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USER MANUAL

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Page 3: ...HOW TO VIDEOS Visit our website www rovedashcam com pages videos Understanding ROVE R2 4K Watch HOW TO VIDEOS to learn understand all the features so you can get the maximum benefit out of it ...

Page 4: ...ory Card 24 Forma ng Memory Card 25 Time Zone Se ng 26 Using WiFi Feature 27 Connec ng ROVE R2 4K Dash Cam With Smart Phone 29 Understanding 3 Camera Modes 30 Playback Your Recorded Videos 32 Understanding Camera Se ngs 37 Video Se ngs 37 Photo Se ngs 43 Playback Se ngs 46 System Se ngs 47 Rese ng The Camera 52 Understanding Parking Mode 53 Understanding Mo on Detec on 54 Ba ery Informa on 56 GPS ...

Page 5: ...Y IMX335 Sensor for excellent low light sensitivity and high dynamic range which allows you to record continuous high quality video playbacks and brings phenomenal 4K Ultra HD resolution videos even at night without the need for infrared sensors It has superior night vision technology which captures superb video under all low light conditions It has advanced built in Wi Fi built in GPS G Sensor Em...

Page 6: ...Recording Split Record Mode G Sensor Motion Detection Parking Mode Time Lapse Video Emergency Video Lock Button Up to 512GB Class 10 U3 Speed for 4K Video is required Micro SD Card NOT Included Required for camera operation Auto Power OFF Built In Speaker Microphone Time Date Driver ID Driving Speed GPS stamp support Internal Rechargeable Battery 250 mAh Live Speed LCD ON OFF Setting Screensaver ...

Page 7: ...pen the cover or try to repair it yourself If the accessories for this device have any problem please contact the seller for assistance This camera is intended to use inside motor vehicle Don t install it where it will block the driver s view of the road including mirrors or the deployment of airbags Please read this manual very carefully before using the camera or installation and keep it safe fo...

Page 8: ...Do not operate or install the camera while driving or attempt to change any setting etc Pull off the road first and only do so when it is safe Do not drop puncture or disassemble this product Do not use the charger if the cord is broken or damaged Keep out of reach of children Do not leave the camera in the direct sunlight for a long period of time or where temperature could go above 140 F 60 C Th...

Page 9: ...u can start recording Please insert only a brand name Class 10 U3 or higher speed Micro SD card up to 512 GB max for reliable operation Memory card is NOT included in the packaging Before first time use you MUST format the memory card in the camera to prevent any errors and for smooth operation See Page 25 OUT OF THE BOX INSTRUCTIONS Getting Started 1 2 3 Please read and understand warnings safety...

Page 10: ...rated how and where to hide power cable inside your car You can view one of the possible ways on the link this video is NOT recorded by us https youtu be xwD8Ilk MHU How to transfer videos to PC MAC Insert memory card directly to your PC MAC to view or download them You can also connect your camera to your PC MAC with the included short USB data cable Then go to Settings Menu USB Storage Select Co...

Page 11: ... 1280x720P 30fps VGA 1 3M 2MHD 3M 5M 8M 10M 12M Light Sensor 5 0 MP Lens Aperture F 1 8 GPS Built in GPS Geo Tagging Support WiFi Built in Photo Video Format JPEG MP4 AV Interface TV Mode AV Out HDMI Out NTSC PAL TFCardClass10 U3Speed MaxSupport512GB Memory Card G Sensor Mul Language Support Built in3 AxisImpactAccelerometerGravita onal Sensortolock protectcurrentvideo Video Resolu on Photo Resolu...

Page 12: ...ini USB Func on Support Power Interface 5V 1 5A Temperature Guideline Ba ery 80 C to 140 F Working Humidity 10 90 Built in Li ion ba ery 250mAh Opera ng Temperature 22 F 30 C 176 F Dash Cam ROVE Fast Dual USB Charger 12 FT USB Power Cable 2 5 FT USB Data Cable PC MAC 360 Windshield Suction Mount 360 Spare 3M Sticky Mount Car Wiring Tool 5 x Cable Clips User Manual Registration Card 1 Year Limited ...

