Planet Halo PH4TS FOMERA User manual

PH4TS FOMERA User’s Manual
Planethalo.com
4 CHANNEL BLACK BOX

1. Product Information
Note: GPS Satellite Reception
The GPS may lose reception in areas where high-rise buildings are present. Stop at a location where your
GPS can regain its reception, before proceeding again.
Extreme weather conditions may interfere with the GPS reception. The operating temperature should
remain between 0~50℃.
GPS may take longer to connect when turning on the product for the first time, or if the product has not
been used for more than 3 days.
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• Thank you for purchasing our product. This user’s manual contains safety instructions, product and warranty
information thus keep this manual for future reference.
• Please read this manual carefully and familiarize yourself with the product before operating.
• This product is a device for recording driving images and is supposed to be installed inside of your motor
vehicle to record front, side and rear scenes. The product is designed to help a driver to drive safely and the
purpose of the audio and video recordings is to help collecting evidence of accidents, but has no legal
validity.
• The purpose of this product is to record surroundings of your motor vehiclewhenyouaredrivingorparking,
but this does not guarantee that the product is able to record everything while operating.
• This product might not be able to detect a mild impact or a minor collision and cannot recorded under
‘event’ while you are driving or parking. We recommend you to store event data by pressing the ‘event’
button to convert your current situation to event situation.
• We cannot guarantee any product defects if you have used other kinds of storage medium than our
designated ones during the warrant period.
Instructions Before Operating this Product

1. Product Information
Warranty and Safeguards
Before implementing the device, record on to a micro SD card for 5 to 10 minutes as a trial recording
then check to make sure that it recorded properly.
Using other type of power source than the one that is supplied will void the product warranty. Please note
that alternative power sources could cause a fire and damage the product.
Consult an installations expert if you intend on using direct power connection to the vehicle’s battery. The
product warranty will be void in the event of an installation mishap by a non-authorized dealer.
The warranty does not cover claims related to mishandling, tampering and / or disassembling of the
product.
Altering and disassembling of the product may result in a fire or electric shock. Disassembling the product
will void the warranty. Inquire with your associate in the event the product needs repair work or a checkup.
Do not store the product in extreme high or low weather conditions. Exposure to sunlight for a long
period of time could cause the product to malfunction.
Refrain from using liquid cleaners or chemicals to clean the device. Using a cloth to wipe down the
product will suffice.
Product warranty will be void if you use an micro SD card other than the one supplied or recommended.
Saving files other than the device’s recorded files on to the micro SD card, may cause a camera error.
Do not use the micro SD card with other applicable products such as a portable navigation system or a
digital camera, as this may cause an error to the already existing recorded files.
Do not remove the micro SD card from its slot until after the power has been completely turned off, as
this will damage the camera.
Removing the micro SD card prior to all the LED lights shutting off may not save the last recorded file.
Do not try to change the settings of the product while driving, as it may cause a fatal accident.
Stop operating the product immediately if you notice smoke or burning smell, as it may result in a fire or
electric shock. Please contact your local dealer or supplier.
Clean the area of the windshield prior to mounting the camera.
Please not that cold weather may temporarily weaken the strength of the adhesive.
The product is designed to be installed inside the vehicle. Any damage caused by placing the device
outside your vehicle, or damage due to misuse of the product will void the warranty.
For additional information regarding your warranty and after warranty servicing of your product, please
contact your dealer or supplier.
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Model: PH4TS
This product will start to record when you turn on the engine once it is connected with the power via a
cigar plug or a car battery. You can stop recording by turning off the engine or the power of the product.
Then, consequently, it saves the last recording scenes and ends operating. If there is a lack of memory
space of the micro SD card, it will overwrite the latest data on top of the existing data. For instance, the
oldest normal recording data will be deleted and the latest recording data will be saved. In case of even
recording data, it deletes the data depends on the importance and time frameofthedata.
Actual product(s) and parts may vary from the image shown below and they can be changed in
order to improve the overall quality of the product.
Product At a Glance
1. Product Information
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Main body
(with a bracket)
Rear camera Side camerax2(Chrome)
Rear camera 5M extension cable
Side camera 2M extension cable x2ea
Multi cable connector cable
Video out cable (Composite)
Micro SD card
(Default: 64GB)
Cable holders Power cable
(direct power)
Optional accessories: External GPS / Cigar plug power cable

