AZDOME M550 Dash Cam 3 Channel, Built in WiFi GPS, With 64GB Card, Front Inside-Complete Features/User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- AZDOME
Table of Contents
- AZDOME M550 Dash Cam 3 Channel, Built in WiFi GPS, With 64GB Card, Front
- Specifications
- Introduction
- PACKAGE CONTENTS
- PRODUCT OVERVIEW
- KEYSAND FUNCTIONS
- DASHCAM INSTALLATION
- USING YOUR DASH-CAM
- CONNECT THE CAR CHARGER AND DASHCAM
- USING WIFI FEATURE
- WHAT IS A WIFI FEATURE?
- WHAT IS THE WIFI RANGE?
- CAN I WATCH THE VIDEOS OR SURVEILLANCE AROUND MY CAR REMOTELY?
- DOWNLOADING AZDOME APP ON A PHONE
- FUNCTION
- PARK MONITOR
- GPS TRACK
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
AZDOME M550 Dash Cam 3 Channel, Built in WiFi GPS, With 64GB Card, Front
Inside
Specifications
- MODEL: MSS0
- SCREEN SIZE: 3.19 Inches
- APERTURE: F=l.8
- COLOR: Black
- LANGUAGE: English/ El:zis: /Deutsch/ Franais /Espanol/ Italiano/ PycCK1-11-1.etc
- PHOTO RESOLUTION: 2M/5M/ 8M/12M
- PHOTO FORMAT: JPG
- VIDEO CODE: H.264, MP4
- VIDEO RESOLUTION: UHD=3840×2160, QHD=2K=2560xl440, FHD=l920xl080
- ONLY FRONT CAMERA: UHD P30; QHD P30; FHD P30
- FRONT & REAR CAMERA: UHD P30+FHD P30; QHD P30+FHD P30; FHD P30+FHD P30
- FRONT & CABIN CAMERA: QHD P30+FHD P30; FHD P30+FHD P30
- FRONT & CABIN & REAR CAMERA: 2K P30+FHD, P30+FHD P30; FHD P30+FHD P30
- GPS TRACK: Support G-sensor
- BUILT -IN: Loop Recording
- SUPPORT: MOTION DETECTION: Support
- WIFI: Support
- PARKING MODE: Support (ONLY work when connected to hard-wire kit)
- MICRO SD CARD: Max support 512GB (Classl0 or above, High-speed)
- MIC: Support
- SPEAKER: Support
- BATTERY: Built-in Super Capacitor (Only has 1 mAh Lithium Metal Battery used to memory time)
- POWER INTERFACE: SV/2.SA, Working Temperature – 20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158″F)
Introduction
It has Front, cabin, and rear 1440P+1080P+1080P cameras. With a Novatek NT96670 Processor and a best-in-class GC4653 & Sony IMX307 & GC2053 Ultra-low light capture sensor, experience next-level recording with 4K UHD footage at 3840x2160p. The ultra-wide-angle lens has a 150° field of vision, which comfortably covers four lanes and shoots photographs that are distortion-free. The AZDOME M550 Dash Cam has GPS built-in. The GPS dash camera precisely records the driving trajectory and speed for later viewing. You may watch real-time movies on your iPhone or Android device while driving thanks to the built-in Wi-Fi and the free AZDOME app. The AZDOME program also allows you to view and share recorded films with friends and family in just a few clicks. The image quality in the automobile is substantially improved by the hidden 6 IR LED lights. Day or night, the F/1.8 wide aperture provides outstanding photos. The 6-Glass wide-angle lens’ proprietary focal length technology aids in catching finer details like number plates with more accuracy, even in low light. Super Safety Super Capacitor Built to withstand extreme temperatures ranging from -4°F (-20°C) to 158°F (70°C) to satisfy the demands of extreme hot and cold environments. Provides a longer battery life than other dash cams on the market, so nothing can stop you from exploring your next location.
The 24-hour parking monitor requires an external power source to operate. If someone impacts your car and the G-Sensor Level is exceeded, the camera will turn on and record a 1-minute video before locking and saving it. While in operation, it is necessary to connect the Dash Cam to external power (3-Lead Hardware Kit, not included.). SD Card Included and Worry-Free Aftersales Each M550 automobile dash cam comes with a dedicated 64GB SD card. A ONE-YEAR WARRANTY is provided to every customer. If you have any reservations, you can get a full refund within 30 days. AZDOME, as always, guarantees you 24/7 online customer care.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
- M550 Dash Camera x 1
- Rear Camera x 1
- USB Car Charger x 1
- Cabin Camera x 1
- Magnet Sliding Sticky Bracket x 1
- Electrostatic Film for Sticky Bracket x 1
- User Manual x 1
- 64GB SD Card x
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
KEYSAND FUNCTIONS
DASHCAM INSTALLATION
- Insert the Micro SD card into the Micro SD slot of the dashcam and format the Micro SD card.
