1. About Model A1 1.1 Functions Introduction a. 4K Ultra-clear Video Equipped with a powerful NOVATEK chip, A1 can record videos up to 4K (38402160). We suggest you choose a high-speed SD card (Class 10) with large storage space. A1 can support an SD card up to 128GB. b. Wi-Fi and APP Connect The built-in wireless signal transmitter of A1 forms a local area network within 5 metersLimit distance. 3 meters is the best distance for signal reception. Connect the A1 Wi-Fi with a mobile phone within 3 meters, you can download and view the video on the mobile APP. c. 3.16 inches IPS Screen Built-in 3.16-inch HD large IPS screen for you to view the video and adjust the setting according your preference easily. d. Super Night Vision The combination of f1.8 aperture and WDR technology enhances the clarity of images. A1 makes night shots brighter and prevents overexposure under strong light environment, obtains crystal-clear recording. e. Parking Mode A1 will automatically record on 24h parking time, which protects your car from being scratched or stolen. In order to achieve this function, please purchase the hardwire kit (not included in package). Loop Record f. The Loop recording video can be set the timing 1 min, 3 mins or 5 mins. It will overwrite the oldest unprotected video with the lasted footage, make space for your memory card. g. Auto Lock the Vital Video in An Accident When a severe bump happens to your vehicles, the current video will be automatically locked and protected in the memory card, becomes unable to overwrite by the loop recording. 1.2 Parameter Display Screen 3.16-inch IPS Screen G-sensor Resolution Built-in 4K/2K/1080P Sensor 6 glass, 170 Degree Wide Angel Lens Language English, German, Japanese, etc. Video Format Picture Format Power interface Battery Warranty Mp4 JPEG 5V/1A Build in 200mah 12 months 1.3 Product Structure NO. Content Description enter to twice 1.Press to enter setting 2.Long press to enter picture mode press 3.Long playback mode Upwards 1.Downwards 2.In video modeshort press to turn on/off the audio Long press to turn on/off Wi-Fi Press to confirm Removable power supply base Adjustable lens up and down 3.16-inch HD IPS screen Insert to reset the A1 Stick the windscreen Card insert direction attention Long press to turn on/off A1 External equipment (not included in package) Charging port Menu Up Down Wi-Fi OK Kit Lens Screen Reset Hole Sticker SD Slot Power AV Type-C 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1.4 Power Supply a. For daily recording, A1 camera need powered by an external power, please connect the A1 to your cigarette lighter by the car charger. Note that: When without an external power supply, the battery will be drained quickly if you turn on the WiFi mode in this situation (not suggest). b. With an 200mah internal battery, you can remove the camera from the base then operate the dashcam for 5-8 mins after it is full charged (with the WiFi function off). c. Connect / Remove the dashcam from the power supply stand:
1.5 Package Content A1 Reset Needle Car Charger Stickers User Manual Warranty Card Insert the SD card to the SD card adapter. Insert the SD card adapter to your computer. 2. Start to use 2.1 Format the SD card on Computer a. b. c. Click on the icon (My Computer) and select your SD card. d. Right-click to format. 2.2 Insert the SD card into the A1
**Please pay attention to the right SD card insert orientation.
**When you insert/take out the SD card, A1 will turn off, please press power button to turn on A1. 2.3 Install the A1 to your car US Customers UK Customers a. Tear off the lens film and screen film. b. Install A1 in a suitable position on the front windshield
(please choose a position that does not block the drive sight), and wipe the selected position with a paper towel. c. Adjust the lens to get the best recording angle. d. Run the cable as the images show.
**More details of installation, please scan the QR code and refer to the guidance video. 2.4 Adjust the lens angle to get the best view Note: To achieve discreet design, the screen has limited size, you can only view the limited area of the video. The whole size of image will be shown on your cellphone or PC. 2.5 Format the SD card via A1 a. Double press Menu button to enter the system. b. Press Down button to choose the Format. c. Press OK to confirm formatting. 3. Wi-Fi Connection 3.1 TimaCam Download For iOS users, please search TimaCam on App Store For Android users, please search TimaCam on Google Play store. 3.2 Connect the Wi-Fi a. Long press the Down button to open the Wi-Fi signal. in b. Open the smart phone WIFI and search for the device the WIFI network, the name is CarDV***
Enter the password (default password: 12345678) for the first connection. c. d. Wait for the phone to connect properly. e. Once the connection is complete, the A1 screen shows Wi-Fi Connected. Run the TimaCam, Press Connect Device f.
**More details of Wi-Fi connection and use, please scan the QR code and refer to the guidance video. 3.3 APP Interface Note:
1.Any operation, press Stop record first. 2.In order to play the video more smoothly, please download the video to the local album first. 3.4 Wi-Fi Trouble shooting PROBLEMS SOLUTION 1. Make sure no other device or phone is connected to the A1 Wi-Fi. The A1 does not support connection with multiple devices at the same time. 2.Disconnect the Wi-Fi and reconnect again. 3. Please restart your phone and try again. 4. Reset the A1 if the above step does not work. One Wi-Fi of A1 can only support one phone to connect. It does not support simultaneous connection of multiple devices. In order to play the video more smoothly, please download the video to the local album first. The distance between the phone and the dashcam is too far. It is the best to connect within 3m/9.8ft. My phone has searched the Wi-
Fi of the A1 but unable to connect?
