Navig8r NAVCAM-FHD User manual

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(note: Product name is Crashcam FHD; the Model Number (for warranty,
service and ordering is Navcam-FHD)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ImportantSafety Instructions and Precautions.................................................................................. 2
ProductFeatures...............................................................................................................................3
On screen display………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4
What’s in the box.............................................................................................................................. 5
FEATURESANDOPERATION ..............................................................................................................5
Memory Card required for operation............................................................................................. 5
Poweron/offfunction(autoon/off)..............................................................................................5
Installation on the car windscreen………………………………………………………………………………………………..5
Recording......................................................................................................................................5
Playback........................................................................................................................................6
Video recording settings…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….7
Digital Still Camera (DSC) Settings..................................................................................................8
System settings……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..9
USBDataConnection...................................................................................................................10
Playback on TV…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...11
Note:...........................................................................................................................................11
Connecting the NAVCAM-FHD in the Car ……………………………………………………………………………………12
Trouble Shooting/Q &A ..................................................................................................................13
ProductSpecifications.....................................................................................................................14
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS
- Read all instructions carefully before use.
- Retain manuals for future reference.
- Use this product only in the manner described.
- Only use a water-dampened soft-cloth to clean the surface of this product.
- The following will damage this product: any liquid such as water or moisture, extreme
heat, cold, humidity and dusty or sandy environments.
- The Crash Cam is designed to be mounted on a vehicle windscreen, as high as possible, to
ensure the maximum viewpoint. Please ensure that any attached cables are secured and will
not cause the device to fall.
- If charging is required, it is recommended to thoroughly charge electronic devices for the
first timeovernight. Subsequent charges can be as needed. During charging or
extended use, the product may become warm. This is normal.
- There are no user serviceable parts in this product.
- Unauthorised attempts to dismantle or repair this product will void the product warranty.

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PRODUCT FEATURES
1
O
n
/O
ff
Button
.
Hold for 3 seconds to turn
ON
or OFF 9
Factory
reset switch
.
Insert
a small paper
clip
into
this
hole
to reset settings back to default.
2
Menu Button
.
Press to access menu features
and preferences.
Under Video Mode–adjustResolution, Loop
Recording, Motion Detection, Record Audio,
Date Stamp and G-sensor.
Under Camera Mode – adjust Resolution,
Sequence,Quality, Sharpness, White Balance,
Colour, ISO,Exposure, Anti-Shake, Quick
Review and Date Stamp.
10
Navigate UP through Menu items or Increases Digital
Magnification.
Under Video Mode – Zoom IN before and during recording.
Under Camera Mode – Zoom IN before taking a photo
Under Playback Mode – Scroll UP to review saved files.
3 Mini USB Interface. Usedfor charging / power
port or PC interface and file transfer 11
Navigate
DOWN
through M
enu
items or
increases
Digital
Magnification.
Under Video Mode – Zoom OUT before & during recording.
Under Camera Mode – Zoom OUT before taking a photo
Under Playback Mode – Scroll DOWN to review files.
4 AV-Output. TV connection via Composite
3.5mm (cable not included). 12
Record
. S
t
art
or stop
recording or enter/c
onfirm
selection
s
from the menu.
Under Video Mode – Begin recording
Under Camera Mode – Take a still picture
Under Playback Mode – Select file for playback
5 Micro SD Card Slot. Cards up to 32GB are
supported. 13
Mode
.
S
e
lect between
Video/ Camera
/
Playback modes
or
press and hold to mute or un-mute microphone.
Note: When the device is muted, the microphone icon will be
crossed out with a red line.
6
HDMI
-
Output.
High definition
TV
c
onnection
via HDMI port. Mini HDMI required. (Cable not
included). 14 Mounting point. For use with the Windscreen suction mount
(included)
7 Microphone. 15
Indicat
or
lamp.
Blue
when
Charging; Red
when device is
turned on. Blue and Red flashing during recording
Note: Please note that charging the battery via computer
USB is not possible.
8 Camera Lens. 16 LED Light
2
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8
11
10
12
6
9
7
1
4
3
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ON SCREEN DISPLAY
VIDEO RECORD MODE
PHOTO SHOOT
MODE
PLAYBACK
MODE
Record Time
Resolution
Day or night
mode
Microphone
on/off
Auto bump
sensitivity (set
atLow)
SD card present
Battery level
Video record
mode
Loop record
time
Motion
Detection
+/- Exposure
compensation
Date and time
Photo mode
Image
stabilisation
+/- Exposure
compensation
Auto White
Balance
Auto ISO setting
File Name
Picture
Resolution
Image quality
SD card
Battery level
File Name
Resolution
Date and time
of video or
photo
Battery level
Playback mode
Playback
controls
Recording (blinking) Auto Bump rec
ord (Activated)
DIGITAL CAMERA
MODE
PLAYBACK
MODE

