Brigade DC-102 User manual

This product records videos while the vehicle is operating.
Read and follow the instructions in this guide to properly use
and maintain the product.
DC-102 Dash Cam
User Guide

Before using the product
About the product
This product records videos while the vehicle is operating. Use this product only for reference when
investigating incidents or road accidents. This product is not guaranteed to record ALL events. The
device may not properly record accidents with small impacts that are too minor to activate the impact
sensor or accidents with massive impacts that cause the vehicle’s battery voltage to deviate.
Video recording does not begin until the product is completely turned on (booted up). To ensure that all
vehicle events are recorded, wait until the product is completely booted up after turning it on, and then
begin operating the vehicle.
Brigade is not responsible for any loss caused by an accident, nor is it responsible for providing any
support regarding the outcome of an accident.
Depending on the vehicle's conguration or operating conditions, such as the installation of remote
door lock devices, ECU settings, or TPMS settings, some product features may not be supported,
and dierent rmware versions may inuence the product's performance or features.
About the user guide
The information provided in the guide may change when the manufacturer updates its service policy.
This user guide is intended for Brigade DC-101 models only, and it may contain technical errors,
editorial errors, or missing information.
Copyrights
All rights for the content and maps in this guide are reserved by Brigade and are protected under
copyright laws. All unauthorized duplication, revision, publication, or distribution of this guide without
written consent from Brigade is prohibited and is eligible for criminal charges.
Registered trademarks
DC-101 is a registered trademark of Brigade Electronics.
Other product logos and service names in this guide are trademarks of the relevant companies.

FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Contents
Safety information
1. Product overview
1.1 Included items
1.1.1 Standard items
1.1.2 Accessories (sold separately)
1.2 Part names
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1.2.1 Front camera (main unit) - front view 9
1.2.2 Front camera (main unit) - rear view 10
1.2.3 Rear camera (optional) 10
1.3 Removing and inserting the memory card 11
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1.4 Hardwiring the Dash Cam
2. Installing the product
2.1 Installing the front camera (main unit) 14
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2.1.1 Selecting an installation location
2.1.2 Securing the product
2.1.3 Connecting the power cable 16
2.2 Installing the rear camera (optional) 17
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2.2.1 Selecting an installation location
2.2.2 Securing the rear camera 18
2.2.3 Connecting the rear camera cable 19
2.3 Installing the external GPS receiver (optional) 20
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3. Using recording features
3.1 Turning the product on or o
3.2 Learning about le storage locations 21
3.3 Using the continuous recording feature 21
3.4 Recording manually
3.5 Using parking mode
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3.5.1 Checking the video file storage location 22
Using the PC viewer4. 24
4.1 System requirements
4.2 Installing the PC viewer
4.3 PC viewer screen layout
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4.4 Playing recorded videos on the PC viewer 26
4.5 Video control menu overview 27
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5. Settings
5.1 Managing the memory card 28
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5.1.1 Partitioning the memory card
5.1.2 Formatting the memory card
5.1.3 Conguring the video overwriting
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function
5.2 Setting recording features 29
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5.2.1 Setting the continuous impact
detection sensitivity
5.2.2 Setting the brightness
5.2.3 Setting parking mode
5.2.4 Setting the impact sensitivity for
parking mode 30
5.2.5 Setting the motion detection sensitivity 30
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5.2.6 Setting the record timer feature
5.2.7 Setting the battery cuto voltage
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feature
5.3 Conguring the system settings
5.3.1 Setting the display language
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5.3.2 Adjusting the voice guidance volume 32
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5.3.3 Setting the time zone
5.3.4 Setting the date and time
5.3.5 Setting the daylight saving time
5.3.6 Setting the speed unit
5.3.7 Setting the speed stamp
5.3.8 Setting the safety cameras
5.3.9 Setting the mobile zone alert 34
5.4 Initializing the system settings 34
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6. Upgradingthermware
7. Troubleshooting
8. Specications 36
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Safety information
Read the following safety information to properly use the product.
Safety symbols in this guide
"Warning" - Indicates a potential hazard which, if not avoided, may result in injury or death.
"Caution" - Indicates a potential hazard which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury or property
damage.
"Note" - Provides useful information to help users better utilize the product's features.
Safety information for proper use
Driving and product operation
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Do not operate the product while driving a vehicle. Distraction while driving may cause accidents
and result in injury or death.
Install the product in places where the driver's view is not obstructed. Obstruction of the driver’s
vision may cause accidents and result in injury or death. Check with your state and municipal laws
before mounting the product to the windshield.