Cant connect two phones at once?
Why the videos are not clear when I check them from phone screen?
Real-time video playback on phones is not smooth PROBLEMS I cant connect the internet when I connect this Wi-Fi?
File download speed is very slow in app?
How to reset Wi-Fi password?
SOLUTION This Wi-Fi is only used for data transfer of A1 and mobile phone, it can't access the Internet. The download speed depends on the files size and the interference situation, please give it some minutes to finish. You can change the Wi-Fi name and Wi-
Fi password in TimaCam setting. 4. A1 Setting 4.1 Video Mode Setting
- Playback (Press to playback mode) Long press the menu button to quit the playback mode
- Video Resolution (4K25fps/2K30fps/1080P30fps)
- Loop Recording (Off/1min/3mins/5mins)
- WDR (Off/On)
- Exposure (-2 to+2)
- Record Audio (Off/On)
- Motion Detection (Off/On)
- G-SENSOR (off/Low/Medium/High)
- Date Stamp (Off/On) In video mode 4.2 Video Mode Interface a. b. WDR ON (turn on/off in video mode setting) c. Wi-Fi OFF (Long Press the Down button to open the Wi-Fi) d. Lock status (in record status, press the mode button to lock the current video) e. When in recording, it shows the recording time; when quit recording, it shows the remain recording time. f. Video resolution (can change it in video mode setting). g. Audio On (press the Down button to turn ON/OFF audio) h. SD card inserted i. In charging j. License plate number k. Date/Time 4.3 Picture Mode Setting
**Long press the Menu button to enter picture mode when in video mode
- Capture Mode [Delayed Capture] (Single/2s/5s/10s)
- Image Size(12M/10M/8M/5M/3M)
- Exposure (-2 to+2)
- Date Stamp 4.4 Picture Mode Interface a. In picture mode b. Time-lapse picture time (can change on picture mode setting) c. Picture file name d. Value of exposure
(can change on picture mode setting) Image size (can change on picture mode setting) e. 4.5 Playback Mode Setting
**Long press the Menu button to enter playback mode when in picture mode
- Delete (Delete Current/Delete All)
- Protect (Lock Current/Unlock Current/Lock All/Unlock All)
- Slide Show(2s/5s/8s) 4.6 Playback Mode Interface a. Video b. Picture c. Last video/picture, speed up play d. Next video/picture, Slow down play e. Play/Pause the videos f. Play/Pause status 4.7 System Setting
- Wi-Fi (Off/On) Long press the Down button to turn off the Wi-Fi
- License plate number
- Date/Time
- Auto Power Off (Off/1min/3mins/5mins)
- Auto LCD (Off/10s/30s/1min)
- Language
- Time Zone
- Daylight saving time (Off/On)
- Beep Sound (Off/On)
- Volume (1/2/3/4/5)
- Frequency (50Hz/60Hz)
- Format
- Default Setting
- Version 5. Trouble Shooting PROBLEMS The view angle is fixed. I can only record a few minutes of videos on my memory card. SOLUTION You can adjust the lens up and down to get the best view angle. the recording size
(Video Change Length function) to a smaller size. Increase the size of the MicroSD card. Max 128GB. PROBLEMS SULUTION The A1 response. is no Please reset the A1. (the reset needle is in package) With the card previously installed, you now need to push the card further inwards slightly, using your finger nail, until you hear and feel a small latch. Use the edge of a small coin if you have difficulty. Release pressure and the card will spring out sufficiently for you to take hold of it. Use a good quality branded SD card between 32GB and 128GB (Class 10 or UHS type 1) and format the card within the Setup menu. This is normal during recording. Stop the the recording before pressing MENU button. There is another sticker for replacing, please find it in package. Cannot remove the SD card. SD The cannot be read. card When I press the button MENU nothing happens. I want to change the position of the on A1 windshield, but the sticker has run out PROBLEMS the I take out the A1 from kit without to connecting power, and it shut down after 25 mins. Find the A1 a little heated after a period time of use. SOLUTION The build-in battery can only support 20-30mins use time without external battery. After you operating it, please connect it to the cigarette lighter by car charger. The camera has metal frame with good thermal conductivity for extended life of cam. The Operating temperature is designed between -10 to 60, so dont worry, common phenomenon. is it a Cannot the SD card insert Please use the reset needle (in package) to help insert or take out the SD card. I cant see full size video on dash cam screen. Unresolved issues. Because the screen is only 3.16 inch, you can only see the limited area of the video on dash cam screen. Please see the completed area on your cellphone or PC. Reset the A1 to the default settings within the Setup Menu and try again. Should the problem persist contact us by support e-mail. ANY PROBLEMS, please contact our technical team via email below, we will support 7x24 professional customer support.
(12 months warranty guarantee) Here is the E-mail address:
US Customers: support-us@peztio.com EU Customers: support-eu@peztio.com E-Instruction Guidance Video This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Warning: changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment Radiation exposure statementy this equipment compliance with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for anuncontrolled environmenty this equipment should be installed and operated and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body