Operating Your Device:
1) Charging:
A) Using the built-in rechargeable lithium battery
Charging options: 1) Connect TODC CYCLOPS to the car charger; 2) Connect TODC CYCLOPS to
your computer using the USB cable
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When charging through the car charger, the „battery‟ display in the bottom right of the screen
will flash – indicating that the unit is charging
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A red light will illuminate on the left side of TODC CYCLOPS whenever the camera is charging
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(Note: For first charge a minimum of 6 hours is recommended)
B) TODC CYCLOPS connected to the 12v car charger
When the 12v car charger is plugged into your vehicle‟s 12v outlet and TODC CYCLOPS is connected;
after starting the vehicle, the device automatically turns on and enters video mode -- it will begin to
record. The device will continue recording while charging.** When the vehicle is turned off, the device
keeps working and will turn off five seconds later, saving the recorded files automatically (if your
vehicle‟s 12v outlet stays active when the car is turned off, it is recommended to unplug your TODC
CYCLOPS before leaving your car). Alternatively you can choose to turn the camera off using the power
button
; the files will be automatically saved.
** Note: TODC CYCLOPS is designed to be plugged in continually while driving; leaving the unit
plugged in for long periods of time will not harm the camera.
2) Functions introduction
This camera has three modes: Video mode, Still Photo mode, Playback mode
To switch between modes, when the camera is NOT recording, press the MODE button
A) Video mode: (a video camcorder icon will display in the top left of the screen
. Memory card
must be inserted)
After pressing and holding the power button, or connecting TODC CYCLOPS to the car charger, the
camera turns on and enters video mode. TODC CYCLOPS will automatically begin recording. To stop
recording, press the OK button
. To turn off the device, press and hold the power button
. Whether
you stop recording using the OK button or you simply power down TODC CYCLOPS using the power
button, your video will be stored.**
**Note: Pressing the OK button
in video mode starts and stops recording.
**Note: Pressing the mode button
while TODC CYCLOPS is recording will lock and store the
current video – the top of the screen will display this lock key icon
. This video will not be
overwritten until the memory card is formatted.
**Note: A quick press (less than one second) of the power button while recording changes TODC
CYCLOPS from day mode to night mode (the following icon will display on the top of the display screen
when in night mode
