Hoestr A39 Body Camera Instruction Manual

A39 Manual (EN)
Please read carefully before using, most problem scan be avoided!
After-sales Email:a39bbc@163.com

A39 Body Camera

Caution
Correct Memory Format： Please do not format this machine or TF card on your computer:
Its memory format only supports FAT32. Once it is formatted in exFAT/NTFS/APFS on your computer, the system will be not compatible and cause problems such as not working, not charging, not being recognized by your computer, etc.
If you have changed the memory to the wrong format accidentally, please formatted on the camera, the memory format will become: FAT32

Product appearance

1. Reset key: Poke this key to restore factory settings (No files will be deleted)

2. Volume+:
   When playback, short press to increase the volume
   When video/photo recording, short press to turn on/off the night vision light

3. Volume –
   When playback, short press to decrease the volume
   Before video/photo recording, short press to rotate the image

4. “M” Menu button:
   After powering on, short press “M” to switch between 3 modes: file browse mode and 2 other modes.
   In file browsing mode: long press “M” to delete files.
   In other mode： in the non-recording state, long press “M” to enter the menu.

5. Photo key: one key to take a photo

6. HD camera with IR-CUT

7. 4 infrared night vision lights

8. 1/4” thread fixed bracket

9. Fixed back clip buckle

10. indicator hole

11. Screen:1.54-inch TFT color screen

12. USB Type C port

13. TF card slot: Supports up to 256GB and requires FAT32 format (Need format TF card for first time use, please pay attention to backup data)

14. Loudspeaker hole

15. Audio button: Record audio up, save down

16. Video button: Record video up, save down

17. Previous song:
    Short press to switch the previous song;
    When playback, long press to fast rewind (Fast rewind function is not available in 1296P video mode)

18. Next song:
    Short press to switch next song;
    When playback, long press to fast forward (Fast forward function is not available in 1296P video mode)
    When recording video, short press to mark to protect the video file

19. Return key: Inside the submenu, short press to return to the previous menu, long  press to turn off the screen backlight

20. Power button/Playback/OK:
    Long press to power on/off
    When playback: short press to play/pause
    When in the main menu, short press to enter the submenu or save the modified settings

Quick help

2.1 Insert memory TF card

• TF card format : only FAT32
• Up to 256GB TF memory card supported
• Please format the it on the camera menu before first use

2.2 Power on/off In standby mode, the machine automatically turns off for 3 minutes without any operation to save power
2.3 How to enter menu After powering on, short press “M” to switch between 3 modes: file browse mode and 2 other modes.
In file browsing mode: long press “M” to delete files.
In other mode：in the non-recording state, long press “M” to enter the menu.
2.4 Cannot access menu? The menu button will not work when recording video / audio, or when the memory card is not inserted.
You will not be able to access the menu in these cases.
2.5 Set the language and date-time Setting the language: enter the menu and select: “Language”
Set date and time: enter the menu and select: “Date/Time”
2.6 Formatting for the first time After inserting the memory card, boot into the menu and select Format

• Please format the tf card on the camera menu before first use
• Prohibit formatting the camera on your computer. Once it is formatted on your computer, it will not work.

2.7 Video Record / Save

• The video file 10minutes automatically saved as a file to avoid the file is too large to lose
• When recording: the blue indicator light flashes, you can enter the menu to turn off (In the non-recording state, Menu – Indicator light – OFF)
• During recording, briefly press the “volume +” button to turn on/off the night vision (ON: moon logo).
• Before video/photo recording, short press “Volume-” button to rotate the image

Mark protection video

• Press the “Next ⏭ ” button briefly during the recording process, a lock icon will appear at the top of the current screen, indicating that the current video file has been marked for protection
• After connecting to the computer, the video file being marking protected in the [DCIM] folder under [Removable Disk] will be “Read Only” to distinguish it from other normal video files.

