Renkforce RF-DC-1G User manual

Operating instructions
GPS Dashcam RF-DC-1G
Item No. 1577620

Table of contents
Page
1. Introduction..........................................................................................................................3
2. Explanation of symbols .......................................................................................................3
3. Intended use........................................................................................................................4
4. Delivery contents.................................................................................................................4
5. Safety instructions...............................................................................................................5
a) General information......................................................................................................5
b) Rechargeable battery...................................................................................................6
6. Features and functions........................................................................................................6
7. Product overview.................................................................................................................7
8. Fitting...................................................................................................................................8
9. Connecting the power supply ..............................................................................................8
10. Charging the battery............................................................................................................9
11. Inserting a memory card......................................................................................................9
12. Operation...........................................................................................................................10
a) General functions .......................................................................................................10
b) Menu ..........................................................................................................................12
13. Connecting the device to a computer................................................................................15
a) Storage management.................................................................................................15
b) GPS tracking ..............................................................................................................15
14. Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................16
15. Care and cleaning .............................................................................................................17
16. Disposal.............................................................................................................................17
17. Declaration of Conformity (DOC).......................................................................................17
18. Technical data ...................................................................................................................18
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1. Introduction
Dear customer,
Thank you for purchasing this product.
This product complies with statutory national and European regulations.
To ensure that the product remains in this state and to guarantee safe operation, always follow
the instructions in this manual.
These operating instructions are part of this product. They contain important informa-
tion on setting up and using the product. Do not give this product to a third party
without the operating instructions. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place
for future reference.
For technical queries, please contact:
International: www.conrad.com/contact
United Kingdom: www.conrad-electronic.co.uk/contact
2. Explanation of symbols
The symbol with an exclamation mark in a triangle is used to highlight important infor-
mation in these operating instructions. Always read this information carefully.
The arrow symbol indicates special information and advice on how to use the product.
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3. Intended use
The dashcam is a compact video camera designed for shooting videos and photos in vehicles.
The vehicle charging cable or a suitable USB port must be used to power the camera and
charge the battery.
This product is only intended for indoor use and in protected areas of vehicles. Contact with
moisture must be avoided under all circumstances.
Always ensure that you comply with privacy protection laws. Never photograph or lm people
without their permission.
In addition, please note that using the device as a surveillance camera in vehicles may be re-
stricted or prohibited in some countries. Familiarise yourself with the relevant regulations before
using the product for the rst time.
For safety and approval purposes, you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. Using the
product for purposes other than those described above may damage the product. In addition,
improper use can cause hazards such as a re or overheating. Read the instructions carefully
and store them in a safe place. Only make this product available to third parties together with
its operating instructions.
All company and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
4. Delivery contents
• GPS Dashcam RF-DC-1G
• Suction mount
• Car charging cable
• Operating instructions
Up-to-date operating instructions
Download the latest operating instructions via the link
www.conrad.com/downloads or scan the QR code. Follow the instructions
on the website.
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5. Safety instructions
Read the operating instructions and safety information carefully. If you do
not follow the safety instructions and information on proper handling in this
manual, we will assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage
to property. Such cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.
a) General information
• This product is not a toy and must be kept out of the reach of children! Children do
not understand the hazards associated with the incorrect use of electrical devices.
• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly, as it may become dan-
gerous playing material for children.
• Protect the product from extreme temperatures, strong jolts, high humidity, mois-
ture, ammable gases, vapours and solvents.
• Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
• If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, stop using it and prevent
unauthorized use. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if the product:
- is visibly damaged,
- is no longer working properly,
- has been stored for extended periods in adverse ambient conditions or
- has been subjected to any serious transport-related stress.
• Always handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height
may damage the product.
• Pay attention to all additional safety information in the individual sections of these
instructions.
• Consult an technician if you are not sure how to use or connect the product.
• Maintenance, modications and repairs must be done by a technician or a special-
ist repair centre.
• If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating instructions,
contact our technical support service or other technical personnel.
• Always read these operating instructions before using, installing, conguring or
servicing this product.
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b) Rechargeable battery
• The built-in rechargeable battery cannot be removed and can only be charged
in the device. Never attempt to remove the battery and charge it with an external
charger.
