Transcend DrivePro 220 User Manual

User‟s Manual

DrivePro 220

Car Video Recorder

(Version 1.0)

Table of Contents

Introduction︱ .........................................................................................................................2

Package Contents︱ ...............................................................................................................3

Features︱ ...............................................................................................................................5

System Requirements︱ ........................................................................................................5

Safety Precautions︱..............................................................................................................6

Getting Started︱ ....................................................................................................................7

Inserting a microSD Memory Card .......................................................................................... 7

Mounting the DrivePro ............................................................................................................. 9

Connecting to Power.............................................................................................................. 10

Recording Screen ................................................................................................................... 11

Function Buttons .................................................................................................................... 11

Setting the Date and Time ..................................................................................................... 12

Setting UTC Timezone ........................................................................................................... 13

Recording Videos︱ ............................................................................................................. 13

Emergency Recording ........................................................................................................... 14

Low Battery ............................................................................................................................. 15

Browse and Play Videos︱ .................................................................................................. 16

Playing Videos / Browsing Photos ........................................................................................ 16

Protecting Videos ................................................................ ................................................... 17

Settings︱ .............................................................................................................................. 18

Installing the DrivePro App︱ .............................................................................................. 22

Connecting to the DrivePro using iOS and Android Devices︱ ....................................... 23

Using the DrivePro App on iOS and Android Devices︱ ................................................... 24

Transferring Files to a Computer︱ .................................................................................... 27

Troubleshooting︱................................................................................................................ 30

Specifications︱ ................................................................................................................... 31

Recycling and Environmental Protection︱ ....................................................................... 32

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement ................................................. 33

Two-year Limited Warranty︱ .............................................................................................. 34

GNU General Public License (GPL) Disclosure ................................................................. 35

End-User License Agreement (EULA) ................................................................................ 35

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Introduction︱

Thank you for purchasing Transcend DrivePro 220 - an advanced car video recorder (CVR) that is
specifically designed to capture real time video of events happening outside your vehicle while driving.
Mounted on your car’s windshield, the DrivePro uses a 130° Wide Angle Lens for the best field of view, and
records videos in crystal clear Full HD 1080P to ensure all the important details of your trip are recorded.
DrivePro 220 has built-in GPS receivers to record your driving history. In addition, the WI-FI connection
allows you to adjust the settings and download the recorded videos from your mobile devices. Videos are
saved on a microSD memory card as the vehicle is driven. The DrivePro bundles with a 16GB Transcend
microSD memory card, letting you record around 2 hours of a Full HD footage without the need to purchase
additional storage. In addition, its built-in camera allows you to take photos while recording by just one click.
This User’s Manual will give you step-by-step instructions and advices to help you get the best experience
from your new device. Please read it carefully before using the DrivePro.

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Package Contents︱

The DrivePro Car Video Recorder package includes the following items:

A DrivePro Car Video Recorder

An Adhesive Mount or a Suction Mount

A Car Adapter

A 16GB microSD Memory Card

A Quick Start Guide

4

A Warranty Card

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Features︱

Smooth, detailed Full HD 1080P recording at 30fps resolution
Built-in GPS receivers to locate your position
Built-in Wi-Fi function to let you operate the DrivePro on your mobile device
Bright 2.4-inch color LCD screen
130 degree wide angle lens
Bundled with a 16GB Transcend microSD memory card
Built-in camera to capture real-time images while recording
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connector for easy computer connectivity and fast file transfers
Record videos in .MP4 file format with 15Mbps high video bit rate
Built-in microphone
Built-in Li-ion battery
Built-in speaker
Support 13 languages

System Requirements︱

System requirements for connecting the DrivePro to a computer:

A desktop or a laptop with a working USB port

 Windows®
 Windows Vista®
 Windows® 7
 Windows® 8
 Mac®
 Linux®

XP

OS X 10.8.2 or later

Kernel 2.6.38 or later

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Safety Precautions︱

WARNING: Remove the DrivePro carefully if it is mounted on a tinted window to prevent
damages to the tint film.

These usage and safety guidelines are IMPORTANT! Please follow them carefully to ensure your own
personal safety, and help protect your DrivePro from potential damages.

General Use

 For in-car use only.
 For your safety, do not operate the DrivePro, or use the DrivePro App while driving.
 Avoid placing the DrivePro in an extreme temperature environment.
 Avoid splashing water or any other liquids on the DrivePro and accessories.
 Do not use the DrivePro in an environment with strong magnetic fields or excessive vibration.
 Only use the car adapter provided by Transcend. Other car adapters may not compatible with the

DrivePro.

