Cobra SC200 User manual

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CONTENTS
CONTENTS......................................................................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................................3
SC 200 DASH CAM FEATURES.........................................................................................................................3
PRODUCT SERVICE AND SUPPORT .................................................................................................................4
WHAT’S IN THE BOX.......................................................................................................................................4
HARDWARE INTERFACE .................................................................................................................................5
INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................................6
BASIC OPERATION..........................................................................................................................................8
INITIAL SETUP ................................................................................................................................................9
DRIVE SMARTER® APP CONNECTION ......................................................................................................................... 9
iRADAR® APP CONNECTION ..................................................................................................................................... 10
VIDEO SCREEN .............................................................................................................................................11
VIDEO SETTINGS ..........................................................................................................................................13
VIDEO AND PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE..........................................................................................................13
VOICE ANNOUNCEMENTS............................................................................................................................14
VOICE COMMANDS......................................................................................................................................14
MEMORY CARD STORAGE............................................................................................................................15
SAFETY FEATURES ........................................................................................................................................16
GENERAL SETTINGS......................................................................................................................................14
FIRMWARE UPDATES ...................................................................................................................................18
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................20
TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................................................................................................21
FAQ ..............................................................................................................................................................21
TRADEMARKS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, WARNINGS, and REGULATORY INFORMATION................................22

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! You made the smart choice by purchasing an SC Series Dash Cam from Cobra.
SC Series cameras provide peace of mind by continuously recording the road in beautiful HD
video. With cutting edge features, phenomenal video quality, and an industry-leading focus on
user experience, SC Dash Cams are the best solution to record your ride. This User Manual
covers the SC 200 and SC 200D.
SC 200 DASH CAM FEATURES
Dual Lens
With 1600P QHD single-view recording. Full HD 1080P when recording in dual-view.
Dual Band Wi-Fi
Flawless Connectivity
Instant Driver Alerts
Red-Light & Speed Cameras, Police, and Community Radar alerts
140°
Field of View
Embedded GPS
Location and Speed Information
3” Display
Crystal Clear LCD
Includes
SC200: 16GB SD Card
SC200D: 8GB SD Card
Display Interface Supports 6 Languages:
oEnglish
oSpanish
oFrench
oGerman
oItalian
oChinese

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PRODUCT SERVICE AND SUPPORT
For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, PLEASE CONTACT
COBRA FIRST…do not return this product to the retail store. The contact information for Cobra
will vary depending on the country in which you purchased and utilize the product. For the
latest contact information, please go to www.cobra.com/support.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
SC200D
SC200

