Uniden iWitness DC11 User manual

DC11
Issue 2, August 2019
Printed in Vietnam
© 2019Uniden America Corporation
Irving, Texas
OWNER’S MANUAL
AUTOMOTIVE VIDEO RECORDER
iWitness

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 .............................. 9
ATTACHING THE WINDSHIELD MOUNT..................................... 9
INSTALLING THE MICROSD CARD............................................. 9
POWERING UP THE DC11.......................................................... 10
OPERATING THE DC11 ............................................ 11
RECORD MODE .......................................................................... 11
Recording ................................................................................. 11
Save Current Recording.......................................................... 12
Record Mode Menu .................................................................. 12
PHOTO MODE ............................................................................. 14
Photo Mode Menu .................................................................... 14
PLAYBACK MODE ...................................................................... 16
Playback Mode Menu............................................................... 16
Adjust Playback Volume ......................................................... 16
SETUP MENU .............................................................................. 16
CONNECTING TO A PC ............................................ 18
MASS STORAGE......................................................................... 18

TROUBLESHOOTING............................................... 19
SPECIFICATIONS...................................................... 20
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ........................... 23

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DC11
AUTOMOTIVE VIDEO RECORDER
OVERVIEW
The Uniden DC11 is an ultra-compact recorder that can
be set up to continuously capture high quality video
even in low light conditions. The built-in G-Sensor
system triggers the camera to instantly begin recording
if the vehicle is bumped or scraped. The DC11 can even
record outside the vehicle for the duration of the internal
battery’s power.
FEATURES
• 1.5” color screen
• High Denition Recording
• G-Sensor
• Loop Recording
• Auto Power Off
• Date and Time Stamp
• Records onto microSD Card (8GB included)
• Internal Rechargeable Battery (up to 10 minutes)

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
Uniden DC11 Windshield
Mount
DC (CAR)
Adapter
USB Cable 8GB MicroSD
card
If any items are missing or damaged, get answers
24/7 at our website: www.uniden.com.

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
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No. Item Description
1LCD
2UP ▲ In Record mode, zoom in.
In Menu list, move the cursor one line
up.
3LED Red - (Steady On) Not Recording
Red - (Flashing) Recording

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No. Item Description
4MENU When not recording, opens the Menu.
5LED Blue - Indicates charging
6DOWN
▼
In Record mode, zoom out.
In Menu list, move the cursor one line
down.
7OK In Record mode, press this button to
start/stop video recording.
Use this button to capture an image in
Photo mode.
Conrm a menu selection.
Conrm changes in the settings.
8M / While recording, press to lock (save
from overwrite) the current recording.
Use this button to shift between
Record, Photo, and Playback mode.
9POWER Press to turn power on.
Press & hold to turn power off.
In Record mode, press to turn Infrared
LEDs (night vision) on/off.
10 Bracket
Slot
Fit the bracket hook of the windshield
mount.
11 Reset If the device fails to operate, try
resetting the device. Press the
reset button using a pin or unfolded
paperclip.
12 Mic Records sound
13 Lens

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No. Item Description
14 USB Port Connect External Power & charge
battery
Connect to PC for data (microSD
card) transfer
15 Speaker
16 Card Slot microSD card slot
INSTALLATION AND POWER UP
ATTACHING THE WINDSHIELD MOUNT
1. Insert the windshield mount bracket hook into the
bracket slot on the top of the DC11.
2. After inserting the hook, slide it down until it locks in
position.
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.
INSTALLING THE MICROSD CARD
A compatible microSD card (8GB supplied) is
required to record and store videos and photos.
The unit can support microSDHC cards (High Capacity
microSD) up to 32GB in capacity. Uniden recommends
using a good quality microSDHC card of at least 8GB
capacity (included) and minimum Class 10 speed.
Insert a formatted microSD card gently in the slot on the
side of the unit. To remove the card from the slot, press

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the edge of the microSD card inwards for it to pop out
and then pull it out of the slot.
POWERING UP THE DC11
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. Connect the car adapter to the camera and to the
that power outlet.
3. Start the car. The camera turns on automatically
and begins recording. (Press OK to stop recording.)
When the car’s engine is turned off, the camera will
automatically turn off in a few seconds.
Charge the camera for at least 15 minutes after it is
turned on for the rst time or after it has been turned
o for more than three weeks.
4. At other times, press the button to turn it on.
Press and hold the button to turn it off.
The unit charges the battery whenever power is detected
through the USB port. When the unit is being charged,
the red LED glows. It will automatically turn off when
the unit has been charged completely. The unit will take
about 90 minutes to charge completely. The Battery
Status icon tells you how full the battery is.

