PAPAGO VP668 Multifunctional Dash Cam User Manual

: June 6, 2024
: PAPAGO

Table of Contents

Safety Precautions
Product Overview
Component Guide
V ON/OFF Instructions
VII Product Specifications
XI The Most Common Speed Measurement Devices
References
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User Manual
(VP668 Multifunctional Dash Cam)

Safety Precautions

Warnings

Do not install or operate the dashcam with wet hands;
Do not install the dashcam in the high-temperature, high-humidity, flammable and combustible environments, liquid, and any area that may block the driver’s line of sight and endanger their life;
Do not store the main body or auxiliary engine in the closed vehicle under high temperature;
Do not exceed its rated voltage;
Only the original connecting line and power cable can be used.
Our company shall not be liable for any damage incurred by the use of other cables;
Do not use sharp items such as hammers to pierce through the main body, auxiliary engine, and accessories;
Do not disassemble the main body, auxiliary engine, wires, and accessories without authorization;
Keep out of reach of children during working and installation.

Notes

Do not extrude the camera lens forcefully;
In case of any foreign body on the camera of the main body or auxiliary engine, do not directly touch its surface with your fingers to avoid affecting its shooting effect;
Do not immediately remove the memory card during shutdown to avoid any file damage;
Please remove the memory card if you don’t intend to use it for a long time to ensure its working performance;
It is significant to format the memory card before your first use to ensure its stable reading;
The product function and content of this manual are subject to change without notice.

Product Overview

● Multifunctional Dash Cam|
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● Power Cable|
● Suction Mount|
● Adhesive Mount|
● Magnetic Round Connector|
● Magnetic Connecting Slide Buckle|
● Quick Guide|
● CPL polarizing filter improves the recording
effect in the bright light (optional accessory)|

The packing content is subject to change without prior notice. The actual packing content shall prevail!

Component Guide

Power Key 1. Set the main body’s menu in the menu interface, and press the key to return to the upper interface 2. Long press for 3s to power off

Under the recording mode, press OK to enter the camera mode, and press again to have a screenshot (save as a picture);
Under the recording mode, press OK once to enter the camera mode, press two times to enter the playback interface, press three times to enter the photo look-back interface, and press four times to return to the main interface

Sensor Function: Wave hands in the upper left (sensor) of the display. Wave hands once to mute and only show warning images, and wave again to turn the volume on, and the speaker icon will show in the middle of the display

III Installation Guides
Installation Positions

Do not install the dashcam in the area that may block the driver’s line of sight and endanger life
Try to install the dashcam near the inside rearview mirror to ensure the best image vision;
Install the dash cam within the wiper’s cleaning range to ensure a clear recording on a rainy day;
Do not install the dashcam within the airbag movement range;
Do not install the dashcam on the car insulation paper to avoid any damage;
Install the dashcam in a proper position that can avoid the effect of car insulation paper, and avoid installing it near interfering electronic products.

Avoid installing the dashcam within the working range of airbags or their covers. The company shall not be liable for any damage or death incurred by vehicle collision or airbags.
Installation Methods
Aim the magnetic transfer slide buckle at the mounting buckle on the main engine. Hold the main body and mount with your hands, and aim the mount at the buckle on the main engine; Select a proper position (such as the right rear side or center of the rearview mirror), attach the suction mount to the windshield and rotate the mount clockwise to lock; Adjust the recording angle (it is the best angle that the car head shows in the middle of the display);
Note: The mount can be replaced by 3M sticker. Select a proper position, tear the protective paper and paste into the front windshield (do not move within 24 hours)

IV Introduction to the Main Interface and Icons

V ON/OFF Instructions

Auto Boot
Insert the memory card into the slot and connect the car charger to the Mini USB port of the main engine and the automobile cigarette lighter to start the car and the main engine will automatically power on;
Manual Boot
Please ensure that the main engine has been connected to the power, then long- press the key (power switch) on the main engine to manually power on;
Auto Shutdown
Please ensure that the main engine has been powered on. At this time, the main engine will automatically power off after the car stalls or you remove the car charger.
Manual Shutdown
Please ensure that the main engine has been powered on. At this time, long- press the main engine off-key (power switch) for 3s to power
Warm Note
Remove the memory card after the main engine is completely powered off to avoid any file damage.