2.8 Audio Record / Save

• Note:the audio file 1 hour automatically saved as a file to avoid the file is too large to lose
• When recording: the blue indicator light flashes, you can enter the menu to turn off (In the non-recording state, Menu – Indicator light – OFF)

2.9 Take photos

• Short press the photo key to take photos quickly (blue light flashes once)
• You can take photos with just one click while recording videos, browsing files, and so on, except when recording audio.

Note: The photo function is not recommended for professional use
2.10 View/Playback/Delete/Unlock files

• After powering on, short press “M” to switch between 3 modes: file browse mode and 2 other modes.
• In file browsing mode: long press “M” to delete/protection /unlock protection
• When playback, long press previous/next button to fast rewind/forward (This function is not available in 1296P video mode)

2.11 Connect to computer

（It takes a few seconds for the computer to recognize this machine）

• Prohibit formatting the camera on your computer
• It is recommended to copy the local video files to a computer for playback. If played on the machine, it may be too large for the transmission to keep up with, resulting in poor playback, stuttering sound and other undesirable phenomena
• If you want higher card reading speed, please purchase a separate high-speed card reader.

If the computer does not recognize it？

1. Turn off the camera before connecting it to the computer. When connecting to the computer, place it smoothly
2. Try the “Reset” Button; Reboot your computer or camera
3. If you are a MAC user, please replace the type-c adapter
4. Please use the original USB cable or a cable that can be used to transfer data (some cables can only be used for charging)
5. Change the computer to another connection port and try again
6. Computer lacks drivers, please google for your computer to download drivers

If you want higher card reading speed, please purchase a separate high-speed card reader.

Menu setting contents

Once in the menu, you will see

1. Video resolution: 1296P / 1080FHD / 1080P / 720P

2. Photo resolution:
   (This photo is not for professional use)40M(72965472 pixels)| 5M(25921944 pixels)
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   21M(51203840 pixels)| 3M(20481536 pixels)
   12M(40323024 pixels)| 2MHD(19201080 pixels)
   10M(36482736 pixels)| 1.3M(1280960 pixels)
   8M(32642448 pixels)| VGA(640480 pixels)

3. Date/time

4. Motion detection: On/Off (Default Off)
   (This function is not available in 1296P video mode)
   Explanation:
   When the motion detection function is on, slide up the video button to start recording video: the camera will automatically start recording when motion is detected (an object enters the screen, including light changes), and will automatically pause recording 20 seconds after the screen is stationary.
   Attention:

5. After enabling “Motion detection” recording, it takes a few minutes for the function to take effect. Recommend use this function for long video recordings

6. In dark environment, the accuracy ofmotion detection may be limited

7. This feature solely depends on whether the image is still or not, and is not related to whether the sound is muted or not

8.   Loop recording: Off, 1~10 min (Default 10 minutes) 10 minutes)
   NOTE: In 1296P mode, loop recording is limited to 5 minutes
   Explanation: When memory runs out, the new video will overwrite the old one

9. Image rotation: On/Off (Default Off)
   Explanation: Due to the principle of camera mirroring, the opposite image will be presented. We set 2 modes:
   Image rotation off (camera facing the back of the screen, image is positive)
   Image rotation on (camera acing the front of the screen and the image is positive)
   Users can set it according to their needs
   NOTE: Before video/photo recording, short press volume- to rotate the image

10. Image mirroring On/Off (Default Off)

11. Date/Time stamp On/Off (Default On)

12. Exposure: Set the exposure when recording videos and taking photos (default +0.0, not recommended to change)

13. Format: Before first use, please enter the menu to format the memory card on the device

14. Language: English, Deutsch, Español…

15. Auto power off: Off, 1min,3 min (Default 3 minutes) Without any operation in 3 minutes, machine will automatically shutdown

16. Screensaver: Off, 1~10min (Default 1 minute) Without any operation in 1 minute, machine will automatically turn off the screen

