Spytec A119 User Manual
SPYTEC A119 DASH
CAMERA USER GUIDE
Thank you for purchasing the SpyTec A119 Dash Camera, a discreet camcorder that
mounts to the inside of a windshield for capturing the driver’s view at a resolution
exceeding Full HD. The pocket-size video camera features a F1.8 lens with a 160°
eld of view and the ability to record video with nearly twice the resolution of a 1080p
camera and four times the resolution of a 720p dash cam. Equipped with a G-sensor,
the camera detects when your vehicle is bumped and automatically write-protects
video recorded during the incident. A color screen lets you review video and photos
in the camera even before transferring them to a computer, while loop recording
ensures that the camera never runs out of memory. An optional GPS receiver in
the form of a mount that replaces the included non-GPS mount is available for this
camera.
What’s Included
1 x A119 camera
1 x Non-GPS mount
1 x Dual USB car adapter
1 x USB cable
5 x Clips
1 x Mount detaching string
1 x User manual
Optional: GPS Mount (will be in same box as above items)
Requirements
MicroSD card (up to 64GB)
Vehicle with an available cigarette lighter to power the camera
Precautions
Do not:
•Install or operate with wet hands.
•Install in a location of high humidity or where inammable gas or liquid is present.
•Leave the device inside an airtight vehicle exposed to extreme heat.
•Press the lens forcefully.
•Apply sharp object to the camera or its accessories.
•Remove MicroSD card during recording and shutdown process.
•Interrupt power supply during a system upgrade.
•Use power that exceeds the rated voltage.
•Disassemble the device and charging cable.
•Cut the charging cable.
Keep children away from the product, accessories and package.
Use only the original charging cable. The manufacturer is not liable for damage
resulting from the use of other charging cables.
Use a Class 10, 8GB or above MicroSD card for best performance. (The highest
supported capacity is 64GB.)
Format the MicroSD card in the camera prior to your rst recording to ensure stable
read and write.
Damage caused by incorrect use of the product is not covered by the warranty.
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Installation
Make sure the car engine is shut off before installing the A119. With the camera off
and its darkened display screen facing up, inser t a microSD card, gold contacts
pointed up, into the memory card slot. For a quick start, use a memory card with a
capacity of 32GB or less. If you go with a 64GB card, it must be properly formatted.
See “64GB microSD Card Support” on pg. 21 for formatting instructions.
Before mounting the camera with the adhesive pad, connect the power cable so
that the camera turns on and you can hold it in place where you intend to mount
it. One end of the cable plugs into the USB port on the camera; the other end into
the included dual-port charger inserted in the vehicle’s cigarette lighter. It there’s a
formatted card present, the camera will begin recording. Otherwise it will indicate that
there’s no memor y card or you may be advised to format the card.
Note: Choosing the formatting option deletes all data on the card, so make sure
you’ve rst transferred any video or photos you want to keep.
Hold the camera vertically against the windshield by the rear view mirror so that it’s
centrally located with the lens pointed outward to take in the road while the camera’s
LCD and buttons face you. Check the live view on the screen. You can adjust
the frame using two ngers to grab the lens housing. The outer housing ratchets
vertically; the inner housing adjusts horizontally.
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If you’re not attaching the optional GPS module, install the non-GPS mount
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by sliding it into the slot on the back of the camera. If you’re installing the GPS
module, slide it into the slot instead of the non-GPS mount.
Choose a central location for installation of the camera such as near the rearview mirror.
Once either the non-GPS module or the GPS module is slid into the camera,
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peel off the paper backing and press the camera against the windshield so that
the LCD faces you and the lens points down and out. The camera should stick
in place.
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Plug the dual-port power adapter into your vehicle's cigarette lighter. Insert the
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mini-USB plug of the cable into the USB port on the camera if you’re not using
the GPS module. If you are using the GPS module, inser t the plug into the USB
port on the module rather than the one on the camera. Plug the full-size USB
plug of the cable into one of the adapter’s two power ports.
Note: The second USB power port can be used to charge your phone, for
example.
Look at the live view on the LCD. You can further adjust the angle of the lens up/
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down and right/left if necessary.
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Installation Tips
• Keep the lens close to the glass in order to reduce reections.
• Install the camera close to the rear-view mirror for the best view.
• Install in a place where the picture will not be affected by window tint or other
electronic products.
• Do not turn on motion detection unless your vehicle is parked. If motion detection
is enabled while driving, the camera may not continuously record.
• Keep the G-Sensor set to low (default setting).
• Do not install the camera in a location that will interfere with driver visibility or
safety.
• The lens should be positioned within the windshield wiper area to ensure a clear
view on rainy days.
• Do not install device on or near the area where the airbag operates.
• Depending on the location of the cigarette lighter and other accoutrements,
decide whether it makes more sense to channel the cable along the passenger’s
or driver’s side.
• Tuck the power cable into indentations along the periphery of the windshield
where possible. In the absence of recesses, use the adhesive mount hooks to
channel the cable.
• When you’re satised that the cable is snag-free and reaches the cigarette lighter
adapter, use a twisty tie to bunch together any extra length of cable.
Note: The included string is meant for removing a mount by ossing through the
adhesive.
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(1) Power
(2) Rec/Left
(3) Menu
(4) Emergency/Conrm
(5) Mic/Right
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(6) USB Port
(7) AV Out
(8) Reset
(9) Card Slot
(10) USB Port (optional
GPS mount
INTERFACE
LED Indicators
LED Color Behavior
Solid Red Power ON, Recording
Flashing Red 1. Power ON, not recording
Buttons and Icons
Mode Buttons
Stand-by Mode To tur n on/off device
2. Upgrading
Behavior
One press enters setting menu
Enter playlist
One press starts recording
One press disables audio
recording; press again to enable
audio recording
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