bikemate BLR-12 User manual

REAR BIKE CAMERA
WITH LIGHT
USER GUIDE

Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents
Overview
Scope Of Delivery
Components
General Information
Reading And Storing The User Guide
Intended Use
Explanation Of Symbols
Safety
Explanation Of Instructions
General Safety Instructions
Product Description
Description
Setup
Charging The Camera
Charging Time
Standard Seat Mounting
Aero Seat Mounting
Fitting The Camera
Using The Camera
Turning The Camera On/Off
Rear Light Options
Digital Storage
Card Installation & Removal
Accessing Footage
Repairing The Micro SD Card
Setting Date/Time
Setting The Date & Time
Product Care
Storing
Cleaning
Technical Data
Declaration Of Conformity
Disposal Information
Disposing Of The Packaging
Disposing Of The Device
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1.
Overview
Overview
Congratulations!
You have made an excellent choice with the purchase of this quality BIKEMATE®
product.
By doing so you now have the assurance and peace of mind which comes from
purchasing a product that has been manufactured to the highest standards of
performance and safety, supported by the high quality standards of Aldi.
We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase, so this BIKEMATE®product
is backed by a comprehensive manufacturer’s 3 year warranty and outstanding after
sales service through our dedicated helpline.
We hope you enjoy using this product for many years to come.
If you require technical support or in the unlikely event that your purchase is faulty,
please telephone our helpline for immediate assistance. Faulty product claims made
within the 3 year warranty period will be repaired or replaced free of charge provided
that you have a satisfactory proof of purchase.
(keep your receipt safe)
This does not affect your statutory rights. However be aware that the warranty will
become null and void if the product is found to have been deliberately
damaged, misused and/or disassembled.

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Scope Of Delivery
Scope Of Delivery
Components
1Rear Camera & Light
22 x Mounting Strap
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3Charge Cable
432Gb, Class 10, Micro SD Card
5Rubber Wedge
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General Information
General Information
This user guide is based on the standards and regulations that are valid within the
UK and EU. Also the country specific directives and laws outside of the EU.
Reading and storing the user guide
This user guide belongs to this Rear Camera Bike Light (referred to as
the “product” below). It contains information on how to setup and use
the product. Read the user guide carefully, in
particularly the safety instructions before using the product. Failure to
follow this user guide may lead to severe injury or product damage.
Intended Use
This product is exclusively designed to amplify compatible entertainment devices.
This product is not intended for commercial use.
Only use the product as described in this user guide. Any other use other than
directed may lead to damage of the product or equipment and even possible injury.
The manufacturer or retailer assume no liability of damaged caused by improper or
incorrect use.
This product IS NOT a toy.

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Safety
Explanation of symbols
The following symbols are used on the product and packaging:
This symbol indicates additional information on the assembly or
operation of the product.
This symbol refers to the declaration of conformity. Products marked
with this symbol meet all the applicable community regulations of
United Kingdom.
This symbol refers to the box packaging.
The card used is made from widely recycled material.
This symbol refers to the disposal of waste electrical and
electronic equipment according to Directive 2012/19/EU of the
European Parliament and of the Council. The device and the batteries
must not be disposed of together with domestic waste. If you want
to dispose of the device, do it the environmentally friendly way by
bringing it and the batteries to a public collection point.
This symbol refers to the declaration of conformity. Products marked
with this symbol meet all the applicable community regulations of
European economic area.
PACKING
Don’t
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Recycle
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Safety
Safety
Explanations of instructions
The following symbols and signal words are used in this user guide.
WARNING!
CAUTION!
NOTE!
This symbol denotes situations that could cause
injury to yourself or others.
This symbol denotes situations that could cause
damage to the product or equipment as well as
possible injury to yourself.
This symbol denotes important information or
advice regarding the correct use of the product.

General Safety Instructions
Please read this important safety information before you use this product.
The following warning and caution information is to prevent injury to yourself or
others and to prevent damage to your product or equipment.
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Safety
Risk of electric shock!
Failure to comply with safety warnings and regulations
can cause serious injury or death.
• Only connect the product if the mains voltage of the sockets matches the
information shown on the rating plate.
• Only connect the product to an easily accessible socket so that you can quickly
disconnect it from the mains power in the event of a malfunction.
• DO NOT operate this product if it has visible damage or if the power cables
or plug is faulty.
• DO NOT operate this product with wet or damp hands or other body parts.
• DO NOT immerse the product, power cable or plug in water or other liquids
or expose them to damp or moist conditions.
• DO NOT pull the power cable excessively when disconnecting it to prevent
possible shock, fire or damage to yourself or the product.
• DO NOT excessively bend the power cable. This will minimise excessive wear to
the connectors and the power cables.
• If the power cable of the product is faulty it must be replaced to prevent any
possible damage to the product and/or user.
• DO NOT open the housing; have repairs performed by qualied professionals.
Contact the service centre. No liability is assumed and warranty claims shall
be void in the case of unauthorised repairs, improper connection or
incorrect operation.
• DO NOT carry this product in your pockets. If the product is faulty or damaged
it may explode or result in fire if too much pressure is applied to it.
• DO NOT drop this product.
• DO NOT place this product on or in a heating device, such as a microwave, oven,
stove, or radiator. This product may explode when overheated.
WARNING!

