DKK Q5 Dash Cam Front and Rear User Manual

DKK Q5 Dash Cam Front and Rear

Important Notice

• This product is intended for use in motor vehicles only. Do NOT install the camera where it might block the driver’s view of the road (including the mirrors) or the deployment of the airbag.
• Before using this device, please insert the memory card first, and need to format the micro SD card to FAT32 format on the PC first, then format the memory card in the camera menu.
• This camera records video at high resolution. Be sure to use a high-speed Micro SD card (Class 10 or above). 32 GB Micro SD card I s recommended.
• For safety reasons, this camera has a small built-in battery, which is used to save the video file after the external power supply cuts off (the car turns off).
• Be sure the camera lens is clean and there is nothing blocking the lens.
• DO NOT leave the camera in direct sunlight for a long period of time or where the temperature could go above 140°F(60°C).

After-sales Email
dkkdashcam@gmail.com

PACKAGE INCLUDED

Interface and Button Function

Button Function

Power

| When the camera is off, press and hold power button to turn on the camera.

Under any mode, press and hold power button to turn off the camera.

When the camera is on, short press to turn on/off

screen display.

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Menu

| In Video / Photo / Playback mode, short press to enter setup menu for that particular mode, short press again to access System Setup Menu.

During video recording, short press to manually lock/ unlock current video.

In Standby, press and hold to switch working mode.

Up

| During video recording, short press to turn ON/OFF audio recording.

In setup menu, short press to select options and adjust values.

In Playback, short press to select files.

Down

| In setup menu, short press to select options and adjust values.

In Playback, short press to select files.

In the recording state, short press the down button to switch the recording screen

OK

| In Video Mode. short press to start/stop recording. In Photo Mode. short press to take a photo.

In Setup Menu, short press to confirm selection and changes.

In Playback Mode. short press to play a video file.

Reset| Short press to reset the camera to factory default status.

Set up and Installation

1. Before installation, please check the camera’s normal function and make sure you are using a high-speed Micro SD card (speed Class 10 or above), and format the card in the camera menu before recording.
2. Use the suction cup mount to install the Q5 dash cam on the windshield. The recommended place is near the rearview mirror facing front, adjust the lens angle for best coverage.
3. Connect the power to the camera and the cigarette lighter, and hide the rest of the cable in the gap of the interior trim board.
4. Installed the rear cam on the rear window or license plate. Please insert the plug tightly into the AV connector.

Operating Mode
The Q5 operates in 3 modes: Video Recording Mode, Photo Mode and Playback Mode. These modes also have a menu to help you configure recording and taking photos. Press and hold
“Menu” to switch between different modes and access to the mode you want. Watch the icon on the top left corner of the screen for each mode.

Video Recording Mode
The camera will automatically enter Video Recording Mode and start recording when connected to a car charger and powered on. A Red dot flashing on the top left corner indicates recording is in progress. Press the OK to stop recording, or start recording again.

• In all 3 operating modes, you can press the Menu button once to access the menu settings for that particular mode, and press it twice to display System Setting Menu.
• The System Setting Menu is common to all modes, See page 11 to page 12.
• Press UP and DOWN to scroll through the various setting options and press OK to select and confirm selection, Press MENU again to exit the setting menu.

1. Video Mode Icon
2. Loop Recording Status
3. Motion Detection
4. Recording Indicator
5. Video Lock Status
6. WDR Status
7. G-Sensor Status
8. Recording Length
9. Video Resolution
10. Rear screen
11. Parking Monitor Status
12. Memory Card Status
13. Power Status
14. Car Plate Number
15. Audio Recording Status
16. Date & Time

Video Recording Menu

Resolution
Adjust the recording video resolution, 1080P/ 720P/ VGA available. When connected to the rear camera, recording video resolution: 1080P+720P/720P+720P/VGA+VGA

Loop Recording
This function allows you to set video length to 1/3/5 minutes, and select a value to activate loop recording, so when storage is full, it will automatically loop back to the earliest file and record over it.

WDR
Wide Dynamic Range: turn on to optimize video quality with wider light range and image details.

Motion Detection
Turn ON/OFF motion detection function. In the video mode, in the standby state, when the front camera screen changes, the driving recorder will automatically record for 11 seconds.

Audio Recording
Turn the ON/OFF audio recording in the video.

Date Stamp
Enable/Disable the date and time marks in video files.

G-Sensor
G-sensor will detect significant or sudden shock and movement, then automatically locks current file from loop recording. Low/Medium/High sensitivity available.

Parking Monitor
It’s used to protect your car after parking. With this function on, after you stop the car and the camera turns off, it stays on standby. When the camera detects a collision, it will automatically turn on and take a short video, then shut down automatically.

Car Number
Turn on to stamp your car plate number in the video.

Photo Taking Mode

The Q5 camera can operate in Photo Taking Mode, and take HD photos up to 12 Megapixels.

To take a photo:

• Simply power on the Q5 camera. Press Mode to select
• Photo Mode, and press OK to take the photo.
• Like the Video Recording Mode, you can press the menu button once to access the setting menu for Photo Mode, and press the menu twice to enter the system setting menu.

1. Photo Mode
2. Anti-Shake
3. Photo Resolution
4. Photo Counts
5. Memory Card Status
6. Power Status
7. Date& Time

Photo Mode Menu

Resolution
Set the photo resolution, Up to 12MP available.

