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DRV-A100

Dashboard Camera

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Page 1: ...DRV A100 2019 JVCKENWOOD Corporation 100 V1 2 E A EN Dashboard Camera INSTRUCTION MANUAL Updated information the latest Instruction Manual etc is available from https www kenwood com cs ce ...

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Page 3: ...Accessories Key Features Parts Name and Functions Installation and Connection Initial Settings Basic Operation Settings Connection with Computer Using the Desktop Software Troubleshooting Appendix Specifications 42 01 01 02 06 06 07 10 14 15 24 26 27 37 39 Contents ...

Page 4: ...e here are a few tips from the designers Reduce the amount of sky in the picture By adjusting the device towards the road the automatic exposure compensation will be focused on the road and not the light from the sky Position the device in the center of the dash If you place the device behind the rearview mirror you will avoid all distractions from the road Remove any objects that will obstruct yo...

Page 5: ... event of moisture condensation allow the device to dry out completely before use The screen surface can easily be scratched Avoid touching it with sharp objects Nonadhesive generic screen protectors designed specifically for use on portable devices with LCD panels may be used to help protect the screen from minor scratches Never clean your device with the power on Use a soft lint free cloth to wi...

Page 6: ...ting surface If the device is re affixed or mounted using for example general purpose double sided tape the adhesion strength may weaken and cause the device to fall After mounting the device leave it for 24 hours before use to enable the mounting strength of the adhesive mount to improve Failing to do so may result in the adhesion of the adhesive mount becoming weak and the device falling Fix the...

Page 7: ...N Rappresentante UE JVCKENWOOD Europe B V Amsterdamseweg 37 1422 AC UITHOORN PAESI BASSI Declaración de conformidad con respecto a la Directiva EMC 2014 30 EU Declaración de conformidad con respecto a la Directiva RoHS 2011 65 EU Fabricante JVCKENWOOD Corporation 3 12 Moriyacho Kanagawa ku Yokohama shi Kanagawa 221 0022 JAPAN Representante en la UE JVCKENWOOD Europe B V Amsterdamseweg 37 1422 AC U...

Page 8: ...AB Temsilcisi JVCKENWOOD Europe B V Amsterdamseweg 37 1422 AC UITHOORN HOLLANDA Declaração de Conformidade relativa à Diretiva EMC 2014 30 EU Declaração de conformidade relativa à Diretiva RoHS 2011 65 EU Fabricante JVCKENWOOD Corporation 3 12 Moriyacho Kanagawa ku Yokohama shi Kanagawa 221 0022 JAPÃO Representante na UE JVCKENWOOD Europe B V Amsterdamseweg 37 1422 AC UITHOORN PAÍSES BAIXOS ...

Page 9: ...idual file Automatic Start Stop Tech The dashboard camera comes with built in sensors that automatically turn the device on and off with the vehicle Built In Microphone Speaker A built in microphone and speaker come standard The feature also works with the device s playback feature Parking Mode The dashboard camera has a parking mode but a unique feature enables the device to automatically record ...

Page 10: ...ing In Photo mode press to take a photo OK The confirm button used to select options in menus Down Screen Off Button Down Navigate down within menus or go to the next file in playback mode Screen Off Turn on off the LCD screen File Protect Button Simply press the button to protect the current video file from overwriting Note If the button is pressed within the first third of a video clip the previ...

Page 11: ...cable with the device or magnetic connector Speaker System sound and recorded footage sound AV Output The device can be connected to other screen by using the AV cable commercially available Reset Button On the rare occasions the device has a problem use the reset button to shut down the device Simply press the reset until the device turns off and the device will automatically turn on Power Button...

Page 12: ...r microSD card here Push your memory card into the slot until you hear a click microSD card is inserted into microSD Card Slot at the factory shipment condition 12 TIP If you cannot hear the CLICK take a small coin by the edge and push on the outside end of the card until the sound is made Remember DO NOT REMOVE OR INSERT THE MEMORY CARD WHILE THE DEVICE IS TURNED ON The device will power off auto...

