DOD RX400W User manual

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Table of Contents
Safety Precautions ....................................................................................... 2
Package Contents ........................................................................................ 3
Camera Controls .......................................................................................... 4
Getting Started ............................................................................................ 6
Installing Your Camera ................................................................................. 8
Basic Camera Operation ............................................................................ 10
Camera Modes .......................................................................................... 11
Video Recording Mode........................................................................... 11
Photo Mode .......................................................................................... 12
Playback Mode ...................................................................................... 13
Camera Settings ........................................................................................ 15
Video Recording Settings ....................................................................... 15
System Settings ..................................................................................... 18
Photo Settings ....................................................................................... 19
Back-Up Camera Support ........................................................................... 20
Transferring Files ....................................................................................... 21
Video Output ............................................................................................ 21
Firmware Update....................................................................................... 21
DOD Video Player ...................................................................................... 22
DOD Tech reserves the right to change specification of the products and
discontinue products without notice and without further obligation.

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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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DOD RX400W Dash Camera Power Adapter
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User Manual DOD Player Installation CD AV-IN to RX400W
Note: Supplied accessories may vary by region.

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Camera Controls

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Camera Controls
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Power [ ]
Turn on/off the unit.
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2Menu/SOS Emergency File Lock[ ]
Press [●]stop recording to access the setting
menu. Press [ ] while recording videos to lock
the current file from being overwritten.
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3Arrow Key[▲]/[▼]
Used to navigate through menus and select videos
for playback.
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4Record/Shutter/Confirm [●]
Video Recording-Starts/Stops recording.
Photo- Takes a photo.
Video Playback-Plays/Pauses video.
Settings- Selects highlighted item.
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5Mode/ Display off/ Exposure Value [ ]
Switch camera to photo mode and playback mode
when camera at standby mode.
During recording, press [ ] to turn off the
display; In Standby Mode, press and hold [ ]
to the desired exposure value.
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6Mutes Microphone[ ]
To turn off the audio recording, press [ ] and hold
it until the icon appears.
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Operation Status LED
Indicates the camera’s operating status.
Steady Blue-Powered off and charging.
Steady Pink-Powering up while charging or is in
Playback Mode.
Steady Red-In Standby Mode but not charging.
Flashing Red-Recording video, not charging.
Flashing Blue & Pink-Recording video &charging.
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8USB Port
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9Micro SD Slot
A Micro SDHC card rated at class 10 or above is
required.
Supports up to 32GB.
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10 HDMI Out Port
Outputs either live or previously recorded video
over the HDMI connection.
The camera is unable to record while HDMI
output is enabled.
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11 A/V Video Out Port
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12 A/V Video In Port
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13 Reset Button
Press to force the device to reboot. If camera
freezes, use a small pin to press button.

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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.
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.
Note: After formatting the SD card, all of your data will be lost. Be sure that you have backed up the
important files.
2. Connect the Power Adapter.
Plug the DOD power adapter into your vehicle’s power outlet.
Insert the USB plug into the USB port.
3. Turn on Your Vehicle.
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
4. Turn on/off Your Camera.
Press [ ] to turn on or turn off the unit.
5. Select Language→Set the Time Zone→Select the Speed Unit of Your Choice
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[▲]/[▼].
Press [●] found on the top of your unit to confirm your selection.
Set the Time Zone
Scroll down and select your respective time zone.
Press [●].
Your camera will automatically sync with the time and date to the atomic clock once
the time zone is correctly set.
Note: The time zone must be manually adjusted for daylight savings.
Select the Speed Unit of Your Choice

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Installing Your Camera
1. Clean Windshield
Wipe down both the interior and exterior glass for the best image quality and to keep the
mount secured to the windshield.
Remove the protective lens cover.
2. Insert SD Card
Please insert Micro SD card to the unit, and fix the unit on the vehicle’s rearview mirror
with the mounting straps.