PowerAcoustik DVALT Drive alert User manual

DVALT User Manual
Please read this manual carefully before using this device,
and please keep it properly for future use.

WARNING: This device is a driver assistant (or driver aid). The
driver ultimately is responsible for ensuring the safe operation of
the vehicle. This device does not communicate with the vehicle
and is only a supplemental warning measure. Road conditions,
installation, weather conditions, visibility, and other factors may
affect the accuracy of this device. You should keep your eyes
on the road at all times, be alert and look to your left and right
before changing lanes. Look ahead to make sure you have
enough distance between your car and car ahead and make
sure you don't depart your lane inadvertently. Use of this
product does not relieve the driver from making sure that the
vehicle is being driven in a safe and legal manner, and the
manufacturer does not accept any liability for its use.
Please do calibration when you rst time using this camcorder.
For your safety,please park the car at a safe place to do the
calibration.

DVALT User Manual
Catalogue
I. Introduction-----Page 5
II. Notes on Installation-----Page 5
III. Battery warning-----Page 6
IV. Caution-----Page 6
V. Product Overview----Page 7
VI. Package Contents -----Page 8
VII. Installation-----Page 8
VIII. Buttons Function-----Page 10
IX. Power ON/OFF-----Page 10
X. Using the Camcorder-----Page 11
XI. LDWS Calibration-----Page 14
Long Press Menu/Mode button to Settings-----Page 17
XII. Main specications and parameters-----Page 19

I.Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this advanced camcorder. This
camcorder is specically designed for real time video and
audio recording when driving.
II.Notes on Installation
1. Do NOT setup the camcorder while driving or while the
vehicle is in motion.Please stop at a safe place before adjusting
or installing.
2. This camcorder should be installed in a proper manner,
without interfering with the driver's eyesight or Driver's
eyesight,airbags or any other safety restraint system.
Install the camcorder above the rear-view mirror to obtain the
best open-eld view. Do NOT install the camcorder in a location
that will obstruct your required driving view.
3. Make sure that the lens is within the wiping range of the
windscreen wiper to ensure a clear view even when it rains.
4. Do not touch the lens with your ngers. Finger grease may be
left on the lens and will result in unclear videos or snapshots.
Clean the lens on a regular basis.
5. Keep the product away from strong magnetic elds, which
may cause damage to this product.
6. During formatting and use, do not disconnect the power
supply, or insert/remove the TF card, otherwise it is likely to
damage the TF card or cause program error.
7. TF card in this product is not intended to store any other les.
Before it is used, format the TF card, and promptly back up
important videos and images.
8. To prevent electric shock, do not insert or remove the power
plug with wet hands.
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9. Do not use this product in places with high humidity or
temperature above 70 ℃ or below -20 ℃.
10. Only use the dedicated charger and related accessories
compatible with this product.
11. Use TF memory card of Class10 and 8G, or above.
III.Battery warning
￭ Never dismantle, crush, or pierce the battery, or allow the
battery to short-circuit. Do not expose battery being placed in
high temperature environment, if battery leaks or bulges, stop
continue to use.
￭ Always charge using the system. Risk of explosion if battery is
replaced by an incorrect type.
￭ Keep the battery out of reach of children.
￭ Batteries may explode if exposed to naked re. Never dispose of
batteries in a re.
￭ Never replace the battery on your own; have the dealer do it
for you.
￭ Disposed of used batteries observing local regulations.
IV.Caution
￭ Never disassemble or attempt repair of this product. Doing so
may damage the camcorder, cause electric shock and void
your product warranty.
￭ Set up time and date accurately before you use this
camcorder.
￭ Exposing the camcorder to open ames can cause explosion.
￭ Due to local laws and vehicles safety considerations, do not
manually operate the camcorder while driving.
￭ The values displayed in this system, such as speed, position, and
the distance warning to the speed camera set points, may be
Inaccurate due to the inuence of surrounding environment.
They are for your reference only.
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V.Product Overview
①
②
③
⑤
⑥
⑦
④
⑧ ⑨ ⑩
⑪
① RESET Button
② Menu/MODE Button
③ OK Button
④ Indicator Light
⑤ TF Card Slot
⑥ UP Button
⑦ DOWN Button
⑧ MIC
⑨ Bracket Slot
⑩ POWER Button
⑪ USB connector
￭ Power acoustik Company is NOT responsible for the loss of
any data/content during operation.
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VI. Package Contents
The package contains the following items. If there are any
missing or
damaged items, contact your dealer immediately.
Car Camcorder Bracket Car Charger
USB Cable Warranty Card User Manua
VII．Installation
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1.Use a lint-free cloth to wipe off dust on the location of the
windshieldwhere you want to install the product.
2.Please remove the protective lm of bracket suction cup,
and attach the camcorder to windshield as picture 1-2.
3.Fix the bracket well and ensure the camcorder doesn't
remove, as picture 1-3.
4.It is recommended to run the wire along the top of the
headliner, down the passenger A-Pillar* and toward the power
input. DO NOT POWER ON yet.
