Pioneer VREC-DZ700DC 2-Channel Dual Recording HD Dash Camera User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: Pioneer

Table of Contents

User Information
After-sales service for Pioneer products
Safety Precautions
Part Names
Inserting and Ejecting the microSD Card
- Inserting the microSD Card
- Ejecting the microSD Card
Dedicated App
Check the Accessories
Installation
- Specified Installation Position on Front Windshield
- Recommended Installation Position on Rear Windshield
Connecting the Power Cable
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

Pioneer VREC-DZ700DC 2-Channel Dual Recording HD Dash Camera

This guide is intended to guide you through the basic functions of this unit. For details, please refer to the Owner’s manual stored on the website.
https://www.pioneerelectronics.com
in Canada
https://www.pioneerelectronics.ca

User Information

User Information Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right 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.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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 shall be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & body.

This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference. (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This equipment complies with IC exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment shall be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & body.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION SUPPLIER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Product Name: DASH CAMERA
Model Number: VREC-DZ700DC Responsible
Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. SERVICE SUPPORT DIVISION
Address: 2050 W. 190TH STREET, SUITE 100, TORRANCE, CA 90504, U.S.A.
Phone: 1-800-421-1404
URL: https://www.pioneerelectronics.com

After-sales service for Pioneer products

Please contact the authorized Pioneer dealer from which you purchased this unit or an authorized Pioneer service company for aftersales service or questions you may have about the product. You may contact Pioneer directly as follows:
Do not ship your unit in for repair without contacting Pioneer first. Units sent without a return authorization number will be refused.

USA & CANADA
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT DIVISION P.O. Box 1760
Long Beach, CA 90801-1760 U.S.A. 800-421-1404

For warranty information, please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with this unit.

Visit our website

U.S.:
https://www.pioneerelectronics.com
Canada:
https://www.pioneerelectronics.ca

Learn about product updates (such as firmware updates) for your product.
Register your product.
Access owner’s manuals, spare parts information, service information, and much more.

Safety Precautions

Certain country, state and provincial laws may prohibit or restrict the placement and use of this product in your vehicle. Please comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the use, installation and operation of this product. It is the user’s responsibility to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and ordinances.

WARNING

Do not install this product in your vehicle if its location or use would obstruct the driver’s clear view of the road or the operation of any vehicle airbag. It is also the driver’s responsibility to know and comply with the laws, rules, and regulations of the driving location, including, for example, passenger privacy rights, and not to use the device in any location where its installation or use is prohibited.

WARNING

Do not allow this product to come into contact with liquids. Electrical shock could result. Also, damage to the product, smoke, and overheating could result from contact with liquids.

Before using this product, be sure to read and fully understand the following safety information:

Do not operate this product if doing so will divert your attention in any way from the safe operation of your vehicle. Always observe safe driving rules and follow all existing traffic regulations. If you experience difficulty in operating this product or reading the display, park your vehicle in a safe location and apply the parking brake before making the necessary adjustments.
Certain functions (such as viewing of screen and certain button operations) offered by this product could be dangerous (possibly resulting in serious injury or death) and/or unlawful if used while driving. Screen display is disabled for this product while the vehicle is moving.

Precautions before connecting the system

WARNING

Firmly install this product so it does not fall off the inside of the front windshield. If this product is not firmly installed, it may fall off the windshield while driving and cause an accident. Periodically inspect this product.
Pioneer recommends that only authorized service company personnel, who have special training and experience in mobile electronics, set up and install this product.
Secure all wiring with cable clamps or electrical tape. Do not allow any bare wiring to remain exposed.

Precautions before installation

WARNING

Do not install this product where it may
(i) obstruct the driver’s vision,
(ii) impair the performance of any of the vehicle’s operating systems or safety features, including airbags, hazard lamp buttons or
(iii) impair the driver’s ability to safely operate the vehicle.
Never install this product in front of or next to the place in the dashboard, door, or pillar from which one of your vehicle’s airbags would deploy. Please refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual for reference to the deployment area of the frontal airbags.

CAUTION

To ensure proper installation, be sure to use the supplied parts in the manner specified. If any parts are not supplied with this product, use compatible parts in the manner specified after you have the parts’ compatibility checked by your dealer. If parts other than supplied or compatible ones are used, they may damage internal parts of this product or they may work loose and the product may become detached.
Do not install this product in places subject to high temperatures or humidity, such as:
— Places close to a heater, vent or air conditioner.
— Places that may be exposed to rain, such as close to the door.

