AZDOME BN03 Owner's Manual

Contact Information

KAKA GROUP LTD

Website: www.azdome.hk

Email: info1@azdome.hk

Address: 1801-1808, Hai Yun Building, No. 468, Minzhi Avenue, Longhua New District, Shenzhen, China. 518000, CN

Compliance: CE FC RoHS compliant. Made in China.

Table of Contents

• 1. First Use
• 2. Product Diagram and Button Function
• 3. About Micro SD Card
• 4. Installation
• 5. Turning the Dashcam On and Off
• 6. Connecting with the App
• 7. About AZDOME App
• 8. Dashcam Settings
• 9. GPS Player
• 10. Warranty & Customer Support

1. First Use

Checking contents

Before using the dashcam, please check the box for completeness. The following items should be in the box:

1. Dashcam
2. USB power plug with cable
3. Cable clips (5 pieces)
4. Cable trim tool
5. Anti stick pad (2 pieces)
6. Manual

2. Product Diagram and Button Function

Dashcam Overview:

• GPS status light (Green): ?
• Power/Working light (Red): ?
• MIC [Microphone]
• Reset [Reset Button]
• Micro SD card [Slot for Micro SD card]
• USB [USB Port]
• Rear Cam [Rear Camera Connection Port]
• Wi-Fi switch [Wi-Fi Toggle]
• Wi-Fi indicator (Blue): ? [Blue Wi-Fi Indicator Light]
• Emergency lock [Emergency Lock Button]

Optional FHD 1080P rear camera supported (not included in the package).

Front Camera Diagram Description: The front of the dashcam features a lens. On the side or top, there are indicator lights, buttons for MIC, Reset, Wi-Fi switch, and an Emergency lock button. Ports for Micro SD card, USB, and Rear Camera are also present.

3. About Micro SD Card

Placing and removing the SD card

The dashcam supports Micro SD cards up to 128GB. The Micro SD card Port is placed on the right of the dashcam.

To insert: Insert the SD card. After about two-thirds of the way, you will feel some resistance from a spring. Keep pressing until you hear a click sound. The SD card is now secured.

To remove: Press the SD card again until you hear the same click sound. The SD card will be pushed out of the dashcam.

Formatting the SD card

The Micro SD card must be formatted in the dashcam before the first use. Do so by connecting with the AZDOME app, navigating to the system setting menu, and selecting 'Format SD'. Note that all data will be removed from the card.

4. Installation

Front camera installation

1. Turn off the car's engine.
2. Insert the Micro SD card into the Micro SD slot of the dashcam.
3. Fix the Dashcam to the original mirror with the rubber straps provided.
4. Connect the Mini USB cable to the dashcam.
5. If using the cigarette power cable, plug it into the car's power supply.
6. Turn on the car's ignition. The dashcam will power on automatically (or has already if you used the Hardwire cable).
7. Format the Micro SD card in the dashcam's menu.

Note: Please use an A-Brand high-speed Micro SD card (Class 10 UHS-I or above).

Rear camera installation (Rearcam is optional, not included in the package)

The optional rear camera comes with a 6-meter cable that is connected to the front camera. Follow these steps for installation:

1. Connect the DC jack to the AV IN port of the front dashcam.
2. Route the cable to the rear of the car where the rear camera is to be placed.
3. Place the rear camera on the rear window using the adhesive stickers provided.
4. (Optional) Use the anti-stick pad before placing the mount on the rear window for easier removal of the camera later.

Diagram Description (Car Interior Wiring): Two diagrams illustrate wiring. The first shows a simplified view of the front dashcam (A) and rear camera (B) connected via cables routed through the car's interior, dashboard, and to the rear window. The second diagram shows a top-down view of a car interior, highlighting the placement of the rear camera on the rear windshield and its connection cable.

5. Turning the Dashcam On and Off

Note: This is a None-Screen Dashcam; it does not have a physical power button. It turns on automatically when connected to a power source.

Check if the camera turns On and Off properly by supplying power to the dashcam with the included cigarette power cable in your car.

The dashcam will power on and start recording automatically when power is supplied to the USB port (when the ignition is turned on). It will stop recording and turn off automatically when the power is cut (when the ignition is turned off).

6. Connecting with the App

This dashcam has the option to connect to your Android Phone or iPhone to instantly view and download recorded videos, and to change settings. The dashcam broadcasts a WiFi network named "AZDOME" for the app to connect to the camera.

The app is available for free in the App Store and Google Play store.

App Stores:

• ANDROID APP ON Google play
• Available on the App Store

7. About AZDOME App

1. Main interface

The main interface of the app displays the dashcam model (AZDOME BN03). A button allows you to click to enter into the live video mode.

Other sections include:

• Downloaded Videos and Photos
• About the App
• Rate for the App in App Store & Google Play

2. About Local video

Within the app, you can access downloaded videos and photos. You can edit these files and share them to your social media.

Local Video Interface Description: Shows an album view with dates and thumbnails of recorded videos and photos. Options to Share, Delete, or Cancel are available.

3. Live Video Mode

This mode provides a preview of the dashcam's recording.

• Recording time: Displays current recording duration.
• SD card: Indicates SD card status.
• Snap a photo: Button to take a still image.
• Resolution: Shows current recording resolution (e.g., 1440P30).
• Full screen show: Button to expand the view.
• Files: Access to videos and photos recorded on the SD card.
• Stop/Recording: Short touch to start or stop recording.
• Resolution: Select video resolution.
• Switch Camera: Short touch to switch between front and rear camera views (if rear camera is connected).
• Switch Mode: (Note: This function is for other models; BN03 does not have a photo mode).

