PLK Technologies Optian User manual

User Manual ver1.1
PLK Technologies.,Co.Ltd.
ADAS CAM

Crash-Avoidance ADAS CAM
Thank you for purchasing 『OPTIAN』.
The manual contains the functional explanation and operating method of OPTIAN.
Please read the instructions carefully before attempting to operate.
The manual may be subject to change without any prior notice
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restricted to copy , modify and translate this manual without any prior consent .
『ADAS 』or Advanced Driver Assistance System is an advanced safety assist system that can help
a driver to realize and avoid potential risks of collisions with the utilization of warning signals

Features
Main Features of OPTIAN!!
FCW ( Forward Collision Warning )
LDW (Lane Departure Warning )
FCDA ( Front Car Departure Alert )
DVR ( Driving Recorder )
Full HD Clear Display
Touch LCD Monitor
Event/ Motion Detection CCTV Recording in Parking Mode
Battery Discharge Prevention
GPS Track Recording

Contents
Safety
Caution Warning & Caution
Components
Check Components
Main Body & Functions
Rear Camera & Functions
Installation Precautions
Installation Method
Main
Functions
Forward Collision Warning
Lane Departure Warning
Front Car Departure Alert
DVR
Manual Guide Video Playback
Configuration
Data Manager
Program Installation Method
Screen Composition
Button Explanation
Maintenance SD Card Format
Troubleshooting
Appendix Specification
Settings Angle Adjustment
Vehicle Type Setting
Start Booting up
Screen Types & Explanation
Manual
Guide
Basic Menu
ADAS CAM
DVR

Safety Caution
!
Warning!
ADAS functions are designed to assist the driver, however, it is not a substitute for careful
driving and we take no responsibility for any damage caused by careless driving . Drivers
should comply with local traffic regulations and should not rely on the ADAS CAM
completely but use the system to assist only.
! Do not use modified power-supply
cables , use only genuine products
supplied by the manufacturer .
Modification may cause vehicle damage
or physical injury due to explosion or fire.
! Apply only the rated voltage otherwise
it may cause vehicle damage or physical
injury due to explosion or fire.
! Do not install the product in a location
where it interferes with driver‟s vision.
! Do not configure the product while
driving .
! Do not disconnect the power supply
cable randomly as it may damage the
product. Contact your installer for
support .
! It is important to remove the SD card
and download any important data as
soon as possible after an accident to
avoid loss of recorded data
! Do not use force to operate
! Do not press the LCD display with sharp
objects as it may damage the LCD
surface or touch panel.
! Insert and remove the SD card only
when the recording function is turned off
! The Micro SD card is a consumable
product. Errors may occur if used for long
periods. It is necessary to format data
and replace the SD card periodically.

!
Warning!
ADAS functions are designed to assist the driver, however, it is not a substitute for careful
driving and we take no responsibility for any damage caused by careless driving . Drivers
should comply with local traffic regulations and should not rely on the ADAS CAM completely
but use the system to assist only.
! If the Micro SD card is damaged or the product is
powered off prematurely, it may result in accidental data
loss
! The ADAS functions only work when the speed rete
received from GPS signal exceeds the set speed value .
The ADAS functions are not a substitute for the driver‟s
care and attention, the functions are an assistance to the
driver only.
! Under following conditions the ADAS functions may not
perform properly:
•Extreme weather
•Extremely curved roads
•Roads without painted lanes
•When the camera image is compromised due to
reflected light from an object on the dashboard .
•When installed incorrectly
•When the horizon line calibration is incorrect
! Keep the camera lens and windscreen
clean to ensure clear video and proper
ADAS functions.
! Tinted windscreens will affect the
brightness and definition of recorded
videos. OPTIAN may not receive GPS
signal if the windscreen has a tinted
metallic film . Try to attach to the area
without metallic film.
! Do not disassemble or modify OPTIAN
as it will result in data loss, damage and
will void the warranty cover.
Safety Caution

Components
Rear camera
Connection Cable
Main Body
Cigar Jack /
Power Supply Cable
Rear Camera Micro SD
card
User Manual
SD Card Adapter
•Specifications of the above components are subject to change according to the
components supply.
•Above images are just to help user‟s understanding and actual components may look a
little different .

