Amacam AM-M80 User manual

AM-M80
USER MANUAL
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CONTENTS
1. PACKAGE CONTENTS.................................................................................2
2. OVERVIEW....................................................................................................2
3. DIAGRAM OF CAMERA................................................................................3
4. BASIC OPERATION......................................................................................4
4.1. First set up.............................................................................................4
4.2. Mounting in the car...............................................................................5
4.3. Recording ..............................................................................................5
4.4. Play back................................................................................................6
5. MENU OPTIONS............................................................................................7
5.1. In Video mode........................................................................................7
5.2. In Photo mode .......................................................................................7
5.3. In Playback mode..................................................................................8
5.4. USB Mode ..............................................................................................8
6. VIDEO MENU (VIDEO MODE) ......................................................................8
7. STILL MENU (PHOTO MODE)......................................................................9
8. SET UP MENU (ALL MODES) ....................................................................11
9. PLAYBACK MENU (PLAYBACK OR REVIEW MODE) .............................12
10. FURTHER OPERATIONS............................................................................13
10.1. Indicator light.....................................................................................13
10.2. External power supply/Charging the battery ..................................13
10.3. Protecting Files..................................................................................13
10.4. Connecting to the computer.............................................................14
10.5. Connecting to the TV.........................................................................15
10.6. System reset......................................................................................15
11. SPECIFICATION..........................................................................................16
12. TECHNICAL SUPPORT ..............................................................................16
13. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ......................................................................17

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1. PACKAGE CONTENTS
Camera –Note that the camera requires a micro SD memory card, which is not
supplied with the camera.
(See Section 4.1 Below)
Mounting Bracket for car windscreen
Charging lead for use in car (Car
Cigarette lighter to Mini-USB cable)
Connection lead for computer (Mini USB
to USB Cable)
User Manual
2. OVERVIEW
The Amacam AM-M80 camera is designed primarily as a small video camera for
mounting on the front or rear windscreen of a car. This is for the purpose of
recording the car movements and externals activities, and would be of use in
providing evidence for Insurance purposes. It is designed in this mode to start
recording as soon as the car ignition is switched on.
In addition it can be used for short periods hand held outside the car, but the
battery life in this instance is limited to approximately 30 minutes of recording
before being reconnected to the car or a charger for recharging..
The camera may also be used to take still photos as a manual operation.
The video or still pictures recorded can be reviewed on the inbuilt small screen, or
the camera can be connected to a PC computer for review of all photos and
videos taken.

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3. DIAGRAM OF CAMERA
Key
1. HDMI Slot
2. Micro SD Card Slot
3. Reset
4. Microphone
5. AV Out
6. USB Socket
7. UP Button
8. OK Button
10. Screen Display
11. Power Button
12. Mounting Bracket
13. Camera lens
14. Speaker
15. Indicator Light
Blue- power on
Red –battery charging

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4. BASIC OPERATION
4.1. First Set Up
Before the camera is used the following actions must be taken. This should be
read in conjunction with the Menu Options description in this User Manual.
The number references below refer to the Diagram and Key in Section 3 of this
user manual.
Switch camera on by pressing Power button (11) once.
Set up date and time in settings (See Section 8 below).
Set up Loop recording time. The default is set to 3 minutes. (See Section 6 below)
Insert a Micro SD card into slot (2). Good quality. Speed rating minimum Class 4.
4GB, 8GB, 16GB or 32GB.
Camera will now operate in default settings mode.
Note.
If problems are experienced setting up the camera from the SET UP menu, it is
suggested that the SD card is removed temporarily during the set up and then
replaced after Set up is completed.
Power Button (11)
The Power button (11) is used to
switch the camera on (in manual operation)
switch between menu pages
switch the camera off
Care should be taken to press the button for the correct amount of time.
Switch on (from Off) –one press
Switch between Menus –one press
Switch off –Press and hold for approx. 3 seconds until camera switches off.

