DOD F980W User manual

USER MANUAL
MANUEL DE L’UTILISATEUR

Copyright 2014 DOD Tech
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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION ……………………………………………
PACKAGE CONTENTS …………………………………………………………………
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ……………………………………………………
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION ……………………………………………
GETTING START …………………………………………………………………………
INTRODUCTION OF OTHER FUNCTIONS …………………………………
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) MENUS …………………………………………
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ……………………………………………………
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TABLE DES MATIÈRES
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ …………………………………
CONTENU DE L'EMBALLAGE ………………………………………………………
COMMANDES ET FONCTIONS ……………………………………………………
INSTALLATION ET CONNEXION …………………………………………………
DÉMARRER ………………………………………………………………………………
INTRODUCTION AUX AUTRES FONCTIONS ………………………………
MENUS À L'ÉCRAN (OSD) …………………………………………………………
INFORMATIONS COMPLÉMENTAIRES…………………………………………
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION
About the Product
Please do not install the product in places that may cause interference while driving.
Please do not install the product in a highly humid environment.
Due to high temperatures during summer, please do not expose the product to long
period of time, because it may reduce the product's lifespan.
Please avoid fierce impact upon the product.
About the car charger
To avoid damage, please do not constantly plug in and remove the car charger.
Ensure it is connected to a proper power source. The voltage requirements are
described on the car charger.
Please do not touch the car charger with wet hands.
If the car charger is damaged, it should be replaced immediately. Please do not try
to fix it on your own.
About the Battery
Only use the battery approved by the manufacturer.
There is a built-in battery, please avoid usage in high-temperature environments.
If the unit is damaged or malfunctions, don’t open it and don’t attempt to repair it.
Please contact DOD or DOD authorized local dealer.
Please keep the device dry and store it at lower temperature if it is not in use. When
the device couldn’t be turned on, please connect to power supply for a few minutes
before turn on the device.
Only use the car charger provided by manufacture, others might cause malfunctions
or danger.

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*Supplied accessories may vary by region.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Host computer User manual Stand
Car charger USB Data cable(optional)HDMI Cable(optional)
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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1.Light Indicator
• Steady blue – The battery is charging.
• Steady red – Unit is in standby mode.
•blinking red – Unit is recording but not charging.
• Steady pink – Unit is in standby and charging.
• blinking pink – Unit is recording and charging.
Power/ [ ]
Turn on/off the unit.
Menu/SOS Emergency File Lock
Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu,
Exits and saves menu setting. When the unit is
on recording, press it for file lock.
Mode/Mute
It is not activated when the unit is on recording.
Please press [●] to stop recording and back
to Standby Mode. Toggle the unit among
“Camera Mode” and “Standby Mode”. Press
and hold [MODE] until icon appears
during recording, the record audio turns off.
Five-directions button/OK
Up- for page up / Zoom in
Down- for page down / Zoom out
Left-for left direction / EV value adjustment
Right-for right direction / LED lamp
OK-When it is at Menu Setting, press it for
activating the selected OSD menu item.
When it is at Playback Mode, press it for
playback pause and play.
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Preview/[ ]
It is not activated when the unit is on recording.
Please press [ ] to stop recording and back
to Standby Mode. Toggle the unit among
“Standby Mode” and “Playback Mode”. When it
is at playback mode, Press [UP/DOWN] to
select the file you want to view. During movie
playing back, press [OK] to play or pause.
Record/Shutter/[ ]
When the unit is on Recording, press it for stop
Recording.
When it is at Camera Mode, press it for photo
shooting.
Buckle for grip (strip)
Fixed end of the tripod
SD Card Slot
Required a SDHC card, class 6 or above.
Swivel TFT Panel
Speaker
AV Output Port
USB Port
HDMI Output Slot
Reset Key
Reset to Manufacture Settings.
Rotational Lens
LED Lamp
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
NOTE:
● Assemble the unit on to the bracket and mount the bracke on to the windshield glass.
● Only use the car charger provided by manufacture,others might cause malfunctions or
danger.
● Please cautiously select the location where the unit weill be mounted,do not mount the
unit in places that may obstruct the driver's view or affect the normal operation of the
airbag.
● If grease,fingerprints,or blots are found on the external/internal windshield of the car,
please wipe it clean or install the unit on an unaffected area.Blots may worsen the
recording quality or may cause the bracket to be unstable.

