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.

/

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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5. Recording Videos

5-1 Recording Screen

1. Recording status indicator

2. Video resolution

3. WI-FI on indicator

4. GPS fix indicator

5. Voice record status

6. Battery status

7. Time

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

By default, one video file is saved for every 3 minutes of recording. To adjust the recording length,

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.

5-2 Emergency Recording

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

manually activate emergency recording mode.

please refer to the Settings section in this manual.

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30% of the storage space will be saved for emergency video files. Video files recorded in

emergency mode are protected from being overwritten.

Manual Emergency Recording: During video recording, press the emergency button on the

left-hand side of the DrivePro™ to manually activate emergency recording mode. The emergency

icon will appear on the screen when activated.

G-Sensor Emergency Recording: During video recording, the DrivePro™ will automatically

activate Emergency Recording mode when detecting a collision.

 If the G-Sensor sensitivity is set to “High”, even minor shocks will activate Emergency

Recording mode.

 If the G-Sensor sensitivity is set to “Low”, only significant shocks will activate Emergency

Recording mode.

G-Sensor sensitivity can be adjusted or disabled in the Settings menu.

Note: The earliest emergency file will be overwritten by the latest emergency file recorded.

Low Battery

Please charge the DrivePro™ immediately after viewing the Low Battery warning to avoid errors

happening to the system time. Please avoid using the built-in battery to record videos directly.

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Note: Please fully charge the DrivePro before using.

6. Browsing Photos and Playing Videos

6-1 Playing Videos / Browsing Photos

1. During video recording, press the Browse button .

2. Use / to select either Normal, Emergency or Snapshot, and press .

3. Use / to select the desired video file, and press .

4. Press to pause playback. Press again to resume playback.

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5. Press to return to the video file list.

6-2 Deleting Videos

1. During playback of a video file, press . The message, “Delete?” will pop up.

2. Use / to select “Yes,” and press to delete the file.

6-3 Protecting Videos

1. During playback of a normal video file, press . The message, “Lock?”, will pop up.

2. Use / to select “Yes,” and press to protect the file.

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7. Settings

In the Settings menu, you can adjust settings of video resolution, recording time and G-Sensor

sensitivity. You can also set the date/time/time zone, change the interface language, format the

memory card, and upgrade firmwares.

1. During video recording, press the Settings button .

2. Use / to select the desired menu option, and press .

3. Use / to select the desired setting, and press .

4. Press to return to the Settings menu.

Menu Options

Resolution: Set the resolution/quality for video recording.

Available options: 1080P (FHD) / 720P (HD)

Exposure Value: Adjust exposure composition value to lighten or darken the preview

screen.

Available options: +2.0 / +1.5 / +1.0 / +0.5 / 0 / -0.5 / -1.0 / -1.5 / -2.0

Video Length: Set the recording length of each recorded video file.

Available options: 1 min / 3 mins / 5 mins

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Video Stamp: Display the current time of the event or GPS information of the video being

recorded.

Available options: Disable / Enable

Microphone: Turn on/off the microphone during video recording.

Available options: Disable / Enable

Volume: Set the speaker volume level.

Available options 0 ~7 (You can choose 0 to switch on Silent Mode)

Light Frequency: Select the appropriate frequency to avoid flashing A/C light.

Available options: 50Hz / 60Hz

Time-Lapse Video: Set a preferred time interval to make time-lapse videos. Time-lapse

video mode can only be enabled manually; once enabled, it will replace Normal recording mode.

Available options: Disable / 1 sec per shot / 2 sec per shot / 4 sec per shot
Note: To prevent the car battery from being completely drained, the DrivePro will

automatically power off after 48 consecutive hours of recording in Time-Lapse Video mode.

G-Sensor: Adjust the sensitivity of the G-Sensor.

Available options: Disable / Low / Medium / High

Speed Unit: Set the measurement unit of speed.

Available options: Kilometer / Mile

Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS): Alert the driver if the driving speed exceeds

the value set ahead.

Available options: Disable / 60 kmh ~150 kmh (40 mph~95 mph)

Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS): Alert the driver if the driving speed

exceeds the value set ahead.

Available options: Disable / 60 kmh ~150 kmh (40 mph~95 mph)

Speed Alarm: Alert the driver with warning beeps if the driving speed exceeds the value

set ahead.

Available options: Disable / 60 kmh (40 mph) / ... / 150 kmh (95 mph)

Parking Mode: Determine if continuous recording is necessary according to motion

detection after the car engine is switched off (this mode will drain DrivePro ’s battery).

