A7S - Dashcam TrueCam - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL A7S TrueCam

b) Button function Power button Press this button for 2~3 sec. to turn on / o󰀨 the device. In recording mode or standby mode, press to turn the LCD display on / o󰀨. Photo button In video mode, in any time, press this button to take a photo. Reset button If the device crashes, press this button to reset the device. Menu button Press this button to display the video settings. Double-click to show camera settings. When the device is in recoding, press this button to change the ash light status " ", " ", " ".

File protection button In the video mode, when the device is recording, press this button to set the recording video to be protected manually, so as to prevent it from being overwritten by loop recording. In playback mode, press this button to lock or unlock the video le. When le protection is active, the icon “ ” will appear on LCD display. Mode button The device has only two modes, video mode and playback mode. When this button is pressed during standby, the device will switch between these two modes. When the device is recording, the button is not functional. Up button In recording mode or standby mode, press to turn the speedometer on / o󰀨. In menu settings, press this button to move up. In playback mode, press this button to choose the previous le. In playback mode, when playing a video le, press this button to rewind playing. OK button In video mode, press this button to start/stop recording. In playback mode, press this button to play / pause a video le. In menu settings, press this button to conrm the menu setting. Down button In video mode, press this button to start / stop voice recording. In menu settings, press this button to move down item. In playback mode, press this button to choose the next le. In playback mode, when playing video le, press this button to forward playing. Audio switch This button is only for speed camera detector. Push this switch to turn on / o󰀨 the voice of the speed camera detector.5 c) LED light status list LED light Status Description Status light (blue) Flash Device is recording On Device is in standby or playback mode O󰀨 Device is o󰀨 Charging light (red) On Charging battery O󰀨 Charging nish d) Product accessories

Basic operation a) TF card installation Insert the Micro SD card into the slot so that the connectors on the card are facing towards the camera display. When inserting or removing the SD card, keep your camera turned o󰀨. We recommend formatting the SD card while in use once a month. This will prevent the creation of defective les and helps to protect the SD card itself against damage.6 b) GPS / Speed camera detector installation Insert GPS / Speed camera detector module into the camera holder, as in the picture bellow: Install the device on the windshield with the sticker or the sucker holder. When the device is powered, speed camera detector speaker will provide voice instructions from the speed camera detector speaker, and the device will automatically start to receive GPS signal. When the GPS signal is not available, GPS icon " " will be shown on the LCD display. When connected to a GPS satellite, GPS icon " " will be shown on the LCD display. Note: GPS module works properly only when it is plugged into the DVR mount adapter that is connected to a power into the car lighter. When you want to change the voice alert setting, the GPS module must be connected to power into the car lighter according to the notes above. Updating the database of radars and voice alerts can be found at: www.truecam.com/rmware/7 HOW TO PROPERLY INSTALL THE GPS MODULE INTO THE DVR HOLDER? To connect the GPS module and the dashcam mount correctly, use su󰀨cient force so there is no visible gap between the GPS module and the mount. This connection is strong enough for the GPS module to hold rmly in place, even during long journeys.8 c) CPL Installation (Optional) CPL: Circular-polarizing lter can reduce the inner reection on the car windshield. Without CPL With CPL Install the CPL by screwing the filter ring on the camera's lens. After installing the CPL on the lens, rotate the CPL adjustment ring to get an ideal polarized effect. adjustment circle ring9 d) Power supply Connect the USB port and the cigarette lighter socket with the car charger, then start the engine, the device will automatically power on and start recording. Note: There are two mini USB ports, one is on the device, another one is on the camera holder. When the charging USB cable is connected to the camera, only the camera will by powered. When the charging USB cable is connected to the camera holder, both the camera and the GPS / Speed camera detector will by powered. So if want to work with GPS / Speed camera detector module, car charger need connect with mini USB port on camera holder. e) Motion detection

