Drivewatch 380G User manual

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Drivewatch 380G
User Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Accessories 4
Camera Overview 5
Installation 7
Power On/Off8
Buttons 9
Settings Menu 10
Record Settings 11
Setup Options 12
Review Options 13
Preview/Recording Mode 14
SD Card Information 15
Additional Information 16
FAQs 17
Warranty Information 18!

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Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of a Drivewatch 380G dash
cam! We’re confident that you will find the image quality,
features, and support for this camera are second to none.
Please take a moment to read through this guide to get
the maximum use out of your dash cam.
Be sure to register you camera online at http://
www.drivewatchcamera.com/register in order to receive
warranty information and support from Drivewatch.
As always, if you have any questions or comments, please
get in touch at [e-mail]
Happy motoring!
Michael
Michael D.
Founder of Drivewatch

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Accessories
Included with your Drivewatch dash cam are the following
accessories:
•Drivewatch Camera
•Power cord
•Suction-cup mount
•3M mount
•USB cable
This user manual and other resources are available for
download at drivewatchcamera.com

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Camera Overview!
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1. DC Power Input
2. AV Input
3. AV Out
4. LCD Screen
5. Mounting Slot
6. Power On/Off
7. Mute Key
8. Menu Key
9. Emergency Save
10. Lens
11. Speaker
12. SD Slot (not shown)
13. GPS Antenna

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Installation
Installing your Drivewatch camera is very straightforward.
You can use either the discreet low-profile adhesive
mount, or use the suction cup mount for quick installation
and portability.
To install your dash cam, connect your mount to the top
of the camera. Mount the camera to the windshield, insert
your SD card (not included with dash cam) and plug the
power cord into the DC 12V jack on the side of the
camera.!

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Installation
A note about hardwiring the camera:
If you do choose to hardwire your dash cam, please be
sure to carefully follow your vehicle manufacturer’s
instructions.
Most major automotive repair centers and car audio/
alarm installation stores should also be able to install this
camera for you if you are uncomfortable hardwiring the
camera yourself.
Drivewatch will not be held responsible for any damage
occurring to your vehicle’s electrical system as a result of
hardwiring the camera, and cannot provide support for
hardwire installations. !

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Power On/Off
Your Drivewatch camera will automatically turn on and
begin recording as soon as power is applied to the
camera (ignition is started).
If you connect your Drivewatch camera to your computer
via the included USB cable, you will need to power the
camera on via the power button located on the top of the
camera.
When the camera looses power (ignition is turned off), a
built in super-capacitor allows the camera to save any in-
progress recordings and turn off.
The camera is not designed to run without a power
source and does not contain a battery.

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Buttons
Please refer to the diagram on page 5 for button
locations
Power/REC (6)
The Power/REC icon on your Drivewatch camera allows
you to start and stop movie recording, as well as turn the
unit on when connected in USB mode.
Mute (7)
Mute button disables the microphone until the button is
pressed again (or the camera is restarted).
Menu (8)
Press the menu button to enter settings mode.
Emergency/Incident (9)
The emergency button immediately saves the current
recording. !

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Settings
Menu Options
Video
Pressing video will return you to video camera mode.
Press the display again to begin recording.
Photo
Pressing photo will enter photo capture mode. Press the
display again to take a photo.
Review
Enter review mode to play back your recordings or
photos right on the dash cam.
Record Settings
Enter the video recording sub menu
Setup
Enter the General Settings menu
About
Display information about the camera. !

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Record Settings
Record settings include the following options:
Video Size
Adjust the resolution of the camera.
Microphone
Enable or disable the microphone.
Cyclic Time
Adjust the length of recording segments
Overlap
Configure recordings to be seamless or have overlap.
Motion
Enable or disable the motion-activated recording option.
G-Sensor
Adjust the g-sensor sensitivity. !

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Setup Options
Setup options include the following options:
Date and Time
Adjust the date and time. Normally set via GPS.
Language
Adjust the camera language.
Time Zone
Change the timezone of the camera.
Format
Format the SD card. Recommended for all new cards.
TV"
Configure the TV output for PAL or NTSC format.
LCD Standby
Configure the LCD display timer. !

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Review Options
Setup options include the following options:
Video
View video recordings.
JPEG
View photo recordings.
Event
View event/emergency recordings.
Format
Format the SD card. Recommended for all new cards.
Esc (Escape)"
Exit the menu.

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Preview/Recording Mode
The camera will default to preview/recording mode
when powered up. The on-screen display will
indicate the status of the camera.!
Touch the screen to start/stop recording

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SD Card information
Your Drivewatch camera produces high quality, detailed
video and images and requires a high-quality SD card to
store videos on.
We strongly recommend that you format your memory
card in your camera, especially for large size cards.
We strongly recommend that you choose at least a class
6, and preferably a class 10 SD card for your Drivewatch
camera.
Look for the SD class 6 and class 10 logos when
purchasing a card:

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Additional Information
We hope you are happy with your purchase of the
Drivewatch 380G dash cam! If you have any questions,
please reach out to us at
[e-mail]. !

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: My camera won’t recognize a new memory card.
A: Reformat the card via the camera (pg 12).
Q: The camera doesn’t stay on unless plugged in.
A: Your Drivewatch does not contain a battery; it is
designed to be operated only when plugged into vehicle
power (or another power source).
Q: The camera beeps when driving.
A: Your G-Sensor settings may be too sensitive. Adjust
the settings to make the camera less sensitive (pg 11).
Q: The camera image is too bright/over exposed.
A: Adjust your camera’s positioning to point more
downward (having too much sky in the camera view can
cause the image to overexpose). Also ensure that the
inside and outside of the windshield is clean and free of
glare-causing dirt/debris.

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Warranty Information
What does this limited warranty cover?
This limited warranty covers any defects in material or
workmanship under normal use during the Warranty Period.
During the Warranty Period, Drivewatch will repair or replace, at
no charge, products or parts of a product that proves defective
because of improper material or workmanship, under normal
use and maintenance.
How will Drivewatch correct problems?
Drivewatch will either repair or replace the product at no
charge, using either new or refurbished replacement parts.
How long does the warranty coverage last?
The warranty period for Drivewatch Cameras is 90 days from
the date of purchase. A replacement camera assumes the
remaining warranty of the replacement or repair of the original
camera.
What does this warranty not cover?
This warranty excludes any problems that are not caused by a
defect in material or workmanship.
How do I obtain warranty service?
To obtain warranty service, please contact us at
[e-mail] !

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Copyright 2015 - Nicolet Investments Ltd.
Last updated 10/2015