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
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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

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No.
Sign Description
1 1920×1080 30P Indicates the video resolution.
2
Motion detection
3
GPS. Blinking for searching. Green for stable
4
Mute recording
5
Micro SD card
6
Battery
7 2014/05/27 Date(Year/Month/Date)
8 00:25:15 Remaining recording time
9 12:03:17 Current time
10 000:00:27 Recording time
11 Car ID Car ID. How to set, please check menu.
Taking Still Photographs
You can also use this DVR to take still photos.
1. From the standby screen, hold the [MENU] button to enter Photo Mode.
2. Press [OK] to button to take a photo.

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The Photograph Screen
No. Sign Description
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Photo mode
2
Remaining possible photos
3
GPS
4
Mute – Press up/down buttons at same time to toggle on/off
5
Micro SD card
6
Battery

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Playback Videos and Photos
If recording is in progress, press the [OK] button to stop recording. The standby
screen is displayed.
Playing videos
1. In the standby screen.
2. Press[▼] to enter into video playback list.
3. Press the [▲] [▼] button to browse for the desired video file and press the [OK]
button to play the video. Press the [OK] button to pause the playback. Press it
again to resume.

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4. Press [▲] [▼] to adjust the video volume.
5. Hold [▲] [▼] to fast forward or backward, the speed is 2X/4X/8X/16X/32X/64X.
6. Press [MENU] button to stop playing and return to video list.
Tips: you can play all videos continuously. After select one video, hold menu
button and choose “Video play all”.
Viewing photos
1. Hold [MENU] button to enter into photo mode
2. Press [▼] button to enter into photo list
3. Press the [▲] [▼] button to select picture and press the[OK] button.
4. During viewing, press [▲] [▼] button to view preview or the next photo.
5. Press [MENU] button to return to photo list.
Deleting Files
To delete or protect file(s), do the following
From the video standby or photo standby window：

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1.Press[▼]button to enter into video or photo list
2.Press[▲] [▼] button to select file. Hold [Menu] button for 2 second.
3.Press [▲] [▼] button to Delete file, and press OK.
4.Choose from “Delete this file” and “Delete all files”.
File structure
Video file names will be like 20140526-1432_0001.mp4
GPS PLAYER – ON WINDOWS PC’S.
When the micro SD card is formatted by the DVR, there will be a PC player file
automatically saved on your SD card. Named: RegistratorViewer5.8.exe
Copy this file to your desktop.
Open the player on your Windows computer for DVR video and GPS playback.
Note: If you delete the player, just format your micro SD card in the DVR and it will
appear again. Please do backup your important videos or data before formatting.

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How to use it:
Press the “+” to add video to play list. (5 of picture above) or if DVR is connected
to computer, it will detect video files automatically. Hit play button in window 3.
Information explain:
1: Title: here is the key information about this video.
2. Video
3. Here you can find the direction, G-Sensor and speed
4. GPS route. You can choose different built-in maps.
5. File tools and video list.

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Speed cam warnings
This feature is currently not available in Australia or New Zealand.
Adjusting the Settings
Recording Setting
Press [Menu] to enter into setup. Here you can see 4 settings of video. For detail,
please check the menu tree of each settings.
Photo settings
Press the [▼] to switch to Photo settings. For detail, please refer to the menu tree.
GPS reception
The DVR needs to be able to receive satellite signals to determine its location.
Turning on inside a garage or undercover area will most likely result in no GPS
reception until the vehicle is driven outdoors. Locating satellites whilst

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driving/moving can delay reception. Turning on outdoors will result in much faster
satellite reception. Heavy overcast clouds can also delay reception.
The DVR will say ‘GPS ready’ when signals are being received. The GPS icon
display will turn from white to green. Driving before ‘GPS ready’ is announced will
result in no GPS travel log being recorded prior to the announcement.
Motion detection
As shipped, the camera will automatically start recording when the engine is
started and stop recording when the engine is turned off. This is assuming your
vehicles power socket is ignition controlled. Through ‘settings, you can select
‘motion detection’.
The camera starts recording when it detects movement and stops when no
movement is detected. When you start moving again, recording recommences.
Security function – motion detection;
If the camera is connected to a vehicles permanent power source, the vehicle can
be parked with the camera still powered. If the camera ‘sees’movement, say from
a possible car thief, it will start recording. It will stop when no movement is
detected.
Recording sound on/off;
The recording of sound can either be on or off.
When the DVR is on, press both up/down buttons at the same time to toggle
sound on or off. The microphone icon will show the current setting.

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System settings
Press the [▼] again to enter system settings. For each of these 3 pages setting,
you can do the following:
1. Press [▲] [▼] button to select settings and press [OK] to enter.
2. Press [▲] [▼] button to select the right options and press [OK].
3. Repeat step 1, 2 until finish all setups.
4. After finish, press [MENU] to quit menu setup.
Menu
Refer to the below table for details on menu items and available menu options.
Menu Description Options
Resolution Set the video
resolution
2560 x1080 30P 21:9
2304 x1296 30P 16:9
1920x1080 45P 16:9
HDR1920x1080 30P 16:9
1920x1080 30P 16:9
1280x720 60P 16:9
1280x720 30P 16:9
Video quality Set the video
quality
S. Fine (Super Fine)
Fine
Normal

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WDR Software video
boost
On/ Off
Stamp Turn on or off
stamps on video.
On/Off (cannot turn on
separately, for example only
showing time is not possible)
LDWS
+FCWS
Lane departure
and forward
collision warnings
On/Off
LDWS
Calibration
Calibrates the
camera to true
horizon
2 set-up lines
Horizon & top of dashboard
Still photo
resolution
Set photo
resolution
9M (4000*2250 16:9)
6M (3264*1836 16:9)
4M (2688*1512 16:9)
(Sensor original is 4M)
Still photo
quality
Set photo quality
S.Fine (Super fine)
Fine
Normal
Stamp Turn on or off
stamps on photo
On/Off
(tips refer to video stamps)
White
balance
To set white
balance
AUTO Incandescent
D4000 D5000
Sunny Cloudy