ROVE A12-60 User manual

USER MANUAL
HD
QUAD
1440P@30fps VIEW ANGLE
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LOOP CYCLE
RECORDING PARKING MODE
SENSOR
GPS
GEO-TAGGING
EMERGENCY
LOCK BUTTON
LANE DEPARTURE
WARNING SYSTEM
FORWARD COLISION
WARNING SYSTEM
ADAS
TRUTH BE TOLD
USER MANUAL
Model: A12-60 A12-A75
This user manual will give you
details on how to use, operate,
technical specifications and
precautions while in use. Before
use, please read this manual
thoroughly and fully understand.
Please keep this manual in a
safe place; it may take few times
to learn how to use ROVE
Dash-Cam and its functions.
Please do not hesitate to contact
us if you have any question?
Please visit
http://www.rovedashcam.com
for phone support information.
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A12-A55
CLASS 10 MicroSD
512 GB MAX SUPPORT
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INDEX PAGE #
INTRODUCTION 3
WARNINGS/PRECAUTIONS – SAFETY INFO. 4
UNIT STRUCTURE APPERANCE & BUTTONS: 5
BUTTONS AND INTERFACE INSTRUCTIONS 6 - 10
UNDERSTANDING STATUS ICONS 11 - 12
CHARGING & POWER ON/OFF INSTRUCTIONS 13
CAMERA OPERATION 13 - 17
3 – CAMERA MODES 18 - 21
3 – CAMERA MODE’S SETTINGS 21 - 25
SYSTEM SETTINGS 26 - 27
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 28 - 29
LED STATUS INDICATOR & BATTERY INFO. 29
GPS & VIDEO PLAYER INSTALLATION 31 - 33
WARRANTY, SAFETY & LEGAL 34 - 36
TROUBLE SHOOTING 37 - 38
CONTACT US 39
Table of Contents:

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing ROVE™ A12-60 Quad HD 2560x1440P @ 30fps
Digital Vehicle Dash Cam (Automobile Black Box). This product provides high
quality image capture and irrefutable evidence for what goes on from the
Product Overview:
This product is a leading Quad HD Digital Vehicle Black Box Recorder. Equipped
with QUAD-HD 1440P @ 30fps with Ambarella A12-A55 processor which
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this exclusive product design provides an elegant appearance, packed with top
very easy-to-use.
Features:
3.0” Color LCD Screen
Ambarella A12-A55 Chipset
QUAD HD 2560x1440P @ 30fps – 16:9
170° View Angle
Loop Cycle Recording
Split Record Mode
G-sensor
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Parking Mode
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512 GB Max Class 10 MicroSD Support
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Built in Speaker & Microphone
GPS Geo-Tagging Device Included
Time, Date, Driver ID & Driving Speed Stamp Support
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Warnings/Precauons: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS ACCIDENT, INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
Do not put the unit in a damp environment. This machine is not designed
with waterproong features. Please do not expose to water of any kind,
including rain water.
Do not try to open the shell or try to repair it yourself. If the accessories
for this machine have any problem, please contact the seller for assistance.
This camera is intended to use inside motor vehicle. Don’t install it
where it will block the driver’s view of the road including mirrors or the
deployment of airbag.
Do not place the camera loose on top of dashboard or in-front of air bags.
 Do not mount the camera where it can become distracon if it became
loose and falls of the windshield while driving.
Do not expose this machine to an excessive heat, dust or use any chemical
substance or cleaning solvent to clean this machine. Instead please use a
so, moist cloth for cleaning.
 Pay careful aenon when cleaning the lens surface. Use a so, moist
cloth to clean the lens to avoid compromising video quality.
Removing the camera from the vehicle when not in use is recommended.
This prevents likelihood of the or exposure to excessive heat to prevent
damage to unit.
 Do not operate camera while driving, or aempt to change any sengs
etc. Pull o the road rst and only do so when it is safe.
 Exercise cauon while driving. ADAS funcons are an added safety feature
and should not be relied upon for your complete safety. Ulize cauon and
use your own judgment while driving and making decisions.
 Some Countries or USA States prohibit drivers from mounng anything on
windshield or prohibit mounng on certain area of the windshield. It is
owner/operator’s responsibility to mount or use of this device in
compliance with local laws.
 Do not leave the camera in direct sunlight for a long period of me or
where the temperature could go above 140°F (60°C).
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1) GPS Input
2) HDMI Output
3) Windshield Mount Latch
4) Mini USB Power Input/Data Output Slot
5)
6)
7)
8) Emergency Video Lock
9) 3.0” LCD
10) LED Status Light Indicator
11)
12)
13)
14) MIC
15) Micro SD Card Slot
16) Reset
17) Lens
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1 GPS Input
GPS Input: This is where you plug in your external GPS Geo-Tagging device.
2 Mini HDMI Output
Connect mini HDMI output to HDMI HD Television
input to view HD Videos directly on your television.
See Page 16 & 20 for more details.
3 Windshield Mount Latch
Connect camera to windshield mount.
How to install Windshield Mount and Camera assembly?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) Now you can connect the camera with long mini USB power cable, then
mount.
(5)
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Data Output: You can connect included mini-USB data cable, from
computer directly.
•P.S. (Please do NOT use “Windows Media Player” to play this high
bit- rate videos. We recommend downloading free VLC Media Player to
4 Mini USB Power Input/Data Output Slot
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•Power ON/OFF: Press once to turn the camera ON. Press and HOLD to
turn the camera OFF.
How to take Photos?
•Press once while video is being recorded to take photo. You can also
• P.S. (You can maximum take 50 Photos. Aer that you will have to
delete photos manually to take more photos. You can do so by
connecng camera to computer or by going in to photo mode's
menu sengs.
Toggle/Switch between Locked / Unlocked Files Folder:
• While in Playback Mode by pressing Power ON/Photo buon will toggle/
switch between locked and unlocked files folder.
enjoy seamless high quality vides from your ROVE Dash Cam.
Download Free VLC Media Player at hp://www.videolan.org
you can also use our CAR DV PLAYER to view videos. Please visit
www.rovedashcam.com to download it free.
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Power Input: Connect included mini USB long DC Car charger to
provide power to the camera. When you start your car it will provide
power to camera. This will auto turn ON camera and auto start
recording video if Micro SD card is inserted. When you shut off your
car which will disconnect power, then internal baery will take over, it
will stop recording the current video. save that last video file safely
and it will auto turn OFF camera within few seconds automacally.

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the screen for each mode.
While Under Video Mode:
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While Under Photo Mode:
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While Under PlayBack Mode:
•To Play Video/Photo:
•How to Switch between Locked / Unlocked Files: Press Power ON/
•To Delete One Video/Photo: Select Desired File to be Deleted by
Press OK > Select “Delete This File” & Press OK > Select “ √” & Press
OK to DELETE.
•to go back to play back mode and exit.
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While Under Video Mode:
While Under Photo Mode:
While Under PlayBack Mode: Press Menu Once to enter PlayBack
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How to Lock the video that is currently being recorded Manually?
While Video is Being Recorded:
•Press Emergency Lock Once to Manually Lock the Current Video.
P.S. (1)
P.S. (2) Emergency Locked Videos will be saved under Video PlayBack
Mode, under “Locked Files” See. #6 for more details.
P.S. (3)
Event Locked videos will be marked in a seprate Folder name “EVENT”
9 LCD
3.0” TFT LCD Screen, 960x240P
10 LED
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Press to scroll UP
While Video is Being Recorded: Press to Mute ON/OFF for Audio
Recording.
While in Playback Mode:
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(1) (The manually locked video by pressing emergency lock
not be deleted by loop cycle Recording Funcon. It can only be deleted
manually)buon will

