LAMAX DRIVE C3 User manual

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LAMAX DRIVE C3
User manual

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Contents
Introduction..............................................................................................................................1
LAMAX DRIVE C3 car camera features and functions............................................................1
Pack contents............................................................................................................................1
Product picture.........................................................................................................................1
Product installation..................................................................................................................2
Quick functions.........................................................................................................................2
Icons annotation.......................................................................................................................2
Using the LAMAX DRIVE C3 car camera ..................................................................................3
1) Inserting a micro SDHC card....................................................................................................................................3
2) Power................................................................................................................................................................................3
3) Turning the camera on and o................................................................................................................................3
4) Changing modes and menu navigation..............................................................................................................3
5) Recording / taking photos / gallery ......................................................................................................................3
6) Deleting the entries on the camera ......................................................................................................................3
7) Protecting the les on the camera.........................................................................................................................3
8) Connecting to a PC......................................................................................................................................................4
LAMAX DRIVE C3 car camera settings – video mode.............................................................4
1) Video resolution ...........................................................................................................................................................4
2) Time-lapse ......................................................................................................................................................................4
3) Exposure..........................................................................................................................................................................4
4) Motion detection.........................................................................................................................................................4
5) Audio recording............................................................................................................................................................4
6) Display data....................................................................................................................................................................4
7) G-sensor ..........................................................................................................................................................................4
LAMAX DRIVE C3 car camera settings – photo mode............................................................5
1) Image resolution..........................................................................................................................................................5
2) Photo burst.....................................................................................................................................................................5
3) Quality..............................................................................................................................................................................5
4) Sharpness........................................................................................................................................................................5
5) White balance................................................................................................................................................................5
6) ISO .....................................................................................................................................................................................5
7) Exposure..........................................................................................................................................................................5
8) Image stabilization......................................................................................................................................................5
9) Preview ............................................................................................................................................................................5
10) Display data.................................................................................................................................................................5
LAMAX DRIVE C3 car camera basic settings...........................................................................5
1) Parking mode................................................................................................................................................................5
2) Date/Time.......................................................................................................................................................................5
3) Automatic power o...................................................................................................................................................5
4) LCD o..............................................................................................................................................................................5
5) Key sound .......................................................................................................................................................................5
6) Language........................................................................................................................................................................6
7) TV mode ..........................................................................................................................................................................6
8) Frequency.......................................................................................................................................................................6
9) LED diode........................................................................................................................................................................6
10) Format ...........................................................................................................................................................................6
LAMAX DRIVE C3 car camera parameters...............................................................................7
Safety measures .......................................................................................................................7
Precautions and notices...........................................................................................................8
Safety precautions ...................................................................................................................8
Caring for your device..............................................................................................................8
Other information ....................................................................................................................9
Declaration of Conformity .......................................................................................................9

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the LAMAX DRIVE C3 car camera. You are now the owner of a reliable
companion for your car journey. A complete multilingual manual can be downloaded from the
product page at www.lamax-electronics.com.
LAMAX DRIVE C3 car camera features and functions
- Interpolated full HD video 1920 x 1080
- G-sensor
- Loop recording
- Parking mode
- Motion sensor
- Multilingual menu
- LED light
- Video lock at the touch of a button
Pack contents
- LAMAX DRIVE C3 car camera
- Power cable
- USB cable
- Camera suction mount
- Camera 3M stick mount
- Quick Guide
Product picture
1. ON/OFF
2. Menu
3. OK (shutter)
4. Down arrow
5. Up arrow
6. Mode
7. Parking mode
8. Micro SDHC card slot

