HP f880x User manual

f880x
Car Camcorder
User Manual

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Contents
About this Guide ............................................................................. 4
Regulatory notices .......................................................................... 4
Prohibition of co-location................................................................. 4
WEEE Notice.................................................................................. 4
CE Regulatory Notice...................................................................... 4
FCC Regulatory Compliance........................................................... 5
RF Exposure Compliance ............................................................... 5
Supplier's Declaration of Conformity ............................................... 5
Battery Warning .............................................................................. 6
Notes on Installation........................................................................ 6
Caution........................................................................................... 7
1Introduction............................................................................ 10
1.1 Features............................................................................. 10
1.2 Package Contents.............................................................. 10
1.3 Product Overview................................................................11
2Getting Started....................................................................... 12
2.1 Storage Media.................................................................... 12
2.1.1 Insert the Memory Card ........................................... 12
2.1.2 Remove the Memory Card....................................... 12
2.2 Installing in Vehicles........................................................... 13
2.2.1 Mount to Windshield ................................................ 13
2.2.2 Adjust the device position ........................................ 14
2.3 Connecting to Power .......................................................... 15
2.4 LED Indicator...................................................................... 16
2.5 Powering the Camcorder On / Off....................................... 17
2.5.1 Auto Power On/Off................................................... 17
2.5.2 Manual Power On/Off............................................... 17
2.5.3 Reset....................................................................... 17
2.6 Initial Settings..................................................................... 18
2.6.1 Set Time Zone ......................................................... 18

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2.6.2 Set the Date / Time...................................................19
3Using the Car Camcorder ......................................................20
3.1 Automatic Record................................................................20
3.1.1 The Recording Screen..............................................21
3.1.2 Emergency Recording..............................................23
3.2 Add Speed Point.................................................................23
3.3 Picture in Video...................................................................24
3.4 Driving Safety......................................................................24
3.4.1 Speed Cam Alert.......................................................25
3.4.2 Speed Limit Alert.......................................................25
3.4.3 Driver Fatigue Alert...................................................26
3.4.4 LDWS.......................................................................27
3.4.5 FCWS.......................................................................28
3.4.6 FCMD.......................................................................29
3.4.7 Headlight Warning....................................................30
3.5 Parking Mode......................................................................31
3.5.1 Park Recording.........................................................31
3.5.2 Motion and Collision Detection .................................32
3.5.3 Timelapse.................................................................32
3.6 Collision Detection ..............................................................32
3.7 2 GRID FUNCTION CHART................................................33
3.8 Playback Videos and Photos...............................................33
3.8.1 The Playback Screen................................................35
3.9 Deleting Files......................................................................37
4Initial set up Pixi Car application...........................................38
5Using the Pixi Car application...............................................40
5.1 Camera and Wi-Fi Setting...................................................41
5.1.1 Wi-Fi Setting.............................................................41
5.1.2 Camera Setting.........................................................42
5.2 Camera preview, record, snapshot......................................43
5.3 Playback, delete, download.................................................44
5.4 Local album ........................................................................46

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6Adjusting the Settings........................................................... 47
6.1 Using the Menu.................................................................. 47
6.2 Menu Items ........................................................................ 47
7Connecting to Other Devices................................................ 52
7.1 Connecting to the Computer............................................... 52
8Installing the Software........................................................... 53
9SuperCar................................................................................ 54
10 Specifications ........................................................................ 55

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About this Guide
The content in this document is for information purpose and is subject to
change without prior notice. We have made every effort to ensure that
this User Guide is accurate and complete.
However, no liability is assumed for any errors or omissions that may
have occurred.
The manufacturer reserves the right to change the technical
specifications without prior notice.
Regulatory notices
This document provides country- and region-specific non-wireless and
wireless regulatory notices and compliance information for your product.
Some of these notices may not apply to your product.
Prohibition of co-location
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operated in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
WEEE Notice
Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and/or
Battery by users in private households in the European Union
This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates
that this cannot be disposed of as a household waste. You
must dispose of your waste equipment and/or battery by
handling it over to the applicable take-back scheme for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment and/or
battery. For more information about recycling of this
equipment and/or battery, please contact your city office,
the shop where you purchased the equipment or your
household waste disposal service. The recycling of
materials will help to conserve natural resources and ensure
that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health
and environment.
CE Regulatory Notice
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the battery
Directive 2013/56/EU, the RED-Directive 2014/53/EU and the RoHS
Directive 2011/65/EU.
EU Health Protection: This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

