CarDVR-210 - Dash cam ROLLEI - Free user manual and instructions

Type	Dash cam / Action cam combo
Display	LCD panel
Video Resolution	Full HD (1920x1080) typical
Recording Modes	Normal, Loop, Emergency (G-sensor, Motion detection)
Memory	microSD up to 64GB (class 10 or higher recommended)
Connectivity	WiFi (2.4 GHz), Micro USB, Micro HDMI
Power	5V DC via car charger or USB; built-in rechargeable battery
Battery	Rechargeable lithium-ion (typical 200-300 mAh)
GPS Receiver	Optional external GPS receiver (included with some packages)
Wide Angle Lens	120°-140° (typical)
G-Sensor	3-axis accelerometer with high/low sensitivity settings
Motion Detection	Automatically records when motion is detected while parked
Loop Recording	3-minute segments, overwrites oldest files
WiFi Function	Local direct control and Internet cloud live view
Mobile App	Rollei Car-DVR (iOS & Android) for remote control and setup
Auto Record	Starts recording when car engine starts (Dash Cam mode)
Voice Recording	On/off in dash cam mode
Screen Auto Off	After 60 seconds of inactivity (dash cam mode)
Emergency Button	Locks current loop segment as emergency video
Date/Time Stamp	Embedded on video

Frequently Asked Questions - CarDVR-210 ROLLEI

How do I turn on the Rollei CarDVR-210?

Press and hold the Power/Menu button () for 2 seconds to turn on. To turn off, press and hold the same button again for 2 seconds.

How do I start recording in Dash Cam mode?

After the device is on, press the Record button (Ⓞ) to start recording. Press again to stop. In Dash Cam mode, loop recording begins automatically if Auto Record is enabled.

What type of memory card is required?

Use a microSD card (Class 10 or higher) from 4GB up to 64GB. Insert it into the slot before first use. The card must be formatted in the device via Settings > Format SD card.

How do I connect to the Rollei Car-DVR mobile app locally?

Ensure WiFi is enabled on the device (set WiFi - Local to On) and WiFi - Cloud is off. On your phone, go to WiFi settings, select the device name (R2-xxxxxxxx), then open the app and tap Local. If not found, tap Refresh.

What is the difference between Action Cam and Dash Cam modes?

Action Cam records normal videos continuously. Dash Cam records loop videos in 3-minute segments and emergency videos (triggered by impact or the Emergency button). Dash Cam also supports Auto Record, Voice Record, and Screen Auto Off.

How do I enable emergency recording?

While loop recording, press the Emergency button (!) or when a strong impact is detected by the G-Sensor, the device automatically saves the current segment (30 seconds before and after) as an emergency video that will not be overwritten.

Can I use the device as a dash cam without a memory card?

No, a microSD card is required for recording. The device will not record if no card is inserted or if the card is full. Ensure the card is properly formatted in the device first.

How do I reset the factory settings?

Go to the device menu: press Power/Menu () to enter settings, select Settings > Factory Reset. This will erase all settings and reformat the SD card if chosen.

What does the GPS receiver do?

The optional GPS receiver plugs into the device and records location, speed, and direction data. Use the Unieye Map software on a computer to view the route on Google Maps and speed information.

Why is my device not turning on?

If the device does not turn on, the battery may be low. Charge it using the car charger or a USB port. If frozen, press and hold the Power button for 5 seconds to force shut down, then power on again.

USER MANUAL CarDVR-210 ROLLEI

Black Rollei digital camera with lens and control buttons (no visible text or symbols beyond branding)

User Manual

Names of Parts

Tripod Mount

Two electronic components: a rectangular box with a circular top and a flat base, next to a gray arrow pointing right (no text or symbols visible)

LCD Panel

Power/Menu Button.
Record Button ____ — Emergency Button

Getting Started Inserting a microSD Card

Before initial use, insert a microSD card. (suggested at least 4GB, up to 64GB)

Charging the Unit

Fully charge Rollei Car-DVR for initial use by:

• Car charger
• PC USB port
  • USB adapter (not included)

During charging, screen shows battery icon or status indicator flashes in orange. When Rollei Car-DVR is fully charged, the indicator turns off.