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Empty Low Half Full Full
OPERATING THE DC11
The DC11 operates in three modes: Record mode, Photo
mode, and Playback mode. These modes also have
menus to help you congure recording and taking photos.
Press M/ until you access the mode you want. An icon
appears in the upper left corner of the screen for each
mode.
Record Mode Photo Mode Playback Mode
RECORD MODE
To record video, verify that a valid microSD card (8GB
supplied) is inserted in the microSD slot.
Inserting or removing the microSD card when the
unit is recording causes the device to shut down.
Recording
When connected to a car charger, the unit automatically
goes into Record mode and starts recording. The
icon displays on the screen, with a ashing red dot
beside it to indicate recording is in progress.
If the unit is not recording, press OK to start recording.

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A ashing red dot appears next to the icon. To
stop recording, press OK and the red dot disappears,
indicating that the recording has stopped.
Save Current Recording
You can save the le that is currently recording so
that it will not be overwritten if space is needed. While
recording, press M/ ; the icon appears on the
screen. This indicates that the recording has been locked
and will not be overwritten by new video clips.
Press OK to stop recording. The icon disappears
from the screen.
Record Mode Menu
You cannot access menus when the the unit is
recording. To access the Record menus, stop
recording by pressing OK.
In Record, Photo, or Playback mode, press the Menu key
( ) once to access the menu settings for that particular
mode. Press it twice to display the Setup menu.
The Setup menu is common to all modes. See page
16.
Press ▲ and ▼ to scroll through the various settings and
then press OK to select. Press again to exit the Menu.
Option Description
Resolution Sets the video resolution. (Maximum
resolution = 1080FHD)

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Option Description
Loop
Recording
Loop recording allows you to set video
le length (1, 2, or 3, minutes; 3 minutes
shown on icon). Selecting a le length
activates loop recording. When the
microSD card lls up, it loops back to the
oldest le and records over it.
If you select OFF, video le length
defaults to 3 minutes. When the microSD
card lls up, a Card Full message
displays and recording stops.
EV
(Exposure)
,
Sets the brightness sensitivity.
Motion
Detection
Turn this setting on to allow the recorder
to start recording when it detects
movement.
Audio Turns audio recording on/off.
Date Stamp Enables/disables the date and time on
the image les.
Gsensor Detects signicant or sudden movement;
automatically locks the current recording.
Button
Sound
Turns on sounds when you press keys.

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PHOTO MODE
The DC11 lets you take snapshots of live video that is
not recording. You cannot take a snapshot of live video
while it is recording. You also cannot take a snapshot of
recorded video playing back.
To take a snapshot:
1. Verify that a valid microSD card is inserted in the
microSD slot.
2. Press M/ to select Photo mode; displays in
the upper left corner.
3. Press OK. The unit takes a snapshot of live video.
Photo Mode Menu
Like the Record mode menu, press the Menu key ( )
once to access the menu settings for the Photo mode.
Press it twice to display the Setup menu.
The Setup menu is common to all modes. See page
16.
Option Description
Capture
Mode
Sets the time gap for capturing an image.
For example, if you select 2s, then 2
seconds will be the delay between the
OK button being pressed and the image
being captured.
Resolution Denes the image resolution.

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Option Description
Sequence Activates continuous shooting mode; you
get up to 3 shots in one click.
Quality Denes the quality of the images you
capture.
Sharpness Denes the clarity of detail in the images
you capture.
White
Balance
Establishes the conditions to capture an
image based on the options given.
Color
R
GB
Adjust photo color.
ISO Increases or decreases the camera’s
light sensitivity.
EV
(Exposure)
Sets the brightness sensitivity.
Anti-
Shaking
Reduces the camera shake and captures
a better quality image.
Quick
Review
Sets the time duration the image displays
on the screen after it has been captured.

