This product is not waterproof. Do not expose it to rain or moisture.
This product is intended for use in a motor vehicle. Don’t install the
device where it will block the driver’s view of the road or side mirrors.
Do not install it where it will interfere with airbag deployment
Pay attention to the road! Don’t operate or focus on any device while
driving.
Be sure the camera lens is kept clean and there is nothing blocking it.
Don’t leave the device in direct sunlight or where temperatures could go
above 60° C (140° F) for a long period of time.
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FEATURES
● Plug and Play
● WQHD 1440P @ 30fps
● 156° wide angle
● 2.4” LCD screen size
● G-Sensor with Collision Detection
● F/1.8 Lens
● Loop Recording
● Built-in Microphone
● Record to Micro SD card
● Parking Assist Mode
● Built-in GPS
● GPS Location Recording
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Camera/Recorder
Car Adapter
Windshield Mount
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CONTROLS & INDICATORS
ITEMFUNCTION
USB Port Connect the device to the power source or PC.
Menu Access the Menu.
UP (▲) ● In Menu:
Moves selection up in the list.
● In Playback Mode:
Selects the previous files.
● In Standby Mode:
Takes a snapshot of the current image.
● While Recording:
(1) Press to take a snapshot of the current image.
(2) Press and hold to add a GPS position to the
list of manual added position.
DOWN (▼) ● In Menu:
Select next item in the list.
● In Playback Mode:
Selects the next files.
● In Standby Mode:
Access File Management menu.
Recording/OK
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● While Recording:
Stop recording.
● In Menu:
Press to accept selection.
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● In Playback Mode:
Pause and unpause video replay.
● In Standby Mode:
Press to start recording.
● While Recording:
Enter into Emergency recording.
● While viewing snapshot:
Press to zoom.
MicroSD Card
Insert MicroSD card here to record video files.
Slot
Power ( ) Press and hold to turn the device on and off.
M8G INSTALLATION & SETUP
INSTALLING M8G
Installation Safety Warnings
Failure to comply with the following warnings could result in an accident
or collision, resulting in death or serious injury.
1. Do not obstruct the driver’s view or the operation of the vehicle
itself.
2. Do not place it unsecured on the dashboard or in front/above an
airbag.
3. Do not mount the camera where it will become a distraction if it
becomes loose.
4. Do not attempt to operate the camera while driving. If you need to
access the device to change setting, etc., pull off the road in a safe
manner to do so.
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5. Some country or state laws prohibit drivers from mounting anything
on the windshield, or restrict mounting to specific areas of the
windshield. It is the user’s responsibility to mount the device in
compliance with local laws.
Installation Considerations
1. Install the device in the area around the rear view mirror.
2. Be sure the device is installed where the windshield wipers can clear
the windshield in front of the lens.
3. Do not install on colored or heavily tinted windshield. The coloring
effect may affect recording quality.
4. Clean the windshield area where you plan to install the bracket. Be
sure it is clear of dust or dirt.
Installation Procedure
1. Insert MicroSD card into device.
2. Format MicroSD card. (Menu/File Management/Format)
3. Slide the bracket connector into the bracket slot on the camera until
you hear it click in place.
4. Lift the suction clamp on the bracket. Place the bracket’s suction cup
on the windshield and press down on the suction clamp to secure the
bracket.
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5. Two knobs adjust the camera’s position. Loosen the top knob on the
side of the bracket to adjust the camera’s vertical position. Loosen
the bottom knob to adjust the camera’s horizontal position.
Remove the Bracket
To remove the bracket from the windshield, release the suction cup,
hold the camera securely, and lift the suction clamp.
Connect to Power
1. Connect the car adapter’s USB plug to the device’s USB port.
2. Connect the cigarette lighter adapter plug to the vehicle’s cigarette
lighter port.
3. The device turns on. Red light indicates the device is recording,
while the green light indicates the device is in standby mode.
NOTE
In certain models of cars, the cigarette lighter keeps providing power
even when the engine is off. Be sure to remove the car charger or
disconnect the device when leaving the vehicle to prevent draining the
vehicle battery. Check your vehicle’s owner’s manual to determine if this
applies to your vehicle.
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INITIAL SETUP
Language Setting
Follow these procedures if you need to change the language on your
device.
