6 Series
Table of Contents en Getting to know the dash cam....................................................................................................... 2 Power button...............................................................................................................................3 Event/Share button....................................................................................................................3 LED indicators................................................................
Getting to know the dash cam en Note: The screenshots and other presentations shown in this manual may differ from the screens and presentations generated by the actual product. MiVue 658 WIFI MiVue 638/658 Touch 1 Power button 5 Touch screen 9 2 Device mount 6 Microphone 10 Parking indicator 3 System indicator 7 Car charger 11 Memory card slot(s) 4 Event/Share* button 8 Camera lens * The "Share" function of this button is only for MiVue 658 WIFI model.
Power button en Press and hold for 2 seconds to manually turn the recorder on and off. When the recorder is turned on, press to switch the LCD screen on and off. Event/Share button Press to manually start an event recording. On MiVue 658 WIFI model, the recorded event videos will be transferred to the connected smartphone automatically*. * This function requires a smartphone that has the MiVue app installed, and is paired with your device.
Setting up the device Using your recorder in a vehicle 1. Make sure that your car is parked on level ground. 2. Follow the instructions below to securely mount your recorder in a vehicle. 3. Connect the car charger to the cigarette lighter. Route the cables through the top ceiling and the A-pillar so that it does not interfere with driving. Make sure that the cable installation does not interfere with the vehicles airbags or other safety features.
4. When adjusting the angle of mounting, make sure that the camera’s view is parallel with the level ground, and the ground/sky ratio is close to 6/4. Note: To ensure the highest quality recordings, you are advised to place the recorder near the rear view mirror. Select an appropriate location for mounting the device in a vehicle. Never place the device where the driver’s field of vision is blocked.
Inserting a memory card en You must insert a memory card (not supplied) before you can start recording. The recorder supports memory cards with up to 128GB capacity. The recorder provides two memory card slots on MiVue 638/658 Touch model. In this case, always insert the primary memory card into Slot 1 and then the second card (if available) into Slot 2. The recorded files are stored to the card in Slot 1; the card in Slot 2 is for you to back up files manually. 1.
Connecting to your computer en You can connect the recorder to your computer to access data on the memory card. Disassemble the back cover to locate the Mini-USB connector on the rear side of the device. Follow the instruction below to connect the recorder to the computer via the USB cable (not supplied).
Operating basics en Turning the recorder on Complete the installation according to the instructions in the “Using your recorder in a vehicle” section. Once the vehicle engine is started the recorder automatically turns on. Note: Occasionally you may need to perform a hardware reset when the recorder stops responding or if it appears to be “frozen” or unresponsive. To restart the recorder press and hold the Power button until the system is shut down; press the Power button again to turn the recorder on.
Example: Recording screen 6 7 en 8 9 10 11 4 1 12 2 5 3 not recording recording in progress Button 1 Adds a custom safety (speed) camera 2 Opens the Menu screen 3 Starts recording 4 Takes a photo 5 Enters Parking mode Icon 6 Recording indicator 7 Time display 8 Recording with sound is disabled 9 WIFI signal* 10 GPS signal 11 Battery power 12 Your current speed * For MiVue 658 WIFI only.
Tap / to adjust the value of the selected field; tap step until all fields have been changed. When completed, tap and repeat the . Setting up a WIFI connection MiVue 658 WIFI features the WIFI function that allows you to connect the recorder to your smartphone. The WIFI function is enabled by default. You can manually enable or disable WIFI by tapping > and then select or . The WIFI setting screen displays the SSID and password of the device.
: WIFI is turned on but the recorder is not connected to the smartphone. : WIFI is turned on and the recorder is connected to the smartphone but not paired with MiVue app yet. 3. By starting the MiVue app on your smartphone the recorder will be ready to transfer video files by simply pressing the Event/Share button. Recording in driving mode Continuous recording By default the system will automatically begin with continuous recording in a few seconds after start up.
Recording in Parking mode en Your recorder supports the parking recording function. Depending upon how long the car is parked, you may need an additional power source (e.g. an uninterruptible power cable like Mio Smart Box which is sold separately) to record the video during Parking mode. The Parking mode function is disabled by default. You have to enable the function by tapping > > > > . Before enabling Park mode please check your device memory storage allocation.
Camera mode en You can take a photo by: - tapping while the recording is in progress; or - tapping > > . The photos can be found in the “Photo” category for file playback. Playback mode To select a video or photo for playback: 1. Tap > and select the desired type. The types include: 2. Tap / (Video), (Event), (Parking) and (Photo). to browse the list. 3. Tap the desired file to start playback. 4.
