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General Problems

Possible Solutions

“File Error” appears 

when photos or video 

are replayed.

Card format error. Reformat 

your microSD card. (Setup/

Format)

You cannot access 

menus.

Press 

REC

 to stop recording.

Recorded files are 

missing.

The DC12 records over 

older files. Be sure to save 

important files to your PC 

every 2 weeks.

Can’t delete recorded 

files or snapshots.

The file or snapshot may be 

protected. See page 23.

Backup camera does 

not display

Check the miniUSB 

connection.

SPECIFICATIONS

Screen

3.0 in. LCD

RAM

DDR3

Storage

microSD (up to 64GB), 

Class 10 (16GB microSD 

card included)

AV Input/Output

USB 2.0

Power Supply

Built-in Lithium Ion battery 

(10 min)

Power Type

12V Car Charger

Sensor Type

CMOS

Summary of Contents for DC12

Page 1: ...DC12 Issue 1 June 2016 Printed in China 2016 Uniden America Corporation Irving Texas OWNER S MANUAL DUAL CAMERA AUTOMOTIVE VIDEO RECORDER iWitness...

Page 2: ...s view of the road including the mirrors or the deployment of the airbag Keep your attention on the road Don t try to operate or focus on any device while driving If you have to concentrate on the de...

Page 3: ...TY WARNINGS 9 DC12 FRONT CAMERA INSTALLATION 10 INSTALL THE MICROSD CARD 10 ATTACH THE DC12 FRONT CAMERA 11 POWER UP THE DC12 11 INSTALLATION AND POWER UP DC12 REAR CAMERA 12 INSTALLATION SAFETY WARNI...

Page 4: ...23 MANAGE RECORDED FILES 23 USE THE BACKUP CAMERA 24 VIEW FILES ON A PC 25 Download the Uniden Player 25 Connect microSD Card to PC 25 View Files on Player 26 Video Playback Screen 28 VIEWING SNAPSHO...

Page 5: ...the internal battery s power A second camera installed above the rear windshield or license plate displays video on the front camera screen in a picture in picture format It connects to and is powered...

Page 6: ...rgeable Battery up to 10 minutes Built In Microphone WHAT S IN THE BOX Uniden DC12 Front Camera Windshield Mount Uniden DC12 Rear Camera and cables DC CAR Adapter MiniUSB to USB Cable 16GB MicroSD car...

Page 7: ...7 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 3 5 2 7 6 9 8 11 12 14 13 10 16 15 1 4 2 1 4 3 Number Name Purpose 1 Unnamed jack Future expansion 2 Latch Connect camera to windshield mount 3 Power DC 5V power connection...

Page 8: ...recording Pess and hold to turn microphone on off 6 7 In Live view Turn recording microphone on or off In Menu mode Up or Down In Video Playback mode Press to skip ahead 2 to 3 seconds Press to rewin...

Page 9: ...ress to take photo In Menu mode Press to confirm an entry or selection 14 microSD slot Insert microSD card 15 Reset If the camera freezes or locks up insert a pin or an unfolded paper clip into this s...

Page 10: ...ing on the windshield or restrict mounting to specific areas of the windshield It is the owner s responsibility to mount the DC12 in compliance with local laws DC12 FRONT CAMERA INSTALLATION INSTALL T...

Page 11: ...DC12 Only use the DC car adapter that comes with your device Any other adapter might damage the device 1 Refer to your car s owner s manual to verify where the power outlets are on and around the dash...

Page 12: ...full the battery is Empty 1 2 Full Full 1 4 Full 3 4 Full INSTALLATION AND POWER UP DC12 REAR CAMERA INSTALLATION SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING Failure to comply with the following warnings could result in...

Page 13: ...for details SETTING UP THE DC12 Before recording video or taking snapshots set up how you want your DC12 to operate The configuration menu common to all three modes lets you set the date and time stam...

Page 14: ...nes the quality of the image you take 1M 2M 5M 8M Loop Recording Define the length of time video records before recording stops and another recording begins For example if Loop Recording is set to 3 m...

