TrueCam M5 Wi-Fi Dashcam User Manual

TrueCam M5 Wi-Fi Dashcam User Manual

PACK CONTENTS

• A. TrueCam M5 Wi-Fi Dashcam
• B. Magnetic holder with 3M adhesive pad
• C. Cigarette lighter adapter with two USB outputs
• D. 3-metre micro USB charging cable
• E. Micro SD/USB adapter to transfer files to PC
• F. Spare 3M adhesive pads to attach holder to glass (2×)
• G. 3M adhesive power cable clips (5×)
• H. Protective carry bag

GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA

• A. Wide-angle lens

• B. Memory card slot

• C. Magnetic holder input

• D. OK / POWER button

• E. MENU / MODE button

• F. 2.0“ display

• G. Status LED
  (lit = camera on, blinking = recording)

• H. RESET button

CONTROLS

VIDEO MODE

| OK / POWER| Press| Start/stop recording
---|---|---|---
Hold| Turn camera on/off
MENU / MODE| Press| Open menu
Whilst recording- protect recording
Hold| Switch mode
Whilst recording- mute/unmute audio recording

PHOTO MODE

| OK / POWER| Press| Take photo
Hold| Turn camera on/off
MENU / MODE| Press| Open menu
Hold| Switch mode

PLAYBACK MODE

| OK / POWER| Press| Start/stop playback
End fast playback
Hold| Turn camera on/off
Change playback speed during playback
MENU / MODE| Press| Open menu
Hold| Switch mode
Return to video selection during playback

MENU

| OK / POWER| Press| Confirm
When entering characters- Up
Hold| Switch mode menu/camera menu
When entering characters- Confirm
MENU / MODE| Press| Down
Hold| Back

ANYTIME

| RESET| Press with paperclip| Restart camera

ICONS AND DISPLAY

• A. Mode
• B. Recording started
• C. WDR (wide dynamic range)
• D. Remaining recording time / length of current recording
• E. Resolution
• F. Parking mode
• G. GPS module (optional) connected to camera / connected to satellites
• H. Memory card inserted
• I. Power supply
• J. Time
• K. Date
• L. Driver name
• M. WiFi off / on / connected
• N. Sound recording on / off
• O. Motion detection
• P. Loop recording length

FIRST USAGE

• A. Insert the microSD card as shown into the camera (card connectors facing the display)
  • Use Class 10 and higher branded cards up to 64 GB
  • Only remove the card, when the camera is turned off
  • When using the card for the first time, format it directly in the camera and repeat the formatting at least once a month to ensure proper camera operation
• B. Insert the adapter into the car cigarette lighter and connect it to the camera holder using the USB cable
  • The camera is designed to operate only when connected to a power supply
  • Instead of a battery, the camera contains a super capacitor that provides power which has several times the lifespan of a conventional battery
• C. Camera turns on automatically and begins recording
• For some vehicles, the ignition key must be turned first
• D. Perform basic camera settings before sticking the holder to the glass
  • For maximum convenience, we recommend using the Wi-Fi application for settings – see section 8

BASIC FEATURES

LOOP RECORDING

• Camera automatically splits the video into shorter files and overwrites the oldest unprotected files when the SD card is full
• This means you don‘t have to worry about free space on the card

FILE PROTECTION

• To protect the file from being overwritten, press MENU / MODE while recording or select Protect from the playback mode menu

G-SENSOR

• If the G-Sensor detects an impact, it automatically protects the video currently being captured against being overwritten
• Attention, when the settings are set to high sensitivity and you are driving over uneven surfaces this can cause files to be automatically protected and the filling up of the SD card

MOTION DETECTION

• The camera automatically starts recording when it detects movement in the lens field of view and stops recording after about 10 seconds.
• If you stop recording manually or turn off the camera, motion detection is disabled
• The function is for monitoring a parked vehicle, do not use whilst driving
• To use the motion detection function, the camera must be turned on and connected to the power supply

PARKING MODE

• The camera will start recording automatically when it detects a jolt to the vehicle and if it does not happen again, after about 30 seconds it stops recording and turns off
• To use the parking mode function, the camera should be turned off and connected to the power supply

PLACEMENT ON GLASS

• A. The ideal place to mount your camera is the space between the windscreen and the rear-view mirror so as not to obstruct the driver‘s view
• B. Make sure that the glass is clean and dry at the attachment point
  • The ideal bonding temperature is 20°C – 40°C
• C. Remove the film from 3M adhesive pad on the camera holder
• D. Before attaching it to the glass, point the camera to capture best view
• E. Press the 3M adhesive pad onto the glass and hold it for a while

