BLAUPUNKT BP4.0-FHD Digital Video Recorder User Manual

DIGITALER VIDEOREKORDER
BP4.0-FHD
2.0 Zoll IPS-Display

Operating & installation instructions

CAUTION

• Set correct time in System Menu before first use.
• Please insert a mSD card in the right direction to avoid damage to the card slot in the DVR. If DVR shows error message, please format the mSD card from DVR menu. Please reset DVR or change mSD card if similar error occurs.
• Note: All files will be deleted when formatting mSD card, please backup Important files before formatting the mSD card. When reset function is selected, the settings will return to default setting.
• It is recommended to use mSD card CLASS 10 or above. Not all mSD cards behave the same as their specifications may vary. Please test mSD compatibility before purchasing mSD card.
• It is recommended to backup important file recoridngs once a week to avoid files being overwritten. Please format mSD card once every month for recording stability.
• The last file will be lost if the mSD card is removed from DVR while in ON condition or if the power to the DVR is interrupted.
• Please ensure the provided holder (mounting bracket) is installed correctly and firmly on windscreen to avoid damage to DVR.
• Battery life-span will decrease with usage. Please charge battery once every month to preserve battery in the event the device is not used for long period.
• Please do not use DVR in wet or damp environment as this DVR is not waterproof/water resistant.
• Please donot record or take pictures directly facing sunlight.
• To obtain clear image, please clean windscreen and DVR lens regularly. Avoid using DVR in a dusty environment.
• Please handle DVR with care and avoid direct impact to the DVR. Also, this DVR may malfunction when used in a high electromagnetic environment.
• Operating temperature of DVR is -10° C to 65° C, storage temperature Is -20°C to 70°C. Continuous exposure to sunlight, especially when closed in-cabin temperatures can exceed 70°C This may cause the DVR to malfunction, change color, cause housing & image distortion.

Disclaimer

• In no event shall Blaupunkt be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special consequential danger, to property or life, improper storage, whatsoever arising out of or connected with the use or misuse of their products.
• This device is NOT intended to be used for Illegal surveillance purposes and shall not be used in any form as evidence for claim purpose.
• Some countries prohibit drivers from mounting anything on the windshield or restrict mounting of DVR’s to specific areas of the windshield. It is the owner’s responsibility to mount the DVR in compliance with local laws.
• Error messages may appear depending on the environment it is used in and in when there’s low battery voltage in the vehicle.
• Blaupunktis notliable/responsible for non-recording of events, missing files, etc.

Structure

1. FrontLens
2. FillLight
3. Speaker
4. In-cabin Lens
5. Holder Socket| 6. UP/MENU Key
7. MicroSD Card Slot
8. Charging|ndicator Light
9. Power/OK/REC Key
10. Recording Indicator Light| 11. IPS Screen
12. IRLight
13. DOWN/MODE Key
14. USB Power Port
15. Internal Heat Dissipation provision
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Operation

start/pause recording
6| | UP/MENU Key| Long press to enter video menu setting, short press to switch between front and in-cabin lens
13| | DOWN/MODE Key| Long press to select from Video Mode/Photo Mode/Playback mode; Short press to turn ON / OFF audio recording
Photo Mode| 9| | Power/OK/REC Key| Long press to power ON/OFF
6| | UP/MENU Key| Long pressto choose Photo mode. Short press to take pictures
13| | DOWN/MODE Key| Long press to switch among Video Mode/Photo Mode/Playback mode
Playback Mode| 9| | Power/OK/REC Key| Long press to switch among DCIMA, DCIMB, and LOCKFILE folders; Short press to play/pause file
6| | UP/MENU Key| Long press to enter playback menu setting, Short press to go to the previous file
13| | DOWN/MODE Key| Long press to switch among Video Mode/Photo Mode/Playback mode, Short press to go to the next file
Menu Setting| 9| | Power/OK/REC Key| Long press to power ON / OFF, Short press to confirm
6| | UP/MENU Key| Long press to enter/exit menu setting, Short press to go to the previous item
13| | DOWN/MODE Key| Long press to switch among Video Mode/Photo Mode/Playback mode, Short press to go to the next item

Note: Please note all actions take effect only when the DVR in standby mode.

Function

Key Features

1. Zinc alloy metal housing
2. 2.0’IPS screen with better display quality
3. FullHD 1080P recording (front camera)
4. Detachable HD 720P in-cabin lens with plug-and-play design
5. Photo capture, Playback, Automatic Recording with ignition turn on
6. Supports G-sensor, motion detection, loop recording
7. Car number display In the video
8. Supports parking monitoring
9. Support night vision with 6pcs IR lights
10. CE & ROHS certified

A. On/Off

1. Power ON
   Long press Power key to switch ON DVR and enter video mode. Short press the same key to start recording. When the DVR is connected to the 12V charger in the vehicle, it will AUTO commence recording when the ignition is turned ON. Once the ignition is turned OFF the DVR will automatically save the last file and shut down.
   Note: Upon turn ON, the display screen will show ‘PLEASE INSERT SD CARD’ in case a mSD card is not inserted. Please insert mSD card once the DVR is in OFF condition

