Nordval DC202-2CH 4K Dash Cam User Guide

Nordval DC202-2CH 4K Dash Cam

Product Specifications

The DC202-2CH dashcam is a high-quality device designed to capture video recordings while driving. Here are the specifications:

• Product: Dashcam DC202-2CH
• Resolution: 4K for front camera, 2K for rear camera
• GPS antenna included
• Speaker for audio playback
• LED lights for status indication
• Micro SD card slot for storage
• USB-C port for power and data transfer

Installing Your Dashcam
Before starting the installation process, please ensure that the engine is turned off. Follow these steps to install your dashcam:

1. Carefully insert the micro SD card into the micro SD card slot until it clicks.
2. Remove the plastic film from the front camera and the protective film from the adhesive tape.
3. Attach the camera to the windshield, behind the rear-view mirror. Optionally, stick the electrostatic film between the windshield and the dashcam.
4. Adjust the angle of the lens for optimal recording.
5. Plug the 12V power cable into the car’s cigarette lighter and connect it to the dashcam.
6. Remove the plastic film from the rear camera and the protective film from the adhesive tape.
7. Attach the camera to the rear window, ensuring that the view is not obstructed. Place the rear camera with the adhesive edge on the right side.
8. Start the engine. The dashcam will power up and start recording. Video files will be stored on the micro SD card in a loop recording fashion, replacing the oldest files with the newest ones when the card is full.

Connecting to the App
To connect your dashcam to the app, follow these steps:

1. Download and install the app from the app store on your smartphone.
2. Open the app and create a new account or log in to your existing account.
3. Ensure that your smartphone’s Wi-Fi is enabled.
4. On the dashcam, press and hold the function button for 5 seconds until the Wi-Fi indicator light starts flashing.
5. In the app, go to the Wi-Fi settings and select the dashcam’s network.
6. Enter the default Wi-Fi password provided in the user manual or change it to your preferred password.
7. Once connected, you can access various options and settings through the app.

Playback Recordings on PC
If you prefer to view your dashcam recordings on a PC, follow these steps:

1. Remove the micro SD card from the dashcam.
2. Insert the micro SD card into an SD card adapter.
3. Insert the SD card adapter into your computer’s SD card slot or use an external SD card reader.
4. Open a file explorer window and navigate to the SD card.
5. Locate the video files in the appropriate folder and double-click to play them using a media player of your choice.

Voice Control & Voice Guidance
The DC202-2CH dashcam supports voice control and provides voice guidance during operation. Simply speak the voice commands listed in the user manual to control the dashcam’s functions.

FAQ

• Q: Where can I find the EU declaration of conformity for the DC202-2CH dashcam?
  A: The full text of the EU declaration of conformity can be found at the following internet address: www.nordval.eu/declaration-of- conformity/

• Q: How can I correct the rear camera image if it is upside down or mirrored?
  A: You can correct the rear camera image in the app settings.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Product information
For the following
Product: Dashcam
Type: DC202-2CH

Declaration and applicable standards
Hereby, TJM Supplies B.V. declares that the type of dashcam DC202-2CH series conforms to: Directive EMC 2014/53/EU and the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU) and its amendment directives 2015/863/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electronic equipment.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity can be found at the following internet address: www.nordval.eu/declaration-of- conformity/

Importer
Company: TJM Supplies B.V.
Address: Zompstraat 8
8102 HX Raalte
The Netherlands
Email: [email protected]
Phone number: +31 85-0402973
Chamber of Commerce number: 72016981
VAT number: NL858946439B01

Nordväl® is the registered trademark of TJM Zwerink Holding B.V.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Copyright© 2023 TJM Supplies B.V. All rights reserved.
Manufactured in China.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Please check the box for each of the following items before installing your dashcam:

• Nordväl DC202-2CH front and rear camera
• Micro SD card
• USB-C power cable (3.5m) + USB car charger
• AV cable rear camera (6m)
• Electrostatic films
• 5x Cable clips + pry tool
• Extra adhesive tape
• User manual

DC202-2CH Details

Buttons & functions

SD card format + WiFi password restoring

| Press the button once to activate or deactivate audio recording.

Press and hold the function button for 10 seconds to reset the WiFi password + format SD card.

LED status

INSTALLING YOUR DASHCAM

Caution:

• Do not install the product in a location where it may obstruct the driver’s field of vision.
• Attach the camera to the windshield, behind the rear-view mirror. Clean and dry the windshield before installation.

1. Turn off the engine. Carefully insert the micro SD card into the micro SD card slot until it clicks.

2. Remove the plastic film from the front camera. Remove the protective film from the adhesive tape.

3. Attach the camera to the windshield, behind the rear-view mirror. If desired, stick the electrostatic film between the windshield and the dashcam.

4. Adjust the angle of the lens by rotating the camera about 10° downwards. This ensures that the camera records with a good aspect ratio. It is recommended to maintain a ratio of 2/3 road and 1/3 horizon.

