TECHALOGIC CR-1 Cycle Rear Light with Integrated Full HD 1080P Wide Angle Camera User Guide

: June 12, 2024
: TECHALOGIC

Table of Contents

TECHALOGIC CR-1 Cycle Rear Light with Integrated Full HD 1080P Wide Angle
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Product Parts
Status indicators
Turn on the Camera Wifi
Settings
Frequently Asked Questions
Here to Help
What’s in the box
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

TECHALOGIC CR-1 Cycle Rear Light with Integrated Full HD 1080P Wide Angle

Camera

Product Information

The Cycle Rear Light with Integrated Full HD 1080P Wide Angle Camera, model CR-1, is a versatile device that combines a rear light for cycling with a high-definition camera. It allows you to record videos and take photos while cycling, providing an added layer of safety and capturing memorable moments on your rides.

Key Features:

Full HD 1080P wide-angle camera for high-quality video recording
LED light with multiple modes for visibility and customization
Wireless connectivity with a dedicated mobile app for easy control and viewing
Built-in Wi-Fi for seamless connection to your mobile device
Various settings to customize your recording experience, including sound recording, motion detection, loop recording, and more
Compatible with both iOS and Android devices
Quick and easy charging via USB
Expandable storage with a micro SD card (not included)

Product Usage Instructions

LED Light Settings:
After powering up the device, press the light mode button to change the light pattern. This will not affect the current recording/photo function. There are various different modes to select from, including LED off.

Connecting to Mobile App:

Turn on the Camera Wifi by pressing and holding the camera button until you hear two short beeps.
Turn on your mobile phone and search for networks. Look for a network name similar to “T03_xxxxxxxxx” and connect to it using the password “12345678”. If you don’t see the network, refresh your phone’s network listings.
Click and open the RICAM APP icon on your mobile phone.
Within the Recording instrument, select the white button to connect the camera.

Recording and Viewing:
You will now see a live view of the camera on your mobile app. To start or stop recording, use the round button at the bottom of the page. When in recording mode, a red record circle will flash in the top left-hand corner of the screen. The battery level status and an icon to enlarge the screen size to landscape mode are also visible.

Viewing and Saving Photos:
To view your photos, select the “Images” option on the mobile app. You can also save these photos to your mobile device.

Settings:
To access the settings, select the cog image in the top right corner of the mobile app. The settings menu allows you to customizevarious aspects of the device, including Wi-Fi password, sound recording, timing watermark, motion detection, sensor mirror, cycle recording time, G sensor sensitivity, video and photo resolution, language, WDR (Wide Dynamic Range), light frequency, parking monitor, total capacity of SD card, available capacity left on SD card, restore factory settings, and firmware version.

Charging:
To charge the device, connect it to a USB charging source such as a mains adapter or power bank. Charging through a laptop or computer is not recommended. The red LED will flash slowly while charging and turn off when fully charged. The approximate charging time from empty is 2 hours. Please note that you can use the camera for video or photo recording while it is being charged.

Connecting to a Computer:
If you want to connect the camera to a computer, use a USB data cable. Once connected, the computer will recognize and read the micro SD card inserted into the camera. You can then view the videos and images, and perform actions such as downloading or deleting files.

Camera Reset:
If the camera is not working properly, you can perform a reset by pressing the power button and light mode button simultaneously. This will power off the camera and restart it.

Abnormal Prompts:
In case of certain abnormalities, the camera will provide prompts:

No card, card error, or other abnormalities: The camera will beep 3 times in succession.
Low battery alert: The LED lights will switch to constant and the camera will beep 5 times before powering off.
Memory on SD card is low and loop record is switched off: The camera will beep 8 times and shut down.

Frequently Asked Questions:
Please refer to the product manual for a list of frequently asked questions and their answers.

Cycle Rear Light with Integrated Full HD 1080P Wide Angle Camera
Model CR-1
Quick Start Guide

Product Parts

Microphone
Power Button
Light Mode Button
Photo Button/Wifi On/Off
FHD Camera
LED Lights
Status Indicators – Charging/Low Battery (Top Led/Red) and Recording (2nd Led/Yellow)
Micro SD Card Slot
Micro USB Charging Port
Note – Please insert Micro SD Card (Max 128gb) before using

Power On/Off
Power ON. Press and hold the power button to turn the camera on. You will hear 3 beeps when successfully turned on, followed by a further one beep to confirm recording