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Power supply
•Do not operate or handle the power cable with wet hands. Doing so may result in electrocution.
• Do not use damaged power cables. Doing so may result in electrical re or electrocution.
•Keep the power cable away from all heat sources. Failure to do so may cause the power cord
insulation to melt, resulting in electrical re or electrocution.
•Use the power cable with the correct connector and make sure the power cable is connected
securely and is rmly in place. Failure to do so may result in electrical re or electrocution.
•Do not modify or cut the power cable. Also, do not place heavy objects on the power cable or
pull, insert, or bend the power cable using excessive force. Doing so may result in electrical re or
electrocution.
•Use only genuine accessories from Brigade. Brigade does not guarantee compatibility and normal
operation of third-party accessories.
•When connecting the power cable to the product, ensure that the connection between the cable plug
and the power cable connector on the product is secure. If the connection is loose, the power cable
may become disconnected due to vehicle vibration. Video recording is not available if the power
connector is disconnected.
Children and pets
Ensure that the product is out of the reach of children and pets. If the product breaks, it may result in
fatal damage.

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Other information about the product
Product management and operation
•Do not expose the product to direct sunlight or intense light. The lens or internal circuitry may fail
otherwise.
•Use the product at a temperature between 14°F and 140°F (-10°C to 60°C) and store the product at
a temperature between -4°F and 158°F (-20°C to 70°C). The product may not function as designed
and some permanent physical damages may result if it is operated or stored out of the specied
temperature ranges. Such damages are not covered by the warranty.
•Frequently check the product for the proper installation position. Impact caused by extreme road
conditions may alter the installation position. Ensure that the product is positioned as instructed in
this guide.
•Do not apply excessive force when pressing the buttons. Doing so may damage the buttons.
•Do not use chemical cleaners or solvents to clean the product. Doing so may damage plastic
components of the product. Clean the product using a clean, soft, and dry fabric.
•Do not disassemble the product or subject the product to impact. Doing so may damage the product.
Unauthorized disassembly of the product voids the product warranty.
•Handle with care. If you drop, mishandle, or expose the product to external shocks, it may cause
damage and/or result in the malfunction of the product.
•Do not attempt to insert foreign objects into the device.
•Avoid excessive humidity and do not allow any water to enter the product. Electronic components
inside the product may fail if exposed to humidity or water.
•Depending on the make and model of your vehicle, the power may be constantly supplied to the dash
cam even when the ignition is turned o. Installation of the device to a continuously powered 12/24V
outlet could result in vehicle battery drainage.
•This device is designed to record video while the vehicle i s in operation. The quality of the video
might be aected by weather conditions and the road environment, such as whether it is day or night,
presence of street lighting, entering/exiting tunnels, and the surrounding temperature.
•Brigade is NOT responsible for the loss of any recorded video during operation.
•Although the device was designed to withstand high-impact car collisions, Brigade does not
guarantee the recording of accidents when the device is damaged as a result of the accident.
•Keep the windshield and camera lens clean for optimal video quality. Particles and substances on the
camera lens or windshield may reduce the quality of the recorded videos.
•This device is intended to be used inside the vehicle only
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1. Product overview
1.1 Included items
Ensure that all the items are included when you open the product box.
1.1.1 Standard items
GND
ACC
BATTERY
Front camera (main unit) Mount Adhesive cable holder Hardwiring cable
External GPS receiver MicroSD memory card
with adapter
(consumable)
Quick start guide & Warranty
/ CS information / User guide
(stored in the microSD card)
The standard items may change without prior notice.
1.1.2 Accessories (sold separately)
Rear camera
• GPS reception may be aected by interference from the vehicle's windshield, particularly those
treated with anti-UV protective coating, or built-in defroster. It is recommended that an external GPS
receiver is used when the GPS signal is weak or when you cannot get a GPS signal.

