Nano cam Ncp-dvrfhd User manual

USER MANUAL

FULL-HD DASH

CAM DVR

WITH 3” LCD & MOTION

DETECTION

NCP-DVRFHD

G-SENSOR

3�0”

3”LCD SCREENRESOLUTION

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CONTENTS

Caution �� 6

Battery Warning �� 6

Notes on Installation�� 7

1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

1�1 Features�� 8

1�2 Package Contents �� 8

1�3 Product Overview�� 9

2. GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Inserting Memory Card�� 9

To remove the memory Card�� 10

2�1 Installing the Car DVR �� 10

Adjust the device position �� 10

Connecting to Power �� 11

2�2 Powering the Car DVR On / Off�� 12

Auto Power On/Off �� 12

Manual Power On/Off and Reset�� 12

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Manual Power On �� 12

Power Off �� 12

Reset the Device�� 12

2�3 Playing back video on a PC�� 13

2�4 Initial Settings�� 13

Formatting the Inserted Micro SD Card �� 13

Set Date / Time�� 14

2�5 Using the Car DVR�� 15

Recording Video �� 15

Locked Recording �� 15

Video Mode �� 16

2�6 Video Menu�� 17

Resolution�� 17

Loop Recording �� 18

Exposure �� 19

Motion Detection �� 20

Recording Audio �� 20

Date Stamp �� 21

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G Sensor (Gravity Sensing) �� 22

Settings Menu�� 23

Park Mode�� 23

Set Date / Time�� 24

Key Beeps �� 25

3. PHOTO MODE.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

3�1 Photo Menu �� 26

Resolution�� 26

Sequence �� 27

Quality �� 27

Sharpness �� 28

White Balance�� 29

ISO �� 30

Exposure �� 31

Quick Review�� 32

Date Stamp �� 33

Formatting the Inserted Micro SD Card �� 34

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3�2 Playback Screen �� 34

3�3 Playback Menu �� 35

Deleting Photos and Videos �� 35

Locking and Unlocking Photos and Videos �� 36

4. MENU TABLES ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37

Menu Tables Continued �� 38

5. WARRANTY TERMS & CONDITIONS............................................................................................................................................................... 39

6. NOTES ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 40

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CAUTION

• Ensure you are using your Car DVR within your countries’ road laws� Please make sure you are familiar with your local road legislation

before use�

• Avoid leaving your Car DVR in direct sunlight for extended periods of time in an unventilated space� Please set time and date before

you use this device to record�

• The notiﬁcations given by the Car DVR are suggestions only, please drive to the actual conditions�

• The system is to be used only for non-commercial use, within the limits permitted by the relevant laws

• Avoid using the Car DVR in the vicinity of any devices that emit radio interference (eg� Microwave Ovens)�

• It is considered normal operation for the Car DVR to get warm during use�

BATTERY WARNING

• Always charge the Car DVR using the provided charger� Improper charging of the Car DVR may result in failure of the internal battery�

• Never dismantle the Car DVR or expose the internal battery�

• Do not dispose of the Car DVR in ﬁre�

• Dispose of the Car DVR observing local regulations being mindful of the internal battery�

• Do not attempt to replace or expose the internal battery�

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NOTES ON INSTALLATION

1�It is advised that the Car DVR is installed near the rear view mirror, at the top centre of the windshield for optimal operation�

2�Make sure that the lens is within the range of the windscreen wiper to ensure a clear view when it rains�

3�Do not touch the lens with your ﬁngers� Finger prints left on the lens will result in unclear videos or photos� If photos or videos are

blurred, please clean the lens gently with a microﬁbre cloth�

4�Only use the included charging cable to power the Car DVR�

1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a NanoCam Plus Car DVR� We are certain that our product will give you trouble free operation while providing

you with a safety feature that enhances your driving experience� Our products, like most after-market safety enhanced devices, are

designed to assist and aid the driver, not to replace the manual function of the person operating the vehicle� Please read through these

instructions before attempting to install this product�

For the latest manual and product updates, please visit our website at www�nanocamplus�com�au or www�nanocamplus�co�nz

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1.1 FEATURES

• Recording full high deﬁnition 1080P footage at 30 frames per second�

• 3” colour screen

• 120° wide angle lens

• Emergency recording saves your footage when an impact is detected

• Supports Micro SD cards, class 6 and above up to 32GB

1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS

1�Dash Camera

2�Suction Mount

3�Charging Cable

1. 2. 3.