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4.2. Mounting in the Car
Fix the suction operated mounting bracket to
the car windscreen, usually this is done
behind the rear view mirror.
The mounting bracket on the camera (12) can
be rotated to any position between 0 and 90°,
to accommodate the slope angle of the car
windscreen.
Connect the car charging lead from the mini
USB socket (6) on the camera to the Cigarette
lighter in the car.
Alternatively the power cable can be hard wired in, but this requires an auto-
electrician to carry out the wiring work. Cables for this are not provided.
4.3. Recording
4.3.1. In car operation
The camera will start recording automatically when the ignition is switched on and
the car starts to travel. Recording will stop when the car ignition is switched off.
(See also ‘AC Power Off’ in SET UP menu)
4.3.2. Hand held Manual operation
Video recording (Video camera depicted in top left)
Switch power on by pressing Power button (11) once.
Camera will turn on in Video mode
Press OK (8) to start recording. Red indicator light on screen will start to
flash
Press OK (8) to stop recording.
Whilst recording, To Zoom in –press Up button (7)
To Zoom out –press Down button (9)
Photo Mode. (Still camera depicted on top left corner)
To take still pictures change to Photo mode.
From Video mode, Press the OK button (8) and hold for 2 seconds.

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To Zoom in –press Up button (7)
To Zoom out –press Down button (9).
To take picture, Press the OK button (8) for 1 second omly (Warning,
pressing for a longer period will bring up the menu options)
4.4. Play Back
Play back or review of the video files and photos may be carried out either on the
camera or by connecting the camera to a computer.
4.4.1. To review on the computer
see Section 10.4 (Connecting to the computer) below.
Note
Protected Files (See section 10.3) can only be deleted using a connection to the
computer.
4.4.2. To review files on the camera
Turn the camera on by pressing the Power button (11)
Change to Photo Mode (Press the OK button (8) and hold for 2 seconds .)
Press the OK button (8) and hold for 2 seconds
Use Up button (7) or Down button (9) to scroll between the various video
files/pictures.
When desired video file is selected use OK button (8) to start video playing
To fast scroll between files, press and hold the Up (7) or Down (9) button
until the desired file is reached.
The Name or number of the file is shown in top right hand corner of screen.
Resolution, date and time are also indicated on screen.

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Video Menu
Setup Menu
Photo Mode
Still Menu
5. Menu Options
Various menu pages are obtained by pressing the Power button (11). Different
menus are obtained depending on the operating mode of the camera at the time.
5.1. In Video Mode
One press (click) of the Power button (11) will result in the
VIDEO menu
Two clicks of the Power button (11) will result in the SET UP
menu
To exit the menu, press the Power button
(11) twice (from VIDEO Menu) or one more
time (from SET UP menu) to return to the
Video mode
5.2. In Photo Mode
One press (click) of the Power button (11) will result in the
STILL menu
Two clicks of the Power button (11) will result in the SET UP
menu
(Note that this is the same SET UP menu as in Video mode.
To exit the menu, press the Power button (11) twice (from
STILL Menu) or one more time (from SET UP menu) to return to
the Photo mode
Video Mode

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Playback Mode
Playback Menu
5.3. In Playback Mode
One press (click) of the Power button (11) will result in
PLAYBACK menu
Two clicks of the Power button (11) will result in the SET UP
menu
(Note that this is the same SET UP menu as in Video mode.)
To exit the menu, press the Power button (11) twice (from
PLAYBACK Menu) or one more time (from SET UP menu)
to return to the Playback mode
5.4. USB Mode
When connected to the computer the USB mode is displayed
Automatically. No other menus can be accessed whilst the
USB cable is connected between camera and computer
6. VIDEO MENU (Video Mode)
Item
Sub Menu
Choice
Default
Setting
Function/Comment
Resolution
1080FHD
1920x1080
1080P
1920x1080
720P 1280x720
WVGA 720x480
VGA 640X480
QVGA 320x240
1080FHD
1920x1080
Higher resolution will increase file sizes
and recording time on SD card but will
enable number plates to be more easily
read.
Loop
Recording
Off
3 mins
5 mins
10 mins
3 mins
Determines the size of files into which the
recording is divided. When the memory
card is full and when loop recording is on,
the files are progressively recorded over,
one file at a time.
When loop recording is off, the camera will
stop recording when the memory card is full.

