Thinkware F550 drive recorder
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1. Recorded video files are saved in the folder by date and hour in the microSD card L Files are created based on the time when the videos are recorded REC a 11 07_16_03 23_5 awl de dualsave i m ees ae at eee o fm contrec d Front view recording A REN Year Month Day Hour Second _motion_rec es Minute di parking_rec i SETTING Mal REC_2012_1 ies pe eo awl b Rear view recording OE s esee optional rear view cera crio e mesmuebe REC_2012_11 z 16_03_ 23 5 avi stalled Hg REC_2012_11_07_16_07_23_S avi 74 477KB a REC_2012_11_07_16_08_23_S avi 74 532KB fg REC_2012_11_07_16_09_23_S avi 74 402KB fg REC_2012_11_07_16_10_23_S avi 74 405KB L Asa surveillance product the dash cam will automatically overwrite oldest file in the memory card once the memory is full However event recording and manual recording videos are stored in separate location and will be protected from file overwriting Cautions O Do not use microSD as external storage device O Do not save or modify saved files in the microSD card This may result in unexpected behavior during operation 35 KMP Y KMP Y KMP Y KMP Y KMP Y KMP Y KMP Y KMP Y KMP Y 11 2 4 Recording Videos While Driving 2 4 1 Continuous Recording Mode Videos are recorded in 1 minute segments and saves as files in the microSD card under folder named cont_rec AY2. captured are saved in a secure location on the microSD card under folder named capture A A ee ey n tan ddaisare Jl evt rec de manual rec 3 Je motion_rec A a eee a a ee 16 2 8 Setting Audio Options 2 8 1 Turning Voice Recording function On Off gt Briefly press the Voice Recording U button to turn the audio recording on or off 2 8 2 Turning Voice Guidance Function On Off gt Briefly press the Voice Guidance mf button to turn the voice guidance on or off O Users do not reserve the right to use the product for purposes other than as specified in this user guide According to the Personal Information Protection Act and other related regulations the user owner may be held liable if the video and or conversation recorded by the device are distributed without their con sent Thus special attention should be paid in using this product 17 2 9 Setting Security LED gt Press and hold the Capture Still Image button to change the pattern of security LED L Mode 1 moving side to side gt Mode 2 blinking gt Mode 3 expanding gt Not in Use 2 10 Formatting MicroSD Card Press and hold the Manual Recording REC button and the Power button at the same time for 3 seconds AY Operation Status en ao E A Der Left LED will alternately off blink in green and red A o PE y E E Cautions OThe microSD card should be formatted every
3. card is a consumable item it will need to be replaced periodically O THINKWARE shall NOT be responsible for any problems and or damages that may occur from not using genuine or authorized parts and accessories It is strongly recommended that THINKWARE memory card is used to minimize memory card error O Turn the device off completely before removing the microSD card to avoid damages to the memory card OTo prevent loss of important data frequently copy recorded video from microSD card to another storage device such as personal computer for back up 1 5 Vehicle Installation 1 5 1 Connecting the Device and the Mount 1 Place the mount so it is aligned with the connector A and push it toward B until it clicks into place 2 Remove the protective film from the camera lens 1 5 2 Installing the Device 1 Clean the area on the windshield where the dash cam will be installed 2 With dash cam main unit still attached to the mount remove the protective tape from the back of the mount 3 Attach the adhesive side of the mount on the wind shield where it has unobstructed view of the road but does not interfere with the driver s view The camera is located on the left side of the main unit so install the dash cam on the right side of the center behind the rearview mirror To ensure that the mount is safely secured it is recom mended that you separate the device from the mount af ter installation and press the mount
