Zone defense RideCam User manual
RideCam™
Advanced Driver Assistance System
Camera
User’s Manual
Version 1.0.0
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Table of Contents
Glossary Terms........................................................................................................................................................2
Legal Disclaimer ......................................................................................................................................................3
Trademarks.............................................................................................................................................................3
Copyright ................................................................................................................................................................3
Warnings..................................................................................................................................................................3
InstallationLocation.................................................................................................................................................3
Tampering...............................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction ..............................................................................................................................................................4
Product Specification ...............................................................................................................................................4
Interfaces .................................................................................................................................................................5
Installation................................................................................................................................................................6
What’s in the box....................................................................................................................................................6
Installation Instructions...........................................................................................................................................6
Configuration............................................................................................................................................................7
Connection..............................................................................................................................................................7
Glossary Terms
•ADAS: Advanced Driver Assistance System is the solution that assists the vehicle operator in the driving
process.
•IP:Internet Protocol is a set of rules governing the format of data sent over the Internet.
•IP Address:Internet Protocol Address, is a numerical label assigned to each device participating in a
computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication.
•LED:Light Emitting Diode is the light you see on the main body of the camera.
•NTSC:National Television System Committee video standard used in the Americas and Japan.
•PAL:Phase Alternating Line is the video standard used in in Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and Asia.
•USB:Universal Serial Bus is the port on the side of the camera used to supply electric power.
•Wi-Fi: Wireless Fi
delity is technology that allows an electronic device to exchange data or connect to the
internet without wires or cables.
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Legal Disclaimer
Trademarks
All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the sole property of their respective manufacturers.
Copyright
© 2017 Zone Defense, LLC. All rights reserved.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Zone Defense, LLC, Zone Defense, Incorporated,
and Zone Defense HK LTD. (collectively known as “Zone Defense”) assume no responsibility for any errors that
may appear in this manual. Companies, names and data used in examples herein are fictitious unless otherwise
noted. No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form, or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Zone Defense. Zone Defense makes no
warranties with respect to this documentation and disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for
a particular purpose. All images provided for example purposes only and may not reflect your version.
Warnings
InstallationLocation
During normal operation surfaces of device and/or accessories may become hot to the touch.
Do not adjust the device while operating heavy equipment.
Excessive shock or dust will damage device.
Tinted or special glass may affect the GPS reception and video recording quality.
Dirt on the lens or windshield may affect the video recording.
Itisunlawfulinmost states, providences, jurisdictions,
etc.foranyperson(s)todriveamotorvehicleequippedwithatelevision
viewer/screenlocatedatanypointforwardofthebackofthedriver’sseat(orinanylocationthatisvisible,
directlyorindirectly),tothedriverwhileoperatingthevehicle.Thissystemisdesignedtobeusedprimarilyasarecordingdevic
e.InanyinstallationwhereZoneDefenseproductsareusedtodisplaytelevisionbroadcastsorrecordedvideoplayback,inst
allationlocationmustadheretolocallawsandregulations.
Tampering
Topreventelectricalshock,DONOTOPENANYZONEDEFENSEELECTRONICCOMPONENTS.There
arepotentiallyharmfulvoltagesinsidethecomponents.Therearenouserserviceablepartsinsideanyofthecomponentsoft
heZoneDefenseproducts.Iftamperingisdetected,thewarrantywillbeconsideredvoid.
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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your Zone Defense system. Zone Defense is a leader in vehicle observation
systems. When properly installed and used, your system is designed to provide you with years of trouble-free
operation. This manual contains important information required to properly install the unit. Please read this manual
thoroughly before beginning. All Zone Defense products are strictly intended to be installed as a supplement and
Zone Defense observation systems and/or products are not intended for use as substitutes for rear-view mirror
devices, or for any other standard motor vehicle equipment required to be installed on vehicles by law. Zone
Defense products contribute to improving the vehicle operator’s field of view, for driver’s coaching, accident
avoidance, and accident recreation. Our products are not a substitute for proper defensive driving techniques,
observance of traffic laws and motor vehicle safety regulations.
Product Specification
Built-in Camera One channel 1080p AHD CMOS camera
Camera Viewing Angle Front facing 110° Field Of Vision
Video compression H.264
Video resolution 1080p / 720p
Video frame rate
NTSC: 1 to 30 FPS configurable
PAL: 1 to 25 FPSconfigurable
G-sensor Built-in 3D acceleration sensor (X, Y, and Z-axis)
Wi-Fi Built-in Wi-Fi module and antenna
Interface 1×USB 2.0 for power input
Operating Voltage Range 8V DC to 36V DC
Operating Temperature Range -40
℃
to +70
℃
(-40°F to +158°F)
Size
Camera only: 10.54 x 4.4 x 5.16 cm (4.15 x 1.73 x 2.03 in.)
Camera with mount: 10.65 x 4.4 x 5.38 cm (4.19 x 1.73 x 2.12 in.)
Weight Camera only: 0.1kg (0.22 lbs.)
With mount: 0.12kg (0.26 lbs.)
Standard Compliance FCC, CE, RoHs
Table 1
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Interfaces
Figure 1
•Mounting Bracket: Mounting bracket will hold the camera to the windshield
•Micro USB Port (not shown): The Micro USB port is used for power input
•Reset button: Used to manually reset the camera during the troubleshooting process
•LED: Will indicate when the camera is powered on
•Lens: The camera that must face forward for proper operation
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