DDPAI N1 Dual Dash Cam User Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the DDPAI N1 Dual ultra-high-definition digital Dash Cam. This device offers high-quality captured images and a high-definition video experience. The N1 Dual Dash Cam is equipped with front and rear cameras, wide-angle lenses (135° front, 125° rear), an IPS power management system, AI.265 encoding technology, 24H parking monitoring, and other advanced functions. With its built-in Wi-Fi, it connects to the DDPAI App, allowing users to preview, playback, download, and share captured videos and images in real time.

Caution: Before installing, perform a power-on check to ensure the Dash Cam connects to the DDPAI App successfully.

A detailed user manual in PDF format is available for download here.

1. Safety Instructions

Please read and understand all instructions before using this product. Failure to follow these instructions may void the warranty.

1.1 Pre-Cautions

• This Dash Cam is intended for use inside motor vehicles (DC 12V ~ 24V).
• This Dash Cam is ONLY suitable for 12V ~ 24V motor vehicles.
• Do not place the Dash Cam in a humid environment or expose it to rain, moisture, or water.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or repair without permission. Contact DDPAI Customer Service for assistance.
• Avoid exposing the Dash Cam to overheating or dusty environments. Do not use chemicals or cleaning solvents.
• Clean the lens with a soft, damp cloth to avoid scratches.
• Do not drop, puncture, or disassemble this product.
• Do not use the Dash Cam in environments below -4°F (-20°C) or above 158°F (70°C).
• Remove the camera from the vehicle if not in use for a long period to prevent heat damage.
• TF Memory Card: Check for damages or cracks before inserting. Use Class 10 high-speed cards from recommended brands (DDPAI, Kingston, Samsung, Toshiba, Lexar). Insert/remove the TF card ONLY when the Dash Cam is NOT connected to power.
• Use the specified USB car charger. Using other chargers may cause power supply issues.
• Ensure the Dash Cam connects to the DDPAI App successfully before installation.
• Grant all required permissions to the DDPAI App for normal function.

1.2 Warnings

• Keep gadgets out of reach of children.
• Use only specified accessories and designated parts to avoid damage or malfunction.
• If the Dash Cam is damaged or malfunctioning, stop use immediately and consult the seller.
• Do NOT install the Dash Cam in areas that may block the driver's sight (e.g., rearview mirrors, airbag outlets). Do not place it unsecured on the dashboard or in front of airbags.
• Do NOT install or perform any operations while driving. Pull over safely if necessary.
• Be aware that Dash Cam usage may infringe on privacy rights depending on how it's used.
• Due to the wide-angle lens, some images may appear distorted; this is normal.
• Comply with local laws regarding windshield mounting.

2. Package Contents

The standard package includes the following items:

• N1 Dual Dash Cam Unit
• Mount
• Rear Camera
• Car Charger
• Power Cable (Front)
• 5.5 m Power Cable (Rear)
• User Manual
• 3M Adhesive * 4
• Electrostatic Stickers * 2

Note: If any components are damaged, missing, or waterlogged upon unpacking, please contact DDPAI customer service.

3. Appearance

The DDPAI N1 Dual Dash Cam features various components and interfaces. Refer to the diagram in the physical user manual (page 9) for a visual representation of the numbered parts.

4. Setup & Installation

4.1 Installing the TF Card

• The N1 Dual supports a maximum of 256GB TF memory card and requires a Class 10 high-speed card. Recommended brands include DDPAI, Kingston, Samsung, Toshiba, and Lexar.
• Insert or remove the TF card ONLY when the Dash Cam is not connected to the power supply to prevent file damage.
• Confirm the orientation of the TF card before installation. Forcibly inserting it incorrectly may damage the card or slot.

1. Open the TF card slot cover on the left side of the Dash Cam.
2. Ensure the Dash Cam lens is facing up and the TF card chip is facing up. Insert the TF card into the slot, following the silkscreen printed pattern shown in the physical manual (page 10).
3. Close the card slot cover.

Note: The Dash Cam will automatically format the TF card the first time it is used.

4.2 Power-On Checking

• Do not perform any setup operations while driving.
• Before installing, perform a power-on check to confirm the Dash Cam connects to the DDPAI App normally.