4. format the memory card all data will be deleted and cannot be restored OThe method for formatting a microSD card might vary depending on the computer operating system 32 3 1 14 Dash Cam Setting gt Save Settings 000 nn gt Apply and Save Settings Dash cam setting Common Language 9 English O French Brightness Front Dark Voice recording Enabled Disabled Voice guidance 9 Enabled 5 Disabled Time zone Initialize Cancel 1 Click Save after changing settings to store the configuration information on the microSD card 2 The setting file is stored on the microSD card as setup cfg under Setting folder 3 Insert the microSD card into the dash cam and turn on the device to apply the settings O Thinkware Dash Cam Viewer requires setup cfg file on the microSD card in order to recognize the external drive as dash cam memory device If setup cfg is deleted or corrupted PC Viewerwill not be able to read videos or device settings on the microSDcard In such case insert the microSD card back in the dash cam and power on the device to reinitialize which will create a setup cfg file with default settings 33 4 Specifications 4 1 Specifications The specifications of this product may change without prior notice for product improvements Standard 105 2 x161 5 x 41mm 140 59 4 14 x 6 36 x 1 6 inches 0 31 lbs ns ns A A Se a oe ees See eo eee a see ee Se e
5. has been made to ensure this Guide s accuracy However we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents in this document as there may be technical errors omissions and or futures changes b gt THINKWARE reserves the right to change or modify the product and the content of this manual at any time without prior notice for product improvements gt Images contained in this user guide are illustrations for instructional purposes only and may differ from the actual product gt Users do not reserve the right to use the product for purposes other than as specified in this user guide According to the Personal Information Protection Act and other related regulations the user owner may be held liable if the video and or conversation recorded by the device are distributed without their con sent Thus special attention should be paid in using this product The microSD memory card should be tested for errors on a regular basis and as the memory card is a consumable item it will need to be replaced periodically THINKWARE shall NOT be responsible for any problems and or damages that may occur from not using genuine or authorized parts and accessories O The device and the recorded videos are intended for personal use and the recorded videos should be used for reference only The device does NOT guarantee video recording of all accidents as built in impact sensor may not be activated due to combination of user settings and the level o
6. 2 weeks to maximize the lifetime of the memory card 18 2 11 Upgrading Firmware gt The system will automatically be updated if the microSD card contains the firmware upgrade file L The device restarts automatically after the upgrade has been completed gt Make sure your device is always up to date with latest firmware Please check back frequently at THINKWARE website http thinkwaredashcam com for latest firmware updates AY TT TE al Dm i l s 1d 1 E er E soys Green light blinking Green light blinking a a a a pe e ea Sei ti a a a a is a a a a a a a a 19 3 PC Application 3 1 Thinkware Dash Cam Viewer Thinkware Dash Cam Viewer for both Windows MacOS is provided which can be used to watch videos re corded with the dash cam The video files recorded by the dash cam are in one minute segments and the PC viewer allows user to watch the segments in single continuous video The setup file for the Thinkware Dash Cam Viewer is included in the microSD card in the package Please check THINKWARE homepage http thinkwaredashcam com for latest Dash Cam Viewer application 3 1 1 Thinkware Dash Cam PC Viewer Software 1 Insert the microSD card into the USB microSD card reader included in the package with front side facing up as shown in the illustration 1 I I I I I I I I 2 Connect the USB microSD card reader to the PC Ensure that th
7. THINKWARE DASH CAM F550 User Manual RoHS This Dashboard Camera dash cam is a specialized onboard device that continuously records video while the vehicle is in use Some features may not be available depending on installation driving conditions and vehicle type The video quality might vary for each device as a result of installed firmware The device DOES NOT guarantee video recording of all accidents as built in impact sensor may not be activated due to combina tion of user settings and the level of impact during the collision Before Using THINKWARE DASH CAM F550 FCC Statement Caution Getting Started 1 1 In the Package 1 2 Optional Accessories 1 3 Product Overview 1 4 Inserting a Memory Card 1 5 Vehicle Installation 2 1 Turning the Device Power On Off 2 2 Road Safety Warning System 2 3 Recorded Files 2 4 Recording Videos While Driving 2 5 Optional Recording Videos While Parked 2 6 Manual Recording 2 7 Capturing Still Images 2 8 Setting Audio Options 2 9 Setting Security LED 2 10 Formatting MicroSD Card 2 11 Upgrading Firmware PC Application 3 1 Thinkware Dash Cam Viewer Device Information 4 1 Specifications NO NO WM A 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 18 19 20 34 Before Using THINKWARE DASH CAM F550 gt Under the copyright laws this manual may not be copied in whole or in part without the written consent of THINKWARE Every effort
