Viofo A118C User manual

High Definition DVR
User Manual
Ver:15.1

1. Diagram on Buttons
1. MIC interface 2. TF slot
3. Knob 4. USB interface
5. GPS interface 6. AV interface
7. MIC indicator 8. Power indicator
9. REC indicator 10. Screen
11. MIC button 12. REC button
13. <OK> button 14. <Menu> button
15. <Power> button 16. Pedestal
17. Reset button 18. Cable slot
19. Vent hole 20. Vent hole
Diagram on Buttons
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1).<Power> Button
Function 1: Power on/off
In power-off state, press the <Power> button to
power on this DVR. Then, the DVR begins to work
automatically. In power-on state, press and hold the
<Power> button for five seconds. Then, the DVR
saves the video-recording file automatically and is
powered off.
Function 2: Backlight
In power-on state, press the <Power> button to
disable the backlight of the screen, and press any
button to resume the backlight of the screen (This
function only acts upon the backlight of the screen
without affecting the videorecording function).
2).<Menu> Button
Function 1: Menu button
In standby state, press the <Menu> button to enter
the function setting table of the main menu. Press
the <REC> or <MIC> button to select the desired
option, and press the <OK> button to confirm the
selected option. After completing the setting, press
the <Menu> button to exit the menu setting
function.
2. Description of Button Functions
Description of Button Functions
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3).<OK> Button
Function 1: Locking
During the video-recording process, press the
<OK> button to save the video-recording data into
a separate folder in the memory card. The files in
the folder will not be overwritten cyclically.
[Note] In playback mode, a key-shaped icon in the
miniature icon list indicates that the audio
recording is locked.
Function 2: Photograph
In photograph mode, press the <Record> button to
take photos.
Function 3: Confirmation
During the menu setting process, press the <OK>
to confirm the settings.
Function 4: Play
In playback mode, press the <OK> button to play
video data and press the <OK> button again to
suspend the playing of video data.
Function 5: Escape
In playback mode, press and hold the <OK> button
for five minutes to switch the current interface to
the recording interface.
Description of Button Functions
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Description of Button Functions
4).<REC> Button
Function 1: Page up
In the menu setting and playback modes, you can
press <Up>to page up.
Function 2: Fast Backward
In playback state, press the <REC> button to enter
the fast backward mode.
Function 3: Video-recording
In standby state, press the <REC> button to begin
to record, and press the <REC> button again to
stop recording.
5).<MIC> Button
Function 1: Page down
In the menu setting and playback modes, you can
press the <Down> button to page down.
Function 2: Fast Forward
In playback state, press the <MIC> button to enter
the fast forward mode.
Function 3: Mode switching
In standby state, press the <MIC> to enter the
photographing mode, and press the <MIC> again
to enter the playback mode. On the playback
interface, you can page up/down and press the
<OK> to select the desired file.
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Function 4: Disable the audio-recording
function
In recording mode, press the <MIC> button to
disable the audio-recording function. Then, the MIC
indicator is turned off. Press the <MIC> button
again to enable the audio-recording function. Then,
the MIC indicator is turned on.
6). <Reset> Button
If the DVR is crashed, press the <Reset> button to
power off the DVR.
Description of Button Functions

3. Operation Guide
I. Installing the DVR
1. Power off the automobile engine.
2. Insert the TF card into the TF slot.
[Note]
a. The 1080P format is adopted for the video-
recording function, and a large amount of data is
generated for the video-recording function. To
prevent system crash, you are recommended to use
a well-branded high-speed TF card (Class 6 or
above) with a capacity of at least 4 GB. The TF card
supports a maximum capacity of 32 GB.
b. The data recorder does not support hot
plugging of the TF card. Be sure to remove the TF
card after powering off the data recorder.
3. Secure the DVR to the front windshield of the
automobile.
[Note]
You must mount the DVR in a safe place with
ample light. Preferably, the DVR should be
mounted on both sides of the rearview mirror.
Before pasting and mounting the DVR, clear the
impurities and moisture in the pasting position by
using a clean and soft cloth.
Operation Guide
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Operation Guide
4. Fix the power cable properly by using the cable
slot and cable clip, preventing the line of sight from
being affected.
5. Insert the in-vehicle charger into the cigar lighter
of the automobile.
6. Insert the charging interface of the in-vehicle
charger into the USB interface of the data recorder.
7. Adjust the angle of the data recorder, ensuring
that the camera lens keeps level with the ground.
8. Start up the engine and check whether the DVR is
mounted properly.

