Fine Vu CR-300HD User manual

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CR-300HD User Manual
Vehicle HD Video Recorder

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Thank you for choosing the Finevu Car black box.
Before using the product, please read this manual carefully.
Finedigital has an on-going policy of upgrading its products and it may be possible that information in this document is not up-to-date.
Please visit the Finevu website (www.nevu.com) for current updates and the latest information.
Copyright and Trademark
No part of this document can be copied or reproduced in any form without written consent from Finedigital. Finevu is a trademark of
Finedigital Inc. and may not be used without the express permission of Finedigital. All trade names and trademarks are the properties
of their respective companies.
Certications
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference with radio communications.
Copyright © 2011, All Rights Reserved. UM-CR300HD-EN100

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Safety and
Precautions
Warnings................................................... 4
Caution...................................................... 5
Notes.......................................................... 5
Features .................................................... 6
Components
and names
Components ........................................... 7
Accessories .............................................. 8
Names........................................................ 9
Installation
Finding an installation location.....10
Inserting the micro SD card ...............10
Installation ............................................11
Using the
product
Recording videos and taking
pictures ..................................................12
Viewing videos and pictures..........17
Settings
Memory management .....................21
Memory map .......................................22
Connecting the black box to PC ...23
Setup program....................................24
Advanced settings .............................25
Recording and
alarms
Recording..............................................26
Status alarms........................................27
Management Firmware upgrade..............................28
Cleaning and storage........................29
Troubleshooting ...................................................................30
Specications ...................................................................32
Contents

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WARNING Breaching the following precautions may result
in serious personal injury or even death.
Power
xDo not use a damaged or modied power cable. Doing so
may cause explosion or re, and may result in personal injury
or damage to the vehicle.
xOnly use this product within the rated voltage. Failing to
do so may cause explosion or re, and result in personal
injury or damage to the vehicle.
xDo not connect the power cable arbitrarily. Doing so may
result in re or product failure.
Installation
xDo not use this product in a place where there is a danger
of exposure to high humidity or ammable liquids or
gases. Doing so may result in explosion or re.
xDo not leave the black box in a place with a high
temperature, such as in the closed vehicle or in direct
sunlight. Doing so may result in re or product failure.
xEnsure that you install the product in a position where
it won't obstruct your view. Doing so could cause a car
accident.
xPlug the USB and video cables in properly. Failure to do so
may result in re or product failure.
Use
xDo not allow the product to come into contact with
ammable and explosive liquids or gases. Doing so may
result in explosion or re.
xDo not allow metal or ammable substances to get into
the memory card slot or cord outlet of your black box. This
may result in electric shock or re.
xDo not operate the product with wet hands. This may
result in electric shock.
xDo not leave the product or its accessories within reach
of children, since they may swallow small components.
Doing so may result in serious personal injury or death.
xDo not cover the black box with a cloth or a blanket while
in use. Continuous heating may cause re or product
failure.
xDo not operate the black box while driving. It could cause
a car accident.
Safety and Precautions

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Installation
xDo not connect the uninterrupted power supply
arbitrarily. It may result in vehicular or product failure.
Make sure to consult an expert for installation.
Use
xDo not apply excessive force to the black box and the lens.
Doing so may result in product failure.
xDo not use an awl or a sharp object when using the black
box. Doing so may result in product failure.
xDo not spray water or wax directly onto this product.
Doing so may result in electric shock or product failure.
xWhen you use the black box for an extended period of
time, the internal heat it generates may cause your skin to
burn at the contact area if touched.
xDo not disassemble or modify this product arbitrarily.
Doing so may cause breakage of the product or data loss.
Consult the A/S center for inspection and repair of the
product.
Management
xDo not leave the product or its accessories within reach
of a pet. Foreign objects could get into the inside of the
product, and cause an explosion or product failure.
xDisconnect the power cable if you are not using the
product for an extended period of time. Failure to do so
may result in re or product failure.
xDo not move the product while the cigar jack cord or
cables are plugged in. This may result in re or electric
shock.
Notes
xThe specications and user manual of this product
are subject to change without notice to improve its
performance.
CAUTION Breaching the following precautions may
result in personal injury or property damage.

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Features
Clear video quality
x16:9 widescreen and full HD video recording
xHD still image capture
x5 megapixels digital CMOS image sensor
xHigh resolution, 112° horizontal wide angle camera lens
xAdjust the brightness of the video in 3 levels at night
Various recording modes
xNormal recording while driving
xShock recording while driving
xShock recording while parking
xMotion detection recording while parking
xRecording with the built-in/external battery
xEmergency recording
xTaking pictures
Recording while parking
xDetection feature to prevent the vehicle battery from
discharging
Voice recording and audio output
xVivid audio recording with a high sensitivity microphone
xClear sound output with a speaker
Built-in battery
xEven when the ignition is turned o, the built-in battery
enables the black box to record video (max. 4 mins)
xThe built-in battery supplies power to the RTC (Real
Time Clock): You can set the system time with the setup
program after connecting the black box to the PC.
Video display for adjusting the recording angle
xUse this feature when adjusting the recording angle after
initial installation.
Easy installation
xAlways recording in the correct direction by automatically
changing the image orientation no matter where it is
installed
xEasy removal of the black box from the mount
Quick and easy connection to the PC
xDirect connection with the black box via the USB port
xAuto recognition of USB storage devices
xSetup program provided (for Windows only)
xPlay video with a normal video player
Expand memory
xYou can easily expand the memory using an external
memory card (16 GB/ 32 GB micro SD)
Memory management
xYou can allocate memory space for each recording mode.

