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Full HD Dash Camera

with 1.5” LCD Screen, GPS & WiFi

DSH-890 | USER MANUAL

Summary of content (40 pages)

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Full HD Dash Camera with 1.
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CONTENTS CAUTION ........................................................................................................................................................ 6 BATTERY WARNING.......................................................................................................................................... 7 NOTES ON INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................................
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7. INITIAL SETTINGS.......................................................................................................................... 14 7.1 FORMATTING THE INSERTED MICRO SD CARD..................................................................14 7.2 SETTING THE TIME AND DATE..................................................................................................15 7.3 USING THE DASH CAM.....................................................................................
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9.1.5 EXPOSURE..................................................................................................................................... 25 9.1.6 ANTI SHAKING.............................................................................................................................. 25 9.1.7 DATE STAMP.................................................................................................................................. 26 10. SETTINGS MENU...............................
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CAUTION • Ensure you are using your Dash Cam within your countries’ road laws. Please make sure you are familiar with your local road legislation before use. • Avoid leaving your Dash Cam in direct sunlight for extended periods of time in an unventilated space. • Please set time and date before you use this device to record. • The notifications given by the Dash Cam are suggestions only, please drive to the actual conditions. • The results of GPS positioning are only for reference.
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BATTERY WARNING • Always power the Dash Cam using the provided cable and 12v adapter. Improper charging of the Dash Cam and may result in failure of the internal battery. • Never dismantle the Dash Cam or expose the internal battery. • Do not dispose of the Dash Cam in fire. • Dispose of the Dash Cam observing local regulations being mindful of the internal battery. • Do not attempt to replace or expose the internal battery.
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1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Dashmate Dash Cam. We are certain that our product will give you trouble free operation while providing you with safety features that enhances your driving experience. Our products, like most after-market safety enhanced devices, are designed to assist and aid the driver, not to replace the manual function of the person operating the vehicle. Please read through these instructions before attempting to install this product.
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1.3 PRODUCT OVERVIEW A Reset Button B Microphone C Micro SD Card Slot D Magnetic Mount E Wide Angle Lens F Protective Glass G 1.
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2. GETTING STARTED 2.1 INSERTING A MICRO SD CARD With the Dash Cam powered off disconnect the Dash Cam from the magnetic mount. With the screen facing toward you insert the Micro SD card in the slot in the top of the camera making sure the copper contacts of the Micro SD Card are facing toward you. Press the Micro SD Card down with your thumb nail until a click is heard. 2.
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2.3 INSTALLING THE DASH CAM 1. Remove the protective stickers from the Dash Cams lens and screen 2. Clean your desired mounting position on your vehicles windscreen making sure it is dry and free from dust. 3. Connect the Dash Cam to the magnetic mount. 4. Remove the 3M label from the adhesive on the magnetic mount and press the adhesive onto your desired position of your windscreen using the Dash Cam as a guide to where the camera will be facing. 5.
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3. POWERING THE DASH CAM ON/OFF 3.1 AUTO POWER ON/OFF When the Dash Cam is correctly installed to your vehicles 12V power supply, the Dash Cam will automatically power up and start recording. 3.2 MANUAL POWER OFF To manually power off the camera make sure the Dash Cam isn’t recording and hold the (OK) Button for 5 seconds until the camera powers down. 3.
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5. GPS RECORDING GPS recording will record your speed and location when driving. When the Dash Cam is started it may take up to two minutes for the GPS module to position itself, in this time your position and speed will not be recorded. It is recommended that the windscreen mount is positioned so that the GPS module sits below the roof of the car and any windscreen tint so that the GPS signal is not blocked. GPS signal will also be weaker in tunnels, built up city areas, and heavily wooded areas. 6.
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8. You will now be able to access your recorded files from your Dash Cam on your smart device. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: • When transferring videos to your smart device larger files will take longer to transfer. • Please make sure that your smart phone operating system is up to date before attempting to connect your smart device.
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7.2 SETTING THE TIME AND DATE Setting the correct time and date ensures that the date is correct when you date stamp your footage. To set the correct time and date, please follow the steps below. 1. Press the (OK) button to stop your Dash Cam from recording. 2. Press the (Menu) button to enter the Video menu. 3. Press the (Menu) button again to enter the Settings menu. 4.
