SUNWAYI CPN-A FHD 1080P Car Dash Cam User Manual

: June 12, 2024
: SUNWAYI

CPN-A

User Manual

DIGITAL HD VIDEO RECORDER FOR VEHICLES

PARTS INCLUDED

1 1 *1
DVR unit Suction-cup mount 12-24V car charging adapter

FEATURES

Full HD 1080P for high Definition Video Recording.
Big Camera Lens(Diameter 1” ) for HD Video and Photo.
170 Ultra-wide-Angle Camera provides multi-lane coverage.
High Quality Image Sensor and 1 lights for outstanding night video clarity.
Quadraple 20mm(4X) for photograph.
WDR function for HD video Clarity.
License plate watermark.
TFT screen 3.0″.
12-24V (1.5A) Car adapter with charging cable.
Suction cup mount swivels for optimal position.
Hands-free auto ON/OFF(turns ON/OFF with the vehicle).
Zinc alloy shell for outstanding heat dissipation.
Seamless loop Recording, Photo Taking, Replaying functions.
Works with Micro TF card (TF memory card) (up to 32GB).
Image Format: JPG, 12 million pixels; Video File FoRmat: MOV.
Size: 3.5”(length)2.06”(width)1.48”(thickness)

SPECIFICATIONS

USB:2.0/AV out
Storage: Micro SD 8GB-32GB

MOUNTING

INSTALLING THE CPN-A DASH CAM

Thread the suction mount’s 1/4″ mounting screw into the top of the CPN-A as shown (A).
Select an area of the windshield directly above the dash board that does not obstruct your view, and clean the area thoroughly.
With the suction lever in the released position (B) press the suction cup against the windshield (C). Press the suction lever toward the suction cup to lock the mount in position (D).
To adjust the angle of the CPN-A, loosen the collar on the ball joint, and retighten in the desired position (E).

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CAMERA ADJUSTMENT

The DVR camera records in one direction. To record the view in front of the vehicle. face the camera aimed in the direction through the front windshield.

Optional: To record the view inside of the vehicle, face the camera looking out the rear window. Adjust camera as needed to avoid direct sun glare. Recorded DVR video footage is adversely affected by the harsh (direct) sunlight.

Important note: The HD DVR dash cam is not intended for use as a surveillance, security or time-lapse camera system.

GETTING STARTED

POWERING THE CPN-A

Plug the included 12V Adapter into your vehicle’s 12V Accessory or Lighter socket. Connect the 12V adapter to the CPN-A.

POWERING ON

Press and hold the power button to turn on the unit.

DAY/NIGHT MODE

The user must select day and night mode for best performance. The CPN-A will not automatically switch from day to night. Quick press the power button to switch between day and night mode.

12V power socket

INSTALLING AND FORMATTING THE MICRO SD MEMORY CARD

The home screen will prompt you that a memory card is not installed. Place the included Micro SD card in the card slot.
Press the MENU button to access SETUP Menu. (see pg.5)
Under SETUP, select FORMAT, then EXECUTE to format memory card.

Note: If a previously used SD card is formatted, all previous data will be deleted.

CPN-A OVERVIEW

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No.

| Name|

Operating Instructions

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1

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Menu

| In standby mode, press 1s can popup setup menu; continuously pressing the key can switch among setup menu;

2

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Up

| In menu options, upward function; In standby or recording state, the digital zoom magnification function;

3

|

Down

| In menu options, downward function; In standby or recording state, the digital zoom shrink function;

4

|

Mode/Lock

| Switch between Recording / Camera / Playback; In recording mode, press 1s can lock the video file, to avoid being covered by loop recording.

5

|

OK

| Recording / camera / playback/ confirmation key; In recording mode, press 1s can start recording, press again can stop recording. In camera mode, press 1s can start take photos; In menu mode, it’s Enter Key.

6

|

TF card slot

| TF memory card slot, please install in the correct direction.

7

|

Screensaver key

| Press 1s the button can close the screen and enter screen protection mode.

8

|

AV-out interface

| Connect to monitors, it can transfer the image of the recorder directly to the screen.

9

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HDMI

| HDMI HD output port, used for connecting high-definition display devices.

10

|

Holder Port

| Hung the machine under the front windscreen.

11

|

USB port

| For connecting a PC to transfer data; or power connector, providing power supply.

12

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ON/OFF/Night Vision

| Press 3s can ON/OFF the machine; press 1s can ON/OFF night light;

13

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Power/work

| The indicator light will on when energized or working.

14

|

Resetting Key

| System restart button.

15

|

Microphone

| Recording receiving port.

16

|

Fill-in light

| You can choose to open in dark circumstance.

17

|

Loudspeaker

| Voice broadcast.

18

|

Bracket

| Suction-cup mount.

