Rexing V1 Car Dash Cam User Manual
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Getting Started Quick Start 21 ©2015 REXING All Rights Reserved. Installation Video guide: video.rexingusa.com 1. Attaching the front camera to the window mount Before the device can be used in a car, it is essential to first install a properly attached window mount. Make sure that you place the recorder in a safe, appropriate location where it will not obstruct the driver’s view. Clean windshield before apply mount, do not attach camera for at least 20 minutes. 2. Inserting a memory card You will need to insert a memory card before you can begin recording. The recorder supports MicroSD cards with a capacity of up to 128GB. For reliable operation, use a Class 10 memory card with a capacity of at least 8GB.
Getting Started Quick Start 22 ©2015 REXING All Rights Reserved. 3. Connecting the charger to the cars 12V DC outlet Be sure to connect only the Rexing-approved charger designed and supplied specifically for use with your device. Using an incompatible charger can cause serious personal injury or damage to your device. 4. Format the memory card To ensure the memory card works on the dash cam, we recommend using the dash cam to format the memory card, (please refer to Formatting the Memory Card section on Page 25). DO NOT insert or remove a memory card while the device is powered on. Charging the battery Charge the device by connecting the camera via the USB car charger port. Use only Rexing-approved chargers. Using unapproved chargers or cables can damage the device or cause the battery to explode. Connect the car charger’s jack to the USB charging port, and then plug the charger into the car cigarette lighter or 12V DC power outlet. • Battery is mainly used to save files in emergency. Please always connect Rexing V1 to external power while it is in use. • When device detects no power supply, it will automatically power off after 5 seconds. To turn on the device again, you will need to do so manually by pressing the ON / OFF button.
Getting Started Quick Start 23 ©2015 REXING All Rights Reserved. • If the battery is completely discharged, the device will not turn on immediately when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before attempting to turn on the device. • The device can be used while it is charging, although it may take longer to fully charge the battery. • If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the screen may not function properly. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device. • While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the device’s performance or lifespan. • If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to an authorized Rexing Service Center. Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty. Inserting the memory card Your device accepts memory cards with a maximum capacity of 128GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some cards may not be compatible with your device. Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data stored on it. Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up as shown in the image below. • Insert memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing downwards.
Getting Started Quick Start 24 ©2015 REXING All Rights Reserved. • Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place. • Click sound when memory card locks in place. • Using a coin or other tool push memory card will make it easier. It is recommended that you reformat a memory card after every time that images are transferred from it to a computer, or at least once a month. Reformatting a memory card keeps important elements of data and file structure clean, helping to prevent error messages and missing images. Reformatting also restores the memory card, which can help prevent it from becoming corrupted. Removing the memory card Before removing a memory card from your computer, you must first unmount it for safe removal. Before removing a memory card from your device:
Getting Started Quick Start 25 ©2015 REXING All Rights Reserved. 1. Press the REC button to stop the device from recording 2. Press and hold the ON/OFF button to switch off the device 3. Gently push the memory card in and let go until it unlocks Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can result in data loss or corruption, or damage to the memory card or device. Rexing is not responsible for losses that result from the use of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data. Formatting the memory card You may choose to format your memory card with either the device or a computer. To use the device for formatting a memory card: 1. Press the REC button to stop the device from recording 2. Press the MENU button twice to enter System Settings 3. Press the DOWN button to navigate to the Format option 4. Press OK to confirm your selection 5. Press the UP button once 6. Press OK when the word YES is highlighted in blue Before formatting a memory card, always remember to make backup copies of all important data stored on the device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions.
Getting Started Quick Start 26 ©2015 REXING All Rights Reserved. Turning the Device On and Off Press and hold the ON/OFF button for a few seconds to turn on the device. A welcome message will be displayed onscreen as shown in the image below. To turn off the device, again press and hold the ON/OFF button for a few seconds. A goodbye message will be displayed onscreen as shown in the image below. Note: The V1 Dashboard Camera will switch on and off automatically if you keep it permanently connected to the car charger. V1 will automatically start recording when power on. ***If your car cigarette lighter provides constant power to the Dash Cam, the unit will not turn on and off with the vehicle***
Getting Started Quick Start 27 ©2015 REXING All Rights Reserved. Basic Operating • Rexing Dash cam will atomically start recording once power on, the indicator and the red dot icon on screen should flashing while recording. • During recording, press EMERGICY button to lock current video clip, so the loop recording will not overwrite locked video clip. All locked video clip files can be found under \CARDV\MOVIE\RO folder in memory card. • Press SCREEN button to turn screen on/off
Operating your V1 Dashboard Camera System Settings 28 ©2015 REXING All Rights Reserved. VIDEO SETTINGS On Video Recording Mode, Press OK to stop recording then press MENU button once open System Settings Menu. Resolution Recommend setting: 1080FHD Use this setting to set the recording resolution. Approximately recording time: Memory card size 1080P Resolution 720P Resolution 8GB 1.3 hour 2.4 hour 16GB 2.7 hour 4.8 hour 32GB 5.3 hour 10 hour 64GB 11 hour 19 hour 128GB 21 hour 39 hour Loop Recording Recommend setting: 3 Minutes With Loop Recording Mode enabled, the device will continuously erase older video as it records new video, keeping only the images captured over a user- selected time range. All video older than this range will be replaced with new video. (Note: any locked video files on the memory card will remain protected, and will not be automatically deleted during Loop Recording.)
Operating your V1 Dashboard Camera System Settings 29 ©2015 REXING All Rights Reserved. It is recommended that you reformat a memory card after every time that images are transferred from it to a computer, or at least once a month. This keeps important elements of data and file structure clean, helping to prevent error messages and missing images. Remember to always make backup copies of all important data stored on the device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions. Time-lapse Record Recommend setting: Off Time-lapse photography is a technique whereby the frequency at which film frames are captured (the frame rate) is much lower than that used to view the sequence. When played at normal speed, time appears to be moving faster and thus lapsing. WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) Recommend setting: On When enabled, this feature automatically adjusts exposure settings to improve recording quality in particularly bright or dim environments, providing balanced lighting and clearer recorded video. Exposure Recommend setting: +0.0 Adjust the camera exposure value for brighter or darker recorded video, according to your preference.
Operating your V1 Dashboard Camera System Settings 30 ©2015 REXING All Rights Reserved. Recording Audio Recommend setting: On You may choose to record audio with video, or turn off the microphone so that all recorded videos will be muted. Alternatively, you can use a hot key shortcut for this feature. During Recording Mode, press the DOWN button to mute / unmute the microphone for video recording. Date Stamp You have the option to display the date and time in your videos. Note that the date and time stamp cannot be removed from videos if this feature was enabled at the time of recording. Plate Number Enable this feature to enter your vehicle plate number for video recording. The plate number will stamp in the video. UP/Down – Change value OK – Move to next segment MENU – Save Settings Gravity Sensing Recommend setting: Low This feature acts as an accelerometer, measuring physical and gravitational forces acting on the camera itself. In the event that such forces are detected, the device will perform an automatic file lock. (Locked video files cannot be