VIOFO A129 Pro Duo User Manual

A129 Pro Duo
User Manual

The user manual is available on
https://support.viofo.com

Copyright (c) 2019, Viofo Ltd, All rights reserved.

Product Overview

Standard Items

• Note: The USB data cable is only for connecting the camera with the computer to transfer /video files or upgrade firmware, not for charging the camera.

Optional Accessory

Note: Users could choose a rear camera or interior camera to connect with the front camera. Rear camera to record at the back of the road. Interior infrared camera to record inside of the car. Rear camera user manual is also available for the interior camera.

Product Diagram

1. Front Camera
   

2. Rear Camera (Optional)
   

3. Bluetooth Remote Control (Optional)
   

Inserting / Removing the Memory Card

Inserting the memory card
Push the memory card into the card slot until you hear a click, with the card label facing the forward (away from the screen).

Removing the memory card
Ensure that the camera is turned off / not recording, and then push the edge of the memory card with your fingernail. The card will spring out far enough to be removed.

Note:
The Micro SD card is sold separately. The microSD card must have a Class-10 or UHS-I rating and a capacity of up to 256GB.
64GB,128GB and 256GB micro SD cards must be formatted with the FAT32 file system, either on a computer or in the camera.
We recommend you buy the VIOFO brand memory card which are manufactured with top-tier MLC NAND fiiash, making them durable and reliable.
Formatting the card
Format the card (‘Format’ option in Dash Camera ‘System settings’) to prepare 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).

LED Indicators

Buttons and Icons

Standby
Mode
(Not Recording)| | Click once to enter the menu
| Click once to start recording
| To enter playlist
| Click once to enable/disable audio
recording
| Long press to enable the Wi-Fi
Mode| Buttons| Behavior
---|---|---
Recording
Mode| | Click once to take a video snapshot
*Note: To enter the menu settings, please stop recording first.
| Click once to stop recording
| Click once to lock the file being
recorded
| Click once to enable/disable
audio recording
| Click once to toggle screen view
Mode| Buttons| Behavior
---|---|---
Playlist
Mode| | Back to previous menu / Stop playback
| Menu up / Change playback speed /
Delete the video
| Select the current / Play / Pause
| Menu down / Change playback speed
/ Lock current / Unlock current
| N/A
Mode| Buttons| Behavior
---|---|---
Setting Menu Mode| | Return to previous menu / Exit setting menu
| Menu up
| Enter / Confirm
| Menu down
| N/A

Installation

Front Camera Installation

1. Insert the clips, then slide the mount horizontally into the slot on the back of the camera.
   

2. Select a location on the windshield rear of the rear-view mirror.
   

3. Wipe clean the installation surface of the windscreen with a dry cloth, it must be grease-free for the sticky pad to stick firmly.

4. Peel the protection film off the sticky pad and camera lens.
   

5. Fix the front camera on the selected location.

6. Adjust the lens angle
   – Look at the live view on the LCD.
   – Adjust the angle of the lens up / down if necessary.
   

Rear Camera Installation

1. Select an installation location
   Select a location on the windscreen, without defrosting grid wires, and where the camera can record the entire rearview.

2. Wipe clean the installation surface of the windscreen with a dry cloth.
   

3. Peel the protection film off the sticky pad and camera lens.

4. Fix the rear camera on the selected location.

Cable Connection

1. Connecting to Power
   Plug the USB power adapter into your vehicle’s 12V / 24V female power socket. Insert the 4M USB cable’s male port into the camera’s mount USB port.
   Note:
   Both GPS mount and non-GPS mount can be used for power.

2. Connecting with Rear Camera
   Power of the product and connect the rear camera cable to the front camera (main unit).
   Cable routing should be as shown in the following two diagrams. Use the cable clips to help fix the two cables conveniently and safely.

Tips

1. Do not install/mount the camera in a location that interferes with the driver’s visibility and safety.
2. Install/mount the camera close to the rearview mirror so that both sides of the scene being recorded are equally covered by the camera’s FOV (field of view).
3. To ensure a clear view on rainy days, the lens should be positioned within the windshield wiper’s sweeping range.
4. Do not install/mount the camera on or near airbag panels.
5. Installation / mounting location should not be affected by sun control film (window tint). There should not be any other electronic
   equipment close to the camera for optimal performance.
   Note:
   Do not install/mount the camera or cables near an airbag panel or within the airbag’s working range. The manufacturer is not liable for any injury or death caused by the deployment of the airbag.

Display Overview

Operation

Power On / Off

1. When you start the engine, the camera will turn on and begin recording automatically.
2. When you turn off the engine or unplug the charging cable from the power adapter, the camera will stop recording and turn off.
3. Long press [ ] button to power on or off the camera.

Loop Recording

1. Insert a micro SD card into the camera’s card slot and automatic loop recording will begin once the camera detects power.
2. Time frame for each video file is 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 10 minutes.
3. When there is insufficient space on the Micro SD card, loop recording will automatically overwrite the oldest files (one by one).
4. Loop recording files are saved to SD card: \ DCIM \ MOVIE folder.

