Mio MiVue R Series User manual

User Manual
R Series

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Getting to know the recorder ........................................................................................................2
Using the Control panel............................................................................................................3
Inserting a memory card.................................................................................................................4
Using your recorder in a vehicle ....................................................................................................5
Operating basics............................................................................................................................... 7
Turning the recorder ON .......................................................................................................... 7
Continuous recording................................................................................................................ 7
Event recording...........................................................................................................................8
Camera mode .............................................................................................................................8
Playback mode ...........................................................................................................................8
Configuring the recorder.................................................................................................................9
Recording settings .....................................................................................................................9
System settings........................................................................................................................ 10
GPS settings...............................................................................................................................11
Other settings............................................................................................................................11
MiVue Manager .............................................................................................................................. 12
Installing MiVue Manager ...................................................................................................... 12
Playing the recording files ...................................................................................................... 12
For more information .................................................................................................................... 15
Caring for your device............................................................................................................. 15
Precautions and notices.......................................................................................................... 16
Safety precautions...................................................................................................................16
About GPS ................................................................................................................................. 17
Regulatory information (CE)..................................................................................................18
WEEE ..........................................................................................................................................18
Table of Contents

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Getting to know the recorder
Note: The screenshots and other presentations shown in this manual may differ from the
screens and presentations generated by the actual product.
1Rear-view mirror
2LCD monitor
3Control panel
4Speaker
5Microphone
6Mini-USB port
7Camera lens
8Hooks
9Memory card slot

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Using the Control panel
POWER
- Press and hold for 2 seconds to manually turn the recorder on and off.
- When the recorder is turned on, press to switch the LCD monitor on and off.
REC/OK
- In Recording mode, press to start and stop recording.
- In Camera mode, press to take a 4-megapixel photo.
- Acts as the ENTER button in the Settings menu.
MENU
- While continuous recording is in progress, press to manually start an event recording.
- Press to access the Settings menu.
- Acts as the BACK button in the Settings menu.
MODE
- Press briefly repeatedly to cycle through the modes: Recording > Camera > Playback.
- While continuous recording is in progress, press to take a photo.
/
- In the Settings menu, press / to move to the previous/next item.
- While continuous recording is in progress, press to include or exclude sound in
recordings.
RESET
Press to restart the recorder.

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Inserting a memory card
You must insert a memory card (not included) before you can start recording. The recorder
supports memory cards with up to 32GB capacity.
1. Hold the card by the edges and gently insert it into the slot with the label facing the
rear side of the recorder.
2. To remove a card gently push the top edge of the card inwards to release it and pull it
out of the slot.
Note:
DO NOT apply pressure to the centre of the memory card.
You are advised to use a Class 10 memory card with at least 8GB capacity.
MiTAC does not guarantee the product’s compatibility with memory cards from all
manufacturers.
Before you start recording please format the memory card to avoid malfunction
caused by files not created by the recorder.
You are recommended to turn the recorder off before removing the memory card.

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Using your recorder in a vehicle
1. Make sure that your car is parked on level ground.
2. Use the provided rubber bands to mount the recorder on the rear-view mirror securely.
3. a. Connect the car charger to the mini-USB port of the recorder and then plug it to the
cigarette lighter.
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b. Install the GPS accessory (optional).
Connect the GPS accessory to the mini-USB port of the recorder (i). Connect the car
charger to the mini-USB port of the GPS receiver and then plug it to the cigarette lighter
(ii). Use the provided double sided tape to place the GPS receiver in a proper location
securely.
b.
(i)
(ii)
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 vehicles
airbags or other safety features.
4. 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.

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Operating basics
Turning the recorder ON
Complete the installation according to the instructions in the “Using your recorder in a
vehicle” section. Once the vehicle engine is started the recorder automatically turns on.
When the vehicle engine is turned off or the recorder's power is disconnected, the
recorder automatically saves the recording and turns off.
When a GPS fix is established, the GPS signal icon ( ) will show on the top-right
corner of the screen*.
Occasionally you may need to perform a hardware reset when the recorder stops
responding or if it appears to be “frozen” or unresponsive. To restart the recorder press
RESET.
* For selected models only.
Continuous recording
By default the system will automatically begin with continuous recording in a few seconds
after start up. The recording may be divided into several video clips; recording will not stop
between video clips.
When continuous recording is in progress, you can stop recording by pressing REC/OK.
When the recording stops, press REC/OK again to start recording manually.
CAUTION:
DO NOT remove the memory card while recording.
If continuous recording is ongoing but there is not enough space on your memory
card, new video clips will replace the old ones.

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Event recording
By default if an event happens such as a sudden impact, high speed driving, an aggressive
turn or an accidental crash the G sensor will prompt the recorder to start recording the
event.
If you want to manually start an event recording while continuous recording is in
progress, press MENU.
To stop event recording and resume continuous recording, press REC/OK.
Camera mode
The recorder allows you to take a snapshot by the following two methods:
While the recording is in progress press MODE to capture a still picture from the video
clip.
Press REC/OK to stop recording and then press MODE once to switch to the Camera
mode. In Camera mode press REC/OK to take a 4-Megapixal photo.
Playback mode
1. Press REC/OK to stop recording, and then press MODE twice to switch to the Playback
mode.
2. Use the / button to select the desired video type: Event recording ( ) or
Normal recording ( ), and then press REC/OK to enter the playback list.
3. Use the / button to browse the playback list. Press REC/OK to select the desired
file.
4. Press REC/OK again to start playback.
5. During playback, you can:
Press REC/OK to pause and resume the playback.
Use the / button to change the playback speed (2x~32x).

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Configuring the recorder
While the recording is in progress, press REC/OK to stop recording. Then, press MENU to
open the Settings menu.
Press MENU repeatedly to cycle through the menu screens: Recording settings ( )
> System settings ( ) > GPS settings ( ).
Use the / button to select the desired option.
Press REC/OK to confirm change; press MENU to cancel selection.
Recording settings
Video Resolution: Sets the resolution of the video.
Video Quality: Sets the video quality to S.Fine, Fine or Normal.
Meter Mode: Sets the exposure metering mode to Center, Average or Spot.
Stamp Setting: Sets the information (date, time and driver's name) that will be
displayed on the video.
AE bias: Sets the proper exposure level to adjust the brightness of the image.
Video Clip Length: Sets the length of each video clip for a continuous recording.
LDWS Detect: Enables or disables the LDWS (Lane Departure Warning System) function.
Once enabled, the system will alert the driver when it detects that the car has strayed
from its intended lane (such as changing lane during driving).
LDWS calibration: After the LDWS function is enabled, follow the steps below to
calibrate the system.
1. Drive the vehicle in the middle of the lane.
2. Use the / button to align the top line with the horizon. When done, press
MODE and then repeat the step to align the bottom line with the front edge of the
car's bonnet.