Rexing V3 Dash Cam User Manual

About This Manual

This user manual provides detailed information on the functions and features of the Rexing V3 Dash Cam. It is designed to help users understand and operate the device safely and correctly. All descriptions are based on the device's default settings. Rexing is not liable for issues arising from the use of unauthorized accessories or improper installation.

For the latest version of this manual, please visit www.rexingusa.com.

The manual also notes that features and services may vary by device, software, country, region, or hardware specifications. Default applications are subject to updates and potential discontinuation.

1. What's in the box?

The following items are supplied with the Rexing V3 Dash Cam:

• 1. Quick Start Guide
• 2. Safety Guide
• 3. USB Cable
• 4. 3M Adhesive Mount
• 5. Cable Adhesive Spacer
• 6. Cable Management Tool
• 7. Rexing V3 Dashboard Camera
• 8. Car Power Connector (12ft)

Diagram Description: A visual representation shows the contents of the box, with each item clearly numbered and illustrated.

Note: Items supplied may vary by region. Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

2. Camera Overview

Device Layout

The Rexing V3 Dash Cam features the following components:

• Front View: Shows the camera lens and IR lights.
• Top View: Displays numbered buttons: 1. IR Lights, 2. Power Button / Screen Toggle Button, 3. Menu Button / Mode Button, 4. Up Navigation Button / Front and Rear Switch Button, 5. Down Navigation Button / Mic Button, 6. OK (Confirm) Button / Emergency Lock Button / Record Button.
• Side View: Shows the Micro SD Card Slot (7), Power / USB Charging Port (8), and Reset Button (9).
• Bottom View: Shows the Rear Camera Port (10, currently not supported).

Diagram Description: Illustrations detail the front, top, side, and bottom views of the dash cam, highlighting the location of each button and port.

Buttons

Status Icons

The dash cam displays various icons to indicate its status:

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the dash cam's display shows various status icons, indicating video resolution, recording status, WDR, exposure, GPS signal, date, and time.

3. Getting Started

Installation

Mount the front camera to the windshield in a safe location that does not obstruct the driver's view. Clean the windshield before applying the mount. Wait at least 20 minutes after applying the mount before attaching the camera.

A video guide is available at video.rexingusa.com.

Diagram Description: Illustrates the connection process: plugging the power cable into the dash cam, plugging the Mini-USB connector into the dash cam, and plugging the car charger into the vehicle's power outlet.

Inserting the Memory Card

The V3 accepts Micro SD memory cards (Class 10 or higher) with a maximum capacity of 256GB.

Important: Using an incompatible memory card may damage the device or corrupt data. Rexing recommends using Micro SD cards specifically designed for dash cams. Find recommendations at www.rexingusa.com/memory-card/.

Note: Ensure the device is powered down before inserting or removing a memory card.

Diagram Description: Shows the correct orientation for inserting a Micro SD card into the dash cam's slot.

Removing the Memory Card

To safely remove the memory card, first power down the device. Press down on the memory card until it clicks, then gently release to eject it.

Caution: Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information, as this can lead to data loss or corruption.

Formatting a Memory Card

Formatting the memory card is recommended after transferring files or at least once a month to ensure optimal performance and clear all data.

Using the camera to format:

1. Turn on the camera and press the OK button to stop recording.
2. Press the MENU button twice to enter the Setup Menu.
3. Navigate to the "Format" option using the UP/DOWN buttons.
4. Press OK to confirm.
5. Select "OK" when prompted that all data will be deleted.
6. Wait for the formatting process to complete.

Note: After formatting, disconnect the power source. The camera will shut down. Upon next power-up, it will start recording automatically.

Diagram Description: Shows the menu navigation for formatting: pressing the Menu button twice, then the OK button to confirm formatting. A confirmation dialog box for data deletion is also shown.

Powering the Camera

Connect the V3 to a power source using the included car charger cable. Connect the larger end to the vehicle's cigarette lighter (12V DC power outlet) and the Mini-USB end to the device.

Warning: Improperly connecting the charger can cause serious damage. Use only Rexing-approved chargers. Damage from unapproved chargers is not covered by warranty.

If the device receives unstable power, the screen may not function properly. Contact Customer Care at care@rexingusa.com if issues persist with an approved charger.

Connecting the car charger to the car's 12V DC outlet

Route the cable from the camera to the vehicle's 12V cigarette lighter port. Ensure you use only Rexing-approved chargers designed for this device to prevent injury or damage.

4. Basic Operation

Automatic Recording

The camera automatically starts recording when it receives power, such as when the car engine starts. The indicator light and on-screen red dot will flash during recording.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the dash cam's display shows the recording interface with status indicators like resolution, WDR, EV, date, and time.

Display Control

Hold the UP button to switch between front and rear camera views on the LCD display. Press the POWER button to turn the LCD screen on or off; this does not affect recording.