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Components
ÚThe components of this product are subject to change without notice in order to improve its performance.
2 pieces of double-sided tape
for the installation of the mount
CR-300HD
Video output cable
(2m, 4-pole to RCA)
USB cable (1.2 m)
Mount
5 clips for arranging cables
Cigarette jack cord (4 m)
USB SD card reader
(optional)
micro SD card adapter
micro SD card
Components and names

Features
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Accessories
Note
All accessories are available from the store where you purchased the product.
USB SD card reader Video output cable
4-pole to 4-pole Power adapter Polarizing lter External USB
battery pack

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Names
Power button
Press this button when using
the built-in battery.
Speaker
Alerts you to the operating
status of the product with
alarms and voice.
Mount connection area
Slot the mounting bracket into
the mount connection area.
Camera lens
Take a picture or record video.
Memory card slot
Insert the Micro SD card.
Microphone
A built-in microphone records
sounds.
Power jack (DC 12 V)
Insert the power cable (cigarette
jack cord).
USB port
Lets you change the settings when
it is connected to a PC, and is used
when you play recorded video or
when you move it to a storage device.
External output port
View video in real-time. (Used for
adjusting the recording angle after
installation of the product)
Ventilation hole
Dissipates heat generated by the
product.
Reset button
Reboot the product by pressing this
button when it stops functioning
(when the LED does not ash).
Function buttons
: Takes pictures
: Short press: access
emergency recording, Long
press: access Playback mode
: Voice recording ON/OFF
: Switches to Parking mode

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Installation
Finding an installation location
xIt is recommended to install the product on the front
windshield, to the left or right of the rearview mirror.
xYou can also install it on the dashboard.
xYou can also install it on the rear windshield.
Inserting Micro SD card
Note
Insert the Micro SD card with the golden contact area facing upwards.
Note
Install the product in a position where it won't obstruct the driver's
view.

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Installation
Connect the video output
cable for adjusting the angle
of view

Connect the video output
cable for adjusting the angle
of view to the navigation
device
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Attach the black box to the
mount Install the mounting bracket
in the vehicle
using the
double-sided
tape
Plug in the cigarette jack
cord (DC 12 V)
Hold the power cable in
position with
the clips
Plug the cigarette jack cord
into the
cigarette jack

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Using the product
Recording videos and taking pictures
Basic operation
Mode
LED Buttons
Description
Booting White White Red Green Green Booting is completed within 30 seconds of power-up.
Recording while driving
Mode
LED Buttons
Description
Normal
recording Blue Blue Red Green Green
xWhen booting is complete, the Normal Recording mode starts.
xThe recorded video is stored in the normal folder on the memory
card.
Shock
recording Red Red Red Green Green
xThe Normal Recording mode switches to the Shock Recording
mode when a shock is detected.
xRecords video 5 seconds before and 35 seconds after impact
(in total 40 seconds), in the event folder.
xThe video recorded in Normal Recording mode before impact will
also be saved as_normal_to_event in the event folder.
Note
You can set the shock sensitivity.
Note color indicates that the LED is blinking.

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Mode
LED Buttons
Description
Emergency
recording Red Red Red Green Green
xIf you press the button in Normal Recording mode, the mode
changes to Emergency Recording mode.
xYou can record video for max. 1 minute, and the recorded video will
be saved in the camcorder folder on the memory card.
Taking
pictures Red Red Red Green Green
xYou can press the button in Normal Recording mode to take a picture.
xThe picture will be saved in the photo folder on the memory card.
Note
You can only shoot again once 3 seconds have elapsed.
Auto recording Red Red Red Green O
xVideo records for 1 minute when turning o the ignition.
xThe recorded video is saved in the event folder on the memory card.
xWhen recording is complete, the black box switches to the Standby
mode.
Standby Green Green Red Green O
xWhen auto recording is complete, the black box switches to the
Standby mode.
xThe black box goes on standby for 30 seconds and then turns o
automatically.
xOr, when you press and hold down the button for 5 seconds, the
black box turns o.
Note
xIf the voltage of the built-in battery is low, the black box may turn off without the 30 seconds of standby time.
Recording while driving