VI Detailed Menu Instructions
1 Velometer Settings

Press M to enter the “velometer settings”| Press to switch
menus| Press to OK enter settings| Press. to switch menus| Explanation
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| Road Condition Mode|

| Smart mode (switch according to speed) (the default option)| Mute| GPS fixed point
MTR
K frequency
X frequency
Ka frequency
Laser|
Signature Radar
Broadcast at 300 meters in advance|
Driving speed> 25 km/h≦ 50 km/h
(Driving speed> 10km/h ≦ 25 km/h broadcast at 100 meters in advance)
| Country| GPS fixed point MTR
K frequency
¨ X frequency
¨ Ka frequency
¨ Laser
Signature radar
Broadcast at 500 meters in advance\
Driving speed> 50 km/h, ≦80 km/h
| High Speed| GPS fixed point MTR
K frequency
X frequency
¨ Ka frequency Laser
Signature Radar
Broadcast at 800 meters in advance
Driving speed>80km/h, ≦100 km/h
| | | Enhanced Mode| GPS fixed point
MTR
K frequency
X frequency
¨ Ka frequency
| | | | | Laser
Signature rada
Broadcast at 800 meters in advance
Driving speed>100km/h
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| | Enhanced Mode (test mode)| GPS fixed point
MORE
K frequency
X frequency
Ka frequency
Laser
signature radar
Broadcast at 100-1000 meters in advance according to the driving speed
Driving speed > 10km/h
| Voice Broadcasting Mode| |

Music

| The voice will be shielded in case of GPS and radar broadcast, and it only broadcasts music. The display shows all measurement information.
| | Voice + Music| Always in “voice + music” broadcasting mode
| Radar Mute Cruise Control| | Flexible radar speed testing setting is on
The detecting radar determines whether or not the voice broadcasting will be used according to the driving speed (for example: if 60km/h is set and its driving speed is lower than 60km/h(≦ 60km/h), the display will show all information detected, and there is no voice broadcast. If the driving speed is higher than 60km/h (>60km/h), the display will show all information detected and meanwhile voice broadcast is used)
Selection Range: 0 km/h—70km/h (the default value is 50km/h)
| GPS Date Mute Speed Settings| | The GPS speed measurement point determines whether or not the voice broadcasting will be used according to the driving speed (for example: if 60km/h is set and its driving speed is lower than 60km/h(≦60km/h), the display will show all information detected, and there is no voice broadcast. If the driving speed is higher than 60km/h (>60km/h), the display will show all information detected and meanwhile voice broadcast is used)
Selection Range: 0km/h—100km/h (the default value is 0km/h)
| Fixed Speed Measurement Point| | ON/OFF, the default option is to be on
| Flexible Radar Speed Measurement
Point| | ON/OFF, the default option is to be on
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| Interval Speed Measurement Point| | ON/OFF, the default option is to be on
| Speed Measurement Point at the
Traffic Light| | ON/OFF, the default option is to be on
| Not Drive the Wrong Way| | ON/OFF, the default option is to be on
| Not Change Lanes Illegally| | ON/OFF, the default option is to be on
| Not Park Illegally| | ON/OFF, the default option is to be on
| Not Occupy Bus Lane| | ON/OFF, the default option is to be on
| Not Occupy Emergency Lane| | ON/OFF, the default option is to be on
| Not Whistle| | ON/OFF, the default option is to be on
| Yield to Pedestrians| | ON/OFF, the default option is to be on
| Life Safety Points| | ON/OFF, the default option is to be on
| X Frequency Settings| | ON/OFF, the default option is to be on
| K Frequency Settings| | ON/OFF, the default option is to be on
| Ka Frequency Settings| | ON/OFF, the default option is to be on
| ST Frequency Settings| | ON/OFF, the default option is to be on
| Laser Frequency Settings| | ON/OFF, the default option is to be on
| Signature Radar Settings| | ON/OFF, the default option is to be on
| MTR_CD Frequency Settings| | ON/OFF, the default option is to be off
| MTR_CT Frequency Settings| | ON/OFF, the default option is to be off
| Driving Speed Allowed| | Allow to exceed the speed limit (for example, if the current speed limit value on the road is 120km/h, the set value that is allowed to be exceeded is 10km/h. If the driving speed is higher than 130km/h (≧130km/h), the product will give an early warning) Selection Range: 0 km/h—19km/h
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| The Maximum Driving Speed| | The maximum driving speed (for example, if 100km/h is set and the driving speed is higher than 100km/h (100 km/h), the product will give early warning)
Selection Range: 80km/h—150km/h Off
| Radar Detection Sensitivity| | Radar detection sensitivity
Selection Range: professional/high/medium/low. The default option: medium
| Laser Detection Sensitivity| | Laser detection sensitivity
Selection Range: professional/high/medium/low. The default option: medium
| Speed Fine-tuning| ****| Show the speed fine-tuning to be in line with the driving speed on the dashboard
Selection Range: -5km/h—- +5km/h, the default option: +4

