Zetronix zBlackBox-HD4 User manual
Manual
zBlackBox‐HD4
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Contents
Interface Page 3
In the box Page 4
Installation Page 5 - 6
Operation Page 7 – 9
Setting Page 10 – 11
Playback Page 12
Contact Us Page 13
Warranty Page 14
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Interface
1 – Power 2 – Rec/Left
3 – Menu 4 – Emergency/Confirm
5 – Mic/Right 6 – USB Port
7 – AV Out 8 – Reset
9 – MicroSD Slot 10 – USB Port
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In the Box
(GPS Mount is an optional accessory is and not included with the box
unless purchased)
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Installation
Slide either the GPS mount (
sold separately
) or the non-GPS mount
into the slot on the back of the camera and push it up.
(NOTE: GPS data can only be recorded while using the GPS mount. The
GPS feature is optional)
Peel of the protective paper from the mount to reveal the adhesive
surface.
Press the adhesive surface to the point on your windshield you are
mounting the camera to. Make sure the camera lens is not blocked by
things such as a sun
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Installation
Connect the USB cord to the USB port on the top of the GPS mount. If you
are not using the GPS mount, connect the USB cord to the USB port on
the side of the camera.
NOTE: If you connect the USB cord to the side of the camera, even while
using the GPS mount, NO GPS data will be recorded unless you connect
the USB cord directly to the GPS mount. Connect the other end of the
USB cord into the USB car adaptor and plug it into your vehicle’s 12
socket.
Adjust the position of the lens as shown so that the lens is facing directly
forward and is even with the road.
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Operation
LED Indicator
The LED indicator will change color to show dierent modes.
When the Power to the camera is on but it is not recording, the LED will be
RED. When it is recording the LED will flash green. the LED will also flash
green when you install new firmware
Buttons and Icons
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Operation
Screen Info
Starting Up
Insert the MicroSD (Sold Separately) card into the SD card slot. Connect the
camera to your vehicle’s 12v power socket. When you start your vehicle, the
camera will automatically turn on. When you turn your vehicle o the
camera will automatically shut o.
NOTE: Some vehicles provide constant power via the 12v socket while turned o. If
your vehicle does this, you will need to manually turn the camera on and o with the
POWER BUTTON. Hold the power button for 5 seconds to power on and o
.
Recording
By default the camera is in LOOP RECORDING mode. It will record video
clips until the memory card is full, and then it will record over the oldest
video clip. You can change this setting in the SETTINGS MENU
To record while parked, you can choose from recording modes; TIME LAPSE
which will take photos slowly over time and MOTION DETECTION which will
take video when motion is detected. See Page 9 on setting these modes.
Emergency Recording
When an extreme force such as sudden stop or collision is detected the
camera will save the current clip as an emergency recording that will not
be overwritten by loop recording until you choose. You can manually save
your current video as an emergency recording by pressing .
Muting Audio
At any time, press the MIC button to mute any sound from being recorded
to your videos.
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Settings
Press the MENU button while in STANDBY MODE to open the SETTINGS
MENU. The settings available are as follows.
Resolution Settingvideoresolutionoffootagerecorded,
2560x1440P30fps,2304x1296P30fps,1920x1080P60fps,
1920x1080P30fps,1280x720P120fps,1280x720P60fps,
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Exposure Changetheamountoflightpickedupbythevideosensor.Adjust
thevalueoftheEV(ExposureValue)toobtain
betterrecordingresultsunderdifferentlightsources.Range
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to+2.0.Defaultissetat0.0.
WDR (WideDynamicRange)videoinlowlightwillappearclearer,
butoverallvideoqualitymaybereducedattimes.
TimeLapse
Recording
Choosealengthoftimebetweenstillphotosthatwillbetaken
automaticallywhilenotinRECORDINGMORE(goodfor
leavingyourcarparked)LeavethisinOFFwhenyoudonot
wanttotaketime‐lapsevideo.(NOTE:thecamerarequires
constantpowertousethismode.)
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SpeedUnit ChooseifyouwantMPHorKMHdisplayedonyourvideos.
G‐Sensor Setsensitivityofthesensorthatwilldetectacollisionor
suddenstop.
LDWS Lanedetectionwarningsystemcamerawillbeepwhenitthinks
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FCWS Forwardcollisionwarningsystem.Thecamerawillbeep
whenitthinksyouaretooclosetoanobjectinfrontofyou.