• The battery must be charged with the vehicle charging cable provided, a USB
power adapter or a USB port on your computer. Using another power supply with
a different charging current may damage the camera and cause the battery to
overheat, catch re or explode.
• Charge the battery on a regular basis, even when you do not use the device
(about every 3 months). Failure to charge the battery regularly may cause the
battery to overdischarge, which can cause permanent damage.
6. Features and functions
• Automatically activates recording via the cigarette lighter
• Records to a microSD card
• 6.1 cm (2.4”) display
• Sturdy suction mount
• Large image angle with wide-angle lens
• Built-in acceleration sensor for detection of accidents (the current recording is automatically
write-protected)
• Automatic recording control via motion detection
• SOS function (the recording is write-protected when you press a button)
• WDR function (Wide Dynamic Range for better quality images in poor lighting conditions).
• GPS tracking function (GPS data is associated with the video recording)
• Zoom function
• Built-in rechargeable battery for powering the camera when there is no onboard power supply
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7. Product overview
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2
3
4 5 6 7 8
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10
11
12
13
14
15
1 button
2 MODE button
3 Display
4 R/OK button
5 button
6 Status indicator
Red = Battery charging
Blue = Switched on
Flashing blue = Video recording
7 MENU button
8 button
9 USB data port
10 Card slot
11 Microphone
12 USB charging port
13 RESET button
14 Mounting lug
15 Lens
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8. Fitting
Never install the product within the release range of an airbag or in an area where it
may impair the driver’s vision.
When installing the product, consider the risks that may arise from devices becoming
dislodged in the event of an accident. Secure the product in a place where it will not
present a danger to the driver and/or passengers.
Mounting the camera on a heated or coated windscreen may impair GPS reception.
• Clean the part of the windscreen where you wish to install the suction mount.
• Insert the suction mount into the mounting lug (13) on the camera.
• Press the suction mount against the windscreen and pull down the lever.
• Check that the suction mount is securely in place.
• Loosen the cap nut on the ball joint of the suction mount. Align the camera as desired and
screw the cap nut tight.
9. Connecting the power supply
When laying the vehicle charging cable, make sure that no safety-related equipment
(such as side air bags) is affected. The cable may not be laid within the activation
range of airbags and must not interfere with the driver.
• Connect the mini USB connector on the charging cable to the USB charging port (11).
• Extend the cable to the cigarette lighter and plug it in.
If the camera is not supplied with power, you may need to turn on the ignition. In some
vehicles, the cigarette lighter only works after switching on the ignition.
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10. Charging the battery
• The camera switches on and the battery charges automatically when the camera is con-
nected to a power supply.
• The status indicator (6) turns red when the battery is charging. A full charge cycle takes ap-
proximately one hour.
• The status indicator (6) will turn off when the battery is fully charged.
• A fully-charged battery will last for approximately 20 minutes of video recording.
In some vehicles, the cigarette lighter is not switched on and off by the ignition. If this is
the case, the vehicle battery may be discharged. Disconnect the charging cable from
the cigarette lighter when you do not need to use the camera.
11. Inserting a memory card
The camera supports memory cards with a capacity of up to 32 GB.
If the device does not recognise your memory card, remove the memory card and
insert it again.
The memory card should be formatted before using the device (refer the menu instruc-
tions in this manual for details).
• Insert the memory card into the card slot (10).
• The memory card contacts must point towards the display (3).
• To remove the memory card, press the memory card inwards and then release it. The mem-
ory card will spring back and protrude out of the card slot (10), allowing you to remove it from
the camera.
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12. Operation
Do not operate the camera when you are driving, as this may distract you and endan-
ger you and other road users.
a) General functions
Switching on and off
• Press the button (1) briey to switch on the camera.
• Hold down the button (1) to switch off the camera.
The camera will switch on automatically and start to record video when it is connected
to a power supply via the USB charging port (12).
The camera switches off when it is disconnected from the power supply via the USB
charging port (12) (this depends on the settings in the menu).
Selecting the operating mode
Briey press the button “MODE” (2) to switch between modes. The camera mode is indicated by
the icon in the upper-left corner of the display (3).
