AZDOME M17 1080P Dash Cam WiFi APP Car Camera User Manual

M17 1080P Dash Cam WiFi APP Car Camera

Product Information

• Manufacturer: Dong Guan KAKA Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.
• Product Name: M17 Car Dashcam
• Warranty: One-Year Limited Warranty
• Contact Email: service@azdome.hk
• Website: www.azdomes.com
• Trademarks: Apple logo & App Store (Apple Inc.), Google logo and Google Play (Google Inc.)
• FCCID: 2ASWVM17 V20230514

Product Usage Instructions

1. Introduction: Thank you for purchasing the AZDOME M17 dashcam. Before using your dashcam, it is recommended to read through the user manual for correct usage. Note that the contents of the manual are subject to change without prior notice.
2. Packing List: Check the box for the following items before installing the dashcam:
   • M17 Dashcam
   • Electrostatic sticker x1
   • Cable clips x5
   • Pry tool x1
   • User Manual
3. Product Specification:
   • Model: M17
   • Screen Size: 3.0 Inch
   • Lens Aperture: F=2.0
   • Video Code: H.264, MOV
   • Video Resolution: 1920×1080/1280×720
   • Video Effective Pixel: 2 MegaPixels
   • Photo Format: JPG
   • Resolution: 2M/5M/8M/12M
   • Photo Effective Pixel: 12 MegaPixels
4. Button Controls: Refer to the user manual for detailed information on button controls.
5. Getting Started: Connect the dashcam to power and follow the instructions in the user manual to set up and configure the dashcam.
6. Using AZDOME DashCam: Refer to section 7 of the user manual for instructions on how to use the AZDOME DashCam.
7. Playing Video Files Using Your Smartphone: Refer to section 8 of the user manual for instructions on how to play video files using your smartphone.
8. Function Description: Refer to section 9 of the user manual for a detailed description of the functions of the dashcam.
9. Playing Video Files Using Your Computer: Refer to section 10 of the user manual for instructions on how to play video files using your computer.
10. FAQ: Refer to section 11 of the user manual for frequently asked questions and their answers.
11. Disclaimer: Refer to section 12 of the user manual for the disclaimer related to the use of the product.
12. Notice: Refer to section 13 of the user manual for important notices and information regarding the product.

For any issues or inquiries, contact customer support at service@azdome.hk. They will respond within 12 hours. You can also add them on WhatsApp by scanning the provided QR code using the WhatsApp camera.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this AZDOME dashcam. This instruction manual contains information on how to operate your dashcam. 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 U3-type microSD card (Not included) is required to use this 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.
3. The Dash Cam has one Automatic Start / Stop Technology. It will automatically power on and record automatically once power is available. It will power on once the ignition has been turned on in most vehicles. When power is cut off, the Dash Cam will perform an automatic shutdown process.

Packing List

Check the box for each of the following items before installing the dash cam

Note
To improve the performance of the product, the contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.

Product Specification

Product Diagram

1. Micro AV IN (For 5PIN VGA Rear Camera, Not Recommended)
2. SB Charging Port 1
3. USB Charging Port 2
4. Bracket
5. TF Card Slot
6. Up Button
7. Menu Button
8. Down Button
9. Screen
10. OK/Record Button
11. Mode Button
12. Lens
13. Reset Button
14. Lock Button
15. Power Button
16. Speaker
17. Microphone
18. Red Light: Charging Status Indicator
19. Green Light: Working Status Indicator

Button Controls

Get Started

Install the Memory Car

1. Insert a card with the golden contacts facing the LCD display side of the dash cam.
2. To remove the card, gently push it until it clicks and pull it out of the slot.

Note:

1. Do not insert or remove the TF card when the dash cam is powered on to avoid breakage of the card.
2. Please use a class 10 micro SD card from 32 GB to 128 GB.
3. Format the memory card before use.

Format the Memory Card

1. Press to enter setting interface.
2. Press to locate the Micro SD card set up, and press @ to enter the Micro SD card format.

