Kogan KACAR12DVRA Dash Cam User Manual

1. Packaging Accessories

The package includes the following items:

• 1. Vehicle Camcorder
• 2. Suction Cup Mount
• 3. Car Charger ??
• 4. USB Cable ?
• 5. Li-ion Battery ?
  Details: Model BL-4C, 3.7V/550mAh, 2.035Wh. Charging limited voltage: 4.2V. Standard: GB/T 18287-2000. Caution: Use authorized charger only, never disassemble, never short-circuit, dispose properly, avoid open flames. Made in China.

[Image Description: A visual representation of the dash cam accessories laid out, showing the camera, mount, charger, cable, and battery.]

2. Product Picture and Function

Description of the dash cam unit and its components:

• 1. USB Slot ?
• 2. 5V Direct Current Slot
• 3. SD/MMC Card Slot ?
• 4. Speaker
• 5. Mount Hole
• 6. Microphone
• 7. Battery Cover
• 8. Lens
• 9. IR LED
• 10. Power ON/OFF Button with Charging Indicator (Red) ⚡?
• 11. REC Button with working Indicator (Blue) ??
• 12. 2.5inch LCD Screen
• 13. Menu Button ☰
• 14. Down Button ▼
• 15. Up Button ▲
• 16. Mode Button (Video/Camera/Playback) ?

3. Operations

The device offers two power options:

1. Using the Li-ion battery ?:

   Activate the DVR by pressing and holding the Power ON/OFF button ⚡ for 3 seconds. To turn it off, press the button again. For charging, connect the device using the USB cable ? or the car charger ??. The Power button indicator ? will show red during charging and turn off when the battery is full.

2. Connecting with the Car Charger ??:

   The DVR will automatically start recording when the car engine starts and will turn off, saving the last recorded file, when the car engine stops. Note: This mode requires a 5V output voltage.

4. Operation Steps

Follow these steps to set up and start using your dash cam:

1. Step 1: Insert an SD memory card ? into the SD/MMC card slot.

   [Image Description: An SD card being inserted into the dash cam's memory card slot.]

2. Step 2: Install the mounting bracket into the designated mount hole on the dash cam. Attach the suction cup to a suitable location on your vehicle's windshield and adjust the camera's angle and direction as needed.

   [Image Description: The dash cam unit being securely attached to a suction cup mount, ready for placement.]

3. Step 3: Connect the included car charger ?? to your vehicle's cigarette lighter or accessory power outlet.

   [Image Description: The car charger's plug being inserted into a car's power socket.]

4. Step 4: Power on the dash cam by pressing and holding the "ON/OFF" button ⚡ for approximately 3 seconds.

   [Image Description: The dash cam's LCD screen illuminating as the device powers on.]

5. Function Information

A. Video Mode:

The DVR automatically enters Video Mode upon activation. Recordings are saved to the inserted SD/MMC Card ?. To stop recording, press the REC button ?. If the device is powered by its internal battery, press the record button to initiate recording.

B. Camera Mode:

Turn on the DVR and press the Mode Button ? to enter Camera Mode. To capture a photo, press the REC button ? (located next to the power button).

C. Playback Mode:

Turn on the DVR and press the Mode Button ? twice to enter Playback Mode. Use the Up ▲ or Down ▼ buttons to navigate and select a file. If the selected file is a video, it can be played or stopped by pressing the REC button ?.

D. Delete:

While in Playback Mode, press the Menu button ☰ to access the delete interface. Use the Up ▲ or Down ▼ buttons to select the file you wish to delete. Press the REC button ? to play or stop the file. To delete: press the Menu button ☰ again to enter delete mode. Select 'single' or 'all' files using the REC button ?. Press UP ▲/Down ▼ to Confirm ✔️ and then press the REC button ? to delete ?️. You can also select Thumbnail mode to preview multiple files. Volume settings (1-8) and file protection options are available under Playback Mode.

