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Installation 

Where to Mount Your Unit

You will get optimum performance from your camera if you 

mount

 it on the front 

windshield, behind the rear-view mirror. This will minimize the impact on the driver’s 

line of sight. You’ll also want to keep the camera centered and angle the bracket to 

optimize the camera’s view of the road ahead. 

Installation

Your Dash Cam

Dash Cam (Model # CDR 820) 

                                            Product Manual

Thank you for purchasing Drive HD, by Cobra.   
The CDR 810 is a 1080P HD Digital Video Recorder and 
Dash Cam designed to protect your vehicle and give you 
peace of mind. 

Package Contents Include:

•  CDR 810 Dash Cam (not shown)

• Product Manual

•  Heavy Duty Suction Cup Mount

•  8GB Micro SD Card

•  Cigarette Lighter Adapter

•  USB Cable

•  AV Cable

Please take a moment to read through  
this product manual to fully understand  
how to properly mount and operate  
your CDR 810.

Product Manual

Printed in China   Part No. 480-893-P Version C

CDR 810 Functions

Mounting the CDR 810

NOTE:

 This device complies with part 15 of 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.

CAUTION:

 Modifications or parts not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate 

FCC Rules and void authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies to Canadian Standard ICES-003. 
CAN ICES-3B/NMB-3B.

CDR 810

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  Menu

2.

  Photograph/Playback

3.

  File Lock/Enter

4.

  Record/Up

5.

  Microphone/Down

6.

  REC Indicator Light

7.

  Charging Indicator Light

8.

  MIC Indicator Light

9.

  AV Out

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  Microphone

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  MicroSD Card Slot

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  USB Interface

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  Reset

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  On/Off Button/ 

 

Toggle iR LEDs

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  LED Display

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  Camera Lens

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The CDR 810 should be mounted to the windshield 
using the included Suction Cup Mount.  Make sure 
to line the unit up so that it has a clear view of the 
road.  If you are rotating the camera to view the cab, 
make sure to change the Rotate Setting to ON in the 
Tools Menu.

Operation

Turn on/off

: press the on/off button to turn the unit on, press 

and hold the on/off button to turn the unit off.

Continuous Cyclical Recording

:  Cyclical recording means 

that once the memory card is full this camera will continuously 
overwrite the oldest footage recorded.  To protect a clip so that it 
will not be overwritten, press the Lock File Button.  The        
icon will show on the screen.  

Navigating the Menu

: Press the Menu Button to enter into 

menu.  Press the Menu Button again to cycle through basic and 
mode specific settings lists.  To navigate through the menus 
use the Up and Down buttons, which double as Rec and Mic 
respectively.  Press the File Lock/Enter Button to enter specific 
settings and select specific options.  Pressing the Menu Button 
again will exit the menu screen. 

Video

: In recording mode, press the Record Button to start 

recording with the REC indicator light flashing, press the 
Record Button again to stop recording and the file will be saved 
automatically.

Photograph

:  Press the Photograph/Playback Button to enter 

photograph mode.  Press the button again to snap still photos. 
To return to video mode press the Record Button.

Suction Cup Bracket

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Thank you for purchasing Drive HD, by Cobra.   
The CDR 810 is a 1080P HD Digital Video Recorder and 
Dash Cam designed to protect your vehicle and give you 
peace of mind. 

Package Contents Include:

•  CDR 810 Dash Cam (not shown)

• Product Manual

•  Heavy Duty Suction Cup Mount

•  8GB Micro SD Card

•  Cigarette Lighter Adapter

•  USB Cable

•  AV Cable

Please take a moment to read through  
this product manual to fully understand  
how to properly mount and operate  
your CDR 810.

Product Manual

Printed in China   Part No. 480-893-P Version C

CDR 810 Functions

Mounting the CDR 810

NOTE:

 This device complies with part 15 of 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.

CAUTION:

 Modifications or parts not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate 

FCC Rules and void authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies to Canadian Standard ICES-003. 
CAN ICES-3B/NMB-3B.

CDR 810

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2

3

6 7 4 5

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10

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1.

  Menu

2.

  Photograph/Playback

3.

  File Lock/Enter

4.

  Record/Up

5.

  Microphone/Down

6.

  REC Indicator Light

7.

  Charging Indicator Light

8.

  MIC Indicator Light

9.

  AV Out

10.

  Microphone

11.

  MicroSD Card Slot

12.

  USB Interface

13.

  Reset

14.

  On/Off Button/ 

 

Toggle iR LEDs

15.

  LED Display

16.

  Camera Lens

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3

The CDR 810 should be mounted to the windshield 
using the included Suction Cup Mount.  Make sure 
to line the unit up so that it has a clear view of the 
road.  If you are rotating the camera to view the cab, 
make sure to change the Rotate Setting to ON in the 
Tools Menu.