DateStamp Chooseifyouwantthedateandtimetobestampedonto
yourvideoclips.
ModelStamp Chooseifyouwantthemodelofthecamerastampedonto
youvideoclips.
RecordAudio Choosethedefaultsettingforrecordingaudioinyourvideo
clips.(YoucanchangethiswhilerecordingwiththeMIC
button)
ScreenSavers C
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Date/Time SetthecurrentDate&Time
TimeZone SetyourcurrentTimeZone
Language SetDisplayLanguage
LED YoucansettheLEDOFForON
BeepSound ToggleMenusoundonandoff
Frequency SetLightFrequency(ContinentalUSSetto60HZ)
Format CompleteeraseallfilesfromthememorycardFormat
Warning‐Setamonthlyremindertoformatthememorycard
(it’sgoodtodothiseveryfewmonths)
DefaultSettings Returnallsettingstofactorydefault
CarNo Setanameornumbertobestampedonthevideothat
showstheplaceofyourvehicle(GreatforLargeFleets)
CustomizeText Chooseanytexttobestampedintoyourvideo
Version Viewthecurrentfirmwareversion
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Playback
Playback on Camera
In STANDBY mode, press the button to open your video playlist. Use the
button and button to select a video to play back. Press the
button to play and pause. Press MENU to go back.
Playback on Computer
Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable. The camera will
appear on your computer as a removable drive. You can also remove the
SD card from the camera and connect it to your computer with a SD card
reader.
Enter the removable drive. Inside is a folder called DCIM. Open DCIM.
Inside are three folders.
MOVIE - This folder contains your video clips
EMR - This folder contains clips saved in EMERGENCY MODE
PICTURE - This folder holds pictures taken manually
IF YOU PURCHASED THE OPTIONAL GPS RECEIVER PLEASE
GOTO
WWW.ZETRONIX.COM/DOWNLOADS
TO DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE AND INSTRUCTIONS
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Contact Us
Still Have Questions?
Do NOT return your camera!
We will HELP!
For additional assistance contact Zetronix Tech Support
By Phone (877) 644-7592
On the Web http://help.zetronix.com
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1 Year Limited Warranty
Zetronix Corporation (“Zetronix”) warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship
as follows:
PRODUCT: Zetronix will repair this product with new or refurbished parts, free of charge, for a period of
one (1) year from the date of original purchase in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship.
REPAIRS: Zetronix will repair or replace defective parts used in the repair or replacement of this product
with new or refurbished parts, free of charge, for a period equal to the remainder of the original limited
warranty period on the original product, or for 60 days after the date of the repair or replacement,
whichever is longer. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. Proof of purchase in the form
of a bill of sale or receipted invoice, which is evidence that the unit is within the warranty period, must be
presented to obtain warranty service. To obtain warranty service, you must take this product, or deliver
the product freight prepaid, in either its original packaging or packaging aording an equal degree of
protection, to Zetronix Corporation.
See below for additional information. This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and
workmanship, which occur during normal use. The warranty does not cover damages, which occurred in
shipment, cosmetic damage, damage that is attributable to acts of God, failures which are caused by
products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect,
mishandling, faulty installation, misapplication, improper installation, operation or maintenance,
alteration, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, line power surge, improper voltage
supply, lightning damage, or subjecting the product to operating/environmental conditions in excess of
the maximum values or below the minimum values set forth in the applicable specifications, or products
serviced by anyone other than Zetronix. This warranty is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has
been altered or removed from the product. This warranty does not cover products sold AS IS or WITH ALL
FAULTS. This warranty excludes consumable parts such as batteries and power supplies. THERE ARE NO
EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED ABOVE. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS
WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER. MYVU SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOST
PROFITS, LOST SALES, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS
WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND TITLE, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE
WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
Limitation of liability
SELLER SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM, LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING
FOR LOST PROFITS, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, WITH
RESPECT TO THE SELECTION, QUALITY, CONDITION, MERCHANTABILITY, SUITABILITY, FITNESS,
OPERATION, PERFORMANCE, OR THE USE, MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR OF THE PRODUCTS EVEN IF SELLER
OR BUYER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. THE PRICE STATED HEREIN WAS ARRIVED AT
IN CONSIDERATION FOR LIMITING SELLERS WARRANTIES AND LIABILITY AS PROVIDED HEREIN.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state
to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, please contact:
Zetronix Corporation,
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