1. In the recording mode, press the Menu button to enter the settings, then select Motion Detection.

2. If the camera registers moving objects within its range, a ashing red dot “ ” will appear on the display and the

device will begin recording. Once there are no moving objects detected, the device automatically stops recording. The intensity of movement depends on the selected motion detection sensitivity. Users must know that selecting high sensitivity may soon lead to a full memory card. Note: It is not recommended to use the motion detection and loop recordings together. f) GPS voice + units Allows you to select the language of the GPS module and change distance units between KMH and MPH. g) G-sensor function In case of an accident, the gravity sensor (G-sensor) can gather direction and other important data of the collision. According to the value set for the G-sensor sensitivity, the camera will determine whether to turn the protection mode on or not. If the protection mode is not turned on, the current video may be overwritten by loop recording. Be careful when setting the G-sensor to a high sensitivity as it may cause le locking even when driving on a rough road. This might ll up the memory card quickly. G-sensor directions are shown in the picture bellow:10 h) Video mode In the standby status of the video mode, LCD display will be shown as below: LED light OFF LED light ON LED light auto 2013/10/05 12:00

Motion detection GPS icon Mic indicator Available recording time (Estimate from TF card available space). Date and time Video resolution Video/photo mode Power indicator TF card indicator Photo size Loop setting EV value Mic off11 In the recording status of the video mode, LCD display will be shown as bellow: 2013/10/05 12:00

000:00:42 A456T7S 2304x1296 30P Motion detection Recording status Recording time File protection Mic on Date and time Video resolution Video/photo mode Power indicator TF card indicator Photo size Loop setting EV value GPS icon Mic off LED light OFF LED light ON LED light auto Driver’s name12 When in recording mode or standby mode, pressing up button will switch the screen to the picture bellow and information about current speed, compass and distance to speed camera will be shown. If the driving speed is above the current speed limit, the below picture will appear. Compass Distance to current speed camera Current Car Speed Speed Limitation of current speed camera Overspeed Icon Speed Limitation of current speed camera13

In recording mode, press the shutter button to take a photo. Only applies in the recording modes 1920x1080@45fps / 1920x1080@30fps / 1280x720@60fps / 1280x720@30fps. j) Playback mode Press the mode button to enter the playback mode, then press the menu button to choose a preview of a video / photo le on the internal or removable memory card. Use the direction button to control playback options. Preview in six image grid Up button Previous le Down button Next le OK button Conrm Menu button Enter menu list File protection button Lock / Unlock video / Photo le Mode button Change mode Play OK button Play / Pause Mode button Back to six image grid preview k) Other functions GPS coordinates view - allows to display GPS position within the video. Location is display in the form of coordinates.14 Current speed view - allows to display current speed within the video, usable for future reference. LED illumination - can be set to automatic or continuous. LED illumination is primarily used for situations such as monitoring of an accident in the dark, where the device can be used as a still camera. Video lock - can be used to lock the video from subsequent overwriting by another video in the future. You can lock the videos either in the recording mode or in the playback mode. Speed camera detection - this function enables / disables voice and visual alerts of speed cameras. Menu setting The device has two modes, the video mode and the playback mode. a) In video mode: Setup Menu item Remark Video resolution 2560x1080@30fps / 2304x1296@30fps / 1920x1080@45fps / 1920x1080@30fps / HDR 1920x1080@30fps / 1280x720@60fps / 1280x720@30fps Sets video resolution. Loop setting O󰀨 / 1 min / 3 min / 5 min / 10 min Sets the length of the video time loop. Photo size 4M / 9M / 13M Sets photo resolution. Photo quality Highest / Good / Normal The higher quality is chosen, the more details will be captured, but the le size will increase. Record audio O󰀨 / On Sets record audio or not. Motion detection O󰀨 / Low / Middle / High Motion Detection function settings. Sensor ip O󰀨 / On Rotates the image 180 degrees.15 Flicker Auto / 50 HZ / 60 HZ Sets frequency NTSC(60Hz) PAL(50Hz). ISO Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 /

According to the brightness during the recording, selecting [AUTO] will choose the optimal ISO sensitivity. White balance Auto / Sunny / Cloudy / Tungsten / Fluorescent We recommend setting it to Auto. White Balance depends on light conditions. Contrast Standard / High / Low Sets contrast. Sharpness Standard / High / Low This feature indicates the contours' degree of sharpness during recording. Select higher sharpness for better capturing of details and face recognition.

