Kaiser Baas R1 User manual

Car Camera User Guide

CONTENTS
Safety precautions
What’s in the box
Product diagram
Inserting the battery
Inserting a micro SD card
Installation
Car operation
Hand-held operation
Operation notes
Setting the menus
Video menu
Setup menu
Viewing recordings / pictures
Connecting to a computer
Connecting to a TV
Frequently Asked Questions
Specifications
Contact us
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Do not try to disassemble or remodel the R1 Car Camera. Doing so may cause the
unit to malfunction and may void the warranty.
• Place all magnetized devices such as speakers away from the R1 Car Camera as it
may erase or cause damage to data stored on the micro SD card
• Do not leave the R1 Car Camera in places that are exposed to oil, water, dust or
temperatures over 400
• Keep your R1 Car Camera away from heated sources such as heaters or prolonged
direct sunlight
• Do not touch the power cable with wet hands or use defective power cables as it
may cause electric shocks or fire
• Do not drop the Kaiser Baas Car Camera as it may cause serious damage and may
void the warranty
• Do not dispose of the unit via conventional domestic waste as it contains a
battery
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
MODE
MENU
R1 Car Camera
Suction base
USB to mini USB cable
Car charger cable
Car charger adaptor
Holder
Manual
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MENU
Display
Mode
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Power
Speaker
USB Jack *
Menu
• /OK
3Back
HDMI Jack
DC 5V In Jack
LED
Note: USB Jack - is for data transfer only (NOT for power)
PRODUCT DIAGRAMPRODUCT DIAGRAM
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Microphone
Infrared LEDs
Lens
Light Sensor
T-Flash Micro SD Card Slot
(under battery cover)
Li-ion battery
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PRODUCT DIAGRAM
Holder Suction Base
Holders
Supports
Release button
Suction cup
Suction control
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PRODUCT DIAGRAM
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720P
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Recording Display
Segment
Time
Mode
Record Icon
Recording
time
Resolution
SD Card
Battery
indicator
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INSERTING THE BATTERY
The battery comes pre-installed. If the battery fails to hold a charge, replace it as
follows: Open the compartment by sliding the cover off. Remove battery and replace
with the exact type BL-4C Li-Ion battery. Slide the battery cover back on.
You can purchase a spare battery from www.kaiserbaas.com or from a battery
supplier.
INSERTING A MICRO SD CARD
1. Open the compartment by sliding the cover off.
2. Insert the Micro SD card into the Micro SD card slot as illustrated below.
3. Slide the battery cover back on.
Note: To remove the Micro SD card, press inward and it will eject the card.

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INSTALLATION
1. Insert the holder into the suction
base by aligning the hooks with the
corresponding inserts and firmly slide
the mount down, until you hear a
clicking sound. This can be done in either
direction.
2 a. Thoroughly clean the windshield before
installation.
b. Rotate the sunction control counter
clockwise (released position) before
mounting.
c. Place the sunction cup firmly on the
windshield and rotate the suction
control clockwise to get a secure fit.
Note: Where the camera is placed on the
windshield is a matter of preference.
INSTALLATION
3. Open out the Supports and then press
the Release button to open the
Holders.
4. a. Insert the Car Camera as shown for best
results.
b. Press in on the Holders for a secure fit.
c. Rotate the lens up to 180° as desired.
Note: You can insert the Car Camera into the
Holder in either direction; experiment for best
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INSTALLATION
5. Insert the Car Charger Adaptor into the car‘s charger socket. Insert one end of the
Car Charger Cable into the DC In jack on the Car Camera and the other end into one
of the USB ports in the Car Charger Adaptor.
Notes:
• When the unit is connected to the car’s charger, the car will charge the Car Camera
as long as the ignition is on.
• Your device can be powered either from its internal battery, which is charged via
USB cable (included) connected to your home computer as shown on page 22 or by
connecting it to your vehicle’s power source as shown in the next section.
If you choose to use the internal battery, charge the device for at least five hours
before first use.
• This unit uses an internal ball to determine the positioning and will rattle when it is
moved. This is normal.
CAR OPERATION
1. When the unit is connected as previously instructed and the car ignition is turned
on, it will power up and start recording automatically in approximately 5 seconds
(the red Record icon “•” will blink in the display).
The unit’s recordings will be separated into segments depending on the time set,
read page 21 for instructions.
2. To zoom in, press the 3button. To zoom out, press the 4button.
3. To manually stop recording, press the • /OK button.
4. You can take pictures instead of video by pressing the Mode button once while in
the Stop mode; the icon will appear in the display. Then press the • /OK button
to take a picture.
5. When the car ignition is turned off, the unit will stop recording after 3 seconds.
Press the Power button to turn the unit off.

