The user manual is available on https://support.viofo.com Copyright 2022 VIOFO ltd. All Rights Reserved. C Table of Contents Product Overview Table of Contents Product Overview Standard Items Inserting / Removing the Memory Card Dashcam Type-C Data Cable Car Charger Adapter GPS Module Product Overview Standard Items Optional Accessory Product Diagram LED Indicators Buttons and Icons Display Overview Installation Operation Power On / Off Loop Recording Emergency Recording Playback Videos PC Mode Firmware Upgrade System Settings Review and Control on Smartphone Bluetooth Remote Control Notice Customer Service 2 10 14 17 21 22 23 25 Trim Removal Tool Spare Mount Sticky Pads Windshield Static Sticker x2
Note: The USB data cable is only for connecting the camera with computer to transfer video files or upgrade firmware, not for charging the camera. Optional Accessory x a M A 2 V 5
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T U D P E N I R D N K G C A L B W O L L E Y C C A Bluetooth Control CPL Hardwire Kit HK4 1 2 Product Overview Product Overview Product Diagram 1 2 3 4 5 1 6 7 1 - Menu / Power On|Off 2 - Menu Up / Recording Start / Stop 3 - Menu Confirm / Video Protect /
Playback 4 - Menu Down /
Microphone Enable / Disable 5 - Wi-Fi On|Off 6 - Power in / MicroSD Card Reader Mode 7 - Memory Card Slot USB Power Port Mount Lens 4 5 3 2 1 - Reset Button 2 - Power Status Indicator 3 - Recording Status Indicator 4 - Microphone Status Indicator 5 - Wi-Fi Status Indicator Inserting / Removing the Memory Card Inserting the memory card Push the memory card into the card slot until you hear a click, with the card label facing the forward (away from the screen). 3 4 Product Overview Product Overview Formatting the card Memory card must be formatted before first use. We suggest formatting the card periodically to ensure the best performance of the camera. Note: Formatting card will erase all data permanently , please back up important data beforehand. LED LED Status Behavior Flashing Red Updating Firmware LED Indicators PWR Solid Red Flashing Red Solid Red Solid Blue REC MIC Wi-Fi Solid Blue Off Off Off Power On Power Off Not Recording Recording Microphone Enabled Microphone Disabled Wi-Fi Connected Wi-Fi Disabled Flashing Blue Wi-Fi Enabled and waiting connecting Removing the memory card Ensure that the camera is turned off / not recording, and then push the edge of the memory card with your fingernail. The card will spring out far enough to be removed. Note:
The microSD card is sold separately. The microSD card must have a Class-10 or UHS-I rating and the capacity is up to 256GB. 64GB,128GB and 256GB microSD cards must be formatted with the FAT32 file system, either on a computer or in the camera. We recommend you buy the VIOFO brand memory card which are manufactured with top-tier MLC NAND flash, making them durable and reliable. 5 6 Product Overview Product Overview Buttons and Icons Mode Buttons Behavior Mode Buttons Behavior Recording Mode Mode Buttons Behavior Mode Buttons Behavior Long press to power off Click once to stop recording Click once to lock the file being recorded Click once to enable / disable audio recording Long press to enable / disable the Wi-Fi Click once to enter menu Click once to start recording Click once to enable / disable audio recording Long press to enable / disable the Wi-Fi Playlist Mode Setting Menu Mode Return to previous menu / Exit playlist Menu up / Change playback speed /
Delete the video Select the current video / Play / Pause Menu down / Change playback speed
/ Lock current / Unlock current video N/A Exit setting menu / Return to previous menu Menu up Enter / Confirm setting options Menu down N / A 7 8 Standby Mode
(Not Recording) Click once to enter playlist Product Overview Installation Display Overview Installation 1440P30 1) Insert the clips, then slide the mount horizontally into the slot on the back of camera. 2022/02/01 08:32:10 Recording Mode Recording Status Emergency Lock Microphone Wi-Fi Status 00:00:00 Recording Time 1440P30 Video Resolution GPS Status SD Card 9 2) Select a location on the windshield behind the rear-view mirror. Best mounting location 3) Wipe clean the installation surface of the windscreen with a dry cloth, it must be grease free for the sticky pad to stick firmly. 4) Peel the protection film off the sticky pad and camera lens. Connect to car cigarette lighter socket 10 Installation Installation Connecting to Power 2 5) Fix the dashcam on the selected location. 6) Adjust the lens angle
- Look at the live view on the LCD.
