Urive Zest User manual
User manual
Ver.1.0
01. Before using Urive ZEST ……………………………………… 3
02. Precautions before using the product …………………… 4
03. Precautions when using the product ……………………… 5
04. Product Features ………………………………………………… 7
05. Package component ………………………………………… 10
06. Name of each part …………………………………………… 11
07. How to install the Urive ZEST ……………………………… 15
08. Product functional description …………………………… 18
09. GUI ……………………………………………………………… 20
10. How to upgrade ……………………………………………… 31
11. PC Viewer ……………………………………………………… 32
12. Configuration ………………………………………………… 42
13. Video recording type ………………………………………… 46
14. Product specification ………………………………………… 48
15. Consumer compensation regulations …………………… 49
16 Before requesting A/S services …………………………… 50
17. Warranty ………………………………………………………… 52
CONTENTS
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01. Before using Urive ZEST
The product is secondary product for safe driving. It is designed to store video and audio information coming
from the front and rear cameras with touch LCD. It records driving and parking videos and about a car
accident or an impact. This will provide relevant circumstantial reference data.
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Urive ZEST is a trademark of Midong E&T.
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All the manual’s contents are protected according to copyright law.
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All the program rights used in the product belong to Midong E&T and are protected according to copyright law.
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The manufacturer shall not be liable for product failures or damages due to misuse, incorrect installation or
unauthorized alteration.
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For safety reasons, avoid manipulating the black box while driving.
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The images used in the manual may look different from the actual screens depending on the printing conditions.
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It is recommended that users should read the manual carefully before using the product to apply it properly and
safely.
ㅇThisisadriverassistancedevice.Themanufacturerwillnotbeheldliableforanyconsequencesresultingfromtheuseof
theproduct.Pleaseusetheproductproperly.
ㅇToenhancetheperformanceoftheproduct,thecontentsofthisinstructionmanualmaybechangedwithoutpriornotice.
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02. Precautions before using the product
◆ Scope of warranty and responsibilities
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Thisproductisforassistingpeopleindrivingsafely.Thecompanywillnotberesponsibleforthelossthatcouldoccurdueto
failures,dataloss,orwhileusingtheproduct.
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Thisproductisanancillarydevicedesignedforrecordingandstoringexternalvideos.Somefunctionsmaynotbesupported
dependingonthedrivingconditionsandtheconditionsofavehicleitself.Whenitcomestothelevelofsupportforperformance
thatistobeprovidedthroughtheupdatingoffirmwareforimprovingqualityandsecuringstability,itmayvarydependingon
typesofproducts.Dependingonsituations,recordingmaynottakeplace.Consideringthat,usersneedtousetheproductonly
forgettinginformationforcheckingdriving-relatedvideos.Recordingmaynottakeplacealsodependingontheconditionsof
theSDcard.
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Thisproductisdesignedforrecordingthevideorelatedtoanaccidentinvolvingauser’svehicle.However,itisnotguaranteed
thatawholelengthofavideorelatedtoanaccidentistoberecorded.Incaseofanaccidentinwhichaminorshockoccurs,
thedetectionsensorwillnotbeactivated,and,consequently,thevideorelatedtotheeventmaynotberecorded.
◆ Precautions for using the memory card
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Checkthedataonceaweekatleastforconfirmingthattheproductoperationnormally.
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FormatthemicroSDmemorycardatleasttwiceamonthforusingtheproductstably.
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RecommendedtouseamicroSDcardthatisexclusivelydesignedfortheproduct.
※Ingeneral,memorycardsarevalidforacertainperiodoftime(warrantedfor6months)andthereforestorageofnew
datamaybedisabledifthecardhadbeeninuseforalongtime.Ifthisisthecase,replacewithanewcardasthe
manufacturerisnotliableforthedataloss.
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03. Precautions when using the produc
This Section is for your safety and proper use of the Product to prevent safety accidents/risks. The manufacturer
shall not be responsible for troubles caused by use of the Product in violation of the instructions.
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Not following the instructions can lead to serious injuries or death.
If the Product is wet, do not place it in the heater or in the microwave oven to dry.
It may cause explosion, deformation or product failure which is not covered under the warranty.
Do not use chemicals (such as benzene, thinner, alcohol) or detergent to clean the Product.
It may cause fire.
Do not alter or impact on the Product.
