Camroad 4.5 - Dash cam Overmax - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Overmax
Model	Camroad 4.5
Product Type	Dash Cam
Video Resolution	1920x1080, 1208x720, 848x480, 640x480
Loop Recording	Off, 1 min, 3 min, 5 min
G-Sensor	Off, Low, Medium, High
WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)	On / Off
Motion Detection	On / Off
Parking Guard	On / Off
Photo Resolution	12M, 10M, 8M, 5M, 3M, 2M, VGA, 1.3M
Photo Capture Modes	Single, Self-timer (2/5/10 sec), Continuous
White Balance	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent
ISO	Auto, 100, 200, 400
Exposure Compensation	-2 to +2
Image Stabilization	On / Off
Battery	Built-in rechargeable (charged via car charger or USB)
Memory Card	MicroSD (TF), Class 6 or 10 recommended
Connectivity	Mini USB, HDMI, AV output
Display	Built-in screen
Date/Time Stamp	On / Off
Sound Recording	On / Off

Frequently Asked Questions - Camroad 4.5 Overmax

How do I turn on the Camroad 4.5 dash cam?

Press and hold the Power button to turn the camera on or off.

How do I switch between video, photo, and preview modes?

Short press the Mode button to cycle through: video mode → photo mode → preview mode.

How do I start and stop video recording?

In video mode, press the OK button to start recording (red LED blinks). Press again to stop.

What is loop recording and how do I set it?

Loop recording splits video into segments of 1, 3, or 5 minutes. It can be set in the video settings menu.

How do I enable or adjust the G-Sensor?

In the video settings menu, find G-Sensor and choose Off, Low, Medium, or High sensitivity.

Can the camera detect motion automatically?

Yes, enable Motion Detection in the video settings; recording starts when motion is detected.

What is parking guard and how does it work?

Parking Guard (if enabled) keeps the camera monitoring while parked. Enable it in the video settings menu.

How do I format the memory card?

Format the MicroSD card on a computer or use the camera's menu (if available). Ensure card is Class 6 or 10.

How can I view recorded files on a TV?

Connect the camera to a TV using HDMI or AV cable. Files will display automatically.

Can I use the camera as a webcam?

Yes, when connected via USB, select PC Camera from the pop-up menu on the camera.

USER MANUAL Camroad 4.5 Overmax

Before using, please read the user manual carefully.

All the contents of the manual are subject to change without prior notice. Product illustration:

1. Display
2. Power button
3. Menu button
4. Mode button
5. Up button
6. OK button
7. Down button
8. MicroSD memory card slot
9. HDMI port
10. Mounting hole
11. LED indicator
12. Speaker
13. Lens
14. AV output
15. MiniUSB port
16. Microphone
17. Reset button

Buttons description:

Button name		Description
Power button		Press and hold to turn the camera on/off.Short press to turn the LED on/off.
Menu button		Short press to enter the Menu.Short press again to enter the second Menu.Press a third time to exit the Menu.
Mode button		Press and hold during recording to protect / unprotect the recording file.Short press to switch between a video, photo and preview mode.
Direction buttons	Up	Menu: press to select the next / previous item.Recording mode: press to zoom in.Photo mode: press to zoom in.
	Down	Menu: press to select the next / previous item.Recording mode: press to zoom out.Photo mode: press to zoom out.
OK button		Menu: press to confirm.Recording mode: press to start recording; press again to stop recording.Photo mode: press to take a photo.

Battery charging

1. Using a car charger: The charging process starts automatically when you connect the camera to a car charger. It is not necessary to turn on the camera in order to charge it.

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1. Using a USB port:

You can also charge your camera by connecting it to a USB port in a computer using a USB cable. It is not necessary to turn on the camera in order to charge it.

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Memory card insertion / removal

1. Insert a TF memory card into the camera card slot according to the indicated direction, and make sure that it is properly secured.

2. In order to remove the card from the slot, push it gently to unlock it and then pull it out.

Remarks:

1. If the camera is on, it turns off automatically just after the card insertion. In order to start to use it, you need to turn the camera on again.

