DOD RX8W User manual

USER MANUAL

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Table of Contents
Safety Precautions
Package Contents
Camera Controls
Getting Started
Installing Your Camera
Basic Camera Operation
Camera Modes
Video Recording Mode
Photo Mode
Playback Mode
Camera Settings
Video Recording Settings
Photo Settings
Video Playback Settings
Transferring Files
Video Output
DOD Video Player
Firmware Update
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Safety Precautions
Do not disassemble, repair, or modify your camera or power related
accessories
For warranty service, please contact DOD Tech Support.
Avoid exposing your camera to extended periods of humidity and/or heat
Prolonged exposure may reduce the camera's lifespan.
Do not spray water or cleaning agents directly onto the camera
Fluids may cause fire, electric shocks or malfunctions.
Do not adjust the camera while driving
Avoid installing the camera where it may obstruct the driver's view or
airbag deployment
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 cards.
If damaged, disconnect the power adapter and contact DOD Tech Support for
assistance.

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* Supplied accessories may vary by region.
Package Contents
DOD RX8W Dash Camera User manual
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Camera Controls
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Power Button [ ]
Turn on/off the unit.
Menu/SOS Emergency File Lock [ ]
Access the settings menu.
Press while recording videos to lock the
current file from being overwritten.
Arrow Keys [ ] , [ ]
Used to navigate through menus and
select videos for playback.
Record / Select Button[ ]
Video Mode: Start/Stop Recording
Camera Mode: Takes a Photo
Video Playback Mode: Play / Pause Video
Settings Mode: Selects Highlighted Item
Change Camera Modes (Video, Photo, Playback)
Changes camera modes when not recording videos.
LED Notification Light
LCD Screen
USB Port
MicroSD Slot
HD OUT Port
A/V Video Out Port
Reset Button
If camera freezes, use a small pin to press button.
Mute Button [ ]
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Watch the Video
Before you start, watch our installation video at http://dod-tech.ca/GetStarted
Setting Up Your Camera
Set up your camera inside your vehicle to ensure easy access to power.
1. Insert the MicroSD Memory Card
* Note: Please purchase a microSD card for use with this unit
2. Connect the Power Adapter
Plug the DOD power adapter into your vehicle's power outlet and insert the USB
plug into the USB port.
Getting Started
Micro SD
USB Port

3. Turn On Your Vehicle.
In most vehicles this will send power to the outlet and automatically turn on your
camera. In some vehicles the power outlet is continously powered even when the
vehicle is off.
4. Select language
Upon powering up the camera for the first time, use the arrow keys located on the
left side of the LCD Screen and select the language of your choice. Press the
“record/select”button found on top of your unit to confirm your selection.
5. Turn off recording
In order to access the menu to setup the time and date you will need to turn off the
recording. Press the “record/select” button. You should no longer see a flashing red
dot on the screen.
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6. Set the Time zone
Your RX8W will automatically sync the time and date to the atomic clock once the
time zone is correctly set.
Press the Menu button [ ]. Inside, scroll down and select “World Time Zone”.
Find and select your respective time zone. Press the “record/select button” [ ].
Note: The timezone must be manually adjusted for daylight savings.