AZDOME PG17 Mirror Dash Cam User Manual

AZDOME PG17 Mirror Dash Cam User Manual

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this AZDOME dashcam.
This instruction manual contains information on how to operate your dash cam. Before using your dashcam, we recommend that you read through this manual to ensure correct usage.
To improve the performance of the product, the contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.

Note:

1. A 32GB microSD card is provided with the AZDOME dashcam when you purchase the product. One 32GB SD Card has been inserted into the dash cam. Be sure to format your microSD card with your dash cam for the first time use.
2. Please ALWAYS connect with power when using.

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2. PRODUCT DIAGRAM

1. USB
2. AVIN
3. TFCard Port
4. GPS Port
5. Front Camera
6. Touch Screen
7. Reset
8. Speaker
9. Power
10. MIC
11. Rear Camera
12. vent

3.INSTALLATION

Front camera installation

1. Turn off the car’s engine.

2. Inset the Micro SD card into the Micro SD slot of the dashcam.
   (Note: please use an A-Brand high-speed Micro SD card, class 10 or above)

3. Fixed the dashcam to the original mirror with the rubbers; Connect the Mini USB cable to the dashcam.

4. Connect car charger with mirror dash cam and plug into the cigarette lighter.

5. Turn on the car’s ignition, the dashcam will power on automatically (or has already if you used the hardwire-kit cable)

Rear camera installation

The rear camera equipped with a 6-meter cable is to connect to the dash-cam via AV IN port. The cable provides power and transfers video data. After well installed, the front and rear camera will record simultaneously and both videos are stored separately on the memory card. Before installation, please check if the provided cable is long
enough to reach the rear cam in your car. Please follow these steps for installation:

1. Place the rear camera on the rear window or the bumper by using the adhesive stickers or screws provided.
2. Connect the red wire of the extension cable to the power of the backup light and the black to the ground. Then the video of the rear camera will be shown in large on the dash-cam screen once the car is in reverse.
3. Connect the DC jack to the AV IN port of the front dash-cam. If connected properly, press the , the rear camera image will be shown on the screen.
   ☞Note: The front and rear camera will record simultaneously and both videos are stored separately on the Micro SD card.

4. BUTTON FUNCTION

1. Loop Recording Time (Red) / Remaining Recordable Time (White)
2. Mic Indicator
3. Parking Mode
4. G-sensor
5. Battery Indicator
6. Micro SD Card Indicator
7. Mic
8. Start/Stop Recording
9. Take Photo
10. Lock/Unlock File
11. Playback Mode
12. Switch Front/Rear Cam View(Default)/Split Screen
13. System Settings
14. Date/Time

Note:
Press Once the POWER button to turn off the display as a normal mirror, in which mode, the front & rear camera are recording simultaneously.

5 . SPECIFICATION & FUNCTION

5.1 Specification

5.2 Function

Video Resolution — 1080P 30fps
Allow to choose the desired video resolution and fps(frames per second). Higher resolution and fps videos result in smoother videos, but also take more storage space. The video resolution is ONLY for FRONT camera recording.

Loop Recording — 1min/ 3mins(Default)/ 5mins
Allow the dash-cam to continuously record. Please notice: the dashcam will keep deleting the oldest files automatically when memory card gets full so that it can keep recording over and over. Here select the length of video file for the loop recording.

Exposure — -2/ -1/ 0(Default)/ 1/ 2
To adjust video exposure setting for either brighter or darker video according to your preference.

LCD Brightness — On/ Off(Default)
Once turned on this function, the dash-cam will auto-adjust the brightness of LCD screen. If the function is turned off, you could manually adjust the brightness on the middle top of the screen.

Mirror Flip Rear Camera — Off/ On(Default)
Turn ON ‒ Mirroring/Reversed Image from Rear Camera.
Turn OFF ‒ Regular/Straight Image from Rear Camera.

