f520g Car Camcorder User Manual
Contents About this Guide ...........................................................................3 FCC Statement ..............................................................................3 WEEE Notice ..................................................................................4 CE Regulatory Notice ....................................................................4 Battery warning ............................................................................4 Notes on Installation ............
.1 Recording Videos ............................................................18 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.1.4 3.1.5 3.1.6 3.1.7 3.1.8 3.2 Playback Videos and Photos ...........................................24 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 4 Record videos while driving ....................... 18 LDWS (Lane Departure Warning Systems) 18 Motion Detection ....................................... 19 Record all other types of videos ................ 20 Emergency Recording................................
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WEEE Notice Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and/or Battery by users in private households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this can not be disposed of as a household waste. You must dispose of your waste equipment and/or battery by handling it over to the applicable take-back scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment and/or battery.
Notes on Installation 1. This product shall be installed near the rear view-mirror, at the center of windshield, if possible, for optimal viewing. 2. Make sure that the lens is within the wiping range of the windscreen wiper to ensure a clear view even when it rains. Do not touch the lens with your fingers. Finger grease may be left on the lens and will result in unclear videos or snapshots. Clean the lens on a regular basis. 3. 4. Do not install the camcorder on a tinted window.
reception. GPS reception performance on each camcorder may differ. The accuracy of the location results from different camcorder. Please use the SuperCar software with recorded video for the electronic map. The values displayed in this system, such as speed, position, and the distance warning to the speed camera set points, may be inaccurate due to the influence of surrounding environment. They are for your reference only.
1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this advanced camcorder. This camcorder is specifically designed for real time video and audio recording when driving. 1.1 Features • • • • • • • • • WFHD camera (2560x1080 @ 30fps) SHD camera (2304x1296 @ 30fps) High-dynamic-range Imaging (1920x1080 @30fps HDR) 2.4” LCD color screen Wide angle lens Motion detection Automatic Emergency recording for collision detection Supports SDHC up to 32GB Supports WDR / LDWS / GPS 1.
1.3 Product Overview Front View Top and Bottom Views 6 7 1 8 9 10 5 Side (Left and Right) Views Rear View 2 12 4 11 3 13 No. Item No.
2 Getting Started 2.1 Inserting the Memory Card Insert the memory card with the gold contacts facing the back of the camcorder. Push the memory card until it clicks into place. 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 camcorder is turned on. This may damage the memory card. 2. Please use a 32GB, Class 10 or above Micro SD card. 3. Please format the micro SD cards before the initial use. 4.
2.2 Installing in Vehicles 2.2.1 Mount to Windshield 1. Attach the bracket to the camcorder. Slide it into the bracket holder until you hear a click. 2. With the suction-cup laying flat, position the suction-cup on the windshield. 3. 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 camcorder position 1. Loose the knob to swivel the camcorder vertically. Knob 2. Loose the knob to swivel the camcorder horizontally up to 360°. Knob 3. Then tighten the knob to make sure the camcorder is securely locked in place.
2.3 Connecting to Power Use only the supplied car adapter to power up the camcorder and charge the built-in battery. 1. 2. Connect one end of the car adapter to the USB connector of the camcorder. Plug the other end of the car charger to the cigarette lighter socket of your vehicle. Once the vehicle engine is started, the camcorder automatically turns on. Note: 1.
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. Low Voltage: Note: If the camcorder is connected to the car adapter and turned on, and the screen displays a charging reminder symbol such as the image above, it means that the available voltage is too low.
2.4 LED Indicator 14 Status Explanation LED Indicator Color Power off, battery charging Red Power off, battery full charged LED light off.
2.5 Powering the Camcorder On / Off 2.5.1 Auto Power On/Off Once the vehicle engine is started, the camcorder automatically turns on. If the Automatic Record function is enabled, the recording will automatically start right after the camcorder turns on. See Set Automatic Recording (2.6.1). Once the vehicle engine shuts down, the camcorder automatically saves the recording and turns off the power within 10 seconds. See Delay Shutdown (4.2). 2.5.