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PLAYBACK MODE
This mode lets you play back recorded video or view
snapshots.
1. Press M/ until either (Playback) or ► (Snap-
shot) displays in the upper left corner of the screen.
2. Press OK to view the recorded le/snapshot or ▲ /
▼ to scroll through the recorded les/snapshots.
Playback Mode Menu
Press the Menu key ( ) once to access the Playback
mode options. Scroll up or down and then press OK
to select an option for the snapshot/video currently
displaying.
• Delete. Delete the current le displayed or delete all
les.
• Protect. Lock/unlock the current le displayed or lock/
unlock all les.
Adjust Playback Volume
Playback Volume controls display on the video playback
screen ( ). Increase or decrease the volume
through the ▲ / ▼keys.
SETUP MENU
Press Menu key ( ) twice to access the Setup menu in
any mode. The icon is highlighted in the upper left
corner.

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Option Description
Set Date/
Time
Changes the date and time by using the
relevant ▲ and ▼ keys, and then press
OK to conrm.
Auto Power
Off
Sets the time duration to automatically
power off the unit when idle.
Language Select English (default), French,
Spanish, or Portuguese.
Light
Frequency
Select 50Hz or 60Hz (default) and press
OK.
Screen
Saver
Sets the time to automatically turn off the
LCD after the recording starts.
Image
Rotation
Rotates the image.
Format Formats the microSD card.

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Option Description
Default
Setting
Returns all the settings back to the
factory defaults.
Firmware
Version
Version number of the installed rmware.
CONNECTING TO A PC
If you connect the DC11 to a PC (using the supplied USB
cable), the DC11 displays verious options. Scroll to select
Mass Storage.
MASS STORAGE
The Mass Storage option lets you manage and view the
microSD card contents on the PC.
1. Connect the DC11 to the PC with the USB cable.
2. Select the Mass Storage option on the DC11.
3. On your computer, navigate to your network drives;
the DCAM is detected on the PC as an external
drive. Select it to view the DCIM folder.
4. Click on the DCIM folder to open and view
recordings/images arranged in folders according to
the specied date. The locked/protected recordings
have le names beginning with “SOS,” thus enabling
you to easily distinguish them from the rest of the
recordings.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
General Problems Possible Solutions
Camera does not turn off
when the car is turned off.
Check your vehicle’s
owner’s manual to verify
that you have connected
the camera to a power
outlet that only operates
when the key is in the ON
or ACC position.
If you have connected your
camera accordingly and it
still remains on when the
car is turned off, go to www.
uniden.com for assistance.
The unit cannot take
photos or record videos
The unit automatically
stops when recording
• Ensure that the microSD
card is formatted
properly and inserted
correctly.
• Use the recommended
type of microSD card
(minimum 8GB Class
10)
Video is unclear Ensure that there are no
ngerprints or dirt on the
lens. Ensure that the lens is
always kept clean.
Dark images while
recording water/sky
Adjust the EV setting.
Color of the images is not
good
Set the ‘white balance’
setting to automatic.

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General Problems Possible Solutions
Cross-stripe interference
in an image
Verify that Frequency option
(Setup/Frequency) is set to
60Hz (North America).
The unit crashes Using a pin or an unfolded
paper clip, press and hold
the Reset button to restart
the unit.
SPECIFICATIONS
Screen 1.5 in. LCD
RAM DDR1
Operating
Systems
Supported
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1
Mac OS 10+/LINUX (webcam/storage)
Operating
Temp.
32° F ~ 122° F (0° C ~ +50° C)
Storage
Temp.
25° F ~ 140° F (-10° C ~ +60° C)
Size 66mm (L) x 31mm (H) x 41mm (W)
Working
Humidity
10 ~ 90%
Storage microSD (up to 32GB), Class 10 (8G
microSD card included)
Recording
Time
Recording Time: Off, 1 min, 3 min, or 5
min
Video
Resolution
1920x1080/1440x1080/1280x720/848x4
80/640x480/320x240
View Angle 140°
Zoom 4X digital zoom