Page 13: ... 3M S cky Mount 2 5FT USB Data Cable ROVE Dual USB Car Charger ROVE R2 4K 5X Cable Hiding Clip Wire Trim Tool Thank you Card User Manual 12FT USB Charging Cable USER MANUAL USER MANUAL www rovedashcam com Copyright C 2019 All rights reserved MODEL R2 4K USER MANUAL USER MANUAL www rovedashcam com Copyright C 2019 All rights reserved MODEL R2 4K ...

Page 14: ... TV Out LCD Menu Mode Bu on UP or Mute on oﬀ Bu on Emergency Lock or WiFi on oﬀ Bu on Down or LCD on oﬀ Bu on OK or Conﬁrm Bu on MIC Reset Speaker LENS 1 2 3 Micro SD Card Slot Power On Oﬀ or Photo Bu on 14 15 6 Mini USB Power Input Data output slot HDMI Out 12 13 7 8 9 10 11 16 17 4 5 ...

Page 15: ...in Any Menu Se ngs Press Once to Zoom Out up to 2 9x while in Photo Mode Press Once to Scroll to Next Video Files while in Play Mode Press Once to Reverse FF while video is being played in Play Mode LONG PRESS for 2 Seconds to Turn ON OFF Parking Mode OK CONFIRM Press Once to Start Stop Video Recording Press Once to Take Snap Shot while in Photo Mode Press Once to Play Pause Current Video while in...

Page 16: ... any cables along your vehicle windows Ensure you are not running cable spast any of the airbags as this can prevent the airbags from deploying 1 Installation Position It is recommended to install ROVE R2 4K at the near of rear view mirror of driver opposite side Clean any foreign matter and moisture from the place where the product will be installed Stop the engine where there is some light and i...

Page 17: ...nob towards CLOCKWISE to LOCK in place 5 6 Use the power cord to connect the USB Port of the product to car s cigarette lighter socket Use the cable clip to organize and hide the power cord so that it doesn t interfere with the driver s vision Press the suction mount against windshield and while pressing turn the LOCKING Knob towards LOCK position to lock the mount in place ...

Page 18: ...therwise your videos will look blurry and out of focus Do not remove the Micro SD card while it is saving or reading data The data may be damaged or malfunction may caused CAUTION After a test drive check if video was correctly recorded NOTE Simply rotate the camera 360o to record any direction you prefer Loosen the screw to adjust the camera s view angle and then tighten to lock that angle ...

Page 19: ...ly after cutting the power supply Only use the supplied charger to power and charge the Rove R2 4K dash cam Charging 1 2 3 Car Cigarette Lighter Plug ROVE R2 4K Dash Cam Car Cigarette Lighter Socket Wiring at a glance You can use your iPhone or Android Phone s USB Charger and plug into your home s 110V Wall outlet to power charge the camera while in your home Just make sure it is NOT super heavy d...

Page 20: ...r key is turned to LOCK position To manually turn ON Press the power button once To manually turn OFF Press and hold the power button for at least 2 3 seconds MANUAL POWER ON OFF NOTE Some trucks car s 12V cigarette outlet is always HOT which means it provides constant power even when the car is turned OFF and LOCKED If this is the case for your vehicle then the auto ON OFF feature will not work T...

Page 21: ...starts Resets every loop Loop Recording Motion Detection Exposure Value G Sensor ICONS WHAT DOES IT MEAN 09 02 2018 16 20 33 2880x2160 P24 Battery Is Charging Power Cable Is Plugged In Power NOT Plugged In Internal Battery Level Memory Card Installed Memory Card NOT Installed Memory Card Is Defective Video Recording Started Loop Recording Timer G Sensor 00 02 09 Emergency Video Lock ICONS WHAT DOE...

