DASH CAMERA Owner’s Manual English VREC-DZ700DC
Contents Precaution..........................................................................................................4 User Information.....................................................................................................................................4 After-sales service for Pioneer products..............................................................................................5 Safety Precautions..............................................................................
Playing Recorded Files.........................................................................................................................28 This Product’s Settings................................................................................30 Configurable Features..........................................................................................................................32 Guide to Recording Time and No. of Photos...........................................
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. User Information Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate the equipment.
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.
Important safety information Before using this product, be sure to read and fully understand the following safety information: • Do not operate this product if doing so will divert your attention in any way from the safe operation of your vehicle. Always observe safe driving rules and follow all existing traffic regulations. If you experience difficulty in operating this product or reading the display, park your vehicle in a safe location and apply the parking brake before making the necessary adjustments.
• Never feed power to other electronic products by cutting the insulation of the power supply cable of this product and tapping into the cable. The current capacity of the cable will be exceeded, causing overheating. To prevent damage WARNING • When replacing the fuse, be sure to only use a fuse of the rating prescribed on this product.
Disclaimer −8− 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. • The actual screens of the product may be changed without prior notification for the purpose of improvements to product performance and features. • In this manual, the microSDHC/SDXC memory card is referred to as “the microSD card” for convenience.
Usage Precautions Video recording file storage area Event video file storage area Parking mode recording file storage area Photo 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.
− 11 − English • 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 backing up any needed files, such as accidents. • Do not eject the microSD card when it is being accessed. The file or card may be corrupted. • Even if the microSD card is used normally, you may no longer be able to write data to the card or erase data from the card normally.
Check the Accessories 2nd Camera×1 Mounting Bracket×1 Power Cable (5 m/16 ft. 5 in.)×1 Mini Pin Jack-RCA Conversion Cable (0.2 m/7-7/8 in.)×1 AV Cable (5 m/16 ft. 5 in.)×1 2nd Camera Connection Cable (3 m/9 ft. 10 in.)×1* 2nd Camera Connection Cable (6 m/19 ft. 8 in.)×1* microSDHC Card (16 GB)×1 Quick Start Guide×1 Warranty×1 Cleaning Cloth×1 * The 2nd camera connection cable is included already connected.
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 2nd 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.
Installation Specified Installation Position on Front Windshield Installation Angle Forward Direction of Vehicle Allowable Installation Angle: 30° to 60° (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. Recommended Installation Position on Rear Windshield Rear windshield Connection cable 2nd camera Heating wires Wiping range of the rear wiper 1 Clean the installation area of dirt and oils using the included cleaning cloth. Front windshield Rear windshield 2 Install this product. ① : Set the mounting bracket on this product.
• Firmly push the area around the LCD. Next, remove this product from the mounting bracket, and directly press the mounting bracket against the tape. In this way, the product can be firmly installed on the windshield. • Never touch the surface of the LCD. • Use extreme care as the double-sided tape on the mounting bracket is extremely strong, and it will be difficult to reapply the tape once it has been applied.
5 Route the power cable, 2nd camera connection cable and AV cable to the passenger seat side. Connection cable Main Unit 2nd camera the Power Cable” → “Connecting アクセサリー 7 Turnソケット the vehicle engine on to display the recording screen. シガーライター 8 Adjust the angle of the lens so that video outside and inside the vehicle is 電源ケーブル properly displayed. Turn this part to adjust the lens angle. Turn the angle adjustment jog dial to adjust the lens angle.
Connecting the Power Cable • Be sure to disconnect the ⊖ terminal of the vehicle’s battery before connecting the power cable. • The product should be installed by authorized service company personnel who have special training and experience with mobile electronics products. Black 0.5 m/1 ft. 8 in. Yellow 0.5 m/1 ft. 8 in. Fuse (F 2 AL/250 V) Red 0.5 m/1 ft. 8 in. Fuse (F 2 AL/250 V) Wiring specification of this product Audio is recorded in monaural sound. 4.5 m/ 14 ft. 9 in.
Ground (Black) Securely connect to the metal part of the vehicle body. To prevent noise, connect as close to the navigation unit as possible. + Battery power supply (Yellow) Always connect to the power circuit supplied with power from the battery, regardless of whether the vehicle engine switch is ON or OFF. Accessory power supply (Red) Note: Connect the red and yellow lead wires to the terminals after wiring through the vehicle’s fuse unit.
Part Names Top 2 3 1 Right side Front 6 4 9 a b 5 7 c 8 Back 2nd camera e d f 1 AV Output Terminal 2 Power Port Connect the power cable and AV cable. 9 Speaker a Microphone b Reset Button Press this button with the tip of a ballpoint pen to reset this product. 3 2nd Camera Connection Terminal Connect to the 2nd camera connection terminal (e) using the 2nd camera connection cable. c Angle Adjustment Jog Dial The angle of the lens can be adjusted by turning this dial.
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 ” 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 file storage areas is low, files are deleted from the oldest file. We recommend that you back up any important files you want to keep with the following procedure. Note Stop the vehicle in a safe location. Then turn off power operation, 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 a commercially available 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 If the camera of this product is facing the inside of the vehicle when the vehicle engine is turned on (ACC ON), a message is output and the alarm sounds. Manually Turning the Power On and Off This product can be manually turned on and off. Hold down the function button in the recording screen for at least three seconds.
