EUFAB 16257 Car Dashboard Camera Instruction Manual

: June 13, 2024
: EUFAB

Table of Contents

EUFAB 16257 Car Dashboard Camera
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
PROPER USE OF THE PRODUCT
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
SPECIFICATIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FUNCTIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
CONTACT INFORMATION
Documents / Resources

EUFAB 16257 Car Dashboard Camera

EUFAB-16257-Car-Dashboard-Camera-product

Product Information

Art. No.	16257
Product Name	Vehicle Dashboard Camera
Dimensions	35 x 65 x 70 [mm]
Weight	Approximately 0.170 kg
Battery	Lithium Polymer, 180 mAh, 0.67 Wh
Monitor	LCD, 5.6 cm (2.2 inches)
Lens	Wide-angle, 120 degrees
Video Format	AVI
Photo Format	JPEG
Video Output	AV Jack, 2.5 mm
Memory	micro-SD Card up to 32 GB, Class 10 (not included)

Product Usage Instructions

To use the Vehicle Dashboard Camera (Art. No. 16257), please follow the instructions below:

Ensure the camera is properly mounted on the dashboard of your vehicle.
Before using the camera, make sure to read and understand the safety instructions provided in the user manual.
Insert a micro-SD card (up to 32 GB, Class 10) into the camera for storage. Please note that the micro-SD card is not included in the package.
Turn on the camera using the power switch (located on the camera).
Use the display and buttons on the camera to navigate and adjust settings:
- Press the OK button to confirm selections.
- Use the cursor buttons to navigate through menus and options.
- Press the mode button to switch between different camera modes.
Adjust camera settings according to your preferences, such as automatic shutdown and screensaver activation.
If necessary, clean the camera lens gently to ensure clear image capture.
To view recorded videos or photos, connect the camera to a compatible device using the AV output.
For troubleshooting and maintenance, refer to the user manual for detailed instructions.
When not in use, store the camera in a safe place to prevent damage.

If you have any further questions or need assistance, please contact EAL GmbH at:
Otto-Hausmann-Ring 107
42115 Wuppertal
Deutschland
Email: info@eal-vertrieb.com
Website: www.eal-vertrieb.com

WARNING

Please read the operating instructions carefully prior to use and observe all safety instructions! Not observing such may lead to personal injury, damage to the device or to your property! Store the original packaging, the receipt and these instructions so that they may be consulted at a later date! When passing on the product, please include these operating instructions as well.
Please check the contents of package for integrity and completeness prior to use!

PROPER USE OF THE PRODUCT

The vehicle dashboard camera is a video camera designed to record moving images from the interior of the vehicle (protected area) during the journey. The vehicle dashboard camera may only be operated using the supplied connecting cable.
This device is not designed to be used by children or persons with limited mental abilities or without experience and/or lack of required specialist knowledge. Keep children away from the device.
The device is not designated for commercial use.
Use according to the intended purpose also includes the observance of all information in these operating instructions, particularly the observance of the safety notes. Any other utilisation is considered to be contrary to the intended purpose and may lead to material damage or personal injuries. EAL GmbH assumes no liability for damage resulting from improper use.

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

1 x Vehicle dashboard camera
1 x Connecting cable
1 x Suction cup mount for the windscreen
1 x Operating instructions

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions: approx. 35 x 65 x 70 [mm]
Weight: approx. 0.170 kg
Battery: Lithium polymer, 180 mAh, 0.67 Wh
Power supply: 12 – 24 V DC
Monitor: LCD, 5.6 cm (2.2 inches)
Lens: Wide angle, 120 degrees
Video format: AVI Photo format: JPEG
Video resolution: 1080P FHD, HD, 720P, WVGA, VGA
Video output: AV socket, 2.5 mm
Photo resolution: Maximum. 12 MP
Memory: micro-SD card with up to a maximum of 32 GB, class 10 (not included in the scope of delivery)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The warning triangle indicates all instructions which are important for safety. Always follow these otherwise you could injure yourself or damage the device.
Children may not play with the device.
Cleaning and user maintenance may not be carried out by children without supervision.
Do not treat packaging material carelessly. This may become a dangerous plaything for a child!
Only use this product for its designated purpose!
Do not manipulate or disassemble the device!
For your own safety, only use accessories and spare parts that are stated in these instructions or that are recommended by the manufacturer!
Do not misuse the cable. Do not use a cable or accessories other than those supplied.
To disconnect the power supply, always pull on the plug itself, never on the cable.
Do not expose the camera to mechanical loads, extreme temperatures, damp, solvents or gases.
Secure the camera in your vehicle in such a way that your driving is not impeded.
The camera may not be mounted in the vicinity of air bags.
The battery of the camera cannot be removed and may only be charged when in the camera. Only use the supplied charging cable to charge the battery, never use another external charger.
Observe the additional safety precautions in the individual sections of the operating instructions
The use as vehicle monitoring camera may be restricted or banned in some countries. Find out about the legal regulations before using the camera.

