Do not dispose old devices into the household waste! If the Rollei CarDVR-318 is no longer used, every consumer is legally obligated to dispose them separately from the household waste, for example, at a collection site of his community / city district.
Conformity The Manufacturer hereby declares that the CE marking was applied to the Rollei CarDVR-318 in accordance with the basic requirements and other relevant provisions of the following CE Directives: 2011/65/EC RoHs Directive 2014/30/EU EMC Directive 2014/35/EU LVD Directive 2012/19/EC WEEE Directive...
Notes on Installation 1. Please measure the front windshield viewing area, make sure not to block driver's front view, install the camcorder below the rearview mirror (the central, higher right position of the front windshield). And we recommend that the sky and the land occupied by the screen 50%, fix the car holder and then adjust the camcorder so that the lane is aligned with the screen.
Caution Due to local laws and vehicles safety considerations, do not operate the camcorder while driving. Set up time zone, time and date accurately before you use this camcorder. Please use SuperCar software under the condition that Electronic Map are functioning normally. The firmware function in the camcorder is for reference only, drivers are advised to exercise discretion based on actual road conditions.
1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this advanced drive recorder. This product is specifically designed for real time video recording when driving. 1.1 Features QHD recording videos (2560x1440P@30fps) • 2.31" TFT-LCD color screen • Wide angle lens • Collision Detection, when a collision is detected, the camcorder •...
1.3 Product Overview Item Item Bracket Socket Enter Button ( Power Switch GPS Antenna Memory Card Slot Speaker USB / Power Connector Wide Angle Lens Back Button ( Microphone Up Button ( LED Indicator Down Button ( LCD Panel Note: Please press the button (5~8) according to the diagram notice shown on screen.
2 Getting Started 2.1 Storage Media 2.1.1 Insert the Memory Card Insert memory card with the pins and the screen of the device facing forward, see the picture as below. Push the memory card in until a click sound is heard, indicating the card is in position. 2.1.2 Remove the Memory Card If the camcorder is power on, please power off first and wait for the procedure of switching off the camcorder completed before...
2.3 Connecting to Power Use only the attached power connector for activating the camcorder and charging the built-in battery. Connect one end of power connector to power connector port on the camcorder. USB port input: DC 5V / 1.0A. Plug the other end of the car adapter to the cigarette lighter socket of your vehicle.
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Battery Status Indicator: Icon Description Full battery power. 2/3 battery power. 1/3 battery power. Out of battery power. Battery is charging. Connect the car adapter to charge the battery, battery is fully charged. Note: 1. Use the products of the attached power charger only, please do not use other brand power charger, in order to avoid equipment burn or cause the battery explosion.
Low Voltage: Note: If the camcorder is connected to the car adapter and turned on, and the screen displays a charging reminder symbol such as the image above, it means that the available voltage is too low. Please wait for a few minutes until the charging reminder symbol disappears before entering the video recording mode to prevent invalid recording or file damage.
2.5 Powering the Camcorder On / Off 2.5.1 Auto Power On/Off If the camcorder is connected to the vehicle power supply, once start the car engine, the camcorder will automatically power on and start recording. Once the vehicle engine shuts down, the camcorder automatically saves the recording and turns off the power within 10 seconds.
2.6 Initial Settings Before using the camcorder, we recommend you setup the correct Time zone, Date and Time. Note: Please note that if you press the button during recording, the system will stop recording and enter OSD menu. Make sure the recording is already stopped then continue operating the menu.
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Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) map of time zones: Note: 1. If Satellite Synchronization is on, camcorder clock will be calibrated via satellite clock signal based on Set Time Zone. Please refer to Set Time Zone (4.1). 2. If satellite positioning is not successful, camcorder clock will run based on user defined time.
2.6.2 Set the Date / Time To set the correct date and time, do the following: Press the button to enter the OSD menu. Press the button to select Date / Time, and then press the button for entering function menu. Press the button to adjust the value, and then press the...
3 Using the Drive Recorder 3.1 Automatic Record If the camcorder is connected to the vehicle power supply and slide the power switch, once start the car engine, the camcorder will automatically power on and start recording. Recording will automatically stop when the engine is switched off. Note: 1.
3.1.2 The Recording Screen Icon Item Description Recording Indicates the video current 00:10 Duration duration. During video recording, press the button to enter the OSD Menu Button menu long press 3 seconds button to enter Function Chart. During video recording, press the Add Speed Point button to add a speed cam Button...
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Indicates voice recording sets as Voice Record off, the sound will not be recorded. Please refer to Voice Record icon (4.1). Indicates the strength of satellite Satellite positioning. If the icon shows Positioning up on screen, it indicates that the icon camcorder cannot complete the satellite positioning.
3.1.3 Emergency Recording To Start the Emergency Recording, do the following: During Video Recording, press the button to enter emergency recording mode, the “Emergency” message will be shown immediately on the upper right corner of the screen, and the recorded file will be protected. The emergency video recording length is same as the recording interval setting.
