F790 User Guide This product records videos while the vehicle is operating. Read and follow the instructions in this guide to properly use and maintain the product.
Before using the product About the product This product records videos while the vehicle is operating. Use this product only for reference when investigating incidents or road accidents. This product is not guaranteed to record or process cloud data for all events. The device may not record accidents with impacts that are too minor to activate the impact sensor or accidents with massive impacts that cause the vehicle’s battery voltage to deviate.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Contents Safety information 5 1. Product overview 8 1.1 Included items 8 1.1.1 Standard items 1.1.2 Accessories (sold separately) 1.2 Part names 1.2.1 1.2.2 1.2.3 1.2.4 8 8 9 Front camera (main unit) - front view Front camera (main unit) - rear view Cradle Rear camera (optional) 9 10 10 11 1.3 Removing and inserting the memory card 11 2. Installing the product 12 2.1 Installing the front camera (main unit) 12 2.1.1 Selecting an installation location 2.1.2 Securing the product 2.1.
Safety information Read the following safety information to properly use the product. Safety symbols in this guide "Warning" - Indicates a potential hazard which, if not avoided, may result in injury or death. "Caution" - Indicates a potential hazard which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury or property damage. "Note" - Provides useful information to help users better utilize the product’s features.
Power supply • Do not operate or handle the power cable with wet hands. Doing so may result in electrocution. • Do not use damaged power cables. Doing so may result in electrical fire or electrocution. • Keep the power cable away from all heat sources. Failure to do so may cause the power cord insulation to melt, resulting in electrical fire or electrocution. • Use the power cable with the correct connector and make sure the power cable is connected securely and is firmly in place.
Other information about the product Product management and operation • Do not expose the product to direct sunlight or intense light. The lens or internal circuitry may fail otherwise. • Use the product at a temperature between 14°F and 140°F (-10°C to 60°C) and store the product at a temperature between -4°F and 158°F (-20°C to 70°C). The product may not function as designed and some permanent physical damages may result if it is operated or stored out of the specified temperature ranges.
1. Product overview 1.1 Included items Ensure that all the items are included when you open the product box. 1.1.1 Standard items Front camera (main unit) Cradle Hardwiring cable Adhesive cable holder MicroSD memory card with adapter (consumable) Quick start guide & Warranty / CS information / User guide (stored in the microSD card) The standard items may change without prior notice. 1.1.
Product overview 1.2 Part names 1.2.1 Front camera (main unit) - front view Cradle connector Used to connect the cradle. Wi-Fi button Press to connect the product to a smartphone via Wi-Fi network. Format button Press and hold to format the memory card. Voice recording button Press to enable or disable voice recording. Speaker Outputs the voice guide and buzzer sounds to indicate the product’s status. Manual recording button Press to start manual recording.
Product overview 1.2.2 Front camera (main unit) - rear view Adhesive mount Used to fix the front camera in the vehicle. Security LED Indicates that video is being recorded. Memory card slot Insert a memory card to save recordings. Front camera lens Records the front view. 1.2.3 Cradle Hardwiring connection cable Used to connect the hardwiring cable. Slide lock Use it to remove the product from the cradle. GPS is built into the cradle. 10 V-IN input port Used to connect the rear camera.
Product overview 1.2.4 Rear camera (optional) Adhesive mount Used to fix the rear camera in the vehicle. Connection port Used to connect the rear camera to the front camera using a rear camera cable. Rear camera lens Records the rear view. Security LED Indicates that the video is being recorded. 1.3 Removing and inserting the memory card Follow the instructions to remove the memory card from the product or to insert the memory card into the product.
2. Installing the product 2.1 Installing the front camera (main unit) Follow the instructions to properly install the product. 2.1.1 Selecting an installation location Select an installation location that can record the entire view in front of the vehicle without obstructing the driver’s vision. Ensure that the front camera lens is located in the center of the windshield.
