Amacam AM-DC07 User Manual

In the Box

• 1 x Amacam AM-DC07
• 1 x Camera Mount
• 1 x Power Cable with GPS
• 2 x Adhesive Pad
• 2 x Screen Mount Film
• 1 x Pry Tool
• 1 x Lens Cloth
• 1 x User Manual

Features

The Amacam AM-DC07 features a compact design with front and rear cameras. Key components include:

Installation

1. Attach the camera onto the mount.
2. Select an ideal location (A or B) on the windscreen near the rear-view mirror.
3. Remove the protective film from the adhesive pad and firmly affix the mount onto the windscreen.
4. Tuck the power cable into the seams and weatherstrips around the edge of the windscreen and the dashboard.
5. Adjust the viewing angle of the front lens and rear lens respectively to ensure that they are aligned with the road ahead and the cabin inside.

Diagram Description: The installation diagram illustrates mounting the dash camera onto the car's windscreen. It shows the camera unit attached to a mount, which is then affixed to the glass. The power cable is depicted being routed discreetly along the edges of the windscreen and dashboard for a clean installation.

Shortcut Keys (Recording Mode)

LED Indication

Screen Overview

The screen displays real-time information and settings. Key elements include:

Diagram Description: The screen overview diagram shows a typical display with the current time (e.g., 2019/01/01 12:00:00), resolution (e.g., 1440P 30 + 720P), and icons indicating recording status, SD card presence, microphone activity, and parking mode status.

Menu Details

Menu Settings

Set up

Daily Use

Monitor the following four key points:

1. Micro SD card: An alert will sound if the SD card is missing, needs formatting, or needs replacing.
2. Reformat the SD card every two weeks.
3. Camera power state: Camera LED displays indicate the camera's working status.
4. Camera recording mode: A red flashing point on the screen means the camera is recording.

Bitrate Notes

Bitrate options for different resolutions:

Infrared Guide

1. IR mode Auto: The camera automatically turns on/off infrared night vision based on ambient light.
2. If the ambient light level is lower than the threshold value, the camera turns on infrared night vision.
3. If the ambient light level is higher than the threshold value for 10 consecutive seconds, the camera turns off infrared night vision.
4. In situations with very bright streetlights, the infrared night vision might not activate, potentially resulting in a dark interior image. For consistent night vision recording, it is suggested to manually set IR MODE to "ON".

Parking Monitor

The parking monitor requires a constant power supply and records using only the front camera. You can set Time lapse 1FPS or Motion Detection with a Guard time of 15 minutes. The camera will automatically turn off after 30 minutes when the vehicle is parked.

Note: Motion detection is triggered by changes in ambient luminance through the front lens, not by a motion sensor.

Video Playback

1. Enter Playback: Short press OK to pause recording (red dot disappears). Long press DOWN.
2. Select subfolder: Use UP/DOWN to select, then OK to enter.
3. Select video clip: Use UP/DOWN to select, then OK to Play/Pause.
4. Enter Rear Cam from Front Cam: Long press DOWN.
5. While playing/pausing: Long press UP to enter Delete/Lock mode. Long press UP again to exit.
6. Exit Playback: Long press DOWN to Front Cam. Long press DOWN again to Rear Cam. Long press DOWN again to Recording Mode.

Diagram Description: The video playback section shows example file lists for 'FRONT CAM' and 'REAR CAM'. Each list displays file names (e.g., FLE180102-033118F.MOV) and a file index (e.g., 01/100, 1/100, 2/100). Timestamps like [00:01:00] are also visible.

View Camera Recordings

There are two options for viewing recorded video footage:

1. Connect the camera directly to a computer using a USB data cable. Press and hold the DOWN button on the camera simultaneously as the data cable connects. Release the DOWN button when the USB icon appears on the camera's screen.
2. Remove the SD card from the camera and insert it into a computer using a card reader, if required.

To view the video footage, use the software called GVP. Download for Windows or MAC:

• Windows: https://master.dl.sourceforge.net/project/gvplayer-win/GVPlayer_WIN.7z
• MAC: https://master.dl.sourceforge.net/project/gvplayer-mac/GVPlayer_MAC.7z

Insert the SD card into a computer. Using file manager, locate the folder named "PLAYER", open the text file "Readme", and copy the appropriate URL to paste into a web browser. The file will download. Extract the files to a convenient location and double-click the GVP.exe file.

To view recorded videos, select "Open File" in the player, select the SD card, then press "OK". The video files will load into the player.

Diagram Description: The GVP software screenshot shows the interface for viewing dash camera footage. It displays a split view of the front and rear camera feeds, along with playback controls and file information, including timestamps and file names.

Camera Reset

To reset the camera, press and hold the OK button for 10 seconds. The camera will reset automatically.

Firmware Upgrade

Important: The camera must be powered up for the duration of the update.

1. Back up the files on the micro SD card if required.
2. Format the SD card using the format option in the camera.
3. Extract the firmware (DVR BIN file or MCU IAP file) and place it in the root folder of the micro SD card.
4. Insert the micro SD card into the camera and turn on the power. Ensure the camera is connected to the power cable during the entire update process.
5. The camera will update automatically. On-screen confirmations will appear as follows: Read File - Write Firmware - Write Done. The complete process will take several minutes.
6. The camera will reboot after the update is completed.
7. It is recommended to format the micro SD card in the camera after the firmware update.
8. Check settings as required. The camera will revert to factory default settings.

Specifications

Trouble Shooting

• Camera will not record: Check SD card storage space and the number of protected files (read-only attribute). Format the SD card.
• Camera records intermittently: The data stream is high-definition, resulting in large file sizes. A high-quality micro MLC SD card is recommended.
• "File Error" prompt during playback: This indicates corrupt data storage. Use the "FORMAT CARD" menu to format the micro SD card. Consider changing the SD card if the issue persists.
• Video is blurred: Remove the lens protection film. Ensure the lens and windscreen are clean. Use a lens cleaner if necessary.
• Video has horizontal lines: This is often due to an incorrect "Flicker" setting. Adjust to the required frequency (50Hz/60Hz).
• Camera does not auto-start recording when ignition is turned on: Ensure the "Movie Clip Time" is set to 1/3/5 minutes (not OFF). The camera will not auto-start if "Movie Clip Time" is OFF or the micro SD card is full.
• Camera is frozen: Unplug the power cable from the camera, wait for 30 seconds, then reconnect.
• Camera takes a long time to boot up: If the camera has not been used for a long time, it may take longer to boot due to the initial conditioning of the supercapacitor. This is normal as the camera does not have a built-in battery.