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Available options: Enable / Disable

1. After downloading the firmware from Transcend website, decompress it and put it in the

Delay Power Off: Schedule the DrivePro™ to shut down at a certain time.

Available options: Disable / 10 secs / 30 secs

Auto Display Off: Set duration for display to automatically turn off after recording begins.

Available options: Never / After 1 min / After 3 mins

Note: Auto Display Off is disabled when Speed Alarm, FCWS, LDWS, Headlight Reminder, or

Driver Fatigue Alert is enabled.

GPS Status: Display the number of GPS satellites received and GPS signal intensity.

Navigation System: Select a navigation system according to your preference.

Available options: GPS / Glonass

Headlight Reminder: When the DrivePro™ detects poor lighting conditions, the headlight

reminder will automatically activate.

Available options: Disable / Enable

Driver Fatigue Alert: Remind the driver of the need to rest after driving for a preset,

driver-determined period of time.

Available options: Disable / 1 hour / 2 hours / 3 hours / 4 hours

Date/Time Settings: Set the current date, time, and time zone.

Language: Set the on-screen display menu language.

Available options: English / 繁體中文 / 简体中文 / 日本語 / Deutsch / Español / Français /
Italiano / Русский / Português / Ελληνικά / / Türkçe / 한국어

Format: Format the microSD memory card.

Available options: No / Yes

WARNING: Formatting will erase all the data stored in the card.

Firmware Upgrade: Keep your DrivePro™ up-to-date with the latest version downloaded

from Transcend website http://www.transcend-info.com/Support/service.

“SYSTEM” folder in the microSD memory card.

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2. Insert the microSD memory card that contains the latest firmware version.

3. Select Firmware Upgrade from the Settings menu, and press to start the

firmware detection process. The DrivePro™ will automatically find the latest firmware

WARNING: NEVER remove the power cord or the microSD memory card while

the firmware is being upgraded.

If the DrivePro™ cannot be turned on due to firmware upgrade failure, please contact

Transcend customer service for technical support.

file.

Restore Defaults: Reset all settings to factory default settings.

Available options: No / Yes

Information: Display the DrivePro™’s current firmware version, card capacity and free

space.

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8. Using the DrivePro™ App

Developed specifically for iOS and Android devices, the free download DrivePro™ App allows you to

8-1 Downloading and Installing the App

1. Search “DrivePro™” on your App Store or Google Play.

2. Download and install the DrivePro™ App.

8-2 Connecting to the DrivePro™

1. During video recording, press the button to turn on the Wi-Fi function.

2. When the icon is displayed, you can connect your mobile device to the DrivePro™.

3. After turning on the Wi-Fi, please wait for a few seconds for the network to appear.

4. Tap Settings > Wi-Fi from your mobile device.

5. Select the DrivePro™230 Wi-Fi link (default password is 12345678)

6. Tap the DrivePro™230 icon on the home screen of your mobile device to use the App.

wirelessly view real-time video footages during recording, control DrivePro™ functions and play

videos directly from your mobile devices.

Once the installation is complete, the App will be displayed on the home screen of your device.

Before using the App, please refer to the DrivePro™ instructions.

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7. The image above will be displayed when you are connecting to the DrivePro™.

Note: To change the default SSID and the password, go to Settings in the DrivePro™ App.

9. DrivePro™ Toolbox Software

1. Download the installation files from: http://www.transcend-info.com/downloads

2. Install DrivePro™ Toolbox software on your desktop or laptop.

1. Video Sorting

2. Smooth Video Playback

3. Show Your Driving Paths

The DrivePro™ Toolbox, developed for Windows, features a user-friendly interface that allows you to

select and play videos recorded on your DrivePro™, and see your driving paths of the recorded

videos displayed on maps without the need to install separate codecs.

The useful features include:

Easily sort videos by filename, recording date or group.

Connect the DrivePro™ or use a microSD card slot supported card reader or adapter to play

back recorded video events on your Windows OS computer.

See your driving paths of the recorded video displayed on maps (this feature only works with
DrivePro™ 220, DrivePro 230, and DrivePro™ 520’s GPS receiver).

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10. Transferring Files to a Computer

To transfer files between the DrivePro™’s memory card and your computer:

Option 1: Take the microSD memory card out of the DrivePro™, and insert to a compatible card

reader to transfer files to your computer.

Option 2:

1. Insert the microSD memory card into the DrivePro™.

2. Plug the small end of a USB cable into the Micro-B USB port located on the right-hand side

of the DrivePro™.

