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Resolution:

 Setting video resolution of footage recorded,

Front camera only:   2560 * 1600P 30fps, 2560 * 1440P 30/60fps
2560 * 1080P 30/60fps, 2304 * 1296 30fps, 1920 * 1080P 30/60fps.
Front + Interior Camera:  2560 * 1440P 30/60fps + 1920 * 1080P 
30fps, 1920 * 1080P 60fps + 1920 * 1080P 30fps.
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Bitrate:

 You can set the bitrate for video. High bitrate may improve 

the quality and smoothness of the video, especially when recording 
fast motion or high contrast scenes. Using high bitrate mode may 
decrease the amount of recording time available on your memory 
card. Using low bitrate will save space and record for longer time.
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Live Video Source: 

Front camera / Interior camera / PIP mode 1 / PIP 

mode 2.
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Loop Recording:

 Off / 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 10 minutes.

Recording will begin automatically after powering on with a micro 
SD card in the device. Each recorded file is up to three minutes long, 
with old footage being replaced when micro SD card storage is full.
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WDR (Wide Dynamic Range):

 Dynamic range is the radio of the 

brightest portion of the image to the darkest portion of the image.
WDR images can record and represent a greater range of luminance 
levels than can be achieved using more traditional methods.

 Exposure:

 Adjusting the value of the EV (Exposure Value) properly 

can create better footage under different light sources. It ranges from     
-2.0 to +2.0. You can adjust the EV for front and interior camera 
separately. Default is set at 0.0.

• IR Camera Color:

 

Mono / Auto / IR Color

 Parking  Mode:

 There are 3 options under parking mode:

① 

Auto Event Detection 

      The camera will automatically record for 1 minute while a moving 
object is detected while car is parked and will stop recording if no 
new movement.

② 

Time Lapse recording 

      Time lapse record a video at low frames at 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 10 / 15 fps, 
It keeps recording continuously without audio recorded. 

③ 

Low Bitrate Recording 

      This mode record video in low bitrate 4MB/s for both front and 
interior. It keeps recording continuously in mini file size with audio 
recorded.
Note: We recommend to buy VIOFO HK3 ACC hardwire kit cable for 
parking mode recording.
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Enter Parking Mode Timer: 

Set the timer for entering parking mode.

• 

 Parking Recording Duration: 

"On" means the camera will keep recording until the hardwire kits cut 
the power supply.
"1 hour" means the camera will shut down after it gets into parking 
mode for 1 hour.
• 

Time-lapse Recording:

 Record video from frames captured at 

specific time intervals to conserve memory and reduce the time it 
takes to review video. The default is off. 

Setting

Setting

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Motion Detection: 

When activated, the camera will start recording 

if there is movement in front of the camera. Once the camera does 
not detect movement for 60 seconds, it stops recording and returns 
to “Motion Detection” mode. The camera will record again in the time 
of detecting a new movement. 
• 

GPS: 

Turn on / off GPS logger. A GPS module is used to include the 

location data in the recorded videos. If disabled, your camera will no 
longer measure your speed and position; nor synchronize the time / 
date. (Only available when connect with GPS signal) Please use 
“Dashcam Viewer” to playback videos and to visualize your position 
and speed on your computer.
• 

Speed Unit:

 Kilometer per hour (KMH) and miles per hour (MPH) are 

available for speed unit.
• 

G-Sensor:

 The G-sensor measures shock forces and locks the video 

recorded at the time. The settings from “low to high” determine the 
amount of force needed to lock the file from being overwritten. We 
recommend that you set it at low. 
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Wi-Fi:

 Set it On / Off. Press the [             ] button for 3 or 5 seconds to 

enable Wi-Fi quickly.
• 

Date Stamp:

 Imprint the time and date on the recorded video.

• 

GPS Info Stamp:

 Imprint the GPS information on the recorded 

video

.

• 

Camera Model Stamp:

 Imprint the camera model on the recorded 

video.
• 

Record Audio:

 Turn on and off the microphone. This can also be 

changed during recording by pressing the microphone button [              ]. 
• 

Screen Saver: 

The screen goes black by default after 3 minutes 

while recording. You can set it by adjusting different time intervals on 
menu.

• 

Boot delay: 

The camera will boot seconds later when powered on. 

The settings are Off / 5s / 10s.
• 

Date / Time:

 Set system date / time. 

• 

Time Zone: 

Set the current time zone for GPS time and date calibration. 

Note: the time zone must be manually adjusted for daylight savings.
• 

Language:

 Set the on-screen display to English, Traditional Chinese, 

and French, etc.
• 

Beep Sound:

 Turn all notification sounds On / Off.

• 

Frequency: 

Set it to minimize flickering and banding in the recorded 

video.
• 

Image Rotation:

 Turn the screen upside down. It’s fit for both front 

and interior camera.
• 

Interior Camera Mirror:

 Interior Camera Mirror can make the image 

of the interior camera to be displayed and recorded as reversed 
compared to the actual view, you can set the setting On / Off.
• 

Format: 

The operation will delete all data on the micro SD card. 

Note: Once you format the card, all information will be deleted and 
unrecoverable. Make sure to back up all files that you needed before 
formatting. 
• 

Format Warning:

 Set the number of days between format warnings.

• 

Default Setting: 

Restore device to factory settings.

• 

Car Number:

 Imprint the car number on the recorded video.

