Car Camera User Guide

CONTENTS

Safety precautions

What’s in the box

Product diagram

Inserting the battery

Inserting a micro SD card

Installation

Car operation

Hand-held operation

Operation notes

Setting the menus

Video menu

Setup menu

Viewing recordings / pictures

Connecting to a computer

Connecting to a TV

Frequently Asked Questions

Specifications

Contact us

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Do not try to disassemble or remodel the R1 Car Camera. Doing so may cause the unit to malfunction and may void the warranty.

• Place all magnetized devices such as speakers away from the R1 Car Camera as it may erase or cause damage to data stored on the micro SD card

• Do not leave the R1 Car Camera in places that are exposed to oil, water, dust or temperatures over 40

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• Keep your R1 Car Camera away from heated sources such as heaters or prolonged direct sunlight

• Do not touch the power cable with wet hands or use defective power cables as it may cause electric shocks or fire

• Do not drop the Kaiser Baas Car Camera as it may cause serious damage and may void the warranty

• Do not dispose of the unit via conventional domestic waste as it contains a battery

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX

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R1 Car Camera

Suction base

USB to mini USB cable

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Car charger cable

Car charger adaptor

Holder

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Manual

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PRODUCT DIAGRAM

Front Right

Front Left

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MODE

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MENU

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Display

Mode

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Forward

Power

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Speaker

USB Jack *

Menu

• /OK

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Back

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HDMI Jack

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DC 5V In Jack

LED

Note: USB Jack - is for data transfer only (NOT for power)

PRODUCT DIAGRAM

Rear

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Microphone

Infrared LEDs

Lens

Light Sensor

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T-Flash Micro SD Card Slot

(under battery cover)

Li-ion battery

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PRODUCT DIAGRAM

Holder

Holders

Supports

Release button

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Suction cup

Suction control

Suction Base

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PRODUCT DIAGRAM

Recording Display

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00:35:34

720P

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Segment

Time

Recording time

Battery indicator

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Record Icon

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SD Card

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INSERTING THE BATTERY

The battery comes pre-installed. If the battery fails to hold a charge, replace it as follows: Open the compartment by sliding the cover off. Remove battery and replace with the exact type BL-4C Li-Ion battery. Slide the battery cover back on.

INSERTING A MICRO SD CARD

1. Open the compartment by sliding the cover off.

2. Insert the Micro SD card into the Micro SD card slot as illustrated below.

3. Slide the battery cover back on.

Note: To remove the Micro SD card, press inward and it will eject the card.

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You can purchase a spare battery from www.kaiserbaas.com or from a battery supplier.

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INSTALLATION

1. Insert the holder into the suction base by aligning the hooks with the corresponding inserts and firmly slide the mount down, until you hear a clicking sound. This can be done in either direction.

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2 a. Thoroughly clean the windshield before

installation.

b. Rotate the sunction control counter clockwise (released position) before

mounting.

c. Place the sunction cup firmly on the windshield and rotate the suction control clockwise to get a secure fit.

Note: Where the camera is placed on the windshield is a matter of preference.

INSTALLATION

3. Open out the Supports and then press the Release button to open the

Holders.

4. a. Insert the Car Camera as shown for best

results. b. Press in on the Holders for a secure fit. c. Rotate the lens up to 180° as desired.

Note: You can insert the Car Camera into the

Holder in either direction; experiment for best results.

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INSTALLATION

5. Insert the Car Charger Adaptor into the car‘s charger socket. Insert one end of the

Car Charger Cable into the DC In jack on the Car Camera and the other end into one of the USB ports in the Car Charger Adaptor.

Notes:

• When the unit is connected to the car’s charger, the car will charge the Car Camera as long as the ignition is on.

• Your device can be powered either from its internal battery, which is charged via

USB cable (included) connected to your home computer as shown on page 22 or by connecting it to your vehicle’s power source as shown in the next section.

If you choose to use the internal battery, charge the device for at least five hours before first use.

• This unit uses an internal ball to determine the positioning and will rattle when it is moved. This is normal.