2. Power Off
   Long press the power key to switch OFF DVR while it is in either STANDBY or ON mode.
   Note: When the built-in battery is close to being drained out, the DVR display will show a ‘Low Battery’ warning and switch OFF. It automatically saves the last file before it shuts down.
   B. Battery Charging
   With 12V car charger (provided)
   Note: While the DVR is plugged into the 12V Charger, the charging indicator will glow a steady RED. Once it is fully charged, the charging indicator will switch OFF.
   C. Inserting mSD Card
   It is recommended that while inserting the mSD card into the provided slot, no force is to be applied. Once it is determined that the mSD card has been inserted the correct side, we suggest that the card be pushed down till it locks into position in the slot.
   Removing mSD card: Briefly push down on the top of the mSD card until it is released from it’s locked position and then pull it out (It is suggested to remove the mSD card when the DVR is in OFF mode)
   D. Video
   Power ON DVR to enter into video mode, it starts to record with two cameras automatically. The Blue indicator blinks when connected to the 12V car charger. Press OK/REC key to stop recording and save the last file. The DVR goes into standby mode with the recording indicator light glowing a steady blue. In standby mode, short press OK/REC key to restart recording.
   In video mode, short press DOWN/MODE key to turn ON/OFF sound recording. Check icons displayed on the screen. Long press UP/MENU key to go to video settings.
   Note: Please make sure in-cabin lens is aligned correctly to record in- cabin video as shown below. If the lens is facing the windshield or any other directions, the image will appear upside down.
   E. Photo
   In Standby mode, long press DOWN/MODE key to enter into photo mode. Short press OK/REC key to take photos with front lens and shutter sound. Short press

• UP/MENU key to switch toin-cabin lens to take photos.
  In photo mode, long press UP/MENU key to go to photo settings.
  F. Playback and Delete
  In video Standby mode, long press DOWN/MODE key twice to enter into playback mode. Short press UP/MENU and DOWN/MODE key to select the file and then press & OK/REC key to start or pause playback. Long press OK/REC key to switch among DCIMA, DCIMB, and LOCKFILE folders to view videos and photos. If you want to delete a file, long press UP/MENU key to enter into the menu. Select from File delete, Protect, and Slideshow options. Long press UP/MENU key to go back to previous menu.
  Note:
  Please Long press DOWN/MODE key to exit Playback mode first and then long press Power key if you want to switch off DVR while In Playback mode. Protect will lock/unlock a file manually. Once the file Is locked, It won’t be overwritten In loop recording and can only be deleted manually.
  G. Switching between Front and In-cabin Lens
  In video and photo standby mode, short press UP/MENU key to switch between front and in-cabin lens. Available options are Front lens full screen display, in-cabin lens full screen display, picture-in-picture, and half & half display.
  H. G-Sensor
  In case of emergency braking or a collision, the G-sensor will be activated to save and protect the current video clip from being overwritten automatically and will be shown witha key and G-sensor icon that appears at the top middle of the screen. Three setting options are available (High, Medium & Low). Medium is recommended.
  I. Motion Detection
  In video standby mode, long press UP/MENU key to go to the video menu and turn on motion detection. When DVR detects a moving object, it starts to record automatically. If there is no movement in front of the front lens for 20 seconds, DVR will stop recording automatically and gointo Standby mode until movement is detected.
  When motion detection ON is selected, the icon is displayed on the screen. Short press WOK/RECkey while recording mode to turn OFF motion detection.
  J. Parking Monitoring
  Parking monitor is for security monitoring while the vehicle is parked.
  Once Parking Monitoring ON is selected in the video menu the screen will display the icon Once the vehicle ignition is turned OFF, the DVR will power OFF. In case the DVR detects any vibration, it will power ON to record for 30 seconds automatically with a key icon displayed at the top middle of the screen and then power OFF. If there is continuous vibration, DVR will turn on again to record for 30 seconds until the built-in battery is drained completely. All videos created in Parking Monitoring mode without external power supply will be available in the LOCKFILE folder in the mSD card and not overwritten while the DVR is in loop recording.
  If Parking Monitoring option is kept ON while the vehicle ignition is ON and the car charger provides power, only the first video file will be locked.
  K. Car Number Display
  Long press UP/MENU key to set Vehicle Number Display ON in the video menu. There are a total of 10 digits that can be entered. Select DOWN/MODE key to enter numeric information ‘0-9’ and ‘A-Z’ for every digit. Once the correct information is entered, press OK/REC key to go to next digit andlong press UP/MENU key to exit settings.
  Note: If Date Stamp is set to OFF, vehicle number will not display on the screen and video even if Vehicle Number is set toON.

System Menu

In Standby mode, long press UP / MENU key twice to enter into system menu. Press UP/MENU key and DOWN / MODE key to select the item and press OK / REC to confirm. Long press, UP/ MENU key again to exit

Mass Storage

Video / Photo Download
The Red power indicator and Blue recording indicator willlight up the device is connected to the computer via USB cable. Once the device is connected to a computer, device’s screen will prompt two options for usage selection – Mass Storage and REC Mode.

