Z-edge T4 User Manual
Model: T4
USER GUIDE
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English 1
Deutsch 22
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Features ................................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 What's in the Box .............................................................................................................. 2
1.3 Product Overview ............................................................................................................. 3
2 GETTING STARTED
2.1 Inserting the TF/Micro SD card ................................................................................. 4
2.2 Front Lens Installation .................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Adjust Device Position ................................................................................................... 5
2.4 Connecting to Power ...................................................................................................... 6
2.5 Powering the Dash Camera ......................................................................................... 6
2.6 Rear Lens Installation ...................................................................................................... 7
3 NAVIGATION
3.1 Home Screen ...................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Shortcuts ............................................................................................................................... 8
3.3 Main Menu .......................................................................................................................... 9
3.4 Settings ............................................................................................................................... 10
4 OPERATION
4.1 Set Date & Time ............................................................................................................. 10
4.2 Recording Videos ........................................................................................................... 11
4.3 Mode .................................................................................................................................... 11
4.4 Adjusting the Settings ................................................................................................. 12
4.5 Loop Recording .............................................................................................................. 12
4.6 G-Sensor ............................................................................................................................. 12
4.7 Emergency Video Protection ................................................................................... 13
4.8 Parking Mode .................................................................................................................. 13
4.9 Taking a Snapshot ......................................................................................................... 13
4.10 WDR ..................................................................................................................................... 13
5 COMMON FUNCTIONS
5.1 Playback Videos .............................................................................................................. 14
5.2 Preview Snapshots ........................................................................................................ 14
5.3 Managing Video & Photo Files .............................................................................. 15
5.4 Reset ..................................................................................................................................... 15
6 SETTINGS OVERVIEW
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7 FAQs
8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
9 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
10 CUSTOMER SUPPORT
11 WARRANTY
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1 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the T4 High Definition Car DVR / dash cam by
Z-Edge ®. Featuring a 4-inch touchscreen display and dual lenses for
simultaneous recording, front, and back. Please read this manual carefully
before using this product. We hope you enjoy using this product.
1.1 Features
• Full HD 1920 x 1080P Dual Recording
• 4.0" TFT LCD Color touchscreen
• Up to 155-degree wide angle lens
• Dual lenses for simultaneous front and rear recording
• Built-in G-Sensor
• Motion Detection
• Parking Mode
• Audio Recording
1.2 What's in the Box
T4 Dash Camera Car Charger with
Car Mount
USB Cable
Rear Camera with 26-foot
USB Cable
User Guide
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Warranty Card
1.3 Product Overview
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6
Micro USB Connector (Charging)
1
Car Mount Slot
2
Mini USB Connector (Rear Camera)
3
Power Button
4
TF/Micro SD Card Slot
5
Microphone
6
Front Camera
7
8
Indicator Light
4
5
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12
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12
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Speaker
Display Screen
Adhesive Mount
Mini USB Connector
Rear Camera
2 GETTING STARTED
2.1 Inserting the TF/Micro SD card
• Insert a TF/Micro SD card into the TF/Micro
SD Card Slot (5), with the pins facing towards
the back of the device, until it clicks into
place.
• To remove, push the edge of the TF/Micro
SD card inward until you feel it click, then
allow it to push out until you can remove it
from the slot.
WARNING:
• It is recommended to format the TF/Micro SD card before initial use.
• Please note that all data saved on the TF/Micro SD card will be erased
after formatting.
• Do not remove or remove or insert the TF/Micro SD card whilst the device
is powered on - this may damage the TF/Micro SD card.
• Supports up to 128GB (Class 10 or above).
2.2 Front Camera Installation
1. Slide the car mount into the slot on top of the device until a click sound is
heard.
2. Turn the camera on (see 2.4 & 2.5 for more details). Whilst looking at the
display screen find a suitable location for installing your dash cam on your
front windshield. Please note:
a. This position should neither distract the driver nor block the driver's view
whilst driving. We recommend locating it towards the top of the windshield,
behind the rear-view mirror and positioned slightly closer to the driver's side.
Find a position that provides an unrestricted and full viewing angle for the
camera.
b. This position should be clean so that the suction cup mount can attach to the
surface firmly. If not, please clean the surface using water if necessary and
wait until dry.
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c. This position should be close to the cigarette lighter (power) in the car to
ensure charging whilst recording.
3. Having found a suitable location on your windshield, peel off the protective
plastic backing from the suction-cup.
4. Press the suction-cup firmly against your windshield, and rotate the lever
clockwise (12 o'clock) to secure.
5. For a more organized car environment, the mini USB cable can be routed as
indicated by the dashed line in the diagram (See 2.4).
WARNING:
• Do not install the device on a tinted window - doing so may damage the
tint film.
• Ensure the dash camera is orientated correctly before installing.
2.3 Adjust Device Position
1. Loosen the nut to swivel the device vertically. Click into place and secure by
tightening the nut.