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Navig8r Crash Cam FHD, Windscreen Suction-cup Mount, USB Cable, 12v DC Car Charger,
User Manual
FEATURES AND OPERATION
Memory Card required for operation
The CRASHCAM-FHD requires a Micro SD card (not included) to record video/image content.
(See page 11 for a table showing SD card capacity and the relevant amount of video/image
content able to be stored). For optimal performance, we recommend using a Class 6or 10
MicroSD card to ensure fast data transfer rates (Class 4cards will still work however may
result in slower transfer rates).
Power on/off function (auto on/off)
To turn on the CRASHCAM-FHD, press and hold the power button on the top of the device.
To turn off, press and hold the same power button.
When connected to the 12v DC socket (cigarette socket) of your car, the CRASHCAM-FHD
will turn on and off automatically when the car’s ignition is turned on or off. If the
CRASHCAM-FHD does not turn off immediately it means the device is completing the file
save process before turning off (usually only a few seconds).
Note: If the 12v socket is “constant on” (in some European vehicles), then the CRASHCAM-
FHD will need to be turned on/off manually by the power button or removing the 12v plug.
Whilst connected to the car’s 12V DC socket (or from a powered USB hub or PC USB port)
the LED indicator will glow blue (battery is charging) and will be off once the battery is fully
charged. (note – the device’s battery will not charge if connected to a PC USB port)
Installation on the car windscreen
The CRASHCAM-FHD works best when mounted centrally and high up on the windscreen
(typically behind or close to the rear vision mirror). Use the supplied windscreen suction
mount to affix the CRASHCAM-FHD to the windscreen and then adjust the mount until you
can see a clear view of the road ahead on the LCD.
Recording
Turn on the CRASHCAM-FHD andpress the REC button (unless auto REC on has been set
with ignition on). When recording commences,a flashing RED dot will appear in the LCD
together with separate timer readout. The recorded file is saved onto the Micro SD Card.
You can manually stop recording by pressing the REC or turning the car ignition off (stopping
power to the device).

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Note: If motion detection isselected, recording will start automatically when there is
movement in front of the camera. This setting is ideal for when the car is parked or
unattended. Note that if left on battery power (car is turned off), the standby time and
record time willbe dependent on the level of charge on the battery.
Conversely, if the motion detection feature is selected whilst driving, the camera will stop
recording when no movement is detected, such as when stopped at a traffic light, but will
recommence recording when the car moves again.
Playback
Use the MODE button to select Playback of recorded content – either video or photos.
Available Options:
Option
Option Description
Arrow Up
Arrow Down Press Up and Down arrows to browse files.
Play / Pause
Press REC
Delete Withthe selected file visible on the screen, press the MENU
button. Then use the up and down the arrows to choose DELETE
and then the REC to confirm your choice.
Protect
With the selected file visible on the screen, press the MENU
button. Then use the up and down the arrows to choose PROTECT
and then the REC toconfirm your choice. The following options
are: Lock Current, Unlock Current, Lock All and Unlock All.
In the event of an incident/accident – Use Auto Bump File Save.
- Due to the “cycle recording” nature of this technology, older recorded files will be overwritten (depending on
the chosen resolution settings and the memory capacity of the Micro SD card).
- Should you wish to KEEP (protect) the video footage of an incident from not being overwritten, press the
MENU button during recording. A “locked key” confirmation icon will appear on the screen.
- Alternately the in built G sensor will trigger an auto save lock if it senses a bump (sensitivity is selectable via
the Menu), so that the file being recorded is not overwritten in the cycle record process.