2. Recording Mode

Press M to enter the “recording mode”| Press to switch menus| Press OK to enter settings| Press, to switch menus| Explanation
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| Recording Mode| | 1296P| 1296P videos are saved
| 1080P| 1080P videos are saved
| 720P| 720P videos are saved
| VGA| VGA videos are saved
| Recording Time| | Save videos (in recording time)
Selection Range: 1 minute, 2 minutes, 3 minutes and 5 minutes
| Motion Detection| | Standby Mode: The camera front side detects item movement, then it automatically enters the recording mode;
The Selection Range of Detection Sensitivity: High/medium/low/off
| Recording Time of Motion Detection| | Motion detection recording files are longer to be saved
| | | Selection Range: 5 seconds/10 seconds/ 30 seconds/1minute
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| Sound Settings| | Sound settings during recording Selection Method: On/off
| MIC Sensitivity| | MIC sensitivity during recording Selection Method: Standard/low
| Recording Scene Selection| | Scene selection during recording
Selection Method: Auto/sports/portrait/scenery/snow/beach/firework
| Exposure Adjustment| | Exposure adjustment during recording
Selection Range: -2/-1.7/-1.3/-1/-0.7/-0.3/0/0.3/0.7/1/1.3/1.7/2
| Color Adjustment| | Color adjustment during recording
Selection Range: Natural/bright/grey

3. Image Mode

Press M to enter the “image mode”| Press to switch menus| PressOKto enter settings| Press to switch menus| Explanation
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| Image Size| | Save image size
Selection Range: 3M/2M/1.2M/VGA
| Image Scene Selection| | Scene Selection
Selection Range: Auto/sports/portrait/scenery/snow/beach/firework
| Exposure Adjustment| | Adjust recording exposure. Users can adjust according to actual need (suggest adjusting 1 gear)
Selection Range: -2/-1.7/-1.3/-1/-0.7/-0.3/0/0.3/0.7/1/1.3/1.7/2
| Color Adjustment| | Recording Color Adjustment
Selection Range: Natural/bright/grey

4. Playback

Press to enter “playback”| Press to switch menus| Press to enter settings| Press to switch menus| Explanation
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| Playback Volume| | Select playback volume
Selection Range: 1 — 9
| File Deletion| | Delete files saved on the memory card
Selection Method: delete one/all images
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| File Protection| | Lock or unlock files saved on the memory card
Selection Method: Lock one file/lock all files/unlock one file/unlock all files
| Image Type| | Image Storage Type
Selection Method: General/lock