-2.0 / -1.7 / -1.3 / -1.0 / -0.7 / -0.3 / 0 / 0.3 / 0.7 / 1.0 / 1.3 / 1.7 / 2.0 The "+" increases recording brightness. The "-" decreases brightness and darkens the recording. Video quality Highest / Good / Normal The higher quality is chosen, the more details will be captured, but the le size will increase. Power on delay O󰀨 / 10s / 20s / 30s Sets the delay when turning the camera on. Power o󰀨 delay O󰀨 / 10s / 20s / 30s Sets the delay when turning the camera o󰀨.16 Auto power O󰀨 O󰀨 / 1 min / 3 min / 5 min By setting the time, the camera switches o󰀨 automatically in the standby mode after a given period of time if it does not detect any motion. LCD Screensaver O󰀨 / Speedometer: 1 min / 3 min / 5 min / Display o󰀨: 1 min / 3 min / 5 min Instead of playing recorded footage, the camera screen can be turned o󰀨 after a certain time interval, or the Speedometer function can be set. Time setup Time zone / year / month / day / hour: minute Date and Time settings. Display time O󰀨 / Date / Time / Date / Time To set the time stamp on video. GPS stamp O󰀨 / On Sets the display of the GPS in a video. Velocity stamp O󰀨 / On Shows the speed in a video. Driver name stamp O󰀨 / On Sets the display of the driver's name. Driver name - - - - - - - - - Sets the driver's name. G-sensor sensitivity O󰀨 / 2G / 2.5G / 3G / 3.5G / 4G / 4.5G G-Sensor sensitivity settings. Key light Auto / O󰀨 / On Sets the backlighting of keys. LED illumination Auto / O󰀨 / On It sets the the LED illumination function. Beep sound O󰀨 / On Sets the camera's tones On/O󰀨. Language English / German / Czech / Polish / Hungarian / Russian / Chinese / Serbian / French / Lithuanian / Bulgarian Language settings.17 GPS voice + units

1. English KMH / 2. English UK MPH /

/ 9. Srpski KMH To set speed camera alert voice. Speed camera detection On / O󰀨 This function enables / disables voice and visual alerts of speed cameras. Default settings No / Yes Resets the camera to the original factory settings. Format No / Yes Formats data on the memory card. Software version TRCM_A7S_V## Displays the installed FW version. b) In playback mode: Back to previous level File protection operation Protect the current le / Protect all les / Unprotect the current le / Unprotect all les You can lock the le to protect it and against subsequent deletion. Auto play Video play one / Video play all / Video repeat one / Video repeat all If this feature is set, the recorded photos and videos will be played automatically, one by one. Delete le Cancel / Delete this le / Delete all les With this function, you can conrm the le deletion, undelete or delete all les. Format No / Yes Formats data on the memory card.18 Connection The camera can be set to output video to another device (TV or a computer monitor) and start the playback or adjust the settings. a) TV or monitor connection

