Truecam A7 User Manual

Car DVR with GPS Logger
& Speed Camera Detector

● 2304x1296@30FPS

● GPS Logger & Speed Camera Detector

● Lighting Keyboard

● CPL & UV Lens available

User manual

Product Picture & Function..........................................................................................2

a) Device Introduction...................................................................................................................2

b) Button Function.........................................................................................................................3

c) LED Light Status List ...............................................................................................................5

d) Product Accessoris...................................................................................................................5

Basic Operation............................................................................................................5

a) TF Card Installation...................................................................................................................5

b) GPS/Speed Camera Detector Installation................................................................................6

c) Power Supplied..........................................................................................................................6

d) CPL Installation (Optional).........................................................................................................7

e) G-sensor Function...................................................................................................................8

f) Video Mode................................................................................................................................9

g) Take Picture............................................................................................................................10

h) Playback Mode......................................................................................................................11

Menu Setting........................................................................................................12

a) Video Mode............................................................................................................................12

b) Playback Mode..................................................................................................................13

Connection..........................................................................................................14

a) Connect to TV.........................................................................................................................14

b) Connect to Computer...............................................................................................................14

DVR Player..................................................................................................................15

Product Specication................................................................................................16

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Product Picture & Function

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a) Device Introduction

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1. TF Card Slot 2. HDMI Port 3. LED Light

4. Lens 5. Speaker 6. Status Light (Blue)

7. Charging Light (Red) 8. Menu Button 9. File Protection Button

10. Mode Button 11. LCD Display 12. Up Button

13. OK Button 14. Down Button 15. Power Button

16. Holder Connector 17. Photo Button 18. USB Port

19. Reset Button 20. Microphone

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21. GPS/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 picture.

Reset Button

When the device crashed, press this button to shut down the device.

Menu Button

Press this button during standby status or playback mode, menu list of current mode will appear.

23. Power Input

24. Sticker for Holder

25. Camera Holder

When the device is in recoding, press this button to change the ash light status " ", " ", " ".

File Protection Button

In video mode, when device is in recording, press this button to set the recording video to be protected manually,

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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 “ ” will appear on LCD display.

Mode Button

The device only has two mode, video mode and playback mode.
Press this button during standby status, can switch device in video mode and playback mode.
When the device is in recording, there is no effect to press this button.

Up Button

In video mode, press this button to turn on/of f LCD display.
In menu setting, press this button to up item.

In playback mode, press this button to choose previous le.

OK Button

In video mode, press this button to start/stop recording.

In playback mode, press this button to play/pause video le.
In menu setting, press this button to conrm the menu setting.

Down Button

In video mode, press this button to start/stop sound recording.
In menu setting, press this button to next item.

In playback mode, press this button to choose next le.

Audio Switch

This button is only for Speed Camera Detector.
Push this switch to turn on/of f the voice of Speed Camera Detector.

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c) LED Light Status List

LED Light Status Meaning

Flash Device is in Recording

Status Light (Blue)

On Device is in standby or Playback Mode
Off Device is off

Charging Light(Red)

On Charging Battery
Off Charging nish

d) Product Accessories

1. Car DVR x1 2. Car Charger x1 3. Camera Holder x1 4. Sticker x1 5. Sucker x1

6. HDMI Cable x1 7. USB Cable x1 8. User's Manual x1 9. GPS/Speed Camera Detector Module x1

10. CD 11.UV Len (

Optional)

11.CPL Len (

Optional)

Basic Operation

a) TF Card Installation

Install the TF card into TF Card Slot as picture shown.

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b) GPS/Speed Camera Detector Installation

Insert GPS/Speed Camera Detector module into camera holder, as below picture:

Install the device on the wind shield with sticker or sucker.
When power on, Speed Camera Detector will have voice from Speed Camera Detector Speaker, and the device
will automatically star t to catch GPS signal.

