DVR-530 - Dash cam GENIUS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Dash Cam
Brand	Genius
Model	DVR-530
Dimensions	6.5 x 5 x 3 cm
Weight	80 g
Power Supply	12-24V DC via car charger adapter
Battery	Built-in rechargeable lithium battery (~200 mAh)
Video Resolution	Full HD 1080p (1920x1080)
Lens Angle	120 degrees wide angle
Display	2.0-inch LCD screen
Storage	MicroSD card up to 32 GB (not included)
Loop Recording	Yes, overwrites oldest files automatically
G-Sensor	Built-in, automatically locks footage on impact
Motion Detection	Yes, records when movement is detected
Night Vision	Supports low-light recording
Clean the Lens	Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the lens
Safety Warning	Do not expose to water or extreme heat
Spare Parts & Repairability	Contact Genius support for service options
Languages Supported	English, French, Spanish, German, Italian (estimated)

Frequently Asked Questions - DVR-530 GENIUS

How do I format the microSD card?

Insert the card, go to Settings > Format Card, and confirm. The camera will format it as FAT32.

Can the DVR-530 be used while charging?

Yes, the dash cam can be used continuously when connected to the car charger.

Why is the video not recording?

Ensure a compatible microSD card is inserted and the card is not full. Try formatting the card.

How do I enable parking mode?

This model does not support parking mode; it only records when the car is on with the charger connected.

What is the maximum SD card capacity?

The DVR-530 supports microSD cards up to 32 GB (Class 10 or higher recommended).

How to delete single files?

In playback mode, select the file, press the Delete button (usually the Menu button long press), and confirm.

Does it have GPS?

No, the DVR-530 does not include GPS functionality.

How to update the firmware?

Download the latest firmware from the Genius website, copy to SD card, insert in camera, and follow on-screen update instructions.

Why is the image blurry?

Clean the lens with a soft cloth and ensure the protective film is removed. Also check focus settings if available.

How to reset the dash cam?

Press the Reset button with a pin (small hole on the side) or remove and reconnect power.

USER MANUAL DVR-530 GENIUS

Packaging Accessories

①

Front view of a black radar or camera system mounted on a cylindrical base (no visible text or symbols)

②

Close-up of a mechanical clamp or bracket component (no visible text or symbols)

③

Coiled black cable with a small terminal connector attached (no visible text or symbols)

④

Coiled black USB cable with connector (no text or symbols visible)

1. High Quality Car DVR

2.Suction Cup

1. Car Cable

.USB4Cable

Product Picture and Function

1. USB Slot
2. 5V Direct Current Slot
3. SD Card Slot
4. Speaker
5. Mount Hole
6. Microphone
7. Battery Cover
8. Lens
9. IR LED
10. Power ON/OFF Button With Charging indicator(Red)
11. REC/SNAPSHOT Button With Working indicator(Blue)
    12.2.5inch LCD
12. Menu Button
13. 1. Down/UP Button
14. Mode Button (Video/Camera/Playback)

Operations

Two Power options:

A Use Li-ion battery

Charging method : 1.connect car charger. 2.connect to PC with USB cable

When charging, the Power button indicator show red and turn off when it is full.

B Connect with 12V/24V Car Charger

DVR (built in Lithium battery) will record automatically when the car starts, turn off and save the last file when the car stops.

Note: Just 5V output voltage is available.

Operation steps

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    A["Printer with 2.5V battery"] --> B["Cable usage device"]
    B --> C["Camera mounted on stand"]
    C --> D["USB port insertion"]
    D --> E["Monitor with display screen"]

The First Step: Install SD Card

Insert a SD memory card correctly into the SD card slot ③.

The Second Step: Install Bracket

Install bracket correctly into the Mount hole ⑤ and then put the suction cup in a suitable place, adjust the location and direction.

The Third Step: Connect to Car Charge

Use 5V output attaching plug (car cable), plug into the DC 5V connector.

The Fourth Step: Power On and Use DVR

Hold the "ON/OFF" button for 3 seconds to turn on your camcorder, setting specific parameter, please refer to this manual as below.

