Blaupunkt BP 2.2 FHD Digital Video Recorder Installation Guide

DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER
BP 2.2 FHD Operating and installation instructions

CAUTIONS

• Set correct time in System Menu before first use.

• Please insert a micro SD card in the right direction to avoid damage to the card slot in the DVR. If the DVR shows an error message, please format the micro SD card from the DVR menu. Please reset DVR or change the micro SD card if a similar error occurs.
  NOTE: All files will be deleted when formatting the micro SD card, please back up important files before formatting the micro SD card. When the reset function is selected, the settings will return to the default setting.

• It is recommended to use a micro SD card CLASS 10 or above. Not all micro SD cards behave the same as their specifications may vary. Please test micro SD card compatibility before purchasing a micro SD card.

• Micro SD cards should be formatted with DVR before first use. Back up important re-cording files once a week to avoid files from being overwritten. Please format micro SD cards once every month for recording stability.

• The last file will be lost if the micro SD card is removed from the 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 the windscreen to avoid damage to the DVR and for a better recording angle.

• Battery lifespan will continuously decrease with usage. Please charge the battery once every month to preserve the battery in the event the device is not used for a long period.

• Please do not use the DVR in wet or damp environments as this DVR is not waterproof/ water-resistant.

• Please do not record or take pictures directly facing sunlight.

• To obtain a clear image, please clean the windscreen and DVR lens regularly. Avoid using DVR in a dusty environment.

• Please handle DVR with care and avoid direct impact on DVR. Also, this DVR may malfunction when used in a high electromagnetic environment.

• The operating temperature of DVR is -10°C to 60°C, storage temperature is -20°C to 70°C. Continuous exposure to sunlight, especially when locked in-cabin temperature can exceed 70°C. This may cause the DVR to malfunction, change color, case housing & image distortion.

DISCLAIMER

• In no event shall Blaupunkt be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special consequential damages, to property or life, improper storage, whatsoever arising out of or connected with the use or misuse of our products.
• This device is NOT intended to be used for an illegal purposes, or surveillance and shall not be used in any form as evidence for claim purposes.
• Some countries prohibit drivers from mounting anything on the windshield or re-strict mounting 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.
• Blaupunkt is not liable/responsible for non-recording of events, missing files, ect.

STRUCTURE

01. Lens
02. Speaker
03. Holder Socket
04. Power Key
05. Reset
06. Micro SD Card Slot
07. Charging Indicator Light| 08. UP/MENU Key
09. OK Key
10. DOWN/MODE Key
11. Recording Indicator Light
12. IPS Screen
13. USB Power Port
14. Internal Heat Dissipation Provision
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OPERATION

Short press to make screen ON/OFF
8| | UP / MENU Key| Long press to enter /exist video menu settings;
Short press to turn ON/OFF audio recording
9| | OK Key| Short press to start/pause recording
10| | DOWN / MODE Key| Long press to switch among Video Mode/Photo Mode /Playback Mode
PHOTO MODE| 4| | Power Key| Long press to power ON/OFF;
Short press to make screen ON/OFF
8| | UP / MENU Key| Long press to enter /exist photo menu settings
9| | OK Key| Short press to take a photo
10| | DOWN / MODE Key| Long press to switch among Video Mode/Photo Mode /Playback Mode
MODE| NUMBER| ICON| KEY| ACTION
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PLAY-BACK MODE| 4| | Power Key| Long press to power ON/OFF;
Short press to make screen OWOFF
8| | UP /MENU Key| Long press to enter /exist playback menu settings;
Short press to go to the previous file
9| | OK Key| Short press to start/pause to play; Long press to switch from between DCIM file and LOCKED file
10| | DOWN / MODE Key| Long press to switch among Video Mode/Photo Mode /Playback Mode; Short press to go to the next file
MENU SETTINGS| 4| | Power Key| Long press to power ON/OFF;
Short press to make screen OWOFF
8| | UP/MENU Key| Long press twice to enter menu settings;
Short press to go to the previous item
9| | OK Key| Short press to select/confirm
10| | DOWN / MODE Key| Long press to exit menu settings; Short press to go to the next item

FUNCTION

Key Features

1. 2.0″ IPS screen with better display quality
2. Voice/Mute shortcut key
3. Screen ON/OFF shortcut key
4. Lock/unlock file manually shortcut key
5. Built-in microphone&speaker
6. Car number displayed in the video
7. Support parking monitoring
8. Support G-sensor, motion detection, loop recording
9. Support Photo taking, Playback, Automatic Recording upon ignition
10. CE & ROHS certificated

A. On/Off

Power On
Long press the Power key to switch ON DVR and enter video mode. Short press the 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 after 10 seconds.

Note: Upon turn ON, the display screen will show ‘PLEASE INSERT SD CARD’ in case a Micro SD card is not inserted. Please insert a Micro SD card ONLY after the DVR is in OFF condition.