Safety camera alerts en Caution: For legal reasons the safety camera function is not available in all countries. You can receive alerts to warn you about the locations of safety (speed) cameras which will enable you to monitor your speed through these areas. When a safety camera appears and is positioned in the detectable direction you will receive alerts. The screen will display the visual alert* and you will also receive audio warnings (Beep, Voice, or Mute).
You can change the settings about how you want to receive the safety camera alerts. See the “System settings” section for information. en Adding a safety camera Note: You can add a custom safety camera only when a GPS fix is established. Your recorder allows you to customise the safety camera database. You can add up to 100 custom safety cameras in your recorder. Follow the steps to configure a custom safety camera: 1. To add a custom safety camera in the current location tap on the recording screen.
System settings en The Menu screen Tap to access the Menu screen that includes the following functions: Button Description Plays the recorded videos and photos. File Playback For more information on playback see the "Playback mode" section. Camera Tap to enter Camera mode. Sound Recording Sets if you want to include sounds in the recordings. The default setting is On. Enables or disables WIFI. The default setting is On.
Advanced settings en The Settings option in the Menu allows you to change the system settings of the device including: SafetyCam - Alert Sound: The options are Beep, Voice and Mute. - Alert Distance: The options are Short, Medium and Long. - Alert Method: The options are By Driving Speed and By Speed Limit. - Threshold: Sets the speed value for the recorder to start offering alerts. - Cruise Speed Alert: Sets the limit for cruise speed.
Video Recording en - Video Clip Length: Sets the length of each video clip for a continuous recording (1 min, 3 min or 5 min). - Video Resolution: Sets the resolution of the video. - EV: Sets the proper exposure level (-1 ~ +1) to adjust the brightness of the image. The default setting is 0. - G-Sensor Sensitivity: Sets the sensitivity level (6 levels, from Low to High) of the G sensor that allows automatic triggering of the event recording while continuous recording is in progress.
- Storage Allocation: The system provides 3 default memory configurations to store the videos (including continuous recordings, event recordings and parking recordings) and photos. Select the proper configuration based on your usage. - Restore to Defaults: Restores system settings to factory defaults. - Version: Displays the software information. Format: Formats a memory card. (All data will be erased.
MiVue Manager en MiVue Manager™ is a tool for you to view the videos recorded on a recorder. Not all features are available for every model. Installing MiVue Manager Download MiVue Manager from the Support page of our website (www.mio.com/support) and follow the on-screen prompts to install it. Make sure to download the correct software version (Windows or Mac) according to your computer's operating system. Playing the recording files 1.
Note: The Map screen may not display when the computer is not connected to the Internet or when your MiVue model does not support the GPS function. G sensor chart displays data in 3-axis waveform about the car’s shift forward/ backward (X), to the right/left (Y) and upward/downward (Z). 3. By default MiVue Manager shows the calendar and the file list on the right. When a recording file exists you will see the date marked with “▲.
/ : Mutes or unmutes the volume. : Adjusts the volume level. : Plays the video in full screen. Click en to return to the normal view. : Displays the playback progress. You can click on a point along the track bar to move directly to a different location for the playback. 6. The tool bar allows you to do the following: Click to select the folder that stores the recording files. Click to preview and print the current video image.
For more information Caring for your device Taking good care of your device will ensure trouble-free operation and reduce the risk of damage. Keep your device away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures. Avoid exposing your device to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. Do not place anything on top of your device or drop objects on your device. Do not drop your device or subject it to severe shock.
Precautions and notices en For your own safety do not operate the controls of the product while driving. A window mount is needed when using the recorder in a car. Make sure that you place the recorder in an appropriate place, so as not to obstruct the driver’s view or deployment of airbags. Make sure that no object is blocking the camera lens and no reflective material is placed near the lens. Please keep the lens clean.
About the battery CAUTION! This unit contains a non-replaceable internal Lithium Ion battery. The battery can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. To reduce the risk of fire or burns do not disassemble, crush, puncture or dispose of in fire or water. Use a specified battery in the equipment. Important instructions (for service personnel only) Caution! Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Regulatory information en For regulatory identification purposes, Mio™ MiVue™ 6 series is assigned a model number of N484. Products with the CE marking comply with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC) - issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Standards: ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 (2011) ETSI EN 301 489-3 V1.6.1 (2013-06) ETSI EN 301 489-17 V2.2.
Revision: R00 (04/2015) Disclaimer Specifications and documents are subject to change without notice. MiTAC does not warrant this document is error-free. MiTAC assumes no liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the device and the documents. Notes Not all models are available in all regions. Depending upon the specific model purchased, the color and look of your device and accessories may not exactly match the graphics shown in this document.
