Magellan MiVue 420/480D Rear camera only included with MiVue 480D.
Safety. This Magellan device is a dashboard camera and recording device designed to assist you in recording videos, taking photos, and managing the content stored on the device. Please check with your state or local law enforcement for applicable regulations regarding mounting to the windshield. Go to the Magellan store at magellanGPS.com for alternate mounting solutions. The driver should enter data or program the Magellan receiver only when the vehicle is stopped.
In some jurisdictions, audio recordings require the consent of all parties before you begin recording. It is your responsibility to know and comply with applicable audio recording consent laws in your jurisdiction. In some jurisdictions, it could be considered an invasion of privacy rights to take or publicly display photographs or videos of people or their vehicles using this product. It is your responsibility to know and comply with applicable laws and rights to privacy in your jurisdiction.
Table Of Contents. Getting To Know Your Dashcam................................................................................2 Setting Up Your Dashcam.........................................................................................4 Operating Your Dashcam.........................................................................................9 Using Safety Camera Alerts...................................................................................15 Changing System Settings....................
Getting To Know Your Dashcam. Note: The screenshots and other presentations in this manual may differ from your actual product.
Power button Press and hold for 2 seconds to manually turn the recorder on and off. When the recorder is turned on, press to switch the LCD screen on and off. Event button Press to manually start an event recording. LED indicators System indicator Glows in green when the recorder is charging. During charging, the LED flashes in green and amber alternately while the recording is in progress. Parking indicator Flashes in red when Parking recording is in progress.
Setting Up Your Dashcam. Using your dashcam in a vehicle. Note: Place your dashcam near the rear-view mirror. Never place the dashcam where your field of vision is blocked while driving. If your vehicle's windshield is tinted with a reflective coating, it may impact the GPS reception. In this case, mount your device in a “clear area.” The system automatically calibrates the dashcam's G sensor during start-up. To avoid malfunction, turn the device on AFTER mounting it in your vehicle.
2. Mount the rear camera. Before sticking the mounting pad, clean the windscreen with rubbing alcohol. Note: If tape adhesion does not perform well, replace the tape with a new one. 3. Adjust the lens angle. Make sure that the camera view is level with the ground and the horizon is slightly below the middle of the camera screen.
4. Connect the cables. Route the cables through the top ceiling and the A-pillar so that it does not interfere with driving. Make sure that the cable installation does not interfere with the vehicle's airbags or other safety features. Dashcam Y-cable Rear camera cable Rear camera Car charger Note: If you only use the dashcam (without connecting the rear camera) in your vehicle, connect the car charger to the dashcam and then plug it to the Vehicle Power Outlet (VPA).
Inserting a memory card. You must insert a memory card (not supplied in all models) before you can start recording. Your dashcam supports memory cards with up to 128GB capacity. 1. Hold the card by the edges and gently insert it into the slot with the label facing the rear side of the recorder. 2. To remove a card gently push the top edge of the card inwards to release it and pull it out of the slot. Note: DO NOT apply pressure to the centre of the memory card.
Connecting to your computer. Connect your dashcam to your computer to access data on the memory card.
Operating Your Dashcam. Turning the recorder on. Complete installation according to the instructions in the Setting Up Your Dashcam section. Once the vehicle engine is started the recorder automatically turns on. Restarting the recorder. You may need to perform a hardware reset if your dashcam appears to be “frozen” or unresponsive. To restart the dashcam, press and hold the Power button until the system is shut down; press the Power button again to turn the recorder on.
Function keys The device provides four function keys to control the corresponding icons displayed on the LCD screen. The key’s function may vary on different screens. Example 1. Recording screen Opens the Menu screen. Enters Parking mode. Adds a custom safety (speed) camera. Takes a photo. Example 2. Menu screen Acts as the BACK button. Acts as the ENTER button. Moves to the previous option. Moves to the next option.
Switching screens (MiVue 280D). Once you connect the rear camera and start recording, the screen displays the PIP (picture-in-picture) mode. You can switch the front and rear camera images by . pressing Note: The video files recorded by the front and rear cameras will be saved separately in the corresponding folders of the memory card. Setting the date and time. To make sure that the date and time of your recordings are correct, check the settings before you begin recording. 1.
Recording in driving mode. Continuous recording By default, the system will automatically begin with Continuous recording a few seconds after start up. The recording may be divided into several video clips; recording will not stop between video clips. When Continuous recording is in progress, you can manually stop recording by . pressing to return to the recording screen; the system will start Continuous Press recording automatically.
to > System > Storage Allocation to allocate storage for Parking recording. Changing the allocation will erase the memory card, so save any videos or photos to your computer first. When Parking mode detection is enabled, the system will enter Parking mode when you: - disconnect the device's power (e.g. the vehicle engine is stopped or the power cable is disconnected) or when the car stops moving for about 5 minutes*; or - press to manually start Parking mode while Continuous recording is in progress.
Playback mode. To select a video or photo for playback: 1. Press > File Playback. 2. Select the desired type: Video, Event, Parking and Photo. 3. Press / to select a file from the list > press to start playback. 4. During playback, you can: While playing videos, press While viewing photos, press Press Press / to play the previous/next video. / to display the previous/next photo. to return to the list. to display the pop-up menu to select: - Play/Pause: Starts or pauses the playback.
