Panasonic CY-VRP110T1, CY-VRP110T2, CY-VRP110T3, CY-VRP110T4, CY-VRP110T5 Operating Instructions Manual

Driving Recorder

Model:CY

-VRP110T1/T2/T3/T4/T5

Operating Instructions

Please read this instructions carefully before using this product and
keep this manual for future reference.

24240482301-A PTW0813-0 Printed in China

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Contents

Safety Information ................................................................... 3

FCC Statement ........................................................................ 8

WEEE Notice ........................................................................... 9

CE Regulatory Notice ............................................................ 10

Notes on Installation .............................................................. 10

Caution................................................................................... 11

1 Introduction .......................................................................... 12

1.1 Features ................................................................ 12

1.2 Package Contents ................................................ 12

1.3 Product Overview ................................................. 13

2 Getting Started..................................................................... 14

2.1 Inserting the Memory Card ................................... 14

2.2 Installing in Vehicles ............................................. 15

2.2.1 Mount to Windshield ............................................. 15

2.2.2 Adjus t the d ev ic e pos ition ..................................... 16

2.3 Connecting to Power ............................................ 17

2.4 Powering the Camcorder On / Off ........................ 18

2.4.1 Auto Power On/Off................................................ 18

2.4.2 Manual Power On/Off ........................................... 18

2.5 Initial Settings ........................................................ 18

2.5.1 Set Automatic Recording ...................................... 19

2.5.2 Set the Date and Time .......................................... 19

3 Using the Car Recorder ...................................................... 20

3.1 Recording Videos ................................................. 20

3.1.1 Record videos while driving.................................. 20

3.1.2 Driver Fatigue Alert ............................................... 20

3.1.3 Record all other types of videos ........................... 21

3.1.4 Emergency Recording .......................................... 21

3.1.5 The Re c ording Screen .......................................... 22

3.1.6 Takin g P h oto grap hs .............................................. 23

3.2 Playback Videos and Photos................................ 24

3.2.1 Playing Videos ...................................................... 25

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3.2.2 Viewing Photos ..................................................... 25

3.2.3 The Playback Screen ........................................... 26

3.2.4 Deleting Files ........................................................ 27

4 Adjusting the Settings ........................................................ 28

4.1 Using t h e Me nu ..................................................... 28

4.2 Menu Tree ............................................................. 29

5 Installing the Software ........................................................ 32

6 Specifications ...................................................................... 33

7 Trouble Sho ot in g ................................................................. 35

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Safety Information

Warning

This pictograph intends to alert you to the presence of

important operating instructions and installation
instructions. Failure to heed the instructions may

result in severe injury or death.

Warning

Observe the following warnings when operating this unit.

■ Driver shall not watch the screen of the recorder or operate
the device while driving.

Watching the screen or operating the unit prevents distracts from
focusing on road safety and could result in a traffic accident. Park the
vehicle in a safe location befor e op er a ti ng t h e dev ic e .

■ Never power th e uni t vi a an ext ensio n cor d dir ectly co nn ecte d
to the battery, as to do so runs the risk of a short-circ uit an d
burnt PC B. P le ase use th e cigaret t e lig h ter so ck et as a pow er
connection point.

■ Make sure a correct power supply is used.
This un it is suit able for a vehic le eq uipp ed with a negative -ground
12V/24V battery. DO NOT use on any other battery system.

■ Never dism ant le or mod ify the unit.
Never dismantle the unit or attempt to modify or repair it on your own,
to do so could damage the unit or result in electrocution. If the product
requires servicing, please consult your dealer or our service station.

■ Do not use this unit when it is out of order.
If the unit is out of order (no power, no sound etc.), or operates
abnormally (ingression of foreign objects, soaked by rain or emits
smoke or an odor), immediately switch off the unit and disconnect the
power supply, then consult the dealer or service station for assistance.

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■ Keep optional accessories (SD Card, etc.) away from the reach
of childr en.

There are risks that children may swallow the accessory. Keep
accessories away from the reach of children. In the event of

swallowing any the acc es s ory , seek m edi cal care immed ia tely.

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Safety Information

Warning

Observe the following warnings when installing this unit.

■ Install the product so that it does not hinder the view of the
vehicle.

■ Never install the unit within the range of air bag movement
or in a position that ob str u cts acti vati on of the of air bag .
Please also verify warnings and precautions regarding the
vehicle’s air bag.

■ Make sure the wiring does not hinder passengers from
getting in/ out of the vehic le .

Make sure the wiring is properly fixed to ensure safe driving.

Caution

This pictograph intends to alert you to the presence of

impor t a nt op er a ting instructi ons and inst allation
instructions. Failure to heed the instructions may result in

injury or material damage.

Caution

Observe the following cautions when using this unit.

■ This unit i dessigned for use exclusively in vehicles.

■ Never store the unit in a dusty or dirty place or near the vehicle’s

air-con/heater.
Long-term exposure to said environment may damage the unit.

■ Never ins ta ll/ s t ore the unit in a hi gh-temp eratur e env ironm en t as it

could result in damage.

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Safety Information

Caution

Observe the following cautions when using this unit.

■ When disposing of the unit, follow statutory regulations to recycle
the built-in lithium battery, so as to prevent environmental pollution.

■ For some vehicles, the unit continues recording after the engine has
being shut off. In such a case, the following measures shall be taken:
Manually shut off the c iga rette lighter or remove the vehicle power
connector from the cigarette lighter.

■ Always keep the lens clean to ensure clear images of driving.

■ In the event the ambient temperature reaches 45°C or higher, the

vehicle power connection will still supply power to the unit, but the
lithium polymer battery will not be recharged. This is a typical feature

of lithium batteries and is not a malfunction.