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

Complies with EC directives
Labelled electrical products may not be disposed of in the household waste
Labelling according to § 17 BattG (German battery laws):
The end consumer is obliged by law to send batteries to the dealer for proper disposal or to hand them into an appropriate collection point.
Read the operating instructions

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OVERVIEW

ON/OFF switch
Slot for memory card
Menu button
Lens
Power-LED
Mounting point
USB socket
AV output
Display
OK-button
Cursor button, down
Parking mode button
Cursor button, up
Mode button
Suction base
Lever
Coupling nut / ball joint
Camera mount
USB connector
Vehicle connector

MEMORY CARD

Inserting the memory card
Make sure that the dashboard camera has been switched off. Insert the micro-SD into the slot (Position 2 in the overview). Pay attention to ensure that the memory card is correctly positioned. The contacts of the memory card must face in the direction of the lens. Carefully push the memory card into the slot until it engages with a soft click.

Removing the memory card

Switch the camera off. To remove the memory card, press down and release. The card will pop up and you can remove it.
Removing the memory card with the camera switched on may result in a loss of data or damage to the device.

INSTALLATION

Clean the section of the windscreen where the camera is to be mounted. Put the camera mount (Position 18 in the overview) into the mounting point (Position 6 in the overview) of the camera. Press the suction base (Position 15 in the overview) against the windscreen. Flip the lever (Position 16 in the overview). Undo the coupling nut (Position 17 in the overview) on the ball joint. Align the camera. Tighten the coupling nut up again.

CONNECTING THE CAMERA

Plug the USB connector (Position 19 in the overview) of the charging cable into the USB socket (Position 7 in the overview) of the camera. Lay out the charging cable in such a way that it does not impede visibility and does not hinder you during the journey.
Plug the vehicle connector (Position 20 in the overview) of the charging cable into the 12 V socket of your vehicle.

FUNCTIONS

ON/OFF switch (Position 1 in the overview)

Long press:

Switches the camera on/off.
Video recording is started directly after the camera is switched on.

Brief press:

Switches the Power-LED (Position 5 in the overview) on/off.
OK button (Position 10 in the overview)

In Standby mode:

A brief press starts video recording (red dot flashes on the display)
A second brief press stops video recording.

In Photo mode:

A brief press takes a photograph.

In Play mode:

A brief press plays the recorded video.
Menu button (Position 3 in the overview)

In Standby mode:

A brief press opens the menu for the video settings. With the cursor buttons (Positions 11 and 13 in the overview), you can select the various menu items. Press the OK button to open the selected menu item. Use the cursor buttons to select the setting in the menu item, and confirm by pressing the OK button.
Settings in the video menu (symbol shows a video camera in the top left of the display):
Resolution: FHD – HD – 720P 1280×720 – WVGA 848×480 – VGA 640×480

Loop recording:

Here, the camera records short video passages. When the memory is full, the oldest recording will always be deleted.
Switch off –1 minute –2 minutes –3 minutes – 5 minutes –10 minutes

Lighting compensation:

Here you can set the brightness of the video recording. +2.0 …+0.0 … -2.0

Motion detector:

When the motion detector is activated, the camera automatically starts recording when motion is detected.
Switch off – switch on

Video audio:

Switches the audio on/off
- Switch off – switch on

Date stamp:

The date is shown on the video.
- Switch off – switch on

Gravity sensor:

When the gravity sensor is switched on, a camera in Parking mode will automatically record a 20 second video in the event of an impact (this recording is not automatically deleted). Three levels may be set for the severity of the impact.
Switch off – 2G (light impact)
- 4G – 8G (serious impact)
Exit the menu using the mode button.
Settings in the photo menu (symbol shows a photo camera in the top left of the display):

Resolution:

Select the resolution for your photos: 12M – 10M – 8M – 5M – 3M – 2M HD – 1,3M – VGA

Photo series:

The camera takes three pictures, one after the other, and combines them in one image.
Switch off – switch on

Image quality:

Select the image quality for your photos:
High quality – Standard – Low quality

Sharpness:

Select the sharpness setting for your photos: Strong – Standard – Soft

White contrast:

Set the white contrast for your photos in order to get images that are true to colour.
Automatic –Sunlight – Cloudy day – bulb light – Fluorescent tube

ISO:

Set the sensitivity of the camera.
Automatic – 100 – 200

Exposore:

Here you can set the brightness of the photos.
+2.0 …+0.0 … -2.0

Anti-Shake:

Switch the image stabiliser on/off.
Switch off – switch on

Quick overview:

Select the preview time for the pictures that have been taken.
Switch off – 2 seconds – 3 seconds

Date stamp:

The date is shown on the photo.
Switch off – Date – Date/Time
Exit the menu using the mode button.