• 

Custom Text Stamp:

 Imprint the customize text on the recorded 

video. 
• 

Firmware Version: 

Check the current firmware version of the camera. 

Summary of Contents for A129 Plus Duo IR

Page 1: ...Copyright c 2020 Viofo Ltd All rights reserved Plus Duo IR The user manual is available on https support viofo com V21 9 15 ...

Page 2: ...etection PC Mode View on a TV PIP Mode Firmware Upgrade 2 9 14 19 23 25 27 24 Product Overview Standard Items Optional Accessory Front Camera USB Data Cable Bluetooth Control CPL HK3 Hardwire Kit GPS Module Clips Trim Removal Tool Car Charger Adapter 4M Car Charger USB Cable Card Reader Adapter TM TM 1 2 Spare mount sticky pads Note The USB data cable is only for connecting the camera with compute...

Page 3: ...icator Wi Fi Status Indicator Reset Button Microphone Memory Card Slot Lens Menu Power On Off Recording On Off Menu Up Video Protect Playback Menu Confirm VIOFO R MI C Mic roS D REC Wi Fi MIC VIOFO USB AV Rear REC Wi Fi MIC Microphone On Off Menu Down Power In microSD Card Reader Mode computer AV Out Interior Camera USB Port Live Video Source Wi Fi On Off Interior Camera Optional 2 Lens Power In V...

Page 4: ...d slot until you hear a click with the card label facing the forward away from the screen Ensure that the camera is turned off not recording and then push the edge of the memory card with your fingernail The card will spring out far enough to be removed Format the card Format option in Dash Camera System settings to prepare for first use in the dash camera Formatting will permanently erase any dat...

Page 5: ...ock the file being recorded Click once to enable disable audio recording Click once to toggle screen view Buttons Mode Setting Menu Mode Behavior Return to previous menu Exit setting menu Menu up Enter Confirm Menu down N A Buttons Mode Playlist Mode Behavior Back to previous menu Stop playback Menu up Change playback speed Delete the video Menu down Change playback speed Lock current Unlock curre...

Page 6: ...k firmly 4 Peel the protection film off the sticky pad and camera lens 9 10 Connect to car cigarette lighter socket Best mounting location Interior camera installation 5 Fix the front camera on the selected location 6 Adjust the lens angle Look at the live view on the LCD Adjust the angle of the lens up down if necessary 1 Select an installation location 2 Wipeclean the installation surface of the...

Page 7: ... Cable routing should be as shown in the following two diagrams Use the cable clips to help fix the two cables conveniently and safely Plug the USB power adapter into your vehicle s 12V 24V female power socket Insert the 4M USB cable s male port into the camera s mount USB port Note Both GPS mount and non GPS mount can be used for power Installation 11 12 2 1 Interior Camera Front Camera Connect t...

Page 8: ... camera on or near airbag panels 5 Installation mounting location should not be affected by sun control film window tint There should not be any other electronic equipment close to the camera for optimal performance Tips Operation Loop Recording micro SD Card Insert a micro SD card into the camera s card slot and automatic loop recording will begin once the camera detects power 1 2 3 Time frame fo...

Page 9: ...seconds it will stop recording and return to Motion Detection mode Recording will resume if any new movement is detected Note Do not turn on Motion Detection unless your vehicle is parked If Motion Detection is enabled while driving the camera may not record continuously Note 1 Separate files are created for the recordings of front and interior camera 2 The file name of front camera is Year_Date_T...

Page 10: ...ot 17 18 Mode Front Only Interior Only Description Show preview video for front and interior camera on the LCD screen the interior camera preview is on the top left side Show preview video for front and interior camera on the LCD screen the front camera preview is on the top left side Show preview video for front camera only on the LCD screen Show preview video for interior camera only on the LCD ...

Page 11: ...e Value properly can create better footage under different light sources It ranges from 2 0 to 2 0 You can adjust the EV for front and interior camera separately Default is set at 0 0 IR Camera Color Mono Auto IR Color Parking Mode There are 3 options under parking mode Auto Event Detection The camera will automatically record for 1 minute while a moving object is detected while car is parked and ...

Page 12: ... off the microphone This can also be changed during recording by pressing the microphone button Screen Saver The screen goes black by default after 3 minutes while recording You can set it by adjusting different time intervals on menu Boot delay The camera will boot seconds later when powered on The settings are Off 5s 10s Date Time Set system date time Time Zone SetthecurrenttimezoneforGPStimeand...

Page 13: ...Wi Fi is on a Wi Fi status icon and the password appear on the camera LCD screen Review and Control on Smartphone Install Optional Accessories 23 24 SSID VIOFO A129S PWD 12345678 2020 12 28 08 16 12 00 00 08 1440P30 With the Bluetooth remote control Optional mounted in a convenient location on your dashboard you can safely protect important videos from being overwritten without needing to take you...

Page 14: ...ence 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Shenzhen Viofo Technology Co Ltd declares that this Radio Frequency peripheral is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC The CPL Circular Polarizing Lens optional can be used to reduce reflections and glare from the window gl...

Page 15: ...n Fri 9am 6pm Product Registration Program Your Opinion Matters Video Sharing If you have any thoughts on how we can do even better connect with us today at sales viofo com Share videos caught on VIOFO camera with us Let s enjoy your new found together Gain a chance to get a mysterious gift at marketing viofo com Thanks for choosing VIOFO From the date of purchase on all products are warranted for...

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