VIGORPLUS+ V16 Series User manual

Instruction Manual
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Professional
V16X Series High Definition Car DVR

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Contents
PRECAUTIONS.............................................................................................................................................................2
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................3
PACKAGE CONTENTS.................................................................................................................................................5
PRODUCT FEATURES.................................................................................................................................................6
CONTROLS...................................................................................................................................................................7
INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................................................................8
INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD .......................................................................................................................8
INSTALLING IN VEHICLES ...................................................................................................................................9
VIDEO MODE..............................................................................................................................................................13
NORMAL RECORDING .......................................................................................................................................14
EMERGENCY RECORDING (FILE PROTECTED).............................................................................................14
AUTO REPAIR .....................................................................................................................................................14
PLAYBACK MODE ......................................................................................................................................................15
PLAYING VIDEOS ...............................................................................................................................................15
VIEWING PHOTOS..............................................................................................................................................16
MENU AND SETTINGS...............................................................................................................................................17
MENU OPTIONS .................................................................................................................................................17
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE ..............................................................................................................................19
PC CONNECTION ......................................................................................................................................................20
REVIEWING GPS LOG .......................................................................................................................................20
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................................................22
PRECAUTIONS
Please read this manual carefully before operation and keep it for future reference. It will be helpful should you
encounter any operational problem.
WARNING: Do not expose this product to rain, moisture or water under any circumstances, doing so may result
in the risk of electric shock of re.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform and servicing other than that contained in the
instruction manual unless you are qualied to do so.
• Have the unit serviced by a qualied service technician if; The Unit has been exposed to rain
or water.
• The unit does not seem to operate normally.
• The unit exhibits a marked changes in performance.
LCD: A Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen is a multilayer complex component, containing 691,200
pixels. Pixels can however fail during normal product life. 1 pixel = 0.00014% failure rate, and one
pixel failures per year of operation is considered normal and not a cause for concern.
WEEE: Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and/or Battery by users in private
households in the European Union.
This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this can not be dispose of as
household waste. You must dispose of your waste equipment and/or battery by handing it over to
the applicable take-back scheme for the recycling of electronic equipment and/or battery. For more
information please contact your local household waste disposal o󰀩ce
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT BY YOURSELF!
THE DEVICE WILL BECOME HOT DURING OPERATION. PLEASE AVOID
TOUCHING THE LENS DIRECTLY DURING OR AFTER USE.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Chip
• V160-NT96672
• V161-NT96675
• V163-NT96670
CMOS Sensor
• V160: IMX307 2.0M
• V161: IMX307 2.0M
• V163: IMX415 8.0M
• V16R: IMX307 2.0M
Video Resolution
• V160:
Single Channel
1920 x 1080P 30fps
1280 x 720p 60fps
1280 x 720p 30fps
• V161:
Single Channel Dual Channel
1920 x 1080P 60fps 1080P+1080P
1920 x 1080P 30fps 1080P+720P
1280 x 720P 60fps 720P+1080P
1280 x 720P 30fps 720P+720P
• V163:
Single Channel Dual Channel
3840 x 2160P 30fps 1440P+1080P
2560 x 1440P 30fps 1080P+1080P
1920 x 1080P 60fps
1920 x 1080P 30fps
1280 x 720P 60fps
1280 x 720P 30fps
Screen 2.0 inches screen
Video Code / Format • H.264
• MP4 or TS
Audio Built-in Microphone/Speaker
Memory Card Capacity MicroSD card, support up to 256GB (Not included in package)
G-Sensor Supported
Parking Mode Supported (Hardwire kit not included in package)
Loop Recording Supported:1/2/3/5 minutes per segment

