AIPTEK Car Camcorder X5 User manual

Car Camcorder
User’s Manual
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Welcome:
Thank you for purchasing this ne product.Much
investment in time and effort has gone into its
development, and it is our hope that it will give you
many years of trouble-free service.
Important Notice
1. Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the device; otherwise the warranty will
be voided.
2. Avoid all contact with water. Dry your hands before using the device.
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. When you get off the car, do not leave the device on the dashboard where it
is subject to direct sunlight.
8. For your own safety, do not operate the controls of the product while driving.
This product is intended to be used as a car Camcorder aid only.
9. The battery is integrated with the device. Do not dissemble and modify. The
battery should be replaced by an authorized service center only.
10. For more details, please download the complete user manual from the
ofcial website. (http://www.aiptek.tw/download.php)
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.

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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. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential
installations. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause interference to radio or television equipment reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Move the equipment away from the receiver.
- Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional
suggestions.
You are cautioned that any change or modications to the equipment 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.

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this advanced Car Recorder. This device is
specically designed for real time video and audio recording when driving.
Features
FULL HD 1080P(1920 x 1080) @ 30fps video resolution•
HD 720P (1280x720)@ 30 fps•
Wide angle lens 120°•
Convenient touch key operation•
Supports SD Card up to 32GB•
Supports TV playback via HDMI and AV interface•
Product Overview
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1. Lens 2. Mini USB port 3. HDMI port
4. Bracket holder 5. GPS port 6. AV out port
7. LED indicator 8. SD card slot 9. Microphone
10. Emergency
recording/
Exit button ( )
11. Record/Enter button/Stop
Voice recording (On/Off)
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12. Up button (p)
13. Down button (q)14. Power button ( ) 15. LCD display

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Getting Started
Inserting the Memory Card
Insert the memory card with the gold contacts
facing to the rear of the device. Push the
memory card until it clicks into place.
To remove the memory card
Push to eject the memory card out of the slot.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the memory card
while recording. This may damage the memory
card.
About SD Card
Please use SD card with the size/memory at least 4GB, Class 6 (up to •
32GB).
We strongly recommend you that the memory card is strictly for the car•
camcorder use only.
Be sure to format SD card using the device before the initial usage.•
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.)
SD Card
Capacity
Video Resolution
1080P/30fps 720p/30fps
8GB 100 minutes 180 minutes
16GB 200 minutes 360 minutes
32GB 400 minutes 720 minutes
Make sure the memory card is not in write protection.•
Must format the memory card before use by Car Camcorder or PC/NB.•
Certain types of memory cards may not be recognized, take out the card and •
inset again or just change to another card if this occurs.
Be sure to backup your data before overwriting the memory card.•
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Installing in Vehicles
To securely mount the device on the windshield, do the
following:
1. Attach the device to the bracket base.
Turn and tighten the car holder and the
bracket base to make sure the device is
securely locked in place.
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2. With the suction-cup laying at, position the suction-cup on the windshield.
3. Hold the base rmly on the windshield
and press down the clamp to mount the
car holder to the windshield.

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4. Adjust the device position.
Loose the knob to swivel the device vertically or horizontally (up to 360°).
Then tighten the knob to make sure the device is securely locked in place.

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Connecting to Power
Use only the supplied car charger to power up the device and charge the
built-in battery.
1. Connect one end of the car charger to the USB connector of the device.
2. Plug the other end of the car charger to the cigarette lighter socket of your
vehicle. Once the vehicle engine is started, the device automatically turns on.
Powering the Device Automatically
Once the vehicle engine is started, the device automatically turns on. If
the Automatic Record function is enabled (see page 6), the recording will
automatically start right after the device turns on.
Once the vehicle engine shuts down, the device automatically saves the
recording and turns off the power.
Powering the Device Manually
Turn on the power, press• .
Turn off the power, pre• ss and hold for at least 2 seconds.