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FCC Regulatory Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
RF Exposure Compliance
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and
operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your
body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Supplier's Declaration of Conformity
47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information
Unique Identifier Trade Name: HP, Model No.: f880x

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Battery Warning
Never dismantle, crush, or pierce the battery, or allow the battery
to short-circuit. Do not expose battery being placed in high
temperature environment, if battery leaks or bulges, stop continue
to use.
Always charge using the system. Risk of explosion if battery is
replaced by an incorrect type.
Keep the battery out of reach of children.
Batteries may explode if exposed to open fire. Never dispose of
batteries in a fire.
Never replace the battery on your own; have the dealer do it
for you.
Disposed of used batteries observing local regulations.
Notes on Installation
1. Please measure the front windshield viewing area, make sure not to
block driver's front view, install the camcorder below the rearview mirror
(the central, higher right position of the front windshield). And we
recommend that the sky and the land occupied by the screen 50%, fix
the car holder and then adjust the camcorder so that the lane is aligned
with the screen. Proper installation enables the camcorder to maximize
the efficiency also can enhance the accuracy of LDWS.
2. Make sure that the lens is within the wiping range of the windscreen
wiper to ensure a clear view even when it rains.
3. Do not touch the lens with your fingers. Finger grease may be left on the
lens and will result in unclear videos or pictures. Clean the lens on a
regular basis.
4. Do not install the camcorder on a tinted window. Doing so may damage
the tint film.
5. Make sure that the installation position is not hindered by the tinted
window.
6. This product is suitable for light windshield or light color heat-resistant
film windows , it will affect video quality if install it on the dark windows or
dark heat-resistant film windows.
7. Use the products of the attached power charger only, please do not use
other brand power charger, in order to avoid equipment burn or cause
the battery explosion.
8. We have provided 2 mounting brackets with this HP Car
Camcorder. The suction cup bracket is designed for temporary
mounting and will require periodic re-installation. The adhesive
bracket is designed for one time and long term installation. We
recommend using the adhesive bracket if permanent installation is
desired. Please install the bracket on the best open-field view. Do

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NOT install the bracket in a location that may obstruct your field of
view and impact driving safety. HP or our authorized HP partners
are NOT liable for any damages or data loss due to improper
bracket mounting or suction cup bracket losing seal and dropping.
Caution
Due to local laws and vehicles safety considerations, do not
operate the camcorder while driving.
Set up time zone, time and date accurately before you use this
camcorder.
Please use SuperCar software under the condition that Electronic
Map are functioning normally.
The firmware function in the camcorder is for reference only,
drivers are advised to exercise discretion based on actual road
conditions.
The results of GPS positioning are only for reference, and should
not affect the actual driving situation. The camcorder also cannot
ensure the positioning accuracy.
GPS positioning accuracy may differ depending on weather and
location such as high buildings, tunnels, undergrounds, or forests.
GPS satellite signals cannot pass through solid materials (except
glass). Tinted window will also affect the performance of the GPS
satellite reception.
GPS reception performance on each camcorder may differ. The
camcorder cannot determine the accuracy of the positioning
results from different hardware.
The values displayed in this camcorder, such as speed and
position, may be inaccurate due to the influence of surrounding
environment. They are for your reference only.
This product is used only for non-commercial use, within the
maximum limits permitted by applicable law. We do not take any
responsibilities for the loss of use of the product.
This camcorder gets warm when in use; this is normal.
Improper use or operation of the product may result in damage of
the product or its accessories and void the warranty.
Wi-Fi Signals are unable to pass through the building. The upper
limit of signal transmission is 5m.
Wi-Fi Operation Channel: Ch1-Ch13(EU), Ch1-Ch11(US)
The product employs wireless data communication which may
interfere, or be interfered by, a near-by camcorder.
Never use this camcorder in the vicinity of a microwave oven or at
places where there is radio interference.