In Standby mode:

Briefly press twice opens the menu for the camera settings. With the cursor buttons (Positions 11 and 13 in the overview), you can select the various menu items. Press the OK button to open the selected menu item. Use the cursor buttons to select the setting in the menu item, and confirm by pressing the OK button.
Camera settings (symbol shows a screwdriver in the top left of the display):

Stop mode:

If the stop mode is activated, the video recording is saved automatically in the event of an impact (this recording is not deleted automatically). Three levels may be set for the severity of the impact.
Switch off – 2G (light impact) – 4G – 8G (serious impact)

Date/Time:

Set the date and time using the cursor buttons and confirm each entry by pressing the OK button. Press the menu button to exit this menu item.

Auto Power off:

Set whether and when the camera is to switch itself off automatically when in Standby mode.

Screensaver:

Set whether and when the screensaver is to be activated.

Beep Sound:

Switch the button sounds on/off
- Switch off – switch on

Language settings:

Set the menu language and confirm the selected language using the OK button.

TV mode:

Set the television standard that matches your television.
NTSC – PAL

Light frequency:

Set the frequency of the power network of your country.
50 Hz – 60 Hz

Flash:

You can switch the Power-LED on permanently. Switch off – switch on

Format:

The memory card is formatted, all data is lost. Cancel – Confirm

Defoult setting:

The factory settings of the camera are restored. Cancel – Confirm

Version:

Shows the version of the software on the camera.
Mode button (Position 14 in the overview) Pressing the Mode button multiple times allows you to switch the function modes in the following sequence: Video mode – Photo mode – Play mode.
Parking mode button (Position 12 in the overview)
Press the Parking mode button before switching the camera off. The „P symbol“ will be shown in the top right of the display. After the camera is switched off, it is in Parking mode, see also the „Gravity sensor“ in section 6.5 Functions.

PLAYING/VIEWING THE RECORDINGS

In order to view the recorded videos and photos, press the Mode button to switch to Play mode. Use the cursor buttons to select the desired video or photo. Press the OK button to view the video or photo.
In order to view the recordings on your computer, insert the memory card into an appropriate card eader and connect to your computer.

REPLACING THE FUSE

Turn the tip of the 12 V connector of the charging cable anti-clockwise until it is released from the connector and it can be removed. The fuse is exposed and can be removed from the connector. Replace the fuse with another of the same strength and screw the tip back into the connector.
Fuse: ø 6 x 30, 2 A, fast-blowing, 250 V

TROUBLESHOOTING

Error/Fault	Possible cause	Assistance/solution

No function

| The connector of the monitor cable has not been inserted into the 12 V vehicle socket.| Plug the connector of the charging cable into the 12 V vehicle socket.
The fuse of the monitor cable connector has been triggered and must be replaced.| Plug the connector of the charging cable into the 12 V vehicle socket.
The fuse of the 12 V vehicle socket has been triggered and must be replaced.| Replace the fuse in the monitor cable connector
The battery is empty

(only when used without charging cable)

| Use the charging cable to connect the camera to the 12 V vehicle socket.

No saving possible

| The memory card has not been inserted correctly| Insert the memory card properly
Write protection of the memory card has been activated| Deactivate the write protection of the me- mory card
The memory card is not formatted| Format the memory card (Format in section

6.5 Functions)

There is not sufficient memory space| Delete some files in order to free up memory space
The memory card is defective| Try using a different card
The monitor does not show a clean image| The lens of the camera is dirty| Carefully clean the lens
Strong light is acting directly on the lens of the camera| As soon as the strong light dissipates, the image quality will be OK
Incorrect light frequency set| Set the appropriate light frequency for artificial light (Light frequency in section 6.5 Functions)
Camera does not show a sharp image| Camera misaligned, autofocus is affected by other objects.| Align the camera so that the autofocus can focus on the desired image section.

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

Before cleaning, disconnect the connecting cable from the camera. Clean the housing with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents or solvent-based cleaners. Never allow liquids to ingress into the housing.
When not in use, store the dashboard camera in a dry place. Do not expose the camera to large temperature fluctuations. The condensation that occurs as a result may, under certain circumstances, damage the device.

NOTES REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Do not dispose of electrical devices with the household waste! Electrical and electronic scrap must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner for recycling. Please contact your community or city administration regarding disposal options for electrical and electronic scrap.
The battery cannot be removed. Dispose of the unit as a whole.

Information about battery law

In connection with the sale of batteries and accumulators and of devices that contain batteries and accumulators, we would remind you of the following as stipulated in § 18 of the German Battery Act (BattG):
Batteries and accumulators may not be disposed of in the household waste system. As an end consumer you are obliged under law to return spent batteries and accumulators. You can return the batteries and accumulators free of charge to a communal collection point, retail outlets or directly to us (address in section 9).
Old batteries may contain pollutants or heavy metals that could damage the environment or cause physical harm. Batteries can be recycled because they contain important raw materials such as iron, zinc, manganese or nickel.
Batteries and accumulators that contain pollutants are marked with the symbol of a crossed-out waste bin and the chemical name of the pollutant.
Here, Cd stands for cadmium, Hg for mercury and Pb for lead.