Reload G Series Installation instructions

DASHBOARD CAMERA G-SERIES
2K QHD
SKU# 035-0176-0 (RSI305833G)
Installation and
Owner’s Manual
Care!
Please read this manual carefully before using
and keep it for future reference.

Introduction 2
Package Contents 2
Features 2
Safety Precautions 3
Getting Started 4
Recording Screen 7
Function Buttons in Different Modes 7
Loop Recording 8
Screenshot 8
Emergency Recording 8
FCWS (Forward Collision Warning System) 9
LDWS (Lane Departure Warning System) 9
Browse and Playback Videos 10
Settings 11
Reset the Device 13
Transfer Files to A Computer 14
Trouble Shooting 15
Specifications 16
Warranty 17
Contents of the Manual
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Dash camera
Mount base with 3M sticker
Car adapter
USB cable to connect with PC
8GB MicroSD memory card and card adaptor
Electrostatic film
The RELOAD dash camera package includes the following items:
Thank you for purchasing RELOAD dash camera which captures real time video of events
happening outside your vehicle while driving. Mounted on your car's windshield, the camera
records video in 2K 1440P & Full HD 1080P to ensure all the moments of your trip are
recorded. This User Manual will give you step-by-step instructions and advice to help you get
the best experience from your new device. Please read it carefully before using the dash
camera.
2K 1440P at 30fps or Full HD 1080P recording @ 60fps resolution
Lane departure warning system (LDWS)
Forward collision warning system (FCWS)
2.0 inch color LCD screen
Pivot lens with 140 degree wide angle lens (diagonal)
8GB MicroSD memory card included
Support memory card up to 64GB
Screenshot function lets you capture picture while recording
Emergency recording
Introduction
Package Contents
Features
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Safety Precautions
• For in-car use only.
• It's dangerous to operate the dash camera while driving. Please always operate the
camera when the car stops.
• Avoid using or storing the dash camera in an extreme temperature environment.
• Only use the provided car adapter. Using the other car adapters may cause unknown
problems.
• If your car's lighter socket continues to provide power after the engine is switched off,
unplug the dash camera when the engine is off or idling to reduce unnecessary power
consumption and prevent any unexpected problems.
General Use
• Never place the dash camera where the driver's view or deployment of airbags is
obstructed.
• Mount the dash camera within range of the windshield wipers to ensure clear visibility in
rain.
Mounting Location
• Canadian Tire never takes any responsibility for data loss or damage during operation. We
strongly advise that you back up the important data in your memory card to a computer or
other storage medium as soon as possible.
• To ensure Hi-Speed USB 2.0 data transfer rates when connecting your dash camera to a
computer, please check that the computer has the 2.0 USB drivers or above.
Backing up Data
These usage and safety guidelines are IMPORTANT! Please follow them carefully to ensure
your own personal safety and help protect your dash camera from potential damage.
WARNING!
Please apply the provided electrostatic film to the windshield before
mounting the camera to prevent 3M residue on windshield when you
remove the camera away from your car.
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1) Decide the mounting location--It's suggested to put the device around the area of rear
view mirror to have better view.
2) Clean mounting area of the windshield thoroughly
with a piece of clean cloth.
3) Attach the electrostatic film to the clean windshield
(Fig. A).
4) Attach the camera to the GPS receiver/mounting
base (Fig. B).
5) Remove the 3M sticker film on the GPS
receiver/mounting base and attach the device to the
electrostatic film (Fig. C).
1. Know your dash camera
2. Mounting the camera
Function Button
Bracket Socket
Reset Button
MicroSD Card Slot
Speaker
AV Output
USB connector
(for power supply and
connecting with PC)
USB Connector
(for power
supply only)
GPS Recevier &
Mounting Base
Camera Lens
Fig. B Fig. C
Fig. A
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6) Connect the device with car 12V socket with the
provided car adaptor.
7) Please organize your car adaptor cables so that
the cable is not hanging around (Fig. D).
