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 When the camera is set to video recording mode you can manually 

start or stop the recording by pressing the Record start/stop 

button (8) on the top of the camera

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 When recording, the timer in the top right corner of the LCD 

screen (2) will be red and a red circle is visible on the top left.  

As default, the camera will begin recording automatically when  

it is connected to power through the USB cable, unless there is  

no micro SD card inserted into the camera

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 When in still capture mode, it will allow you to press the Record 

start/stop button (8) at any time to capture a 12 megapixel 

photograph

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 When in playback file viewer mode, press the Up (5) and Down (7) 

buttons to choose a video clip, and the Record start/stop button (8) 

to view the selected video. You can delete the selected clip by 

pressing the Menu button (6) and choosing the delete option by 

pressing the Record start/stop button (8)

Menu and settings

With the camera powered, you enter the menu by pressing the 

Menu button (6). 

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 The menu can then be navigated using the Up (5) and Down (7) 

buttons, using the Record start/stop/OK button (8) to confirm 

any selections, and the Menu button (6) to go back a step.

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Changing the mode of the camera

Summary of Contents for Observer

Page 1: ...property of their respective owners Unless otherwise stated their use does not imply that the trademark owner is affiliated with Kitvision or endorses the products herein Please recycle this packaging responsibly JB 4714 Made in China Kitvision 2016 Christchurch Dorset BH23 4FL UK ...

Page 2: ...tions 1 Micro USB input 2 LCD screen 3 LED indicator 4 Power on off 5 Up Toggle microphone on off during recording 6 Menu button 7 Down Save video loop during recording 8 Record start stop OK 9 Microphone 10 Reset 11 Speaker 12 Micro SD card input 13 Camera lens 14 Window suction mount socket USB REC MIC RESET 3 11 4 12 5 6 7 1 9 14 10 2 13 8 ...

Page 3: ...ee a key icon in the top left of the screen to indicate the video clip has been saved Setting up the camera 1 Insert a micro SD card into the Micro SD card input 12 and connect the camera to your car s 12 V 24 V cigarette lighter using the included car charger USB cable with the other end plugged into the Micro USB input 1 2 If required assemble the suction mount by loosening the nut on the mount ...

Page 4: ...ction and the micro SD card is full the camera will overwrite previous recordings You can press and hold the Power on off button 4 to switch the unit off manually whilst the car power is on continued Setting up the camera Changing the mode of the camera There are three modes of the camera video recording still photo capture and playback file viewer To change mode press and hold the Menu button 6 t...

Page 5: ...allow you to press the Record start stop button 8 at any time to capture a 12 megapixel photograph When in playback file viewer mode press the Up 5 and Down 7 buttons to choose a video clip and the Record start stop button 8 to view the selected video You can delete the selected clip by pressing the Menu button 6 and choosing the delete option by pressing the Record start stop button 8 Menu and se...

Page 6: ...5 3 4 3 1 0 2 3 1 3 Motion detection Turn this feature on to use the dash camera as a security device When turned on the camera will start recording as soon as it detects any motion and for 10 seconds after the motion has finished Record audio Activate or disable the microphone On Off Date stamp When on the camera will imprint the date and time on to the video file so it is visible when played bac...

Page 7: ... Auto Daylight Cloudy Incandescent Fluorescent ISO Higher ISO settings would be used in darker situations Auto 100 200 Exposure The exposure value can be raised or lowered to increase or decrease the brightness of the photos 0 0 1 3 2 3 1 0 4 3 5 3 2 0 2 0 5 3 4 3 1 0 2 3 1 3 Stabilisation The stabiliser will try to compensate for unwanted motion blur On Off Quick review Choose a length of time fo...

Page 8: ...icro SD card Frequency Typically UK Europe would be 50 Hz whereas America would typically be 60 Hz 50Hz 60Hz Format Use this option to format your memory card Formatting the memory card is recommended for first use in the camera Please note that formatting will erase all previous data from the card Default setting Choose OK to reset the menu options back to their original defaults Version View the...

Page 9: ...ut Micro USB port Dimensions mm H67 x W58 x D34 Weight 60 g 5g Accessories Window suction mount charger USB connection cable user manual Care for your Observer Dash Camera Please don t Drop or throw the Observer Dash Camera Subject the Observer Dash Camera to strong magnetic fields Dismantle the Observer Dash Camera Get the Observer Dash Camera wet Drop the Observer Dash Camera as this will invali...

Page 10: ...nties Troubleshooting Please insert SD Card Card error Check the micro SD card compatibility as we recommend formatting a micro SD card for use only in the camera Blank screen no response Check your power supply connection Without power there will be no LED indicator 3 or the LCD screen 2 will not operate for very long Try a new connection with the car charger and with a PC USB connection and then...

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