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HAND-HELD OPERATION
1. Press the Power button to turn the unit on. You will hear a start up tone, the LED
light will turn red and the Car Camera will enter the Camcorder mode. The icon
will appear in the display.
2. To zoom in, press the 3button. To zoom out, press the 4button.
3. To start recording, press the • /OK button; the red Record icon “ •” will blink in the
display.
The unit’s recordings will be separated into segments depending on the time set,
read page 21 for instructions.
4. Press the • /OK button again to stop recording.
5. You can take pictures by pressing the Mode button once while in the Stop mode;
the icon will appear in the display. Then press the • /OK button to take a picture.
6. Press the Power button again to turn the unit off.
OPERATION NOTES
• When the Micro SD card reaches capacity, it will automatically start to rerecord over
the oldest footage, therefore saving the latest footage.
• To view the videos/pictures, see page 20
• See page 18 to change menu options
• Auto-Rotate: The display’s picture will automatically rotate when the unit is flipped
around
• The time and date will appear on each recording or photo
• When the battery charge runs low, the battery indicator will show no bars. It is time
to charge the battery
• This unit has infrared LEDs that will improve the visibility of night time recordings
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SETTING THE MENUS
1. Press the Menu button once to access the Video menu
( ) or twice to enter the Setup menu ( ).
2. Scroll down using the 4button or up using the 3button to select the desired
option.
Note: Do not press the 4or 3button too fast in succession or you may
accidentally open one of the menu setting options.
3. Press the • /OK button to bring up the selected item’s option menu. Select the
desired setting using the 4or 3button then press the • /OK button to confirm
the selection.
Note: When you enter the Setup menu, there are seven options but only the
first four are visible in the display initially. You can view and select the next three
options by scrolling down using the 4button.
4. While in the main menus, press the Menu button to exit the menus.
Resolution: Set the desired resolution of the video recording (1080P, 720P, WVGA).
Loop Recording: Set the length of the recording segments (Off, 5 Minutes, 10
Minutes, 15 Minutes). Select Off to not have the recordings split up.
Motion Detection: When this option is set to ON and the camera senses motion,
recording will automatically start. Recording will stop when movement is no longer
detected.
VIDEO MENU
Video
Resolution
Loop recording
Motion Detection
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SETUP MENU
Setup
Frequency
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Default Setting
Version
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MENU
Setup
Date/Time
Beep Sound
Language
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MENU
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SETUP MENU
Date/Time: After selecting Date/Time, select the date (Month/Day/Year) or time
(hours/minutes/seconds) using the Menu button, then adjust the highlighted option
using the 4or 3button. To change the date orientation, i.e. DD/MM/YY, simply
select it and then press the • /OK button to cycle through the available orientations.
Auto Power Off: Set the length of the time the unit stays on before automatically
shutting off due to no activity (Off, 2 Minutes, 5 Minutes, 10 Minutes). Select Off to
deactivate Auto Power Off.
Beep Sound: Set the beep sound (when pressing a button) On or Off.
Language: Set the desired language. There are ten languages so use the 4button
to scroll to the next screen.
Frequency: Set the desired frequency (50Hz or 60Hz).
Default Setting: To select this option, choose OK, then press •/OK button to return
the unit to its factory default settings.
Version: Select to view the current version.

