TrueCam M9 GPS 2.5K Dash/Car Camera User Guide

TrueCam M9 GPS 2.5K Dash/Car Camera

PACK CONTENTS

  • TrueCam M9 GPS 2.5K
  • Magnetic GPS module
  • Magnetic holder with 3M adhesive pad
  • Charger with extra USB port
  • Micro SD/USB adapter to transfer files to PC
  • Spare 3M adhesive pads to attach holder to glass (2x)
  • 3M adhesive power cable clips (5x)
  • Protective carry bag
  • USB data cable for GPS module update

GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA / CONTROLS

  • Wide-angle lens
  • Memory card slot
  • Magnetic holder input
  • OK/POWER button
  • MENU/MODE button
  • 2.0“ display
  • Status LED (lit = camera on, blinking = recording)
  • RESET button
  • Rear camera cable input (optional)

CONTROLS:

BASIC SETTINGS AND FUNCTIONS

A: Insert the microSD card as shown into the camera (card connectors facing the display).

  • Use Class 10 and higher branded cards up to 128 GB.
  • Only remove the card, when the camera is turned off.
  • When using the card for the first time, format it directly in the camera and repeat the formatting at least once a month to ensure proper camera operation.

B: Insert the adapter into the car cigarette lighter and connect it to the camera holder using the USB cable.

  • The camera is designed to operate only when connected to a power supply.
  • Instead of a battery, the camera contains a supercapacitor that provides power which has several times the lifespan of a conventional battery.

C: Camera turns on automatically and begins recording.For some vehicles, the ignition key must be turned first.

D: Perform basic camera settings before sticking the holder to the glass.

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

G-senzor

  • If the G-Sensor detects an impact, it automatically protects the video currently being captured against being overwritten.
  • Attention, when the settings are set to high sensitivity and you are driving over uneven surfaces this can cause files to be automatically protected and the filling up of the SD card.

Motion Detection

  • The camera automatically starts recording when it detects movement in the lens field of view and stops recording after about 30 seconds.
  • If you stop recording manually or turn off the camera, motion detection is disabled.
  • The function is for monitoring a parked vehicle, do not use whilst driving.
  • To use the motion detection function, the camera must be turned on and connected to the power supply.

Parking Mode

  • The camera will start recording automatically when it detects a jolt to the vehicle and if it does not happen again, after about 30 seconds it stops recording and turns off.
  • To use the parking mode function, the camera should be turned off and connected to the power supply.

GPS module functions

  • Includes a database of more than 40,000 static speed cameras throughout Europe.
  • Lets you display speed / GPS coordinates in the video.
  • Lets you view the speed on the display.

PLACEMENT ON GLASS

A: The ideal place to mount your camera is the space between the windscreen and the rear-view mirror so as not to obstruct the driver‘s view.B: Make sure that the glass is clean and dry at the attachment point.The ideal bonding temperature is 20 °C – 40 °C.C: Remove the film from 3M adhesive pad on the camera holder.D: Before attaching it to the glass, point the camera to capture best view.E: Press the 3M adhesive pad onto the glass and hold it for a while.

GPS AND SPEED CAMERA DETECTION

  • Attaching the magnetic GPS module to camera mount.
  • When connected to GPS satellites, the module’s LED flashes blue.
  • The GPS module records speed, GPS coordinates and warns of static speed cameras and traffic lights.

AUDIBLE SOUNDS:

Approaching speed camera:  long beepAt the speed camera point / start of average measurement:  short beepsEnd of average measurement:  short beeps

UPDATING THE SPEED CAMERA DATABASE

A: Connect the GPS module to a PC with an Internet connection using the included USB cable.B: Open the GPS module memory (similar to flash drive).C: Run Update.exe.D: Click Update.

WIFI APP

A: Scan the QR code or search for RoadCam on the App Store/Google Play.B: Install the app on your smartphone or tablet.C: urn on Wi-Fi on the camera – Camera menu -> Wi-Fi -> On -> Network Name (SSID) and Password (PWD) will appear on the camera display.D: On the phone/tablet, connect to the Wi-Fi network with the camera name, enter the password (factory setting- 12345678), start the RoadCam app and click the „+“ button to connect the camera.

MORE INFORMATION

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You’ll find the complete manual and firmware updates at http://truecam.eu/downloads plus a special PC application for playing back videos from the camera.

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