Axis DVR101 User manual

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2WARRANTY
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GENERAL
- Display: 3” HD LCD
- Chipset: Novatek 96223
- Image Sensor: SC1143, 1.0M CMOS
- Outputs: USB
- PC Interface: USB
- Power Supply: 12/24V Cig. Lead Charger
- Input Power: 5V DC
- Battery: 200mAh
- Chassis: Alloy Metal
- Mounting: Suction Bracket
- Dimensions: 88W x 56H x 35Dmm
DVR
- Resolution: HD 720p / 1080p Upscaling
- Viewing Angle: 120° (Diagonal)
- Memory Support: Up to 32GB Micro SD Card (Not included)
- Video Format: AVI
- G-Sensor: Yes
- Motion Detection: Yes
- Parking Monitoring: Yes
- Loop Recording: Yes
- Auto Record: Yes- After Power On
CAMERA
- 12MP Photo Resolution
- ISO Adjust
- Exposure Adjust
- White Balance Adjust
- Sharpness Adjust
- Colour Adjust
- Zoom Function
- Anti-shake
- Capture Timer
- Consecutive Capture
- Web Camera via USB
INCLUDED
- Suction Bracket
- 12/24V Cig. Lead
- USB Lead
- Instruction Manual
- 2 Year Warranty
(Battery - 12 Months)
DVR101
HD DASH CAM & 12MP CAMERA

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Preface
• Thank you for purchasing the Axis DVR101 Digital Video Recorder.
• This manual will detail how to install, operate the unit and highlight matters
needing attention. Please read it carefully before use and keep it handy for
future reference.
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the actual unit. The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes without
prior notice.
Accessories
Included accessories are as pictured below. If there is any items missing or
damaged, please contact your place of purchase immediately.
6uction Eracket Car charger
USB Instructions for use
Installation Notes
• In order to get the best recording view, install the unit near the rear view mirror.
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or photographic clarity. Clean the lens regularly with a soft, dry, cloth.
• Use the original car charger.
• Do not dismantle the unit or the charger. This will void the warranty.

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Installation
1) Insert a class 10 or better Micro SD memory card.
Take care to insert it in the right direction and in the correct slot (8).
Push the card all the way in and then release. You will feel a light click.
To remove the memory card, press down on the memory card and release. The card
will pop up to make removal easier.
Note: Please format the card in the unit before use. See “Format” in the menu.
Note: Do not remove the memory card while recording or playing as this could dam-
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2) Mount the unit near the rear view mirror to achieve the best recording view.
Make sure that the windscreen is clean and free from residue or dust.
Make sure that the suction cup is in a released state, then push the suction cup
up against the screen so that it has a tight seal. While pushing it against the
screen, push the leaver towards the screen to secure it.
3) Connect the supplied 12/24v cig. lead charger into the USB port (9).
4) The unit will automatically turn on and start recording with the vehicle’s
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Display Interface Icons
1. Video icon indicates Video mode.
Camera icon indicates camera mode
Playback icon, indicating the playback mode
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Yellow dot blinking indicates motion detection mode in standby
3. Gravity sensor icon. If G-Sensor is set to “on”, this icon will be
displayed on the screen.
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7. WDR shows that the WDR option is on and the image will automatically
adjust the brightness so that dark areas can be seen clearer.
8. EV exposure compensation icon indicates the currently selected
exposure parameters.
9. Motion detection icon will appear, indicating that the feature is activated.

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10. Audio Recording function is on.
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11. AAAAAA License plate display. Can be set in the menu.
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resolution.
13. Parking guard icon will display if turned on.
14. Memory card icon is displayed if a card is inserted.
15. Battery level icon will shows the current charge:
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Charging time is approximately 180 minutes. The red charging indicator light will
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16. 00:00:01 Shows the current time once set in the menu.
17. 2014/01/01 Shows the current date once set in the menu.
Note: This unit can continue recording on battery power if the vehicle’s ignition has
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settings selected.

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Menu settings
1. If the unit is recording, press the button (1) to stop recording.
2. Press the menu button (6) to bring up the setup menu.
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4. Select the settings to be changed by pressing the button (1).
5. Press the menu button (6) to exit the menu.
Functions
Number Icon Name Operating Instructions
1 OK Press the OK button to turn on the camera. Press again to
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take photos.
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3 Lock In video mode, press this button to lock on the current
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5 Up In Menu mode, press to scroll up. Zoom in Photo mode.
6 Menu Press to enter menu.
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7 On the turn key In Menu mode, press to scroll down. Zoom in Photo mode.
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9 USB interface Use to connect the PC for data transmission. Use to con-
nect the cig. lead power supply.
10 Not applicable to this model.
11 reset button System restart / reset button.
12 microphone Audio receiving port.