HOME SCREEN

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Recording icon, indicates the recording mode;
Camera icon, indicates the photographing mode;
Playback icon, indicates the playback mode.
Red flashing indicates the device is recording.
High-Dynamic icon, when the icon showing on the screen, it indicates the function is activated. we advise open this icon.
Lock icon when video is locked. When the G- sensor starts, the icon will show on the screen, it indicates the current video is locked.
white font – memory card remaining recording time / White font – current segment recording time; After inserting the memory card, in standby mode, it will show the remaining recording time in white font; during recording white font indicates the current time-imaging segment.
Video resolution icon: indicates the currently selected video resolution.
Parking guard icon: indicates the parking guard function turning on;
Micro SD card icon: indicates Micro SD card in the card slot.
Battery level icon: indicates the current battery level.
Time icon, indicates the current standard time; please initial set before using it.
Date display, shows the current standard data, before using it for initial setup;
Recording open icon;
Recording close icon.
In setting menu, turn on/off recording function, the icon will show on the screen, it indicates the recording on/off. During recording, press 1s the “Down” key can turn on/off the recording quickly.
Fill-in light open icon.
Fill-in light close icon.
G-sensor icon: This icon will show on the screen after opening the G-sensor; it indicates that in the recording process, when an external collision exceeds the set value, the device will lock the current video and save it as an undeletable file and the file can not be overwritten.
EV exposure compensation icon, indicates the current selected exposure parameters;
Motion detection icon, when it showing in the left of the screen, it indicates the motion activated.
Loop recording segment time icon, indicating there are there 3 options for recording time: 3 minutes-5minutes-10 minutes-Off.

CPN-A SETTINGS MENUS

Menu Choice

| Explanation|

Available options

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resolution| To set video’s resolution|

1080FHD, 720P, VGA

CPN-A SETTINGS MENUS

1. Insert a memory card: Please insert the memory card correctly according to the instructing directions of the slot, press the card until a click is heard.
Slince the recording speed is fairly high, the card must be high-speed card (CLASS 10 above).
Note: For new card, please format the card with the machine.

2. Remove the memory card: Press the memory card, pop up the slot.
Note: Please don’t remove or insert a memory card in boot state, to avoid damaging the memory card.

3. Mount on the windshield in front of the car rearview mirror.
(1) Mount the device on sucker with holder, tighten the holder and base of sucker, ensuring that the camera is level with the ground, and confirm that the device firmly locked in place.
(2) Put the sucker flat, and fix it on the windshield.
(3) Place the sucker firmly on the windshield, press the clip, and fix it on the windshield in front of the mirror.
Make sure that the device locked in place!

4. Connect to the power supply.
Please use the original factory standard charger to start the device and charge for the built-in battery. Connect one side of the car charger with the USB port, connect another side to car port, the Recorder will on once start the car engine.
Note: When wiring, the wire can be laid along the windshield edge,

5. On/Off
(1) Auto On/Off: Once the car engine launched, the device will start automatically. The recording will start automatically when device turned on. Once the car turns off, the device will save the video automatically and power off within 10 seconds.
(2) Manual On/Off: press 3s the host key , the device will turn on or off.

If troubleshooting occurs under normal operation, please refer to the following solutions.

Unable to turn on:
Check whether the recorder is connected to the car charger correctly, If manually turn on, please check whether the power is low. If keep having trouble, please press the Reset button to restore to factory settings.

If device stops recording automatically or no loop recording possible:
Please use high-speed TF card such as C10 card. Due to the huge data of HD videos, the read-write of the card cannot keep pace.

If no loop recording:
it’s possible because the G-Sensor is open and locked the files in the card. Please check the G-Sensor and format the memory card.

The intervals or recording time is different from the setting time.
Please check whether the motion detection is on, since the recording is long in motion detection mode, it depends on the object’s movement.
Please check if there is dirt or any finger prints on the lens. Please clean the lens before recording or photographing, and keep the lens always clean.

The effect of the video files are sometimes good but sometimes bad:
Camera effects have great relationship with the shooting light conditions, such as black lighting, smooth light, and the strength of the light. All these will result in different video effects.

If the device crashes, please press the “RESET” button to reset the device.

WARRANTY

Warranty is 1 year counted from buying date (not include periodically consumable part). if the product failure under normal operation, We will provide free replacement or repair during the period of warranty. We reserves the right to change new products or other equivalent product.

Exception to warranty:

Don’t follow user manual to operate product.
Product damaged because of accident, neglect, abuse, misuse.
Repair without authorization.
Damaged due to transportation.
Other damage not because of design, technical, manufacturing and quality problem.

All failure products should be sent to us or our authorized repair center, attached with detail description of defect and show original purchase invoice. Warranty card is effective only in purchased country.
This warranty is restricted to above conditions, We will not responsible for the damage related to our products (like tire explosion). This warranty provides you different rights for other countries.

Parameter and warranty

The sales package may offer products with color on color or packaging shown in this manual are different. Picture only for reference, technical specifications subject to change without notice. Parts supply may vary from market to market, please consult your local dealer.