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Operation

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Operation

INITIAL SETUP

When first powered on, the device will show you the video stream and automatically begin loop recording.
When the dash cam is first turned on, 

we recommend to pair with the Drive Smarter App to 

download the latest firmware and ensure your camera contains the latest bug-fixes.

 Please follow 

the directions below to pair the app with the camera.

DRIVE SMARTER

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 APP CONNECTION

Your dash cam uses a Bluetooth

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 connection to the Drive Smarter app. Smartphone integration  

allows for:

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Cloud Video Management: 

Viewing your camera’s footage from the phone without having to 

connect the camera or MicroSD card to a computer. From here you can download videos and 
save them to your phone

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Live-View:

 Viewing a live-stream into the camera when within proximity of the camera’s Wi-Fi 

network.

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Mayday Notification:

 Drive Smarter’s Mayday Notification feature allows you to create an 

emergency contact and auto-upload your location and send a text message or email to your 
contact when the camera’s G-Sensor detects a severe impact/collision.

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Over-The-Air Firmware Updates:

 Have the latest features and bug-fixes loaded to your camera 

via the mobile application.

CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS

1.

  Start the Drive Smarter App and log in/create an account.

2.

  Follow the instructions in the Drive Smarter App to create a vehicle and connect the camera

3.

  When complete, a chime will sound on the camera and it will appear as Connected in the Drive 

Smarter App.

REAL-TIME DRIVER ALERTS

Connecting to the Drive Smarter App enables your camera to receive real-time driver alerts about what is 
on the road ahead including:

Red Light Camera

Live Police

Caution Area

Speed Camera

Speed Trap

HEADS-UP NAVIGATION

Connecting your camera to the Drive Smarter app will also enable you to receive Heads-Up Navigation 
instructions on the camera display.
Simply connect your SC201 to Drive Smarter, find a route in the app, and drive using the camera  
for guidance!

 
VIDEO SCREEN

The Video Screen is the home screen for the device. With the SC 201, based on settings, you can have 
one view or two (picture-in-picture) views.

VIDEO SCREEN BASICS

When first powered on, the display will show you what the camera sees.
Note that the button functions are different depending on whether the unit is currently recording or not.
When first turned on or connected to power, the dash camera is in Loop Recording mode.
Loop recording must be stopped for the unit to enter the Settings Menu.

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Summary of Contents for SC201

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Page 2: ...P CONNECTION 9 CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS 9 REAL TIME DRIVER ALERTS 9 HEADS UP NAVIGATION 10 VIDEO SCREEN 10 STATUS BAR ICONS 11 VIDEO SETTINGS 12 VIDEO AND PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE 12 VOICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 12 MEMORY CARD STORAGE 13 SAFETY FEATURES 14 GENERAL SETTINGS 16 FIRMWARE UPDATES 20 SPECIFICATIONS 21 TROUBLESHOOTING 22 FAQ 22 TRADEMARKS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT WARNINGS and REGULATORY INFORMATION 23 LIMITED ...

Page 3: ...ivity with 2 4 and 5Ghz Support Embedded GPS Location and Speed Information 2 Display View One or Both Camera Views on Screen 140 Field of View Includes 16GB MicroSD Card Display Interface Supports the Following Languages English Spanish French German PRODUCT SERVICE AND SUPPORT For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product PLEASE CONTACT COBRA FIRST do not return this pro...

Page 4: ...tion Installation HARDWARE INTERFACE 5 Adhesive Mount Connector MicroSD Card Slot Power Button Micro USB Port Adhesive Mount Connector MicroSD Card Slot Power Button Micro USB Port TOP VIEW BOTTOM VIEW DISPLAY ...

Page 5: ...TING MENUS When in a menu press or to navigate to the menu item you want to select or change and then press to select or change the option associated with that item Pressing at any time will exit the menu without saving changes VOLUME ADJUST Models with LCD displays allow the user to select Volume in the setting menu to and adjust volume of notifications and voice announcements Both products with ...

Page 6: ...plication CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Start the Drive Smarter App and log in create an account 2 Follow the instructions in the Drive Smarter App to create a vehicle and connect the camera 3 When complete a chime will sound on the camera and it will appear as Connected in the Drive Smarter App REAL TIME DRIVER ALERTS Connecting to the Drive Smarter App enables your camera to receive real time driver...

Page 7: ...olutions are 1080P Full HD 1920x1080 30 Frames per Second 720P HD 1280x720 60 Frames per Second 720P HD 1280x720 30 Frames per Second A B C D E F G H I J VIDEO SETTINGS continued Loop Clip Time This setting allows you to control the duration of each individual movie clip on the device Video clips can be set to durations of 1 minute 2 minutes or 3 minutes VIDEO AND PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE This device s...

Page 8: ...cording will also be locked so you always have at least 30 seconds saved from before and after the event You can use this setting to set the sensitivity of the G Sensor from 1 3 or turn it off Level 1 is the easiest to activate the G sensor Level 3 will only lock videos when the most severe impacts are detected Locked videos created as a result of a G sensor impact detection are stored in the Even...

Page 9: ... videos Smaller 1 min files are easier to transfer to your phone and share Loop Clip Time Loop recordings and emergency videos can be saved in 1 min 2 min or 3 min clips depending on your preference Smaller 1 min files are easier to transfer to your phone and share Wi Fi Allows enabling disabling WiFi connection on the device and viewing the camera s WiFi name and password GPS GPS can be disabled ...

Page 10: ... which will be stamped on the footage as part of the watermark Exposure Allows you to adjust how light or dark videos and images will appear on the camera Operation 17 18 Button Beep Turns the sound on or off for button presses Note this only affects normal button presses Error messages or Voice Announcements are not affected by this setting Screen Saver Allows you to set a duration after which th...

Page 11: ...ectory of the Camera s MicroSD Card Wait for the file to transfer and then safely disconnect the dash cam from the computer The dash cam will turn off Plug the Micro USB cord into a reliable power source such as your home s outlet or your vehicle s CLA adapter The dash cam will turn on and automatically boot into the Firmware Update Menu Follow the directions on the camera display to update firmwa...

Page 12: ...your vehicle s cabin in low light conditions You can turn Infrared recordings off in the settings menu How do I use Parking Mode and Motion Detection a Parking Mode and Motion Detection can be turned on in the camera s settings These two features will monitor your vehicle automatically when the unit is connected directly to the car s vehicle via hardwire kit check for availability at www cobra com...

Page 13: ... be handed over to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical equipment By ensuring that this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative impact on the environment If you need more information on the collection reuse and recycling systems please contact your local civic office or the shop where it was originally purchased 23 24 Limited 1 YearWarran...

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