( NOTE: please use a Brand high speed Micro SD card, U3 class 10 or above)
- Correctly connect the magnetic bracket and M550 to ensure that the connection is firm.
- Turn off the car engine.
- Stick the magnetic bracket together with the camera onto your windshield.
- Connect the USB charging cable to the mini USB port of the magnetic bracket. Run the cable along the edge of the windshield. Tuck away in the seams and extend it all the way to the USB port of the car charger. Be sure to keep it away from the airbag area.
- Plug the cabin camera and rear camera, and adjust the dashcam to keep the lens level with the ground.
- Start the engine to check if the dash cam works properly.
NOTE
The front+ cabin+ rear camera will record simultaneously and videos are
stored separately on the Micro SD card.
- Installing the Rear Camera vehicle
Here are three examples of where to guide rear camera’s wire
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Select a flat and central place near the number plate lamp at the rear of the vehicle to mount the camera.
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Attach tape to the bracket of the camera to hold the camera in position while installing, and drill two small holes, one for the first screw, and the second to run the reverse camera cable through
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Use a screwdriver to fix the first screw, leaving the screw loose enough to adjust the camera.
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Insert the camera wire through the intended drilled hole, checking the installation position.
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Mark the place that is suitable for the second screw and drill a small hole for it.
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Fix the second screw and securely tighten both screws.
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After the installation is completed, connect the rear plug to the rear camera interface of the recorder, and connect the red reverse line on the extension line of the rear camera to the positive pole on the reverse light.
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Adjust the lens position to ensure that the lens is level with the ground.
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Start the engine and check that the machine is installed correctly.
USING YOUR DASH-CAM
AUTO POWER ON/OFF
CONNECT THE CAR CHARGER AND DASHCAM
- @Plug the other end of the car charger into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket.
- @When the car engine is on, the dashcam will turn ON and start recording automatically.
- When the car key is turned to the LOCK position, Dash Cam automatically saves the recording and turns OFF within a few seconds.
NOTE
Some trucks/cars’ 12V cigarette outlet is always HOT, which means it
provides constant power even when the car is turned OFF and LOCKED. If this is
the case for your vehicle, then the auto ON/OFF feature will not work. And if
you leave the camera continuously recording when the car is turned off, then
it will drain your car/truck’s battery and you might not have enough power to
start your car for next time. To remedy this situation, you can do one of the
two options.
- Hardwire your dashcam to your car’s fuse box with AZ DOME’S 3-Lead Auto Trigger Hardwire Kit.
- Change the connection in the fuse box for your 12V outlet to the socket which only supplies power when the car key is turned to ACC or ON position.
USING WIFI FEATURE
NOTE
You can only browse the map with a GPS track after you download the video
to your phone.
WHAT IS A WIFI FEATURE?
The WIFI feature has been designed so you can pair your dash camera wirelessly with your smartphone and access your recording instantly from the dashcam. Here you can view, download and share your videos easily with your friends and family. Just like how you would connect your Bluetooth speaker to your smartphone for wireless music play, the same way dash cameras use a WIFI signal (instead of Bluetooth) to pair your smartphone with AZDOME MSS0.
WHAT IS THE WIFI RANGE?
The Wi-Fi signal range is about l0FT when there are NO obstructions in the middle. Please NOTE that just like your home WIFI network, you can’t have a WIFI signal outside your home, in the same way, the WIFI range is l 0FT from this small device.
CAN I WATCH THE VIDEOS OR SURVEILLANCE AROUND MY CAR REMOTELY?
AZDOME M550 dashcam is NOT made to broadcast footage over the cloud or internet. It is NOT a cloud or an IP camera and it is NOT meant to do that. You can get live video and footage on AZ DOME M550’s s APP as long as you stay within the l0FT range from the dashcam.
DOWNLOADING AZDOME APP ON A PHONE
- Search for” AZDOME” in App Store or Google Play Store to find the latest version of the App and then download and install it.