1. Scan the QR code in the physical manual (page 11) or search "DDPAI" in your app store to install the DDPAI App on your smartphone. Grant all necessary application permissions.
2. Connect the Dash Cam to the vehicle charger:
   • Take out the N1 Dual host, mount, vehicle charger, and Type-C power cable.
   • Connect the USB connector of the power cable to the vehicle charger and insert the other end into the Type-C interface of the Dash Cam, as illustrated in the physical manual (page 11).
3. Insert the vehicle charger into the cigarette lighter socket and start the vehicle. The Dash Cam will power on with a "Hello, DDPAI" welcome. When the indicator is breathing blue, it indicates normal operation. Refer to Section 5.1 Indicator Guide for status details.

4.3 Installing the N1 Dual onto Your Windshield

• After power-on checking, confirm the N1 Dual is connected to the DDPAI App normally.
• Do NOT install this product or perform any other operation while driving.

1. Select an appropriate location on your front windshield (typically next to the rearview mirror on the driver's side, as shown in the physical manual page 13) and clean the area thoroughly to ensure firm attachment.
2. Use a vehicle wire trim tool to route the power cable along the front windshield and roof, hiding it on the A-pillar to avoid obstructing the driver's sight.
3. Locate the installation position using the DDPAI App:
   • Connect the N1 Dual to your phone. The app will display horizontal and vertical guidelines (as shown in the physical manual page 14).
   • Vertically: Move the N1 Dual side to side until the vehicle's front end aligns with the vertical guideline.
   • Horizontally: Rotate the camera up and down until the ground-level horizon outside vanishes from the horizontal guideline.
4. Fix the N1 Dual in place: Attach an electrostatic sticker, remove the red backing film from the 3M adhesive sticker on the bracket, and firmly attach the N1 Dual to the predetermined location on the windshield, with the camera facing forward.

4.4 Installing the Rear Camera

1. Clean the rear windshield where the rear camera will be installed (approximate position shown in the physical manual page 15).
2. Connect the rear camera to the rear power cable.
3. Insert the rear power cable fully into the N1 Dual headphone jack (as shown in the physical manual page 16). Ensure it is fully plugged in for the rear camera to function.
4. Route the rear power cable from the Dash Cam to the rear camera.
5. Remove the red backing film from the adhesive sticker, adjust the field of view, and fix the rear camera to the inner wall of the rear windshield.

4.5 Appendix: Installing the Hardwire Kit

The hardwire kit is required for 24H parking monitoring and connects to the vehicle's battery fuse box. To avoid damage, professional installation is recommended. The voltage reduction cable should be hidden for a tidy installation.

• Ensure personal safety and turn off the vehicle engine before installation.
• Ensure the Dash Cam is successfully connected to the DDPAI App after startup (refer to Section 4.2).
• Ensure the Dash Cam is adjusted for shooting view and attached to the front windshield (refer to Section 4.3).

Step 1: Identify Wire Terminals

The power connector includes:

• Red ACC wire terminal
• Yellow VCC wire terminal
• Black GND wire terminal
• The end of the power wire is a Type-C connector

Step 2: Route the Power Wire

Insert the Type-C end of the power wire into the Dash Cam's power interface. Route the wire along the front windshield, A-pillar, and driver's seat storage compartment to the fuse box (usually on the left side of the driver's seat or near the steering wheel), as shown in the physical manual (page 43).

Step 3: Connect the Terminal Cables

Connect the terminals to the vehicle's fuse box (refer to diagrams in the physical manual page 44):

• Connect the black wire (GND) to the ground wire inside the vehicle fuse box.
• Connect the red wire (ACC) to the +12VDC power supply control of the fuse box.
• Connect the yellow wire (VCC) to the 12VDC power supply of the fuse box (this power supply is always on and not controlled by the ignition).

Step 4: Start the Vehicle

Start the vehicle. The Dash Cam will power on automatically and emit a start-up prompt tone. Check if the Dash Cam is working properly. A QR code for an installation video is available in the physical manual (page 45).

5. Operating Instructions

5.1 Indicator Guide

The Dash Cam uses LED indicators to communicate its status (refer to the table in the physical manual page 17):

5.2 Loop Recording

The device automatically starts recording after powering on. When storage is full, previous recordings will be overwritten in a loop. Emergency events are locked and will not be overwritten.

Note: Download and save emergency files promptly. If there are more than 10 emergency files, they will be overwritten in a loop.