- Adjust the angle of the lens up / down if necessary. 1 Plug the USB power adapter into your vehicles 12V / 24V female power socket. Insert the USB cable male port into the camera's mount USB port. 11 12 Installation Operation Tips 1. Do not install / mount the camera in a location that interferes with the drivers visibility and safety. 2. Install / mount the camera close to the rearview mirror so that both sides of the scene being recorded are equally covered by the cameras FOV (field of view). 3. To ensure a clear view on rainy days, the lens should be positioned within the windshield wipers sweeping range. 4. Do not install / mount the camera on or near airbag panels. 5. Installation / mounting location should not be a ected by sun control film (window tint). There should not be any other electronic equipment close to the camera for optimal performance. Note:
Do not install / mount the camera or cables near an airbag panel or within the airbags working range. The manufacturer is not liable for any injury or death caused by deployment of the airbag. Operation 1. 2. 3. When you start the engine, the camera will turn on and begin recording automatically. When you turn off the engine or unplug the charging cable from the power adapter, the camera will stop recording and turn off. Long press [ ] button to power on or off the camera. Loop Recording 1. 2. 3. 4. Insert a microSD card into the cameras card slot and automatic loop recording will begin once the camera detects power. Time frame for each video file is 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 10 minutes. When there is insufficient space on the microSD car, loop recording. will automatically overwrite the oldest files (one by one). Loop recording files are saved to SD card: \DCIM\Movie. Emergency Recording 1. Automatic emergency recording When the G-sensor is activated by a collision, the current footage will be locked automatically to avoid being overwritten by loop recording. 13 14 Operation Operation 2. Manual emergency recording Pressing the [ ] button during a recording will lock the current file being recorded. Once locked, the file will not be overwritten by the loop recording feature. Note:
Collision detection sensitivity can be adjusted in settings under the G-sensor option. Locked files are saved to SD card: DCIM \ Movie \ RO Playback Videos PC Mode short USB cable. 1. Connect the camera to a computer by using the included 2. The camera will automatically turn on and "microSD Card Reader Mode" will be displayed on its LCD screen. 3. The computer will detect removable disk. 4. There will be two folders under DCIM folder:
Movie (loop recording video files) Contains subfolder: Parking (Parking mode video files) RO (Protected / Locked video files) Photo (Video snapshot files) 5. Copy the files needed to your computer drive. 1. Under standby mode (not recording), click once [ ] button to enter the playlist. Firmware Upgrade 2. Use the arrow buttons [ ] to select the desired video and press the button [ ] to play. Follow the instructions on this website to upgrade the firmware:
https://viofo.com/en/content/42-help-and-support/
3. Press the [ ] button to exit. Note:
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The default video resolution of the dashcam is 2560 x 1440P 30fps. operation. Before using a microSD card to upgrade the firmware, formatting the card in camera is necessary to ensure stable read and write Do not unplug or power o the camera during a firmware upgrade, it may cause the camera to subsequently fail to boot. 15 16 System Settings System Settings System Settings Press the Menu button during video mode to access the settings.
(recording need to be stopped) Resolution: Set the video resolution of footage recorded 2560 x 1600 30fps, 2560 x 1440 60fps, 2560 x 1440 30fps 2560 x 1080 60fps, 2560 x 1080 30fps, 2304 x 1296 30fps 1920 x 1080 60fps, 1920 x 1080 30fps, are available for selection. Bitrate: You can set the bitrate for video. High bitrate may improve the quality and smoothness of the video, especially when recording fast motion or high contrast scenes. Using high bitrate mode may decrease the amount of recording time available on your memory card. Using a low bitrate will save space and record for a longer time. Loop Recording:
Exposure: Adjust the value of the EV (Exposure Value) to obtain from -2.0 to + 2.0. The default is set at 0.0. WDR:
dark areas. Automatically balance the lighting over bright and over Parking Mode: There are 3 options under parking mode:
Auto event detection:
The camera will automatically record for 45 minute while a moving object is detected during parking. And it will stop recording if there are no new movements. Time lapse recording:
Time-lapse record a video at low frames at 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 10 fps, It keeps recording continuously without audio recorded. Low bitrate recording:
This mode records video continuously at low bitrate 4MB/s in mini file size with audio recorded. Note: We recommend to buy VIOFO HK4 ACC hardwire kit cable for parking mode recording. Enter Parking Mode Timer: Parking Recording Duration. parking mode. Parking Recording Duration: Set the Parking Recording Duration. Parking G-sensor: The G-sensor detects significant or sudden movement (such as an impact or collision), it will trigger an event recording. We suggest setting it to High sensitivity in parking mode recording. Parking Motion Detection: Adjust the sensitivity of the motion detection so minor motion caused by wind or rain doesn't trigger a recording while in parking mode. Time-lapse Recording: Record video from frames captured at Motion Detection: When this feature is activated, a recording will begin if there is movement in front of the camera. Once the camera does not detect movement for 60 seconds, the recording will be stopped and the device will switch to detect mode. The device will record again if it will detect a new movement in front of the camera. GPS:
longer measure your speed and position nor synchronize the time/date with the atomic clock. (only available when connecting with GPS signal) Please use " Dashcam Viewer " to playback videos and to visualize your position and speed on your computer. 17 18 System Settings System Settings Image Rotation: Turn the screen upside down. Image Mirror: Reverse the image from left to right. Format: The operation will delete all data on the Micro SD card. Note: Once you format the Micro SD card, all information will be deleted and cannot be restored. Make sure you back up all important files before proceeding. Format Warning: Set the number of days between format warnings. Default Setting: Restore camera to factory defaults. Car Number: Imprint a customized set of 11 digits to the recorded video. Useful to add license plates or identifying features. Custom Text Stamp: Imprint the customize text on the recorded video. Firmware Version: Current firmware version check. Speed Unit: Set the speed unit, kilometer per hour (KPH) or miles per hour (MPH). G-sensor: The G-sensor measures g-shock forces. The setting from