If doesn' t catch the GPS signal, GPS icon " " will be shown on LCD display.
If successfully catching the GPS signal, GPS icon " " will be shown on LCD Display.

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c) CPL Installation

get the good Polarized effect to car window reflection.

CPL:Circular-Polarizing Filters, could reduce the reection of inner car on the car window.

Without CPL With CPL

adjustment circle ring

Install CPL onto device thru screw on device camera. And after install CPL onto device and install device onto

car window, rotate the adjustment circle ring on CPL to

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d) Power Supplied

Connect USB port and car cigarette with car charger, then start engine, the device will automatically power on
and recording.

Note: There is two Mini USB port, one is on device, another is on Camera Holder.

If connect car charger with Mini USB port on device, power supply to device only.
If connect car charger with Mini USB port on Camera Holder, power supply to device and GPS/Speed
Camera Detector Module both.
So if want to work with GPS/Speed Camera Detector Module, Car Charger need connect with Mini USB port
on Camera Holder.

e) G-sensor Function

When there is a collision, Gravity Sensor(G Sensor) can get the direction and exact data of collision.
Meanwhile, according to setting value in G sensor sensitivity, the device determine whether set current recorded
video to protection mode or not, which will not be overwritten by loop recording.
G-Sensor direction as below picture.

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f) Video Mode

(Estimate from TF Card available space)

Power Indicator

In video mode, in standby status, LCD display will be shown as below:

Video mode

Take picture

Video Resolution

Loop setting

Photo size

EV Value

LED Light Off

LED Light ON LED Light Auto

2304x1296 30P

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4M

0.0 EV

2013/10/05 12:00

Date and time

TF Card Indicator

Mic Indicator

Mic off

GPS icon

Motion Detection

000:07:20

Available Recording time

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In video mode, in recording status, LCD display will be shown as below:

Power Indicator

TF Card Indicator

Video mode

Take picture

Video Resolution

Loop setting

Photo size

EV Value

2304x1296 30P

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4M

0.0 EV

A456T7S

000:00:42

Recording status
Recording Time

Mic on

Mic off

File Protection

GPS icon

Motion Detection

LED Light Off

LED Light ON LED Light Auto

g) Take Picture

In video mode, in any time, press photo button to take picture.

2013/10/05 12:00

Date and time

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h) Playback Mode

Press Mode Button to enter playback mode, then press Menu Button to choose preview video/picture le. Use the

direction button to control playback operation.

Preview in six grids

Up Button Previous le

Down Button Next le

OK Button Conrm

Menu Button Enter menu list

File Protection Button Lock/unlock video/picture le

Mode Button Change mode

Play

OK Button Play/pause

Mode Button Back to six grids preview

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Menu Setting

The device has two mode, Video Mode and Playback Mode.

a) In Video Mode:

Setup Menu Item

Video Resolution

Loop Setting Off/1min/3 min/5 min
Motion Detect Off / On
Sensor Flip Off / On
Flicker Auto/50HZ/60HZ
White Balance Auto/ sunny/ cloudy/ Tungsten/ uorescent
Contrast Standard / High / Low
Sharpness Standard / High / Low
EV -2/-1.7/-1.3/-1/-0.7/-0.3/0/0.3/0.7/1/1.3/1.7/2
Quality Super ne/ ne/ normal
Auto Power Off Off/ 1 min/ 3 min/ 5 min
Time Setup Time Zone/ Year/Month/ Day/ Hour: Minute
G-sensor Sensitivity Off/ 2G/ 2.5G/ 3G/ 3.5G/ 4G/ 4.5G
Key Light Auto/ Open/ Close
Fill Light Auto/ Open/ Close

2560x1080@30fps/ 2304x1296@30fps/ 1920x1080@45fps
1920x1080@30fps/ 1280x720@60fps

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Language English / German / Czech / Polish / Hungarian / Russian / Chinese
Default Setting No/ yes
Format No/ yes
Software Version TRCMA7_ 50 _V1.9.9

b) In playback mode:

Back to Previous Level

File Protection Operation

Auto Play Video Play One/ Video Play All/ Video Repeat One/ Video Repeat All

Delete le No/ Delete this le/ Delete All les

Format No/ Yes

Protect Current File/Protect All File/
Unprotect Current File/Unprotect All File

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Connection

a) Connect to TV

The device can output the video to Video equipment (T V or Monitor) to playback the data or adjust the setting.