3. Plug the large end of the cable into an available USB port on your desktop or laptop.

DP230 package does not contain any USB cable.

The DrivePro™ will display the following screen when connected to a computer:

Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10

No drivers are required for connecting the DrivePro™ to your desktop or laptop. Windows®

Operating Systems have built-in drivers to support your DrivePro™. Upon successful connection to

your computer, a new Removable Disk drive with a newly assigned drive letter representing the

DrivePro™ will automatically appear in My Computer, and a Removable Hardware icon will

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appear in the Windows System Tray.

*Note: (I:) is an example drive letter – the letter in your “My Computer” window may differ.

Your DrivePro™ is now ready to transfer data just like an external hard drive. To transfer videos,

simply drag-and-drop files from the folder that represents the DrivePro™.

Proper removal of your DrivePro™ from Windows:

1. Click once on the Removable Hardware icon in the system tray.

2. A Safely Remove Hardware window will pop up. Click to continue.

3. A window stating, “The ‘USB Mass Storage Device’ device can now be safely removed

from the system,” will pop up. Unplug your DrivePro™ from the USB port after seeing this

message.

Mac®OS X 10.8.2 or later

No drivers are required. Plug your DrivePro™ into an available USB port directly, and your computer

will automatically detect it.

Proper removal of your DrivePro™ from Mac OS:

Drag-and-drop the Disk icon corresponding to your DrivePro™ into the trashcan, and then unplug

your DrivePro™ from the USB port.

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1. WARNING: To prevent data loss, always follow the proper removal procedures

when disconnecting the DrivePro™ from your computer.

2. When the DrivePro™ is connected to a computer, it can only be used for

transferring files. You will not be able to use any of the DrivePro™’s features at

this time. Please disconnect your DrivePro™ from the computer to resume

normal function.

3. NEVER use the “format” or “initialize disk” function while the DrivePro™ is

connected to your computer, even if prompted to do so.

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11. Troubleshooting

If a problem occurs to your DrivePro™, please first check the instructions listed below before

sending your DrivePro™ for repair. If you cannot find any ideal solution to your question below,

please consult your dealer, service center, or local Transcend branch office for further help. You can

also visit Transcend website for FAQ and Technical Support services. For any Hardware issues,

please refer to the DrivePro™ User’s Manual.

My computer operating system cannot detect my DrivePro™

Please check the followings:

1. Is your DrivePro™ properly connected to the USB port? If not, unplug and connect it again.

Make sure that both ends of the USB cables are properly connected as shown in the User’s

Manual.

2. Is your DrivePro™ connected to the Mac keyboard? If yes, try to plug it in an available USB port

on your Mac Desktop directly.

3. Is the computer’s USB ports enabled? If not, refer to the user’s manual of your computer (or

motherboard) to enable them.

None of the DrivePro™ buttons are responding (hangs / lags / stalls)

Try unplugging the car adapter from your DrivePro™, and reconnecting it to your DrivePro™

again.

My DrivePro™ cannot play videos stored in my memory card.

Edited videos may not be displayed properly on your DrivePro™.

Nothing happens when I press the “Emergency Recording” button.

Emergency Recording only works in the recording mode.

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12. Safety Cautions

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.

WARNING: Remove the DrivePro™ carefully if it is mounted on a tinted window

to prevent damages to the tint film.

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

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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.

13. Specifications

Panel:

MLC-based MicroSD, 8GB / 16GB / 32GB / 64GB

/128GB (Class 10 or above)

H.264 (MOV: up to 1920x1080 30fps)

F/2.0, 130° wide angle

Full HD (1920 x 1080) 30fps

HD (1280 x 720) 30fps

2.4" color LCD

Speaker / Microphone:

Connect Interface:

Storage Capacity:

Control buttons:

Dimensions:

Weight:

Power Supply

(car charger):

Operating Temperature:

Video Formats:

1.0 Watt / 0.5 mA (built-in)

USB2.0

4 function buttons

1 emergency recording button

1 reset button

70.2 mm (L) × 63.1mm (W)× 34.5mm (H)

81g

Input DC12V~24V

Output DC5V / 1A

-20°C (-4°F) ~ 65°C (149°F)

Lens:

Resolution / Frame Rate

Global Navigation

GPS/Glonass

Satellite System

WiFi

Certification:

Warranty:

802.11b/g/n

CE, FCC, NCC, BSMI

2 years

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Note:

1. We strongly recommend the use of MLC-based

memory cards to reach the optimal recording

performance as car video recorders require extensive

read/write. Using TLC-based memory cards on your

car video recorder might result in unstable

performance.

