DashCam 500 User Manual
Contents Your New DashCam 500............................................................................... 3 About the DashCam 500................................................................... 3 Key Features...................................................................................... 3 What’s in the Box............................................................................... 4 Getting Started..................................................................................
Your New DashCam 500 About the DashCam 500 Never miss a critical incident or a memory-video with this high-quality, Wi-Fi® and GPS-enabled dash camera with active VideoKeeper™. A free companion app lets you sync your device and download video and photos to your smartphone through a built-in Wi-Fi® connection. And with the press of a button, share your treasured picks via social media or email.
What’s in the Box • 1080p HD DashCam with large 3” screen for high-quality video • Easy to use, clip-in suction cup mount with quick release and GPS • 16GB memory card • Micro USB cable DashCam 500 User Manual 4
Getting Started To begin using your DashCam, you need to: Install the Memory Card 1. On the right side of the DashCam, pull back the cover that protects the card slot using a paper clip, fingernail, or another thin tool. ➘ The DashCam records all videos and images to a micro SD card that inserts into the side of the unit. You must remove the plastic cover to access the card slot. 2. Slide the card into the slot until it clicks into place. 3. Replace the cover. 4.
Getting Started Tip 1: You may want to get familiar with the DashCam or change settings before attaching it to the window. In this case, you can attach the USB power cord to the camera (see below) before mounting it to the window. Tip 2: To navigate through the menu screens of the DashCam, you need to use the buttons located below the camera’s screen. These buttons are dynamic and change depending on the function you have selected. The icons for the buttons are visible at the bottom of the screen.
Getting Started Turn On/Off The DashCam powers on automatically when you connect the micro USB cable to a power source. ➘ You can also press and hold (5 seconds) the Power button (located on the top right of the DashCam) to turn the DashCam off. A quick press of the Power button will turn the camera on. Install the Companion App The DashCam 500 can be controlled by a companion app on either an iOS or Android device. You can also use the app to view the live video feed.
Getting Started Pair the Camera with your Phone The DashCam 500 pairs with your phone using a Wi-Fi connection. The camera acts as a wireless hotspot. You must select this hotspot from your phone’s Wi-Fi settings page. 1. Press the Wi-Fi dynamic button on the DashCam to enable or disable Wi-Fi. 2. The Wi-Fi screen opens, and you can view the network name and pairing code (password) to use to connect your phone. 3. Go to your phones settings to select the Rand McNally Wi-Fi network. 4.
Getting Started Format the Memory Card The SD card must be formatted before you can record video. You can use the dynamic buttons on the DashCam or use the Rand McNally DashCam app on your smartphone to format the SD card. From the DashCam: 1. Navigate to the Settings screen. 2. Use the up and down arrows to highlight Format TF Card. 3. Press Select. 4. Select OK. From the app: 1. Connect your phone to the DashCam Wi-Fi network. 2. Tap Settings in the app. 3. Tap Format SD Card. 4. Tap OK.
Using the DashCam The DashCam interface features a 3" screen with four dynamic touch-sensitive buttons along the bottom. These dynamic buttons allow you to navigate and control all functionality on the DashCam. All functions can be performed either on the DashCam using the dynamic buttons, or from within the companion app. Home Screen When you power on the DashCam, it immediately begins recording and displays the live view screen. To access the Home screen, press Back.
Using the DashCam Dynamic Buttons The DashCam features four dynamic buttons located below the screen. Use these buttons to navigate and make selections. The menu icon will have a glow behind the icon to indicate which menu item you can select. Note: The DashCam 500 does not have a touchscreen.
Using the DashCam Press one of the four buttons to select an option. Some common options are shown below: Button Name Icon Description Next Moves to the next option. Previous Moves to the previous option. Select Selects the option, video, or picture, and opens a new screen. Back Returns to the previous page. Record Video Begins recording video. Pause Stops recording video. Or, stops playback. Flashback Video Creates a Flashback video using VideoKeeper. WiFi Turns Wi-Fi on and off.
Using the DashCam Power Button ➘ The DashCam’s power button also serves as the camera button when the DashCam is powered on. 1. A short press takes an image. 2. A long press turns the DashCam off. 3. A short press when the camera is off turns the DashCam on. Wi-Fi® The DashCam 500 uses Wi-Fi to communicate with the companion app. When Wi-Fi is on, the Wi-Fi icon appears in the dynamic icons at the bottom of the Home screen. Press the Wi-Fi button to turn it off. Press again to turn it on.
Using the DashCam Live Feed The Live Feed shows what is being recorded at that moment. 1 5 2 3 4 To use the Live Feed functionality: 1. On the DashCam, select Record to access the live feed. The DashCam will begin recording immediately. 2. Press Pause to stop recording. The live feed will still display on the DashCam screen. 3. Press Flashback Video to begin capturing a Flashback video. A message displays on the bottom of the screen showing that the Flashback video is being recorded. 4.
Using the DashCam Gallery The Gallery displays all the videos you have recorded. On these screens, you can view a thumbnail of each video, play the video, or delete the video. 1 4 6 2 6 5 3 To use the Gallery: 1. On the Home screen, navigate to Gallery, and press Select. The Gallery opens and displays the newest video first. 2. Use the Next and Previous buttons to find a video, and press Select to open the video for playback. The video begins to play as soon as you open it. 3.