2. Swivel the device horizontally for a clear view.
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2.4 Connecting to Power
1. Plug one end of the Micro USB
charging cable into the Micro
USB Connector (1) on the dash
camera.
2. Plug the other end into the car
charger, and insert that into
your vehicles lighter socket.
WARNING:
• Use only the supplied car charger to power the dash cam and charge the
built-in battery.
• Some car models supply power from the cigarette lighter even when the
vehicle's engine is switched off. We recommend you always unplug the
USB charger manually before leaving the vehicle to avoid any unwanted
car battery drainage.
• If the environment reaches 115-degrees Fahrenheit or above, the car
charger may stop charging the dash cam battery. This is characteristic of
a Lithium Polymer battery and is not a malfunction.
2.5 Powering the Dash Camera
Automatic Power
• Once the vehicle's engine is switched on, the dash cam will automatically
power on.
• When the vehicle's engine is switched off, the dash cam will automatically
save the recording and power off within 10 seconds.
Manual Power
• To manually turn power on, press and hold the Power Button (4) for up to 3
seconds.
• To manually turn the power off, press and hold the Power Button (4) for 3
seconds.
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2.6 Rear Camera Installation
1. Connect one end of the Mini USB cable into the Mini USB Connector (3) on
the dash camera. Connect the other end into the Mini USB Connector (12)
on the rear camera.
2. Turn the camera on. The rear-lens view will automatically appear on the
display screen (10) in Dual (PiP) format.
TIP: To view full-screen, tap the Home Screen to reveal the Shortcuts menu,
then tap the View icon (H) on the right-hand side and select Rear Only.
3. Whilst looking at the display screen and without removing the adhesive
backing, find a suitable location for installing your rear-lens camera on your
rear windshield.
4. Having found a suitable location on your rear windshield, peel off the
protective plastic backing from the adhesive mount (11). Press firmly against
your rear windshield to secure.
5. For a more organized car environment, the micro USB cable can be routed
as indicated by the dashed line in the diagram.
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3 NAVIGATION
3.1 Home Screen
The Home Screen is the default
screen after powering on the dash
camera, for recording video and
capturing snapshots.
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No. Item Description
1 Recording
2 Mode
3 Audio Recording Indicates if the microphone is On or Off.
Emergency Video
4
Protection
5 Indicates if motion detection is enabled.
Motion Detection
6 Battery
3.2 Shortcuts
Tap anywhere on the Home Screen
whilst recording or in standby mode
to reveal the Shortcuts. Select one
of the following options:
A flashing red dot indicates the camcorder is
currently recording.
Indicates current Mode (e.g. Drive, Scenic, Park or
WDR).
A lock icon indicates the current recording file is
protected.
Indicates the estimated remaining battery power /
if the device is being charged.
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BA C D E GF H
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No. Item Description
A Mode
B Play/Pause
C Video Protect
D Microphone On/Off Switch audio recording on/off.
E Main Menu
F Snapshot
G Display Off Turn display screen off.
H View
Switch between Drive, Scenic , Park and WDR
modes (see 4.3 for more details).
Play or pause video recording.
Protect the currently recorded video file from
being overwritten (see 4.7 for more details).
Go to Main Menu.
Instantly take a snapshot whilst recording or in
standby mode.
Switch between Front Only, Rear Only and Dual
(PiP) camera views with rear camera connected.
3.3 Main Menu
Tap anywhere on the Home Screen to
reveal the Shortcuts. Tap on the Main
Menu icon (E) to view the Main Menu.
Select one of the following options:
No. Item Description
I Video Resolution
Front camera and rear camera connected:
1920x1080P 30FPS +1920x1080P 30FPS
Front camera only:
2560x1440P 30FPS
2304x1296P 30FPS
1920x1080P 60FPS
1920x1080P 30FPS
1280x720P 60FPS
1280x720P 30FPS
I J K
L M N
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No. Item Description
J Loop Recording
K Settings View the full list of settings that can be customized.
L Playback
M Photo Capture
N REC Exit Main Menu to Home Screen (starts recording).
Switch between 1, 3 or 5-mins recording intervals
(see 4.5 for more details).
Playback 'Normal' and 'Emergency' video recordings.
Preview saved photos.
3.4 Setup
From the Main Menu screen, tap on
Settings (K) to go to the full list of
settings that can be customized.
• Tap on a feature to customize it.
• Tap ' ' icon for previous page.
• Tap ' ' icon for next page or screen.
• Tap ' ' icon to exit and return to home screen.
• Please find below the full list of Default Settings for this camcorder:
Default Settings
Item Setting
Resolution 1920x1080P 30FPS
Audio Recording ON
G-Sensor Normal
Choose language English
LCD Off Off
Item Setting
Loop Recording 3 mins
Date Stamp ON
Key Tone ON
Frequency 60 Hz
4 OPERATION
4.1 Set Date & Time
Before using this device, we recommend you set the correct date and time:
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1. Tap anywhere on the Home Screen to reveal the Shortcuts.