Unauthorized alteration or product damage by impact shall not be covered under the warranty..
Do not install or operate the Product while driving.
Operation of the Product while driving can cause accidents. Please pull over to a safe spot when you operating the product.
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03. Precautions when using the product
Caution. Not following the instructions can lead to minor Injuries or damage to the products.
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If the Product is directly connected to the car, do not use
the product for an extensive period of time.
It may discharge the battery.
Install the Product in unaffected area by the Navigation or
HIPASS device.
Reflections of images of Navigation or HIPASS may cause
poor recording quality.
Make sure that the double-side adhesive tape is firmly
affixed during installation.
The Product may show poor performance by over time
moving or motor vibration.
Keep the windshield clean.
Foreign materials may prevent normal recording of images.
Watch out for using memory cards and removing it.
Uncertified Micro SD card may not be recorded properly.
Please remove the power cable before inserting or
removing the SD Card
Back up files periodically.
When the SD Card is full, the oldest file in the Card will be
overwritten by a new file. Please back up data periodically
to prevent unwanted data loss.
Please do not use sharp devices on the LCD.
The touch panel or LCD may be damaged by sharp devices
when the black box is set up with them on the LCD.
Avoid an area where the product is exposed to direct
sunlight when parked.
If used for long hours in an air-tight environment inside a
car and in direct sunlight, the product may malfunction.
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04. Product Features
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High-quality video recording with clear images and an optimal viewing angle (HD-HD)
ItprovidesHigh-qualityclearvideofilesatbothdayandnight(Resolution-front:1280x720,Rear:1280×720)and
optimalviewingangle(front:120degrees,rear:112degrees)
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Full-touch LCD
ItisbasedonSmartGUItouchtypeformoreconveniencethanexistingblackboxes.
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3.5″ TFT LCD display for real-time image
Youcancheckthefront-/rear-viewimageinrealtimewiththe3.5″TFTLCDwithPIPsupport.
YoucanalsoplaybackasavedvideowiththeLCD.
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Format function
YoucanformatamemorycardwithoutusingaPC.
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Easy switch between front and rear view images.
YoucanjusttouchtheLCDtoswitchfromfronttorearviewofimagesandviceversa.YoucanusethePIPtoseeboth
imagesatthesametime.
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Easy Configuration
Userscanchangetheconfigurationonthetouchscreenbythemselves.
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Continuous recording
Youcanrecordandsavefulldrivevideoin35MBfiles.
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Event (impact) recording
The3-axisaccelerometersensesanexternalimpactduringthedrivingmodeinordertosavethevideo
rom10secondsbeforeto20secondsafter(30-secondduration)intotheEventfolder.(Thesizeislimitedto35MB).
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04. Product Features
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PIP drag & drop
Youcandraganddropthefront-/rear-viewPIPscreen.
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Manual recording
Afterbootingupinthedrivingmode,touchtheForcesaveicontosavethevideofrom10secondsbeforeto20seconds
after(30-secondduration)intotheEventfolder.(Thesizeislimitedto35MB).
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Dedicated CCTV to protect my car, recording in parking
Itcansenseamotionorimpacttorecordanydamageoraccidentwhileyourcarisparked.
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Auto memory management
Evenifamemorycardisshortofspace,itprovidesautomanagementfunctiontoremovefilesfromtheoldestonesin
ordertorecordrecentdrivingvideos.
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Dedicated PC viewer for playing recorded data
DedicatedPCviewercanplay2channels(front/rear)oftheblackboxvideoatthesametimeinorderforeasy
checkingofinformation.
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Simultaneous front and rear monitoring, 2CH black box
Themainbodyrecordsthefront-viewvideowhiletheexternalcamerarecordstherear-viewvideo(2CH.blackbox).
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Embedded voltage cutoff device to prevent battery discharge and settings for cutoff voltage and timer
Itisembeddedwithadevicetocutthepowertopreventbatterydischargewhenconnectedtoaconstantpower
source.
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04. Product Features
Cutoff setting:
Ifthevoltagereachesacertainleveldefinedbythevoltage/cutofftimesettinginparkingmode,theblackbox
isautomaticallyturnedofftopreventbatterydischarge.Youcanselect1fromthe5stepsofcutoffvoltageand5steps
ofthetimer,respectively.
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Voice information
Voiceinformationisprovidedaccordingtothesituation.