WIFI APPLICATION

• A. Scan the QR code or search for Antscam on the App Store/Google Play
  

• B. Install the app on your smartphone or tablet

• C. Turn on Wi-Fi on the camera – Camera menu -> Wi-Fi -> On -> Network Name (SSID) and Password (PWD) will appear on the camera display

• D. On the phone/tablet, connect to the Wi-Fi network with the camera name, enter the password (factory setting- 12345678), start the Antscam app and click the „+“ button to connect the camera

ANTSCAM APP CONTROLS

WITHOUT CONNECTION

• E Connect the camera
• F Files dragged to your phone
• G Information
• H Camera

WITH CONNECTION

• I  Change resolution
• J  Start/stop recording
• K  Files in the camera
• L  Take photo
• M Camera settings

CAMERA SETTINGS IN ANTSCAM APP

• A WiFi password
• B Record audio
• C WDR (wide dynamic range)
• D Date stamp
• E Loop recording
• F G-sensor sensitivity
• G Video resolution
• H Photo resolution
• I Format memory card
• J Firmware version
• K Default settings

RECORDING ONTO A PC

• A.   Remove the Micro SD card when the camera is off and insert it into the computer
  • Depending on the computer equipment, either directly, using a Micro SD/SD adapter or a Micro SD/USB adapter (included)
• B. Open the removable disk folder and play a file
  • Any regular video player can be used
• C. Use a special player to play videos, including data, from the optional GPS module
  • At the same time as the video, you can view the speed travelled, the GPS coordinates and directions on the map
  • The app is available at http://truecam.com/download/M5W_player.zip

COMPLETE SETTINGS

SETTINGS

|

DESCRIPTION

---|---

Resolution

| Sets the video / photo resolution
Higher resolution = more detail and larger file
60 fps = 60 frames per second = smoother video

Loop recording

| Sets the length of each loop
Longer loop = larger file Loop recording can also be turned off and
recording will end if the SD card is full

WDR

| When turned on, the camera compensates for luminance when there are very bright and very dark areas in the picture

Brightness

| Sets the overall brightness of the recording
At the same time, the camera automatically
adjusts the brightness of the recording depending on the light

Motion detection

| Turns motion detection on / off More about this
feature in Section 6

Parking mode

| Turns parking mode on / off More about this
feature in Section 6

Record audio

| Turns the microphone on / off Also possible to
switch by holding down the MENU / MODE
button while recording

G-Sensor sensitivity

| Sets the sensitivity of the G-Sensor
More about this feature in Section 6

Date stamp

| Displays time and date in video

WiFi

| Turns WiFi on / off

GPS stamp

| Displays the GPS coordinates in the video

Speed stamp

| Displays the speed in the video

Date / time

| Sets date and time Hold OK / POWER
button =confirm
Hold MENU / MODE = cancel The time
and date are set automatically when pairing a
camera with a smart device via WiFi

Driver name

| Sets the text in the video
Hold OK / POWER
button = confirm
Hold MENU / MODE = cancel

screensaver

| The camera continues to record during screen
saver Press any key to exit the screen save

Speed camera detection

| Visually and audibly alerts you to approaching fixed speed cameras

Speed units

| Switches between kilometres / miles when using
speed stamp, speed camera detection and the
screensaver

Time zone

| With the GPS module connected, the time and date are adjusted automatically, just set the
appropriate time zone

Summer time

| Adds 1 hour to the set time

Volume

| Adjusts the volume of all camera sound

System sounds

| Turns sound on / off for buttons and on / off status

Language

| Sets the camera menu language

Format

| Formats data on memory card

Default settings

| Sets camera to factory settings

Firmware version

| Displays the installed FW version

• These functions can only be used with the optional GPS module and the current firmware.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Video Resolution:  Full HD (1920×1080) @ 30 fps HD (1280×720) @ 60 fps HD (1280×720) @ 30 fps
• Angle   of view: 150°
• Video format: MP4, H.264
• Image resolution: Up to 12 Mpx
• Photo format: JPEG
• Audio: Built-in microphone that can be muted
• LCD display: 2“ 320×240
• Memory: MicroSD up to 64 GB
• Connectivity: WiFi
• Features: Magnetic holder, WDR, parking mode, motion detection, G-Sensor, loop recording, file protection, auto-start, magnetic GPS module with speed camera detection (optional), magnetic CPL filter (optional)
• Menu languages: English, Czech, German, Slovak, Polish, Hungarian
• Power supply: Supercapacitor
• Dimensions: 69 × 45 × 34 mm