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1.3 PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1 Mini USB Power Socket 7 Lock Recording Button

2 Micro SD Card Slot 8  Mode Button

3Up Button 9 Power Button

4 Menu Button 10 Lens

5Down Button 11 Microphone

6OK Rec/OK Button 12 Reset Button

2. GETTING STARTED

INSERTING MEMORY CARD

With the Car DVR turned off and the screen facing towards you insert the memory card into the slot on the left side of the camera with

the text on the Micro SD card facing away from you� Push the memory card in until a click is heard�

* Please note that a Micro SD card is NOT included and will need to be purchased seperately�

When making your Micro SD card purchase please ensure that it is class 6 or above and no greater than 32GB in capacity�

USB

MIC RESET

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Note:

• Do not remove or insert the memory card while the Car DVR is turned on as this may damage the memory card or corrupt the memory

cards stored data�

• Please use a Class 6 or higher rated micro SD card with a maximum capacity of 32GB�

• Please format the Micro SD card before the initial use�

• When removing the memory card, be careful as the card may eject quickly�

TO REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD

Ensure that the Car DVR is powered off, then push the memory card until a click is heard and then release the card to eject�

2.1 INSTALLING THE CAR DVR

1�Remove the protective stickers from the Car DVR and the Suction Mount�

2�Insert the plastic mount end of the Suction Mount into the cameras mount slot slide the mount back until the camera is ﬁrmly attached�

3�Press the mount base ﬁrmly against the windscreen with the suction mount switch in the down position�

4�Secure the mount by ﬂipping the switch up while still holding the base against the windscreen�

ADJUST THE DEVICE POSITION

1�Loosen the knob on the mounting bracket, and adjust the vertical and horizontal angle of the camera�

2�Tighten the knob to lock the position of the camera�

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CONNECTING TO POWER

Only use the included charger to power and charge the Car DVR�

1�Once the Car DVR is securely installed on your vehicle’s windscreen, plug the 12v charger into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter�

2�Run the cable along your vehicle’s console and windscreen and plug the USB Micro plug into the Car DVR�

Note:

• It is recommended that the Car DVR is installed behind your vehicle’s rear view mirror�

• Make sure that the camera view is not obstructed by any window tint or any other objects�

• When removing the suction mount be sure to release the suction mount by switching the suction latch to the down position�

• It is strongly recommend that the camera is installed so that it does not encroach further than the top 10% of your windscreen to avoid

any potential road restrictions�

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2.2 POWERING THE CAR DVR ON / OFF

AUTO POWER ON/OFF

When the Car DVR is correctly installed and connected to your vehicle’s 12v power supply, the Car DVR will automatically power up and

start recording when the vehicle accessories are activated�

MANUAL POWER ON/OFF AND RESET

MANUAL POWER ON

Hold the Power button on the top of the camera until the NanoCam Plus start up screen appears�

POWER OFF

Make sure that recording has been stopped and then press the Power button on the top of the car DVR� After powering down the device

please wait for 10 seconds before turning the Car DVR back on�

RESET THE DEVICE

If the Car DVR does not function normally, try restarting the car DVR� To restart the car DVR, with a ﬂattened paper clip press the small

button in the middle of the underside of the Car DVR�

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2.3 PLAYING BACK VIDEO ON A PC

To playback video ﬁles on your PC it is recommended to connect the Micro SD card (not included) directly to your PC using either a

