ROVE R3 User manual

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Introducon
Product Overview
Features
User Agreement
Pre-Cauons
Warnings
Geng Started
Camera Specificaons
Package Contents
Unit Structure Appearance & Buons
Installaon
Turning ON/OFF Your Camera
About Supercapacitor
Home Screen
LED Status Light Indicator
Inserng/ Removing A Micro SD Card
Formang Memory Card
Time-Zone Seng
Using WiFi Feature
Connecng ROVE R3 Dash Cam With Smart Phone
Understanding 2 – Camera Modes
Playback Your Recorded Videos
Understanding Camera Sengs
Video Sengs
System Sengs
GPS Player Installaon
One year Limited Warranty
Safety & Legal Aspects
TroubleShoong Your ROVE R3
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing ROVE R3 3-Channel Touch Screen
Dash Cam (Front 1440P + Cabin 1080P + Rear 1080P). This
product provides high-quality image capture and irrefutable
evidence for what goes on from your dashboard’s perspective.
Rove R3 Dash Cam is a Smart, High-End, very elegant,
convenient, and durable multi-vehicle driving recorder.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
This product is an Ultra HD Digital Vehicle Black Box Recorder. It
is equipped with HiSilicon Hi3559V200 Chipset + ULTRA-HD
1440p @30fps OmniVision IS05A10 5M CMOS Sensor for the front
camera and 1080p @30fps SONY iMX307 Starvis 2M CMOS Sensor
for cabin and rear camera for excellent low light sensitivity and
high dynamic range, which allows you to record continuous,
high-quality video playbacks and brings phenomenal Ultra-HD
resolution videos even at night. There are four hidden IR LEDs
around the lens of the cabin camera. IR LEDs illuminate images in
the dark. During night driving, inside the car is entirely dark,
therefore IR LEDs will help you capture video in IR night vision
details inside the cabin.
Moreover, it has advanced built-in dual band 5.0 & 2.4 Ghz Wi-Fi,
built-in GPS, G-Sensor, Audio recording, Loop cycle recording,
Parking mode, Touch Screen LCD screen, and USB 2.0 Type-C.
Compared to most dash cameras, this exclusive product design
provides an elegant appearance, packed with top-rated unique
features, records amazing, unbeatable videos, and is very easy to use.
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FEATURES
3-Channel Dash Cam
3” IPS Touch Screen
1440P + 1080P + 1080P
Built-In GPS
Supercapacitor
24-HR Parking Monitor
Loop Recording
Built-In Dual Band 5.0 & 2.4 GHz WiFi
Supports up to 256GBMicro-SD Card (Class 10, U3 Speed Only-Not Included)
WDR - Wide Dynamic Range
Distortion Correction
Custom Designed Beautiful Software
Beautiful ROVE APP for iOS & Android Devices
H.265 & H.264 Video Compression
150° Front, 140° Cabin & Rear Cam Wide Angle
Super Night Vision
Time-Lapse Video
Screen Saver
G-Sensor
Built-In Digital Image Stabilization
Lifetime Customer Support
1-Year Warranty
Built-In Speaker & Microphone
(HWK Required - Not Included)
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USER AGREEMENT
By purchasing ROVE Dash cam, it is assumed that by default you
agree with precautions, user warnings and all the terms &
conditions of warranty. If for any reason you do not agree with any
of the terms mentioned in this manual, then you may return the
product in its original packaging unused within its return window
for a full refund.
Do not expose this product to rain, moisture or water under any
circumstances or it will result in external or internal damage.
Do not put the unit in a damp environment. This device is not
designed to be damp proof.
Do not try to open the cover or try to repair it yourself. If the
accessories for this device 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 airbags.
Please read this manual very carefully before using the camera or
installation and keep it safe for future reference. It will be helpful
if you have any questions or encounter any operational problems.
PRE-CAUTIONS
Please read and understand all instructions before using this
product. If any damage is caused by failure to follow the
instructions, the warranty will be voided.
WARNINGS
Failure to comply with safety warnings and regulations can
result in serious injury or death.
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Do not place the camera loose on top of the dashboard or
in-front of the air bags.
Do not mount the camera where it can be a distraction if it
became loose and fall off the windshield while driving.
Do not expose this device to an excessive heat, dust or use any
chemical substance or cleaning solvent to clean this device.
Instead use soft moist cloth for cleaning.
Pay careful attention when cleaning the lens surface. Use a soft,
moist cloth to clean the lens to avoid scratches which may
compromise video quality.
Removing the camera from the vehicle when not in use is
recommended. This prevents likelihood of theft or exposure to
excessive heat to prevent damage to unit.
Do not operate or install the camera while driving, or attempt
to change any setting etc. Pull off the road first and only do so
when it is safe.