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II. Function Description
1. Automatic Recording
After you start up the automobile engine, the DVR is
automatically started and the recording function is
enabled. In addition, the system indicator and power
indicator are turned on, and the REC indicator on the
screen blinks. After you turn off the automobile
engine, the DVR saves the recorded content
automatically and is powered off. The recorded
images are saved segment by segment in the TF
card. When the TF card saves recorded images at full
capacity, the data recorder overwrites the early
recorded images.
Operation Guide
[Note]
You can set the time period of recording in a
menu. The time period can be set to 1 minute, 3
minutes, and 5 minutes. The default time period is
3 minutes.
2. Manual Recording
Press the <Power> button, and then the DVR is
powered on and begins to record data automatically.
Press and hold the <Power> button for 5 seconds,
and then the DVR saves the recording data
automatically and is powered off.

3. Photographing Function
In standby state, press the <MIC> button to enter
the photographing mode. Then, the icon in the
upper left of the screen is changed from a video
camera to a still camera. You can press the <OK>
button to take photos. To switch back to the video-
recording mode, press the <MIC> button and press
and hold the <OK> button for five minutes.
4. Motion Detection Function
In standby sate, press the <Menu> button to enter
the setting menu. Press the <Down> button to move
the cursor to the <Motion Detection> option, and
set its state to <On>. Press the <REC> button to
enter the motion detection mode. If the lens senses a
moving object peripherally, the data recorder enters
the video recording state. If the lens does not sense
any moving object within 60 seconds, the data
recorder stops video recording. To exit the motion
detection mode, enter the menu again, and set the
state of the <Motion Detection> option to <Off>.
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Operation Guide
[Prompt]
If you need to use the motion detection function
for a long period, purchase portable power supply
separately.

5. Collision Sensing
The DVR is fitted with a built-in collision sensor (G-
sensor). In case of severe vehicle collision, the DVR
locks the image data generated at the time of the
accident, and displays a lock icon in the middle of
the screen.
6. Date and Time Setting
In standby state, press the <Menu> button twice to
enter the system setting menu. Press the <Down>
button to move the cursor to the <Set the date>
option. Press the <OK> button to confirm it, and
enter the <Setting> menu.
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Operation Guide
[Prompt]
The collision sensor (G-sensor) supports sensitivity
adjustment. By default, sensitivity adjustment is
<Off>. You can change the sensitivity settings as
needed in the setting menu.
[Prompt]
Press the <Up> and <Down> buttons to select
values, press the <Menu> button to proceed to
the next option, and press the <OK> button to
confirm the option and then exit.
[Note]
To effectively record the date and time of
obtaining the evidence of the traffic accident, set a
correct date and time before using the DVR.

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7. USB Mode
Connect the data recorder to the USB interface of a
PC by using a data cable. Then, the screen displays
two modes: memory and camera. Press the <Up> or
<Down> button to select the <Memory> option.
Press the <OK> button to enter the USB flash disk
mode.
8. Playback of Recording File
In power-on state, press the <MIC> button twice to
enter the playback mode. Press the <Up> or
<Down> button to find the desired type of file, and
press the <OK> button to play back the file.
Operation Guide
[Prompt]
When you use a PC to copy a video-recording file,
it is recommended that you use a card reader to
copy the video-recording file in the TF card to the
PC.

9. PC Camera
Connect the data recorder to the USB interface of a
PC by using a data cable. Then, the screen displays
two modes: memory and camera. Press the <Up> or
<Down> button to select the <Camera> option.
Press the <OK> button to enter the PC camera
mode.
After a driver is installed in the PC, <My Computer>
displays the camera icon. Double-click the camera
icon to turn on the camera.
10. GPS tracking(Optional)
When the car DVR open up, the screen will show
“NO GPS” if there is no external GPS module
connected to the gps port. And the GPS module
connect to the device, it will show red GPS icon.
When the icon turns white, it means positioning
successfully. From now on, as long as you use the
recorder function, the treading track will be recorded
in the video files. It will also show the temporal
longitude and latitude, speed, and driving track if
you use the dedicated video player.
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Operation Guide
[Note]
Please select the “GPS” to open from the setting
of menu before you use GPS;
This function will be only worked with the
dedicated external GPS module & video player.

3. Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Built-in Imaging
Sensor
Angle of View
Shooting Resolution
Rate
Frame Rate
Video Compression
Format
Video Output Mode
Screen Size
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity
Capacity of Memory
Card
Standard Voltage
3 Megapixel
170 wide angle
FHD1920×1080 and
Hd1280×720
30FPS@HD1080P and
60FPS@HD720P
H.264
NTSC/PAL
1.5-inch
-20C to 70C
-10C to 60C
15% to 65% (RH)
4 GB to 32 GB
DC5V
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