Status indicators

Charging/Low Battery (Top Led/Red) – Will flash 0.5s when being charged and also when the camera is being used and battery is getting low
Recording (2nd Led/Yellow) – This flash 1.0s to indicate recording is in progress Power Off. Press and hold the power button. You will hear 5 beeps and the camera will power down

Video Mode
The camera is automatically set to loop recording continuously in 5 minute segments, at a default 1080P/30FPS. Loop recording when the SD card is almost full and automatically overwriting the oldest files. The Recording indicator will flash 1.0s when recording

Photo Mode
When powered on, the camera will automatically enter recording mode. To change it to automatic photo shooting mode (one photo a second), press the camera button twice. You will get two quick beeps to confirm that it is now in photo shooting mode, at about 1 photo per second. Photo resolution is up to 12M, but can be changed in settings.

LED Light Settings
After powering up, press the light mode button to change the light pattern. This will not affect the current recording/photo function.
There are various different modes to select from, including LED off.

Two Apps are suitable

APP Store – RICAM
Google Play – RICAM Pro
App Store & Google Play – Viidure

Turn on the Camera Wifi

With the camera on, press and hold the camera button until you hear two short beeps

Turn on your mobile phone, and search networks for a name similar to T03_xxxxxxxxx. Connect to this network by entering password “12345678” . (If you do not see the network, refresh your phone network listings)
Click and open the RICAM APP icon on your mobile phone.
Within Recording instrument select white button to connect camera
You will now see a live view of the camera. You can stop and start recording with the round button at the bottom of the page. The red record circle will be flashing in the top left hand corner of then screen when in recording mode. You will also see battery level status and also the icon to enlarge screen size to landscape if required
Select Videos to review your files. The file name is the date, time. Loop video is all of the standard video files and emergency video files were locked by the G Sensor. (Locked files will not automatically be overwritten by the camera). You can select any video file and play on your mobile device by on quick press on the file. If you want to save the video file/s to you mobile and share press and hold the file, you will then see an orange tick appear.. Select the file/s required and press the download arrow (bottom right of screen) and you will now be able to share your saved videos. Note you can also delete files as well if required
Select Images to view all of your photos. These can also be saved to your mobile device

Settings

To enter settings select the Cog image in the top right..

Overview of settings below

Wifi Name – T03 etc……
Modify Wifi Password if required
Sound Recording. Turn sound on/off
Timing Watermark. Turn the date/time off on your recording
Motion Detection. Turn on/off
Sensor Mirror. This will mirror the live view if using as a live rear view mirror
Cycle Recording Time. Loop record settings. 1, 3, 5 or 10 min segments, or turn loop off
G Sensor Sensitivity. Off, low medium or high
Video Resolution. 1080FHD, 720P or WVGA
Photo Resolution. 12, 10, 8, 5, 3M or VGA
Language. Select required
WDR (Wide Dynamic Range). On/Off
Light Freq. Select 50Hz for UK
Parking Monitor. Off, Low, Middle or High
Total Capacity of SD Card
Available Capacity left on SD card
Restore Factory Settings
Firmware Version. T04 etc

Charging
Connect to USB charging (Mains or Powerbank) Will not fully charge connected to any laptop or computer. The red LED will flash slowly when charging and will turn off when fully charged. Appx 2 hour charging time from empty.
Please note that the camera can be used for video or photo when in charging mode.
Charge the battery with the supplied charging cable. Do not store at a temperature over 60’C /140’F

Connecting to a computer via USB data cable
Once you connect the camera with a computer via USB cable, the computer will recognize and read the Micro SD card, you can then view the videos, images and download or delete etc

Camera Reset
If camera is not working properly, press the power button and light mode button simultan eously to power off and restart.

Abnormal Prompt
No card, card error, or other abnormalities: (Will beep 3 times in succession).
Low Battery alert: LED lights switch to constant, will beep 5 times, then powers off. Memory on SD card is low and loop record is switched off. The camera will beep 8 times and shut down

Frequently Asked Questions

Q Why won’t the camera turn on ?
A The battery maybe flat. If not try Reset Function

Q Why am I still not getting a “T03_xxxxxxxxx WiFi signal?
A Refresh the network list and try again. Make sure your SD card is formatted, or try another SD card

Q Why won’t my computer recognise the device?
A Data cable problem. Try another data cable

Q My SD card is full. How do I delete the old files?
A The files will get overwritten as it records, except for the “locked” files. Reformat your SD card to delete all files

Q Why is the camera showing a reverse image?
A Turn on “Sensor mirror” in the setting, then you may use it as a bike mirror.

Q How long does the bike light battery last?
A Appx 4 hours in Led and Recording Mode