Page 13: ...ord farther forward or farther rearward than the airbag so that it does not interfere with the airbag In the case of a vehicle in which the front pillar cover is fixed in place with special clips or the like the clips may need to be replaced after you remove the front pillar cover For how to remove the front pillar cover the availability of replacement parts and other information contact the vehic...

Page 14: ...detach from the windshield while the adhesive mount provides more solid support for the camera The mounting bracket is already installed on the suction mount If you prefer using the adhesive mount please follow the guide below REPLACE THE SUCTION MOUNT WITH THE ADHESIVE MOUNT CONNECT THE DEVICE TO THE SUCTION MOUNT Attach the suction mount onto the mounting point on the device Make sure you align ...

Page 15: ... mount in place and press against the window While holding it in place pull the b locking lever back to lock the mount Loosen the c locking ring on the suction mount and pull the d mounting bracket out Next loosen the c locking ring from the adhesive mount and plug the d mounting bracket into the adhesive mount Clean the installation area on the windshield and peel off the plastic covering Adhere ...

Page 16: ...r adapter cable that is in the package to your vehicle s 12 V outlet The provided cable clips can help you keep the power cable neat Plug the cigar lighter adapter cable into the device This will allow the device to begin charging 3 4 Caution Before performing the connection work first check that the engine key is removed and then be sure to disconnect the negative terminal of the battery to preve...

Page 17: ...no 12 V outlet or cigar lighter socket for your vehicle use the included USB power cord DO NOT wire the device directly to the car cigar lighter socket or any 12 V outlet Doing so will result in permanent damage to the device The device has a hardwire kit CA DR1030 optional accessory that will directly connect to your vehicle s fuse box This will allow you to have your 12 V outlet available for ot...

Page 18: ...th of the current recording Parking Mode Sensor Indicates the parking mode sensor is on File Protection Indicates the current video clip is protected Date Displays current date Time Displays current time Microphone When the audio recording function is off there will be a red line across the icon Power Status Indicates if the device is charging or not The device s default settings have been set for...

Page 19: ...d is full OPTIONS 1 Minute default 3 Minutes 5 Minutes Exposure Adjust exposure levels settings OPTIONS 2 1 0 default 1 2 Access the VIDEO MENU by pressing the MENU button while in VIDEO MODE Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select setting options and press the OK button to enter the sub menu Once you access the sub menu highlight the desired setting and press the OK button to confirm your selection...

Page 20: ...iver is driving the car and automatically switch from Parking Mode to Normal Mode G Sensor G sensor is the sensor that can detect forces When it senses any forces it will protect the current file automatically Adjust the sensitivity of G sensor here OPTIONS High Medium default Low Off Screen Saver the device has a function to let the screen shut down after a period of inactivity Press any button t...

Page 21: ...s in PHOTO MODE Some icons show up only when corresponding functions are activated 1 2 3 4 5 Mode Indicates when the device is in photo mode Exposure Indicates the current exposure level settings Date Displays current date Time Displays current time Charging Indicator Indicates if the device is charging or not Photo Mode Basic Operation 11 17 01 02 13 2019 1 2 5 4 3 ...

Page 22: ...tton twice to return to PHOTO MODE Exposure Adjust exposure levels settings OPTIONS 2 1 0 default 1 2 Time Date Stamp Turn ON or OFF the date stamp mark on the photos OPTIONS On default Off NOTE When you are in the SETUP MENU Restore Defaults you will be able to restore all the settings to the device s default settings Photo Menu Basic Operation Exposure Time Date Stamp OK Enter MENU Back ...

Page 23: ...deos and photos you have stored Playback Mode Basic Operation The following instructions will explain the icons in Video File KENWOOD Stamp Logo can be turned on off in VIDEO MENU Time Date Stamp Date Time can be turned on off in VIDEO MENU 1 2 3 7 4 6 5 00 59 02 13 2019 11 17 01 02 13 2019 11 17 01 Logo Date Time ...