Operation

Turn on/off

: press the on/off button to turn the unit on, press 

and hold the on/off button to turn the unit off.

Continuous Cyclical Recording

:  Cyclical recording means 

that once the memory card is full this camera will continuously 
overwrite the oldest footage recorded.  To protect a clip so that it 
will not be overwritten, press the Lock File Button.  The        
icon will show on the screen.  

Navigating the Menu

: Press the Menu Button to enter into 

menu.  Press the Menu Button again to cycle through basic and 
mode specific settings lists.  To navigate through the menus 
use the Up and Down buttons, which double as Rec and Mic 
respectively.  Press the File Lock/Enter Button to enter specific 
settings and select specific options.  Pressing the Menu Button 
again will exit the menu screen. 

Video

: In recording mode, press the Record Button to start 

recording with the REC indicator light flashing, press the 
Record Button again to stop recording and the file will be saved 
automatically.

Photograph

:  Press the Photograph/Playback Button to enter 

photograph mode.  Press the button again to snap still photos. 
To return to video mode press the Record Button.

Suction Cup Bracket

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Thank you for purchasing Drive HD, by Cobra.   
The CDR 810 is a 1080P HD Digital Video Recorder and 
Dash Cam designed to protect your vehicle and give you 
peace of mind. 

Package Contents Include:

•  CDR 810 Dash Cam (not shown)

• Product Manual

•  Heavy Duty Suction Cup Mount

•  8GB Micro SD Card

•  Cigarette Lighter Adapter

•  USB Cable

•  AV Cable

Please take a moment to read through  
this product manual to fully understand  
how to properly mount and operate  
your CDR 810.

Product Manual

Printed in China   Part No. 480-893-P Version C

CDR 810 Functions

Mounting the CDR 810

NOTE:

 This device complies with part 15 of 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.

CAUTION:

 Modifications or parts not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate 

FCC Rules and void authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies to Canadian Standard ICES-003. 
CAN ICES-3B/NMB-3B.

CDR 810

1

2

3

6 7 4 5

8

9

9

10

11

12

13

14

1.

  Menu

2.

  Photograph/Playback

3.

  File Lock/Enter

4.

  Record/Up

5.

  Microphone/Down

6.

  REC Indicator Light

7.

  Charging Indicator Light

8.

  MIC Indicator Light

9.

  AV Out

10.

  Microphone

11.

  MicroSD Card Slot

12.

  USB Interface

13.

  Reset

14.

  On/Off Button/ 

 

Toggle iR LEDs

15.

  LED Display

16.

  Camera Lens

15

3

The CDR 810 should be mounted to the windshield 
using the included Suction Cup Mount.  Make sure 
to line the unit up so that it has a clear view of the 
road.  If you are rotating the camera to view the cab, 
make sure to change the Rotate Setting to ON in the 
Tools Menu.

Operation

Turn on/off

: press the on/off button to turn the unit on, press 

and hold the on/off button to turn the unit off.

Continuous Cyclical Recording

:  Cyclical recording means 

that once the memory card is full this camera will continuously 
overwrite the oldest footage recorded.  To protect a clip so that it 
will not be overwritten, press the Lock File Button.  The        
icon will show on the screen.  

Navigating the Menu

: Press the Menu Button to enter into 

menu.  Press the Menu Button again to cycle through basic and 
mode specific settings lists.  To navigate through the menus 
use the Up and Down buttons, which double as Rec and Mic 
respectively.  Press the File Lock/Enter Button to enter specific 
settings and select specific options.  Pressing the Menu Button 
again will exit the menu screen. 

Video

: In recording mode, press the Record Button to start 

recording with the REC indicator light flashing, press the 
Record Button again to stop recording and the file will be saved 
automatically.

Photograph

:  Press the Photograph/Playback Button to enter 

photograph mode.  Press the button again to snap still photos. 
To return to video mode press the Record Button.

Suction Cup Bracket

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Peel the plastic film off of the suction cup.
Position the mounting bracket above the camera as 

shown. Rotate the vertical support knob clockwise 

for 2-3 full rotations until it captures the camera 

firmly. 

 To adjust the angle to the road, if necessary, loosen 

the angle locking knob above. Turn the camera so 

that it has a clear view of the road, ahead. Tighten 

the knob when done.

 

Press the Suction Cup firmly onto the windshield. 

Push down on the lever to lock the suction cup in 

place.

Plug the USB power cord  

into the camera.

  Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power  

cord into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter.

Windshield Mounting

What’s in the Box

What’s in the box 

Your Detector

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Printed in China 

Part No. 480-954-P

Version A

User  Manual

1080P FHD DASH CAM

CDR 820

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FHD DASH CAM

 

Record Your Ride.

