HP F900 User manual

f900
Car Camcorder
User Manual

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Contents
About this Guide ........................................................................... 3
FCC Statement .............................................................................. 3
WEEE otice .................................................................................. 4
CE Regulatory otice .................................................................... 4
otes on Installation .................................................................... 4
Caution ......................................................................................... 5
1 Introduction ................................................................... 6
1.1 Features ............................................................................ 6
1.2 Package Contents ............................................................. 6
1.3 Product Overview .............................................................. 7
2 Getting Started .............................................................. 8
2.1 Storage Media ................................................................... 8
2.1.1 Insert the Memory Card ........................................ 8
2.1.2 Remove the Memory Card ..................................... 8
2.2 Installing in Vehicles ......................................................... 9
2.2.1 Mount the Camcorder to Windshield ..................... 9
2.2.2 Adjust the Camcorder ..........................................10
2.3 Connecting to Power .......................................................11
2.4 LED Indicator ...................................................................11
2.5 Powering the Camcorder On / Off ...................................12
2.5.1 Auto Power On/Off ..............................................12
2.5.2 Manual Power On/Off ..........................................12
2.5.3 Reset ...................................................................12
2.6 Initial Settings .................................................................13
2.6.1 Set the Date / Time .............................................13
3 Using the Car Camcorder ............................................... 14
3.1 Automatic Record ...........................................................14
3.1.1 The Recording Screen..........................................15

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3.1.2 Emergency Recording .........................................16
3.2 Picture in Video ...............................................................17
3.3 Driver Fatigue Alert .........................................................18
3.4 Parking Mode ..................................................................19
3.4.1 Park Recording ....................................................19
3.4.2 Motion and Collision Detection ...........................20
3.4.3 Timelapse ...........................................................20
3.5 Collision Detection ..........................................................21
3.6 File Playback ...................................................................22
3.6.1 Playback Screen ..................................................22
3.7 Deleting Files ..................................................................24
4 Adjusting the Settings .................................................. 25
4.1 Using the Menu ...............................................................25
4.2 Menu Items .....................................................................25
5 Speci ications .............................................................. 28

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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.
FCC Statement
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 generate, 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.
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.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.

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WEEE Notice
Disposal o 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 Low Voltage
Directive 2014/35/EU, the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and the RoHS
Directive 2011/65/EU.
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.
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.

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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.
8. The camcorder is built-in super capacitor. After start the car engine,
please wait a few seconds for charging the camcorder, and then the
camcorder will automatically power on and start recording.
Caution
Due to local laws and vehicles safety considerations, do not
operate the camcorder while driving.
Set up time and date accurately before you use this camcorder.
The firmware function in the camcorder is for reference only,
drivers are advised to exercise discretion based on actual road
conditions.
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.
HP Inc. is OT responsible for the loss of any data/content during
operation.
Be ore you start using the product, it is assumed that you agree to
the above statement.

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1Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this advanced Car Camcorder. This product is
specifically designed for real time video recording when driving.
1.1 Features
•Full HD recording videos (1920x1080P@30fps)
•1.3" TFT-LCD color screen
•Wide angle lens
•Collision Detection, when a collision is detected, the camcorder will
automatically trigger the emergency recording
•Parking Mode
•Support SDHC class 10 and micro SD memory storage 16GB or
above (support up to 32GB)
•Built-in super capacitor
•Delicate LED design
1.2 Package Contents
The package contains the following items. In case there is any missing or
damaged item, contact your dealer immediately.
Car Camcorder Electrostatic Sticker CD-ROM
Quick Start Guide Car Adapter

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1.3 Product Overview
No. Item No. Item
1 Bracket 8 Emergency Recording / Confirm
Button ( /
OK
)
2 Power 9 Speaker
3 Memory Card Slot 10 Wide Angle Lens
4 USB / Power Connector 11 Microphone
5 Menu / Back Button
( / )
12 LED Indicator
6 Playback / Up Button
( / )
13 LCD Panel
7 Snapshot / Down Button
( / )
14 Knob

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2Getting Started
2.1 Storage 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.
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1 Do not remove or insert the memory card when the camcorder is turned on. This may damage the
memory card.
2. Support SDHC class 10 and memory storage 16GB or above (support up to 32GB).
3. Please format the micro SD cards before the initial use. The formatted file type for this camcorder
is FAT32 file.
4. Periodically format the microSD card (recommended period: once a month)
5. Please use this camcorder to format memory card greater than 64GB.