Dash Cam Installation

1. Slide the mount into the mount installation slot.
2. Turn off the car engine.
3. Stick the car mount together with the camera onto your windshield.
4. Connect the USB charging cable to the mini USB port of the dash cam. Run the cable along the edge of the windshield. Tuck away in the seams and extend it all the way to the USB port of the car charger. Be sure to keep it away from the airbag area.
5. Adjust the dash cam to keep the lens level with the ground.
6. Start the engine to check if the dash cam works properly.

Using AZDOME Dash Cam

The camera is designed to power up and record automatically when it receives power. Then saves the video record and turns off automatically when the car shuts off.

1. Auto Power ON/OFF:

   • Plug the car charger into the cigarette lighter socket.
   • When the car engine is on, the dash cam will turn ON and start recording automatically.
     When the car key is turned to the LOCK position, the dash cam automatically saves the recording and turns OFF.

2. Manual Power ON/OFF

   • Manually Turn ON: Press the power button once.
   • Manually Turn OFF: Press and hold the power button for at least 2 seconds.

Note:

1. Please ALWAYS connect with power when using. 200mAh battery is mainly used to save files in an emergency.

2. Please set the right time before using the dash cam.

3. Some trucks/cars’ 12V cigarette outlet is always HOT, which means it provides constant power even when the car is turned off and locked. If this is the case for your vehicle, then the auto-ON/OFF feature will not work. And if you leave the camera continuously recording when the car is turned off, then it will drain your car/truck’s battery and you might not have enough power to start your car for next time. To remedy this situation, you can do one of the two options:

4. Hardwire your dash cam to your car’s fuse box with AZDOME 3-Lead Auto Trigger Hardwire Kit.

5. Change the connection in the fuse box for your 12V outlet to a socket that only supplies power when the car key is turned to ACC or ON position.

6. Format The Memory Card

7. Press to enter the settings interface.

8. Press to locate the Micro SD card set up, press to enter Micro SD card format.

9. Press to locate “OK”, and press 0k to confirm formatting.

10. Menu Setting

11. Press to enter the menu setting.

12. Press to locate the item you want to set.

13. Press (OK) to confirm your setting.

14. Press again to exit the menu setting.

15. Playback Mode
    Press M to shift between Video / Photo / Lock Video playback mode.

    • Video Playback
    1. Press to select files.
    2. Press to delete the selected file.
    3. Press OK) to play/pause the selected file. Press and hold to fast-forward and rewind.
    4. Press M one more time to exit the video playback.
    • Photo Playback
    1. Press/ to select files.
    2. Press to delete the selected file.
    3. Press (OK) to view the selected file.
    4. Press M one more time to exit the photo playback.
    • Lock Video Playback
    1. Press to select files.
    2. Press OK to play/pause the selected file. Press and hold Oto fast-forward / rewind.
    3. Press M one more time to exit the video playback.

Note:
Cannot delete protected files on the dash cam.

Playing Video Files Using Your Smartphone

Check real-time video using your smartphone

Download the video files onto your smartphone

The app won’t show the live video on your phone. It only shows a picture of the beach.
The cellular data will cause the live video not to be viewed. If the APP won’t show the live video, please disable the‘ AZDOME’ cellular data of your phone. Sure that the Local Network of the‘ AZDOME’ is turned on.

1. For Latest iOS System: Setting→AZDOME→Click‘ Wireless Data’→Select‘ WLAN’ .
2. For Older iOS System: Setting→AZDOME→Disable the ‘Cellular Data’.

Note:

1. WiFi Direct lets you directly connect your smartphone to your dash cam via WiFi within a range of 10FT.
2. Once it is connected to the AZDOME APP it will automatically update the date/time.
3. The AZDOME is available for devices running Android 5.0 and higher, or iOS 9.0 and higher.

What is a WiFi Feature?
The WiFi feature has been designed so you can pair your dash camera wirelessly with your smartphone and access your recording instantly from the dash cam. Here you can view, download, and share your videos easily with your friends and family. Just like how you would connect your Bluetooth speaker to your smartphone for wireless music play, the same way dash cameras use a WiFi signal (instead of Bluetooth) to pair your smartphone with AZDOME M17.

Can I watch the videos around my car remotely?
NO. AZDOME M17 dash cam is NOT made to broadcast footage over the cloud or internet. It is NOT a cloud or an IP camera and it is NOT meant to do that. You can get live video and footage on the AZDOME dash cam’s APP as long as you stay within the 10FT range from the dashcam.

