QVIA z970 WD User manual

※ GUI or functions in the manual may differ depending on the software version.
※ This model has a format-free feature. However, some settings of memory card can be restricted.
(e.g. recording length time, image quality and etc.)
※ This model has a format-free feature. However, past video clips can be played back through general media players depending on file size.
※ This model has a format-free feature. However memory card efficiency can be decreased.
※ The Qvia application can be found on the Google Play Store and the App Store.
※ The Qvia application can be used with Android 4.0 or later, iOS 5.0 or later.
※ Qvia Application can be different in actual depending on version or model.
※ Wi-Fi connection could be interrupted depending on wireless environment and/or type of smartphone.
※ Recorded videos will be saved as ‘Normal video quality’ when Wi-Fi is connected.
※ Image may get blur due to temperature environment or vibration.
※ Audio noise may occur due to motor noise while zoom is moving.
※ Image can be blur due to focus correction if there is strong impact excessed 1.5G.
※ Image can be blur if auto-focus correction is done regularly.
User’s Guide
ver. 1
z970 WD

Thank you for purchasing QVIA dash camera.
This manual has been prepared based on the z970 WD model.
There may be some technical & editorial errors and omissions.
You can download the latest and updated manual & firmware at our website www.qvia1.com.
▒ Read carefully before using this product ▒
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Scope of guarantee and responsibility ▒
※This product is an equipment for recording image and sound to provide visual proof of a car accident, but we do not guarantee that it will
record all accident images and sounds.
※We will not be held responsible for any damages due to a malfunction of this product, damage caused by data loss or other damages related
with this product.
※In general, the memory card lifespan is about 6 months and there may be data loss due to static electricity or external voltage.
For this reason, it is highly recommended to copy and save important data to other media (hard disk, CD, portable memory etc.).
※This product model has a format-free feature. However, the memory card(s) may obtain corrupt images (image recording omissions,
image cuts, frame change omissions, & other recording defects) due to a decrease in reading/writing speed. For the best results, please use
Qvia genuine SD cards and format periodically (once a month for 8G SD and microSD cards).
※This product is a supplementary device to record the driving image. Please use this device to check driving image for reference purpose.
It may not be recorded depending on the driving condition.
※This manual should be reviewed and retained for future reference.
※Qrontech reserves all rights to this manual in accordance with the copyright law.
※Content of this manual is subject to change without notice to ensure quality control.
※Differences in device functionally may differ depending on firmware.
※This product was designed as an accessory for safe driving, in the event of an accident, all responsibility is borne by the vehicle operator.
Please use this product responsibly.
※We will not be held responsible for any damages related to engine output if user records in parking mode without a portable auxiliary battery.

CONTENTS
Instructions For Use
1-1. Cautions in use
1-2. Installation
1-3. GPS
1-4. Memory card
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3-1. Package guide
3-2. Name & function of each part
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4-1. Precations
4-2. Installation Steps
4-3. Continuous Power Cable Installation
4-4. Installation Angle Recommendation
4-5. Memory Card Usage
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Product Usage
5-1. Standard Operation Guide
5-2. Operating Dash Camera
5-3. Play Recorded Videos
5-4. Real time Video
5-5. Configuration
5-6. Formatting Memory Card
5-7. Time Setting
5-8. Manual
5-9. OBD II
5-10. Zoom Operation Scenario
5-11. Starting Application
5-12. Interworking Application
5-13. Operating Application
5-14. Upgrading the Application Firmware
5-15. Viewer
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Specification and Customer Service
6-1. Product specification
6-2. Quality Assurance
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# Appendix

1. Instructions For Use
4 ... DASH CAM
▒ 1-1. Device Precautions ▒
1. Do not expose device to direct sunlight or cold weather for extended periods of time.
Device exposure to direct sunlight and extreme temperatures may damage to the device.
2. Do not dismantle or alter the product.
Do not disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the device. Any alterations to the device can void the manufacturer’s warranty.
3. Do not dismantle or alter the device accessories.
Modifying or cutting power cable can lead to damages to a dash cam or a car. We are not reponsible for any damages occurred due to this.
4. Do not allow liquid to come into contact with device.
Please note this device is not waterproof and exposure to liquid and foreign substances may cause a device malfunction, short circuit, and/or fire.
Use caution when cleaning the device and clean with a soft and dry cloth.
5. Do not expose the device to heavy impacts.
Excessive impacts to this device can cause a malfunction. Handle the product with care.
6. Only use manufacture approved power cable and accessories.
Any damages or loss to device/vehicle as a result of accessory incompatibility will not be covered under manufactures warranty.
7. Do not operate the device for extended periods of time while the vehicle is not running.
Excessive use of the device while vehicle is off can cause drainage to the vehicle’s battery.
8. Video quality may vary depending on extreme lighting conditions.
Quality is subject to alterations in extreme dark/light areas and conditions. Most notability when entering/exiting a tunnel or parking garage.
9. Data may not be recorded if accident is lower than a predetermined threshold.
In extreme cases, the device may not record data during an accident due to possible low impact forces. In addition, a high force impact may
disrupt power to the device and data may be lost.
10.When cleaning the lens, beware that the zoom-motor may be damaged if the lens is moved by excessive force. When adjusting or cleaning
the lens, make sure to power down the device first.

