Rexing S300, User Manual

Page 1: ... MANUAL All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of SHENZHEN JIAFENG ZHUOYUE DIGITAL COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD The information in this manual is subject to change without notice www rexingusa com 11 2015R1 0 ...

Page 2: ... sockets Faulty connections can cause electric shock or fire Do not touch the car charger with wet hands or disconnect the charger by pulling the cord Doing so may result in electrocution Do not use a bent or damaged car charger Doing so may cause electric shock or fire Do not use your device while it is charging or touch your device with wet hands Doing so may cause electric shock Do not short ci...

Page 3: ... device Rexing cannot be responsible for the user s safety when using accessories or supplies that are not approved by Rexing Do not drop the charger or device or subject them to impact Handle and dispose of the charger and device with care Never crush or puncture the device Never dispose of the battery or device in a fire Never place the battery or device in or on heating devices such as microwav...

Page 4: ...bjects as this can create a connection between the and terminals leading to temporary or permanent battery damage Do not allow children or animals to bite or chew the device or battery Doing so can result in fire or explosion and small parts can be a choking hazard If children use the device make sure they use the device properly Never use a damaged charger or battery Do not handle a damaged or le...

Page 5: ...utside of the device or cause it to malfunction If you notice strange smells or sounds coming from your device or the battery or if you see smoke or liquid leaking from the device or battery stop using the device immediately and take it to a Rexing Service Center Failure to do so may result in fire or explosion For your own safety do not operate the controls of this product while driving Two windo...

Page 6: ...hat any mobile devices or related equipment installed in your vehicle are securely mounted Avoid placing your device and accessories in or near an airbag deployment area Improperly installed wired equipment can cause serious injury in a situation where airbags inflate rapidly Do not drop your device or subject your device to impact If the device is bent deformed or damaged malfunction may occur Ta...

Page 7: ...ce Center Do not disassemble or puncture the battery as this can result in fire or explosion Always turn off the device before removing the battery If you remove the battery with the device turned on it may cause the device to malfunction Clean your device and charger by wiping with a towel or eraser Do not use chemicals or detergents Doing so can discolor or corrode the outside of the device and ...

Page 8: ...ronment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for information on where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe rec...

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Page 11: ...w rexingusa com Available features and additional services may vary by device and software Applications and their functions may vary by country region or hardware specifications Rexing is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider other than Rexing Rexing is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by failure to install the device as stated in t...

Page 12: ...ackage Contents 18 Installing your S300 Dashboard Camera Installation 19 Charging the Battery 20 Inserting the Memory Card 22 Removing the Memory Card 23 Formatting the Memory Card OPERATING YOUR S300 DASHBOARD CAMERA Turning the Device On and Off 25 System Video Settings Date Time Setup 26 Language Recording Mode Resolution 27 Date and Time Stamp Loop Recording 28 Recording Audio 29 LCD Display 3...

Page 13: ...ate Number 34 Parking Monitor Restoring Factory Settings 35 Playback Mode Deleting Files 36 Photo Settings Resolution 37 Capture Mode Sequence Mode 38 Quality Sharpness 39 White Balance Color 40 ISO Exposure 41 Anti Shaking Quick Review 42 Date and Time Stamp Playback Mode 43 Updating Firmware 44 General Troubleshooting 45 ...

Page 14: ...ravity Sensor Low Medium High OFF Motion Detect ON OFF Shutter Electronic White Balance Auto Exposure Auto ISO TV Interface None Battery Optional 320mAh 3 7V rechargeable lithium ion battery Video Format MOV Video Resolution 1920x1080P30 1280x720P30 848x480P30 640x480P30 Languages English Traditional Chinese French Spanish Portuguese German Italian Russian Japanese USB USB 2 0 Loop Recording 1 min...

Page 15: ...15 2015 REXING All Rights Reserved Getting Started Overview of your S300 Dashboard Camera Device Layout ...

Page 16: ... to enter and exit Settings Mode Press to navigate UP through options in Settings Mode Recording Mode Hot Key Record Press to start stop recording Press to navigate DOWN through options in Settings Mode Recording Mode Hot Key Mute Press to mute un mute the microphone during recording MODE Select Press to toggle between Recording Photo Playback modes SCREEN Press to turn screen on off during record...

Page 17: ...17 2015 REXING All Rights Reserved Getting Started Understanding your S300 Dashboard Camera Status Icons ...

