Rear view safety RVS-950C User manual

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What’s in the Box?
• Mount
• Manual
• Micro SD Card
• USB cable
• Car Charger (include the adapter 12V/24V transfers to 5V)
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Introduction...................................................................................................4
Functions....................................................................................................59
Settings..................................................................................................1013
Tips.................................................................................................................14
Specifications..............................................................................................15
Troubleshooting...................................................................................1617
Warranty.......................................................................................................18
Disclaimer ....................................................................................................19
Table of Contents

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Car black box (DVR) from our company.
In order to help you operate it correctly, please read this instruc
tion carefully before using. We hope this product can satisfy your
demand and can provide longtime service to you.
Please read all of the installation instructions
carefully before installing the product. Improper
installation will void manufacturer’s warranty.

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Functions
Product pictures and function:
1. Lens
2. Night vision lights
3. Bracket
4. Speaker
5. LCD screen interface
6. Menu button
7. Video / camera (OK) button
8. Up button
9. Down button
10. Power / Mode button
11. Work (blue light), charging
(red light) and video (blue light)
indicator
12. 2.0 inch display
13. MIC hole
14. TF card slot
15. AV output
16. HDMI output
17. USB interface
18. Reset hole

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Functions
Power button: shortly press for power on; After power on, shortly
press to turn on/off night light; long press for power off.
Up/Down button: Under record/camera mode, it is used for focuses
adjustment; Under function list, it is used for function selection;
under video/camera mode, it is used for files selection. Under video
playback state, shortly press for volume increase/reduce; long press
for forward/fast reverse.
Menu button: Under video recording, long press MENU key to turn
on/off night vision lights.
Indicator light: Blue light will long brighten after the device is
power on; Blue light will be flash when recording; Red light will long
brighten when charging. Red light will be off after battery is full.
REC/OK button: under record/camera mode, the button is used for
starting recording/taking picture; Under function state, it is used for
function confirmation; Under video preview state, it is used for
play/pause.
Two Charging modes:
A) Using built-in rechargeable polymer battery
Charging way: 1) Connect with car charger, 2) Connect USB cable to
a computer for charge.
Red indicator light will brighten during charging, will be off after
battery is full. The battery icon on the screen will become charging
icon.

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Functions
B) Car charger
After the vehicle is started, the device will automatically enter the
recording mode, it can be charged while recording. After car power
off, the device will shutdown in 10 seconds and save the files auto
matically.
You also can manually turn off the camera, the recorded files will be
saved automatically.
Note: The machine can be only compatible with car charger of out
put 5V!
Function Description:
Record / Camera / Playback function.
A) Record mode
Short press power button, then press OK button or connect to car
charger to start recording. (note: please plug into TF card before
using), then the red dot will flash on the top left of the screen, the
recorded files will be saved in TF card, press OK button to stop
recording, and the red dot on the top left of the screen disappeared.
B) Camera mode
Power on and press MODE button to enter camera mode. Press OK
button to start taking picture.
C) Playback mode
Power on and press MODE button twice times and it will enter Play
back mode. Press Up/Down to select the files you want to preview,

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Press OK button for “Play/Pause”. During playback, short press
Up/Down button to volume increase/reduce, and long press
Up/Down button to fast forward/fast backward. (Note: Under play
back mode and enter into the fast forward/fast backward, it’s a nor
mal phenomenon if the video paused temporarily, as it will need a
little buffering time for the video decoding.)
USB / PC Camera mode:
Connecting the device to a computer by USB cable, the device's dis
play will pop up "Mass storage" and "PC Camera".
A) Press up / down button to select "Mass storage", then press OK
button to enter into USB mode, open file of My Computer, it appears
removable disk. All files of icons are stored in the folder named
DCIM, you can copy files to the computer. (Note: some video play
back software in the computer does not support thumbnail mode, sp
it appear the thumbnail of video corruption / green screen phenom
enon, but it does not affect the video normal playback)
B) Press up / down button key to select the ‘PC Camera’, press OK
button to confirm to enter into PC CAMERA mode
Focus function:
Under the camera or record mode, press UP/DOWN key, then the
screen will show the icon of FOCUS zoom, and press UP/DOWN to
choose the Zoom multiple (14 ).
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Functions
ABOUT / HDMI output test:
After power on, please connect DVR to LED TV by A/V cable or HDMI
cable, then the device will automatically switch to playback mode;
Meantime, the DVR's screen don't show anything, only TV shows
menu operation. (Note: A/V and HDMI can not be used at the same
time).
G-SE SOR (collision sensor):
The device is automatically recording after car charger is plugged
into. It measures the gravity sensor by dynamic acceleration due to
gravity, and could sense the moving direction (Left  right  front 
back) and the vibration of collision of the vehicle. If the occurrence
of serious vehicle collision, "lock" icon displays on the upper left
screen, the collision sensor would be triggered soon. White lock icon
means DVR will start to record with a recycle time after the accident
happened, and this video will not be removed or overwritten, then it
returns to normal working state. In case of serious collision of the
vehicle, the device automatically start the collision induced and inci
dents video will be an important files saved, can serve as an evi
dence or proof (This file will not be overwritten or deleted).