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Safety
Risk of electric shock!
Failure to comply with safety warnings and regulations
can cause serious injury or death.
• Avoid exposing your product to very cold or very hot temperatures.
Extreme temperatures can damage the product and reduce the charging
capacity and life of the installed battery.
• DO NOT directly connect the positive and negative terminals.
Doing so will cause the product to malfunction.
• DO NOT leave children unsupervised with this product. It is not a toy.
WARNING!
CAUTION!
Failure to comply with safety cautions and regulations
can cause injury or property damage.
• Secure all cables to prevent any possible trip hazards.
• Handle and dispose of this product with care. Never dispose of this product in a
fire. Never crush or puncture the product. Contact your local council for safe
disposal of this product as is contains a rechargeable Li-Ion battery.
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Product Description
Product Description
Description
1Camera
2Rear Light
3Light Mode Button
4Dust Cover
5Light Mount
6On/Off Button
7Speaker
8Microphone
9Mounting Bracket
10 Release Catch
11 Vertical Adjustment Screw
12 Velcro Strap
13 Rear Strap Mount
14 Velcro Strap Loop
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Setup
Setup
This product has the micro SD card pre-formatted and pre-installed for your
convenience. It is recommended that you fully charge the product before use for the
best first time experience.
Charging The Camera
To charge the camera, lift the dust cover B1and connect the mini USB end of the
supplied charge cable B2. Connect the other end of the charge cable to an
appropriate 5V/1A DC out port on a USB main adaptor.
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Read the information label on the USB adaptor before use.
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DO NOT USE Mains USB Outlets
This will harm the battery and/or void
the product’s warranty.

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Setup
Charging Time
The camera will take approximate 4 hours minutes to fully charge.
A full charge will last approximately up to 8 hours.
Standard Seat Mounting
The camera is mounted to the bicycle seat pole. To fit the camera, first take the
mounting strap C1and place the mounting bracket against the seat post. Next
adjust the strap C4so that the rear mount C2is on the opposite side to the
mounting bracket C1. Thread the velcro strap C4through the strap loop C3,
pull firmly and fix into place.
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Setup
Aero Seat Mounting
To mount the camera to an aero seat pole, use the same process as previously
directed in the Standard Seat Mounting section (page 10).
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Fitting The Camera
Use the vertical adjustment screw E1to release and align the bracket to the
preferred position for the camera.
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Setup
Take the camera F1and slide it on to the mounting bracket F2.
When you hear a small click the camera is locked in place.
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To release the camera, raise the clip F3and slide the camera F1off the mount.
It is advisable to take the camera with you when you’ve secured your bicycle.
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Use
To turn the camera off, press and hold the power button A3for 3 seconds. You
will hear two beeps as before, the light will turn off and the camera will stop record-
ing.
When the camera reaches 5% power, it disable the recording function and only
allow the use of the light.
Recording Confirmation
As covered in the previous section the camera will automatically start recording
when it is turned on. This is confirmed with a chasing pattern LED around the lens
housing square.
Using The Camera
This product has the micro SD card pre-formatted and pre-installed for your
convenience. It is recommended that you fully charge the product before use for the
best first time experience.
Turning The Camera On/Off
To turn the camera on, press and hold power button A3for 3 seconds. You will
hear two beeps. The camera will automatically start recording if there is a micro SD
card installed and the light will turn on.

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Use
Rear Light Options
The camera has 3 light modes for the rear light:
• Constant
• Flashing
• Multi Strobe
To change between light modes give the power button A3a quick press.
Brightness Control
The camera has 4 brightness levels for the rear light:
• High
• Medium
•Low
• Off
To change between brightness modes give the light button A6a quick press.

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Digital Storage
Digital Storage
Card Installation & Removal
To install the micro SD card, raise the dust cover G1to expose the ports. Insert the
provided micro SD card G2into the card slot G3. Push the card in until you hear a
click. The click will indicate that the card is secured in place.
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The micro SD card will only fit one way into the slot, data pins towards the lens.
To remove the micro SD card, press the card in until you hear a click. Let go of the
card so it protrudes further out of the slot. Now you are able to remove it from the
slot.
Please note that the card system is only compatible with Microsoft Window OS.

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Digital Storage
Accessing Footage
There are 2 methods to access the footage stored on the card. Directly off the card
and via the use of the USB cable.
To access the card directly from the card you will need the use of a Micro SD card
adaptor. Insert the micro SD card into the adaptor H1. Finally, insert the combined
card into an SD card reader.
To access the card from the camera, connect the supplied charge cable H2to the
mini USB port on the camera and the other end to a USB port on a PC or laptop.
Once connected using either method, the card’s root fold should automatically be
displayed on the desktop of the PC or laptop. If not, it is possible to access the card
through Windows Explorer.
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Digital Storage
Double left click with the mouse on the folder icon named “DCIMA”. This folder will
give access to all of the recorded video AVI files.
Double left click on any of the AVI files to view it in your default playback application.
You are able to transfer files to a PC or laptop from DCIMA folder with either the
copy and paste or drag and drop functions.
Repairing The Micro SD Card
In the event that the micro SD card becomes corrupt or doesn’t play/record, try
formatting the card. You can do this with either a micro USB adaptor or with the
charge cable connected to a PC or laptop.
Once connected in either of the aforementioned methods, right click on USB Drive in
Windows Explorer and select ‘Format’.

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Digital Storage
On the ‘Format USB Drive’ dialogue box, make sure FAT32 is selected.
Firstly try ‘Quick Format’ by making sure the check box is ticked and left click on
‘Start’. A warning box will show, left click to continue to format the card. This will take
a few minutes to perform.
Disconnect the cable and turn the camera off once the formatting is completed.
If you have formatted the card directly, remove the card once the formatting has
completed, then insert the card into the camera making sure the camera has been
turned off beforehand. When the camera is turned on the card will be automatically
be updated and ready for use.
If the card still presents issues, repeat the process, but uncheck the
‘Quick Format’ box. This will take much longer.