Page 15: ...ave the backup camera display a reverse image Monitor Parking When checked the camera begins recording according to G Sensor activation next field in the menu G Sensor Detects significant or sudden mo...

Page 16: ...nplugged while the camera is recording the camera will power down in 10 seconds If the car charger is unplugged while the camera is NOT recording the camera will power down according to this Auto Shut...

Page 17: ...recording to start when the camera powers on Screen Switch Set a time delay before the LCD turns off after the camera is turned on OFF always on or 10 20 30 seconds Record Audio Turn recording microp...

Page 18: ...ais Espa ol Time Stamp Select to display the date and time on recorded video Format Reformats the microSD card Factory Reset Resets the firmware to the factory defaults Version Displays current firmw...

Page 19: ...ugh the character options below the boxes and press REC to select a character Character options are blank 1 0 blank comma dash and A Z capital letters The current letter is greyed out U N E D I N 1234...

Page 20: ...ng System and FCWS Forward Collision Warning System LDWS Lane Departure Warning System Warns driver when vehicle is drifting into another lane Uses lane markings FCWS Front Collision Warning System Wa...

Page 21: ...ode View your recorded files and snapshots through playback mode 1 From Playback mode press or to scroll through the recorded files one at a time A counter displays on the top bar for example 01 05 2...

Page 22: ...camera is recording the camera will power down in 10 seconds If the car charger is unplugged while the camera is NOT recording the camera will power down according to the Auto Shutdown setting see pa...

Page 23: ...0524_101857A 02 09 UNIDEN 00 08 02 15 Date File Name File number Car Driver ID During Video Playback Skips forwards 2 3 seconds Power on off 1 From the Playback screen press or to scroll through the...

Page 24: ...ss that selection Repeat for other files 4 When you have finished press MODE to exit Playback mode USE THE BACKUP CAMERA With the backup camera properly installed live video from it displays in a pict...

Page 25: ...e DC12 as a removeable drive This connection allows you to view your recorded files on the PC through the Uniden Player Download the Uniden Player 1 Go to www unidensupport com and select Automotive P...

Page 26: ...slot or into a microSD to SD card converter if your PC DOES have an SD card slot 2 Insert the converter into the PC An AutoPlay message box displays Close the message box 3 Go to the next section Vie...

Page 27: ...or this example open the video folder 3 DCIMA and DCIMB folders display Open DCIMA 4 A list of recorded files display Select a file and open it 5 The video displays Select Play to view the recorded fi...

Page 28: ...umber Name Function 1 Help Displays software version and copyright date 2 View Language English Fran ais Espa ol Maps Speed Unit 3 File Open recorded file 4 Date Time Date video was recorded Time of d...

Page 29: ...ce 9 Camera Pause the video and click on the camera icon to take a snapshot of a video image See page 29 for details 10 Video Time Video playback time 11 Previously Viewed Files List of previously vie...

Page 30: ...hicle s owner s manual to verify that you have connected the camera to a power outlet that only operates when the key is in the ON or ACC position If you have connected your camera accordingly and it...

Page 31: ...over older files Be sure to save important files to your PC every 2 weeks Can t delete recorded files or snapshots The file or snapshot may be protected See page 23 Backup camera does not display Chec...

Page 32: ...microphone Channels 2 G sensor Yes ADAS LDWS FCWS Video Format MP4 Photo Resolution 1M 2M 5M 8M Video Codec H 264 avc1 Audio Codec PCM Operating Systems Supported Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 8 8 1 Mac OS...

Page 33: ...test et s av re conforme l article 15 des r glements de la Commission f d rale des communications FCC Ce dispositif est soumis aux conditions suivantes 1 Ce dispositif ne doit pas causer d interf renc...

Page 34: ...ment par la partie responsable pourrait annuler le droit l utilisateur de faire fonctionner cet quipement ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Important Save your receipt Evidence of original purchase is require...

Page 35: ...place the defective unit return it to you without charge for parts service or any other cost except shipping handling incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performance of...

Page 36: ...NTY If after following the instructions in the owner s manual you are certain that the Product is defective pack the Product carefully preferably in its original packaging The Product should include a...

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