6. Setting Mode ⚙️

Turn on the DVR and press the Menu Button ☰ twice to enter the main setting interface. Confirm your selections using the REC Button ? and navigate through options with the Up ▲/Down ▼ buttons. Press the Menu Button ☰ again to exit the settings menu.

A. General Settings:

• 1. Format: Cancel / Execute ✔️/❌
• 2. Languages: English, French (Française), German (Deutsch), Italian (Italiana), Spanish (Español), Portuguese (Português), Traditional Chinese (繁體中文), Simplified Chinese (简体中文), Japanese (日本語), Russian (Русский).
• 3. Auto Off: 1 Min / 3 Min / 5 Min / Off
• 4. System Reset: Cancel / Execute ✔️/❌
• 5. Light Frequency: 60HZ / 50HZ
• 6. TV Output: NTSC / PAL
• 7. Date Input: Off / Set

B. Video Mode Settings:

While in Video Mode, press the Menu button ☰ to enter the video settings interface. Confirm selections with the REC button ? and use Up/Down ▲▼ for navigation. Press Menu button ☰ again to exit.

• 1. Size: VGA / QVGA / SXGA
• 2. EV (Exposure Value): +2.0, +5/3, +4/3, +1.0, +2/3, +1/3, +0.0, -1/3, -2/3, -1.0, -4/3, -5/3, -2.0
• 3. White Balance: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Tungsten / Fluorescent
• 4. Time Stamp: Off / Date Only / Date&Time
• 5. Motion Detect: Off / On
• 6. Audio Mode: On / Off
• 7. Video time: 3 Min / 5 Min / 10 Min / 15 Min
• 8. Flip screen: Off / On
• 9. IR LED: On / Off

C. Capture (Camera) Mode Settings:

Enter Capture mode by pressing the Mode button ?, then press the Menu button ☰ to access the camera settings interface. Confirm selections with the REC button ? and use UP/DOWN ▲▼ for navigation. Press Menu button ☰ again to exit.

• 1. Size: 12M / 8M / 5M / 3M / 2M / 1.3M / VGA
• 2. Quality: Fine / Standard / Economy
• 3. Scene Mode: Auto / Sport / Night / Portrait / Landscape / Backlight
• 4. EV (Exposure Value): +2.0, +5/3, +4/3, +1.0, +2/3, +1/3, +0.0, -1/3, -2/3, -1.0, -4/3, -5/3, -2.0
• 5. White Balance: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Tungsten / Fluorescent
• 6. ISO: Auto / 100 / 200
• 7. Color: Standard / Vivid / Sepia / Monochrome
• 8. Saturation: High / Normal / Low
• 9. Sharpness: Hard / Normal / Soft
• 10. Preview: On / Off
• 11. Time Stamp: Off / Date only / Date& Time
• 12. Burst: On / Off

7. Download Files

1. Connect the DVR to your computer via USB cable ? while the DVR is booted up.
2. A removable disk will appear on "My computer".
3. The files are stored in the path: Removable Disk/DCIM/100DSCIM. You can now download the files to your computer.

Notes:

• 1. Please insert the SD/MMC card ? before recording.
• 2. This DVR records in a cycle. If you choose 3/5/10/15 minutes as storage time, when the memory is full, it will record from the beginning again, automatically erasing the oldest files. There will be a 3-second pause between recordings, meaning events within those 3 seconds will not be recorded.
• 3. When the battery is low, "low battery" will appear on the LCD, and the power will turn off automatically after 20 seconds.

8. Technical Specifications

• 1. Recording resolution: VGA / QVGA / SXGA
• 2. Video format: AVI
• 3. Loop Recording: 3 / 5 / 10 / 15 minutes
• 4. Power source: Rechargeable battery ? or 12V/24V Car Charger ??
• 5. Support SD/MMC card: From 1GB up to 32GB ?
• 6. Support video with sound
• 7. Output: USB 2.0 ?
• 8. Built-in reset function ✔️
• 9. 2.5 inch LCD can be swiveled 270 degrees.