Mio MiVue C380D Series User manual

User Manual
MiVue™C380D Series

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Revision: R00
(3/2018)
Disclaimer
The screenshots in this manual may differ between different operating systems and
software versions. You can download the latest User Manual of your product from
Mio™ website (www.mio.com).
Specications and documents are subject to change without notice. MiTAC does not
warrant this document is error-free. MiTAC assumes no liability for damage incurred
directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the device and
the documents.
Note
Not all models are available in all regions.
Depending on the specic model purchased, the colour and look of your device and
accessories may not exactly match the graphics shown in this document.
MiTAC Europe Ltd.
Spectrum House, Beehive Ring Road,
London Gatwick Airport, RH6 0LG,
UNITED KINGDOM

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Getting to know your dash cam............................................................................ 4
Rear camera.................................................................................................... 4
Using your dash cam in a vehicle......................................................................... 5
Precautions and notices.................................................................................. 5
Inserting a memory card....................................................................................... 8
Formatting a card ............................................................................................ 8
Connecting to your computer ............................................................................... 8
Turning the dash cam on...................................................................................... 9
Power button ................................................................................................... 9
Restarting the dash cam ................................................................................. 9
System icons ...................................................................................................... 10
Function keys ..................................................................................................... 10
Switching screens ..........................................................................................11
Setting the date and time ....................................................................................11
Recording in driving mode...................................................................................11
Continuous recording .....................................................................................11
Event recording ............................................................................................. 12
Camera mode..................................................................................................... 12
Playback mode................................................................................................... 13
Safety camera alerts .......................................................................................... 14
Adding a safety camera................................................................................. 14
Updating safety camera data ........................................................................ 15
System settings .................................................................................................. 15
Table of Contents

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MiVue Manager .................................................................................................. 18
Installing MiVue Manager.............................................................................. 18
Playing the recording les ............................................................................. 18
For more information .......................................................................................... 21
Caring for your device ................................................................................... 21
Safety precautions......................................................................................... 22
About charging ......................................................................................... 22
About the charger..................................................................................... 22
About the battery...................................................................................... 22
About GPS .................................................................................................... 23
Regulatory information .................................................................................. 23
Declaration of conformity ......................................................................... 24
WEEE............................................................................................................ 24

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Getting to know your dash cam
Note: The screenshots and other presentations shown in this manual may differ from the ones
generated by the actual product.
1 Device mount socket
2Mini-USB connector
3Memory card slot
4System indicator
5Microphone
6 LCD screen
7Power button ( ) /
Function keys
8 Camera lens
9 Speaker
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Shutdown button
Rear camera
Depending on your model, your device may support a rear camera (may be sold
separately).
1Mounting pad
2 Camera lens
3 Adjustment bolt
4Micro-USB connector
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Using your dash cam in a vehicle
Precautions and notices
lDo not operate the device while driving. Using this product does not change the
requirement for a driver to take full responsibility for his or her behavior. This
responsibility includes observing all trafc rules and regulations in order to avoid
accidents, personal injury or property damage.
lA window mount is needed when using the dash cam in a car. Make sure that
you place the dash cam in an appropriate place, so as not to obstruct the driver’s
view or deployment of airbags.
lMake sure that no object is blocking the camera lens and no reective material is
placed near the lens. Please keep the lens clean.
lIf the car’s windscreen is tinted with a coating, it may impact the recording
quality.
lTo ensure the highest quality recordings, you are advised to place the dash cam
near the rear view mirror.
lSelect an appropriate location for mounting the device in a vehicle. Never place
the device where the driver’s eld of vision is blocked.
lIf the car’s windscreen is tinted with a reective coating, it may be athermic and
impact the GPS reception. In this instance, please mount your device where
there is a “clear area.”
lThe system will automatically calibrate the G sensor of the device during start-
up. To avoid G sensor malfunction, always turn the device on AFTER you mount
it in the vehicle properly.