Installing the product 3 Remove the protective film from the adhesive mount, and then press the mount to the installation location. ➊1 2 ➋ 4 ➊ 1 ➋ 2 Pull the slide lock to the right and pull up the cradle to remove it from the product. Then push the cradle against the windshield to ensure that it is firmly fixed. ➌ 3 5 Align the product to the cradle, and then slide it into the locking position until you hear a click.
Installing the product 2.1.3 Connecting the power cable When the engine and electrical accessories are turned off, connect the continuous power cable to the product.
Installing the product 2.2 Installing the rear camera (optional) Refer to the following instructions to properly install the rear camera. 2.2.1 Selecting an installation location Select a location on the rear windshield where there is no defrost grid wire and the camera can record the entire rear view. • For vehicles with a sunshade attached to the rear windshield, you must select a location where using the sunshade will not interfere with camera operation.
Installing the product 3 Attach the product with the THINKWARE logo facing indoors and press the adhesive tape firmly to secure the camera. THINKW ARE 4 If the product is fixed in reverse, the rear view will be recorded upside down. Adjust the camera’s vertical angle. THINKW ARE 2.2.3 Connecting the rear camera cable Power off the product and connect the rear camera cable to the front camera (main unit). 1 Connect one end of the rear camera cable to the front camera’s V-IN port.
3. Using recording features 3.1 Turning the product on or off The product is turned on automatically and continuous recording starts when you turn on the ACC or start the engine. Wait until the product is completely booted up after turning it on, and then begin operating the vehicle. The video recording does not begin until the product is completely turned on (booted up). 3.2 Learning about the file storage locations Videos are stored in the following folders according to their recording mode.
Using recording features • Wait until the product is completely booted up after turning it on, and then begin operating the vehicle. The video recording does not begin until the product is completely turned on (booted up). • When incident continuous recording starts, a double "beep" sounds as a notification. • To enable recording, you must insert a memory card into the product. 3.4 Recording manually You can record a scene you want to capture while driving and store it as a separate file.
Using recording features Refer to the following table to set the Parking Mode options. Option STATUS LED No motion or impact detected Monitors movement in the area or impacts to the vehicle. Video will be recorded only when motion or an impact is detected. (flickers slowly) Motion detected When a moving objects is detected while parking, a video is recorded for 20 seconds (from 10 seconds before detection to 10 seconds after detection) and stored in the "motion_timelapse_rec" folder.
Using recording features 3.6 Using the Super Night Vision With the Super Night Vision feature, you can record videos that are much brighter than videos recorded without this feature. This feature is enabled by real-time image signal processing (ISP) to improve the brightness of videos recorded while parking at night. 1 From the mobile viewer, tap Dash Cam Settings > Record Settings.
4. Using the mobile viewer You can view and manage recorded videos and configure various product features on your smartphone. • One of the following environments is required to use the THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK application: - Android 7.0 (Nougat) or higher - iOS 11.4 or higher • The Wi-Fi password is required when you connect the product to a smartphone for the first time. Enter “123456789” in the password input field. 4.
5. Using the PC viewer You can view and manage the recorded videos and configure various product features on your PC. 5.1 System requirements The following are the system requirements for running the PC viewer. • Processor: Intel Core i5, or higher • Memory: 4 GB or more • Operating system: Windows 7 or later (64-bit is recommended), Mac OS X 10.10 or later • Other: DirectX 9.0 or higher / Microsoft Explorer version 7.
Using the PC viewer 5.2.2 PC viewer screen layout (for Windows) The following provides brief information about the PC viewer’s screen layout. ➌ ➎ ➍ ➏ ➋ ➊ ➐ ➑ ➒ Number ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ ➏ ➐ ➑ ➒ ➓ ➓ Description Open a file, or save a video with a different name. Visit the THINKWARE website. View or configure the dashcam settings, and set the language for the PC viewer. Display the current video in full screen. Tap the Back ( ) button to return to the previous screen.