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Radio wave reception may be worsened in specific environments.
Please be advised that if another camcorder is also using the same
2.4GHz band as this product, the processing speed of both
camcorders may slow down.
This product gets warm when in use; this is normal.
Improper use or operation of the product may result in damage of
the product or its accessories and void the warranty.
The radio frequency (RF) generated by this RF electronic
camcorder may cause adverse effects on the operation of other
electronic camcorders and result in malfunctioning. Wireless
transmitters and circuitry may also interfere with other electronic
camcorders. Therefore, do observe the following precautions:
Aircraft: Never use a radio transmitter when you are in an
airplane. Please switch off the Wi-Fi function of the
camcorder.
Vehicle: The radio frequency transmitted by this camcorder
may affect the electronic system in a motorized vehicle.
Please consult the manufacturer or dealer of your vehicle on
the possible effect.
Pacemaker: In order to prevent any potential interference to a
pacemaker, anyone who uses a pacemaker should be
advised, that, when using this camcorder, a minimum
distance of 15cm (6 inch) should be kept between the
camcorder and the pacemaker; and never put this camcorder
in a chest pocket. In case of any doubt of interference, switch
off the camcorder immediately.
Medical Camcorder: If you use a personal medical camcorder,
consult the camcorder manufacturer or your physician to
confirm if your camcorder is sufficiently shielded from the RF
transmission of this camcorder.
Medical Facilities: Hospitals and medical institutes may use
facilities that are sensitive to an external RF energy. Observe
such instructions when the medical care personnel or any
posted sign requests you to switch off any camcorder that
may interfere the radio frequency.
Explosion sites or any location with a posted sign: In order to
prevent interfering with an explosion activity, observe all the
signage and instructions in the Explosion Area or in a zone
with a “Switch Off 2-way Radios” sign by switching off
camcorders that may interfere with the radio frequency.

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HP Inc. is NOT responsible for the loss of any data/content during
operation.
Before you start using the system, it is assumed that
you agree to the above statement.

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1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this advanced Car Camcorder. This product is
specifically designed for real time video recording when driving. It also
supports a HP rear camera. You might ask distributor for further
information.
1.1Features
SONY Sensor, low light enhancement
Full HD 1920*1080
3.0" TFT-LCD color screen
150° Wide angle lens
Collision Detection, when a collision is detected, the camcorder will
automatically trigger the emergency recording
Parking Mode
Multifunction traffic safety reminder
1.2Package Contents
The package contains the following items. In case there is any missing
or damaged item, contact your dealer immediately.
Car camcorder
Bracket X 2
CD-ROM
Quick start guide
Car charger
Rear Camera
(option)
Note:
We recommend using the adhesive bracket if permanent installation is desired. Do NOT install the
bracket in a location that may obstruct your field of viewand impact driving safety. HP or our
authorized HP partners are NOT liable for any damages or data loss due to improper bracket
mounting or bracket losing seal and dropping.

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1.3Product Overview
No
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Item
No.
Item
1
LED Indicator
8
Speaker
2
LCD Color Screen
9
Wide Angle Lens
3
Menu / Back Button ( / )
10
Reset
4
Add Speed Point / Up Button
( / )
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Microphone
12
Power Switch
5
Snapshot / Down Button ( /
)
13
Power Connector Port
6
Emergency Recording /
Confirm Button ( / )
14
Memory Card Slot
7
Switch Camera Button ( / 2CH)
15
Rear camera connector port
(option)
16
Bracket Socket
Note:
Please press the button (3~7) according to the diagramnotice shown on screen.

