VuPro UR005 User Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Please begin by recording and reviewing a few sample videos in order to make sure that the image is
recorded properly.

Please note that the manufacturer, its subsidiaries, affiliates and distributors are not liable for any
damage arising from the malfunction of the main device, its accessories, including the memory card,
which may result in an image not being properly recorded or to be recorded in a way that is not readable.

Before using the product, please ensure that you have carefully read the safety precautions listed below.
Always make sure that the product is used correctly.

• Use only recommended power sources.

• Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the product.

• DO NOT use multi cigarette lighter adapters. Using such devices will cause unstable power input
to damage the vehicle video recorder (VVR).

• Please always make sure all power connectors are fully secured.

• Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts.

• To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the product if it has been dropped or other
wise damaged.

• Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell or otherwise behaves

abnormally.

• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinner to clean the product.

• Do not let the product come into contact with water or other liquids.

• Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the VVR.

• Do not place the VVR near or in direct flame.

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

• Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or
wiring accessories.

• Do not use if the power cord or plug are damaged, or if it is not fully plugged into the outlet.

• Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to come into contact with the terminals or
plug.

• Avoid using, placing or storing the product in humid or dusty areas.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A.

Accessories…………………………………………………………………………..

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B.

Description…………………………………………………………………………….

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C.

Specifications………………………………………………………….....................

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D.

Installation Guide……………………………………………………………..……...

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E.

Control Panel Functions ……………………………………………………………

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F.

Memory Card Installation………………………………………………………...….

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G.

Recording and Stop Recording…………………………………………….……….

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H.

Remote Control ..…………………………………………………………………….

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I.

On Screen Display (OSD) Menu Function …………...…………………………..

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J.

VuPro Player………………………………………………………………………….

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K.

Recording Time Estimation……………………………………..…………………..

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L.

LCD Screen Inspection……………………………………………………………...

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A. ACCESSORIES

Please review the contents of this box prior to using the recorder. Please contact your local dealer if some­thing is missing in the box.
*An 8GB memory card is included in the box.

Standard content
Cigarette Lighter Adapter / Bracket / V uPro Player software USB Key / Remote Control / Quick User Guide
/ 8GB Class10 SDHC memory card

B. DESCRIPTION

• Full HD Real-time recorder (H.264 Codec)

• 105° Wide-angle CMOS Sensor

• 2.5”LCD screen

• Records video and audio

• Compatible with an SDHC memory card

• Continuous (loop) recording / automatic recording as soon as the car ignition is turned on

• The manual (force) recording of events is not deleted or overwritten

• Built-in G-Sensor: the recordings of crash events are protected

• The GPS and Image data are recorded and playable on the VuPro Player software.

• 3 year warranty

C. SPECIFICATIONS

Item

Description

Sensor

CMOS

Resolution

Full-HD ; NTSC 1080P 30fps / PAL 1080P 25fps

Power Supply

DC 5V ± 5% / 1 Amp

Operating
Temperature

-10ºC to +60℃

Storage

4GB SDHC memory card class 10 or higher is
recommended

Recording

Prompt recording when the recorder is powered on.
Recording stops when it is powered off.

Recording Data

Date/Time/Video/Audio/G-Sensor/GPS

Storage Format

The files can be played on the VuPro Player and directly on
the device.

Audio Input

Built-in microphone

Time setting

Built-in permanent calendar. The functions can be set via the
remote control or the VuPro Player.

G-sensor

Built-in 3D G-sensor

GPS

Speed / Coordinates / Calibration

Google Maps

Driving Route

*An 8GB memory card is included in the box.
*Specifications are subject to change due to necessary updates.

D. INSTALLATION GUIDE

1. Using the “Sticker-Holder” method place the sticker onto the bracket.

Placement of the adhesive sticker

2. Install the bracket at the best location on the
windshield, then place the recorder onto the
bracket.

4. Plug in the DC5V power supply.

3. Adjust the viewing angle properly.

5. Plug the cable into the cigarette adapter outlet.

*Optional

6. Schematic diagram showing how to install the cable and the recorder.

e

Best location

Cigarette
adapter outlet

Caution

(a)

This recorder should be installed on a clean and dry area of the
windshield.

(b)

The best location would be where the wipers pass on that area of th
windshield.

(c)

Format the memory card prior to the very first recording.

(d)

Set the time zone and the time on the screen display (OSD).

(e)

The NTSC or PAL setting is done via the OSD.

(f)

The GPS performance could be affected more or less by the
windshield’s window film.

E. CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS

IR Receiver
LCD screen

1

Force/Emergency
Recording

Menu/
Left &
Right

Up/Volume＋

Enter/Play

Down/Volume -

DC5V Power
Input

Battery

Lens

SD Memory Card Slot

*Force/Emergency Recording is a priority button. Whenever Emergency Recording is pressed, a
recording status appears on the screen.

Physical Size of the Recorder

Unit of measurement：mm

F. MEMORY CARD INSTALLATION

To format the memory card please read the other pages for the detailed information on how to format
the SD card.

CAUTION

(1). Recommended memory card: class 10 or higher, minimum
4GB.

(2). If the memory card is not formatted with the VuPro Player,

the device

will automatically erase all the data that is on it.

(3). Please DO NOT use a Micro SD card adapter as it may

damage your recordings

(4). A memory car d has writing limitations; it is recommended

to playback the files periodically on your PC.

G. RECORDING AND STOP RECORDING

1. Power on/Recording

When car ignition is turned on, the device will automatically start up and initiate recording

within 30 seconds.

2. Power Off/Stop recording

When the car is powered off, the device will also stop recording video and sound. You can
take out the memory card and insert it into a computer to view the video.

3. Indicators

Red – Blinks steadily when it is a normal recording. Blinks rapidly when it is an Emergency/
Force recording.

