Uniden iGo CAM 820O User manual

iGO CAM 820
Accident CAM
Vehicle Recorder
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Australia: www.uniden.com.au
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NOTE
Uniden does not represent this product to be waterproof. Do not
expose this product to Rain or Moisture.
NOTE
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.
NOTE
Keep your attention on the road! Don’t try to operate or focus
on any device while driving. If you have to concentrate on a
device, pull off the road for a few minutes.
NOTE
Ensure that the camera lens is kept clean and there is nothing
blocking the lens.
NOTE
Don’t leave the device in direct sunlight for a long period of time
or where the temperature could go above 60°C.
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Important Safety Instructions

CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions ............................................. 2
What Do I Do First? ................................................................4
Make Sure These Items Arrived in the Box ................................................4
Controls & Indicators ............................................................5
How Do I Put It in My Car? .................................................... 7
Attaching the Windshield Mount .................................................................7
Operation .............................................................................. 8
SD Card ...................................................................................................................8
Plug it in, Power On/O ................................................................................... 8
Recording Mode .............................................................................................. 10
Photo Mode .......................................................................................................14
Playback Mode ..................................................................................................16
Connecting to a PC ......................................................................................... 16
Important Information ...................................................................................17
Warranty ..............................................................................18
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Make Sure These Items Arrived in the Box
What Do I Do First?
DC (CAR) Adaptor
USB Cable
AV Cable
• If any item is missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase
immediately. Never use damaged products!
• Need help? Get answers at our website:
www.uniden.com.au for Australian model.
www.uniden.co.nz for New Zealand model.
iGO CAM 820
• Owner’s Manual
Windshield Mount

Controls & Indicators
Ref Component Description
1 Front Lens Front Lens
2 MENU In standby, open the Menu
3 MODE Use this button to switch between various modes -
Record, Photo and Playback
4 LED Left - glows red when the unit is charging
Right - glows red when the unit is powered on
-ashesredwhentheunitisrecording
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MODE
MENU
OK
RESET
DC IN
AV OUT

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5Protect • In Record Mode, use this button to save & lock
thecurrentrecording.Protectsthelefrom
overwrite during loop recording.
• In Menu Mode, use this button to select the next
(right) menu.
6SWITCH Use this button to switch between the lenses (front
or back) to take a photo or record a video.
7UP • In Menu list, move the cursor, one line up
• Use this button to mute audio recordings
8 DOWN • In Menu list, move the cursor, one line down
• Use this button to get a full screen display.
9 Back Lens Back Lens
10 LCD Screen LCD Screen
11 Microphone Records sound
12 Power • Press and hold to switch on or off the unit.
• During power on, press to turn Infrared LEDs
(night vision) on/off.
13 Reset If the device fails to operate properly, try resetting
thedevice.Presstheresetbuttonbyusingane
pen or paperclip.
14 OK • In Record mode, press this button to start or stop
video recording.
• In Photo mode, press this button to take a photo
• PresstoconrmaselectionintheMenu.
• Presstoconrmachangeinthesettings.
15 micro SD
Card Slot
Use this slot to insert the SD card
16 DC IN • Connect External Power & charge battery
• Connect to PC for data (SD card) transfer
17 AV Out Connects to an external device
18 Bracket Slot Fit the bracket hook of the windshield mount
19 Port Not used
20 LEDs: Infrared Night Vision LEDs

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Attaching the Windshield Mount
How Do I Put It in My Car?
1. Insert the bracket hook into the bracket slot provided on the top of the unit.
L
2. After inserting the hook, slide it down till it locks in position.
NOTE
Suction cups will not stick well on a curved/textured or wet surfaces.
3.Pressthesuctioncupatagainstthewindshield.
4. Push the suction lock up, until it snaps into place and tighten the locking
collar to secure.
5. Gently pull on the mount to make sure it is secure.
It maybe a good idea to secure the power cord with cable clips so that it does
not interfere while driving.

SD Card
NOTE
A compatible micro SD card is required to record and store
video and photos.
The unit can support micro SDHC cards (High Capacity SD) up to 32GB in
capacity. A micro SDHC card of at least 4GB capacity and minimum Class 6
speed is recommended.
Insert a formatted micro SD card gently in the slot at the bottom of the unit. To
remove the card from the slot, press the edge of the SD card inwards for it to
pop out and then pull it out of the slot.
Plug it in, Power On/Off
NOTE
When connected to a car charger with power, the unit will power
on automatically, go into the record mode and start recording.
1. Connect the DC car adaptor to the power connector (USB port) found on
the device.
2. Connect the other end of the DC car adaptor to your car’s cigarette lighter.
3. When connected to the car charger the unit will power on automatically
and start recording. When the car’s engine is turned off, the unit will
automatically turn off in a few seconds.
At other times, press and hold the Power button to turn it on or off.
NOTE
Only use the DC car adaptor that comes with your device. Any
other adaptor might damage the device.
Operation
At other times, press and hold the Power button to turn it on or off.
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Battery Information
Although primarily designed for in-car use, the unit can operate from its built-
in 800mAh battery for up to 35 minutes.
Please note, the power usage would depend on day/night recording and
resolution setting.
The unit will charge the battery whenever power is detected through the USB
port. When the unit is being charged, the left Red LED will glow. The LED will
turn off when the unit has been charged completely.
The unit will take about 2 hours to charge completely.
Battery Alert
The image given below indicates the battery level at different stages.
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Record Mode
Recording
When connected to a car charger, the unit automatically starts recording, the
recordiconwillstartashingonthescreen.
Tostoprecording,pressOKandtherecordiconwillstopashing
indicating that the recording has stopped.
Protect Function to Protect the Current Recording
While recording, if you want to protect the current recordings, then press the
Protect button, the lock icon will appear on the screen. This indicates
that those recordings have been locked and will not be overwritten by new
video clips.
NOTE
To record a video, ensure that a valid SD card is inserted in
the given slot. Also note, that inserting/removing the SD card
causes the device to shutdown.
Using the iGO CAM 820 you can record videos and take photos. To record
videos, you need to ensure that the unit is in the record mode. Press MODE
to switch between Record, Photo and Playback modes.