Cobra Drive HD CDR 900 User manual

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Important Information
Customer Assistance
Safe Driving
Motorists, as well as operators of emergency or service vehicles, are expected to
exercise all due caution while using this product, and to obey all applicable trafc laws.
Security of Your Vehicle
Before leaving your vehicle, always remember to conceal this device in order to reduce
the possibility of break-in and theft.
Privacy
This device may not be used to violate the privacy rights of others. In no way will Cobra
Electronics or its subsidiaries be responsible for inappropriate use of this product. It is
the sole responsibility of the buyer to consult legal counsel for the interpretation of any
laws applicable to the area of intended use of this product.
Important Information and
Customer Assistance
Introduction
Printed in China
Part No. 480-958-P
Version D
SUPER HD DASH CAM WITH WI-FI
CDR 900
CDR 900E
CDR 900 C
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Controls, Indicators and Connections •
Controls Indicators and Connections
Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing a Drive
HD Dash Cam from Cobra. This booklet describes the simple steps for
mounting, setting up, and using your dash camera.
Records 1296P Super HD or 1080P Full
HD video. Ambarella™ chipset ensures
excellent image quality, night time
performance, and advanced dynamic range.
WiFi capability allows the CDR 900 to
connect wirelessly with the Drive HD™
app for viewing live video, controlling the
camera, uploading and sharing videos,
adjusting settings, and Cloud Mode on your
smartphone.
Ultra wide 160° viewing angle lms the
entire road and your peripherals without
edge distortion.
Continuous Loop Recording overwrites old
footage unless you want to save it. A time/
date stamp is embedded on all recordings
so you’ll never miss an event while driving.
Ready to use out-of-the-box. Includes
a heavy-duty suction cup to mount the
camera to your windshield and an 8GB
MicroSD card to Record your Ride.
3-axis G-Sensor senses sudden
accelerations and collisions and
automatically protects footage surrounding
the incident.
Additional Features:
Emergency Record Button
Motion Sensor
Built-in Microphone & Speaker
Auto-Record and Auto-Power Off
Optional waterproof case (not included)
Camera Features •
Introduction Customer Information
Speaker
Micro USB Port
Micro SD Card Slot
Lens
Record / Emergency
Button
Micro HDMI®Port
Status
Indicator
Mic
Tripod
Mount
Power / Menu
Button
Introduction
Product Features
GPS Receiver Slot
Warranty
Limited 1-Year Warranty
Limited 1-Year Warranty •
Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that this product and the component parts
thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one
year from the date of rst consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by
the rst consumer purchaser. If the product is under warranty, it will be repaired
or exchanged depending on the model as determined at Cobra’s sole discretion.
Such remedy shall be your sole and exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty.
The procedure for obtaining service and support, and the applicability of this war-
ranty, will vary depending on the country or jurisdiction in which you purchased
and utilize the product. For the details on obtaining product service, support and
warranty please visit www.cobra.com/support
Provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.- Cobra will, without charge,
repair or replace, at its option, defective products, products or component parts
upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service department, accompanied by proof of
the date of rst consumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.
You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty
service, but the return charges, to an address in the U.S.A., will be at Cobra’s
expense, if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which may vary from state to state and country to country.
Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply: 1) To any product damaged by
accident; 2) In the event of misuse, ordinary wear, failure to follow directions, or
improper maintenance of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or re-
pairs; 3) If the serial number has been altered, defaced, or removed; 4) If the product
was purchased or is utilized in a jurisdiction not covered by the limited warranty.
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and tness for a
particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty. Cobra shall
not be liable for any incidental, consequential or other damages; including, without
limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation.
Some states and countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied war-
ranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse-
quential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state and country to country.
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Contents
Introduction
Introduction
Important Information ..................................A1
Customer Assistance .................................. A1
Controls, Indicators and Connections ..................... A2
Product Features .................................... A3
Your Device
What’s in the Box...................................... 2
Installation........................................... 3
Camera Operation ................................... 4-9
Charging the device ................................. 4
Inserting and removing the Memory Card ................ 4
Dash Cam Mode vs Action Cam Mode ................... 5
To Start recording video .............................. 6
To make an emergency recording....................... 6
To cancel an emergency recording ..................... 6
To Toggle the Microphone on/off (while recording).......... 7
To Power the device off .............................. 7
Video playback ..................................... 8
Using the Playback Screen ............................ 9
Adjusting Camera Settings ............................. 10
Adjusting the Main Menu Settings ......................10
Connecting to a Computer.............................. 11
Connecting to a TV.................................... 11
Wireless and App Operation .............................12
Connecting to the Smartphone App........................13
Smartphone App Operation ..............................14
Cloud Mode Features...................................16
Motion Detector Setup..................................18
Customer Information
Specications ...................................... 19
Troubleshooting .......................................20
Product Service & Support ..............................20
Licensing ........................................... 21
Trademark Acknowledgement ............................21
Limited 1-Year Warranty ................................22