Page 22: ...ged Into The POWER Camera Idle Internal Ba ery Charging Camera Idle Internal Ba ery Fully Charged Camera Recording Video Internal Ba ery Fully Charged Camera is Turned OFF Internal Ba ery Charging The Green LED Will Turn OFF When The Camera Is Fully Charged Solid Solid Solid Solid Blinking Blinking Camera Idle Internal Ba ery NOT Charging Camera Recording Video Internal Ba ery NOT Charging When Ca...

Page 23: ... Speed Unit Hide Status Icons Gsensor Live Speed Distortion Correction Rotate Video Frequency Storage Space GPS Info Default Setting Firmware Version Format Reminder Delay Shut Down Format Screen Saver Setting GPS Time Zone Setting Clock Format WiFi Date Time Date Format License Plate TV Mode Language Speaker Volume Boot Up Tone Beep Sound ...

Page 24: ... locks in place If you experience camera FREEZING or LAGGING or STOPS Recording after few seconds Then It is the issue of the MEMORY CARD NOT THE CAMERA ISSUE Please Contact US ROVE R2 4K Dash Camera is High Bit Rate 4K Video recording device Which requires High Speed Rating SPECIFIC Micro SD Cards Absolutely do NOT buy Sandisk Cards Do NOT Purchase it from third party seller on eBay or any online...

Page 25: ...g Firmware Version Format Default Setting Firmware Version Then press theDO button to scroll down until you see FORMAT Then press the O button to enter format submenu then pressDO button to highlight the FORMAT Then press the O button to confirm to format the memory card The formatting process will be super quick Now press the M button to exit the settings Press OK to STOP video recording first or...

Page 26: ... 00 GMT 6 00 GMT 5 00 GMT 8 00 GMT 7 00 GMT 6 00 GMT 5 00 GMT 4 00 When DayLight Savings Ends Nov March Time Zones When DayLight Savings Begins March Nov You can choose date and time of your choice manually go to System Settings Date Time and select the date and time of your choice You can also set the GMT UTC time zone value instead so the camera will set the date and time based on the GMT UTC va...

Page 27: ...ect your Bluetooth speaker to your smartphone for wireless music play the same way dash cameras use WiFi signal instead of a Bluetooth to pair your smartphone with ROVE R2 4K USING WI FI FEATURE What is a WiFi Feature The WiFi signal range is about 10FT when there are NO obstruc tions in the middle Please NOTE that just like your home WiFi network you can t have WiFi signal outside your home the s...

Page 28: ...n IP camera and it is NOT meant to do that You can get live video and footage on ROVE R2 4K s APP as long as you stay within the 10FT range from the dash cam Can I watch the videos or surveillance around my car remotely Turn the WiFi ON from the R2 4K s Settings 2 Download on the ANDROID APP ON Search for ROVE in App Store or Google Play Store to find the App and then download and install it on yo...

Page 29: ... up in few seconds to select that you s ll want to stay connected even though there is NO Internet Once you select this OK you are set to go Please contact us if you need any help Wi Fi On ROVE R1_44334c9bff77 Connected no Internet WorldT9875 BkIPMDFx58 ATT7b2V788 ATT9j998Q4 TheCombine Saved Saved ROVE R2 4K This network has no Internet access Stay connected Don t ask again for this network NO YES...

Page 30: ... manually Press Pw button Once to take a snapshot Video mode lets you record live videos and store them on the installed Micro SD card Press MEbutton to enter Video Setting Press Hold to turn ON OFF WiFi Press DO button to Turn Off On LCD camera still stays ON if you use this button Red LED indicates camera is still ON Press while video is being recorded to manually lock the video so it will not g...

Page 31: ... any videos while viewing it Press 0K button to Play Pause Video Press UPbutton to scroll to Previous video file Press DObutton to scroll to Next video file While Video is being played press D button to FF Video playback up to 8x While Video is being played Press U button to REVERSE FF Video playback up to 8x Press Me button to enter Playback Setting Menu press Hold to turn ON OFF WiFi 3 PLAYBACK ...