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Setting the Clock/Time Zone
Before using the device, we recommend you to set up the correct date and
time, to ensure the device can save the accurate recording time.
To make sure the GPS receiver (Optional)
synchronizes correctly with your time zone,
setup the Time Zone, e.g., GMT+0 for UK.
Incorrect time zone will result in wrong time
displayed in the video clips.
1. Press any keys to display the guide icons on the
screen.
2. Press to display menu.
3. Press qto enter the OSD menu.
4. Press p/qto select Clock and press to
enter Clock menu.
5. To adjust the eld item, press to select the
eld.
6. Press p/qto adjust the value.
7. Repeat steps 5-6 to adjust other elds.
8. Press to save your changes and return to
OSD menu.
Enable Automatic Recording
1. After turn on the device power, press any keys to display the guide icons on
the screen.
2. Press to display menu.
3. Press qto enter the OSD menu.
4. Press p/qto select Automatic Recording
and press to enter Automatic
Recording menu.
5. Press p/qto select On and press to
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Using the Car Recorder
Recording Videos
Normal Recording
When the vehicle engine starts up, the device automatically turns on.
Press twice to start recording.
Recording will automatically stop when the engine is switched off. Or, press
twice to stop recording manually.
Note:
If the• Automatic Recording function is enabled, the device automatically
starts recording right after the device is turned on.
One video le is saved for every 5 minutes of recording.•
The device saves the recording in the memory card. If the memory card•
storage is full, the oldest le in the memory card is overwritten.
Recording
indicator
Number of
storage le for
Emergency
Recording
GPS signal indicator
Car charger is connectedVideo resolution
Recording
elapsed time
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Emergency Recording
With this function, the device records the data 30 seconds before and after the
event occurs. The system allocates 10 storage les for emergency events and
these recorded les are protected without being overwritten.
Note: These event data are saved separatedly in an Emergency Record folder.
Emergency
recording
Return to
normal recording
30 seconds 30 seconds
Circling
Recording
When an emergency or accident happens, press to record the event
immediately. An icon appears on the screen.
To stop the recording, press . The system automatically saves the event
data.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid data loss, when saving data (• icon still appears on the top of the
screen), do not turn off the device.
Do not opera• te the device until the data saving is complete.

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Playback Videos
Playing Videos
1. Press any keys to display the guide icons on the screen.
If recording is in progress, press twice to stop recording. The standby
screen is displayed.
2. Press p to enter Playback mode.
3. Press p/qto select Last Record or Emergency
Record and press .
4. Press p/q to browse for the desired video le.
Last Record Emergency Record
5. Press to play the video in full screen.
To pause during playback, pres• s . To resume, press again.
To rewind/fast forward, pres• s p/q.
6. Press to stop the playback.

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Deleting Videos
To delete a le, do the following:
1. Select the le that you want to delete and press to play the video.
2. Press to pause the playback.
3. Press pto enter the Delete screen.
4. Press p to delete the selected le.
To delete all les, do the following:
1. Press to play one of the recorded videos.
2. Press to pause the playback.
3. Press pto enter the Delete screen.
4. Press q to delete all les.
5. A conrmation message appears on the screen.
Select Yes to conrm deletion.

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Protecting Videos
To lock a le, do the following:
1. Select the le that you want to lock and press to play the video.
2. Press to pause the playback.
3. Press qto enter the Protect screen.
4. Press p to lock the le.
A lock icon ( ) is displayed on the screen to show that the le is protected.
To unlock a le, do the following:
1. Select the le that you want to unlock and press to play the video.
2. Press to pause the playback.
3. Press qto enter the Protect screen.
4. Press q to unlock the le.
The lock icon ( ) disappears when the le is
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Adjusting the Settings
Using the Menu
You can customize the video recording, playback, and other general settings
via the on-screen display (OSD) menus.
1. Press any keys to display the guide icons on the screen.
2. Press to display menu.
3. Press qto enter the OSD menu.
4. Press p/qto select a menu option and press to enter the selected
menu.
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5. Press p/qto select the desired setting and press to conrm the
setting.
6. Press to exit the menu.