Page 24: ...r not Protected File Indicates the selected file is protected 6 7 MENU DELETE or PROTECT the video Mode Indicates when the device is in PLAYBACK MODE File Type Indicates the file type is protected Playback Progress Displays the current playback time Date Time Indicates the date and time of the recorded file Playback Controls Use the device buttons as instructed below 1 2 3 4 5 02 13 2019 11 17 01 ...

Page 25: ...ecorded file Playback Controls Use the device buttons as instructed below 1 2 3 4 Charging Indicator Indicates if the device is charging or not 5 Once selected follow the on screen instructions to delete the current file OK Play MODE Back Menu Enter MENU Back OK Enter MENU Back Single File All Files Once selected follow the on screen instructions to delete All files OK Play MODE Back Menu OK Enter...

Page 26: ...NPROTECT option and press the OK button You will have the following options OK Play MODE Back Menu OK Enter MENU Back OK Enter MENU Back Protect Unprotect Delete OK Play MODE Back Menu OK Enter MENU Back OK Enter MENU Back Protect File Unprotect File Protect All Files Unprotect All Files OK Play MODE Back Menu OK Enter MENU Back OK Enter MENU Back Protect File Unprotect File Protect All Files Unpr...

Page 27: ...ase of operation Under most circumstances you don t need to change the settings Note The setup menu cannot be accessed while the camera is recording Format SD Card Format the memory card Formatting will remove ALL the files in the card OPTIONS Yes No Device Sounds Adjust the button beep sound and voice recording OPTIONS Beep On default Off Audio Rec On default Off Time Date Adjust the TIME and DAT...

Page 28: ...ий Polska Česky Română Image Reversal Rotate the video image and the screen 180 degrees OPTIONS On Off default Restore Defaults Reset all the settings to the factory default System Info Displays the firmware version and card info OPTIONS System Info Displays the firmware version Card Info Displays the memory card information ...

Page 29: ...r computer will have a pop up of a new drive for you to browse all the video and photo files Note The device is a Read Only device If you want to copy delete edit the files remove the SD card and use another card reader to connect your computer Remember to always turn off the device before disconnecting it from your computer DASH CAM When you choose this option the device will turn on and work nor...

Page 30: ...the U S and other countries Install the software in a computer environment in which you have administrator s rights 1 Download the installer from https www kenwood com cs ce 2 Install according to the on screen instructions System Requirements for KENWOOD VIDEO PLAYER Installing the Software Playback File JVC VIDEO PLAYER Edit Setup Share Help 01 00 00 27 INFORMATION N 25 1 56 Latitude Compass W 2...

Page 31: ... data Display the G data of the vehicle in the video when it was recorded Function not available on DRV A100 Video shot on Display date and time of the video when it was recorded Function not available on DRV A100 Latitude Display the latitude of the video where it was recorded Function available on the device with built in GPS Longitude Display the longitude of the video where it was recorded Fun...

Page 32: ...Check to remove the GPS and G sensor file of the exported video Image export Select the target storage location of the image file and its name Default location installation root directory Edit video 1 2 3 File JVC VIDEO PLAYER Edit Setup Share Help Edit Mode OK Cancel 01 00 00 27 Cut Time 00 07 00 37 N 25 1 56 Latitude Compass W 263 1 2018 08 14 19 33 03 Time Longitude W 121 33 32 Max Speed 135mph...

Page 33: ...red colors ink and synced with item 2 The export is finished once the frame is fully inked in layered colors 1 2 3 OK Click to go back to the play mode page Open folder Click to open folders with image files saved in there 1 2 Retry Click to export the image file again with the previous settings Cancel Click to abort image file export and go back to the video edit page 1 2 Yes Click to go back to ...