1. Insert TF card to device.

2. Connect HDMI cable to the video equipment (TV or Monitor) and the device.

3. Power on the device.

4. Adjust the channel of the video equipment to HDMI input.

5. Installation completed.

b) Connect to Computer

1. Insert SD card to device.

2. Connect USB cable to device and computer, “USB connection” will be shown on screen, and removable disk

will be shown on computer.

3. Enter the removable disk, you could replay picture le or video le.

4. Copied le from another card will be stored in specic folder ” 999PROTE ”.

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DVR Player

When visit TF card on computer, the DVR player will be in TF card. And the DVR player will be shown as below.

Pressing this button,
video file can copy to any folder

★ means video has GPS file

The captured picture will be stored in “DVRPlayer_Images” folder.

★ means video is locked

Note: Before use the player, please install Apple QuickTime, Microsoft Direct X 9.0C and IE7.0 or higher version.

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Product Specication

Camera

Video

WDR Function Wide Dynamic Range, Good Night Recording

Audio Built-in Microphone, could be turn off by menu or but ton

Still Image 26 88x1512 (4 M)

LCD 2.7inch 16:9 LCD Display

GPS Logger(Optional)

Speed Camera Detector

G-Sensor

Resolution 1/3" 4.0 Mega CMOS Sensor, OV4689, good night vision performance

Lens F/NO=2.0, 110° Horizon Angle in 1080P

Standard Mov le, H.264 Compression

Resolution

2560x1080@30fps/ 2304x1296@30fps/ 1920x1080@45fps
1920x1080@30fps/ 1280x720@60fps

Modulization GPS Logger as optional accessories
GPS Logger for path, position, speed and time record
Replay path, position information on Google Map

Work with speed camera database, when near any speed camera, it will
alarm with sound

When encounter heavy hit,

the device will automatically protect the latest les, so they can't be deleted.

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Filter Lens (Optional)

CPL: Circular-Polarizing Filters, could reduce the reection of inner car on

the car window
UV Lens: Protect the DVR lens

Lighting Keyboard for Night Operation

Uninterrupted Cycle Recording:

Other Function

Over-write rst le if memory is full, no interruption between Video File

File Protection Function: Once File is protected, it wouldn’t be delete during
cycle recording

Automatically Recording after Car power on

SD card Slot Suppor t up to 32 GB Micro SD card

OSD Language English / German / Czech / Polish / Hungarian / Russian / Chinese

Interface

USB USB 2.0

AV Terminal HDMI

Battery Built-in 400 mAh Battery

Power 12-24V Car Charger

Color Black

Size 103x51x40 mm

Made in China.

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Precautions and notices

- For your own safety, do not operate the controls of the product 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.

- Make sure that no object is blocking the camera lens and no reective material is placed near the lens. Please keep the
lens clean.

- If the car’s windscreen is tinted with a coating, 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 a high moisture 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 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 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 connections.

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 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 with it 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 modications to your device. Disassembly, modication 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.

Safety camera alerts
Caution:

- For legal reasons the safety camera function is not available in all countries. Seller, producer or distributor assumes no
responsibility for any damages incurred in connection with the use of cameras TrueCam and their functions. Always drive
according to the existing legislation and familiarize yourself with the legal standards in the relevant state in which the device you
want to use and whether it is in accordance with local legislation.

