HIKVISION K2 Hik Dash Camera User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Hikvision
Table of Contents
HIKVISION K2 Hik Dash Camera
A Legal Statement
©2021 Hangzhou HikAuto Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
About this Manual
The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the Product. Pictures,
charts, images and all other information hereinafter are for description and
explanation only. The information contained in the Manual is subject to
change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other reasons.
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Disclaimer
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PRIVACY LEAKAGE OR OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM CYBER-ATTACKS, HACKER ATTACKS,
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COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS, AND YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR
ENSURING THAT YOUR USE CONFORMS TO THE APPLICABLE LAW. ESPECIALLY, YOU ARE
RESPONSIBLE, FOR USING THIS PRODUCT IN A MANNER THAT DOES NOT INFRINGE ON THE
RIGHTS OF THIRD PARTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, RIGHTS OF PUBLICITY,
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, OR DATA PROTECTION AND OTHER PRIVACY RIGHTS. YOU
SHALL NOT USE THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY PROHIBITED END-USES, INCLUDING THE
DEVELOPMENT OR PRODUCTION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION, THE DEVELOPMENT OR
PRODUCTION OF CHEMICAL OR BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS, ANY ACTIVITIES IN THE CONTEXT
RELATED TO ANY NUCLEAR EXPLOSIVE OR UNSAFE NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE, OR IN SUPPORT
OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES.
IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICTS BETWEEN THIS MANUAL AND THE APPLICABLE LAW, THE
LATTER PREVAILS.
Regulatory Information
FCC Information
Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help FCC Conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference.
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
EU Conformity Statement
This product and – if applicable – the supplied Maccessories too are marked
with “CE” and comply therefore with the applicable harmonized European
standards listed under the RE Directive 2014/53/EU, the EMC Directive
2014/30/EU, the LVD Directive 2014/35/EU, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be
disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. For proper
recycling, return this product to your local supplier upon the purchase of
equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection points.
For more information see: www.recyclethis.info.
2006/66/EC (battery directive):
This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for specific battery information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info.
Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance
This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) standards requirements.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- this device may not cause interference, and
- this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.
Packing List
- Dashcam × 1
- Power Cord × 1
- Electrostatic Film × 1
- User Manual × 1
Parts Introduction
- 3M Tape
- Mounting Template
- RESET Button
- Power Button
- Loudspeaker
- Lens
- Indicator
- Microphone
- TF Card Slot
- Power Supply Interface
Installation
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Clean the windshield and paste the electrostatic film onto it. Avoid introducing air bubbles.
DO NOT paste the film repeatedly. -
Paste the device onto the electrostatic film and route the cable to the disaster box for power supply.
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Connect the power cord as the figure above.
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Adjust the angle to the target direction.
Mobile Phone Connection
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Scan the QR code to download and install the HikDashcam app.
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Add the dashcam to the app.
a. Run the HikDashcam app.
b. Tap Wi-Fi Connection.
c. In the Wi-Fi list, select the Wi-Fi SSID of the target dashcam and enter the Wi-Fi password to build a connection.- You can set the parameters of the dashcam.
- For iOS, you need to go to the Wi-Fi settings of your phone to connect to the Wi-Fi of the dashcam.
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Edit the dashcam password to activate it to avoid abnormal recording after connecting to Wi-Fi.
Basic Description
Start Up
Connect the power cord to the car battery.
The device starts recording automatically once the car started.
Recording
Recordings are divided to ordinary videos and emergency videos.
You can set the video voice on/off via System Settings or Hikdashcam APP.
Specifications
Model | AE-DC2018-K2 |
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Aperture | F2.0 |
Pixel | 200 W |
Max. Resolution | 1080P @ 30fps |
Angle | Horizontal: 102°, Diagonal: 56° |
Screen | 3” |
Storage | TF card, 16 GB to 128 GB |
G-Sensor | Built-in, collision triggered recording and recording lock |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Sound Recording | Yes |
Power Supply | 5 VDC, 1.5 A |
Power Consumption | Approx. 2.5 W |
Operating Temperature and Humidity | -20 °C to 70 °C (-4 ̊F to 158 ̊F). |
Humidity 95% or less.
Installation Type| General
Dimensions (L × W × H)| 78 × 36 × 52 mm (3.07ʺ × 1.42ʺ × 2.05ʺ)
Weight| Approx. 100 g (0.22 lb.)