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Press to Scroll Down
While in Video or Photo Mode: Press to Turn OFF/ON LCD. (Please Note
While in Playback Mode & Video is being played: Press once to Fast
Forward video to 2X, Press once again to FF to 4X.
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While in Video Mode: Press Once to START / STOP Recording.
While in Photo Mode: Press to take Photo
While Under PlayBack Mode: Press to Select / Play Video or View Photo
While in Menu Mode:
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15 Micro SD Card Slot
Mirco SD Card, MAX Support upto 512 GB.
How to Insert & Remove Micro SD Card?
•TO INSERT: First, Make sure you allign MicroSD Card correctly as
directed on camera slot. If card does not slide in smoothly do NOT force
inset it. Please re-check its correct allignment before proceeding.
•
•TO REMOVE:
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Insert a pin or paper clip into the reset slot while camera is ON, then press
and
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170° Ultra Wide A+ Viewing angle with 6 layers of lenses for more ambiant
light capture with 4MP CMOS sensor.
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We recommend SAMSUNG Class 10 or higher MicroSD card to prevent freezing of operang system.
(Beware of fake memory cards)

UNDERSTANDING STATUS ICONS:
Video Mode
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Memory Card: GPS
Power cable connected
Video Mode Video Time
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1Memory Card Inserted Correctly
Memory Card BAD or NOT Inserted Correctly
GPS Cable NOT Connected.
GPS cable connected & Looking for Signal.
GPS is Connected Successfully & has Signal.
Video Stamps

Playbak Mode
Power NOT Connected
Video File Name
these two folders.
Normal Files
FOLDER
Emergency LOCKED
Files FOLDER
Playback Mode
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1. CHARGING:
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your ROVE A12-60 Dash Cam for atleast 6 Hours to prevent any errors.
2. OPERATION:
SETTING UP YOUR ROVE DASH-CAM:
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own through Mode and Menu.
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common between all three modes.
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you can also use your cell phone's USB charger to connect with included
cable and charge the camera. such as iPhone or Samsung's USB charger.
the mini-USB port.
• A solid blue light indicates: A Unit is currently being charged. To fully
GPS satellite icon on LCD represents as following.
(1) GPS Satellite icon with "X" under: NO GPS Connected
(2) GPS Satellite icon in RED: GPS is connected & Looking for Signal
(3) GPS Satellite icon in RED with RED & WHITE Signal Bars:
GPS is connected & have signal.
GPS
GPS
GPS
and also
stamps it to video file.

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TURN ON/OFF YOUR CAMERA:
Auto power ON / OFF:
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start recording once it receives power, e.g. when the car engine is started.
ROVE A12-60 Dash-Camis alreadypre-configured to auto power on
itself once it loses power, e.g. when the c
•Start your car with ROVE Dash-Cam connected via mini-USB car charger
recording video if Micro SD memory card is already installed.
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connected.
Manual Power ON/OFF: (TIP: User Paper clip to insert MicroSD Card)
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start recording if camera is not plugged in with external power.
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manually.
STORAGE & MEMORY CARD:
•The camera supports Micro SD card. Max Capacity 512GB
•We recommend that you use class 10 or higher Micro SD card to avoid
How to Insert & Remove Micro SD Card?
•TO INSERT: First, Make sure you allign MicroSD Card correctly as directed
on camera slot. If card does not slide in smoothly do NOT force inset it.
Please re-check its correct allignment before proceeding.
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clicks.
•TO REMOVE: Gently PUSH Inwards MicroSD card unitl it clicks and pops
out, then you can pull it out of the slot.
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(TIP: User Paper clip to easily insert MicroSD Card)

RECORDING A VIDEO:
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to Start/Stop video recording.
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loses power, i.e. when the car engine is starts/stopped.
RECORDING MUTE VIDEO:
•When the camera is in either standby or while it is recording, you can
PLAYBACK ON CAMERA:
•To Enter Playback Mode: When camera in in standby mode, press Mode
•To Play Video:
•Fast Forward:
video and return to the tumbnails view of videos/photos.
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between these two folders.
Playback Mode
Locked File Normal File
Playback Mode.