1) Power input 2) Rear camera/GPS input
3) Side (Left) camera
*multi cable input for video out 4) Side (Right) camera input
5) Rear camera 6) Side cameras
7) Micro SD card slot 8) Bracket
9) Front lens 10) Speaker
11) Security LED 12) LCD screen
13) Power/recording status LED
Actual product may vary from the image shown.
Identifying Parts [M9 FOMERA]
1. Product Information
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1. Product Information
Product specifications may change from above, in order to improve the overall quality of the
product.
Specifications
Key Functions and Features
•3.5” Touchscreen LCD
•Crisp and clear night-time recording
•Format free: no need to format the micro SD card regularly
•Reverse gear / left & right signal (indicator) pop-up screen
•Fully maximized storing capacity and extended service life of the micro SD card
•Smart backup function
•Battery and temperature protection function
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Model M9 FOMERA
Channel 4
Camera (Front) 1/2.7”CMOS Digital
Camera Angle (Front/Rear/Side) 140/120/70
Recording Resolution (Front) 1920x1080/30FPS
Recording Resolution (Rear/Side) 1280x720/30FPS x 3EA
Recording Mode Driving, Parking, Event
Video Out LCD screen / CVBS composite
GPS Optional
G-Sensor Built-in 14Bit 3 Axis (X, Y, Z axis), acceleration sensor
Memory Card Micro SD memory card - SDXC (recommended): 8GB~128GB support
Audio Recording Via built-in high-sensitivity microphone / PCM compression
Voice Notice Built-in high quality speaker for status notice (voice/buzzer)
Time Setting
Without GPS - Using the time setting menu from PC Viewer
[New time applies once you insert the micro SD card to the product]
After GPS connection: automatic internal RTC time setting
Battery Protection Yes
Exclusive PC Viewer Yes
Power - rated voltage DC 12V~24V
Power - operating voltage DC 7V~28V
Power Consumption 12V (500~550mA)
Temperature Range - Operating -10Ԩ~70Ԩ
Temperature Range - Storage -30Ԩ~80Ԩ

1. Product Information
Installation
1) Choose a position on the windshield that will not block the driver’s view. Attach the bracket on to the
windshield.
2) Insert the micro SD card into the device.
(Ensure that the micro SD card is correctly inserted / you will hear a clicking sound)
3) Place the device on to the bracket to be facing the front. Adjust the camera angle by loosening the
screw. Secure the screw once the desired camera position is attained.
[Installing the rear and side cameras]
3-1) Attach the rear camera on to the rear windscreen.
3-2) Attach the side cameras on both sides of your vehicle
3-3) Connect cameras cables to the main unit.
4) Connect the power cord to the power terminal. i.e. Cigar plug
5) Check that all LED lights are functioning.
6) Tidy up cables with cable holder mount.
Prior to ejecting the micro SD card, make sure there is no power running through the device and
the LED lights are completely shut off.
The micro SD card contains both the viewer program and the updated firmware.Whenfirst
receiving the micro SD card, make sure to save the software programs on to your PC.
Using an micro SD card other than the one provided or otherwise recommended may reduce the
consistency and possibly damage the files.
Note : The lifespan of the micro SD card is not forever, and may wear out in time, causing errors while
recording.ProlongingthelifeofthemicroSDcardiskey,andcanbedonebyconducting regular
formatting of the card. We do not guarantee the micro SD card, and nor are we responsible for data
loss.
▶ Prior to attaching the bracket, please be aware of that cold weather, condensation, and dust may cause
product damage from falling.
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1. Product Information
Installation – Cabling Guide
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You can use either side camera or IR camera
Left Camera Input
Right Camera Input
Video Out
Connector
Signal
Trigger
Rear Camera
Input
GPS Connector
Right / Left(Video Out) / Rear (GPS) / Power
You can use either rear camera or IR camera
“Auto Pop-up Display” function:
If you like to use this function, then connect trigger cable to signal (Left & Right) lamps and
reverse (gear) lights.