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Backup Power Source Super capacitor (No lithium battery)
(Ensures all videos are written to the memory card on power failure)
Working Temperature -10°C ~ 60°C
External Power Supply 5V 1.5A
Voltage / Current
• V160:
Single Channel
Voltage: 5V
Current: 240-280mA
• V161:
Single Channel Dual Channel
Voltage: 5V
Current: 400-450mA
Voltage: 5V
Current: 600-650mA
• V163:
Single Channel Dual Channel
Voltage: 5V
Current: 620-640mA
Voltage: 5V
Current: 840-880mA
Size • 75mm x 40mm x 25mm (without GPS bracket)
• 75mm x 40mm x 75mm (with GPS bracket)
Net Weight 60 g

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Please check the contents of your Dash Cam product package. The actual products might appear slightly di󰀨erent
from the pictures shown below.
Dash Cam
(Front camera)
Car charger with Type-C
adapter
USB data cable Quick start guide
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Quick Start Guide
V16X Series
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GPS bracket with attached
3M adhesive sticker
Window Stickers (x2) 3M Adhesive Sticker
NOTE:
• Car charger with Type-C adapter is used for supplying power from the 12-24Vdc outlet of your vehicle.
• USB data cable is used for connection to a laptop/computer.
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Optional accessories
Hardwire kit Rear View Camera with 6m / 8m(optional, available in
some regions only) rear camera cable (V16R)
NOTE:
Hardwire kit is used for power connection to the fusebox instead of the 12-24Vdc outlet of your vehicle, which
supports the Parking Mode function and car battery protection circuitry.

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PRODUCT FEATURES
Thank you for purchasing this VIGORPLUS™ Dash Cam product. In this section, we will outline some of the features
available with this camera.
2.0” LCD Colour Screen
Large screen for ease of use for the camera congurations and viewing the playback of both videos and photos.
140° Ultra-Wide Angle Lens
Ultra-wide angle lenses paired with the new Sony IMX307(V160/V161) or IMX415(V163) Starvis sensors for superior
night time video quality and reduced motion blur on views.
High Quality Recording Capability
The video resolution varies depending on the model number.
Model Number Single Channel Resolution Dual Channel Resolution
V160
• 1920 x 1080P 30fps
• 1280 x 720P 60fps
• 1280 x 720P 30fps
V161
• 1920 x 1080P 60fps
• 1920 x 1080P 30fps
• 1280 x 720P 60fps
• 1280 x 720P 30fps
• 1080P+1080P
• 1080P+720P
• 720P+1080P
• 720P+720P
V163
• 3840 x 2160P 30fps
• 2560 x 1440P 30fps
• 1920 x 1080P 60fps
• 1920 x 1080P 30fps
• 1280 x 720P 60fps
• 1280 x 720P 30fps
• 1440P+1080P
• 1080P+1080P
Combined with WDR Technology
V16X dash Camera balances bright and dark areas, displaying objects in consistent and accurate video or images,
even in low-light environments. The camera is suitable for wide range-contrast environment.
NOTE:
V163 model has both WDR and HDR functions.
G Sensor / File Protection
In the event of an impact, the camera will automatically ‘protect’ the recording, stopping the le from being
overwritten. Individual les can also be ‘protected’ when viewed within playback mode.
You can also press the red ( ) button to manually start the ‘protected’ recording.
More information about File Protection/Emergency Recording:
• If the le protection/emergency recording starts at the beginning 15 seconds of recording le, both current le
and previous recording le will be protected.
• If the le protection/emergency recording starts at the nal 15 seconds of recording le, both current le and
next recording le will be protected.
Automatic Start / Stop Technology
As soon as the vehicle ignition is turned on, the camera will start to record automatically. When the ignition is turned
o󰀨, the camera will perform an automatic shutdown process.
Optional Hardwire Kit with Parking Mode Function
With this function, the camera automatically starts recording when it is triggered by the G-Sensor, keeping your car
safe when parked.
Built-in Microphone & Speaker
Record audio to compliment the video recordings.