Page 18: ...sories may vary depending on the region Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on manufacturing companies All supplied items are designed for use only with this device and may not be compatible with other devices Malfunctions resulting from the use of unapproved accessories are not covered by...

Page 19: ...2 Connecting the charger to the car s 12V DC outlet Be sure to connect only the Rexing approved charger designed and supplied specifically for use with your device Using an incompatible charger can cause serious personal injury or damage to your device 3 Inserting a memory card You will need to insert a memory card before you can begin recording The recorder supports MicroSD cards with a capacity ...

Page 20: ...he charger into the car cigarette lighter or 12V DC power outlet When device detects no power supply it will automatically power off after 5 seconds To turn on the device again you will need to do so manually by pressing the ON OFF button If the battery is completely discharged the device will not turn on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minute...

Page 21: ...hould not affect the device s performance or lifespan If the device is not charging properly take the device and the charger to an authorized Rexing Service Center Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty ...

Page 22: ...with your device Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card or corrupt the data stored on it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up as shown in the image below Insert memory card with the gold colored contacts facing downwards Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place It is recommended that you reformat a memory card after every time that imag...

Page 23: ... to stop the device from recording 2 Press and hold the ON OFF button to switch off the device 3 Gently push the memory card in and let go until it unlocks Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information Doing so can result in data loss or corruption or damage to the memory card or device Rexing is not responsible for losses that result from the use of damag...

Page 24: ...on to navigate to the Format option 4 Press OK to confirm your selection 5 Press the UP button once 6 Press OK when the word YES is highlighted in blue Before formatting a memory card always remember to 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 ...

Page 25: ...econds to turn on the device A welcome message will be displayed onscreen as shown in the image below To turn off the device again press and hold the ON OFF button for a few seconds A goodbye message will be displayed onscreen as shown in the image below Note The S300 Dashboard Camera will switch on and off automatically if you keep it permanently connected to the car charger ...

Page 26: ... 5 Press MODE button to move to the next date time and repeat step 4 6 Press OK again to confirm your entry 7 Press MENU to exit System Settings Note If the battery remains fully discharged or is removed from the device the time and date will be reset Language Use the following procedure to change the device s time and date Language availability may vary depending on the region 1 Press MENU twice ...

Page 27: ... your selection 5 Press OK to confirm your entry 6 Press MENU to exit Video Settings Date and Time Stamp You have the option to display the date and time in your videos Note that the date and time stamp cannot be removed from videos if this feature was enabled at the time of recording 1 Press MENU once to enter Video Settings 2 Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the Date Stamp option 3 Pre...

Page 28: ... you reformat a memory card after every time that images are transferred from it 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...

Page 29: ...o enter Video Settings 2 Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the Record Audio option 3 Press OK to view the current ON OFF status for this feature 4 Press the UP or DOWN button to enable or disable this feature 5 Press OK to confirm your entry 6 Press MENU to exit Video Settings Alternatively you can use a hot key shortcut for this feature During Recording Mode press the DOWN button to mute...

Page 30: ...Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection 5 Press OK to confirm your entry 6 Press MENU to exit System Settings Alternatively you can use a hot key shortcut for this feature During Recording Mode press and hold OK to turn the LCD screen on or off Auto Power Off When enabled this option allows the device to shut down automatically if Recording Mode is not engaged 1 Press MENU twice to ente...

Page 31: ...ion option 3 Press OK to view the current ON OFF status for this feature 4 Press the UP or DOWN button to enable or disable this feature 5 Press OK to confirm your entry 6 Press MENU to exit Video Settings WDR Wide Dynamic Range When enabled this feature automatically adjusts exposure settings to improve recording quality in particularly bright or dim environments providing balanced lighting and c...

Page 32: ...s feature 1 Press MENU once to enter Video Settings 2 Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the Gravity Sensing option 3 Press OK to view the current selection Low Medium High OFF 4 Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection 5 Press OK to confirm your entry 6 Press MENU to exit Video Settings Beep Sound This setting allows you to turn the device s button sound effect on or off 1 Press...

Page 33: ...ion 3 Press OK to view the current selection 50Hz 60Hz 4 Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection 5 Press OK to confirm your entry 6 Press MENU to exit System Settings Exposure Adjust the camera exposure value for brighter or darker recorded video according to your preference 1 Press MENU once to enter Video Settings 2 Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the Exposure option 3 Pres...