1-1. Main Menu Instruction
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Main Menu
[Main Menu]
1) [LIVE] Recording scene will be displayed on the LCD screen.
① Front & Left/Rear/Right (from top left)
② Driving date and time
③ Status icon (audio, event, external HDD, parking, GPS, WiFi, power)
④ Back to main menu screen
2) [SCREEN SETUP] Live screen options.
① Driving assistance screen display
② Normail screen display
③ Back to main menu screen

1-1. Main Menu Instruction (Cont.)
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Instruction and Functions (Main Menu)
4) [Setup] Different setup options are available on this menu.
① Video/Audio Setup
1-1. Recording frame : Set the recording quality: Min/Normal/Max.
1-2. Audio Recording : Set audio: On/Off.
1-3. Speaker Volume : Set speaker volume: Off/1/2/3/Max.
② Sensitivity Setup
2-1. G-sensor sensitivity (driving) : Setting G-sensor sensitivities of
X, Y, Z axis while in the driving mode (Max/Min/Level 2~9).
2-2. G-sensor sensitivity (parking): Setting G-sensor sensitivities of
X, Y, Z axis while in the parking mode (Max/Min/Level 2~9).
You can change different settings such as recording frame, audio announcement and audio
recording etc from the main menu.
3) [SEARCH] A list of recordings will be appeared on the LCD screen.
① Playback lists shows in “year/month/day/time” order.
Select a particular list and press “PLAYBACK” for one second to play
① Select a channel you wish to play: Front/Rear/Left/Right
③ Go back to the main menu by press the icon on the bottom right.

1-1. Main Menu Instruction (Cont.)
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Instruction and Functions (Main Menu)
③ Voltage Setup *Battery protection function for preventing the battery to go flat.
3-1. Voltage check (driving) : The battery protection voltage range is from 11.6v to 24.4v.
3-2. Voltage check (parking) : The battery protection voltage range is from 11.6v to 24.4v.
* If you wish not to use this function then select ‘Off’.
④ Other Setup
4-1. Reset: Reset all settings to factory default.
5) [INFO] To check product model and its software version.
6) [SET TIME] You can set the date and time of the system.
GPS will automatically set the time to your local time.
If you do not have GPS then you can manually set up the time
from this menu.
7) [POWER OFF] To turn off the system.