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What’s in the Box
Installation •
Where to Mount Your Unit
You will get optimum performance from your camera if you mount it on the front
windshield, behind the rear-view mirror. This will minimize the impact on the driver’s
line of sight. You’ll also want to keep the camera centered and angle the bracket to
optimize the camera’s view of the road ahead.
Installation
Your Dash Cam
What’s in the box •
Thank you for purchasing Drive HD, by Cobra.
The CDR 810 is a 1080P HD Digital Video Recorder and
Dash Cam designed to protect your vehicle and give you
peace of mind.
Package Contents Include:
• CDR 810 Dash Cam (not shown)
• Product Manual
• Heavy Duty Suction Cup Mount
• 8GB Micro SD Card
• Cigarette Lighter Adapter
• USB Cable
• AV Cable
Please take a moment to read through
this product manual to fully understand
how to properly mount and operate
your CDR 810.
Product Manual
Printed in China Part No. 480-893-P Version C
CDR 810 Functions Mounting the CDR 810
NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of 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.
CAUTION: Modications or parts not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate
FCC Rules and void authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies to Canadian Standard ICES-003.
CAN ICES-3B/NMB-3B.
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1. Menu
2. Photograph/Playback
3. File Lock/Enter
4. Record/Up
5. Microphone/Down
6. REC Indicator Light
7. Charging Indicator Light
8. MIC Indicator Light
9. AV Out
10. Microphone
11. MicroSD Card Slot
12. USB Interface
13. Reset
14. On/Off Button/
Toggle iR LEDs
15. LED Display
16. Camera Lens
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The CDR 810 should be mounted to the windshield
using the included Suction Cup Mount. Make sure
to line the unit up so that it has a clear view of the
road. If you are rotating the camera to view the cab,
make sure to change the Rotate Setting to ON in the
Tools Menu.
Operation
Turn on/off: press the on/off button to turn the unit on, press
and hold the on/off button to turn the unit off.
Continuous Cyclical Recording: Cyclical recording means
that once the memory card is full this camera will continuously
overwrite the oldest footage recorded. To protect a clip so that it
will not be overwritten, press the Lock File Button. The
icon will show on the screen.
Navigating the Menu: Press the Menu Button to enter into
menu. Press the Menu Button again to cycle through basic and
mode specic settings lists. To navigate through the menus
use the Up and Down buttons, which double as Rec and Mic
respectively. Press the File Lock/Enter Button to enter specic
settings and select specic options. Pressing the Menu Button
again will exit the menu screen.
Video: In recording mode, press the Record Button to start
recording with the REC indicator light ashing, press the
Record Button again to stop recording and the le will be saved
automatically.
Photograph: Press the Photograph/Playback Button to enter
photograph mode. Press the button again to snap still photos.
To return to video mode press the Record Button.
Suction Cup Bracket
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Peel the plastic lm off of the suction cup.
Screw the tripod mount onto the base of the suction
cup mount.
Slide your CDR 900 onto the tripod mount using the
channel on the top of the unit.
To adjust the angle to the road, loosen the angle
locking ring, turn the camera so that it has a clear
view of the road ahead and tighten the knob.
Press the Suction Cup rmly onto the windshield.
Push down on the lever to lock the suction cup in
place.
Plug the 12 foot Micro-USB cable into the camera.
Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power
cord into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter.
You can temporarily remove the camera by sliding it off the tripod mount.
Windshield Mounting
Your Detector
Dash Cam (Model # CDR 900) Heavy Duty Suction Cup Mount
8GB Micro SD Card (installed) Cigarette Lighter Adapter
Micro USB to USB Cables (1 foot power/data Tripod Connector
& 12 foot power only)
Lanyard and Lanyard Mount
NOTE: While the 12 foot and 1 foot cables look similar, they have different
functions. The 12 foot cable is for power only and enables Auto-Power
ON and Auto-Record. The 1 foot cord is for data transfer to a computer.

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Mode Action Cam Dash Cam
Recording Type Normal Continuous Loop Emergency
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Unlimited
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Remaining on Current date & time
SD card
• Car impact
• Select
during loop
recording
One min. section
(30 seconds
before and after
the event)
Recording
Duration
To Start
Recording
Three Minute
Segments
Camera Operation
Charging the device
You can charge the device with the included car charger, or with any micro
USB cable.
When the system is OFF, the status indicator ashes orange.
When the system is ON, the unit will charge in the background without any
icon shown.
Inserting and removing the Memory Card
Your camera comes with an 8GB Micro SD
Card preinstalled, but it can support up to
64GB Micro SD cards (not included).
To remove the memory card, push the
Memory card forward gently until you hear a
click, and the card should release.
To insert a different memory card, orient the
card as shown and press it in until you hear
a click.
Camera Operation
Dash Cam Mode vs Action Cam Mode •
Continuous Loop Recording: Once the memory card is full, this camera will
continuously overwrite the oldest footage recorded.
G-Sensor: The G-Sensor is an accelerometer that can detect an impact caused
by an accident. If the G-Sensor is triggered the camera will automatically save
the footage 30 seconds before and after the incident to a protected le that will
not be overwritten by loop recording.
Your Dash Cam Your Dash Cam
The CDR 900 has two recording modes for different applications:
Dash Cam Mode: Shoots continuous loop and emergency videos.
Action Cam Mode: Shoots normal videos.
NOTE: By default, the CDR 900 formats the SD card so that 50% of the
memory is used for Action Cam Mode and 50% is reserved for Dash
Cam Mode. This allocation can be modied through settings in the App.