2. If a memory card is not recognized, remove it and then insert it into the camera card slot again. If it does not work, please try to use another card.

3. We recommend using MicroSD cards with a Speed Class 6 or 10.

Operations

1. Turning on / off

Press and hold the Power button to turn the device on / off.

1. Switching between modes

Short press the Mode button to switch between the camera modes in the following order: video mode - photo mode - preview mode.

1. Settings

Press the Menu button to open the system settings interface.

1. Recording

When the device enters the video mode, the camcorder icon appears on the screen. In order to start recording, just press the OK button. The red LED blinks during the recording. To stop the recording process, press the OK button again. The red LED stops blinking.

You can also zoom in and out while recording.

1. Video mode settings

In the video mode, press the Menu button to open the settings window.

• Resolution: 1920*1080/ 1208*720/ 848*480/ 640*480/
• Loop recording: Off / 1 minute / 3 minutes / 5 minutes (recording file length)
• WDR: On / Off
• Exposure: adjust brightness -2\~+2
• Motion detection: On / Off
• Sound recording: On / Off
• Date and time stamp: On / Off
• Parking guard: On / Off
• G-Sensor: Off / low / medium / high

6. Taking photos

When the device enters the photo mode, the camera icon appears on the screen. Point the camera lens at the subject and use the Down button to zoom in, or the Up Button to zoom out. Press the OK button to take a photo.

7. Photo mode settings

In the photo mode, press the Menu button to open the settings window.

Capture mode: single photo / self timer (2 seconds / 5 seconds / 10 seconds) / continuous shooting.

- Resolution: 12M / 10M / 8M / 5M / 3M / 2M / VGA / 1.3M

• Sequence: On / Off
• Quality: High / Medium / Low
• Sharpness: High / Medium / Low
• White balance: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Tungsten light / Fluorescent lamp
• Color: Colors / Black-White / Sepia
• ISO: Auto / 100 / 200 / 400
• Exposure: -2\~+2
• Image stabilization: On / Off
• Date and time stamp: Off / Date / Date and time

8. Preview mode

In the video mode, short press the Menu button twice to enter the preview mode. Then, use the Up and Down buttons to browse pictures and videos.

In the preview mode, press the Menu button to open a tab with such options as: "Delete", "Lock" or "Slideshow".

To delete a file: use the Up and Down buttons to select a file, press the OK button, and choose "Delete a current file"

. Press the OK button again. You will be requested to confirm the operation. In order to do so, press the OK button once more.

To prevent a file from being deleted (or to stop the protection), select it and press the OK button to show the following options: lock the selected file / unlock the selected file / lock all / unlock all.

Press the OK button to adjust slide duration: 2 seconds / 5 seconds / 8 seconds

9. Data backup

USB mode

Use the USB cable to connect your camera to a computer. Press the Power button, select "Storage" in the popped-up window, and press the OK button to confirm. Use the computer to open the "My Computer" folder on the desktop. There will be a new removable disk icon in it. Double-click it to open the camera storage. Photo files are saved in the "PHOTO" folder, while the recorded videos can be found in the "MOVIE" one.

10. Additional information:

• Supported computer operating systems: XP / VISTA / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1.
• You can choose the "PC camera" option in the popped-up window (while turning the camera on) to use the device as a webcam.
• The camera turns off when you disconnect the USB cable.

TV connection

In order to view the recorded files on a TV screen, connect the camera to the TV using a proper cable.

- Use the HDMI cable to connect the camera to a HD TV. Now, the files stored in the camera's memory card can be displayed on a TV screen.

- Use the AV cable to connect the camera to a TV. Now, the files stored in the camera's memory card can be displayed on a TV screen.

CamRoad 4.5

User Manual

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Declaration of Conformity

We, the undersigned:

Declare the following apparatus:

Products name:	Car Camera
Brand and Model name:	OV-CamRoad 4.5

Hereby we confirm above product compliance with the European directive of CE:

Below standards were tested and passed:

EMC :	ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1 (2008-04)ETSI EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1 (2009-05)
LVD :	EN 60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010+ A12:2011

Release date: 21.09.2014

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