AZDOME M17 1080P HD Night Vision Car DVR Video Recorder WiFi Dashcam Owner’s Manual

Owner’s Manual
M17

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Warranty & Introduction

We provide a 12-Month of limited warranty for your product from the date of purchase to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship. For questions, support, or warranty claims, contact us at [email protected] with your Order Number. *IMPORTANT: Proof of original purchase (Online order receipt is also accepted) is required for any warranty service. AZDOME can only provide after-sales service for products purchased directly from AZDOME. If you have purchased from a different seller, please contact them directly for service or warranty issues.

Experience Safety With AZDOME Car Camera
The car camera is a small HD camera that is situated near the windscreen of the car and it records the road ahead of the driver. With an extensive increase in the number of vehicles, it is very important to have a vast idea of the vehicles around, in order to prevent any kind of mishap. AZDOME camera helps the driver in parking the vehicle by the motion sensor technology. The recording of the camera starts as soon as the engine roars to power and automatically gets switched off when the car stops. These car cameras not only help the driver by providing them with side-lane views but also record throughout the journey, and this recording can be accessed anytime.
AZDOME car camera comes with various advanced features which include having a high definition lens. This feature of the camera facilitates a better recording experience and also helps in providing videos with intricate details such as the number plates of the other vehicles. Other than that, AZDOME cameras have loop recording which ensures that the old files are replaced by the new files without the memory space being clogged up. Moreover, it has a G-sensor system that locks specific files or data and these cannot be accessed without the user’s permission. This attribute tightens the security aspect and gives a sense of safety for both the user and the vehicle.

AZDOME Camera – Giving a New Meaning To Security
With the built-in Wi-Fi function and the free AZDOME app, you can view real- time videos on your iPhone or Android device while on the drive. Also, view and share recorded videos with friends and family in just a few clicks, via the AZDOME application. Moreover, any tampering activity can not only be recorded but can also be captured in still photography. The car cameras are competent enough to take qualitative pictures and these pictures can be extracted anyway with the help of a memory card.

Product Sepcification

Dutch, Polish, Chinese
Memory Card| Micro SD Card Class 10 or Higher, Max Support 128 GB (Micro SD Card NOT Included – Required for camera operation)
G-sensor| Built-in 3-Axis Impact Accelerometer Gravitational Sensor to lock & protect current video.
Frequency| 60 Hz, 50 Hz
WiFi| Support, please download APP “AZDOME”
Loop Recording| Support
Parking Mode| Support
Fatigue Driving Reminder| Support
Year/Month/Day/Hour/Minute| Support
Record Audio| Support
Mini-USB port| Charging
Power Interface| 5V 1.5A
Battery| Built-in Li-ion Battery 200mAh
Operating Temperature| -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
Working Humidity| 10 ~ 90%

Product Diagram

① Micro AV IN (For Rear View Camera)
④ Bracket
⑦ Menu Button
⑩ OK/Record Button
⑬ Power Button
⑯ Microphone| ② USB Charging Port 1
⑤ TF Card Slot
⑧ Down Button
⑪ Mode Button
⑭ Lens
⑰ Reset Button| ③ USB Charging Port 2
⑥ Up Button
⑨ Screen
⑫ Lock Button
⑮ Speaker
⑱ Charging/Working Indicator
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Button Controls

2. Select the previous video in playback mode
| Press once to enter the menu setting
(Disabled in the recording mode)
| 1. Select function options in setup mode
2. Select the next video in playback mode

OK

| 1. In recording mode, press once to start recording, and press one more time to stop recording.
2. Long press once to shoot photos when recording.
3. Press once to confirm your setting in settings mode.

M

| 1. Press once to shift between Video / Photo / Lock Video playback mode.
2. Press once to return to the previous page in playback mode.
| In recording mode, press once to lock the video as an emergency one.
| 1. Press once to turn on the device
2. Press once to lock the screen
3. Press and hold to turn off the device

Reset

| Reboot the device and default settings

Get Started

Install the Memory Card

1. Insert a card with the golden contacts facing the LCD display side of the dashcam.
2. To remove the card, gently push it until it clicks and pulls it out of the slot.

Note:

1. Do not insert or remove the TF card when the dashcam is powered on to avoid breakage of the card.
2. Please use a class 10 micro SD card from 16 GB to 128 GB.
3. Format the memory card before use.

Format the Memory Card

1. Press to enter the setting interface.
2. Press / locate the Micro SD card set up, and press to enter Micro SD card format.
3. Press / to locate0r press to confirm formatting.

