VANTRUE N4 Dash Cam User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- VANTRUE
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VANTRUE N4 Dash Cam User Manual
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1. What’s in the box?
- A. Car Charger with Built-in Type-C Cable (11.4 ft)
- B. VANTRUE® N4 Dash Cam
- C. Suction Cup Mount
- D. Type-C USB Data Cable (3ft)
- E. User Manual
- F. Quick Start Guide
- G. Warranty Card
- H. Rear Camera(0.98 ft)
- I. Rear Camera Cable (20 ft)
- J. Adhesive Sticker
2. Camera Overview
3. Getting Started
3.1 Installing a Memory Card (Recommend VANTRUE microSD Card)
Please use a genuine Micro SD memory card from 32GB to 256GB with a speed
rating of U3 or higher. We recommend use Vantrue Micro SD Card (not include).
Please insert the SD card when dash cam is off. Carefully insert the memory
card into the camera’s card slot until it clicks. To remove the card, power
off the camera first, then push the card into the slot until it clicks again.
REMINDER:
- The microSD card should be formatted once a month to maximize the lifetime of the memory card.
- Please do not take the card out when the camera is recording in case that the important video files missing.
- Please don’t use Sandisk or Transcend SD card on this dash cam.
3.2 Installing the camera onto your windshield
- Attach the Suction Mount to the camera’s Mount Connector, pushing it in until it clicks.
- Thoroughly clean the windshield using water or alcohol, and wipe clean with a dry cloth.
- Wipe the Suction Mounting Pad clean on the Suction Mount.
- Securely attach the Suction Mount to the windshield, and rotate the locking clamp on the mount 90° upward until it clicks.
- Carefully route the power cable around the windscreen and tuck it under the trim.
- Connect the External Camera to the Rear Cam Port on the device through the rear camera cable, carefully route the cable and tuck it under the trim.
- With the Type-C USB Cable, connect the supplied Car Charger to the Front Camera Mount Base.
- Insert the Car Charger into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter port.
- Start the car.
- The camera will auto power on and start recording.
4. Basic Operation
4.1 Power ON/OFF
Once the car starts on, the camera will automatically turn on and start
recording.
A. Manually
B. Automatically
The camera will power off if the charger cable is disconnected or if the
vehicle is turned off.
Note:
- The device has two USB ports available for power supply‒ on the camera or via the suction cup mount.
- When charging via computer, please use the USB port located on the mount. If you use the USB port on the camera, “USB Connecting ” and “Power On” will be displayed on the camera screen, please select “Power on” to charge the dash cam.
4.2 Menu Settings
B. System Setup
4.3 Set Date/Time
4.4 Switch Recording Mode/Resolution
By default (Front+ Cabin+ Rear RECORDING mode), 1440P+1080P+1080P resolution
will show on the screen, the 3 cameras will simultaneously capture road front,
inside cabin, and rear at 1440P+1080P+1080P (30fps).
It can be switched to Front+Cabin , Front+Rear or Front mode with following steps:
4.5 Switch the Front, cabin and rear camera window display
In three way or two-way recording mode, you can press the button to switch display so the rear/inside camera shows bigger on the lcd.
4.6 Loop Recording
With a memory card inserted, the camera will (by default) immediately start
loop recording video when connected to a power source and powered ON. If the
device is not connected to a power source, it will not immediately start on
and record. While recording, the Record indicator will blink and a red dot
will flash on the lower corner left of the screen. You can stop/ start the
recording at any time by pressing the button.
By default, the Loop Recording Time is 3 minutes. Please go to “Record Setup”
“Loop Recording” to change it to 1 min, 3 mins, or 5 mins for your need.
The loop recording video file name format is “YearDate- Time_A.MP4”. For example: “2019_11_8_060101_A.MP4”. The suffix A indicates front cam recorded files, while the suffix B refers to cabin cam recorded files and the suffix C indicates the External cam recorded files. Standard files are stored in the “ Video/Normal” folder. When the Micro SD card is full, the camera will write over older files.
When Loop Recording is turned off, the camera will record video in 20 minute clips, but will not overwrite old videos when the storage card is full.
4.7 IR LED Light
By default, the IR LED light is auto on. Short Press button to toggle the
night vision mode ON, Auto ON/OFF, OFF.
Please note: If IR lights on, the video footage of the cabin will turn into black and white.
4.8 Event Recording
Critical event detection is triggered by the G-Sensor (Gravity Sensor) and will auto-detect vehicle impacts and collisions. This will cause the camera to protect the current video clip from being overwritten by locking it and saving the footage in the “Video/Event” folder.
The user can also manually lock the current video recording session by pressing the Button. A key icon will appear at the center of the screen.
The G-Sensor sensitivity is adjustable with 3 settings: Low, Medium, and High ‒ it is set to Medium by default. The G-Sensor can also be deactivated in “Record Setup” > “ G-Sensor”.
Event videos are stored in the “Video/Event” folder, and cannot be automatically overwritten.
Note: The camera will auto overwrite old Event videos once the Event folder has accumulated 25% of the card capacity. Please regularly transfer important videos to your PC or another storage location (e.g. external hard drive). To maintain good read/write performance, the microSD card should be formatted at least once a month.
4.9 Voice Recording
By default, the voice recording is ON. It can be turned OFF using either of the following methods:
4.10 Parking Mode (Constant Power Supply Needed)
Parking Mode operates as a sentry function under different situations. To
activate Parking Mode, go to “Record Setup” > “ Parking Mode” , press and
select the following options: Collision Detection, Collision Detection +
Motion Detection, OFF.