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CONTROLS
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1. CAMERA LENS
Wide angle 140º.
2. MICROPHONE
Integrated microphone for audio recording.
3. SPEAKER
Integrated speaker for audio playback.
4 LED INDICATOR
• Red = power on
• Red ashing = recording
5. MENU ( )
Press to open the OSD menu.
6. UP ( )
• Recording Mode: Enter the Playback mode.
• Playback Mode: Move to the next le.
• Video Playback Mode: Rewind playback.
• In the Menus: Navigate up within menus.
7. SOS FILE PROTECTION ( )
‘One touch button’ to protect current le in event an
emergency situation.
8. DOWN ( )
• Recording Mode: Take a snapshot.
• Playback Mode: Move to the previous le.
• Video Playback Mode: Fast forward playback.
• In the Menus: Navigate down within menus.
9. OK ( )
• Video Mode:
- Short press to switch the screen display mode.
- Long press to manually turn o󰀨 the camera.
• Playback Mode: Conrm the selection.
• In the Menus: Conrm the selection.
10. GPS BRACKET
Install the bracket to the mounting socket.
11. DUST COVER
USB port and memory card slot located under the
dust cover. It helps to keep the components free of
dust or other contaminants.
12. USB TYPE-C PORT
Connect the USB cable, or the USB cable of the
Rear View camera here.
13. SD CARD SLOT
Insert microSD memory card here.
14. USB TYPE-C PORT
Connect the car power cable here.

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INSTALLATION
INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD
Remove the dust cover. Then insert the memory card with the gold contacts facing to the front of the camera. Make
sure to push the memory card until it clicks into place.
NOTE:
• Do not remove or insert the memory card when the camera is turned on. This may damage the memory card, or
recordings within.
• The microSD card is sold separately. The microSD card must have a Class-10 or UHS-1 rating or better, and a
capacity between 16GB and 256GB.
Recording Time
The camera supports microSD card up to 256GB (approximately 30 hours record time).
Single Channel
Mode & FPS
SD Card Size 4K @30fps 1440p @30fps 1080p @60fps
32G 2H 4.5H 4H
64G 4H 9H 8H
128G 8H 18H 16H
256G 16H 36H 32H
Single Channel
Mode & FPS
SD Card Size 1080p @30fps 720p @60fps 720p @30fps
32G 8H 9H 17H
64G 16H 18H 34H
128G 32H 36H 68H
256G 64H 72H 136H
Dual Channel
Mode & FPS
SD Card Size
1440p+1080p
@30fps
1080p+1080p
@30fps
1080p+720p
@30fps
720p+1080p
@30fps
720p+720p
@30fps
32G 2H 50Min 4H 6H 6H 9H
64G 6H 8H 11.5H 11.5H 18H
128G 12H 17H 23H 23H 36H
256G 24H 34H 46H 46H 72H

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INSTALLING IN VEHICLES
To securely mount the camera on the windshield, do the following:
1 Attach the GPS bracket to the camera. Slide it into the mounting socket until you hear a click.
2 Wipe clean the chosen area of the windshield with a dry cloth. Then attach
the window sticker onto the windshield.
3 Peel o󰀨 the adhesive cover layer from the GPS bracket. Then place and
press down the bracket rmly onto the attached window sticker.
4 Adjust the camera position is necessary.
Ensure that the road ahead is at the centre of the image and clearly visible on
the camera screen.

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Installing the Rear View Camera
NOTE:
V16X dash cam can only work with V16R.
1 Wipe clean the chosen area of the rear window with a dry cloth. Then attach
the window sticker onto the rear window.
2 Peel o󰀨 the adhesive cover layer from the mounting bracket. Then place and press
down the bracket rmly onto the attached window sticker.
3 Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port of the Rear View camera
(V16R).
Make sure the remaining cable routing is properly secured in your vehicle.
4 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port of the camera.

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Connecting to Power
Use only the supplied VIGORPLUS car adapter to turn on the camera.
1 Connect one end of the car adapter to the USB port of the GPS bracket.
2 Route the car adapter around the windshield to the 12-24Vdc socket, ensuring that your view is not obstructed,
and that the adapter is not a distraction. Then plug the other end of the car adapter to the 12-24Vdc outlet of your
vehicle.
OK
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Once the vehicle engine is started, the camera automatically turns on and starts recording.