WDR—Off(Default)/On
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) technology improves a camera’s image quality under high-contrast lighting conditions where both dimly and brightly lit areas are present in the field of view. It enables the camera to capture details clearly in both the poorly and strongly illuminated areas of the video.

G-Sensor — Off/ High/ Middle(Default)/ Low
sensor is a 3-axis impact gravitational accelerometer, designed to detect physical and gravitational forces on the dash-cam. Once Gsensor has triggered due to physical or gravitational impact force on the camera, the current video file will be locked as an emergency file so it won’t be deleted by loop cycle function.

Parking Mode — On/Off(Default)
This feature requires continuous power and AZDOME 3-lead Mini USB Hardware Kit. Not included in the packaging, on Amazon search: AZDOME JYX02 3-Lead Hardwire Kit

When you enable this function：

1. When you turn OFF the car’s engine and turn the key to the lock position. Then the camera will STOP the continuous video recording and it will go into the collision detection mode and the camera will turn OFF.
2. Now while the camera stays in collision detection mode, If someone hits your car and if the impact reaches the set G-Sensor level, then the camera will turned ON > then it will start to record about 30-seconds video, save & lock that video in Lock folder > then the camera will turn OFF.
3. Now when you start your car for the next time, the camera will automatically go back into normal video mode automatically to start the continuous video recording.

Screen-saver — Off(Default)/1mins/ 2mins/ 3mins/ Off
Once chose a time duration and turned on this function, the dash cam will automatically show a black background after the set time, while the camera still stays ON. Please notice that this function only turns off the LCD screen, to prevent from distracting the driver. By press the power button or tap on the screen, the dash-cam will exit this mode and you could operate it.

Language — Multilingual, default English.
Allow to choose your desired language for dash-cam system.

Date Format
YYY MM DD / MM DD YYYY / DD MM YYY

Date/Time
Set your local date and time.

Date/Time Display— Off/ On(Default)
Select whether or not to display Date & Time & Logo information on the screen.

Volume — Off/ High/ Middle(Default)/ Low
To switch on/ off or adjust the beep sound.

Frequency — 50HZ/ 60HZ(Default)
According to the power supply specification used in your country.
50HZ-Used in USA, North America
60HZ-Used in Europe, most Asian Countries.

Parking Guidelines-On(Default)/Off
On: When you shift to “R” gear, the rear view will automatically show on the screen with colourful guidelines for easy and safe parking.
Off: When you shift to “R” gear, the rear view will don’t show the guidelines.

Format SD Card — OK/ Cancel
Allow to format the inserted memory card, all data will be deleted.

Restore to Factory Settings
Allow to restore all settings to factory default settings.

Version
To check the current firmware in the dash-cam. You’ll need this necessary information to check if newer version firmware is available to update. Please visit www.azdome.hk for the latest firmware.

SD Card INFO
To check the storage of inserted memory card.
Total: Memory card capacity.
Usage: Occupied space of memory card.
Remain: Free space of memory card.

Return / GPS Settings (Need to connect GPS Module)
Return: Without GPS module, press it to return to recording interface
GPS Settings: When connecting with GPS module, press →
press , you will into GPS settings
– Time Zone Select: Before setting Date/Time, select your local Time zone
– Speed Unit: MPH (default)/km/h
– GPS Status: longitude; latitude; time

The following functions will ONLY work when AZDOME 3-Lead Hardwire Kit is installed properly, when connecting the car charger, settings will not be displayed.
Note: AZDOME’s custom-designed Mini 3-Lead Hardwire Kit is required to use Parking Mode. Not included in the packaging, on Amazon search: AZDOME JYX02 3-Lead Hardwire Kit

Time-lapse Parking Mode — Off(Default)/1FPS/4FPS
This function will be enable when connected to AZDOME 3-lead hardwire kit. Time Lapse Parking Mode allows you to watch a time-lapse of what was going on around your car while you were gone.
When you enable this function：

1. When you turn OFF the car’s engine and turn the key to the lock position. The camera will STOP the continuous video recording and it will go into the time-lapse recording mode automatically.
2. Now while this time-lapse is being recorded, if someone hits your car and if the impact reaches the set G-Sensor level, then the camera will start to lock the current looping time-lapse video clip, save & lock that video in Lock folder > then return to the time-lapse recording.
3. Now when you start your car for the next time, the camera will
   automatically STOP the time-lapse parking mode. Then it will go into normal video mode automatically to start the continuous video recording.