What is the WiFi Range?
The WiFi signal range is about 10FT when there are NO obstructions in the middle. Please NOTE that just like your home WiFi network, you don?t have a WiFi signal outside your home, in the same way, the WiFi range is 10FT from this small device.

For Android phones:
When installing the AZDOME APP, it will have two pop-up prompts, select‘ While using the APP’ to allow AZDOME to access this device’s location, and select‘ Allow’ to allow AZDOME to access photos and media on your device. There is one extra step you will have to take for the first time. Once you connect to the WiFi of M17, it will say No Internet’. Which is fine. Wait about 10-15 seconds until you see the below pop-up or notification. You just have to tap on the pop-up notification that will show up in a few seconds to select that you still want to stay connected even though there is NO Internet. Once you select this OK, you are set to go.

For iPhone:

Function Description

Movie Mode―FHD 30fps(Default)/HD 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.

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

Sound Record―On(Default)/Off

• On: The video file will have sound.
• Off: The video file will have no sound.

Exposure
To adjust the video exposure setting for either brighter or darker video according to your preference.

ADAS―On/ Off(Default)
ADAS-On/Off(Default)

To use the ADAS function:

1. Turn on ADAS in the menu setting, and enter the ADAS mode.
2. On a straight road, gently adjust the front lens so that the two green lines coincide with the road. The cross icon is placed in the middle of the road. When the blue lines coincide with the road and the green lines disappear, the calibration is successful.

Note:
ADAS is only an auxiliary function, the accuracy rate can only reach 90% at most, and the accuracy will decrease at rainy days, evenings, or on complex road scenes.It is recommended to calibrate once every other time or when the accuracy of ADAS broadcast is low.

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

Collision Detection Parking Mode ― Off(Default)/Low/Middle /High

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 impact detection mode and the camera will turn OFF after 10 seconds.
2. Now while the camera stays in impact detection mode, if someone hits your car and if the impact reaches the set G-Sensor level, then the camera will turn ON > then it will start to record 1-min continuous video, save & lock that video in EMR 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 to automatically start the continuous video recording.

Note:
AZDOME’s custom-designed Mini 3-Lead Hardwire Kit is required to use the parking modes. Not included in the packaging. On Amazon search: AZDOME JYX02 3-Lead Hardwire Kit 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.

Time-Lapse Parking Mode:

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 timelapse 1fps recording mode automatically.
2. Now while this timelapse 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 timelapse video clip, save & lock that video in Lock folder > then return to the timelapse 1fps recording.
3. Now when you start your car for the next time, the camera will automatically STOP the timelapse parking mode. Then it will go into normal video mode automatically to start the continuous video recording.

Note:
AZDOME’s custom-designed Mini 3-Lead Hardwire Kit is required to use the parking modes. Not included in the packaging. On Amazon search: AZDOME JYX02 3-Lead Hardwire Kit

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

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

LCD Power Save ― Off(Default)/1min/ 2mins/ 3mins
Once choose a time duration and turn on this function, the dashcam 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 it from distracting the driver.

Frequency ― 50HZ/ 60HZ(Default)

• According to the power supply specification used in your country.
• Frequency-60HZ-Used in USA, North America
• Frequency-50HZ-Used in Europe, and most Asian Countries.

Date/Time
Set your local date and time.

Date/Time Stamp — On(Default)/Off
On: The recording time will be shown on the video or photo.

WiFi— On(default )/Off
Turn On/Off the WiFi of the dash cam.
WiFi Name SSID: M17_****
Default PASSWORD: 12345678

Fatigue Warning ― Off(Default)/1 hour/2hours/4hours
Once choose a time duration and turn on this function, the dash cam will make sounds to alert.

Format SD Warning ― Off/15days/30days(Default)/60days
Once choose a time duration and turn on this function, the dash cam will pop up“ Please format SD card” to avoid too many locked files to use loop recording.

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

Default Settings
Allow to restore all settings to factory default settings

Firmware Version
To check the current firmware in the dash cam. You’ll need this necessary information to check if a newer version of firmware is available to update. On the computer visit the AZDOME website (www.azdomes.com>Support>Download) to check for M17 Firmware.