Shooting a Video

1. Power on:

Press 📋 to turn on Rollei Car-DVR.

1. Record:

Press Ⓞ to start recording.

Press again to stop.

1. Playback:

Press 📷 to enter menu settings.

Press ⚠ to select [Playback ]

Press [Play▶] to play the video and press [■to stop.

1. Return to preview:

Press [ 🔊 ] to return.

1. Power off:

Press and hold 📋 for 2 seconds.

Rollei Car-DVR Operation

In preview, press 📄 to enter menu settings . Button functions indicated by ⚙️ ⚙️ !. Use ⚙️ ! to navigate menu settings and 📄 to back to preview .

Close-up of a black handheld device with control buttons and navigation icons (no readable text or symbols)

Menu Settings

Rollei Car-DVR has eight menu settings. Advanced settings can be set up via mobile APP.

Menu Settings Descriptions
	Playback	Play recorded videos
	Action Cam	Switch between Action Cam and Dash Cam
	Dash Cam
	WiFi - Local	Enable/Disable WiFi for wireless connection
	WiFi - Cloud	Enable/Disable internet cloud connection
	Voice Record	Enable/Disable voice recording (Dash cam mode only)
	Auto Record	Enable/Disable auto recording when car engine starts (Dash cam mode only)
	Screen Auto Off	Screen turns off after 60 seconds of non-operation (Dash cam mode only)
	Settings	Reset to factory default settings or format SD card.

Note: After 10 seconds of non-operation in menu settings, screen returns to preview.

Record Modes

Rollei Car-DVR has two recording modes for different applications:

Action Cam: Shoot normal videos.

Dash Cam: Shoot loop and emergency videos.

Comparison between modes:

Mode Action	Cam Dash Cam
Record type Normal Loop Emergency
Record trigger	Press in preview		• Car impact• Press ! during loop recording
Record duration	Unlimited	Three min. sections	One min. section (30 seconds before and after the event)
Display info.	00:06:36SD card remaining time	2014/01/01 21:06:36Current date & time

Note:
1. During loop recording, oldest files are overwritten if microSD card is full.
2. During loop recording, press 📋 to enable/disable mute fuction.

Transfer Files to PC:

1. Connect Rollei Car-DVR to PC via Micro USB cable.
2. Find video at "My computer\Removable Disk\"
3. Copy, move, delete, and playback videos on PC.

View Rollei Car-DVR Screen on TV:

1. Connect Rollei Car-DVR to TV via Micro HDMI cable (not included).
2. Turn on Rollei Car-DVR.
3. Rollei Car-DVR screen displays on TV simultaneously.

Wireless & APP Operation

Before initial using wireless connections, download and install APP [Rollei Car-DVR] from Google Play Store and Apple Store. [Rollei Car-DVR] has two functions:

(1) Local - Direct control (2) Internet - Internet live view

(1) Local 【Local】

Mobile connects to Rollei Car-DVR directly via WiFi for remote control, live view, album management and Rollei Car-DVR setup.

graph LR
    A["Local"] --> B["R"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#bbf,stroke:#333

Mobile connects to cloud server to view live videos uploaded from internet remote Rollei Car-DVR.

graph LR
    A["Mobile"] --> B["Unieye Server"]
    B --> C["Wireless Router"]
    B --> D["3G/4G Mobile Wireless Router"]
    B --> E["3G/4G Mobile Hotspot"]
    C --> F["Rollci Car-DVR"]
    D --> F
    E --> F

[Local] Function

Before using mobile APP's 【Local】 function, ensure Rollei Car-DVR WiFi is on and Rollei Car-DVR Cloud setting is off. Once WiFi is ready, preview shows Rollei Car-DVR name (R2-xxxxxxxx) for few seconds.

Mobile Connects to Rollei Car-DVR

1. For Android: Turn on [Wi-Fi].

For iOS: Go to [Settings] [Wi-Fi].

Turn on [Wi-Fi] and select the Rollei Car-DVR name.

1. Run [Rollei Car-DVR].

2. Tap【Local】and select the Rollei Car-DVR to enter【Local】View Page. Tap [→] to scan again if Rollei Car-DVR is not found.