2. Besides the bundled microSD card, we recommend

Transcend’s High Endurance microSD card as an

additional purchase to reach the most stable recording

performance. Please see below for the recommend

microSD cards:

 16/32GB High Endurance microSDHC

(TS16G/32GUSDHC10V)

 64GB High Endurance microSDXC

(TS64GUSDXC10V)

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14. Recycling and Environmental Protection

Recycling the Product (WEEE): Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and

components, which can be recycled and reused. When you see the crossed-out wheel bin symbol attached to

a product, it means that the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC:
Never dispose of your product with other household waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules on the

separate collection of electrical and electronic products. The correct disposal of your old product helps prevent

potential negative consequences on the environment and human health.
Battery Disposal: Your product contains a built-in rechargeable battery covered by the European Directive

2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed of with normal household waste. Please inform yourself about the

local rules on separate collection of batteries. The correct disposal of batteries helps prevent potentially

negative consequences on the environment and human health.
For products with non-exchangeable built in batteries: The removal of (or the attempt to remove) the battery

invalidates the warranty. This procedure is only to be performed at the end of the product’s life.

CAUTION

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

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15. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

This device complies with Part 15 FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This

device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received including

interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of 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 installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

RF Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and

your body.
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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16. Two-year Limited Warranty

This product is covered by a Two-year Limited Warranty. Should your product fail under normal use within two years

from the original purchase date, Transcend will provide warranty service pursuant to the terms of the Transcend

Warranty Policy. Proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service. Transcend will inspect the product

and in its sole discretion repair or replace it with a refurbished product or functional equivalent. Under special

circumstances, Transcend may refund or credit the current value of the product at the time the warranty claim is made.

The decision made by Transcend shall be final and binding upon you. Transcend may refuse to provide inspection,

repair or replacement service for products that are out of warranty, and will charge fees if these services are provided

for out-of-warranty products.

Limitations

Any software or digital content included with this product in disc, downloadable, or preloaded form, is not covered under

this Warranty. This Warranty does not apply to any Transcend product failure caused by any accident, abuse,

mishandling or improper usage (including use contrary to the product description or instructions, outside the scope of

the product’s intended use, or for tooling or testing purposes), alteration, abnormal mechanical or environmental

condition (including prolonged exposure to humidity), acts of nature, improper installation (including connection to

incompatible equipment), or problems with electrical power (including undervoltage, overvoltage, or power supply

instability). In addition, damage or alteration of warranty, quality or authenticity stickers, and/or product serial or

electronic numbers, unauthorized repair or modification, or any physical damage to the product or evidence of opening

or tampering with the product casing will also void this Warranty. This Warranty shall not apply to the transferees of

Transcend products and/or anyone who stands to profit from this Warranty without Transcend’s prior written

authorization. This Warranty only applies to the product itself, and excludes integrated LCD panels, rechargeable

batteries, and all product accessories (such as card adapters, cables, earphones, power adapters, and remote

controls).

Transcend Warranty Policy

Please visit www.transcend-info.com/warranty to view the Transcend Warranty Policy. By using the product, you

agree that you accept the terms of the Transcend Warranty Policy, which may be amended from time to time.

Online Registration

To expedite warranty service, please access www.transcend-info.com/register to register your Transcend product

Transcend Information, Inc.

www.transcend-info.com

*The Transcend logo is a registered trademark of Transcend Information, Inc.

*The specifications mentioned above are subject to change without notice.

*All logos and marks are trademarks of their respective companies.

within 30 days of the purchase date.

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17. GNU General Public License (GPL) Disclosure

Firmware incorporated into this product and/or software used for this product may include third party copyrighted software licensed

under the GPL (hereinafter referred to as “GPL Software”). In accordance with the GPL, if applicable: 1) the source code for the GPL

Software may be downloaded at no charge or obtained on CD for a nominal charge by calling Customer Support within three years

of the date of purchase; 2) you may copy, re-distribute and/or modify the GPL Software under the terms of the GNU General Public

License as below or any later version, which may be obtained at http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html; 3) the GPL Software is

distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, without even implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR

PURPOSE. The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the GPL Software is with you. Transcend does not provide any

support for the GPL software.

18. End-User License Agreement (EULA)

Software license terms and conditions

1. Generally. Transcend Information, Inc. ("Transcend") is willing to grant the following license to install or use the software and/or

2. License Grant. Transcend grants to Customer a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-distributable, non-assignable,

non-sublicensable license to install and use the Licensed Software on the Product in accordance with the terms and conditions of this

Agreement.