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Make sure that your car is parked on level ground. Follow the instructions to mount
your dash cam in a vehicle securely.
1. Mount the dash cam.
2. Mount the rear camera (optional).
Note:
lBefore sticking the mounting pad, it is recommended to clean the windscreen with rubbing
alcohol.
lIf the adhesion of the adhesive tape does not perform well, replace the tape with a new one.

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3. Adjust the lens angle.
When adjusting the angle of mounting, make sure that the camera’s view is
parallel with the level ground and the ground/sky ratio is close to 6/4.
4. Connect the cables.
Route the cables through the top ceiling and the A-pillar so that it does not
interfere with driving. Make sure that the cable installation does not interfere with
the vehicle's airbags or other safety features.
If you only use the dash cam (without connecting the rear camera) in your
vehicle, simply connect the car charger to the dash cam and then plug it to the
cigarette lighter.
The installation illustrations are for your reference only. The placement of the
devices and cables may vary depending on the vehicle model. If you encounter
any problems during installation, contact a skilled installer (such as the service
personnel of the vehicle) for assistance.
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2
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Y cable
Rear camera cable
Car charger

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Inserting a memory card
Note:
lDO NOT apply pressure to the centre of the memory card.
lMiTAC does not guarantee the product’s compatibility with memory cards from all manufacturers.
lBeforeyoustartrecording,pleaseformatthememorycardtoavoidmalfunctioncausedbyles
not created by the dash cam.
lTurn the device off before removing the memory card.
You must insert a memory card (not supplied) before you
can start recording. The dash cam supports the Class 10
memory cards with 8 GB – 128 GB capacity.
Hold the card (MicroSD) by the edges and gently insert it
into the slot as shown in the illustration. To remove a card,
gently push the top edge of the card inwards to release it
and pull it out of the slot.
Formatting a card
To format a memory card (all data will be erased), press and select Format.
Connecting to your computer
You can connect the dash cam to your
computer to access data on the memory
card. Connect the dash cam to the
computer via a USB cable (not supplied).

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Turning the dash cam on
Complete the installation according to the instructions in the “Using your dash cam
in a vehicle” section. Once the vehicle engine is started, the dash cam automatically
turns on. The System indicator glows in green when the dash cam is powered.
Power button
Press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds to manually turn the dash cam on
and off.
Restarting the dash cam
If the system does not shut down by keeping the Power button pressed, you can
force it to shut down by inserting a small rod (such as a straightened paperclip) into
the Shutdown button on the device.

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System icons
Various system icons on the status bar at the top of the screen provide the status
information of your device. The icons displayed will vary depending on your device
model and state.
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1Recording indicator
2Time display
3Microphone status
4 GPS signal*
5 Current GPS car speed*
* For selected models only.
Function keys
The device provides four function keys to control the corresponding icons displayed
on the LCD screen. The keys' functions may vary on different screens.
Takes a photo
Adds a custom safety (speed) camera
Manually starts an event recording
Opens the Menu screen
Recording screen
Moves to the next option
Acts as the ENTER button
Moves to the previous option
Acts as the BACK button
Menu screen

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Switching screens
Once you connect the rear camera and start recording, you can switch the front and
rear camera images by pressing .
Setting the date and time
To make sure that the date and time of your recordings are correct, check the
settings before you begin recording.
1. Press to access the Settings Menu.
2. Select System >Date/Time.
3. Select Use GPS time or Manual:
lWhen you select Use GPS time, select the time zone of your location. The
system will set date and time according to the GPS location.
Note: This feature is not available on all models.
lWhen you select Manual, the system will display the date and time setting
screen. Use / to adjust the value of the selected eld; press and
repeat the step until all elds have been changed.
4. When done, press .
Recording in driving mode
Continuous recording
By default, the system will automatically begin with continuous recording in few
seconds after start-up. The System indicator ashes in green and amber alternately
while the recording is in progress.