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VIEWING RECORDINGS/PICTURES
1. Press the Power button to turn the unit on, you will hear a start up tone, the LED
will light red and it will enter the camcorder mode.
2. Press the Mode button twice to select the Viewing mode; the or icon will
appear in the display.
3. Press the 4or 3button to scroll through the pictures and videos. When a video
is shown, the icon and the recording time will appear. When a picture is shown,
icon will appear.
4. To play a video, press the • /OK button. To pause a video, press the • /OK button
again.To fast forward or rewind a video, press and hold the 4or 3button for
one second then release. Repeat to fast forward/rewind speeds at 2x, 4x or 8x).
Repeat process again to continue standard playback.
Adjust the volume using the 4and 3buttons.
5. To delete ONE video or photo, or ALL videos/photos, perform the following steps:
While the picture or video appears, press the Menu button then scroll down to
Delete using the 4or 3button. Press the • /OK button, then select Delete
Current to delete the selected video/photo or Delete All to delete all videos/photos.
VIEWING RECORDINGS/PICTURES
6. Thumbnails: To view the thumbnails, press the Mode button once more time. The
icon appears in the top right corner of each video thumbnail. Select the desired
picture or video using the 4or 3button, then press the • /OK button to select
it.
FORMATTING THE CARD OR INTERNAL MEMORY:
Enter the viewing mode as shown in steps 1 and 2. Press the Menu button then
scroll down to Format using the 4or 3button. Press • /OK button, then select
Internal Memory to erase and format the internal memory (not recommended unless
instructed) or SD Card to erase and format the micro SD card. You may have to format
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CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER
1. Plug the smaller end of the supplied
USB cable into the USB jack on the Car
Camera and the other end to the USB
jack on your computer. The Car Camera’s
display will show Mass Storage and PC
Camera.
2a.Select PC Camera to use this Car Camera
as a computer video camera.
2b. Select Mass Storage to access the files
on this unit’s SD card. When used as Mass
Storage, it will appear on your hard drive
as an external drive. Open it, then open
the DCIM folder to access the recordings
separated into folders by date. Move or delete files the same way you would with
other files.
3. Safely eject from your computer as with other drives.
Note: When connected to a computer, the battery will charge and the LED will light
yellow.
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MENU
CONNECTING TO A TV
1. Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to the HDMI jack on this Car Camera and the
other end to a TV or other video device that supports HDMI input.
Operate the Car Camera as described previously and now you can use the external
TV/video device as the display to view while recording, or view recorded videos/
photos.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. Why won’t the device turn on?
A. Make sure the device is fully charged before operation. Alternatively, you can use
the provided car charger to provide power.
Q. Why can’t I record (No Card appears in the display)?
A. You must use a Micro SD card in this unit in order to record. Micro SD cards should be
available at the establishment from which you purchased this unit.
Q. What type of SD cards can I use?
A. This Car Camera is compatible with Micro SD cards up to 32GB in size.
Q. How long does the battery last on a full charge?
A. On a full charge you will get around 2 to 3 hours of use, depending on the settings
that you have selected.
Q. What are the recording times to a micro SD card?
A. Recording times to SD are: TF Card WVGA 720P 1080P
32G 1000min 560min 451min
16G 500min 280min 225min
8G 250min 140min 113min
4G 125min 70min 56min
2G 62min 35min 28min
SPECIFICATIONS
Display:
Flash Card:
Images:
USB Interface:
Operating Temperature:
Storage Temperature:
Video resolution:
Lens:
CMOS Sensor:
Dimensions:
Weight:
Battery:
Power:
Product code:
APN:
2.0” TFT LCD
Micro SD Card, up to 32GB (T-Flash)
JPEG 2592 x 1944
USB 2.0
-10°C to 55°C
-20°C to 65°C
1280 x 720 (30fps)/ 848x840 (WVGA)
1440 x 1080 (15fps)
120° wide angle
1M Pixels
108 x 56 x 13.5 mm
70 g
Lithium-Ion 3.7V, 700MaH
DC 5V, 1A
KBA12006
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CONTACT US
Need further assistance? Please visit:
www.kaiserbaas.com
Or email:
[email protected]om