7. Charging light (red)8. Menu button 9. File protection button
10. Mode button 11. LCD display 12. Up button
13. OK button14. Down button15. Power button
16. Holder connector 17. Photo button18. USB port
19. Reset button 20. Microphone
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21. GPS module/Speed camera detector module
22. Voice switch for speed camera detector
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b) Button function
Power button
Press this button for 2~3 sec. to turn on / off the device.
Photo button
In video mode, in any time, press this button to take a photo.
In playback mode, when replaying video, press this button to take a photo of the current video.
Reset button
If the device crashes, press this button to reset the device.
Menu button
Press this button during standby status or playback mode, menu list of current mode will appear.
When the device is in recoding, press this button to change the ash light status "
File protection button
In the video mode, when the device is recording, press this button to set the recording video to be protected
23. Power input
24. Sticker holder
25. Camera holder
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manually, so as to prevent it from being overwritten by loop recording.
In playback mode, press this button to lock or unlock the video le.
When le protection is active, the icon “
Mode button
The device has only two modes, video mode and playback mode.
When this button is pressed during standby, the device will switch between these two modes.
When the device is recording, the button is not functional.
Up button
In video mode, press this button to turn on / off LCD display.
In menu settings, press this button to move up.
In playback mode, press this button to choose the previous le.
In playback mode, when playing a video le, press this button to rewind playing.
OK button
In video mode, press this button to start / stop recording.
In playback mode, press this button to play/pause a video le.
In menu settings, press this button to conrm the menu setting.
Down button
In video mode, press this button to start / stop voice recording.
In menu settings, press this button to move down item.
In playback mode, press this button to choose the next le.
In playback mode, when playing video le, press this button to for ward playing.
Audio switch
This button is only for speed camera detector.
Push this switch to turn on / off the voice of the speed camera detector.
” will appear on LCD display.
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c) LED light status list
LED lightStatusDescription
Status light (blue)
Charging light (red)
FlashDevice is recording
OnDevice is in standby or playback mode
OffDevice is off
OnCharging battery
OffCharging nished
d) Product accessories
1. Car DVR x12. Car charger x13. Camera holder x1 4. Sticker x15. Sucker x1
Install the TF card into TF card slot as shown in the picture bellow.
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b) GPS/Speed camera detector installation
Insert GPS/Speed camera detector module into the camera holder, as in the picture bellow:
Install the device on the windshield with the sticker or the sucker holder.
When the device is powered, speed camera detector speaker will provide voice instructions from the speed
camera detector speaker, and the device will automatically star t to receive GPS signal.
When the GPS signal is not available, GPS icon "
When connected to a GPS satellite, GPS icon "
" will be shown on the LCD display.
" will be shown on the LCD display.
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c) CPL installation (optional)
CPL: Circular-polarizing lter can reduce the inner reection on the car windshield.
Without CPLWith CPL
adjustment circle ring
Install the CPL by screwing the filter ring on the
camera's lens.
After installing the CPL on the lens, rotate the CPL
adjustment ring to get an ideal polarized effect.
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d) Power supply
Connect the USB port and the cigarette lighter socket with the car charger, then start the engine, the device will
automatically power on and start recording.
Note: There are two mini USB ports, one is on the device, another is on the camera holder.
When the charging USB cable is connected to the camera, only the camera will by powered.
When the charging USB cable is connected to the camera holder, both the camera and the GPS/Speed
camera detector will by powered.
e) G-sensor function
In case of an accident, the Gravity sensor (G-sensor) can gather direction and other important data of the collision.
According to the value set for the G-sensor sensitivity, the camera will determine whether to turn the protection
mode on or not. If the protection mode is not turned on, the current video may be overwritten by loop recording.
G-sensor directions are shown in the picture bellow.
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f) Video mode
In the standby status of the video mode, LCD display will be shown as below:
Video mode Video resolution
Photo mode
Auto loop setting
Photo size
LED light Off
LED light ON LED light auto
TF card icon
Driver's name
Available recording time
(Estimate from TF card available space)
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GPS satellite connected
GPS satellite not connected
Power indicator
Date and time
In the recording status of the video mode, LCD display will be shown as bellow:
Flashing red dot indicates that the device is recording.