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 closed 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 be steady RED. Once it is fully charged, the charging indicator will switch OFF.

C. Inserting Micro SD Card

It is recommended that while inserting the micro SD card into the provided slot, no force is to be applied. Once it is determined that the micro SD card has been inserted on the correct side, we suggest that the card be pushed down till it locks into position in the slot.
Removing micro SD card: Briefly push down on the top of the micro SD card until it is released from its locked position and then pull it out (It is suggested to remove the micro SD card when the DVR is in OFF mode). D. Holder Push in and Take out

Please push the holder into the holder socket of DVR in the direction of the arrow. When taking out the holder, please take it from the windshield first and then take it out from the DVR in the opposite direction of the arrow. E. Video

Power on DVR to enter into video mode and it starts to record automatically. The blue indicator blinks when connected to the 12V car charger. Press the OK 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. key to restart recording. When recording, long-press DOWN/MODE key to lock or unlock the videos manually. The locked video will not be overwritten while the DVR is in loop recording.
In video mode, short press UP/MENU key to turn ON/OFF sound recording. Check icons and displayed on the screen. Long press UP/MENU key to go to video settings.

F. Photo

In video Standby mode, long-press the DOWN/MODE key to enter into photo mode. Short press 01( key to taking photos with the shutter sound.
In photo mode, long press UP/MENU key to go to photo settings.

G. Playback and Delete

In video Standby mode, long press DOWN/MODE key twice to enter into playback mode. Short press UP/MENU key and DOWN/MODE key to select the file and then press key to start or pause. Long press key to switch between DCIM and LOCKED folders to view videos and photos. If you want to delete the file, long press UP/MENU key to enter into the menu. Select from File delete and Protection options. Long press UP/MENU key to go back to the previous menu.

Note: Protection will lock/unlock a file manually. Once the file is locked, it won’t be overwritten while the DVR is in loop recording and can only be deleted manually.

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 with a  key and G-sensor icon that appears at the top middle of the screen. Three setting options are available (High, Medium & Low). Medium is most 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 lens for 20 seconds, DVR will stop recording automatically and go into Standby mode until movement is detected.

When motion detection is ON, the icon is displayed on the screen. Short press OK key while in recording mode to turn OFF motion detection.

Note: Once motion detection is turned ON, it will take around 20 seconds to be activated to work.

J. Parking Monitoring

Parking monitoring 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 20 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 20 seconds until the built-in battery is drained completely. All videos created in Parking Monitoring mode without an external power supply will be available in the LOCKED folder in the Micro SD card and not overwritten while the DVR is in loop recording.
If the Parking Monitoring option is kept ON while the vehicle ignition is ON and the car charger provides power, only the first video will be locked.
Three setting options are available (High, Medium & Low). Medium is most recommended.

K. Car Number Display

Long press UP/MENU key to set Car Number Display ON in the video menu. There is 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 key to go to the next digit and long-press UP/MENU key to exist set-tings.
Note: If Date Stamp is set to OFF, the car number will not display on the screen and video even if the Car Number is set to ON.

SYSTEM MENU

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

Single Shot
Photo Resolution| 10M / 8M / 5M / 3M / 2M / 1M /VGA| 8M
Burst| Off/On| Off
Quality| Fine / Normal / Economy| Fine
Sharpness| Strong / Normal / Soft| Normal
White Balance| Auto / Daylight / Cloudy /Tungsten / Fluorescent| Auto
Color| Color / Black & White / Sepia| Color
ISO| Auto / 100 / 200 / 400| Auto
Exposure| +3 – -3| 0
Steady Shot| Off / On| Off
Quick Preview| Off / 2sec / 5sec| Off
Date Stamp| Off/On| On
MENU| MODE| CATEGORY| SUB-CATEGORY| DEFAULT
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PLAYBACK| Delete| Delete Current? / Delete All?|
Protection| Lock Current / Unlock Current / Lock All / Unlock All|
SYSTEM MENU| LCD OFF| Off / 30sec / 1min / 2mins| Off
Auto Power Off| Off / 3mins / 5mins / 10mins| Off
Beep Sound| Off/On| On
Language| English / Francais / Deutsch / Italiano / Espanol / Polski| English
Frequency| 50HZ / 60HZ| 50HZ
Date /Time| DD/MM/YYYY,
MM/DD/YYYY,
YYYY/MM/DD| DD/MM/YYYY
Format| cancel / ok|
Default Setting| cancel / ok|
Version| Current Software Version|

MASS STORAGE

Video & Photo Download
The Red power indicator and Blue recording indicator will light up when the device is connected to the computer via USB cable. Once the device is connected to the computer, the device’s screen will prompt three options for usage selection, Mass Storage, PC Camera , and REC Mode.