Using Safety Camera Alerts. Note: The safety camera function is not available in all areas. You can receive alerts to warn you about the locations of safety (speed) cameras, which will enable you to monitor your speed through these areas. When a safety camera appears and is positioned in the detectable direction, you will receive alerts. The screen will display the visual alert* and you will also receive audio warnings (Beep, Voice, or Mute).
Adding a safety camera. Note: You can add a custom safety camera only when a GPS fix is established. Your dashcam allows you to add up to 100 custom safety cameras to the safety camera database. To configure a custom safety camera: 1. To add a custom safety camera in the current location, press recording screen. on the 2. The next time you pass that location, your dashcam will alert you. 3.
Changing System Settings. To customize the system settings, press . Note: Depending on your MiVue model, certain settings may not be available. File Playback Plays the recorded videos and photos. Camera Press to enter Camera mode. Sound Recording Sets if you want to include sounds in the recordings. The default setting is On. Driving Safety The recorder provides advanced driving safety functions to make your driving safer.
remind you to take a break after long-distance driving (2 hours, 3 hours or 4 hours). - Eco Drive Indicator: The default setting is Off. Once enabled, the system will display the Eco drive indicator on the screen. The colour of the indicator will change (red, yellow or green) depending on your driving status to remind you to drive more efficiently. SafetyCam Sets how you want to be notified of safety cameras. The available settings include: - Alert Sound: The options are Beep, Voice and Mute.
- G-Sensor Sensitivity: Sets the sensitivity level (Low, Medium or High) of the G sensor that allows automatic triggering of the parking recording when the recorder is in Parking mode. - LED Indicator: The options are On and Off. Video Recording Changes the settings of recording, including: - Video Clip Length: Sets the length of each video clip for a continuous recording (1 min, 3 min or 5 min). - EV: Sets the proper exposure level (-1 ~ +1) to adjust the brightness of the image.
to store the videos (including continuous recordings, event recordings and parking recordings) and photos. Select the proper configuration based on your usage. - Restore to Defaults: Restores system settings to factory defaults. - Version: Displays the software information. Format Formats a memory card. (All data will be erased.
Using MiVue Manager. MiVue Manager™ allows you to view the videos recorded on your dashcam. Note: Not all features are available for every model. Installing MiVue Manager. Download MiVue Manager from support.magellangps.com and follow the on-screen prompts to install it. Make sure to download the correct software version (Windows or Mac) according to your computer's operating system. Playing the recording files. 1.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Skip to next/previous file. 4 Mute/unmute volume. 2 Start/pause playback. 5 Adjust volume level. 3 Change playback speed. 6 Play full-screen video. 7 Display playback progress. Click along the bar or drag the slider to move directly to that point in the video. 5. During playback, you can check more driving information from the dashboard panel and the G sensor chart that are displayed below the video playback screen. to display the map screen*.
1 Select folder that stores files. 4 Capture/save video image to your computer. 2 Preview/print current image. 5 Open Settings menu.* 3 Save files to your computer. 6 Export and save GPS info as KML format to your computer. 7 Upload files to Facebook and YouTube. *Settings menu: - Change Language: Sets the display language of MiVue Manager. - Change Skin: Sets the colour scheme of MiVue Manager. - Check for Update: Checks if there is any new version of MiVue Manager.
Taking Care Of Your Dashcam. Caring for your device. Taking good care of your device will ensure trouble-free operation and reduce the risk of damage. Keep your device away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures. Avoid exposing your device to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. Do not place anything on top of your device or drop objects on your device. Do not drop your device or subject it to severe shock.
Overheating may damage the device. Precautions and notices. For your own safety do not operate the controls of the product while driving. A window mount is needed when using the recorder in a car. Make sure that you place the recorder in an appropriate place, so as not to obstruct the driver’s view or deployment of airbags. Make sure that no object is blocking the camera lens and no reflective material is placed near the lens. Please keep the lens clean.
About the battery. CAUTION! This unit contains a non-replaceable internal Lithium Ion battery. The battery can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. To reduce the risk of fire or burns do not disassemble, crush, puncture or dispose of in fire or water. Use a specified battery in the equipment. Important instructions (for service personnel only) Caution! Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
3. PURCHASER’S DUTIES For repair or replacement on a Magellan product the purchaser must obtain a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number from Magellan Technical Support or by submitting a repair request through our website at www. magellanGPS.com, prior to shipping.
(g) any product, components or parts not manufactured by Magellan, (h) that the receiver will be free from any claim for infringement of any patent, trademark, copyright or other proprietary right, including trade secrets (i) any damage due to accident, resulting from inaccurate satellite transmissions. Inaccurate transmissions can occur due to changes in the position, health or geometry of a satellite or modifications to the receiver that may be required due to any change in the GPS.
7. COMPLETE AGREEMENT (a) This written warranty is the complete, final and exclusive agreement between Magellan and the purchaser with respect to the quality of performance of the goods and any and all warranties and representations. THIS WARRANTY SETS FORTH ALL OF MAGELLAN’S RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING THIS PRODUCT. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC RIGHTS. YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM LOCALITY TO LOCALITY AND CERTAIN LIMITATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS WARRANTY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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