Pyle PLDVRCAM74 Dash Cam Rearview DVR Monitor USER MANUAL

NO	Button	Functions
1	Power	Press and hold in 3 seconds to power ON/OFF
1	Power	Press to turn ON/OFF the Screen
2	Menu	Press on MENU to enter menu at standby mode. Press UP and DOWN to select options and confirm with OK. After finishing, press MENU to exit
3	Emergency Lock / OK	Press to save and lock present video in recording mode
3	Emergency Lock / OK	It is “OK” key in the menu
4	REC/UP	Press to select upwards. Start or stop recording when you
5	MIC / DOWN / MODE	Press to select downwards.
		Start or stop audio recording when you press this button in the mode of recording
		Press and hold to switch between Recording/Playback
6	REC LED	The recording indication LED
7	POWER LED	The charging indication LED
8	MIC LED	The recording audio indication LED
9	USB Slot	Charging Slot
9	USB Slot	Connect to computer with USB cable as a flash drive
10	Rear Lens Slot	To connect the rear lens to host with adapter cable to get
11	Microphone	Record audio with microphone while recording
12	Micro SD Memory Card Slot	Supports 32G MAX
13	RESET	Press to restart in case of system crash.

Status Icons

INSTALLATION

Format the micro sd memory card.

(The sd memory card must be formated before use)
Insert the micro sd memory card in the SD slot. (Put the card in the right direction and must power oF the camera)

Installation
Third: Adjust the front lens for optimum viewing angle after you fix the camera to the car mirror.

FIX CAR CHARGER POWER

FIX REAR VIEW CAMERA

Rear View Camera Photo Express

Rear view camera mounting line reference

Install the camera body

Install the rear view camera
Install the rear view lens

TURN ON OFF THE CAMERA

Turn ON: Press the power button/Start your car’s engine, the camera will turn ON.
Turn OFF: Press the power button again/turn oF the car’s engine, the camera will turn OFF

VIDEO SETTINGS

Resolution Recommend setting: 1080FHD

Use the following procedure to set the recording resolution:

Press MENU once to enter Video Settings
Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the “Resolution” option

Press OK to view available resolutions: 1080FD/1920×1080, 720P/1280×720, etc.
Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection

Press OK to confirm your entry
Press MENU to exit Video Settings

Press OK to start recording
Press OK again to stop recording

LOOP RECORDING

Recommend Setting: 3 Minutes
With Loop Recording Mode enabled, the device will continuously erase older video as it records new video, keeping only the images captured over a user-selected time range. All video older than this range will be replaced with new video. Note: Any locked video files on the memory card will remain protected, and will not be automatically deleted during Loop Recording. It is recommended that you reformat a memory card after every time that images are transferred to a computer, or at least once a month. This keeps important elements of data and file structure clean, helping to prevent error messages and missing images. Remember to always make backup copies of all important data stored on the device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions

Press MENU once to enter Video Settings

Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the “Loop Recording” option
Press OK to view the current selection: 3min/5min/10min/OFF
Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection
Press OK to confirm your entry
Press MENU to exit Video Settings

TIME LAPSE RECORD

Recommend Setting: Off

Time-lapse photography is a technique whereby the frequency at which Film frames are captured (the frame rate) is much lower than that used to view the sequence. When played at normal speed, time appears to be moving faster and thus lapsing.

Press MENU once to enter Video Settings
Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the “Time-lapse Record” option
Press OK to view the current selection: 100Ms/200Ms/500Ms/OFF
Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection
Press OK to confirm your entry
Press MENU to exit Video Settings

LANGUAGE

Use the following procedure to change the device’s time and date. Language availability may vary depending on the region.

Press MENU twice to enter System Settings
Press the DOWN button to navigate to the “Language” option
Press OK to view the current language selection

Press the UP or DOWN button to change the selection
Press OK again to confirm your choice

TV Mode

Recommend Setting: NTSC This feature will setup video output format.

Press MENU twice to enter Setup
Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the “TV Mode” option

Press OK to view the current selection: NTSC/PAL
Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection
Press OK to confirm your entry

Light Frequency

Recommend Setting: 60Hz

This option should be set according to the power supply specification used in your country or geographical region (U.S. users should select the “60Hz” option).