The unit may be affected by RF interference from mobile phones.
If the interference is significant, use mobile phone as far away from
the unit as possible.

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Safety Information

Caution

Observe the following cautions when installing this unit.

■ It is recommended that the unit should be installation by a
professional.
The installation requires specialty and technical experience; to
ensure safety, entrust the dealer to carry out the installation.

■ Make sure no wires are damaged.
Avoid damaging any wires while making the connection by keeping
away from screws on the chassis or moving parts of seats. Never
twist the wires or position them near a he at sou rce.

■ Make sure the unit is installed correctly.
Avoid installing the unit at a location subject to vigorous vibrations.
The ide al ins t al lation loc ation is near the back mir r or w her e an
optimal view can be obtained.
Make sure the lens is within range of the windshield wiper so that a
clear view is ensured.
DO NOT install the unit on tinted wind ow glass as that could
damage the light-colored film.
Make sur e t he u nit is ins t a ll ed at a loc ation t h at is fre e from any
influence of thermal film and away from any device that may
generate electronic interference.

Precaut i ons when usi ng a Mic ro S D C ard

■ Never remov e t he SD card when the uni t i s in the process of
shutting-dow n or operati ng. Failur e t o comply could corru pt the files or
damage the unit.

■ A Class- 6 Micro SD card wit h 8GB capacity or more is recommend ed
(Max. support up to 3 2G B ).

■ Before using thi s unit, f orm at the Mic ro S D Card by t hi s unit.

Safety

Information

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FCC Stat ement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 o f 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
inst alled and used in acc or d ance with t h e ins tr uc t i ons , m ay c ause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that int erference will not occur in a partic u l ar ins t all at i on.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equi pm en t off and on, the user is enc ouraged t o try to c orrect th e
inter ference by one or m or e of th e followin g m eas ur es :

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• C onn ect th e equipm en t int o an ou t l et on a circ uit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer o r 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 harmf ul interf erence, an d ( 2) this devic e mus t accept an y
interference received, including interference that may cause
und esired op er at ion.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the p art y r esponsi bl e for c om pliance could void the user's
auth or it y to operate this equipm ent.

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WEEE Notice

Infor mat ion for User s on Coll ecti on an d Disp os al of Old
Equipment
and Us ed B atterie s

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or
accompanying documents mean that used electrical and
electronic products and batter i es sh ould not b e mix ed
with gen eral househol d w as t e.

For pr op er treatmen t , rec overy an d r ec yc l in g of ol d
products and used batteries, please take them to
applicable collection points, in accordance with your
national legis lation and the Directiv es 2002/96/EC and
2006/66/EC.

By disp os ing of these produc t s an d b atteri es c orrectly, you will h elp
to save valuable resources and pr ev en t an y potential neg at i ve
effects on hu m an health an d t h e envi ronmen t w hic h c ou ld other wise
arise from inappropriate waste handling.

For more inf orm at i on ab out collec ti on and recyclin g of ol d pr od uc ts
and batteri es , pl ease contact your l oc al m un ic ipalit y , yo ur waste
disp os al s er vice or the poi nt of s al e wh er e you pur c h as ed t h e items .

Penalties m ay b e ap pl icable for incor r ect di spos al of t his was te, in
acc ordanc e wit h n ational l egis lation .

For business users in the European Union
If you w ish to discard el ec tr ical an d el ect ronic eq ui pm ent, please

cont act your dealer or supplier for further information.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the
Europ ean Un ion]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to
discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer
and as k f or th e c orr ec t m et h od of dis p osal.

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CE Regulat ory Notice

Herewith confirm to comply with the requirements set out in the
Council Directives on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member
States relating Electromagnetic Compatibility of Radio and Telecom
device (1995/5/EC);

the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC); the

Restriction of The Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in
Electrical And Electronic Equipment Directive (2002/95/EC),

Turkish

EEE Directive; the Commission Regulation (EC) No 1275/2008
impl em en t i ng Direct i ve 20 0 5/32/EC of th e Eur op ean P arliam ent and
of the Council with regard to eco-design requirements for standby
and off mode el ectric pow er c onsumpt i on of el ectric al and electr on ic
househol d an d offic e equipmen t, an d th e Dir ec t i ve 20 0 9/ 1 25 /E C of
the Eur op ean parliamen t and of the counci l est ablish in g a
framework for the setting of eco-design requirements for
energy-related products .

Notes on Installation

1. Install the device near the rear-view m irror to obt ain the best

open-f ield view . Do NOT install the camcorder in a location that
will obs truc t y our required dri vi ng vi ew .

2. Make sure that the lens is within the wiping r ange of the

win ds c r een wi p er to ens ure a clear view even when it rains.

3. D o not touc h the lens w it h you r fin g ers . Fi nger gr ease may be

left on t h e lens an d wi ll result in uncl ear vi deos or sn aps hots.
Cl ean th e lens on a r egu l ar b as is .

4. Do not install the device on a tinted window. Doing so may

damage the tint film.

5. Make sur e th at th e ins t all ation p osition is not hindered by the

tinted wind ow.

6. In ord er to av oid the ri pp l e in th e LCD sc r een due to th e car

engine vibration , suggest the driver to shift the gear to N
Position for the temporary stop.

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Caution

 Use the authorized charger only.
 N ever disass emb le by yourself .
 Never short-circuit the battery.
 Expos i ng t h e camcorder to open flame s can ca use explosion.
 Du e to loc al l aws an d veh ic l es s afety cons id erati ons , d o not

manually operate the device while driving.