VIOFO HK3 Hardwire Kit User Manual
- June 8, 2024
- VIOFO
Table of Contents
- HK3 Hardwire Kit
- Specifications
- Features
- Power cut-off settings
- Installation steps
- Identify which fuse is ACC & Battery
- Locate a Ground point
- Connect an Add-A-Fuse kit to the hardwire kit
- Connect the fuses
- Test the Dash Cam
- Customer Service
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
VIOFO HK3 Hardwire Kit
HK3 Hardwire Kit
( Compatible with VIOFO A119 V3, A129 Duo, A129 Duo IR, A129 Pro Duo, A129 Plus Duo, A129 Plus Duo IR )
Battery: Constant power fuse slot
ACC: Switched fuse slot
Ground: Ground point
Specifications
Total Cable Length: 4 Meters
Input Voltage: 12-24V
Output Connector: Mini USB Plug, DC 5V2A
Input Interface: ACC (Yellow), Ground (Black), Battery (Red) Battery
Protection Options:
Protection: Low Voltage Protection, Over Current/Surge Protectio
Features
The HK3 Hardwire Kit provides permanent power to the dashcam for the parking recording function. The ACC detection function will switch the dash camera into parking mode automatically when the vehicle engine is shut off and will resume normal recording when the vehicle engine is turned back on. The Low Voltage Cut-off function will protect the car battery from excessive discharge.
| Accepts Voltage from 12 – 24V
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| 4 Options For Voltage Cut-Off to Prevent Battery Drain
| ACC Detection, Automatically Switches Parking Mode
| Constant Power Supply
| Compatible with VIOFO A119V3, A129 Duo, A129 Duo IR, A129 Pro Duo, A129 Plus
Duo, A129 Plus Duo IR
Power cut-off settings
Please ensure that you have set the parking mode options in the camera settings before installation. The VIOFO HK3 Hardwire kit will power the dash cam in parking mode until the voltage of your car battery drops to the configured value or the configured timer expires. (Please set the parking recording timer through the dashcam menu.) Note : Before starting the installation, e suggest that the Hardwire Kit should be installed by professionals.
Installation steps
Make sure the engine is off and accessory power is off before proceeding.
1Locate your Fuse Box Fuse boxes and fuse types vary not only between car
models, but also on year and variant. Check the Car Manual to find the fuse
box location and confirm the fuse type.
Identify which fuse is ACC & Battery
Battery Wire (RED) To identify a fuse for the battery connection, turn the
ignition switch to the lock position. Look for a fuse that is live (allows
electricity to flow) even when the ignition switch is in the off position. You
can identify the fuse by applying a fuse / circuit / voltage test device when
the engine is off. Place the tip of the tester on the exposed metal part of
the fuse.
ACC Wire (YELLOW) To identify a fuse for the ACC connection, turn the ignition
switch to the ACC (Accessory) position. Look for a fuse that is live when the
ignition switch is in the ACC position but off when the ignition switch is in
the off position.
Locate a Ground point
To identify a suitable ground point, use circuit tester in continuity mode. Locate a screw with direct connection to the vehicle body and check for a good continuity reading between the screw and the vehicle body, this should be < 0.1 ohm.
Connect an Add-A-Fuse kit to the hardwire kit
Use an Add-A-Fuse kit sold separately for a clean installation. Once the fuse
slot and type of fuse required for the hardwire kit is determined, a suitable
add-A-Fuse kit can be crimped to the hardwire kit ACC and BATT connections.
The crimp can be made successfully using either a standard crimp tool, or
using standard needle nose pliers.
Note: Fuse boxes and fuse types vary not only between car models, but
also on year and variant. Check the Car Manual to find the fuse box location
and confirm the fuse type.
Connect the fuses
Yellow (ACC) accessory power supply — Connect to a fuse that turns on / off with the engine.
Red (Battery) constant power supply — Connect to a fuse that is always powered, the connection must be made after passing through the fuse. Black (Ground) connection — Place the spade connector under the head of a ground point screw or bolt ensuring a clean electrical contact and tighten the screw to secure.
Test the Dash Cam
After connecting the power and ground wire connections (Red, Yellow and
Black), plug the hardwire kit into the camera, then start the vehicle to check
that it works. Also check the camera parking mode settings in the dashcam
menu.
Note: We recommend you test that the hardwire kit and camera function
correctly, before fully securing the cables neatly behind the vehicle trim,
because it is easier to troubleshoot if the wires are easily accessible.
Customer Service
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support@viofo.com
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+86 755 8526 8909 (CN)
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The user manual is available on https://support.viofo.com
References
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