GS 200 - Dashcam AIPTEK - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GS 200 AIPTEK

GS 200 User’s Manual ENDEFRIT1 Welcome Thank you very much for purchasing this product. Before you start, you are recommended to read this manual step by step to obtain the best results with your new car camcorder. We wish you enjoy it. AIPTEK Team About the Product GS 200 is the latest car camcorder (Dashcam) from Aiptek’s Papago series. This car camcorder is specifically designed for video recording during driving. In case of emergency the embedded bump sensor automatically detects the accident and saves the action on protected memory. The Full HD video resolution and 140 ° wide-angle lens record full action on the road in best quality. Important Notice

1. Please do not install this car camcorder at a place that would

obstruct or reduce a driver’s view. Make sure your usage comply with the applicable regulations of your state or country.

2. Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the device and charger;

otherwise the warranty will be voided.

3. Avoid all contact with liquids. Dry your hands before using the

4. Use the device with care. Avoid pressing hard on the device

5. Use only the accessories supplied by the manufacturer.

6. Keep the device out of the reach of infants.

7. When you get off the car, do not leave the device on the

dashboard where it is subject to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures (too high or too low) which tend to degrade or damage the unit and it’s normal functionality.

8. For your own safety, do not operate the controls of the product

while driving. This product is intended to be used as a car camcorder only. EN2

9. The cigarette lighter of your car may or may not continue to

supply power after the engine is turned off. Please disconnect the charger from the cigarette lighter before leaving the car to prevent the car battery from depletion or other accidents.

10. The battery of the car camcorder is integrated in the device. Do

not dissemble and modify the device. The battery should be replaced by an authorized service center only.

11. For software or manual update, please visit the official website:

http://www.aiptek.eu If the time arises to dispose your product, please recycle all the components possible. Batteries and rechargeable batteries are not to be disposed in your domestic waste! Please recycle them at your local recycling point. Together we can help to protect the environment.

Optional Accessory An optional rear-view mirror mount is available for purchase on our official website www.aiptekshop.de EN3 Product Overview

1. Insert and remove the memory card when the car camcorder

is turned off. Do not remove the memory card while recording. This may damage the memory card.

2. Use a MicroSD card with at least Class 6 and 8 GB, Max. 32 GB.

3. Be sure to format the MicroSD card before the initial usage to

ensure read / write stability.

4. We strongly recommend that the memory card is strictly used

for this car camcorder only. Install the Car Camcorder

1. Connect the four sockets on

the rear side of the car camcorder to the windshield mount. Pull the windshield mount up until the hooks click into place firmly.

2. Position the suction-cup in a

position of the windshield without obstructing the view. Connect the Power

1. Connect one end of the car charger to the mini USB connector

on the car camcorder.

2. Plug the other end of the car charger to the cigarette lighter

socket of your car. When the vehicle engine is started, the car camcorder automatically turns on. EN5

to enter the language setting and confirm the preferred language by pressing OK.

3. To exit Menu, press

(Emergency Record) to return to preview. Set Date & Time Please set the date and time before using the auto camcorder for the first time or after two weeks without use.

enter current date and time; press OK to confirm the setting. Record Video

‘Automatic Record’ is the default setting. The car camcorder automatically starts recording video once the vehicle engine gets started. Loop Recording: The videos are recorded as 3 minutes per clip and saved on MicroSD card. When the MicroSD card is full, the old recordings on the card will be overwritten by new recordings.

When the automatic record function is disabled, you can start and stop record by pressing OK button for 3 seconds. EN7

3. Emergency Record :

Bump Auto Record When ‘Bump Auto Record’ (recommended) function is enabled (see options in Menu), the car camcorder automatically saves current video clip (3 mins) in the folder named RO (Read-Only) when an impact on the vehicle is detected. The videos in Read- Only folder (RO) are locked from deletion. Manual Emergency Record During a recording session, you can manually press the emergency record button to start emergency recording.

1. During Bump Auto Record and Manual Emergency

Record, a yellow symbol will be displayed on the screen. Please wait until the symbol disappears on the screen to finish the emergency recording.

2. During emergency recording, press Ÿorźto enter

playlist or Menu will stop the emergency recording.

3. Emergency recording saved under Read-Only folder (RO)

takes up to 30% of the memory capacity. When emergency recording reaches 30% maximum capacity, to avoid missing the latest emergency recording, the oldest emergency recording files will be replaced by new recording.

4. To avoid the oldest emergency recording to be

overwritten, please make copy of the emergency recording files right after the event happened.

During general video recording, you can pressź for 3 seconds to take one snapshot.

• Use Ÿ or ź to select a menu option and press OK to enter the selected menu and confirm preferred setting.

• Press (Emergency Record) to exit the Menu.

Set the video resolution for recording.

Enable or disable date stamp on video clips.

Set the G-sensor sensitivity level or disable the automatic emergency record in case of collision. It is highly recommended to turn on this function. Options: Low/Middle/High Sensitivity /Off

Enable or disable automatic record when the car camcorder connects to power supply.

TFC (Traffic) Sign Recognition (TSR) Enable or disable the recognition of speed limit sign and display the sign on the LCD screen when the sign is recognized. This is a new function under ongoing improvement.

1. There’s no guarantee that all the speed limit signs will be

recognized. Vehicle speed, poor weather, lighting condition, and faded color of the sign would affect the accuracy of recognition.

2. The driving safety functions with alarm or warning signals,

including any visual or audible reminding signals, should not replace your decision-making and judgment required for proper and safe operation of the vehicle.

When motion detection is enabled, the car camcorder automatically stops recording when there’s no detected movement for 60 seconds. If a motion is detected in the scene, the car camcorder automatically starts recording again. EN10

Enable to disable (mute) the audio during video recording.

Manually adjust the exposure to gain better effect when the preview image appears too bright or too dark.

Set flicker frequency to 50Hz or 60Hz based on local power supply. Default is 50Hz for European countries.

Set the TV type when connecting the car camcorder to a TV. PAL: suitable for European and Middle East countries NTSC: suitable for American and Asian countries

Set or disable screen timeout to turn off the display.

Format (Delete) all the files on the MicroSD card. WARNING! Data including emergency recording is irrecoverable after formatting. Please make a backup copy of the videos and photos before formatting the card.

Display the current firmware version used on the car camcorder. Playback / Delete / Protect Video To playback video or photo files, press Ÿ to enter playlist. Press OK to enter video /photo folder. Use Ÿor ź to browse thumbnails and press OK to select the file.

1. Press OK again to start the playback.

2. Follow the instructions on screen, you can delete or lock current

file. A locked file is protected from deleting.

3. To return to playlist, press

1. Connect the car camcorder with PC by using the USB cable.

2. The car camcorder will automatically turn on and switch to

‘Removable drive’ mode.

1) General recorded video clips are saved under ‘MOVIE’ folder.

2) Emergency recorded video clips are saved under ‘RO’ (Read-

Only) folder. PHOTO: snapshots are saved. Connect to TV

1. Connect the car camcorder to your TV with an AV cable (not

included) via AV-Out port.

2. Set the signal source of the TV to AV.