Uniden DC115 Owner's Manual

DC115

Issue 3, August 2018

Printed in China

© 2018 Uniden America Corporation
Irving, Texas

OWNER’S MANUAL

AUTOMOTIVE VIDEO RECORDER

iWitness

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Uniden does not represent this product to be
waterproof. Do not expose this product to rain or
moisture.

• This product is intended for use in a motor vehicle.
Don’t install the device where it will block the driver’s
view of the road (including the mirrors) or the
deployment of the airbag.

• Keep your attention on the road! Don’t try to operate
or focus on any device while driving. If you have to
concentrate on the device, pull off the road for a few
minutes.

• Ensure that the camera lens is kept clean and there is
nothing blocking the lens.

• Don’t leave the device in direct sunlight for a long
period of time or where the temperature could go above
140°F (60°C).

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................... 2

OVERVIEW .................................................................. 5

FEATURES ..................................................................................... 5

WHAT’S IN THE BOX? .................................................................. 6

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS .................................. 7

INSTALLATION AND POWER UP .............................. 7

ATTACHING THE WINDSHIELD MOUNT ..................................... 7

INSTALLING THE MICROSD CARD ............................................. 8

POWERING UP THE DC115 .......................................................... 8

OPERATING THE DC115 ............................................ 9

RECORD MODE .......................................................................... 10

Record Video ............................................................................ 10

Lock Current Recording .......................................................... 10

Record Mode Menu .................................................................. 10

PLAYBACK MODE ...................................................................... 12

Playback Mode Menu ............................................................... 12

SETUP MENU .............................................................................. 13

SCREEN DESCRIPTION ............................................................. 14

CONNECTING TO A PC ............................................ 14

MASS STORAGE ......................................................................... 15

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................... 15

SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................... 16

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ........................... 19

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DC115

AUTOMOTIVE VIDEO RECORDER

OVERVIEW

The Uniden DC115 is an ultra-compact recorder that
can be set up to continuously capture high quality video
even in low light conditions. The built-in G-Sensor
system triggers the camera to instantly begin recording
if the vehicle is bumped or scraped. The DC115 can
even record outside the vehicle for the duration of the
internal battery’s power.

FEATURES

• 2.7” color LCD screen

• High Denition Recording

• Infrared Night Vision

• G-Sensor

• Loop Recording

• Auto Power Off

• Date and Time Stamp

• Records onto microSD Card (16GB included)

• Internal Rechargeable Battery (up to 10 minutes)

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

Uniden DC115 Windshield

Mount

16GB MicroSD

card

Also Included:

Printed Materials

Car Charger USB Cable

If any items are missing or damaged, get answers

24/7 at our website: www.uniden.com.

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

AV-Out

IR Lights

MicroUSB
Card Slot

Microphone / Reset
(Bottom)

Speaker

Secondary

Camera Lens

FRONT

Main Camera

Lens

Microphone

MicroUSB

Socket

LCD Split

Screen

Charging
Indicator

Record/Pause/Conrm

MODE

Lock

Working

Status

UP/

IR Light

MENU

Return

DOWN/

Audio on/

Swivel

Camera

BACK

INSTALLATION AND POWER UP

ATTACHING THE WINDSHIELD MOUNT

1. Insert the windshield mount bracket hook into the

bracket slot on the top of the DC115.

2. After inserting the hook, slide it down until it locks in

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position.

3. Press the suction cup at against the windshield.

4. Push the suction lock up until it snaps into place

and tighten the locking collar to secure.

5. Gently pull on the mount to make sure it is secure.

INSTALLING THE MICROSD CARD

A compatible microSD card (16GB supplied) is

required to record and store videos.

The unit can support microSDHC cards (High Capacity
microSD) up to 32GB in capacity. Uniden recommends

using a good quality microSDHC card of at least 8GB

capacity (included) and minimum Class 10 speed.

Insert a formatted microSD card gently in the slot on the
side of the unit. To remove the card from the slot, press
the edge of the microSD card inwards for it to pop out
and then pull it out of the slot.

POWERING UP THE DC115

Only use the DC car adapter that comes with your

device. Any other adapter might damage the device.

1. Refer to your car’s owner’s manual to verify where

the power outlets are on and around the dashboard.
Locate an outlet that supplies 12V electric power
when the key is in the ON or ACC position.

2. Insert the car adapter into a power outlet.

3. Connect the radio to the car adapater using the

USB adapter cable.

4. Start the car. The camera turns on automatically