DASH CAMERA Owner’s Manual English VREC-DH300D
Contents Precaution..........................................................................................................4 Information to User.................................................................................................................................5 After-sales service for Pioneer products..............................................................................................6 Safety Precautions...............................................................................
This Product’s Settings................................................................................33 Configurable Features..........................................................................................................................35 Guide to Recording Time.............................................................................37 Troubleshooting.............................................................................................38 Specifications..............................
Precaution Certain country, state and provincial laws may prohibit or restrict the placement and use of this product in your vehicle. Please comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the use, installation and operation of this product. It is the user’s responsibility to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and ordinances. WARNING • Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment. Note 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 interference in a residential installation.
After-sales service for Pioneer products Please contact the authorized Pioneer dealer from which you purchased this unit or an authorized Pioneer service company for aftersales service or questions you may have about the product. You may contact Pioneer directly as follows: Do not ship your unit in for repair without contacting Pioneer first. Units sent without a return authorization number will be refused. English USA & CANADA Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. CUSTOMER SUPPORT DIVISION P.O.
Safety Precautions Always observe the precautions described here to prevent harm to yourself and others and to prevent damage to property before it happens. Important safeguards Important safety information WARNING • Do not allow this product to come into contact with liquids. Electrical shock could result. Also, damage to the product, smoke, and overheating could result from contact with liquids.
Precautions before connecting the system To prevent damage WARNING • When replacing the fuse, be sure to only use a fuse of the rating prescribed on this product. −8− English CAUTION • Firmly install this product so it does not fall off the windshield. If this product is not firmly installed, it may fall off the windshield while driving and cause an accident. Periodically inspect this product.
Precautions before installation CAUTION Never install this product in places where, or in a manner that: • Could injure the driver or passengers if the vehicle stops suddenly. • To ensure proper installation, be sure to use the supplied parts in the manner specified. If any parts are not supplied with this product, use compatible parts in the manner specified after you have the parts’ compatibility checked by your dealer.
Disclaimer − 10 − English • Given the large number of variables and conditions that can be involved in an accident, Pioneer cannot guarantee that every accident or occurrence will trigger the recording feature in this device. • This product’s features may not operate properly due to the effects of settings, how this product is installed, the condition of the microSD card, and driving conditions (including the road conditions).
How to read this Manual Notation [] “” • The illustrations and example screens used in this manual may differ from the actual product. • In this manual, the microSDHC/SDXC memory card is referred to as “the microSD card” for convenience. − 11 − English Note / Notes Meaning These symbols are used to draw your attention to items you should be aware of when using this product and items you should be aware of to maintain its performance.
Usage Precautions Video recording file storage area Event video file storage area • Note that files will be overwritten when there is insufficient free space in the file storage areas. We recommend that you back up any important files you want to keep.“ Backing Up Recorded Files” • To ensure that important files, such as files containing records of accidents, are not damaged or corrupted, always turn the power off before removing the microSD card and store the card in a safe place.
• This product supports the following microSD cards. Capacity File system Speed class microSDHC 16 GB ～ 32 GB microSDXC 64 GB ～ 128 GB FAT32 Class 10 or better − 13 − English Not all microSD cards are guaranteed to work with this product. • Format the microSD card before using it. Do not use a microSD card that contains other data, such as that from a PC. • Periodically format the microSD card after transferring any needed files, such as accidents, to other secure storage.
Check the Accessories Mounting Bracket×1 Rear Camera (3 m/9 ft. 10 in.)×1 Rear Camera Connection Cable (6 m/19 ft. 8 in.)×1 Cigarette Lighter Power Cable (4 m/13 ft. 2 in.)×1 microSDHC Card (16 GB)×1 Quick Start Guide×1 Warranty×1 Cleaning Cloth×1 When Replacing the Fuse If the product does not power on or charge even when the included cigarette lighter power cable is connected, then check if the fuse is blown.
Before Installing the Product CAUTION • Always use the included parts as specified. There is a risk of product failure if other parts are used. • Install this product in a location where it will not hinder vehicle equipment and the ability to drive the vehicle. Installation Precautions • The main unit and rear camera are for installation to the inside of the front and rear windows only. Do not install it anywhere else inside or outside of the vehicle.
