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ContentsPart 01 - Get Started1. Packing List
2. Product Overview
3. LCD Screen
4. LED Indicators
Part 02 - Basic Operation1. Insert TF Card
2. Power On/Off
3. Mode Switching
4. Video Mode
5. Photo Mode
6. Playback Mode
7. Settings Mode
Part 03 - Menu Settings Instruction1. Video Settings
a. Resolution
b. Loop Recording
c. Motion Detection
d. Voice Recording
e. Date Stamp
f. G-sensor
g. Parking Monitor
h. WDR
2. Photo Settings
a. Capture Mode
b. Resolution
c. Sequence
d. ISO
3. System Menu Settings
a. Screen Saver
b. Auto Power Off
c. Frequency
d. Beep Sound
e. Language
f. Screen Rotation
g. Date/Time
h. Format
i. Default Setting
j. Upgrade Firmware
Part 04 - Installation
Part 05 - Connect to Computer
Part 06 - Frequently Asked Questions
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Part 01 - Get Started1. Packing List
2. Product Overview
3. LCD Screen
4. LED Indicators
Part 02 - Basic Operation1. Insert TF Card
2. Power On/Off
3. Mode Switching
4. Video Mode
5. Photo Mode
6. Playback Mode
7. Settings Mode
Part 03 - Menu Settings Instruction1. Video Settings
a. Resolution
b. Loop Recording
c. Motion Detection
d. Voice Recording
e. Date Stamp
f. G-sensor
g. Parking Monitor
h. WDR
2. Photo Settings
a. Capture Mode
b. Resolution
c. Sequence
d. ISO
3. System Menu Settings
a. Screen Saver
b. Auto Power Off
c. Frequency
d. Beep Sound
e. Language
f. Screen Rotation
g. Date/Time
h. Format
i. Default Setting
j. Upgrade Firmware
Part 04 - Installation
Part 05 - Connect to Computer
Part 06 - Frequently Asked Questions
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Part 01 - Get Started
1. Packing List
Suction Cup Mount Adhesive Mount Static StickersDash Cam
Micro USB Cable User ManualCar Charger withAdditional USB
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2. Product Overview
Speaker
Micro SD Slot
Power / Mode Button
Up Button
OK Button
Down Button
1.5” LCD Screen
Micro USB Port
Threaded Insert
Reset
170° Wide Angle Lens
Microphone
Status Indicator
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3. LCD Screen
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Video Resolution
Microphone Icon Date/Time
File Lock IconMotion Detection IconTF Card IconBattery Status
Recording Status: When Not Recording
Recording Status: When Recording
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Part 02 - Basic Operation
4. LED Indicators
Status
When Recording
When Not Recording
Blue Indicator Light
Continuous Flash
Constant ON
1. Insert TF Card★ We recommend to use up to 32G
Class 10 or UHS-1 Micro SD Card.
★ Please format the Micro SD Card
in the camera before first use.
· Micro SD Card FileThere are two folders on the SD card, one is named “1”, which contains UNLOCK files, the other
one is called “Lock” and it’s the LOCK files.
Insert the Micro SD Card
Remove the Micro SD Card
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★ To keep your Micro SD card in good condition, please format it regularly. As reformatting
erases all of your contents, be sure to back up your photos and videos first.
★ Ensure that the device is completely power off before removing the Micro SD card to avoid
damages to the memory card.
★ To prevent loss of important data, frequently copy recorded videos from Micro SD card to
another storage device such as personal computer.
2. Power On/OffThe camera is designed to power on and start recording automatically when the car power
adapter is plugged to power source.
★ Auto Power On/Off with Ignition - When powered by the car charger, the dash camera will
automatically turn on when you start your car engine. When turning off your car, the camera will
automatically turn off after approximately 10 seconds.
Cautions
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★ Manual Power On/Off - To manually turn the camera on/off, press and hold the power button
for at least 3 seconds.