3. Insert the MicroSD Memory Card into the card slot of the
camera before you start recording.
4. Turn your car power on.
Card Capacity 1440P@30fps 1080P@60fps 1080P@30fps
8GB 50(±10) min 50(±10) min 1hr 10(±12) min
16GB 1hr 40(±20) min 1hr 40(±20) min 2hr 20(±24) min
32GB 3hr 20(±40) min 3hr 20(±40) min 4hr 40(±48) min
64GB 6hr 40(±80) min 6hr 40(±80) min 9hr 20(±80) min
Fig. D
64GB memory card has to be formatted in this camera before use.
Note:
1. Please use a MicroSD memory card with up to 64GB capacity.
2. Please insert a MicroSD memory card when the camera is off. Otherwise, the camera is not able to identify
the memory card. When it occurs, please turn off the camera (pressing the power button for 3 seconds) and
then turn it on again.
3. To avoid breaking down the file recorded, don't eject the MicroSD Card immediately after powering off.
4. It is suggested to format your memory card before the first use in this camera or format the memory card
periodically to release the storage capacity.
Note:
1) Make sure the camera is in the middle of the windshield so that FCWS and LDWS can work
properly.
2) Don't install the device within the area of air safety bag. Our company is not responsible for
any damage or injure caused by air safety bag.
3) Don't install the device on the tinted windshield film directly, please use the provided
electrostatic film to protect the windshield film or prevent from 3M residue.
4) Don't install the device on the area that will have any interference on electronic products.
Note:
The following table shows approximate recording time based on memory card capacity
and video resolution (for reference only):
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5. You will be asked to set the language, date, time and format the
MicroSD memory card.
7. Adjust the pivot lens to have the
best front views (The front of the
engine block should be visible at
the very bottom of the LCD
display ).
6. The dash camera will start recording when the car is
powered (press to start recording if the camera is on
standby status). When 12V car power is out, the dash camera
will automatically save the current recording and power off.
5.1 Please use , and to set the language, date and time. &
are used for select values and is used to confirm your choice.
5.2 If you use the provided memory card for the first time, the camera will remind
you to format the card. Use & to choose "OK" and press " " to
execute "Format" order.
5.3 To format a used memory card, press to stop recording at first and then
press to enter the setting menu. Press " " for multiple times until
"Format" is chosen. Press to confirm and then choose "OK" to double
confirm the order. Once the "Format" is done, the interface will return to main
menu list. Press again to quit setting interface.
5.4 To remove memory card, please push to eject the memory card out of the slot.
Format Warning Format Warning
Getting Started
WARNING!
Do not remove the memory card during recording or shut down to avoid damage to the
memory card and the recorded videos.
WARNING!
On some cars, the lighter socket continues to provide power after the engine is
switched off. If this happens, unplug the camera when the engine is off or idling to
reduce unnecessary power consumption and prevent any unexpected problems.
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LED Indicator Reference Chart
LED Status Definition
Solid Red Standby
Flashing Red Recording
Recording Icon
Recording Status Indicator
(flashing red light means
recording)
Emergency Recording
Indicator (when activated)
Microphone Status Indicator
LDWS ( when activated)
FCWS (when activated)
Recording Time
Center of View
Recording Resolution
Date Stamp
Time Stamp
Memory Card
*Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn on/off the dash camera in any mode.
Mode A B C D E
Video Recording Display on Stop Recording Emergency Turn ON/OFF Screen Shot
Mute FCWS & LDWS Recording Microphone
Power ON/OFF*
Standby Power ON/OFF* Recording Playback Turn ON/OFF Setting
Microphone
Settings Power ON/OFF* Up OK Down Back
File Browse Power ON/OFF* Previous OK Next Back
Video Playback Power ON/OFF* Fast Reverse Play/Stop Fast Forward Back
/Delete /Protect
Photo View Power ON/OFF* Delete N/A Protect Back
Recording Screen
Function Buttons in Different Modes
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With Loop Recording enabled (by default), the oldest files in the memory card will be
overwritten by new video files when memory card capacity is full. To disable Loop Recording,
please enter setting menu to operate.
