Kitvision Observer User manual
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User Manual
HD DASH CAMERA
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JB. 4714 / Made in China. © Kitvision 2016. Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4FL, UK
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Box contents
• Kitvision Observer Dash Camera
• 8 GB memory card
• Carry pouch
• In-car charger with USB port
• Window suction mount
• User manual
Functions
1. Micro USB input
2. LCD screen
3. LED indicator
4. Power on/o
5. Up (Toggle microphone on/
o during recording)
6. Menu button
7. Down (Save video loop
during recording)
8. Record start/stop/OK
9. Microphone
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11. Speaker
12. Micro SD card input
13. Camera lens
14.Window suction
mount socket
USB
REC
MIC RESET
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Instructions for use
Warning
For your safety and the safety of others around you, the menu
and setting choices of the camera must not be used whilst
operating a vehicle.
The camera will be setup and ready to use with the optimum
settings for most situations. The camera will switch on and start
recording when the power is connected and switch o when the
power is disconnected. During this time it will record on a loop of
3 minutes and will only save the video clip to the SD card when the
following happens.
• If you press the Power on/o button (4) once whilst recording
• There is an accident signicant enough to trigger the built-in
G sensor
• The camera is turned o whilst recording
Note: you will see a key icon in the top left of the screen to indicate
the video clip has been saved.
Setting up the camera
1. Insert a micro SD card into the Micro SD card input (12) and
connect the camera to your car’s 12 V/24 V cigarette lighter
using the included car charger USB cable with the other end
plugged into the Micro USB input (1).
2. If required, assemble the suction mount by loosening the nut
on the mount. Do not remove it entirely; instead, rmly push the
ball joint adaptor into the socket, and then screw the bolt back
to tighten.
3. Ax the camera to the windscreen using the now assembled
suction mount, being careful not to obstruct your view of the road.
4. When car ignition is turned on, the camera will automatically
start recording. When the car power is turned o the camera
will automatically turn o and the chosen length of video will be
saved to the micro SD card. (default setting 3 minutes)
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Note: the camera will only operate when connected to power using
the USB cable included.
Note: in some vehicles, if you already have the car running when you
plug the camera in then it may not start. You will need to turn o the
ignition of your car and turn it back on again to start the camera.
• To stop/start the video recording whilst you are driving, press the
Record start/stop/OK button (8)
• When the camera is recording in the ‘Loop function’ and the micro
SD card is full, the camera will overwrite previous recordings
• You can press and hold the Power on/o button (4) to switch the
unit o manually whilst the car power is on
[...continued] Setting up the camera Changing the mode of the camera
There are three modes of the camera: video recording, still photo
capture, and playback le viewer. To change mode, press and hold
the Menu button (6) to cycle through the modes. The icon in the top
left hand corner of the LCD screen (2) will change to show the
chosen mode:
Video Mode For recording video clips
Photo Mode For taking still photos
Video Playback Viewing recorded videos
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• When the camera is set to video recording mode you can manually
start or stop the recording by pressing the Record start/stop
button (8) on the top of the camera
• When recording, the timer in the top right corner of the LCD
screen (2) will be red and a red circle is visible on the top left.
As default, the camera will begin recording automatically when
it is connected to power through the USB cable, unless there is
no micro SD card inserted into the camera
• When in still capture mode, it will allow you to press the Record
start/stop button (8) at any time to capture a 12 megapixel
photograph
• When in playback le viewer mode, press the Up (5) and Down (7)
buttons to choose a video clip, and the Record start/stop button (8)
to view the selected video. You can delete the selected clip by
pressing the Menu button (6) and choosing the delete option by
pressing the Record start/stop button (8)
Menu and settings
With the camera powered, you enter the menu by pressing the
Menu button (6).
• The menu can then be navigated using the Up (5) and Down (7)
buttons, using the Record start/stop/OK button (8) to conrm
any selections, and the Menu button (6) to go back a step.
[...continued] Changing the mode of the camera
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Video mode settings
Setting Information
Resolution 1080i oers higher detail, the 720p oers
smoother video.
[1080i] / [720p]
Loop recording The camera will only save 1 video le per journey,
saving signicant space on the micro SD card. If the
G Sensor feature is enabled you will notice a key logo
appears on the LCD screen (2) when there is any
signicant impact/jolt to the video. The camera will
save this le under a dierent name, and the recording
will be protected from the loop recording feature.
[1 min] / [3 min] / [5 min]
Exposure The exposure value can be raised or lowered to
increase or decrease the brightness levels of the
recordings.
[+0.0] / [-1/3] / [-2/3] / [-1.0] / [-4/3] / [-5/3] / [-2.0] /
[+2.0] / [+5/3] / [+4/3] / [+1.0] / [+2/3] / [+1/3]
Motion detection Turn this feature on to use the dash camera as a
security device. When turned on the camera will start
recording as soon as it detects any motion and for
10 seconds after the motion has nished.
Record audio Activate or disable the microphone
[On] / [O]
Date stamp When on, the camera will imprint the date and time
on to the video le so it is visible when played back,
providing a secure way of providing date and time
evidence. When o, the camera will save the date and
time into the information le of the recording.