8. able Road Safety Warning Zone L 8 Enabled default 5 Disabled Time Zone Sets date and time of the location time zone Daylight Saving Time Sets the daylight saving time DST on off gt Speed Unit Sets unit for the vehicle speed Km h or mph 25 3 1 7 Dash Cam Setting gt Continuous Recording Mode 1 PC Viewer Dash cam setting Continuous Mode Resolution Front YGA 640 x 480 HD 1280 x 720 FHD 1920 x 1080 Rear D1 720 x 480 9 HD 1280 x 720 Number of frames 10 fps Video quality Front Low Rear 5 Low 000 km h Impact sensitivity Insensitive Sensitive 10 Initialize Cancel gt Resolution Sets resolution of recorded videos in the Continuous Recording Mode Front L 5 VGA 640X480 55 HD 1280X720 FHD 1920X1080 default Rear L 5 D1 720X480 HD 1280X720 default gt Number of Frames Sets the number of frames in Continuous Recording Mode L 55 10 fps E 15 fps 30 fps default 26 3 1 8 Dash Cam Setting gt Continuous Recording Mode 2 PC Viewer Dash cam setting Continuous Mode Resolution Front VGA 640 x 480 HD 1280 x 720 FHD 1920 x 1080 Rear D1 720 x 480 9 HD 1280 x 720 Number of frames 10 fps Video quality Front Low Rear Low 000 km h Impact sensitivity Insensitive Sensitive 10 Initialize Cancel Video Quality Sets the video quality level The video file sizes wi
9. ally recording mode are stored in a separate location on the memory card and will be protected from video overwriting in continuous recording mode gt Briefly press the REC button to start recording The device will record video for 1 minute 10 seconds before and 50 seconds after as of the time when the button is pressed The recorded video will be saved under the manual_ rec folder gt Note that when manual recording is initiated the previous 10 seconds prior to pressing the button will be saved so even if you just missed a scene you can still capture and safely store the video by initiating manual record within 10 seconds of the event capture is di cont_rec A dualsave if Ra tt Beer a E i manual_ rec ze motion rec E y narkinn rar Maa ili it a lS gt gt ti au ml Ni A Operation Status LED A i FG Voice recording istumedon Voice recording is turned off to as 1 Or r 2 ps 2 ps Blue lighton Blue light blinking Green light on Blue light blinking MA E Be ee ee a il re ee ee ee ee ee ee E E ne ee ee ee E ee a a a a ned Cautions O When the allocated storage for manual recording videos is full oldest video file will be replaced by the new recorded video 15 2 7 Capturing Still Images gt Briefly press the Capture Still Images 0 button to take a photo Buzzer will sound to indicate that a picture has been successfully taken L Still images
10. ck to beginning once the end has reached Y O Zoom _ Sets the video expansion ratio 0 5x 1 0x 1 5x 20x 0 E ScreenSetting Setsbrightness speedofthevideo SS E Save Saves the video in play E 4 Volume Setsthevolumeoftheplaybak 23 3 1 5 View Video Playlist gt Select appropriate folder Continuous Recording Incident Recording Manual Recording Parking Motion Parking Incident to see the playlist for each recording mode PC Viewer asa Map data 92013 5K planet Terms ef Use A RE 000 km h REC_201 E REC_2014_04_02_20_43 MS coo pe 115 86mb 115 88mb 115 89mb 115 90mb 115 85mb 115 93mb 115 86mb 115 86mb Contintmus Manual y le E FEC nd j2 Pe i 115 88mb z MaN 2015 05 28 16_15_75_5 avi 43m Manual Recording Playlist a a ee ee ee a Y 24 3 1 6 Dash Cam Setting gt Common PC Viewer Dash cam setting Common Language English C French Brightness Front Dark Voice recording 9 Enabled Disabled 000 km h Voice guidance Enabled C Disabled Time zone Initialize Cancel gt Language Sets the language for the device gt Brightness Sets the brightness of the front and rear view camera Voice Recording Enable or disable audio recording L Enabled default Disabled Voice Guidance Enable or disable voice guidance L Enabled default 5 Disabled Voice guidance for Road safety warning zone Enable or dis