Live Video Mode Description: The screen shows a live feed from the dashcam, typically a scenic view. Controls are displayed at the bottom: a record/stop button, photo capture, sound recording toggle, switch mode, switch camera, and resolution settings.

8. Dashcam Settings

Access the settings menu via the app to configure various parameters.

Recorder Setting

• Resolution: Select desired video resolution and fps (frames per second). Higher fps results in smoother videos but uses more data. This is for FRONT camera recording.
  • 1440P 30fps (Default)
  • 1080P 30fps
• Video Code:
  • H.264
  • H.265 (Default)
• WDR (Wide Dynamic Range): Allows the dashcam to handle low light or bright conditions better.
  • Off
  • On (Default)
• Time Watermark: Default On. Date & Time information are visible in the lower part of every video.
• GPS Watermark: Default On. GPS information (Longitude/Latitude and Speed) are visible in the lower part of every video.
• Frequency: Select frequency. 50 Hz is mostly used in Europe and Asia, and 60 Hz is mostly used in North America.
  • 50 Hz
  • 60 Hz (Default)
• Audio: Default On. Record audio with the videos.
• Volume: Adjust beep sound volume.
  • Mute
  • Low
  • Middle (Default)
  • High
• Boot Sound: Default On. Sound when the dashcam turns on and off.
• G-Sensor: Sensitivity of the G-sensor (built-in 3-axis impact gravitational accelerometer) designed to detect impacts. When an impact is detected, the current video will be locked as an emergency file and cannot be removed by loop recording.
  • Off
  • Low
  • Middle (Default)
  • High
• Parking Monitor: Default Off. When using a Hardwire Kit as a power supply, this function can be enabled. When the ignition is turned off, the Dashcam automatically enters Time lapse recording. It records a 1fps video continuously until the car ignition is turned on. If an impact is detected, an emergency (locked) video will still be recorded.

  Note: Parking mode requires the optional AZDOME 3-wire Hardwire kit. It cannot be turned on/off manually and will not work with other power supplies.

• Lapse Interval: Time Lapse is a video mode where the camera takes 1 picture at intervals (1/5s, 1/2s, 1s) and plays them back like a 30fps video, creating a fast-forward effect. This mode allows for over 27 hours of recording on a 16GB Micro SD card at Full HD 1080P 30fps with 1 picture per second (1fps/1s).
  • Off
  • 1/5S
  • 1/2S
  • 1S
• Loop Recording: Allows the camera to continuously record, overwriting the oldest video files when the SD card is full. Select the length of videos for loop recording.
  • 1 minute
  • 3 minutes (Default)
  • 5 minutes
• Speed Unit: Format of the speed shown in the video.
  • KM/H (Default)
  • MPH
• Date/Time Settings: (Covered by TimeZone Settings)
• TimeZone Settings: Set the local time zone.
• GPS Info: Displays GPS information.
• Plate Number: For some models, you can text your car plate number here, which will appear as a watermark in the video. (Note: BN03 does not have this function).
• SD Card Memory: Shows total capacity and residual space of the Micro SD card.
• Format SD: Format the Micro SD card. All data will be erased.
• Reset System: Restore to factory settings.
  • Cancel
  • Confirm
• WiFi Set: Change the WiFi Name and Password.
• About: Displays installed firmware version on the camera.

Firmware Update

The dashcam comes with the latest firmware installed. Firmware is updated regularly to introduce new functions and improve performance. If the camera is unresponsive or resetting doesn't help, updating the firmware can be useful. The latest version is available from https://www.azdome.hk/downloads.html.

To update the firmware, follow these steps:

1. Put an empty Micro SD card in your PC and remove all files and folders.
2. Download the latest firmware, ensuring you select the correct model.
3. Place the downloaded file (all files) on the root of the Micro SD card.
4. Turn off the dashcam and insert the Micro SD card.
5. Press the WiFi button, then power on the dashcam. When the red indicator flashes, release your finger; the dashcam will update automatically.

The dashcam will update the firmware automatically, which may take a few minutes. Do not turn off the power during the update process, as it may interfere with it.

9. GPS Player

This dashcam has a GPS receiver that stores GPS data in every video file. Using the GPS receiver, the location of every video is recorded, and the current speed is shown in the video. AZDOME's GPS player allows videos to be viewed alongside GPS locations on Google Maps. G-sensor activity is also shown in the lower part of the player.

AZDOME's GPS player is available for Mac and Windows. Download it from www.azdome.hk.

GPS Player Interface Description: The player interface shows a map view (e.g., Google Maps), video playback controls, speed indicator, and G-sensor activity graph. It displays file name, duration, create date, size, and resolution.

Troubleshooting Google Maps:

If Google maps cannot load properly, try the following operations:

1. Run GPS Player as Administrator on Windows (right-click the App, then choose 'Run as Administrator').
2. Upgrade Internet Explorer to IE 10 or above.
3. If issues persist, contact AZDOME support at info1@azdome.hk.

10. Warranty & Customer Support

AZDOME provides a 1-year limited warranty for the product, covering defects in materials and craftsmanship from the date of purchase.

For questions, support, or warranty claims, contact AZDOME at info1@azdome.hk.

IMPORTANT: Proof of original purchase (online order receipt is also accepted) is required for any warranty service. AZDOME can only provide after-sales service for products purchased directly from AZDOME. If you purchased from a different seller, please contact them directly for service or warranty issues.