Press MENU twice to enter System Settings
Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the “LIGHT FREQ.” option
Press OK to view the current selection: 50Hz / 60Hz

Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection
Press OK to confirm your entry
Press MENU to exit System Settings

Format

Press MENU twice to enter System Settings
Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the “Format” option
Press OK to view YES / NO confirmation for this operation

Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection
Press OK to confirm your entry
Press MENU to exit System Settings

Restore Default Factory Settings
Performing this operation will reset all of your device’s settings to their original values. Note: any user-customized settings will be lost.

Press MENU twice to enter System Settings
Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the “Default Settings” option

Press OK to view YES / NO confirmation for this operation
Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection
Press OK to confirm your entry

Press MENU to exit System Settings

Playback Mode

You can play back recorded video on your device using the following steps:

Press REC to stop recording

Press MODE twice to switch from Recording to Playback Mode
Press and hold the UP or DOWN button to navigate through the stored video files.
Press OK to start playback for the selected video

Press OK again to pause playback
Press MODE to stop playback
FAST FORWARD: While video is playing, press the UP button one or more times to set fast playback speed (2X/4X/8X)

FAST REWIND: While video is playing, press the DOWN button one or more times to set reverse playback speed (-2X/-4X/-8X)

Deleting Files

To delete one particular file:

Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate through the stored video files

Press MENU to view options for the highlighted file: Delete/Protect/Slide Show
Press the DOWN button once to select “Delete”
Press OK once to view options for “Current MOV” file or “ALL” files. Select “Current MOV”

Press OK twice to delete file

To delete all files:

Press on UP or DOWN button to navigate through the video files

Press OK to enter “Video”
Press MENU to view options for this file: Delete/Protect/Slide Show
Press the DOWN button once to select “Delete”

Press OK once to view delete options for “Current MOVfile or “ALL” files. Select “ALL” and press OK
Press OK again to delete all files

PHOTO SETTINGS

Resolution
This option allows you to set the pixel resolution for captured images.

Press MODE once to enter Photo Mode
Press MENU once to enter Photo Settings
Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the “Resolution” option

Press OK to view current selection: 12M 4032×3024, 10M 3648×2736, etc.
Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection
Press OK to confim your entry

Press MENU to exit Photo Settings
Press OK to capture an image

Capture Mode

With this feature you can set a timer for automatically capturing images.
Press MODE once to enter Photo Mode
Press MENU once to enter Photo Settings

Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the “Capture Mode” option
Press OK to view the current selection: 2SEC/5SEC/10SEC
Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection

Press OK to confirm your entry
Press MENU to exit Photo Settings
Press OK to start the timer

Sequence Mode

This feature allows you to capture a sequence of 3 quick photos with one button press.

Press MODE once to enter Photo Mode

Press MENU once to enter Photo Settings
Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the “Sequence” option
Press OK to view the current ON/OFF status for this feature

Press the UP or DOWN button to enable or disable this feature
Press OK to cofirm your entry
Press MENU to exit Photo Settings

Press OK once to capture a 3-photo sequence

Quality

This option allows you to set the quality level of captured images. (Lower quality images take up less space on the memory card.)

Press MODE once to enter Photo Mode
Press MENU once to enter Photo Settings
Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the “Quality” option

Color

This feature allows you to choose color efect for captured images.
Press MODE once to enter Photo Mode

Press MENU once to enter Photo Settings
press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the “Color” option
press OK to view the current selection: Color/Black & White/Sepia

press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection
Press OK to confirm your entry
Press MENU to exit Photo Settings

Press OK to capture an image

ISO

This setting enables you to adjust the camera’s sensitivity to light when taking photos. The higher the number, the greater the light sensitivity.

The “AUTO” setting is recommended.

