AZDOME M01 Car Dashcam User Manual

AZDOME M01 Car Dashcam

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this AZDOME dashcam. This instruction manual contains information on how to operate your dash cam. 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:
A U3-type microSD card (Not included) is required to use this Dash Cam. To ensure proper functionality, we recommend formatting the microSD card with your dashcam prior to first use. This will help ensure compatibility and prevent any potential issues.

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PRODUCT SEPCIFICATION

Model

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M01

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Screen Size| 3.0 Inch IPS LCD Screen
Lens| 150°wide angle lens
Lens Aperture| F=2.0
Video Code| H.264, MOV
Video Resolution| 1080P 1920×1080/720P 1280×720
Video Effective Pixel| 2 Mega Pixels
Photo format| JPG
Photo resolution| 2M/5M/8M/12M
Photo Effective Pixel| 12 Mega Pixels
Language| REnugssliisahn,,FDreuntcchh,,PDoeluisths,cCh,hSinpeasneish, Italian, Japanese,
Memory Card| nMoictrioncSlDudCeadrd U3 Class 10 or Higher, Max Support 64 GB,
G-sensor| SBeunilst-oinr t3o-AloxciskI&mpraoctteAcct cceulrerreonmt evitdeer Gravitational
Frequency| 60 Hz, 50 Hz
Loop Recording| Support
Parking Mode| Support
Fatigue Driving Reminder| Support
Year/Month/Day/Hour/Minute| Support
Record Audio| Support
Mini-USB port| Charging
Power Interface| 5V 1.5A
Battery| Built-in Li-ion Battery 200mAh
Operating Temperature| -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
Working Humidity| 10 ~ 90%

PRODUCT DIAGRAM

1. LCD Screen
2. Charging Indicator
3. Working Indicator
4. TF Card Slot
5. Up Button
6. Menu Button
7. Down Button
8. OK Button
9. Mode Button
10. Lock Button
11. Power Button
12. AV IN
13. Lens
14. Speaker
15. Suction Cap Installation Port
16. USB Charging Port
17. Microphone
18. Reset Button

BUTTON CONTROLS

Note:

1. We recommend using AZDOME SD cards for optimal performance. If you need one AZDOME SD card, not included in the packaging, on Amazon search AZDOME SD card.
2. Using third-party or unqualified SD cards can affect the dashcam’s performance and in some cases, force the dashcam to reboot randomly during recording.
3. Be sure to format your microSD card with your dash cam for the first time use.
4. 200mAh battery is mainly used to save files in an emergency. Please always connect Dash Cam to external power while using.

DASH CAM INSTALLATION

1. Insert the Micro SD card into the Micro SD slot of the dash cam and format your SD card for the first time use.
2. Slide the mount into the mount installation slot.
3. Turn off the car engine.
4. Stick the car mount together with the camera onto your windshield.
5. 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 to the USB port of the car charger. Be sure to keep it away from the airbag area.
6. Adjust the dash cam to keep the lens level with the ground.
7. Start the engine to check if the dash cam works properly.
8. To remove the mount, press and hold the Mount Release Button then pull the mount out of the slot.

USING YOUR 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.

Auto Power ON/OFF:

1. Connect the car charger and Dash Cam by using the charging cable.
2. Plug the other end of the car charger into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket.
3. 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, Dash Cam automatically saves the recording and turns OFF within a few seconds.

Manual Power ON/OF

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

Note:
Some trucks/car’s 12V cigarette outlet is always HOT, which means it provide 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. 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.

• Hardwire your dash cam to your car’s fuse box with AZDOME’S Mini Hardwire Kit.
• 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.

FORMAT THE MEMORY CARD

1. Press to enter the setting interface.
2. Press / to locate the Micro SD card set up, and press to enter Micro SD card format.
3. Press / to locate“ OK”, and press to confirm formatting.

MENU SETTING

1. Press to enter the menu setting.
2. Press/ to locate the item you want to set.
3. Press to confirm your setting.
4. Press again to exit the menu setting.

Note: Please set the right time before using the dash cam.

Playback Mode
Press 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 to play/pause the selected file. Press / to fast-forward/rewind.
4. Press one more time to exit the video playback.

Photo Playback

1. Press / to select files.
2. Press to delete the selected file.
3. Press to view the selected file.
4. Press one more time to exit the photo playback.

Lock Video Playback

1. Press / to select files.
2. Press to play/pause the selected file. Press / to fast-forward/rewind.
3. Press one more time to exit the video playback.

Note: Cannot delete protected files on the dash cam.

FUNCTION

• Resolution—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 the video file for the loop recording.

• Sound Record—On(Default)/Off

  • On: The video file will have sound.
  • Off: The video file will not sound.

• Exposure— -0.3/-0.7/-1/-1.3/-1.7/-2/0(Default)/2/1.7/1.3/0.7/0.3
  To adjust the video exposure setting for either brighter or darker video according to your preference.

• Parking Monitoring — On/ Off(Default)

  • Designed to work when the dash-cam is shaken during a HIT&RUN event while your car is parked.
  • Based on the G-sensor setting, when your car gets hit and shacked, the dash-cam will turn on automatically, and start recording for 30 seconds on the internal battery, then lock that video file before automatically turning, so the video file won’t erased by loop recording function.
  • While you use the dash-cam and the car is running, please turn OFF this function, otherwise, the dash-cam will automatically turn on and off randomly.
  • Please note: The internal battery can provide power up to 1-3mins when it is fully charged.
  • If you want 24-hour monitoring, please use a hardwire kit to connect the dash-cam to your car battery (The hardwire kit is not included in the package).

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

• Language — Multilingual, default English.
  Allow you 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.

• Screen-saver — Off(Default)/1min/ 2mins/ 3mins
  Once choose a time duration and turn on this function, the dash-cam 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. By pressing the power button or tapping on the screen, the dash-cam will exit this mode and you can operate it.

• Frequency — 50HZ/ 60HZ(Default)

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

• Date Format
  YYY MM DD/MM DD YYYY/DD MM YYY

• 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.

• Fatigue Warn — Off(Default)/1 hour/2hours/4hours
  1/2/4Hour(s): The dashcam will make a sound when the dashcam working for 1/2/4 hours. To alert that please keep awake.

• Format SD Warn — Off/15days/30days(Default)/60days
  15/30/60 day(s): The dashcam will alert that please format the SD card, if too many emergency lock files use the loop recording function.

• 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.
  • On the computer visit the AZDOME website (www.azdomes.com > Support > Download) to check for M01 Firmware Upgrade Guide.

FAQ

• Q1: Camera does not turn ON?
  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 turn 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: Camera gets HOT?
  It is normal for your camera to run slightly hot. Due to the dual lens recording, the dash cam may be hot during use. (no more than 140°F/70ºC).

• Q4: Video is fuzzy?
  Please make sure the lens of the camera is clean and there is no dirt on the windshield.

• Q5: Camera Freezing/Lagging or Crashing?
  Please make sure you are only using a Class 10 or above Micro SD memory card. Insert a paper clip into reset. Restart with another Micro SD card and try again.

• Q6: 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.

• Q7: Camera showing “Memory Error” or “Please Insert Micro SD Card” even though a memory card is already installed into the camera?

1. Please make sure the memory card is at least Class 10, U3 and purchased from trusted vendors 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. 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.

DISCLAIMER

The videos/pictures taken by 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 to be damaged or lost;

1. If the TF card is in the recording status, the final video files will be damaged or lost.
2. If there is an illegal blackout in the recording status, the 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.

Further Information

• 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 [email protected].
• www.azdomes.com.

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