Transcend DrivePro 550B User manual

User’s Manual
Dashcam
DrivePro™550B
2020/12
(Version 1.0)

Table of Contents
1. Package Contents.......................................................................... 2
2. System Requirements ................................................................... 2
3. Getting Started ............................................................................... 3
3-1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................3
3-2 Inserting a microSD Memory Card..................................................................................4
3-3 Mounting the DrivePro.....................................................................................................5
3-4 Connecting to Power .......................................................................................................7
3-5 Function Buttons..............................................................................................................8
3-6 LED Indicator Chart..........................................................................................................8
3-7 Setting the Date, Time and Time Zone ...........................................................................9
4. Recording Videos......................................................................... 10
4-1 Normal Recording..........................................................................................................10
4-2 Emergency Recording ...................................................................................................10
4-3 Parking Mode Recording...............................................................................................11
5. Playing Videos and Browsing Photos........................................ 12
5-1 Playing Videos / Browsing Photos ...............................................................................12
5-2 Deleting Videos/Photos .................................................................................................13
5-3 Protecting Videos...........................................................................................................14
6. Settings......................................................................................... 14
7. Using the DrivePro App............................................................... 19
7-1 Downloading and Installing the App ............................................................................19
7-2 Connecting to the DrivePro...........................................................................................20
8. DrivePro™ Toolbox Software ..................................................... 20
9. Transferring Files to a Computer ............................................... 21
10. Safety Cautions............................................................................ 23
11. Troubleshooting........................................................................... 24
12. Specifications............................................................................... 25
13. EU Compliance Statement .......................................................... 26
14. Recycling and Environmental Protection.................................. 27
15. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement ........ 28
16. Two-year Limited Warranty......................................................... 29
17. GNU General Public License (GPL) Disclosure ........................ 29
18. End-User License Agreement (EULA)........................................ 29

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1. Package Contents
The DrivePro dashcam package includes the following items:
DrivePro Dashcam
Suction Mount
microSD Memory Card
Car Lighter Adapter
Quick Start Guide
2. System Requirements
System requirements for connecting the DrivePro to a desktop or a laptop with a working USB port:
Windows®7
Windows®8
Windows®10
macOS 10.11 or later
Linux® Kernel 2.6.38 or later
System requirements for using DrivePro App on a mobile device:
For compatibility information, please refer to the links below:

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3. Getting Started
3-1 Overview
Front Lens
Speaker
Rear Lens
Reset Button
Power Button
Function
Buttons
Emergency Button
Recording Indicator
Indicator
micro USB Port
microSD Slot
2.4”LCD Display
Mounting Socket
Infrared LED
Microphone

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3-2 Inserting a microSD Memory Card
You must insert a microSD memory card into the DrivePro before you can start recording. Please
use a microSD memory card with 8GB to 128GB capacity (Class 10 or above).
1. Insert a microSD memory card into the appropriate card slot on the bottom of the DrivePro.
Note: Always format new memory cards in the DrivePro before using them for the first time.
To format a new memory card, press the Settings button during recording, and select
Format Card.
Format your memory card on a regular basis. For the best recording stability, you are
encouraged to format the microSD card regularly.
WARNING:
1. DrivePro 550B supports the FAT32 and exFAT file formats, but not NTFS.
2. Make sure the allocation Unit Size of the microSD card is 32 KB or larger; if not, the
DrivePro will format the card before recording.
The following table shows approximate recording time according to capacity and resolution
(for reference only):
Frame Rate
Card Capacity
16GB
32GB
64GB
128GB
Full HD 1080P 60fps + 1080P 30fps
45 min
1.5 hrs
3.5 hrs
7 hrs
Full HD 1080P 30fps + 1080P 30fps
1 hr
2 hrs
4 hrs
8 hrs
HD 720P 30fps + 720P 30fps
2.5 hrs
5 hrs
10 hrs
20 hrs
2. To remove, push to eject the memory card out of the slot.
WARNING: Do not remove the memory card during shutdown to avoid damages to the
memory card and loss of recorded videos.