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___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: • Because of how some vehicles are wired, the recording may continue when the engine is switched off. If this happens, please manually turn off the Dash Cam or remove the car adapter from the cigarette lighter when not in use. • The recording loop length can be configured to save a video file every 3 or 5 minutes of recording.
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8. VIDEO MODE When the Dash Cam is powered up the video screen will start by default. In this screen recording will automatically start and can be stopped by pressing the (OK) Button. To access the Video Menu, ensure that the Dash Cam is not recording then press the (Menu) button. 8.1 VIDEO MENU 8.1.1 RESOLUTION The Resolution setting allows you to select your required recording resolution. Higher resolution files will have more detail and take up more space on your Micro SD Card.
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8.1.2 LOOP RECORDING Loop Recording Sets the amount of time that the Dash Cam will record for before creating a new video. To set your loop recording length, please follow the steps below. 1. Press the (OK) button to stop your Dash Cam from recording. 2. Press the (Menu) button to enter the Video menu. 3. Use the and buttons to navigate the Video menu and highlight the Loop Recording setting and press (OK) to select. (OK) button to confirm. 4.
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8.1.4 EXPOSURE Exposure is used to manually control the light sensitivity of the Dash Cam. To edit the Exposure setting please follow the steps below. 1. Press the (OK) button to stop your Dash Cam from recording. 2. Press the (Menu) button to enter the Video menu. 3. Use the and buttons to navigate the Video menu and highlight the Exposure setting and press (OK) to select. (OK) button to confirm. 4.
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8.1.6 RECORD AUDIO Record Audio allows you to set whether the Dash Cam records audio or if the microphone is muted. To edit the Record Audio settings please follow the instructions below. 1. Press the (OK) button to stop your Dash Cam from recording. 2. Press the (Menu) button to enter the Video menu. 3. Use the and buttons to navigate the Video menu and highlight the Record Audio setting and press (OK) to select. (OK) button to confirm. 4.
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8.1.8 LDWS The LDWS setting controls the Lane Departure Warning System feature, this feature will warn you if your vehicle is leaving it’s lane when your vehicle is traveling over 60kph. To activate LDWS please follow the instructions on the next page. 1. Press the (OK) button to stop your Dash Cam from recording. 2. Press the (Menu) button to enter the Video menu. 3. Use the and buttons to navigate the Video menu and highlight the LDWS setting and press (OK) to select.
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8.2.0 G SENSOR The G Sensor detects when there is an impact to your vehicle while you are driving and saves the video as an emergency recording away from the normal loop recording files. To edit the G Sensor settings please follow the instructions below. 1. Press the (OK) button to stop your Dash Cam from recording. 2. Press the (Menu) button to enter the Video menu. 3.
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9.1 PHOTO MENU 9.1.1 CAPTURE MODE The Capture Mode setting is used to set a timer on your photos. To edit your photo timer please follow the instructions below. 1. Press the (OK) button to stop your Dash Cam from recording. 2. Hold the 3. Press the (Menu) button to enter the Still menu. 4. Use the and buttons to navigate the Still menu and highlight the Capture Mode setting and press (OK) to select. (OK) button to confirm. 5.
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9. 1. 3 SEQUENCE The Sequence setting allows you to set the Dash Cam to capture a sequence of 3 photos every time the photo function is triggered. To activate the Sequence function please follow the instructions below. 1. Press the (OK) button to stop your Dash Cam from recording. 2. Hold the 3. Press the (Menu) button to enter the Still menu. 4.
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9.1.5 EXPOSURE Exposure is used to manually control the light sensitivity of the Dash Cam. To set your Exposure setting please follow the instructions below. 1. Press the (OK) button to stop your Dash Cam from recording. 2. Hold the 3. Press the (Menu) button to enter the Still menu. 4. Use the and buttons to navigate the Still menu and highlight the Exposure setting and press (OK) to select. (OK) button to confirm. 5.
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9.1.7 DATE STAMP The Date Stamp stamps the time and date of recording on your photos giving you a chronological record of your travels. To activate Date Stamp please follow the instructions below. 1. Press the (OK) button to stop your Dash Cam from recording. 2. Hold the 3. Press the (Menu) button to enter the Still menu. 4. Use the and buttons to navigate the Still menu and highlight the Date Stamp setting and press (OK) to select.
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10.1 WIFI WiFi is used to connect your Smart Device wirelessly to your DSH-890. To access full wireless functionality from your smart device you will need to download the DSH-890 app from either the Apple App store, or the Google Play store before connecting to the Dash Cams WiFi signal. To activate WiFi follow the instructions below. 1. Press the (OK) button to stop your Dash Cam from recording. 2. Press the 3.