- Turn on the WIFI of the camera: long press the Down Button for 2-seconds to turn on the WIFI Mode.
- Turn on the WIFI of your phone and connect: Go to Phone’s Settings> WIFI > Select WIFI of the Camera (Wi-Fi Name SSID: M550_ac64cfe6792d, PASSWORD: 12345678).
- Open the AZ DOME App to Click« Check Real-time Video»
–>Settings–> Click<< Wireless Data»–> Select <
PLEASE NOTE
- You have to choose «WLAN» in the settings of AZDOME APP: Settings–> Scroll down to find and click «AZ DOME» Click << Wireless Data>>–> Select <<WLAN».
- Or you have to turn off «Cellular Data» in the settings of AZ DOME APP: Settings–> Scroll down to Find and click <<AZ DOME»–> turn off «Cellular Data».
You can also try to turn off cellular service directly and try connecting to the camera again.
FOR ANDROID PHONES:
- There is one extra step you will have to take for the first time. Once you connect to M550’s WIFI, it will say “No Internet”.
- Which is fine. Wait about 10-15 seconds until you see the below pop-up or notification. You just have to tap on the pop-up notification that will show up in few seconds to select that you still want to stay connected even though there is NO Internet. Once you select this OK, you are set to go.
Please contact us if you need any help.
FOR IPHONE
If you get this pop-up for your iPhone while using the WIFI feature, make
sure to tap on “Keep Trying WIFI”. Otherwise, the camera will get disconnected
from the WIFI, and then you will have to forget the AZ DOME WIFI and then
start to pai r again for it to work again.
Scan the QR code to get the whole process of WIFI
FUNCTION
VIDEO SETTINGS
RESOLUTION
Allow choosing the desired video resolution and fps (frames per second).
Higher resolution and FPS videos result in smoother videos, but also take more
storage space. The video resolution is ONLY for FRONT camera recording.
LOOP RECORDING- OFF/1 MIN/ 3MINS (DEFAULT)/ 5MINS
On: Here select the length (1/3/5 min) of each video clip for the loop
recording. This function allows the Dash-cam to continuously record. Please
notice: the Dash-cam will keep deleting the oldest files automatically when
the memory card gets full so that it can keep recording over and over.
REAR-CAM MIRROR – ON (DEFAULT)/OFF
On: Dashcam screen will display the mirror image and should match your
rear-view mirror.
TIME-LAPSE – OFF (DEFAULT)/ON
- On: The Dash-cam can sustain a longer operational period while reducing video file size.
- Video files will be played at high speed when playback.
RECORD AUDIO – ON (DEFAULT)/OFF
On: The video has sounded. Off: The video is silent.
WDR – ON/OFF (DEFAULT)
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) processes images to ensure clear recordings in
bright and dark light. This allows the Dash Cam to combine multiple images at
different levels of brightness to create one superior image.
FREQUENCY – S0HZ/ 60HZ (DEFAULT)
According to the power supply specification used in your country. 60HZ-Used
in the USA, North America S0HZ-Used in Europe, most Asian Countries.
G-SENSOR – OFF/ HIGH/ MIDDLE (DEFAULT)/ LOW
G-sensor is a 3-axis impact gravitational accelerometer, designed to detect
physical and gravitational forces on the Dash-cam. Once G-sensor has triggered
due to physical or gravitational impact force on the camera, the current video
file will be locked as an emergency file so it won’t be deleted by the loop
cycle function.
- Exposure -+2.0, +5/3, +4/3, +1.0, +2/3, +l/3, +0.0(Default)/-1/3, -2/3, -1.0, -4/3, -5/3, -2.0
- To adjust the video exposure setting for either brighter or darker video according to your preference.
PLAYBACK MODE
- Normal Video : It’s the video files That the video file is saved when in loop recording mode.
- Locked Video: It’s the video files that Dash-cam locks the current files after the car’s shocked.
- Picture: Photos that take n when photo mode.
PARK MONITOR
This function will ONLY work when AZDOME’ s 3-Lead Hardwire Kit is installed properly, the output current of Hardwire Kit needs to reach 2.SA. Then Select [Connected] and select parking mode. This parking mode has three options to choose from.
Time-Lapse Parking Mode
- When you turn OFF the car’s engine and turn the key to the lock position. Then the camera will STOP the continuous video recording and it will go into the timelapse flips recording mode automatically.