Anti-Shake
Turn on to stabilize the photo, and reduce shaking.

Date Stamp
Enable/Disable the date and time stamp in the photo.

Playback Mode
This mode allows you to play back recorded video or view photos.

1. Stop video recording, press and hold the Menu button twice to switch to Playback Mode. Long press the UP button to view the pl ayback of the rear cam. Or you can use a USB cable to connect the camera to PC, choose “Mass Storage” and check the video of
   front and rear cam.

2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll through the recorded files/photos, and press OK to view the recorded video.

Playback Menu
After choosing a recorded video or photo, press the Menu button once to access the setting menu for Playback Mode.

Delete
Delete the current file displayed or delete all files. Protection: Lock/Unlock the current file displayed or Lock/ Unlock all files.

Slideshow
Select a time gap to activate this function, and all recorded file will be displayed in the slide show.

System Setting Menu
Press the MENU button twice to access System Setting Menu in any mode. The TOOL icon is highlighted in the upper left corner.

Screen Saver
Set the time to automatically turn off the LCD display after no operation.

Auto Power Off
Set the time for the camera to automatically power off to save energy. After the camera is idle for a set time, it will power off.

Frequency
Set light frequency to 50Hz or 60Hz, and press OK. Beep Sound: Turn on/off sounds when you press any buttons.

Language
Chinese/English/Japanese/Deutsch/French/Italian/Spanish

Date/Time
Change the time and date by using the UP and DOWN button, then press OK to confirm.

Format
Format the Micro SD card.

Default Setting
Reset all settings back to factory default. Version: Check the firmware version.

Specification

Video Resolution

| 19201080P+1280720P/

1280*720P+1280+720P/

640480P+640480P

Video Format| MOV
Video Coding| H.264
Picture Format| JPG
Photo Resolution| 12MP / 10MP / 8MP / 5MP /3MP/2MP/

1.3MP/VGA

Loop Recording| Supported
Power on recording| Supported
WDR| Supported
G-Sensor Lock| Supported
Language| Chinese/English/Japanese/Deutsh/ French/Italian/Spanish
Audio Recording| Built-in microphone, On / Off optional
Storage| Micro SD Card (up to 32GB)
USB interface| Mini USB
Operating System| Windows 7/10 or MAC
Internal Power| Built-in Li-ion Battery
External power supply| DC 5V / 1.5A
Storage temperature| -4°F~140°F (-20°C~60°C)
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Operating temperature| 14°F~122°F（-10°C~50°C）

Common Problems and Solutions

Q: Even though set the screen saver, the screen will randomly.
A: The power supply might not be stable, please change another car charger to try.

Q: Why dash cam drain the car battery?
A: Please check whether the cigarette lighter still be on after you turn off the car engine.

Q: The camera keeps starting and off.
A: That could be the parking monitor function being triggered, check the setup menu.

Q: The dash cam will stop automatically while recording.

1. Check whether the memory card is full and need format
2. Check whether the Micro SD card is high-speed above C10.
3. Check the memory card, there might be too many locked videos and the loop recording won’t work right.
4. Check the car charger connection status, if the connection is loose, and the power supply is not stable, the camera will automatically turn off.

Q: If the video played on the computer is somehow not fluent or jammed.

1. Try to play the video with other video players, like Potplayer or VLCplayer.
2. Format your Micro SD card in the camera.
3. Run a speed test on the memory card to make sure the memory card fits the requirement: Write Speed is over 10MB/S.

Q: There are stripes interference in the image.
There should be wrong light frequency.
A: According to the local main frequency, make the appropriate settings 50HZ or 60HZ.

Q: How to connect the suction cup?

1. Take off the protective film.
2. Insert the suction cup and push it in the right direction nd lock it into place.
3. Clean the place of monting on the windshield.
4. Turn the steering wheel so that it sticks firmly to the windshield.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this dash cam front and rear easy to install?

Not too difficult to install. To address installing the rear camera inside the rear window, I bought this rear camera mount to suction to the window.

The screen went black after about 1minute, is it normal?

Does this dashcam record audio?

I believe so u have the option to mute it to if I’m not mistaken.

Is the camera quality good enough to read license plates?

Yes, it is, it's recorded in High definition. Of course, it also depends on how close you are to the car, if you are a quarter mile behind the car, don't expect to get the license number.

Does this car camera have parking monitor?

Yes, this dash camera has a parking monitor function.

Where do I plug the rear camera into?

It plugs into the main camera on the side.

Is this camera working with out use the back camera?

Yes, it works without the rear camera.

Does it record the the back camera?

If you install the rear camera and connect it to the front camera like you are supposed to for power, yes it will record the front view and the rear view. When I took the micro SD card out and put it in an SD card reader to view the video on my PC, it had two file folders. One folder had the video from the front camera and the other folder had the video from the rear camera.

How do i activate the rear camer?

You just need to plug it into the main camera. If you’re looking at the camera with the screen side, it is on the left side of the camera.

Does the camera work when the car is off?

The camera is powered by plugging it into the cigarette lighter port on your vehicle. In {most} (not all) vehicles, this port has no power unless the ignition is on.

Do I have to charge charge the camera before use?

Please always keep the camera plugged into the car's cigarette lighter. The internal battery has a small capacity and is used for backup power.

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