Heavy Duty Suction Cup Mount 

                                 8GB Micro SD Card (installed) 

      Cigarette Lighter Adapter 

                                              Mini USB to USB Cable 

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Summary of Contents for CDR 820

Page 1: ... of break in and theft Privacy This device may not be used to violate the privacy rights of others In no way will Cobra Electronics or its subsidiaries be responsible for inappropriate use of this product It is the sole responsibility of the buyer to consult legal counsel for the interpretation of any laws applicable to the area of intended use of this product Important Information and Customer As...

Page 2: ...he road without any edge distortion 3 axis G Sensor senses sudden accelerations and collisions and automatically protects footage surrounding the incident Additional Features Controls Indicators and Connections Camera Features Introduction Introduction Customer Information Windshield Bracket Mounting Connector Also connects to any standard tripod mount Speaker On Off Button Hold to turn off Mode O...

Page 3: ...evice 4 Video Record Still Photo and Playback Modes 5 Video Mode 6 Still Photo Mode 8 Video and Photo Playback Modes 9 Video Playback Screen 10 Video Protection Screen 12 Adjusting Camera Settings 13 Language Selection 13 Video Settings 14 Adjusting Video Settings 15 To Adjust General Settings 16 General Settings 17 Still Photo Mode Settings 18 Connecting to a Computer 19 Troubleshooting 20 Tradem...

Page 4: ...n Toggle iR LEDs 15 LED Display 16 Camera Lens 15 3 16 chasing Drive HD by Cobra 1080P HD Digital Video Recorder and ed to protect your vehicle and give you Include Cam not shown ction Cup Mount Card er Adapter ment to read through al to fully understand ount and operate CDR 810 Functions 1 2 3 6 7 4 5 8 1 Menu 2 Photograph Playback 3 File Lock Enter 4 Record Up 5 Microphone Down 6 REC Indicator L...

Page 5: ...art recording video Battery The battery in this unit is intended to operate the unit after power loss due to an accident or crash Note that while recording may continue the device was not intended for long term recording on battery power Device Operation The camera has four separate modes Video Mode Still Photo Mode Video Playback Mode Still Photo Playback Mode To toggle between the modes Press th...

Page 6: ...t an impact caused by an accident If the G Sensor is triggered the current video segment will automatically be locked so that it is not overwritten by cyclical recording If the G Sensor is triggered and video is not being recorded it will start video recording automaticaly The sensitivity of the G Sensor can be adjusted in settings Your Dash Cam Device Operation To Toggle the Microphone On Off pre...

Page 7: ...ack the video with sound Mode Battery Level AWB Photo Resolution SD Card T W 1x 100_DSC MOV_0001 AVI 1 6 01 01 2014 18 29 10 00 00 12 Timestamp of selected file Red border indicates selected file Battery Level SD Card File Name Mode Page Files are shown in groups of six per page File Selection Screen To move forward or backward in the list of saved files Press the UP or DOWN buttons while on the v...

Page 8: ... menu Make sure VOLUME is highlighted and press MODE Press the arrow keys to select a volume level 0 10 The selected volume level will have a red box around it Press MODE again to confirm and close Finally press MENU to exit To delete a file Press the MENU button to bring up the Playback menu Press the down arrow to highlight DELETE and press MODE to confirm To delete just one file highlight the i...

Page 9: ...ORD to confirm You ll see the Protect Selected File dialog Press the UP arrow to ensure that YES is selected then press RECORD to confirm The selected picture will now show a lock icon This means this file will not be overwritten by continuous loop recording in Dash Cam mode While in Video or Still Photo mode press the MENU button scroll to the language menu and press MODE to enter the Language Se...

Page 10: ...e When the Motion Event REC feature is turned on the camera will anayze the image and determine when the image has changed substantially and automatically start recording for you Leave this feature on if you want to record video when you re moving and stop recording video when stopped Microphone If you do not want this device to record audio with its internal micro phone turn this setting off MIC ...

Page 11: ...Sensor Level Sets the sensitivity of the G Sensor from 0 off to 4 max Motion Detector Sets the sensitivity of the Motion sensor from 0 off to 3 max Restore Defaults Resets the system to its default settings Format SD Card If you want to completely erase all the movies and files on the SD card select this option Be careful all your data will be lost SD Card INFO See how much space remains on the SD...

Page 12: ...Mode Settings Still Photo Mode Settings Still Image Size This sets the level of detail in the photo Higher M indicates more megapixels which will give you a sharper image but take up more memory Options between 1M and 14M are available Still Quality Select between Super High Quality SHQ and High Quality HQ Scene Select between Auto Sport Portrait Landscape Snow Beach and Fire works Exposure In ver...

Page 13: ...MP Picture Format JPEG White Balance Auto Color Effect Auto Continuous Loop Recording Supported Motion Detection Supported Date and Time Stamp Supported Media Supported SD Card 8GB Included 32GB Max Languages English Spanish Portugese Russian Chinese Sound Recording Synchronous video and sound record USB Interface USB 2 0 USB Web Camera Supported USB Mass Storage Supported Display Screen 1 5 LCD B...

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