Transcend DrivePro 230 User's Manual
User’s Manual
Dashcam
DrivePro™ 230
(Version 1.0)
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
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2. System Requirements.............................................................................3
3. Package Contents.................................................................................... 3
4. Getting Started
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4-1 Overview.......................................................................................................................................... 5
4-2 Inserting a microSD Memory Card........................................................................................... 5
4-3 Mounting the DrivePro™
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4-4 Connecting to Power....................................................................................................................7
4-5 Function Buttons........................................................................................................................... 9
4-6 LED Indicator Reference Chart
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4-7 Setting the Date and Time.........................................................................................................10
4-8 Setting UTC Timezone............................................................................................................... 10
5. Recording Videos
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5-1 Recording Screen....................................................................................................................... 11
5-2 Emergency Recording............................................................................................................... 11
6. Browsing Photos and Playing Videos
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6-1 Playing Videos / Browsing Photos......................................................................................... 13
6-2 Deleting Videos............................................................................................................................14
6-3 Protecting Videos
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7. Settings..................................................................................................... 15
8. Using the DrivePro™ App....................................................................19
8-1 Downloading and Installing the App
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8-2 Connecting to the DrivePro™.................................................................................................. 19
9. DrivePro™ Toolbox Software............................................................. 20
10. Transferring Files to a Computer
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11. Troubleshooting..................................................................................... 24
12. Safety Cautions.......................................................................................25
13. Specifications
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14. Recycling and Environmental Protection....................................... 28
15. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement.......... 29
16. Two-year Limited Warranty
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17. GNU General Public License (GPL) Disclosure............................ 31
18. End-User License Agreement (EULA)..............................................31
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Transcend DrivePro™ 230 - an advanced dashcam that is specifically
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 .MOV file format
Built-in microphone
Built-in Li-ion battery
Built-in speaker
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™ 230 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™.
Features
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2. System Requirements
System requirements for connecting the DrivePro™ to a computer and for using the DrivePro™™
Toolbox:
A desktop or a laptop with a working USB port
Windows® 7
Windows® 8
Windows® 8.1
Windows® 10
Mac® OS X 10.8.2 or later
System requirements for using DrivePro™ App on a mobile device:
For compatibility information, please refer to the links below:
3. Package Contents
The DrivePro™ dashcam package includes the following items:
A DrivePro™ Dashcam
An Adhesive Mount or a Suction Mount
A Car Adapter
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A 16GB microSD Memory Card
A Quick Start Guide
A Warranty Card
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4. Getting Started
4-1 Overview
4-2 Inserting a microSD Memory Card
You must insert a microSD memory card into the DrivePro™ before you can start recording. Please
use a MLC-based microSD memory card with 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB or 128GB capacity (Class 10 or
above).
1. Insert a microSD memory card into the appropriate card slot on the left-hand side of the
DrivePro™.
Note: Always format new memory cards in the DrivePro™ before using them for the first
time. To format a new memory card, press the Settings button during recording, and select
Format Card. For best recording stability, you are suggested to format the microSD card
every 3 months.
WARNING: DrivePro 230 can only support FAT32 and exFAT file format, but not
NTFS.
LED Indicator
2.4” LCD Display
Emergency
Button
Lens
Bracket
Socket
Memory Card
Socket
USB Connector
Speaker
Microphone
Function
Buttons
Reset Button
GPS
Receiver
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2. To remove, push to eject the memory card out of the slot.
WARNING: Do not remove the memory card during shutdown to avoid damages
to the memory card and loss of recorded videos
The following table shows approximate recording time according to capacity and resolution
(for reference only):
Card Capacity
(FAT32)
Full HD 1080P 30fps HD 720P 30fps
8GB 1 hr 2 hr 25 min
16GB 2 hr 15 min 4 hr 50 min
32GB 4 hr 30 min 9 hr 40 min
64GB 9 hr 19 hr 20 min
4-3 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.
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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.
4-4 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™.
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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:
1. 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 dashcam from the lighter
socket to avoid unnecessary power consumption and unexpected issues.
2. After the engine is turned off, long-time recording may drain the power of the car
battery.
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4-5 Function Buttons
Mode
1. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to manually turn on/off the DrivePro™ in any
2. Long press the button to quickly turn on/off the microphone
3. Long press the button to quickly enter Time-Lapse Video menu.
4-6 LED Indicator Reference Chart
LED Status Definition
Solid Red Standby
Flashing Red Recording
Flashing Blue Wi-Fi On
Video Recording
Browse/Settings
Power/WiFi Browse Files Settings Take Photos
Back* Up Down OK
Video Playback
View Photos
mode.
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Back* Play/Pause
Back* Up Down Delete
Protected/Unprotected Delete
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4-7 Setting the Date and Time
To set the current date and time:
1. During video recording, press the Settings button .
2. Use / to select Date/Time Settings, and press .
3. Use / to adjust values, and press to move to the next block.
4. Repeat step 3 above until the date and time settings are complete.
4-8 Setting UTC Timezone
To ensure the accuracy of GPS data:
1. During video recording, press the Settings button .
2. Use / to select UTC, and press .
3. Use / to adjust values, and press .
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