H50 User Manual This Dashboard Camera (dash cam) is a specialized onboard device that continuously records video while the vehicle is in use. Some features may not be available depending on installation, driving conditions, and vehicle type. The video quality might vary for each device as a result of installed firmware.
Contents Before Using THINKWARE DASH CAMTM H50 FCC Statement Caution 01 Getting Started 02 Basic Operations 03 PC Application 04 Device Information 1-1. In the Package 1-2. Optional Accessories 1-3. Product Overview 1-4. Inserting a Memory Card 1-5. Vehicle Installation 2-1. Turning the Device Power On/Off 2-2. Date/Time Settings 2-3. Connecting External GPS Receiver(Optional Accessory) 2-4. Recorded Files 2-5. Recording Videos While Driving 2-6.
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Caution epending on the make and model of your car, D the power may be constantly supplied to the dash cam even with the ignition turned off. This may result in vehicle battery discharge. This device is designed to record video while the vehicle is in operation. The quality of the video might be affected by weather conditions and the road environment such as day or night, presence of street lighting, entering/exiting tunnels, and the surrounding temperature.
1. Getting Started This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with the unit to insure compliance. 1-1. In the Package Main Dash Cam Unit Mount with 3M tape (1ea) MicroSD memory card with adapter (consumable) USB MicroSD card reader 1-2.
01 2 5 4 0,& 1 3 Front view Left view Getting Started 1-3. Product Overview 0,& 6 Rear view Under view 0,& 7 8 9 10 No.
1-4. Inserting a Memory Card 1-4-1. About Memory Cards Class 10 MicroSD card must be used with a storage capacity of 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB. It is strongly recommended that minimum 8GB memory card is used for HD recording. The MicroSD card should be formatted every 2 weeks to maximize the lifetime of the memory card. 1-4-2.
01 Getting Started 1-5. Vehicle Installation 1-5-1. Connecting the Device and the Mount Insert the mounting connector of the dash cam between the connector brackets of the mount. Use the screw to attach the dash cam to the mount. Remove the protective film from the camera lens. 1-5-2. Installing the Device Remove the protective cover from adhesive mount and attach mount on the windshield where it has unobstructed view of the road but does not inter fere with the driver’s view.
1-5-3. Connecting to power onnect the power cable to DC-IN socket of C the device. Plug the car charger adapter end of the power cable into a 12V DC vehicle power socket. rrange the wire by using the adhesive cable A holders as shown below. djust the camera so that the dash cam is facing A forward and is level with the road. TIP After installation, run the dash cam to record videos and check the videos using Thinkware Dash Cam Viewer to verify camera position. Adjust the camera angle if necessary.
02 Basic Operations 2. Basic Operations 2-1. Turning the Device Power On/Off Once connected to the vehicle, the device will automatically turn on and off with vehicle ignition.
2-2. Date/Time Settings It is strongly recommended that the correct date/time and time zone are set before using the device Front Rear MicroSD card I nsert the MicroSD card into the USB MicroSD card reader (included in the package) with front side facing up as shown in the illustration. Connect the USB MicroSD card reader to the PC. Ensure that the USB card reader is correctly oriented when inserting it into the USB drive Removing MicroSD card Double-click the Dash Cam Viewer(H50).
02 Basic Operations Select Setting ( ) icon from the PC Viewer. Select Dash Cam Setting > Set time zone and Get current time of your location. Once the correct time has been set, insert the MicroSD card immediately back in the dashcam and start the device to apply the changed settings. ser configured settings will be stored in the U MicroSD card. The settings will be automatically applied to the dash cam when the MicroSD card is inserted into the dash cam and powered on.
2-3. Connecting External GPS Receiver(Optional Accessory) External GPS Receiver is available as an optional accessory that can be purchased from Thinkware authorized dealers. External GPS Receiver enables recording of vehicle locations in the video file for driving route tracking. Connect external GPS Receiver to the GPS port of the dash cam. Cautions T HINKWARE shall NOT be responsible for any problems and/or damages that may occur from not using genuine or authorized parts and accessories.
