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  • Page 2 Table of Contents 1. Introduction ............ 1 1.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........2 2. Pluto HD Dash Cam Features ......4 3. What’s in the Standard Box ......6 4. Product Overview ........... 7 5. Controls and Connection ......... 8 6. Quick Setup ............. 9 7.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction Thank you for choosing Ampulla. You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing an Ampulla Pluto Super HD Dash Cam. It provides peace of mind by continuously recording the road ahead of you in beautiful 1296P SHD video. With...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    1.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To maintain user safety and avoid damage to property, please read through this manual so as to use the product in the correct way. Please follow the directions bellow: - Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the product yourself.
  • Page 5 - Use a genuine micro SD card of class 10 and above 8 GB. It supports a micro SD card of capacity up to 64 GB. - Format the card before using. Do not remove the micro SD card while it is saving or reading data. - Do not leave the product where infants, children, or pets can reach it.

  • Page 6: Pluto Hd Dash Cam Features

    Pluto HD Dash Cam Features 1296P Super HD - All Pluto HD Dash Cams record the road ahead in 1296P Super HD featuring the best image quality, night vision performance, and advanced dynamic range 3.0” LCD Screen - Large LCD Display with video playback directly on the device.
  • Page 7 HDR & WDR - Optimized to automatically maximize video clarity in daylight or nighttime conditions Simple Installation - Mount the unit on the windshield, apply power, and leave it there. Pluto HD cameras will automatically start recording without the need for complex configuration.

  • Page 8: What's In The Standard Box

    3. What’s in the Standard Box Pluto Dash Cam USB cable Dash Cam Adaptor for Car User Manual Suction Windshield Mount - 6 -...

  • Page 9: Product Overview

    4. Product Overview - 7 -...

  • Page 10: Controls And Connection

    5. Controls and Connection Name Description Switch between video, photo, Mode playback mode while NOT recording. Emergency Manually lock the current video Lock while recording. Upward selection; LCD ON/OFF in video & photo mode Downward selection; MIC DOWN ON/OFF in video & photo mode MENU Enter/exit setup menu.

  • Page 11: Quick Setup

    6. Quick Setup Insert Memory Card Insert the class 10 Micro SD card in the correct direction as shown following. Make sure you are facing the camera screen and the side of memory card with metal, and push the card until you hear a click sound. Power Plug one end of the supplied 12V Vehicle Power Adapter into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter, and the other end into...
  • Page 12 Leave it on the windshield once it is correctly positioned. Drive! Pluto SHD Dash Cams are designed to be set and merged with environment. After initial setup, the unit will turn on and start recording as soon as power is applied.

  • Page 13: Screen Configuration

    7. Screen Configuration - 11 -...
  • Page 14 Name Description Resolution Current video Resolution Recording This icon indicates the camera Indicator is currently recording. The total recording length of Record Time this trip This icon indicates the current Video Lock video is locked. It shows the status of the Battery battery.

  • Page 15: Basic Operation

    8. Basic Operation 8.1 System Setup in Video Mode Power/Menu button – Enter/leave menu settings REC button – Confirm or enter your selection; Up/Down button – Previous/next selection; Example: To change the system language 1) Short Press power button to enter settings menu; 2) Press UP or DOWN buttons to find the "Language"...
  • Page 16 8.1.1 Resolution This setting is for changing video resolution. We highly recommend use 2304X1296/30F SHD resolution for the ultimate video quality experience. If you want to improve the video quality at night, you can use HDR for the best night time recording resolution. Performance Scores for each resolution Resolution Night...