• Insert the micro SD card directly to your PC, or use the memory card reader to connect the
micro SD card to your PC. Open the micro SD card folder and then double click on
view.exe file to run the Viewer program. The file can be found in the enclosed micro SD card.
[To start Viewer]
1) Click the ‘Open’ icon. and select the folder called “BLACKBOX”
2) ‘Select Drive’ window appears. Select drive, i.e. BLACKBOX(H:), and then click the [ok]
button.
[Setup configurations]
1) Click the ‘Configuration’ icon
2. Operations and Functions of Viewer
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2) ‘Configuration’ window appears. Select each functions you desire and then save the
configuration settings. The updated settings are saved to the micro SD card. Insert the micro
SD card into the memory card slot of the product and turn the power on. The product will be
updated with the new settings.
* If there is no data on the micro SD card, you cannot configure the settings.
Please be aware of that if the [index.dat] file gets deleted from the
micro SD card, it does not allow to save the configuration settings.
The [index.dat] file can be created again when the micro SD card is
inserted into the product and the power is turned on, but the
configuration settings will not be applied.
2. Operations and Functions of Viewer (Cont.)
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• Recording Frame setting (default setting : maximum)
- Maximum recording mode (max. normal recording mode function)
: This is the normal recording mode which allows to record 30fps (frames per second) for the
front and the rest of the channels. If the memory card has reached its full capacity, it
overwrite new recording files on top of existing files. In case of event recording data, it erases
the data depends on the importance and time frame of the data.
- Mid-recording mode (mid.)
:Recorded at 15fps.
- Minimum recording mode (min.) *Low video quality
:Recorded at 7.5fps.
• G-Sensor Sensitivity setting [default setting : driving (X)5, (Y)5, (Z)5
/ parking (X)5, (Y)5, (Z)5]
- X-axis / Y-axis / Z-axis.
- It adjusts the sensitivity of the shock sensor. Enable to select the detection level from 1
(min.) to 10 (max.), and it saves video recording as an ‘event’ depends on theselected
sensitivity of the shock detection level.
Higher sensitivity level of the G-Sensor the more event recordings on
minor impacts.
2. Operations and Functions of Viewer (Cont.)
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• Auto Parking Mode (default setting : 10 minutes)
- Configuration setting : 0 (do not use) ~ 30mins (max.)
-If there is no impact on the vehicle because it is stopped or parked, this function allows to
record 3 frames per second for the setting time. But it will change from the parking mode to
the auto driving mode when the vehicle starts to move.
• Event Storage Percent (default setting : 20%)
- Configuration setting : 0 (do not use) ~ 30% (max.)
- This function enables to set the total event recording capacity
(%) out of the whole capacity of the micro SD card. For instance, if you set ‘30’ for the event
recording ratio, then event recording data will not be deleted before it reaches 30 percent.
However, if the total event recording data reaches 30 percent, then it starts to delete the most
outdated event data in consecutive order.
If you select ‘0 (do not use)’ for the configuration setting, this does not allow the
recording mode to be changed to the parking mode automatically. But if you press
the ‘parking’ button on the product, it allows to change from the parking mode to the
driving mode back-and-forth.
2. Operations and Functions of Viewer (Cont.)
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• Audio Recording (default setting : to save)
- It decides whether to record audio data or not.
:You can press the ‘parking’ button for 3-4 seconds to change the audio recording function :
ON/OFF.
• Audio Guide Volume (default setting : 4)
- Adjust the volume of audio announcement or operation status melody.
- Select the setting from 0 (off) to 4. (max.)
Time Zone : regional time setting (default setting : +9 *Seoul)
* GMT(Greenwich Mean Time)
- Adjust to your local time, time on your computer, by pressing the [Get GMT] button.
- It sets the time automatically through the GPS reception.
Time Settings
- You can set the date and time on the product.
- When you change the time, please ensure that ‘□set’ is checked in order to activate the
new time set.
2. Operations and Functions of Viewer (Cont.)
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• Voltage Check (default setting : 12.0v)
- A function for avoiding battery discharge and battery protection.
- Off: it operates without battery protection mode.
- 11.6V : it stops operating when the voltage drops under 11.6V and restarts when the
voltage goes over 11.6V.
- 12.0V : similar to above but 12.0V.
- The battery protection voltage range is from 11.6V to 24.4V.
• LED indicator
- Set the LED indicator for both park and driving mode.
• Video Quality (default setting: High)
- Adjust video quality of recording data. The main purpose is to extend the total recording
hours of the memory card. For instance, if video quality is set to “Low”, it will occupy less
memory capacity.
2. Operations and Functions of Viewer (Cont.)
Voltage check function may not work properly depends on the conditions of
the motor vehicle and the weather (temperature, humidity). For the above
reason, you may want to use an additional battery protection equipment.
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In regards to time settings, please be aware of that you may need to set the
clock forward a bit ahead of the current time, in order to adjust the time
duration which will be taken to insert the micro SD card into the product and
reboot the system.

Click on ‘Viewer Setting’ under ‘Configuration’. Select each functions you desire and then
save the configuration settings. The updated settings are saved to the micro SD card. Insert
the micro SD card into the memory card slot of the product and turn the power on. The
product will be updated with the new settings.
Please be aware of that if the [index.dat] file gets deleted from the SD memory card,
it does not allow to save the configuration settings. The [index.dat] file can be
created again when the SD memory card is inserted into the product and the power
is turned on, but the configuration settings will not be applied.
2. Operations and Functions of Viewer (Cont.)
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• Select the folder for AVI, Snapshot and Smart Backup to be saved.
• Video display mode (default setting : Direct Draw)
- DirectDraw – select this option if you are using a high-quality graphic card.
- DIB – select this option if you are using a low-qualify graphic card.
• Speedometer (default setting : Km/h)
- It show the speed of your vehicle in kilometers per hour (Km/h) or miles per hour (MPH).
Adjust this option in accordance with your local road code.
• Planet Haloror
- Planet Haloror function allows you to switch the viewing mode between actual image and
Planet Haloror image. Choose the camera that you would like to view it as a Planet Haloror
image.
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[Playing the recorded data]
1) Click the ‘OPEN’ button. Load the data from the micro SD card which is connected to PC.
2) [Select drive] window appears. Select the micro SD card drive and then click the ‘OK’
button.
3) A list of playback appears and select a file that you want to watch by double click.
* All- Normal + Event files
* Event- event or impacted scene recording files
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