Recording 2 3 4 During playback 5 Back 6 Next file 7 Previous file 8 Play/stop, delete 5 6 7 8 During MENU screen display 9 a b 9 Back a Up* Hold down to switch Wi-Fi on/off b Down* Hold down to switch microphone on/off c Confirm c * When the volume or sensitivity MENU screen is displayed, increase or decrease the volume or sensitivity. Status Display The status display shows the operating status of this product.
*1 When manual event recording is performed or vibration is detected in the event recording mode, and event recording has been activated, “×2” is displayed. *2 A red “\” is displayed when sound recording is set to off. *3 During a Wi-Fi connection, this is displayed in green, and when Wi-Fi is disconnected, this is displayed in white. A red “x” is displayed when Wi-Fi connection is set to off. *4 During GPS reception, this is displayed in green, and when GPS cannot be received, this is displayed in white.
Notes • You can adjust the sensitivity for detecting impacts. → “This Product’s Settings” - “Configurable Features” - “Video Recording” - “G-Sensor Sensitivity” Parking Mode When the power supply to this product is turned off (vehicle engine is turned off), the parking mode is activated for a fixed period of time. The maximum operation time is approximately 40 minutes.
Photography Feature Photos can be taken during video recording or event recording by pressing the button. function Playing Recorded Files You can play recorded video files and view photo files. function 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 the / function buttons to select [File], and press .
4 Press the / function buttons, select the file, and then press . Video Recording English The selected file will play. 00:00 00:25 Note In the screens in Steps 2 to 4 (excluding the playback screen), pressing the returns you to the previous screen.
This Product’s Settings Before using this product, first stop the vehicle in a safe location and apply the parking brake. These settings configure this product. You can reset the settings to the default settings. English You can also format the microSD card and check this product version information. Note that video recording will stop while the MENU screen is displayed. 1 Press the function button to open the main menu.
4 Press the / function buttons, select the setting item, and then press . Video Recording Video Clip Length English Video Resolution WDR Exposure Compensation 5 Press the / function buttons, select the setting value, and then press Video Resolution ▼ This completes setting, and you are returned to the previous screen. Note In the screens in Steps 2 to 4, pressing the function button returns you to the previous screen. − 31 − .
Configurable Features Values Setting Category Setting Video Clip Length Details Sets the recording time for one video recording video file in video recording. WDR Video （Wide Dynamic Recording Range） Exposure Compensation Parking Mode Sets use of the feature that automatically adjusts the image in situations where there is a large difference between light and dark. Sets the exposure of video recording. ON 0 G-Sensor Sensitivity Sets the sensitivity for detecting vibration or impact.
* 1 When the parking mode/security mode is activated, LCD Standby turns off after ten seconds regardless of this setting. * 2 When there is some problem with the microSD card, a warning tone sounds and an alarm message, such as “No SD card” is displayed, and recording stops. Wi-Fi Setting ― ― Details Default Settings Sets whether or not to connect a Wi-Fi tethering supported terminal to this product.
Guide to Recording Time and No. of Photos Guide to Recording Time and No. of Photos with an 16 GB microSD Card SD Card Partition [59% 10% 30% 1%] [79% 10% 10% 1%] Resolution Video Recording Event Recording Parking Mode Recording No. of Photos 1080p Approx. 40 minutes Approx. 7 minutes Approx. 22 minutes Approx. 400 photos 720p Approx. 48 minutes Approx. 8 minutes Approx. 25 minutes Approx. 400 photos 1080p Approx. 55 minutes Approx. 7 minutes Approx. 7 minutes Approx.
Dedicated App The dedicated app “Dash Camera Interface” can be used to check the video recorded on this product or make settings on the screen of an iPhone or Android device. 1 Set the Wi-Fi function of this product to on. → “This Product’s Settings” 2 Operate the device to select this product as the Wi-Fi connection device. The SSID name (access point name) and password of this product can be checked in the Wi-Fi settings screen. • Only one device can be connected to this product at any one time.
Trademarks & Copyrights • microSDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. English • microSDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • Android is a trademark of Google LLC. • The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo™ is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance®. • iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
GPS − 37 − 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). The signals from GPS satellites may be blocked when this product is in the following locations.
Troubleshooting Check the following information before sending the product in for repairs. Symptom Cause Action The microcomputer in this product is malfunctioning. A file that should have been saved cannot be found. We recommend that you back If there is insufficient space in up any important files you the storage areas of the microSD want to keep. card, the files will be overwritten → “Backing Up Recorded in order from the oldest files.
Specifications microSDHC/microSDXC card, Class 10 (8 GB to 128 GB) Imaging Element Approx. 2 million pixels (on-board high-sensitivity CMOS sensor) Recording Angles Main Unit: 130° horizontal, 68° vertical, 160° diagonal 2nd camera: 112° horizontal, 58° vertical, 137° diagonal Focal Ratio Number Main Unit: F2.0 2nd camera: F1.
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