3. Intellectual Property Rights. As between Transcend and Customer, the copyright and all other intellectual property rights in the

Licensed Software are the property of Transcend or its supplier(s) or licensor(s). Any rights not expressly granted in this License are

reserved to Transcend.

4. License Limitations. Customer may not, and may not authorize or permit any third party to: (a) use the Licensed Software for any

purpose other than in connection with the Product or in a manner inconsistent with the design or documentations of the Licensed Software;

(b) license, distribute, lease, rent, lend, transfer, assign or otherwise dispose of the Licensed Software or use the Licensed Software in any

commercial hosted or service bureau environment; (c) reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble or attempt to discover the source code for

or any trade secrets related to the Licensed Software, except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable

law notwithstanding this limitation; (d) adapt, modify, alter, translate or create any derivative works of the Licensed Software; (e) remove,

alter or obscure any copyright notice or other proprietary rights notice on the Licensed Software or Product; or (f) circumvent or attempt to

circumvent any methods employed by Transcend to control access to the components, features or functions of the Product or Licensed

Software.

firmware (“Licensed Software”) pursuant to this End-User License Agreement (“Agreement”), whether provided separately or associated

with a Transcend product (“Product”), to the original purchaser of the Product upon or with which the Licensed Software was installed or

associated as of the time of purchase ("Customer") only if Customer accepts all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. PLEASE

READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY. USING THE SOFTWARE WILL CONSTITUTE CUSTOMER'S ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND

CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT, DO NOT

INSTALL OR USE THE LICENSED SOFTWARE.

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5. Copying. Customer may not copy the Licensed Software except that one copy of any separate software component of the Licensed

Software may be made to the extent that such copying is necessary for Customer's own backup purposes.

6. Open Source. The Licensed Software may contain open source components licensed to Transcend pursuant to the license terms

specified as below,

(a) GNU General Public License (GPL), the terms of which is currently available at

http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html；

(b) GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), the terms of which is currently available at

(c) Code Project Open License (CPOL), the terms of which is currently available at

The above license terms will control solely with respect to the open source components. In the event that this Agreement conflicts with

the requirements of the above one or more terms with respect to the use of the corresponding open source components, Customer agrees

to be bound by such one or more license terms.

7. Disclaimer. TRANSCEND MAKES NO WARRANTY AND REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE SUITABILITY, RELIABILITY,

AVAILABILITY, TIMELINESS, LACK OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS AND ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION,

LICENSED SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS CONTAINED WITHIN THE LICENSED SOFTWARE FOR

ANY PURPOSE. ALL SUCH INFORMATION, LICENSED SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS ARE

PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. TRANSCEND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS

WITH REGARD TO THIS INFORMATION, LICENSED SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS, INCLUDING

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WORKMANLIKE

EFFORT, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

IN NO EVENT SHALL TRANSCEND BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF USE, DATA OR

PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTION WITH THE USE, PERFORMANCE OR ACCURACY OF THE LICENSED

SOFTWARE OR WITH THE DELAY OR INABILITY TO USE THE LICENSED SOFTWARE, OR THE PRODUCT WITH WHICH THE

LICENSED SOFTWARE IS ASSOCIATED, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR

OTHERWISE, EVEN IF TRANSCEND HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

8. Limitation of Liability. IN ANY CASE, TRANSCEND 'S LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT

WILL BE LIMITED TO THE TOTAL AMOUNT ACTUALLY AND ORIGINALLY PAID AT RETAIL BY CUSTOMER FOR THE PRODUCT. The

foregoing Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability will apply to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. Some jurisdictions do not allow

the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the exclusions and limitations set forth above may not apply.

9. Termination. Transcend may, in addition to any other remedies available to Transcend, terminate this Agreement immediately if

Customer breaches any of its obligations under this Agreement.

10. Miscellaneous. (a) This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Transcend and Customer concerning the subject matter

hereof, and it may only be modified by a written amendment signed by an authorized executive of Transcend. (b) Except to the extent

applicable law, if any, provides otherwise, this Agreement will be governed by the law of the Republic of China, excluding its conflict of law

provisions. (c) If any part of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, and the remaining portions will remain in full force and effect. (d)

A waiver by either party of any term or condition of this Agreement or any breach thereof, in any one instance, will not waive such term or

http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/lesser.html；and/or

http://www.codeproject.com/info/cpol10.aspx

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condition or any subsequent breach thereof. (e) Transcend may assign its rights under this Agreement without condition. (f) This Agreement

will be binding upon and will inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors and permitted assigns.