- You can receive alerts to warn you about the locations of safety cameras, which will enable you to monitor your speed through
these areas. When a safety camera appears and is positioned in the detectable direction, you will receive alerts. The screen will
display the visual alert, and you will also receive audio warnings. You can activate this function in your GPS module by setting
to ON position.

Updating safety camera data and voice guidance

- MagiCam HD SOLUTIONS s.r.o. does not warrant that all types and locations of safety camera data are available, as cameras
may be removed, relocated or new cameras installed. Seller, producer or distributor assumes no responsibility for the use of the
features and facilities.

- Occasionally MagiCam HD SOLUTIONS s.r.o. may offer you updates of safety camera data. Visit the website
www.truecam.eu for available downloads and different versions of the voice guidance, and follow the instructions to complete
the update.

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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 A7 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

Videokamera fürs Fahrzeug mit
GPS Sucher & Erkennungsgerät
für Geschwindigkeitsradare

● 2304x1296@30FPS

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GPS Sucher & Erkennungsgerät für Geschwindigkeitsradare

● Unterleuchtete Tastatur

● CPL & UV Filter zum Nachkaufen

Benutzerhandbuch

Aufzeichnung des Produkts & Funktionen.............................................................2

a) Vorstellung des Geräts............................................................................................................2

b) Funktion der Tasten..................................................................................................................3

c) Verzeichnis der LED-Stände.................................................................................................5

d) Packungsinhalt........................................................................................................................5

Grundeinstellungen..................................................................................................5

a) Installierung der Speicherkarte................................................................................................5

b) Installierung des GPS/der Erkennung der Geschwindigkeitsradare.....................................6

c) Aufladen..........................................................................................................................6

d) Installierung des Polarisationsfilters (CPL)........................................................................7

e) Funktion des G-Sensors.................................................................................................8

f) Aufnahmemodus.................................................................................................9

g) Fotomodus..............................................................................................................10

h) Wiedergabemodus................................................................................................................11

Einstellungsmenu.................................................................................................12

a) Beim Videomodus..................................................................................................................12

b) Beim Wiedergabemodus...................................................................................................13

Verknüpfung.........................................................................................................14

a) Verknüpfung mit TV........................................................................................................14

b) Verknüpfung mit dem Computer.......................................................................................14

DVR Player...............................................................................................15

Technische Spezikation..........................................................................................16

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Aufzeichnung des Produkts & Funktionen

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a) Vorstellung des Produkts

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1. Slot für die Speicherkar te 2. HDMI Port 3. LED

4. Objektiv 5. Lautsprecher 6. Statuslicht (blau)

7. Licht bei der Auadung (rot) 8. Menu Taste 9. Taste für Dateienschutz

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Modustaste

13. OK Taste 14. Taste "herunter" 15. Hauptschalter

16. Stecker des Halters 17. Auslöser für Fotos 18. USB Port

19. Reset Taste 20. Mikrofon

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11. LCD Display 12. Taste "nach oben"

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21. GPS Modul mit der Erkennung der Geschwin­ digkeitsradare

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22. Schalter der Stimme der
Geschwindigkeitserkennungsgeräte

23. Einspeisungsstecker

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24. Selbsklebende Fläche

25. Kamerahalter

b) Tastenfunktionen

Hauptschalter

Fürs Ausschalten/Einschalten auf diese Taste 2 bis 3 Sekunden drücken.

Auslöser

Zum Anfertigen eines Fotos kann im Videomodus jederzeit auf diese Taste gedrückt werden.

Reset Tase

Bei einer Störung des Geräts drücken Sie bitte auf diese Taste zur Notausschaltung.

Me nu Tast e

Drücken Sie diese Taste beim Bereitschaftsmodus oder beim Wiedergabemodus. Es wird ein Menu für den
jeweiligen Modus erscheinen. Falls das Gerät gerade aufnimmt, drücken Sie auf diese Taste für den Wechsel

des Beleuchtungsmodus " ", " ", " ".