File protection
Mic off
Motion detection
TF card icon
g) Photo mode
Anytime in the video mode, press the photo but ton to take a photo.
In the playback mode when a video is playing, press the photo button to take a snapshot of the current video.
Recording time
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h) Playback mode
Press the mode button to enter the playback mode, then press the menu button to choose a preview of
a video/photo le on the internal or removable memory card. Use the direction button to control playback options.
Preview in six image grid
Up buttonPrevious le
Down buttonNext le
OK buttonConrm
Menu buttonEnter menu list
File protection buttonLock / unlock video / photo le
Mode buttonChange mode
Play
OK buttonPlay / pause
Menu buttonDelete menu
File protection buttonLock / unlock video le
Mode buttonBack to six image grid preview
Photo buttonTake snapshot of current video
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Menu setting
The device has two modes, the video mode and the playback mode.
Loop settingOff / 1 min / 3 min / 5 minSet loop recording time.
Motion detectionOff / onSet motion detection or not.
Sensor ipOff / on
If this feature is on, the menu will turn upside down
whenever the camera is turned. The device can also
be installed upside down to t your requirements.
EffectMenu itemRemark
Flicker50HZ / 60HZ
If your local AC power frequency is 50Hz, please select
50Hz. If 60Hz, please select 60Hz.
Auto exposure
Auto / landscape / portrait /
sports / night scene
These settings can be adjusted for the shooting to be
more conformed to the surroundings and to achieve
optimal shotting results. Select [AUTO] to let the device
choose the value automatically.
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AE ISOAuto / 100 / 200 / 400
According to the brightness during the recording,
selecting [AUTO] will choose the optimal ISO sensitivity.
White balance
Auto / sunny / cloudy /
uorescent / incandescent
SharpnessStandard / hard / soft
AE bias
-2/-1.7/-1.3/-1/-0.7/-0.3/
0/0.3/0.7/1/1.3/1.7/2
QualitySuper ne / ne / normal
Select [AUTO] under normal conditions. If the camera
does not produce natural colors, please select the
settings manually according to the current light
conditions.
This feature indicates the contours' degree of
sharpness during recording. Select higher sharpness
for better capturing of details and face recognition.
If set to positive values "+", the camera will
automatically brighten the picture to avoid underexposure. If the values are set to negative numbers, the
picture will be automatically darkened to avoid overexposure.
The higher quality is chosen, the more details will be
captured, but the le size will increase.
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SetupMenu itemRemark
Auto power offOff / 1 min / 3 min / 5 min
Power off screenOff / 30 s / 1 min / 3 min
Time setup
Time stampOn / offTo set the time stamp on video.
Velocity stampOn / offTo set the speed stamp on video.
GPS stampOn / offTo set the GPS stamp on video.
Driver num stampOn / offTo set the car plate number on video.
Driver numberTo set the car plate number.
G-sensor X
sensitivity
G-sensor Y
sensitivity
G-sensor Z
sensitivity
Close / low / middle / high
Close / low / middle / high
Close / low / middle/ high
When this setting is activated, the camera will turn off
after the selected amount of time whenever it is in a
standby mode.
The screen is turned off and the camera enters a sleep
mode after the selected amount of time, when this
feature is activated.
Setting time and time zone.
Note: please set your local time zone according to
Greenwich mean time. Central Europe is GMT +1, so
set value to +1.
The GPS may not work properly in case of incorrect
settings.
To set the sensitivity of G-sensor axes X, Y and Z.
The higher the value, the easier the le protection will
be activated. For details, please refer to "G-sensor
Function" section on page 7.
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To set the key illumination.
When set to [AUTO], keys become illuminated every
time the LCD screen in on.
Key lightAuto / close / open
The LCD screen can be turned off manually by the " Up
button" or by settings in the menu.
