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U s e r M a n u a l This Dashboard Camera (dash cam) is a specialized onboard device that continuously records video while the vehicle is in use. Some features may not be available depending on installation, driving conditions, and vehicle type. The video quality might vary for each device as a result of installed firmware.
THINKWARE reserves the right to change or modify the product and the content of this manual at any time without prior notice for product improvements.
Check with your State and THINKWARE is NOT responsible for the loss of any Municipal laws before mounting to the wind- recorded video during operation.
1. Getting Started This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with the unit to insure compliance. 1-1. In the Package Mount with 3M tape Adhesive Cable Holder Main Dash Cam Unit Car Charger (1ea) (5ea)
1-3. Product Overview Front view Rear view Left view Under view Name Description Camera Lens Front facing camera for video recording Mount Connector Connects to the windshield mount (refer to installation) DC-IN Connects to power cable Speaker Outputs voice guidance and alert/notification sounds Microphone Records audio along with video Memory Card Slot...
The MicroSD card should be tested for errors on a regular basis and as the memory card is a consumable item, it should be replaced periodically. THINKWARE shall NOT be responsible for any problems and/or damages that may occur from not using genuine or authorized parts and accessories. It is strongly recommended that THINKWARE memory cards are used to minimize memory card error.
1-5. Vehicle Installation 1-5-1. Connecting the Device and the Mount Align the mount with the connector (A), and slide it towards (B) until it clicks into place. Remove the protective film from the camera lens. 1-5-2. Installing the Device Clean the area on the windshield where the dash cam will be installed.
Recommended locations for the adhesive wire clips to arrange the power cable. For more information on the power cable routing instruction, please visit Thinkware homepage. (www.thinkware.com) Preventing Vehicle Battery Discharge Depending on the make and model of your car, the power may be supplied to the dash cam even with the ignition turned off.
2. Basic Operations 2-1. Turning the Device Power On/Off Once connected to the vehicle, the device will automatically turn on and off with vehicle ignition. Operation LED Red Light ON Power cable for vehicle...
2-2. Road Safety Warning (Optional Accessory) Road Safety Warning : Using GPS and database, safety camera alert will warn the driver when approaching traffic enforcement zones such as red light camera, speed camera, average speed camera, and mobile speed zones. Enable the Road Safety Warning feature in "PC Viewer >...
2-3. Recorded Files Recorded video files are saved in the folder by date and hour in the MicroSD card. ┗ Files are created based on the time when the videos are recorded. Front view Year Month Day Hour Second recording Minute As a loop-recording surveillance product, the dash cam will...
2-4. Recording Videos While Driving 2-4-1. Continuous Recording Mode Videos are recorded in 1 minute segments and saved as files in the MicroSD card under the folder named “cont_rec”. Operation LED Green Light ON 2-4-2. Incident Recording During Continuous Recording Mode ...
2-5. Recording Videos While Parked (Optional Accessory) This feature is available only when the dash cam has been hardwired directly to the vehicle battery. Separate purchase for the hardwiring cable accessory and professional installation is required. 2-5-1. Packing Motion When the dash cam detects motion while parked, it will immediately store the previous 10 seconds prior to the activation of motion detection start recording video for the next 10 seconds.
2-6. Manual Recording In addition to recording accidents, the dash cam allows the user to initiate manual recording mode to capture scenery and/or places while driving. This feature can also be used to save video as witness where the installed vehicle is not directly involved in an accident.
Make sure your device is always up to date with latest firmware. Please check back frequently at THINKWARE website (www.thinkware.com) for the latest firmware updates. Do NOT disconnect your device from power while it is being updated.
The setup file for the Thinkware Dash Cam PC Viewer is included in the MicroSD card within the package. Please check THINKWARE homepage(www.thinkware.com) for the latest Dash Cam PC Viewer application.
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① Move the file named “Dashcam Viewer.zip” stored in the MicroSD card to the desktop. ② Right click on the mouse and select “Open With” > “Archive Utility” to launch the Thinkware Dash Cam viewer application. Cautions System requirements : MAC OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion or later (OS X 10.9 Mavericks, OS X 10.10 Yosemite) 3-1-2.
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3-1-3. Thinkware Dash Cam Viewer Overview Full screen Dash cam setting / Information Switch between front/rear view File open Viewing screen Playback Checks the location Progress of the recorded video (Enabled only Current play time/ if video is captured Total play time...
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3-1-4. View Video Playlist Select appropriate folder (Continuous Recording, Incident Recording, Manual Recording, Parking Motion, Parking Incident) to see the playlist for each recording mode. Continuous Recording Playlist Manual Recording Playlist...
3-2. PC Viewer Settings > Dashcam Setting Memory Card Settings Memory Partition : Sets how storage space on the memory card will be allotted for each recording mode (Entire memory card will be format- ted when the memory partition setting is changed) Formatting memory card : Formats the MicroSD card.
System Settings Language : Sets dash cam system language Voice guidance : Sets the volume level Time zone : Sets the time zone Date/Time : Sets the date/time Daylight Saving Time : Sets the daylight saving time Speed unit : Sets the unit for the vehicle speed Speed Stamp : Sets vehicle speed information (tracked by GPS) to be shown or hidden directly on video Road Safety Warning : Sets the audible notifications for road...
4. Device Information 4-1. Specifications The specifications of this product may change without prior notice for product improvements. Item Standard Note Model 78 x 34 x 31.5mm / 42g Size/weight 3.07 x 1.33 x 1.24inches / 0.09lbs Capacity MicroSD card 8GB(class 10), 16GB, 32GB, 64GB(UHS-I) Continuous Recording Mode Records in 1 minute segment...
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