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Smartphone App Operation

Smartphone App Operation

View Tab

Rec / Stop

Tap this button to start and stop recording. These files will 

be saved on the camera’s SD card memory, not on your 

smartphone.

Video to 

smartphone

Tap this button to start and stop recording video. These 

files will be saved to your smartphone’s camera roll (on 

iOS) or Photo Gallery (on Android).

Still image to 

smartphone

Tap this button to take a still picture. This file will be saved 

to your smartphone’s camera roll (on iOS) or Photo Gallery 

(on Android).

Talk from 

smartphone to 

camera

Tap this button to turn on your smartphone’s microphone 

and send the audio over Wi-Fi to be played on the camera’s 

speaker.

Multi-Camera 

view

If you have multiple Cobra cameras in your system, tap 

this button to see them all at the same time. Tap one of the 

camera images to go back.

Flip Vertical

Flip the image upside down. This is best if the camera is 

mounted on a tripod.

The WiFi Local connection on the Drive HD

 App has three tabs across the 

bottom. The buttons in each tab, and their functions, are described below.

Album Tab

Dash Cam tab

Tap on this tab to view the list of videos taken in the dash 

cam mode.

Action Cam tab Tap on this tab to view the list of videos taken in the action 

cam mode.

Playback  

buttons

Tap on one of these buttons to play back any video from 

the list.

Trash icons

Tap on one of these buttons to delete a video. This cannot 

be undone.

Setup Tab

Camcorder 

Name

You can rename your Camcorder here and set a password if you wish.

Date and Time

Here you can send your phone’s system time to the Camera with just 

one tap.

Resolution

This sets the level of detail in the video. 

FHD

 is the default value and re-

cords in 1080P Full HD. 

SHD

 is 1296P Super HD, which provides higher 

resolution video. Note that not all players support 1296P.

Operation Sound Toggle the Dash Cam’s button tone on/off.

Factory Settings Select this option if you want to reset your camera to factory settings.  

This will NOT erase the videos you have stored on your SD card.

Format SD Card

Here you can fully erase the videos on your SD Card, and adjust how 

much space you want to make available to cyclical recording in Dash 

Cam mode. Drag the slider from left to right to set the ratio.

Language

Choose your preferred language for the CDR 900.

Internet settings Here you can register a free cloud account so you can access your  

camera from your smartphone from anywhere in the world. 

Voice Record 

If you do not want this device to record audio with its internal micro-

phone, turn this setting off (Dash Cam mode only).

Auto Record

If this setting is turned on, The camera will automatically start recording 

video when it receives power from the car charger (Dash Cam mode only).

Screen Auto Off

If this setting is turned on, the screen will automatically go dark after 

60 seconds of inactivity. The camera will continue recording (Dash Cam 

mode only).

Motion Detector

If this setting is turned on, the camera will automatically start recording 

video if it detects movement in view of the camera. Video recording 

stops when there is no movement.

Delay Power Off

Here you can select how long the camera waits to shut down after 

power is removed. Select 10 second delay, or immediately off.

Impact Sensor

Sets the sensitivity of the Impact Sensor (G-Sensor). Options include High, 

Low, and Off. The impact sensor, when triggered, will automatically lock 

files to prevent them from being automatically deleted by continuous loop 

recording.

Your Dash Cam

Your Dash Cam

NOTE:

 Video files are very large so it may take some time for videos  

to update.

Summary of Contents for CDR 900E

Page 1: ...ember to conceal this device in order to reduce the possibility 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 int...

Page 2: ...nding on the model as determined at Cobra s sole discretion Such remedy shall be your sole and exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty The procedure for obtaining service and support and the applicability of this war ranty will vary depending on the country or jurisdiction in which you purchased and utilize the product For the details on obtaining product service support and warranty please vi...