Note:

• Mobile cannot connect to Rollei Car-DVR while Rollei Car-DVR is recording.
• For first use, password is not required. User can set Rollei Car-DVR password in Setup Page.

iOS Settings

Local View Page Local Main Pa

1. 【Local】 function has three function pages: View, Album and Setup.

View Page

Items Descriptions
	Shoot videos and files are saved into Rollei Car-DVR microSD card
	Shoot videos or Take photos and files are saved into mobile "Album\RolleiCar-DVR"
	For multiple Rollei Car-DVRs user :Enable Quad-View for multiple live view on mobileIn Quad-View, select a window for single view.
	Upside down image
	Talk to Rollei Car-DVR from mobile

Folders Descriptions
		View or delete video files recorded in action cam mode
		View or delete video files recorded in dash cam mode

Setup Page

Groups Descriptions
Camcorder Settings	Edit name, password, format SD card, resolution etc.
Internet Settings	Edit Email and AP and save in Rollei Car-DVR. (For internet cloud server connection)
Car DVR Settings	Set motion detector, impact sensor, etc.

Note: 1. In Setup Page, tap [Save] to complete settings to Rollei Car-DVR.
2. Mobile media player may not support SuperHD video.

Rollei Car-DVR SD Card Setup

When SD card is first-time use or reformatted in Rollei Car-DVR, user should allocate memory for Portable Mode and Car Mode.

Go to [Setup] → [Rollei Car-DVR Settings] → Adjust slide bar and press [Format] button to complete SD card setup.

Rollei Car-DVR Internet Setup

Before using internet cloud service, Email and AP must be properly set up.

1. Go to [Setup] → [Internet Settings] → Edit Email and AP

2. Tap [Save] to complete Email & AP settings.

Note: AP(Access Point) can be

• Wireless Router or
  • 3G/4G Mobile Wireless Router or
  • 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot

Wireless Router

3G/4G Mobile Wireless Router

3G/4G Mobile Hotspot

Motion Detector Setup

When car's engine stops and motion is detected, Rollei Car-DVR will automatically records videos till no motion is detected.

1. Go to APP → [Setup] → [Car DVR Settings] → Turn on [Motion Detector] → Tap [Save].

2. Press [Home] to disconnect from Rollei Car-DVR.

3. Change Rollei Car-DVR to dash cam mode, will show on screen.

4. When car engine stops

→ [Motion Detector?] will pop up
→ Press √ to manually activate [Motion Detector], otherwise [Motion Detector] will automatically activate after 10 seconds
→ Choose ✗ to cancel [Motion Detector] for this time

G-Sensor Setup

When Rollei Car-DVR is recording and any impacts happen, Rollei Car-DVR automatically records emergency events if G-Sensor is set.

Go to APP → [Setup] [Car DVR Settings]

→ Select [G-Sensor], [H]/[L] Tap [Save].

Note : [H] High sensitivity. [L] Low sensitivity.

【Internet】Function

Before using APP's 【Internet】 function, ensure Rollei Car-DVR internet setup has been completed.

Rollei Car-DVR Connects to Cloud Server

Enable [Cloud ] in Rollei Car-DVR to upload video streaming to cloud server. Connecting status will be shown on screen.

Status Descriptions
	Connection successful. Preview shows [icon] and Rollei Car-DVR ID.
	Login fail:Invalid AP name or passwordWeak WiFi signal or not in WiFi coverage
	Connection fail:No internet or cloud server is not accessibleBlocked by some firewall