11. cts lt gt Check that power cable with correct connector is used and the connections are secure and firmly in place lt gt Do not pull insert or bend the power cable using excessive force Do not place heavy objects on the device and the power cable lt Do not modify or cut the power cable Do not use the power cable to charge other de vices e g smartphones and tablets the power cable supplied in the package is to be used only with the Product in the same package lt gt THINKWARE does not guarantee that devices or peripherals not authorized by THINKWARE will be compatible with its Product lt gt Do not attempt to insert foreign objects into the device or power cable lt Do not spill or spray liquid into the device as it may cause malfunction fire or electric shock This device is intended to be used inside the ve hicle only 1 Getting Started This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices Shielded cables must be used with the unit to insure compliance 1 1 In the Package D 2 Si Sis Cpe Sa cin se cS es Sf S pS os eo nN ses i a Sigh ie Chm ie ii ei Ghee Ge Seri Ge ti lee oe Se are ei e se Se Sf ae Se Sri ee i ar ee Ge ine a Mount with 3M tape Car Charger 3 Adhesive Cable Holder lea Micro USB type 5ea Main Dash Cam Unit a a ee ee ee eee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee eee ee ee ee ee ee ee es Mic
12. e Sete ee bbe ebb bees sot seek see she sheets be eee sede ee oe A dace Skee E E E E E A A _ Optional hardwiring cable and installation Recording mode Parking Surveillance Mode are required for continuous supply of power when vehicle ignition is off iS A A Press Voice Recording Button to turn the AUS REKTANG audio recording on or off Video qualit Choose from one of three different Total recording time varies depending on the i modes low mid high partition type Camera 2 0 Megapixel 1 2 9 CMOS Viewing angle Approximately 143 diagonally Video Full HD HD 1280 x 720 H 264 extension AVI for rear 1920 x 1080 H 264 extension AVI view camera when connected 1 channel Front view up to 30 fps plus o a ____ 0 2 channels Front and rear view up to 30 fps Audio PCM Pulse code modulation Acceleration sensor 3 axis acceleration sensor 3D 4G Adjustable impact sensitivity 10 levels came Support V IN port 3 59 Optional accessory that requires separate purchase GPS Embedded GPS Supports Road safety warning notification A wm ne en een eee eens canes ee nese eee nee reese senses anes eens eden eee nese eee sa sees ee sane ee ene snee seen ese sne ene ne esse see seen sees sence sees seen sense eee eee esn nee senses een nese cease eee ene ene sceee eT A Based on 2 channels fully charged super Capacitor A nav A cn oe E i i ee ee in Se ee ee en re ee ee ie se ee ee ee ee ee ie pe ee eee eee ee ee ee ee Ce ee ee e
13. e USB card reader is correctly oriented when inserting to USB drive on the PC 20 3 1 2 Installing Thinkware Dash Cam Viewer 1 Double click the Thinkware Dash Cam Viewer setup file saved in the microSD card to initiate program O installation DASHCAM PC VIEWER is successfully installed 2 Double click the application icon once PC Viewer Setup installed DASHCAM PC VIEWER successfully To launch it dick the shortest installation completes and the application main screen will then appear 1 Move the file named Dashcam Viewer zip stored in the microSD card to the desktop 2 Right click on the mouse and select Open With gt Archive Utility to launch the Thinkware Dash cam viewer application E Dash Open With Viewer Move to Trash Get Info Burn Dashcam Viewer_140413 zip to Disc Duplicate Make Alias Quick Look Dashcam Viewer_140413 zip Share Copy Dashcam Viewer_140413 zip Clean Up Selection Show View Options Tags 00000900 Cautions O Mac OS X v10 6 6 or higher required for PC Viewer installation 21 3 1 3 Select the Device Drive for F550 Click File W from menu and select the drive for the portable storage drive for the connected mi croSD card 2 Select any file from the list to load entire video play list in the memory card Cautions _ OThe drive for microSD card will not
14. e nn enn en ee nnn nn ne nnn nnn nn nn ee ee en ne en ee ee en ee ee ee eee eee Connects to rear view camera Optional rear view camera is not includ ed and requires separate purchase a a ae EEE EES ne nn en en ne ee een en een en ee nn ee en es ee en ee een ee een nee en eee en eee een eee en ee ee ee ee eee ee ene eee eee eee eee eee eee FEE E ARCH R A PR An n O OH RCAC AACS RCR HEM ACA ARRAS ARCACHON R AA A An a O annann an A A A n a mm RE TEE Microphone Records audio along with video 1 4 Inserting a Memory Card 1 4 1 About Memory Cards Class 10 microSD card must be used with a storage capacity of 8GB 16GB or 32GB It is strongly recom mended that minimum 16GB memory card is used for full HD recording The microSD card should be formatted every 2 weeks to maximize the lifetime of the memory card 1 4 2 Installing a microSD Card Inserting the memory card Removing the memory card Open the slot cover and insert the MicroSD card into Press the end of MicroSD card until it the slot with the metal contacts facing up toward the clicks out from the slot Pull out the mount connector and push until it locks into place MicroSD card and close the slot cover t Do not apply excessive force on the MicroSD card or attempt to insert it in the wrong direction as it may cause damage the MicroSD card and the card slot Cautions OThe microSD card should be tested for errors on a regular basis and as the memory
