volkano Street Series User manual

USER MANUAL
Please read and retain these
instructions for future reference.
Street Series

THE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Vehicle Windscreen mounted camera for recording
video and sound while driving.
- Still Photo camera using the rechargeable battery.
- Voice recording using the rechargeable battery.
- Can be used as a web camera with a computer.
- Video, Sound and Photographs can be transferred to
a computer for later use.
- Lock mode to secure recordings in the event of an
accident or incident.
SPECIFICATIONS
- LCD Screen size: 60mm / 2.4 inches
- Maximum Video resolution: HD 720p (1280 x 720)
- Video Format: AVI
- Still Photo Format: JPG
- Audio Format: WAV
- Maximum Still Image resolution: 3MP (2048 x 1536)
- Micro SD Card: Class 6 or higher 4MB ~32MB
- Power requirement: 5V DC 1A
- Battery: Built in Lithium Battery 3.7 V
- Lens: 120 degree

DESCRIPTION OF PARTS:
1. Menu UP button
2. MENU Select button – Enters MENU mode
3. Menu DOWN button
4. OK button – Accepts a selection
5. MODE button – Select Video / Still Photo or
Playback Mode
6. LOCK button – Lock the current video segment
7. RESET – Resets the Dash Cam to default
8. POWER button
9. Micro SD Card slot
10. Speaker
11. 60mm LCD Display
12. 120 degree Lens
13. Mounting Point
14. Mini USB Port
15. Nightlight LED
16. CHARGE indicator light
17. POWER indicator light
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INCLUDED WITH YOUR VOLKANO DASH CAM
- Dash Cam
- User Manual
- Windscreen Mounting Bracket
- Mini USB Cable
- Vehicle Power Adaptor
MICRO SD MEMORY CARD
Your Dash Cam requires a Micro SD Memory Card to
be inserted to record video or still photos. We
recommend the use of a high speed (Class 6 or higher)
Memory Card for best results. Your Volkano Dash Cam
will operate with memory cards up to 32GB in size.
To insert the memory card, ensure the Dash Cam is
turned off then gently insert it into the Micro SD Card
Slot with the arrow pointing toward the slot and push it
until it clicks into place. To remove it, gently press on
the back of the card until it clicks and then release.
The spring mechanism will eject the card.
Typical usage times for a 32GB Memory Card are 300
minutes on HD (720P) Mode and 480 minutes on
VGA Mode.

FITTING YOUR VOLKANO DASH CAM
Attach the windscreen mount to the top of the Dash
Cam by screwing it in a clockwise direction and then
tightening the locking nut. Do not over-tighten the nut
or angle adjusting mechanism. To attach the suction
cup to the windscreen, flip the lever so the suction cup
is flat, place it in the desired position on the windscreen
and flip the lever up 90 degrees. To remove it, flip the
lever down 90 degrees and gently ease the suction cup
off the windscreen.
PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT place your Dash Cam in any area of
the windscreen where the Dash Cam or Power Cable will
obstruct your view of the road while driving.
When setting up your Dash Cam on the windscreen,
we recommended attaching it as high up as possible
with a slight downward angle. This will help reduce glare
from sunlight or approaching vehicle headlamps.
Be aware that some vehicle windscreens have a tinted
area at the top which may affect the image quality.
If this is the case on your vehicle, simply attach the
Dash Cam to a different area on your windscreen.
PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT adjust the camera position or angle
while driving.

OPERATING YOUR DASH CAM:
1. Charging:
A. Using the built-in rechargeable lithium battery:
Charging options:
1. Connect it to the vehicle 12V outlet using the supplied
charger.
2. Connect it to a 5V USB charger or a computer or
power bank.
- To indicate the unit is charging, the indicator light
on the top left of the Dash Cam will light up red.
- When charging through the vehicle charger, in the
battery display icon on the top left of the screen, a
charging lightning bolt will appear, indicating the
Dash Cam is charging.
B. Connecting the Dash Cam to the vehicle charger;
When the Dash Cam is plugged into the vehicle 12V
outlet, the Dash Cam automatically turns on when
the vehicle ignition is turned on. The Dash Cam will
continue recording while charging. When the vehicle
is turned off, the Dash Cam turns off automatically.
If your 12V outlet stays active when the vehicle is
turned off, please unplug your Dash Cam before
leaving your vehicle. You could also turn the camera
off using the POWER button.