Front
Camera
(Full HD)
Internal GPS
Detachable
Bracket
Main Body
Security
LED
Volume
Adjustment
Button
Menu
Button Touch
LCD
Manual
Recording
Button (REC) Camera
Angle
Adjuster
MIC
DC power port
(3.5 pi)
Micro
SD Card
Socket
Rear Camera Connection
Continuous
Power Supply
Connection

Rear Camera / Internal Camera
Rear Camera
(VGA)
Integral bracket
Indication
LED DC Power-supply Port
•When attaching the rear camera to
the rear window glass , please make
sure the bracket is on the right side.
* the rear camera angle can be adjusted
by rotating the main body

FCW (Forward Collision Warning)
1. FCW function generates a warning signal when there is a potential risk of collision to the vehicle
ahead .
2. The collision risk is evaluated through TTC ( Time To Collision ) and it is classified by 3 phases.
•TTC : The calculated value of the distance and the relative speed between a front vehicle and the
host vehicle
•Sensitive : TTC 0.9sec / Normal : TTC 0.7sec / Insensitive : TTC 0.5 sec
•Secondary Warning : TTC 0.4 sec
•The TTC sensitivity can be adjusted from the menu.
3. FCW function works when the vehicle is moving at the speed rate which is above the set speed
value.
•Default Speed Setting: 30km/h
•ADAS operating speed value can be adjusted from 20 to 80(km/h) in the menu.
4. FCW can help avoid accidents caused by careless driving behaviors such as adjusting air conditioning
or other distractions.
Main Functions
ADAS functions are designed to assist the driver, however, it is not a substitute for careful driving and we take no responsibility for
any damage caused by careless driving . Drivers should comply with local traffic regulations and should not rely on the ADAS CAM
completely but use the system to assist only.

1. LDW function generates an audible signal if the vehicle departs from the lane while
driving above the set speed in the menu.
2. LDW function works when the vehicle speed rate from internal GPS signal is over the
set speed value.
•Default Speed Setting : 60km/h
•LDW activating speed can be adjusted from 40 to 80(km/h) in the menu.
•Sensitivity of LDW can be changed in the 「Smart Car」menu.
3. LDW function activates when the vehicle moves for more than 2 seconds in the lane .
4. LDW will help avoid any lane departure accidents caused by drowsiness or carelessness
on the road.
LDW (Lane Departure Warning)
ADAS functions are designed to assist the driver, however, it is not a substitute for careful driving and we take no responsibility for
any damage caused by careless driving . Drivers should comply with local traffic regulations and should not rely on the ADAS CAM
completely but use the system to assist only.

FCDA or Beep & Watch ( Front Car Departure Alert )
1. FCDA function is activated only when the vehicle is stationary on the road.
2. FCDA can detect the movement of a vehicle in front while waiting for the traffic light to
change and will inform the driver of any front movement through a warning tone.
3. FCDA generates a warning tone when the host vehicle starts to move closer to the front
vehicle while waiting in a traffic jam.
4. The function only activates when the speed rate from internal GPS becomes 0 .
5. FCDA is a helpful function especially while waiting at traffic lights or in traffic congestion.
ADAS functions are designed to assist the driver, however, it is not a substitute for careful driving and we take no responsibility for
any damage caused by careless driving . Drivers should comply with local traffic regulations and should not rely on the ADAS CAM
completely but use the system to assist only.

DVR ( Driving Video Recorder )
1. DVR function can record data with the Full-HD front camera and the VGA rear ( if equipped )
camera.
2. Types of Recording
•Continuous Recording: Records data into Normal folder continuously by generating files in
30sec intervals.
•Event Recording: Records data automatically into the Event File folder when a detected impact
value is over the set detection value.
•Manual Recording: Records the event data when pressing the external REC button .
•CCTV ( Parking Event Recording Guide ): Will inform the driver the number of recorded parking
events through a voice message when the ignition is turned on.
3. Parking Mode
•Parking Mode is activated when the vehicle is turned off and will be deactivated while the
ignition is turned on.
•If an impact is detected when parked , OPTIAN will record the event into an <Event> folder
•If motion is detected when parked , it will record the video into a <Parking> folder
•Vehicle Protection
- Battery Discharge Prevention: In order to prevent battery discharge, OPTIAN will shut down when
the vehicle voltage drops below a certain voltage.
- High Temperature Cut-off Function: In order to prevent damage , the system will be
automatically cut off when the internal temperature of the vehicle exceeds excessive temperature.

Start Process
[Booting]
When the ignition is turned on , the introduction image and the loading screen will
appear followed by a <Welcome> voice message.
Intro Screen Loading
* The loading time depends on the age and amount of data on the Micro SD card
After booting up , OPTIAN will start to record automatically by generating the
“start recording” voice message .

[ Screen Type and Explanation]
Video Monitoring Screen
ADAS Display Screen
•When the user presses the Video Monitoring Screen , it will
switch to the ADAS Display screen.
•ADAS display screen shows TTC information as well as the
detection of a front vehicle and lane lines via UI.
•When the user presses ADAS display screen a second time, the
monitor will go into power-saving mode and if user presses
again , it will switch to the Video Monitoring Screen.
•The DVR function works while in both screen modes.
∙ REC
shows the video is being recorded
Center
Number
If
a front vehicle is detected, it will indicate TTC. (1.2) and
generates the FCW signal ,the TTC will turn red .
Left
Number
shows the vehicle speed rate from the GPS signal
The horizon guideline
shows the lane lines are being detected. When OPTIAN
generates LDW signal, the lane lines will turn red.
Home Button: Switches
to the main menu
Camera
Button: will change between Front and Rear camera
views
FCW Button
: turns ON/OFF FCW function.
LDW Button
: turns ON/OFF LDW function.
FCDA(
Beep & Watch) Function : turns ON/OFF FCDA function.