- Now while this timelapse is being recorded, if someone hits your car and if the impact reaches the set G-Sensor level, then the camera will stop the timelapse video> then it will start to record 1-min continuous video, save & lock that video in EMR folder > then return to recording the timelapse flips.
- Now when you start your car for the next time, the camera will automatically STOP the timelapse parking mode. Then it will go into normal video mode automatically to start the continuous video recording.
Motion Detection Parking Mode
- When you turn OFF the car’s engine and turn the key to the lock position. Then the camera will STOP the continuous video recording and it will go into the motion detection mode and the camera will stay ON and idle, but the LCD will be off after 1-min.
- Now the camera will only record 30 seconds of video when it detects motion in the only the front lens of the camera and then it will record until there is no more motion is detected.
- Now while the camera stays in Motion Detection mode if someone hits your car and if the impact reaches the set G-Sensor level, then the camera will stop the motion detection mode> then it will start to record 1-min continuous video, save & lock that video in EMR folder> then return back to the motion detection mode.
- Now when you start your car for the next time, the camera will automatically STOP the motion detection parking mode, and it will go back into normal video mode automatically to start the continuous video recording.
Collision Detection Parking Mode
- When you turn OFF the car’s engine and turn the key to the lock position. Then the camera will STOP the continuous video recording and it will go into the collision detection mode and the camera will turn OFF.
- Now while the camera stays in collision detection mode, if someone hits your car and if the impact reaches the set G-Sensor level, then the camera will turn ON> then it will start to record 1-mi n continuous video, save & lock that video in EMR folder> then the camera will turn OFF.
- Now when you start your car for the next time, the camera will automatically go back into normal video mode automatically to start the continuous video recording.
NOTE
AZDOME’ s custom-designed 3-Lead Hardwire Kit is required to use this new
feature. You can purchase separately by contacting our email “help@azdome.hk”
Date/Time Settings
Must set the Time zone first, setting path: [System Settings]- [Time zone].
Then set your local date and time.
Stamp – Off/On (Default)
Time Stamp/ GPS Stamp/ Speed Stamp, when on the stamp information will be
shown on the video or photo.
Micro SD Card
Storage Format Remind: Once chosen a time duration and turned on this
function, the dashcam will pop up “Please format SD card” to avoid too many
locked files to use loop recording.
SD CARD FORMAT
The SD card must be formatted when inserted the first time in the dashcam.
The formatting process will make sure that the card’s file system format is
optimized for the camera.
STORAGE INFO
To check the usage of the memory card, please format the memory card
regularly to ensure that there is enough available space inside.
LANGUAGE – MULTILINGUAL, DEFAULT ENGLISH.
Allow choosing your desired language for the dash-cam system.
SYSTEM SETTINGS
Fatigue Driving Reminder – Off (default)/l hour/2hours/ 4hours Once chose a
time duration and turned on this function, the dash cam will make sounds to
alert.
Speed Unit – KM/H (default)/MPH
Beep Sound – On (default)/Off
To switch on/ off or adjust the key tone.
SCREEN SAVER – OFF/1 MIN (DEFAULT)/3 MINS/5 MINS
On: The screen will go black after 1/ 3/ 5 minutes no operation while the
Dash-cam is still on/ recording.
IR LED -AUTO (DEFAULT)/NIGHT MODE/DAY MODE
- The function works on the cabin camera.
- Time zone Setting- UTC/GMT+12 to UTC/GMT-12, Default GMT +8
- Before setting Date/ Time, please set your local Time zone first according to your location, then press “OK” to confirm. The time zone won’t change automatically when it starts/ ends daylight saving time, please adjust it manually at that time.
DEFAULT SETTING
Allow restoring all settings to factory default settings.
GPS INFO
Check the satellite number / Longitude / Latitude / Speed.
INFORMATION
To check the current firmware in the dashcam. You’ll need this necessary
information to check if newer version firmware is available to update. Please
contact help@azdome.hk for the latest firmware.
METHODS OF SETTING DATE/TIME
- Go into [System Settings], Select [Tim e Zone], select your local time zone, and press OK
- Press M to exit, select [Date/ Time], set your local date/time, and press OK.
FIRMWARE UPDATE
- Format the memory card in your dashcam.
- Download the new latest firmware on your computer from
http://www.azdome.hk/downloads.html
- Copy the “.bin” files to the memory card.
- Insert the memory card with the firmware files into the camera.