5. Plug the 12V power cable into the car’s cigarette lighter and plug the cable into the dashcam.

6. Remove the plastic film from the rear camera. Remove the protective film from the adhesive tape.

7. Attach the camera to the rear window in a place where the view is not obstructed. Place the rear camera in such a way that the adhesive edge is on the right side as shown in the image above.
   Note If the rear camera image is upside down or mirrored, you can correct this in the app settings.

8. Start the engine. The dashcam powers up and starts recording. Video files are stored on the micro SD card. When the micro SD card is full, the newest video files will replace the oldest video files (loop recording). This means that the SD card always contains the most recent recordings.

INSTALLING WITH NORDVÄL POWER KIT USB-C
Caution

• Read this manual carefully before installation and, if in doubt, consult an authorized installer.
• Nordväl is not responsible for any damage caused by the incorrect connection or by not following the instructions in this manual.

1. Stop the engine and remove the fuse box lid. Refer to your car owner’s manual to locate the fuse box and remove the lid. The location and layout of the fuse box and the type of the fuse box depend on the brand and type of vehicle.
2. Connect the red ACC(+) fuse to the fuse box (switched power). Find a spare switched fuse or remove a switched fuse from the fuse box. Then place the red ACC(+) fuse in the referred place.
3. Connect the yellow BAT fuse to the fuse box (constant power). Find a spare constant fuse, or remove one from the fuse box. Then place the yellow BAT fuse in the referred place.
4. Connect the black GND wire to a ground point.
   Attach the GND wire to a grounding point, such as a bolt located directly on a metal part of the vehicle frame.
   Connect the USB-C cable to the Nordväl dashcam and start the engine. Check if the dashcam turns on and keeps recording when you turn off the engine .

CONNECTING TO THE APP

1. Download the “Kacam” app by scanning the QR code provided on this page, or by searching for it in the App Store or Google Play Store.
2. Enable Bluetooth and GPS location, then open the WiFi settings on your smartphone and select the network: “DC202-2CH”. Use the default password: “12345678” to connect.
3. Once connected, open the app to see live video, change the camera settings, or download recorded videos and photos.

Note

• When you connect your smartphone to the dashcam for the first time, your smartphone will ask you if you want to keep or break the WiFi connection. Choose to keep WiFi connection.
• For the app to work properly, your location settings must be enabled in your smartphone.

APP OPTIONS

General

Show GPS location during recordings in the app

Settings

• Video Resolution
  Set the video resolution.

• Loop Recording
  Recording time per segment.

• Audio Recording
  Turns audio recording on/off.

• Date & Time
  Displays the date & time in the video.

• G-sensor
  Set the impact sensitivity of the G-sensor for Event recordings.

• PIP
  Adjust the image display.

• Read more about the Parking Mode settings on page 16.

• Time zone
  Configure your actual timezone.

• Volume
  Adjust speaker volume.

• Voice Control
  Turns voice control on/off.

• Voice Command
  See which voice commands you can use.

• Fatigue Driving Reminder
  Set whether you want to enable a fatigue reminder.

• Frequency
  Adjust the frequency:50Hz / 60Hz. Use 50Hz if you drive in Europe.

• Date/Time Format
  Set how you want the time and date to be displayed.

• Speed Unit
  Set to kilometres per hour or miles per hour.

• Boot Ringtone
  Turns the tone on/off that is played when the camera is powered on/off.

• GPS Information
  Displays GPS satellite information.

• Format Reminding
  Set whether you want to enable the SD card format reminder.

• Rear Mirror
  Mirror the image of the rear camera (horizontal).

• Rear Rotate
  Flip the rear camera image upside down (vertical).

• Synchronize time
  Click this if you want to synchronize the time.

• SD Card Information
  The used storage and max. storage.

• Format SD card
  Click here if you want to format the SD card.

• WiFi
  Change the WiFi SSID and password if needed.

• Default Setting
  Restores factory settings.

• Firmware Version
  Check which firmware version you have.

SETTING THE PARKING MODE

Caution The parking mode option is only available after connecting the Nordväl Power Kit USB-C (see page 9).
Open the app and go to “DC202”. Stop recording first and then click on “settings” in the upper right corner. Scroll down to “Time-Lapse Parking Mode” to set the parking mode options. You can choose from the following options:

Time Lapse Parking Mode
In time-lapse mode, the dashcam will continuously record with 1 frame per second, combined with the event recording mode.

Collision Detection Parking Mode
In collision detection mode, the dashcam will start recording when an impact is detected. The video will be locked, so it will not be overwritten by the loop cycle function. You can set the G-sensor sensitivity settings in the settings of the dashcam.

Motion Detection Parking Mode
In motion detection mode, the dashcam will start recording when movement is detected, combined with the event recording mode.

Off
Parking mode is disabled, your dashcam will turn off when you turn off your engine.

Note The “collision-” and “motion detection” recordings will be placed in the ”event” folder on your SD card. They are easy to find, and will not be overwritten by other recording types.