4.10.1 Collision Detection Triggered
When the Collision Detection has been turned on, and no movement is detected
after 5 minutes of recording, then Collision Detection is activated with a
Collision Detection icon at the bottom right corner of the screen, and the
camera automatically to turn off. Full frame recording will be triggered by
the Collision Detection sensor. Once front camera detects vehicle impacts or
collision, it will auto turn on and start auto recording; it will stop
recording and auto off again after 5 minutes of inactivity.
4.10.2 Collision Detection + Motion Detection Triggered
When the Collision Detection + Motion Detection has been turned on, this is represented by an Collision Detection + Motion Detection icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.
If no movement is detected after 5 minutes of recording, there will be an orange P icon appears in the center of the screen which means Parking Mode is activated. Once the camera detects movement in front, the front camera will start auto-recording; it will stop recording after 10 seconds of inactivity.
In Parking Mode, the camera will exit Parking Mode if it detects any vibration (Such as opening and closing the door, or moving the car from rest, or other impact vibrations can be triggered), and enter the Normal Video Mode.
In Parking Mode, if you set the Auto LCD OFF to 3 minutes, the camera’s LCD will light off after 3 minutes but recording will continue with blue light blinks on the Indicator light .
NOTE: To ensure the camera is able to function in Parking Mode, please keep it powered with a mobile power bank or hardwire it directly to the car battery. We do not recommend running the camera continuously for too long time.
4.11 TIME LAPSE
If TIME LAPSE is selected, the camera will take static photos at the set time interval at 1second to create a video montage. If you set up the time lapse, the camera will take one photo every second, and then stitch the photos together into a 30 fps video. With a maximum recording frame rate of 30fps, recording 8 hours of video with Time Lapse 1Sec will generate a time lapse video lasting just 16 minutes (=8 x 60 x 60/30/60). This Eco Mode is recommended for storage cards with smaller capacities.
[Normal Recording Time = Time Lapse Recording Time (Sec) x Recording Frame Rate FPS x Time Lapse Option]
4.12 Connecting External GPS Receiver (Optional Accessory)
To use the camera’s GPS function, please purchase an external GPS receiver
mount. This can be purchased from Amazon.
- Install the External GPS Mount onto the camera instead of the original mount.
4.13 Viewing Video on the Camera
View on a computer
- Connect the camera to your computer using the supplied Type-C USB cable.
- “USB Connecting” and “Power on” will be displayed on the camera screen, please navigate to “USB Connecting” and press button to transfer data.
- Depending on your computer OS, the device will appear either as a removable drive or a removable volume.
View on a TV
The camera has a Micro HDMI port for connecting an external display such as a monitor or TV. Please note that the product doesn’t come supplied a Micro HDMI to HDMI cable.
- Use a USB charger to charge the camera.
- Insert the Micro HDMI connector into the camera’s HDMI port.
- Insert the HDMI connector end into your TV or monitor’s HDMI port.
- Adjust your display settings to detect the HDMI input source.
- Once connected to your TV, the camera’s screen will turn black and be output to your TV screen.
NOTE:
- To use the HDMI Output Mode, the camera requires a constant power connection via USB.
- When connected to an external display, the camera’s video recording function is disabled.
4.14 Delete Videos on the Dash Cam
Delete Normal Files
Go to Normal file, choose a video on the dash cam, press the button, then
press the button to select “Delete ” section, press button to select Delete.
Delete Event Files
Go to Event file, choose a video on the dash cam, press the button, then press
the button to select “Delete ” section, press button to select Delete.
4.15 Auto LCD Off
This feature avoids any chance of the screen being a distraction in the vehicle, especially at night when the illumination from the LED screen can be a nuisance or even a hazard to the driver. If you set the Auto LCD Off to 3 minutes, the camera’s LCD will light off after 3 minutes but recording will continue with blue light blinks on the Indicator light. You can press any button to light on the screen.
Please go to System Setup to adjust this time to 30 sec, 1Min, 3Min, or OFF to disable it so the LCD can always stay on.
4.16 Upgrading the Firmware
The system will automatically update if the microSD card contains the firmware upgrade file. The camera will restart once the upgrade has been completed.
Always stay up-to-date
The latest firmware version is always available at the official VANTRUE
website (www.vantrue.net). We strongly recommend
registering your product
(www.vantrue.net/register) to receive a
notification email when a new firmware update is available.
4.17 Working Temperature
The camera is designed to operate in temperatures from 14-158°F（-10°C to
70°C）, temperatures outside this range risk degrading the camera’s performance
work and causing damage.
To avoid damage
In hot weather, do not expose the camera directly to the sun when the car is
parked.
In extreme winter conditions, i.e. -4 (-20) or lower, detach the camera from
the windshield when not in use, and store in the glove box.
5. Specifications
The specifications of this product may change without prior notice due to product improvements.
6. Warranty & Support
Warranty
The VANTRUE® OnDash N4 Dash Cam comes with a full 12 months warranty.
If you register your product on our official site (www.vantrue.net/register), you can extend the warranty to 18 months.
Support
If you have any questions regarding your product, please do not hesitate to
contact us via Amazon or drop us an email at
support@vantrue.net. Queries are typically
answered within 12-24 hours.
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VANTRUE® is firmly committed to always improving our products, services, and
user experience. If you have any thoughts on how we can do even better, we
welcome your constructive feedback and suggestions. Connect with us today at
support@vantrue.net
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