Part Names

AV Output Terminal
Power Port
Connect the power cable and AV cable.
2nd Camera Connection Terminal
Connect to the 2nd camera connection terminal ⑭ using the 2nd camera connection cable.
microSD Card Slot
System Indicator
LCD
Function Buttons
Lens
Pioneer polarized filter AD-PLF100 (sold separately) can help reduce reflections of the dashboard onto the windshield, and enable the capture of high-contrast videos.
Speaker
Microphone
Reset Button
Press this button with the tip of a ballpoint pen to reset this product.
Angle Adjustment Jog Dial
The angle of the lens can be adjusted by turning this dial.
Mounting Bracket
Connection Terminal
Lens

Status Display

The status display shows the operating status of this product.

① Recording in progress
② Elapsed recording time
③ Event recording status1
④ Parking mode
⑤ Sound recording2
⑥ Wi-Fi connection status3
⑦ GPS reception status4
⑧ Power status
( : Battery mode : Charging)

When manual event recording is performed or vibration is detected in the event recording mode, and event recording has been activated, “×2” is displayed.
A red “\” is displayed when sound recording is set to off.
During a Wi-Fi connection, this is displayed in green, and when Wi-Fi is disconnected, this is displayed in white. A red “x” is displayed when Wi-Fi connection is set to off.
During GPS reception, this is displayed in green, and when GPS cannot be received, this is displayed in white. In the parking mode, a red “x” is displayed since GPS reception is set to off.

System Indicator Display

The operating status of this product is displayed with the system indicator.

System Indicator

| Menu Displayed/ During Playback| Video Recording| Recording Event| Error Has Occurred (Including microSD Card not Inserted)
---|---|---|---|---
Illuminated green| ―| ○| ―|

―

Illuminated red

| ―| ―| ○| ―
Blinking red| ―| ―| ―|

○

Function Buttons

The functions of the function buttons are indicated by the icons displayed at the bottom of the screen. The functions of the buttons will depend on the displayed screen. (Icons are not displayed on some screens.)
In the playback screen or MENU screen, pressing the function button returns you to the previous screen.

Recording

① Main menu display
② Switching of camera video
Hold down to switch Wi-Fi on/off
③ Manual recording of events
Hold down to switch microphone on/off
④ Take photo

During playback

⑤ Back
⑥ Next file
⑦ Previous file
⑧ Play/stop, delete

During MENU screen display

⑨ Back
⑩ Up
Hold down to switch Wi-Fi on/off
⑪ Down
Hold down to switch microphone on/off
⑫ Confirm

When the volume or sensitivity MENU screen is displayed, increase or decrease the volume or sensitivity.

Inserting and Ejecting the microSD Card

Turn off the power to this product when inserting and removing the microSD card.

Inserting the microSD Card

Hold the top edge of the microSD card, position the microSD card so that the label is facing the backside of this product, and slowly insert it into the microSD card slot until it clicks.

CAUTION
Do not insert the microSD card at an angle. Doing so may cause damage

Ejecting the microSD Card

Slowly push in the top edge of the microSD card until it clicks ①. The lock will be released. Pull out the microSD card ②.

Dedicated App

The dedicated app “Dash Camera Interface” can be used to check the video recorded on this product or make settings on the screen of an iPhone or Android device.
To use this app, a Wi-Fi connection must be made between this product and iPhone or Android device beforehand.
① Set the Wi-Fi function of this product to on.
② Operate the device to select this product as the Wi-Fi connection device.
The SSID name (access point name) and password of this product can be checked in the Wi-Fi settings screen.

Only one device can be connected to this product at any one time. When a second device is connected, the first device is disconnected.
While a Wi-Fi connection is made, no operations can be performed on this product. If a function button is pressed while a Wi-Fi connection is made, a message will be displayed prompting you to break the Wi-Fi connection. If you select [Yes], the Wi-Fi connection will be disconnected, and operations on this product will be enabled.
You can change the SSID name of this product by operating the dedicated app “Dash Camera Interface”. Note, however, when the SD card is formatted, the SSID name returns to its default setting.
It is recommended to enter the search term “Dash Camera Interface” in the search field to search for the application.

Check the Accessories

The 2nd camera connection cable is included already connected.

Installation

Specified Installation Position on Front Windshield

When installing this product the inside of the front windshield, install in a vehicle and in a position that satisfies all of the following conditions.

A position where this entire product is within 20% of the top edge of the height of the front windshield (range within 20% of the actual length, excluding parts overlapping weatherstrips, mouldings, etc. and masked parts) or are in the shadow of the rear view mirror as viewed from the driver’s seat. Note that “20%” as described above is a rough estimate. Please install the product in accordance with your country’s laws and regulations.
If allowed by applicable law in your location, install in a 7-inch/17.8 cm square in the lower corner of the windshield farthest from the driver, a 5-inch/12.7 cm square in the lower corner of the windshield nearest to the driver and outside of any airbag deployment zone, or in a 5-inch/12.7 cm square mounted to the center uppermost portion of the interior of the windshield. The ideal location is behind the rearview mirror out of the driver’s view as shown below.
A position where the lens part of this product is within the wiping range of the wiper.
A position where the lens part of this product does not hang over the sunshade and black ceramic lines/black ceramic pattern.
A position where this product faces in the horizontal direction to the front and side to side.
A position where the power cable can be routed without unnecessary force.