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1.2 Part names
1.2.1 Front camera (main unit) - front view
DC-IN power port
Used to connect the power cable.
Mount connector
Used to connect the mount.
Front camera lens
Records the front view.
GPS port
Used to connect the external GPS receiver
(optional) for additional features.
V-IN input port
Used to connect the rear camera
(optional).
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1.2.2 Front camera (main unit) - rear view
REC button
•Short Press: Starts manual
recording
•Press and hold for 3 seconds: Audio
recording ON/OFF
•Press and hold for 5 seconds:
Memory card format
Status LED
Indicates the operating status of the product.
Speaker
Outputs the voice guide and buzzer
sounds to indicate the product’s status.
Memory card slot
Insert a memory card to save recordings.
Microphone
Used for voice recording.
1.2.3 Rear camera (optional)
Adhesive mount
Used to x the rear camera in the vehicle.
Rear camera lens
Records the rear view.
Security LED
Indicates that the video is being recorded.
Connection port
Used to connect the rear
camera to the front camera
using a rear camera cable.
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1.3 Removing and inserting the memory card
Follow the instructions to remove the memory card from the product or to insert the memory card into
the product
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Removing the memory card
Ensure that the product is turned o and then
gently push the bottom of the memory card with
your ngernail. The lower part of the memory card
will be exposed.
Remove it from the product.
Inserting the memory card
Insert the memory card into the memory card slot,
paying attention to the direction of the memory
card, and then push the memory card into the slot
until you hear a click.
Before inserting the memory card, ensure that the
metal contacts on the memory card are facing
toward the lens of the product.
• Ensure that the product is turned o before removing the memory card. The recorded video les may
be corrupted or lost if you remove the memory card while the product is on.
•Ensure that the memory card is in the correct direction before inserting it into the product. The
memory card slot or the memory card may be damaged if it is inserted incorrectly.
•Use only authentic memory cards from Brigade. Brigade does not guarantee compatibility and normal
operation of third-party memory cards.
• To prevent loss of recorded video les, periodically back up the video les on a separate storage
device.
• Check the status of the memory card if the status LED swiftly ickers red:
- Ensure that the memory card is correctly inserted.
- Ensure that the memory card has enough free space.
- Format the memory card if it has been used for an extended period without formatting.
Product overview

Installation Guide for Hardwiring the Dash Cam
Hardwiring the dash cam directly to the vehicle power enables parking
surveillance feature of the device which is used to record any incident to the
vehicle while the ignition is turned o.
WARNING: Make sure you install the product only when the engine
ignition is turned o.
1. Connect the adapter tip end to the dash cam DC-IN power port and
connect the other end to the vehicle as follows:
Red (B+) to permanent 12V or 24V supply
Yellow (Acc) to a 12V or 24V supply which goes live when ignition is on
Black (GND) to Earth connection
2. From the location of the dash cam installation arrange the power cable
neatly so it does not interfere with vehcile controls or obscure the
driver's view.
Note: Arrange the wire so that cable does not interfere with the
vehicle airbag.
3. After connecting using the continuous power cable, turn the ignition to on
and wait up to 30 seconds to verify that the device automatically changes
to parking surveillance mode.
• www.brigade-electronics.com provides various reference materials in
order to assist with interior infrared camera installation. Please visit the
Product Support Area of the website.
• Brigade Electronics is not responsible for damages to the main unit and
/or any attached accessories due to improper user installations.
Brigade Electronics strongly recommends professional automotive
installation service to avoid such damages.

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2. Installing the product
2.1 Installing the front camera (main unit)
Follow the instructions to properly install the product.
2.1.1 Selecting an installation location
Select an installation location that can record
the entire view in front of the vehicle without
obstructing the driver’s vision. Ensure that the
front camera lens is located in the center of the
windshield.
20 cm
If a GPS navigating device is installed on the
dashboard, its GPS reception may be aected
depending on the dashboard camera's installation
location.
Adjust the installation location of the GPS navigating
device to ensure that the two devices are separated
by at least 20 centimeters (approximately 8 inches).
2.1.2 Securing the product
Follow the instructions to secure the product at the installation location.
Align the mount to the mount rail on the product,
and then slide it until you hear a click (
1). Then,
carefully remove the protective lm (
2).
After determining the installation location, wipe the installation location on the windshield with a
dry cloth.
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Remove the protective lm from the adhesive
mount, and then press the mount to the
installation location.
Remove the product from the mount and push the
mount against the windshield to ensure that the
mount is rmly xed.
Align the product to the mount, and then slide it
into the locking position until you hear a click.
• The product may fall and be damaged during vehicle operation if it is not rmly xed to
the mount.
•If you need to remove the mount from the windshield to alter the installation location, be careful
not to damage the windshield’s lm coat.
Set the vertical angle of the camera appropriately
and tighten the screw of the mount rmly by using
a at-head screwdriver or a coin.
To conrm the camera angle, record a video after installation and check the video using the PC
viewer. If necessary, adjust the camera angle again.
For more information about the PC viewer, refer to "4. Using the PC viewer" on page 22.
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2.1.3 Connecting the power cable
Please refer to the Hardwire installation guide.
The hardwiring cable must be professionally installed to the vehicle by a trained mechanic.
1. Connect the hardwire cable to the Dash Cam
2. Refer to the Installation Guide for Hardwiring the Dash
Cam for tting instructions.
• Do not cut or modify the power cable yourself. Doing so may damage the product or the vehicle.
• For safe driving, arrange the cables to prevent the driver's vision from being obstructed or
interfering with driving
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2.2 Installing the rear camera (optional)
Refer to the following instructions to properly install the rear camera .
2.2.1 Selecting an installation location
Select a location on the rear windshield where there
is no defrost grid wire and the camera can record the
entire rear view.
• For vehicles with a sunshade attached to the rear windshield, you must select a location where
using the sunshade will not interfere with camera operation.
• The adhesive part of the rear camera should not touch the defrost grid.
Installing the product