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Powering On/O󰀨 the Camera Manually
To manually turn on/o󰀨 the power, press and hold the button for at least 3 seconds.
NOTE:
• Your Dash Cam is shipped with the Screen Saver function set to Default OFF. This is for ease of initial setup.
Once setup is complete, the screen saver should be set to 15 seconds, in order to blank the screen completely
whilst driving. This avoids any potential distraction and may be a legal requirement in some countries.
• It is recommended to position your Dash Cam on the passenger side of the car, behind the rear view mirror,
as shown above. Whilst the camera needs to be located in a position within the wiper swept area, do not allow
the camera to obstruct your vision of the road ahead. Recommended position is no more than 40mm within the
wiper swept area. Do NOT mount the camera directly in front of the driver.
• Do not place the Dash Cam in such a way that it may interfere with the deployment of air bags or other safety
equipment.
• Adjust any settings or review the recordings whilst stationery, not whilst driving.
• In vehicles where the 12V / 24V output remains on when the ignition is turned o󰀨. Please disconnect the camera
when not in use.
• When using the camera for the rst time, make sure to set the correct date and time settings.
Installing Smart Hardwire Kit
Warning! Do not connect the red and yellow wires into the same fuse slot.
1 Locate the fuse box of your vehicle.
The fuse box location varies depending on your vehicle type.
2 Connect the red wire to the positive electrode of the fuse adapter.
3 Connect the black wire to the metal (ground-negative electrode).
4 Connect the yellow wire to the ACC power supply.
Ground
Battery+
ACC
NOTE:
Please be noted the smart hardwire kit will stop working when car battery voltage is too low, it’s to prevent over
consuming of car battery.

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VIDEO MODE
The key below explains the various information displayed on the screen when the camera is in Video mode. Some
icons will only be displayed once the relevant function has been selected within the OSD menu, as described below.
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1. Recording Status (Blinking Red Icon)
Indicate the video recording is in progress.
2. Emergency Recording
Press the button to activate the Emergency recording.
3. Audio Recording ON
Press the button to mute the recording. It also can be switched OFF in the OSD menu.
4. Recording Time
Display the length of current recording.
5. Resolution
Display the current video resolution.
6. Time-Lapse Recording ON
Can be switched OFF in the OSD menu.
7. GPS Reception Status (Only for V161 or V163)
Indicate the camera is receiving the GPS signal.
NOTE:
If no GPS signals are received after the camera is turned on, a “No GPS” message will appear on the screen.
8. SD Card
Indicate the microSD card is properly inserted into its slot.
9. Time
Display the current time. This setting can be adjusted in the OSD menu.
10. Date
Display the current date. This setting can be adjusted in the OSD menu.
11. Parking Mode ON (Normal Mode ( ) / Intelligent Mode ( ))
Can be switched OFF in the OSD menu.
NOTE:
This option will automatically disable when the time-lapse recording is activated.

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NORMAL RECORDING
When the vehicle engine starts up, the camera automatically turns on and starts recording. Recording will
automatically stop when the engine is switched o󰀨. Or, long press the button to stop recording manually.
Taking Snapshots
During video recording, long press the button to take snapshot of the current scene.
Single/Dual Camera Display
• Single channel:
Press the button to turn on/o󰀨 the screen.
• Dual Channel:
Press the button to toggle screen view:
Front + Rear View camera overlaid
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Rear View camera
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Rear View camera only
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EMERGENCY RECORDING (FILE PROTECTED)
Emergency recording will be activated under the following two situations.
1. G-Sensor event recording: During video recording, if the dash camera detects an impact, it will automatically
activate the emergency recording mode.
• If the G-Sensor sensitivity is set to “High Sensitivity”, even minor shocks will be detected.
• If the G-Sensor sensitivity is set to “Low Sensitivity”, it will only detect the signicant shocks.
• G-Sensor sensitivity can be adjusted in the OSD menu. See page 18.
2. Manual emergency recording:
• During video recording, press the button to activate the emergency recording(File Protected) function
manually.
• During non-video recording (i.e. in the Playback mode or the OSD menu), press the button to activate
the emergency recording function manually.
NOTE:
An icon will appear on the screen to indicate the Emergency Recording is in progress.
More information about File Protection/Emergency Recording:
• If the le protection/emergency recording starts at the beginning 15 seconds of recording le, both current le
and previous recording le will be protected.
• If the le protection/emergency recording starts at the nal 15 seconds of recording le, both current le and next
recording le will be protected.
AUTO REPAIR
If the microSD card is unexpectedly removed or power outage, the last recorded video may not be saving correctly
and cannot be played on the computer. When re-insert microSD card back to the camera and it is turn on, the system
will automatically repair the abnormal video le, so that it can be played normally.

