Nedis Dcam11bk Dashboard Camera User Manual (+ PDF)

DCAM11BK Dashboard Camera

User Manual

Preface

Thank you for purchasing the Nedis DCAM11BK.

This document is the user manual and contains all the information for correct, efficient and safe use of the product.

This user manual is addressed to the end user. Read this information carefully before installing or using the product.

Always store this information with the product for use in the future.

Product description

Intended use

The DCAM11BK is a dashboard camera that can be mounted to the windshield of your vehicle.

This product is intended to take photos, record videos and playback recordings.

The product is not intended for professional use.

Any modification of the product may have consequences for safety, warranty and proper functioning.

Specifications

Product	Dashboard Camera
Article number	DCAM11BK
Dimensions (l x w x h)	100 x 95 x 155 mm
Input voltage	5 VAC
Input current	1 A
Battery	5V 200 mAh Li-ion battery
Battery capacity	200 mAh
Operating temperature	-20 – 60 °C
Display	2.8 inch LCD display
Viewing angle	120 degrees
Video	Loop video
Video format	.avi
Video resolution	1280 x 1080 / 1440 x 1080 / 1280 x 720 / 848 x 480 / 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz
Image resolution	12MP (4032 x 3024) / 10MP / 8MP / 5MP / 3MP / 2MP (1920 x 1080) / 1.3MP / VGA (640 x 480)
Image format	.jpg
Language	English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Hungarian, Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Czech, Romanian
Video recording time	1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 10 min
Recording audio	Built-in microphone and speaker. The microphone can be switched on/off
Memory card	MicroSD card
Memory card capacity	1 – 32 GB
USB interface	USB 2.0

Main parts (image A)

20091 1422 Nedis - DCAM11BK main parts zonder AV v2

1. Mini HDMI output

2. Mini USB port

3. Speaker

4. Camera

5. Infrared light

6. MicroSD card slot

7. Microphone

8. Power button

9. LEFT button

10. Menu button

11. OK button

12. Mode button

13. RIGHT button

14. Reset button

15. Auxiliary power plug

16. Suction fix

17. Suction fix clip

18. Display

19. Lock button

20. Mini USB cable

Safety instructions

WARNING

Ensure you have fully read and understood the instructions in this document before you install or use the product. Keep this document for future reference.
Only use the product as described in this manual.
Do not use the product if a part is damaged or defective. Replace a damaged or defective product immediately.
Do not drop the product and avoid bumping.
This product may only be serviced by a qualified technician for maintenance to reduce the risk of electric shock.
Disconnect the product from the power source and other equipment if problems occur.
Do not expose the product to water or moisture.
Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
Do not short-circuit a cell or a battery.
In the event of a cell leaking, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or eyes. If contact has been made, wash the affected area with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice.
Do not use any charger other than that specifically provided for use with the equipment.
Do not cover ventilation openings.
Be careful when using the product while driving. Always focus your attention on the road.
Do not place the product near heat sources, this can damage the product.
Do not expose the product to very hot or very cold temperatures or drastic changes in temperature or humidity.
Do not install the product within the operation range of the airbag.
Ensure the product and the power cable are installed and do not interfere with the sight of the driver or impede with the operation of any driving controls.

Safety symbols on the product

Icon	Description
	Electronic equipment needs to bear the CE mark in order to be marketed in the EU. CE marking shows that a product is assessed before being placed on the market and that it meets EU safety, health and environmental protection requirements. CE marking is also sometimes accepted as a means of compliance with type-approval requirements; for example, electronic components that require type-approval and also CE marking for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) or low-voltage equipment.
	Indication to explain that the product needs to be collected separately when disposed. Do not throw in the trash bin.

Installation

Check the contents of the package
Check that all parts are present and that no damage is visible on the parts. If parts are missing or damaged, contact the Nedis B.V. service desk via the website: www.nedis.com.