Press to capture the images while recording.
In emergency recording mode, the dash camera records the video when the event occurs
and protects the video file from being overwritten. The file is saved in folder DCIM \ MOVIE \
RO. An old emergency file can be overwritten by a new emergency file after the emergency
folder is full.
1. G-Sensor event recording: During video recording, if the dash camera detects an impact,
it will automatically activate emergency recording mode.
If the G-Sensor sensitivity is set to "High Sensitivity", even minor shocks will be detected.
If the G-Sensor sensitivity is set to "Low Sensitivity", it will only detect significant shocks.
G-Sensor sensitivity can be adjusted or disabled in the Settings menu.
2. Manual emergency recording: During video recording, press button to activate the
emergency recording function manually.
Emergency recording will be activated under the following two situations.
The oldest emergency files will be overwritten by new emergency files when the emergency folder
storage space is full.
Note:
Loop Recording
Screenshot
Emergency Recording
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This function will be activated when driving speed is over 50km/h. The camera will detect the
distance to front car and give warning sound and screen warning to the driver to keep the
safe distance if the car is too close to the front car.
This function will be activated when driving speed is over 50km/h, the camera will detect
your car position and the two lanes beside your cars. When your car is too close to the lane,
the camera will give a warning sound and screen warning to prevent potential risks caused
by fatigue driver.
LDWS and FCWS must work with enough light environments and clear lanes. When at night time,
under low light situation, during bad weather or the lane marks are not clear; the camera may not
be able to detect the front car or lanes.
Note:
FCWS (Forward Collision Warning System)
LDWS (Lane Departure Warning System)
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1. Playing Videos / Photos
2. Delete and protect the files
1) During video recording, press stop recording and then press to enter "playback"
interface.
2) Use / to select desired files and press
button to review the video or photo.
3) Press to fast reverse. Press to fast
forward. Press again to pause.
4) Press to return to exceed the brows interface.
During playback of a video or photo file, press button to enter "delete" interface and
press to enter "protect" interface.
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Menu Options
In the Settings menu, you can adjust settings such as video resolution, recording time, and
G-Sensor sensitivity. You can also set the date/time, change interface language, format
memory card etc..
1. During video recording, first press to stop recording and then press button to
enter the setting interface.
2. Use / to select the desired menu
option and press .
3. Use / to select the desired setting
value and press .
4. Press to return to the main menu.
Resolution: Set the resolution/quality for video recording.
Available options:
2560x1440P @ 30fps 2K high resolution video
1920x1080P @ 60fps Full HD video quality for high speed drive
1920x1080P @ 30fps Full HD video quality with double recording time
Exposure: Adjust exposure composition value to lighten or darken the
preview screen.
Available options: +2.0; +5/3; +4/3; +1.0; +2/3; +1/3; 0; -1/3; -2/3;
-1.0; -4/3; -5/3; -2.0
Motion Detection: The camera will start recording automatically
when the lens detect the movement of objects on the front.
Available options: On / Off
Loop recording: Set the loop recording length of each recorded video file.
Available options: Off / 1 Minute / 2 Minutes / 3 Minutes / 5 Minutes /
10 Minutes
G-sensor: Adjust the sensitivity of the G-Sensor.
Available options: Low Sensitivity / Middle Sensitivity / High Sensitivity /
Off
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LDWS: Lane Departure Warning System.
Available options: On / Off
Date Stamp.
Available options: On / Off
Record Audio: Turn On / Off the microphone during video recording.
Available options: On / Off
Screen Saver: Set the time to turn Off the screen.
Available options: 1 Minute / 3 Minutes / Off
Date/Time: Set the current date and time.
Language: Set the on-screen display menu language.
Available options: English / French
Beep Sound: Set the sound On/Off when operating on the camera buttons.
Available options: On / Off
FCWS: Forward Collision Warning System.
