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- Page 1 DASH2208 DASH2308 DASH2216D DASH2316D CCDC4500 USER MANUAL Record your Ride Table of Contents P a g e ©2018 Cobra Electronics Corporation Part No. 480-1145-P Version A...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
DRIVE HD DASH CAM FEATURES..................... 3 PRODUCT SERVICE AND SUPPORT ....................4 YOUR DEVICE........................... 5 WHAT’S IN THE BOX ..........................5 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES – available at www.cobra.com ................. 5 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ....................... 6 INSTALLATION ............................7 DUAL CAM INSTALLATION ........................8 BASIC OPERATION ............................ -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing a Drive HD Dash Cam from Cobra. Drive HD DASH Series cameras provide peace of mind by continuously recording the road in beautiful 1296P Super HD video. With cutting edge features, phenomenal video quality, and an industry-leading focus on user experience, Drive HD Dash Cams are the best solution to Record Your Ride. -
Page 4: Product Service And Support
For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, PLEASE CONTACT COBRA FIRST…do not return this product to the retail store. The contact information for Cobra will vary depending on the country in which you purchased and utilize the product. For the latest contact information, please go to www.cobra.com/support. -
Page 5: Your Device
• 13ft Extender Cable for CAM2 • Y-Splitter Cable OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES – available at www.cobra.com • Low Profile Adhesive Mount: CA-Mount-001 – Great for discreet and semi-permanent installations. • Suction Cup Mount: CA-Mount-005 – Removeable windshield mount that you can take on-the-go. -
Page 6: Controls And Connections
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS Silver for Non-Bluetooth (DASH2200 Series) Models Blue for Bluetooth (DASH2300 Series) Models P a g e... -
Page 7: Installation
When the power button is used to power on the unit recording must be started manually. Note: A Hardwire Kit (CA-MicroUSB-001) is available at www.cobra.com for a more permanent installation that allows for discrete routing of the power cable. -
Page 8: Dual Cam Installation
DUAL CAM INSTALLATION MOUNT CAM 1 - Slide the dash cam onto the adhesive mount and twist to tighten the cam in desired location. Clean the spot on your windshield where you would like to mount the camera and confirm the placement. Reminder, this is an adhesive mount so it is important to mount correctly the first time. -
Page 9: Basic Operation
DRIVE! Drive HD Dash Cams are designed to set and forget. After initial setup the unit will turn on and start recording as soon as power is applied. When the Micro SD Card is full the oldest footage will be deleted to make way for the new. If you witness something that you don’t want to be deleted simply press the Emergency Record button and it will be saved forever. -
Page 10: Initial Setup
INITIAL SETUP When the Dash Cam is powered on for the first time it will ask you to enter basic setup information. You will be asked to set the Year, Month, Day, Time Zone, Daylight Saving Time, and Time. This information is needed so that file names will be created correctly and time stamps will be accurate in your videos. -
Page 11: Video Screen
F. Bluetooth indicator shows gray if Bluetooth is turned on and white if Bluetooth is on and connected to the Cobra iRadar app (Bluetooth models only). G. If GPS is plugged in a gray GPS icon will appear. The GPS icon will turn white when GPS lock is achieved. - Page 12 BUTTON OPTIONS (While Recording): • For the Single Cam Models, this button simply turns the screen off or on. Turning the screen off does not interrupt video recording. The red/green LED on the top left of the unit will flash to indicate that the unit is recording. For the Dual Cam Models, this button cycles through Cam1 view, Cam2 view, Screen Off, and Split Screen View.
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Page 13: Video Settings
VIDEO SETTINGS Video Resolution: This setting allows you to set the video recording resolution: Higher resolutions will give you a sharper image, but take up more memory on the card. The available resolutions are: 1296P Super HD 2304x1296 30 Frames per Second 1080P Full HD 1920x1080 30 Frames per Second 720P HD 60fps... - Page 14 • If you park where there is lots of activity which keeps triggering the motion sensor, then the unit might never time out and enter Parking Mode. Cobra Watermark, Date/Time Stamp, & Time Stamp Format: These menu options change the watermark & time stamp that will appear on the saved video files.
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Page 15: General Settings
Lane Departure The Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) provides audible and visual warnings as you approach a lane boundary. It will indicate whether you are departing the lane to the left or to the right. Note that this feature relies solely on analyzing video of the road ahead and, therefore, works best on clearly marked roads with good visibility. -
Page 16: Iradar Settings (Dash2308 And Dash2316D Only)
Firmware Version: Displays the device firmware version. iRADAR SETTINGS (Bluetooth Models only) Bluetooth: Turns Bluetooth on/off so the camera can connect to a smartphone running iRadar. iRadar Alerts: Select whether alerts from the iRadar app will be displayed on the dash cam or not. Speed Units: Changes the units between mph and km/h. -
Page 17: Gps Operation
GPS OPERATION GPS functionality embeds Location, Speed, Heading, and G- Sensor information into video footage recorded on the dash cam. GPS data can be received either through the iRadar App (for Bluetooth enabled models) or a GPS Mount (CA- Mount-002). All models covered in this manual are compatible with the GPS Mount. -
Page 18: Cobra Iradar® App Connection
• Make sure your iPhone’s Bluetooth is ON. The dash cam will NOT APPEAR in the iPhone’s Bluetooth Settings Menu. • Start the Cobra iRadar App. Press the Menu button in the upper left of the app and select Devices. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the pairing and connection. -
Page 19: Connecting To A Computer Or Tv
Use the HDMI Port to connect the device to a TV or monitor using a mini HDMI cable (Only Included with CCDC4500). DOWNLOAD THE DRIVE HD PLAYER The Drive HD Player lets you view your dash cam footage along with GPS and G-Sensor data. To download Drive HD Player visit www.cobra.com/support/software-downloads. 19 | P a g e... -
Page 20: Dash Cam Firmware Update Instructions
DASH CAM FIRMWARE UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS For optimal performance, check www.cobra.com periodically for firmware updates. • Connect the Dash Cam to your computer using the included USB to Micro-USB cable. • Power on the Dash Cam and select Connect to Computer using the record/select button. -
Page 21: Camera Specifications
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS 21 | P a g e... -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
• Make sure the socket of your vehicle’s cigarette lighter is clean and free of corrosion. • Make sure the power cord’s cigarette lighter adapter is firmly seated in your cigarette lighter, and the LED indicator is on. For detailed and up-to-date FAQ’s, please visit www.cobra.com/support/faqs. 22 | P a g e... -
Page 23: Trademarks Acknowdlegement, Warnings, And Regulatory Information
United States and other countries. The Bluetooth® word mark is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Cobra Electronics Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.