When set to [OPEN], the keys will be illuminated
whenever the camera in on.
When set to [CLOSE], the keys will not be illuminated at
any time.
Beep soundHigh / low / offTo set the button sound.
Language
Default settingNo / yes
FormatNo / yes
English / Czech / Polish
/ Russian / German /
Hungarian
To set the language.
This function will reset all settings on the device to
default factory settings.
To erase and format the memory card. All content will
be deleted.
Firmware versionA 51.42015
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b) In playback mode:
Delete leNo / only this / all
To conrm or cancel the le deletion, or to delete all
les.
FormatNo / yesTo erase and format all content of the memory card.
If set this item, in video playback mode, the video will
Auto playOff / on
automatically play one after one.
If this feature is set, the recorded photos and videos will
be played automatically, one by one.
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Connection
a) TV or monitor connection
The camera can be set to output video to another device (TV or a computer monitor) and start the playback
or adjust the settings.
1. Insert SD card to the camera.
2. Connect HDMI cable to a TV and your camera.
3. Turn on both devices.
4. Set the input channel to HDMI on a TV or a monitor.
5. Installation completed.
Note: Connection to a T V automatically turns off the LCD screen on your camera.
b) Computer connection
1. Insert SD card to the camera.
2. Use a USB cable to connect a PC to the camera. "Found new hardware" notication will appear
on the screen.
3. Open the removable disc folder to play any le.
4. Protected or copied les are stored in a separate folder "999PROTE".
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DVR player
The DVR player is located on the TF card when viewed in a computer. The DVR player will be shown as on the
screen-shot bellow.
This button will copy the files
to any folder.
★ This button indicates that the
file contains GPS coordinates.
The captured picture will be stored in “DVRPlayer_Images” folder.
Note: Before using the player, please install Apple QuickTime, Microsoft DirectX 9.0C and Internet Explorer 7.0
or higher.
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★ This button indicates that
the file is locked.
Product specication
Camera
Video
AudioBuilt-in microphone, could be turned of f by the menu or the button.
Still image2560x1440, 2304x1296, 1920x1080, 1280x720
LCD2.7inch LCD display
GPS logger
Speed camera detector
G-sensor
Filter lens (optional)
Resolution2 mega CMOS sensor, OV2710, good night vision performance
View angle130° in 1080P
StandardMov le, H.264 compression
Resolution
1920x1080@30fps
1280x720@30fps
Modulization GPS logger as optional accessories.
GPS logger for path, position, speed and time record.
Replay path, position information on Google Maps.
Work with speed camera database, when near a speed camera, the driver
will be alerted.
In case of an accident, the camera will automatically lock and protect the
latest les so they cannot be deleted.
CPL: circular-polarizing lters, could reduce inner reexion on a windshield.
UV lens: Protect the DVR lens.
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External card slot
Illuminated keys for night operations.
Other functions
SD card slotCard slot; supports up to 32GB micro SD card
- For your own safety, do no use the camera’s controls while driving.
- A window mount is needed when using the recorder in a car. Make sure that you place the recorder in an appropriate
place, so as not to obstruct the driver’s view or deployment of airbags.
USBUSB 2.0
AV terminalHDMI
Uninterrupted cycle recording: Overwrite the oldest le if memory is full, no
interruption to the recording process.
File protection function: Once a le is protected, it cannot be deleted curing
cycle recording.
Automatic recording after car engine starts.
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- Make sure that no object is blocking the camera lens and no reective material is placed near the lens. Please keep
the lens clean.
- If the car’s windshield is tinted or coated, it may impact the recording quality.
Safety precautions
- Use only the charger supplied with your device. Use of another type of charger may result in malfunction and/or danger.
- Do not use the charger in high moister environment. Never touch the charger when your hands or feet are wet.
- Allow adequate ventilation around the charger when using it to operate the device or to charge the battery. Do not cover
the charger with paper or other objects that will reduce cooling. Do not use the charger while it is inside a carrying case.