Blue – Blinks when the GPS is not positioned. Does not blink and remains blue when the
GPS is positioned.

Green – Night Mode, Shimmering Light

H. REMOTE CONTROL

Mode

Volume Down

Volume Up

Mute

Up/Down/
Left/Right

Rewind

Playback
Emergency

REC
Audio On/Off

Menu

Enter
Fast Forward

Play

Stop

Pause

I. ON SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) MENU FUNCTIONS

Select Menu to enter the OSD menu as shown below.

NTSC / PAL

Time Setting

Screen Power Saving Mode

Firmware Version

1. Select to choose the NTSC or PAL standards.

2. Select to setup the calendar.

3. Select to setup power saving mode.

4. Select for information on the firmware version.

J. VUPRO PLAYER

Reminder : DirectX 9.0 is required

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2

3

• Fonctions:

1. Google Maps

2. G-Sensor

3. Panel

4. Calendar Search

5. GPS

1. Control Pane

Play Previous File
Play Previous Frame
Rewind
Pause
Stop
Play
Play Next Frame
Play Next File

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2. Snapshot –to capture an image within a video. Select the button, the default saving

path will appear with the file name which is saved as a .bmp file type.

3. Playback video: open the file

4. Format Tool: to format the memory card

Caution

(1).

“Format/Restore” will clean all the data saved on the

SD card. Please make sure to save all the data before
activating the “Format/Restore”.

(2) Before you “Format/Restore” the SD memory card,

please make sure to unlock it.

(3). If the card is unlocked but still can’t be formatted, this

might be caused by Windows Vista/7 security
restrictions. Please run the program as an Administrator
to prevent this problem from occurring.

a. “Format” SD card

When using a brand new SD card, formatting is required.

b. “Restore” SD card

When you have saved the recorded files to your PC and want to use the SDHC card for other
purposes, you have to restore it first in order to use it properly.

c. Language setting
Select the designated display language.

＊Note: The new language setting will be activated after rebooting.

d. Current Version

Support for this version can be found on the VuPro website: www.vupro.com

5. Configuration: configure the default setting

1

Image quality

The default quality is set to High.
2

fps setting

25(PAL) / 30(NTSC)

3

UI Mode

The resolution can be adjusted.

4

Password

This function can encrypt

it.

5

Time Zone

Adjust the Time by GMT.

Prior to using your SD card for the first time, put the SD Card into the card reader and put the
card reader into the USB slot of your PC in order to format the SD card. Afterwards, you will
need to configure the video and display modes. When the configuration is completed, insert
the SD card into your vehicle video recorder and start recording.

the SD card to prevent illegal
retrieving by others. The
password should be no more than
15 characters long.
For example: 123456789123456
If you set a password, you will
need to enter it to
playback/configure/ format the SD

card. * Note: The password is
upper/lower case sensitive; it is
thus very important to remember

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Copy Me

Copy the player to SD card.

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On screen

You can set the password. When

the password.

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G-sensor

Enter the type of vehicle and the G-

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Sensor

The Sensor Sensitivity can be set

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Audio

Audio recording on/off

to Storage

Playback
Password

sensitivity

Sensitivity

recording

you playback on the recorder’s
LCD screen, you will need to enter

Sensor’s sensitivity can be
adjusted.

according to night conditions. The
settings for the lens are Light / Low
/ Normal / High / Heavy.

6. File Backup: Save the recorded files to your PC. Click on this button and the below

screen shot will pop up.

Step 1. Choose the origin of the memory card.

Step 2. Choose the recorded footage/file to backup

Step 3. Choose the target file’s backup format and start/end recording time.

File format:

1. Micro SD card original file backup format.

2. AVI file backup format (*.avi)

Note: The G-sensor data can only be displayed on the VuPro Player.

Step 4. Select the backup destination folder. The default folder is C:\BlackBox

Step 5. You can now start the backup

7. Play BAR: You can use your mouse to drag the car to a specific moment on the video.

8. Play speed: 4X, 8X, 16X and quick playback; 1/4X, 1/8X,1/16X and slow playback.

9. Volume control: Click + or - to adjust the volume.

10. G-sensor

The G-sensor detects when the car sustains an impact and will automatically record 1 to 3
minutes of footage. This footage will be saved to a separate area in order to avoid the file
from being deleted/overwritten.

X: Detects the vehicle’s horizontal

movement.

Y: Detects the vehicle’s vertical move-

ment.

Z: Detects the vehicle’s front/back

movement.

K. RECORDING TIME ESTIMATION

Capacity

The chart below is for reference only. The length of time recorded can vary according to image size
that may be different.

Quality

High 120 Minutes 240 Minutes 480 Minutes

8GB 16GB 32GB

L. LCD SCREEN INSPECTION: Bright and Dark Spots

Q: What is bright spot? What is dark spot?
A : • Bright Spot: In a dark background, we found abnormal bright spots and called those spots a

“Bright Spot”.

• Dark Spot: In a multicolored background (excluding a dark background), we found abnormal

dark spots and called those spots a “Dark Spot”.

Q: The indication for a bright and dark spot:

• There is no bright spot allowed in Area A and

at most, only a single dark spot.

• The maximum number of bright spots and dark

spots allowed in Area B are two of each.

• The total maximum number of bright and dark

spots in Area A and B are three.

(1). There is a 30 day exchange policy for a defective LCD screen

(in regards to bright and dark spots).

(2). Please keep the receipt and contact your local dealer to

exchange the merchandise.
(3). The maximum valid exchange date is 30 days from purchase.
(4). Changes in brightness and color, as well as ghost images are
considered normal and not part of an LCD screen defect.

Diagram of Areas A and B

Caution