Page 34: ...N buttons press OK to confirm your entry 6 Press MODE button to move to the next digit or letter 7 Press MENU to exit Video Settings Parking Monitor This feature allows you to use your device as a surveillance camera with added shake detection functionality This is useful for recording evidence of hit and run events if shaking is detected by the built in g sensor the device automatically enters Re...

Page 35: ...selection 5 Press OK to confirm your entry 6 Press MENU to exit System Settings Playback Mode You can play back recorded video on your device using the following steps 1 Press REC to stop recording 2 Press MODE twice to switch from Recording to Playback Mode 3 Press and hold the UP or DOWN button to navigate through the stored video files 4 Press OK to start playback for the selected video 5 Press...

Page 36: ...WN button once to select Delete 4 Press OK once to view options for Current MOV file or ALL files Select Current MOV 5 Press OK twice to delete file To delete all files 1 Press on UP or DOWN button to navigate through the video files 2 Press OK to enter Video 3 Press MENU to view options for this file Delete Protect Slide Show 4 Press the DOWN button once to select Delete 5 Press OK once to view d...

Page 37: ...tc 5 Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection 6 Press OK to confirm your entry 7 Press MENU to exit Photo Settings 8 Press OK to capture an image Capture Mode With this feature you can set a timer for automatically capturing images 1 Press MODE once to enter Photo Mode 2 Press MENU once to enter Photo Settings 3 Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the Capture Mode option 4 Press O...

Page 38: ...le or disable this feature 6 Press OK to confirm your entry 7 Press MENU to exit Photo Settings 8 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 1 Press MODE once to enter Photo Mode 2 Press MENU once to enter Photo Settings 3 Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to...

Page 39: ...lection 6 Press OK to confirm your entry 7 Press MENU to exit Photo Settings 8 Press OK to capture an image White Balance This setting allows you to adjust the lighting balance for different environments The AUTO setting is recommended for most situations 1 Press MODE once to enter Photo Mode 2 Press MENU once to enter Photo Settings 3 Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the White Balance o...

Page 40: ...ess OK to confirm your entry 7 Press MENU to exit Photo Settings 8 Press OK to capture an image ISO This setting enable 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 1 Press MODE once to enter Photo Mode 2 Press MENU once to enter Photo Settings 3 Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to ...

Page 41: ... or DOWN button to make your selection 6 Press OK to confirm your entry 7 Press MENU to exit Photo Settings 8 Press OK to capture an image Anti Shaking This feature enables the image stabilizer function to reduce blurring of captured images 1 Press MODE once to enter Photo Mode 2 Press MENU once to enter Photo Settings 3 Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the Anti Shaking option 4 Press OK...

Page 42: ...F 2SEC 5SEC 5 Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection 6 Press OK to confirm your entry 7 Press MENU to exit Photo Settings 8 Press OK to capture an image Date Stamp This feature will automatically apply a date and or time stamp to captured images 1 Press MODE once to enter Photo Mode 2 Press MENU once to enter Photo Settings 3 Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the Date Stamp op...

Page 43: ...hoto View Mode 2 Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate through the stored image files 3 Press MENU to view options for the selected file Delete Protect Slide Show 4 Press the DOWN button to select Slide Show 5 Press OK to view time options for each slide 2Sec 5Sec 8Sec 6 Press UP or DOWN to make your selection 7 Press OK to confirm your entry and start the slide show 8 Press MENU to stop the sli...

Page 44: ...y the files FW96650A bin logo jpg and logo2 jpg from your computer to the root directory of your memory card 5 Unmount memory card from the computer and insert it into the camera 6 Make sure the camera is plugged in and power it on 7 The camera will update automatically The screen will stay off but the status indicator will light up this updating process will take 30 60 seconds 8 When the update i...

Page 45: ...g error or faulty device operation 2 Memory card may contain errors or is damaged 1 Press the RESET button to restart the camera 2 Reformat memory card or replace with a new card Device will not turn on Battery may be depleted Charge the battery Screen powers off unexpectedly 1 Screen Saver feature is enabled 2 Low battery 1 Disable Screen Saver feature 2 Charge the battery Unable to record videos...

Page 46: ... 8GB File error is encountered when trying to play back pictures or video Memory card may be corrupted with bad sectors Reformat the memory card Hazy images Lens may be dirty Carefully clean dust or fingerprints from the lens with a microfiber cloth Horizontal stripes appear on images The Light Frequency setting is incorrect Change light frequency setting to match the power supply used in your cou...

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