Azdome M301 User manual

User Manual
M301
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1. Customer Service
Note:
1. A 64GB microSD card is provided with the AZDOME dashcam
when you purchase the product. Be sure to format your microSD
card with your dash cam for the first time use.
2. Please ALWAYS connect with power when using. As it is built in
Super Capacitor (Only has a 1mAh Lithium Metal Battery used to
memorize time).
1. Customer Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3. In The Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4. Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5. Product Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
6. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
7. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
8. Playing Video Files Using Your Smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . 14
9. General Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
10. Playing Video Files Using Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
11. Firmware Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
12. Voice Prompts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
13. FAQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
14. Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
EN-01 EN-02

Thank you for purchasing this AZDOME dashcam.
This instruction manual contains information on how to
operate your dashcam.
Before using your dashcam, we recommend that you read
through this manual to ensure correct usage.
To improve the performance of the product, the contents of
this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
·Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the product
yourself.
Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or malfunction. For
internal inspection and repair, contact the service center.
·If any foreign matter gets inside the product, detach
the power cord immediately.
Contact the service center for repair.
·Do not adjust the product while driving.
Doing so may cause an accident. Stop or park your car in a
safe place before installing and setting up the product.
·Do not install the product in a location where the
product can interfere with the driver's field of vision.
Doing so may cause an accident.
·Do not use a damaged or modified power cord. Only
use the cords provided by the manufacturer.
Damaged or modified power cords may cause an explosion,
fire, or malfunction.
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2.ImportantSafetyInformation ·Do not operate the product with wet hands.
Doing so may cause electric shock.
·Do not install the product in an environment with high
humidity, or combustible gases or liquids.
Doing so may cause an explosion and/or fire.
·Do not leave the product near infants, children, or pets.
There is a risk of them swallowing small components, and/or
their saliva may get into the product, causing an explosion
due to a short circuit.
·Do not spray water or wax directly onto the product
while cleaning the inside of the car.
Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or malfunction.
·If smoke or an unusual smell is emitted from the power
cord, detach the power cord immediately.
Contact the service center or your distributor.
·Keep the terminals of the power cord clean.
Failure to do so may cause excessive heat and fire.
·Use the correct input voltage.
Failure to do so may cause explosion, fire, or malfunction.
·Plug in the power cord firmly so that it cannot easily be
disconnected.
Failure to do so may cause fire.
·Do not cover the product with any material.
Doing so may cause external deformation of the product or fire.
Use the product and peripherals in a well-ventilated location.

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3. In The Box
Check the box for each of the following items before installing
the dash cam.
1. To improve the performance of the product, the contents of
this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
Note:
Front dash camera ×1
Pry tool x 1
Storage card x1
Rear camera (6M/20ft)×1
Car charger ×1
Electrostatic films x2
Cable clips x 5
Micro USB Power
cable (3.5M/12ft)×1
User manual x 1
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M301
F=1.8
Black
English / 日本語 / Deutsch / Français /
Español / Italiano / Русскии.etc
Max support 128GB (U3 Speed,
Not included)
H.264
JPG
MP4
-2560x1440P 25fps+1280x720P 25fps
-2340 x1296P 25fps+1280x720P 25fps
-1920 x1080P 30fps+1280x720P 25fps
Built-in
4. Specif ication
Model
Aperture
Color
Language
Memory
Video Code
Photo Format
Video Compression
Mode
Video Resolution
WiFi
Built-in Super Capacitor
5V/2.5A
-20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
Battery
Power Interface
Operation Temperature
WarmP rompt
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2.PleaseinserttheSDcardandUSBPowercable
3.Pleaseslickthedeviceintothedottedbox
WarmP rompt
1.Pleasepastetheelectrostaticfilmnearthetopofthefron
2.PleaseinserttheSDcardandUSBPowercable
3.Pleaseslickthedeviceintothedottedbox
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Description
Sticker Mount
Front Camera
Micro-SD Card Slot
Micro USB Charging Port
WiFi Key
-Press once to turn on/off WiFi
-Press and Hold for 3 seconds to set to default settings
-Press and Hold for 8 seconds to restart this device
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5
Rear Camera Slot (AV-IN)
Recording LED Indicator
Mic-phone
Reset Button
Speaker
Rear Camera
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LED
⑤Wifi
⑦REC
⑪Rear
Color
Blingking
Solid
BlikingRapidly
Solid
Status
WiFiON
WiFiOFF
Recording
Connectingtopower
Updatingfirmware
RearCameraconnected
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②
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5. Product Diagram
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6. Getting Started
The camera is designed to power up and record automatically
when it receives power. Then saves the video record and turns off
automatically when the car shuts off.
1. Auto Power ON/OFF:
Plug car charger to cigarette lighter socket. When the car engine is
on, dash cam will turn ON and start recording automatically.
When the car key is turned to LOCK position, dash cam
automatically saves the recording and turns OFF.
2. Manual Power ON/OFF
Manually Turn ON: Press the power button once.
Manually Turn OFF: Press and hold the power button for at least 2
seconds.
1. A 64GB microSD card is provided with the AZDOME dashcam
when you purchase the product. Be sure to format your microSD
card with your dash cam for the first time use.
2. The dash cam will automatically update its time when it is
connected to the AZDOME APP on a phone via WiFi.
3. Some trucks/cars’s 12V cigarette outlet is always HOT, which
means it provides constant power even when the car is turned
off and locked. If this is the case for your vehicle, then the auto
ON/OFF feature will not work. And if you leave the camera
continuously recording when the car is turned off, then it will
drain your car/truck’s battery and you might not have enough
Note:
power to start your car for next time. To remedy this situation,
you can do one of the two options:
①Hardwire your dash cam to your car’s fuse box with 3-Lead Auto
Trigger Hardwire Kit.
②Change the connection in the fuse box for your 12V outlet to
socket which only supplies power when car key is turned to ACC
or ON position.

