Polaroid PD-X51S, User Manual

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4 Using the Dash Cam
4.1 Recording Videos
4.1.1 Record videos while driving
When the vehicle engine starts up and the Automatic Record function is enabled, the Dash Cam
automatically turns on and starts recording.
Recording will automatically stop when the engine is switched off.
Or, press the OK button to stop recording manually.
Note:
On some cars, the recording will continue when the engine is switched off.
If this happens, do one of the following:
- Manually turn off the cigarette lighter socket if possible..
- Remove the car adapter from the cigarette lighter.
4.1.2 Manual Video Recording
1. Press the OK button to start recording.
2. Press the OK button to stop recording.
Note:
1. One video file is saved for every 1, 2 to 3 minutes of recording.
2. The device saves the recording on the memory card. If the memory card capacity is full,
the oldest file in the memory card is overwritten.
4.1.3 Emergency Recording
During normal video recording, if vehicle is engaged in unusual collision or impact, Emergency recording
will start automatically. However, to turn on manual Emergency Recording, simply press the Menu ” ”
button to begin emergency recording mode. The “Emergency” message will be displayed immediately
on the upper left corner of the screen, and the recorded file will be continuous and protected from being
overwritten.
To stop the recording, press the OK button.