Cautions
Safety Instruction
These instructions are intended to ensure that users can use the product
correctly to avoid danger or property loss.
Cautions: Injury or equipment damage may occur if any of the cautions are
neglected.
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In the use of the dashcam, you must be in strict compliance with the local laws and regulations.
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You are recommended to install the dashcam on the location of the rear mirror to ensure the dashcam can record with the best surveillance view.
DO NOT install the dashcam on the location that will block the driver’s sight. -
Keep the user manual properly for future reference. See the initial connection of the dashcam in the user manual.
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Purchase the TF card from the legal channel. To ensure safe and stable data transmission, it is recommended to use a TF card of Class 10 or above.
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Format the new TF card first before using the card.
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To protect TF card from damage, shut down the dashcam before installing and uninstalling the TF card.
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If the dashcam is directly connected with the vehicle power system, you are recommended to power off the dashcam when the engine is off. Disconnect cigarette lighter to avoid insufficient voltage and abnormal startup. Reconnect the cigarette lighter to ensure the dashcam work normally when you start the car again.
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The operating temperature is from -20 ̊C to 70 ̊C (-4 ̊F to 158 ̊F). To protect the dashcam, DO NOT use it in high temperature, low temperature, or high-humidity environments. Keep the dashcam from rain and dust.
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The manual is subject to update. The functions of a dashcam may vary according to different models.
The driving assistance function of the device only sends an alarm or warning to the driver and cannot replace the driver’s judgment and operation. With the device, you also should drive carefully to avoid traffic accidents or violations. Pedestrian or object recognition failure or recognition error may occur due to external factors. DO NOT overly rely on the driving assistance function.
Troubleshooting
Trouble | Solution |
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The dashcam drops easily. | · Clean the windshield before installation. |
· Check whether the 3M tape is tightly stuck to the electrostatic film before the installation.
Starting the dashcam failed.| · Check whether the vehicle is started and the power supply is normal.
· Check whether the car charger is tightly connected.
· Restore to defaults: hold the RESET button until the startup music is heard.
The dashcam powers off easily.| · Make sure the power cord is in good condition.
· Make sure the power cord is tightly connected to the interfaces.
The recording is abnormal and the indicator is unlit.| · Make sure that the dashcam started up successfully.
· Check whether the TF card is inserted.
· Check the status of TF card, e.g. its format, its lifespan.
· Change TF card if it is not well.
The recording is blurred.| · Make sure the protective film is peeled off.
· Check whether the windshield or the lens of the dashcam is blurred.
The recording is mute.| · Set audio settings on the device or turn on sound recording in the HikDashcam app.
· Turn on sound through the audio control function of the dashcam.
Dashcam reboots itself.| · Check whether the car charger is tightly connected.
· Check whether the car charger is equipped with a power supply interface of 5 VDC, ≥ 2 A.
The mobile phone cannot connect to the dashcam.| · Make sure the HikDashcam app is installed.
· Please restart the dashcam to the app.
Trouble | Solution |
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The mobile phone | · It may be relevant to the player or system of the |
cannot display | phone. Please connect the TF card to your computer and |
recordings. | display the recordings. |
TF card is not | · Dashcam does not support data transmission and the |
detected when you | the supplied power cord is only for charging. |
connect dashcam to | · If you need to transfer data, please connect the TF card |
computer with the | to your computer. |
supplied power cord. | |
Wi-Fi connection | · It may be caused by the interference of the |
takes a long time. | surrounding Wi-Fi signals. Please use the dashcam in |
an environment of less interference. | |
· Shut down unnecessary programs in your phone to release some resources |
for the HikDashcam app and
| reconnect Wi-Fi.
Dashcam Wi-Fi| · The default password is 1234567890. If you have
a password is forgotten.| revised the password, regain the password by the
| following steps.
| 1. Hold the RESET button on the dashcam until the startup
| music is heard and the dashcam is restored to
| defaults.
| 2. Go to the Wi-Fi Connection interface in HikDashcam
| app.
| 3. Select Wi-Fi SSID and log in with default password
No GPS signal.
| 1234567890.
· Check whether the GPS function is enabled.
| Normally, the GPS function is enabled by default.
| · Make sure the device is not in the places of weak signal or no signal,
such as an underground garage.
| · Make sure there is no metal around the device
| because metal will interfere with GPS signal.
| · Make sure the location where the device is installed is not passed with
radiation protection film. The film will
| interfere with GPS signal.
References
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