USB Micro SD card reader (not included) or if your PC has a SD card slot, a Micro SD/SD Card converter (not included)� Once the Micro

SD card is connected it should appear as a removable storage device� It is recommended that you transfer video ﬁles that you want to

playback to a ﬁle on your computer before attempting to playback� This will reduce any delay in playback�

2.4 INITIAL SETTINGS

Before using the Car DVR we recommend Formatting the Inserted Micro SD Card and setting the correct Time and Date�

FORMATTING THE INSERTED MICRO SD CARD

Formatting the Micro SD card will delete all information on the inserted Micro SD Card and prepare the card for use with the Car DVR�

1�Press the OK Rec/Ok Button to stop the Car DVR from recording�

2�Press the Menu Button to enter the Video Menu�

3�Press the Menu Button again to enter the Settings Menu�

4�Use the Up and Down Buttons to navigate the Settings Menu and highlight the Format setting and press OK Rec/Ok to select�

5�Select OK to conﬁrm and press the OK Rec/Ok Button�

Note:

• Menus cannot be accessed while the camera is recording� Please stop the recording before attempting to access the menu�

• Formatting your Micro SD Card will delete all ﬁles from the card� Once these ﬁles have been deleted you will not be able

to recover them�

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SET DATE / TIME

Setting the Time and Date allows you to stamp your footage with the time as a reference�

1�Press the OK Rec/Ok Button to stop the Car DVR from recording�

2�Press the Menu Button to enter the Video Menu�

3�Press the Menu Button again to enter the Settings Menu�

4�Use the Up and Down Buttons to navigate the Settings Menu and highlight the Date/Time setting and press OK Rec/Ok to select�

5�Use the Up and Down Buttons to edit the selected digit and the OK Rec/Ok button to conﬁrm and progress to the next digit� The

ﬁnal ﬁeld sets the format that the date will be presented in�

6�To save and exit the time and date, press the Menu button�

Note:

• Menus cannot be accessed while the camera is recording� Please stop the recording before attempting to access the menu�

• Once the time and date is set it can be stamped onto your footage using the Date Stamp setting� Please see section Date Stamp for

more details�

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2.5 USING THE CAR DVR

RECORDING VIDEO

When the Car DVR is connected to your vehicle’s 12v power supply, the Car DVR will automatically power up and begin recording when

you start your vehicle� During the start up the buttons will be unresponsive and the camera will take a moment to begin recording� The

Car DVR will automatically stop recording and shutdown when your vehicle is powered off�

Note:

• Because of how some vehicles are wired, the recording may continue when the engine is switched off� If this happens, please manually

turn off the Car DVR or remove the car adapter from the cigarette lighter when not in use�

• The recording loop length can be conﬁgured to save a video ﬁle for every 1,2,3,5 or 10 minutes of recording� For information on how to

adjust this setting please refer to the Loop Recording section of this manual�

• The device saves the recorded footage and photos on to the inserted Micro SD Card� If the memory card capacity is full, the oldest ﬁle

in the memory card will be overwritten�

LOCKED RECORDING

Locked Recording saves the current video ﬁle and protects it from being overwritten� To manually start a Locked Recording follow the

instructions below�

1�During recording push the Menu button�

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Note:

• If the G Sensor (Gravity Sensing) function is enabled and a collision is detected, the device will automatically trigger the emergency

recording and protect the current video ﬁle� Please refer to the section titled G Sensor (Gravity Sensing)�

• The emergency recording ﬁle is created as a new ﬁle, which will be protected to avoid being overwritten by normal loop recording� If the

inserted Micro SD Card ﬁlls up with Emergency Recording ﬁles the message “SD Card Full” will appear on the screen, the oldest

emergency ﬁle will be automatically deleted when a new emergency recording ﬁle is created�

