Uniden iGO CAM 850 User manual

iGO CAM 850
Accident CAM
Vehicle Recorder
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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
Micro SD Card ......................................................................................................8
Plug it in, Power On/O .................................................................................... 9
Record Mode ...................................................................................................... 10
Photo Mode ........................................................................................................ 12
Playback Mode ..................................................................................................13
Connecting to a PC .......................................................................................... 14
iGO CAM Player ................................................................................................. 14
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
GPS Antenna
• 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.
• Owner’s Manual
Windshield Mount
Reverse Camera
iGO CAM 850

Controls & Indicators
Ref Component Description
1CAM A Camera A Lens
2 MENU In standby, open the Menu
3 MODE Use this button to switch between various modes -
Record, Photo and Playback
When the unit is recording, press this button to
manuallylocktheles.
4Microphone Records sound
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5LED • glows red when the unit is powered on.
• ashesredwhentheunitisrecording.
6 CAM B Camera B Lens
7UP • In Menu list, move the cursor, one line up.
• In the Record mode, stop recording and switch
between loop recording and auto detect (motion
detection).
8 DOWN • In Menu list, move the cursor, one line down.
• Use this button to change the LCD screen
display.
9 Power Press and hold to either switch on or off the unit.
Press to turn on/off/auto set the night vision.
10 GPS Port Use to connect the external GPS antenna
(included).
11 AV IN Connect to the Reverse Camera.
12 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.
13 B/R Insert the Reverse Camera in the AV IN port,
and then use this switch to change the recording
from CAM A and CAM B to CAM B and Reverse
camera.
14 USB/DC IN • Connect to External Power & charge battery.
• Connect to PC for data (SD card) transfer.
15 HDMI Connect to a HDMI cable.
16 Micro SD Card
Slot
Use this slot to insert the micro SD card.
17 Reset If the device fails to operate properly, try resetting
thedevice.Presstheresetbuttonbyusingane
pen or paperclip.

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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.
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.
L

Micro SD Card
NOTE
A compatible micro SD card has to be inserted before you start
using the Recorder. Ensure that the unit is turned off before
inserting or removing the SD card.
The unit can support micro SDHC cards (High Capacity SD) up to 32GB in
capacity. A micro SDHC card of at least 8GB capacity and minimum speed of
Class 10 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.
It is important to format the micro SD card before using it, so as to avoid any
damagetothelescreatedoniGOCAM850.
Uniden recommends using good quality micro SD cards.
Operation
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Battery Information
Although primarily designed for in-car use, the unit can operate from its built-
in 600mAh battery for up to 15 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/
DC IN port. The unit requires DC IN 5V/1000mA.
The unit will take about 2 hours to charge completely.
NOTE
Please ensure that the battery is fully charged before using it
forthersttime.Toextendthebatterylife,chargetheunitfully
once every 3 months.

Plug it in, Power On/Off
NOTE
When connected to a car charger with power, the unit will power
on automatically and start recording.
Connect the DC car adaptor to the power connector (USB/DC IN port)
found on the device.
Connect the other end of the DC car adaptor to your car’s cigarette lighter.
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.
WhentheGPSantennaisttedintotheuniticonwilldisplayonthe
LCD.
WhentheReversecameraisttedintotheuniticonwilldisplayonthe
LCD.
NOTE
Only use the DC car adaptor that comes with your device. Any
other adaptor might damage the device.
Full Half full Low Empty
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Battery Alert
The image given below indicates the battery level at different stages.
WhentheGPSantennaisttedintotheuniticonwilldisplayonthe

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Record Mode
When connected to a car charger, the unit automatically starts recording, the
iconwillstartashingonthescreen.Tostoprecording,pressOKand
iconwillstopashingindicatingthattherecordinghasstopped.
When the recording has been set to Auto Detect mode, the icon will
display on the LCD.
NOTE
To record a video, ensure that a valid micro SD card is inserted
in the given slot.
Using the iGO CAM 850 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.
Press the UP button to switch from Loop Recording to Auto Detect (Motion
Detection).
The unit always records from 2 cameras (dual recording mode), irrespective
of the view displayed on the LCD. That means to say, if only footage from
CAM B is displayed on the LCD, the unit still records from CAM A and CAM
B.To record from CAM A and CAM B ensure that the B/R switch (bottom
of the unit) is at B. To record from CAM A and Reverse Camera, insert the
Reverse camera plug into AV IN port and ensure that the B/R switch is at R.
Recording
Resolution
CAM A CAM B
720P 720P
VGA VGA
Resolution
CAM A Reverse Camera
1080P
VGA720P
VGA
The camera resolution is as shown below. Note: The Reverse camera can
record only with CAM A.