Using the DashCam Photo The Photo Library displays thumbnails of all the still pictures taken. To use the Photo Library: 1. On the Home screen, navigate to Photo, and press Select. The Photo Library opens and displays the newest photo first. 2. Use the Next and previous buttons to find a picture, and press Select to view it. 3. Press the Delete button to delete the picture. Press Yes to confirm (or Cancel to keep it instead). 4. Press Back at any time to return to the previous screen.
Using the DashCam Settings Options Description Wi-Fi (none) Displays information about the Wi-Fi network on the DashCam. Record sound On Off Selects whether sound is recorded in your videos. Video quality 1080p 720p Determines the resolution of your videos G-Sensor 0 (Off) 1 2 3 4 5 (requires the most force to save and preserve the video) Sets the sensitivity of the G-Sensor.
Using the DashCam Settings Options Description Video segment Off 1 minute 3 minutes 5 minutes Sets the length of each video to be recorded. The camera factory setting is 1 minute. Parking video Off High sensitivity Low sensitivity Sets the sensitivity to begin recording automatically when the DashCam detects movement or an impact to the vehicle. Memory card storage Displays the storage used and available on the SD card.
Using the App The DashCam 500 companion app connects to the DashCam via Wi-Fi. The app provides all of the controls and features found on the DashCam. It also adds geolocation information and sharing functions. The button icons and button names are the same on the DashCam and the DashCam companion app. Live Feed You can watch the live camera feed from the app. When you watch on your phone, the Live Feed and the dynamic buttons on the camera become disabled.
Using the App 2 3 6 4 5 7 7 1. Tap Live Feed. The live feed displays on your phone, and the DashCam 500 dynamic buttons are disabled. 2. Tap Back to exit the live feed and return to the home screen. 3. Tap the Microphone Icon to enable or disable the audio stream. 4. Tap Pause to pause recording. 5. Tap Record Video to start recording again. 6. Tap the camera to take a picture. 7. Tap the Flashback icon to begin recording a Flashback video.
Using the App Videos You can view, download, share, and delete videos through the app. 1 3 4 2 5 1. Tap Videos from the Home screen. 2. Select from the different categories of video. Note: On an IOS (Apple) device, the categories are show at the bottom of the screen. 3. Tap a video to begin playback. 4. Tap the Play/Pause button to control playback. 5. Tap Download, Share, or Delete to manage the video. See the Download and Share Video section for more details.
Using the App Photos You can view, download, share, and delete images through the app. 1 1. Tap Photos from the Home screen. 2. Tap an image to view it. 3. Tap Download, Share, or Delete to manage the image. See the Download and Share Video section for more details. MapShots™ With MapShots™, you can view your drive on a map at the same time you replay the video. MapShots™ is only available after you have downloaded the video to your phone via the DashCam companion app.
Using the App Download Videos and Photos The DashCam 500 allows you to download any video or photo to your phone. You can also share any downloaded video or photo over text, email, or social media. To download: 1 3 2 1. Tap the video or photo you want to download. 2. Tap Download. 3. The app displays a progress bar while your downloading.
Using the App Sharing Videos and Photos All downloaded videos and photos display in the Downloads tab of the Video or Photo Gallery screen. You can access these videos at any time. You do NOT need to be connected to the DashCam to view download in the app. To share a video: 3 1 2 4 1. Look for the blue Downloaded icon next to a video. 2. When you open the video, only the Share and Delete options are available. Tap Share. 3. Sharing options display. These options are unique to your phone. 4.
Using the App Settings 3 2 1 To change settings from the app: 1. Tap the setting. 2. Tap the setting to change and make a new selection. 3. Tap Back to return to the Home screen. Note: The settings access from the app are the same as the settings access from the DashCam. See the table in the previous chapter for details on the DashCam’s settings.
Flashback Videos Use the Flashback feature to ensure your video is preserved. The Flashback button allows you to save one to three minutes of video preceding the selection. The length of video is dependent on the loop recording length you previously set for the DashCam. Videos recorded with the Flashback button will not be deleted automatically or overwritten. Use on DashCam 2 1 To begin creating a Flashback video: 1. While in Live Feed, press the button under the Flashback icon. 2.
Flashback Videos Use in App You must be in Live Feed to use Flashback video. 1 2 1. Tap the start Flashback Video icon. 2. The Recording… message displays. Enjoy your DashCam 500! Note: The video, including video recorded prior to the time you pressed the button, will be protected and saved in the Flashback Video gallery.
Warnings, End-User License Agreement, and Warranty WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or other harm. Safe Driving Practices Never attend to or handle the DashCam while driving. Always use your best judgment and exercise common sense when the vehicle is in motion and do not allow yourself to be distracted by the DashCam while driving. Pull over in a safe and legal manner before attempting to attend to or handle the DashCam.
Warnings, End-User License Agreement, and Warranty Rand McNally will, without charge, repair or replace (with a new or newly reconditioned unit), at its option, defective products or component parts. For repair or replacement of defective products, Customer must contact Rand McNally at 877-446-4863 for return authorization and instructions. Customer will be required to provide proof of date of first Customer purchase, such as a duplicate copy of a sales receipt, for the warranty to be valid.