Dash Cam Installation

1. Slide the mount into the mount installation slot.
2. Turn off the car engine.
3. Stick the car mount together with the camera onto your windshield.
4. Connect the USB charging cable to the mini USB port of the dashcam. 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.
5. Adjust the dashcam to keep the lens level with the ground. 6. Start the engine to check if the dash cam works properly.

Using Your Dash Cam

Auto Power ON/OFF:

① Connect the car charger and Dash Cam by using the charging cable.
② Plug the other end of the car charger into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket.
③ 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/car’s 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 AZDOME’S 2-Lead Auto Trigger Hardwire Kit.
Change the connection in the fuse box for your 12V outlet to a socket that only supplies power when the car key is turned to ACC or ON position.

Manual Power ON/OF

• To Manually Turn ON: Press the power button once.
• To Manually Turn OFF: Press and hold the power button for at least 2 seconds.

Format The Memory Card

1. Press to enter the setting interface.
2. Press / to locate Micro SD card set up, press to enter Micro SD card format.
3. Press / to locate “OK”, and press to confirm formatting.

Menu Setting

1. Press to enter the menu setting.
2. Press / to locate the item you want to set.
3. Press to confirm your setting.
4. Press again to exit the menu setting.

Note: Please set the right time before using the dashcam.

Playback Mode

Press to shift between Video/Photo/Lock Video playback mode.

Video Playback

1. Press / to select files.
2. Press to delete the selected file.
3. Press to play/pause the selected file. Press and hold / to fast-forward/rewind.
4. Press one more time to exit the video playback.

Photo Playback

1. Press / to select files.
2. Press to delete the selected file.
3. Press to view the selected file.
4. Press one more time to exit the photo playback.

Lock Video Playback

1. Press / to select files.
2. Press to play/pause the selected file. Press and hold / to fast-forward/rewind.
3. Press one more time to exit the video playback.

Note: Cannot delete protected files on the dashcam.

Using Wifi Feature

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 M17.

What is the WiFi Range?
The WiFi signal range is about 10FT 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 10FT from this small device.

Can I watch the videos or surveillance around my car remotely?
NO. AZDOME M17 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 AZDOME M17’s APP as long as you stay within the 10FT range from the dashcam.

Downloading AZDOME App On the phone

1. Search for“ AZDOME” in App Store or Google Play Store to find the App and then download and install it.

2. Turn on the WiFi of the camera: Long press the Down Button for 2-seconds to turn on the WiFi Mode.

3. Turn on WiFi of your phone and connect: Go to Phone’s Settings > WiFi > Select M17_ac64cfe6792d
   Camera’ WiFi (WiFi Name SSID: M17_ac64cfe6792d, PASSWORD: 12345678).

4. Please keep Damascus to your phone within 3 meters. Open the AZDOME App to “Add Device”, and you will see the live video of Damascus on the AZDOME App when connecting successfully. Then keep exploring the APP from here on.

5. You can’t operate the Damascus when connecting WiFi. To disconnect WiFi, long-press and hold down the button for 2-seconds to return to the video mode.

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For Android phones:

There is one extra step you will have to take for the first time.

For iPhone:

Function Description

Movie Mode—FHD 30fps(Default)/HD 30fps
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.

Loop Recording—Off/1min/ 3mins(Default)/ 5mins
Allow the dash-cam to continuously record. Please notice: the dashcam will keep deleting the oldest files automatically when the memory card gets full so that it can keep recording over and over. Here select the length of the video file for the loop recording.

Sound Record—On(Default)/Off
On: The video file will have sound.
Off: The video file will not sound.

Exposure— -0.3/-0.7/-1/-1.3/-1.7/-2/0(Default)/2/1.7/1.3/0.7/0.3
To adjust the video exposure setting for either brighter or darker video according to your preference.

Time Lapse—Off(Default)/On
On: The dashcam can sustain a longer operational period while reducing video file size. Video files will be played at high-speed when playback

ADAS—On/ Off(Default)
Dash-cam ADAS includes LDWS(Lane Departure Warning System) and FCW(Forward Collision Warning).
When ADAS active the dashcam will make the sound “didi di” to alert you.

G-Sensor — Off/ High/ Middle(Default)/ Low
the 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.

Parking Monitoring — On/ Off(Default)
Designed to work when dash-cam is shaken during HIT&RUN event while your car is parked. Based on the G-sensor setting, when your car gets hit and shacked, the dash-cam will turn on automatically and start recording for 1min on the internal battery, then lock that video file before automatically turn-off, so the video file won’t be erased by loop recording function. While you use the dash-cam and the car is running, please turn OFF this function, otherwise, the dash-cam will automatically turn on and off randomly.
Please note: The internal battery can provide power for up to 2-3mins when it is fully charged. If you want 24h monitoring, please use a hardwire kit to connect the dash-cam to your car battery(hardwire kit not included in the package).