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Autosaver
1)#IfinsideoftheproducttemperatureexceedsLCDwarrantytemperature,theLCDisautomaticallyturnedoff.
Ifthetemperatureiscooleddownenough,theLCDisautomaticallyturnedon.
2)#Voiceinformationforcut-offbecauseofhightemperature:Voiceinformationtoannouncepowercutoffindriving
mode
-“TheLCDhasbeenshutdownbecauseofhightemperature.”
3)#IftheLCDisshutdownbecauseofhightemperature,theLCDwillnotturnonevenifACCisturnedon/offorpoweris
turnedoff.
4)#IftheLCDispressedwiththeLCDoffbecauseofhightemperature,“VoiceInformation”isprovided.
Thevoiceinformationisprovidedonlyindrivemode.
5)#Ifthetemperatureexceedscutofflimitindrivemode,theLCDisautomaticallyturnedoffwiththevoiceinformation.If
thetemperatureiscooleddownenough,theLCDisautomaticallyturnedon.
6)#Ifpowercutoffbecauseofhightemperaturesettingisenabled,theblackboxisturnedoffwhenthetemperatureis
keptabovetheLCDwarrantytemperatureforover5minutes.
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Double protection save
Thevideoof10secondsbeforeanimpactsensedissavedasDriveandEventfilesatthesametime.
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05. Package component
Please check the all of the component in the box as the picture below.
If the component is damaged or has a problem, please contact the selling shop immediately.
Thiscomponentcanbechangedbasedonthesupplyofpartswithoutpriornotice.
(Theimagesshownabovearefortheusers’informationsotheymaylookdifferentfromactualcomponents)
Basic component
Option(To be sold separately)
Mainbody,
mountingholder
MicroSDcard
adaptor
Rearcamera,
cable
Dualsidetape
MicroSDcard
forURIVE
Manual Cigarpower
cable
Continuous
powercable
Hexagon
wrench
GPSmodule
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06. Name of each part (Front camera)
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06. Name of each part (Front camera)
Name Functional description
① Camera lens To record the front video
② Embedded speaker For voice information
③ Security LED High-brightness blue LED for indicating the operation state and security
④ Power terminal (DC) Port to connect the power cable
⑤ External GPS terminal (GPS) Port to connect an external GPS module
⑥ Rear camera terminal (CAM) Micro USB 5-pin port to connect the rear camera
⑦ LCD 3.5″ LCD to check a video and control the device
⑧ Embedded mic (MIC) To record voice with a video
⑨ LED indicator Green LED to indicate always-on mode
⑩ SD card slot To insert a micro SD card for storage
⑪ Power & Manual record switch Power On/Off switch
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06. Name of each part (Rear camera)
Name Functional description
① Mounting holder Surface to attach the rear camera to a rear window
② Camera lens Rear camera lens
③ Terminal Micro USB 5-pin port to connect the body
④ Security LED Blue LED for indicating operation state and security
⑤ Screen reversal switch Horizontal reversal switch for rear-view screen (up: Normal / down: Horizontal reversal)
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06. Name of each part (Socket pin arrangement)
Sockets Images of sockets pin arrangement
Power socket
(DC socket) ① GND ② ACC ③ BAT(B+)
GPS socket(2.5 pi) ① VCC(3.6~6V DC) ② Rx
③ GND ④ Tx(GPS Signal Output)
Front camera
connection part
(Micro USB 5P)
① VCC(5.0V DC) ② Video signal -
③ Video Signal + ④ Unused
⑤ GND
Rear camera
connection
part(Micro USB 5P)
① VCC(5.0V DC) ② Video signal -
③ Video Signal + ④ Unused
⑤ GND
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◆ Socket pin arrangement
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07. How to install the Urive ZEST -Precautions
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The installation requires embedding and constant power supply; thus, you are advised to seek help from one of
our partners.
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It is recommended to use only Urive-certified power and connection cables.
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Try to avoid high-temperature and small sections for installing the cable as the sheath can melt or be damaged
resulting in a short circuit.
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Wrong installation may lead to a fire, for which we are not liable.
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To install it, park your car on a level surface under good lighting with the engine turned off.
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Ensure that the power cable is not connected before the rear camera is connected.
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Before finishing the installation process, make sure that the front-/rear-view video is properly saved.
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Try to avoid any interruption of sight of driver.