5.Plug the other end of the car charger to the cigarette lighter
socket of your vehicle. Once the vehicle engine is started, the
camcorderautomatically powers on.
6.Ensure all the adjustments on the bracket are right and
secure before the vehicle is moved.
Note: If the vehicle is equipped with an airbag(s) on the A-
Pillar, carefully placethe wire where it will NOT prohibit the
airbags from inating.
If you are uncertain or uncomfortable with continuing the
install, seek a professional installer.
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VIII．Buttons Function
IX.Power ON/OFF
1. Automatic power-on/off
A) The unit will automatically turn on and record after detecting
the external power supply (car start).
B) When the external power supply is stopped, the data will be
automatically saved and the DVR will be power-
offautomatically.
2. Manually power-on/off
Press the POWER button shortly to enter the power on, press
and hold for seconds will be power off.
Note:
① First insert the TF card and then boot, if the boot and then
insert the card is incorrect;
Mode POWER Button UP Button DOWNButton OK Button MENU/MODE Button
Long
press
Short
press
Long
press
Short
press
Long
press
Short
press
Long
press
Short
press
Long
press
Short press
Video
recording
mode
Power-off Emergen
cy
Recordin
g
ON/OFF
recordi
ng
Play/
Pause
recordi
ng
Call up
the
setup
menu
Enter the
selection
mode
Camera
Mode
Power-off Take
Photo
Call up
the
menu
Enter the
selection
mode
List mode Power -off Select
last
le,
Select
next
le,
Delete
the
text.
Play the
selecte
d le.
Call up
the
menu
Enter the
selection
mode
Play mode Power-off Play
last
le.
Slow
play
Play
next
le.
Switch
to fast
play
speed.
Play/Pa
use
Back to
List
Menu
mode
Power-off Switch
to last
menu.
Switch
to next
menu,
Conrm Back to
Previous
mode/
exit
mode.
Mode
selection
Power-offSwitch
to last
mode
icon,
Switch
to next
mode
icon,
Conrm Exit to
the
selection
mode.
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② Please conrm the DVR has power supply by car charger,
and the DVR are used in conventional vehicle environment.
3. Indicator light
A) Power on: the machine boot indicator light.
B) Video: The machine video indicator is ashing continuously.
X.Using the Camcorder
1. Record
Record interface as below:
REC FHD
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① ② ③ ④
⑤
⑦ ⑥
① Record status
② Record resolution
③ TF card status(inserted)
④ Battery status
⑤ GPS status
⑥ Recording length
⑦ Recording time and date
⑧ The distance of front car
1. The system will record automatically when start it up
eachtime.
2. Loop recording:default loop recording,default record time is3
minutes.
Note: the device will enter record interface automatically when
start it up.
8M
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① TF card status (inserted)
② Battery status
③ The rest number of photos
④ Photo time and date
1) Emergency recording
a. Manual Emergency recording: In the recording mode, short
press the POWER button,the current video and the previous
video of the current video and the next video of the current
video are locked into emergency video.
(Note: the length of the current video is the length of loop
recording)
b. Automatic emergency recording: Upon vehicle impact or
when G-sensor sensor value reaches the G-sensor setting
value, the device will enter emergency recording, the current
video and the current video of the previous video and the
current video of the next video are locked as emergency
video.
(Note: Note: the length of the current video is the length of loop
recording)
2. Take pictures
Take pictures as below：
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The list interface:
OK button: Play/Pause;
UP button:Last le;
DOWN button:Next le;
Video playback interface:
OK button: Play/Pause;
MENU button: Quit playing;
Photo list interface:
OK button: Play
UP button: Last le;
Down button:Next le;
MENU/MODE button: Quit playing
1) Press the MODE key to switch mode in the recording mode
interface or the playback mode interface.
Press OK to enter the camera interface, press the POWER
button briey to take pictures.
2) Adjust the focal length of the camera by pressing the UP /
DOWN button.
3. Playback
In video MODE interface & photographed interface press MODE
key switch MODE them press OK button to enter lm
list/emergency/photo list interface, to view has been lmed
video or photos, etc.
For example, lm list interface as the following gure:
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XI：LDWS Calibration
Long Press Menu/Mode button to Settings.
1. Movie Clip Time
The time of loop video recording: Click the UP or DOWN button to
move up or down to set the recording time: 5min ,3min or 1min
for choosing.And then short press OK button to conrm.
2. Sound Record
Sound recording, click the UP/DOWN button to move up or down
to set either ON or OFF.
And then short press OK button to conrm.
3. ADAS including auxiliary driving lane deviation warning and
collision warning before the car,open the corresponding
function,the system starts monitoring,such as:If the detected
lane drifting too close to or away from the car,the voice will be
sent a Di-Di-Di reminder.
1) LDWS (Lane Departure Warning System):Warning prompts
assist the driver by way or reducing vehicle trafc accidents due
to lane off set.When the system detects the vehicle lane
deviation, will issue a “shiftlane”the voice prompts.
2)FCWS (Forward Collision Warning System): The distance
between vehicles detected.