2. Functions
This Dash Cam has four Modes:
- Video Recording
- Still Photo
- Audio Recording
- Playback
To switch between modes, simply press the MODE
button
A. Video Recording Mode:
After turning on, the Dash Cam enters video mode
automatically. It will automatically begin to record.
To stop recording you tap the OK button, or turn off
the Dash Cam by pressing the POWER button for
3 seconds.
B. Still Photo Mode:
After the Dash Cam is switched on, press the MODE
button once to switch into Photo mode. To take a
photo, simply press the OK button. The photo will be
stored on the memory card.
C. Audio Recording Mode:
After the Dash Cam is switched on, press the MODE
button twice to switch into Audio Recording mode.
To start a recording, simply press the OK button. To
stop the recording, press the OK button again. The
Audio Recording will be stored on the memory card.

D. Playback Mode:
After the Dash Cam is switched on, press the MODE
button 3 times to enter into Preview mode. You can
scroll through previews by pressing the UP and
DOWN buttons. The recording name will display at
the top of the screen.
Files can be identified as follows:
Video files are type .AVI, Still Photos are type .JPG,
Audio files are type.WAV. Use the OK button to
alternately Play or Pause video.
D. Delete / Lock Function:
When in Playback mode press the MENU button to
open the menu. Select the file you wish to delete or
lock using the menu UP and menu DOWN buttons.
Press the MENU button and follow the instructions
and confirmation to delete or lock the file.
Please take care when deleting a file as it cannot be
restored.
3. Using the MENU to Change Settings:
After the Dash Cam is switched on, ensure nothing
is recording, select either Video / Still Photo or
Playback mode using the MODE button and then
press the MENU button to enter the MENU settings
interface. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll
through this interface. To choose the highlighted
option, press the OK button. Use the UP and DOWN
buttons to highlight your desired setting and press
the OK button to set your choice. Press the MENU
button to go back to a previous screen.

VIDEO SETTINGS MENU:
There are 2 Main menus which you can access by
pressing the MENU button either once or twice.
Menu 1
1. Video Size: This option selects the resolution of video
recording. The higher resolution will record more
detail, while the lower resolution will record for longer
on your Memory Card.
Options are: 720p (1280 x 720 HD) / VGA (640 x 480).
2. Time Stamp: This option will permanently record the
time and date on the video recording.
Options are: Off / On.
3. Motion Detection: You can set the Dash Cam to
either start recording as soon as it is switched on or
if the Dash Cam detects sufficient movement of
your vehicle a 1 minute video recording will begin.
Options are: On / Off.
4. Video Time (retro looping): This selects the length of
time of each video clip. Use the setting most
convenient for Playback and storage purposes. There
will be no gap between video clips. When the
Memory Card is full, the Dash Cam will begin
overwriting video clips starting with the oldest one.
When set to Off, the Dash Cam will record until the
Memory Card is full and then erase the entire card
and start recording a new segment.
Options are: Off / 1 min / 3 min / 5 min / 10 min.
5. Voice Recording: This is to activate sound recording
while video is being recorded. Options are: On / Off.

Menu 2.
1. Format: This will completely erase your Memory card.
Options are: Cancel / Execute. PLEASE NOTE: Take
care with this function as deleted recordings cannot
be recovered.
2. Language: This changes the menu interface
language. There are numerous options.
3. Auto Off: This will select a time period after which
the LCD display will switch off to conserve power.
Your recording will continue even when the screen is
off.
Options are: Off / 1 minute / 3 minutes / 5 minutes.
4. System Reset: If you wish to reset all menu settings
back to factory default use this setting. Options are:
Cancel / Execute.
5. Light Frequency: This changes the rate of recorded
video frequency. If the playback of recorded video
shows dark lines moving down the screen, please
change this setting. Options are: 50Hz / 60Hz.
6. Date Input: Use this menu to adjust the date and
time displayed on your Dash Cam. Should you select
the Time Stamp option elsewhere in the menu, this is
the date and time which will be permanently recorded
on your video or photo. Use the UP and DOWN plus
OK buttons to set the date and time and the MENU
button when complete.
7. USB: Use this setting to select how the Dash Cam
interacts with a computer. You can use the Dash
Cam as a computer web camera by selecting the PC
Cam option, or if you wish to connect the Dash Cam