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Do not disconnect the power source while the device is turned-on.
Disconnecting the power source may cause the device to malfunction. Please use only the recommended voltage for power connection.
Please reset the installation angle of the dash camera if AE operation malfunctions.
The device can only be connected via Wi-Fi one device at a time.
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Some PCs may not support Viewer or there may be some disconnections in voice/image depending on the PC’s specifications.
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AE operations at night may vary depending on vehicle (black, red) low light reflection.
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There may be frame omissions due to rapid AE operational changes in low light areas. Please reset the installation angle of the device if AE
operation malfunction.
Video quality may be subject to noise when recording in poor lighting environments.
In the event of a sudden frame change or switching between parking & driving modes, there may be a loss of data.
Motion detectors may malfunction in the event of an extreme increase/decrease to the surrounding lighting conditions of the vehicle.
The motion detection function may not operate properly in environments with poor lighting conditions due to noise and vehicle security LED(s).
The left/right side image quality of this device may vary due to characteristics of the wide-angle lens.
Image quality may display ‘flickers’ of light due to traffic and street light.
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This product supports OBD Ⅱ, but users are recommended to inquire of distributor or customer center about applicable vehicle, model and
More information before use. (Software/hardware modification).
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Please ensure all accessories are connected to device(s) to avoid data loss.
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For playback of recorded videos using Wi-Fi, the reception may vary according to the data transfer rate and the smartphone.25.
The range of Wi-Fi reception may vary.26.
The lens may displace if excessive force is applied to it, which would cause a loss of focus. Please handle your device with care.27.
Due to the characteristics of the lens, vignetting may occur when filming in the maximum viewing angle.28.
Do not continue to use this device if a malfunction is apparent, Please contact our C/S center or your local distributor with any questions
and/or concerns about this product.
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We will not be held responsible for any damages related to engine output if user records in parking mode without a portable auxiliary battery.

▒ 1-2. Installation ▒
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1-3. GPS ▒
1. There is error range of over 15min a normal commercial GPS. There may be situations where GPS signals cannot be received depending on the
environment such as buildings, underground, trees which make the error range bigger.
2. It may take some time to receive first GPS signal after power is on depending on the weather or other factors.
3. External devices (electronic, toll device) and window tinting may affect GPS reception.
4. The speed may vary (range of 1-30 km/h) depending on the reception area when stopping the car.
5. GPS information may be lost when switching off the dash cam.
6. Time errors can occur with a dash cam without GPS.
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1. Keep device clear of clutter.
Please ensure the surrounding area is clutter free to avoid reflections/vibrations that may reduce the image/audio quality.
2. Ensure camera lens is clean at all times.
3. Do not attempt to operate or install the device while driving.
For your safety, do not attempt to operate or install the device while driving to avoid a traffic accident.
4. Please keep the device securely mounted at all times.
Improper attach of dash cam can cause malfunction of product or product falling which can lead to breakdown or driving inturruption.
5. Image quality can be blur or distorted in a car with a dark tinting.
6. Install this product at the point furthest away from the antenna or receiver as possible.
The electromagnetic waves produced by the device may distort receiving sensitivity.
7. Since this product uses a wide-angle lens and a UV filter, vignetting may occur in some areas
(A+1, A+0, A+E, A-4, A-5, A-6, M0 And M1).