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PLAYBACK MODE
During video recording, press the button to enter the Playback mode. Then press the or button to select the
le category that you want to browse and press the button.
File Type
Normal File
Emergency
Photo File
PLAYING VIDEOS
Press the or button to browse the desired video le. Then press the button to view the video in full screen.
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Preview Mode
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File name
Buttons guideline
Video resolution
Video length
• Press the button to delete the selected le.
A conrmation message appears on the screen. Select OK to conrm deletion.
NOTE:
You cannot delete the protected les.
• Press the button to protect the selected le. A lock icon ( ) will appear on the screen to indicate that the le
is protected.
To unprotect the le, press the button again.
• Press the button to play the video.

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Playback Mode
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• Press the button to rewind the video playback. Press the button again to toggle the playback speed.
• Press the button to fast forward the video playback. Press the button again to toggle the playback speed.
• Press the button to pause the video playback. To resume, press the button again.
• Press the button to stop the playback.
VIEWING PHOTOS
Press the or button to browse the desired photo le. Then press the button to view the photo in full screen.
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Photo resolution
• Press the button to delete the selected le.
A conrmation message appears on the screen. Select OK to conrm deletion.
NOTE:
You cannot delete the protected les.
• Press the button to protect the selected le. A lock icon ( ) will appear on the screen to indicate that the le
is protected.
To unprotect the le, press the button again.

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MENU AND SETTINGS
Press the button to enter the OSD menu.
Setup 1/5
Resolution
Rear Mirror Display
Exposure
WDR
Loop Recording
In general, use the or button to select an option and press the button to conrm. To return to the previous
page, press the button.
MENU OPTIONS
Resolution
Select the recording resolution, this will increase or decrease the quality of the recorded videos.
Loop Recording
Select the recording time for the individual video les. Once the microSD card is full, the camera will automatically
replace the oldest les with new les in a loop to allow continuous recording.
Rear Mirror Display
Turn on/o󰀨 the display mirroring function when using the Rear camera. When it is disabled, the image on the Rear
camera screen appears as if the object is ipped horizontally.
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Rear Mirror Display ON
(Mirror)
Rear Mirror Display OFF
(Normal)
Exposure
Adjust the exposure level for di󰀨erent light conditions.
WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)
Dynamic range is the ratio of the brightest portion of the image to the darkest portion of the image. When enabled,
the system records more details in the shadows while not over-exposing the bright areas. The downside is reduced
contrast, the image may look less natural but records more information.
NOTE:
V163 model has both WDR and HDR functions.
Parking Mode
(Only available with optional hardwire kit connected)
Select the parking mode type.
• O󰀨: Disable the Parking Mode function.
• Normal Mode: Perform the interval recording when in Parking Mode. When the camera is on and then the car is
detected to be switched o󰀨 (after ACC if power o󰀨), the system will automatically switch the recording mode from
Normal recording mode to Time-Lapse recording mode.
Video les can be selected by di󰀨erent frame rate. Available option: O󰀨, 1fps, 2fps, 5fps, or 10 fps.
• Intelligent Mode: Activate the Intelligent Mode when in Parking Mode. When the camera is on and then the
car is detected to be switched o󰀨 (after ACC if power o󰀨), the system will automatically trigger the emergency
recording when the camera detects an impact or object movement.

