HOLUX M1 M1 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Version: V1.
HOLUX M1 Important Notice 1. Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the device; otherwise the warranty will be voided. 2. Avoid all contact with water, and dry hands before using. 3. Use the device with care. Avoid pressing hard on the device body. 4. For your own safety, avoid using the device when there is a storm or lightning. 5. Use only the accessories supplied by the manufacturer. 6. Keep the device out of the reach of infants. 7.
HOLUX M1 FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjected to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
HOLUX M1 not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate such equipment. If the time arises to throw away your product, please recycle all the components possible. Batteries and rechargeable batteries are not to be disposed in your domestic waste! Please recycle them at your local recycling point. Together we can help to protect the environment.
HOLUX M1 Copyright Information No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any mean, without the express written permission of HOLUX Technology, Inc. Copyright, All Rights Reserved.
HOLUX M1 Table of Contents Product Introduction ............................................................................ 1 Product Features.................................................................................. 1 Package Content.................................................................................. 2 Product Overview................................................................................. 3 Using the In-Vehicle Bracket.......................................................
HOLUX M1 Product Introduction Product Features • Light-weighted and Compact DVR • Records video in FULL HD 1080p at 30fps and HD 720p up to 60fps • Advanced H.264 video compression technology • 5.0 megapixels lens and aperture F 2.2 record the clearest video and great quality photos • The view angel is 140° wide angle-FOV • Supports emergency recording function • Real-time/ in-car playback • Circling recording • Support NTSC/ PAL system • Built-in 2.
HOLUX M1 Package Content DVR- M1 Car Charger Bracket USB Cable 2 Quick Guide
HOLUX M1 Product Overview Front View 2 ○ 3 4 ○ ○ 1 ○ Rear View 5 ○ 6 ○ 7 ○ 8 ○ 9 ○ 10 ○ 11 ○ Bottom View 12 ○ 3
HOLUX M1 Right View 13 ○ 14 ○ 16 ○ 15 ○ Number Function 1 ○ Lens Short press: Sound button 2 ○ Long press: Screen button (to saving power) Short press: MENU button 3 ○ Long press: switch day and night mode Short press: MODE button (Switch Recode mode- Photo 4 ○ mode- Playback mode) Long press: SOS (Record mode only) 5 ○ Microphone Short press: Display satellite signal information 6 ○ Long press: POWER ON/ OFF 4
HOLUX M1 Up button 7 ○ Zoom in Motion detection (in standby status) Down button 8 ○ Zoom out 9 ○ OK button 10 ○ RESET button 11 ○ LCD display 12 ○ Micro SD card slot 13 ○ HD out port 14 ○ USB port 15 ○ Speaker 16 ○ GPS connector 5
HOLUX M1 Using the In-Vehicle Bracket The included in-vehicle bracket set can be securely suctioned on the front windshield. Follow the procedures below to secure the bracket: 1. Follow the arrows and secure the unit into the in-vehicle bracket fitting holes. 2. Suction the vehicle bracket securely to the windshield . Bend the bracket support to a proper angle .
HOLUX M1 Installation suggestions 1. Be sure to place the device in an appropriate place, so as not to obstruct the driver's view or deployment of air bags. 2. Use the Top 1/5 of the windshield. 3. Be sure the interior rear view mirror/ viewing area mirror do not block the camera.
HOLUX M1 Charging the battery Using the car charger 1. Connect the USB connector to unit. 2. Connect the other end to car’s internal charger.
HOLUX M1 Using Micro SD card (Optional) To insert the Micro SD card: Insert Micro SD card with its chip facing up and flat into the SD slot. Notice: the device supports class 6~10 micro SD card. To remove the Micro SD card: Gently press the top of the memory card, and the card will eject automatically. ※ After inserting the Micro SD card the device will automatically recognize it as default storage and all the data will be saved on this card.
HOLUX M1 Video Storage Capacity as below (Note: The actual value of capacity may vary (up to ± 30%) depending on the color saturation and complexity of your subject and surroundings.) Memory Size 8GB 16GB 32GB 1080p/30fps 100 200 400 720p/60fps 140 280 560 720p/30fps 180 360 720 Resolution Unit: minutes ※ We strongly recommend you that the memory card is strictly for the car Camcorder use only. (Recommended specification: 4GB SDHC Class 6 or above.
HOLUX M1 Using the M1 Turn on/ off the device Position the device in the vehicle using the suction mount and press the Power button to turn it on. To power off the device press the button again. You can also connect the device to the car charger. It will automatically turn on and start recording when the car engine starts. When the engine stops, the device will automatically save the last file and turn off.
HOLUX M1 Recording Mode Normal Recording 1. Setup up Car Camcorder properly before operation. 2. To start recording make sure the Video Mode is selected. 3. Press the [OK button] to start the recording. 4. Press the [OK button] again to stop the recording. ※ With car charger connected the device will automatically turn on and start recording. ※ When M1 is in non-recording status, press the [Menu button] ( ) to enter Menu Settings.
HOLUX M1 Photo Mode Taking pictures 1. When M1 is in non-recording status, press the [Mode button] ( ) to enter Picture mode. To take a picture make sure the Picture Mode is selected. 2. Press [Up / Down button] (▲/▼) to zoom in/out the lens. 3. Press the [OK button] to take a photo. ※ Press the [Menu button] ( ) to enter Menu Settings.