• Video mode (video camera icon)
Video is recorded in sequences. The length of each sequence can be congured via
the menu.
If the memory card is full, the oldest recording will be overwritten.
If the built-in acceleration sensor is enabled and detects an impact, the current record-
ing will be write-protected and will not be deleted, even when the card is full.
You can also press the button (5) (SOS function) to write-protect the recording.
Write-protection ensures that important recordings are not lost.
• Photo mode (photo camera icon)
• Playback mode (lm strip icon)
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Manual recording
• Use the MODE button (2) to select the desired operating mode.
• Video mode
Press the R/OK button (4) to start a video recording.
Press the R/OK button (4) again to stop the recording.
• Photo mode
Press the R/OK button (4) to take a photo.
Playback mode
• Use the MODE button (2) to select playback mode.
• Select the desired le with the (5) or (8) button.
• Press the R/OK button to start or stop video playback.
Zooming in
• Press the (5) or (8) buttons to zoom in on the image in standby mode (camera is not
recording).
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b) Menu
Each mode has its own menu. To access a menu, enable the corresponding mode.
The system menu can be accessed in any mode.
Using the menu
If necessary, stop the video recording or video playback. The camera must be in
standby mode.
• Use the MODE (2) button to select the mode whose menu you wish to access.
• Press the MENU button (7) to display the menu for the selected mode.
• Press the MENU button (7) again to display the system menu.
• Press the (5) or (8) buttons to navigate in the menu or change settings.
• Press the R/OK button (4) to select a menu item or conrm your entry.
• Press the MENU button (7) to go back to the previous menu. To exit the menu, press the
MENU key (7) repeatedly until the selected mode appears on the display.
Video menu
Resolution Congures the resolution and frame rate settings
Loop recording Sets the length of recording sequences.
The camera records video in sequences. The oldest
recording is overwritten when the memory card is full.
WDR Wide Dynamic Range
Improves image quality when there are strong contrasts
and challenging lighting scenarios.
Exposure Sets the exposure compensation
Motion Detection Automatically controls video recording (start/stop) via
motion detection
Record Audio Enables/disables audio recording
Date Stamp Enables/disables the time and date stamp
Gravity sensing Automatically write-protects video recordings when an
accident is detected.
Sets the sensitivity of the acceleration sensor.
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GPS Enables/disables GPS
When GPS is enabled, GPS data is recorded and the time
is set automatically.
The GPS symbol appears in green when GPS reception
is sufcient.
Plate Number Option for entering the vehicle numberplate
Photo menu
Take photo auto Automatic shooting with adjustable interval between
photos
Image Size Sets the image resolution
Sequence Continuous shooting
Quality Sets the image quality (image compression)
Sharpness Focus adjustment
White Balance White balance settings
Color Colour settings
ISO ISO sensitivity settings
Exposure Sets the exposure compensation
Anti-shaking Enables/disables the image stabiliser
Date Stamp Enables/disables the date/time stamp
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Playback menu
Delete Delete function
Protect Enables/disables write protection
Files cannot be deleted when write-protection is enabled
(if you wish to delete a le, disable write protection)
Slide show Sets the image display duration for slide shows
System menu
Date /Time Sets the date and time
Auto Power-Off Switch-off delay after disconnecting the power supply
Beep Sound Enables/disables button tones
Language Sets the menu language
Frequency Set the mains frequency to avoid ickering in video
recordings (Europe 50 Hz/ USA 60 Hz)
Screen Saver The displays switches off when the camera is not being
used.
Press any button to wake the display.
Delayed shutdown Congures the automatic power off settings for when the
camera is disconnected from the power supply.
Auto Update Time Sets the time difference between your country and GMT
time (for automatic GPS time), e.g. Germany:
GMT+01:00 (winter time)
GMT +02:00 (summer time)
Formate Formats the memory card
Warning – all data on the memory card will be deleted.
Default Setting Restores factory settings
Version Displays the rmware version
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13. Connecting the device to a computer
When the camera is connected to a computer, it turns on automatically and the battery
starts to charge.
a) Storage management
• Connect a suitable USB cable to the USB data port (9).
