TOGUARD CE41A Full HD Dual Dash Camera User Guide
- June 17, 2024
- TOGUARD
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Toguard CE41A Full HD Dual 1080P
Dash Camera
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Important Notice:
- This product is intended for using in motor vehicles only. Do NOT install the camera where it might block the driver’s view of road (including the mirrors) or the deployment of the airbag.
- Before using this device, please insert the memory card first, and need to format micro SD card to FAT32 format on PC firstly, then format the memory card in camera menu.
- This camera records video at high resolution. Be sure to use high speed Micro SD card. Class 10 or above 16 GB or 32 GB Micro SD card is recommended.
- For safety reasons, this camera has a small built-in battery, which is used to save the video file after external power supply cuts off (car turns off).
- Be sure the camera lens is clean and there is nothing blocking the lens.
- DO NOT leave the camera in direct sunlight for a long period of time or where the temperature could go above 170°F(75°C).
Interface and Button Function
- Rear Lens
- Front Lens
- MIC
- Screen
- Mini USB Power in
- Mount Socket
- Down
- Menu
- UP
- OK
- Power
- Reset
- Memory Card Slot
Button Function:
| Power | Long press to turn ON / OFF the camera |
|---|---|
| OK | In Standby / Video / Photo Mode. Short press to start / stop video |
recording or take a photo.
In Setting Menu, short press to confirm selection and adjustment.
In Playback, short press to select and play recorded files
UP| In Setting Menu. Short press to select option and adjust values.
In Playback, short press to select media files.
Long press to switch front and rear media files
During video recording, short press to switch front and rear camera display.
Menu/ Mode| Please press OK button to pause recording firstly, short press to
access the menu settings ,and press twice to access System Setting Menu.
In standby, Long press to switch mode between Video / Photo / Playback.
Down| In Setting Menu. Short press to select option and adjust values.
In Playback, short press to select media files.
Long press to switch front and rear media files During video recording, short
press to turn ON/OFF audio recording.
POWER| When power off, Press & Hold to turn on the camera. In any status,
Press & Hold to turn off the camera, Short press to turn on/off screen.
Set up and Installation:
- Before installation, please check the camera’s normal function, and make sure you are using a high speed Micro SD card (speed Class 10 or above),and format the card in the camera menu before recording.
- Use the suction cup mount to install the CE41A dash cam on the windshield. The recommended location is near the rearview mirror facing front, adjust the lens angle for best coverage.
- Adjust the lens angle of the camera, make sure you get the best coverage over the hood and the road ahead, so you can record what happens.
- Connect the power to the camera and the cigarette lighter, hide the rest of the cable in the gap of the interior trim board.
Operating Mode:
The CE41A operates in 3 modes: Video Recording Mode, Photo Mode and Playback
Mode. These modes also have menu to help you configure recording and taking
photos. Long press menu button to switch between different modes and access to
the mode you want. Watch the icon on top left corner of the screen for each
mode.
Video Recording Mode:
The camera will automatically enter Video Recording Mode and start recording
when connected to a car charger and power on.
A Red dot flashing on the top left corner indicates recording is in progress.
Press the OK to stop recording, or start recording again.
- Video Mode Icon
- Loop Recording
- Exposure
- Motion Detection
- HDR
- G-Sensor
- Recording Time
- Resolution
- Parking Monitor
- LED Status
- Memory Card Status
- Power Status
- Audio Status
- Time & Date
In all 3 operating mode, you can press the Menu button once to access the menu
settings for that particular mode, and press twice to display System Setting
Menu.
The System Setting Menu is common to all modes, See page 10 to page 11.
Press UP and DOWN to scroll through the various setting options and press OK
to select and confirm selection, Press MENU again to exit the setting menu.
Video Recording Menu:
Resolution: Adjust front lens recording video resolution 1080P/
720P/ VGA.
Loop Recording: This function allows you to set video length to 1/2/3 minutes,
Select a value to activate loop recording, so when storage is full, it will
automatically loop back to the earliest file and record over it.
High Dynamic Range: Turn on to optimize video quality with wider light range
and irnage details.
Exposure: Adjust exposure value to adjust the brightness of the video.
Motion Detection: Turn ON/OFF motion detection function.
For your safety, we highly recommend turning off this function.
Recording: Turn ON/OFF audio recording in video.
Date Stamp: Enable/Disable the date and time marks in video files.
G-Sensor: G-sensor will detect significant or sudden shock and movement, then
automatically locks current file from loop recording. Low/medium/High
sensitivity are available.
Parking Monitor: It’s used to protect your car after parking.
With this function on, after you stop the car and the camera turns off, it
stays standby. When camera detects shock and collision, it will automatically
turn on and take a short video, then shut down automatically.
Photo Taking Mode:
The CE41A camera can operate in Photo Taking Mode, and take HD photo up to
10 Mega pixels.
To take a photo:
Simply power on the CE41A camera. Long press MENU to select Photo Mode, and
Press OK to take photo .
Like the Video Recording Mode, you can press the Menu button once to access
the setting menu for Photo Mode, Press Menu twice to enter system setting
menu.