5.3 Setting Up the N1 Dual on DDPAI App

The Dash Cam connects to the DDPAI App via its built-in Wi-Fi, creating a local WLAN for real-time preview, playback, download, and sharing of recordings.

1. Download the DDPAI App by scanning the QR code in the physical manual (page 19) or searching "DDPAI" in your app store. Grant all necessary permissions.
2. Connect N1 Dual with your smartphone:
   • Open the DDPAI App, go to "Device" > "+ Connect New Device" > "Screen-less Dash Cam" (as shown in the physical manual page 20).
   • Tap "Next" > "Connect to Wi-Fi". The Dash Cam's Wi-Fi (e.g., DDPAI_N1 Dual_XXXX) will appear.
   • Connect your phone to the Dash Cam's built-in Wi-Fi. The default password is 1234567890 (as shown in the physical manual page 21).
   • After successful connection, you can enter the "Now&back" interface in the DDPAI App (as shown in the physical manual page 22).

Note: For first-time connection, you will be prompted to modify the Wi-Fi password and enable high compression video encoding (recommended for better quality). If you forget the password, hold the reset button for 6-8 seconds to restore factory settings.

5.4 Video Function

After connecting to the app, you will enter the real-time preview interface.

• Preview Real-time Video: View front camera footage directly (as shown in the physical manual page 23). Tap the camera icon in the app to switch between front and rear camera views (as shown in the physical manual page 24). Rotate your phone horizontally for full-screen mode.
• Playback Recorded Video: In the "Now&back" interface, tap the screen to display the progress bar. Drag the bar to select a time, or tap a thumbnail to start playback (as shown in the physical manual page 25). Recording pauses during playback.
• Downloading Video: From the playback timeline, tap the download icon to save videos (as shown in the physical manual page 26). The longest video download is 3 minutes, shortest is 5 seconds.
• Downloading Emergency Files: Long-press a file in the list to select and download emergency files (as shown in the physical manual page 27).

5.5 Taking Photos

The Dash Cam supports two photographing modes:

• Collision Sensing Photography: The Dash Cam automatically takes pictures upon sensing a collision or emergency braking.
• Manual Photographing: In the "Now&back" interface, tap the camera icon to take a photo. View photos in your local album (as shown in the physical manual page 28).

Note: Collision-sensing photography generates related 10-second videos, saved in the "Capture" / "Emergency" interface.

5.6 Viewing Photos or Videos

• On the Device: Connect the Dash Cam to the DDPAI App. In the "Capture" interface, view captured photos and videos stored on the device (as shown in the physical manual page 29).
• From Local Album: Downloaded photos/videos are moved to your phone's local storage. Access them via "Me" > "Local Album" in the DDPAI App.
• Automatically Download Event Photos/Videos: In "Me" > "APP Settings", enable "Automatically download event image" / "Automatically download event video" (as shown in the physical manual page 30).

5.7 Sharing/Deleting Photos or Videos

In the "Local Album" interface, tap "Select" to delete or share videos, pictures, and emergency files to social media (as shown in the physical manual page 31).

5.8 24H Parking Monitoring Mode

This function requires a step-down line (hardwire kit) for power. After the vehicle is turned off, the Dash Cam enters parking monitoring mode and records upon abnormal collision. You can set the parking mode, duration, and vehicle battery protection voltage.

1. Connect your phone to the Dash Cam, open the app, go to "Device" > "Enter the device" to enter the "Now&back" interface (as shown in the physical manual page 32).
2. Tap the settings icon in the upper right corner to enter "Camera Settings" > "Parking mode" / "Parking Monitoring Duration" / "Vehicle Battery Protection".

Parking Mode Options:

• Time-lapse video recording: Records in time-lapse after engine off. Shuts down after set time or low voltage. Awakened by ignition.
• Normal video recording: Maintains normal recording after engine off. Shuts down after set time or low voltage. Awakened by ignition.
• Sleep: Enters sleep mode after engine off. Wakes up and records for 2 minutes upon collision. Generates a 10-second video and reminds of collision event next time.

Note: This function requires the optional hardwire kit.

5.9 Collision Detection & Locked Videos

When the Dash Cam detects a collision (e.g., sudden braking), it generates an emergency photo and video, stored separately and not overwritten by loop recording.