Install the front camera behind the rear view mirror. Install
the rear camera at the top of the back windshield. Remove
any foreign matter and clean and dry the windshield before
installation.
1. Turn off the engine, gently push the card into the slot until it
locks into place.(Please using class 10 or above high-speed U3
micro-SD card)
2. Find a suitable place on windshield where don’t obstruct the
driver’s field of vision and remove any foreign matter and
clean and dry the windshield before installation.Tear off the
protective layer of the electrostatic sticker and adhere the
electrostatic sticker to the windshield to prevent mark/glue
on your windshield after removing it.
3. Peel off the protective film from the double-sided tape and
attach the front camera to the electrostatic sticker.Adjust the
angle of the lens by rotating the body of the front camera.
4. Peel off the protective film from the double-sided tape and
attach the rear camera to the rear windshield. Adjust the
angle of the lens by rotating the body of the rear camera,
connect the front camera and the rear camera.
5. Use the pry tool to lift the edges of the rubber window
sealing and molding and tuck in the rear camera connection
cable.
6. Plug the cigarette lighter power cable into the cigarette
lighter socket and the front camera.Use the pry tool to lift the
edges of the windshield trim/molding and tuck in the power
cord.
EN-11 EN-12
Rearcameracable
7. Installation

7. Turn on the engine. The dashcam will power up and start
recording. Video files are stored on the microSD card.Turn off
the engine. The dashcam will automatically stop recording
and power down.
EN-13 EN-14
Rear camera cable USB charging cable
Detachablecover
Search for the AZDOME
app in the Google Play Store
or Apple App Store and install
it on your smartphone.
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8. Playing Video Files Using Your Smartphone
8.1 Check real-time video using your smartphone
ConnecttoCarCharger

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 Go to Phone's Settings >
WiFi > Select WiFi of the dash
cam. After it's connected to the
WiFi, it will say ‘No lnternet
Connection’ which was normal.
Because dash cam WiFi is ONLY
for video/photo transfer function,
NOT made to broadcast footage
over the cloud or internet,
please ignore the prompt.
WiFi Name SSID: M301_******
Default PASSWORD: 12345678
There will show dash
cam model M301 when
connect successfully.
Press “Check Real-time
Video” to live video
preview interface.
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PleaseSTOPrecording
first,thenressthe‘ Device
Album’togetPhoto,Video,
Emergencyfiles.
Now you can view the
video currently being recorded
real-time by connecting
your smartphone to the
dashcam via Wi-Fi Direct.
4 Please STOP recording
first, then press the ‘Device
Album’ to get Photo, Video,
Emergency files.
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8.2 Download the video files into your smartphone
PleaseSTOPrecording
first,thenressthe‘ Device
Album’togetPhoto,Video,
Emergencyfiles.
Go to Dashcam Preview
interface. Please STOP
recording first, then press the
‘Device Album’ to get Photo,
Video, Emergency files.
1Select the video
files to download into
your smartphone.
2Then you can find
these downloaded video
files in APP original
interface menu named
‘Downloaded File’.
4
Press the icon to
download the video files.
However, it will take a bit
of time to download one
video file.
3
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M301...hCam

