F10 USER MANUAL The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. www.rexingusa.com 12/2017 1 ©2017 REXING All Rights Reserved.
Safety information To prevent injury to yourself or others, or damage to your device, read all safety information before using. Warning Failure to comply with safety warnings and regulations can result in serious injury or death. Rexing Dash Cam is not intended to be touched, modified, or calibrated while operating a vehicle. Rexing is not responsible for any damages resulting from the user's misuse of the camera. Do not use damaged power cords or plugs, or loose electrical sockets.
• Using generic chargers may shorten the life of your device or cause the device to malfunction. They may also cause fire or cause the battery to explode. • Use only the manufacturer-approved charger specifically designed for your device. Using an incompatible charger can cause serious personal injury or damage to your device. • Rexing cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using accessories or supplies that are not approved by Rexing.
hazard. If children use the device, make sure they use the device properly. • Never use a damaged charger. Do not handle a damaged or leaking lithium ion (Li-Ion) battery. For safe disposal of your Li-Ion battery, contact your nearest authorized service center. 4 ©2017 REXING All Rights Reserved.
Caution Failure to comply with safety precautions and regulations can result in property damage, serious injury or death. Do not use your device near other electronic devices. Most electronic devices use radio frequency signals. Your device may interfere with other nearby electronic devices. Do not use your device near other devices that emit radio signals, such as sound systems or radio towers. Radio signals from these may cause your device to malfunction. Do not expose the device to heavy smoke or fumes.
Do not store your device in excessively hot, cold, damp or dry locations. Doing so may cause the screen to malfunction, result in damage to the device, or cause the battery to explode. Your device is recommended for use within a temperature range of -10 °C to 70 °C, and a humidity range of 10% to 80%. If your device becomes overheated, allow it to cool down before use.
Clean your device and charger by wiping with a towel or eraser. Do not use chemicals or detergents. Doing so can discolor or corrode the outside of the device, and may result in electric shock or fire. Do not distribute copyright-protected material. Doing so without the permission of the content owners may violate copyright laws. The manufacturer is not responsible or liable for any legal issues that result from the user’s illegal use of copyrighted material. 7 ©2017 REXING All Rights Reserved.
Correct disposal of this product (applicable in countries with separate waste collection systems) Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment This symbol, found on the device, accessories or accompanying literature, indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste.
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About this manual This device provides high-quality digital recording using Rexing’s high standards of design, construction and technological expertise. This user manual describes the device’s functions and features in detail. Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use. Note that all descriptions included here are based on the device’s default settings. • Images and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product.
Contents PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................... 15 GETTING STARTED ...................................................................... 16 Device Layout.......................................................................... 16 Buttons ................................................................................... 17 Status Icons ............................................................................. 18 Package Contents ...............................
Exposure ................................................................................. 29 Motion Detection ................................................................... 30 Recording Audio ..................................................................... 30 Date Stamp ............................................................................. 30 Gravity Sensing ....................................................................... 30 SYSTEM SETTINGS ..........................................
Resolution ............................................................................... 34 Sequence ................................................................................ 34 Quality..................................................................................... 34 Sharpness ................................................................................ 35 White Balance ......................................................................... 35 Color.......................................
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Image Sensor Lens Aperture Audio External Memory Gravity Sensor Shutter White Balance Exposure TV Interface Battery Video Format Video Resolution Time Lapse Recording Languages USB Loop Recording Screen Saver Auto Shutdown Microphone Mute Wi-Fi GPS 5MP CMOS Fixed-focus with full-glass elements F = 2.8 Built-in high-sensitivity microphone/speaker High endurance MicroSD Card (up to 32GB) Low / Medium / High / OFF Electronic Auto Auto ISO None 320mAh 3.
Getting Started Overview of your F10 Dashboard Camera GETTING STARTED Device Layout 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Power/OK Button MODE Button Up/Zoom In Button Down/Zoom Out Button MENU/WiFi Button Mini USB Port MicroSD Card Slot 16 ©2017 REXING All Rights Reserved.
Getting Started Unpacking your F10 Dashboard Camera Buttons Button | OK MODE Functions When in settings: Press to confirm a selection Hold to turn the device on or off Press to start / stop recording When not recording: Press to toggle between Recording / Photo / Playback modes • When recording: Emergency Lock (Press to manually lock the file during recording) • • • • ▲ • When in settings: Press to navigate UP • When recording: Press to zoom in ▼ • When in settings: Press to navigate DOWN • When reco
Getting Started Unpacking your F10 Dashboard Camera Status Icons Icon Meaning 1080FHD Video Resolution Wide Dynamic Range Charging via USB Charger Battery Power Level Microphone Mute Microphone On Video Recording Mode Video Playback Mode Photo Mode Loop Recording 18 ©2017 REXING All Rights Reserved.