CAR OPERATION

1. When the unit is connected as previously instructed and the car ignition is turned on, it will power up and start recording automatically in approximately 5 seconds

(the red Record icon “ • ” will blink in the display).

The unit’s recordings will be separated into segments depending on the time set, read page 21 for instructions.

2. To zoom in, press the 3 button. To zoom out, press the 4 button.

3. To manually stop recording, press the • /OK button.

4. You can take pictures instead of video by pressing the Mode button once while in the Stop mode; the icon will appear in the display. Then press the • /OK button to take a picture.

5. When the car ignition is turned off, the unit will stop recording after 3 seconds.

Press the Power button to turn the unit off.

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HAND-HELD OPERATION

1. Press the Power button to turn the unit on. You will hear a start up tone, the LED light will turn red and the Car Camera will enter the Camcorder mode. The icon will appear in the display.

2. To zoom in, press the 3 button. To zoom out, press the 4 button.

3. To start recording, press the • /OK button; the red Record icon “ • ” will blink in the display.

The unit’s recordings will be separated into segments depending on the time set, read page 21 for instructions.

4. Press the • /OK button again to stop recording.

5. You can take pictures by pressing the Mode button once while in the Stop mode; the icon will appear in the display. Then press the • /OK button to take a picture.

6. Press the Power button again to turn the unit off.

OPERATION NOTES

• When the Micro SD card reaches capacity, it will automatically start to rerecord over the oldest footage, therefore saving the latest footage.

• To view the videos/pictures, see page 20

• See page 18 to change menu options

• Auto-Rotate: The display’s picture will automatically rotate when the unit is flipped around

• The time and date will appear on each recording or photo

• When the battery charge runs low, the battery indicator will show no bars. It is time to charge the battery

• This unit has infrared LEDs that will improve the visibility of night time recordings automatically

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SETTING THE MENUS

1. Press the Menu button once to access the Video menu

( ) or twice to enter the Setup menu ( ).

2. Scroll down using the 4 button or up using the 3 button to select the desired option.

Note: Do not press the 4 or 3 button too fast in succession or you may accidentally open one of the menu setting options.

3. Press the • /OK button to bring up the selected item’s option menu. Select the desired setting using the 4 or 3 button then press the • /OK button to confirm the selection.

Note: When you enter the Setup menu, there are seven options but only the first four are visible in the display initially. You can view and select the next three options by scrolling down using the 4 button.

4. While in the main menus, press the Menu button to exit the menus.

VIDEO MENU

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Resolution

Loop recording

Motion Detection

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Resolution: Set the desired resolution of the video recording (1080P, 720P, WVGA).

Loop Recording: Set the length of the recording segments (Off, 5 Minutes, 10

Minutes, 15 Minutes). Select Off to not have the recordings split up.

Motion Detection: When this option is set to ON and the camera senses motion, recording will automatically start. Recording will stop when movement is no longer detected.

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SETUP MENU

Date/Time

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Beep Sound

Language

MENU

Setup

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Frequency

Default Setting

Version

MENU

Setup

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SETUP MENU

Date/Time: After selecting Date/Time, select the date (Month/Day/Year) or time

(hours/minutes/seconds) using the Menu button, then adjust the highlighted option using the 4 or 3 button. To change the date orientation, i.e. DD/MM/YY, simply select it and then press the • /OK button to cycle through the available orientations.

Auto Power Off: Set the length of the time the unit stays on before automatically shutting off due to no activity (Off, 2 Minutes, 5 Minutes, 10 Minutes). Select Off to deactivate Auto Power Off.

Beep Sound: Set the beep sound (when pressing a button) On or Off.

Language: Set the desired language. There are ten languages so use the 4 button to scroll to the next screen.

Frequency: Set the desired frequency (50Hz or 60Hz).

Default Setting: To select this option, choose OK, then press • /OK button to return the unit to its factory default settings.

Version: Select to view the current version.

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VIEWING RECORDINGS/PICTURES

1. Press the Power button to turn the unit on, you will hear a start up tone, the LED will light red and it will enter the camcorder mode.

