ADR81BLX1 - Dash cam PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Dash camera
Brand	Philips
Model	ADR81BLX1
Dimensions	Approximately 60 x 40 x 30 mm
Weight	Approximately 60 g
Power supply	12V/24V cigarette lighter adapter (USB cable included) and internal lithium battery
Video resolution	Full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080) at 30 fps
Viewing angle	140° wide angle
Night vision	Yes, with infrared LED
G-sensor	Built-in, shock detection and automatic lock of recordings
Motion detection	Yes, in parking mode
Loop recording	Yes, with configurable 1/3/5 minute files
Storage	microSD card up to 128 GB (not included)
Screen	2-inch LCD screen
Microphone and speaker	Built-in
Mounting	Suction cup on windshield and rotating mount
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean the lens with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid abrasive products.
Safety	Secure the camera firmly to prevent falling. Do not block ventilation openings.
Spare parts and repairability	For any repair, contact a Philips authorized service center. Available parts: USB cable, mount, suction cup, battery.

Frequently Asked Questions - ADR81BLX1 PHILIPS

How to install the Philips ADR81BLX1 dash camera?

Attach the suction cup mount to the windshield, insert the camera, plug the power cable into the cigarette lighter, and insert a microSD card.

The camera does not turn on, what to do?

Check that the power cable is properly connected and that the cigarette lighter works. If the internal battery is discharged, plug it in for a few minutes.

How to adjust motion detection?

In the menu, enable motion detection in parking mode. The camera automatically records when motion is detected.

What to do if recording stops?

Check that the microSD card is not full. Loop recording overwrites old files. Format the card in the camera if necessary.

How to view videos?

You can view the videos directly on the camera screen or transfer the microSD card to a computer.

Night vision not working properly?

Clean the lens with a soft cloth. Make sure the infrared LEDs are not blocked. In low light, night vision activates automatically.

Can I use a microSD card larger than 128 GB?

No, the maximum supported capacity is 128 GB. A larger card may not be recognized.

How to lock an important recording?

The G-sensor automatically locks files in case of impact. You can also lock manually via the dedicated button or menu.

Does the internal battery last long?

The lithium battery provides about 30 minutes of use without power. For extended use, keep the camera plugged in.

Where to find the full manual?

The full manual in PDF format is available for free at notice-facile.com for the Philips ADR81BLX1 model.

USER MANUAL ADR81BLX1 PHILIPS

Driving Video Recorder

ADR810

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EN Driving video recorder

2.1 Insert the Memory Card....6
2.2 Installing in Vehicles....6
2.3 Automatic Power On/Off 8
2.4 Manual Power On/Off....8
2.5 Manual Record Start/Stop....9
2.6 Manual Voice Recording Off/On....9
2.7 Remove the Memory Card....10
2.8 About Micro SD Card....10

3 User Interface Overview....11
4 System Setting....12

4.1 Set Date and Time....12
4.2 Function Settings....12

5 Operating Instructions....14

5.1 Recording Videos....14
5.2 Playback Videos....14
5.3 Deleting Videos....15
5.4 Protecting Videos....16

6 Add-on Functions....17

6.1 Driver Fatigue Alert....17
6.2 EasyCapture Function....17

7 Technical Specifications....19

1 Product Overview

1. Bracket Holder
2. Lens
3. Micro SD card Slot
4. Slide Switch (ON/OFF)
5. Enter Button (OK)
6. Up Button/REC (▲)

7. EasyCapture Button/Return(⚠️)

8. Micro USB Port

9. 3-color LED Indicator
10. HDMI Port
11. Down Button/Voice Recording On/Off (▼)
12. Speaker
13. Cigarette Lighter with EasyCapture Button

2 Quick Start

2.1 Insert the Memory Card

1. Insert the memory card with the gold contacts facing to the front of the device.
2. Push the memory card until it clicks into place, and slide the switch to ON.

2.2 Installing in Vehicles

Attach the bracket to the device. Slide it into the bracket holder until you hear a click.

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1. Peel off the protective plastic sheet from the adhesive bracket and Lens.

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1. Place and press down the bracket firmly onto your windshield.

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1. Adjust the device position. Loose the knob to swivel the device to proper position. Then tighten the knob to make sure the device is securely locked in place.

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1. Connect the Micro USB interface of the car charger to the Micro USB port of the device.