'Low to' High determines the amount of force needed to lock the file from being overwritten by loop-recording. We recommend leaving it set to 'Low. Set it On / Off. Press the [ ] button for 3 or 5 seconds to WiFi:
enable Wi-Fi quickly. We recommend choosing 5GHz Wi-Fi mode
. if you mobile phone support 5GHz Wi-Fi. Date Stamp:
Imprint the time and date on the recorded video. GPS Info Stamp: Imprint the GPS information on the recorded video. Camera Model Stamp: Imprint the camera model on the recorded video. Record Audio: Turn the microphone ON / OFF. This can be also activated by pressing the [ ] button while the camera is recording. Screen Saver: Turn the screen OFF after a set time. Boot Delay: The camera will boot seconds later when powered on. LED: Turn the LED light ON / OFF. Date / Time: System date / time setting. Time Zone: Set the current time zone for GPS time and date calibration. Note: the time zone must be manually adjusted for daylight savings. Language: Display language setting (English, Traditional Chinese, French, etc). Voice Notification:
Turn on / off the voice notification. Turn all notification sounds ON/OFF. Beep Sound:
Frequency: Frequency adjustment setting to minimize and banding in recorded video. flickering 19 20 Review and Control on Smartphone Bluetooth Remote Control Review and Control on Smartphone Bluetooth Remote Control With the Bluetooth remote control (optional ) mounted in a convenient location on your dashboard, you can safely protect important videos from being overwritten, without needing to take your eyes off the road. When you press the bluetooth remote, the camera will lock the current video file and take a video snapshot. Pairing with dash camera Power on the camera. Press and hold the video lock button on remote control for 3 seconds to pair with camera. If get paired successfully, the LED indicator of the remote turns blue. The VIOFO app allows you to control your camera remotely by using a smartphone. Features include full camera control, live preview, playback and video recording. With Wi-Fi enabled, the camera can be only controlled by VIOFO app. Turn on the Wi-Fi in the menu or long press the [ ] button. When the Wi-Fi is on, a Wi-Fi status icon and the password appear on the camera LCD screen. 1440P30 SSID: VIOFO-A119M-*****
PWA2: 12345678 2022/02/01 08:32:10 Connecting the camera to a smartphone Search "VIOFO" on Google play store on an Android device or Apple app store on an iOS device, or scan below code to download the APP. Download on the App Store GET IT ON Google Play Download and install VIOFO APP. Run VIOFO APP. Turn on the Wi-Fi in the menu or long press the [ ] button. On VIOFO app, follow app instruction to connect with camera. 21 22 Notice Notice Notice FCC Statement 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 o 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 di erent from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help. Caution:
Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by manufacturer could void your authority to operate this equipment. 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.
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Shenzhen VIOFO Technology Co.,Ltd, declares that this Radio Frequency peripheral is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. 23 24 Customer Service Customer Service Customer Service Thanks for choosing VIOFO!
From the date of purchase on, all products are warranted for 12 months and all accessories are warranted for 3 months. VIOFO offers lifetime technical support for all our users. We are committed to making sure that you are 100% satisfied with our products and services. Product Registration Program VIOFO also have Product Registration Program to help customers extend warranty by 6 months. Visit www.viofo.com and register your new product to extend the warranty from 12 months to 18 months. Your Opinion Matters If you have any thoughts on how we can do even better, connect with us today at support@viofo.com. Video Sharing Share videos caught on VIOFO camera with us. Lets enjoy your new found together! Gain a chance to get a mysterious gift at marketing@viofo.com. How to Contact Us ?
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+86 755 8526 8909 (CN) Mon-Fri 9am-6pm 25 26 FCCCaution Thisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothe followingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2) thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmay causeundesiredoperation. AnyChangesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser'sauthoritytooperatetheequipment. Note: ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClass Bdigitaldevice,pursuanttopart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedto providereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation. Thisequipmentgeneratesusesandcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnot installedandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,maycauseharmfulinterference toradiocommunications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnot occurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferenceto radioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoff andon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthe followingmeasures:
-Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
-Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
-Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthe receiverisconnected.
-Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp. ThisequipmentcomplieswithFCCradiationexposurelimitssetforthforan uncontrolledenvironment.Thisequipmentshouldbeinstalledandoperatedwith minimumdistance20cmbetweentheradiator&yourbody. IC Caution:
This device complies with Industry Canada s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. To maintain compliance with RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body. Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux apparei ls radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. Pour maintenir la conformit aux directives d'exposition aux radiofrquences, cet quipement doit tre install et utilis avec une distance minimale de 20 cm entre le radiateur et votre corps.