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Make sure a micro SD card is inserted and then connect the power.
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For the clean and safe installation, try to hide the cables.
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Keep your windshield clean.
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The rear camera may be influenced by the tinting or hot wire.
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Remove the lens protection of front and rear cameras after installation.
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07. Installation
Clean the sections to install front and rear cameras.
Attach the body and rear camera as you desire.
Connect the cable to the rear camera and external GPS (optional)
without the power cable connected.
Connect the power to a fuse box, and power cable to the body.
- Black line: GND, (ex) Chassis
- Yellow line: ACC, (ex) Fuse of cigar jack
- Red line: BAT(B+), (ex) Emergency light
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07. Installation -Rear camera
After the intro and caution screens, it starts recording with a
buzzer.
After booting up, front-view image is displayed. Touch [Rear-view image] item to check
the rear-view image, and enable [Setting] - [PIP] to check the front-/rear-view images
at the same time.
※StateLED:Drivingmode-GREENLEDOn/Parkingmode-GREENLEDOff
Check if the front-/rear-view image is saved, and, then, hide the cables.
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08. Functions
Classification
Situation Action Voice information
Power
(ACC ON)
Power cable is connected to
the body.
BLUE LED is turned on and then off after booting up, GREEN LED
is turned on.
After booting up, consecutive video files are saved in 35 MB files.
“Start recording.”
Switch is pressed and held. Power On/Off Power OFF: “Jingling”
Drive mode
Parking mode → ACC (Engine) ON
Mode switching with LCD ON -> Constant recording starts. “Shifting to the driving mode.”
If an impact file has been
produced while parking -“Impact has been detected
while parking.”
When entering the Video list
or Preference menu
When exiting the menu, “Start recording.” Recording is restarted
with the voice information “Stop recording”
Receiving GPS signal -“GPS is connected”
Parking
mode
Parking mode → ACC(Engine)
OFF
Mode switching with the LCD off, starting to sense motion and
impact, Saves a video from 10 seconds before to 20 seconds
after (30-second duration)
- Monitoring: BLUE LED blinking every 1 seconds
Motion sensing: Blinking 4 times per second
- Saving due to a motion: Blinks 6 times per second.
“Shifting to parking mode.”
Others
Update BLUE LED blinks during update,
and, then, it reboots after the BLUE LED is turned off. “Starting the update.”
When entering high-
temperature cutoff state -
“Video is continuously recorded,
and the LCD will be recovered
after a certain time.”
When there is no SD card, or there
is a problem with the SD card
Rebooting after a voice information “Please check the SD card.”
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08. Functions -Voice information
Voice Situation
Start recording.
- When saving a video after booting up
- When saving a video after setting
- When saving a video after checking system state
- When saving a video after playing back a video
Stop recording. - When selecting Video View, System State, or Setting menu
- When the Format icon is pressed
Please check the SD card. - When there is no SD card or a problem with it.
Shifting to driving mode. - When shifting from parking to driving mode
Shifting to parking mode. - When shifting from driving to parking mode
Parking mode is not available. - When the memory space of parking mode is 0%
Formatting the SD card. - When formatting the SD card
Impact has been detected while parking. - When shifting from parking to driving mode after parking, where an impact
file has been saved
There is an error with the camera. - When the sensor input has a problem
GPS is connected. - When GPS signal is received in the driving mode (1 alarm)
The LCD has been shut down due to the high
temperature.
- Cutoff because of high temperature is announced in driving mode.
- When the LCD is pressed after it has been shut down because of high
temperature in driving mode.
Video is continuously recorded, and the LCD
will be recovered after a certain time. - Cutoff because of high temperature is announced in driving mode (1 alarm)
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09. Urive Zest GUI -Real-time view
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After booting up to driving mode, real-time view is provided.
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The view screen shows firmware version, video recording time, image quality,
GPS signal state, voice recording state, product temperature, battery voltage,
and recording state(REC, EVT).
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In the screen setting, enable PIP to see the front and rear view images in PIP.
Disable the PIP to see either the front or rear view image. (Default: PIP OFF)
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It shifts to the screen saver when on standby for 1 minute. (If the screen saver is
enabled)
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Use the reversal switch of rear camera to horizontally reverse the image.
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You can drag and drop PIP for the real-time view. You can relocate the PIP view with the drag & drop function.
◆ PIP drag & drop
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