Available options: On / Off
Frequency: Select the appropriate frequency to avoid flashing A/C light.
60Hz for N.A. market. 50Hz for Asian and European market.
Available options: 50Hz / 60Hz
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Format: Format the MicroSD memory card.
Available options: Cancel / OK
Format Warning: Remind the user to format the memory card after
a period of time.
Available options: 15 Days / 30 Days / 60 Days / Off
Default Setting: Return menu setting to defaults.
Available options: Cancel / OK
Version: Shows firmware version.
If the device display is in suspended status
and doesn't react to any button press, you
can use a needle or sharp point object to
press "Reset" button to reset the device
Settings
Reset the Device
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To transfer files between the dash camera memory card and your computer:
Option 1: Take the MicroSD memory card out of the camera and use a compatible card reader
to transfer files to your computer.
Option 2: Connect the camera with computer with the provided USB cable, and you will see a
new storage device in your laptop. To transfer videos, simply drag-and-drop files from the
folder of the camera to the local driver of your computer.
WARNING!
To prevent data loss, always follow the proper removal procedures when disconnecting the dash
camera from your computer.
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If a problem occurs with your dash camera, please first check the information listed
below. If you are unable to solve the problem with the trouble shooting information, please
contact 1 877 466 8191 for help.
The camera can't be powered on
Check the followings:
1. Is your car engine powered on or your car power system is on? If not, please turn on the
car power.
2. Is the camera connected to a valid 12V socket with the provided 12V car adaptor? Is the
connection solid?
I was using my dash camera, now no buttons are responding
(hangs / lags / stalls)
1. Try unplugging the car adapter from your dash camera, then reconnecting it to your dash
camera again. Please ensure you use the car adapter provided in the package because
the car adaptor from your other devices may not be compliant with this dash camera.
2. Reset your camera. Please refer to "Reset" instruction in the manual.
My dash camera cannot read videos on my memory card
Edited and deformed videos may not display properly on your dash camera.
My computer's operating system cannot detect my dash camera
Check the following:
1. Is your dash camera properly connected to the USB port? If not, unplug it and plug it in
again. Make sure the USB port is connected on both ends, as shown in the User's Manual.
2. Is your dash camera connected to the Mac keyboard? If yes, unplug it and plug it into an
available USB port on your Mac Desktop.
3. Is the computer's USB port enabled? If not, refer to the user's manual of your computer
(or motherboard) to enable it.
4. Please check whether the memory card has problem. You can remove memory card and
insert it into a card reader and then check whether your computer can detect your
memory card.
The camera shows "Card Error" or remind me to format the memory card
Please format the memory card as instructed. If the same phenomenon appears, it is
possible that the memory card is broken or doesn't work for this camera. Please change to a
new memory card and try.
Trouble Shooting
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Processor NTK96660
Build-in Image Sensor OV4689 4MP Sensor
Angel of View 140° Diagonal
FHD 2560 x 1440 @ 30fps
Shooting Resolution Rate FHD 1920 x 1080 @ 60fps
FHD 1920 x 1080 @ 30fps
30FPS @ 1440P; 60FPS @ FHD1080P;
30FPS @ FHD1080P
Video Compression Format H.264 MP4
AV OUTPUT NTSC/PAL
Screen Size (LCD Display) 2"
Storage Temperature -40 °C to 70 °C
Operating Temperature -20 °C to 65 °C
Operating Humidity 15% to 65% (RH)
Capacity of Memory Card 4GB to 64GB
Standard Working Voltage DC 5V
G-Sensor Yes
Data Transfer USB2.0
Power Capacitor + RTC battery
Frame Rate
Specifications
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This product contains 3V Li-ion battery.
Don't dispose in fire.
Battery MUST be recycled or disposed of properly.

Warranty
Always keep your receipt as proof of purchase!
We're here to help! You are covered with one
year manufacturer's warranty against defects in
workmanship and materials. If you have any
questions or comments call our toll-free hotline:
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