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HARDWARE INTERFACE

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INSTALLATION
MOUNT
To install the Adhesive Windshield Mount, slide the dash cam onto the mount. Remove protective film
from camera lens and display. Find the spot on your windshield where you would like to mount the
camera and confirm the placement. Reminder, this is an adhesive mount, so it is important to mount
correctly the first time. Next, peel the plastic film off the 3M adhesive and press the mount FIRMLY onto
the windshield.
For a View of the Road Behind You
Connect Extension Cable to the Video Input Port on the Dash Cam and run the cable along the floor of
your car. Connect the Extension Cable to the Rear Camera and attach to the vehicle’s back window. Please
orient the rear camera so it faces out the windshield as shown here.
POWER
Plug one end of the supplied 12V Vehicle Power Adapter into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter, and the
other end into the micro USB port. The unit will automatically turn on and start recording. To manually
power on the device PRESS AND HOLD the Power button until the display activates.
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Note: A Hardwire Kit is available at www.cobra.com for a more permanent installation that allows for
discrete routing of the power cable and recording while your vehicle is off.
DRIVE!
Your dashcam is designed for easy operation. After powering the camera will instantly
begin loop recording. When the MicroSD Card is full the oldest footage will be deleted to
make way for the new. If you witness something that you do not want deleted simply
press the Emergency Record button and it will be saved.
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BASIC OPERATION
POWERING ON THE DEVICE
The device will power on automatically when plugged in and can also be powered by PRESSING AND
HOLDING the On/Off button until the display activates (when connected to power).
LOOP RECORDINGS:
Once the SD card is full, the camera will continuously overwrite the oldest footage recorded with recent
recordings. To protect a clip so that it will not be overwritten, press the Emergency Record/Favorites
Button so that the clip is moved into the locked content partition.
EMERGENCY RECORDINGS:
An Emergency Recording is triggered when the Emergency Record/Favorites Button is pressed or
when the G-Sensor registers a significant impact (hard braking or collision). Emergency Recordings create
locked files that are not overwritten by Continuous Loop Recording. To ensure that important footage is
not lost surrounding an incident, the prior video clip is locked if the incident happens within 30 seconds of
the beginning or end of a clip.
THE MICRO SD MEMORY CARD
The device comes with a Micro SD memory card. To remove the SD card, press firmly on the SD card to
push it further into the slot. There will be a click and the SD card will pop out on release. Extract the card
and replace as necessary by inserting a card into the slot and pressing until it locks in place. This camera is
compatible with Micro SD cards up to 256GB. Please be sure to format the card in-camera before use.
Class 10 high-endurance cards from reputable brands are recommended for constant video recording of a
dash camera.
NAVIGATING MENUS
When in a menu, press or to navigate to the menu item you want to select or change and then
press to select or change the option associated with that item. Pressing at any time will exit
the menu without saving changes.
VOLUME ADJUST
Models with LCD displays allow the user to select “Volume” in the setting menu to and adjust volume of
notifications and voice announcements. Both products with LCD displays and without allow for volume
adjustment using the Drive Smarter Mobile App.

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INITIAL SETUP
When first powered on, the device will show you the video stream and automatically begin
loop recording.
When the Dash Cam is first turned on, we strongly recommend to pair with the Drive
Smarter App to download the latest firmware and ensure your camera contains the latest
features. Please follow the directions below to pair the app with the camera.
DRIVE SMARTER® APP CONNECTION
Your Dash Cam uses a Bluetooth® connection to the Drive Smarter app. Smartphone
integration allows for…
Cloud Video Management: Viewing your camera’s footage from the phone without having to
connect the camera or SD card to the computer. From here you can download videos and
save them to your phone
Live-View: Viewing a live-stream into the camera when within proximity of the camera’s WiFi
network.
MayDay: Cobra’s MayDay feature allows you create an emergency contact and auto-upload
your location and MayDay notice when the camera’s G-Sensor detects a severe
impact/collision.
Over-The-Air Firmware Updates: Have the latest features and bug-fixes loaded to your
camera via the mobile application.
DRIVE SMARTER
CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Start the Drive Smarter App and log in/create an account.
2. Follow the instructions in the Drive Smarter App to create a vehicle and connect the camera
3. When complete, a chime will sound on the camera and it will appear as Connected in the Drive
Smarter App.

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iRADAR® APP CONNECTION
Connecting to the iRadar App enables your camera to receive real-time driver alerts about
what is on the road ahead including:
CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
For iPhone® 6s and later.
•Power on your dash cam and be sure that Bluetooth is enabled
•Make sure your iPhone’s Bluetooth is ON. The dash cam
will NOT APPEAR in the iPhone’s Bluetooth Settings Menu.
•Start the Cobra iRadar App. Press the Menu button in the
upper left of the app and select Devices. Follow the onscreen
instructions to complete the pairing and connection.
•When complete, a “connected” chime will sound and the
Bluetooth icon will turn white on the dash cam display.
For Android™ Devices.
•Power on your dash cam.
•Enter your Android device’s Bluetooth Settings Menu.
•Scan for Devices and select Drive HD to pair.
•Enter the Cobra iRadar App. A “connected” chime will sound,
and the Bluetooth icon will turn white on the dash cam display