Instructions / Assembly

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System requirements :

Windows XP (32bit), Windows 7 (32bit/64bit),

Windows 8.x (32bit/64bit)

This manual only contains basic steps required for X500 installation.

For detailed information, please refer to the user guide in the memory card included in the product package.

Quick Start Guide

This Dashboard Camera (dash cam) is a specialized onboard device that continuously records while the vehicle is in use.

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1. Product Overview

micro SD

Camera Lens

Speaker

LCD Screen

Security LED

Mount Connector

Rearview Camera Con-

nector Port (Optional

Accessory Required)

Power Cable Connector Port

Memory Card

Slot

Power ON/OFF

 Videos are recorded in 1 minute segments and saved under “cont_rec” folder in the

MicroSD card.

Basic Operations

Main Dash Cam

Unit

Mount with 3M tape

(1ea)

Car Charger Adhesive Cable Holder

(5ea)

2. Inserting the Memory Card

1. Package Components

MicroSD memory card

with adapter

(consumable)

USB MicroSD card

reader

Quick Start Guide/Warranty/

User Manual

(stored in the MicroSD card)

4. Remove the Protective Film from

the Camera Lens

3. Connecting the Device and the

Mount

Install the dash cam on the right of center behind

the rearview mirror as the camera is located on the

left side of the main unit.

Align the mount with the connector (A), and

slide it towards (B) until it clicks into place.

5. Installing the Device

①

Clean the installation area.

②

Remove protective tape from the back of

the mount.

③

Attach the mount near the center of the

windshield where it does not interfere with

the driver’s view.

6. Connecting to Power

①

Connect the power cable to DC-IN socket of

the dash cam.

②

Plug the power adapter into a 12V power

outlet of vehicle.

③

Arrange the wire with the adhesive cable

holders as illustrated.

Preventing Vehicle Battery Discharge

■ Depending on the car make and model, the power from the vehicle can be supplied even

with the ignition turned o. In this case, the dash cam can stay on in continuous mode does

not enter parking surveillance mode, which will result in vehicle battery drainage.

■ Some vehicles with multiple power sockets might be equipped with at least 1 outlet that

does not shut o the power with the ignition. Test each power outlet to ensure you connect

to an outlet that shut o with vehicle ignition.

8. Arranging the Wiring 9. Turning the Device Power On/O

 Once connected to the vehicle, the device

will automatically turn on and o with

vehicle ignition.

10. Viewing Recorded Videos on the Device

 Go to “File List” from the main menu.

 Select a video le from the playlist to playback a video clip.

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Installation Guide

Recommended locations

for the adhesive wire clips

to arrange the power cable

ACMA-020UAM103

MicroSD memory card

Inserting

Removing

Control Buttons

Reset Microphone

4. LCD Main Menu 5. LCD Live View

Date / Time

Directional keys

Change to Live View

Recording status

GPS status

Select

Audio recording status

Back to main menu

Switch to front/

rear view

Rearview camera (appears only when

rearview camera is connected)

Manual recording

status

Current speed / Voltage

Power cable for vehicle

11. Formatting MicroSD Card

 Select “Memory Card Format” menu located at

“Mem Card Settings > Memory Format”.

┗ “The MicroSD card should be formatted every 2

weeks to maximize the lifetime of the memory

card.”

12. Upgrading Firmware

 The dash cam will automatically update its rmware whenit nds the upgrade le in the

MicroSD card.

 Ensure your device is up to date with the latest rmware. Check the Thinkware website

(www.thinkware.com) for latest rmware upgrades.

Driving at night, tunnels, heavy rain/snow, road surface

conditions can aect accuracy of ADAS features.

Hide the power cable by placing

(tucking) it in the space between

the vehicle headliner and the top

of the windshield.

Device only supports MicroSD UHS-I card with capacity of 16GB or higher.

7. Adjusting the Camera Angle

After installation, turn on the dash cam and use the

live view on the LCD screen to adjust the camera

angle.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject 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 Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

2. Recording Videos While Driving

Continuous Recording Mode

 Dash cam will immediately store the 10 seconds prior and after the impact when it detects

an impact.

 This 20-second video will be saved under “evt_rec” folder in the MicroSD card. The dash

cam will detect impact as incident only if the level of impact is greater than the sensitivity

set by the user.