Do not drop, puncture or disassemble this product.
Do not use the charger if the cord is broken or damaged. Keep
out of reach of children.
Do not leave the camera in the direct sunlight for a long period
of time or where temperature could go above 140°F (60°C).
Some countries or USA states prohibit drivers from mounting anything
on windshield or prohibit mounting on certain area of the windshield. It
is owner/operator’s responsibility to mount or use of this device in
compliance with local laws.
The company is NOT responsible for the loss of any data or your
content during operation or in any circumstance.
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Make sure to always keep the camera plugged into the power
during its operation as ROVE R3 uses Supercapacitor (NOT
an internal battery) You can plug the camera into your
home’s 110V outlet during set up. For the power you can use
your cellphone’s USB charger and included USB Type-C
Cable. Just make sure that the USB charger has a 5V, 2AMP
power output (Max 3.5AMP), otherwise the camera will not
work properly)
You will need to insert a memory card before you can start
recording. Please insert only a brand name Class-10, U3, or
higher speed Micro-SD card up to 256 GB max for reliable
operation. (Memory card is NOT included in the packaging)
OUT OF THE BOX INSTRUCTIONS
Getting Started
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Please read and understand warnings & safety instructions before
operating.
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The camera will prompt you with the initial set up flow
which will guide you to FORMAT your memory card for the
first time and help you set the date and time. Once you go
through the initial set up flow, you can always customize
your dash cam by going into settings menu.(See Page 27)
ROVE R3 Car dash cam is programmed to turn ON and
START RECORDING automatically when it receives power,
and STOPS RECORDING and turns OFF automatically when
power gets disconnected within 1-2 seconds. (i.e., when you
start /stop your car)
How to hide power cable inside your car’s dash board?
Many people on YouTube already demonstrated how and
where to hide power cable inside your car. You can view one of
the possible ways on the link, this video is NOT recorded by us.
https://youtu.be/xwD8Ilk-MHU
How to transfer videos to PC/MAC?
Insert the memory card directly to your PC/MAC to view or
download them. You can also connect your camera to your
PC/MAC with the included Type C USB Data cable. Then
Select Connect as a USB Flash Drive. We recommend VLC
Media Player to view your videos. You can get it free at
www.videolan.org
NOTE
Do not use Windows Media or QuickTime Player. They are not made
to play High Bitrate videos; hence, your video playback will lag.
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7Wi-Fi: You can also connect ROVE R3 Car Dashcam to your
smartphone directly using a built-in Wi-Fi feature and ROVE
APP for iOS/Android.(See Page 29)
RESET: There is no reset button for ROVE R3. If your dash
cam ever get stuck on any screen or does not respond for any
reason, then simply un-plug & re-plug the power cable to
reset the dash cam.
NOTE
You shouldn’t have to do this, but if you use a slow speed
memory card or wrong memory card, then the camera might
not work properly due to slow/bad memory card
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CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS
Chipset / Sensor
LCD Screen 3" IPS Touchscreen LCD Screen 640x360
Lens 150° front, 140° cabin, and rear.
Lens Aperture F/1.4 Front camera and F/1.8 for cabin and rear camera
GPS Built-in GPS Geo-Tagging Support
WiFi Dual Band 5.0GHz & 2.4GHz WiFi
Video Format MP4
1440P + 1080P + 1080P 30FPS (Default)
1080P + 1080P + 1080P 30FPS
1080P + 1080P + 720P 30FPS
1080P + 720P + 1080P 30FPS
720P + 720P + 720P 30FPS
2160P + 1080P 25FPS, 1440P + 1080P 30FPS
1080P + 1080P 30FPS, 1080P + 720P 30FPS
720P + 1080P 30FPS, 720P + 720P 30FPS
3840 x 2160P 30FPS, 2592 x 1520P 30FPS
2560 X 1440P 30FPS, 1920 x 1080P 30FPS
1280P + 720P 30FPS
2160P + 1080P 25FPS, 1440P + 1080P 30FPS
1080P + 1080P 30FPS, 1080P + 720P 30FPS
720P + 1080P 30FPS, 720P + 720P 30FPS
 Front + Cabin + Rear
Front + Cabin
Front
Front + Rear
HiSilicon Hi3559V200 / OmniVision IS05A10 5M
CMOS Sensor (front camera) and SONY iMX307
Starvis 2M CMOS Sensor (cabin and rear camera)
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Loop Recording Support – seamless recording
24hr Auto Trigger Parking Mode Support (HWK Required-Purchase Separately)
Minute/Second
Year/Month/Day/Hour/ Support
Mic / Speaker Built-in Micro Phone & Speaker
Auto Power ON/OFF Support
Power Interface 5V, 2A
Power Reserve Supercapacitor
Temperature Guideline
Operang Temperature -10°C-55°C
Operang Temp. Humidity 15%~60% RH
Storage Temperature -20°C-70°C
60 Hz, 50 Hz
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Support
Voice Guidance
TF Card Class 10, U3 Speed, Max Support 256 GB
Memory Card
G-Sensor Built-in 3-Axis Impact Accelerometer Gravitaonal
Sensor to lock & protect current video.