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7. STILL MENU (Photo Mode)
Item
Sub Menu
Choice
Default
Setting
Function/Comment
Motion
Detection
Off
On
Off
This applies only when the camera battery
is being charged (by being connected to
the in car charger).
When ‘On’ is selected the camera will start
recording when motion of the camera or
the image is detected.
Date
Stamp
Off
On
On
Puts the date/time stamp on the Video
recording
Record
Audio
Off
On
On
Records Audio as well as video material.
G Sensor
High
Normal
Low
Off
Normal
This senses an impact, and then protects
that file to prevent it being overwritten by
loop recording.
Item
Sub Menu
Choice
Default
Setting
Function/Comment
Capture
mode
Single
2 seconds
5 seconds
10 seconds
Single
This is a delay timer for taking photo
after pressing OK.
Resolution
12M 4032 x 3024
10M 3648 x 2736
8M 3264 x 2448
5M 2592 x 1944
3M 2048 x 1636
2M 1920 x 1080
VGA 640 x 480
1.3M 1280 x 960
12M
4032 x 3024
This gives the resolution as the number
of pixels in the picture
Quality
Fine
Normal
Economy
Normal
This refer to the quality of the STILL
photos

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Note. Each selection can be made by using the UP(7) and DOWN(9) buttons and
then fixed and move to next criterion with the OK Button (11)
Item
Sub Menu
Choice
Default
Setting
Function/Comment
Sharpness
Strong
Normal
Soft
This sharpens or soften the contours
between tones.
White
balance
Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Tungsten
Fluorescent
Auto
This adjusts the color tones according
to the ambient light conditions.
Color
Color
Black & White
Sepia
Color
ISO
Auto
100
200
400
Auto
ISO setting represents the sensitivity to
light. High ISO settings are more
sensitive and useful when in dark or
gloomy light. However the images are
more noisy, i.e. they show more grain .
Low ISO settings are used when there is
plenty of light. The pictures will be less
noisy, i.e. less grainy and sharper.
Exposure
- 1/3
0
+ 1/3
+ 2/3
0
This will adjust the exposure setting
from that sensed by the camera.
Face
detection
Off
Face detection
Smile detection
Face
detection
Face Detection detects the faces of
your subject and adjusts the all the
automatic settings to this face.
Smile detection will release the shutter
when a smile is detected on the face
Quick
Review
Off
2 seconds
5 seconds
Off
This sets the time that the picture taken
is shown after release of shutter,
before returning to photo mode.
Date
stamp
Off
Date
Date/Time
Date/Time
This only switches the date stamp on
or off. The date must be set in the
SET UP menu.

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8. SET UP MENU (All Modes)
Item
Sub Menu
Choice
Default
Setting
Function/Comment
Date/Time
Year : Month :Day
H : M : S
DD:MM:YY(Date
Style)
None－to be
set manually
Each figure can be set using the UP(7)
and DOWN(9) buttons and then fixed
and move to next number with the OK
Button(11).
The date style can be set as
DD:MM:YY , MM:DD:YY, or YY:MM:DD
Auto
Power Off
Off
2 mins
5 mins
10 mins
Of
Time allowed before switching off when
only the internal battery is powering the
camera.
Beep
Sound
Off
On
On
To enable a beep sound when any
button is pressed
Language
English
German
French
Spanish
Portuguese
Italian
Chinese
Korean
Japanese
Russian
English
All displays in the selected language
Frequency
50 Hz
60 Hz
60 Hz
This is only relevant when charging
from AC Mains. 60 Hz is normal in
American continent, Caribbean and
some Asian countries. 50 Hz is
normal in Europe and rest of world.
Please check in your location.
TV Mode
PAL
NTSC
NTSC
This should be set to the Television
encoding system in your country
Default
Settings
Cancel
OK
Cancel
This will return all menu’s to the default
settings.