Locking Videos

While recording, press and hold the OK button to manually lock the current video clip. This prevents it from being overwritten by Loop Recording when the memory card is full. Videos can also be locked after recording via the Playback Menu. Locked videos are stored in "\CARDV\MOVIE\RO".

Automatic Shutdown

The dash cam will automatically shut down approximately 3 seconds after the power source is disconnected.

Wi-Fi Feature

In Video Recording Mode, with recording stopped, hold the UP button to enable the Wi-Fi feature. Refer to page 25 for detailed instructions on Wi-Fi Connect.

Playback

Video recordings are stored chronologically on the memory card for easy navigation and playback.

Diagram Description: Shows the playback interface with a timeline, playback controls (play, pause, forward, rewind), and navigation buttons.

4.2.1 Camera Playback Mode

To play recordings:

1. Switch to Playback Mode by holding the MENU button.
2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to browse videos.
3. Press OK to play a selected recording.
4. Press OK during playback to stop.
5. FAST FORWARD: Press DOWN one or more times to increase playback speed (2X / 4X / 8X).
6. FAST REWIND: Press UP one or more times to decrease or reverse playback speed (-2X / -4X / -8X).

To delete a selected recording:

1. In Playback Mode, use UP/DOWN to browse videos.
2. Find the recording, press MENU for options.
3. Scroll to "Delete" and press OK.
4. Select "Delete Current" or "Delete All" and press OK.
5. Confirm "Erase This?" by scrolling to "OK" and pressing OK.

To delete all recordings:

1. In Playback Mode, press MENU, then scroll to "Delete".
2. Select "Delete All" and press OK.
3. Confirm "Erase All Recordings?" by scrolling to "OK" and pressing OK.

4.2.2 Computer Playback

Recommended Media Players: QuickTime Media Player, VLC, Windows Media Player.

Using an SD card adapter: Insert the Micro SD card into an adapter, then into your computer or card reader to access storage. Videos are stored under "\CARDV\MOVIE".

Using a USB cable: Connect the camera to your computer via USB and select "Mass Storage" to access card storage. Videos are stored under "\CARDV\MOVIE".

Locked videos are found in "\CARDV\MOVIE\RO".

Diagram Description: Illustrates connecting the camera to a computer via USB and selecting "Mass Storage" on the camera's display.

4.2.3 GPS Playback

Playback recordings with speed and location data using a specialized application. System requirements include Windows 7, 8, or 10, or MAC OS X, and a display resolution of 1280x720.

Installing the application:

1. Download the GPS Playback software from support.rexingusa.com.
2. Unzip the downloaded folder.
3. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
4. Launch the application after installation.

A tutorial video is available at https://youtu.be/0hRcKo0Bmko.

Opening a GPS video file: Navigate to "File > Open" in the application to browse and load video files. The video will play with speed and location information displayed.

Playback Controls: Use the playback bar to skip through the video, and control volume, previous, rewind, pause/play, fast forward, next, and stop buttons.

Additional Controls: "Snip" saves the current frame as a PNG. "Full Screen" displays the video in full screen (double-click to exit).

Settings: In the settings menu, you can change the language (English, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese), speed unit (MPH/KM/H), and map application (Google Maps/Baidu Maps).

4.3 Wi-Fi Connect

Download the "Rexing Connect" app from the App Store or Google Play. Connect your mobile device to the dash cam's Wi-Fi network (SSID shown on dash cam) using the password provided (PWA2). Open the Rexing Connect app and press "Connect". The dash cam screen will then display "Wi-Fi Connected".

The app allows live preview, starting/stopping recording, and saving captures.

To exit Wi-Fi, hold the UP button to return to Video Recording Mode.

For more details, visit www.rexingusa.com/wifi-connect/.

Diagram Description: Shows the dash cam screen displaying Wi-Fi connection details (SSID, MAC, PWA2) and a separate illustration of a smartphone connecting via Wi-Fi.

5. Mode Setup

Video Mode Settings

Access Video Mode Settings by stopping recording (OK button) and pressing MENU once.

Resolution

Set the video recording resolution. Default is FHD P30 + FHD P30 (1080p 30fps front and rear).

Approximate recording times are shown for dual-channel recording. Note that single-channel resolutions like UHD or QHD will disable the rear camera.

Loop Recording

Default setting: 1 Minute. Video is recorded in segments, overwriting the oldest recordings when the card is full. Locked video files are protected from overwriting.

Note: Turning Loop Recording off requires manual deletion of files. Keeping it enabled is highly recommended.

WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)

Default setting: On. Adjusts exposure for balanced lighting and clear video.

Exposure

Default setting: +0.0. Manually adjust exposure to brighten or darken recordings.

Record Audio

Default setting: On. Enable or disable audio recording. The MIC button can also toggle this.