1. Press M (Menu) to access the Menu system.
2. Press ▼ to scroll to System Setting if necessary and then press .
3. Press ▼ to scroll to Language then press .
4. Press ▲/▼to scroll to the desired language and press to select it.
5. Press M to leave that Menu page.
Set Date and Time
This device receives date and time information from the GPS satellite if
the time zone setting (UTC) is NOT set to OFF. If the UTC is set to OFF,
the device will then look for a manually-set date and time. Set the date
and time through System Setting/Date Time.
Set Automatic Recording
Activate the Automatic Recording function to have the device start
recording when the vehicle’s engine is turned on. Activate the function
before using the device.
1. Press M to access the Menu system.
2. Press ▼to scroll to Video Settings and press .
3. Scroll to Auto Record and press .
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4. Scroll to On and press .
5. Press M to leave that Menu page.
SCREEN INFORMATION
The following image describes the areas and icons seen on the recording
screen. The 4 icons on the bottom of the screen correspond to the 4
keys on the device.
Nr.ITEMDESCRIPTION
1 Duration Mark the recording duration.
2 Custom Speed
Limit
3 Resolution Mark the resolution of the video.
4 Microphone Show if the microphone is active.
5 GPS Indicate if GPS is active and the signal
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Show the custom speed limit (set by the
user).
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SYSTEM SETTING
Date and T
ime
Adjust the device’s date/time
ON or OFF
Language
Set the language shown on the device
Default Setting
Return the device to default setting
6 Power
Source/Battery
Show if the device using power source or
built-in battery.
7 Current Speed Show the current speed (if option turned on)
8 Date, Time and
Model
Current date, time and model (from left to
right).
9 Menu After stopping recording, press this to
access Menu.
10 Snapshot (1) Press to take a snapshot of the current
image.
(2) Press and hold to add a GPS position to
the list of manual added position.
11 Stop Press to stop recording.
12 Emergency
Press to start emergency recording.
Recording
OPERATION
USING THE MENUS
Press M to access the Menu system. Use ▲ and ▼ to scroll through the
selections and press to accept that selection.
Screen Setting
Voice
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Adjust notification volume and turns voice record
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GPS SETUP
Satellite Setting Adjust the time zone
or Off).
kilometers per hour.
DST Turn Daylight Saving Time ON or OFF.
Display
Tolerance
My Locations
Add/delete speed camera points.
Management
over certain speed.
VIDEO SETTING
Image Size
Choose recording resolution.
engine turns on.
recording purposes.
Date Stamp
Turn time stamp in
files On or Off.
WDR
Choose to turn on or off WDR function.
FUNCTION SETTING
file.)
Turn Time Sync off by setting time zone to OFF
(device receives date and time information from
manual entry)
Camera Alert Adjust speed alert notification style (Tone, Voice,
[Not supported in Australia]
Speed Unit Set speed measurement to miles per hour or
Current Speed
Over Speed Alert
Over Speed Alert
Turn on to show current speed on LCD screen.
Turn on to activate Over Speed Alert Tolerance.
Turn on to activate the sound alert when driving
Auto Record If set to On, automatic recording starts when the
Record Time Select 2/3/5-minute recording interval for circular
Collision Detection Adjust G-Sensor sensitivity. When the device in
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normal recording mode, if a collision occurs at the
minimum G-Sensor level set, then the device
begins recording and tags that recording as an
emergency file. (If the device is already recording,
it will tag that video fragment as an emergency
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Parking Mode When the vehicle is parked and Parking mode is set
15 seconds.
EV Set the EV value.
seconds if turned ON
Frequency
Set frequency to either 50Hz or 60Hz.
FILE MANAGEMENT
Playback
Play recorded videos and display snapshots.
File Delete
Delete recorded videos and snapshots.
memory card.
Version
Display firmware version.
to either Motion Detection or Collision Recording,
the device monitors motion or collision. When
recording an event, it will include 5-10 seconds
prior to the event on the saved file and record for
Delay Shutdown Delays shutdown after the vehicle turns off for 10
Format Erase all files in memory card and format this
BASIC RECORDING OPERATION
Automatic/Manual Recording
You can set the device to start recording when the vehicle’s engine turns
on, or you can turn off that function and begin record manually. Go
through the Menu system (Menu/Video Settings/Auto Record) to turn
this function ON or OFF.
Emergency Recording
At any given time, you may come across a situation such as an accident
where you want to start recording. Press to start emergency recording if
you are already recording. (Press twice if you are not already recording.)