 Lighter sockets of some types of vehicles will still supply power after the car engine is turned off. If

your car is of this type, please unplug your car video recorder from the lighter socket to avoid
unnecessary power consumption and unexpected issues.

 The GPS system is subject to changes which could affect its accuracy and performance. Transcend

does not guarantee the accuracy of GPS data, which should not influence your personal judgment
while driving.

 GPS signals cannot penetrate buildings and metallic tinted films. The accuracy of GPS data

depends on the surroundings including the weather and the location it is being used (e.g. high
buildings, tunnels, undergrounds and forests).

Mounting Location

 Never place the DrivePro where the driver’s view or deployment of airbags is obstructed.
 Mount the DrivePro within the range of the windshield wipers to ensure clear visibility in rain.

Backing up Data

 Transcend does NOT take any responsibility for data loss or damage during operation. We

strongly advise that you regularly back up data in your memory card to a computer or other storage
medium.

 To ensure Hi-Speed USB 2.0 data transfer rates when connecting your DrivePro to a computer,

please check if the computer is installed correct USB drivers. If you are not sure how to check this,
please refer to the User’s Manual of the computer or motherboard for USB driver information.

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Getting Started︱

A

Wide Angle Lens

B

GPS Receivers

C

2.4” LCD Display

D

Function Buttons

E

LED Indicator

F

Reset Button

G

Emergency Button

H

Memory Card Slot

I

Bracket Socket

J

USB Connector

K

Built-in Microphone

L

Built-in Speaker

Inserting a microSD Memory Card

You must insert a microSD memory card into the DrivePro before you can start recording. Please use a
Class 6 or above microSD memory card with 8GB, 16GB, 32GB or 64GB capacity.

1. Insert a microSD memory card into the appropriate card slot on the left-hand side of the DrivePro.

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Note: Always format new memory cards in the DrivePro before using them for the first time. To

WARNING: TS16GDP220 can only support FAT32 and exFAT file format, but not NTFS.

WARNING: Do not remove the memory card during shutdown to avoid damages to the

memory card and loss of recorded videos

Card Capacity (FAT32)

Full HD 1080P 30fps

HD 720P 30fps

8GB

1 hr 10 min

2 hr 10 min

16GB

2 hr 20 min

4 hr 20 min

32GB

4 hr 40min

8 hr 50 min

64GB

9 hr

18 hr

format a new memory card, press the Settings button during recording, and select Format Card.

2. To remove, push to eject the memory card out of the slot

 The following table shows approximate recording time according to capacity and resolution (for

reference only):

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Mounting the DrivePro

1. Insert the mount bracket into the top of the DrivePro, and slide sideways until you hear a click.

2. Thoroughly clean and dry the area of the windshield you wish to mount the DrivePro. If possible,

mount the DrivePro in the middle of the windshield near the rear-view mirror for the best field of view.

3. Peel off the protective film from the mount bracket’s foam sticker, and firmly attach the DrivePro to

the windshield.

4. Turn the adjustment knob anticlockwise to loosen, and then adjust the DrivePro’s position.

5. After the DrivePro is in the best position, turn the adjustment knob clockwise to make sure that the

DrivePro is securely locked in place.

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Connecting to Power

Note: Insert a microSD memory card before connecting the DrivePro to your car’s lighter socket.

1. Connect the small end of the car adapter to the USB connector of the DrivePro.

2. Connect the other end of the car adapter to your car’s lighter socket.

3. After the car engine is switched on, the DrivePro will automatically turn on and start recording.

4. After the car engine is switched off, the DrivePro will automatically save the current recording, and

power off.

Note: Lighter sockets of some types of vehicles will still supply power after the car engine is turned

off. If your car is of this type, please unplug your car video recorder from the lighter socket to
avoid unnecessary power consumption and unexpected issues.

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Recording Screen

① Recording status indicator

② Video resolution

③ WIFI on indicator

④ GPS fix indicator

⑤ Voice recrod status

⑥ Battery status

⑦ Numbers of protected files

⑧ Time/Speed

Mode

Video Recording

Power On/Off*

Browse Files

Settings

Take Photos

Browse/Settings

Back*

Up Down

OK

Video Playback

Back*

Delete

/

Protected/Unprotected

Play/Pause

View Photos

Back*

Up Down

Delete

Function Buttons

*Press and hold the Power On/Off button for 3 seconds to manually turn on/off the DrivePro in any

mode.

Emergency Recording

During video recording, press the emergency button on the left-hand side of the DrivePro to manually