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3.  Using recording features

3.1  Turning the product on or off

The product is turned on automatically and continuous recording starts when you turn on the ACC or start 
the engine.

Wait until the product is completely booted up after turning it on, and then begin operating the vehicle. The 

video recording does not begin until the product is completely turned on (booted up).

3.2  Learning about the file storage locations

Videos 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 

cont_rec

evt_rec

manual_rec

motion_ 

timelapse_rec

parking_rec

Play videos on Window/Mac computer or using the 

THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK

. If you play videos by 

inserting the memory card in devices such as a smartphone or a tablet PC, the video files may be lost.

A file name is composed of the recording start date and time, and the recording option.

REC_2020_07_01_10_25_30_F.MP4
REC_2020_07_01_10_25_30_R.MP4
REC_2019_07_01_10_25_30_GS.MP4

Recording conditions

• F: Front camera
• R:  Rear camera (when optional rear camera is equipped)

3.3  Using the continuous recording feature

Connect the power cable to the product’s DC-IN power port and then turn on the vehicle’s electrical 
accessories or start the engine. The voice guide will indicate that continuous recording has started.

During continuous recording, the product operates as follows.

Mode

Operation description

STATUS LED

Continuous 

recording 

During driving, videos are recorded in 1 minute segments and stored in the 

"cont_rec"

 folder.

  

(light on)

Incident 

continuous 

recording*

When an impact to the vehicle is detected, a video is recorded for  
20 seconds (from 10 seconds before the detection to 10 seconds after the 
detection) and stored in the 

"evt_rec"

 folder. 

  

(flickers quickly)

*  When an impact to the vehicle is detected during continuous recording, incident continuous recording starts with a 

double beep sound.

Summary of Contents for F790

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 F790...

Page 2: ...ettings 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 information provided in...

Page 3: ...t not be co located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter A minimum separation distance of 20cm must be maintained between the antenna and the person for this appliance to...

Page 4: ...3 3 Using the continuous recording feature 17 3 4 Recording manually 18 3 5 Using parking mode 18 3 6 Using the Super Night Vision 20 3 7 Using the road safety features 20 4 Using the mobile viewer 21...

Page 5: ...Provides 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 Distr...

Page 6: ...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 7: ...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 Doing so may damage the...

Page 8: ...tems Front camera main unit Cradle Hardwiring cable Adhesive cable holder MicroSD memory card with adapter consumable Quick start guide Warranty CS information User guide stored in the microSD card Th...

Page 9: ...mat the memory card Manual recording button Press to start manual recording STATUS LED Indicates the product s status Wi Fi LED Indicates the Wi Fi connection status Cradle connector Used to connect t...

Page 10: ...ds the front view Adhesive mount Used to fix the front camera in the vehicle Security LED Indicates that video is being recorded 1 2 3 Cradle V IN input port Used to connect the rear camera Slide lock...

Page 11: ...it from the product To insert the memory card into the memory card slot ensure that the metal contacts on the memory card are facing toward the product s buttons and insert it into the slot until you...

Page 12: ...ashboard 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 devices are se...

Page 13: ...vehicle operation if it is not firmly fixed to the cradle If you need to remove the cradle from the windshield to alter the installation location be careful not to damage the windshield s film coat 6...

Page 14: ...le BATTERY ACC GND RCAM AUX OUTPUT LIN CABLE UNUSED Rearcamera Yellow Red Black 1 8 1 4 Connect the product to THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK on your smartphone and adjust the camera angle so that the hood o...

Page 15: ...ere with camera operation The adhesive part of the rear camera should not touch the defrost grid 2 2 2 Securing the rear camera Refer to the following instructions to secure the product to the install...

Page 16: ...camera cable to the front camera main unit 1 Connect one end of the rear camera cable to the front camera s V IN port 2 THINKWARE Connect the other end of the rear camera cable to the rear camera s co...

Page 17: ...name is composed of the recording start date and time and the recording option REC_2020_07_01_10_25_30_F MP4 REC_2020_07_01_10_25_30_R MP4 REC_2019_07_01_10_25_30_GS MP4 Recording conditions F Front...

Page 18: ...be recorded for 1 minute from 10 seconds before to 50 seconds after pressing the button and stored in the manual_rec folder flickers quickly 3 5 Using parking mode When the product is connected to th...

Page 19: ...otion_timelapse_rec folder Since the video file recorded with this option is small you can record a long video light on Impact detected When an impact is detected while parking a video is recorded for...

Page 20: ...system a lane departure warning system LDWS a forward collision warning system FCWS a low speed Forward collision warning system low speed FCWS and a front vehicle departure warning FVDW Safety featu...

Page 21: ...Google Play Store or Apple App Store and download and install THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK 2 Run THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK 3 Tap Dash cam connection is required at the bottom of the screen and follow the on...

Page 22: ...hose listed in the system requirements 5 2 Learning about the PC viewer 5 2 1 Installing the PC viewer You can download the latest PC viewer software from the THINKWARE website https www thinkware com...

Page 23: ...utton to return to the previous screen Switch between the front and rear videos Minimize expand or close the software Displays the rear camera video file name Displays the recorded rear camera video D...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...current scene Displays the recorded rear camera video Displays the map screen Open a file or save a video with a different name Displays the playlist Displays the GPS information at the time of recor...

Page 26: ...rovided 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 pl...

Page 27: ...rwriting 6 2 Setting the Camera From the mobile viewer tap Dash Cam settings Camera Settings to adjust the camera settings Options Description Brightness front Select from Dark Mid Bright for the brig...

Page 28: ...bout parking mode refer to 3 5 Using parking mode on page 18 The battery cutoff voltage can be set only when the Battery Protection setting is set to Enabled If the off voltage value is too low the pr...

Page 29: ...r camera LED Time Zone Select the desired time zone Daylight Saving Select from Enabled Disabled for the daylight saving Speed Unit Select from km h mph for the speed unit Speed Stamp Select from Enab...

Page 30: ...AL 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 vie...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...facing toward the lens of the product Turn off the power remove the memory card and then check to ensure that the contacts in the memory card slot are not damaged Ensure that the memory card is an au...

Page 33: ...ecording total 1 minute Parking Rec parking mode Motion Detection Time Lapse Energy Saving Camera sensor 2 1 Megapixel CMOS Angle of view Lens Approximately 140 diagonally Video FHD 1920 x 1080 30fps...

Page 34: ...fications 34 Item Specification Remarks LED indicator Wi Fi LED STATUS LED Security LED Alarm Built in speakers Voice guide buzzer sounds Operating temperature 14 140 10 60 Storage temperature 4 158 2...

Page 35: ...https www thinkware com Ver 1 0 Oct 2020...

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