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3-3 Mounting the DrivePro
1. Insert the mounting bracket into the top of the DrivePro, and slide sideways until you hear a
click.
2. Thoroughly clean and dry the area of the windshield you wish to mount the DrivePro. If
possible, mount the DrivePro in the middle of the windshield near the rear-view mirror for the
best field of view.
3. Press down the lever bar of the suction mount, and firmly attach the DrivePro to the
windshield.

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4. Turn the adjustment knob anticlockwise to loosen, and then adjust the DrivePro’s position.
5. After the DrivePro is in the best position, turn the adjustment knob clockwise to make sure
that the DrivePro is securely locked in place.

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3-4 Connecting to Power
Note: Insert a microSD memory card before connecting the DrivePro to your car power
outlet.
1. Connect the micro USB cable to the DrivePro.
2. Plug the other end of the car charger in your car power outlet.
3. After the car engine is switched on, the DrivePro will automatically turn on and start
recording.
Note:
1. To use for the first time, please set the date, time and time zone.
2. Car power outlets of some types of vehicles will still supply power after the car engine
is turned off. If your car is of this type, please unplug your dashcam from the car
power outlet to avoid unnecessary power consumption and unexpected issues.
Recording Screen
1. Recording indicator
2. Video length
3. Video resolution and
frame rate
4. Wi-Fi indicator
5. GPS indicator
6. Voice record status
7. Battery status
8. Date/Time

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3-5 Function Buttons
Mode
Video
Recording
Power / Wi-Fi
Browse Files
Settings
Snapshot
Browse/Settings
Back
Up
Down
OK
Video Playback
Back
Play/Pause
/
Protected/Unprotected
Delete
View Photos
Back
Up
Down
Delete
Long press the button to manually turn on/off the DrivePro in any mode.
Long press the button to quickly turn on/off the microphone.
Long press the button to quickly enter the Time-Lapse Video menu.
Wi-Fi connection is only available when the DrivePro is connected to power.
3-6 LED Indicator Chart
LED
Wi-Fi
Status
Definition
●
On
Flashing
Recording with Wi-Fi
Solid
Standby with Wi-Fi
●
Off
Flashing
Recording without Wi-Fi
Recoding in Parking mode
Solid
Standby without Wi-Fi
Standby in Parking mode
Note: Wi-Fi connection is only available when the DrivePro is connected to power.

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3-7 Setting the Date, Time and Time Zone
To set the current date and time:
1. During video recording, press the Settings button .
2. Use / to select Date/Time and press .
3. Use / to adjust values, and press to move to the next block.
4. Repeat Step 3 to set up the date/time format and time zone. Press after finishing the
settings.

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4. Recording Videos
4-1 Normal Recording
After the car engine is switched on, the DrivePro will automatically turn on and start recording.
By default, one video file is saved for every 3 minutes of recording. To adjust the recording length,
please refer to the Settings section in this manual.
After the car engine is switched off, the DrivePro will automatically save the current recording and
power off.
4-2 Emergency Recording
30% of the storage space will be saved for emergency video files. Video files recorded in emergency
mode are protected from being overwritten.
Manual Event Recording: During video recording, press the emergency button on the bottom of the
DrivePro to manually activate emergency recording mode.