Time-lapse Record Time — 2(Default)/ 8/12/24Hours
Seleck the recording time of Time-lapse Parking Mode. Time-lapse video refers to a shooting technique that can compress a longer video into a shorter one. When the vehicle is turned off, it can enter the time-lapse video mode, and the video recorded by the dash cam for 2(Default)/ 8/12/24Hours will be compressed and saved within the time you set. The dashcam will automatically turn off when the Time-lapse Record Time has expired.

Note:
If【 Parking Mode】 and【 Time-lapse Parking Mode】 are turned on at the same time, the dashcam will into Time-lapse Parking Mode when you turn OFF the car’s engine and turn the key to the lock position.

6 . PLAYING VIDEO FILES USING AZDOME DASH CAM

Press ，to exit Play-back Mode.

Press the video preview, you can playback the video.

1. Back
2. Lock/Unlock Video
3. Delete
4. Front Video
5. Rear Video
6. Locked Front Video
7. Locked Rear Video
8. Image
9. Next File
10. Skip Forward
11. Play/Pause
12. Skip Backward
13. Previous File
14. Lock/Unlock Video
15. Delete

7. UPDATING FIRMWARE DIRECTION

The firmware will be updated regularly to introduce new functions and improve the general performance. When the camera doesn’t respond to your operation and the resetting doesn’t help, it’s useful to update to the latest firmware. Please follow these steps to update the firmware:

1. Remove the microSD card from the dashcam.
2. Insert the card into the microSD card reader and connect it to a computer.
3. According to the original firmware version in your dash-cam, choose the correct firmware to update and download it from AZDOME official website: www.azdomes.com >Support>Downloads .
4. Put the downloaded file (.bin) to your SD card. Turn off the dash cam, insert the SD card into the dash cam.
5. Please power on the dash cam, the dash cam screen will show“ Read File”“ Write File”, then dash cam will power off automatically when the update is complete.
6. Please power on the dash cam again and Format SD card in the dash cam.

8. PLAYING VIDEO FILES USING YOUR COMPUTER

1. Remove the microSD card from the dashcam.
2. Insert the card into the microSD card reader and connect it to a computer.
3. Download AZDOME GPS Player from www.azdomes.com > Support > Downloads and install it on your computer.
4. Install the AZDOME GPS Player on your computer. (Note: Please close or ignore the prompt of the anti-virus software, we confirm that it will not bring any security impact to your computer.)
5. You can click the‘ Open Files’ button to browse and select the Video or Lock folder of the microSD card on the AZDOME GPS Player. It will show all files in the Video or Lock folder. Or you can also drag the video files directly to the launcher screen.
6. There are two ways to play video.
   A, Click File-Open icon to choose the folder which you want to play, click to start play.
   (Note that you can ONLY select one folder to play and see no video files)B, Select from‘ My Computer’ and find the memory card disk, choose the video file you want to play, you can drag and drop the file directly to the player. You can get the GPS information on the player..

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Q1：Why dash cam can’t get the GPS signal (GPS indicator keeps red)?
A：
1. Check if the GPS icon goes green (it will take 3-5minutes to get GPS signal successfully)
2. Depending on the vehicle and the location of the GPS signal can be blocked due to strong radio interference of other electronic devices in the car, the cloudy/rainy weather or mountains, tunnels, tall buildings on both sides of road etc.
3.Please check if GPS works by taking the GPS Module from the car to outside. If it works then there must be a heavy interference in the car, for example thick car Explosion-proof membrane, metal item and etc.

