Thinkware DC-M1-FG, User Manual

Page 1: ...This product records videos while the vehicle is operating Read and follow the instructions in this guide to properly use and maintain the product User Guide DC M1 FG...

Page 2: ...ock devices ECU settings or TPMS settings some product features may not be supported and different firmware versions may influence the product s performance or features About the user guide The inform...

Page 3: ...ate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the...

Page 4: ...iewer 25 5 1 System requirements 25 5 2 PC viewer for Windows 25 5 2 1 Installing the PC viewer for Windows 25 5 2 2 PC viewer screen layout for Windows 26 5 2 3 Playing recorded videos on the PC view...

Page 5: ...Setting the time zone 39 6 5 4 Setting the daylight saving time 39 6 5 5 Setting the speed unit 40 6 5 6 Setting the speed stamp 40 7 Accessing the product information 41 7 1 Viewing the product info...

Page 6: ...rovides useful information to help users better utilize the product s features Safety information for proper use Driving and product operation Do not operate the product while driving a vehicle Distra...

Page 7: ...not place heavy objects on the power cable or pull insert or bend the power cable using excessive force Doing so may result in electrical fire or electrocution Use only genuine accessories from THINK...

Page 8: ...care If you drop mishandle or expose the product to external shocks it may cause damage and or result in the malfunction of the product Do not attempt to insert foreign objects into the device Avoid e...

Page 9: ...thout prior notice 1 1 2 Accessories sold separately External GPS receiver GPS reception may be affected by interference from the vehicle s windshield particularly those treated with anti UV protectiv...

Page 10: ...connect the power cable GPS port Used to connect the external GPS receiver optional V IN input port Used to connect the rear camera Speaker Outputs the voice guide and buzzer sounds to indicate the p...

Page 11: ...ry card slot Insert a memory card to save recordings REC button Short Press Starts manual recording Press and hold for 3 seconds Audio recording ON OFF Press and hold for 5 seconds Memory card format...

Page 12: ...he slot until you hear a click Before inserting the memory card ensure that the metal contacts on the memory card are facing toward the lens of the product Ensure that the product is turned off before...

Page 13: ...on the dashboard its GPS reception may be affected depending on the dashboard camera s installation location Adjust the installation location of the GPS navigating device to ensure that the two device...

Page 14: ...it is not firmly fixed to the mount If you need to remove the mount from the windshield to alter the installation location be careful not to damage the windshield s film coat 6 Set the vertical angle...

Page 15: ...n location Select a location on the rear windshield where there is no defrost grid wire and the camera can record the entire rear view For vehicles with a sunshade attached to the rear windshield you...

Page 16: ...he rear camera to the rear windshield After securing the rear camera to the windshield it is hard to remove the camera or change the installation location due to the strong adhesive 2 2 1 Remove the p...

Page 17: ...e other end of the rear camera cable to the rear camera s connection port For safe driving arrange the cables to prevent the driver s vision from being obstructed or interfering with driving 3 Turn on...

Page 18: ...deos are stored in the following folders according to their recording mode On the mobile viewer Continuous Continuous Incident Manual Recording Motion Detection Parking Incident In the memory card Pla...

Page 19: ...incident continuous recording starts with a buzzer sound Wait until the product is completely booted up after turning it on and then begin operating the vehicle The video recording does not begin unt...

Page 20: ...n or impact detected Monitors movement in the area or impacts to the vehicle Video will be recorded only when motion or an impact is detected light on Motion detected When a moving objects is detected...

Page 21: ...he product to a smartphone 4 1 1 Connecting the product to an Android device 1 On your Android device open the Play Store and download and install THINKWARE CLOUD 2 Run THINKWARE CLOUD 3 Tap Dash cam...

Page 22: ...ap Dash cam connection is required at the bottom of the screen 4 Tap Wi Fi Connection 5 On the product press the Wi Fi button 6 From the THINKWARE CLOUD tap Next The Wi Fi Settings screen will appear...

Page 23: ...twork or add a new network Displays the connection status of the product View more menus for setting the account downloading the latest firmware or safety cameras data Move to the live view screen Vie...

Page 24: ...viewer tap File List The categories will be displayed 3 Tap the desired category The video file list will appear 4 If necessary tap All Front or Rear to filter the video file list by camera 5 Select...