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A warning will appear on the screen when the emergency recording is being activated.
G-Sensor Event Recording: During video recording, the DrivePro will automatically activate
Emergency Recording mode when detecting a collision.
If the G-Sensor sensitivity is set to “High”, even minor shocks will activate Emergency
Recording mode.
If the G-Sensor sensitivity is set to “Low”, only significant shocks will activate Emergency
Recording mode.
G-Sensor sensitivity can be adjusted or disabled in the Settings menu.
Note: The earliest emergency file saved will be overwritten by the latest emergency file recorded
once the 30% storage space is full.
4-3 Parking Mode Recording
After the car engine is switched off, the DrivePro can automatically enter Parking mode and record
footage when motion or collision is detected. Parking mode is disabled by default and can be
enabled in Settings.
Note: After the car engine is switched off, enabling Parking mode will drain the DrivePro’s built-in
battery.
During Parking mode, the LCD display will turn off; the LED indicator will be solid red on standby.
When a motion or collision of the vehicle is detected, the DrivePro will record a footage of about 15
seconds; the display will turn on and the LED will flash red. The display will turn off again if no more
motion/collision is detected in about 15 seconds. The DrivePro will resume Normal recording mode
when the engine is switched on again (connected to power).
Transcend’s car lighter adapter does not supply power after the engine is switched off. If long-term
recording in Parking mode is required, please use an external power supply. Enter the Parking mode
manually by long pressing the button during video recording. To power off the DrivePro, long
press the button again.

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Low Battery
Please charge the DrivePro immediately after viewing the Low Battery warning to avoid errors
happening to the system time. Please avoid using the built-in battery to record videos directly.
Note: If you want to record by the built-in battery, please make sure that it has a sufficient power
supply.
5. Playing Videos and Browsing Photos
5-1 Playing Videos / Browsing Photos
1. During video recording, press the Browse button .
2. Use / to select either Normal, Emergency or Snapshot, and press .

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3. Use / to select the desired file, and press to preview
4. Press to return to the video file list.
5-2 Deleting Videos/Photos
1. Press to delete video/photo files.
2. Use / to cancel or confirm the deletion of the video/photo file, and press .

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5-3 Protecting Videos
1. Press to protect the video file.
2. Use / to select the desired option and press .
6. Settings
In the Settings menu, you can adjust settings of video resolution, recording time and G-Sensor
sensitivity. You can also set the date/time, change the interface language, format the memory card,
and upgrade firmware, etc.
1. Press the Settings button .
2. Use / to select the menu and press .

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3. Use / to select the desired setting, and press .
4. Press to return to the Settings menu.

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6-1 Menu Options
Camera
Icon
Feature
Function/Option
Resolution
Set the resolution/quality for video recording (front lens+rear lens).
1080P 60fps+1080P 30fps / 1080P 30fps+1080P 30 fps(default) /
720P 30fps+720P 30fps
Exposure Value
Adjust exposure composition value to lighten or darken the
preview screen.
+2.0 / +1.5 / +1.0 / +0.5 / 0 (default) / -0.5 / -1.0 / -1.5 / -2.0
Microphone
Turn on/off the microphone during video recording.
Disable / Enable (default)
Video Length
Set the recording length of each recorded video file.
1 min / 3 mins (default) / 5 mins
Video Stamp
Display the current time of the event or GPS information of the
video being recorded.
Disable / Enable (default)
Loop
Recording
Overwrite the earliest video files with new ones if the microSD card
capacity is full.
Disable / Enable (default)
Light
Frequency
Select the appropriate frequency to avoid flashing A/C light.
50Hz (default) / 60Hz
Time-Lapse
Video
Set a preferred time interval to make time-lapse videos.
Time-lapse video mode can only be enabled manually; once
enabled, it will replace Normal Recording mode.
Note: To prevent the car battery from being completely drained,
the DrivePro will automatically power off after 48 consecutive
hours of recording in Time-Lapse Video mode.
Disable (default) / 1 shot per sec / 2 sec per shot / 4 sec per shot
Driving Assistant
Icon
Feature
Function/Option
Lane Departure
Alert the driver when the vehicle veers out of a lane. This function
is activated when the driving speed exceeds the value set ahead.
Disable (default) / >60 km/h ~ 150 km/h (40 mph~85 mph)