2. Press the Mode button twice to select the Viewing mode; the or icon will appear in the display.

3. Press the 4 or 3 button to scroll through the pictures and videos. When a video is shown, the icon and the recording time will appear. When a picture is shown,

icon will appear.

4. To play a video, press the • /OK button. To pause a video, press the • /OK button again.To fast forward or rewind a video, press and hold the 4 or 3 button for one second then release. Repeat to fast forward/rewind speeds at 2x, 4x or 8x).

Repeat process again to continue standard playback.

Adjust the volume using the 4 and 3 buttons.

5. To delete ONE video or photo, or ALL videos/photos, perform the following steps:

While the picture or video appears, press the Menu button then scroll down to

Delete using the 4 or 3 button. Press the • /OK button, then select Delete

Current to delete the selected video/photo or Delete All to delete all videos/photos.

VIEWING RECORDINGS/PICTURES

6. Thumbnails: To view the thumbnails, press the Mode button once more time. The

icon appears in the top right corner of each video thumbnail. Select the desired picture or video using the 4 or 3 button, then press the • /OK button to select it.

FORMATTING THE CARD OR INTERNAL MEMORY:

Enter the viewing mode as shown in steps 1 and 2. Press the Menu button then scroll down to Format using the 4 or 3 button. Press • /OK button, then select

Internal Memory to erase and format the internal memory (not recommended unless instructed) or SD Card to erase and format the micro SD card. You may have to format new micro SD cards before using.

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CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER

1. Plug the smaller end of the supplied

USB cable into the USB jack on the Car

Camera and the other end to the USB jack on your computer. The Car Camera’s display will show Mass Storage and PC

Camera.

2a. Select PC Camera to use this Car Camera as a computer video camera.

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2b. Select Mass Storage to access the files on this unit’s SD card. When used as Mass

Storage, it will appear on your hard drive as an external drive. Open it, then open the DCIM folder to access the recordings separated into folders by date. Move or delete files the same way you would with other files.

3. Safely eject from your computer as with other drives.

Note: When connected to a computer, the battery will charge and the LED will light yellow.

CONNECTING TO A TV

1. Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to the HDMI jack on this Car Camera and the other end to a TV or other video device that supports HDMI input.

Operate the Car Camera as described previously and now you can use the external

TV/video device as the display to view while recording, or view recorded videos/ photos.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. Why won’t the device turn on?

A. Make sure the device is fully charged before operation. Alternatively, you can use the provided car charger to provide power.

Q. Why can’t I record (No Card appears in the display)?

A. You must use a Micro SD card in this unit in order to record. Micro SD cards should be available at the establishment from which you purchased this unit.

Q. What type of SD cards can I use?

A. This Car Camera is compatible with Micro SD cards up to 32GB in size.

Q. How long does the battery last on a full charge?

A. On a full charge you will get around 2 to 3 hours of use, depending on the settings that you have selected.

Q. What are the recording times to a micro SD card?

A. Recording times to SD are:

TF Card

32G

16G

8G

4G

2G

WVGA

1000min

500min

250min

125min

62min

720P

560min

280min

140min

70min

35min

1080P

451min

225min

113min

56min

28min

SPECIFICATIONS

Display:

Flash Card:

Images:

USB Interface:

Operating Temperature:

Storage Temperature:

Video resolution:

Lens:

CMOS Sensor:

Dimensions:

Weight:

Battery:

Power:

Product code:

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2.0” TFT LCD

Micro SD Card, up to 32GB (T-Flash)

JPEG 2592 x 1944

USB 2.0

-10°C to 55°C

-20°C to 65°C

1280 x 720 (30fps)/ 848x840 (WVGA)

1440 x 1080 (15fps)

120° wide angle

1M Pixels

108 x 56 x 13.5 mm

70 g

Lithium-Ion 3.7V, 700MaH

DC 5V, 1A

KBA12006

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CONTACT US

Need further assistance? Please visit: www.kaiserbaas.com

Or email: [email protected]