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•To View Photo:
Ok to view photo full screen. OK again to return to thumbnail view.
•How to Switch between Locked File / Normal File: While in playback
•To Delete One Video/Photo: Select Desired File to be Deleted by using UP/
Select “Delete This File” & Press OK > Select “ √” & Press OK to DELETE.
•To Delete ALL Videos/Photos:
Select “Delete All Files” & Press OK > Select “ √” & Press OK to DELETE
•to go back to Playback Mode Home from any point in
this mode.
TAKING A PHOTO:
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photo/snapshot.
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photo.
•You can take maximum of 50 photos. You have to delete them manually to
be able to take more photos again.
PLAYBACK ON TV:
•Connect camera to TV or Monitor with included HDMI Cable.
• Camera also needs external power for connuous playback.
You can user your cell phone's charger to provide power also.
• Once you connect to TV/Monitor, Operaon is the same as playback on camera.
PLAYBACK / COPY FILES ON A COMPUTER:
•When you wish to review the videos orphotos on computer, aSD card reader
on your PC orLAPTOP is required. Please use included SD card adapter for
your ROVE Dash-Cam directly to your computer via provided mini-USB
data cable while memory card is already inserted into the camera. When you
displayed on LCD.
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• Car DVD Player soware is already pre placed inside camera. To install
the soware rst me on your computer, connect the camera to
computer by provided mini-USB data cable. Aer connecon you will see
two separate added external drives (e.g. drive “F” & “G”, depending on
how many other drives already preinstalled on your computer, drive
names can vary). One of the Drive here, e.g. “G” will have folder named
“PLAYER”. Double Click the le to begin installaon of Car DVD Player
soware. Follow on screen direcons. The player also displays GPS locaon
and speed as video plays if video was recorded while GPS Geo-Tagging
device connected.
• To access your ROVE Dash-Cam videos on your computer double click on
other drive “F”. This Folder should have two separate folders insude. (1)
DCIM (Contains Unlocked Videos) (2) EVENT (Contains Locked Videos).
• To play your ROVE Dash-Cam videos we recommend “VLC Media Player”.
You can download this free soware from www.videolan.org.
• You can also remove your Micro SD card and insert into SD Adapter, then
insert it to the computer to view or copy your video/photo les directly to
your computer.
MANUAL EMERGENCY LOCK BUTTON TO PROTECT VIDEO:
How to Lock the video that is currently being recorded Manually?
While Video is Being Recorded:
• Press Emergency Lock Once to Manually Lock the Current Video.
P.S. (1) (The manually locked video by emergency lock buon will not be deleted
by loop cycle Recording Funcon. It can only be deleted manually)
P.S. (2) Emergency Locked Videos will be saved under Video PlayBack Mode, under
“Locked Files” See. #6 for more details.
P.S. (3) You can also access this Locked Videos by conncng your Camera directly
to computer or Connecng Mirco SD to your computer. Event Locked videos will
be marked in a seprate Folder name “EVENT”
• The camera supports automac loop cycle recording funcon which means that
the oldest video le will be over-wrien by new video les automacally when
the memory card is almost full unless the video is protected by Emergency Video
Lock buon or by G-Sensor automacally (Read-only le aribute).
• The camera can auto protect videos if the G-sensor force exceeds the congured
threshold sengs under video menu. You can also manually protect the video
by pressing the Emergency Video Lock Buon for the video that is being currently
recorded. Please note you can’t lock a le that has already been recorded.
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3 - CAMERA MODES:
• ROVE Dash-Cam has three dierent Modes. (1) Video Mode, (2) Photo
Mode, and (3) Playback Mode.
• Press the MODE Buon to switch between these three modes. An icon
on top le LCD indicates the current mode you are in.
• If the video is being recorded then press OK buon to Stop Video
Recording rst before you can switch between all three modes.
(1) Video Mode: While Under Video Mode
(Look Top Le of LCD to conrm Video Mode)
Video Mode
• Video mode lets you record live videos and store them on the installed
MicroSD Memory card.
• Press OK Buon to Start/Stop Recording
• Press UP Buon to Mute/Unmute Audio Recording with Video.
• Press Down Buon to Turn OFF/ON LCD (Camera Sll Stays ON if you use this
buon. RED LED conrms camera is sll ON).

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3-modes, See Page 26.)
(2) Photo Mode: While Under Photo Mode
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Photo Mode
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