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When continuous recording is in progress, you can manually stop recording by
pressing . Press to return to the recording screen; the system will start
continuous recording automatically.
The recording may be divided into several video clips; recording will not stop
between video clips. The continuous recordings can be found in the “Video”
category for le playback.
Event recording
By default, if an event happens such as a sudden impact, high speed driving, an
aggressive turn or an accidental crash during continuous recording, the G sensor will
prompt the dash cam to start recording the event.
Note: You can change the sensitivity level of the G sensor by selecting > Video Recording >
G-Sensor Sensitivity.
If you want to manually start an event recording while continuous recording is in
progress, press the Event button ( ).
The event recordings can be found in the “Event” category for le playback.
Camera mode
The dash cam allows you to take a photo.
lIf the recording is in progress, press to take a photo. This function is not
available when the rear camera is connected.
lPress > Camera > .
The photos can be found in the “Photo” category for le playback.

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Playback mode
To select a video or photo for playback:
1. Press > File Playback.
2. Select the desired type.
3. Press / to select the desired le from the list and then press to start
playback.
4. During playback, you can:
lWhile playing videos, press / to play the previous/next video.
lWhile viewing photos, press / to display the previous/next photo.
lPress to return to the list.
lPress to display the pop-up menu to select:
lPlay / Pause: Starts or pauses the playback.
lPlay rear video / Play front video: The "D" icon displayed on the thumbnail
on the playlist indicates that the video comes with a corresponding rear
video. While playing the video, you can use this option to switch between
the front and rear videos.
Note: Thevideolesrecordedbythefrontandrearcameraswillbesavedseparately
in the corresponding folders of the memory card. If you move or delete a front video, its
corresponding rear video will be processed synchronously.
lMove to Event: Moves the le to the “Event” category.
lDelete: Deletes the le.

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Safety camera alerts
Caution: For legal reasons, the safety camera function is not available in all countries.
You can receive alerts to warn you about the
locations of safety (speed) cameras which will
enable you to monitor your speed through these
areas.
When a safety camera appears and is positioned in
the detectable direction, you will receive alerts. The
screen will display the visual alert and you will also
receive audio warnings.
When the alert sound setting is set to Beep:
lWhen your car approaches a safety camera, you will receive a normal beep alert.
lWhen your car approaches a safety camera at a speed over the set threshold,
you will receive a persistent beep alert until your car speed drops lower than the
appropriate speed limit.
lWhen your car passes through a safety camera, you will be notied by a different
beep alert.
You can change the settings about how you want to receive the safety camera alerts.
See the “System settings” section for information.
Adding a safety camera
Note:YoucanaddacustomsafetycameraonlywhenaGPSxisestablished.
Your dash cam allows you to customise the safety camera database. You can add
up to 100 custom safety cameras in your dash cam.
Follow the steps to congure a custom safety camera:
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500m

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1. To add a custom safety camera in the current location, press on the recording
screen.
2. The next time when you pass by the location, you will receive alerts by the dash
cam.
3. To view the information of the custom safety camera, select >SafetyCam >
Custom SafetyCam and then select the safety camera that you want to check.
4. Press to remove the custom safety camera from the dash cam.
Updating safety camera data
MiTAC does not warrant that all types and locations of safety camera data are
available as cameras may be removed, relocated or new cameras installed.
Occasionally, MiTAC may offer you updates of safety camera data. Visit the Mio
website for available downloads and follow the instructions to complete update.
System settings
Note: Not all setting items and options are available for all models.
To customise the system settings, press .
lFile Playback
Plays the recorded videos and photos.
lCamera
Press to enter Camera mode.
lSound Recording
Sets if you want to include sounds in the recordings. The default setting is On.