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16. ent not expressly approved by the party responsi ble for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 2 Caution lt gt This device is designed to record video while the vehicle is in operation The quality of the video might be affected by weather conditions and the road environment such as day or night presence of street lighting entering exiting tunnels and surrounding temperatures lt gt THINKWARE is NOT responsible for the loss of any recorded video during operation lt gt Although designed to withstand high impact of car collision THINKWARE does NOT guarantee re cording of accidents where the impact may cause the device to be damaged lt gt Keep the windshield clean for optimal video qual ity If a foreign substance e g fingerprints is attached to the lens this might reduce the quality of the recorded videos Keep the lens clean all the time The specified operating temperature of this prod uct is 20 C to 65 C 4 F to 149 F and storage temperature is 40 C to 80 C 40 F to 176 F En sure that the device is kept within these tempera ture ranges otherwise the device may not func tion as designed and at extreme temperatures permanent physical damage can result which is not covered by warranty Avoid placing the device under direct sunlight Avoid using the Product in extreme conditions where the Product i
17. f impact during the collision DTT TTT FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter ference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures gt Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver gt Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected gt Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC CAUTION Any changes or modifications to the equipm
18. ll vary according to the configured quality As the quality of the video increases the size of the videos will also increase resulting in reduced total recording capacity L Low The video file size will decrease E Normal High The video file size will increase gt Impact Sensitivity Set impact sensitivity from Level 1 to 10 1 is least sensitive 10 is most sensitive O Tip on sensitivity It is recommended that you set the sensitivity according to vehicle type High sensitivity setting is rec ommended for cars with softer ride such as luxury sedans and low sensitivity setting is recommended for cars such as performance cars trucks or SUVs which tends to have stiffer suspension settings 27 3 1 9 Dash Cam Setting gt Parking Surveillance Mode 1 This feature is available only when the dash cam has been hardwired direct to the vehicle battery Separate purchase is required for the hardwiring cable accessory and installation is required Dash cam setting Parking Mode Parking Mode C Enabled Switch to Parking Mode once the engine is turned off Disabled Turn off the dash cam once the engine is turned off Resolution Front D VGA 640 x 480 D HD 1280 x 720 FHD 1920 x 1080 Rear D D1 720 x 480 9 HD 1280 x 720 Number of frames 10 fps 15 fps 000 km h Video quality Front Low Rear Low Initialize Cancel Parking Mode Monitors vehicle ignition status to au
19. nsensitive A Sensitive C Disabled Timer setting for stop recording Time Battery voltage setting for stop recording 000 snn Vehicle voltage 12 11 6 Vehicle voltage 24 Y 23 2 Initialize Cancel Timer Setting to Stop Recording Dash cam can be configured to stop recording after preset time period during parking surveillance mode in order to prevent the vehicle bat tery from being discharged L Time Range 1 48 hours 7 levels Battery Voltage Setting for Stop Recording Dash cam can be configured to automatically shut down when battery voltage drops below preset value during park ing surveillance mode in order to prevent the vehicle battery from being discharged L Vehicle voltage 12V 11 7V 12 4V changeable by 0 1V L Vehicle voltage 24V 23 4V 24 8V changeable by 0 2V 30 3 1 12 Dash Cam Setting gt Additional Functions 1 SN Dash cam setting Overwriting video Continuous recording Incident recording in continuous mode Parking motion Incident recording in parking mode Manual recording Security LED OMode QOD GED terio Omde2 OOOO CHD bir Mode 3 Depends on recording mode 9 Disabled Memory partition D C Type 60 5 M 0 A Type recommended C B Type Continuous recording Initialize L el T a e a e ot E ee fect el gt Overwriting video The oldest file is deleted if the