Emergency Recording

1. Automatic emergency recording
   When the G-sensor is activated by a collision, the current footage will be locked automatically to avoid being overwritten by loop
   recording.

2. Manual emergency recording
   Pressing the [ ] button during a recording will lock the current file being recorded. Once locked, the file will not be overwritten by the loop recording feature.
   Note:
   The collision sensing feature can be adjusted in settings under the “G-sensor” option. Locked files are saved to SD card: DCIM \ Movie \ RO

Playback Videos

1. Under standby mode (not recording), press [ ] button to enter
   the playlist.

2. Use the arrow buttons to select the desired video and press the button [ ] to play.

3. Press the [ ] button to exit.

Note:

1. Separate files are created for the recordings of the front and rear camera.
2. The file name of the front camera is Year_DateTime *F* , and Year_DateTime R** for the rear camera.
3. The video resolution of the front or rear camera could be set in the resolution menu.

Motion Detection

If turned ON, the camera will start recording on detecting any movement within its FOV (field of view). Once the camera does not
detect any movement for 60 seconds, it will stop recording and return to ‘Motion-Detection’ mode. A recording will resume if any new movement is detected.

Note:
Do not turn on ‘Motion Detection’ unless your vehicle is parked. If ‘Motion Detection is enabled while driving, the camera may not record continuously.

PC Mode

1.  Connect the camera to a computer by using the included short Mini USB cable.

2. The camera will automatically turn on and “microSD Card
   Reader Mode” will be displayed on its LCD screen.

3. The computer will detect a “removable disk”.

4. There will be two folders under the DCIM folder:
   • Movie (loop recording video files)
   Contains subfolder: RO (Protected / Locked video files)
   •  Photo (Video snapshot files)

5. Copy the files needed to your computer drive.

View on a TV

The camera has an AV out port for connecting an external display such as a monitor or TV. Please note that the product doesn’t come
supplied a 3.5mm male to 3 RCA AUX cable.

PIP Mode

There are four modes for live preview on the A129 LCD screen and via Wi-Fi while the rear camera is attached.
Note:
Picture in picture (PIP) mode is available only while the rear camera or interior camera.

the LCD screen, the rear camera preview is on the top left side.
Rear+ Front (Front overlaid)| Show preview video for front and rear camera on the LCD screen, the front camera preview is on the top left side.
Front Only| Show preview video for the front camera only on the LCD screen.
Rear Only| Show preview video for rear camera only on the LCD screen.

Mute
During a private conversation, pressing the [ ] button will mute the audio (Disable the microphone).

Firmware Upgrade

Follow the instructions on this website to upgrade the firmware:
( https://support.viofo.com/support/solutions/folders/19000140970 )
Note:

• Before using a Micro SD card to upgrade the firmware, formatting the card in the camera is necessary to ensure stable read and write
  operation.

• Do not unplug or power off the camera during a firmware upgrade, it may cause the camera to subsequently fail to boot.

System Settings

You can set the product features according to your needs and preferences using the camera button or the VIOFO app. To enter the menu settings, please stop recording first.

Resolution: Setting video resolution of footage recorded, Front Camera Only: 3840 x 2160P 30fps, 2560 x1440P 60fps, 2560 x1440P 30fps, 2304 x1296P 30fps, 1920 x1080P 120fps, 1920 x1080P 60fps, 1920 x1080P 30fps.
Dual Channels: 4K (front camera) + Full HD 30fps (rear camera) , 1440P 30fps + FHD P30, 1080P 60fps + FHD P30.
You can set the product features according to your needs and preferences using the camera button or the VIOFO app. To enter the menu settings, please stop recording first.
Bitrate: You can set the bitrate for video. High bitrate may improve the quality and smoothness of the video, especially when recording
fast motion or high contrast scenes. Using a high bitrate mode may decrease the amount of recording time available on your memory card. Using a low bitrate will save space and record for a longer time.
Live Video Source: Front camera / Rear camera / PIP mode 1 / PIP mode 2.
Loop Recording: Off / 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 10 minutes.
The recording will begin automatically after powering on with a micro SD card in the device. Each recorded file is up to one- minute long,
with old footage being replaced when micro SD card storage is full.
WDR (Wide Dynamic Range): Dynamic range is the ratio of the brightest portion of the image to the darkest portion of the image.
WDR enables the camera to deliver video with a near-perfect exposure in varying lighting situations.

• Exposure: Adjusting the value of the EV (Exposure Value) properly can create better footage under different light sources. It ranges from -2.0 to +2.0. You can adjust the EV for the front and rear camera separately. The default is set at 0.0.
• Advanced Parking Mode: There are 3 options under parking mode:

1. Auto Event Detection
   Including buffered parking mode, the camera will automatically record a video sequence (from 15 seconds before the event to 30 seconds after the event)while a moving object is detected during parking. It will stop recording without new movements.

2. Time-Lapse recording
   Time-lapse records a video at low frames at 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 10 / 15 fps, It keeps recording continuously without audio recorded.