- Connect the charger to a proper power source. The voltage requirements are found on the product case and/or on
the packaging.
- Do not use the charger if it is visibly damaged. In case of damage, do not repair the equipment yourself!
- In case of device overheating, immediately disconnect the power source.
About GPS
- GPS is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for the performance of GPS. Any
change to the GPS system can affect the accuracy of all GPS equipment.
- GPS satellite signals cannot pass through solid materials (except glass). When you are inside a tunnel or a building,
GPS positioning is not available. Signal reception can be affected by situations such as bad weather or dense overhead
obstacles (e.g. trees, tunnels, viaducts and tall buildings).
- The GPS positioning data is for reference only.
Caring for your device
- Taking good care of your device will ensure trouble-free operation and reduce the risk of damage.
- Keep your device away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures and avoid exposing your device to direct
sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time.
- Do not drop your device or subject it to severe shock.
- Do not subject your device to sudden and severe temperature changes. This could cause moisture condensation
inside the unit, which could damage your device. In the event of moisture condensation, allow the device to dry out
completely before use.
- The screen surface can easily be scratched. Avoid touching it with sharp objects.
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- Never clean your device when it is powered on. Use a soft, lint-free cloth to wipe the screen and the exterior of your
device. Do not use paper towels to clean the screen.
- Never attempt to disassemble, repair or make any modications to your device. Disassembly, modication or any
attempt at repair could cause damage to your device and even bodily injury or property damage and will void any
warranty.
- Do not store or carry ammable liquids, gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as your device, its
parts or accessories.
- To discourage theft, do not leave the device and accessories in plain view in an unattended vehicle.
- Overheating may damage the device.
Speed camera alerts
Caution:
- The camera includes supplementary software that is eligible to detect speed cameras and other trafc safety systems.
Please verify that this supplementary software is according to the law of the state where the camera is used. Seller,
producer or distributor assumes no responsibility for any damages incurred in connection with the use of cameras
TrueCam and their functions.
- TrueCam is eligible to detect speed cameras and other systems used for securing safety in the trafc by nding out
their GPS coordinates, which are ascertained from the public databases. The camera is not equipped by any system,
which is able to detect radio waves, which are sent out by the speed cameras or other trafc safety system.
- The user of TrueCam is obligated to follow the rules of the trafc law of the country where TrueCam is used. Seller,
producer or distributor assumes no responsibility for any possible sanctions, which are granted to the user of the
TrueCam in the connection with the operation of the vehicle.
- You can activate this function in your GPS module by setting to ON position. You can receive alerts to warn you about
the locations of speed camera, which will enable you to monitor your speed through these areas.
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Other information
1)
For households: This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes
throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste
disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used
device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased.
They can take this product for environmental safe recycling. In case of incorrect disposal of this kind of wastes
user can be ned according to national laws.
User information for disposal of electric and electronic devices in countries outside the EU: The symbol stated above (crossed
recycle bin) is valid only in countries in European Union. For correct disposal of electric and electronic devices ask your
Environment Department or distributor of these devices. Everything is expressed by the symbol of crossed recycle bin on
product, cover or printed materials.
2)
You can determine a warranty service at the place of purchase. In case of technical problems or queries contact your dealer who
will inform you about the following procedure. Follow the rules for work with electric devices. User is not allowed to disassembly
the device neither replace any of its components. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove or open the cover. In case
of incorrect setup and device connection you will expose yourself to risk of electric shock.
Declaration of Conformity:
Hereby, MagiCam HD SOLUTIONS s.r.o., declares that all TrueCam A5 products are in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2004/108/EC. Products are intended for sale
without any restriction in Germany, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Poland, Hungary and other EU countries.
Products are covered for two years warranty, unless otherwise stated. You can download the Declaration of
Conformity from the website: www.truecam.eu
Exclusive importer of TrueCam products in EU:
MagiCam HD SOLUTIONS s.r.o.,
Braškovská 308/15, 16100 Praha 6
http://www.truecam.eu