The app won t show the live video on your phone. It '
only shows a picture of the beach?
The cellular data will cause the live video not to be viewed. If
the APP won't show the live video, please disable the
‘AZDOME’ cellular data of your phone. Sure that the Local
Network of the ‘AZDOME’ is turned on.
1. For Latest iOS System: Setting→AZDOME→Click ‘Wireless
Data’→Select ‘WLAN’ .
2. For Older iOS System: Setting→AZDOME→Disable the
‘Cellular Data’.
Can I watch the videos around my car remotely?
NO. AZDOME M301 dash cam is NOT made to broadcast
footage over the cloud or internet. It is NOT a cloud or an IP
camera and it is NOT meant to do that. You can get live video
and footage on AZDOME dash cam’s APP as long as you stay
within the 10FT range from the dashcam.
What is the WiFi Range?
The WiFi signal range is about 10FT when there are NO
obstructions in the middle. Please NOTE that just like your
home WiFi network, you don't have WiFi signal outside your
home, the same way, WiFi range is 10FT from this small device.
What is a WiFi Feature?
The WiFi feature has been designed so you can pair your dash
camera wirelessly with your smartphone and access your
recording instantly from the dash cam. Here you can view,
download and share your videos easily with your friends and
family. Just like how you would connect your Bluetooth
speaker to your smartphone for wireless music play, the
same way dash cameras use WiFi signal (instead of a
Bluetooth) to pair your smartphone with AZDOME M301.
Note:
1. WiFi Direct lets you directly connect your smartphone to
your dash cam via WiFi within a range of 10FT.
2. Once it is connected to the AZDOME APP it will automatically
update the date/time.
3. The AZDOME is available for devices running Android 5.0
and higher, or iOS 9.0 and higher.
EN-19 EN-20

Touchhereassoonasyou
seethisnotification
Onceyouenterthedefault
passwordforAZDOMEWiFiandhit
connect,youwillseethispop-upin
fewseconds.
Touch here to check this box.
Then touch “ YES” to stay
connected to this WiFi and
save this preference
For Android phones:
When installing the AZDOME APP, it will have two pop-up
prompts, select ‘While using the APP’ to allow AZDOME to
access this device's location, and select ‘Allow’ to allow
AZDOME to access photos and media on your device.
There is one extra step you will have to take for the first time.
Once you connect to the WiFi of M301, it will say ‘No Internet’.
Which is fine. Wait about 10-15 seconds until you see the
below pop up or notification. You just have to tap on the pop
up notification that will show up in few seconds to select that
you still want to stay connected even though there is NO
Internet. Once you select this OK, you are set to go.
For iPhone:
If you get this pop up for your iPhone while using WiFi
feature, make sure to tap on ‘Keep Trying WiFi’. Otherwise
the camera will get disconnected from the WiFi and then
you will have to forget the AZDOME WiFi and then start to
pair again to make it work again.
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AZDOME
M301

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9. General Setting
PleaseSTOPrecording
first,thenressthe‘ Device
Album’togetPhoto,Video,
Emergencyfiles.
Go to Dashcam Preview
interface.
Please STOP recording first,
then press the settings icon.
1Select what you
need to set.
2
8.3 Format Micro-SD Card
Please connect to AZDOME APP, using the function menu
named “Format SD Card” to do.