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Product installation
1) Connect the power cable to the cigarette lighter. Ensure the cable is placed around the wind-
screen so as not to obstruct the driver's view and then x it securely in place. Attach the device
between the glass and the mirror. This will give you the optimal picture.
2) Do not install in a position which obstructs the driver's view or distracts them.
3) Some vehicles continue to supply power to the cigarette lighter, even when the engine is turned
o. In this case, before leaving the vehicle, unplug the cable from the cigarette lighter.
4) When using the device for the rst time, the battery may be low. If you cannot switch on the
device due to low power, manually connect the external power cable to charge the battery.
5) Use only a high-quality micro SDHC card of class 10 or higher. For optimal recording use, we
recommend cards with a capacity of at least 8GB up to a maximum of 32GB. If this is the rst use
of the card, we recommend formatting it rst.
Quick functions
1) LED light – tap the“ON/OFF”button
2) Parking mode – tap the“PARKING MODE”button
3) Video audio – tap the“UP” arrow
4) File lock – when recording video, lock the current recording by tapping the“MODE” button.
Icons annotation
Lenght of the loop Exposure Value
Video Mode Photo Mode
Voice ON Voice OFF
Image stabilisation Camera is Powered
LED light Memory Card Detected
Photo Quality Photo Burst
Sensitivity Motion Detection
Parking Mode

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Using the LAMAX DRIVE C3 car camera
1) Inserting a micro SDHC card
Insert or remove the micro SDHC card from the card slot only when the camera is turned o and
not connected to a computer or power supply.
2) Power
a) Camera can be powered using a USB cable connected to a computer or using the car cigarette
lighter.
b) Camera is designed to be powered continuously. Built-in battery can not be removed or repla-
ced.
c) Integrated battery is primarily for use in parking mode.
3) Turning the camera on and o
a) To switch on the camera, press and hold the ON/OFF button for 3-5 seconds.
b) Cameras automatically turns on when connected to a power supply.
c) To switch o the camera, press and hold the ON/OFF button for 3-5 seconds.
d) Camera automatically turns o after disconnecting the power supply.
4) Changing modes and menu navigation
a) Repeatedly tap the“MODE”button to toggle between video/camera/gallery.
b) Camera menu has 3 sections – basic camera settings/video conguration/photo settings. To
toggle between these use the“MENU”button, which also serves to access the menu. Under each
section move vertically using the “UP” and “DOWN”arrows and select by pressing“OK”.
c) To independently change the settings in video/photo mode, you must access the settings from
the relevant mode. Therefore, you can only enter video settings in video mode and photo se-
ttings in photo mode.
d) To go back a level use the “MENU” button. To completely exit the setting, press the “MODE”
button.
5) Recording / taking photos / gallery
a) To start the camera recording press the“OK”button. Press it again to stop recording. The camera
must be in record mode.
b) Automatic recording – the automatic recording function is always enabled. Automatic recor-
ding starts after connecting the camera to a power supply. If the car's power only starts after
the ignition is turned on then the camera turns on and starts recording when the car is started.
c) Automatically start/stop recording – the camera automatically stops recording and turns o
after the engine is turned o and the power cut. In some cars the cigarette lighter is powered
permanently. In this case, be sure to unplug the cable from the cigarette lighter.
d) Take photos by pressing the“OK” button. The camera must be in photo mode.
e) After switching to the gallery, which displays a list of recorded videos and photos, navigate
between these using the “UP” and “DOWN” arrows. To start and stop a recording press the “OK”
button.
6) Deleting the entries on the camera
a) Deleting material directly on the camera – can be done in the gallery. After pressing the“MENU”
button, select“Delete”and then “Current image”.
b) Deleting all entries – can be done in the gallery. After pressing the“MENU”button, select“Dele-
te”and then“Delete all”.
7) Protecting the les on the camera.
a) Locking the current entry – can be done in the gallery. After pressing the“MENU”button, select
“Lock”and then“Lock the current image”.