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GETTING START
1. Insert a memory card (sold separately)
• Please insert a SDHC card with class 6 or above, into the slot located on the
bottom of the unit.
• Be sure to format the SD card before the initial use.
* This Camera supports to 32GB SD Card. Please contact with your local deal for purchase
information.
2. Turning the power on / off
• Press [ ] button to turn the unit on.
To turn the unit off, press the [ ] button again.
* After the unit has been installed in your car, connect the car power adapter and start the
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3. Select language
Press [MENU] to enter menu setting, and then Press [RIGHT] to enter system
setting. Select [DOWN] to Language setting.
Press [UP] or [DOWN] to move to Language, and then press[OK] to select the
desired language.
[MENU] is not activated when the unit is on Recording Mode, please press [ ] to stop
recording and return to Standby Mode.
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GETTING START
4. Setting the date and time
Press [MENU] to enter menu setting, and then Press [RIGHT] to enter system setting.
Select [DOWN] to Date/Time setting.
Press[OK ].
Press [UP]or [DOWN] then select[OK] to set Year, Month, Day, Time, and Format fields.
Press [OK].
5. Video Recording
When the car engine is started, the unit will automatically start video recording
(it is mandatory to insert a SDHC class 10 memory card)
When it is not connected to the car charger, press [ ] button to turn on
the unit, and press [ ] button to start video recording.
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GETTING START
6. Taking Photos
Press [MODE] once to Camera Mode.
Press [ ] to take a picture.
* [MODE] cannot be activated when the unit is on Recording Mode, please press [ ] to stop
recording and return to Standby Mode.
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GETTING START
7. Playback Mode
Select the preview/next photo/movie
- Press [Preview] once to enter Playback Mode.
Press [UP] / [DOWN] to select the photo or movie clip you want to playback.
Starting movie playing back
- Press [OK] to playback.
Press [UP] and [DOWN] button to navigate.
- Press [OK] to pause it.
- Press [MODE] to return to the standby Mode.
Delete, Protect and Slide Show
- Press [MENU]
- Press [UP/DOWN] to select Delete, Protect, Slide Show
- Press [OK] to confirm
- Press [MODE] to exit menu
* The SOS locked video files will be deleted if the user selects “Format Card”.
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Loop Recording (default)
Loop Recording can be set at 2/3/5 minutes, it means that the video clip intervals will
be set at 2/3/5 minutes long and after memory card is full, the oldest video clips will be
deleted and new video clips will take its place.
If Loop Recording is turned off, it will stop recording when the memory card is full.
G-Sensor (default at Middle)
When the internal G-Sensor detects situations like an impact, intense bumps or
hard brakes during Recording Mode, the unit will automatically lock the current
recording to avoid being replaced by loop recording.
Motion Detection
In Motion Detection Mode, the surrounding of where the car is parked will be
recorded taking the least amount of storage space. Recording will automatically
be turned off after 10 seconds if nothing happens during the monitor mode. Once
there is movement, the unit will start recording immediately.
* The Motion Detection Mode requires the camera to be connected to a constant
power supply.
When Motion Detection Mode is activated, Monitor Mode/Emergency Recording
Mode and the G-Sensor function will automatically be turned off.
Plate Stamp
Enter your license plate number or desired input, and it will be displayed on the
video footage.
Password settings
It allows password owner to restrain drivers or others from operating settings, modifying
or deleting the video and picture data files.
Image Rotation
This feature will flip the screen 180 degree allowing for other recording opions.
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Main Menu Options
[MODE] [UP]/[DOW N]-[OK]
WDR On
Resolution 1080FHD/720P/720P 60FPS/WVGA/VGA
Exposure
White Balance Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Tungsten/Fluorescent
Record Audio Off/On
Date Stamp Off/On
Loop Recording off/2 Minutes/3 Minutes/5 Minutes
Gsensor Off/High/Middle/Low
Motion Detecion Off/On
Plate Stamp
Password Setting
Image rotation Off/On
Format SD Card
Language Support Multiply Language
Date/Time
Frequency 50Hz/60Hz
LED Off/On
Beep Sound Off/On
Screen Saver Off/3 Minutes/5 Minutes/10 Minutes
TV Mode PAL/NTSC
Version firmware Version
Default Setting Retur menu setting to decaults-Cancel/OK
System
Setting
Sub Menu
[UP]/[DOW N]-[OK]
Standby
Mode
Recording
Setting
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Main Menu Sub Menu Options
[MODE] [UP]/[DOW N]-[OK] [UP]/[DOW N]-[OK]
WDR On
Image Size 12M/10M/8M/5M/3M/2MHD/VGA/1.3M
Color Normal/Black & White
Anti-Shaking Off/On
Capture Mode Single/2S Timer/5S Timer/10S Timer
White Balance Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Tungsten/Fuorescent
ISO Auto/100/200/400
Exposure
Date Stamp Off,Date,Date/Time
Quality Fine/Normal/Economy
Sharpness Strong/Normal/Soft
Delete Delete Current/Delete All
Protect Lock Current/Unlock Current/Lock All/Unlock All
Slide Show 2 Seconds
Playback Mode
Camers Mode Camera Setting
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
HOW TO PLAYBACK ON COMPUTER
Please go to http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ to download and install the
VLC PLAYER.
HOW TO PLAYBACK ON OTHER DEVICES
There are AV OUT and HDMI OUT slots on the unit for Playback Mode Please
plug the AV or HDMI cable to the unit and connect the other end to the video/
audio equipment.
* It requires the camera to be connected to a constant power supply.
FIRMWARE UPGRADE
Please visit DOD Tech official website (http://www.dod-tec.com) to download
the latest firmware for your unit. Before download the updated firmware, please
navigate to the System Menu and select “Version” to view the current firmware
version.
- Connect the micro SD card into the computer.
- Access DOD Tech website (http://www.dod-tec.com) to download the latest
software to the SD Card.
- Insert the micro SD card to the unit
- Connect the unit with the external power supply*. The unit will automatically turn
on, and running about 40 seconds for firmware upgrading.
- The unit will automatically reboot once finished the firmware update.
- Be sure to format the SD memory card once finished firmware update.
* Recommend connecting the unit with the external power supply instead of using the
built-in battery, it might cause the firmware update failure due to power interruption.