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Menu Tree
Refer to the below table for details on menu items and available menu options.
Menu option Description and Available Option
Resolution Set the video resolution.
Available option: 1080P/30FPS / 720P/30FPS
Automatic
Recording
Enable/Disable the device to automatically record video
after the device is turned on.
Available option: Off / On
Voice Recorder Enable/Disable voice recording.
Available option: Off / On
Bump Auto
Record
Specify the G-sensor sensitivity level or disable the
function. If this function is enabled and any collision
is detected, the device will automatically trigger the
emergency recording.
Available option: Off/ High Sensitivity / Low Sensitivity
LDWS Enable/Disable the LDWS (Lane Departure Warning
System) function. If this function is enabled and the
system detects the vehicle begins to move out of its lane,
a warning tone is automatically triggered to alert driver a
danger of unintentional lane changes.
Available option: Off / On
FCWS Enable/Disable the FCWS (Forward Collision Warning
System). After activating the function, when the system
detects an inappropriate following distance, a warning
beep is automatically emitted to alert driver keep a safe
distance.
Available option: Off / On
GPS Status View the GPS signal status.
Clock Set the date and time.
Date Stamp Print a date and time mark on the video.
Available option: Off / On
Slide Show Enable/Disable an automatic video playback.
Available option: Off / On

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Menu option Description and Available Option
Volume Adjust the volume level.
Available option: Off / 20% / 40% / 60% / 80% / 100%
Monitor Mode The device will automatically change to power saving
mode if the recorded scene doesn’t change for 60
seconds and it will begin recording at 1fps. When the
recorded scene changes, normal 30fps recording will
resume and be saved in a new le. When this function is
active, manual emergency recording is not possible.
Available option: Off / On
Motion
Detection
Enable/Disable the motion detection. If this function is
enabled and the device detects any object movement, it
will automatically start the recording.
Available option: Off / On
EV value Adjust the exposure compensation value to lighten or
darken the preview screen.
Available option: -2 / -1.5 / -1 / -0.5 / 0 / 0.5 / 1 / 1.5 / 2
Language Set the on-screen display menu language.
Available option: English / Traditional Chinese /
Simplied Chinese / Russian / Japanese / German
Format Format the memory card.
Available option: Conrm / Cancel
Note that all les stored in the memory card will be gone.
TV System Set the TV type based on your local region.
Available option: NTSC / PAL
NTSC is suitable for America, Taiwan,Japan and Korea
areas.
PAL is suitable for Germany,England ,Italy, Netherlands,
China and Hong Kong areas.
LCD OFF Set the duration for the display to automatically turn off
right after video recording starts.
Available option: 30 sec. / 3 min. / 5 min. / Always on
Default Reset all settings to factory default settings.
Available option: Conrm / Cancel
Version View the device rmware version.

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Other Connections
Connecting to PC
You can connect the device to a PC or notebook to transfer or view les as well
as charge the device.
1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the device.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an
available USB port on your computer.
3. After the connection is established, a “Removable
Disk” icon appears in My Computer. Click this
icon to access the les in your device.
4. Copy the desired les to a folder on your
computer.
Connecting to TV
You can play les in your device on a TV using an HDMI cable or AV cable.
1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the device.
2. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to an HDMI TV.
Note: For AV connection, connect your device and TV using the AV cable.
3. Turn on the TV, and then switch the input source of the TV to “HDMI” or “AV”.
4. Turn on the device.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to operate the device via the TV.
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Appendix
Package Contents
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Car Recorder Car charger USB cable Suction cup bracket
(For X5; Optional)
Adhesive bracket
(Optional)
AV cable
(Optional)
HDMI cable
(Optional)
G-Mouse bracket
(For X5G; Optional)
Quick Start
Guide
Quick Start Guide AC adapter
(Optional)
* All parts shown in the illustration can be purchased separately from local distributor.

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Using GPS Function
With the GPS function, this device logs the GPS position during the recording
and the location information is stored with the recorded videos.
Connect the G-Mouse bracket (Optional) to the GPS port on the device.
The device will automatically search for the satellite signals and the GPS signal
indicator will turn when the GPS signal is xed.
Note: To acquire better accuracy of the positions, drive to a place where there
is less cloud or a clear view of the sky.
Using the G-mouse
To start LDWS & FCWS functions, G-mouse must be connected.
■ Lane Departure Warning Systems (LDWS):
When the vehicle speed reaches to 60 km/hr,
LDWS will warn the driver by Beep if the vehicle
moves out of its roadway lane. Warning picture
will also be displayed on the monitor as shown in
Figure 1.
Enter Menu to set LDWS ON, return to recording
mode. Please aim the red line to match the
horizon line as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 1
Figure 2