2. Plug the car charger to the cigarette lighter socket of your vehicle.

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2.3 Automatic Power On/Off

1. Once the power of the vehicle is on, the device automatically turns on.

2. If you disconnect the car charger, the device automatically turns off.

2.4 Manual Power On/Off

1. To turn on the device, slide the switch to ON.
2. To turn off the device, slide the switch to OFF.

2.5 Manual Record Start/Stop

1. When device in automatic recording status, press ▲ to stop recording.

1. When device in stop recording status, press ▲ to start recording video again.

2.6 Manual Voice Recording Off/On

1. When device set voice recording on in system setting, press ▼ to switch voice to Off.

1. When device set voice recording Off in system setting, press ▼ to switch voice rec to On.

2.7 Remove the Memory Card

Slide the switch to Off, and push to eject the memory card out of the slot.

2.8 About Micro SD Card

1. Please use Micro SD card with the size/memory at least 8GB, Class6(up to 32GB)
2. Be sure to format Micro SD card using the device before the initial usage.
3. The following information is the card capacity and Recording time:

Micro SD Card Capacity	Video Resolution
	(720P/30FPS)	(720P/60FPS)	(1080P/30FPS)
16GB 260 minutes 170 minutes 160 minutes
32GB 520 minutes 340 minutes 320 minutes

Notes:

1. If car power supply doesn't stop automatically, it is recommended to disconnect the car charger manually to avoid car battery power lost.
2. Please use our dedicated car charger to avoid non-compliance with the device.
3. Once connected to a PC through USB, the device only allows data transfer.

3 User Interface Overview

No.	Description
1	Emergency recording indicator
2	Voice recording ON/OFF switch
3	WDR(Wide dynamic range) indicator
4	Resolution indicator
5	Recording/stop indicator
6	Driver fatigue alert icon
7	Fatigue index
8	ISO value
9	Date/Time stamp
10	3-color LED indicatorBlue: Recording statusRed: Emergency recording statusGreen: non-recording status(in start-up, menu operation or other abnormal status)

4 System Setting

Press on OK to show the menu list, and set different functions of the device.

4.1 Set Date and Time

1. Press OK to open the on screen display menu.

1. Press ▲/▼ to select Date/Time and press OK to enter date and time setting Menu.

1. To adjust date and time field, press OK to select the field.

2. Press ▲/▼ to select the value.

3. Repeat steps 3-4 to adjust other fields.

4. Press Ⓔ to save your changes.

4.2 Function Settings

No.	Function Menu	Icon	Description
1	Video Operate	normal and emergency video file, users can play,	pause, delete, lock, and unlock the video files.
2	Resolution Set		resolution to Full HD 1080P(FHD), HD Premium(60FPSHD+) and HD Premium(HD+).
3	WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)		Switch on/off WDR function.

4 Collision Detection		Select the level of event detection sensitivity to high sensitivity/ middle sensitivity/low sensitivity/off.The Collison Detection function will automatically detect any collision events, and create an emergency video clip. The emergency video clip will show 30 seconds before and after the event detection. The video file will be saved into the Emergency Record folder.
5 Date/Time Set date and		time for the device
6 LCD Auto Off		Set the time before the monitor is turned off automatically, or set the monitor always on.
7 Format Format your TF		card(Micro SD). Please format your card using the device before you use it for the first time.
8 Language English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish and Russian.
9 Voice Recording		Switch on/off voice recording function.
10 EV Value Manually adjust the exposure level.
11 Date Stamp Switch on/off date and time marking on the video.
12 Motion Detection		Switches to ON to trigger Motion Detection mode.the function will detect movements in the field of front view.When any movement is detected, continuous 20 seconds recording starts immediately. if any movement is detected in the 20 seconds, recording will last additional 20 seconds from the trigger time.
13 Driver Fatigue Alert		Switch on/off driver fatigue alert function.
14 Default Reset all device		settings to factory default settings.
15 About Firmware version		and related product information.

5 Operating Instructions

5.1 Recording Videos

5.1.1 Video Recording

When the power of the vehicle is on, the device automatically turns on and starts recording. Recording will automatically stop when the power of the vehicles is off. Or, press ▲ to stop recording manually at any time.

