KAWA Dash Cam Hardwire Kit User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- KAWA
Table of Contents
KAWA Dash Cam Hardwire Kit
Please read this manual carefully before using the product and keep it in a safe place.
Product Introduction
Note : Illustrations of the product, accessories, and user interface in
the user manual are for reference purposes only. The actual product and
functions may vary due to product enhancements.
Product Functions
As an accessory to KAWA in-car devices, this product must be used with the main device. After correctly installed and connected with the main device, KAWA Hardwire Kit will power and transmit ACC signals to the main device, and provide low-voltage protection to prevent over-discharging of the car battery due to the continuous operation of the main device
Supported Devices
This product is compatible with parking surveillance-supported KAWA in-car
devices manufactured by KAWA ELECTRONICS Co., Ltd. There is a micro USB port
on the product, and doesn’t support main devices that use a
Type-C connector.
This product is compatible with parking surveillance-supported KAWA and other
in-car devices. Before purchasing, please confirm whether the pin definition
of micro USB is correct or not.
Important note : For dash cam, smart rearview mirror, and other smart in- car products, when you finished the installation and the connection of KAWA hardwire kit by following the user manual, and also connected the KAWA App to the dash cam, please take some time to finish the guidance, otherwise, the main device may malfunction.
Installation
Step 1 Connect the fuse box
Select a suitable car fuse box based on the wiring path and the location of
the main device, and connect it to the hardwire kit. Please ensure that the
fuse box can contain the followings:
- Regular electric fuse with an output voltage of 12V or 24V and larger output current, the fuse has 12v or 24v under the condition of ACC off.
- ACC power fuse.
Step 2 Connect the hardwire kit to the fuse box
Connect the wires of the hardwire kit to the fuse box in the following way
- Connect the power cable (yellow) to the regular electric fuse with an output voltage of 12 Vor 24 V (when the ACC is off) and larger output current inside the fuse box:
- Connect the ACC signal cable(Red)to the ACC power fuse inside the fuse box;
- Connect the ground wire (black) to the negative terminal or ground of the fuse box.
Important notes:
- The actual installation and wiring path of the hardwire kit may differ from the illustrations in the manual.
- Please seek assistance from a professional technician.
- Before installation and wiring, please turn off the carengine and power to prevent short circuit.
Step 3 Test the connection and ACC signal
Dash cams Please follow the steps below to test the connection and ACC signal:
- Connect the USB port of the hardwire kit to the power outlet of the main device (DC/IN). Start the engine and wait for the main device to turn on. If the main device fails to power on, check the power cable of the hardwire kit to see if it is correctly connected to the regular electric fuse.
- After the main device has turned on, turn off the engine and remove the key. Check if the main device powers off or enters sleep mode. For some cars, the ACC power off signal will only be triggered when the driver seat door is opened after the engine is turned off. Some car models will only trigger the ACC power off signal after theengine has been turned off for a certain period of time. For such cars, observe for some time after the ACC power is turn off to check if the main device powers off or enters sleep mode.
- After the main device powers off or enters sleep mode, restart the engine and check if the main device automatically turns on. The above steps show that the connection is correct and that the ACC signal can be triggered correctly. If the connection or ACC signal test fails, please check the wiring of the hardwire kit and ensure that the fuse and ground are correctly connected. If the connection is correct, but the test fails, contact after-sales service for assistance. After ensuring that the connection and ACC signal are correct, go to the next step: “Cable management”.
Smart rearview mirrors and other smart in-car devices
Please follow the steps below to test the connection and ACC signal:
- Connect the USB port of the hardwire kit to the power outlet of the main device (DC/IN). Start the engine and wait for the main device to turn on. If the main device fails to power on, press and hold the power button to manually turn it on. If the message “Connect to an external power source” is shown, check the power cable of the hardwire kit to see if it is correctly connected to the regular electric fuse.
- After the main device is turned on, go to Settings> Power on/off settings and select ACC detection mode. Restart the main device for the new settings to take effect
- After the main device has restarted, turn off the engine and remove the key. Check if the main device powers off or enters sleep mode. For some cars, the ACC power off signal will only be triggered when the driver seat door is opened after the engine is turned off. Some car models will only trigger the ACC power off signal after the engine has been turned off for a certai period of time. For such cars, observe for some time after the ACC power is turn off to check if the main device powers off or enters sleep mode.
- After the main device powers off or enters sleep mode, restart the engine and check if the main device automatically turns on. The above steps show that the connection is correct and that the ACC signal can be triggered correctly.
Step 4 Cable management
Route the hardwire kit to the location of the main device. If the hardwire kit
is too long, tie it up, butdo not cut it. Cutting the hardwire kit will affect
the power and ACC signal to the main device. Enabling the parking surveillance
function The parking surveillance function is disabled by default and must be
enabled in the main device. Refer to the user manual of the main device to see
how to configure the settings.
Note : Please read all notes and instructions carefully before using this product to ensure safety.
Precautions
Please ask a professional technician to perform the installation. Our
company is not liable for any short-circuiting of the car power supply and
damage to car battery or interior due to improper installation.Our company is
not liable for any losses resulting from the installation of the product
unless they are caused by product quality issues.
- The performance of this product is affected by the reliability of the car power source, car battery and main device. Our company is not liable for any losses from the malfunction of this product unless it is caused by product quality issues.
- Some cars cannot detect changes in ACC signals when the engine is turned on or off. For such cars, the KAWAhardwire kit is unable to transmit
- ACC signals to the main device. This may cause certain functions to be unavailable.
- Please only use this product for legal purposes.
User Guide
The user guide contains a detailed description of the product’s functions.
Please read the user guide carefully before using this product to prevent
losses due to incorrect use. Scan the QR code below for the user guide.
Specifications
- Input voltage : DC 12-30 V
- Output voltage : 5 V
- Output current : 2.4A
- Low voltage protection for small cars : 11.8 V
- Low voltage protection for big cars : 23.2 V
- Working temperature:- 20 °C- 70°C
- Storage temperature: -30 °C 85 °C
Packing List
- KAWA Hardwire Kit x 1
- User Manual x 1
FCC STATEMENT
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 product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote thesustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.