 Dual Save

(Internal Memory Backup)

┗ Dual Save is a Thinkware proprietary technology that guarantees a backup copy of

incident recordings in the internal memory in the case of a memory card failure in the

aftermath of an incident.

Incident Recording during Continuous Recording Mode

 Briey press the REC button to start the manual recording which will record for 1

minute (10 seconds prior and 50 seconds after) and saved under “manual_rec” folder.

The oldest video le will be overwritten when the allocated memory for manual recording

videos mode is full.

Manual Recording

3. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

1. ADAS settings must be calibrated before use.

2. Auto Calibration will initiate when driving on a

straight road at a speed greater than 30km/h

(18mph) for more than 1 minute.

ADAS Auto Calibration

Align blue line with center of the hood

Align green line with the front edge of the hood

┗ Enable the LDWS feature in "LCD Menu > Settings > Road

Safety Settings > LDWS".

┗ Enable the FCWS feature in "LCD Menu > Settings > Road Safety Settings > FCWS"

<1st stage initial FCWS warning>

┗ Enable the FVDW feature in "LCD Menu > Settings > Road

Safety Settings > FVDW"

<2nd stage FCWS warning when fast approaching the vehicle

ahead after initial warning was given>

Lane departure warning alerts the driver when the vehicle

moves out of its lane. LDWS is activated only when the

vehicle is moving faster than 50km/h (30mph)

* Default setting : 80km/h (approx 50mph)

Forward collision warning alerts the driver when the vehicle is approaching the vehicle ahead at a

high closing rate. FCWS is activated only when the vehicle is moving faster than 30km/h (18mph)

Front vehicle departure warning alerts the driver when the

vehicle ahead starts to move forward from a complete stop.

Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS)

Front Vehicle Departure Warning (FVDW)

6. Caution

Depending on the make and model of your

car, the power may be constantly supplied

to the dash cam even with the ignition

turned o. This may result in vehicle bat-

tery discharge.

This device is designed to record video

while the vehicle is in operation. The

quality of the video might be aected by

weather conditions and the road environ-

ment such as day or night, presence of

street lighting, entering/exiting tunnels,

and the surrounding temperature.

Do not operate this device while driving.

This device is intended to be used inside

the vehicle only.

Keep the windshield clean for optimal

video quality.

If a foreign substance (e.g. ngerprints)

is attached to the lens, it may reduce the

quality of the recorded videos. Keep the

lens clean all the time.

The specied operating temperature of

this product is -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F)

and storage temperature is -20°C to 70°C

(-4°F to 158°F). Ensure that the device is

kept within these temperature ranges;

otherwise, the device may not function as

designed and at extreme temperatures,

permanent physical damage can result

which is not covered by warranty.

The device and/or installation parts have

moving parts and may shift in extreme

road conditions such as unpaved road.

Check frequently to ensure the device is

positioned as instructed in this guide.

Only use genuine accessories and pe-

ripherals from THINKWARE or authorized

THINKWARE dealer. THINKWARE does not

warrant the safety and compatibility from

use of peripherals from other manufac-

turers. Use genuine parts supplied by

THINKWARE.

Do not place or store the device where it

can be accessible by children and pets.

MAC OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion or later (OS X 10.9 Mavericks, OS X 10.10 Yosemite)

MAC

①

Move the le named “Dashcam Viewer.zip” stored in the MicroSD card to the desktop.

②

Right click on the mouse and select “Open With” > “Archive Utility” to launch the Think-

ware Dash cam PC viewer application.

13. Installing PC Viewer

Removing MicroSD card

①

Insert the MicroSD card into the USB Mi-

croSD card reader (included in the package)

with front side facing up as shown in the

illustration.

②

Connect the USB MicroSD card reader to

the PC.

Ensure that the USB card reader is correctly

oriented when inserting to USB drive on the PC

Front Back

MicroSD Memory Card

Windows

①

Run the PC Viewer setup le from the MicroSD

card to start the installation.

②

Run the PC Viewer once installation is success-

fully completed.

③

( ) Click File from the menu and select the

drive for the MicroSD card.

④

Select and watch the video from appropriate

playlist in each recording mode.

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