Function Information

DVR with three mode for your choice: Video Mode/Camera Mode/Playback Mode.

A Video Mode

DVR will enter into defaulted video mode when turn it on .The recording file is saved in the SD Card .To stop recording by pressing REC 11.

B Camera Mode

Turn on the DVR and press Mode Button 16 to enter into the Camera mode to take photo by pressing SNAPSHOT Button 11.

C Playback Mode

Turn on the DVR and press Mode Button 16 twice to enter into Playback Mode, Press Up 15 or Down 14 to select the previewed file. If it is a video file, it can play or stop by pressing REC Button.

D Delete

In the playback mode, press Menu button 13 enter into the delete interface. Press Menu Button 13 to enter into delete mode, and then select Single, All or Select by REC Button. Press UP/Down to Confirm and press REC Button to delete. You can select Thumbnail mode, volume (from 1 to 8) and protect under the Playback Mode.

Setting Mode

A Turn on the DVR and press Menu button twice enter into the setting interface. Confirm by REC button and press UP/DOWN button for the following setting, press Menu button again to exit after finished.

1. Format: Cancel/Execute

2. Language: English/French/German/Italian/Spanish/Portuguese /Chinese Traditional /Simplified Chinese /Japanese/Russian.

3. Auto Off: 1 Min/3 Min/5 Min/Off

4. System Reset: Cancel/ Execute

5. Light Frequency: 60HZ/50HZ

6. . Date Input: Off/Set

B Turn on the DVR and press Menu button enter into the setting interface under the Video mode. Confirm by REC button and press UP/DOWN button for the following setting, press Menu button again to exit after finished.

1. Size: VGA/QVGA/SXGA

2. EV: +2.0 +5/3 +4/3 +1.0 +2/3 +1/3 +0.0 -1/3 -2/3 -1.0 -4/3 -5/3 -2.0

3. White Balance: Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Tungsten/Fluorescent

4. Time Stamp: Off/Date Only/Date &Time

5. Motion Detect: Off/On

6. Audio Mode: On/Off

7. Record time: 3 Min/5 Min/10 Min/15 Min

8. Flip screen: Off/On

9. IR LED: On/Off

C Turn on the DVR and press Mode button enter into the Camera mode, press Menu button enter into the setting interface. Confirm by REC button and press UP/DOWN button for the following setting, press Menu button again to exit after finished.

1. Size: 12M/8M/5M/3M/2M/1.3M/VGA

2. Quality: Fine/Standard/Economy

3. Scene Mode: Auto/Sport/Night/Portrait/Landscape/Backlight

4. EV: +2.0 +5/3 +4/3 +1.0 +2/3 +1/3 +0.0 -1/3 -2/3 -1.0 -4/3 -5/3 -2.0

5. White Balance: Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Tungsten/Fluorescent

6. ISO: Auto/100/200

7. Color: Standard/Vivid/Sepia/Monochrome

8. Saturation: High/Normal/Low

9. Sharpness: Hard/Normal/soft

10. Preview: On/Off
11. Time Stamp: Off/Date Only/Date &Time
12. Burst: On/Off

Download files

1. Connect DVR to computer with USB cable.
2. Removable disk will appear on "My computer".
3. The file is stored at Removable Disk/DCIM/ 100DSCIM, at the moment, the file of the DVR can be downloaded to the computer.

Note:

1. Please insert the SD card before recording.
2. This DVR can record in cycle, When the memory is full, it will record from the beginning again and cover up all the old files automatically.

Note: In order not to erase all the old files, please choose 3/5/10/15 minutes as storage time. When the memory is full, if you record again, all the old files will be covered up.

1. When the battery is low, "low battery" will appears on the LCD and power off automatically after 20s.

Technical Specifications

1. Recording resolution: VGA/QVGA/SXGA
2. Video format: AVI
3. Loop Recording: 3/5/10/15 minutes
4. Power source: rechargeable battery or 12V/24V Car Charger
5. Supports SD card (Supported up to 32GB)
6. Microphone: On/Off
7. Out put: USB 2.0LS
8. Built-in reset function
9. 2.5 inch LCD can be swiveled 270 degree