Installation Tips Before Installing and Securing the Product • First, temporarily connect this product and confirm that it operates correctly, and then install it. If the product does not operate correctly, check again if there is a mistake in the connection. • Clean the location where the double-sided tape will be applied. WARNING • Install firmly so that it does not come off. Incorrect installation may cause this to peel off while driving and cause an accident.
Installation Specified Installation Position on Front Windshield Installation Angle Forward Direction of Vehicle Allowable Installation Angle: 20° to 75° (With Lens Horizontal) Main Unit Installation Direction Horizontal Direction Main Unit Front Windshield Ground *Install this product in a location where it will not interfere with the driver’s field of view,such as behind the rear view mirror.
IMPORTANT Always install this product in the specified installation position to ensure a safe field of view while driving and to achieve full performance from the product. Pioneer is not liable for any damages due to faulty or improper installation or use of the product.
Install this product 1 Clean the installation area of dirt and oils using the included cleaning cloth. English 2 Install this product. ① : Set the mounting bracket on the main unit. ② : Peel off the double-sided tape release paper from the mounting bracket. ③ : Install at the specified position of the front windshield. Mounting Bracket ② ① Front Windshield ③ Firmly push this product. CAUTION • Make sure that the surface of the front windshield is clean and dry before attaching the mounting bracket.
3 Adjust the installation angle. Loosen the angle adjustment bolt to adjust. After adjusting, tighten the loosened bolt to secure. Removing this product 1 While pressing the protruding part as shown in the figure below, 2 remove the main unit.
Install the Rear Camera The top and bottom of the image can be set according to the mounting direction of the rear camera. “This Product’s Settings” - “Configurable Features” - “Recording Setting” - “Install Position” 1 Clean the installation area of dirt and oils using the included cleaning cloth. English 2 Install the rear camera. 1 : Peel off the double-sided tape release paper from the rear camera.
Connecting the Cables 1 Connect the cigarette lighter power cable and rear camera connection cable to the main unit. Rear camera 3m /9 ft. 10 in. 6m /19 ft. 8 in. 4m /13 ft. 2 in. Rear Camera Connection Cable Power cable connection terminal Rear camera dedicated input terminal Main Unit 2 Route the cigarette lighter power cable and rear camera connection cable to the passenger seat side.
3 Connect the cigarette lighter power cable to the vehicle accessory socket. Fully insert this into the vehicle accessory socket to make a good connection. (The location of the accessory socket will differ depending on the vehicle.) Accessory socket CAUTION • The accessory socket will be extremely hot immediately after using the cigarette lighter. The tip of the cigarette lighter power cable may melt or short circuit if it is plugged in while the socket is hot.
Part Names Main Unit Top Bottom 2 3 Front 6 English 1 4 Back 8 7 5 Left side Right side Mounting Bracket e a 9 b c d f Rear camera h g i − 24 −
Main Unit 1 Rear camera dedicated input terminal Connects the rear camera connection cable. 3 Mounting Bracket Connection 4 Reset Button Press this button to reset this product. Push in using a narrow items, such as ballpoint pen tip or a paperclip tip. 5 Lens 6 Speaker 7 LCD 8 System Indicator 9 microSD Card Slot a Menu / Function Button 1 Stops video recording, and displays the main menu screen. During menu screen display, this functions as Function Button 1.
Inserting and Ejecting the microSD Card Turn off the power to this product when inserting and removing the microSD card. “Manually Turning the Power On and Off ” Inserting the microSD Card CAUTION • Do not insert the microSD card at an angle. Doing so may cause damage. Ejecting the microSD Card Slowly push in the top edge of the microSD card until it clicks (1). The lock will be released. Pull out the microSD card (2).
Backing Up Recorded Files When the free space of the microSD card is low, files are deleted from the oldest file. We recommend that you back up any important files you want to keep using the following procedure. Note • Have a spare microSD card ready in advance. Stop the vehicle in a safe location. Then turn off power, eject the microSD card, and replace it with a spare microSD card. 2 Copy or move the files to a PC. Insert the microSD card into a PC, using the included SD card adapter if necessary.
Using this product Before using this product, first stop the vehicle in a safe location and apply the parking brake. Power Operation CAUTION • When the internal battery is empty or has insufficient charge (insufficient charging, power used up, etc.), then when starting the vehicle engine, the product may not start.
