HIKVISION AE-DC4015-F5 Dash Cam User Manual

HIKVISION AE-DC4015-F5 Dash Cam

A Legal Statement

©2022 Hangzhou HikAuto Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
About this Manual
The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the Product. Pictures, charts, images and all other information hereinafter are for description and explanation only. The information contained in the Manual is subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other reasons.

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Disclaimer
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THIS MANUAL AND THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED, WITH ITS HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE, ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “WITH ALL FAULTS AND ERRORS”. HIKAUTO MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE USE OF THE PRODUCT BY YOU IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. IN NO EVENT WILL HIKAUTO BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, INCLUDING, AMONG OTHERS, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF DATA, CORRUPTION OF SYSTEMS, OR LOSS OF DOCUMENTATION, WHETHER BASED ON BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF HIKAUTO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR LOSS.
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE NATURE OF INTERNET PROVIDES FOR INHERENT SECURITY RISKS, AND HIKAUTO SHALL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ABNORMAL OPERATION, PRIVACY LEAKAGE OR OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM CYBER-ATTACK, HACKER ATTACK, VIRUS INFECTION, OR OTHER INTERNET SECURITY RISKS; HOWEVER, HIKAUTO WILL PROVIDE TIMELY TECHNICAL SUPPORT IF REQUIRED. YOU AGREE TO USE THIS PRODUCT IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS, AND YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT YOUR USE CONFORMS TO THE APPLICABLE LAW. ESPECIALLY, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE, FOR USING THIS PRODUCT IN A MANNER THAT DOES NOT INFRINGE ON THE RIGHTS OF THIRD PARTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, RIGHTS OF PUBLICITY, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, OR DATA PROTECTION AND OTHER PRIVACY RIGHTS. YOU SHALL NOT USE THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY PROHIBITED END-USES, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OR PRODUCTION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION, THE DEVELOPMENT OR PRODUCTION OF CHEMICAL OR BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS, ANY ACTIVITIES IN THE CONTEXT RELATED TO ANY NUCLEAR EXPLOSIVE OR UNSAFE NUCLEAR FUEL-CYCLE, OR IN SUPPORT OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES.
IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICTS BETWEEN THIS MANUAL AND THE APPLICABLE LAW, THE LATER PREVAILS.

FCC Information

Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC compliance: 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 when the equipment is operated in a residential environment. 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

FCC Conditions

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.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
   The equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

EU Conformity Statement

This product and – if applicable – the supplied accessories too are marked with “CE” and comply therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the RE Directive 2014/53/EU, the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, the LVD Directive 2014/35/EU, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info.

2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for specific battery information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info.

Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance
This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) standards requirements.
This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotopically radiated power (e. i. r. p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.

C Packing List

1. Dashcam × 1
2. Car Charger × 1
3. Power Cord × 1
4. Electrostatic Film × 1
5. User Manual × 1
   

D Parts Introduction

1. Bracket
2. Lens
3. 3M Tape
4. Power Interface
5. TF Card Slot
6. Microphone
7. Speaker
8. RESET Button (Restore the device to defaults.)
9. Pup-up Button of Car Fragrance

E Dashcam Installation

1. Clean the windshield and paste the electrostatic film onto it.
   Avoid introducing air bubble. DO NOT paste the film repeatedly.

2. Peel off the release paper of 3M tape and install the dashcam onto the center of the electrostatic film. Connect the dashcam with one end of the power cord along the red line shown in figure.

3. Connect car charger to cigarette lighter and connect the power cord to the USB interface of car charger.

4. Adjust the surveillance angle and the installation is completed. The maximum adjusting angle is 43°.

E Car Fragrance Installation

1. Press the PUSH button, the back cover of dashcam snaps out, and gently buckle the back cover until it is completely removed.

2. Adjust the angle of the car fragrance and load it into the dashcam.
   

3. Finally, install the back cover into the dashcam. For better experience, it is recommended to change the car fragrance regularly for 4-6 weeks.

F Mobile Phone Connection

1. Scan the QR code to download and install Hik Dashcam app.
   Dashcam Wi-Fi default parameters:

   • Wi-Fi SSID: HIKVISION-F5-XXXX (XXXX refers to the last four characters of verification code.)
     Wi-Fi password: 1234567890 (please edit password after logging in for the first time.)