 Support
 Built-In
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PLEASE NOTE:Memory Card Is NOT Included. We Recommend SAMSUNG Class 10, U3 Speed Micro-SD Card, UP to 256GB
ROVE R3 Rear Dash Cam
Front
Rear
4.8 AMP Dual USB FAST Car Charger
6M Type-C USB Rear camera Cable 1M Type-C USB Data Cable
4x Electrostac Films,
2x Alcohol pads & Car wiring Tools
Windshield 3M Scky Mount
Quick Start Guide
& User Manual
Spare 3M Scky Tapes
& 5x Cable Clips
12 FT Type-C USB Power Cable
(For Primary Dash Cam)
PACKAGE CONTENTS
ROVE R3 Primary Dash Cam
(Front & Cabin)
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Serial # R39999000001
MODEL:
Rear Cam
Power/Data
WiFi on/off LED
Power/Recording
Status LED
Cabin Camera
Lens
Mulfuncon
Power On/Off Buon
USB C
Power Only
Micro-SD Card Slot
(Class 10 U3 Speed Only, Max 256 GB)
Front Camera
Lens
Touchscreen
LCD
MIC
Speaker
Scky Mount
4-Hidden
IR Leds
Serial Number
Label
Light Sensor
for IR LEDs
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UNIT STRUCTURE APPEARANCE & BUTTON
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SHORTCUTS / FUNCTIONS
The camera comes with the default settings which allows you to start
using your camera right out of the box without changing any settings.
Make sure to format the memory card before first time use.
NOTE
INSTALLATION
Make sure that the camera's view is not obstructed by any window
tint or any other objects.
1First, turn OFF the car's engine.
Place the sticky mount on your car's windshield. Most people
installed their ROVE R3 next to the rearview mirror and
opposite side from the driver.
Now, slide the main camera to the sticky mount from left to
right and make sure that it is securely hold and steady.
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We strongly suggest that you use the included electrostatic film
before placing the sticky mount on your car's windshield. (Please
see the installation instructions on the electrostatic film)
NOTE
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4Connect the 12FT USB Type-C Power Cable for front camera
into the sticky windshield mount.
5Use the included wire trim tool and run the cable along the edge
of the windshield, tucking it away in the seams and extend it to
the USB port of the car chager.
If your vehicle has side curtain airbags, please be very careful
when running any cables along with your vehicle windows.
Ensure you are not running cable past any of the airbags as
this can prevent the airbags from deploying.
CAUTION
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We strongly suggest that you use the included electrostatic film before
installing the rear camera on your car's windshield. (Please see the installation
instructions on the electrostatic film)
Note
6Plug in the included ROVE's USB car charger into your car's
cigarette lighter socket.
Car Cigarette
Lighter Plug
ROVE R3
Dash Cam
Car Cigarette
Lighter Socket
Wiring at a glance
12FT Charging Cable
7Install the rear camera at the rear window.
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10 Start the car’s engine and check if the dash cams are
working correctly.
Make sure to remove the Plastic Lens Screen Protector from the lens before
recording videos. Otherwise your videos will look blurry and blocked.
Do not remove the Micro-SD card while the camera is turned ON.
Otherwise it may cause memory card to be write protected and possible
loss of data or damage your memory card. Always remove/insert memory
card while camera is turned OFF
After a test drive, check and make sure if all the videos are recorded correctly.
Note
CAUTION
8Plug the rear camera's cable into the front camera's rear
connecting port.
9Adjust the lens angle of the front, cabin, and rear cameras
accordingly.
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Car charger connects to the car cigarette lighter.
The device will start up Automatically and record as soon as
power supplied, and the device will save the last video file
and power off automatically after cutting the power supply.
Only use the supplied car charger and power cables to
power and charge the Rove R3 dash cam.
Power
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NOTE
You can use your iPhone or Android Phone’s USB Charger, and plug
into your home’s 110V Wall outlet to power the camera while in your
home. Just make sure the charger has 5V 2 AMP output (Max 3.1 AMP)
TURNING ON/OFF YOUR CAMERA
Auto Power ON/OFF
Auto Power ON: ROVE R3 Dash Cam is designed to
turn ON and start recording automatically when it
receives power. i.e., when the car engine is started.
Auto Power OFF: The camera is also pre-configured to
save that last video safely and turn itself OFF automatically
within few seconds when the power gets disconnected, i.e.,
when the car key is turned to LOCK position.
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