DOD IS220W User manual

Copyright ©2016 DOD Tech
All Rights Reserved

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CONTENTS
1. Safety Precautions······································································································· 2
2. Package Contents········································································································ 3
3. Camera Controls·········································································································· 4
4. Installing Your Camera ································································································6
5. Getting Started············································································································ 7
6. Camera Modes ············································································································ 9
7. Camera Settings ········································································································ 12
8. Transferring Files······································································································· 16

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Safety Precautions
Product
Do not disassemble, repair, modify your camera or power related accessories. For warranty service,
please contact DOD Tech Support.
Do not adjust camera while driving.
Avoid exposing your camera to extended periods of humidity and/or heat.
Prolonged exposure may reduce the product’s lifespan.
Do not spray water or cleaning agents directly onto the camera.
Fluids may cause fire, electric shocks, or malfunctions.
Avoid installing camera where it may obstruct the driver’s view or airbag deployment.
Car Charger
Use only the power adapter supplied with your unit.
Other power adapters may create a safety hazard or damage the unit.
Do not use damaged power adapters or cords. If damaged, please disconnect the power adapter
and contact DOD Tech Support for assistance.
Do not pull, insert, or bend the power cable using excessive force.
Do not operate or handle power cable with wet hands.
Battery
Keep the device away from heaters or other hot objects.
Store the camera at lower temperatures to reduce the rate of self-discharge and preserves the initial
energy stored in the battery. The battery in the device self-discharges over a period of time naturally
whether the battery is used or not.
Charge the dash camera for 5 minutes if you are unable to turn on the camera.

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Package Contents
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Host computer User manual
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Stand Car charger
*Supplied accessories may vary by region.

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CameraControls

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CameraControls
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1Record/Shutter/OK [ ]
When the unit is on Recording, press it for stop
Recording.
When it is at Camera Mode, press it for photo
shooting.
When it is at Playback Mode, press it for
playback pause and play.
When it is at Menu Setting, press it for
activating the selected OSD menu item.
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2Power Button ON/OFF [ ]
Turn on/off the unit.
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3A/V Video Out Port
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4USB Port
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5Speaker
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6Reset Button
Reset to Manufacture Settings.
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7Micro SD Slot
Required a micro SDHC card, class 6 or above.
Support 8~32GB.
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8Arrow Keys [ ] , [ ]
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is
activated, it is used as directional arrows to select
the desired menu items.
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9Menu/SOS Emergency File Lock [
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Turns ON the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu, Exits
and saves menu setting. It is not activated when
the unit is on recording.
Please press [ ] to stop recording and back to
Standby Mode.
When the unit is on recording, press it for file lock.
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10 Mode/Mute [M/]
Please press [ ] to stop recording and back
to Standby Mode.
Toggle the unit among “Camera Mode”
“layback Mode ”and “Standby Mode”
Press and hold [M/]until icon appears
during recording, the record audio turns off. When
the unit is on recording, Press [M/]once to turn
off the screen; Press any buttons to wake up the
screen.
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11 HDMI Output Slot
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12 Light Indicator
Steady blue - Unit is powered off and is charging.
-Steady pink - Unit is Standby Mode, Camera
Mode or Playback Mode.
-Steady red - Unit is at Standby Mode but not
charging.
-Flashing red - Unit is on Recording but not
charging.
-Flashing between blue and pink - Unit is on
Recording and charging.

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Installing Your Camera
NOTE:
xAssemble the unit on to the bracket and mount the bracket on to the windshield glass.
xOnly use the car charger provided by manufacture, others might cause malfuncƟons or danger.
xPlease cauƟously select the locaƟon where the unit will be mounted, do not mount the unit in
places that may obstruct the driver's view or aīect the normal operaƟon of their bag.
xIf grease, Įnger prints,or blots are found on the external/internal windshield of the car, please wipe
it clean or install the unit on an unaīected area. Blots may worsen the recording quality or may
cause the bracket to be unstable.