02 Basic Operations 2-4. Recorded Files H 50 uses proprietary file format technology for optimal performance and reliability and therefore, THINKWARE AVI Converter or Thinkware PC Viewer MUST be used for video playback. The videos cannot be viewed using smartphone and/or tablets due to unrecognized file format The available disk space for the memory card will NOT be correctly displayed when viewed using Windows Explorer. This is due to FormatFree™ Technology and NOT a memory card problem.
2-5. Recording Videos While Driving 2-5-1. Continuous Recording Mode Videos are recorded in 1 minute segments and saved at a designated location for continuous recording in the MicroSD card. Operation LED Green Light ON 2-5-2. Incident Recording During Continuous Recording Mode When the dash cam detects an impact, it will immediately store the 10 seconds prior and after the impact. T he 20-second impact recording is saved at a designated location for event recording in the MicroSD card.
02 Basic Operations 2-6. Recording Videos While Parked (Optional Accessory) This feature is available only when the dash cam has been hardwired directly to the vehicle battery. Separate purchase for the hardwiring cable accessory and professional installation is required. 2-6-1. Incident Recording When the dash cam detects an impact, it will immediately store the 10 seconds prior and after the impact.
2-7. Manual Recording In addition to recording accidents, the dash cam allows the user to initiate manual recording mode to capture scenery and/or places while driving. This feature can also be used to save video as witness where the installed vehicle is not directly involved in an accident. Video files saved during manual recording mode are stored in a separate location on the memory card and will be protected from video overwriting in continuous recording mode.
02 Basic Operations 2-9. Formatting MicroSD Card Press and hold REC button for 5 seconds to initiate memory card format Operation LED Press and hold for 5 seconds Red Light Blinking 2-10. Upgrading Firmware The system will automatically be updated if the MicroSD card contains the firmware upgrade file. T he device restarts automatically after the upgrade has been completed. Make sure your device is always up to date with latest firmware. Please check back frequently at THINKWARE website (www.
3. PC Viewer Software 3-1. Thinkware Dash Cam PC Viewer Thinkware Dash Cam Viewer for Windows is provided which can be used to watch videos recorded with the dash cam. The video files recorded by the dash cam are in one minute segments and the PC viewer allows the user to watch these segments as a single continuous video. The setup file for the Thinkware Dash Cam PC Viewer is included in the MicroSD card within the package. Please check THINKWARE homepage(www.thinkware.
03 PC Application 3-1-2. Installing Thinkware Dash Cam Viewer Windows ouble-click the Dash Cam Viewer(H50).exe file D saved in the MicroSD card to initiate program installation. Double-click the application icon once PC Viewer installation completes and the application main screen will then appear. Cautions S ystem requirements : Windows XP (32 bit), Windows 7 (32/64 bit), Windows 8.
3-1-3. Select the Device Drive for H50 Insert the MicroSD card with recorded videos into the USB port of the PC using USB MicroSD card reader. S elect the video from the video file list and double click the file or select Play icon to start the video playback. or Cautions T he MicroSD card will not be recognized by the software until it has been initialized in the dash cam.
03 PC Application 3-1-4. Thinkware Dash Cam Viewer Overview Switch to Map View Playlist File download to PC (It may take long time depending on the number of files selected for PC download) Viewing screen Playback Progress MAP Current play time/ Total play time Displays location information for the video being played (Must be connected to Internet for the location information to be displayed on the map) Volume control G-sensor values Adjust video brightness No.
3-2. PC ViewerSetting 3-2-1.
04 Device Information 4. Specifications 4-1. Specifications The specifications of this product may change without prior notice for product improvements. Item Standard Note Model H50 Size/weight 76 x 30.5 x 38.4mm / 36.8g 3.0 x 1.2 x 1.51inches / 0.