1. Insert SD card to the camera.

2. Connect HDMI cable to a TV and your camera.

3. Turn on both devices.

4. Set the input channel to HDMI on a TV or a monitor.

5. Installation completed.

Connect the camera to a TV to watch a live video feed. b) Computer connection

1. Insert SD card to the camera.

2. Use a USB cable to connect a PC to the camera. "Found new hardware" notification will appear on the

3. Open the removable disc folder to play any le.19

DVR player The DVR Player software can be found on the enclosed CD. The DVR Player for Windows only (an alternative program for MAC is on the CD). The player automatically saves onto the memory card. Search the memory card on the computer where it can be found under DVR player. DVR Player will be displayed like this: Pressing this button, video file can copy to any folder ★ means video is locked ★ means video has GPS file The captured picture will be stored in “DVRPlayer_Images” folder. Note: Before using the player, please install Apple QuickTime, Microsoft DirectX 9.0C and Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher. This button will copy the les to any folder. This button indicates that the le contains GPS coordinates. This button indicates that the le is locked.20 Product specication Camera Resolution 1/3" 4.0 mega CMOS sensor, OV4689, good night vision performance Lens F/NO=2.0, 130° horizon angle in 1080P Video Standard Mov le, H.264 compression Resolution 2560x1080@30fps / 2304x1296@30fps / 1920x1080@45fps / 1920x1080@30fps / HDR 1920x1080@30fps / 1280x720@60fps / 1280x720@30fps WDR function Wide dynamic range, good night recording Audio Built-in microphone, can be turned o󰀨 by the menu or the button. Still image 4M (2688x1512) / 9M (4000x2250) / 13M (4800x2700) LCD 2.7inch 16:9 LCD display GPS Logger GPS Logger for path, position, speed and time record. Replay path, position information on Google Maps. Speed camera detector Work with speed camera database, when near a speed camera, the driver will be alerted. G-sensor In case of an accident, the camera will automatically lock and protect the latest les so they cannot be deleted. Lens lters (optional) CPL: Circular-polarizing lter can reduce the inner reection on the car windshield. UV lter: Protects the lens and lters bright light.21 Other function Illuminated keys for night operations. Uninterrupted cycle recording: Overwrite the oldest le if memory is full, no interruption to the recording process. File protection function: Once a le is protected, it cannot be deleted during cycle recording. Automatic recording after car engine starts. SD card slot Support up to 32 GB micro SD card (min capacity 8GB) Class 10 cards recommended Language English / German / Czech / Polish / Hungarian / Russian / Chinese / Serbian / French / Lithuanian / Bulgarian Interface USB USB 2.0 AV terminal HDMI Battery Built-in 400 mAh battery Power 12-24V car charger Operating temperature -5°C ~ 40°C Color Black Size 103 x 51 x 40 mm Made in China. Printing errors are reserved.22 Precautions and notices - For your own safety, do no use the camera’s controls while driving. - A window mount is needed when using the recorder in a car. Make sure that you place the recorder in an appropriate place, so as not to obstruct the driver’s view or deployment of airbags. - Make sure that no object is blocking the camera lens and no reective material is placed near the lens. Please keep the lens clean. - If the car windscreen is tinted or heated, it may limit the quality of the recording and, above all, the GPS signal. - For general use it is recommended to have motion detection enabled. May lead to the memory card lling up quickly. - The camera is primarily designed to operate while being constantly under power supply. Safety notices for batteries - Before rst use, fully charge the battery. - For charging only use chargers, that is specied for this type of battery. - Use standard cables for charging, otherwise it could damage the device. - Never connect to a mechanically damaged charger or if the batteries are swollen. Do not use batteries in this condition due to risk of explosion. - Do not use any damaged adapter or charger. - Charge at room temperature, never charge at a temperature below 0°C or at a temperature higher than 40°C. - Avoid dropping the battery, don‘t puncture, or mutilate it. Denitely do not attempt to repair a damaged battery. - Do not expose the charger or battery to moisture, water, rain, snow or any kind of various liquids. - Do not leave the battery in the car, do not expose to direct sunlight and do not place it near heat sources. Strong light or high temperatures can damage the battery. - Never leave batteries without supervision during charging, short circuit or accidentally overcharge. Some batteries are unsuitable for fast charging or being charged excessivly. This can cause a shock, or due to charger failure, may cause leakage of aggressive chemicals, explosion or subsequent re! - In the case of excessive heating of the battery during charging, immediately disconnect it from the power supply. - Do not place charger and charging battery on or near ammable objects. Beware of curtains, carpets, tablecloths etc. - Once the battery or device with integrated battery is fully charged, disconnect it from the power supply. - Keep the battery out of the reach of children and animals. - Never disassemble the charger or battery. If the battery is integrated, do not disassemble the device, unless stated otherwise. Any such attempt is dangerous and can cause injury or damage to the product and subsequent loss of warranty. - Do not dispose worn or damaged batteries into the trash, re or into heating devices, but hand them in at collection points for hazardous waste.23 Safety precautions - Charge the battery under continous supervision. - Use only the charger supplied with your device. Use of another type of charger may result in malfunction and/or danger. - Do not use the charger in a high moisture environment. Never touch the charger when your hands or feet are wet. - Allow adequate ventilation around the charger when using it to operate the device or charge the battery. Do not cover the charger with paper or other objects that will reduce cooling. Do not use the charger while it is inside a carrying case. - Connect the charger to a proper power source. The voltage requirements are found on the product case and/or packaging. - Do not use the charger if it is visibly damaged. In case of damage, do not repair the equipment yourself! - In case of device overheating, immediately disconnect the power source. About GPS - GPS is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for the performance of GPS. Any change to the GPS system can a󰀨ect the accuracy of all GPS equipment. - GPS satellite signals cannot pass through solid materials (except glass). When you are inside a tunnel or building, GPS positioning is not available. Signal reception can be a󰀨ected by situations such as bad weather or dense overhead obstacles (e.g. trees, tunnels, viaducts and tall buildings). - The GPS positioning data is for reference only. Caring for your device - Taking good care of your device will ensure trouble-free operation and reduce the risk of damage. - Keep your device away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures and avoid exposing your device to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. - Do not drop your device or subject it to severe shock. - Do not subject your device to sudden and severe temperature changes. This could cause moisture condensation inside the unit, which could damage your device. In the event of moisture condensation, allow the device to dry out completely before use. - The screen surface can easily be scratched. Avoid touching it with sharp objects. - Never clean your device with it powered on. Use a soft, lint-free cloth to wipe the screen and the exterior of your device. Do not use paper towels to clean the screen. - Never attempt to disassemble, repair or make any modications to your device. Disassembly, modication or any attempt at repair could cause damage to your device and even bodily injury or property damage and will void any warranty. - Do not store or carry ammable liquids, gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as your device, its parts or accessories. - To discourage theft, do not leave the device and accessories in plain view in an unattended vehicle. - Overheating may damage the device.24 Speed camera alerts Caution: - The camera includes supplementary software that is eligible to detect speed cameras and other tra󰀩c safety systems. Please verify that this supplementary software is according to the law of the state where the camera is used. Seller, producer or distributor assumes no responsibility for any damages incurred in connection with the use of cameras TrueCam and their functions. - TrueCam is eligible to detect speed cameras and other systems used for securing safety in the tra󰀩c by nding out their GPS coordinates, which are ascertained from the public databases. The camera is not equipped by any system, which is able to detect radio waves, which are sent out by the speed cameras or other tra󰀩c safety system. - The user of TrueCam is obligated to follow the rules of the tra󰀩c law of the country where TrueCam is used. Seller, producer or distributor assumes no responsibility for any possible sanctions, which are granted to the user of the TrueCam in the connection with the operation of the vehicle. - You can activate this function in your GPS module by setting to ON position. You can receive alerts to warn you about the locations of speed camera, which will enable you to monitor your speed through these areas. Database Update - The elem6 s.r.o. is not liable, nor takes any responsibility, for the accuracy or validity of any coordinates of listed speed cameras or tra󰀩c cameras. - The elem6 s.r.o. may from time to time o󰀨er an update for the coordinates of listed speed cameras or tra󰀩c cameras. All available updates, including voice alert updates, are available for download from our website www.truecam.eu. Please make sure to accurately follow the instructions for updates as stated on our website.25 Other information