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Forward
Collision
Alert the driver when the vehicle is getting too close to the car
ahead. This function is activated when the driving speed exceeds
the value set ahead.
Disable (default) / 60 kmh ~ 150 kmh (40 mph~85 mph)
Speed Alarm
Alert the driver with warning beeps if the driving speed exceeds
the value set ahead.
Disable (default) / 60 kmh ~ 150 kmh ((40 mph ~ 85 mph)
Speed Unit
Set the measurement unit of speed.
km/h (default) / mph
Head-Up
Display
Display the current speed and safety alerts onscreen.
Disable (default) / Enable
Headlight
Reminder
When the DrivePro detects poor lighting conditions, the headlight
reminder will automatically activate.
Disable (default) / Enable
Driver Fatigue
Alert
Remind the driver of the need to rest after driving for a preset,
driver-determined period of time.
Disable (default) / 1 hour / 2 hours / 3 hours / 4 hours
Parking Mode
Determine if a continuous recording is necessary according to
motion detection after the car engine is switched off (this mode will
drain DrivePro’s battery).
Enable / Disable (default)
System
Icon
Feature
Function/Option
Display
Display both lenses or the front / rear lens only.
Front / Rear / Both (default)
Volume
Set the speaker volume level.
0~7 (0 Silent Mode)
G-Sensor
Adjust the sensitivity of the G-Sensor.
Disable / Low (default) / Medium / High
Delay Power
Off
Schedule the DrivePro to shut down at a certain time.
Disable / 10 secs (default) / 30 secs

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Auto Display
Off
Set duration for the display to automatically turn off after a
recording begins.
Note: Auto Display Off is disabled when Speed Alarm, Forward
Collision, Lane Departure, Headlight Reminder, Driver Fatigue
Alert, or Head-Up Display is enabled.
Never (default) / After 1 min / After 3 mins
GPS Status
Display the number of GPS satellites received and GPS signal
intensity.
Navigation
System
Select a navigation system according to your preference.
GPS (default) / GLONASS
Wi-Fi
Turn on/off Wi-Fi
Off / On (default)
Date/Time
Set the current date, time, format and time zone.
Language
Set the on-screen display menu language
English / 繁體中文 / 简体中文 / 日本語 / Deutsch / Español /
Français / Italiano / Русский / Português / Ελληνικά / / Türkçe /
한국어 / ไทย
Format Card
Format the microSD memory card.
WARNING: Formatting will erase all the data stored in the
card.
Cancel (default) / Confirm
Upgrade
Firmware
Keep your DrivePro up-to-date with the latest version downloaded
from the Transcend website
https://www.transcend-info.com/Support/service.
Cancel (default) / Confirm
Restore
Defaults
Reset all the settings to factory default settings.
Cancel (default) / Confirm
Screen
Adjustment
Adjust the position of the recording screen
Information
Display the DrivePro’s current firmware version, card capacity,
Wi-Fi SSID and password, model name/number.
6-2 Upgrade Firmware
1. After downloading the firmware from Transcend website, decompress it and put it in the
“SYSTEM” folder in the microSD memory card.

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2. Insert the microSD memory card that contains the latest firmware version.
3. Select Upgrade Firmware from the Settings menu, and press to start the
firmware detection process. The DrivePro will automatically find the latest firmware file.
Select Confirm to complete the firmware upgrade process.
Note: The firmware upgrade will take about 1-2 minutes. Please do not turn off the
DrivePro while upgrading. The DrivePro will restart automatically after the upgrade is
completed.
WARNING: NEVER remove the power cord or the microSD memory card while
the firmware is being upgraded.
If the DrivePro cannot be turned on due to firmware upgrade failure, please contact
Transcend customer service for technical support.
7. Using the DrivePro App
Developed specifically for iOS and Android devices, the free download DriveProApp allows you to
wirelessly live stream real-time video footages while recording, adjust DrivePro settings, and play
videos directly from your mobile devices.
7-1 Downloading and Installing the App
1. Search “DrivePro”on your App Store or Google Play.
2. Download and install the DrivePro App.
Once the installation is completed, the App will be displayed on the home screen of your device.
Before using the App, please refer to the DrivePro instructions.