Mini 0803 Car Video Recorder A7LA50D Ambarella Chip, Super HD 1296P User Manual Please read this manual carefully before using the recorder JKM (UK), Issue 1 2 July 2014 Notes: 1. This manual rewrite was carried out using the external memory version, so the version with internal memory may not be fully covered. 2. The LDWS (Lane Departure Warning) feature has not been covered, as no information seems to be available on this feature. 3.
Preface General precautions Do not expose this product to dusty, dirty or sandy areas to reduce the risk of damaging components. Do not expose the recorder to high temperature. High temperature may shorten the life span of electronic devices, damage the battery and melt specific plastic parts. Do not situate the recorder under cold environment. When the product is warmed to its normal operating temperature, condensation moisture inside could damage the circuitry.
Recorder appearance and feature icons 1. GPS tracker box also bracket plus 3M sticker to stick to car front window. Note: If no GPS, it is a bracket only. 2. USB port to a computer (USB lead also provides power to the recorder, via the computer). 3. AV port. 4. Up button/Menu/Mute and Hot button. 5. OK/Enter. 6. Down /SOS button (to lock files). 7. Light indicator: Red: Charging, Blue: Stand by, Blue flashing: Recording. 8. Lens. 9.
Switching on the recorder: There are three ways to power up the recorder: a) Press Power button (10) to turn on the power (internal battery must be at least partly charged. Note: A long press to turn off. b) Connect the car charger into the (micro USB sized) socket (9) and plug into the car’s 12V outlet. On most cars, this outlet will be ‘live’ when the ignition is turned on. c) Connect to a computer, via a USB lead to socket (9).
LDWS Detect and Calibration: ‘Lane Departure Warning’ system (default ‘Off’). Flicker: Minimizes AC mains flicker from streetlamps at night: Default is ‘Auto’ (50Hz in UK). White Balance: Default is ‘Auto’, which is the best compromise setting. EV (Exposure offset): Default is ‘0’, other settings are -0.3/-0.7/-I-0/-1.3/-1.7/-2.0/+2.0/+1.7/+1.3/ +1.0+0.7/+0.3. Adjust if the recorded picture (in daylight) tends to be too dark, or too light.
Recording In normal operation, video recording commences when the recorder is powered up. Recording can be paused and restarted via the ‘OK’ button. During Recording The microphone can also be muted Press the ▼button to lock by pressing the ▲ button (press ▲ again to unmute). the current file to ‘Protect’ it against overwriting (press again to unlock). Taking a still picture a) While recording: Long press on ‘OK’ button will take a picture (not in ‘1296P30’ mode).
Micro SD card and installed on the computer). Note: The recorder produces files that can provide excellent seamless playback (with no gaps between files). However, while the supplied QtPlayer is fine for playing individual files, it is not so good for a group of files, as there will be a gap/interruption between each file during playback.
Display Screens and Icons After Booting Up: Battery level (full) Micro SD card (inserted) White Balance (Auto) Recycle time (1 min) WDR (on) Video Mode Microphone GPS searching Date & Time Time remaining on card Resolution Recording With flashing red dot Recording Standby With total rec (and blue LED on case) time this session (right) Video File Review Playback 5 sec into file (below) Last recorded file highlighted in The number bottom right is the yellow, with file number file duration (as
Copy function for backup video (4-32 GB internal memory) (Optional) Video clips can be copied between external and internal storage, then you will have backup after you hand over card to police or the court. First you should choose the card (see Menu item ‘Choose Card’ to select), then 1. Long press "Down" button and into Movie reviewing 2.
Troubleshooting Question The camcorder is suddenly turned off Captured images are not saved into memory Memory card cannot be used Possible reasons Auto Off Function is On. Low battery Power goes off before the images are saved. Memory card is protected. Memory card contains non DCF images from other cameras. Solutions Turn recorder on again Charge battery Charge battery Unlock the memory card and format it (in the recorder) Note: Before formatting, make sure to backup any files on the card first.
