DOD LS430W User manual

LS430W
USER MANUAL

Copyright © 2013 DOD Tech
All Rights Reserved

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Content
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION ..........................................................................2
PACKAGE CONTENTS..................................................................................................3
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ....................................................................................4
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION.............................................................................6
GETTING START ...........................................................................................................7
INTRODUCTION OF OTHER FUNCTIONS ................................................................12
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) MENUS ......................................................................14
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ......................................................................................16

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION
About the Product
• Please do not install the product in a highly humid environment.
• Please avoid fierce impact upon the product
• 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 do not install the product in places that may cause interference while driving.
• A somewhat higher temperature is normal while operating the product; however, if
the product is melting and burning, immediately turn off the power.
About the car charger
• Only use the car charger provided by manufacture, others might cause malfunctions
or danger.
• 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

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
* Supplied accessories may vary by region.

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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Press and hold [ ] until icon
appears during recording, the record audio
turns off.
EV adjustment/[ ]
Menu/[ ]
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.
Arrow Keys/[ ] , [ ]
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is
activated, it is used as directional arrows to
select the desired menu items.
When it is at Playback mode, press it to select
the file you want to view. During movie
playing back, press it to Rewind or fast
forward the tape.
SOS Emergency File Lock/[ ]
2.7” TFT Display Screen
Micro SD Card Slot
Required a micro SDHC card, class 10 or
above.
LED Lamp
Speaker
HDMI Output Slot
Reset Key
Reset to Manufacture Settings
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
Power/ [ ]
Turn on/off the unit
Record/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.
AV Output Port
USB Port
Light Indicator
• Steady blue – Unit is powered off and is
charging
• Steady pink – Unit is at 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
Microphone
Mode/Mute/[ ]
It is not activated when the unit is on
recording. Please press [Record] to stop
recording and back to Standby Mode.
Toggle the unit among “Camera Mode”
“Playback Mode” and “Standby Mode”.
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
NOTE:
• Assemble the unit on to the bracket and mount the bracket 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 will 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 micro SDHC card with class 10 or above, into the slot located on the
side of the unit.
• Be sure to format the SD card before the initial use.
*This Camera supports to 32GB Micro 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 engine;
the unit will automatically turn on.

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3. Select language
• Press [ ] Twice to enter system settings, Select [ ] to Language setting.
• Press [ ]
• Press [ ] or [ ] to move to Language, and then press [ ] to select the
desired language.
* [ ] is not activated when the unit is on Recording Mode, please press [ ] to stop
recording and return to Standby Mode.
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4. Setting the date and time
• Press [ ] Twice to enter System settings, Select [ ] to Date/Time setting
• Press [ ]
• Press [ ] / [ ] , then select [ ] to set Year, Month, Day, Time, and Format
fields.
• Press [ ]
5. Video Recording
• When the car engine is started, the unit will automatically start video recording (it is
mandatory to insert a micro 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 [ ] once to Camera Mode
• Press [ ] to take a picture.
* [ ] 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 [ ] twice to enter Playback Mode
- Press [ ] / [ ] to select the photo or movie clip you want to playback.
• Starting movie playing back
- Press [ ] to playback.
- Press [ ] and [ ] button to navigate.
- Press [ ] to pause it.
- Press [ ] to return to the Playback Mode.
• Delete, Protect and Slide Show
- Press [ ]
- Press [ ] / [ ] to select Delete, Protect, Slide Show
- Press [ ] to confirm
- Press [ ] to exit menu.

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INTRODUCTION OF OTHER FUNCTIONS
• 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.

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INTRODUCTION OF OTHER FUNCTIONS
• GPS Track (only available when connect with GPS signal)
Display the driving route with Google Maps.
• Standby Speed Display (only available when connect with GPS signal)
Current speed of the vehicle will be displayed on the screen once the GPS signal is
detected.
• GPS Speed Warning (only available when connect with GPS signal)
When the car speed exceeds a preset speed limit, the warning signal is shown to alert
the drivers to slow down the driving speed.
* GPS Speed Warning is only activated under the “Standby Speed Display” turns on.
• 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 degrees allowing for other recording options.

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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) MENUS
Main Menu Sub Menu Options
[MODE] [UP]/[DOWN] - [OK] [UP]/[DOWN] - [OK]
Standby
Mode
Recording Setting
WDR On
Resolution 1080FHD/720P/720P 60FPS/WVGA/VGA
Exposure +3/+2/+1/0/-1/-2/-3
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 Detection Off/On
Plate Stamp
Driver Fatigue Warning Off/1H/2H/3H/4H
GPS Track Off/On
Standby speed display Off/15 Seconds/1 Minutes/3 Minutes
GPS Speed Warning Off/40/60/80/100/120
World Time Zone
Password Setting
Speed Unit KMH/MPH
Image rotation Off/On
System Setting
Format SD Card
Language Support Multiply Language
Date/Time
Frequency 50Hz/60Hz
IR 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 Return menu setting to defualt - Cancel/Ok

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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) MENUS
Main Menu Sub Menu Options
[MODE] [UP]/[DOWN] - [OK] [UP]/[DOWN] - [OK]
Camera
Mode Camera Setting
WDR On
Image Size 12M/10M/8M/5M/3M/2MHD/VGA/1.3M
Color Normal/Black&White/Sepia
Anti-Shaking Off/On
Capture Mode Single/2S Timer/5S Timer/10S Timer
White Balance Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Tungsten/
Fluorescent
ISO Auto/100/200/400
Exposure +3/+2/+1/0/-1/-2/-3
Date Stamp Off/Date/ Date/Time
Quality Fine/Normal/Economy
Sharpness Strong/Normal/Soft
Playback
Mode
Delect Delete Current/Delete All
Protect Lock Current/Unlock Current/Lock All/
Unlock All
Slide Show 2 seconds

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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.
FIRMWARE UPGRADE
Please visit DOD Tech official website (http://www.dod-tech.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-tech.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.

Copyright © 2013 DOD Tech
All Rights Reserved