Date Stamp

Default setting: On. Stamps date and time on videos. This cannot be removed if enabled during recording.

Gravity Sensing

Default setting: Low. Detects gravitational forces (e.g., accidents) and automatically locks the current video, preserving crucial footage. Locked videos are in "\CARDV\MOVIE\RO".

Note: Locked files are not overwritten by Loop Recording and must be manually deleted or the card formatted.

Plate Number

Default setting: Off. Enter your vehicle plate number to display it on videos.

Controls for entering plate number: UP/DOWN to change value, OK to move to next value, MENU to confirm.

IR Light

Default setting: Auto. Handles low light conditions for clear video in dark cabins.

Daylight Savings

Default setting: Off. Advances time by 1 hour to match daylight savings.

GPS Speed Unit

Default setting: mi/h. Displays speed information on recordings.

Set Time Zone

Default setting: Off. Updates the time automatically based on your time zone.

ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System)

Default setting: Off. Provides voice alarms for lane departure or proximity warnings.

Parking Monitor

Connect to a smart hardwire kit (sold separately) to activate parking monitoring. Options include G-Sensor mode or Time Lapse mode.

G-Sensor (Parking)

When a collision is detected while parked, the camera records a 20-second video clip, locked securely. G-Sensor mode is energy-efficient but may miss some recordings in sleep mode.

Time Lapse

Captures videos at specified intervals after the car is turned off, condensing them into a time-lapse video. This feature records everything after the engine is off but may drain the battery unless a smart hardwire kit with low voltage protection is used.

System Settings

Access System Settings by pressing MENU twice (stop recording first if in Video Recording Mode).

Wi-Fi

Default setting: Off. Turn on to enable Wi-Fi (See Page 25).

Date/Time

Set the device's date and time.

Diagram Description: Shows the interface for setting date and time, with fields for MM/DD/YY and HH:MM:SS.

Auto Power Off

Default setting: Off. Shuts down the device after a period of inactivity.

Volume

Default setting: High. Enable or disable device sound effects.

Language

Default setting: English. Set the preferred device language (English, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Russian, Japanese).

Frequency

Default setting: 60 Hz. Set power supply frequency according to your region (e.g., 60 Hz for the United States).

Screen Saver

Default setting: Off. Specifies how long the display stays on after power-on. Disabling keeps the display on constantly.

Format

Formats the memory card, clearing all files. Note: Locked videos will also be cleared; back up important footage first.

Default Setting

Resets all device settings to their default values.

Photo Settings

Access Photo Mode by holding MENU for 3 seconds. Press MENU once in Photo Mode to open the Still Menu.

Capture Mode

Default setting: Single. Sets a timer before capturing images (2s, 5s, 10s Timer).

Resolution

Default setting: 5M. Sets pixel resolution for images (e.g., 5M, 8M, 10M, 12M).

Quality

Default setting: Normal. Sets image quality level. Lower quality uses less space but is more compressed.

Sharpness

Default setting: Normal. Enhances images for clarity.

White Balance

Default setting: Auto. Adjusts white balance for different lighting conditions.

Color

Default setting: Color. Applies color effects to images. "Normal" applies no overlay.

ISO

Default setting: Auto. Adjusts camera sensitivity to light, improving low-light performance but potentially increasing noise.

Exposure

Default setting: +0.0. Manually adjust exposure for photos.

Anti-Shaking

Default setting: On. Reduces blur from quick movements.

6. Troubleshooting

Updating Firmware

Firmware updates are recommended only if experiencing issues. Installing incorrect firmware can damage the device.

Steps to update firmware:

1. Format the memory card (See Page 16).
2. Note your current firmware version (See Page 35).
3. Visit the firmware section of rexingusa.com to find the correct firmware.
4. Download the firmware zip file to your computer.
5. Unzip the file.
6. Copy the resulting .bin file to the root of your memory card.
7. Safely eject the memory card and insert it into the unpowered camera.
8. Turn on the camera by connecting it to a power source. The update will proceed automatically.
9. Important: Format the memory card again after the update. Failure to do so will cause the camera to attempt updating every time it powers on.
10. After formatting, reboot the camera by holding the POWER button. Do not disconnect from power during reboot.
11. Once rebooted, you may disconnect from power.

A video tutorial is available at https://youtu.be/0hRcKo0Bmko.

Installing incorrect firmware can damage your device. Identify the correct firmware by following prompts on the rexingusa.com firmware portal.

7. Product Specifications

8. Warranty & Support

Warranty

The Rexing V3 Dash Cam includes a 12-month warranty. Registering the product on the official site (www.rexingusa.com/support/registration) can extend the warranty to 18 months.

Support

For questions, contact Customer Care at care@rexingusa.com or call (203) 800-4466. Queries are typically answered within 12-24 hours.

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