Page 32: ...erent way you can access your videos 1 2 3 Use the on screen naviga tion button and use the upd wn button to scroll your videos Press OK to play video You can do this by pressing and holding the M button for two seconds so it will switch from Video mode to Photo mode Then Press and hold the M button again to switch from Photo mode to Playback mode OK ...

Page 33: ...B On PC MAC You can simply remove the memory card from camera and insert it directly in your PC if you have a memory slot Then find the added memory card drive on your computer and then simply double click on the video to play them Or 512GB Micro SD Card SD Card Adaptor HDMI Connect to PC MAC Connect as USB Flash Drive Connect as PC MAC Webcam Operate Camera Normally OK ...

Page 34: ...the pre installed hard drives Once you ﬁnd the added ﬂash drive double click in it then you will see the NOVATEK folder where you will ﬁnd your unlocked videos You will also see a folder named RO which means read only where you will see your locked videos NOVATEK Movie Photo Nov 1 2019 at 8 00 AM 83 15 GB Folder Nov 2 2019 at 9 00 AM 524 5 MB Folder B MAC ...

Page 35: ...ct Video Player To Play 4K VIDEOS We recommend VLC Media player You can get it free at www videolan org You can also use our GPS Player from our website for free to view the google maps from www rovedashcam com ...

Page 36: ... 4K WiFi by entering the defalt password 12345678 Once connected simply open the correct ROVE APP for your model Please note that ROVE R2 4K model uses ROVE App only So make sure you are using the correct App for the correct model that you have For more step by step instructions about WiFi feature see page 27 for details ...

Page 37: ...lu tion videos will take more storage space OFF 4GB MAX 1 MIN 3 MIN Default 5 MIN 10 MIN 2880x2160P 24fps 4K 2560x1440P 30fps 2304x1296P 30fps 1920x1080P 60fps 1920x1080P 30fps 1280x720P 120fps 1280x720P 60fps 1280x720P 30fps NO geo Tagging Data will be recorded this resolution Full HD Default Can Play SLOW Motion Video This feature allows camera to continuously record loop by loop so it can delet...

Page 38: ...ne and play those images at the normal 30fps rate everything seems to be moving faster in time lapse Time Lapse is OFF by default It also programmed to set to OFF when the camera restarts every time OFF When you choose off the camera will Continue to record each file 4GB in size until the memory card becomes full and then it will give you Card Full message It will NOT record any further until you ...

Page 39: ... recording when there is no more motion in front Of the camera CAUTION We do NOT recommend this setting to be turned ON while driving or for your daily commute because it could have missed video seconds due to continuous driving will not have comparison algorithm for motion detection feature to work accurately This feature works best when camera is still and nothing is moving in front of the camer...

Page 40: ...your car and shaking is detected based on your G sensor setting the camera Will turn ON automatically then START recording for 1 min on internal battery then lock that video file safely so it does NOT get deleted by loop cycle function turns itself OFF automatically NEW Feature Now when you turn ON your car the next time the camera will give you voice alert stating Parking mode got activated while...

Page 41: ...length of video file will be locked so it will NOT be deleted by loop cycle function CAUTION In the event of accident please make sure you retrieve your footage before using your camera again to prevent the loss of important video file due to the loop cycle function in case the force was minor which did NOT trigger G Sensor to lock video file automatically It is a best practice and recommended to ...

Page 42: ...ver SPEED STAMP OFF ON Default This option allows you to turn ON OFF the speed stamp on the bottom of the video This option allows you to turn ON OFF the GPS stamp on the bottom of the video LIVE SPEED OFF ON Default This option allow you to utilize the live speed view on the LCD GPS STAMP OFF ON Default You can choose desired speed option stamp to be displayed and recorded on video stamp based on...

Page 43: ...hoto Mode Press button ONCE to enter Photo Settings Press D button to access photo settings Now use or D buttons to scroll through then press 0K button to enter particular setting then press O button again to confirm that setting and exit to photo setting s menu Here you can choose take single shot snapshot or set self timer according to your preference Here you can choose your desired photo resol...

