AUKEY DRA1 Dashboard Camera User Manual

User Manual
Dashboard Camera

Thank you for purchasing the AUKEY DRA1 Dashboard Camera. Please read this user manual carefully and keep it for future reference. If you need any assistance, please contact our support team with your product model number and Amazon order number.

Package Contents

Dashboard Camera
Car Charger with 4m/13ft USB Mini-B Cable
Suction Mount
Six Cable Clips
User Manual
Warranty Card
Optional Accessory: The AUKEY GM-32 GPS Antenna provides accurate position and speed data to the DRA1 that is saved and displayed on recorded videos. This extended information may support your case in any driving disputes or incidents.
Note: Please use a Class 10 microSD memory card (Max 128GB) for reliable recording and performance. Format the microSD card in the dash camera before first use.

Product Diagram

Specifications

System LED Indicators

Control Buttons

Button| Recording Mode| Play!1st & Setup Menu| Playback Mode
---|---|---|---
| Enter Emergency
Recording mode| Return to the previous menu| Return to playlist / Stop
| View playlist (short press) Turn on/off Audio Recording (long press)| Move up| Delete/Rewind
| Open Setup menu (short press)
Take a snapshot (long press)| Move down| Lock & Unlock / Fast-forward
OK| Control Buttons| Enter/Confirm| Play/Pause
Reset Button| Short press to restart the device (this won’t affect saved files)

Using a MicroSD Card

The camera doesn’t include internal storage and requires a microSD card (Class 10+ recommended and 128GB Max supported) to function. A 128GB microSD card should store over 16 hours of 1080p recordings. Use a high-quality, branded card for maximum reliability. Insert a microSD card into the camera microSD card slot. Later, when the camera is powered on, format it (‘Format’ option in Dash Camera ‘Setup’) to prepare the card for first use in the dash camera. Formatting will permanently erase any data on the micro SD card. For best performance, format periodically (after backing up any important files). ‘Format Warning’ in ‘Settings’ can be switched on to remind you to do this.

Installation & Powering On/Off

For optimal performance, install the AUKEY DRA1 in the top-center of your windshield facing directly ahead. Use the cable clips to help fix the power cable conveniently and safely as in the picture below.

Caution: AUKEY is not responsible for any damage caused to or by the airbag due to the incorrect placement of the device or its cables.
To power on, insert the car charger into your car’s 12V outlet. After powering on each time you start your car, the system will start recording automatically. To power off, disconnect the car charger.
Note: Use the included car charger to ensure optimum performance of AUKEY DRA1.

Video Recording

• Loop Recording: Recording will begin automatically after powering on with a microSD card in the device. Each recorded file is up to ten minutes long, with old footage being replaced when microSD card storage is full
• Motion Detection Recording: Switch on motion detection in ‘Setup.’ This function will start recording video when the dash camera detects motion in front and stop recording when motion is no longer detected
• Time-Lapse Recording: Switch on time-lapse recording in ‘Setup.’ This function will capture a picture per second to make a video played at 30fps

Emergency Recording

• Manual File Backup
  Press to back up the current file so that it won’t be overwritten. An icon will appear in the top left of the LCD screen to indicate a protected emergency recording is in progress

• Auto File Backup
  Once the G-sensor is activated by a sudden impact, the device will automatically make a recording and protect it from being overwritten. Adjust G-sensor sensitivity in the ‘Setup’ menu

Note: Enter the playlist or setup menu (or disconnect power) to end emergency recording mode.

Snapshot

• Hold down for 3 seconds to take a snapshot while in recording mode
• The snapshot files are located in the \AUKEY\PHOTO folder on the microSD card
• The icon will be shown after you take a snapshot. This won’t interrupt the video recording

Audio Recording

Turn on/off audio recording by long-pressing when in recording mode (or by adjusting in the ‘Setup’ menu). When audio recording is on, in-car audio will be recorded during video recording. Voicing details of possible hazards that may develop, especially when off-camera, may provide useful information. You can even use it to record car license plate numbers that may not be captured on the video.

USB File Transfer

1. Connect the Dash Camera (with card inside) to your computer using your own USB mini-B data cable. It should be recognized as a removable device (with a USB connector image displayed on-screen)
2. Find the video recording files located in the \AUKEY\MOVIE folder (or \AUKEY\PHOTO for snapshots)
3. Copy the files to your computer

MicroSD Card File Transfer

1. Shut down the device (by disconnecting the car charger) and eject the microSD card
2. Insert the microSD card into a computer MicroSD card slot or reader and your computer will automatically detect the microSD card
3. Find the video recording files located in the \AUKEY\MOVIE folder  (or \AUKEY\PHOTO for snapshots)
4. Copy the files to your computer

Viewing Photos and Videos

1. Press to enter the playlist
2. View photos or videos by choosing either ‘Photo File’ or ‘Video File’
3. Select the file you want to view and press
4. For videos, press again to begin playback

Deleting and Locking/Unlocking Photos and Videos

• Press to delete or to lock/unlock a photo or video file after selecting it from the playlist. If a video is being played, press to stop it and then press to delete or to lock/unlock
• Once deleted, photos and videos can’t be recovered
• If you lock a photo or video, it will be protected and not overwritten

Product Care & Use

• Ensure camera and mount are firmly fixed in place before use to avoid falls
• Keep away from liquids, extreme heat, and strong magnetic fields
• Ensure the operating temperature is within the range from -30°C to 75°C (from -22°F to 167°F)
• Avoid touching the lens surface. It may be cleaned with a cotton swab or lens cleaning paper. If any dirt is difficult to remove, a non-abrasive glasses lens cleaner may be used. Don’t use corrosive solutions
• Keep important videos and photos backed up elsewhere to protect against file corruption or loss caused by any SD card issues

Warranty & Customer Support

For questions, support, or warranty claims, contact us at the address below that corresponds with your region. Please include your Amazon order number and product model number.
Amazon US orders: support.us@aukey.com
Amazon EU orders: support.eu@aukey.com
Amazon CA orders: support.ca@aukey.com
*Please note, AUKEY can only provide after-sales service for products purchased directly from AUKEY. If you have purchased from a different seller, please contact them directly for service or warranty issues.

AUKEY International Ltd.
www.aukey.com | support@aukey.com
No.102, Building P09, Electronics Trade Center
Huanan City, Pinghu Town, Longgang District
Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518111, CN

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