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Video Resolution
Allow to choose the desired video resolution and fps(frames
per second). Higher resolution and fps videos result in
smoother videos, but also take more storage space.
-2560x1440P 25fps+1280x720P 25fps (Default)
-2340 x1296P 25fps+1280x720P 25fps
-1920 x1080P 30fps+1280x720P 25fps
Loop Recording — 1min/ 3mins(Default)/ 5mins
Here select the length(1/3/5 min) of each video clip for the
loop recording. This function allows the dash cam to
continuously record.
Please notice: The dash cam will keep deleting the oldest files
automatically when memory card gets full so that it can keep
recording over and over.
Audio Recording — On(Default)/Off
The dashcam has built-in microphone to record audio with
video. You can choose to record mute video by choosing OFF.
G-Sensor — Off/ Low/ MID(Default)/ High
G-sensor is a 3-axis impact gravitational accelerometer,
designed to detect physical and gravitational forces on the
dash cam. Once G-sensor has been triggered due to physical
or gravitational impact force on the camera, the current
video file will be locked as an emergency file so it won't be
deleted by loop cycle function. The higher the G-Sensor
sensitivity is, the less force will be needed to trigger
automatic file protection.
1. Please download and update the latest firmware from the
manual.
2. Custom-designed JYX04 Micro 3-Lead Hardwire Kit is required to
use this new feature. Not included in the packaging,
on Amazon search: JYX04 Micro 3-Lead Hardwire Kit for M301
Dash Cam
Note:
Parking Mode
This function will ONLY work when 3-Lead Hardwire Kit is installed
properly, the output current of Hardwire Kit needs to reach 2.5A.
Then select parking mode. This parking mode has two options
to choose from.
9.1 Video Settings
Time-Lapse Parking Mode:
*
1. When you turn OFF the car's engine and turn the key to the lock
position. Then the camera will STOP the continuous video recording
and it will go into the timelapse 1fps recording mode automatically.
2. Now while this timelapse is being recorded, if someone hits your
car and if the impact reaches the set G-Sensor level, then the
camera will start to record 1-min continuous video, save & lock that
video in Event folder > then return to the timelapse 1fps recording.
3. Now when you start your car for the next time, the camera will
automatically STOP the timelapse parking mode. Then it will go
into normal video mode automatically to start the continuous video
recording.

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Time-Lapse Parking Mode Working Time
This setting allows you to choose the Working Time of
Time-Lapse Parking Mode.
Voice Control — On(Default)/ Off
ONLY support English: turn on WiFi, take picture, turn off
recording, turn off WiFi, open recording, lock the video
Volume — Off/ Low/ MID(Default)/ High
This feature allows you to set the volume level for the boot
sound volume, prompt volume through camera’s internal
built-in speaker.
Boot Ringtone — On(Default)/ Off
This feature allows you to turn ON/OFF the camera’s Boot
Ringtone.
Voice Command
Say a command, but ONLY support English
•To turn on WiFi, say Turn on WiFi
•To take a picture, say Take picture
•To stop recording, say Turn off recording
•To turn off WiFi, say Turn off WiFi
•To start recording, say Open Recording
•To lock the current video files, say Lock the video
Frequency — 50HZ/ 60HZ(Default)
Here you should choose the frequency accordingly to your
power supply specification used in your country based on your
geographical location.
Collision Detection Parking Mode:
*
1. When you turn OFF the car's engine and turn the key to the lock
position. Then the camera will STOP the continuous video recording
and it will go into the impact detection mode and the camera will
turn OFF.
2. Now while the camera stays in impact detection mode, if
someone hits your car and if the impact reaches the set G-Sensor
level, then the camera will turne ON > then it will start to record
1-min continuous video, save & lock that video in Event folder >
then the camera will turn OFF.
3. Now when you start your car for the next time, the camera will
automatically go back into normal video mode automatically to
start the continuous video recording.
Rear Mirror
This feature works only on the rear camera image.
On: The image of the rear camera is as same as in the rear
mirror, what’s on the left in reality-> it’s on the right of the
dash cam
screen;
Exposure —-3.0/ -2.0/ -1.0/ +0.0(Default)/ +1.0/ +2.0/
+3.0
To adjust video exposure setting for either brighter or darker
video accordingto your preference.