Mass Storage

• The screen will turn black with the U DISK icon when Mass Storage is selected. The device will allow the computer to access files in micro SD storage.
• There are two folders in the micro SD card-DCIM and LOCKED
• DCIM is the file folder for normal videos and pictures from the device
• LOCKED is the file folder for locked videos created by G-sensor and Parking Monito-ring. All file names in this fold start with ‘LOCK.

PC Camera

• The device will turn to a black screen with a CAMERA icon when the PC Camera is selected. De-vice is now connected as an external PC camera.
• Please ensure the computer is installed with PC camera software before use.

REC Mode

• The device will work normally when REC Mode is selected. Video recording and photo capture are available in this mode.

CABLING DIAGRAM

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

Specifications are subject to change due to continuous improvement without prior notice will be given.

640×480
Photo Resolution| 10M/8M/5M/3M/2M/1MNGA
Video Format| AVI
Image Format| JPG
Memory Card| Max. 32GB Micro SD Card (Class 10 or above)
CATAGORY| DEFAULT
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Frequency| 50HZ/60HZ
Power Port| USB 5V / 1A
Battery Capacity| 300 mAH
Microphone/Speaker| Built-in
Loop Recording| Off / 30 seconds / 1 minute / 2 minutes
LCD Off| Support
Audio Record| Support
Date Stamp| Support
G-Sensor| Support
Motion Detection| Support
Parking Monitoring| Support
Car Number Display| Support
Language| English / Francais / Deutsch / Italiano / Espanol / Polski
DVR N.W.| 52g
DVR Dimension| 61.5(W) x 66(H) x 33(D)mm

PACKAGE CONTENT

• 1 x DVR
• 1 x holder
• 1 x user manual
• 1 x car charger

TROUBLESHOOTING

1. DVR can’t power on
   a. Please make sure if the DVR is properly connected to the car charger. Since the built-in battery is only to save the last file in case of emergency, power 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.

2. Stop recording or„Card Full” Error Massage
   a. CLASS 10 or above micro SD card is recommended. Micro SD card specifications vary from one brand to another, which may not function as expected when using this DVR. Please test for micro SD compatibility before purchasing.
   b. Usually caused by too many„locked” files
   c. Go to settings, select Format, and delete all data. If road conditions are too bumpy, this may also cause too many locked files on the micro SD card, in this case, lowering the G-Sensor sensitivity to Low.
   d. Rest the device by sticking a sharp object(paper clip) into the reset hole.

3. „No Card” Error Massage
   a. Please confirm that the micro SD card is inserted correctly and „clicks” to lock. If not, the SD Card is most likely inserted wrong.
   b. Format SD card using the device(located in settings).

4. Date &Time is incorrect
   a. Reset the date and time in the System Menu. If the internal battery runs completely flat, then the device needs to be fully charged and the date/time will need to be re-entered.

5. Blurry video or picture or horizontal stripe interference on image
   a. Make sure all protective adhesive is on the lens and screen.
   b. Please clean the lens with a soft cotton cloth and don’t touch the lens. No dirt and fingerprints on the 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.

6. Battery only lasts 10 minutes or less
   a. This is normal, the built-in battery is designed to save footage when the unit loses power.

7. The LCD shuts off when I’m driving
   a. This is normal and please go to System Menu to check if LCD OFF is set On. If yes, please set it OFF.

8. The device has frozen after quick-operating press
   a. Please reset device
   b. To avoid the same issue, please wait at least 1 or 2 seconds to finish your last press before you start the next one, do NOT press buttons thick and fast.

9. The device has frozen/stopped working after recording for a while
   a. Check if the micro SD card was formatted using the device (located in settings) before first use.
   b. Rest the device by sticking a sharp object (paper clip) into the reset hole.
   c. Check the speed of the micro SD card. Class 10 or higher is recommended for the highest data transfer, especially if the file sizes are large.
   d. We always recommend that you make your purchase from a reputable vendor and steer from generic brands.

10. I get an error message„Picture Error” while attempting to play back a file
    a. There may be some corrupt data sectors on the micro SD card, please format the SD card using the Format option in System Menu.

11. Q11. Can’t play 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.

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

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

14. No voice in the video, no keypad tone, no G-Sensor, and no date & time
    a. There may be abnormal use to cause loss of function and please set “Factory De-fault” in the System Menu.

15. The DVR keeps auto ON & OFF continuously
    a. Please turn OFF Parking Monitoring in MENU settings and then try again.
    b. Normally if the Parking Monitor is ON, DVR will go to Parking Monitoring mode and automatically power ON for 20 seconds’ recording once detecting vibration or shake. If there is no vibration anymore, it will power OFF automatically too.

16. The DVR keeps auto-start and stops recording continuously
    a. Please turn OFF Motion Detection in MENU settings and then try again.
    b. If it is ON, it will auto go to record for 20 seconds once detecting movement in front of the lens. If there is no movement anymore, it will automatically stop recording.

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