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Getting Started
Setting Up Your Camera
Set up your camera inside your vehicle to ensure easy access to power
1. Insert the Micro SD Memory Card.
Please format the Micro SD card when using the unit for the first time.
To save recorded videos stably, DOD Tech recommends formatting your SD card every two weeks.
Note:
Please purchase a micro SD card for use with this unit.
After formatting the SD card, all of your data will be lost. Be sure that you have backed up the important files.
2. Turn on/off Your Unit.
Press [ ] to turn on or turn off the unit.
Connect the Power Adapter.
Power from your vehicle through the outlet will automatically turn on your camera and when
power is turned off your camera will shut off automatically. The camera automatically begins
recording every time it is turned on and stops recording when it is turned off.
Note: In some vehicles, the power outlet is continuously providing power, even when the vehicle is turned off.

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Getting Started
3. First Time Settings.
Upon powering up the camera for the first time or after upgrading the firmware on the device, you
will need to go through the Settings below.
Select Language
Select the language of your choice by pressing [S] / [T].
Press [ ] found on the top of your unit to confirm your selection.
Set the Date and Time Format
Select your Year, Month, Day, Time and press [ ] to confirm.

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Camera Modes
1. Video Recording Mode
xWhen the car engine is started, the unit will automatically start video recording (it is mandatory to
insert a micro SDHC class 6 memory card)
xWhen it is not connected to the car charger, press [ ] button to turn on the unit, and press [ ]
button to start video recording.
Microphone(on)
White balance (auto)
Date/Time
Power connected
Exposure
Loop recording in 3mins length
WDR works all time
Recording
Recording mode
Resolution
Motion detection(on)
Memory card icon
Recording Time

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Camera Modes
2. Photo Mode
xPress [] once to Camera Mode.Ζ
xPress [] to take a picture.
*[M/]cannot be activated when the unit is on Recording Mode, please press [ ] to stop recording and
return to Standby Mode.
Memory card icon
Image Quality
White Balance
Power connected
ISO Sensitivity
Exposure compensation
Digital Image Stabilizer (on)
WDR woks all time
Camera Mode
Image Resolution

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Camera Modes
3. Playback Mode
xSelect the preview/next photo/movie.
Press [ ] twice to enter Playback Mode.
Press [] / [ ] to select the photo or movie clip you want to playback.
xStarting movie playing back.
Press [ ] to playback.
Press [ ] and [ ] button to navigate.
Press [ ] to pause it.
Press [ ] to return to the Playback Mode.
xDelete, Protect and Slide Show.
Press [ ] .
Press [ ] / [ ] to select Delete, Protect, Slide Show.
Press [ ] to confirm.
Press [ ] to exit menu.
* The SOS locked video files will be deleted if the user selects ”Format Card”

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Camera Settings
Each mode has a unique set of settings. See the description below.
Video Recording: First Settings Page
Accessed by pressing [ ] once.
WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)
Cannot be changed.
Shows WDR processing is enabled.
Resolution
Changes the video resolution. Lower the resolution for
smaller file sizes but this reduces video quality.
Recommended setting: 1080P FHD.
Exposure Value
Sets the brightness /darkness of the video.
Video too bright? Set between -1 to -3.
Video too dark? +1 to +3.
Recommended setting: 0.
White Balance
Sets the white balance.
Recommended setting: Auto.
Record Audio
Switches the microphone on/off.
Can be used during recording by pressing button [ ].
Date Stamp
Imprints the time and date on the recorded video.
Loop Recording
Can be set to 2, 3 or 5 minutes. Video recordings of
the selected length will be recorded onto the memory
card. When the memory card is full, the oldest files
will be overwritten, excluding locked clips. Turing off
loop recording will prevent the camera from writing
new files when the memory card is filled.
G –Sensor
Measures shock forces. The settings from “low to
high” determine the amount of force needed to lock
the file from being overwritten.
Recommended setting: Low.
Two Camera Settings pages are accessible:
Video Recording Settings
System Settings
The menu settings can be switched by pressing [ ].
If you move the cursor before pressing [ ], you must exit and try again.
Note: Press [ ] to enter the camera settings when recording.