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2.2 Installing in Vehicles
2.2.1 Mount the Camcorder to Windshield
1. Put the electrostatic sticker onto the suggested area on the
windshield. Before putting the sticker, please wipe and clean the
windshield. During the installation, please make sure the bubbles
in between the sticker and the window are all gone.
2. Peel off the protective plastic sheet from the adhesive pad.
3. Place and press the bracket firmly onto the electrostatic sticker on
the windshield window. Make sure the base is securely locked in
place.

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2.2.2 Adjust the Camcorder
1. Loosen the knob to swivel the camcorder to adjust view angle.
2. Then tighten the knob to make sure the camcorder is securely
locked in place.

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2.3 Connecting to Power
Use only the supplied car charger to power up the camcorder.
1. Connect one end of power connector to power connector port on the
camcorder. USB port input: DC 5V / 1.0A.
2. Plug the other end of the car adapter to the cigarette lighter socket
of your vehicle. Once the vehicle engine is started, the camcorder
automatically turns on. Car charger input: DC 12 / 24V.
ote:
Please measure front windshield viewing area, so as not to block the driver's field of view, and install
the camcorder under the driving mirror (upper central of the front windshield). And we recommend
that the sky and the land occupied by 50% in the recording screen, please adjust the camcorder so
that the alignment icon is aligning the driving lane.
2.4 LED Indicator
Status Explanation LED Indicator Color
Power on Blue on
Standby / Standby and screen
off Blue on
Recording/ Recording and
screen off Flash blue

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2.5 Powering the Camcorder On / O
2.5.1 Auto Power On/O
Start the car engine, wait a few seconds to charge the camcorder, and
then screen will light up and 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 3 seconds.
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The camcorder is built-in super capacitor. After start the car engine, please wait a few seconds
for charging the camcorder, and then the camcorder will automatically power on and start
recording
2.5.2 Manual Power On/O
To manually turn on the power, press the POWER button.
To turn off, press and hold the POWER button for at least 3 seconds.
2.5.3 Reset
Press and hold the POWER button for 8 seconds to reset the device.

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2.6 Initial Settings
Before using the camcorder, we recommend you setup the correct Date
and Time.
ote:
Please note that if you press the 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 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 / button to select Date / Time, and then press
the
OK
button for entering function menu.
3. Press the / button to adjust the value, and then press the
OK
button to set the next field.
4. Repeat step 3 until the date and time setting is completed.
ote:
To ensure the accuracy of the video file time, please reset the date and time when not in use over 7
days.

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3Using the Car Camcorder
3.1 Automatic Record
Start the car engine, wait a few seconds to charge the camcorder, and
then screen will light up and the camcorder will automatically power on
and start recording.
Recording will automatically stop when the engine is switched off.
ote:
1. Some vehicle power supply would not turn on / off automatically with the car engine start, if the
camcorder cannot automatically power on/off with the car engine, please manually connect the
power supply with the vehicle power, and then power on, or manually power off the camcorder and
then release the connector with the car power supply.
2. It can be configured to save a video file for every 30 Sec., 1 or 3 minutes of recording.
3. All the videos and photos are saved in the memory card, if memory card is full, loop recording will
be generally overwrite the oldest video file.
4. The camcorder is built-in super capacitor. After start the car engine, please wait a few seconds for
charging the camcorder, and then the camcorder will automatically power on and start recording.