20. om Preventing Vehicle Battery Discharge E Depending on the car make and model the power from the vehicle can be supplied even with the ignition turned off In this case the dash cam stays on as continuous mode and does not enter parking surveillance mode which will result in vehicle battery discharge m Some vehicles with multiple power sockets might be equipped with at least 1 outlet that does not shut off the power with the ignition So test each power outlet to ensure you connect to an outlet that shut off with vehicle engine 2 Basic Operations 2 1 Turning the Device Power On Off The device will automatically turn on and off with vehicle ignition Q Red ll oa Green Dp eas al Blue ees 4s Blinks in all 3 colors Power cable for vehicle 9 gt To manually turn the device on off press and hold the Power button C4 for 3 seconds 2 2 Road Safety Warning System Using embedded GPS and road data related road safety information will be notified to the driver Cautions O This feature may not be available in some countries O GPS may be affected by weather conditions satellite signal and or surrounding geographical features O Coated windshields can interfere with GPS signal which may result in poor or blocked GPS reception O Other electronic devices and or equipment may interfere with GPS signal if placed too close to the dash cam 10 2 3 Recorded Files gt
21. open if it has not previously been initialized in the dash cam O Record at least 1 video clip with the microSD card in the dash cam before being able to access full menu on Thinkware Dash Cam Viewer software 22 3 1 4 Thinkware Dash Cam Viewer Overview Full Screen Dash Cam Setting Information Switch between Front Rear View PC Viewer File Open ni X g RearView Enabled only if mi sauf Map Satelite CroSD card contains A video captured Zoe ayyy Viewing Screen 3 N a ee e gt Y ESAS camera sous Ole aa Map a Checks the location i Play List Playback 3 mme of the recorded Progress id ordi video Enabled only PEC 7014 04 02 20 53 96 Dievi 115 85 if video is captured Current Playing Time REC 2 Davi 115 88 ileso Total Playing Time using GPS antenna optional in some models and also Driving Speed p 000 must be connected km h to Internet Playlist Impact Sensor Value I lt Play Previous Plays the previous file before the current file 4 Rewindby10Sec acted tcontinues to rewind by T0 seconde if gt l Play Pause Playstherecordedfile temporarily pauses playback E Stop Stops the file being played The playback status resets to the starting point of the video p gt Fastforward by 10Sec selected it continues to fast forward by 10 seconds gt ia Play Next Plays the next file after the currentfile OD iia Auto Play Automatically loops the video ba
22. rec AY HET aaa a OXI LEY ed Blue light on Right LED alternates Green lighton Right LED alternates between blue and red between blue and red Voice recording is turned off A Cautions _ O The device can record up to 1 minute if there are continuous impacts in case of multiple accidents OThe time for which the device records video before and after impact can vary according to the device setting 2 5 2 Motion Detection Recording The dash cam and optional rear view camera are both equipped with motion detectors which are used to detect motion that initiates video recording while the vehicle is parked gt When the dash cam detects impact while parked it will immediately store the previous 10 seconds prior to impact and start recording video for next 10 seconds which is then saved in a secure location on the microSD card under folder named motion_rec AY CHE Ox C lL DAR Blue light on Right LED alternates Green lighton Right LED alternates between green and red between green and red Voice recording is turned off a a a eee Aa 14 2 6 Manual Recording In addition to recording accidents the dash cam allows the user to initiate manual recording mode to cap ture scenery and or places while driving This feature can also be used to save video as witness where the installed vehicle is not directly involved in an accident Video files saved during manu