17. Indicator light: On/Off (Default indica tor light for audio/video recording/photography)

18. Version

19. Reset: No files will be deleted, only the factory settings of the machine will be restored

Specifications

Packing list:
1Camera
1Manual
1*Data cable

Memory Usage

Video resolution

| 1296P| 1080FHD| 1080P|

720P

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8GB| 40min| 2h| 2.5h| 9h
16GB| 80min| 4h| 5h| 18h
32GB| 160min| 8h| 10h| 36h
64GB| 320min| 16h| 20h| 72h
128GB| 640min| 32h| 40h| 144h
256GB| 1280min| 64h| 80h| 288h

Q&A

Q1: Can’t turn on?
①If the battery is dead, please charge it
②If the machine is dead, turn it off and then turn it back on or press the reset button
Q2: Can’t turn off the camera?
①The camera does not accept any commands when it is connected to a computer. (This is normal)
②Please turn on the power first and then try the “Reset” button
Q3: Can’t record or play video?
①The TF memory card(FAT32) needs to be formatted for first use in the menu.Please pay attention to backup data (requires FAT32 format)
②Using a low speed card may result in invalid storage files or cannot record. Please use a high speed card with CLASS 10 or above
③Do not connect to a computer or any device while recording
④When connected to a computer, only data transfer and all buttons do not work
Q4: Can I only play vidoe files on the computer?
A: You can play the recorded video files directly on the camera or on the computer, but the audio quality will be better if played on the computer, resulting in a better viewing  experience
Q5: Failed to connect to computer?
Refer to page 16
Q6: When the machine is not inserted TF card connected to the computer, select “open USB storage device, the computer will pop up the words “whether to format it”
Please insert the TF card and then select “Open USB storage device”
Q7: Why is the actual storage space of this camera not up to the advertised storage space?
All memory manufacturers in the world produce the memory according to 1000 MB = 1 GB, while the computer recognizes the recorder according to 1024 MB = 1 GB. This problem exists in the memory of all electronic products
Q8: Disk Error？
Cut off its power when format device didn’t completed, so it lost system firmware. Please format or try “Reset button”
Q9: How to reduce noise?
① Place the camera smoothly and avoid rubbing it against other objects, such as hands, clothing etc
②Keep away from sources of noise (such as air conditioning, typing or the subtle noise that may be generated by running a computer)
③ Please understand if the recording environment is very noisy and then noise cannot be avoided
Q10: How do I read the contents of the memory card faster?
To manage files on your computer, insert the TF card into a USB 3.0 card reader (sold by another store) and connect it to your computer to transfer files
Q11: Image rotation: What is the difference between image rotation on/off?
Due to the principle of camera mirroring, the opposite image will be presented. We set 2 modes: with image rotation off (camera facing the back of the screen, image is positive). With image rotation on (the camera is facing the front of the screen and the image is positive). Users can set it according to their needs
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Caution

1. Do not allow children to play with the camera alone.Do not drop the camera or hit it with hard objects, as this may result in data loss or other hardware damage
2. Do not put the product in water or other liquids and do not use organic solvents to clean the parts, as this may damage the surface of the machine and cause corrosion
3. This product has a built-in lithium battery, which must not be disassembled and must not be exposed to sunlight, fire or similar overheating
4. If the unit is not used for a long period of time, please charge/discharge the product once every 3 months.
5. We are not responsible for any loss or damage to personal data caused by software, hardware failure, product maintenance, battery replacement or other accidents, nor are we liable for any other consequential damages arising therefrom
6. For learning and training only, please strictly abide by the relevant national laws, please do not do any illegal acts, we do not make any commitment and responsibility for the consequences of illegal acts, and have the final right of interpretation.

Warranty & Service

If a product is damaged or broken within one year, we will replace it with a new product free of charge. The warranty does not cover loss of products due to customer’s negligence.

Order number|
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After-sales Email (For after-sales only)| a39bbc@163.com
Date of purchase|
Warranty Period| 1 year from the date of purchase

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