3.2 Add Speed Point You may customize speed cam positions in this product. When the GPS positioning is completed , press to update speed camera points. This product features a capacity of 200 speed cam positions. In case you are trying to add more than that the system prompts with message "Speed Position is full".
3.4 Parking Mode To monitor the vehicle when it is parked, you can activate Vibration Detection, or Motion and Collision Detection. Follow the steps below to change the settings for Parking Mode: Press the button to enter the OSD menu. Press the button to select Parking Mode, and then press the...
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off after 30 seconds (the camcorder will turn off the screen temporarily, but still in standby detection status. Press any button to turn on the operation screen). In the Motion and Collision Detection mode, when the camcorder detects any motion in front of lens, or when the camcorder detects collision, the automatic record will be activated.
3.5 Collision Detection If the Collision Detection function is enabled, this camcorder begins emergency recording once it detects any collision. Sensitivity of the Collision Detection function is set to Normal by default, if user wants to change the settings of Collision Detection, do the following: Press the button to enter the OSD menu.
Function Chart When the camcorder is recording, long press button 3 seconds will enter Function Chart in the LCD screen, users can check vehicular information here. Press button once again will go back into your recording. Driving Speed Driving Direction Note: Driving Speed and Driving Direction are only applicable when satellite positioning of the camcorder is ready;...
3.7 File Playback 3.7.1 Playing Videos Playback video record files as follows: Press the button to enter the OSD menu. Press the button to select File Playback, and then press the button for entering function menu. Press the button to select Video / Parking Mode / Emergency, and then press the button for...
3.7.2 Viewing Pictures View pictures as follows: Press the button to enter the OSD menu. Press the button to select File Playback, and then press the button for entering function menu. Press the button to enter Picture, and then press the button for entering menu.
3.7.3 Playback Screen Video Playback Screen Picture Playback Screen Icon Item Description Press the button to return preview screen of video or picture. Return Press the button repetitively to return recording screen. Fast Forward Indicates video fast-forward and / Fast Rewind rewind status.
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Icon Item Description Shows the current file serial number Serial Number and total file number. When viewing pictures, press the Previous File button will switch over to the previous file. When viewing pictures, press the Next File button will switch over to the next file.
3.8 Deleting Files To delete file(s), do the following: Press the button to enter the OSD menu. Press the button to select File Deletion, and then press the button for entering function menu. Press the button to select Video / Parking Mode / Emergency / Picture, and then press the button for entering menu.
4 Adjusting the Settings 4.1 Menu Items Refer to the below table for details of main menu and function list. Menu option Description Available option Video / Parking Select the file category that you File Playback Mode / Emergency want to view. / Picture Displays the current state of the Satellite Status...
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Menu option Description Available option -12:00 ~ GMT +14:00 Press the button to adjust the value, and then Date / Time Set the date and time. press the button to set the next field, and complete setting English Español/ Deutsch/ Italiano/ Language Language setting.
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Menu option Description Available option Press the button to set the Volume Adjust the sound volume. volume. It can be set between1 ~ 10. Save respective video files in a Record Interval 1 min. / 3 min. length of the selected duration. Vibration Detection: If Vibration Detection is enabled, please disconnect the external power...
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Menu option Description Available option Video / Parking File Deletion Delete the file(s). Mode / Emergency / Picture Domestic power supply varies by area. It is recommended that you Anti-flicker should check the “Table of voltage 60Hz / 50Hz and frequency of different countries”...
5 Connecting to Other Devices 5.1 Connecting to the Computer You can connect the camcorder to a desktop computer or notebook to transfer or view files. Connect mini USB cable to the camcorder mini USB port. Connect the other end of USB cable to an available USB port of your computer.
6 Installing the Software Place the attached CD ROM into the CD player. If the CD does not execute automatically, please use Windows File Manager to execute the Install_CD.exe file in the CD. The following screen will be shown up. Press the [Menu] item to start the installation process according to the instructions on-screen.
7 SuperCar Item Item Video Player File Path Play / Pause Browser File Previous File List Next File Name Stop Volume Current Duration / Total Google Map Duration Compass Signal Noise Ratio (SNR) Speed Meter G-Sensor Note: 1. To display the route on Electronic Map, please make sure the internet is connected before starting the video playback.
Specifications Item Description Image Sensor 1/3” CMOS sensor 2688 (H) x 1520 (V) Effective Pixels Support SDHC class 10 and 16GB micro SD card (up to Storage Media 32GB) LCD Display 2.31" TFT LCD color screen Lens Wide Angle Fixed Focus lens F1.8, f=2.94mm Focus Range 1.5m~Infinity Satellite System...
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Item Description Interface Mini USB Battery Built-in 470mAh Li-polymer rechargeable Operating 0° ~ 60° C Temperature Operating 20 ~ 70% RH Humidity Storage -20° ~ 70° C Temperature Dimensions 56.5 x 30 x 58 mm Weight Approx. 74g (without memory card)
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