Language — Multilingual, default English.
Allow choosing your desired language for the dash-cam system.

Volume — Off/ High(Default)/ Middle/ Low
To switch on/ off or adjust the beep sound.

Screen-saver — Off(Default)/1min/ 2mins/ 3mins
Once chose a time duration and turned on this function, the dash-cam will automatically show a black background after the set time, while the camera still stays ON. Please notice that this function only turns off the LCD screen, to prevent distracting the driver. By pressing the power button or tapping on the screen, the dash-cam will exit this mode and you could operate it.

Frequency — 50HZ/ 60HZ(Default)
According to the power supply specification used in your country.
50HZ-Used in USA, North America
60HZ-Used in Europe, and most Asian Countries.

Date/Time
Set your local date and time.

Date/Time Stamp — On(Default)/Off
On: The recording time will be shown on the video or photo.

Fatigue Warn — Off(Default)/1 hour/2hours/4hours
1/2/4Hour(s): The dashcam will make a sound when the dashcam working for 1/2/4 hours. To alert that please keep awake.

Format SD Warn — Off/15days/30days(Default)/60days
15/30/60 day(s): The dashcam will alert that please format the SD card if too many emergency lock files to use the loop recording function.

Format SD Card — OK/Cancel
Allow to format the inserted memory card, all data will be deleted.

Default Settings
Allow restoring all settings to factory default settings

Firmware Version
To check the current firmware in the dash-cam. You’ll need this necessary information to check if newer version firmware is available to update. Please visit http://www.azdome.hk/downloads.html for the latest firmware.

FAQ

Q1: Camera does not turn ON?

1. Use the different Mini USB Cable & your smartphone’s USB charger. Now plug it into your home’s 110V wall outlet.
2. When you plug it in, the camera should turn ON. If NOT, then press the Power Button Once to see if it turns ON? If it still does NOT turn ON, then remove the memory card.
3. Keep the camera plugged in. Now Press the RESET bution (Located at the bottom) ONCE with a pen’s tip or a paper clip. Now the camera should turn ON. If it still doesn’t turn ON, then please CONTACT US.

Q2: Camera turns ON / OFF frequently automatically?
Please reset your camera. Try updating the firmware again to see if this fixes the issue. If still having issues, please reach out to customer care.

Q3: Error/Message “Card Full”
Format card by going into system settings > format > 0K > Select Format > 0K. 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 turned ON and it will keep recording over and over.
NOTE: Formating will delete all the data from the memory card.

Q4: 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.

Q5: Camera gets HOT?
It is normal for your camera to run slightly hot. Due to it recording video at high speed, the dashcam may be hot during use. (no more than 158°F/70ºC).

Q6: Video is fuzzy?
Please make sure the lens of the camera is clean and there is no dirt 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 this resolved for you ASAP.

Q7: Camera Freezing/Lagging or Crashing?
Guys, Please TRUST US on this. If your camera is freezing, lagging, or does NOT record video after 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 to resolving this for you ASAP.

Q8: 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 smaller 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.

Q9: Camera showing “Memory Error” or “Please Insert Micro SD Card” even though the memory card is already installed into the camera?

1. 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.)
2. Now go to the camera’s system settings and FORMAT your memory card. (make sure to backup your videos first before formatting the memory card.) After formatting the memory card, please press and hold the power bution 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.
3. If you still getting the same error, then let’s switch the camera mode to PHOTO mode by pressing once the “M” bution. Once in the PHOTO MODE, press OK bution 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.

Disclaimer

The videos/pictures taken by the Car dashcam are only for reference, we don’t take any responsibility due to data loss in the abnormal circumstances. Special version: The device will record files in normal recording status. But in the following situation, it will lead to files being damaged or lost;

1. If pulling out the TF card in the recording status, the final video files will be damaged or lost.
2. If there is an illegal blackout in the recording status, final video files will be damaged or lost.
3. If there is a destructive collision in the recording status, video and audio files will be damaged or lost.
4. If there is a destructive collision in the recording status leading to the Memory card loss, video and audio files will be damaged or lost.

Notice

This product complies with the radio interface requirements of the European Community.
This symbol means the product must not be discarded as household waste and should be delivered to an appropriate and recycling helps protect natural resources, human health, and the environment. For more information on the disposal and recycling of this product, contact your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you bought this product.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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 in a residential installation. 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.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

FCC Statement

1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
   (1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
   (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: 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 in a residential installation. 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.
To comply with RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 20cm must be maintained between the user’s body and the handset, including the antenna.

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