23. roSD memory card with adapter USB MicroSD card Quick Start Guide Warranty consumable reader User Manual stored in the MicroSD card 1 2 Optional Accessories Hardwiring Cable Micro USB type Rear View Camera 1 3 Product Overview on LED light that is used to visually indicate that the vehicle is equipped with dash cam which is in operation A e A a nen nnn ne nnn en en ein ee ee ese ene een ene en nn ee eee en ne ee een ee ee eee ee eee eee Bn An AHH HACC ALAA ROR AACA AA AA IH ACACIA SACRA EEz3mzMee e esn ee A AA ARH ACC HATA AAAA SACRA SCALIA AACA CRC EtEzwM8Ee en AS BASHIR SISSIES ACEH ICI O MOIRA SICK O a eee ee eee eee tee eee eee eee eee ene eee en eee nee ee eee eee ee eee ee ee ee ee ee ee eee eee Eee Press briefly Voice Guidance ON OFF Press and Hold Road Safety Warning ON OFF A OOOO eee ee ee eee tee ee ee ee eee eee E A OOOO ee ee ee ee See te tee Sete Sete eee ee ene ee eee nee ee eee eee ee ee eee eee eee eee ee ee eee eee ee eee eee eee Capture Still Image 9 Button Press briefly to capture a still image or press and hold to turn Security LED on off A E o O o nn rr A A rr A O e O AU OMA UW AMA WARN A rr A II oo A in nn nn nn nn nn ne en nn ne nnn en nn sn en es nn en ee es nn nee ee ee nn ees ee een en een eee en ene eee ne eee eee ee eee eee Se ee A II ce nn nn nnn nnn nnn en nnn nn nn nn nnn nn nn nn nn nn nn nn nn nnn nn nnn en nnn enn nnn enn en
24. ry in case of an accident that causes damage to the microSD memory card L Press and hold REC button and Capture Still Images 0 buttonat the same time for 3 seconds to copy incident recording from microSD memory card to internal Dual Save memory L When Dual Save is activated it will immediately store the previous 4 seconds prior to impact and start recording video for next 2 seconds for total of 6 second video clip AY GHETTO Oi a at a et a aa nai a at Cautions O Dual Save technology saves duplicate copy of recorded video for secure backup to the internal memory so the internal memory life soan may be affected by G sensor user setting road conditions and driving behaviorwhich directly impact frequency of incident recordings O Driving over speed bump manhole or uneven road at high speed can also be detected as incident O Professional product service is required for replacing internal memory 13 2 5 Optional Recording Videos While Parked This feature is available only when the dash cam has been hardwired direct to the vehicle battery Separate purchase is required for the hardwiring cable accessory and installation is required 2 5 1 Incident Recording gt When the dash cam detects impact while parked it will im mediately store the previous 10 seconds prior to impact and start recording video for next 10 seconds which is then saved in a secure location on the microSD card under folder named parking_
25. s AU IEA DE E te pi tnee ein X Voice recording is turned on Voice recording is turned off gt Gp LY GDR Blue light on Blue light on Green lighton Blue light on A E When the dash cam detects impact it will immediately store the previous 10 seconds prior to impact and start recording video for next 10 seconds This 20 second video will then be saved in asecure location on the microSD card under folder named evt_rec Note that the dash cam will detect impact as incident only if the level of impact is greater than the sensitivity of the G sensor set in the user configuration Ni a F Operation Status LED AN i la YOR 8 00r Blue light on Right LED alternates Green lighton Right LED alternates eases between blue and red between blue and red A EEE Voice recording is turned off Cautions O Driving over speed bump manhole or uneven road at high speed can also be detected as incident O The device can record up to 1 minute if there are continuous impacts in case of multiple accidents O The time for which the device records video before and after impact can vary according to the device setting 12 2 4 3 Dual Save Internal Memory Backup gt Dual Save is a Thinkware proprietary technology that utilizes built in memory as secure backup in addition to microsDmemory card Dual Save technology guarantees incident video recording using internal memo
26. s exposed to high tempera ture and or humidity Only use genuine accessories and peripherals from THINKWARE or authorized THINKWARE deal er THINKWARE does not warrant the safety and compatibility from use of peripherals from other manufacturers Use genuine parts supplied by THINKWARE Do not apply excessive force when pushing the buttons on the device Do not clean the Product using chemical cleaner or solvents as it may damage plastic components Use soft clean dry fabric to gently wipe the Prod uct lt gt Do not place or store the device where it can be accessible by children and pets lt gt Do not disassemble the Product as it will void product warranty and may also damage the prod uct Handle with care Drop shock and mishandling of the Product may result in malfunction and or damage to the device Do not operate this device while driving lt gt Install this device in a location where it has unob structed view of the road but does not interfere with the driver s view Check with your local and regional laws before mounting to windshield lt gt The device and or installation parts have moving parts and may shift in extreme road conditions such as unpaved road Check frequently to en sure the device is positioned as instructed in this guide Do not operate or handle power cable with wet hands lt gt Do not use a damaged power cable lt gt Keep the power cable away from heaters or other hot obje