2.6 Initial Settings Before using the camcorder, we recommend you to enable the Automatic Record function and set up the correct date and time. 2.6.1 Set Automatic Recording To enable the recording to start automatically after you turn on the power, do the following: 1. Press the menu. button to enter the OSD 2. Press the / button to select Automatic Record and press the button. 3. Press the / and press the 4. Press the button to select On button. button to exit the menu. 2.6.
2.6.3 Setting the Universal Time Code (UTC) Depending on your location, you may need to change the current UTC setting of the camcorder so that the correct date and time are updated when a GPS signal is detected. 1. If recording is in progress, press the button to stop recording. 2. Press the button to open the OSD menu. 3. Use the or buttons to navigate to the Satellite Synchronization option and press the OK button.
3 Using the Car Recorder 3.1 Recording Videos 3.1.1 Record videos while driving When the vehicle engine starts up and the Automatic Record function is enabled, the camcorder automatically turns on and starts recording. Recording will automatically stop when the engine is switched off. Or, press the button to stop recording manually. Note: On some cars, the recording will continue when the engine is switched off.
Speed setting Lane deviation correction illustration 4. Press the button to exit the menu. Note: The product shall be installed near the rearview mirror, at the center of windshield, so as to improve the accuracy of detection to judge the lane deviation. 3.1.3 Motion Detection If Motion Detection is activated, when power off the camcorder, the system alert message, “Press OK Key to Power off, or enter motion detection after 10sec.”, will pop on the screen.
3.1.4 Record all other types of videos 1. Press the 2. Press the button to start recording. button to stop recording. Note: 1. It can be configured to save a video file for every 3 or 5 minutes of recording. See Record Interval (4.2). 2. The camcorder 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.
3.1.6 The Recording Screen 6 7 8 1 2 9 3 10 4 5 11 No. Item Description 1 Recording Duration 2 Smart Scene icon 3 Date and time 4 Guide icon (Menu) 5 Add speed cam point 6 Resolution 7 GPS icon When a GPS fix is established, the icon show on the top-right corner of the screen. 8 Battery Indicates the remaining battery power. Indicates the recording duration. Indicates the current mode of smart scene. Driving Priority / Scenery Priority .
Prompt 9 (Reset of date / time) 10 Guide icon (Stop) 11 Guide icon (Emergency) Remind the user to reset the Date / Time before start to use the camcorder. Please refer to Set the Date and Time (2.6.2) Press the button to stop the recording. button to continuously record the Press the video in one file until the recording is manually stopped. 3.1.7 Taking Snapshot You can also use this camcorder to take snapshots of the current scene. From the standby screen, press the button to take a snapshot.
3.1.8 4 GRID FUNCTION CHART in the LCD screen Please push button when you are recording, then you can see the 4 GRID FUNCTION CHART in the LCD screen. 1 3 2 4 No. Item 1 Driving Speed 2 Time 3 Driving direction 4 Distance warning to the speed camera set points Note: The driving speed, driving direction and distance warning to the speed camera set points will become gray scale chart if GPS has no signal.
3.2 Playback Videos and Photos To playback videos and photos, do the following: 1. If recording is in progress, press the The standby screen is displayed. 2. Press the 3. Press the / button to select the file category that you want to browse and press the button. 4. Press the / button to view the next or the previous file and press the button to view the file in full screen. button to stop recording. button to enter the OSD menu.
3.2.1 Playing Videos To play videos, do the following: 1. If recording is in progress, press the button to stop recording. 2. Press the button to enter the OSD menu. 3. Press the / button to select File Playback and press the button. 4. Press the / button to select Video or Emergency and press button. the 5. Press the / button to browse for the desired video file and press the button to play the video. 6. Press the button to pause the playback. Press it again to resume. 3.2.