PLAYBACK RECORDINGS ON PC

1. Download the GPS video player software from the following link: www.nordval.eu/downloads/dashcams/
2. Copy the download file to a computer and install it.
3. Open the installed GPS video player software.
4. Remove the micro SD card from the dashcam.
5. Connect the micro SD card to the computer using an SD card adapter.
6. Click on “File”. Choose the file you want to play and open it. The GPS video player will now start playing the video.

VOICE CONTROL

The DC202-2CH supports voice control. The commands are listed below.

VOICE GUIDANCE
The DC202 dashcam has voice guidance to let you know when important things take place. The spoken notifications are:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• The dashcam does not record or suddenly stops recording.
  Check the power supply and/or format the SD card in the camera or a computer.

• How do I format the SD card and reset the camera?
  To format the SD card, open the app and connect the dashcam (if necessary). Go to “DC202” Stop recording first and then click on “settings” in the upper right corner. Then click on “Format” to format the SD card.

• To reset the camera, press and hold the function button for 10 seconds to set the dashcam to default settings.

• I cannot find the dashcam in my WiFi settings.
  When your dashcam is connected to your car, start your engine. The dashcam will now also turn on. Make sure that you have WiFi, GPS and Bluetooth enabled on your phone.

• The WiFi disconnects automatically.
  When you are connected to the dashcam via WiFi, it will automatically turn off after afew minutes (when there is no app activity).

• There are horizontal stripes in the recording.
  Open the app and go to “settings” in the upper right corner and adjust the frequency based on the power supply (60Hz or 50Hz).

• My dashcam does not record in parking mode.
  Check whether the parking mode is set correctly, or let an authorized installer check the physical installation. For more information about the installation and software settings, see pages 9, 10 and 16.

• How can I change the WiFi password?
  Open the app and go to “settings” in the upper right. In the menu, choose “WiFi”. Here you can view and/or change the WiFi data.

• forgot the WiFi password
  If you forgot your WiFi password, you can format the dashcam and reset it to factory settings (see page 6). The password will then reset to the default password: “12345678”.
  Important: Save important recordings before formatting the SD card.

• My recordings are blurry.
  Remove the protective lens film and clean the lens with (preferably) a lens cloth. Also, make sure the windshield is clean and clear of grease and dirt.

• My recordings have no sound.
  Open the app and go to “settings” in the upper right corner and ensure that the “Record Audio” setting is turned on or use the function button on the dashcam by pressing it once. Please note that the Time-Lapse videos recorded in parking mode do not include audio.

• My camera automatically turns on and off.
  Make sure that the output current can reach 5V / 2.5A and use the included car charger.

• My camera gets hot.
  Due to the camera continuously recording at high speed, the dashcam may be hot during use. The camera has an overheating protection at 70° Celsius.

• Video files cannot be played on my computer.
  The video files from the dashcam are in MP4 format and may not be compatible with your PC if suitable playback software is not installed. Make sure you have installed the right codecs and software.

• My dashcam keeps saying “Memory card error”.
  Using unqualified SD or third-party cards can affect the dashcam’s performance and in some cases, force the dashcam to reboot randomly during recording. Use the official SD card and/or try formatting it in the app.

• Is your question not answered?
  The FAQs and associated solutions and tips are covered above. Is your question not listed, or the possible solution did not help? Then go to: www.nordval.eu /products-faq/ for more tips, or get in touch with us.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Rear camera: black / 5,4 x 2,9 x 2,7cm / 24g
SD card| Micro SD, class 10 or higher, up to 256GB
Recording modes| Normal, Time Lapse, Collision Detection, Motion Detection*

*These are parking modes and require the optional Nordväl Power Kit USB-C to be used.

Video resolution| Front & Rear:| 4K 3840×2160 @ 30FPS + Full HD 1920×1080 @ 30FPS (Default)

4K 3840×2160 @ 30FPS + 2K 2560×2160 @ 25FPS

2K 2560×1440 @ 30FPS + Full HD 1920×1080 @ 30FPS

Full HD 1920×1080 @ 30FPS + Full HD 1920×1080 @ 30FPS

Front only:| 5K 5120×2160 @ 25FPS

4K 3840×2160 @ 30FPS

2K 2560×1440 @ 30FPS

Full HD 1920×1080 @ 30FPS

Viewing angle| Front camera: 140º wide angle lens Rear camera: 135º wide angle lens
Video codec| H.265
Video file format| MP4
Photo file format| JPG
GPS| Built-in, playback in-app or PC with GPS video player
WiFi| Built-in, 5Ghz
Bluetooth| Built-in, BLE 4.2
Microphone/speaker| Yes/yes (voice guidance in English)
USB-C port| Built-in
Time & date setting| Yes
Loop recording| Yes, 1 minute only
Input| 12V-24V cigarette charger / 12V-24V Power Kit USB-C
Power consumption| 5V 2.5A
Battery| Built-in supercapacitor
Operating temperature| -20ºC to 70ºC
Length USB-C cable| 3.5 meters
Warranty| 2 years

References

• Declaration of conformity - Nordväl
• Dashcams - Nordväl

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