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Note The camera will retain the last setting input when the camera is switched off.
9. PLAYBACK MENU (Playback or Review Mode)
Item
Sub Menu
Choice
Default
Setting
Function/Comment
Version
CJ-
20140626.201
2.DM07
This is the version of the software in the
camera
AC Power
off
Off
15 Secs
1 minute
5 minutes
30 Minutes
60 Minutes
Off
When the camera is mounted in the car
this is the time delay after switching the
ignition off before the camera stops
recording and switches off.
Anti-
shaking
Off
On
Off
Image
Rotation
Off
On
Off
This will rotate the image through 180°
to allow the camera to be mounted
upside down in the car if preferred.
Screen
Savers
Off
1 minute
3 minutes
5 minutes
Off
This sets the time when the screen
saver switches on
Item
Menu
Choice
Sub menu
choice
Function/Comment
Delete
Delete
Current
Delete All
Erase this?
Cancel
OK
For this item, use UP(7) and DOWN(9) buttons to
choose between ‘Delete Current’ image and ‘Delete
All’ files.
If ‘Delete Current’ is chosen, confirmation is requested
with ‘Erase this?’ ‘Cancel’ or ‘OK’ should be
selected with UP(7) and DOWN(9) buttons, and
confirmed with OK(8) button.
If Delete All is chosen there is no confirmation
requested, all pictures will be deleted immediately.
Important Note.
Protected files will NOT be deleted using this function.

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Note. This menu is only available if there is a SD card in the camera. If there is
no SD card, the message No File will appear on screen.
10. Further operations
10.1. Indicator Light
Item 15 on the camera is the indicator LED. This will shine BLUE when the
camera is switched on. When the battery is charging this light will shine RED, and
will not shine at all when the camera is fully charged, or disconnected from the
power source.
10.2. External Power Supply - Charging the Battery
The internal battery is charged by connecting the camera through the USB
connection socket (6) to any of the following power sources.
-Car lighter socket using the cable supplied
-USB 2.0 socket on a personal computer using the cable supplied
-240V or 110V Mains to USB adapter plug (Not supplied).
The mains frequency setting in the SET UP menu must be set to the correct
frequency for the mains supply used.
10.3. Protecting Files
Files may be protected. This will prevent them from being deleted on the camera.
Thus when loop recording is being used, protected files will NOT be overwritten.
Files are protected automatically when the G sensor senses an acceleration of
more than 4G. Thus if the car is involved in a collision the file will be
automatically protected.
Item
Menu
Choice
Sub menu
choice
Function/Comment
Format
SD Card
All date will
be deleted.
Cancel
OK
This is used to format new SD cards and will result in
all data on the card being deleted.

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Files can be protected manually by making a short press on the Power button (11)
during recording. All protected files will display a small key on the screen to signify
that they are protected.
Protected files cannot be unprotected. They cannot be deleted on the camera, but
can only be deleted by connecting the camera to a computer. See below.
10.4. Connecting to the Computer
The camera can be connected to a computer using the Mini USB/USB cable
supplied to a USB 2.0 socket on your computer. When this connection is made,
the camera cannot be used.
Immediately a menu is displayed listing
-Mass storage
-PC Camera
Scroll between the two settings using UP(7) and DOWN(9) buttons and select with
OK button (8)
10.4.1. Mass Storage
On selecting ‘Mass Storage’, a blue screen with “Mass Storage” will appear on the
camera screen.
In Windows Explorer on your computer, under “My Computer” select “Removable
disc” and then select “DCIM” directory. This will then list all the sub-directories and
files stored on the SD card in the camera.
Still Photos are stored as .JPG files
Video clips are stores as .AVI files
From here files may be downloaded to your computer or deleted completely.
Note that there is no indication in this directory whether the files are protected, and
all files may be deleted. This is the only way that protected files can be deleted.