Page 44: ...ARPNESS This feature allows you to choose the clarity of an image sharpness Strong Normal Default WHITE BALANCE Auto Default Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent This feature allows you to set the quality level of an image captured Higher the image quality more space it will take on the memory card Soft This feature allows you to adjust the warmth of a light on an image for various environments ...

Page 45: ...HOTO EFFECT Color Default Black White Sepia This feature allows you to choose color effect for captured image This feature allows you to set the camera s sensitivity to light when taking photos The higher the setting value the greater the sensitivi ty This feature allows the image stabilizer function to reduce blurring of a captured image This feature will allow you to review each image immediatel...

Page 46: ...tings 4 Now use U or D buttons to scroll through then press O button to enter particular setting then press O button again to confirm that setting and exit to Play setting s menu Delete Current Delete current video file on LCD To Enter Playback Se ng This feature will allow you make desired changes to saved video photo files on memory card This feature allows you to view slide show of your capture...

Page 47: ...st ON from the camera so you can connect your phone with ROVE R2 4K Dash Cam to access videos photos and settings Download ROVE App first Go to your phone s WiFi Esttings Select ROVE R2 4K Dash Cam WiFi enter password as above Now Open ROVE app to access your camera settings view videos photos or even download them on your phone directly When Done To disconnect WiFi press and hold button for 2 sec...

Page 48: ... NO button is pressed LCD OFF After 1 Min This will only turn OFF the LCD after 1 min if NO button is pressed NOTE only the LCD Will turn OFF the camera still be operational Here you can choose your desired or local time zone setting based on UTC GMT value Please make sure to adjust time zone setting during standard vs daylight savings time To find your correct UTC GMT time zone setting please vis...

Page 49: ...ing for camera s firmware BEEP SOUND OFF ON Default This feature allows you to turn ON OFF camera button s beep sound any voice confirmation English Default French Spanish Portuguese Deutsch Italian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Japanese Thai Polish ...

Page 50: ...hicle ID or Driver ID to be stamped on video Use UP D button to select desired character To add more characters press M button to switch to next character When Done press OK button to confirm exit Here you should choose the frequency accordingly to your power supply specification used in your country based on your geographi cal location GPS INFO This feature allow you to see your current geographi...

Page 51: ... FORMAT Cancel Format This feature will allow you to format inserted memory card all the data will be deleted DEFAULT SETTING Cancel OK Here you can restore all the settings to factory default settings FIRMWARE VERSION ROVE R2 4K 06102017 First Original Firmware Here you can check the current firmware version installed on your camera You will need this information in the future to check if newer v...

Page 52: ...ith a paper clip or tip of the pen while it is turned ON This will restart the camera 2 Se ng Firmware Camera to the default se ngs If you get stuck with any settings and if you would like the camera s all settings to set back to the factory default settings then simply go to System Settings and then scroll down until you see the DEFAULT settings then set them to default settings to reset all the ...

Page 53: ...your car has been hit you should check the saved videos on your camera to see if parking mode got activated Please note that you should keep parking mode feature turned OFF while exploring the other features of the camera in your hand otherwise every time it detects movement it will turn the camera ON for 1 min and then turn OFF Which some customers think that camera is random turns ON OFF and is ...

Page 54: ...e Motion detection feature is made for people who want to create surveillance around their car when the car is NOT driving during the night or when they are not in their car so the camera can record every time if there is a motion in front of the camera FYI 99 of our customers do NOT use this feature This is an add ON feature and most customers will simply leave this feature turned OFF How does Mo...

Page 55: ...ou know before using this feature ANSWER Hard Wiring your dash cam to car s fuse box to always hot continuous power supply NOTE In order to use the motion detection the camera must stay in stand by mode and for the camera to be in stand by mode it requires a continuous power supply Therefore you will need to HARD WIRE your dash cam to your car s battery via car s fuse box to always HOT socket whic...