3.2.3 The Playback Screen Video Playback Screen Photo Playback Screen 7 6 1 2 26 3 4 5 7 2 3 4 No. Item Description 1 Date and time 2 Guide icon (Back) Press the display. 3 Guide icon (Previous) button to view the previous Press the video/photo. 4 Guide icon (Next) Press the button to view the next video/photo. 5 Guide icon (Pause) Press the button to pause the video playback. 6 Current Duration Indicates the elapsed time. 7 Battery Indicates the remaining battery power.
3.2.4 Deleting Files To delete file(s), do the following: 1. If recording is in progress, press the 2. Press the 3. Press the button. 4. Press the / button to select the file category and press the button. 5. Press the / button to select the file that you want to delete and press button to enter the Delete the menu. 6. Press the option. button to enter the OSD menu. / / button to select File Deletion and press the button to select an Item 7.
4 Adjusting the Settings 4.1 Using the Menu You can customize the video recording and other general settings via the on-screen display (OSD) menus. 1. If recording is in progress, press the 2. Press the 3. Press the / button to select a menu option and press the button to enter the selected menu. 4. Press the / button to select the desired setting and press the button to confirm the setting. 5. Press the 28 button to stop recording. button to open the OSD menu. button to exit the menu.
4.2 Menu Tree Refer to the below table for details on menu items and available menu options. Menu option File Playback Satellite Status Satellite Synchronization Description Select the file category that you want to view. Displays the current state of the satellite reception. Automatically synchronize with the local satellite time. When this feature is enabled, the system will use the satellite time, and you cannot manually change the time.
Menu option Description Driver Fatigue Alert When Driver Fatigue Alert is enabled, a voice alert and a warning screen will be activated 1 hour after the camcorder is powered on, with a repetition every subsequent 30 minutes. On / Off LCD Setting Set the duration for the display to automatically turn off right after video recording starts. On / Turn Off After 30 sec. / Turn Off After 3 min. / Off Voice Record Enable/Disable the voice recording. On / Off Beep Enable/Disable the beep.
Menu option Description Speed Limit Alert Set a customized maximum speed limit. When the vehicle speed exceeds the maximum, a warning tone is automatically triggered and a warning message is displayed on the screen. Press / button to set the speed limit. You can set the speed limit from OFF, 50km/h to 200km/h Automatic Record Enable / Disable the camcorder to automatically record video after the camcorder is turned on.
Menu option Description Available option *WDR Present a crisp and clear picture quality with harmonious contrast in a high contrast, high discrepancy environment. On / Off LDWS When the LDWS is on, satellite positioning is set, and the vehicle is moving at the set speed, if the vehicle starts drifting out of the lane, the camcorder will sound an alert, and a warning image will be displayed as a reminder. Off / 80 / 90 / 100 Set the on-screen display menu language.
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. Press the [Menu] item to start the installation process according to the instructions on-screen.
6 SuperCar 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 2 3 4 16 5 6 No. Item No. Item 1 Video Player 9 File Path 2 Play / Pause 10 Browser File 3 Previous 11 File List 4 Next 12 File Name 5 Stop 13 Volume 6 Electronic Map 14 Current Duration / Total Duration 7 Compass 15 Signal Noise Ratio (SNR) 8 Speed Meter 16 G-Sensor Note: 1. To display the route on Electronic Map, please make sure the internet is connected before starting the video playback 2.
7 Specifications Item Image sensor Description 1/3” CMOS sensor Effective pixels 2688 (H) x 1520 (V) Storage media Support Micro SDHC, up to 32GB class 10 or above LCD display Lens Focus range GPS Movie Clip 2.4” LCD color TFT (112K pixels) Wide Angle Fixed Focus lens F1.8, f=2.95mm 1.
Item Interface Battery Operating Temperature Description Mini USB Built-in 470mAH Li-polymer rechargeable 0° ~ 50° C Operating Humidity 20 ~ 70% RH Storage Temperature -20° ~ 80° C Dimensions 63 x 70 x 27 mm Weight 36 Approx.