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Options Explanation Available options
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1080p 1440x1080, 720P,
WVGA 848x480, VGA
640x480, QVGA 320x240.
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5 minutes. If you choose
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automatically cycle. i.e.
the unit will stop recording
once full.
Exposure Determines how light or
dark an image will appear
+2/3, +1/3, +0.0, -1/3,
-2/3, -1.0, -4/3, -5/3, -2.0
Record Audio Recording audio is turned
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Motion Detection Can be set to start
recording when the lens
detects motion
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Date Stamp Date will display on the
screen and watermark
video recording
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WDR Wide Dynamic Range
automatic brightness
adjustment.
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G-sensor G force setting to save
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Parking guard Unit will automatically turn
on and start recording
if external vibration is
sensed
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Settings in Video Mode

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Options Explanation Available options
Date / Time Date and Time To set the year, month,
day, hour, minute, sec-
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minute, 3 minutes
Beep Sound Sound with button press 2Q2ႇ
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Screen Saver Display standby time 2ႇPLQXWHVPLQXWHV
10 minutes
Car Plate Enter the Vehicle license
plate or vehicle number.
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Default setting Restore factory settings Cancel, OK
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Additional Settings in Video Mode
Press the menu button (6), then press menu again to bring up the additional
menu.

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Options Explanation Available options
Capture Mode Capture mode/timer Single, 2sec timer, 5sec
timer, 10ses timer
Resolution Set photo capture resolu-
tion
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10M 3648x2736,
8M 3264x2448, 5M
2591x1944, 3m
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1280x960, VGA 640x480
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Quality Set detail )LQH1RUPDO(FRQRP\
Sharpness Set image sharpness Strong, Normal , Soft
White Balance Set according to environ-
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Color Set color choice Color, Black & White,
Sepia
ISO Set light sensitivity Auto, 100, 200, 400
Exposure Determines how light or
dark an image will appear
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moving the camera
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Date Stamp Choose Time/ Date
stamping on image
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Options Explanation Available options
Delete Delete recordings/photos Delete Current,
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Unlock Current, Lock All,
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Slide Show Playback settings 2 seconds, 5 seconds,
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Video Operations
1. Press the Mode Button (2) to switch to video recording mode. A video
icon in the upper left corner of the screen will display.
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desired in the menu.
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4. The videos or photos will be saved on the inserted and formatted memory
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6. G-Sensor sensitivity can be set in the menu. If a G-force greater than the setting
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Camera Operations
1. Press the Mode button (2) to switch to camera mode. A camera icon in
the upper left corner of the screen will display.
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camera shot is complete.
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Video / Photo Playback Operations
1. If the unit is recording, press the button (1) to stop recording.
2. Press the Mode button (2) to switch to the playback mode.
The upper left corner of the screen to display the playback icon.
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Press again to pause playback.
Special features
G-Sensor
• If a G-force greater than the setting selected is sensed, the unit will lock the video
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Motion Detection
If motion detection is turned on in the menu, the unit will start recording automatically
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yellow. When an object is detected moving, the unit will start recording and the dot
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Parking Guard (Parking Monitoring)
• If in stand-by, and the unit senses external vibration, the unit will turn on
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• To activate Parking Guard, select “On” in the menu.
• After approximately 10-15 seconds, the unit will stop recording and shut down.
USB mode
Connect a USB cable from the front of the unit to a computer. The USB menu will
appear with the following options:
1. Memory
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2. Camera
Selecting this mode will bring up the USB video device. It can be used as a real-time
network camera or as a video chat PC camera.
NOTE: The motion detection and parking guard function will only work if the unit is
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Unable to turn on • Check that the charger is connected.
• Check if battery level is too low.
• Press reset button.
Automatically stops
recording
• Not enough space on the memory card.
• Memory card is not class 10 or higher.
• Memory card has not been formatted in the unit.
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setting.
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“On” time
• If Motion detection mode is set “On” , the unit will
only record if motion is sensed in the camera view.
Video and/or Camera
images are not clear
• Clean lens with soft, dry cloth.
• Check that the resolution in the menu are set
correctly.
• Check that the ISO, Exposure, Color, Brightness etc.
settings are correct.
Images have streaking
interference
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