Magellan MiVue 5 series, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Manual MiVue 5 Series ...

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Page 3: ... provides a way for consumers to recycle certain Magellan equipment As part of this program all Magellan GPS models will be accepted Visit magellanGPS com for more information Magellan Take Back Program Connect with us MagellanGPS ...

Page 4: ...g the receiver The battery is rechargeable and should not be removed In the event it should need to be replaced please contact Magellan Technical Support FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement 1 This Transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 2 This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environm...

Page 5: ...evice 4 LCD screen 5 Buttons Navigate menu settings 6 LED indicator 1 Indicates the system status of the recorder 7 Power key 8 Memory card slot Data is recorded to a MicroSD card 9 Speaker Outputs audio 10 Camera lens 11 LED indicator 2 Indicates the Parking mode of the recorder 12 Microphone Allows you to record the video with sounds Available on certain models ...

Page 6: ...the Power key to switch the LCD screen on off LED indicators Status LED 1 LED 2 The power cable is connected and the recorder is on The battery is charging and the recording is in progress the recording stops The battery is fully charged and the recording is in progress the recording stops Green Amber Blinking Green On Red Blinking OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF Parking mode is enabled and the power cable is...

Page 7: ...e continuous recording is in progress Example Button Description Press to enter the Settings Menu Press to manually enable Parking mode Press to take a photo Press to manually start an event recording Icon Description The REC icon blinks while recording is in progress Displays the current time Recording with sound is enabled disabled The GPS signal icon indicates the GPS status The Battery icon in...

Page 8: ... pressure to the center of the memory card Use a Class 10 memory card with at least 8GB capacity The recorder supports memory cards with up to 32GB capacity Magellan does not guarantee the product s compatibility with memory cards from all manufacturers Before you start recording please format the memory card to avoid malfunction caused by files not created by the recorder You can format the card ...

Page 9: ...ction below to mount your recorder in a vehicle securely 3 Connect the car charger to the vehicle power plug Route the cables through the top ceiling and the A pillar so that it does not interfere with driving Ensure the cable installation does not interfere with the vehicle s airbags or other safety features ...

Page 10: ... near the rear view mirror Select an appropriate location for mounting the device in a vehicle Never place the device where the driver s field of vision is blocked If the car s windscreen is tinted with a reflective coating it may be athermic and impact the GPS reception In this instance please mount your device where there is a clear area The system will automatically calibrate the impact sensor ...

Page 11: ...ruction below to connect the recorder to the computer via the USB cable not supplied Connecting to a High Definition HD device For a better viewing experience you can connect the recorder to an external viewing device that supports the High Definition HD feature via a HD cable not supplied The HD OUT connector is located on the right side of the device Follow the instruction below to connect the r...

Page 12: ...Power key to switch the LCD screen on off To manually turn the recorder on and off press and hold the Power key for 2 seconds Setting the date and time To make sure of the correct date and time for your recordings please check the date and time settings before you begin recording 1 Press to access the Settings Menu 2 Select System Date Time and press 3 Select Automatic or Manual When you select Au...

Page 13: ...rt continuous recording automatically The recording may be divided into several video clips recording will not stop between video clips When continuous recording is in progress you can manually stop recording by pressing to access the Settings Menu Press to return to the recording screen and the system will start continuous recording automatically The continuous recordings can be found in the Vide...

Page 14: ...and then press to save Changing the allocation will erase the memory card so save any videos or photos to your computer first When Parking mode is enabled and the device is power off e g the vehicle engine is stopped or the power cable is disconnected or the car stops moving for 5 minutes the system starts parking recording The feature is triggered by the G sensor of the device You can change the ...

Page 15: ...n select the desired type The types include Video continuous recordings Emergency event recordings Parking parking recordings and Photo 3 Press to browse the list Press the desired file to start playback 4 During playback you can Press key to return to the list While playing videos press key to play the previous next video Press to pause the video While viewing photos press to display the previous...

Page 16: ...Settings Menu provides advanced settings for the system Parking Mode Allows you to change the settings of Parking mode The available settings include Detection Select On or Off When enabled the recorder will start recording automatically when it detects movements or if an event happens in Parking mode Auto Entry Select Easy Medium or Difficult Motion Detection Select the level Low Medium or High t...

Page 17: ...atus Displays the status of GPS signal reception GPS enabled models Date Time Sets the system date and time For more information see the Setting the date and time section Beep Alert Enables or disables system notification sounds Volume Adjusts the volume level LCD Standby Select Always On or select how long 10 sec 1 min or 3 min the screen remains lit after you press any key Language Sets the lang...

Page 18: ...ager Download the Setup file from www MagellanGPS com Double click Setup exe and follow the on screen prompts to install MiVue Manager Playing the recording files 1 Remove the memory card from the recorder and access the card on the computer via a card reader You are advised to copy the recording files to your computer for backup and playback 2 Start MiVue Manager on the computer G sensor chart Ex...

Page 19: ...file exists you will see the date marked with p Click that date to display the files that were recorded on that date You can choose the file type to display Event emergency event recordings or and Normal continuous recordings or and Parking parking recordings To display all files in the current folder click All To return to the calendar view click Calendar You can also click on the upper left corn...

Page 20: ...k 7 During playback you can check more driving information from the dashboard panel and the G sensor chart that are displayed below the video playback screen On the dashboard panel click to display the map screen G sensor chart displays data in 3 axis waveform about the car s shift forward backward X to the right left Y and upward downward Z The map screen may not display when the computer is not ...

Page 21: ...nguage Sets the display language of MiVue Manager Change Skin Sets the color scheme of MiVue Manager Check for Update Checks if there is any new version of MiVue Manager Internet access is required for this feature About Displays the version and copyright information of MiVue Manager 8 6 Exports the GPS information of the selected file in the KML format to the specified location on your computer 8...

Page 22: ...efore use The screen surface can easily be scratched Avoid touching it with sharp objects Non adhesive generic screen protectors designed specifically for use on portable devices with LCD panels may be used to help protect the screen from minor scratches Never clean your device with it powered on Use a soft lint free cloth to wipe the screen and the exterior of your device Do not use paper towels ...

Page 23: ...ied with your device Use of another type of charger may result in malfunction and or danger This product is intended to be supplied by a LISTED Power Unit marked with LPS Limited Power Source and output rated 5 V DC 1 0 A Use a specified battery in the equipment About the charger Do not use the charger in a high moisture environment Never touch the charger when your hands or feet are wet Allow ade...

Page 24: ...To reduce the risk of fire or burns do not disassemble crush puncture or dispose of in fire or water Use a specified battery in the equipment Important instructions for service personnel only Caution Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer The ...

Page 25: ...uirements or that its operation will be uninterrupted error free or virus free The purchaser assumes the entire risk of using the software 2 PURCHASER S REMEDY PURCHASER S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AT MAGELLAN S OPTION OF ANY DEFECTIVE PART OF THE RECEIVER OR ACCESSORIES WHICH ARE COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY REPA...

Page 26: ...ellan Service Center will void this warranty 6 EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES a MAGELLAN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER b OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS DAMAGES ARISING FROM A DELAY OR LOSS OF USE OR OUT OF THE BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY EVEN IF CAUSED BY THE NEGL...

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