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b) Locking all entries – can be done in the gallery. After pressing the “MENU” button, select “Lock”
and then“Lock all images”.
c) Unlocking the current entry – can be done in the gallery. After pressing the “MENU” button,
select “Lock” and then “Unlock current image”.
d) Unlocking all entries – can be done in the gallery. After pressing the“MENU”button, select“Lock”
and then“Unlock all images”.
8) Connecting to a PC
Camera can be connected to a PC via the supplied mini USB cable. Once connected some options
appear.
a) External drive – connect the camera to your computer, using the“UP”and“DOWN”arrows select
“USB Storage”and press“OK”. Camera now acts like a plug 'n' play device.
b) Webcam – connect the camera to your computer, using the “UP” and “DOWN” arrows select “PC
Camera” and press “OK”. Camera now acts like a webcam.
LAMAX DRIVE C3 car camera settings – video mode
1) Video resolution
Video resolution can be set in the video settings menu. The video settings menu is accessed by
pressing “MENU” in video mode. Use the “UP” and “DOWN” arrows to scroll to “RESOLUTION” and
choose one of the options – 1920x1080, 1440x1080, 1280x720, 848x480 or 640x480.
2) Time-lapse
Video recording is divided into individual sequences whose length can be manually adjusted or
turned o completely. The sequences may be 1, 2, 3, 5 or 10 minutes. The sequence length is dis-
played with an icon on the left of the display.
3) Exposure
Lets you adjust the exposure as needed. Video recording exposure can be adjusted from -2 - +2 in
steps of 1/3.
4) Motion detection
When motion detection is activated it automatically starts recording the moment movement is
detected in the visual eld of the lens. The camera stops recording after motion ceases.
5) Audio recording
Lets you disable audio recording and prevent unwanted audio recordings. Audio recording can
also be turned on and o using a quick function.
6) Display data
Date and time can be inserted into the recording.
7) G-sensor
Connected to other functions of the car camera. It can be set to dierent sensitivity levels (2G, 4G,
8G), with the highest sensitivity being 2G and the lowest 8G. Setting the correct sensitivity aects
other functions of the camera. For the correct functioning of “Parking mode”, we recommend a
higher sensitivity for recording minor impacts (parking, vandalism).For the proper functioning of
le lock, we recommend a lower sensitivity to minimise the unwanted locking of les, for example
when driving on uneven terrain. The icon indicating that the G-sensor is turned on is on the left
of the display.

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LAMAX DRIVE C3 car camera settings – photo mode
1) Image resolution
Image resolution can be set in the photo settings menu. The photo settings menu is accessed by
pressing “MENU” in photo mode. Use the “UP” and “DOWN” arrows to scroll to “RESOLUTION” and
choose one of the options – 12 MP, 10 MP, 8 MP, 5 MP, 3 MP, 2 MP, 1.3 MP and VGA.
2) Photo burst
Allows a series of 5 shots to be taken in 1 second at the touch of a button.
3) Quality
Aects the overall quality of the photos and their size. Quality can be set at – very high, high,
normal.
4) Sharpness
Adjusts the sharpness of the captured images and can be set at – very high, high, normal.
5) White balance
Sets the white balance when taking a photo – automatic, daylight, cloudy, tungsten, uorescent.
6) ISO
ISO setting determines the sensitivity of the image chip. The darker the subject is, the higher the
ISO should be set. A higher ISO leads to greater image noise. It can be set as automatic, 100 and
200.
7) Exposure
Adjusts exposure as needed. The photo exposure can be adjusted from -2 - +2 in steps of 1/3.
8) Image stabilization
Digital image stabilization enables you to reduce camera shake when taking hand-held shots.
9) Preview
View a photo on the display immediately after the shot has been taken, without having to switch
to the gallery. Display time can be set to 2 or 5 seconds or o completely.
10) Display data
Inserts date and time when taking a photo.
LAMAX DRIVE C3 car camera basic settings
1) Parking mode
Turn on parking mode and the camera starts recording when there is a collision or attempted
break-in. It can be set to dierent sensitivities (2G, 4G, 8G), with the highest sensitivity being 2G
and the lowest 8G. It can be easily turned on or o using a quick function. Parking mode can be
enabled for 24 hours without recharging.
2) Date/Time
Sets the date and time on the device. You can chose the format of the displayed data.
3) Automatic power o
Allows you to set auto power o after 1 or 3 minutes.
4) LCD o
Sets the display to automatically turn o after 3, 5 or 10 minutes.
5) Key sound
Enables or disables key tones.

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6) Language
Sets the menu language.
7) TV mode
TV mode allows you to select NTSC or PAL.
8) Frequency
Allows you to select the frequency according to the grid frequency (on the European continent the
frequency is 50 Hz and the Americas and parts of Asia it is 60 Hz).
9) LED diode
LED diode light helps in low light conditions. This feature is set as a quick function. Its on or o
status is indicated by an icon at the top of the screen.
10) Format
Formats the micro SDHC kart.

