Boyo Crakuda User manual

Carkuda (VTG700X)
User Manual

Contents
•Carkuda Concepts
•Quick Start
•Installing Carkuda Mirror
•Using Carkuda Mirror
•Using Carkuda Smartphone App
•Technical Specifications
•Packing List
•FAQs
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Carkuda Concepts
Cloud Services
of Various Providers
Vehicles Smartphone
Carkuda Mirror
Carkuda Mirror installs in vehicles
Carkuda hardware connects to battery, ACC power
line, reverse signal line and GPS antenna
With Wi-Fi Data Network, mirror talks to Cloud
Services
Data network is Wi-Fi Network
Cloud Services for example can be Google Map,
WAZE, GasBuddy or manufacturer provided cloud
User can use the touch screen to operate the
Carkuda Mirror
Smartphone connects to Carkuda via Wi-Fi network
Smartphone can access Carkuda data from Cloud
Services
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Wi-Fi

Quick Start
Install Carkuda Mirror
•Mount, Connect, Insert
SD Card
•See Page: 5 - 10
Use In-Mirror
Features
•DVR, Navigate, Play
•See Page: 12 - 25
Carkuda Smartphone
App
•Bind, Check, Monitor
•See Page: 27 - 36
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Contents
•Carkuda Concepts
•Quick Start
•Installing Carkuda Mirror
–Mounting
–Cables
–GPS Antenna
–SD Card
•Using Carkuda Mirror
•Using Carkuda Smartphone App
•Technical Specifications
•FAQs
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Installing Carkuda Mirror
-Mounting
6
Please identify if your car mirror has a round connector with
mounting bracket.
If yes, then please remove the original mirror
off from the bracket.
Keep the mounting bracket on the windshield as is. We will
use this bracket as the base for universal plastic mounting bracket.
The bracket kit includes 5 screws. 4 are for the installation and
1 extra for backup in case your lose one.
Universal Plastic Brackets

Installing Carkuda Mirror
-Mounting
7
Please select the proper size head circle according to your
Existing mounting bracket. Place the plastic head and drive the
4 screws into the mirror.
There are several sizes of ball cups, select the proper one
that fits for your mounting bracket
You can test the size of ball cup by installing onto the bracket ball.
At last, please put the circle cap, screw head and twist them tightly.

Installing Carkuda Mirror
Harness
8
Carkuda requires constant battery power after vehicle ignition
switch is turned off. This will allow users to access the Carkuda
real time data remotely via Smartphone. Carkuda also needs to
connect to IGN/ACC signal wire to offer security monitoring
features. With IGN/ACC line connected, Carkuda can detect every
IGN on or off event.
•BLACK wire to chassis ground
•YELLOW wire to 12v + battery, from the fuse box or battery
•RED wire to IGN/ACC switch, which indicates the car is on or off
•BLUE wire to reverse light + for back up camera activation
(Optional feature if a back up camera is installed and connected)
•GREEN wire to FM antenna
•(Optional-Connect to use the FM Modulator Feature)
•YELLOW RCA plug to back up camera
•Warnings
•DO NOT mix the +/- battery connections.
•DO NOT connect RED wire to constant 12 volt, otherwise
Carkuda cannot detect IGN/ACC is on or off
•DO NOT connect YELLOW wire to IGN/ACC power, otherwise
Carkuda will shutdown itself, remote security feature will not
activate.
GND
Battery/Fuse Box
ACC/IGN Key
Reverse Light +
Back up cam input
FM antenna
Black
Yellow
Red
Blue
Green
Black

Installing Carkuda Mirror
-GPS Antenna
9
We have also included a GPS antenna. This antenna is used to
receive GPS signal in a very fast and stable manner.
The recommended position to install the GPS antenna is the
inside windshield, or on top of the dashboard.
Once the antenna is properly installed, connect the GPS antenna
to Carkuda.
Recommended GPS Head Position
Better visibility to satellites