[On] / [O]
G Sensor When on the camera will automatically ‘protect’ the
current recording in the event of a signicant impact.
You can choose how strong the impact must be
before the feature is active. 2G is the most sensitive
setting. You may need to adjust this to suit your style
of driving or the road conditions.
[O] / [2G] / [4G] /[8G]
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Setting Information
Resolution Change the size of the image depending on use
intended. 12 megapixel is the best quality and is the
largest les size; VGA is the lowest quality and is the
smallest le size.
[12M] / [10M] / [8M] / [5M] / [3M] / [2M] / [1.3M] / [VGA]
Sequence When on, the camera will take 3 photographs in quick
succession after a single press of the Record start/
stop/OK button (8).
[On] / [O]
Quality Adjust the photo detail and le sizes.
[Fine] / [Normal] / [Economy]
Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of the images.
[Strong] / [Normal] / [Soft]
White balance When on the camera will correct colours under
dierent lighting conditions.
[Auto] / [Daylight] / [Cloudy] / [Incandescent] /
[Fluorescent]
ISO Higher ISO settings would be used in darker situations.
[Auto] / [100] / [200]
Exposure The exposure value can be raised or lowered to
increase or decrease the brightness of the photos.
[+0.0] / [-1/3] / [-2/3] / [-1.0] / [-4/3] / [-5/3] / [-2.0] /
[+2.0] / [+5/3] / [+4/3] / [+1.0] / [+2/3] / [+1/3]
Stabilisation The stabiliser will try to compensate for unwanted
motion blur.
[On] / [O]
Quick review Choose a length of time for your photograph to display
on the LCD screen after it has been taken.
[2Seconds] / [5Seconds]
Date/time stamp When on, the camera will imprint the date and time
on to the video le so it is visible when played back,
providing a secure way of providing date and time
evidence. When o, the camera will save the date
and time into the information le of the recording.
[O] / [Date] / [Date/Time]
Photo mode settings
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Setting Information
Date/time Date, time and formats can be adjusted.
Screen saver Select the amount of time before the LCD turns o.
The camera will continue to record.
[O] / [3 Minutes] / [5 Minutes] / [10 Minutes]
Beep sound Turns on or o the audio beep sound upon
key presses.
[On] / [O]
Language Choose your language.
[English] / [Spanish] / [Chinese Traditional]
Playback mode settings
You can use the Delete option to delete the current image displayed
in the background or delete all of the images on the micro SD card.
Frequency Typically UK/Europe would be 50 Hz, whereas
America would typically be 60 Hz.
[50Hz] / [60Hz]
Format Use this option to format your memory card.
Formatting the memory card is recommended for rst
use in the camera. Please note that formatting will
erase all previous data from the card.
Default setting Choose OK to reset the menu options back to their
original defaults.
Version View the software version on the camera.
File download
To download the les to a computer, simply remove the micro SD
card from the camera’s Micro SD card input (12) and plug it into a
laptop, computer, or tablet card reader. Video and photo les should
be available to view on most media playback software.
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Specication
Video resolutions (.MOV) 1280 x 720 @ 30fps
1920 x 1080i @ 30fps
Photo image 12 MP JPEG
Video Format AVI
G-Sensor Yes
Motion detection Yes
Microphone Yes
Display 2.4" TFT LCD
Storage Micro SD card up to 32 GB (Recommend class
4 speed and 8 GB or above in size)
Battery Built-in rechargeable 3.7 V 95 mAh Li-Poly
Power consumption 250 mA
Operating conditions –10 to 60 degrees
Input/output Micro USB port
Dimensions (mm) H67 x W58 x D34
Weight 60 g +/– 5g
Accessories Window suction mount, charger, USB
connection cable, user manual
Care for your Observer Dash Camera
Please don’t:
• Drop or throw the Observer Dash Camera
• Subject the Observer Dash Camera to strong magnetic elds
• Dismantle the Observer Dash Camera
• Get the Observer Dash Camera wet
• Drop the Observer Dash Camera as this will invalidate your warranty
• Open up the Observer Dash Camera. There are no user
serviceable parts inside
• Expose the Observer Dash Camera to extreme temperatures
or rapid changes of hot to cold or vice versa
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We apologise for any inconvenience caused by minor inconsistencies in
these instructions, which may occur as a result of product improvement
and development.
Please do not attempt to open this product. There are no user serviceable
parts inside, in particular if your product has an embedded, non-replaceable
battery, do not attempt to access or remove the battery as this may cause
personal injury and will damage the product.
Making any attempt to open the product or carry out repair voids any and
all warranties
Troubleshooting
Please insert SD
Card/Card error
Check the micro SD card compatibility, as we
recommend formatting a micro SD card for use
only in the camera.
Blank screen/no
response
Check your power supply connection. Without power
there will be no LED indicator (3), or the LCD screen (2)
will not operate for very long. Try a new connection
with the car charger and with a PC USB connection,
and then try holding the Power on/o button (4) to see
if the Observer dash camera powers up and operates
correctly again.
We hope you’ve now got all the information you need to get started,
but if you’re having problems with anything, please feel free to
contact us at: support@kitvision.co.uk or visit www.kitvision.co.uk
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