Page 3: ...gency recording 6 To cancel an emergency recording 6 To Toggle the Microphone on off while recording 7 To Power the device off 7 Video playback 8 Using the Playback Screen 9 Adjusting Camera Settings 10 Adjusting the Main Menu Settings 10 Connecting to a Computer 11 Connecting to a TV 11 Wireless and App Operation 12 Connecting to the Smartphone App 13 Smartphone App Operation 14 Cloud Mode Featur...

Page 4: ... 16 Peel the plastic film off of the suction cup Screw the tripod mount onto the base of the suction cup mount Slide your CDR 900 onto the tripod mount using the channel on the top of the unit To adjust the angle to the road loosen the angle locking ring turn the camera so that it has a clear view of the road ahead and tighten the knob Press the Suction Cup firmly onto the windshield Push down on ...

Page 5: ...ard push the Memory card forward gently until you hear a click and the card should release To insert a different memory card orient the card as shown and press it in until you hear a click Camera Operation Dash Cam Mode vs Action Cam Mode Continuous Loop Recording Once the memory card is full this camera will continuously overwrite the oldest footage recorded G Sensor The G Sensor is an accelerome...

Page 6: ...flashes on the top bar and shows a progress percentage of the locked file being recorded To Power the device off Note In dash cam mode the device will power off automatically when power is discon nected from the unit The length of time is determined by the Delay Power Off setting in the App Press and hold for 2 seconds Visual Display The device will power off and the screen will go dark If the dev...

Page 7: ...ew Action Cam or Dash Cam files Playback Selection Screen will appear Using the Playback Screen Previous Video Next Video Delete Video Back Play Video Timestamp File Number Camera Operation Your Dash Cam Camera Operation Your Dash Cam Use the NEXT and SELECT soft keys to select play and delete files or return to the main menu screen Videos can also be viewed and managed using the Drive HD App or a...

Page 8: ...ou want to reset your camera to factory settings or format your SD card Press to open the main menu Use the NEXT and SELECT soft keys to navigate and toggle settings 60 SEC OFF Auto REC These are basic settings only More advanced settings can only be changed through the mobile App Your Dash Cam Your Dash Cam Adjusting the Main Menu Settings Adjusting Camera Settings Connecting to a Computer To con...

Page 9: ...nect the first time Mobile Camcorder Local Your Dash Cam Your Dash Cam The WiFi capability of the CDR 900 allows you to view live video control the camera upload and share videos or adjust settings all from your smartphone The first step to connect your smartphone with the CDR 900 is to download and install the Drive HD App available for Android on the Google Play Store and for iOS on the App Stor...

Page 10: ...e default value and re cords in 1080P Full HD SHD is 1296P Super HD which provides higher resolution video Note that not all players support 1296P Operation Sound Toggle the Dash Cam s button tone on off Factory Settings Select this option if you want to reset your camera to factory settings This will NOT erase the videos you have stored on your SD card Format SD Card Here you can fully erase the ...

Page 11: ... Access Point AP tap the button labeled Click here to Add Cloud AP Tap your home network name from the list If your home network name does now show up in the list tap other and enter your network name SSID and password manually Tap the Setup button in the upper left to go back to setup In the Email Box Enter your email address This is needed to help protect your privacy so only you can access your...

Page 12: ... and sound record Sound Recording can be disabled Supported Player Software Use Operating System s video player USB Interface USB 2 0 Display Screen 2 0 TFT Battery Capacity 700 mAh Specifications Specifications If this setting is turned on the camera will automatically start recording video if it detects movement in view of the camera Video recording stops when there is no movement 1 Go to App Se...

Page 13: ...net or cloud server is temporarily unavailable Connection may be blocked by a firewall Smartphone cannot find camera Camera WiFi is disabled or not in WiFi coverage Smartphone WiFi is disabled For iOS users camera name is not selected in WiFi settings Tap Refresh button on Drive HD App Wait 1 2 minutes for WiFi connection to fully establish Turn both the phone and camera off and then try again Sma...

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