Getting Started Unpacking your F10 Dashboard Camera Memory Card Inserted White Balance Current video file locked 19 ©2017 REXING All Rights Reserved.
Getting Started Unpacking your F10 Dashboard Camera Package Contents Check the product box for the following items: • F10 Dashboard Camera • Suction Cup Mount • Operating manual • USB cable • Car charger • Thank you card The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region. Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on manufacturing companies.
Getting Started Installing your F10 Dashboard Camera Installation Video guide: video.rexingusa.com 1. Attaching the front camera to the window mount Before the device can be used in a car, it is essential to first install a properly attached window mount. Make sure that you place the recorder in a safe, appropriate location where it will not obstruct the driver’s view. Clean windshield before apply mount. 2 Inserting a memory card You will need to insert a memory card before you can begin recording.
Getting Started Installing your F10 Dashboard Camera 3. Connecting the charger to the car's 12V DC outlet Be sure to connect only the Rexing-approved charger designed and supplied specifically for use with your device. Using an incompatible charger can cause serious personal injury or damage to your device. 4. Format the memory card To ensure the memory card works on the dash cam, we highly recommend using the dash cam to format the memory card (See: Page 26).
Getting Started Installing your F10 Dashboard Camera • The device can be used while it is charging, although it may take longer to fully charge the battery. • If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the screen may not function properly. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device. • While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the device’s performance or lifespan.
Getting Started Installing your F10 Dashboard Camera It is recommended that you reformat a memory card after every time the images are transferred to a computer, or at least once a month. Reformatting a memory card keeps important elements of data and file structure clean, helping to prevent error messages and missing images. Reformatting also restores the memory card, which can help prevent it from becoming corrupted.
Getting Started Installing your F10 Dashboard Camera Removing the Memory Card Before removing a memory card from your computer, you must first prepare it for safe removal. Before removing a memory card from your device: 1. 2. 3. Press the Power/OK button to stop the device from recording Press and hold Power/OK button to power the device off. Gently push the memory card in until you hear a click, and allow the spring release to push the card out.
Operating your F10 Dashboard Camera Settings Turning the Device On and Off Press and hold the Power/OK button for a few seconds to turn on the device. A welcome message will be displayed onscreen as shown in the image below. To turn off the device, again press and hold the Power/OK button for a few seconds. A goodbye message will be displayed onscreen. Note: The F10 Dashboard Camera will switch on and off automatically if you keep it permanently connected to the car charger.
Operating your F10 Dashboard Camera Settings Basic Operation • Rexing Dash Cam will atomically start recording once powered on. • The red dot icon • During recording, press the MODE button to lock the current video on screen will be flashing while recording. clip, so the loop recording will not overwrite the clip. All locked video clip files can be found under \CARDV\MOVIE\RO within the memory card. Wi-Fi Function Using your smart device (iPhone, Android, etc.
Operating your F10 Dashboard Camera Settings VIDEO SETTINGS In Video Recording Mode, Press Power/OK to stop recording, then press MENU button once open the Video menu. Resolution Recommended setting: 1080FHD Use this setting to set the recording resolution. Approximate recording time: Memory card size 1080p Resolution 720p Resolution 8GB 1.3 hour 2.4 hour 16GB 2.7 hour 4.8 hour 32GB 5.3 hour 10 hour 28 ©2017 REXING All Rights Reserved.
Operating your F10 Dashboard Camera Settings Loop Recording Recommended setting: 3 Minutes With Loop Recording Mode enabled, the device will continuously erase older video as it records new video, keeping only the images captured over a userselected time range. All video older than this range will be replaced with the newest video recorded. Any locked video files on the memory card will remain protected, and will not be automatically deleted during Loop Recording.
Operating your F10 Dashboard Camera Settings Motion Detection Recommended setting: Off Motion detection will record video when motion is detected by the device. Note: The device needs to be powered to use motion detection function. Recording Audio Recommended setting: On Allows you to record audio with your video, or turn off the microphone so that all your recordings will be without audio. Date Stamp Allows you to stamp the date and time to your recordings.
Operating your F10 Dashboard Camera Settings SYSTEM SETTINGS In Video Recording Mode or Photo Mode, press MENU twice to open the Setup menu (in Video Recording Mode, you must first stop recording, done by pressing Power/OK). WiFi Used to enable/disable Wi-Fi function (See: Page 27). Date/ Time Setup Use this setting to change the device’s time and date.
Operating your F10 Dashboard Camera Settings Language Use this setting to change the device’s language. Language availability may vary depending on the region. Frequency Recommended setting (for United States): 60Hz This option should be set according to the power supply specification used in your country or geographical region (U.S. users should select the "60Hz" option).
Operating your F10 Dashboard Camera Settings Format Performing this operation will format the memory card. Note: All files in the memory card will be lost, including locked videos. Default Setting Performing this operation will reset all your device's settings to their original values. Note: Any user-customized settings will be lost. Version Allows you to see the device’s firmware version information. 33 ©2017 REXING All Rights Reserved.