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lSafetyCam
Sets how you want to be notied of safety cameras. The available settings
include:
lAlert Sound: Turns on (Beep or Voice) or off (Mute) the alert sound.
lAlert Distance: The system will alert you at a preset distance (Short,
Medium or Long) when a safety camera is detected.
lAlert Method: Sets the alert distance function according to the current GPS
car speed (Smart Alert) or the speed limit (Standard Alert).
lThreshold: Sets the speed value for the dash cam to start offering alerts.
lCruise Speed Alert: Sets the limit for the cruise speed. When you drive at a
cruise speed over the set value, you will receive alerts by the dash cam.
lCustom SafetyCam: Lists all custom safety cameras which are sorted by the
created time.
lVideo Recording
Changes the settings of recording, including:
lVideo Clip Length: Sets the length of each video clip for a continuous
recording (1 min, 3 min or 5 min).
lWDR: Enables the Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) function to improve the dash
cam's image quality under high-contrast lighting conditions.
lEV: Sets the exposure level (-1 –+1) to adjust the brightness of the image.
The default setting is 0.
lFrequency: Sets the frequency to match the icker frequency of the local
power supply when recording.
lG-Sensor Sensitivity: Sets the sensitivity level (6 levels, from Low to High)
of the G sensor that allows automatic triggering of the event recording while
continuous recording is in progress.

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lStamps: Sets the information (Coordinates or G-Sensor) that will be
displayed on the recorded video.
lSpeed stamp: Displays the driving speed on the recorded video.
lText stamp: Displays customisable text information.
lSystem
Allows you to change the system settings of the device.
lSatellites: Displays the status of the GPS/GLONASS signal reception. You
can press and then select GPS or GLONASS for better signal reception if
the need arises.
lDate/Time: Sets the system date and time.
lSystem Sound: Enables or disables system notication sounds.
lWelcome Sound: Enables or disables the notication sounds during start-up.
lVolume: Adjusts the volume level.
lLCD Standby:
lAlways On: Keeps the LCD on.
l10 sec / 1 min / 3 min: Sets the timer for the LCD to turn off automatically
after recording starts.
lStandby: Turns off the LCD (in specied time) but still displays the time
and speed information.
lLanguage: Sets the language.
lDistance Unit: Sets the preferred distance unit.
lStorage Allocation: The system provides 3 default memory congurations
to store the videos and photos. Select the proper conguration based on
your usage.
lRestore to Defaults: Restores the system settings to the factory defaults.

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lVersion: Displays the software information.
lFormat
Formats a memory card. (All data will be erased.)
MiVue Manager
MiVue Manager™ is a tool for you to view the videos recorded on a MiVue dash cam.
Note: Not all features are available for every model.
Installing MiVue Manager
Download MiVue Manager from the Support page of Mio website (www.mio.com/
support) and follow the on-screen prompts to install it. Make sure to download the
correct software version (Windows or Mac) according to your computer's operating
system.
Playing the recording les
1. Remove the memory card from the dash cam and access the card on the
computer via a card reader. You are advised to copy the recording les to your
computer for backup and playback.
2. Start MiVue Manager on the computer.
lBy default, MiVue Manager shows the calendar and the le list on the right.
lWhen a recording le exists, you will see the date marked with “ .” Click that
date to display the les that were recorded on that date.
lYou can select the le type to display: Event / Normal / Parking.
lTo display all les in the current folder, click All. To return to the calendar
view, click Calendar.
3. Double-click the desired le on the le list to start playback.

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4. The playback controls are described as follows:
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1 Skips to the previous / next le on the list.
2 Starts or pauses the playback.
3 Changes the playback speed to 1/4x, 1/2x, 1x (default), 1.5x, or 2x.
4Mutes or unmutes the volume.
5 Adjusts the volume level.
6Plays the video in full screen.
7 Displays the playback progress. You can click on a point along the track bar
to move directly to a different location for the playback.
5. During playback, you can view more driving information from the dashboard panel
and the G sensor chart that are displayed below the video playback screen.
lOn the dashboard panel, click to display the map screen.
lThe G sensor chart displays data in 3-axis waveform about the car’s shift
forward/backward (X), to the right/left (Y) and upward/downward (Z).
Note: The map screen may not display when the computer is not connected to the Internet or
when your MiVue model does not support the GPS function.
6. The tool bar allows you to do the following:
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1 Selects the folder that stores the recording les.