Contents
•Carkuda Concepts
•Quick Start
•Installing Carkuda Mirror
•Using Carkuda Mirror
–DVR
–Navigation Apps
–Snapshots
–File Manager
–SOS
–Google Play
–App Manager
–Time and Date
–Wi-Fi Network
–FM Transmitter
–Shutdown Delay
–Software Upgrade
–GPS Signals
–How to Reboot
•Using Carkuda Smartphone App
•Technical Specifications
•FAQs
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Using Carkuda Mirror
-DVR
11
Snapshot
Start/Stop recording
Mute/Un-mute
sound recording
HD/FHD switching
When you tap the Recorder icon. It displays the full view
real time video. To review the video history, tap the File
Manager icon. You can review and play back the video files
on the mirror. Real time preview window
G-Sensor Settings

Using Carkuda Mirror
-Navigation Apps
12
Carkuda supports various navigation systems like Google
Map, MapFactor, WAZE, Yahoo Map and many more. The
user experience is the same as what we have on the
Smartphone.
Note
•Google Map requires a data connection to function.
•MapFactor is pre-loaded with TOM TOM offline map data
•Carkuda can accommodate different navigation apps (online
or offline)

Using Carkuda Mirror
-Snapshots
13
When driving, the driver can instantly tap the Snapshot icon,
Carkuda will capture the image from the front camera and
save it in the File Manager or it can upload to the Cloud Server,
which can be synchronized to your Smartphone app
automatically. Cloud Server requires a Wi-Fi data connection.
Carkuda Cloud Services Smartphone
Note:
•The Carkuda requires a Wi-Fi data connection to synchronize
photos.
•Carkuda currently offers Cloud Storage for all end users.

Using Carkuda Mirror
-File Manager
14
Tap the File Manager icon, users can access DVR videos and
photo history, delete or lock DVR videos and snapshot photos,
clean up SD Storage or Internal Storage space.
For files that start with letter “G”, it is clocked by G-Sensor
detection during hard brake or collision. These files will not
be recycled automatically. Users can delete them manually.

Using Carkuda Mirror
-File Manager
15
To play videos, click on the file you wish to .
Press return arrow on left-bottom to quit playing.
User can lock, select and delete the files as needed.

Using Carkuda Mirror
-SOS Email
16
Once SOS icon is tapped, the emergency contact person will
receive an email alert with real time address and images
attached. Wi-Fi data connection required.
Carkuda Service Cloud PC or Smartphone
Note
•Carkuda Email SOS alert is offered to users globally.
•Carkuda does not guarantee the delivery of E-mail due to
various network situations, different mail servers, etc.
•Carkuda takes no responsibility if the email is lost.
•SOS Email settings: on App, [Personal Center] -> [SOS]

Using Carkuda Mirror
-Google Play
17
Carkuda offers Google Play store feature. Users can install
their favorite apps into Carkuda.
Once new apps are installed, user can find new icons in the
new pages.
For performance purpose, Carkuda recommends user to
install limited number of Apps. (5 Apps or less)
If the performance is degraded, please use App Manager to
delete Apps accordingly.
Google Play need Wi-Fi data connections to download Apps.
Google Play requires a Google user account to log in.

Using Carkuda Mirror
-App Manager
18
To remove an App, tap App Manager, choose the App to be
removed, Tap uninstall. The Carkuda will reboot after
deleting the App. Users can Force Stop or Suspend an App
in App Manager.

Using Carkuda Mirror
-Date and Time
19
Like most of Android devices, users can set the time and
date from the system settings.
Note
We also recommend users to stay on the default settings.
You can turn to GPS timing for automatic date and time
adjustments.
Carkuda will synchronize the date and time automatically
with the network server or GPS during normal operation.
Carkuda mirror MUST have correct date and time to
upload images, alerts, videos to the Cloud Server.

Using Carkuda Mirror
-Wi-Fi Network
20
Carkuda supports Wi-Fi connection. If there are Wi-Fi networks
nearby, users can click on the Wi-Fi settings, scan and log into
Wi-Fi networks. Typically, Wi-Fi network comes from
Smartphone hotspot or dedicated Wi-Fi routers.