1 Video Mode 8 Recording Time

2 Loop Recording 9 Resolution

3 Exposure 10 Date

4 Recording Indicator 11 Time

5 Recording Lock 12 SD Card

6 Microphone/Mute

Recording

13 Battery

7 Park Mode

VIDEO MODE

When the Car DVR is powered up the video screen will start by default� In this screen recording will automatically start and can be

stopped by pressing the OK (Rec/Ok) Button� To access the Video Menu, ensure that the Car DVR is not recording then press the

Menu button�

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2.6 VIDEO MENU

RESOLUTION

Resolution sets the video quality� Higher resolution video will capture more detail and will also produce larger ﬁles� To change the

recording resolution, please follow the instructions below�

1�Press the OK (Rec/Ok) Button to stop the Car DVR from recording�

2�Press the Button to enter the Video Menu�

3�Use the Up and Down Buttons to navigate the Settings Menu and highlight the Resolution setting and press OK (Rec/Ok) to select�

4�Use the Up and Down Buttons to highlight your required resolution, then press the OK (Rec/Ok) button to conﬁrm your selection�

Note:

• Menus cannot be accessed while the camera is recording� Please stop the recording before attempting to access the menu�

• Higher resolution clips will create larger ﬁles which will ﬁll the Micro SD Card faster�

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LOOP RECORDING

Loop recording allows you to set the duration that the camera will record before creating a new clip� To set the clip length please follow

the instructions below�

1�Press the OK (Rec/Ok) Button to stop the Car DVR from recording�

2�Press the Button to enter the Video Menu�

3�Use the Up and Down Buttons to navigate the Settings Menu and highlight the Loop Recording setting and press OK (Rec/Ok) to

select�

4�Use the Up and Down Buttons to highlight your required Clip Length, then press the OK (Rec/Ok) button to conﬁrm your selection�

Note:

• Menus cannot be accessed while the camera is recording� Please stop the recording before attempting to access the menu�

• Selecting the OFF option will create the longest possible clip, in most cases depending on the set resolution and other factors this will

be limited to 10MB�

• To avoid ﬁlling the card quickly it is advised to use the 1 or 2 minute options�

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EXPOSURE

Exposure is used to manually control the light sensitivity settings� To change the Exposure setting follow the instructions below�

1�Press the OK (Rec/Ok) Button to stop the Car DVR from recording�

2�Press the Button to enter the Video Menu�

3�Use the Up and Down Buttons to navigate the Settings Menu and highlight the Exposure setting and press OK OK button to select�

4�Use the Up and Down Buttons to highlight your required Exposure setting, then press the OK (Rec/Ok) button to conﬁrm your

selection�

Note:

• Menus cannot be accessed while the camera is recording� Please stop the recording before attempting to access the menu�

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MOTION DETECTION

Motion Detection is used to pause recording when no motion is detected in front of the camera, and to start recording when motion is

detected again� To activate the Motion Detection setting follow the instructions below�

1�Press the OK (Rec/Ok) Button to stop the Car DVR from recording�

2�Press the Button to enter the Video Menu�

3�Use the Up and Down Buttons to navigate the Settings Menu and highlight the Motion Detection setting and press

OK (Rec/Ok) to select�

4�Use the Up and Down Buttons to highlight either OFF or ON, then press the OK (Rec/Ok) button to conﬁrm your selection�

Note:

• Menus cannot be accessed while the camera is recording� Please stop the recording before attempting to access the menu�

RECORDING AUDIO

The Recording Audio setting allows you to mute the microphone during recording, or set it to record� To set your recording preferences,

please follow the instructions below�

1�Press the OK (Rec/Ok) Button to stop the Car DVR from recording�

2�Press the Button to enter the Video Menu�

3�Use the and Buttons to navigate the Settings Menu and highlight the Recording Audio setting and press OK (Rec/Ok) to select�

4�Use the Up and Down Buttons to highlight either OFF or ON, then press the OK (Rec/Ok) button to conﬁrm your selection�

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