RESPONSE QV3876 Dash Camera Instruction Manual

RESPONSE QV3876 Dash Camera

BEFORE FIRST USE

Prior to using your product, please read all the safety and operating instructions thoroughly. Please ensure you follow the steps below before using the product. We recommend you keep the original packaging for storing the product when not in use.

• Find a safe and convenient place to keep this instruction manual for future reference.
• Unpack the product but keep all packaging materials until you have made sure your new product is undamaged and in good working order. Ensure you have all accessories listed in this manual.

SAFETY

• To prevent damage it is recommended to store the unit out of sunlight when not in use.
• Do not leave the dash camera exposed to heat or in a high temperature environment such as an unattended car in direct sunlight.
• Do not immerse or expose the dash camera to rain, water, humidity or other liquids.
• The dash camera is designed for use indoors/inside the vehicle
• Before using the dash camera it is recommended to check your local and state laws where you intend to use the device. Laws may prohibit or restrict where/ what can be placed on your windshield.
• Do not dispose of in fire. Check with local authorities on the disposal of lithium battery products

BOX CONTENTS

PRODUCT DIAGRAM

IN-VEHICLE INSTALLATION

1. Insert MicroSD Card
   Insert a suitable MicroSD card (Class 10) into the dash camera, taking care that the gold contacts are facing towards the LCD screen side. Push the memory card until it clicks into place.NOTE: Use the edge of a small object to push the memory card in place if required.Take care that card has ‘clicked’ into place, a second push inwards will release the memory card. Do not remove or insert the memory card when the dash camera is turned on. This may damage the memory card.
2. Attach the mount to the dash camera
   Place the mount in space on the dash camera. (refer to Fig. 2)
3. Connect car power cable
   Connect the supplied power cable to the dash camera’s USB port
4. Plug the power cable into the 12-24VDC outlet of your vehicle
   The dash camera will automatically power on and start recording once power is available. In some vehicles this will be when connections are made, for others the dash camera will power on once the ignition has been turned on. Route the power cable around the windshield to the 12-24VDC socket, ensuring that your view is not obstructed (refer Fig. 4), and that the cable is not a distraction.NOTE: Do NOT wire the dash camera directly to a 12VDC supply by cutting the cigarette plug off the end of the cable, or permanent damage will result.
5. Attach mount to windscreen
   Attach the mount to the windscreen
6. Straighten the dash camera
   Ensure that the dash camera is horizontal and faces straight out of the windscreen. Ensure that objects on the dash camera display appear level, and adjust as required.
7. Attach the dash camera to the windscreen
   When you are satisfied with the placement and orientation of the dash camera, firmly place the mount on the windscreen.
8. Adjusting the dash camera
   With the mount attached to the windscreen, ensure that objects on the dash camera display are level and adjust as required. Ensure that the road ahead is at the centre of the image, in the central third of the display. If too much of the sky is visible it may risk underexposing details on the road; ensure that the road ahead is clearly visible on the dash camera display. Do NOT attempt to adjust the dash camera while driving.

REAR CAMERA INSTALLATION

The rear camera can be installed above the rear window or above the license plate as shown in the diagram below.

• NOTE: Please note in running and concealing the cable you will need to be confident in adjusting or modifying areas of your car including internal roof linings, as well as any panels internal and external.
• NOTE: Please ensure the unit is installed securely prior to operating your vehicle.
• WARNING: Do not cut or modify the cable. Any modifications to the original products cable or housing may void your warranty.

SPECIAL FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

1. Automatic on/off
   After connecting to the power supply, the camera will automatically start recording, and automatically save and shut down the recording when turned off;
2. Loop Recording
   Automatic loop recordings set to 1, 3 or 5 minute files
3. Motion Detection
   When in standby mode, if a moving object is detected a recording will begin. The camera will automatically stop recording and return to standby mode
4. G-Sensor
   When the camera is subjected to fast changes to its gravity (G-Sensor), it will automatically turn the current video into a locked file, thereby preventing the file from being overwritten in a loop;
5. Parking Monitoring
   In the shutdown state, when the machine is subjected to gravity induction, it will automatically start recording and lock the video (note that this function requires the machine battery to be charged)
6. One Click Lock Function
   Short press the menu button during the recording process, and the machine will lock and save the current video as an undelible file.