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. You should be able to see the drive or other name depending on the pre-installed hard drives. Once you find the added flash drive, double-click it, then you will see the file folders- Video / Lock / Photo
   • Video： The loop recording video files that can be overwritten.
   • Lock： The video file will be locked so it will NOT be deleted by the loop recording function.
   • Photo： The photos Then simply double-click on the video to play them. We recommend VLC Media player. You can get it free at www.videolan.org.

FAQ

Q1: Camera does not turn ON?

1. Use the Mini USB Cable and your smartphone’s USB charger. Now plug it into your home’s 110V wall outlet.
2. When you plug it in, the camera should turn ON. If NOT, then press the Power Button Once to see if it turns ON. If it still does NOT turn ON, then remove the memory card.
3. Keep the camera plugged in. Now Press the RESET button (Located at the bottom) ONCE with a pen’s tip or a paper clip. Now the camera should turn ON. If it still doesn’t turn ON, then please CONTACT US.

Q2: Camera turns ON / OFF frequently automatically?
Please reset your camera. Try updating the firmware again to see if this fixes the issue. If still having issues, please reach out to customer care.

Q3: Error/Message “Card Full”
Format the card by going into system settings> format > 0K> Select Format > 0K. Then Go to Video Mode settings> Loop Recording > Choose either I-min, 3-min, or 5-min. This will allow the loop cycle function to be turned ON and it will keep recording over and over.

NOTE: Formatting will delete all the data from the memory card.

Q4: My oldest video files are missing.
Your AZDOME Dash Cam has Loop Cycle Recording. When it is set to either 1, 3, or 5-mins, it will delete the oldest files and record newer files over and over when the memory card is full. To test again: Set the date and time correctly, then FORMAT the memory card, then do the continuous recording test again and check if all videos are present.

Q5: Camera gets HOT?
It is normal for your camera to run slightly hot. Due to it is recording video at high speed, the dash cam may be hot during use. (no more than 158°F/70°C).

Q6: Video is fuzzy?
Please make sure the lens of the camera is clean and there is no dirt or grease on the windshield also. If the lens is out of focus, we are extremely sorry in advance. This can be a manufacturing defect. Please send us an email with a screenshot or a sample video so we can get this resolved for you ASAP.

Q7: Camera Locks many videos automatically?
Please make sure you change your G-sensor setting. If you choose a higher setting then it can trigger even with a smaller bump. This setting depends on the type of car or truck you are driving and how much vibration your car/truck is creating based on suspensions and road conditions.

Q8: Camera showing “Memory Error”?

1. Please make sure the memory card is at least Class 10, U3 and purchased from a trusted vendor such as Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Ship & Sold by Amazon” etc. (there are many fake cards out there Online, remember if it’s cheap, it’s fake.)
2. Now go to the camera’s system settings and FORMAT your memory card. (make sure to backup your videos first before formatting the memory card.) After formatting the memory card, please press and hold the power button to turn the camera off. Now unplug the power cable, and re-plug the power cable, the camera should now turn ON automatically and start recording.
3. If you still get the same memory card error message, your camera’s memory card assembly has become defective. Please contact us by email at service@azdome.hk.

Disclaimer

The videos/pictures taken by the Car dash cam are only for reference, we don’t take any responsibility for data loss in abnormal circumstances.

Special version: The device will record files in normal recording status. But in the following situation, it will lead to files being damaged or lost;

1. If the TF card in the recording status, the final video files will be damaged or lost.
2. If there is an 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 leading to Memory card loss, video and audio files will be damaged or lost.

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 the disposal and recycling of this product, contact your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you bought this product. FC Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• — Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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• Product: Car Dashcam
• Manufacturer: Dong Guan KAKA Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.
• Address: No.395,HuanshiEast Road Shitanpu Tangxia Town Dongguan CN. 518000
• Product Warranty: One-Year Limited Warranty
• Customer Support : service@azdome.hk

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References

• Best Dash Cam For Car | Wireless Dash Cam – AZDOME Official Stores
• VLC: Official site - Free multimedia solutions for all OS! - VideoLAN

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