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Settings
Setting the Menu functions
Turned on, press the MENU button to enter the camera mode setting
interface, press Down button to enter the option, Press Up/Down
buttons to select the listed settings, press the OK button to enter the
set function parameter interface, then press Up / Down to select
their specific parameter, and finally press OK to exit.
1) Resolution: 1080FHD（1920*1080）720P 60FPS（1280*720）
720P 30FPS（1280*720）WV A （848*480）V A(640*480)
2) Loop recording: OFF, 1minutes, 3 minutes, 5 minutes
3) WDR: Fulltime opening
4) Exposure：+2.0 +5/3 +4/3 +1.0 +2/3 +1/3 +0.0 1/3 2/3
1.0 4/3 5/3 2.0
5) Motion Detection: Off / On
6) Record Audio: Off / On
7) Date stamp: Off / On (Time watermark of video recording)
8) G-sensor: Off, High, Middle, Low
Power on, press MODE button to enter the camera mode, press the
MEMU button to enter the camera settings interface, press Down
button to enter the option, Press Up/Down buttons to select the
listed settings, press OK button to enter the set function parameter
interface, and then press Up / Down buttons to select specific pa
rameters, press the OK button to exit.

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Settings
1) Capture mode: single shoot 2 seconds pacemaker 5 seconds
pacemaker 10 seconds pacemaker
2) Resolution: 12M （4032*3024）10M （3648*2736）8M
（3264*2448）
5M （2592*1944）3M （2048*1536）2M HD（1920*1080）
V A（640*480）1.3M （1280*960）
3) Continuous shooting: Off/ On
4) Image quality: High, Medium, Economy
5) Sharpness: Strong /Standard/ Soft
6) White Balance: Auto/ Daylight/ Cloudy/ Tungsten/
Fluorescent
7) Color: Normal/ Black and white/ Brown
8) ISO: Auto 100 200 400
9) Exposure: +2.0 +5/3 +4/3 +1.0 +2/3 +1/3 +0.0 1/3 2/3
1.0 4/3 5/3 2.0
10) Anti-shaking: Off/ On
11) Date stamp: Off, Date, Date / Time (Time watermark of taking
pictures)
Power on and Press Mode twice and enter into playback. And press
MENU button and enter the setting interface of the playback. Press
the down button and enter the list. Choose the setting functions
using Up/Down button, press OK button and enter the interface of
setting the function. Then Press up/down button choosing the spe
cific the parameter and press OK

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Settings
to confirm.
1) Delete: Delete current, Delete All.
2) Protection: Locking current Unlock current All locking Unlock all
3) Slide show: 2 seconds 5 seconds 8 seconds
Under Recording Mode or Camera Mode, press the MENU button
again, DVR will enter the setting interface, press Down button to
enter the option, Press Up / Down button to select their specific pa
rameter, and finally press the OK button to exit.
1) Date / Time: Press Up/Down button to select the date / time,
press OK button to enter the setting interface, press the OK button
to select the year / month / day / hour / minute / second, press
Up/Down to adjust, finally press OK button to exit.
Up/Down button are used to adjust the time and date, press OK but
ton to enter the next setting, when all setting is finished, press OK
button to exit.
ote: before setting time, press Up/Down to select: [year / month /
day], [date / month / year] and [month / day / year].
2) Auto power off: off, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes
3) Key tone: Off / On
4) Language: English / Simplified Chinese / Traditional Chinese /
Japanese / Russian / French / erman / Italian / Spanish / Portuguese
5) Frequency: 50HZ 60HZ

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6) Screen saver: off, 3 minute, 5 minutes, 10minutes.
7) IR LED: Off/ On
8) Imagine rotation : On/ Off
9) Car plate: AAAAAAA
10) Format: SD card（Select SD card, press OK button to enter,
press Up/Down button to select Cancel/Ok again, then press OK but
ton to exit.）
11) Default settings: Press the OK button to enter, press Up / Down
buttons to select the cancel / confirm, press the OK button to con
firm.
12) Version: press OK button to enter, display the current version.

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Tips
1. Please only use the 5V output to charge the device, otherwise will
cause damage.
2. Make sure TF card plug in right direction, if the direction is incor
rect, it may damage the camera and TF card.
3. Please use standard SDHC high speed TF card with mark “C4” or
“C6” tag.
4. If TF card is not compatible with the device, the card may not be
read. Please format the TF Card by the DVR device.
5. To save the battery power, please set the time of turning off the
screen and auto poweroff in the menu, then the camera will be au
tomatic poweroff and in the mode of screen saver in the set time
when no any operation .
6. When the Lipolymer is in low level, the screen will show the
words and icon of “Low Battery”. At this time, please charge the de
vice. Otherwise the device will automatically save files and turn off
in 2 seconds.
7. When you need to reset the device, press the RESET button, DVR
will automatically.