· Switching the camera OFF manually and pulling off the car charger is required for vehicles
where the vehicle’s power socket provides continuous power after the engine is turned OFF.
3. Mode Switching★ When the dash cam is Powered ON, it’ll automatically start recording.
★ Press OK Button to stop recording.
★ Repeatedly press Power/Mode Button to switch to switch mode, there will be modes:
Video, Photo, Playback, Settings.
4. Video ModeAutomatic Video Recording - When powered by car charger, the dash cam will automatically
turn on and start recording when car is started. Press OK Button to stop recording.
Manual Video Recording - When battery powered (not connected to car charger), turn on the
dash cam by pressing and holding the POWER button. Press the OK button to start/stop
recording.
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The blue indicator light FLASHING means the dash cam is recording, and it’s CONSTANT ON
means the dash cam is not recording.
Tips
Button Function
UP
DOWN
POWER / MODE
OK
When not recording: Switch to Photo/Playback/Settings Mode
When recording: Manually Lock File
Enable/Disable Audio
Start / Stop Video Recording
Turn ON/OFF the LCD display
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★ When being powered on, the dash cam enters into the video mode and automatically starts
recording.
★ Press OK Button to stop recording.
★ Press Power/Mode Button to switch to photo mode. The photographing icon is displayed on the
upper left corner of the screen.
★ Short press OK Button to take a photo.
5. Photo Mode
Button Function
UP
DOWN
POWER / MODE
OK
Switch to Playback/Settings Mode
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Take a Photo
Turn ON/OFF the LCD display
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★ When being powered on, the dash cam enters into the video mode and automatically starts
recording.
★ Press OK Button to stop recording.
★ Press Power/Mode Button twice to switch to playback mode.
★ When you preview the recorded files, the default is to preview Unlocked files, if you need to
preview the Locked files, please LONG PRESS Up Button.
6. Playback Mode
Button Function
UP
DOWN
POWER / MODE
OK
Switch to Settings Mode
Navigate UP to choose video/photo file
Long Press to preview the LOCK files
Play/Pause
Navigate DOWN to choose video/photo file
Note: If in video mode, please stop video recording first, and then press Power/Mode Button twice to switch to playback mode.
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★ When being powered on, the dash cam enters into the video mode and automatically starts
recording.
★ Press OK Button to stop recording.
★ Press Power/Mode Button to switch to settings mode.
★ Short press OK Button to enter menu settings.
7. Settings Mode
Button Function
UP
DOWN
POWER / MODE
OK
Switch to Video Recording Mode, and
automatically start recording.
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Enter Menu Settings
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1080P
3 Min
Resolution
Cyclic Record
Motion Detection
Voice Recording
Date Stamp
MUST Press OK Button
Part 03 - Menu Settings Instruction
★ Menu Switching◇ When the dash cam is Powered ON, it’ll automatically start recording.
◇ Short press OK Button to stop recording.
◇ Repeatedly press Power / Mode Button to switch to Settings.
◇ Press OK Button to enter menu settings, there will be:
Video Settings, Photo Settings, System Settings, Exit Settings.
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1. Video Settings★ When the camera is Powered ON, it enters into the video mode and automatically starts
recording. Short press OK Button to stop recording.
★ Repeatedly press Power / Mode Button to switch to Settings mode, then you MUST Press OK
Button to enter menu settings.
★ When in video settings, press Up/Down Button to choose Resolution, Cyclic Record (Loop
Recording), Motion Detection, Voice Recording, Date Stamp, G-sensor, Parking Monitor, WDR.
1080P
3 Min
Resolution
Cyclic Record
Motion Detection
Voice Recording
Date Stamp
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① Video Resolutions: FHD 1080P 30fps / HD 720P 30fps
② Loop Recording Default: 3 Minutes
In the case of recording and saving at interval of 3 / 5 / 10 minutes, the dash cam will
automatically overwrite the earliest file in the memory card once the card is full.