• Connect the other end of the USB cable to a USB port on your computer.
• Use the le explorer on your computer to access the memory card and view, delete and
save les.
• Alternatively, remove the memory card from the camera and insert it into a card reader on
your computer.
b) GPS tracking
Compatible software is required to play and display videos with GPS data. There are many
such software products available online. For example, you can download the trial version of
“Dashcam Viewer” from www.dashcamviewer.com free of charge.
• Download compatible software from the Internet.
• Install the software on your computer and follow the onscreen installation instructions.
• Connect the camera to your computer (see “Storage management”) or insert the memory
card into a card reader.
• Start the software.
• Open the desired le to play the video and display the GPS data on the map.
If you have any software-related questions, refer to the documentation provided by the
software developer.
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14. Troubleshooting
The camera is built using state-of-the-art technology and is safe to operate. However, problems
and malfunctions may still occur. Follow the instructions below to troubleshoot possible faults:
Always follow the safety information.
The camera does not work after it is switched on:
• The car charging cable is not connected to the cigarette lighter properly or the low-voltage
plug is not connected to the USB charging port (12).
• The cigarette lighter is not supplied with electricity.
• The charging cable fuse was triggered. Unscrew the positive contact on the top of the ciga-
rette lighter plug and replace the fuse with a new fuse of the same type (see “Technical data”).
• The battery is at (only when used without the vehicle charging cable).
The camera does not work:
• Press the RESET button (13) with a sharp object (e.g. a bent paper clip).
There is no sound during video playback:
• Audio recording was disabled in the video menu.
Files cannot be saved to the memory card:
• There is no memory card inserted, or the memory card is not inserted correctly. Remove the
memory card and insert it again.
• The memory card is not formatted. Format the card from the system menu.
• The memory card is damaged. Try using a different memory card.
• The memory card is not compatible (see “Technical data”).
No GPS reception (GPS icon does not appear green on the display):
• GPS was disabled in the video menu.
• Poor GPS reception due to heated or coated windscreen.
• Poor GPS reception due to obstacles (e.g. tunnels or tall buildings that obstruct the sky).
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15. Care and cleaning
Never use aggressive detergents, rubbing alcohol or other chemical solutions, as
these could damage the casing or stop the product from functioning properly.
• Always disconnect the product from the power supply before cleaning it.
• Do not press too hard on the display (3) or lens (15) when cleaning the camera.
16. Disposal
Electronic devices are recyclable waste and must not be placed in household waste.
At the end of its service life, dispose of the product in accordance with applicable
regulatory guidelines.
The built-in rechargeable battery not can be removed and must be disposed of to-
gether with the product.
17. Declaration of Conformity (DOC)
Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Straße 1, D-92240 Hirschau, hereby declares that this
product conforms to the 2014/53/EU directive.
Click on the following link to read the full text of the EU declaration of conformity:
www.conrad.com/downloads
Select a language by clicking on the corresponding ag symbol, and then enter the
product order number in the search box. The EU Declaration of Conformity is available
for download in PDF format.
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18. Technical data
Power supply..................................12-24 V/DC (via cigarette lighter)
5 V/DC (camera via USB)
Rechargeable battery .....................3.7 V/200 mAh, LiPo battery
Fuse................................................F2AL AL/250V (5 x 20 mm)
Battery life.......................................approx. 20 min (video recording)
Charging time .................................approx. 1 hr
Lens................................................152° wide angle
Display size ....................................6.1 cm (2.4”)
Storage media ................................microSD/microSDHC (class 10) max. 32 GB
Video format ...................................mov H.264
Video resolution..............................1080p 1920x1080 30 fps
720p 1280x720 30/60 fps
VGA 640x480 60 fps
Photo format...................................jpg
Photo resolution..............................12 / 8 / 5 / 3 megapixels
ISO sensitivity.................................AUTO / 100 / 200 / 400
Recording sequences.....................1 / 2 / 3 min
Operating temperature ...................-20 to +70 °C / 15-85% rel. humidity
Storage temperature.......................-40 to +85 °C / 15-85% rel. humidity
Dimensions.....................................67 x 72 x 37 mm
Weight ............................................78 g (camera only)
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