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LAMAX DRIVE C3 car camera parameters
Display 2.4" HD LCD
Angle of view 140°
Video resolution 1920x1080 – interpolated, 1440x1080,
1280x720 (all at 30 fps)
Video format avi
Image resolution Up to 12 MP
Photo format jpg
Memory type micro SDHC up to 32 GB
Connectivity USB, HDMI, TV out
Frequency 50/60 Hz
TV output NTSC/PAL
Operating system compatibility MS Windows
Note: Specications are subject to change when a device component has been changed or the
software updated.
Note that some European Union countries have specic laws governing recording with a car ca-
mera. Therefore we recommend that before each trip abroad nd out about the local legislation,
ideally from local car clubs. The camera may be used as evidence, even when dealing with the po-
lice. Again we recommend getting to know the legal rights in each individual country. Please note
that recorded material can also be used against the author of the recording. The brand LAMAX
Electronics is not responsible for the illegal use of cameras or material recorded by these cameras.
Safety measures
1. Do not drop camera or subject it to physical shocks or anything which may lead to mechanical
damage.
2. Do no place the camera near objects with a strong magnetic eld, such as magnets or electric
motors. Do not place the camera too close to buildings emitting strong radio waves such as
antennas. Strong magnetic elds and radio waves can cause damage to the camera or damage
to the captured images and audio recordings.
3. Do no expose the camera to high temperatures or direct sunlight.
4. Use only micro SDHC cards from reputable brands. Cards from generic manufacturers do not
guarantee proper data storage functioning.
5. Do no place the micro SDHC card near a magnetic eld or a source of static electricity. This will
prevent the loss of stored data.
6. In the event that the device overheats whilst charging, gives o smoke or a suspicious odour,
unplug the device immediately and stop charging.
7. Whilst charging, keep the device out of reach of children. Power cable can cause electric shock
or asphyxiation to a child.
8. Store in a cool, dry and dust-free environment.

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Precautions and notices
- For your own safety, do not use the camera’s controls while driving.
- A window mount is needed when using the recorder in a car. Make sure that you place the
recorder in an appropriate place, so as not to obstruct the driver’s view or deployment of airbags.
- Make sure that no object is blocking the camera lens and no reective material is placed near the
lens. Please keep the lens clean.
- If the car’s windshield is tinted or coated, it may impact the recording quality.
Safety precautions
- Use only the charger supplied with your device. Use of another type of charger may result in
malfunction and/or danger.
- Do not use the charger in high moister environment. Never touch the charger when your hands
or feet are wet.
- Allow adequate ventilation around the charger when using it to operate the device or to charge
the battery. Do not cover the charger with paper or other objects that will reduce cooling. Do not
use the charger while it is inside a carrying case.
- Connect the charger to a proper power source. The voltage requirements are found on the
product case and/or on the packaging.
- Do not use the charger if it is visibly damaged. In case of damage, do not repair the equipment
yourself!
- In case of device overheating, immediately disconnect the power source.
- Charge the device under supervision only.
Caring for your device
- Taking good care of your device will ensure trouble-free operation and reduce the risk of damage.
- Keep your device away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures and avoid exposing
your device to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time.
- Do not drop your device or subject it to severe shock.
- Do not subject your device to sudden and severe temperature changes. This could cause
moisture condensation inside the unit, which could damage your device. In the event of moisture
condensation, allow the device to dry out completely before use.
- The screen surface can easily be scratched. Avoid touching it with sharp objects.
- Never clean your device when it is powered on. Use a soft, lint-free cloth to wipe the screen and
the exterior of your device. Do not use paper towels to clean the screen.
- Never attempt to disassemble, repair or make any modications to your device. Disassembly,
modication or any attempt at repair could cause damage to your device and even bodily injury
or property damage and will void any warranty.
- Do not store or carry ammable liquids, gases or explosive materials in the same compartment
as your device, its parts or accessories.
- To discourage theft, do not leave the device and accessories in plain view in an unattended
vehicle.
- Overheating may damage the device.