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Note: A locked file must first be unlocked before deleting.
Video Recording Setting
Turn on the CRASHCAM-FHD (and press the REC button to stop recording) then press the
MENU button once (twice to enter system settings). Press the ▲/▼buttons to select one of
the setting options and press then REC to select that option.
Available Options:
Option
Selection Options
Option Description
Resolution
Resolution
Select:
FHD 1920x1080
HD 1440x1080
HD 1280 x 720
WVGA 848x480
VGA 640x480
QVGA 320x240
Full HD 1920x1080 gives higher image
quality, less record time
VGA 640x480 gives longer record time,
less image quality
Loop recording Select[Off, 1 or 2 or 3
Minute]
Select the time for each recording
segment. For example, if set to “1”, then
each video recorded is 1minute long. If set
to “off”, then the camera will record until
the SD card is full.
Exposure +2.0,5/3,+4/3,+1.0,+2/3,+1/3
,+0.0,-1/3,-2/3,-1.0,-4/3,
-5/3,-2.0
Use this setting to adjust forvarying
lighting conditions. Usually +0/0 is suitable
for most environments
Motion
detection Select [On/Off]
When set to “On”, the CRASHCAM-FHD
will begin recording when it senses
movement. For example, if the
CRASHCAM-FHD is left on, the camera will
begin recording if the image is disrupted
(like a person walking by).
Record Audio Select [On/Off] Turns the built-in microphone On or Off.
Forprivacy this can beturned off so that
no audio is recorded.
Date stamp Select [On/Off] Records the current date and time onto
the video file (date/time is set in the setup
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Gravity sensing
Select [Off/Low/Mid/ High]
Select the level of sensitivity for the auto
bump file record feature. “Low” would a
BIG bump / knock / shock would trigger
the auto save feature. “High” would mean
a relatively small knock / bump would
trigger auto save.
Button sounds Select [On/Off] Turn On to hear a “beep” sound when the
buttons are pressed
Digital Still Camera (DSC) Settings
Turn on the CRASHCAM-FHD andpress the REC button to stop recording then press the
MENU button once (twice to enter system settings). Press the ▲/▼buttons to select one of
the setting options and press then REC to select that option.
Available Options:
Option
Option Description
Capture Mode Select single (for no delay) or a time 2S, 5s, 10s for a time delay
to take the photo. When press the “rec” key, the time will
count down.
Resolution (MP)
12M 4032x3024, 10M 3648x2736
8M 3264x2448, 5M 2592x1944
3M 2048x1536, 2MHD 1920x1080
VGA 640x480, 1.3M 1280x960
Sequence
Take 5 images automatically. Select [
On/Off
]
Quality Select [Fine, Normal, Economy]. “Fine” will result in a less
compressed image but better image quality however will
consume more space than “Economy”
Sharpness
Select [S
t
rong/
N
ormal
/
S
oft
]
White balance
Select [Automatic/Daylight/Cloudy/Tungsten (lamp) and
fluorescent (lamp).] This setting helps tomake white objects
appear white and not “greyed out” as influenced by
surrounding light sources.
Colour
Select [
Normal/
B
lack
and
W
hite/
Sepia (
Brown
)
]
ISO
Select [A
utomatic/100/200/400
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Exposure
Select [+2.0, +5/3, +4/3, +1.0, +2/3, +1/3, +0.0, -1/3,-2/3,
-1.0, -4/3, -5/3, -2.0]Use this setting toadjust for varying
lighting conditions. Usually +0/0 is suitable for most
environments
Anti-shaking Select [On or Off]. Select this to minimise vibration or shake
when taking a photo to minimise blurring.
Quick review Select [Off, 2 seconds, 5 seconds]. Select the amount of time
to review the picture on the LCD after it has been taken
Date Stamp Select [Off, Date, Date/Time this will place the date and/or
time on the recorded video / photo.
System Setting
Turn on the CRASHCAM-FHD andpress the REC button to stop recording then press the
MENU button once (twice to enter system settings). Press the ▲/▼buttons to select one of
the setting options and press then REC to select that option.
Menu Option
Selection Options
Option Description
Set Date/Time
Adjust fields:
Day/Month/Year and
Hour/Minute/Second
Use this option to set the date
and time on the device. Should
the device not be used for a long
period of time and should the
battery run completely flat, then
the date/time will need to be re-
set.
Auto power off Select [Off/1 Minute/3 Minute] Used to adjust the time to
automatically power off
Language
Optional language: English/French/
Spanish/Portuguese/German/Italian/
Simplified Chinese/Traditional
Chinese/Russian/Japanese/Korean
Choose a language for the on-
screen menu display.
TV Mode Select [NTSC/PAL]
For older television sets or
monitors which cannot auto
select the television display
system/colour information,
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Australia/New Zealand)
.
Light
Frequency Select [50HZ/60HZ]
For older television sets or
monitors which cannot auto
select the refresh rate frequency,
select 50Hz (generally not
applicable for newer TVs in
Australia/New Zealand).
Screen Saver Select [Off/3 Mins/5 Mins/10 Mins To automatically activate the
screen saver
Image Rotation
Select [Off / On] Use this feature to flip the screen
180° depending on your
mounting requirements
Format Format SD Card [OK/Cancel]
Select “OK” to format the Micro
SD card.
Warning: formatting the card will
erase all of the content on the
card.
Default Setting Select [OK/Cancel] Select OK to return the device
settings back to the original
factory settings.
Firmware Version View the current car DVR
software version.
USB Data Connection
Connect the CRASHCAM-FHD to a Windows (XP or 7) PC with the USB cable (included). The
LED indicator will turn blue and the LCD screen will display MASS STORAGE and PC CAMERA.
Select MASS STORAGE. MASS STORAGE will then appear on the screen.
Under “My computer” or “Windows Explorer” you should see a drive which will resemble a
“Removable Disk (?:)” (like a USB Flash Drive or Hard Drive). Recorded files are stored in the
DCIM\xxx\folder. These files can be played back using Windows Media player or a
compatible .avi media player or an image viewer (for images).