3. Low Bitrate Recording
   This mode record video in low bitrate for both front and rear. It keeps recording continuously in mini file size with audio recorded.

Note: We recommend buying VIOFO HK3 ACC hardwire kit cable for parking mode recording.
The parking recording files name of the front camera is Year_DateTimePF, and Year_DateTimePR for rear camera.

•   Parking G-sensor: The G-sensor detects significant or sudden movement (such as an impact or collision), it will trigger an event recording. We suggest setting it to High sensitivity in parking mode recording.

• Parking Motion Detection: Adjusts the sensitivity of the motion detection so minor motion caused by wind or rain doesn’t trigger a recording.

• Time-lapse Recording: Record video from frames captured at specific time intervals to conserve memory and reduce the time it takes to review video. The default is off.

• Motion Detection: When activated, the camera will start recording if there is movement in front of the camera. Once the camera does not detect movement for 60 seconds, it stops recording and returns to “Motion Detection” mode. The camera will record again in the time of detecting a new movement.

• GPS: Turn on / off GPS logger. A GPS module is used to include the location data in the recorded videos. If disabled, your camera will no longer measure your speed and position; nor synchronize the time/date. (Only available when connecting with GPS signal) Please use “Dashcam Viewer” to playback videos and to visualize your position and speed on your computer.

• Speed Unit: Kilometer per hour (KMH) and miles per hour (MPH) are available for the speed units.

• G-Sensor: The G-sensor measures shock forces and locks the video recorded at the time. The settings from “low to high” determine the amount of force needed to lock the file from being overwritten. We recommend that you set it at low.

• Wi-Fi: Set it On / Off. Press the [ ] button for 3 or 5 seconds to enable Wi-Fi quickly. We recommend choosing the 5GHz Wi-Fi mode.

• Date Stamp: Imprint the time and date on the recorded video.

• GPS Info Stamp: Imprint the GPS information on the recorded video* Camera Model Stamp: Imprint the camera model on the recorded video.

• Record Audio : Turn on and off the microphone. This can also be changed during recording by pressing the microphone button [ ].

• Screen Saver: The screen goes black by default after 1 minute while recording. You can set it by adjusting different time intervals on the menu.

• Boot delay: The camera will boot seconds later when powered on.
  The settings are Off / 5s / 10s.

• Date / Time: Set system date / time.

• Time Zone: Set the current time zone for GPS time and date calibration.
  Note: the time zone must be manually adjusted for daylight savings.

• Language: Set the on-screen display to English, Traditional Chinese, and French, etc.

• Beep Sound: Turn all notification sounds On / Off.

• Frequency: Set it to minimize flickering and banding in the recorded video.

• Image Rotation: Turn the screen upside down. It’s fit for both front and rear / interior cameras.

• Rear Camera Mirror: Rear Camera Mirror can make the image of the rear camera to be displayed and recorded as reversed compared to the actual view, you can set the setting On / Off.

• Format: The operation will delete all data on the Micro SD card.
  Note: Once you format the card, all information will be deleted and unrecoverable. Make sure to back up all files that you needed before formatting.

• Format Warning: Set the number of days between format warnings.

• Default Setting: Restore device to factory settings.

• Car Number: Imprint the car number on the recorded video.

• Custom Text Stamp: Imprint the customize text on the recorded video.

• Firmware Version: Check the current firmware version of the camera.

Review and Control on Smartphone

The VIOFO app allows you to control your camera remotely by using a smartphone. Features include full camera control, live preview, playback, and video recording. While Wi-Fi is enabled, the camera can be only controlled by the VIOFO app.
Turn on the Wi-Fi in the menu or long-press the [ ] button.
When the Wi-Fi is on, a Wi-Fi status icon and the password appear on the camera LCD screen.

Connecting the camera to a smartphone

• Open the Google play store on an Android device or Apple app store on an iOS device.
•  Download and install VIOFO APP.
• Run VIOFO APP.
• Turn on the Wi-Fi in the menu or long-press the [ ] button.
• On the VIOFO app, follow app instructions to connect with the camera.

Bluetooth Remote Control

With the Bluetooth remote control (Optional) mounted in a convenient location on your dashboard, you can safely protect important videos from being overwritten, without needing to take your eyes off the road. When you press the Bluetooth remote, the camera will lock the current video file and take a video snapshot.

Pairing with the dash camera

• Power on the camera.
• Press and hold the video lock button on the remote control for 3 seconds to pair with the camera.
• If they get paired successfully, the LED indicator of the remote turns blue.

Notice

FCC Statement
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 difierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.

Caution:
Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by the manufacturer could void your authority to operate this 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.
   Shenzhen Viofo Technology Co., Ltd, declares that this Radio Frequency peripheral is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Customer Service

12-month Limited warranty , Lifetime technical support
support@viofo.com
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+86 755 8526 8909 (CN)
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm

References

• Support : VIOFO Support Center
• VIOFO Dash Cam Firmware : VIOFO Support Center

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