▒ 1-4. Memory Card ▒
1. Do not remove the memory card by force while the product is in recording mode.
Be sure to turn off the product before removing the memory card. Removing the memory card during the device is on may damage the video file or
cause an operation error of the memory card.
2. Formatting SD card and microSD once a month at minimum (8G) is recommended.
Repetitive writing and deleting by dash cam can cause damage to memory card and files. Accordingly, periodic formatting can prevent memory card or
files from such damage. In addition, longest lifespan of memory card is 6 months and the company is not responsible for recording errors that take place
due to prolonged use of memory card whose lifespan expires.
4. Handle with care to insert and remove memory card to avoid burn injuries.
The memory card operates at very high temperatures, so you must be careful of handling the card.
3. Use memory cards supplied by our company.
We shall not be responsible for any problems caused by using memory cards not provided by us.
5. Operating temperatures may vary depending on the performance of memory cards.
6. Be sure to backup your recorded videos using an extra storage device. (PC, external HDD, etc.).
A backup of the memory card data using an external storage device may prevent the loss of important data.
7. Be sure to format the SD card when changing mode setting through Lukas viewer.
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After memory card formatting, existing settings will be applied to the dash cam. No firmare or configuretion file is required.
As the latest set value is saved on dash cam, it is automatically applied to memory card.
Please use device to format. You can format the memory cards respectively using the formatting menu of the front camera.
Be sure to insert microSD card into the product.
11.Do not insert the microSD card into the SD card slot using the microSD card adaptor. It may cause malfunction or damages.
12.This product model has a format-free feature. Malfunctions may occur if unsupported files are copied, moved or deleted from the memory card(s).
13.When formatting on a PC, we recommend that users use full format rather than quick format option.
Without microSD card, event recordings are not saved.
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▶Supports a variety of recording functions
Distortion-free recording with wide angle lens▶
▶3.5inch LCD(480X272) + Full Touch
Equipped with car battery discharge prevention function
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Front view dash cam : CMOS Sony Exmor R IMX291 Full HD dedicated sensor
Rear view dash cam : CMOS Sony Exmor IMX322 Full HD dedicated sensor
Multi-booting support
Leakage current 100uA or less
Supports a variety of recording functions
Supports largest memory capacity of 1,024G
Supports voice guidance in 20 languages (English, Korean, Russian, Chinese, French, Spanish, Arabic, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, German,
Mogolian, Turkish, Italian, Hindi, Czech, Cantonese, Portuguese, Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Melayu)
- Continuous recording: generates recording files at three-minute interval continuously
- Event recording: records before/after impact occurs for 30 seconds in total
- Dual Slot (SD + microSD). Dual Save (Always+Event / Motion+Event)
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Supports dual security LED
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Supports Integrated GPS (optional)
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Stores 2 million driving information data
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2. Features
8 ... DASH CAM
▶Supports Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n (2.4~2.4835GHz))
Front view : 1920X1080p Full HD recording, max. 30fps
diagonal(approx. 139°~43°), effective angle: horizontal (approx. 107°), vertical (approx. 56°)
Rear view : 1920X1080p Full HD recording, max. 24fps
diagonal(approx. 130°), effective angle: horizontal (approx. 105°), vertical (approx. 54°)

Parking alert function
Catalogues the number of motion events detected during parking mode recording (optional in configuration setting)
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▶Built-in super cap
An internal battery replacement is not necessary due to a built-in semi-permanent super capacitor which will write all files onto the SD card(s)
before device powers down completely
▶Direct memory card format
Able to format the memory card(s) directly from the device (refer to 31 page)
▶Built-in microphone
Records audio simultaneously
▶Firmware upgrade support
Firmware will be upgraded for improvement of product function and error correction
▶Video playback
Video can be viewed from the PC & Mac dedicated Viewers or on the LCD screen of the camera
▶Configuration setting available
User is able to configure the device settings and a variety of functions including customized situation-specific recording, and the weekly car day
alarm directly from the dedicated viewer or by using the device configuration menu
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UV filter(optional)
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Operating temperature: -20℃~ 70℃(-4℉~158℉) (highest temp. in LCD type)
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Detachable fixed/rotating mounts
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No electric curtain interruption by minimizing height of rear view camera
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Supports OBD II (optional)
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3. Components
▒ 3-1. Package Guide ▒
10 ... DASH CAM
Hard wire power cable Front/rear connection cable
(5m)
microSD card adapter SD CardUser's Manual
Cigar cable (optional)
Rear view camera
adhesive tape
OBD II (optional)
Fixed type bracket set
Rotating type bracket set
(optional)
Front Camera
(microSD card 8GB )
- Please handle device components with care.
- Product package is subject to change depending on models and types (Hard wire power cable is not included in OBD type model).
- Be sure to use original package components.
- Do not use microSD card adaptor in the dash cam or it may malfunction.
UV Filter (Optional)
※ GUI or functions in the manual may differ depending on the software version.
※ This model has a format-free feature. However, some settings of memory card can be restricted.
(e.g. recording length time, image quality and etc.)
※ This model has a format-free feature. However, past video clips can be played back through general media players depending on file size.
※ This model has a format-free feature. However memory card efficiency can be decreased.
※ The Qvia application can be found on the Google Play Store and the App Store.
※ The Qvia application can be used with Android 4.0 or later, iOS 5.0 or later.
※ Qvia Application can be different in actual depending on version or model.
※ Wi-Fi connection could be interrupted depending on wireless environment and/or type of smartphone.
※ Recorded videos will be saved as ‘Normal video quality’ when Wi-Fi is connected.
※ Image may get blur due to temperature environment or vibration.
※ Audio noise may occur due to motor noise while zoom is moving.
※ Image can be blur due to focus correction if there is strong impact excessed 1.5G.
※ Image can be blur if auto-focus correction is done regularly.
User’s Guide
ver. 1
z970 WD
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