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Taste für Dateienschutz

Auf diese Taste können Sie während des Aufnehmens für den manuellen Schutz der angefertigten Aufnahme
drücken, damit diese vom Zeitraffer nicht gelöscht werden kann.

Drücken Sie auf diese Taste im Wiedergabemodus zum Verschließen / Aufschließen der Datei.

Wenn der Schutz der Datei aktiv ist, wird auf dem LCD Display das Symbol “ ” abgebildet.

Modustaste

Die Videokamera arbeitet nur mit zwei Modi: Aufnahme und Wiedergabe.
Mit dem Drücken auf diese Taste im Bereitschaftsregime wird von einem zum anderen Modus geschaltet.
Wenn die Kamera gerade aufnimmt, funktioniert diese Taste nicht.

Taste "nach oben"

Drücken Sie beim Aufnahmemodus für das Ausschalten / Einschalten des LCD Displays.
Im Einstellungsmenu drücken Sie auf diese Taste zum Zurückspulen zum vorigen Posten.
Drücken Sie auf diese Taste beim Wiedergaberegime zum Auswählen der vorigen Datei.

OK Tas te

Funktioniert als Star t / Stop beim Aufnahmemodus.
Funktoniert als Wiedergabe / Pause beim Wiedergabemodus.
Im Einstellungsmenu wird beim Drücken auf diese Taste die Wahl bestätigt.

Taste "herunter"

Drücken Sie auf diese Taste beim Aufnahmemodus fürs Einschalten / Ausschalten der Tonaufnahme.
Drücken Sie auf diese Taste beim Einstellungsmenu fürs Vorrücken zum nächsten Posten.
Drücken Sie auf diese Taste beim Wiedergabemodus für die Wahl der nächsten Datei.

Tonschalter

Diese Funktion ist nur für die Erkennungsgeräte der Geschwindigkeitsradare bestimmt.
Drücken Sie länger auf die Taste zum Einschalten / Ausschalten des Tons beim Erkennungsgerät der
Geschwindigkeitsradare.

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c) Verzeichnis der Stände der LED

Licht der LED Stand Bedeutung

blinkt Gerät lädt auf

Standlicht (blau)

leuchtet Gerät ist im Bereitschaf ts- oder Aufnahmeodus

leuchtet nicht Gerät ist ausgeschaltet

Licht des Auadens (rot)

leuchtet Auaden der Batterien

leuchtet nicht Auaden beendet

d) Packungsinhalt

1. Videoamera x1 2. Auadegerät x1

6. HDMI Kabel x1 7. USB Kabel x1

10. CD

UV Filter (zusätzlich
zu kaufen)

3. Halter für die Kamera x1

8. Benutzerhandbuch x1

CPL Filter (zusätzlich

12.

zu kaufen)

4. 3M Halter mit
Selbstaufkleber x1

9. GPS Modul / Erkennung der Geschwindigkeitsradare x1

Grundeinstellungen

a) Installierung der Speicherkarte

Legen Sie die Speicherkarte in den Slot gemäß der Anleitung auf dem Bild ein.

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5. Halter mit
Saugnapfen x1

b) Installierung des GPS / Erkennungsgeräts für die Geschwindigkeitsradare

Befestigen Sie das GPS Modul / das Modul des Erkennungsgeräts der Geschwindigkeitsradare am Halter
der Kamera (wie auf dem Bild):

Platzieren Sie das Gerät auf die Vorderscheibe mit Hilfe des selbsklebenden 3M Halters oder des
Saugnapfens ein.
Nach dem Einschalten der Videokamera wird das Erkennungsgerät der Geschwindigkeitsradare ertönen,
und das Gerät fängt an, das GPS Signal zu empfangen.

Wenn das Gerät keine Verbindung mit dem Satelliten erstellt, wird das Symbol des Fehlers " " auf dem Display

abgebildet.

Nach einer erfolgreichen Verbindungserstellung wird auf dem Display das Symbol " " abgebildet.

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