5. Media Tools

Press M to enter the “media tools”| Press to switch menus| Press OK to enter settings| Press to switch menus| Explanation
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| Format the memory card| | Format the memory card (take it with caution because all files will be deleted after formatting)
| Memory card information| ****| Show the storage information and available space

6. System Settings

Press Mto enter the “system settings”|

Press， to switch menus

| Press OK to enter settings| Press ****to switch menus| Explanation
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|

Voice Selection

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VII Product Specifications

Master Control Chip	MSC8336
HD Camera Chip Sensor	OV4689
Display	IPS Full View Angle 3.0 Inch LCD Display
Memory Card	Connect to the memory card (up to 128G). Its capacity can’t be

lower than 8g (recommended) and the reading speed should be higher than C6
Prime Lens Angle| Horizontal: 110°/ Vertical: 90°/Field of View: 140 degrees
Lens Aperture| F#1.8
G-sensor| Automatically save videos during a collision to avoid any lose
Loop Record| Avoid file loss and save files without any seam
Video| 23041296 (30fps) ,19201080(30fps) , 1920720（30fps) 1920720（60fps) VGA:640*480（30fps)
Video Storage Format| MOV
Video Compression Format| H.264
Peripheral Interface| Mini USB Port
Detectable Signal Frequency of Radar| Refer to VIII Practical Technical Information

GPS Data Broadcast Type

| In terms of the fixed shooting position, we continuously collect and update new ways according to all conditions that add or delete shooting positions offered by users. Users need termly download the updated data to gain a better warning effect.
Rated Voltage| DC5.2V—5.5V
Rated Current| 500mA
Working Temperature| -0℃ —- 55℃
Saving Temperature| -20℃ —-70℃
Image Format| JPG
Video Output| AV-IN
Language| Chinese/Russian/English/Japanese (Customizable)
Supercapacitor| 1.5 F
Microphone| Built-in speaker to record with high definition. Turn off the available record in the menu
Driving Tracking Playback|

Track driving path. Support GPS positioning. After a successful GPS positioning, the camera will adjust time according to GPS. It also records and keeps the driving coordinate and speed. WMGPS player on the PC can show GPS information while playing videos and meanwhile connect to Google Map to show your driving path.

Warm Notes : Please remove the machine and car charge if you will leave your car for a long time;
Do not save the device in the humidor high-temperature environment;
Remove the memory card if you don’t intend to use it for a long time to ensure its working performance.
IX Termly Update GPS Data Points
Download the corresponding data software on the specified website, and copy to the memory card. Insert the memory card into the main engine. After it is electrified, it will automatically copy all data to the storage space of the main engine. In terms of the specified website, please contact the seller.
X Data Download Instructions

Connect the TF card (or the memory card of the dashcam) to the computer via a reader enter the website (http://www.wmgpsradar.com/cloud/specification/SD_UpdateDV.bin), then an interface pops up click to browse the menu and directly save it on the TF card click download.
Insert the TF card with data package into the dashcam when it is powered off, then connect it to the power. At this time, the dashcam will show the following images. Power off again after it completes, and try to restart.

XI The Most Common Speed Measurement Devices

XII Troubleshooting

Fail to power on

Check whether the main engine is normally electrified;
Remove the power USB cable, then reboot the main engine;
Press the rest key on the bottom of the main engine once, then insert into DC5V power again.

Fail to show shooting images on the display

Check whether the screen display function is turned off under the recording mode.
Short press the power key to turn it on;
Check whether screen protection is set.
Change such setting in the “auto screen off” in menu settings.

The main engine fails to playback

Check whether you have changed images or file names saved on the memory card;
Check whether images or files have been processed by your computer, or they weren’t recorded by the main engine
The memory card is damaged;
Contact our customer service personnel if the above-mentioned information isn’t helpful.

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
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.
Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment
Radiation exposure statements this equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for anuncontrolled environment this equipment should be installed and operated and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body