5.1.2 Emergency Recording

1. When the Collision Detection function is activated, the device will automatically detect any collision events, and create an emergency video file. The emergency video clip will show 30 seconds before and after the event detection. The video file will be saved into the Emergency Records folder.
2. During video recording, you can manually create an Emergency Recording, to secure a video file of any event that might happen, with the EasyCapture buttons®located on the device or on the cigarette-lighter adaptor.
3. Press ▲ to start the manual Emergency Recording.
4. 📁con appears on the top right side of the screen, indicating Emergency Recording is ongoing.
5. The system automatically creates emergency video files. The video files are saved into the Emergency Records folder.

5.2 Playback Videos

1. Press OK to enter Menu.

2. Press ▲/▼ to select Video and press OK.

1. Press ▲/▼ to select Normal Recording and press OK.

1. Press ▲/▼ to browse for the desired video file and press OK, and then select Play to play the desired video.

1. During playing video, press OK to pause. Press ▲ to fast forward, press ▼ to fast backward, press emergency button to return.

5.3 Deleting Videos

1. Press ▲/▼ to browse for deleting the desired video file and press OK, and then select Delete to remove video file.

1. Select Delete All to delete all unlocked video files.

1. A confirmation message appears on the screen, press ▲/▼ to select YES and press OK to confirm deletion.

5.4 Protecting Videos

To secure videos against being overwritten.

1. Press ▲/▼ to browse for the video files and press OK.

1. Press ▲/▼ to select Lock and press OK.

1. Return to video list automatically, and selected video is protected.

1. Use same method to unlock video files.

6

Add-on Functions

6.1 Driver Fatigue Alert

To help car drivers manage the evolution of their fatigue, a fatigue index displays the evolution of driver's fatigue, taking into account physiological and journey related parameters such as time of the day and time spent driving. The device will alert the driver when fatigue index reaches 80, and also every two hours of driving.

When switch on, fatigue index will be displayed on the screen. When fatigue index is less than 60, the value in green color is displayed on screen. Before fatigue index reaches 80, yellow value is displayed on screen with an alert sound. When fatigue index is above 80, red value is displayed on screen with 3 alert sounds and an fatigue icon pop up to alert user.(System time need set correctly when user switch on driver fatigue alert function).

6.2 EasyCapture Function

Philips EasyCapture ensures you always have an emergency recording button to hand, to capture and save everything that happens on the road: one clearly identified on the device, and one on the cigarette lighter adaptor. Simply press the EasyCapture button (nr 13, product overview),

to create and protect up to 6 minutes video clip before and after you pressed the emergency button. The recording file will be protected and cannot be deleted unless you unlock the file in Emergency file folder by manual operation or Emergency file folder is full. The number of recording files is depending on the size of the SD-card.

7 Technical Specifications

Functions	Automatic recordingCollision detection & emergency file protectionSeamless loop recordingAuto exposureAuto white balanceDate and time stampAuto LCD offDriver fatigue alert with fatigue indexEasyCapture emergency recording buttonsWide angleAdvanced night view
Image Sensor 2.1 Mega-pixels CMOS
Video Resolution	Full HD(1920x1080p) @30fpsHD Premium(1280x720p)@60fpsHD Premium(1280x720p)@30fps
Display 2.7" LCD
Aperture Range F/#2.0
Fixed Lens 7G wide angle lens, FOV 156 (Diagonal)
File Format	.MOVPCM audio compression /H.264 video compression
Random Access Memory 64Mx16bit (1Gbits) DDR3 SDRAM
Internal Memory 32Mb SPI Flash
Recording Media (external memory)	Micro SD card (class 6 or higher, up to 32GB)
Recording Time	160min @16GB for full HD320min @32GB for full HD
RTC 5days
Operating Temperature	-10°C ~ 65°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C ~ 70°C
Accessories	Micro USB Car Charger, 3M Mount Bracket, Quick Guide
Interface	Micro USB 2.0, HDMI, Micro SD Slot, Microphone, Speaker
Languages	English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish and Russian
Power	12-24V/5V 1A car adapter with EasyCapture record button

Dimensions (LxWxH) 106.7 × 50.0 × 32.5mm

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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Illustration of a Philips VR headset with a top-mounted sensor and a circular button (no text or symbols on the device itself)

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Interior view of a car dashboard and infotainment system (no text or symbols visible)

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Interior view of a car dashboard and infotainment system (no text or symbols visible)

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2.3 Allumage/extinction automatique

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2.3 Accensione automatica On/Off

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2.3 Automático On/Off

1. Seleccione Eliminar Todos para eliminar todos os ficheiros de vídeo desbloqueados.

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