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10.2 TIME/DATE Setting the correct time and date ensures that the date is correct when you date stamp your footage. To set the correct time and date, please follow the steps below. 1. Press the (OK) button to stop your Dash Cam from recording. 2. Press the 3. Press the (Menu) button again to enter the Settings menu. 4. Use the and buttons to navigate the Settings menu and highlight the Date/ Time setting and press (OK) to select.
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3. Press the (Menu) button again to enter the Settings menu. 4. Use the and buttons to navigate the settings menu and highlight the Beep Sound setting and press (OK) to select. (OK) button to confirm. 5. Select Off or On and press the 10.4 LANGUAGE The Language setting is used to set your preferred language. To change the Dash Cams language, please follow the steps below. 1. Press the (OK) button to stop your Dash Cam from recording.
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2. Press the 3. Press the (Menu) button again to enter the Settings menu. 4. Use the and buttons to navigate the Settings menu and highlight the Screen Saver setting and press (OK) to select. (OK) button to confirm. 5. Select your screen saver timer and press the (Menu) button to enter the Video menu.
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10.7 FORMAT Formatting the Micro SD Card will delete all information on the inserted Micro SD Card and prepare it for recording with the Dash Cam. To format your inserted Micro SD Card please follow the instructions below. 1. Press the (OK) button to stop your Dash Cam from recording. 2. Press the 3. Press the (Menu) button again to enter the Settings menu. 4.
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5. Select OK and press the (OK) button. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: • Menus cannot be accessed while the Dash Cam is recording. Pleas stop the recording to access the menu. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 11. PLAYBACK SCREEN This screen is used to playback photos and videos.
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11.2 PLAYBACK To playback your files using the GPS tracking software, please follow the instructions below. 1. Install the included software following the on screen instructions. 2. Once installed, remove the Micro SD card from the Dash Cam and connect the card to your computer using your preferred method. 3. Transfer the required files from the inserted SD Card (Removable storage device) to a location on your computer’s hard drive. 4.
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12. SPECIFICATIONS 34 SCREEN 1.
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13. VIDEO MENU RESOLUTION LOOP RECORDING WDR VIDEO CAPACITY EXPOSURE 1080FHD 1920 x 1080 WVGA 848 x 480 720P 1280 x 720 VGA 640 x 480 OFF 5 MINUTES 3 MINUTES 10 MINUTES OFF ON +2.0 -1/3 +5/3 -2/3 +4/3 -1.0 +1.0 -4/3 +2/3 -5/3 +1/3 -2.0 0.
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14. STILL MENU CAPTURE MODE RESOLUTION 5S TIMER 2S TIMER 10S TIMER 12M 4032 x 3024 3M 2048 x 1536 10M 3648 x 2736 2MHD 1920 x 1080 8M 3264 x 2248 VGA 640 x 480 5M 2592 x 1944 1.3M 1280 x 960 SEQUENCE OFF ON QUALITY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY SHARPNESS STRONG NORMAL SOFT WHITE BALANCE STILL SINGLE AUTO TUNGSTEN DAYLIGHT FLUORESCENT CLOUDY COLOUR ISO EXPOSURE COLOUR BLACK & WHITE AUTO SEPIA 200 100 400 +5/3 -2/3 +4/3 -1.0 +1.0 -4/3 +2/3 -5/3 +1/3 -2.0 0.
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SETTINGS 15. SETTINGS MENU WIFI OFF DATE / TIME *SET TIME AND DATE* BEEP SOUND OFF LANGUAGE *SET LANGUAGE* FREQUENCY SCREEN SAVER CAR PLATE ON ON 50Hz 60Hz OFF 1 MINUTE 3 MINUTES 5 MINUTES *SET REGO PLATE NUMBER* FORMAT OK CANCEL DEFAULT SETTING OK CANCEL VERSION *DISPLAY FIRMWARE VERSION* PLAYBACK 16.
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17. ABOUT THIS GUIDE The content in this document is for information purpose and is subject to change without prior notice. We make every effort to ensure that this User Guide is accurate and complete. However, no liability is assumed for any errors and omissions that may have occurred. The manufacturer reserves the right to change the technical specifications without prior notice.
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18. WARRANTY TERMS & CONDITIONS Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian & New Zealand Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.