CarDVR-310 User Guide in English www.rollei.
Contents About this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 WEEE Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Battery warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Notes on Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Car Recorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 Recording Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1.1 The Recording Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1.2 Record videos while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1.3 Emergency Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1.4 Stop/Start recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
Battery warning • Never dismantle, crush, or pierce the battery, or allow the battery to short-circuit. Do not expose battery being placed in high temperature environment, if battery leaks or bulges, stop continue to use. • Always charge using the system. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Keep the battery out of reach of children. • Batteries may explode if exposed to naked fire. Never dispose of batteries in a fire.
Caution • Due to local laws and vehicles safety considerations, do not operate the device while driving. • Set up time and date accurately before you use this device. • Please use SuperCar software in condition that Google Maps is function normally. • The firmware function in the device is for reference only, please follow the actual road condition. • The results of GPS positioning are only for reference, and should not affect the actual driving situation.
1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this advanced Car Recorder. This device is specifically designed for real time video recording when driving. 1.1 • • • • • Features Full HD recording videos (1920x1440/30fps) 2.31” LCD color screen Wide angle lens Automatic Emergency recording for collision detection Support SDHC Level 10 and above. Support up to 32 GB 1.2 Package Contents The package contains the following items. In case there is any missing or damaged item, contact your dealer immediately.
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2 Getting Started 2.1 Inserting the Memory Card Insert memory card with the gold section facing upward and the screen of the device facing upward too, as illustrated. Push the memory card in until a click sound is heard, indicating the card is in position. To remove the memory card Push to eject the memory card out of the slot. Note: 1. Do not remove or insert the memory card when the device is turned on. This may damage the memory card. 2. Please use a Class 10 or higher rating Micro SD card, max.
2.2 Installing in Vehicles 2.2.1 Mount to Windshield 1. Attach the bracket to the device. Slide it into the bracket holder until you hear a click. 2. Before installing the bracket, please use alcohol to clean the windshield and suction cup of the bracket. Wait for dry and press suction-cup on the windshield. 3. 10 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.
2.2.2 Adjust the device position 1. Loose the knob (1) to swivel the device vertically or horizontally. 2. Then tighten the knob to make sure the camcorder is securely locked in place.
2.3 Connecting to Power Use only the attached power connector for activating the device and charging the built-in battery. 1. Connect one end of power connector to USB/Power connector port on the device. USB port input: DC 5V / 1A. 2. Plug the other end of the car adapter to the cigarette lighter socket of your vehicle. Once the vehicle engine is started, the device automatically turns on. Car charger input: DC 12 / 24V.
Battery Status Indicator: Icon Description Full battery power. 2/3 battery power. 1/3 battery power. Out of battery power. Battery is charging. Connect the car adapter to charge the battery, battery is full charged. Note: 1. Please take note if the environment temperature reaches 45°C or above, the car adapter still can supply power to device, but it will not charge the Lithium-ion battery. This is the characteristic of Lithium-ion and is not a malfunction. 2.
2.5 Powering the Device On / Off 2.5.1 Auto Power On/Off Once the vehicle engine is started, the device automatically turns on. If the Automatic Record function is enabled, the recording will automatically start right after the device turns on. Please refer to Set Automatic Record (2.6.2). 2.5.2 Manual Power On/Off and Reset 2.5.2.1 Manual Power On Push the power switch and make sure that the power switch locks on the memory card slot. 2.5.2.
2.6 Initial Settings Before using the device, we recommend you to set up the correct Date and Time and Automatic Record. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 2.6.1 Set the Date / Time To set the correct date and time, do the following: If recording is in progress, press the button to stop recording Press the button to enter the OSD menu. Press the / button to select Date / Time and press the OK button. Press the / button to adjust the value and press the OK button to move to another field.
2.6.3 Set the Satellite Synchronization To set the proper satellite time zone (satellite synchronization), follow the steps below: 1. If recording is in progress, press the button to stop recording 2. Press the button to enter the OSD menu 3. Press / to select Satellite Synchronization and press OK into the function. 4. Press / to select On, then press OK to turn on the function. 1. 2. 3. 2.6.
3 Using the Car Recorder 3.1 Recording Videos 3.1.1 The Recording Screen 1 5 6 2 7 8 10 3 4 9 No. Item 1 Duration 2 4 GRID FUNCTION CHART Description Indicates the recording duration. You will see the 4 GRID FUNCTION CHART in the LCD screen after you push button. 3 Stop recording Press the 4 Emergency recording Press the OK button to start manual emergency recording. 5 Resolution Indicates the video resolution.
3.1.2 Record videos while driving When the vehicle engine starts up and the Automatic Record function is enabled, the device automatically turns on and starts recording. Recording stops and shut down after the engine is switched off. Note: On some cars, the recording will continue when the engine is switched off. If this happens, please manually turn off the cigarette lighter or remove the car adapter from the cigarette lighter. 1. 2. 1. 2. 18 3.1.