For households: This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling. In case of incorrect disposal of this kind of wastes user can be ned according to national laws. User information for disposal of electric and electronic devices in countries outside the EU: The symbol stated above (crossed recycle bin) is valid only in countries in European Union. For correct disposal of electric and electronic devices ask your city hall or distributor of these devices. Everything is expressed by the symbol of crossed recycle bin on product, cover or printed materials.

You can determine a warranty service at the place of purchase. In case of technical problems or queries contact your dealer who will inform you about the following procedure. Follow the rules for work with electric devices. User is not allowed to disassembly the device neither replace any of its components. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove or open the cover. In case of incorrect setup and plug in of device you will expose yourself risk of electric shock.

We recommend to have the most up-to-date rmware version installed. This ensures optimal functionality of the device: www.truecam.com/rmware/26 Declaration of Conformity: Hereby, elem6 s.r.o., declares that all TrueCam A7s products are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the EU Directive 1999/5/EC. Products are intended for sale without any restriction in Germany, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Poland, Hungary and other EU countries. The warranty period for products is 24 months from the date of purchase, unless otherwise specied. The warranty period of the battery is 24 months and 6 months for its capacity. You can download the Declaration of Conformity from the website: www.truecam.com/support/doc

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1. English KMH / 2. English UK MPH /

means video is locked

1. English KMH / 2. English UK MPH /

means video is locked

1. English KMH / 2. English UK MPH /

means video is locked

1. English KMH / 2. English UK MPH /

1. English KMH / 2. English UK MPH /

means video is locked

1. English KMH / 2. English UK MPH /

1. English KMH / 2. English UK MPH /

1. English KMH / 2. English UK MPH /

1. English KMH / 2. English UK MPH /

1. English KMH / 2. English UK MPH /

1. English KMH / 2. English UK MPH /

1. English KMH / 2. English UK MPH /