Page 25: ...em other than those listed in the system requirements 5 2 PC viewer for Windows 5 2 1 Installing the PC viewer for Windows You can download the latest PC viewer software from the THINKWARE website htt...

Page 26: ...otal running time of the current video Indicates the vehicle s driving speed at the time of recording Displays the progress of video playback Play or control a video Displays the video file name Displ...

Page 27: ...will be automatically added to the playlist in the bottom right corner of the PC viewer screen The playlist section layout is as follows Select a folder Displays a list of videos in the selected folde...

Page 28: ...he selected video file Stop Stop playing the current video The progress bar will move to the beginning of the video Skip forward by 10 sec Fast forward the video by 10 sec Play the next file Play the...

Page 29: ...on file is stored in the root folder of the memory card that is provided with the product Follow the instructions to install the PC viewer on your PC 1 Insert the memory card into your PC using a SD c...

Page 30: ...cording Displays the progress of video playback Play or control a video Switch between the front and rear videos Displays the playlist Displays the current front video Right click this pane to display...

Page 31: ...r provided 3 Open the PC viewer 4 Click and locate the memory card The video files in the memory card will be automatically added to the playlist in the bottom right corner of the PC viewer screen The...

Page 32: ...ay the previous file in the currently selected folder Rewind by 1 frame Rewind the video by 1 frame Skip forward by 1 frame Fast forward the video by 1 frame Play the next file Play the next file in t...

Page 33: ...g is applied automatically 6 1 2 Formatting the memory card This menu allows you to format the memory card that is inserted in the product Refer to the following instructions to format the memory card...

Page 34: ...the mobile viewer tap Dash Cam Settings Camera Settings 2 From Brightness front select Dark Mid or Bright The new setting is applied automatically 6 2 2 Setting the brightness of the rear camera You...

Page 35: ...ting mode of the product while the vehicle is parked Follow the instructions to set parking mode To use parking mode you must install the hardwiring cable If continuous power is not supplied to the pr...

Page 36: ...is applied automatically 6 3 5 Setting the record timer feature When you activate the record timer feature the product will record a video in parking mode at a preset time Refer to the following inst...

Page 37: ...duct may consume the battery completely depending on the conditions like the vehicle type or temperature 1 From the mobile viewer tap Dash Cam Settings Record Settings 2 From 12V or 24V select the des...

Page 38: ...the mobile zone alert Follow the instructions to turn on or off the mobile zone alert 1 From the mobile viewer tap Dash Cam Settings Road Safety Settings 2 From Mobile Zone Alert select Enabled or Dis...

Page 39: ...voice guidance will be disabled 6 5 3 Setting the time zone Follow the instructions to set the time zone 1 From the mobile viewer tap Dash Cam Settings System Settings 2 From Time Zone select the desi...

Page 40: ...Dash Cam Settings System Settings 2 From Speed Unit select km h or mph 6 5 6 Setting the speed stamp Follow the instructions to turn on or off the speed stamp feature 1 From the mobile viewer tap Dash...

Page 41: ...ID Safety Camera Ver GPS Info 7 2 Accessing and configuring the GPS A GPS module is used to include the location data in the recorded videos From the mobile viewer tap Dash Cam Info GPS Info to view...

Page 42: ...Open the memory card on a PC and copy the firmware upgrade file to the root folder of the memory card 6 While the power is disconnected from the product insert the memory card into the memory card sl...

Page 43: ...e The memory card cannot be recognized Ensure that the memory card has been inserted in the correct direction Before inserting the memory card ensure that the metal contacts on the memory card are fac...

Page 44: ...ng cable installation Audio Recording Camera sensor 2 1 Megapixel ON Semiconductor CMOS Angle of view Lens Approximately 140 diagonally Video FHD 1920 x 1080 H 264 file extension MP4 Frame rate Maximu...

Page 45: ...Specifications 45 Item Specification Remarks Operating temperature 14 140 10 60 Storage temperature 4 158 20 70 Connection Interface 1 x V IN port...

Page 46: ...tored in the memory card The data in the memory card may be deleted during repair Every product requested for repair is regarded as a device that has had its data backed up The customer service center...

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