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NOTE:
If no event is detected after 1 minute, the camera will return to Standby mode.
Speed Unit
Select whether to record and display speed in KMH or MPH.
G-Sensor
Select the sensitivity level of the G-Sensor. The G-Sensor detects forces which will protect the current recording in
the event of a collision. The higher the G-Sensor sensitivity, the less force will be needed to trigger automatic le
protection in event of a collision.
Date Stamp
Turn on/o󰀨 the date stamp shown on the recorded les.
GPS Info Stamp
Turn on/o󰀨 the GPS co-ordinates and speed stamp shown on the recorded les. When a recording is viewed using
the third party GPS players, both the GPS co-ordinates and speed information remain available.
Record Audio
Turn on/o󰀨 the microphone for video recording.
Screen Saver
Turn on the Screen Saver function to turn o󰀨 the screen after a chosen period of inactivity. Press any button to
reactivate the screen. If the setting is set to O󰀨, the LCD screen will always be on.
Date/Time
Adjust the date and time settings.
Time Zone
Select the time zone of your country.
Language
Select your preferred language.
Beep Sound
Turn on/o󰀨 the beep that sounds when a button is pressed.
Frequency
Set the frequency setting according to the power supply specication used in your country or geographical region.
Choosing the correct value will reduce ickering caused by incandescent/uorescent lamps at night time. The LED
tra󰀩c lights may still icker as these use di󰀨erent frequencies.
Format
Format the inserted microSD card. This will delete all content.
Warning! This operation will delete all existing data on the microSD card, including locked les and normal looping
recording les! Make sure you back up any important les rst.
Format Warning
Turn o󰀨 or select the duration to remind user to format the microSD card.
Default Setting
Reset the camera to the factory default settings.
Time-Lapse Recording
Disable the time-lapse recording function or select the frame rate for time-lapse video.
Available frame rate option: 100ms, 200ms, 1Sec, 2Sec, 5Sec, 10Sec, 30Sec, or 1Min.
Firmware Version
Display the version number of the currently installed rmware.

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UPDATING THE FIRMWARE
1 Download the latest rmware from VIGORPLUS website (www.vigorplus.com.tw/en/), and prepare a microSD
card.
2 Upzip the zipped le and store the rmware (“FWV161.bin” or “FWV163.bin”) into the root directory of the memory
card.
3 Turn o󰀨 the camera and insert the memory card into its slot.
4 Turn on the camera. The rmware upgrade process will start automatically and may take a few minutes to
complete. Once the process is complete, the camera will restart automatically.
NOTE:
During the upgrading process, the LED indicator will blink.
5 Press the button and select Format to format the memory card.
6 Restart the camera by pressing the button. See the “Powering On/O󰀨 the Camera Manually” section on page
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PC CONNECTION
To view the recorded les on your computer, you can do either of the following:
• Remove the memory card from the camera. Then, insert the memory card to the computer memory card slot (if
applicable). You can also use a card reader and plug it to the computer USB port.
• Connect the camera to a computer USB port by using the supplied USB cable.
Once connected, open a le browser and navigate to the microSD card.
The recorded les is automatically saved in two folders:
Movie: Normal loop recording video les. For the locked video les, you can nd them in the RO subfolder.
Photo: Video snapshot les.
REVIEWING GPS LOG
Software Installation and Registration
1 Download the third-party GPS Player software at www.dvplayer.net. Then follow the on-screen instructions to
install to the software.
2 When launching the GPS Player software for the rst time, you will be prompted to enter the registration code.
Then click Enter Registration Code to continue.
3 Enter the registration code and your email in the respective text boxes. Then click Validate Registration Code.
XXXXWXXV161XXXX-*
or
XXXXWXXV263XXXX-*
The software is now ready to use.