Manual Guide
[Basic Menu]
•Basic Menu screen will appear when the user
presses the side M button or touches the
<Home> button while viewing the video
monitoring screen.
•When the user touches each icon in < Basic
Menu >, it will enter into each relative setting
menu.
•It is not possible to record video while in the
menu mode.
1) ADAS CAM (Smart Car) : Turn ADAS functions On/Off and configure operations.
2) DVR( Black Box) : Change basic settings, monitoring settings and resolution settings.
3) Video Play (Play Movie) : View recorded videos.
4) Configuration : Change settings of system volume , voice warnings ,operational configuration
and format SD card.
5) Vehicle Type (Install) : Configure the vehicle type and the installation position of OPTIAN.
6) Exit : Return to Video Monitoring Screen and start video recording function.
User can enter into each function setting menu via the basic menu screen.

[Smart Car]
Changing the settings of ADAS functions
1) Operation Settings
•Turn On/Off each function
•Touch the button to change between On and Off
2) FCW( Forward Collision Warning )
•Operating Speed: press the left & right arrows to adjust
- Default Value is 30km/h, Possible to adjust from 20 to 80(km/h)
•Second Alarm : to give second warning at TTC 0.4 . Touch button ON/OFF
•Warning Level (Sensitivity) : Alarm will react faster on more sensitive setting.
3) LDW( Lane Departure Warning )
•Operating Speed : Press the left and right arrows to adjust
- Default Value 60km/h, can be changed from 40 to 80(km/h)
•Lane Warning Sensitivity : 5 is the middle(default)value , when the set value
increases , the alarm will react sooner .
* : Return to the previous menu

[DVR/Black Box]
Changing the settings of DVR functions
1) Basic Setup
•It is possible to turn continuous recording On/Off.
(If it is turned Off, it will record only when an impact is detected )
•It is possible to turn voice recording On/Off.
( If it is turned Off, it will record without sound. )
•Sensitivity ( Impact Level ) : To adjust the impact detecting sensitivity
- Sensitive : will detect and record a minor impact.
- Insensitive : will only detect and record a strong impact .
2) CCTV Setup
•Discharge Prevention Voltage : In order to prevent battery discharge , OPTIAN
will be turned off when the vehicle voltage drops below the set voltage.
-The battery deterioration or any causes of voltage decreasing can possibly turn off the product.
•Motion Level : Adjusts motion detecting sensitivity.
3) Resolution
•Changes the recording resolution of the front camera.
•Stored data has allocated capacity on the Micro SD card.
The number of recorded files vary according to the capacity of Micro SD card.
* : Return to the previous menu
Resolution CCTV Event Parking
Full HD 100min 30min 15min
HD 180min 50min 30min
VGA 700min 200min 100min
*2 Channel / Micro SD card (16GB )

[Video Playback]
Playback of recorded video files from Continuous , Event and Parking modes.
1) Continuous/ Event /Parking
•Continuous (Normal) : Select and play continuously recorded files
•Event : Select and play recorded event files
•Parking( CCTV ): Select and play the files recorded while parked
•Touch to select the desired video file, then press the play arrow icon to play
the video
•If user presses STOP button, it will return to the file selecting page.
: move up and down to change pages
: play the selected files
* User can check recorded video files with clear definition in a wider screen via the exclusive Data
Manager program. In addition, it is possible to check acceleration data , vehicle coordinate and other
information via the ADAS desktop Data Manager program.
* : Return to the previous menu

Manual Guide
[Configuration]
Configure operating functions.
1) Volume Control
•Speaker Volume Control: controls speaker output volume (0~15)
•MIC Volume Control: controls input MIC volume (0~15)
2) Voice Alarm
•Event Recording: If on , OPTIAN will alarm with the voice announcement –start
event recording.
•FCW : If on, OPTIAN will alarm with the voice saying - Watch out !!
•LDW: If on , OPTIAN will alarm with the voice saying - Be careful of your
left/right lane.
•FCDA (Beep & Watch): If on , OPTIAN will alarm with the voice -Be careful !
* Even when the voice alarms are turned off, OPTIAN will still alert with the beeping sound.
* : Return to the previous menu.
3) Format SD card
•Deletes all the recorded files of Micro SD card by clearing up the system .
* Data format will delete all the recorded data , Save important files separately in PC before
formatting data .
* User should format data via the exclusive data manager or configuration menu . The usual format
method may not work properly on OPTIAN . Formatting the SD card via PC may damage
recording file structure if the Data Manager Program is not used.