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Specifications
Zoom 4 X digital zoom
Display 2.0 inch TFT screen
Video Output AV (CVBS); Composite TV
Photo JP format, Max: 4032x3024
Video H.264 compressed format
Audio
Memory Card
HDMI Support
Motion Detection Support
Filling Light 4 infrared night vision lights
Battery 600mAh 3.7V lithium battery
Built in MIcrophone and Speaker
(AAC)
Memory Card: 32M ROM;
Support SDHC TF Card up to 32 B

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Troubleshooting
Simple Troubleshooting Answer
In normal operating conditions, if the product has problems, please
refer to the following solutions:
* Can not take pictures, photography
Please check TF card whether there is enough space, whether locked.
* When shooting video, it will automatically stop
Due to huge amount data of highdefinition video, please use high
speed TF card which is compatible with SDHC, usually the high
speed TF card is with the mark of C4 or C6.
*When playback pictures and video, appear "file error" prompt
This caused by error saved information. Please use "format" function
of the device to format the TF card.
* o image is displayed on a high-definition TV screen
Please confirm HDMI cable plug is properly connected, TV is set to
the correct HDMI status.
* The images is hazy
The lens is not enough clean, please check if the lens is dirt, or with
finger prints, please wipe lens cleanly by lens paper before taking
picture.
* Fill light can’t be enabled
In the case of lower battery, fill light can’t be enabled.
* The image is with horizontal stripes interference.
Due to set the wrong light frequency, please set as "50Hz" or "60Hz"
according to the local power supply frequency.

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Troubleshooting
* When screen saver, pressing POWER button can not wake up the
screen
Because POWER button is for night lamp On/Off shortcut button at
this time, you can not simultaneously achieve two functions, so
pressing POWER button can not wake up the screen. But pressing
any other buttons can wake up the screen.

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Warranty
One Year Warranty
Rear View Safety, Inc. warrants this product against material defects
for a period of one year from date of purchase. We reserve the right
to repair or replace any such defective unit at our sole discretion.
Rear View Safety, Inc. is not responsible for a defect in the system as
a result of misuse, improper installation, damage or mishandling of
the electronic components. Rear View Safety, Inc. is not responsible
for consequential damages of any kind.
This warranty is void if: defects in materials or workmanship or damages result from
repairs or alterations which have been made or attempted by others or the unautho
rized use of nonconforming parts; the damage is due to normal wear and tear, this
damage is due to abuse, improper maintenance, neglect or accident; or the damage is
due to use of the Rear View Safety, Inc. system after partial failure or use with im
proper accessories.
Warranty Performance
DURIN THE ABOVE WARRANTY PERIOD, SHOULD YOUR Rear View Safety
PRODUCT EXHIBIT A DEFECT IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP, SUCH DEFECT
WILL BE REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLETE Rear View Safety, INC. PRODUCT
IS RETURNED, POSTA E PREPAID AND INSURED, TO Rear View Safety, INC.
OTHER THAN THE POSTA E AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENT, NO CHAR E
WILL BE MADE FOR REPAIRS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY.
Warranty Disclaimers
NO WARRANTY, ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, OTHER THE
ABOVE WARRANTY IS MADE WITH RE ARD TO THIS Rear View Safety, INC.
Rear View Safety, INC. DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANT
ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE AND ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES IN NO EVENT SHALL Rear View Safety. INC. LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMA ES OR FOR ANY
COSTS, ATTORNEY FEES, EXPENSES, LOSSES OR DELAYS ALLE ED TO BE AS A
CONSEQUENCE OF ANY DAMA E TO, FAILURE OF, OR DEFECT IN ANY PROD
UCT INCLUDIN , BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY CLAIMS FOR LOSS OF PROFITS.

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Disclaimer
Rear View Safety and/or its affiliates does not guarantee or promise that the
user of our systems will not be in/part of an accident or otherwise not col
lide with an object and/or person. Our systems are not a substitute for care
ful and cautious driving or for the consistent adherence to all applicable
traffic laws and motor vehicle safety regulations. The Rear View Safety
products are not a substitute for rearview mirrors or for any other motor ve
hicle equipment mandated by law. Our camera systems have a limited field
of vision and do not provide a comprehensive view of the rear or side area
of the vehicle. Always make sure to look around your vehicle and use your
mirrors to confirm rearward clearance and that your vehicle can maneuver
safely. Rear View Safety and/or its affiliates shall have no responsibility or
liability for damage and/or injury resulting from accidents occurring with
vehicles having some of Rear View Safety products installed and Rear View
Safety and/or its affiliates, the manufacturer, distributor and seller shall not
be liable for any injury, loss or damage, incidental or consequential, arising
out of the use or intended use of the product. In no event shall Rear View
Safety and/or its affiliates have any liability for any losses (whether direct or
indirect, in contract, tort or otherwise) incurred in connection with the sys
tems, including but not limited to damaged property, personal injury and/or
loss of life. Neither shall Rear View Safety and/or its affiliates have any re
sponsibility for any decision, action or inaction taken by any person in re
liance on Rear View Safety systems, or for any delays, inaccuracies and/or
errors in connection with our systems functions.

If you have any questions
about this product, contact:
Rear View Safety, Inc.
1797 Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233
800.764.1028
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