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Playback on TV
RCA Cable Connection
Connect the CRASHCAM-FHD to a TV or AV monitor with an AV cable (3.5mm phone plug
one end, RCA composite connectors on the other end).
Turn on the CRASHCAM-FHD andselect Playback mode(as described above in Playback
mode setting).
HDMI Cable Connection
Connect the CRASHCAM-FHD to a TV or AV monitor with a HDMI cable.
Turn on the CRASHCAM-FHD andselect Playback mode(as described above in Playback
mode setting). You will need a Mini HDMI to (normal) HDMI cable (not included)
Note:
1) A Micro SDHC card must be inserted into the device before recording.
2) The CRASHCAM-FHD supports cycle recording in increments of 1/2/3 minutes. It will
overwrite the oldest video files with new ones. Depending on the size of the Micro SDHC
card and the speed rating of the card, there may be as much as a 3 second pause whilst old
files are overwritten with the newer files. This pause time will not be recorded.
3) As theCRASHCAM-FHD has a DC5V input, please use the original car charger which will
step down the car’s 12/24VDC to 5VDC and fuse the circuit in the event of an overload. The
inline fuse is contained within the 12v DC plug and is replaceable.
Video/Photos Storage Capacity
Resolution
8GB
16GB
32GB
Video
1
920
*
1080
(
1080p
)
6
0min
1
2
0min
240
min
1280
*
720
(
720p
)
8
0min
16
0min
32
0min