  • Page 17: Loop Recording

    8.1.2 Video Quality This setting is for changing the video bitrate. It will not affect the video resolution. The better video quality it is, the larger file size each footage will be. 8.1.3 Loop recording You can change the video length from 1 to 10 mins in loop recording.
  • Page 18 The default setting is OFF. It can detect any motion in sight in order to start/pause recording to save SD card storage space. For example, when your car is stopping at red light, the camera will automatically stop recording. Once your car starts moving, it will automatically start recording again.
  • Page 19 camera will automatically start ‘Silent Recording’. You can select the sensitivity of G-sensor for parking monitor from 1 (Lowest) to 7 (highest). It can be more sensitive than G-sensor Level (running). We recommend select 3 for Parking Monitor, and 5 for normal running. Silent Recording’s Advantage Recording Silent Recording...
  • Page 20 short time without power supply, so it will be shorter than normal recording. 8.1.11 Time Lapse Time-lapse is usually for storage space saving. It is a technique whereby the frequency at which film frames are captured (the frame rate) is much lower than that used to view the sequence.
  • Page 21 8.1.16 Video Exposure It is for changing the video exposure level. 8.1.17 Button Sound The default setting is ON. You can turn on/off the system button sound. 8.1.18 Date and Time Setup You can change the date and time of the system. 8.1.19 Watermarking You can choose whether or not to put date/time stamp, machine logo stamp or plate number stamp on the video...
  • Page 22 The default setting is 10s. You can delay the shut down every time the camera is powered off. 8.1.24 Language (EN, DE, ES, CN, JP) The default setting is English. The system language can be changed to English, German, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese.

  • Page 23: Photo Mode

    8.2 Photo Mode OK/REC button – Capture a photo 8.3 Playback, Delete Files a) Playback on PC media player (recommended): If you want to have clear full size playback of the videos, you can you use the card reader to playback the videos in the memory card on your computer.
  • Page 24 1) Select a video clip to play, - Press REC button to stop recording if recording; - Press the Mode button to enter playback mode; - Press REC button to confirm the selected view filter - Press UP/DOWN buttons to select the video clip you want to playback;...

  • Page 25: Specifications

    9. Specifications Display 3.0 inch TFT LCD Ambarella A7 LA50 OV4689 Sensor 170 degree wide viewing angle and full6 Lens layer glass lens with wide aperture F/2.0 H.264 compressed format; 2304X1296P/30fps SHD, 1920X1080P/45fps FHD, Video 1280X720P/60fps HD, 2560X1080/30fps WFHD & etc. Image JPEG;...

  • Page 26: Faq (Frequently Asked Questions)

    10. FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Q: The camera won’t respond at whichever key I press except for the Power button. A: Check if the camera is in video recording. If yes, press OK/REC button to stop it first. Q: Does "loop recording" overwrite the last loop, or does it just break it into segments? A: The loop recording feature will overwrite the earliest unlocked footage, but not break it into segments.
  • Page 27 Q: What is max capacity of micro SD card that the camera will accept? A: The Pluto dash camera actually supports SD card up to 64GB. In order to ensure a stable high speed transmission of 1296P, a Class 10 high speed SD card is required and maximum card capacity is up to 64GB.
  • Page 28 Q: How can I save/lock a video manually? A: You the press the Mode/Emergency Lock button (facing the screen, the top one on your right) to manually lock the current video any time you want. Q: It makes a rattling noise when operating, is this item is defected? A: Firstly we strongly recommend you stop using this SD card in a computer until it is re-formatted.
  • Page 29 Q: It stops recording half way. A: Please check your memory card supports high-speed transmission (Class 10). Q: Video or pictures are blurry and having dazzle or halation A: Please use wipe for lens or glasses to completely clean the lens. Any dust, oil or fingerprint will cause these kinds of issues.
  • Page 30 Q: Horizontal lines interruption in the image A: This is caused by the light source is wrongly set, please set as 50Hz or 60Hz according to the local power supply frequency. Q: Videos cannot be played on computer A: The video format is MOV, please use the latest Quick Time player or VLC media player or Media Player Classic to play on PC.

  • Page 31: Warranty & Support

    11. Warranty & Support Warranty The Ampulla Pluto Dash Cam comes with 12 months warranty. Support Ampulla official site is www.ampulla-store.com. If you have any question on your product, please do not hesitate to contact us Via Amazon or drop us an email at support@ampulla-store.com.
  • Page 32 QR code. Don’t forget to follow and like us.  More Products from Ampulla If you want to find out more amazing products from Ampulla in US, Canada, UK, Germany, you can also visit www.ampulla-store.com or scan the following QR code.
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