27. tomatically convert to parking mode when the vehicle engine is turned off gt Resolution Sets resolution of recorded videos in the Parking Surveillance Mode Front L 7 VGA 640 x 480 E HD 1280 x 720 FHD 1920X1080 default Rear L 5 D1 720X480 HD 1280X720 default gt Number of Frames Sets number of frames for Parking Surveillance Mode L 10 fps 5 15 fps 30 fps default 28 3 1 10 Dash Cam Setting gt Parking Surveillance Mode 2 Dash cam setting Parking Mode Video quality Front Low Rear Low Impact sensitivity Insensitive Sensitive 10 Motion detection Enabled 000 Disabled km h Insensitive A Sensitive Timer setting for stop recording Time Initialize Cancel Video Quality Sets the video quality level The video file sizes will vary according to the configured quality As the quality of the video increases the size of the videos will also increase resulting in reduced total recording capacity L 5 Low The video file size will decrease E Normal High The video file size will increase gt Impact sensitivity Sets the impact sensitivity level in parking mode gt Motion detection Sets motion detection sensitivity from Levels 1 to 10 L Enabled default E Disabled 29 3 1 11 Dash Cam Setting gt Parking Surveillance Mode 3 PC Viewer Dash cam setting Parking Mode Motion detection Enabled A cola I
28. total size of the recorded videos in the checked folder exceeds the storage capacity of the memory card gt Security LED Sets the pattern of the Security LED which is used to visually alert other drivers that the vehi cle is equipped with functional dash cam L 5 Mode 1 moving side to side LED moves to left and right Mode 2 blinking The entire LED blinks every 0 5 seconds E Mode 3 expanding LED expands and fades out to both sides starting from center Not in Use Security LED is turned off default 31 3 1 13 Dash Cam Setting gt Additional Functions 2 PC Viewer Dash cam setting Additional functions Omedee2 QOS CHD i Mode 3 Depends on recording mode 9 Disabled Memory partition A Type recommended C B Type Continuous recording Incident recording in continuous mode Parking motion Incident recording in parking mode 000 Manual recording km h Formatting memory card Formatting Initialize Cancel gt Memory Partition Sets how storage space on the memory card will be allotted for each recording mode preconfigured type A B and C Cautions _ OThe set storage capacity may be different from the actual capacity by approximately 30 to 40MB gt Formatting memory card Formats the microSD card Note that dash cam setting is restored after format ting the memory card O It is recommended that you back up data before formatting the memory card O Once you
29. towards windshield for 5 minutes to maintain pressure Allow 24 hours until the adhesive on the mount has set before connecting the dash cam 4 The dash cam should be facing forwarding and level with the vehicle and the road Ad just the camera using the level guiding line marked on the side of the device Adjust the camera to have the horizontal indicator on the dash cam to be level with the vehicle and the road After installation run the dash cam to record videos and check the videos using Thinkware Dash Cam Viewer to ver ify camera position Adjust the camera angle if necessary 1 5 3 Connecting to power 1 Connect the micro USB end of the power cable to DC IN socket of the device 2 Plug the charger adapter end of the power cable into a 12V DC vehicle power socket 3 Arrange the wire by using the adhesive cable holder as shown below ee ee a a an a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a ee ee ae ee ee ee ee Ya Hide the extra wires by placing the wires i in the space between the ceiling of vehicle Recommended location for ad and the top of the windshield hesive wires clips are illustrated in the diagram LO s o A A AAA For more information on the power cable routing instruction please visit Thinkware homepage http thinkwaredashcam c
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