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ
À propos du produit
N'installez pas le produit à des emplacements auxquels il pourrait gêner la conduite.
N'installez pas le produit dans un environnement trop humide.
En raison des températures élevées l'été, n'exposez pas le produit pendant une période
prolongée, au risque de réduire sa durée de vie.
Évitez les impacts forts sur le produit.
À propos du chargeur voiture
Pour éviter tout dégât, abstenez-vous de brancher et débrancher constamment le
chargeur voiture.
Vérifiez qu'il est branché à une source d'alimentation correcte. Les conditions de
tension requises sont décrites sur le chargeur voiture.
Ne touchez pas le chargeur voiture avec des mains humides.
Si le chargeur voiture est endommagé, remplacez-le immédiatement. N'essayez pas
de le réparer par vous-même.
À propos de la batterie
Utilisez uniquement la batterie approuvée par le fabricant.
Il existe une batterie intégrée, évitez son utilisation dans des environnements à haute
température.
Si l'appareil fonctionne mal lors de l'utilisation, ne pas tenter de le désassembler ou de
le réparer. Communiquez avec le distributeur le plus proche pour de l'assistance.
Veuillez noter que la batterie perd de sa puissance progressivement, car elle décharge
même lorsqu'elle n'est pas utilisée. Alors, si le produit est inutilisé et inactif pendant une
période de temps prolongée, assurez-vous de ranger l'appareil dans un environnement
sec et à basse température pour éviter que la batterie ne se décharge trop, ce qui peut
empêcher l'appareil de démarrer à cause d’un niveau de batterie insuffisant. Si l'unité
ne démarre plus, essayez de brancher l'appareil sur le chargeur et chargez-le pendant
quelques minutes avant d'essayer de le démarrer.
Utilisez uniquement le chargeur fourni par le fabricant, les autres pourraient causer des
dysfonctionnements ou dangers.