Uniden DC720 User manual

DC720
Issue 1, January 2018
Printed in China
© 2018 Uniden America Corporation
Irving, Texas
OWNER’S MANUAL
2 LENS PANORAMIC CAMERA

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Uniden does not represent this product to be
waterproof. Do not expose this product to rain or
moisture.
• This product is intended for use in a motor vehicle.
Don’t install the device where it will block the driver’s
view of the road (including the mirrors) or the
deployment of the airbag.
• Keep your attention on the road! Don’t try to operate
or focus on any device while driving. If you have to
concentrate on the device, pull off the road for a few
minutes.
• Ensure that the camera lens is kept clean and there is
nothing blocking the lens.
• Don’t leave the device in direct sunlight for a long
period of time or where the temperature could go above
140°F (60°C).

CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................... 2
OVERVIEW .................................................................. 5
FEATURES..................................................................................... 5
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?.................................................................. 6
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS.................................................... 7
INSTALLATION AND POWER UP .............................. 7
ATTACHING THE WINDSHIELD MOUNT..................................... 7
INSTALLING THE MICROSD CARD............................................. 8
POWERING UP THE DC720 ......................................................... 8
OPERATING THE DC720 ............................................ 9
DUAL MODE ................................................................................ 10
Start/Stop Recording ............................................................... 10
Lock (Save) Recording ............................................................ 10
PARK MODE ................................................................................ 11
PHOTO MODE ............................................................................. 11
WI-FI MODE ................................................................................. 11
USING THE UNIDEN 720 LINK APP......................... 13
UNIDEN 720 LINK LIVE VIEW SCREEN .................................... 14
Settings .................................................................................... 15
USING THE APP.......................................................................... 17
Recording ................................................................................. 17
Stop Recording ........................................................................ 17
Taking Snapshots .................................................................... 17
Viewing...................................................................................... 17
360° Viewing ............................................................................. 17

TROUBLESHOOTING............................................... 18
SPECIFICATIONS...................................................... 19
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ........................... 21

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DC720
AUTOMOTIVE VIDEO RECORDER
OVERVIEW
The Uniden DC720 is a virtual 720° dual-lens
panoramic video recorder. Uniden's 720 Link app
provides remote recording and snapshot capabilities as
well as viewing recorded les. You can also view the full
720° file image by moving the mobile device.
The built-in G-Sensor system triggers the camera
to instantly begin recording if the vehicle is bumped
or scraped. The DC720 can even record outside the
vehicle for the duration of the internal battery’s power.
FEATURES
• OLED screen
• Dual Lens
• 1920 x 960
• 720° full coverage per camera/virtual 720° viewing
through app
• G-Sensor with collision detection mode
• Loop Recording
• Parking Mode
• Wi-Fi
• Uniden 720 Link app control
• Records onto microSD Card (16GB included)
• Internal Rechargeable Battery (1200mAh up to 60
minutes operation)

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
Uniden Dual
Lens Camera
Windshield
Mount with
Suction Cup
16GB MicroSD
card
Also Included:
Printed Materials
DC Power
Adapter
Micro HDMI
Cable
If any items are missing or damaged, get answers
24/7 at our website: www.uniden.com.

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Record/WiFi
Power/Mode
Vent
Micro USB/ Micro
SD card slot
OLED Display
Bracket
Connection
Mic
Reset
Vent
HD USB
Status
LED
Charging
LED
Record
Front Lens Rear Lens
INSTALLATION AND POWER UP
ATTACHING THE WINDSHIELD MOUNT
1. Screw the windshield mount into the top of the
DC720.
2. Screw the mounting collar down to the camera.
3. Press the suction cup at against the windshield.
4. Push the suction lock towards the suction plate until
it snaps into place. Gently pull on the mount to make
sure it is secure.
5. Adjust the camera and tighten the locking nut to
secure its position.

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INSTALLING THE MICROSD CARD
A compatible microSD card (16GB supplied) is
required to record and store videos and photos.
The unit can support microSD, microSDHC,and
microSDXC cards up to 64GB. Uniden recommends
using a good quality microSD/SDHCSDXC card of at
least 16GB capacity (included) and minimum Class 10
speed.
Insert a formatted microSD card gently in the slot on the
side of the unit. The OLED displays CARD IN.
To remove the card from the slot, press the edge of the
microSD card inwards for it to pop out and then pull it out
of the slot. The OLED displays CARD OUT.
POWERING UP THE DC720
Only use the DC car adapter that comes with your
device. Any other adapter might damage the device.
1. Refer to your car’s owner’s manual to verify where
the power outlets are on and around the dashboard.
Locate an outlet that supplies 12V electric power
when the key is in the ON or ACC position.
2. Insert the car adapter into a power outlet.
3. Connect the camera to the car adapter using the
USB adapter cable.
4. Start the car. The camera turns on automatically,
enters Video mode, and begins recording. A white
oval and the blue LED ash. (Press REC to stop
recording. The white oval goes away; the blue LED
stops ashing and remains steady on.) When the

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car’s engine is turned off, the camera will turn off in
a few seconds and automatically save any recorded
les.
If your vehicle's 12V outlet remains active after the
vehicle is turned off, unplug the DC720 or turn it off.
Recorded les are automatically saved.
5. At other times, press the power button to turn it on.
Press and hold the power button to turn it off. The
DC720 automatically saves the recorded les.
The unit charges the battery whenever power is detected
through the USB port. When the unit is being charged,
the blue LED ashes. The Battery Status icon tells you
how full the battery is.
Empty Low Half Full Full
OPERATING THE DC720
Operate the DC720 through the controls on the
camera or through the Uniden 720 Link app.
The DC720 operates in four modes:
• DUAL. Records video (blue LED ashes while
recording from the front and rear cameras).
• PARK. Monitors motion sensitivity (movement within
the camera's range of sight) and physical movement
(G-sensor activation).
• PHOTO. Take a snapshot of current view.
• Wi-Fi. Connect to the app.

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Stop recording to change modes; the DC720 cannot
change modes while it is recording.
DUAL MODE
DUAL mode records from both the front and rear
cameras in 1 minute intervals in a loop; the oldest le is
overwritten as space is needed. DUAL displays on the
OLED. After a minute, the counter increases by 1 and
begins recording a new le.
Start/Stop Recording
When connected to a car charger and the car is started,
the unit automatically goes into Record mode (DUAL
displays) and starts recording. A white oval and the blue
status LED ash, indicating that recording has begun.
If the unit is not recording, press REC to start recording. A
white oval and the blue status LED ashes.
To stop recording, press REC again; the device beeps,
the white oval goes away, and the blue status LED
changes to steady on.
Lock (Save) Recording
While recording, quickly press and release the power
icon ( ) to lock and save that recording. A + sign
displays to the right of the battery status icon.
The DC720 automatically saves le in case of
accidents.