STANDARD OPERATIONS

Start-up And Shutdown
Long press the power button to start once, long press the power button is to shut down;

NOTE: The dash camera will automatically shut down when the battery voltage is low.

Video Mode

• Short press the MENU key, switch to the video mode, and display the video icon in the upper left corner of the screen;
• Short press the OK button to start the video, the video icon will appear flash red dot, indicating the video work:

Photo Mode
Short press the MENU key to switch to photo mode, and the photo icon will be displayed in the upper left corner of the screen; Short press the OK button to take a photo. When taking a photo, there will be a click sound, indicating that the photo is complete.

Video/photo playback

• Short press the MENU key to switch to playback mode, and the playback icon will be displayed in the upper left corner of the screen;
• Short press the “Up” key to select the file downwards, and during video playback, short press to fast forward the video playback;
• Short press the “Up” key to select the file upwards, and during video playback, short press to quickly rewind the video playback;
• Short press the OK key to play the selected video file;

Menu Settings

• Long press the menu button to enter the video menu setting state; short press the menu button again to switch to the system menu setting state, and then short press the menu button to exit the setting state.
• In the outgoing settings item, By short press the “Up” and “Down” key you can choose to switch up and down in the settings sub item. Short press the OK key to enter the settings sub item;

Time setting
Long press the menu key to enter the setting state, short press the menu key to enter the setting menu, select the date time option through the key, Short press the OK key to enter, short press the menu key, you can switch between year / month / day / hour / minute / second, by the “Up” and “Down” key to adjust the required value, press OK to confirm the modification, and press the menu key to exit the option.

SETUP MENU

• Video resolution:
  Video recording resolution FHD 1920 * 1080 HD, 720P 1280 * 720
• Loop recording:
  Each video recording can be set from 1 minute, 3 minutes, or 5 minutes, when turned off, the recorded video will be automatically overwritten;
• Exposure compensation:
  Used to adjust the brightness of the image. When the exposure is too high, it will cause the license plate to be too bright. The default is set to O.
• Motion detection:
  When not already recording, the dash camera will detect whether there is a moving object and automatically start recording if a moving object is found.
• Recording audio:
  You can choose whether to record sound or not.
• Date Stamp:
  When selected, the playback video screen displays a time and date watermark.
• G-Sensor
  This feature option has high, medium, and low settings. When the vehicle experiences an impact while driving, the image/video file will be locked. (This setting is set to low as default.)
• Parking monitoring:
  Used when ignition is off and the battery is charged. When the device detects a vibration it will automatically switch on and record 30 seconds of footage before shutting down again. If the battery is not charged this will not function.

CAMERA SETTINGS MENU

• Photo:
  Allows you to set single or continuous photo settings with 2, 5 or 10 second timings.
• Photo resolution:
  The camera resolution can be selected as 1M or 2M.
• Continuous shooting function:
  When selected to open, 3 consecutive shots can be set.
• Image quality:
  Can choose high quality, standard, economy.
• Anti-shake:
  Option on / off;
• Date label:
  When selected, the playback displays the time and date.

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Power on and off
   Long press the power button to turn on the device, and the power indicator light will light up when the device is turned on; Press and hold the power button to turn off the device after turning it on, and this light will turn off;
2. Camera mode
   Camera mode, short press the OK button to start recording. When recording, the red dot on the screen will start flashing, and the blue indicator light will start flashing, entering the recording mode;
3. Video/photo playback
   Short press the menu button to enter file browsing mode, select the camera file to view and play the videos and images inside;
4. Menu settings
   Long press the menu button in standby mode to access the settings menu; By short pressing the up or down keys, you can cycle up and down through various settings; Select the setting item that needs to be changed, and enter the change by short pressing the OK key;
5. Exit the settings menu
   Short press the menu button to exit the setting state;

TIME AND DATE SETTINGS
In standby mode, long press the menu key to enter the settings option, short press the up/down keys to select the time and date setting option, short press the OK key to enter, short press the OK key to switch between year/month/day/ hour/minute/second, adjust the desired value by using the up/down keys, short press the OK key to confirm modification and exit the time setting. When the machine is connected to the phone’s Wifi, the time will be automatically updated

NOTE: If the product crashes due to improper operation, you can press the reset button and restart it to restore normal operation.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SPECIFICATIONS

This warranty is provided by: Electus Distribution

• Address 46 Eastern Creek Drive, Eastern Creek NSW 2766
• Ph. 1300 738 555