IMPORTANT
Always install this product in the specified installation position to ensure a safe field of view while driving and to achieve full performance from the product.

Recommended Installation Position on Rear Windshield

When installing the 2nd camera on the inside of the rear window, installation in a vehicle and in a position that satisfies all of the following conditions is recommended.

A position where the lens part of the 2nd camera is within the wiping range of the wiper.
A position where the 2nd camera faces in the horizontal direction to the rear and side to side.
A position where the lens part of the 2nd camera and the double-sided tape do not overlap the heating wires.
A position where the 2nd camera connection cable can be routed without unnecessary force.

Clean the installation area of dirt and oils using the included cleaning cloth
■ Front windshield

■ Rear windshield
Install this product
① : Set the mounting bracket on this product.
② : Peel off the double-sided tape release paper from the mounting bracket.
③ : Install at the specified position of the front windshield.

CAUTION
• Make sure that the surface of the front windshield is dry before applying the tape.
• Firmly push the area around the LCD. Next, remove this product from the mounting bracket, and directly press the mounting bracket against the tape. In this way, the product can be firmly installed on the windshield.
• Never touch the surface of the LCD.
• Use extreme care as the double-sided tape on the mounting bracket is extremely strong, and it will be difficult to reapply the tape once it has been applied.
• To ensure the installation strength of the adhesive tape, leave this product for 24 hours after application before using it.
Install the 2nd camera
① : Peel off the double-sided tape release paper from the 2nd camera.
② : With the flat part shown in the figure facing up (position where the △ mark on the side is facing up), install the 2nd camera at the specified position on the rear windshield.
**Connect the power cable, 2nd camera connection cable and AV cable to this product

Note
• Connecting the AV cable is only required if connecting the VREC-DZ700DC to a compatible stereo with an AV Input.
**

Route the power cable, 2nd camera connection cable and AV cable to the passenger seat side
Connect the power cable and AV cable
→ “Connecting the Power Cable”
Turn the vehicle engine on to display the recording screen
**Adjust the angle of the lens so that video outside and inside the vehicle is properly displayed

** Before driving, turn the lens of this product towards the outside of the vehicle.
This product restarts when the lens angle is moved from the outside of the vehicle to the inside, and vice versa.
To switch between camera video from this product and video from the 2nd camera, press the button. → “Function Buttons”

Note

A protective film is applied to the lens when the product is purchased. Peel off this film.

Connecting the Power Cable

Be sure to disconnect the ⊖ terminal of the vehicle’s battery before connecting the power cable.
The product should be installed by authorized service company personnel who have special training and experience with mobile electronics products

The parking mode (security mode allowing 24-hour, 365-day surveillance) can be used by extracting power directly from the vehicle by the power cable.
You can also connect the product to a head unit by using an AV cable and audio output mini pin jack-RCA conversion cable so that you can check video footage and/or the camera view using the head unit screen.
Do not connect the product via AV cable unless the head unit displays video input only while the vehicle is parked.

Ground (Black)
Securely connect to the metal part of the vehicle body.
To prevent noise, connect as close to the navigation unit as possible.

+ Battery power supply (Yellow)
Always connect to the power circuit supplied with power from the battery, regardless of whether the vehicle engine switch is ON or OFF.

Accessory power supply (Red)
Connect to the power circuit supplied with power when the vehicle engine switch is turned to the ACC position.
Never install the accessory power supply to a vehicle that does not have an ACC position on the engine switch.
Doing so may lead to a dead battery

Note: Connect the red and yellow lead wires to the terminals after wiring through the vehicle’s fuse unit.

Video/audio output mini pin jack
Connect to the AUX input of the main unit of a Pioneer product with a mini jack terminal compatible with video input. Connection to main units of other brands with RCA input terminals is also possible by using the included mini pin jack-RCA conversion cable (figure below).
*After connecting, the following message is displayed:
“Is the 3.5mm Audio/Video Jack Connected?” Select “Yes” or “No”.

Connection Precautions
To prevent fuming and damage to the product, be sure to first securely connect the black lead wire (Ground) of this product to the metal part of the vehicle body. Connect separate black lead wires (Ground) for products with a high current consumption such as a power amplifier. When setting up connections all at once, there is a risk of fuming or damage to the product when screws loosen or come off completely