f500 Car Camcorder User Manual
Contents About this Guide ...........................................................................3 FCC Statement ..............................................................................3 WEEE Notice ..................................................................................3 CE Regulatory Notice ....................................................................4 Notes on Installation ....................................................................4 Caution ............................
.1.4 3.1.5 3.2 4 The Recording Screen..........................................16 Taking Photographs ............................................17 Playback Videos and Photos ...........................................18 3.2.1 Playing Videos.....................................................19 3.2.2 Viewing Photos ...................................................19 3.2.3 The Playback Screen ...........................................20 3.2.4 Deleting Files ...........................................
About this Guide The content in this document is for information purpose and is subject to change without prior notice. We made 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.
CE Regulatory Notice Herewith confirm to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directives on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating Electromagnetic Compatibility of Radio and Telecom camcorder (1995/5/EC); the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC); the Restriction of The Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical And Electronic Equipment Directive (2002/95/EC), Turkish EEE Directive; the Commission Regulation (EC) No 1275/2008 implementing Directive 2005/32/EC of the E
Caution Use the authorized charger only. Never disassemble or attempt repair of this product. Doing so may damage the camcorder, cause electric shock and void your product warranty. Never short-circuit the battery. Set up time and date accurately before you use this camcorder. Exposing the camcorder to open flames can cause explosion. Due to local laws and vehicles safety considerations, do not manually operate the camcorder while driving.
1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this advanced camcorder. This camcorder is specifically designed for real time video and audio recording when driving. 1.1 Features • • • • • • Full HD camera (1920x1080 @ 30fps) 2.4” LCD color screen Up to 140 ﾟ Wide angle lens Motion detection Automatic Emergency recording for collision detection Supports micro-SDHC up to 32GB (Class 6 or greater speed required for HD video recording) 1.2 Package Contents The package contains the following items.
1.3 Product Overview Front View Top and Bottom Views 7 1 8 9 10 6 Side (Left and Right) Views Rear View 2 4 3 5 11 13 12 Item No. No.
2 Getting Started 2.1 Inserting the Memory Card Insert the memory card with the gold contacts facing the back of the camcorder. Push the memory card until it clicks into place. (Use class 6 or above the micro SD cards for this camcorder; It is recommended to format the micro SD cards before the initial use.) To remove the memory card Push the edge of the memory card inward until you hear/feel it click, then allow it to push out until you can remove it from the slot. Note: 1.
2.2 Installing in Vehicles 2.2.1 Mount to Windshield 1. Attach the bracket to the camcorder. Slide it into the bracket holder until you hear a click. 2. With the suction-cup laying flat, position the suction-cup on the windshield. 3. Hold the base firmly on the windshield and press down the clamp to mount the car holder to the windshield. Make sure the base is securely locked in place. Warning: Do not install the camcorder on a tinted window. Doing so may damage the tint film.
2.2.2 Adjust the camcorder position 1. Loosen the knob to swivel the camcorder vertically. Knob 2. Loosen the knob to swivel the camcorder horizontally up to 360°. Knob 3. 10 Then tighten the knob to make sure the camcorder is securely locked in place.
2.3 Connecting to Power Use only the supplied car adapter to power up the camcorder and charge the built-in battery. 1. Connect one end of the car adapter to the USB connector of the camcorder. 2. Plug the other end of the car charger to the cigarette lighter socket of your vehicle. Once the vehicle engine is started, the camcorder automatically powers on. Note: 1. The orange LED lights up while the battery is charging. 2.
2.4 Powering the Camcorder On / Off 2.4.1 Auto Power On/Off Once the vehicle engine is started, the camcorder automatically powers on. If the Automatic Record function is enabled, the recording will automatically start right after the camcorder powers on. See Set Automatic Recording (2.5.1). Once the vehicle engine shuts down, the camcorder automatically saves the recording and turns off the power within 10 seconds. See Delay Shutdown (4.2).
2.5 Initial Settings Before using the camcorder, we recommend you to enable the Automatic Record function and set up the correct date and time. 2.5.1 Set Automatic Recording To enable the recording to start automatically after you turn on the power, do the following: 1. Press the menu. button to enter the OSD 2. / button to select Press the Automatic Record and press the button. 3. Press the 4. Press the / button to select On and press the button. button to exit the menu. 2.5.
3 Using the Camcorder 3.1 Recording Videos 3.1.1 Record videos while driving When the vehicle engine starts up and the Automatic Record function is enabled, the camcorder automatically turns on and starts recording. Recording will automatically stop when the engine is switched off. Or, press the button to stop recording manually. Note: On some cars, the recording will continue when the engine is switched off.
3.1.3 Emergency Recording During normal video recording, press the button to begin emergency recording mode. The “Emergency” message will be displayed immediately on the upper left corner of the screen, and the recorded file will be contiuous and protected from being overwritten. To stop the recording, press the button. Note: 1. If the Collision Detection function is enabled and a collision is detected, the camcorder will automatically trigger the emergency recording feature. 2.