How to Read the Recording Screen Status Shows the operating status of this product. :GPS reception status (Blinks if GPS signals cannot be received) :Sound recording (if OFF, this displays a “\”) Elapsed recording time English Recording status ● :Video recording :Event recording MIC 2020/01/01 10:10:10 1440p + 1080p Recording date/time Image quality (Main unit Image quality + Rear camera image quality) Video Recording Recording automatically starts when this product is started.
Detection early in file If an impact is detected within 20 seconds of the start of recording of a video recording file, then the file before that in which this impact was detected and the file for the 20 seconds after the impact is detected are recorded as two event video files.
2 Press Function Button 2 or 3 to select [Files], and press Function Button 4. 5HFRUGLQJ 6HWWLQJ )LOHV 3 Press Function Button 2 or 3 to select [Video Recording] or [Event recording], and press Function Button 4. 9LGHR 5HFRUGLQJ (YHQW 5HFRUGLQJ The thumbnails of files in the selected folder will be displayed. − 31 − English 6\VWHP 6HWWLQJ
4 Press Function Button 2 or 3 to select the file, and press Function Button 4. 9LGHR 5HFRUGLQJ English 岜 The selected file will play. Notes ] and then press Function Button 4 to display [ ✔ ] for all files. In this state, select [ ] • Select [ and then press Function Button 4 to display the confirmation screen to delete all files. Select [YES] to delete all files. • Select [ ] and then press Function Button 4 to change the screen to the file selection screen.
This Product’s Settings Before using this product, first stop the vehicle in a safe location and apply the parking brake. 1 Press the Menu button to open the main menu. In each of the screens displayed from here on, the screen automatically returns to the recording screen if you do not perform any operation for approximately 30 seconds. 2 Press Function Buttons 2 or 3 to select [Recording Setting] or [System Setting], and press Function Button 4.
4 Press Function Button 2 or 3 to select the settings value, and press Function Button 4. ¼ S ¼ S English This completes setting, and you are returned to the previous screen.
Configurable Features Recording Setting Setting Details Sets the image quality of video recording. Video Clip Length Sets the recording time for one video recording video file in video recording. 2560 x 1440p 20 sec Microphone Sets whether or not to record sound around this product during video recording. OFF G-Sensor Sensitivity Sets the sensitivity for detecting vibration or impact. This can also be set to OFF.
Setting Speed Unit Details Sets the units used for speed display. Default Settings mph 10 sec System Volume Setting Sets beeps and playback volume. This can also be set to OFF. Medium Restore to Factory Mode OSS System Information Settings are reset to the default settings (initialized). When initialization is completed, this product will automatically restart. — Allows you to check the information on licenses used in this product.
Guide to Recording Time The following table provides estimates of the video recording times possible with different SD card capacities. The actual values will depend on various factors, such as the microSD card being used, subject being recorded, and recording conditions. Compression Method H.264 H.265 Resolution Video Recording Event Recording 2560 × 1440P Approx. 1 hour Approx. 25 minutes 1920 × 1080P Approx. 1 hour 20 minutes Approx. 34 minutes 2560 × 1440P Approx. 1 hour 10 minutes Approx.
Troubleshooting Check the following information before sending the product in for repairs. Symptom Cause Action An error occurred during the display and operation of this product. The microcomputer in this product is malfunctioning. A file that should have been saved cannot be found. We recommend that you back up If there is insufficient space in any important files you want to the storage areas of the microSD keep.
Specifications microSDHC/microSDXC card, Class 10 (16 GB to 128 GB) Imaging Element Main Unit: Approx. 3.7 million pixels (on-board high-sensitivity CMOS sensor) Rear camera: Approx. 2 million pixels (on-board high-sensitivity CMOS sensor) Recording Angles Focal Ratio Number Resolution Main Unit: 112° horizontal, 60° vertical, 135° diagonal Rear camera: 105° horizontal, 55° vertical, 128° diagonal Main Unit: F1.4 Rear camera: F1.
GPS − 40 − English • GPS (Global Positioning System) is a system that measures your current position by receiving position measurement radio signals from GPS satellites. • The GPS satellite signals cannot pass through solid matter (except glass).
Trademarks • microSDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C LLC. English • microSDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C LLC. • Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Register your product at https://www.pioneerelectronics.com in Canada https://www.pioneerelectronics.ca PIONEER CORPORATION 28-8, Honkomagome 2-Chome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0021 Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. P.O. Box 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540, U.S.A. TEL: (800) 421-1404 © 2021 PIONEER CORPORATION.