Mass Storage

• The screen will turn blank with U DISK Icon when Mass Storage is selected. Device will allow computer to access files in MSD storage.
• There are three folders options in mSD card – DCIMA, DC, and LOCKFILE
• DCIMA is the file folder for videos from the front lens
• DCIMBis the file folder for videos from in-cabin lens
• LOCKFILE is the file folder for locked videos created by G-sensor and Parking Monitoring

REC MODE
Device will work normally when REC Mode is selected. Video recording and photo capture are available In this mode.

Cabling Diagram

Product Specification

Specification are subject to change due to continuous improvement and no prior notice will be given.

diagonal wide viewing angle(In-cabin lens)
Video Resolution| 1296P 2304 X 1296 / 1080P 1920 X 1080 / 1280 x 720P / VGA 640×480 (front lens) / 720P 1280 x 720 (in-cabin lens)
Image Resolution| 12M/10M/8M/5M/3M/2M/1M/VGA
Video Format| MOV/H264
Image Format| JPG
Memory Card| Max. 32GB mSD Card (Class 10 and above)
Frequency| 50HZ/60HZ
Power Port| USB 5V/1.5A
Battery Capacity| 300mAH
Microphone/Speaker| Built-in
Loop Recording| Off/1minflmins/5mins
LCD Off / Audio Record / Date Stamp /G-Sensor / Motion Detection / Parking Monitoring / Car Number Display| Support
Language| English
DVR N.W| 92g
DVR Size| 58(W)X65(H)X33(D)mm

Package Content

1xDVR
1xin-cabin lens
1xholder
1xuser manual
1xcharger connector cable

Trouble Shooting

Ql. DVR does not power ON
A. Please make sure if DVR Is properly connected to the car charger. Since the built-in battery Is only to save the last file In case of emergency, powering ON with the 12V car charger is suggested. It is recommended to ONLY use the 12V car charger that comes with the device, do NOT use a standard vehicle USB port.
B. Reset DVR to default settings.

Q2. Stops recording or”Card Full” Error Massage
A. CLASS 10 0rabove mSD card is recommended. mSD card specification varies from one brand to another, some may not function as expected when used with this DVR. Please test for mSD compatibility before purchasing.
B. Usually caused by too many “locked” flies. Go to settings, select Format, delete all data. If road conditions are too bumpy, this many also cause too many locked flies on the mSD card, in this case lower the G-Sensor sensitivity to Low.
C. Reset the device.

Q3. ‘NoCard’ Error Massage
A. Please confirm that the mSD Card is inserted correctly and secured in its location. If not, the mSD card is most likely inserted wrong.
B. Format mSD card (located in settings).

Q4. Date &Time are incorrect
A. Reset the date and time in the System Menu. If the internal battery is drained completely, then the device needs to be fully charged and the date/time will need to be re entered.

Q5. Blurry video picture or horizontal stripe interference on image
A. Make sure all protective adhesive is off the lens and screen.
B. Please clean the lens with soft cotton cloth and don’t touch the lens. Ensure there is no dirt or fingerprints onthe lens
C. Set the correct Frequency in System Menu.
D. The quality of video and pictures will be affected in case front lighting and/or backlighting environment.

Q6. Batteryonlylast 10 minutes or less
A. This is normal, the built-in battery is designed to save footage when the unit loses power.

Q7. TheLCDshuts off when i’m driving
A. Go to System Menu to check if LCD OFF set On. If yes, please set it OFF.

Q8. The device has frozen after quick-operating press
A. Please reset device.

Q9. Thedevice has frozen/stopped working after recording for a while
A. Check If the mSD card was formatted in the device (located In settings) before first use.
B. Itis recommended that you reset the device if it remains in“FREEZE” mode
C. Check the speed of the mSD card. class 10 or higher is recommended for the highest data transfer, especially If the file sizes are large.

Q10. I get an error massage “Picture error while attempting to play back a file
A. There may be some corrupt data sectors on the mSD card, please format the SD card using the Format option in System Menu.

Q11. Can’tplay back files(.mov and jpg)
A. The computer does not have the proper codec to play this file. Upgrade your Windows Media Player, QuickTime Player etc.

Q12. My video/pictures of an incident are NOT there
A. Check if the capacity of MSD card is filled with many “locked” files and hence there is not enough memory to record. Go to settings, Format delete all data.
B. The files may have been overwritten in a record cycle (loop recording).

Q13. The device is not turning ON
A. Let the device remain plugged in to the 12V charging connector for about 10 minutes, sometimes due to storage and delivery, the battery may be completely drained, this is normal.

Q14. Novice in the video, no keypad tone, no G-Sensor, and no date and time
A. Please select“Factory Default” in the System Menu.

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Multimedia
Evo-Sales GmbH
31785 Hameln/Deutschland
www.blaupunkt.com

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