Mongoose DC300 Instruction Manual

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DC300
AUTOMOTIVE DVR DASHCAM
Vehicle windscreen mount digital video
recorder with GPS route/speed tracking
Installation & User Manual

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Notice
1. Important: Only use the supplied charger/power supply & USB lead.
2. Never disassemble or attempt repair of this product.
3. Do not manually operate the device whilst driving.
4. This camera is intended for non-commercial use.
5. Mongoose is NOT responsible for the loss of any data/content during
operation.
6. GPS location and speed accuracy may differ depending on weather and
location such as high buildings, tunnels, undergrounds, or forests.
GPS satellite signals cannot pass through solid materials (except plastic and
glass). Tinted windscreen may affect the performance of the GPS satellite
reception.
7. The values displayed in this system, such as speed and position may be
inaccurate due to the influence of surrounding environment or user settings.
They are only a guide for your reference.
8. If powering up inside a garage or building, GPS location will take longer due
to poor indoor reception.
9. Do not leave the DVR on the windscreen when parked, especially in
summer, as it is a security risk and may get damaged by excessive heat.

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Product Overview
No.
Description
No.
Description
1
Suction cup connect
9
Power button
2
USB | Power
10
Card slot
3
HDMI output
11
LED indicator
4
Reset
12
2.4” screen
5
Speaker
13
Menu
6
Wide angle lens
14
Up
7
Serial No.
15
Down
8
Microphone
16
OK
Getting Started

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Inserting the micro SD Memory Card
Insert the memory card with the gold contacts facing the back of the DVR. Push
the memory card until it clicks into place. Do not force it.
To remove the memory card, push to eject the card out of the slot.
Be careful not to drop it down any vehicle air vents or inaccessible gaps
1. DO NOT REMOVE OR INSERT THE MEMORY CARD WHEN THE DEVICE IS POWERED
OR SWITCHED ON AS THIS WILL DAMAGE THE MEMORY CARD.
2. Use class 10 (UHS 1) or above micro SD card for this DVR.
Can accept up to 128gb micro SD card.
3. IMPORTANT: Format the micro SD card from the DVR settings menu
before first use. This will also download the Windows PC viewer programme
onto the micro SD – copy the file to your PC.

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Mount to Windshield
1. Attach either of the brackets to the device. Slide it
into the bracket holder until you hear a click.
2. Clean the windscreen area first with isoprol alcohol
(or non-oil based solvent – do not use metholated spirits).
3. Use the suction mount or the 3M adhesive bracket.
4. Make sure the bracket is securely locked into place.

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Adjust the device position
Loosen the knob to adjust the device.
Tighten the knob to make sure the device is securely locked in place.
SECURITY ADVICE:
When parking your vehicle, always remove the camera and suction bracket to
avoid theft.
HEAT ADVICE:
The DVR and it’s micro SD card are sensitive to heat. We advise removal from the
windscreen when parking and protecting the DVR and micro SD card from
excessive heat.
P.S. Your bracket(s) in the package may differ from the pictures.

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Connecting to Power
Use only the supplied car adapter and USB lead to power the device and charge
the built-in battery. Whilst USB leads have similar appearances, the wiring
configuration may differ – only use the supplied lead.
1. Connect one end of the car adapter to the mini USB connector of the DVR.
2. Run the lead as shown above. Plug the power adapter into the cigarette
lighter/power socket of your vehicle. Once the vehicle engine is started, the DVR
powers on and automatically starts recording.
Note:
1. The DVR’s yellow LED lights up while the battery is charging.
2. Please take note if the environment temperature reaches 45°C or above, the
car adapter still can supply power to DVR, but it will not charge the battery. This is
the characteristic of Lithium polymer battery and is not a malfunction.

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Turning the DVR On / Off
Automatic
When the vehicle engine is started (ACC on), the DVR automatically turns on and
starts recording. When the engine shuts down (ACC off), the DVR automatically
saves the recording and turns the power off within 5 seconds. A countdown timer
appears on the screen.
Manual Off
To manually turn on or off, press the side POWER button for 2 seconds.
Initial Settings
Before using the device, we recommend you to set up the correct date and time.
Set the Date and Time
To set the correct date and time, do the following in standby window:
1. Press [MENU] button to enter the OSD menu.
2. Press [▼] button 2 times, to select system setups.
3. Press [OK] to enter system setups. -Press[▼] to select Data and Time.
4.Press [OK] and use [▲] [▼] to change the digits. Press [OK] again to move to
another digit.
5. Repeat step 4 until the date and time setting is complete.

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Recording Videos
When the vehicle engine starts (ACC on), the DVR automatically turns on and
starts recording video and sound. Recording will automatically stop when the
engine is switched off (ACC off).
Press the [OK] button to stop recording manually.
Note:
On some vehicles, the recording will continue when the engine is switched off
because the power supply is not ignition controlled. If this happens, please
remove the car adapter from the cigarette lighter/power socket or manually turn off
by the POWER button.
Manual recording
1. Press the [OK] button to start recording. Red LED lights
2. Press the [OK] button to stop recording.
Note:
1. One video file is saved for every 1, 2, 5, or 10 minutes of recording.
You can select the timing by using the Menu.
2. The device saves the recording in the memory card. If the memory card
capacity is full, the oldest file in the memory card is overwritten (loop recording).
See Using the Menu.

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Emergency Recording
You can save the current recording by not being erased by the loop recording by
pressing the [Menu] button to enter emergency recording mode. The [ ] icon
will be shown immediately on the upper center of the screen and the recorded file
will be protected. To stop the emergency mode, press again the [Menu] button.
Note:
1. If the G-Sensor is enabled and a collision to your vehicle is detected, the device
will automatically trigger emergency recording.
2. The emergency recording file is created as a new file in a different directory,
which will be protected to avoid being overwritten by normal cycling recording. If
the space of emergency files exceed 25% of the card capacity, system will erase
the oldest emergency files.
The Recording Screen