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SD Card Information
Storage information of memory card can be found here.
Default Settings
Reset the Dash Cam to default settings. Your recordings will
not be affected.
APP Version
Here you can check the current APP version installed on your
phone.
Firmware Version
Here you can check the current firmware version installed on
your camera. You will need this information in the future to
check if newer version of firmware is available.
9.2 System Setting
SD Card Format Reminding - Off(Default)/15 days/
30 days/60 days
Once chose a time duration and turn on this function, the
dash cam will say “ Please format SD card” to avoid too much
locked files to use loop recording.
Turn On/Off the Date/Time / AZDOME logo Stamp shown on
recorded files.
Date Stamp
Date/Time Format
Thie feature allows you to select the date format.
WiFi
Here you can change the WiFi Password in APP, the default
password: 12345678
Format SD Card
The formatting process will make sure that the card's file
system format is optimized for the camera.
Off: The rear camera image is as same as what you see,
what’s on the left in reality- it’s on the left of the dash cam
screen. Note: For stable performance, it is recommended that you
format the memory card every 1-2 months.
Note:

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1. Remove the microSD card from the dashcam.
2. Insert the card into the microSD card reader and connect it to a
computer.
10. Playing Video Files Using Your Computer
3.You should be able to see drive "D" or "E" or other name
depending on the pre-installed hard drives.Once you find the
added flash drive, double click it, then you will see the file
folders- Video / Lock / Photo
Video：The loop recording video files that can be overwritten.
Lock：The video file will be locked so it will NOT be deleted by
loop recording function.
Photo：The photos
Then simply double click on the video to play them.
We recommend VLC Media player. You can get it free at
.www.videolan.org
File named **************_*******F = Front camerea video file
File named **************_*******R = Rear camerea video file

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12.VoicePrompts
Description
During recording once G-Sensor
triggered
Default ON, after powered on, say it
Press and hold Wi-Fi button for 3s
to switch off, say it
Wrong/bad/fake memory card
After powered on and boot ringtone
/operate via App, say it
Operate via App, say it
Take picture via App, say it
Format memory card successfully
Format memory card failed
Prompt Voice
Current Video is locked
WiFi ON
WiFi OFF
Memory card error
Recording started
Recording stopped
Sound as “Click”
Format Successfully
Format Failed
11.FirmwareUpdate
1. Remove the microSD card from the dashcam.
2. Insert the card into the microSD card reader and connect it to a
computer.
3 Download the latest M301 Firmware from . www.azdomes.com
> Support > Downloads on your computer.
4. Unzip the downloaded firmware (Zip file) and copy the firmware
file named “******.bin” to the root directory of microSD card.
. Connect the camera to the car charger to start the firmware 5
update process. You should which see the red light will be solid
means your M301 dash camera is updating the new firmware.
Please NOTE:
The firmware update may take up to about mins. So please be 1
patient. Make sure the POWER does NOT get disconnected while
the firmware is being updated. Once the firmware is updated, the
camera will turn OFF automatically.
. You can turn on and check the latest firmware version by going 6
into the APP's > Firmware Version.settings

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13. FAQ
Q2: Video Image is blurred?
Remove the protective lens film, clean the lens, make sure the
windshield is clean and clear of grease, dirt, and debris.
Q3: Camera gets HOT?
It is normal for your camera to run slightly hot. Due to video
being recorded at high speed, the dash cam may be hot
during using. (No more than 158°F/70ºC).
Q1: Camera turns ON / OFF automatically?
Ensure that the output current can reach 5V/2.5A and use our
car charger. And ensure that the rear camera are connected
correctly. It is to improve stability that the dashcam reboots
automatically once if it detects that there are different
cameras connected.
Q4: No power to my Dash Cam but it works upon my
computer?
The cigarette power cable is not working. Inspect the fuse in
the Car Power Cable plug. If the fuse is found to be blown,
inspect the power cable for damage which may have caused
the fuse to blow.
Q5: The sound is not synchronised with video during
playback?
The Codecs upon your PC may not be compatible or the latest
standard. Download the latest AZDOME GPS Player from
www.azdome.hk > Support > Downloads.
Q6: Video Files cannot be played on my computer?
The video files from the Dash Cam are in MP4 format and may
not be compatible with your PC if suitable playback software
is not installed.
Q7: Video has no sound?
Q8: Video is blurred?
The Dash Cam has a minimum focal range of around 2 meters.
Objects closer than this are likely to become blurred.
Ensure that ‘Record Audio’ setting is turned ON. Ensure that
‘Timelapse Record’ setting is turned OFF within the APP Menu.
Q9: Voice prompt Memory Error?
Using unqualified SD or third party cards can affect dashcam's
performance and in some cases, force the dashcam to reboot
randomly during recording. If it still can not work normally, it
should be that the TF card is unqualified and can not meet the
recording requirements of the dash cam. Please contact us to
get a new memory card.