Press MODE once to enter Photo Mode
Press MENU once to enter Photo Settings
Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the “Color” option

Press OK to view the current selection: 100/200/400/AUTO
Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection
Press OK to cofirm your entry

Press MENU to exit Photo Settings
Press OK to capture an image

Exposure

This setting allows you to adjust the brightness level of captured images.
The “+0.0” setting is recommended.
Press MODE once to enter Photo Mode
Press MENU once to enter Photo Settings
Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the “Color” option
Press OK to view the current selection: +0.0, +1/3, -1/3, etc.
Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection
Press OK to confirm your entry
Press MENU to exit Photo Settings
Press OK to capture an image

Anti-Shaking

This feature enables the image stabilizer function to reduce blurring of captured images.
Press MODE once to enter Photo Mode
Press MENU once to enter Photo Settings
Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the “Anti-Shaking” option
Press OK to view the current ON/OFF status for this feature
Press the UP or DOWN button to enable or disable this feature
Press OK to confirm your entry
Press MENU to exit Photo Settings
Press OK to capture an image

Quick Review
Enabling this feature will allow you to immediately view each captured image for a few seconds before taking the next photo.

Press MODE once to enter Photo Mode
Press MENU once to enter Photo Settings
Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the “Quick Review” option
Press OK to view the current selection: OFF/2SEC/5SEC

FEATURES

1080p Full HD Car Video Camera
Universal Dash Cam Windshield Mount
Also Includes Exterior Mount Backup Cam
DVR Recording: Save Driving Video Clips
Ability to Snap Pictures + Record Video
Easy Setup: Plug-and-Play Operation
Files Save via Micro SD Memory Card Slot
Built-in Rechargeable Battery
G-Sensor Auto-Saves Video During Collision
1.5” -inch Digital Display Monitor
Instantly Playback / Preview of Recorded Media
Integrated Microphone for Audio Recording
Rugged, Marine Grade Waterproof Backup Camera
Unique Time-Lapse Video Recording Mode

TECHNICAL SPECS

Cam Image Sensor: AR0330, 6G Lens
Video Recording: 1080p / 720p / VGA
Video Filetype Saved: .MOV
Image Capture: 12MP / 8 MP / 5 MP / 3MP / 1.3 MP
Image Filetype Saved: .JPG
Date Stamp: ON / OFF
Viewing Angle: Wide, 170° Degree
Micro SD Card Support: Up to 32 GB, Not Included
Dash Cam Rechargeable Battery: 3.7V Polymer, 320mAh

NEED HELP

Questions? Issues?
We are here to help!
Phone: (1) 718-535-1800
Email: support@pyleusa.com

FAQS

Is the rear camera 1080p as well?
Yes the kit can record 1080p from both video sources.

Is rearview camera weatherproof?
The rear camera is not only weatherproof but marine grade waterproof as well.

With this camera Is it including SD card?
No, it does not come including SD card

What resolution is the rear camera?
No idea

Does the backup camera display on the device, or is it only recording for impact?
My camera has decided to quit recording. The support group on the web site doesn’t address my problem.

Can it record front and rear cameras simultaneously?
Yes it can record simultaneously from both cameras.

Does the backup camera display on the device, or is it only recording for impact?
My camera has decided to quit recording. The support group on the web site doesn’t address my problem.

Can it record front and rear cameras simultaneously? In the video review it shows picture in picture of both cameras but does it record that way?
Yes it can record simultaneously from both cameras.

Cannot get micro sd card to insert. Anybody have this problem?
Yo no tube problema en poner la sd car

What type of memory card does this take?
A Micro SD Card and it can support up to 32GB of memory size.

does it start automatically when car starts?
no it start automatically when car starts

Does this have a built in battery or does it use capacitors?

It has a Built-in Rechargeable Battery and we have no reports of this unit encountering any issues caused by unusually hot car temperatures.

Was this supposed to come with a mounting kit?
Mine came with a mounting plate as in the picture.

what is the field of view of the front and rear cameras ?
Really good.

When you reverse, does the front camera screen turn on so you can see what the rear camera is seeing?
You can have the screen showing or just the image of the front camera, just the rear or a picture in picture which shows the front and a smaller size of the rear.

Two cameras, two SD cards?
No, only a card with a minimum capacity of 4MB

If someone steals my car is there a way to access the footage via an app to find them? Also is there a tracking option available if it was missing
our sincere apologies but it doesn’t have an app. It can only record using SD. You may check other details of the unit by visiting our website pyleaudio.com.

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References

User Manual

Pyle PLDVRCAM74 Dash Cam Rearview DVR Monitor

WHAT’S IN THE BOX:

GETTING STARTED