HP U818 Series User manual

U818x
Car Camcorder
User Manual

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Contents
Regulatory notices............................................................................... 3
Prohibition of co-location.................................................................... 3
WEEE Notice......................................................................................... 3
CE Regulatory Notice ........................................................................... 4
FCC Statement ..................................................................................... 4
Notes on Installation ........................................................................... 5
Caution ................................................................................................ 5
1 Introduction..........................................................................9
1.1 Features................................................................................... 9
1.2 Package Contents .................................................................... 9
1.3 Product Overview................................................................... 10
2 Getting Started ...................................................................11
2.1 Storage Media........................................................................ 11
2.1.1 Insert the Memory Card ............................................. 11
2.1.2 Remove the Memory Card.......................................... 11
2.2 Installing in Vehicles .............................................................. 12
2.2.1 Mount to Windshield .................................................. 12
2.2.2 Adjust the Camcorder................................................. 13
2.3 Connecting to Power.............................................................. 14
2.4 LED Indicator.......................................................................... 14
2.5 Powering the Camcorder On / Off .......................................... 15
2.5.1 Auto Power On/Off..................................................... 15
2.5.2 Manual Power On/Off................................................. 15
2.5.3 Reset .......................................................................... 15
2.6 Initial Settings........................................................................ 16
2.6.1 Set Time Zone ............................................................ 16
2.6.2 Set the Date / Time .................................................... 17

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3 Using the Car Camcorder ......................................................18
3.1 Automatic Record .................................................................. 18
3.1.1 The Recording Screen................................................. 19
3.1.2 Emergency Recording ................................................ 21
3.2 Add Speed Point..................................................................... 21
3.3 Picture in Video...................................................................... 22
3.4 Driving Safety ........................................................................ 22
3.4.1 Speed Cam Alert......................................................... 23
3.4.2 Speed Limit Alert........................................................ 24
3.4.3 Driver Fatigue Alert .................................................... 25
3.4.4 LDWS.......................................................................... 25
3.4.5 FCWS .......................................................................... 27
3.4.6 Headlight Warning ..................................................... 28
3.7 Playback Videos and Photos.................................................. 33
3.8 The Playback Screen.............................................................. 34
3.9 Deleting Files ......................................................................... 35
4 Initial set up Go Dashcam application ...................................36
5 Using the Go Dashcam application........................................38
5.1 Camera preview, record, snapshot ........................................ 39
5.2 Playback, delete, download................................................... 40
5.3 Local album ........................................................................... 42
5.4 Camera Setting ...................................................................... 43
6 Adjusting the Settings .........................................................44
6.1 Using the Menu ...................................................................... 44
6.2 Menu Items ............................................................................ 44
7 Installing the Software........................................................49
8 SuperCar.............................................................................50
9 Specifications .....................................................................51

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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.

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CE Regulatory Notice
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage
Directive 2014/35/EU, the EMC Directive 2014/30/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.
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 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.
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.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna
must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other

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antenna or transmitter. To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance
requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations.
The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not
be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
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.
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.

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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~Ch11
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.
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.

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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.
Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or
cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion
Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding
environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable
liquid or gas

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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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1Introduction
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.
1.1 Features
Full HD 2560*1440
3.18" 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
1.2 Package Contents
The package contains the following items. In case there is any missing or
damaged item, contact your dealer immediately.
Car camcorder
Rear Camera
Cable(7M)
CD-ROM
Quick start guide
Car charger
Rear Camera
(option)

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

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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.
Note:
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 8GB 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).

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2.2 Installing in Vehicles
2.2.1 Mount 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.

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3. Place and press the bracket firmly onto the electrostatic sticker on
the windshield window. Make sure the base is securely locked in
place.
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 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.
2.4 LED Indicator
Status Explanation
LED Indicator Color
Power off, connect
external power
Red
Power on, standby
Green
Recording/ Recording
and screen off
Flash red

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2.5 Powering the Camcorder On / Off
2.5.1 Auto Power On/Off
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.
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
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 Time
zone, Date and Time.
Note:
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 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:
1. If Time Sync. is on, camcorder clock will be calibrated via satellite clock signal based on Set Time
zone.
2. 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 not inuse 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.
Note:
1. Some vehicle power supply would not turn on / off automatically with the car engine start, if the
camcorder cannotautomatically 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 videofile for every 30 seconds, 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
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 andstart recording.

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3.1.1 The Recording Screen
No.
Icon
Item
Description
1
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.
4
Add Speed Point
Button
During video recording, press the
button to add a speed cam
point.
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
button to enter emergency
recording mode.