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Connecting the NAVCAM-FHD in the Car
The above wiring diagram shows a left hand drive vehicle. Wiring path is only
a suggestion.
1. CRASHCAM-FHD device mounted behind the rear vision mirror.
2. 12v DC cable routed behind rear vision mirror.
3. Cable hidden behind roof headlining.
4. Cable hidden behind “A” pillar – beware of airbag equipped cars.
5. Cable is routed beside the dashboard/near the door hinges.
6. Cable is passed under the passenger carpet (or under the dashboard).
7. 12v DC plug is connected to the car’s 12v “cigarette socket”.
Once the wiring and installation of the CRASHCAM-FHD has been completed, please check the
following:
- With the car’s ignition on (or engine started), the Blue LED indicator on the CRASHCAM-FHD will light up and
the LCD screen should turn on. Recording should start automatically. This will indicate a successful installation.
- When the car’s ignition is turned off, the device should turn off within 20 seconds with the “Navig8r” logo
appearing on the LCD screen. If this doesn’t happen then power is still being supplied to the car’s 12v socket.
and the device will need to be switched off manually.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING/Q & A
Fault
Suggestion
Device does not turn
off
If in vehicle: check that the 12V socket is not still powered (on) when the key is
removed (as with some European cars).
Wait 20 seconds for file finalisation/closure.
Disconnectpower lead to device.
Press “ok” to stop recording, then press power to turn off.
Cant playback the .avi
video files
Upgrade
your
windows media player
version
or use an alternate media player
such as VLC media player.
M
y video/pictures of an
incident are NOT there
Check the capacity of your SD card, the files may have been overwritten in the
record cycle process.
The device has
frozen/stopped
working
Check the speed of your Micro SD card. We recommend class
6
for faste
r
transfer rates,especially if the record file size is bigger
Press the “reset” button with a paper clip to reset the settings back to default.
If the ambient temperature is excessive, you may need to wait for a few
minutes.
The date/time is
incorrect
R
eset the date
/time in the settings menu. If the battery runs completely flat,
then the date/time will need to be reset.
The suction cup keeps
coming off
Ensure the windscreen and surface area of the suction cup
is
clean.
In wet or very hot weather, the suction cup mount may need to be reapplied.
Do not apply the suction mount on the portion of a windscreen which is not
glass (eg; some vehicles may have a coating)
Can’t
see the device in
my computer
Check the USB cable connection to the device and USB port
. Try another USB
port,possibly directly to the PC/notebook (rather than through a USB hub).
No
v
ideo displayed on
TV
-
Check the cable connections and that playback mode is selected
on the
Crashcam
- Check the AV input selection on the TV
The captured
image is
not stored
Your Micro SD card might be full or the file may not have been saved before
power was turnedoff to the unit. Make sure to stop recording before shutting
down.
None of the buttons
work
Press the
factory resetbutton.
I
cannot
turn
my device
on
Try charging the battery for 10 minutes and try again. The battery may be
completely exhausted.
My screen keeps
turning off
Either try charging the battery or adjust the screen saver settings
.
I
cannot
take any
photos
Your Micro SD might
be full. Try removing some files.
Recording seems to
stop by itself
Make sure you are using the right class SD card as noted in this user manual
.
I get an error message
when I try to play back
files
You might have some corrupt sectors on your SD card. T
ry re
-
formatting it and
trying again.
The video images are
hazy
Make sure the lens is clean and free from debris
.
There are horizontal
stripes interference on
the image
S
et
the frequency setting
according to the local power supply
–
50Hz

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
USB Port For Power / charging or sync with a PC
TV Standard PAL or NTSC selectable
AV Output Options Via (mini) HDMI out or 3.5mm phono composite out
Audio Recording Supported
Screen size 2.7” Diagonal. Colour LCD
Date / Time stamp Supported –on video and on photos
Motion Detection Supported – whilst stationery as wellas moving
Power Off File Recovery Supported
Video Resolution FHD 1920x1080,FHD 1440x1080, HD 1280 x 720, WVGA
848x480, VGA 640x480, QVGA 320x240
Auto Bump Record (G sensor) Supported. Adjustable sensitivity (low/medium/high)
Lens Viewing angle 120 degrees
Cycle recording times
1 or 2 or 3
Minute
s
File Format Image: JPG Video : .AVI (.mov for Crashcam FHD Wide)
Memory Card Micro SD cards supported. Class 6 or 10 recommended. Maximum
capacity is 32GB
Still Image Resolution Up to 12MP
Battery Rechargeable Lithium Ion
Adjustable Image settings ISO; Colour; White Balance; Exposure
Language System English/French/ Spanish/ Portuguese/German/Italian/Simplified
Chinese/Traditional Chinese/Russian/Japanese

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