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General Problems

Possible Solutions

The camera cannot take 

photos or record videos

The camera automatically 

stops when recording

•  Check the microSD 

card; it might be out of 

space. Either delete 

files from that microSD 

card or use a new 

microSD card.

•  Check if the microSD 

card is locked. Unlock 

it if so.

Video is unclear

Ensure that there are no 

fingerprints or dirt on the 

lens. Ensure that the lens 

is always kept clean.

Dark images while 

recording water/sky

Adjust the Exposure 

setting. See page 12.

Color of the images is not 

good

Set the ‘white balance’ 

setting to automatic. See 

page 14.

Cross-stripe interference 

in an image

Verify that Frequency 

option (Setup/Frequency) 

is set to 60Hz (North 

America). See page 16.

The camera crashes or 

locks up

Using a pin or an unfolded 

paper clip, press and hold 

the Reset button to restart 

the camera.

“File Error” appears 

when photos or video are 

replayed.

Format card error. 

Reformat your microSD 

card.

Summary of Contents for iWitness DC3

Page 1: ...DC3 OWNER S MANUAL 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: ...NINGS 7 ATTACHING THE DC3 8 INSTALLING THE MICROSD CARD 8 POWERING UP THE DC3 8 SETTING UP THE DC3 10 VIDEO MODE 11 Video Mode Menu 11 STILL MODE 13 Still Mode Menu 13 PLAYBACK MODE 15 SETUP MENU 15 C...

Page 4: ...MANAGE RECORDED FILES 20 IR FILTER 21 CONNECT TO A PC 22 Mass Storage 22 PC Camera 22 CONNECT TO TELEVISION 22 TROUBLESHOOTING 23 SPECIFICATIONS 25 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 28...

Page 5: ...egin recording if the vehicle is bumped or scraped The DC3 can even record outside the vehicle for the duration of the internal battery s power FEATURES 2 7 color screen Full HD 1820 x 1080 30fps 170...

Page 6: ...6 WHAT S IN THE BOX Uniden DC3 Windshield Mount HDMI Cable DC CAR Adapter MiniUSB to USB Cable 8GB MicroSD card Not Shown Owner s Manual...

Page 7: ...ngs 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...

Page 8: ...on the base to release it from the windshield INSTALLING THE MICROSD CARD A compatible microSD card 8GB supplied is required to record and store videos and photos The camera can support microSDHC card...

Page 9: ...camera for at least 15 minutes after it is turned on for the first time or after it has been turned off for more than three weeks 4 At other times press the button to turn it on Press and hold the bu...

Page 10: ...nt An icon appears in the upper left corner of the screen for each mode Video mode records videos to an installed microSD card Still Camera mode stores snapshots to an installed microSD card or Playba...

Page 11: ...o is recorded and conditions that will activate automatic recording Video Mode Menu In Video mode press MODE once to access the configuration menu Press MODE again to display the Setup menu The Setup...

Page 12: ...ect OFF video file length defaults to 3 minutes When the microSD card fills up a Card Full message displays and recording stops Time Lapse Record M Set to ON to record 1 picture per second Useful for...

Page 13: ...also cannot take a snapshot of recorded video playing back To take a snapshot 1 Verify that a valid microSD card is inserted in the microSD slot 2 Quickly press MODE to select Still mode displays in...

Page 14: ...ty of detail in the images you capture White Balance Establishes the conditions to capture an image based on the options given ISO Increases or decreases the camera s light sensitivity Exposure Sets t...

Page 15: ...ge 20 for details on using this feature SETUP MENU The Setup menu is common to all modes It establishes overall camera operation You can set the date and time display language the length of time the c...

Page 16: ...Spanish or Portuguese GPS Setting Turns GPS setting on and off When ON displays vehicle location on Google maps when playing video on the PC TV Mode Select from NTSC North America or PAL Europe Freque...

Page 17: ...the device is mounted This feature is useful if the device is shared between vehicles and video needs to be linked to a specific vehicle or if you are monitoring multiple devices among several vehicl...

Page 18: ...OK to move to the next character Press MODE to go to the next mode when the entry is complete To remove a character Press REC OK repeatedly to cycle through the characters to reach the character to de...

Page 19: ...appears on the screen This indicates that the recording has been locked and will not be overwritten by new video clips 2 Press REC OK to stop recording The icon disappears from the screen It will not...

Page 20: ...u find the video to play press REC OK 2 The video plays Use the control keys to fast forward reverse or pause the video When fast forwarding press the reverse key in reverse press the fast forward key...

Page 21: ...on screens displays After you have gone through the screens and deleted or protected unprotected the file s you want the camera returns to the Playback mode menu 4 Press MODE to return to Playback mod...

Page 22: ...view the DCIM folder 3 Click on the DCIM folder to open and view recordings images arranged in folders according to the specified date The locked protected recordings have file names beginning with SO...

Page 23: ...om the television power down the DC3 first then disconnect the HDMI cable TROUBLESHOOTING General Problems Possible Solutions Camera does not turn off when the car is turned off Check your vehicle s o...

Page 24: ...on the lens Ensure that the lens is always kept clean Dark images while recording water sky Adjust the Exposure setting See page 12 Color of the images is not good Set the white balance setting to aut...

Page 25: ...o your PC every 2 weeks Can t delete recorded files or snapshots The file or snapshot may be protected See page 20 SPECIFICATIONS Screen 2 7 in LCD RAM DDR3 Storage microSD up to 32GB Class 10 8GB mic...

Page 26: ...ows 2000 XP Vista 7 8 8 1 Mac OS 10 LINUX webcam and storage Operating Temperature 14 F 140 F 10 C 60 C Storage Temperature 4 F 158 F 20 C 70 C Working Humidity 10 90 FCC INDUSTRY CANADA COMPLIANCE FC...

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Page 28: ...part of any conversion kits subassemblies or any configurations not sold by Uniden C improperly installed D serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect...

Page 29: ...ctive pack the Product carefully preferably in its original packaging The Product should include all parts accessories originally packaged with the Product Discover other cameras driver safety on our...

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