to a computer to transfer Video, Still Photo or Audio
recordings to the computer, please select the Disk
Drive option. Options are: PC Cam / Disk Drive.
Still Photo Menu:
When in Still Photo mode, you can press the MENU
button to access the Still Photo Menu.
1. Size: This selects the size and resolution of the Still
Photo the Dash Cam will take. A higher resolution will
give a clearer image, but uses more Memory card
space. Options are: 3M (2048x1536) / 2M (1600x1200)
/ 1.3M (1280X1024) / VGA (800X640).
Playback Menu:
When in Playback mode, you can press the MENU
button to access the Playback Settings Menu.
1. Delete: This allows you to delete any recorded files.
Please take care when deleting files as once deleted,
they cannot be recovered. You may choose to delete
either the displayed file or all files on the Memory
card. Options are: Cancel / Execute.
2. Lock/Unlock: This will Lock any recorded segment so
in the event the Memory Card is full and begins
overwriting previous files, a Locked file will always be
saved. This is important if there is an event you wish to
keep on the Memory Card, you should always Lock it
as soon as it is safe to do so to prevent accidentally
erasing the file. You can Lock a single file or all files
and also have the option to Unlock a single file or all
files on the Memory Card once it has been

transferred to a computer or you no longer need to
keep it safe. Options are: Cancel / Execute.
NOTE: You may also press the Lock button on the back of
the Dash Cam at any time to instantly lock the current video
recording segment.
3. Thumbnail: When viewing files in the Playback menu
you may select to either view the file name or a small
thumbnail image of the file. Options are:
Cancel / Execute.
4. Volume: This changes the volume of the click sound
when in various menus on your Dash Cam. Options
are from 0(Off) to 6(Loud).
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
- The POWER button doubles as the day / night mode
button. A short press of the POWER button changes
the camera from day to night mode and activates
the Dash Cam Nightlight LEDs.
- Should your Dash Cam freeze or stop operating for
any reason, please press the Reset switch by inserting
the end of a paper clip into the reset hole until you
feel it click. Your Dash Cam will then reset and
resume normal operation.
- For best results when playing back video on a
computer, we recommend the use of a HD (high
definition) Video player such as VLC which can be
downloaded from www.videolan.org

- We recommend that you not leave your Dash Cam
attached to your windscreen if you are leaving your
vehicle unattended, especially on a hot day if your
vehicle is exposed to direct sunlight.
- Any foreign material or dirt on the front of the lens
will affect recording quality. To remove dirt or foreign
material, please make use only of non-abrasive and
alcohol free cleaners and a micro-fibre cloth.
- Micro SD cards have a limited lifespan and if your
Dash Cam fails to record or is recording intermittently,
first try formatting the Memory Card or if not
successful, you may need to replace the Memory Card.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- The product may only be used with the parts provided
by the manufacturer.
- Never use your appliance near water or in areas where
it can come into contact with water. Never handle the
appliance if it was dropped into water or any other
liquid. If the appliance comes into contact with water
while switched off, but still plugged in, it will cause a
safety hazard.
- Always make sure your hands are dry before touching
the plug or power connections.
- Do not operate the product with a damaged cord or
plug, or after it malfunctions, has been dropped, or
damaged in any manner.
- The appliance is intended for household use only.
Commercial use invalidates the warranty and the
supplier cannot be held responsible for injury or

damage caused when using the appliance for any
other purpose than that for which it is intended.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety. Extreme caution
must be exercised.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance. Packaging must never be
left within reach of children, since it is potentially
dangerous.
- Store in the original box in a cool, dry place out of the
reach of children.
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS
1. Take care to avoid liquid and objects from entering
the appliance through openings.
2. Never use your appliance while in the bath, shower or
in areas where it can come into contact with water.
CARE AND CLEANING
- Turn the Device off when not in use or before cleaning.
- The Casing may be cleaned by wiping with a soft,
damp cloth moistened with water only. Do not use
harsh abrasives or cleaners. Dry thoroughly with a
soft cloth.

- Do not use abrasive or harsh chemicals on the lens or
display of the device. Doing so may damage your
display and or lens.
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY DISPOSAL
Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted
municipal waste, use separate collection facilities.
Contact your local government for information
regarding the collection systems available. If electrical
appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps,
hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater
and get into the food chain, damaging your health
and wellbeing.