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10.4.2. PC Camera
On selecting ‘PC Camera’, the device will act as a camera for your PC and can be
used with other applications, such as Skype, which may require a webcam to be
connected to the computer.
Please note that the camera will not record on the SD card when this function is
used and this function may not be effective in some computer systems.
10.5. Connecting to the TV
The camera can be connected to a TV to allow the files to be viewed on the TV
screen.
There are two ways to connect this.
a. Using the mini HDMI out socket (1) on the camera. (The cable for this is not
supplied with the camera)
b. Using the 3.5 mm AV out socket (5) by using a suitable cable adaptor as illustrated.
(This cable is not supplied with the camera)
10.6. System Reset
There are two methods to reset the camera to the factory default settings.
a. Insert a small pin or paper-clip into the Reset hole (3) until the internal button
has been depressed.
b. Go to the “Default Settings” location on the SET UP Menu, select OK and then
press the OK button (8)

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11. Specification
Model
Amacam AM-M80
Size
70 x 40 x 40 mm
Weight
55.2 gms
Processor
NT96220 Chipset
Image Sensor,
Pixels
1920x1080, 1280x720, 720x480, 640x480,320x240
Viewing Angle
120 degrees
LCD Screen
1.5” TFT Display
Video Format
AVI - 30 fps
Photo format
JPEG
Storage
Micro SD Card, Class 4, - 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB or 32 GB.
(Not included)
USB Interface
USB2.0
AV Out
3.5 mm Mini jack or HDMI –NTSC or PAL format
Battery capacity
250 mAH (approx. 40 mins recording)
Charger Time
3 hours
Operating temp.
range
-10°C to 60°C
Storage
temperature
-20°C to 70°C
12. Technical Support
For further technical Support please e-mail to [email protected] stating :
Name and e-mail address
Camera model
Nature of your problem.
Or contact us through the website at www.amacam.net

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13. Quick Reference Guide
Assume Camera is ON
Date & Time
Press the “POWER” button twice to enter “Set Up Menu” Select “Date/Time”
Each figure can be set using the “UP”and “DOWN”buttons and then fixed and move to next
number with the OK Button. The date style can be set as DD:MM:YY , MM:DD:YY, or
YY:MM:DD
Loop Recording
Press the “POWER” button once to enter “Video Menu” Then select “Loop Recording”
and select either - 3 Minutes - 5 Minutes - 10 minutes. When Loop Recording is on, the
older video files are over written (unless protected). So the memory card will never be full and
stop recording. However, when Loop Recording is off, the camera will stop recording when the
memory card is full
Install The Suction Cup Mount
Please follow these instructions:
1. Clean the windscreen with a non greasy glass cleaning solvent.
2. Make sure that the windscreen is completely dry.
3. Ensure that the suction cup is dry and clean.
4. Pull the suction lever fully back so that the cup is almost flat.
5. Place the suction cup firmly on the windscreen.
6. Push the suction cup lever towards the windscreen.
7. Full suction should now be attained and the mount is firmly secured
Protect Video Files
To save a video file whilst the camera is recording, press the “POWER” button once and that
will protect that video file. Remember that the next video file will not be saved unless you
press the “POWER” button again. Protected files will not be over written and can only be
deleted using a computer.
System Reset
There are two methods to reset the camera to the factory default settings.

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1. Insert a small pin or paper-clip into the Reset hole until the internal button
has been depressed.
2. Go to the “Default Settings” location on the SET UP Menu, select OK and
then press the OK button.
Format The Memory Card
Press the “POWER” button twice to enter “Set Up Menu” Select “Format” Select “SD
Card” then select “OK”
Firmware Version & Update
Press the “POWER” button twice to enter “Set Up Menu” Select Version, Check the
version number. The latest version can be downloaded here>>>
www.amacam.net/support/firmware-update
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