2. Add the dashcam to the app.

3. Run the Hik Dashcam app.

4. Tap Wi-Fi Connection.

5. In Wi-Fi list, select the Wi-Fi SSID of the target dashcam and enter Wi-Fi password to build connection.

  * You can set the parameters of the dashcam.
  * For iOS, you need to go to Wi-Fi settings of your phone to connect to the Wi-Fi of dashcam.

3. Edit the dashcam password to activate it to avoid abnormal recording after connecting to Wi-Fi.

G Function Description

Power On and Power Off
Power On: When you start up the engine, the dashcam powers on. Power Off: When you turn off the engine, the dashcam powers off.

• Make sure you have connected the dashcam to power according to Step 2 and Step 3 in Installation section.
• The power mode of cigarette lighter may vary by different vehicle types. Some may be powered constantly. In this case, please make sure that the dashcam stops after you turn off the vehicle engine. Otherwise, insufficient voltage may occur to vehicle battery.

Recording
Two recording types are provided: Normal Recording and Emergency Recording. Sound and mute recordings are selectable. Sound recording is set as default. You can set audio settings on the device or turn off sound recoding in app.

Specifications

H Cautions

Safety Instruction

These instructions are intended to ensure that users can use the product correctly to avoid danger or property loss.
Cautions: Injury or equipment damage may occur if any of the cautions are neglected.

• In the use of the dashcam, you must be in strict compliance with the local laws and regulations.

• You are recommended to install the dashcam on the location of rear mirror to ensure the dashcam can record with the best surveillance view.}
  DO NOT install the dashcam on the location that will block the driver’s sight.

• Keep the user manual properly for future reference. See initial connection of dashcam in user manual.

• Purchase the TF card from legal channel. To ensure safe and stable data transmission, it is recommended to use TF card of Class 10 or above.

• Format the new TF card first before using the card.

• To protect TF card from damage, shut down the dashcam before installing and uninstalling TF card.

• If the dashcam is directly connected with the vehicle power system, you are recommended to power off the dashcam when the engine is off. Disconnect cigarette lighter to avoid insufficient voltage and abnormal startup. Reconnect cigarette lighter to ensure dashcam work normally when you start the car again.

• Operating temperature is from -20 ̊C to 70 ̊C (-4 ̊F to 158 ̊F). To protect the dashcam, DO NOT use it in high temperature, low temperature, or high-humidity environment. Keep the dashcam from rain and dust.

• The manual is subject to update. The functions of dashcam may vary according to different models.

*The driving assistance function of the device only sends alarm or warning to the driver and cannot replace the driver’s judgement and operation. With the device, you also should drive carefully to avoid traffic accident or violation. Pedestrian or object recognition failure or recognition error may occur due to external factors. DO NOT overly rely on the driving assistance function.

Troubleshooting

• Clean the windshield before installation.
• Check whether the 3M tape is tightly stocked to the electrostatic film before the installation.

Starting the dashcam failed.|

• Check whether the vehicle is started and power supply is normal.
• Check whether the car charger is tightly connected.
• Restore to defaults: hold the RESET button until the startup music is heard.

The dashcam powers off easily.|

• Make sure the power cord is in good condition.
• Make sure the power cord is tightly connected to the according interfaces.

Recording is abnormal.|

• Make sure that the dashcam started up successfully.
• Check whether the TF card is inserted.
• Check the status of TF card, e.g. its format, its lifespan.
• Change TF card if it is not well.

Recording is blurred.|

• Make sure the protective film is peeled off.
• Check whether the windshield or the lens of dashcam is blurred.

Recording is mute.|

• Set audio settings on the device or turn on sound recording in Hike Dashcam app.
• Turn on sound through the the audio control function of the dashcam.

Dashcam reboots itself.|

• Check whether the car charger is tightly connected.
• Check whether the car charger is equipped with power supply interface of 5 VDC, ≥ 2 A.

Mobile phone cannot connect to dashcam.|

• Make sure Hike Dashcam app is installed.
• Please restart the dashcam to the app.

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