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Recording while parking
Mode
LED Buttons
Description
Parking O O Red Green Green
xIf you press and hold down the button in Normal Recording
mode or if there is no movement of the vehicle for 10 minutes, the
mode automatically changes to the Parking mode.
xIf you press the button once again, the mode changes to Normal
Recording mode.
Shock
recording Red Red Red Green Green
xIf an external impact to the vehicle is detected in Parking mode,
the black box will start to record video. The recorded video will be
saved as _parking in the event folder on the memory card.
Motion
detection
recording Purple Purple Red Green Green
xIf the black box detects a moving object in Parking mode, it records
video.
xThe recorded video will be saved as _motion in the event folder on
the memory card.
Note
xWhen you use Parking mode, you need to use the uninterrupted power supply. With the exception of certain vehicle types, the uninterrupted
power supply should be connected separately. Please consult an expert.
xParking mode only records video when there is external impact to the vehicle or if motion is detected.
xWhen you operate Parking Recording mode for an extended period of time using the vehicle's uninterrupted power, the black box stops working if
the voltage of the vehicle battery goes down below a certain voltage level so as to prevent the vehicle battery from discharging.
xDo not cut the enclosed original cigar jack cord. Doing so may result in product malfunction.

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Recording with built-in battery
Mode
LED Buttons
Description
Booting White White Red Green Green xIf you press and hold down the button for 2 seconds, booting
will be completed within 30 seconds.
Standby Green Green Red Green O
xAfter booting is completed, the black box goes on Standby mode.
xThe Standby mode lasts for 30 seconds and then turn o
automatically.
xOr, when you press and hold down the button for 5 seconds, the
black box turns o.
Emergency
recording Red Red Red Green O
xIf you press the button in Standby mode, the mode changes
to Emergency Recording mode.
xYou can record video for max. 1 minute, and the recorded video will
be saved in the camcorder folder on the memory card.
xWhen recording is complete, the black box switches to the Standby
mode.
Taking pictures Red Red Red Green O
xYou can press the button in Standby mode to take a picture.
xThe picture is saved in the photo folder on the memory card.
Note
You can only shoot again once 3 seconds have elapsed.

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Mode
LED Buttons
Description
Booting White White Red Green Green xBooting is completed within 30 seconds of power-up.
Normal
recording Blue Blue Red Green O
xIf the external power is supplied to the black box through the USB
port, booting will be complete and then the black box will switch to
the Normal Recording mode.
xThe recorded video is stored in the normal folder on the memory card.
Emergency
recording Red Red Red Green O
xIf you press the button in Normal Recording mode, the mode
changes to Emergency Recording mode.
xYou can record video for max. 1 minute, and the recorded video will
be saved in the camcorder folder on the memory card.
xWhen recording is complete, the black box switches to the Normal
Recording mode.
Taking
pictures Red Red Red Green O
xYou can press the button in Normal Recording mode to take a picture.
xThe picture is saved in the photo folder on the memory card.
Note
You can only shoot again once 3 seconds have elapsed.
Note
xThe Parking mode is not supported when using the external USB power.
xShock recording is not supported when using the external USB power.
xIf the external USB power is supplied by a PC, recording is not available.
Recording with external USB power (external battery)

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Viewing videos and pictures
 When you click “Open folder to view les using
Windows Explorer”, the folders containing videos and
pictures will appear.
Viewing on PC (connecting the black box)
 Connect the black box to the PC with the USB cable.
 After booting is complete, the black box switches to USB
mode and is executed as a removable disk.
 You can play the recorded videos and view the pictures
saved in each folder.
Note
xEach folder contains:
camcorder = Emergency recording,
event = Shock recording,
normal = Normal recording,
photo = Pictures
xPlease make sure that you back up important videos and pictures on
your PC or other storage devices.

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Viewing on PC (memory card)
 Remove the Micro SD card from the black box and place
it in the micro SD adapter. Use the memory card reader
for connection with a PC.
 When you click “Open folder to view les using
Windows Explorer”, the folders containing videos and
pictures will appear.
 When you connect the micro SDHC card to the PC, it is
executed as a removable disk.
 You can play the recorded videos and view the pictures
saved in each folder.
Note
xEach folder contains:
camcorder = Emergency recording,
event = Shock recording,
normal = Normal recording,
photo = Pictures
xPlease make sure that you back up important videos and pictures on
your PC or other storage devices.

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Viewing on navigation device
 Connect the video output cable from the black box to
the navigation device.
 Press and hold down the button for 5 seconds to
switch to the Playback mode.
Mode
LED Buttons
Playback Green Green Red O O
 Recently recorded video les play automatically 3 or 4
seconds after switching to Playback mode.
 All video les are played in order from the latest les to
the oldest ones, regardless of the shooting modes.
(All video les in the normal, event and camcorder folders
are played.)
 The simple menu displays along with the video on the
external input screen of the navigation device.
Note
xAudio is not supported when playing video on the navigation
device.
xUse this feature when adjusting the recording angle after initial
installation.

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 Playback screen
You can play the recorded video on the navigation device as below.
Previous le
If you press the button
while playing a recorded
video, the previous le will
play automatically.
Acceleration sensor value
Vehicle voltage
Built-in battery voltage
Settings information
Recorded date/time
Next le
If you press the button
while playing a recorded
video, the next le will play
automatically.
Repeat the current le
If you press the button, the
current video will replay from
the beginning.
Exit
If you press and hold down
the button for 3 seconds,
the Playback mode will stop.
The black box then reboots
and switches to Normal
Recording mode.