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2.0” screen

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Recording to microSD card

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G-Sensor with Collision Detection 

Mode

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

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Camera/Recorder

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Windshield Mount

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Car Adapter

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HDMI Cable

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MiniUSB-USB Cable

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Owner’s Manual

If any items are missing or damaged, contact our Customer Care Line 

immediately at 800-297-1023. Never use damaged products!

Need help? Get answers 24/7 at our website:

 

www.uniden.com

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

microSD slot

Locking ring

Power on/off

MENU

IR LEDs

Lens

Left side (not shown)

Power Input

Microphone

HDMI Jack

Mode 

or Back

OK

(Record start/stop

Select item)

Scroll 

down

Scroll 

up

Power on LED

Camera release 

latch

INSTALLING THE CAM500

Installation Safety Warnings
WARNING!  Failure to comply with the following warnings could result in an 

accident or collision, resulting in death or serious injury.
Do not obstruct the driver’s view or the operation of the vehicle itself.
Do not place it unsecured on the dashboard or in front/above an airbag.
Do not mount the camera where it will become a distraction if it becomes loose.
Do not attempt to operate the camera while driving.If you need to access the 

CAM500 to change settings, etc,, pull off the road in a safe manner to do so. 
Some state laws prohibit drivers from mounting anything on the windshield, 

or restrict mounting to specific areas of the windshield. It is the owner’s 

responsibility to mount the CAM500 in compliance with local laws.

1.  Slide the CAM500 onto the bracket hook on the top of the windshield mount until 

it locks into position.

2.  Be sure the locking ring is set to 

UNLOCK

. Press the suction cup base to the 

windshield.

3.  Turn the locking ring to 

LOCK

. Make sure the stand is locked to the windshield.

4.  Connect the car adapter to the unit and to the cigarette lighter power jack.
5.  Press 

POWER

 to turn the unit on and check the view. Adjust the angle if 

needed.

6.  To unmount the stand, turn the locking ring to the 

UNLOCK

 position then lift the 

plastic flap on the base to release it from the windshield.

OPERATION

SET UP THE CAM500

If you are recording (red dot on the screen is flashing), press OK to stop 

recording. You cannot enter the menus if CAM500 is recording.

Press 

MODE

 then 

M

 to set up your camera. Select a mode [Video, Still (photo), 

or Playback] and then press 

M

 to display the settings for that mode. The menus 

for Video and Still have 2 options – that mode plus Setting. Playback lets you 

delete and protect files on the microSD card (not included - class 10 microSD card 

recommended). 

Video Mode

Press 

MODE

 until 

 displays in the upper left corner of the screen. Press 

M

 once to 

display the Video menu options and twice to display the Setting menu options. 

VIDEO MENU  

SETTING MENU   

Resolution

Date/Time

Loop Recording

Car/Driver ID

Exposure

Auto Power Off

Motion Detection

Key Click Sound

Record Audio

Language

G Sensor

TV Mode

Date Stamp

Frequency

Monitor Parking

Screen Saver

Parking Sensitivity

IR LED

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