Q2:GPS Information is not showing up on the recordings, how to fix it?
A:
1.Please refer to Q1 firstly.
2.If all of the above conditions are met and GPS doesn’t work, please send us some of the video recordings without the speed stamp, along with their GPS files (To get them, turn off the dashcam –> take out the SD card –> connect it to your computer using the micro SD card reader –> open the micro SD card drive)

• You might not be able to send the recordings via email because of the large size of the recordings. We recommend uploading them and their GPS files on your online drive (Dropbox, Google Drive etc.) and sending us the link instead.
  Our Support E-mail: [email protected]

9. FAQ

Q1:Battery Information

This dash cam contains Lithium-ion inbuilt battery. With a full charge battery should last up to 1-3 minutes. Internal battery is not meant to last long time.
The higher the video resolution you choose the more power it will consume, hence it will last short duration.
The purpose of in-built is to save the last video file safely without any data loss and turn off the camera when power gets disconnected e.g. when you turn off your car. Another purpose is parking mode. When
your car vibrates by impact and vibration activates G-sensor setting range then camera will turn on and start recording on battery for 1- minute, lock video file and then auto turn off automatically.

Q2:Why the rear cam image is converse on the screen?

The complexity begins with the image that is captured by the camera. Rather than transmitting the picture that a typical camera might see, backup camera systems are actually designed to send a mirror image
to the monitor so the orientation is correct when you look at it. If you were looking at a direct feed of what the camera sees, the image would be reversed, and you’d steer left when you wanted to go right.
The system is designed to correct this so the view on the display makes sense.

Q3:Poor image quality of rear cam

The most likely cause is simply a dirty lens. Since many cameras are mounted low on the back of the car, they’re subject to being obscured by mud, snow, dirt or other debris. Luckily, the fix is easy: Clean the
lens with a soft cloth (to prevent scratching the lens). If still doesn’t work, please e-mail to [email protected] with order number.

Q4:Dash cam will be warm

Yep! A dash cam of this caliber is a pretty high-tech piece of equipment.
When you think about it from an engineering perspective, capturing high quality full HD video takes a large amount of computer processing power. Heat is the by-product of all that data processing that is going on.
But not to worry. The case of the Dash cam itself is actually used as a heat- sink (notice the nice vents you see along the top and bottom of these models), so that’s why you may notice it is warm or hot to the
touch. Don’t worry, this is normal, and your AZDOME is operating as designed.

Q5:Time is incorrect?

The Time Zone settings that influence the displayed time & date will be applied upon receiving a GPS connection.
Some examples of GMT time off sets are: GMT-7: Los Angeles – GMT-4: New York – GMT+10: Sydney
Please make sure to adjust time zone setting during standard vs. daylight savings time.
If you are unsure of your GMT off set please look up your city on
www.greenwichmeantime.com/time-zone/usa/

Q6:My Video playback on PC is lagging.

You are viewing high-bit rate version of video files. General computer configuration may have problem with faster data processing. Please record videos at lower resolution and try again. Contact us if problem
still exists.

10 . NOTICE

This product complies with the radio interface requirements of the European Community.

This symbol means the product must not be discarded as household waste, and should be delivered to an appropriate and recycling helps protect natural resources, human health and the environment. For more information on disposal and recycling of this product, contact your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you bought this product.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference
(2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation

Special Version
The device must records files under normal recording status.
But in the following situation, it will lead to files to be damaged or lost：

1. If pull out the SD card in the recording status, final video files will be damaged or lost.
2. If there is illegal blackout in the recording status, final video files will be damaged or lost.
3. If there is a destructive collision in the recording status, video and audio files will be damaged or lost.
4. If there is a destructive collision in the recording status so that Memory card is loose, video and audio files will be damaged or lost.
5. Please avoid heat or direct exposure from sun when the car parks outside.

References

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