The device saves emergency files in the microSD card’s Video folder with
the filename starts with “S”. The folder only holds 10 emergency files,
regardless of the file size. If there are 10 emergency files saved, any new
emergency file records over the oldest emergency files.
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Collision Detection
You can determine how strong a collision needs to be for automatic
collision recording to start. Set the G-Sensor level in Menu/Function
Setting/Collision Detection. The device saves the currently recording file to
the Emergency folder as an emergency file.
Collision Detection applies to vehicles that are moving. It does not apply
to vehicles in Parking Mode, where the vehicle’s engine is turned off and
Parking Mode is active.
Parking Mode
Parking Mode lets you set recording parameters for a parked car
(Menu/Function Setting/Parking Mode). The Parking Mode menu
provides 3 options:
• Off. Turn off Parking Mode and no recordings will be triggered.
• Parking Monitor. Select this to allow collision recording for the parked
vehicle. Files are saved as video files in the Video folder.
• Motion Detection. Select this to allow motion detection for the parked
vehicle. Files are saved as video files in the Video folder. After the
vehicle engine stops (turns off), the device begins recording at that point
when motion is detected. Recording stops after about 10 seconds and the
file becomes a reference to motion detection.
PLAY VIDEOS
View on the Device
Play back video files and view photos through Menu/FileManagement/Playback. The screen displays 2 folders: Video and Photo.
The Video folder contains video images you’ve taken. Emergency files are
stored separately from normal video files with the filename starts with
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“S” and are only copied over when there are already 10 emergency files
stored in the Video folder.
When you select a photo and the image displays on the screen, press
to zoom up to 3 times.
View on PC
Connect the device to your PC with aUSB cable (not provided), or insert
you micro SD memory card via its adapter into your computer. Install the
DVR video player and view your files through it. For more information
about DVR player, please check Section “DVR PLAYER”.
GPS
This feature provides the GPS location where the device is. As the
vehicle moves, that position is continuously updated. When GPS is
turned on, displays.
Red Light/Speed Cam Alert
The AutoCam GPS Ultra M8G has a built-in database containing red
light and speed camera locations (points). As you approach one of
these points, the device alerts you according to how the alert
notification is set (Menu/GPS Setup/Camera Alert).
[This function is not supported in Australia.]
You may also manually add new red light and speed camera locations.
While recording, press and hold ▲ to add the current GPS location to
the database.
You may also delete the manually added points. Delete all
manually-added points from the database through Menu/GPS Setup/MyLocation.
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DVR PLAYER
We provide DVR player for you to install on your PC. You can view
recorded files from your device. The player also displays photos as well
as the G-Sensor data in real time with video as it displays.
You may visit our website www.onsitecameras.com/faq to download the
software.
1. System Requirement:
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom X3 8850 or above.
RAM: at least 1G.
Operation System: Windows 7 or above.
2. Activate the downloaded Setup.exe file and follow the prompts to
install and run the software.
3. Turn the device off. Connect the device to the PC with a USB cable
(not provided), or use the micro SD memory card adapter to insert your
SD card into your computer.
4. From the Video Player screen, click (Import Media Files) or
5. Double click the file and play.
6. Down below is the description of the software display:
(Search Media Files). The files display in the File List window.
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No.ITEMDESCRIPTION
Windows type and the file
Combine or separate the windows, and
A
location
shows the location of the opened file.
B Video/Photo Display Area The area displays the video/photo.
C
G-Sensor
Show the G-sensor data of the displayed
section. You can drag the indication to the
place you want to display.
Show the driving direction, speed and
Direction & Speed
location.
E GPS Track Show the displayed section tract.
Press ALL to show the GPS tracks of all the
All/One
files.
G Files Found Show all the file information.
NOTE:
1. Before playing the video through DVR player, please make sure your
PC has linked to Internet to show GPS track.
2. Video files (.mp4) and data files (.nmea) have to store under the
same folder to synchronously play the data.
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MAINTENANCE
Use common sense when caring for your AutoCam GPS Ultra
M8G. Be sure the lens remains clean and free of debris.
Do not leave the camera exposed to high temperatures. Remove it and
store out of the heat.
Because the camera has an internal Lithium Polymer battery, contact
your local waste disposal department to dispose of it according to local
laws and regulations.
Clear out unwanted recordings to free up space in your MicroSD card
through Menu/File Management/Delete.