Using the PC viewer 5.2.3 Playing recorded videos on the PC viewer (for Windows) Follow the instructions to play recorded videos. 1 Turn off the product and remove the memory card. 2 Insert the memory card into a memory card reader connected to your PC. 3 Double-click the shortcut to the PC viewer ( ) to open the program. The video files in the memory card will be automatically added to the playlist in the bottom-right corner of the PC viewer screen. The playlist section layout is as follows.
Using the PC viewer 5.2.4 PC viewer screen layout (for Mac) The following provides brief information about the PC viewer’s screen layout. ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ ➏ ➊ ➐ ➑ ➒ ➓ Blade Number ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ ➏ ➐ ➑ ➒ ➓ Description Visit the THINKWARE website. Set the language for the PC viewer. Set the speed unit. Switch between the front and rear videos. View or configure the dashcam settings. Save the current scene. Print the current scene. Displays the recorded rear camera video.
Using the PC viewer 5.2.5 Playing recorded videos on the PC viewer (for Mac) Follow the instructions to play recorded videos. 1 Turn off the product and remove the memory card. 2 Insert the memory card into your Mac using a SD card reader or SD card adapter provided. 3 Open the PC viewer. 4 Click and locate the memory card. The video files in the memory card will be automatically added to the playlist in the bottom-right corner of the PC viewer screen. The playlist section layout is as follows.
6. Settings You can set the product features according to your needs and preferences using the mobile viewer or the PC viewer. The following procedures are based on the mobile viewer. The product will stop recording while configuring settings on the mobile viewer. 6.1 Managing the memory card From the mobile viewer, tap Dash Cam settings > Memory Card Settings to manage the memory card settings.
Settings Options Description Impact Sensitivity in Parking Mode Select one of the five parking mode sensitivity levels. Motion Detection Sensitivity Select one of the five motion detection sensitivity levels. Record Timer Select the desired record time. To turn off the record timer, select Disabled. Battery Protection Select from Enabled/Disabled for the battery protection. Battery cutoff voltage Select from 12V (11.6-12.3)/24V (23.2-24.6) for the battery cutoff voltage.
Settings 6.5 Configuring the system settings From the mobile viewer, tap Dash Cam Settings > System Settings to configure the hardware system settings. Options Description Language Select the desired language. Security LED Select from Enabled/Disabled for the security LED. Rear camera LED Select from Enabled/Disabled for the rear camera LED. Time Zone Select the desired time zone. Daylight Saving Select from Enabled/Disabled for the daylight saving.
7. Accessing the product information New users may benefit from the basic product information that can be accessed from the Menu screen. 7.1 Viewing the product information From the mobile viewer, tap Dash Cam Info to view product information. The following product information will be displayed on the screen. • Model Name • Firmware Ver. • Safety Camera Ver. • Memory Size • LOCAL ID • GPS Info 7.
8. Upgrading the firmware A firmware upgrade is provided to enhance the product’s features, operation or to increase stability. For optimal operation of the product, ensure that you keep the firmware up to date. Follow the instructions to upgrade the firmware. 1 On your PC, open a web browser and go to https://www.thinkware.com/Support/Download. 2 Select the product and download the latest firmware upgrade file. 3 Unzip the downloaded file. 4 Disconnect power to the product and remove the memory card.
9. Troubleshooting The following table lists the problems users may encounter while using the product and measures to resolve them. If the problem persists after taking the measures provided in the table, contact the customer service center. Problems Cannot power on the product Solution • Make sure the power cable (the hardwiring cable or the optional car charger) is connected to the vehicle and the product properly. • Check the vehicle’s battery level. The voice guide and/or buzzer do not sound.
10. Specifications To see the product specifications, refer to the following table. Item Specification Remarks Model name Blade Dimensions / Weight 92 x 53.3 x 29.7 mm / 77.6 g (including cradle 92 x 71.4 x 34.4 mm / 169.
Specifications Item Specification LED indicator Wi-Fi LED, STATUS LED, Security LED Alarm Built-in speakers Operating temperature 14 – 140℉ / -10 – 60℃ Storage temperature -4 – 158℉ / -20 – 70℃ 34 Remarks Voice guide (buzzer sounds)
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