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2 Getting Started
2.1Storage Media
2.1.1 Insert the Memory Card
Insert memory card with the pins facing forward and the screen of the
camcorder facing forward too, see the picture as below:
2.1.2 Remove the Memory Card
If the camcorder is power on, please power off first and wait for the
procedure of switching off the camcorder completed before removing
the memory card.
Note:
1. Do not remove or insert the memory card when the camcorder is turned on. Thismaydamage
the memory card.
2. Support SDHC class 10 and memory storage 8GBor above (support up to 32GB).
3. Please format the micro SD cards before the initial use. Theformatted file type for this camcorder
is FAT32 file.
4. Periodically format the microSD card (recommended period: once a month).

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2.2Installing in Vehicles
2.2.1 Mount to Windshield
1. Push the mount into mount slot on top of
device, until a click sound is heard.
2. Peel off the protective plastic sheet
from the adhesive bracket.
3. Place and press down the bracket firmly
onto your windshield. Make sure the
base is securely locked in place.

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2.2.2 Adjust the device position
1. Loose the knob to swivel the
device vertically or
horizontally.
2. Then tighten the knob to make sure the device is securely locked in
place.
Knob

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2.3Connecting to Power
Use only the supplied car charger to power up the camcorder and
charge the built-in battery.
1. Connect one end of the car charger to the USB connector of the
camcorder. USB port input: DC 5V / 1A.
2. Plug the other end of the car charger to the cigarette lighter socket
of your vehicle. Once the vehicle engine is started, the camcorder
automatically powers on. Car charger input: DC 12 / 24V.
Note:
Please take note if the environment temperature reaches 45°C or above, the car charger still can
supply power to camcorder, but it may not charge the battery. This is characteristic of Lithium
polymer battery and is not a malfunction.

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Battery Status Indicator:
Icon
Description
Full battery power.
2/3 battery power.
1/3 battery power.
Out of battery power.
Battery is charging.
Connect the car charger to charge the battery,
battery is fully charged.
Note:
1. Use the products of the attached car charger only, please do not use other brand car charger, in
order to avoid equipment burn or cause the battery explosion.
2. Please take note if the environment temperature reaches 45°C or above,the car charger can still
supply power to camcorder, but it will not charge the Lithium-ion battery. Thisis the characteristic of
Li-polymer and is not a malfunction.
2.4LED Indicator
Status Explanation
LED Indicator Color
Power off, battery
charging
Red
Power off, battery full
charged
LED light off
Power on, battery
charging
Red
Power on, battery full
charged
Green
Standby / Standby and
screen off
Green
Recording/ Recording
and screen off
Flash red

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2.5Powering the Camcorder On / Off
2.5.1 Auto Power On/Off
If the camcorder is connected to the vehicle power supply, once start
the car engine, the camcorder will automatically power on and start
recording.
Once the vehicle engine shuts down, the camcorder automatically
saves the recording and turns off the power within 10 seconds.
2.5.2 Manual Power On/Off
To manually turn on the power, press the
POWER button.
To turn off, press and hold the POWER button
for at least 2 seconds.
2.5.3 Reset
Use a pin or paper clip to insert and hold the
Reset hole for 5 seconds to reset the device.

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2.6Initial Settings
Before using the camcorder, we recommend you setup the correct Time
zone, Date and Time.
Note:
Please note that if you pressthe button during recording, the system will stop recording and
enter OSD menu. Make sure the recording is already stopped then continue operating the menu.
2.6.1 Set Time Zone
To set the time zone, do the following:
1. Press the button to enter the OSD menu.
2. Press the or button to select Set Time Zone, and then
press the button for entering function menu.
3. Press the or button to set the current time zone, and
then press the button to complete setting.
4. Press the button to return to recording screen.
Note:
If satellite positioning is not successful, camcorder clock will run based on user defined time.

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2.6.2 Set the Date / Time
To set the correct date and time, do the following:
1. Press the button to
enter the OSD menu.
2. Press the or
button to select Date /
Time, and then press the
button for entering
function menu.
3. Press the or button to adjust the value, and then press
the button to set the next field.
4. Repeat step 3 until the date and time setting is completed.
Note:
To ensure the accuracy of the video file time, please reset the date and time when the batterypower
runs out or when not in use over 7 days.