Page 34: ...hared To share the non current video Click and open the file selection window Next step Click to go to the next step Click Share Share Videos in the software system bar at the top of the window or the community sharing icon in the interface to display the sharing window 1 2 3 00 27 INFORMATION KENWOOD VIDEO PLAYER ...

Page 35: ...lic Private and Unlisted when you upload the video Upload title The title item will define the name of the video when you upload the video you can select the Auto DD MM YYYY default Dash Cam KENWOOD VIDEO PLAYER or define the title by yourselves Last step Click to go back to the last step Next step Click to go to the next step 1 2 3 4 5 01 00 00 27 Public Private Unlisted 4 5 KENWOOD VIDEO PLAYER ...

Page 36: ...failure This page displays if an upload failed or there is a server connection timeout Last step Click to go back to the last step 1 2 00 27 File JVC VIDEO PLAYER Edit Setup Share Help INFORMATION KENWOOD VIDEO PLAYER ...

Page 37: ...n is being initiated Your default browser will display and connect to the selected community platform You are required to bundle your account ID with the platform for connection the first time only no longer needed once bundled Cancel Click to go back to the last step 1 2 00 27 INFORMATION KENWOOD VIDEO PLAYER ...

Page 38: ...ogress is presented by a frame being filled with layered colors ink and synced with item 1 The file is uploaded successfully once the frame is fully inked in layered colors Upload progress The former number is the MB uploaded and the latter is the total for the upload Cancel Click to go back to the last step 1 2 3 4 KENWOOD VIDEO PLAYER ...

Page 39: ...36 Confirm Click to go back to play mode information 1 KENWOOD VIDEO PLAYER ...

Page 40: ...mmends for best quality is the Class 10 SD Card If your computer does not recognize the video files try another computer to view the recorded video Copy the video file on to the computer and allow for the computer video player rather than the device Playback feature Be sure to hold the device still while you take your photo Reminder The photo is not taken unless you have heard the shutter click Al...

Page 41: ...creen saver function turns off the screen after a period of inactivity If you want to turn off this function go to SETUP menu Screen Saver and turn it off The message Please Format SD Card appears on my screen The device requires formatting the SD card if the card is used on the device for the first time Please format the SD card in the SETUP menu The device does not charge Be sure the power cord ...

Page 42: ...rs Unresolved Issues Appendix Do not subject the screen section to strong shocks Doing so could damage the screen Do not let direct sunlight shine on the screen Leaving the screen with direct sunlight shining on it for long periods of time will increase the temperature and could damage the screen Extremely high or low temperatures could cause the display to operate slowly or darken or result in re...

Page 43: ...to replace the SD card with a new one regularly depending on the usage conditions When inserting and removing an SD card confirm the orientation do not bend it and do not apply a strong force or impact to it Do not directly touch the contact part with a hand or metal The stored data may be damaged or lost due to static electricity Be sure to back up copy the required files in the SD card to a comp...

Page 44: ...stered in the U S and other countries 2019 Google LLC All rights reserved Google Maps is registered trademarks of Google LLC FFmpeg This software uses libraries from the FFmpeg project http ffmpeg org under the LGPLv2 1 License GUN Lesser General Public License LGPL version 2 1 NSIS This software s installer is made using NSIS http nsis sourceforge net which is licensed under zlib libpng license I...

Page 45: ...x 720 30fps 2 960 W X 240 H pixels x RGB 4 3 microSDHC card 8GB to 32GB supported Class 10 recommended for best results use a recognized brand MJPEG AVI 2 1 8 x 2 1 4 x 1 7 16 54mm x 58mm x 37mm 1 6oz 46g Sensor Resolution 1 0M Pixel Card Reader microSDHC up to 32GB Input 12 24V DC Output 5V DC Fuse Type 32mm 2A Current Consumption 280mA Lens Type Angle Aperture 8GB microSD 45 mins 1 minute x 45 r...

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