5.10 Setting Camera Sensitivity

Higher sensitivity triggers photographing more easily. Default collision sensitivity is "Medium". It supports seven levels: High, Medium-high, Medium, Medium-low, Low, Off, and Custom.

1. Connect your phone to the Dash Cam, open the app, go to "Device" > "Enter the device" to enter the "Now&back" interface (as shown in the physical manual page 34).
2. Tap the settings icon in the upper right corner to enter "Camera Settings" > "Camera sensitivity" > "Driving" / "Parking", then set the appropriate sensitivity (as shown in the physical manual page 35).

Note: If camera sensitivity is turned off, emergency photos and videos will not be generated.

5.11 Set the Duration of Emergency Related Video

The default emergency video duration is "10s". Options include "10s", "20s", and "30s".

1. Connect your phone to the Dash Cam, open the app, go to "Device" > "Enter the device" to enter the "Now&back" interface (as shown in the physical manual page 36).
2. Tap the settings icon in the upper right corner to enter "Camera Settings" > "Create related video clip when taking a photo" to set the duration (as shown in the physical manual page 37).

5.12 Browsing File on PC

Gently remove the TF card, insert it into a card reader, and plug it into a computer. Open the "DCIM" folder to browse or edit files.

• 200 video: Contains normal recorded videos and time-lapse parking monitoring videos. Normal videos start with numbers, time-lapse with "S". AI.265 encoded videos end with "H".
• 201 photo: Contains photos generated by collision sensors. Normal photos start with "N", collision-sensing with "G". Photos with associated video end with "L" and are not covered by loop recording.
• 202 thumb: Contains thumbnails.
• 203 gps: Stores G-sensor data.

6. Maintenance

6.1 Upgrade Firmware

Open the DDPAI App, connect to the Dash Cam Wi-Fi, and go to "Me" > "About DDPAI" > "Detect New Version". The app will check for and prompt to upgrade to the latest firmware.

Note: Do not cut off power during upgrade to avoid damage. If a power outage causes failure, contact customer service, download the upgrade package, and copy it to the "DCIM" folder on the device.

7. Troubleshooting (FAQ)

1. How do I format a memory card?

After connecting to the device via the DDPAI App, go to "Camera Settings" > "Storage Management" and select "Format".

2. How to export the driving video in the memory card?

Use a card reader to connect the TF card to a computer and export the video files.

3. What do folders in a TF memory card stand for?

The "DCIM" folder contains:

• 200 video: Normal and time-lapse parking monitoring videos.
• 201 photo: Photos triggered by collision sensors.
• 202 thumb: Thumbnails.
• 203 gps: G-sensor data.

4. What is the Wi-Fi password of the dash cam?

The default Wi-Fi password is 1234567890. You can change it via "Camera Settings" > "Set WIFI Password" in the app.

5. Can I change the Wi-Fi password of the dash cam?

Yes. Go to "Camera Settings" > "Set Wi-Fi Password" in the app, enter a new password, confirm, and save.

6. How do I reset the dash cam?

In case of abnormal state, press the reset button with a pin and hold for approximately 6 seconds. The device will automatically restart.

7. What if I forget the Wi-Fi password?

Press the reset button with a pin and hold for approximately 6 seconds to reset the device. Then reconnect using the default password (1234567890).

8. Why can't I see the image of my rear camera?

Ensure the rear camera cable is firmly connected to the front camera and that the rear camera indicator light is solid green. Then, in the "Now&back" interface of the app, tap the camera icon to switch to the rear camera view.

8. Specifications

9. Warranty & Support

The DDPAI N1 Dual Dash Cam comes with a 1-year warranty. For any issues, questions, or suggestions, please contact DDPAI Customer Service at feedback@DDPAI.com.

10. User Tips

• Memory Card: The standard package does not include a memory card. A Class 10 high-speed TF card up to 256GB is required for recording. Recommended brands include DDPAI, Kingston, Samsung, Toshiba, and Lexar.
• Parking Monitoring: To enable 24H parking monitoring, a separate hardwire kit is required. The dash cam uses a super capacitor for power, not a traditional battery, offering better temperature resistance and longevity.
• Rear Camera Connection: The rear camera connects via a wired connection to the front camera.
• Language: The OSD Language is English.

FCC Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.