Distance 15 meters ahead of the vehicle automatically detects
and issued with the vehicle in front of less than 15 meters away
from the “Di-Di-Di”from voice prompt,safe driving;when the
vehicle distance greater than 15 meters,the warning is
automatically released.
Note:
Lane Departure Warning System minimum trigger speed of
30km/h,such as trigger not meet the minimum speed,will not start
lane drifting warning.
4.Volume
Click the UP/DOWN button to move up or down to adjust volume.
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Optional volume is from 1 to 10 and then short press OK button to
conrm.
5. Delete
Click the UP/DOWN button to move up or down to delete single
le or all les, and then short press OK button to conrm.
1. Protect
Click the UP/DOWN button to move up or down to
protect/release les, and then short press OK button to conrm.
2. Beep
Press UP/DOWN button to select click status: open / close,
shortly press OK button to nish selecting.
3. Clock Setting
Press UP/DOWN button to select time and shortly press OK
button to nish time setting ,shortly press OK button to exit
setting .
4. Date Format
Press Menu/Mode button to select date format:
Year/month/date, month/date/year or date/month/year;
Shortly press Ok button to nish setting.
5. Language Selection
Press UP/DOWN button to select Language: English /Spanish,
shortly press OK button to nish selecting.
6. Flicker
Press UP/DOWN button to select frequency:50Hz/60Hz;Shortly
press OK button to nish selecting.
7. LCD Power Save
Press UP/DOWN button to select when the screen goes to
sleeping mode:1 min/3 min; Shortly press OK button to nish
setting.
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8. Beep
Press UP/DOWN button to select click status: open / close,
shortly press OK button to nish selecting.
9. Clock Setting
Press UP/DOWN button to select time and shortly press OK
button to nish time setting ,shortly press OK button to exit
setting.
10. Date Format
Press Menu/Mode button to select date format:
Year/month/date, month/date/year or date/month/year;
Shortly press Ok button to nish setting.
11. Language Selection
Press UP/DOWN button to select Language: English /Spanish,
shortly press OK button to nish selecting.
12. Flicker
Press UP/DOWN button to select frequency:50Hz/60Hz;Shortly
press OK button to nish selecting.
13. G-sensor
Press UP/DOWN button to select protect level (G-sensor
sensitivity level): OFF/ High/ Middle/Low. Shortly press OK button
to nish selecting.
14. Parking Monitoring
Press UP/DOWN button to set Parking Monitoring ON & OFF.
Shortly press OK button to nish selecting.
15. GPS Status: Display GPS signal status
16. Time Zone Select
Press UP/DOWN button to set time zone; Shortly press OK button
to nished selecting.
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17. Reset Setup
Return the unit back to factory default setting. Press UP/DOWN
button to select reset status: Yes / No; Shortly press OK button to
nished selecting.
18. Format SD Card.
Press UP/DOWN button set format SD card status: Yes / No,
Shortly press OK button to nished selecting.
19. LDWS Calibration.
Please do calibration when you rst time using this camcorder.
For your safety,please park the car at a safe place to do the
calibration.
Go to Setting and click on”LDWS Calibration”into the driveway
calibration interface.
There are the three steps:
1.Set Red Line to Horizon.
Adjust the DVR position till match the horizon line,press the DVR
“up”and “down'' buttons,till the lines match.
Press “O”button to conrm when nish.
Red line to Honzon.
Adjust Menu Exit OK Next
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Set Green Line to Car Hood
Adjust Menu Exit OK Next
2.Set Green Line to Car Hood.
Adjust the DVR position till match the horizon line,press the DVR
“up”and “down'' buttons,till the lines match.
Press “O”button to conrm when nish,will go to next
calibration.
3.DVR Height from road surface.
Maximal Height:220cm.
Minimum Height:100cm.
Default Setting:
Sedan Car Set at 120.
SUV Car Set at 140.
Note:The calibration is very important.It may cause the ADAS
work unproperly if calibration hasn't set well.
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HEIGHT FROM ROAD
Adjust Menu Exit OK Next
120
100
220
CAR
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XII.Main specications and parameters
LCD Panel 1.5 inch TFT
Lens 143°A+HD wide Angle lens
Language selection English/Spanish
Video resolution 1920*1080p/30fps
Video format MOV
Photo format JEPG
Memory card Micro SD Max 64GB TF card
Microphone /Speaker Support
G-Sensor Support
Frequency 50HZ/60HZ
USB interface USB2.0
Power input 5V 1.5A
Battery Polymer battery 160mAh
Default Setting
1. Movie Clip Time – 3min
2. Sound Record – ON
3. LDWS – ON
4. FCWS – ON
5. Volume – 5
6. Delete – Delete One
7. Protect – Protect One
8. Beep – On
9. Clock Settings
10. Date Format – YYYY MM DD
11. Language – English
12. Flicker – 50Hz
13. LCD Power Saver – Off
14. G-sensor ---Middle
15. Parking Monitoring – Off
16. GPS Status
17. Time Zone Select – GMT-08:00
18. Reset Setup
19. Format SD-Card
20. FW Version
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