Awesafe Q10 User manual

Awesafe Corporation
7 May 2020
Dash Cam Model Q10
Installation, Programming
& User Manual

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Table of Contents
1. Overview –Read First
2. Optional Equipment
3. Dash Cam Installation
4. Dash Cam Functions
5. Operating Menu Settings
6. System Menus
7. Common Problems
8. Warranty
9. Customer Support

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1. Overview –Read First
A MicroSD memory card (not included) is
required. The card should have a capacity
of 32GB or 64GB.
Only install the Dash Cam inside a vehicle.
Direct sun exposure and high heat can
damage it.
Mount the Dash Cam so the driver’s view
is unimpeded, and away from airbags.
Don’t drive distracted. Do not touch the
Dash Cam while the vehicle is in motion.
Disassembly voids all warranties - There
are no customer serviceable parts.

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2. Optional Equipment
This Dash Cam is sold with a power cable
the plugs into the car charger socket
(cigarette lighter). The Dash Cam can be
modified with a rear facing Dual Camera
and Wiring Harness, or with a Buck Line (a
continuous Power Supply Cable Kit). When a
buck line is added to the Dash Cam, the
Parking Monitor function will lock (save) a
looped recording anytime the G-Sensor
detects any vibration.
3. Dash Cam Installation

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Please read all steps before installation to
avoid problems.
Step 1. Install the MicroSD Card
The Dash Cam requires a Class 10 32GB or
64GB microSD/TF card, such as the SanDisk
Ultra 32GB microSDXC UHS-I Card. The Dash
cam must be off when moving the card or it
may be damaged. First, format the card to a
FAT32 format on a computer, as some
memory cards have different formats and
cannot be used in this dash cam without
reformatting.
Second, insert the card into the slot located

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on the left side of the dash cam. You will
hear a "click" when the card is successfully
inserted. Note: To remove the card, gently
push the top edge in until it is released.
Third, using the dash cam user menu,
reformat the microSD card three times.
Step 2: Program the Dash Cam
Update the dash cam to your preferred
specifications. This step is easiest when
done before mounting the dash cam on the
windshield. Power up the dash cam, input
the date, time and vehicle license plate, and
modify the dash cam default settings as

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desired.
Step 3: Mount the Dash Cam
Identify the best location on the windshield
for the dash cam mounting bracket, before
permanently attaching it with the adhesive
pad. The adhesive is very strong, but may
weaken with excessive relocations. We
recommend installing the dash cam at the
top-center of the windshield. Adjust the
dash cam lens up or down.
Step 3: Install the Power Supply
Using the enclosed power cable clips (not

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provided), safely route the power cable to
the car charger socket power outlet, as
illustrated. As an alternative, a buck line
(not provided) not wired for continuous
power can substitute for the enclosed
power cable.
Step 4: Remove the Lens Film

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After installing the dash cam onto the
windshield, remove the protection film
covering the camera lens. Avoid touching
the camera lens - oil, dirt and fingerprints
will degrade quality of the recording. Use
lens cleaning solutions and cloths.
4. Dash Cam Functions
The Operating Functions have Features and
Menus. Do not touch the dash cam when
the vehicle is moving.
The dash cam Display has four operating
status LED: Yellow - dash cam is on; White -
dash cam internal battery is charging; Red -

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Camera is ready; Blinking Red –dash cam is
recording
As illustrated on the next page, the LED
display icons indicate the camera On/Off
status, looped recording option, light

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exposure level and G-Sensor, microphone
status, presence of a memory card and
internal battery charge. Other information
is: WDR (wide dynamic range) setting,
recording duration, resolution, date and
time.
The dash cam features and menu controls
are shown below.

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①USB Power and Playback Port. The USB
port provides external power to the dash
cam. The dash cam automatically turns on
when it receives external power. The dash
cam is turned off by disconnecting external
power, or by a long press of Power Button

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No. 7. A small internal battery in the dash
cam provides just enough power to save
and lock a recording when the external
power is abruptly terminated after an
impact. USB port can be connected to a
computer to playback recordings.
②Dual (rear) Camera Interface
Connection. Use the interface connection
for installing a dual camera (not included).
③Menu Up Button. Navigate up through
the dash cam Menus.
④Menu Button & Mode Toggle. Access
the dash cam Menus with a short press. Use

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a long press to access the dash cam features
(Modes). The modes include Video
Recording, Photos Display and Video
Playback.
⑤Menu Down Button & Microphone
On/Off Toggle. Navigate down through the
dash cam Menus with a short press. Use a
long press to turn the dash cam internal
Microphone On and Off.
⑥Main Button: Recording On or Off
Button & Menu Confirm Toggle. When the
dash cam is operating, push main Button No.
6 to cancel or resume the looped recording.
Verify the recording status by the blinking

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red light. When using the Menu function,
the main Button No. 7 confirms the selected
menu option.
⑦Power Button & Display On & Off
Toggle. A long press of the button turns the
dash cam power On or Off. Note that the
dash cam automatically turns on when it
receives external power, and turns off when
power is disconnected. A short press of the
power Button No. 7 turns only the display
screen on or off while the other functions of
the dash cam continue as normal.
⑧Camera Lens. The lens has a wide angle
170 degree field of view.

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⑨Dash cam Reset Switch Hole. Resets
the dash cam to factory specifications by
inserting a pin.
⑩MicroSD Card Slot. A microSD memory
card purchased separately is installed in the
card slot.
⑪Lens Vertical Field of View Adjustment.
Adjusts the lens angle up and down to
optimize the field of view.
⑫Recording Microphone. Turns audio
recordings On and Off.
5. Operating Menu Settings

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The dash cam operation system uses the
operating menu settings Button Numbers 3,
4, 5 and 6, as described above. A menu
selection also formats the memory card,
and reset all options to defaults. A short
press of Menu Button No. 4 will access the
following options:
Resolution: 1080P HD (default), 720P, or
VGA. The 1080P resolution provides the
best image quality.
Loop Recording: 3 Minutes (default). The
continuous loop recordings will
automatically overwrite the oldest
non-protected file on the memory card.

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Locked files will not be overwritten.
WDR (wide dynamic range): On (default).
WDR imaging records clear images in a wide
range of lighting levels (direct sunlight to
dusk).
Display Mode for Split Screen: Off (default).
This option is used with the optional dual
camera (not included).
Exposure: 0 (default). This setting adjusts
the recordings when they are consistently
too light or dark. If the recording is always
very dark then use the higher “+” settings; if
it is too bright then use the "-“ setting.

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Motion Detection: Off (default). When On,
the dash cam starts recording when the
camera sees movement. The Motion
Detection option should be Off in driving
mode.
Record Audio: On (default)
Date Stamp: On (default)
G-Sensor: Medium sensitivity (default). The
dash cam Continuous Loop Recording is
automatically locked when the G-Sensor
detects an impact, Locked recordings
cannot be overwritten. The memory card
should be reformatted at least monthly to

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delete unintentionally locked files.
Parking Monitor: Off (default). With a
continuously powered Buck Line and the
Parking Monitor on, the dash cam camera is
recording. The recording is locked (saved)
when the G-Sensor detects a vibration. The
Red LED light is blinking when the camera is
recording. When using the buck line the
dash cam must be manually turned on and
off (see the Power Button function). Always
turn off the Parking Monitor while driving.
Toggling Recording and Display Modes: A