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Camera Settings
Video Recording: First Settings Page
Accessed by pressing [ ] once.
Parking mode (Default: off)
When function is enabled, dashboard camera will automatically switch to parking mode if vehicle is stationary for
over 10 minutes.
1. Automatically records a 15-second video when motion detected within view range of camera.
2. Automatically records and locks a 1-minute video when excessive force of impact is detected by G-sensor.
3. Unit will return to normal recording mode if vehicle moves continuously for 3 seconds or longer.
Note:
zParking Mode requires consistent power supply via vehicle battery. (Power cord with low-voltage protection is
recommended to prevent battery drainage.)
zPlease ensure to enable G-sensor function in setting menu before switch to Parking Mode. (G-sensor
sensitivity Default: Medium)
zParking Mode will automatically shut down GPS locating, and will resume when switched to normal recording
mode.
Plate Stamp
Imprints a customized set of 8 digits to the recorded
video. Add license plates or other identifying features
to watermark your video.
Password Settings
Set a password lock which will prevent files from being
deleted or the settings changed on the device.
Note: This does not prevent other users from
extracting the memory card or changing the files. This
feature should be turned off during regular driving.
Time-Lapse
The time-lapse function is used to create a sped-up
video. When set, the camera will record one frame
every 200ms (milliseconds)/ 500ms/1 second/5
seconds.
Image Rotation
Rotates the recorded image 180o. Used if the camera is
mounted on the dashboard.
ISO Stamp
On/ Off
Default: On.

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Camera Settings
System Settings: Second Setting Page
Accessed by pressing [ ] twice.
Format
Completely deletes all files including locked footage on
the Memory Card and optimizes the card for
recording. 64GB cards should use DOD's formatting
program for proper functionality. See the support
section online.
Language
Sets the language.
Date/Time
Sets Year/Date/Time format.
Frequency
Adjusts the camera's frequency setting to minimize
flickering and banding in the recorded video.
Beep Sound
Turns on/off notification sounds.
Screen Saver
Turns off the screen after the set time.
TV Mode
Switches between the NTSC and PAL video output
standard.
Version
Shows the model name and current firmware version.
Default Settings
Sets all settings back to the original settings.

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Camera Settings
Photo Settings
Accessed in “Photo Mode”.
WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)
Cannot be changed. Shows WDR processing is
enabled.
Image Size
Adjusts the size of the image. Higher megapixels
increases file size and details.
Color
Apply a color filter to the photo.
Anti-Shaking
Helps reduce the effects of shaking when taking a
photo.
Capture Mode
Sets a timed delay before taking a photo.
White Balance
Set the White Balance.
Recommended setting: Auto
ISO
Change the ISO settings. Higher ISO reduces motion
blur at night but lowers video quality.
Exposure
Sets the brightness /darkness of the video.
Photo too bright?
Set between -1 to -3.
Photo too dark? +1 to +3.
Recommended setting: 0.
Date Stamp
Imprints the date at the captured photo.

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Transferring Files
Video Įles can be transferred to your electronic device for viewing and storage.
USB Cable
1. Connect a USB cable from the camera’s USB port to computer.
2. Turn on your camera. A black screen should appear showing “Mass Storage”.
3. Press the “Record/Select” buƩon. A blue screen should appear labeled “Mass Storage”.
4. Your computer should now detect a new device. The memory card and videos can be accessed
similar to a USB Ňash drive.
Card Reader/Micro SD Slot
Use a memory card reader (separately purchased) or a compaƟble electronic device with a Micro SD
slot (ex: tablet). Follow the manufacturer’s instrucƟons.
Video Output
HDMI (TV)
ConnecƟng a mini-HDMI to HDMI from your camera to a compaƟble television/monitor will
automaƟcally output the camera’s screen. Recording funcƟons are disabled while streaming video.
AV Port
Using a 2.5mm AV cable, plug the 2.5mm connector into the camera’s AV port. Plug the RCA end into
a compaƟble port on your television or monitor.
Firmware Update
See the support secƟon on DOD-Tech’s website for any available Įrmware updates and instrucƟons.