3.1.4 The Recording Screen 6 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 5 10 No. Item 1 Duration Description Indicates the current recording duration. 2 Voice Record Indicates sound will not be recorded with the video. Enter the OSD menu to enable "Voice Record". 3 Date and time Indicates the current recording date and time. 4 Guide icon (Menu) Press the button to enter the OSD menu. 5 Guide icon (Playback) Press the mode. button to switch to Playback 6 Resolution Indicates the current video resolution.
10 Guide icon (Emergency) Press the button to continuously record the video in one file until the recording is manually stopped. 3.1.5 Taking Photographs You can also use this camcorder to take photos of the current scene. From the standby screen, press the button to take a photo. Note: If recording is in progress, press the button to stop the recording first.
3.2 Playback Videos and Photos 1. If recording is in progress, press the The standby screen is displayed. 2. Press the 3. / button to select the Press the file category that you want to browse and press the button. 4. Press the / button to view the next or the previous file and press the button to view the file in full screen. button to stop recording. button to enter the OSD menu.
3.2.1 Playing Videos To play videos, do the following: 1. If recording is in progress, press the button to stop recording. 2. Press the 3. Press the button. 4. Press the / button to select Video or Emergency and press button. the 5. Press the / button to browse for the desired video file and press button to play the video. the 6. Press the button to pause the playback. Press it again to resume. button to enter the OSD menu. / button to select File Playback and press the 3.2.
3.2.3 The Playback Screen Video Playback Screen Photo Playback Screen 7 1 7 6 2 20 3 4 5 2 3 4 No. Item Description 1 Date and time 2 Guide icon (Back) Press the display. 3 Guide icon (Previous) Press the button to view the previous video/photo. 4 Guide icon (Next) Press the button to view the next video/photo. 5 Guide icon (Pause) Press the button to pause the video playback. 6 Duration Indicates the elapse time.
3.2.4 Deleting Files To delete file(s), do the following: 1. If recording is in progress, press the 2. Press the 3. Press the / button to select File Deletion and press the button. 4. / button to select the Press the file category and press the button. 5. Press the / button to select the file that you want to delete and press the button to enter the Delete menu. 6. Press the Item 7. button to stop recording. button to enter the OSD menu. / button to select an option.
4 Adjusting the Settings 4.1 Using the Menu You can customize the video recording and other general settings via the on-screen display (OSD) menus. 1. If recording is in progress, press the 2. Press the 3. Press the / button to select a menu option and press the button to enter the selected menu. 4. Press the / button to select the desired setting and press the button to confirm the setting. 5. Press the 22 button to stop recording. button to open the OSD menu. button to exit the menu.
4.2 Menu Tree Refer to the below table for details on menu items and available menu options. Menu option Description File Playback Select the file category that you want to view. Video / Emergency / Picture Date / Time Set the date and time. Press / button to adjust the value, press the button to switch the field and confirm. Time Stamp Enable/Disable the date stamp. On / Off Resolution Set the desired video resolution. 1080p (1920x1080) / 720p(1280x720) Set the exposure compensation.
Menu option Description Available option button is pressed, the system alert message, “Press OK Key to Power off, or enter motion detection after 10sec.”, will pop on the screen. Under motion detection mode, the camcorder will automatically start recording when any object movement is detected. Collision Detection Delay Shutdown WDR Enable / Disable the collision detection.
Menu option Format Default Description CANNOT be restored or recovered. Format the memory card Warning: Once the memory card is formatted, ALL content on the micro SD card will be deleted and CANNOT be restored or recovered. Reset all options to the default settings.
5 Installing the Software 1. Place the CD disc bundled with the car camcorder in your PC/Laptop optical drive. 2. If the CD does not execute automatically, please use Windows File Manager to execute the Install_CD.exe file in the CD. The following screen will be displayed. 3. Select the desired [Menu] item to start the installation process according to the instructions on-screen.
6 Specifications Item Description Image sensor 1/3” CMOS sensor Effective pixels 1920 (H) x 1080 (V) Storage media Supports Micro SDHC, up to 32GB class 6 or above LCD display 2.4” LCD color TFT (112K pixels) Lens Wide Angle Fixed Focus lens Aperture: Up to F1.9 ; f=3.8mm Focus range 1.5m~Infinity Resolution: Full HD (1920 x 1080), 30fps Movie Clip Format: MOV Still image (Photograph) Resolution: 2M (1920 x 1080) Format: DCF (JPEG, Exif: 2.
Item Operating Temperature Description -10° ~ 60° C Operating Humidity 20 ~ 70% RH Storage Temperature -20° ~ 80° C Dimensions 70 x 63 x 31.3 mm Weight 28 Approx.