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Do not operate the camera whilst driving.
• A film-coated or heated windscreen can reduce recording quality and interfere with the GPS module (optional) signal.
• Do not expose the camera to extreme temperatures – especially avoid direct sunlight.
• Make sure that the legislation of the country where you operate the vehicle allows the use of dashcams.
• To prevent injury, the camera must always be fitted in the holder whilst driving and must not hinder the use of safety features – especially airbags.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Use only the charger supplied with your device. Use of another type of charger may result in malfunction and/or danger.

• Do not use the charger in high moister environment. Never touch the charger when your hands or
  feet are wet.

• Allow adequate ventilation around the charger when using it to operate the device or to charge the battery. Do not cover the charger with paper or other objects that will reduce cooling. Do not use the charger while it is inside a carrying case.

• Connect the charger to a proper power source. The voltage requirements are found on the product case and/or on the packaging.

• Do not use the charger if it is visibly damaged. In case of damage, do not repair the equipment yourself!

• In case of device overheating, immediately disconnect the power source.

• Charge the device under supervision only.

• Packaging contains small pieces, that can be dangerous for children. Store the product always out of reach of children. Bags or many of the pieces containing may cause suffocation after swallowing.

SAFETY NOTICES FOR POWER SUPPLY

• For charging only use chargers, that is specified for this camera.
• Use standard cables for charging, otherwise it could damage the device.
• Do not use any damaged adapter or charger.
• Power at room temperature, never charge at a temperature below 0°C or at a temperature higher than 40°C.
• Do not expose the charger to moisture, water, rain, snow or any kind of various liquids.
• Never leave the camera unattended during power-up, short-circuiting or accidental overcharging can cause aggressive chemicals to leak, explode, or cause a fire!
• In the case of excessive heating of the camera, immediately disconnect it from the power supply.
• Do not place charger on or near flammable objects. Beware of curtains, carpets, tablecloths etc.

CARING FOR YOUR DEVICE

• Taking good care of your device will ensure trouble-free operation and reduce the risk of damage.
• Keep your device away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures and avoid exposing your device to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time.
• Do not drop your device or subject it to severe shock.
• Do not subject your device to sudden and severe temperature changes. This could cause moisture condensation inside the unit, which could damage your device. In the event of moisture condensation, allow the device to dry out completely before use.
• The screen surface can easily be scratched. Avoid touching it with sharp objects.
• Never clean your device when it is powered on. Use a soft, lint-free cloth to wipe the screen and the exterior of your device. Do not use paper towels to clean the screen.
• Never attempt to disassemble, repair or make any modifications to your device. Disassembly, modification or any attempt at repair could cause damage to your device and even bodily injury or property damage and will void any warranty.
• Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as your device, its parts or accessories.
• To discourage theft, do not leave the device and accessories in plain view in an unattended vehicle.
• Overheating may damage the device.

OTHER INFORMATION

1. For households: This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling. In case of incorrect disposal of this kind of wastes user can be fined according to national laws. User information for disposal of electric and electronic devices in countries outside the EU: The symbol stated above (crossed recycle bin) is valid only in countries in European Union. For correct disposal of electric and electronic devices ask your city hall or distributor of these devices. Everything is expressed by the symbol of crossed recycle bin on product, cover or printed materials.
2. You can determine a warranty service at the place of purchase. In case of technical problems or queries contact your dealer who will inform you about the following procedure. Follow the rules for work with electric devices. User is not allowed to disassembly the device neither replace any of its components. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove or open the cover. In case of incorrect setup and plug in of device you will expose yourself risk of electric shock.

Products are covered by a two year warranty, unless otherwise stated. The warranty period of the battery is 24 months and 6 months for its capacity

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Hereby, elem6 s.r.o., declares that all TrueCam M5 products are in compliance with the essential re-quirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU and 2014/30/EU. Products are intended for sale without any restriction in Germany, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Poland, Hungary and other EU countries. You can download the Declaration of Conformity from the website: www.truecam.com/support/doc.

• Frequency band(s) in which the radio equipment operates: 2.400–2.4835 GHz
• Maximum radio-frequency power transmitted in the frequency band(s) in which the radio equipment
  operates: 10,2 dBm.

MANUFACTURER
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www.truecam.com
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