volkano Core Series User manual

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

THE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Vehicle Windscreen mounted camera for recording
video and sound while driving – Full HD 1080
Resolution.
- Still Photo camera using the rechargeable battery -
Up to 12MegaPixel.
- Motion detection.
- G-Sensor automatically locks video in the event of a
collision.
- Parking Mode.
- Video, Sound and Photographs can be transferred to
a computer for later use.
- Lock mode to protect recordings in the event of an
accident or incident.
SPECIFICATIONS
- LCD Screen size: 76mm / 3 inches
- Maximum Video resolution: FHD 1080p (1920 x 1080)
- Video Format: AVI
- Still Photo Format: JPG
- Maximum Still Image resolution: 12MP (4032 x 3024)
- Micro SD Card: Class 6 or higher 4MB ~32MB
- Power requirement: 5V DC 1A
- Battery: Built in Lithium Battery 3.7 V
- Lens: 140 degree

DESCRIPTION OF PARTS:
1. Micro SD Card slot
2. Menu UP button
3. MENU / MODE button; Tap button – Enters MENU
mode / Hold button – Changes Video/Still/Playback
mode
4. Menu DOWN button
5. Microphone
6. RESET – Resets the Dash Cam to default
7. POWER button
8. Mini HDMI Output
9. 140ºWide Angle Lens
10. OK button – Accepts a selection
11. Micro USB Port
12. 76mm LCD Display
13. Power / Charge indicator light
14. Flash
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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 120
minutes on Full HD (1080P Wide) Mode, 180 minutes on
Full HD (1080P) Mode, 280 minutes on HD (720p) Mode,
400 minutes on VGA Mode.

FITTING YOUR VOLKANO DASH CAM
Attach the windscreen mount to the top of the Dash
Cam by sliding it into place 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 right of the Dash Cam will change from
blue to red. When fully charged, it will change back
to blue.
- When charging the Dash Cam, a power display
icon on the bottom right of the screen will flash,
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, unless Parking Mode is activated.
If your 12V outlet stays active when the vehicle is
turned off, please unplug your Dash Cam before
leaving your vehicle, or make use of Parking Mode.
You could also turn the camera off using the POWER
button.

2. Functions
This Dash Cam has three Modes:
- Video Recording
- Still Photo
- Playback
To switch between modes, simply press and hold the
MODE button for 3 seconds.
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 and hold
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. Playback Mode:
After the Dash Cam is switched on, press and hold
the MODE button twice 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
.JPGs. Use the OK button to alternately Play or
Pause video.

D. Delete / Protect 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 protect 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 briefly 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 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 Resolution: 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: 1080FHD (1920 x 1080) / 1080p (1440 x
1080) / 720p (1280 x 720 HD) / WVGA (848 x 480) /
VGA (640 x 480).
2. Loop Recording: 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 / 2 min / 3 min
/ 5 min.
3. Exposure: This setting allows you make the recorded
image brighter or darker. Change this setting if your
image is too dark to view detail or too light that it
looks faded. Options range between +2.0 and -2.0.
4. 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, video recording will begin. Options are: On /
Off.
5. Record Audio: This is to activate sound recording
while video is being recorded. Options are: On / Off.
6. Date Stamp: This option will permanently record the
time and date on the video recording. Options are:
Off / On.
7. G-Sensor: You can set the Dash Cam to automatically
protect and lock a recording as soon as it detects an
impact in the unfortunate case of an accident.

The higher the setting, the more force is required to
activate this feature. Options are: Off / 2G /4G / 8G.
8. LDW: These are additional settings for selection of
fine-tuning your Dash Cam. Options are: On / Off ;
when Off, the Dash Cam will automatically select the
default settings.
a. Car Type: This setting changes sensitivity of the
Dash Cam according to the type of vehicle it is
fitted in. Options are: Sedan Car / Commercial
Vehicle / Truck.
b. Sensitivity: This adjusts the Motion Detection
sensitivity. Options are: Low / High / Unlimited.
c. Start Speed: This sets the minimum vehicle speed
required to activate Motion Sensing. Options are:
Hi-speed / Low-speed / Very Low-speed.
Menu 2.
1. Park Mode: This mode will allow the camera to
continue recording for several seconds after the
vehicle is parked and the ignition is switched off.
Options are: On / Off
2. Date/Time: Use this menu to adjust the date and
time displayed on your Dash Cam. Should you select
the Date 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.
3. Auto Power Off: This will select a time period after
which the Dash Cam will switch off when running on
battery to conserve power.

Options are: Off / 1 minute / 3 minutes.
4. Screen Saver: 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 / 3 minutes / 5 minutes
/ 10 minutes. When the screen goes into power-save
mode, a brief tap on the OK Button will show the
screen display again.
5. Beep Sound: This activates the beep sound in menus.
Options are: On / Off.
6. Language: This changes the menu interface
language. There are numerous options.
7. TV Mode: This changes the video output of the Mini
HDMI port to different international standards.
Should your video display in black and white on your
TV, please change this option.
Options are: PAL / NTSC.
8. 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.
9. Flash: This activates the built-in flash for night-time
photos. Options are: On / Off
10. Format: This will completely erase your Memory
card. Options are: Cancel / OK. PLEASE NOTE: Take
care with this function as deleted recordings
cannot be recovered.
11. Default Setting: If you wish to reset all menu settings
back to factory default use this setting. Options are:
Cancel / OK.

STILL PHOTO MENU:
When in Still Photo mode, you can press the MENU
button briefly to access the Still Photo Menu.
1. Resolution: 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: 12M (4032x3024)
/ 10M (3648x2736) / 8M (3264x2448) / 5M (2592x
1944) / 3M (2048x1536) / 2M (1920x1080) / 1.3M (1280
X960) / VGA (640X480).
2. Sequence: This will take a sequence of 5 photographs
instead of just 1. Options are: On / Off.
3. Quality: This adjusts for how fine (grainy in lower
light) the photo resolution will be: Options are: Fine /
Normal / Economy.
4. Sharpness: This adjust how sharp edges of objects in
a photograph are. Options are: Strong / Normal /
Soft.
5. White Balance: This adjusts the colour temperature
to ensure warmer or cooler images under differing
lighting conditions. Options are: Auto / Daylight /
Cloudy / Tungsten / Fluorescent.
6. ISO: This adjusts the light sensitivity of your photo.
A higher ISO increases sensitivity in lower light
conditions. Options are: Auto / 100 / 200.
7. Exposure: This setting allows you make the photo-
graphed image brighter or darker. Change this
setting of your image is too dark to view detail or too
light that it looks faded. Options range between +2.0
and -2.0.

8. Anti-Shake: This compensates for movement of the
camera when taking a photo, but will reduce
resolution slightly. Options are: Off / On
9. Quick Review: This will display the photo on the LCD
screen for a few seconds immediately after the photo
is taken. Options are: Off / 2 Seconds / 5 Seconds.
10. Date Stamp: This will embed the Date or the Date
and Time on your photo. Options are: Off / Date only
/ Date and Time.
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: Delete Current / Delete All.
2. Protect: 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 / OK.

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.
- The Menu UP button doubles as the Audio MUTE
function. Alternately pressing this when in Video
recording Mode will activate or deactivate sound
recording. The image of the microphone on the LCD
display will have a red line through it if MUTE function
is active.
- 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.
- You can connect the Dash Cam directly to a HD
Television for playback using an optional Mini HDMI
to HDMI connecting cable.
- 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.
- Incorrect 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.