1. 2. 1. 2. 1. 2. 3.1.4 Stop/Start recording Press the button to stop recording. Press the OK button to start recording. Note: It can be configured to save a video file for every 3 or 5 minutes of recording. Please refer to (4.2). The device saves the recording in the memory card. If the memory card capacity is full, the oldest file in the memory card is overwritten. 3.1.5 Taking Snapshot You can also use this device to take snapshots of the current scene.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 3.1.7 Parking Mode To monitor the vehicle when it is parked, you can activate Motion Detection or Vibration Detection. If recording is in progress, press the button to stop recording. Press the button to enter the OSD menu. Press the / button, select Parking Mode, and then press the OK button. Press the / button, select Vibration Detection or Motion Detection, and then press the OK button.
Item Description Motion Detection If disconnected from power when the device is powered on, the system alert message “Wait for 10 seconds to enter Motion Detection, or press OK key to power off.” This means the system will be displayed on the screen.
3.1.8 4 GRID FUNCTION CHART in the LCD screen When the device is recording, press button will enter 4 GRID FUNCTION CHART in the LCD screen, users can check vehicular informations here. Press button once again will go back into your recording. 1 2 3 No. 1 2 3 Item Driving Speed Time Driving direction Note: Driving Speed and Driving Direction are only applicable when satellite positioning of the device is ready; otherwise, they will be displayed in gray scale only.
Note: You can press the button from the standby screen and directly enter the playback mode. The final recoding will be shown on the screen. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1. 2. 3. 4. 3.2.1 Video Playback If recording is in progress, press the button to stop recording. Press the button to enter the OSD menu. Press the / button, select File Playback and then press the OK button. Press the / button, select Video or Emergency, and then press the OK button.
3.2.3 The Playback Screen 5 1 6 1 2 2 3 3 4 7 Video Playback Screen No. Item 1 File selection (back) 2 Previous File 3 Next File 4 5 File Playback Playback page no. of the file Current Duration Date and time 6 7 24 5 4 7 Picture Playback Screen Description button to return back to file Press the selection display. Press the button to review the previous picture/video. Press the button to view the next video/ picture. Press OK to play video (photo).
3.2.4 Deleting Files 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. If recording is in progress, press the button to stop recording. Press the button to enter the OSD menu. Press the / button, select “File Deletion”, and press the OK button. Press the / button, select file type and press the OK button. Press the / button, select the file that you wish to delete and then press the OK button to enter the deletion menu. Press the / button to select an item. Item Delete One Delete All 6. Description Delete the current file.
4. Adjusting the settings 4.1 Using the menu You can customize the general settings via the on-screen display (OSD) menus. Please note that the menus consist of several pages. The menus can be selected by the / button. If recording is in progress, press the button to stop recording. 1. Press the button to open up the OSD menu. 2. Press the / button, select menu item and press the OK button, then enter the selected menu. 3.
4.2 Menu Items Refer to the below table for details of main menu and function list. Menu Item Description Available Option File Playback Select the file type Picture / Video / that you wish to Emergency view. Resolution Set up resolution 1920 x 1440p/30fps of video recording.
4.2 Menu Items Menu Item Description Beep Activate/suspend use of sound effects setting. LCD Setting Set the screen auto shutdown time after video recording has started. Default Option VOLUME 1 / VOLUME 2 / VOLUME 3 / Off On / Turn Off After 30 sec. / Turn Off After 3 min. / Off VOLUME 2 On Automatic Record Activate/suspend On / Off use of the automatic record function after the device is turned on. Record Interval Set the record 1 min. / 3 min. 3 min. interval for each video recording file. +0.
4.2 Menu Items Menu Item Description Satellite Automatically synchronize with Synchroni- the local satellite time. Satellite zation time will be displayed by the system as a first priority after this function is activated, and the time cannot be manually changed subsequently (recommend that the time zone is not changed deliberately). Collision Activate/suspend use of the Detection collision detection function. Emergency recording will be activated automatically when any collision is detected.
5. Installing the Software 1. Place the attached CD ROM into the CD player. 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 shown up: 3.
6. SuperCar 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Item Video Player Play / Pause Previous Next Stop Google Map Compass Speed Meter File Path Browser File File List File Name Volume Current Duration / Total Duration Signal Noise Ratio (SNR) G-Sensor Note: 1. To display the route on Google Maps, please make sure the internet is connected before starting the video playback. 2.
7. Specifications Item Image sensor Effective pixels Storage media LCD display Lens Focus range Satellite System Movie Clip Still image (Snapshot) Shutter G-Sensor ISO White Balance Microphone Speaker Interface Battery Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Dimensions Weight 32 Description 1/3” CMOS sensor 2688 (H) x 1512 (V) Support Micro SDHC Class 10, max. up to 32 GB 2.31” LCD color screen Wide Angle Fixed Focus lens | F1.8, f=2.94mm 1.
8 CE Conformity The Manufacturer hereby declares that the CE marking was applied to the Rollei CarDVR-310 in accordance with the basic requirements and other relevant provisions of the following CE Directives: 2011/65/EC 2004/108/EC 1999/5/EG 2006/95/EEC 2002/96/EG RoHs Directive Low Voltage Directive R&TTE Directive LVD Directive WEEE Directive The EC Declaration of Conformity can be requested from the address specified on the Warranty card.
9 License Information License- and Sourcecode information: The product includes software components, which have been licensed by the rights holders as free software or open source software. You’ll find the copyright notes and license texts here: http://gpl.rollei.
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