If you turn off the loop recording function, the dash cam will record every five-minute segment of
video when recording.
③ Motion DetectionDefault: OFF
When the camera is turned ON and the motion detection is ON, the dash camera will
automatically activate and record any movement that is detected in front of the camera, and it
stops recording when no dynamic motion appears.
Tips
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· If you turn on the motion detection function, it only works when the dash camera is Powered
ON, the camera will record when it detects motion, which will cause discontinuous recording.
· If you need record continuously, we suggest you to turn off the motion detection function.
④ Voice RecordingDefault: ON
Press Up/Down Button in video menu settings to choose the Voice Recording, then press OK
Button to turn on/off the audio recording.
* When recording, press the UP Button can enable/disable audio recording.
⑤ Date StampDefault: ON
A correct time and date stamp on the video will help to provide proof of any fault by providing an
accurate record of the event.
Tips
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⑥ G-sensorDefault: Medium
G-sensor will lock the file when detecting a collision during the recording, please check the “Lock”
file in the card and back up your important files regularly in case of overwritten by loop recording
once the card is full.
The G-sensor sensitivity can be selected OFF / High / Medium / Low in the menu.
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⑦ Parking MonitorDefault: OFF
When the car is parked and the Parking Monitor has been turned on, the dash cam will activate
and start recording automatically once it detects motion. And it will turn off after continuously
recording about 20 seconds.
Only turn on the Parking Monitor while parking, the dash cam will record when detecting a
collision. It means that you do not need to turn on G-sensor and Motion Detection.
⑧ WDR ( Wide Dynamic Range)Default: ON
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) retains a greater level of detail and color in an image. This setting is
especially useful for scenes that include shadows or bright areas.
Tips
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2. Photo Settings★ When being powered on, the dash cam enters into
the video mode and automatically starts recording.
Then press OK Button to stop recording.
★ Repeatedly press Power / Mode Button to switch to
Settings mode, then you MUST Press OK Button to enter
menu settings.
★ When in photo settings, press Up/Down Button to choose
Capture Mode, Resolution, Sequence, ISO, Date Stamp.
① Capture ModeDefault: Single Shot
This setting determines if camera is taking an instant shot or delayed shot. If single shot is
selected, the camera will take one photo every time. If delayed shot is selected, the camera will
wait for 2/5/10 seconds depending on setting before taking the shot.
② Photo Resolutions: 12M / 10M / 8M / 5M / 3M / 2M / 1.3M
gle shot
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Auto
Capture Mode
Resolution
Sequence
ISO
Date Stamp
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③ SequenceOnce set in photo burst mode, the camera will take 3 shots in a row every time the OK button is
pressed. Otherwise, the camera only takes one photo every time the OK button is pressed.
(Default: OFF)
④ ISOAuto/100/200/300/400. Default: Auto
3. System Menu Settings★ When being powered on, the dash cam enters into the video
mode and automatically starts recording. Then press OK Button
to stop recording.
★ Repeatedly press Power / Mode Button to switch to Settings
mode, then you MUST Press OK Button to enter menu settings.
★ When in system settings, press Up/Down Button to choose
Screen Saver, Auto Power Off, Frequency, Beep Sound,
Language Screen Rotation, Date/Time, Format, Default Setting,
Version.
1 Min
3 Min
50Hz
English
Screen Saver
Auto Power Off
Frequency
Beep Sound
Language
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① Screen Saver
Default: 1 Minute
· When recording
If you turn on Screen Saver Mode, the screen display will be turned off after a period of inactivity,
but the camera is still recording when the screen display turns off. You can see the Blue Indicator
Light is flash during recording.
· The options of Screen Saver are 1 minute (default), 3 minutes, 5 minutes, and never. To turn on
the screen display again, press any button on the camera.
②Auto Power Off
This setting determines the time it takes to automatically turn off the camera if no action is
performed. For example, if set to 3 minutes, the camera will automatically power off if it is not
recording and no button is pressed in 3 minutes.