2. Tap on the Main Menu icon (E), and select Settings (K) from the menu.
3. Search and tap on the Date & Time option to customize.
4. Select a field to customize, then tap above or below it (on the arrows) to
increase or decrease the number.
5. With all fields correct, tap the OK icon to save and exit the menu.
WARNING:
Date & Time settings may automatically reset itself if the battery is allowed
to completely drain.
4.2 Recording Videos
With a TF/Micro SD card inserted and the device connected to power, when the
car engine is switched on the dash cam will automatically power on and start
recording. When the vehicle engine is switched off, the dash cam will
automatically save the recording and power off after the time set in Device
Auto Off setting.
Alternatively, tap the Play/Pause icon (B) in the Shortcuts menu to stop/start
video recording manually.
4.3 Mode
Instantly optimize the dash camera by selecting one of four video recording
modes. Selecting a mode automatically optimizes four features with preset
values designed to best suit your environment, saving you time having to
customize each individually.
To change modes, tap anywhere on the Home Screen to reveal the Shortcuts.
Select the Mode icon (A) on the left-hand side. From here, switch between:
DRIVE SCENIC PARK WDR
Best for ...
Overview
Everyday
Driving
Optimizes
recording
settings
for regular use
Scenic Driving
Records longer
video clips for
easier post
processing
Monitoring a
Parked Vehicle
Increases
G-Sensor
sensitivity and
optimizes
battery
efficiency
WDR Driving
Optimizes low
light image
quality and
minimizes
screen glare
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G-Sensor
Loop Recording
Parking Mode
Screen Auto Off
Note:
• After selecting a mode, you can still customize any of the four settings
inside the Main Menu or Setup menus.
• Each and every time a new mode is selected, all four settings will change
to their preset values, overwriting any customizations you may have made.
Normal
3 mins
On
1 min
Low
5 mins
On
Off
High
1 min
On
1 min
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4.4 Adjusting the Settings
If you'd prefer to customize each dash cam setting yourself, you can do so in
the Settings menu:
1. Tap anywhere on the Home Screen
2. Tap on the Main Menu icon (E), and select Settings (K) from the menu.
• Scroll the menus by tapping the ' ' or ' ' icons.
• Tap on a feature to enter and customize it.
• Make a selection to automatically save and return to the Settings menu.
• From the Settings menu tap ' ' icon to return to the Main Menu.
• Tap ' ' icon to exit and return to the Home Screen.
to reveal the Shortcuts.
4.5 Loop Recording
Videos are recorded and saved to the TF/Micro SD card at set intervals. Once
the TF/Micro SD card is full, Loop Recording automatically overwrites the
earliest unprotected saved file. This prevents long duration video clips from
being lost in a single overwrite.
Video files can be saved to the TF/Micro SD card in 1, 3 or 5 min intervals:
Main Menu > Loop Recording
4.6 G-Sensor
The built-in G-Sensor monitors and detects unusual impacts or vibrations. It
automatically triggers the Emergency Video Protection and Parking Mode
features.
Set the sensitivity to automatically trigger these features with smaller or larger
vibrations (feature can also be turned Off): Main Menu > Settings > G-Sensor
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4.7 Emergency Video Protection
If G-Sensor is enabled and senses an unusual impact or collision the dash cam
will automatically protect the currently recorded video file from being
overwritten. A lock icon appears top left to signify the current recording is
protected.
To manually protect a video file during a recording, tap anywhere on the Home
Screen to reveal the Shortcuts and select the Video Protect icon (C).
4.8 Parking Mode
Enable Parking Mode for the dash cam to continue monitoring your vehicle for
unusual impact or collision when the engine is turned off and parked. If a
vibration is detected, the device will automatically turn on and begin recording.
Approximately 30 seconds after the motion or vibration is finished, the device
will automatically return to monitoring mode. All recordings are automatically
protected from being overwritten.
Enable/disable feature: Main Menu > Settings > Parking Mode
Note:
• In Parking Mode the device is powered by the internal rechargeable battery.
• Parking Mode is not recommended for long-term parking situations due to
the devices limited battery life.
• When your vehicle is parked facing forward, turn the dash camera around
so the lens is facing the rear window of the vehicle for optimal monitoring.
4.9 Taking a Snapshot
Tap anywhere on the Home Screen whilst recording or in standby mode to
reveal the Shortcuts, and tap the Snapshot icon (F) to take an instant photo.
4.10 WDR
Wide dynamic range (WDR) technology compensates for extreme light and
dark spots, balancing exposure to produce a clear image. This feature is
particularly useful for night driving where an image can include both dark spots
and extreme light spots produced by street lamps or headlights.
Enable/disable feature: Mode>WDR
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