Installing the product
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2.2.2 Securing the rear camera
Refer to the following instructions to secure the product to the installation location.
After determining the installation location, wipe the installation surface of the windshield with a
dry cloth.
Check the installation location before you secure the rear camera to the rear windshield. After
securing the rear camera to the windshield, it is hard to remove the camera or change the
installation location due to the strong adhesive.
Remove the protective lm from the adhesive mount
and camera lens.
Attach the product and press the adhesive
tape rmly to secure the camera.
If the product is xed in reverse, the rear
view will be recorded upside down. Please
test before driving the vehicle.
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Adjust the camera's vertical angle.

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2.2.3 Connecting the rear camera cable
Power o the product and connect the rear camera cable to the front camera (main unit).
Connect one end of the rear camera cable to the
front camera’s V-IN port
THINKWARE
Connect the other end of the rear camera cable to
the rear camera's connection port
For safe driving, arrange the cables to prevent the driver's vision from being obstructed or
interfering with driving.
Turn on the ACC or start the engine to check if the product is powered on. After the product is
powered on, the Status LED and the voice guidance will be turned on.
The product is powered on when the ACC mode is turned on or when the engine starts.
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2.3 Installing the external GPS receiver (optional)
To activate the safety camera feature or record driving information (the speed and location), follow the
instructions and install the external GPS receiver on the upper part of the front windshield. Install the
external GPS receiver near the product, taking the receiver's cable length into account.
Remove the lm from the back of the external GPS
receiver.
Attach the external GPS receiver's adhesive surface
to the upper part of the front windshield and press
the adhesive part rmly to secure it.
Before installation, make sure the external GPS receiver's cable length is sucient and check
the cable routing path.
Connect the external GPS receiver to the product’s
GPS port.
Check the GPS port location again before
connecting the receiver. If you connect the
external GPS receiver to the DC-IN power
port, the pins inside the port may be
damaged.
Turn on the ACC or start the engine to check that the product is powered on. After the product is
powered on, the Status LED and the voice guide are turned on.
The product is powered on when the ACC mode is turned on or when the engine starts.
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3. Using recording features
3.1 Turningtheproductonoro
The product is turned on automatically and continuous recording starts when you turn on the ACC or start
the engine.
Wait until the product is completely booted up after turning it on, and then begin operating the
vehicle. The video recording does not begin until the product is completely turned on (booted up).
3.2 Learningaboutlestoragelocations
Videos are stored in the following folders according to their recording mode.
In the memory card
Play videos on a computer only. If you play videos by inserting the memory card in devices such
as a smartphone or a tablet PC, the video les may be lost.
3.3 Using the continuous recording feature
Connect the power cable to the product’s DC-IN power port and then turn on the vehicle’s electrical
accessories or start the engine. The status LED and the voice guide are turned on, and the continuous
recording starts.
During continuous recording, the product operates as follows.
Mode Operation description Status LED
Continuous
recording
During driving, videos are recorded in 1 minute segments and
stored in the "cont_rec" folder. (light on)
Incident
continuous
recording*
When an impact to the vehicle is detected, a video is recorded for
20 seconds, from 10 seconds before the detection to 10 seconds
after the detection, and stored in the "evt_rec" folder.
(ickers swiftly)
* When an impact to the vehicle is detected during continuous recording, incident continuous recording
starts with a buzzer sound.