Remote Internet Live View

1. Connect mobile to internet (via WiFi, 3G/4G).

2. Run [Rollei Car-DVR] and tap 【Internet】.

3. For adding Rollei Car-DVR or using another mobile, tap [+] Enter the Rollei Car-DVR ID and password.

4. Tap Rollei Car-DVR ID/name to view internet live videos.

Situation Cause/Solution
Rollei Car-DVR cannot turn on	Power is low. Recharge battery
Rollei Car-DVR is frozen	Press and hold 📁 button for 5 seconds to force shutdown; press again to turn on
Rollei Car-DVR cannot record	No microSD card or microSD card is fullmicroSD card cannot be recognizedFormat microSD card or replace microSD card
Rollei Car-DVR cannot connect to AP or could server	Invalid AP name or passwordWeak WiFi signal or not in WiFi coverageNo internet or cloud server is not accessibleBlocked by some firewall
Mobile cannot find Rollei Car-DVR【Local】	Rollei Car-DVR WiFi is disabled or not in WiFi coverageMobile WiFi is disablediOS user does not choose Rollei Car-DVR name in Wi-Fi SettingsTap [Refresh] button on [Rollei Car-DVR]
Mobile cannot watch live view【Local】	Weak WiFi signalRollei Car-DVR is recordingRollei Car-DVR is occupied by other mobile
Mobile cannot connect to cloud server【Internet】	Check mobile 3G/4G or WiFi internet connection
Mobile cannot watch live view【Internet】	The internet bandwidth is insufficient for Rollei Car-DVR upload or mobile download
Forget Rollei Car-DVR password	Enter Rollei Car-DVR menu settings and select [Settings] ➔ [Factory Reset] to reset

GPS Receiver

1. Hardware operation

Insert GPS receiver into your device.

Close-up of a modern digital camera with lens and external port (no visible text or symbols)

2. Install Software to Computer

1. Connect camcorder to PC via standard Micro USB cable.
   Note: The USB cable in accessory kit is only for power supply in car. Please use other Micro USB cable for
   installation (ex. Android smart phone's usb cable).
2. Find Setup.exe in "My computer\Removable Disk\DCIM".
3. Double click Setup.exe to install/

3. Software operation

1. Take out the SD card from your device, and put it into the card reader of your computer.
2. Click "Unieye Map 🔍" and run it on your computer.
3. An active Internet connection is required to use Google Maps View.

Unieye Map Operation

1. Google Maps View

• The Start 🔒 and End location of the video will be marked on the map.

• Press to select your SD card. (Unieye Map only can read the video files in SD card)
• Press ◀◀▶■▶▶ to forward/play/stop/backward your video.
• Press 🏠 to adjust the volume of your video.

2. Speed Meter

• Show the speed information from the records of the video.
- Press □ to switch the scales of meter in Kilometer per hour.
- Press □ to switch the scales of meter in Mile per hour.

3. Compass

• Show the moving direction from the records of the video.

Close-up of a compass rose with cardinal directions (N, E, S) marked, no additional text or symbols visible.

4. Calendar

• Press ▶ : move to next month.
• Press move to previous month.
• Press the date in the calendar, the taken videos show dates information in the 24 hours meter.
• Click on color lines to view the video.

The length of video clip 60 minutes 24 hours

5. PIP Mode

• In Windows mode, press ☒ to change view to Full Screen mode.
• The default view of Full Screen mode : video in parent window, map in child window.
• In Full Screen mode, press 📄 to switch view back to Windows mode.

6. PIP Switch

• Press ←→ to switch map in parent window, video in child window.
• Press again to switch back.

Conformity

The Manufacturer hereby declares that the CE marking was applied to the Rollei CarDVR 210 in accordance with the basic requirements and other relevant provisions of the following CE Directives:

2011/65/EC RoHs Directive 2004/108/EC Low Voltage Directive 1999/5/EG R&TTE Directive 2006/95/EEC LVD Directive 2009/125/EG EuP Directive 2002/96/EG WEEE Directive

The EC Declaration of Conformity can be requested from the address specified on the Warranty card.

License Statement

The software used in this product is licensed subject to a license pursuant to the GNU – General Public License conditions.

We expressly draw attention to the fact that under the GNU – General Public License conditions no liability is accepted.

The starting point for the software is the software published online at

http://sg-gpl.net/

The software listed there is licensed pursuant to the GNU – General Public License conditions.

Device-related changes have been made to this software for the product in question. The source text of the software implemented in the product in question can be obtained in response to an enquiry sent to the e-mail address

[e-mail]

In this instance your e-mail must contain details of what the relevant product is, the relevant serial number and documentary evidence of your commercial source of supply as well as documentary evidence of the date on which the product was purchased from the trade source of supply. We guarantee supply of the source text of the implemented software for a period of at least three years from date of purchase from the trade source of supply where the trade source of supply has sourced the product from us directly or via strictly trade-only dealers.