
the
On / Off
• Whenever the device is turned ON or OFF, you will see
a splash screen showing the Motorola logo.
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3. Using your Dashboard Camera
3.1 Recording and Saving
The purpose of your dashboard camera is to
continuously record the road ahead, and to
automatically record and save any incidents or
accidents you might be involved in. The status LED
(Blue) will flash when it is recording.
Your device records video by clusters of 1 minute. It is
equipped with a sensor that detects shocks. Each
time a shock is detected, it will permanently save the
cluster during which the event occurred. The
sensitivity of the sensor can be changed in the
settings menu, see section 4.1 Settings.
Once your SD card is full, it will automatically
overwrite the oldest footage.
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3.2 Switching Modes
You can switch between the Video and Playback mode
by pressing the Mode button. Video mode is the
default mode. To view or delete saved footages, switch
to Playback mode.
IMPORTANT!
The driver must never switch modes while the car is in
motion.
3.2.1 Mass Storage Mode
You can also connect the device (Power off state) to
your computer using the standard micro USB cable to
view and manage videos stored inside the SD card.
3.2.2 Video Mode
The table below explains the various information
displayed on the screen when your MDC50 is in Video
mode. Some icons will only be displayed once the
relevant function is selected within the Video menu, as
described below.
9 Using your Dashboard Camera
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