Installing the product (image B)

Dashboard camera installeren DCAM11BK zonder AV v2

Before using the product, the user shall check the applicable laws and regulations on the use of the product.
In some jurisdictions, the use of this product can be considered as an invasion of privacy.
The mounting of the product on the windshield might be regulated by law in some jurisdictions.
It is the user’s own responsibility to consult the local laws and regulations before installing and using this product.

Switch off the car engine.

1. Clean and degrease the spot where you want to fix the product.

Place the product just behind or below the rearview mirror.

2. Place suction fix A16 on the windshield.

3. Use the suction fix clip A17 to fix the product to the windshield.

4. Insert a microSD card (not included) into the microSD card slot A6.

5. Adjust the position of the camera A4 for optimal view of the road.

Ensure the product and the power cable are installed and do not interfere with the sight of the driver or impede with the operation of any driving controls.
Always focus your attention on the road.

Connecting the product to a power source

Option 1:

1. Plug the auxiliary power plug A15 into an auxiliary power outlet.

2. Plug the other end of A15 into the mini USB port A2.

Option 2:

Charge the product using the USB port A2.
The product automatically switches on and starts recording when you switch on your car engine.

Use

Using the product

1. Press power button A8 for 3 seconds to switch the product on or off.

When switching off the product automatically saves the recordings.

2. Press A10 twice to enter the setup menu.

3. Press left A9 or right A13 to navigate through the menu.

4. Press OK A11 to confirm a selection.

5. Press menu A10 to go back one step.

6. Press A12 to exit the menu.

Video mode

1. Press A12 to select video mode.

2. Press A11 to confirm your selection.

3. Press A11 to start or stop recording.

Press A9 to switch the microphone on or off.
Press A8 to switch the infrared light on or off.

Photo mode

1. Press A12 to select photo mode.

2. Press A11 to confirm your selection.

3. Press A11 to take a picture.

Playback mode

1. Press A12 to select playback mode.

2. Press A11 to confirm your selection.

3. Press A9 or Ar to select a recording.

4. Press A11 to play or pause recordings.

5. Press A9 or A13 to increase or decrease the volume.

6. Press A10 to delete or protect recordings.

G-sensor

In case of a collision detected by the g-sensor, the current video recording will be saved as a read-only file.
This recording cannot be overwritten or deleted when not connected to a computer.

Parking mode

Parking mode will start recording when a vibration is captured while the car is parked.

Activating parking mode

1. Press A11 to stop recording.

2. Press A10 twice to enter the setup menu.

3. Press A9 or A13 to select the parking monitor settings.

4. Press A11 to confirm and go back to video mode.

When the car is parked and the engine is off the display shows a ‘key’ or ‘P’ icon. If the product feels a vibration, the camera starts recording for 30 seconds.
The recording will be saved as a read-only file and cannot be overwritten by the camera. After recording the camera goes back into parking mode.

Deactivating parking mode

1. Press A10 to enter setup menu interface.

2. Close parking mode.

Emergency lock

In video mode, press the lock button A19 to save the recording as a read-only file.
This recording cannot be overwritten or deleted when not connected to a computer.

Reset button

Press and hold the reset button A14 for 3 seconds with a needle or paper clip to reset the microSD card.

Connecting to a computer

1. Connect the product to a computer using the USB cable A20.

USB-disk gives access to recorded videos and taken pictures.

Maintenance

Disconnect the product before cleaning.
Clean the product regularly with a soft, clean, dry cloth. Avoid abrasives that can damage the surface.
Do not use aggressive chemical cleaning agents such as ammonia, acid or acetone when cleaning the product.
Do not open the product.

Warranty

Any changes and/or modifications to the product will void the warranty. We accept no liability for damage caused by improper use of the product.

Disclaimer

Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. All logos, brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby recognized as such.

Disposal

This symbol indicates that this product should not be thrown away with other household waste throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health by uncontrolled waste disposal, you are responsible for recycling it so that it can promote the sustainable reuse of raw materials. To return your used product, you can use the regular return and collection systems or contact the store where the product was purchased. They can recycle this product for the environment.