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3.1.1 The Recording Screen
No. Icon Item Description
1
00:10
Recording Duration Indicates the video current duration.
2 Date / Time Indicates the current recording date
and time.
3 Menu Button
During video recording, press the
button to enter the OSD
menu；long press 3 seconds to enter
2 GRID FU CTIO CHART.
4 Playback During video recording, press the
button to enter playback option.
5
PIV (Picture in
Video) Button
Press to capture video screen
shots from the front camera.
6
Emergency
Recording Button
During video recording, press the
OK
button to enter emergency
recording mode.
7
Resolution
icon Indicates the video resolution.

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3.1.2 Emergency Recording
To Start the Emergency Recording, do the following:
1. During Video Recording, press the
OK
button to enter emergency
recording mode, the “Emergency”
message will be shown
immediately on the upper right
corner of the screen, and the
recorded file will be protected.
2. The emergency video recording
length is same as the recording
interval setting. When the
emergency recording length
reaches the setting, the system will return to the general recording
mode.
ote:
1. If the Collision Detection function is enabled and a collision is detected, the camcorder will
automatically trigger the emergency recording.
2. The emergency file is created as a new file and save in Emergency folder, which will be protected to
avoid being overwritten by normal loop recording. The emergency video folder will occupy 40% of
available memory card capacity. For example, if you use 8GB memory card, about 3.2GB memory
space will be saved for emergency files. When the emergency video folder is full, the oldest
emergency file will be automatically deleted by the newest emergency file.

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3.2 Picture in Video
You can also use this camcorder to take
snapshots of the current scene.
1. In recording status, press to
capture recording screen shots
from the front lens.
2. When the icon shows in the
central of screen, it means the
screenshots is completed.
ote:
1. The screen shots image resolution quality is depending on the video resolution setting.
2. The definition of picture in video by this product, the picture resolution is limited by the speed of
the target object and changes in ambient lighting. The photograph function is better used for taking
still pictures in accident scenes or when the car is stopped to wait for a traffic light.

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3.3 Driver Fatigue Alert
If the Driver Fatigue Alert function is enabled, this product produces
audible alert and screen message one hour after it has begun recording
and repeats the alerts every half hour afterwards.
To enable the Driver Fatigue Alert, do the following:
1. Press the button to enter the OSD menu.
2. Press the / button to select Driver Fatigue Alert, and
then press the
OK
button for entering function menu.
3. Press the / button to select On, and then press the
OK
button to enable the function.
4. Press the button return to recording screen.
5. This product produces audible alert and screen message when
Driver Fatigue Alert activates.

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3.4 Parking Mode
To monitor the vehicle when it is parked, you can activate Park Recording,
or Motion and Collision Detection, or Timelapse.
Be ore you activate Parking Mode, please install ACC cable through
pro essional car service shop.
Follow the steps below to change the settings for Parking Mode:
1. Press the button to enter the OSD menu.
2. Press the / button to select Parking Mode, and then
press the
OK
button for entering function menu.
3. Press the / button to configure Parking Mode (Park
Recording / Motion and Collision Detection / Timelapse/ Off), and
then press the
OK
button to complete setting.
4. Press the button to return recording screen.
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1. ACC cable is not included in the package. Please ask for more information from your
distributor.
3.4.1 Park Recording
- In normal recording, press and hold OK key for 3 seconds, the
screen will show message “Press OK key to power off or enter
Park Recording after 10 sec.” Please wait for 10 seconds and the
camcorder will enter Park Recording automatically. The
camcorder will turn off the screen temporarily, but still in
recording status. Once the collision or vibration is detected, it will
automatically trigger emergency recording.
- To disable this function, press any key to wake up the screen, and
resume to normal loop recording.
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1. The video file taken in this mode is same as normal loop recording mode. It will be saved in the
“Video” folder. And the emergency file will be saved in the “Emergency” folder.
2. The file size is according to Record Interval setting.