Hardwire Kit Constant power for your dashcam.
TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTES AND INSTALLATION...........................................................................................4 1 2 PRODUCT INFORMATION.................................................................................... 5 1.1 INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................5 1.2 FEATURES..........................................................................................................5 1.3 PACKAGE CONTENTS.........
NOTES AND INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: REFER TO YOUR VEHICLE OWNER’S MANUAL TO DETERMINE: • Location of the fuse box • How to access the fuse box • The type of fuse tap required It is highly recommended that you have a quick read of the installation instructions in this user guide. If you are not comfortable with the process please seek further assistance from an authorised technician.
1 PRODUCT INFORMATION Get constant power for your dashcam. DSH-HWK connects to your vehicle battery through your vehicle’s fuse box and provides constant power to your dashcam when the engine is turned off. It includes several fuse tap options that suit most vehicles* and your dashcam connects to the hardwire kit with either the Micro USB or Mini USB connectors included. For latest manual and product updates please visit our website.
1.3 PACKAGE CONTENTS HARDWIRE KIT 01 04 Red Input Black Input 06 Twin 22 AWG Cables 02 Twin 22 AWG Cables 03 05 1. Red Input Connector 2. Black Input Connector 3. Input Cable 4. Control Box with Adhesive Pad 5. Output Cable 6. Output Connector VEHICLE FUSE OPTIONS (USE ONLY ONE OPTION FOR INSTALLATION) 07 09 08 10 7. ATS (Standard) Fuse Cable 8. Mini Fuse Cable 9. Micro2 Fuse Cable 10.
1.3 PACKAGE CONTENTS CONT’D ACCESSORIES 1. Cable Ties x 4 2 BATTERY DRAIN PROTECTION The Hardwire Kit will protect your dashcam from draining your vehicle’s battery. If your vehicle’s battery voltage gets too low, DSH-HWK will stop powering your camera to save power. You will never have to worry about your car’s battery dying when DSH-HWK is in use. 2.
2.2 VEHICLE BATTERY LEAD ACID STATES AND CAPACITY Use the below table to assist in determining your desired voltage cut off level for battery drain protection. For example if the temperature is 38°C and you want to keep a 75% lead acid state capacity remaining in your battery when the hardwire kit cuts off output (meaning the battery voltage is approximately 12.402V) the cut off voltage should be set at the 12.4V band.
3 INSTALLATION The location of the vehicle’s fuse box varies from vehicle make and model. Locations may include underneath the driver’s side dashboard, behind the glove box and underneath the central console. Where in doubt, always refer to your vehicle owner’s manual to determine the location of the fuse box in your vehicle. NOTE: The images in this installation were taken for a vehicle where the fuse box is located under the driver’s side dashboard (Fig.
3.1 CONNECTING HARDWIRE KIT TO YOUR DASHCAM IMPORTANT: Refer to your dashcam owner’s manual for initial installation of your dashcam in your vehicle. 3.1.1 ATTACHING THE USB CONNECTOR TO THE DASHCAM 1. Two dashcam connector cables are included with DSH-HWK – one with a Mini USB plug and one with a Micro USB plug. Determine the connection interface type on your dashcam and then select the appropriate USB connector cable. (Fig 3) 2. Insert the USB connector cable to your dashcam (Fig 4) FIG. 3 FIG. 4 3.
3.2 ROUTING THE OUTPUT CABLE FROM THE DASHCAM TO THE FUSE BOX CONT’D 3.2.1 INSTALLING THE OUTPUT CABLES IN VEHICLE 1. Once the USB connector cable is attached to your dashcam, it then needs to be connected to the hardwire kit’s output cable. (Fig 5) 2. The hardwire kit output cable will then need to be recessed into the roof lining where it meets the edge of the windscreen to conceal the cable (Fig 6a, 6b) 3.
3.2 ROUTING THE OUTPUT CABLE FROM THE DASHCAM TO THE FUSE BOX CONT’D 3.2.1 INSTALLING THE OUTPUT CABLES IN VEHICLE CONT’D FIG. 6b FIG. 7 FIG.
3.2 ROUTING THE OUTPUT CABLE FROM THE DASHCAM TO THE FUSE BOX CONT’D 3.2.1 INSTALLING THE OUTPUT CABLES IN VEHICLE CONT’D FIG. 9a FIG. 9b FIG.
3.2 ROUTING THE OUTPUT CABLE FROM THE DASHCAM TO THE FUSE BOX CONT’D 3.2.1 INSTALLING THE OUTPUT CABLES IN VEHICLE CONT’D FIG. 10b 3.2.2 HOUSING THE OUTPUT CABLE 1. Where the output cable from the A pillar meets the side of the dashboard, the output cable will then need to be routed towards the direction of the fuse box by concealing the cable along the side of the vehicle dash (Fig 11a, 11b). 2.
3.2 ROUTING THE OUTPUT CABLE FROM THE DASHCAM TO THE FUSE BOX CONT’D 3.2.2 HOUSING THE OUTPUT CABLE FIG. 11b FIG. 12 FIG.
3.2 CONNECTING HARDWIRE KIT TO YOUR FUSE BOX AND GROUNDING 3.3.1 CONNECTING TO THE FUSE BOX NOTE: Refer to your vehicle’s fuse layout panel to determine the permanent power fuse for constant power feed. The fuse cable needs to be connected to the 12V/24V battery feed. 1. Determine the fuse tap cable required for connection to your fuse box. Where in doubt refer to the vehicle owner’s manual. 2. Place the vehicle fuse in the fuse tap cable.
3.2 CONNECTING HARDWIRE KIT TO YOUR FUSE BOX AND GROUNDING CONT’D 3.3.1 CONNECTING TO THE FUSE BOX CONT’D FIG. 15b FIG. 16a FIG.
3.2 CONNECTING HARDWIRE KIT TO YOUR FUSE BOX AND GROUNDING CONT’D 3.3.2 CONNECTING TO GROUND 1. Locate earth terminal/bolt or any vehicle bolt accessible that is mounted to the chassis of the vehicle or any metal part of the vehicle - located near the vehicle fuse box (Fig (17). 2. Feed black input wire eyelet into bolt and screw bolt back on existing location. 3. Tuck away any excess input cable behind the fuse box.
4 SPECIFICATIONS HARDWIRE KIT: CABLES RED INPUT CONNECTOR BULLET PLUG OD4MM BLACK INPUT CONNECTOR ROUND RING TERMINAL, NICKEL PLATED, OD10MM ID6MM L20MM INPUT CABLE TWIN CABLES (RED: 12V/24V POWER; BLACK: GROUND), 2X22AWG, CONDUCTOR, SR-PVC INSULATION, PVC JACKET, UL1015/2586, 1M, 150MM CLEARANCE OUTPUT CABLE TWIN CABLES, 2X22AWG CONDUCTOR; SR-PVC INSULATION, PVC JACKET; UL/1007/2464, 3M OUTPUT CONNECTOR DC3.5X1.
5 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.
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