Operating your F10 Dashboard Camera Photo Settings PHOTO SETTINGS In Photo Mode, Press MENU once to open the Still Menu. Capture Mode Recommended setting: Single Allows you to set a timer that counts down before capturing images. Resolution Recommended setting: 5M This option allows you to set the pixel resolution for captured images. Sequence Recommended setting: Off When enabled, this feature allows you to capture a sequence of 3 quickly successive photos (typically known as burst mode).
Operating your F10 Dashboard Camera Photo Settings Sharpness Recommended setting: Normal This feature will automatically enhance captured images for a clearer, more distinct picture. White Balance Recommended setting: Auto This setting allows you to adjust the white balance for different lighting environments. When set to Auto, the device will automatically determine appropriate white balance for the video.
Operating your F10 Dashboard Camera Photo Settings Exposure Recommended setting: +0.0 Allows you to adjust the camera exposure value to either brighten or darken your images. Anti-Shaking Recommended setting: Off This feature enables the image stabilizer function to reduce blurring of captured images. Quick Review Recommended setting: Off Enabling this feature will allow you to immediately view each captured image for a few seconds before taking the next photo.
Operating your F10 Dashboard Camera Updating Firmware Updating Firmware After locating the appropriate firmware from the Rexing website, follow these instructions to update the firmware for your F10 Dashboard Camera. 1. Download the firmware file to your computer 2. Unzip the file 3. Format your memory card 4. Copy the firmware files to the root of your card (not within any folders) 5. Insert card into camera after safely ejecting from your computer 6. Power camera on while the camera is plugged in 7.
Operating your F10 Dashboard Camera Playback Playback Mode To play back recorded video on your device: 1. Press Power/OK to stop recording in Video Recording Mode 2. Press MODE twice to switch from Video Recording Mode to Playback Mode 3. Use the ▲ ▼ buttons to navigate through your recordings 4. Press Power/OK to play back a selected recording 5. Press Power/OK during playback to pause playback 6. Press MODE to stop playback 7.
Operating your F10 Dashboard Camera Playback To delete all recordings: 1. Use the ▲ ▼ buttons to navigate through your recordings 2. Press MENU to view the following options for the selected recording: Delete/Protect/Slide Show 3. Press the ▼ button once to select "Delete" 4. Press Power/OK once to view options to "Delete Current" recording or "Delete All" recordings 5. With “Delete All” selected, press Power/OK 6.
Operating your F10 Dashboard Camera Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Memory card may be full or malfunctioning Images are not stored in memory card Image isn’t being saved before the device is powered off None of the buttons are responding MENU button isn’t responding Processing error or faulty device operation Memory card may be malfunctioning Unit may be recording Solution Reformat memory card or replace with a new one Make sure to stop recording before shutting down
Operating your F10 Dashboard Camera Troubleshooting Not holding charge Keeps rebooting Won’t turn on SD Card won’t stay inside the unit SD Card isn’t recognized (custer error) Battery may be depleted Power cord may be defective SD card may not be compatible SD card may be too thin SD Card needs to be formatted Charge the battery for 3 hours, making sure the unit is off while charging Turn on the unit and unplug it; if it turns off immediately, contact customer service for assistance with a replacemen
Operating your F10 Dashboard Camera Troubleshooting May have saved to the RO folder Can’t find locked files Screen powers down unexpectedly Unit powers down unexpectedly When you lock a file, it only saves the current recording, so the remainder of the video may be in a separate file Screen Saver feature is enabled Low battery SD Card may not be compatible Might not be getting continuous power Check the SD Card RO folder on your computer Disable the Screen Saver feature Charge the battery Restore de
Operating your F10 Dashboard Camera Troubleshooting Unable to record videos Memory card may be full Memory card may be corrupted Check remaining space on memory card and delete files if necessary Reformat your memory card; if the issue persists, replace your card with a new one Restore default settings Stops recording after 20-40 minutes Stops recording at random intervals Loop Recording isn’t functioning Loop Recording off SD Card is not Compatible Gravity Sensing may be set too high SD Card is fu
Operating your F10 Dashboard Camera Troubleshooting Restore default settings Stops recording after 13 looped videos SD Card may not be compatible Use a different SD Card Replace power cord “File error" is encountered when trying to play back pictures or video Images are hazy Horizontal stripes appear on images Memory card may be corrupted Format the memory card Lens may be dirty Carefully clean dust or fingerprints from the lens with a microfiber cloth The Light Frequency setting is incorrect Ch
Operating your F10 Dashboard Camera Troubleshooting Auto On/Off function isn’t working Car charging port has continuous flow of power This feature can only work if it is being used in a charging port that turns off with the vehicle Device is constantly resetting date/time Firmware is out-of-date Update your device firmware 45 ©2017 REXING All Rights Reserved.