HOLUX M1 Playback Mode Playback on built-in LCD 1. Press the [Mode button] ( ) to enter playback mode. 2. Select the recording file you wanted by Up (▲) or Down button (▼) and then press the [OK button] to start displaying. ※ The symbol means emergency file. ※ Press the [Menu button] ( ) to enter Menu Settings to set protect or delete the file. Playback on a TV 1. To play on a TV, connect the drive recorder to the HDTV, TV (optional) or HDMI (optional) signal line on the TV. 2.
HOLUX M1 Playback on a PC 1. Remove your memory card from the Car Camcorder and inset it into a Memory card slot on your PC or a card adapter connected to your PC. 2. Use your PC playback software for the H.264 AVI file type. For example: Media Player Classic, Quick Time, Splash Lite, VLC Media Player, etc. 3. Depending on your PC's effectiveness, video card characteristics, memory size or Memory card transfer speed, your images may not play smooth and/ or sound may cut in and out. 4.
HOLUX M1 Menu Settings 1. When M1 is in non-recording status, Press the [Menu button] ( ) to enter Menu Settings. 2. In Menu settings, press the [Mode button] ( ) to switch「Recording Mode」, 「Picture Mode」, 「Playback Mode」, 「Media Tool」 and 「General Settings」 menu. 3. Press the [Up / Down button] (▲/▼) to select the option. Press the [OK button] to enter submenu. 4. Press the [Up / Down button] (▲/▼) to set the value. When completed, press the [OK button] to save the setting and return previous page. 5.
HOLUX M1 Menu Options Mode Item Option Description Movie FHD 30fps (1080p)/ Select the video Mode HD 30fps (720p)/ image size. HD 60fps (720p)/ ※ The recording VGA 30fps Recording Mode resolutions will affect viewing angle: 1080P-115°/ 720P-130°/ VGA (480P)-140° Movie Super Fine/ Fine Quality Select the video quality. Movie Clip Off/ 1 min/ 3 min/ 5 Select one of the Time min/ 10 min values to set the video duration.
HOLUX M1 Sensitivity Scene of the Mic. Auto/ Sports/ Select mode for Portrait/ Landscape/ various scenes. Twilight/ Snow/ Beach/ Fireworks Exposure -2, -1, 0, +1, +2 Select the exposure compensation White Auto/ Fluoresc.1/ Select the correct Balance Daylight/ Fluoresc.2/ white balance Cloudy/ Fluoresc.3/ according to the incandescent lamp lighting conditions. ISO Auto/ ISO100/ Select the ISO Sensitivity ISO200/ ISO400 sensitivity.
HOLUX M1 Balance Daylight/ Fluoresc.2/ white balance Cloudy/ Fluoresc.3/ according to the incandescent lamp lighting conditions. ISO Auto/ ISO100/ Select the ISO Sensitivity ISO200/ ISO400 sensitivity. Color Natural/ Vivid/ Pale Select the special color to apply to the image. Effect Volume Normal/ Sepia/ B W/ Select the special Emboss/ Negative/ effect to apply to the Sketch/ Oil/ Crayon image. 0～10 Adjust the volume of movie playback.
HOLUX M1 without warning. All data on it will be erased. General SD Card Time Left/ Photo SD-Card storage INFO Left status. Beep On/ Off Turn the beep Settings on/off. Power Off Never/ 1 min/ 5 min Set the auto-shutdown time. Clock YY-MM-DD-HH-MM Setup time. Date None/ YYYMMDD/ Select the date Format MMDDYYY/DDMM format. Settings YYYY Language English/ Español/ Select language.
HOLUX M1 HDMI 1080P/ 720P Output Flicker Select the signal of HDMI. 50Hz / 60Hz Setting light frequency according to electricity frequency to cancel the flash under the lamp. USB MSDC/ PCAM Function LCD Select the function of USB connection. On/ Off The device can Rotate record video in 2 different positions – when the camera is on the top and when it is in upside down position. To make sure the video file is not played upside down, select LCD Rotate – On.
HOLUX M1 Protect Off/ Level 0/ Level 1/ G-Sensor protects Level Level 2/ Level 3/ sensitivity. Level 4 Reset Yes/ No Restore to factory Setup FW settings. Version Displays the current Version system version.
HOLUX M1 Specification Item Description Lens 5 Mage pixel CMOS (Aperture F/2.2) LCD display 2 inch color LCD View Angle 140° Wide angle-FOV Recording 1920x1080 @30fps Resolution 1280x720 @60/30fps 640x480 @30fps Video Format/ H.264 AVI Codec Photo 14M/ 12M/ 8M/ 5M/ 3M/ 2M/ 1.
HOLUX M1 incandescent lamp TV Out HDMI/ AV OUT TV System PAL/ NTSC Light 50Hz/ 60Hz Frequency Power 5V/ 1.5A Battery Rechargeable Li-polymer Language Support multi-language Connection USB 2.0 Storage Micro SDHC Slot support up to 32 GB Function button SOS/ Switch Day & Night mode/ Turn sound recording on/off Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