Photo Mode Menu:
Resolution: Set the photo resolution, Up to 10 Mega Pixels available.
Anti-Shaking: Turn ON/OFF image stabilization function.
Date Stamp: Enable/Disable the date and time marks in image files.
Playback Mode:
This mode allows you to play back recorded video or view photos.
- Stop video recording, long press MENU button twice to enter playback mode.
- Use UP and DOWN button to scroll through the recorded files/ photos, and press OK to view recorded video.
Playback Menu:
After choosing a recorded video or photo, press the Menu button once to
access the setting menu for Playback Mode.
Delete: Delete the current file displayed or delete alll files.
Protection: Lock/Unlock the current file displayed or Lock/ Unlock all files.
Slideshow: Select a time gap to activate this function, and all recorded file
will be displayed in slide show.
System Setting Menu:
Press MENU button twice to access System Setting Menu in any mode. The TOOL
icon is highlighted in the upper left corner.
Screen Saver: Set the time to automatically
turn off the LCD display after no operation.
Auto Power Off: Set the time for the camera to automatically power off to save
power. The camera will automatically power off when it is standby under the
setting time.
Light Frequency: Set light frequency to 50Hz or GOHz according to local
regulation.
Beep Sound: Turn on/off sound when you press any button.
Language: English / German / Chinese available.
Date/Time: Change the time and date by using the UP and DOWN button, then
press OK to confirm changes, press MENU button again to exit time setup.
Restore Setting: Reset all settings back to factory default.
Format: Format the Micro SD card.
Version: Check firmware version.
LED Light: Setup the IR LED iamp working mode, Always ON / Always OFF or Auto,
in Auto mode, the IR LEDs will light when the ambient light is too dark.
Specification:
| Model | Toguard CE41A |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | High Resolution CMOS Sensor |
| Screen | 1.5 inch LCD Display |
| Lens | 170° High-Resolution Wide Angle Lens |
| Video Resolution | Front: 19201080P Rear: 19201080P |
| Video Format | MOV |
| Video Coding | H.264 |
| Video Mode | Normal / Loop Record /Motion Detection |
| Picture Format | JPG |
| Photo Resolution | 10MP / 8MP / 5MP /3MP/2MP/ 1.3MPNGA |
| Loop Recording | Supported |
| Power on recording | Supported |
| HDR | Supported |
| G-Sensor Lock | Supported |
| Language | English / German / Chinese available |
| Audio Recording | Built-in microphone, On / Off optional |
| Storage | Micro SD Card (up to 128GB) |
| USB interface | Mini use |
| Operating System | Windows 7/10 or MAC |
| Internal Power | Built-in Li-ion Battery |
| External power supply | DC 5V / 1.5A |
| Storage temperature | -20°C∼60°C |
| Operating temperature | -10°C∼50°C |
Common Problems and Solutions:
Q: When press the menu button, why it's not display the menu of the system?
A: Please press OK button to pause recording firstly.
Q: Have stopped recording, why | still cannot enter menu?
A: Please turn off motion detection, otherwise it will keep recording when it detects any motion, which causes that you cannot enter menu.
Q: Have set loop recording, but only randomly records for 10 seconds with a long gap in between, then stops and re-start the recording.
A: We suggest not turn on motion detection features while driving, this function may make recording intermittent.
Q: The SD card gets full and it doesn't overwrite?
A: Please check whether all video files are locked and cannot be overwritten, please format micro SD card and adjust sensitivity of G-sensor.
Q: Suction mount cannot attach on windshield well?
A: 1. Please clean the windscreen where attaching with a glass cleaning wipe. Removed the protective film, If it does not work, warming your windscreen then try it again. 2. Please soak suction mount to warm water for a moment. 3. If it is still not working, we are glad to send a new suction mount to you, please contact us to get a replacement.
Q: Even though set the screen saver, but the screen will randomly
A: The power supply might not be stable, please change another car charger to try.
Q: Why dash cam drain car battery?
A: Please check whether the cigarette lighter still be on after you turn off car engine.
Q: The dash cam willstop automatically while recording.
A: 1. Check whether the memory is full. 2. Check whether the loop recording function is turned ON. 3. Check whether the Micro SD card is high-speed above C10 4. Check the memory card, there might be too many locked video that the loop recording won't work right. 5. Check the car charger connection status, if the connection is loose, the power supply is not stable, the camera will automatically turn off.
Q: The camera keeps starting and off
A: That could be the parking monitor function being triggered, check the setup menu.
Q: If the video played on the computer is somehow not fluent or jammed.
A: 1. Try to play the video with different video players, like : Potplayer or VLCplayer. 2.Format your Micro SD cardinthe camera. 3. Run speed test on the memory card to make sure the memory card fits the requirement: Write Speed is over 1OMB/S.
Q: There are stripes interference in the image.
A: That should be wrong light frequency. According to the local regulation, choose the appropriate frequency settings 50HZ or GOHZ.
Q: Without external power supply, the camera only lasts very short time,or it just can't turn on.
A: The built-in battery is low capacity for safety reasons, and the battery is used to save the video and parking monitor only. Itis not designed to work without external power supply.