- Connect to power supply and press the POWER button once. The firmware update may take up to 1 or 2 minutes. Once the firmware is updated, the camera will turn ON automatically
Scan the QR code to get the whole process in detail
GPS TRACK
AZDOME GPS Player
- Go to our website www.azdome.hk/downloads to download the AZDOME Player (For Windows or macOS);
- Install the AZDOME Player in your laptop, photo as below;
- The latitude and longitude and speed will be embedded in the video.
Scan the QR code to get the whole process of GPS
Frequently Asked Questions
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Camera turns ON/ OFF frequently automatically?
Keep the camera plugged in. Please reset your camera on the menu or press the RESET button (Located at the button). ONCE with a pen’ stip or a paper clip. You can also try updating the firmware again to see if this fixes the issue. If it still doesn’t work, then please CONTACT US. -
Error/Message “Card Full”
Format card by going into system settings > for mat > OK> Select Format> OK. Then Go to Video Mode settings > Loop Recording> Choose either I-min, 3-min, or 5-min. This will allow the loop cycle function to be turn ON and it will keep recording over and over.
NOTE: Formatting will delete all the data from the memory card. -
My oldest video files are missing?
Your AZDOME Dash Cam has Loop Cycle Recording. When it is set to either 1, 3 or 5-mins, it will delete the oldest files and record newer files over and over when the memory card is full. To test again: Set the date and time correctly, then FORMAT the memory card, then do the continuous recording test again and check if all videos are present. -
The camera gets HOT?
It is normal for your camera to run slightly hot. Due to it is recording video at high speed, the dashcam may be hot during use. (No more than 158°F/70°C). -
Video is fuzzy?
Please make sure the lens of the camera is clean and there is no di rt or grease on the windshield also. If the lens is out of focus, we are extremely sorry in advance. This can be a manufacturing defect. Please send us an email with a screenshot or a sample video so we can get it resolved for you ASAP. -
Camera Freezing/Lagging or Crashing?
Guys, Please TRUST US on this. If your camera is freezing, lagging or does NOT record video at some seconds, etc. while operating: Then it is the Memory Card Issue. Either you are using the WRONG, FAKE or BAD Memory Card. (Please be aware of the Fake Ones out there. If you have purchased your memory card from eBay or any third-party seller online then it is most likely a fake one, even though it looks exactly real. Please trust us. We have sold thousands of AZDOME Dash Camera and they do NOT lag, we stand by our product and we do extensive testing. Some customers simply think the camera is bad or not stable, but that is NOT the case here. It’s the Memory Card Issue. Please CONTACT US and we are dedicated in resolving this for you ASAP. -
Camera showing “memory error or please insert micro SD card” even though a memory card is already installed into the camera?
Please make sure the memory card is at least Class 10, U3 and purchased from trusted vendors such as Walmart, target, best buy, Ship & Sold by Amazon ” etc. (there are many fake cards out there Online, remember if it’s cheap, it’s fake.)
Now go to the camera’s system settings and FORMAT your memory card. (Make sure to back up your videos first before formatting the memory card.) At formatting the memory card, please press and hold the power button to turn the camera off. Now unplug the power cable, and re-plug the power cable, camera should now turn ON automatically and start recording.
if you still getting the same error, then let’s switch the camera mode to PHOTO mode by LONG PRESSING for 2-Seconds the “M” button. Once in the PHOTO MODE, press the OK button to take the photo.
If you hear the shutter sound> then your camera is fine. Replace your memory card.
If you still get the same memory card error message, then your camera’s memory card assembly has become defective. Please contact us. -
Camera Locks many videos automatically?
Please make sure you change your G-sensor setting. If you choose a higher setting then it can trigger even with a small er bump. This setting depends on the type of car or truck you are driving and how much vibration your car/truck is creating based on suspensions and road conditions. -
What is the procedure for resetting my Azdome dash cam?
Remove the SD or TF card and push the power button; if that doesn’t work, jab the reset hole with a toothpick or something pointy, then hit the power button again. -
What is the procedure for connecting my phone to my Azdome?
Connect by turning on your phone’s WIFI: Select Camera ‘WIFI (SSID: M550 ac64cfe6792d, PASSWORD: 12345678) from the Phone’s Settings > WIFI menu. Click “Check Real-time Video” in the AZDOME App and then “Set” in the system prompt. Turn off “Mobile Data” or change “Wireless Data” to “WLAN.”