Page 56: ...ast video file safely without any data loss and urn off the camera when power gets disconnected e g when you turn off your car Another purpose is parking mode When your car vibrates by impact and vibration activates G sen sor setting range then camera will turn on and Start recording on battery for 1 minute lock video file and then auto turn off automatically Approximate Time 2160P 24fps 2 3 Minut...

Page 57: ... this camera to extreme high heat direct sunlight cigarettes cigars candles or low temperatures or crush or break Do not use in humid wet and or corrosive environment Do not expose battery to extreme temperatures above 1760 F 800 C Just like any other battery it could explode or cause fire It is user s responsibility to operate it correctly Please adhere to your local or state laws for recycle of ...

Page 58: ...tures Check G Sensor Data Play back your recorded videos To see the Exact GPS route with the video on google maps Check Driving Speed Check Driving Direction i e N S NW SE etc Using GPS Player Please open the customized video player and install it for the first time use Click to browse on your added drive and select the video file that you prefer to play in the player ...

Page 59: ... by G sensor force I e when vehicle hits pot hole or bump you can see it here 9 10 11 Playback Time GPS Coordinates Tagging Device These are you coordinates longitude and la tude recorded by GPS Geo These are you previously viewed ﬁles Click on to view them again Past Viewed Files This is where your video play back me is shown Direc on at vehicle was driving at speciﬁc point of me Speed of vehicle...

Page 60: ...purchaser to bring the product to the authorized service center at purchaser s cost and risk The company will not be liable for any hardware and or data loss arising from the use of any third party software whether downloaded or otherwise In the event of repairs and or replacement of any part s of the product this warranty will remain in force only for the unexpired period of the warranty In case ...

Page 61: ...e implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose 3 The maximum liability of company under any circumstances shall be limited to an amount equal to the invoice amount paid by the purchaser to company or a company authorized reseller for the Product s 61 maximum retail price of the product purchased or the purchase price whichever is lower and on production of original pro...

Page 62: ...xtreme thermal and or extreme environmental conditions or to rapid changes in such conditions to corrosion to oxidation to spillage of food or liquid or to influence from external chemical products hereinafter referred to as the company guarantees to the purchaser that this product carries a warranty for the period mentioned above commencing from the date of purchase ...

Page 63: ...al or state laws before using in car recording device It is user s responsibility to comply with all local and state laws Dash Cam must be placed at proper location so it does not obstruct your view while driving Do not use or manipulate any functions or any accessories of ROVE Dash Cam while driving Distraction is a leading cause of accidents AGREEMENTS By purchasing ROVE Dash Cam you hereby agre...

Page 64: ...are of the Fake Ones out there If you have purchased your memory card from eBay or any third party seller online then it is most likely a fake one even though it looks exactly real Please trust us We have sold thousands of ROVE Dash Camera s and they do NOT lag we stand by our prduct and we do extensive tes ng Some customers simply thinks the camera is bad or not stable but that is NOT the case he...

Page 65: ...ly My oldest video ﬁles are missing Camera Locks many videos automa cally Your ROVE Dash Cam has Loop Cycle Recording When it is set to either 1 3 5 or 10 mins it will delete oldest ﬁles and record newer ﬁles over and over when the memory card is full You are viewing high bit rate version of video ﬁles Slower PC may have problem with faster data processing Please record videos at lower resolu on a...

Page 66: ...ave correct date and me Please visit h ps greenwichmean me com me zone usa to ﬁnd your correct GMT me zone based on your loca on Please feel free to contact our world class support at help rovedash cam com Most e mails are typically replied within 4 6 hours However all questions are answered within 24 Hours No Exceptions For customer service PHONE SUPPORT number please visit https www rovedashcam ...

Page 67: ...ull hassle free refund We just want our customer to be happy and proud to use Dash Cam There is no perfect product however we will always do our best to provide perfect customer service to you A Great care was taken while creating this user manual It is possible that there are minor typos are there Please visit our website for latest and updated user manual if available We also frequently update o...

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