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
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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]
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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

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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.