This function can be selected OFF / 3 / 5 / 10 minutes in the menu. (Default: 3 Minutes)
③ Frequency
50Hz/60Hz. Default value: 50Hz
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④ Beep Sound
This setting enables/disables a beep sound when you press any button on the camera.
Default value: ON
⑤ Language
This setting determines the language used for dash cam setting and interface.
Default value: English
⑥ Screen Rotation
This setting enables the screen to rotate when you turn the camera upside down.
Default value: OFF
⑦ Date/Time
Press Up/Down Button in System Setting to enter Date/Time
setting page, press OK Button to set Date/Time.
Set date firstly by pressing Up/Down button. Press OK Button after done and move the cursor to the
next spot on the right. Adjust date and hour/minute/second from top to bottom.
This setting is to set correct date and time on the dash cam for video recording and camera shooting.
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⑧ Format
Note: All files will be deleted in format mode. To enable the micro SD card to work immediately
after installation, we recommend to format the micro SD card on dash cam before installation.
⑨ Default Setting
In default setting, all user information set before will be cleared. When you encounter any
problem with the dash cam, you can try to fix it by resetting to default setting.
⑩ Upgrade Firmware
· Please download the latest firmware from ThiEYE website (thieye.com/support.html) and
upgrade the camera according to the instruction in the file.
· Two ways to upgrade the firmware: Advanced Update (by PC) and Quick Update(by the
camera). We suggest Advanced Update, which is much more convenient.
· Please keep upgrading the firmware in time to maintain the best user experience.
· Do not disconnect your device from power while it is being updated. This will result in damage to
the dash cam.
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2.Install the Dash Cam① Clean the area on the windshield where the dash cam will be installed.
② You can attach the suction cup mount or adhesive mount to the windshield
where it will not obstruct the driver’s view.
(Note: If you use adhesive mount, please attach static stickers to prevent the adhesive from
sticking to dirty up the clean windshield of your car.)
③ Hide the power cable by placing it in the space between the windshield and headliner.
Recommended locations for the adhesive wire clips to arrange the power cable.
3.Connect to Power
Part 04 - Installation
1. Connect the Dash Cam and the Mount
① Connect the power cable to Micro USB port of the
dash cam.
② Plug the car charger adapter end of the power cable
into a vehicle power socket.
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Part 05 - Connect to Computer
With TF card inserted, when connected to computer, three options will be available:
Mass Storage, PC Camera, REC-mode.
★ Mass Storage allows the TF card to be accessed via computer as an external storage.
★ PC Camera can act as a camera for your computer.
★ REC_mode allows the dash cam to function normally while charging via computer.
Mass Storage
PC Camera
REC_mode
③ The car charger with additional USB, you can keep the dash cam charging on the go, and at
the same time charge your smartphone or pad with the same charger. Convenient!
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Part 06 - Frequently Asked Questions
This reason is that you’ve turned on the Motion Detection.
· The Motion Detection only works when the dash camera
is Powered ON, the camera will record when it detects
motion, which will cause discontinuous recording.
· If you need record continuously, we suggest that you
should turn off the motion detection function.
Why won’t the camera
record continuously?
FAQ Solutions
Only need to turn on the Parking Monitor in video menu
settings.
(Don't need to turn on the G-sensor or motion detection).
The dash camera will activate and start recording
automatically when detecting a collision.
How to monitor while parking?
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Due to the huge HD video data, please use the
high-speed SD card.
We recommend to use up to Class 10 Micro SD Card
and please format the card on the camera before first use.
When recording,
It will stop automatically.
This is caused by setting the wrong “Frequency”.
Please set it to “50Hz” or “60Hz” according to the local
power supply frequency.
There are horizontal stripes
in the image.
Please use the reset key to restore manufacturer defaults.
When any abnormality occurs,
and affect the normal use of the
dash cam.