Vava VA-CD001 User Manual

The Complete Guide to the VAVA Dash Cam

Model: VA-CD001

Table of Contents

1. App Overview

2. Hardware Options Settings

2.1. Changing the Wi-Fi Name / Password
2-2. Automatic Recording Time
2-3. Video Resolution
2-4. G-Sensor Settings
2-5. Parking Monitor
2-6. Record Sound
2-7. LED Indicator
2-8. Record Sound
3-2. Show Driving speed
3-10. GPS
3-11. Device Information
3-12. Restore Factory Settings
3-13. Format SD Card

4. Photo Filters with the VAVA Dash App

5. Create Video Clips with the Dash App

6. Travel Log

7. Help and Feedback Form

8. VAVA Dash App Settings

9. Connection & Installation Guide and
Electronic User Manual

10. App and Firmware Version

11. Update the Firmware via App

12. Update the Firmware via TF Card

13. FAQ

13.1 Wi-Fi & App Connection

13.2 Snapshot Button

13.3 Video Recording

13.4 Installation

13.5 Micro SD Card

13.6 Firmware Update

13.7 Other Issues

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1. App Overview

After connecting your phone with the VAVA Wi-Fi, open the app and connect the VAVA
dash cam. Tap on the play icon to access the live feed, you will be routed to this home
page. Here is an overview of VAVA dash cam app.

2. Hardware Options Settings

2.1. Changing the Wi-Fi Name / Password

In the top right corner of the screen, there will show the icon for the hardware settings of
the dash cam.

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This will bring you to the hardware settings page for the VAVA Dash Cam.

To change the Wi-Fi name of the dash cam, tap on the listed name to edit the current
Wi-Fi name.

· Please note that changing the password will also disconnect you from the app and the
dash cam’s Wi-Fi network.

· We suggest writing down your new password if you create a complex password.
You will now connect to your dash cam using the new password.

2-2. Automatic Recording Time

Recording loop can also be adjusted through these settings. You can select between 1 min,
2 min, and 3 min for the automatic loop recording. When the SD card is 70% full, the dash
cam will start loop recording automatically.

· Please note that you will be disconnected from the app and the dash cam’s network,
and will need to reconnect after changing the Wi-Fi name.

· The current Wi-Fi password will also be shown in the hardware settings menu.
Tap on the current password setting to edit your dash cam’s Wi-Fi password.

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2-3. Video Resolution

The Video Resolution for your manual recordings as well as loop recordings can be
adjusted as well. Tap on the Video Resolution option to open the different settings,
you can set the video resolution. 1920x1080/60fps is recommended.

2-4. G-Sensor Settings

First, enter the Hardware settings from the live feed in the app.

By default, the sensitivity is set to Medium. Setting to Never will turn the G-sensor off and
keep the dash cam from taking an emergency recording when powered on.

2-5. Parking Monitor

The Parking Monitor setting will turn on automatically to record an emergency video when
a collision is detected. Tap the toggle to switch on or off.

To adjust the G-Sensor sensitivity, tap on the G-Sensor setting.

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With the G-Sensor sensitivity set to never, switch the Parking Monitor setting to ON if
you wish to have the G-Sensor activated when the Dash Cam goes into standby mode to
protect you when your car is parked.

2-6. Record Sound

There are a few more settings which can be switched on and off.

2-8. Record Sound

Loudspeaker - Switch on or off the start-up sound, snapshot and video sound, and power
off sound.

Record Sound - Record audio when a video is taken with the dash cam.

2-7. LED Indicator

LED Indicator - Switch the LED lights on or off on back of the dash cam.

3-2. Show Driving speed

Show driving speed - Switch on or off the speed display along with the time stamp.

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3-10. GPS

GPS – Switch on or off the GPS function of the dash cam.

3-11. Device Information

· The following settings look into the dash cam’s Device Information, Resetting Factory
Settings and Formatting the Micro SD Card for the VAVA Dash Cam.

· First, access the hardware settings of the VAVA Dash Cam from the live video feed.

This will bring us to the same hardware settings we explored previously.
Tap on Device Information to bring up stats for your VAVA Dash Cam.

This will show you how many Video and Photos are currently saved on your SD card and
let you know if the device is working properly and display the max capacity of the SD card
on the dash cam.

3-12. Restore Factory Settings

Next is the option to restore all settings to factory settings. Simply tap on Restore to
Factory Settings. A pop-up will appear for you to confirm. Note, it can’t restore the Wi-Fi
settings and firmware.

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3-13. Format SD Card

The last option is to format the SD card. If you ever need to wipe all the data off your SD
card, this option will delete all the data.

Note: Manual Snapshot Photos and Videos will still be visible through the app as these
files are downloaded directly to your phone when taken. Simply tap on Format
Storage and confirm to format the SD card.

Second Step: In the next screen, tap on the Manual Snapshots gallery to view all
snapshots that have been taken with the VAVA Dash Cam. Then tap on the photo you
wish to edit.

Above covers all the different options in the hardware settings for the VAVA Dash Cam.
We hope this tutorial has been helpful in understanding some of the functions of the dash
cam.

4. Photo Filters with the VAVA Dash App

Are you aware there are photo filters integrated into the VAVA Dash App which can be
applied to snapshots taken with the VAVA Dash Cam? The VAVA Dash App is configured
with 16 photo filters which can be applied to your photos. We will be sharing here where to
find these photo filters to edit your own photos taken with the VAVA Dash Cam – all
through the VAVA Dash App!

First Step: Take a photo with the VAVA Dash Cam with either the Snapshot Button or with
the snapshot button in the app. Next, tap on the gallery icon located at the
bottom middle of the screen.

Third Step: Once the photos you wish to edit have been selected, at the bottom of the
screen there will be an icon that looks like a magic wand. This is the Edit icon.

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