Kenwood DRV-A700W Instruction Manual

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DRV-A700W

GPS Integrated Dashboard Camera

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700-V1.5.A.A-EN

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Page 1 Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you can upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the product. Model DRV-A700W...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Before Use ......................... Dashboard Camera Function Guide ................. Precautions for Use ....................Accessories ......................... Key Features ......................Parts Name and Functions ..................Installation and Connection ..................Initial Settings ......................Basic Operation ......................Settings........................Connection with Computer ..................Using the Desktop Software ..................Using the Smartphone App ..................
Page 4: Before Use
Before Use The screen images and operation examples in this document were created for explaining the • operating procedures. There may be screen images that differ from the actual screens or examples of operations not • actually performed. Disclaimer Please note that JVCKENWOOD shall not be responsible for any damages suffered by the •...
Page 5: Precautions For Use
Precautions for Use Precautions and notices Warning! Do not operate the device while driving. Using this product does not change the requirement for a driver to take full responsibility for his or her behavior. This responsibility includes observing all traffic rules and regulations in order to avoid accidents, personal injury or property damage.
Page 6 Precautions for installation • Install the device in a position where it will not block the front view of the driver (position where hidden by the rear-view mirror). • Install the device so that it is within the wiping range of the wiper. •...
Page 7 Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Batteries (applicable for countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems) Products and batteries with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed of as household waste. Old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items and their waste by products.
Page 8 Español Por la presente, JVCKENWOOD declara que el equipo de radio DRV-A700W cumple la Directiva 2014 / 53 / EU. El texto completo de la declaración de conformidad con la UE está disponible en la siguiente dirección de internet: Português...
Page 9 JVCKENWOOD ezennel kijelenti, hogy a DRV-A700W rádióberendezés megfelel a 2014/ 53/ EU irányelvnek. Az EU konformitási nyilatkozat teljes szövege az alábbi weboldalon érhető el: Hrvatski JVCKENWOOD ovim izjavljuje da je radio oprema DRV-A700W u skladu s Direktivom 2014 /53 / EU. Cjeloviti tekst deklaracije Europske un Svenska Härmed försäkrar JVCKENWOOD att radioutrustningen DRV-A700W är i enlighet med direktiv...
Page 10 2014 / 53/EU. Полный текст декларации соответствия ЕС доступен по следующему адресу в сети Интернет: Limba românã Prin prezenta, JVCKENWOOD declară că echipamentul radio DRV-A700W este în conformitate cu Directiva 2014 /53/UE. Textul integral al declarației de conformitate UE este disponibil la urmatoarea adresă de internet: Български...
Page 11 Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: KENWOOD Products: Dashboard Camera Model Name: DRV-A700W Responsible Party: JVCKENWOOD USA CORPORATION 2201 East Dominguez Street, Long Beach, CA 90810, U.S.A. PHONE: 310 639-9000 THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: 1.
Page 12: Accessories
Accessories Before you get started, check you have everything below. Dashboard Camera Magnetic Charging Adhesive Pads Hardwire Kit USB Cable Cable Clips PL Fliter (with 16GB microSD card) Port Mount * Product appearance may differ slightly to that shown above. Key Features - Quick Release Magnetic Charging Port Mount We know how difficult it is to maintain focus with movement.
Page 13: Parts Name And Functions
Parts Name and Functions File Protect / Wireless Link Button File Protect Simply press the button to protect the current video file from overwriting. Note: - If the button is pressed within the first third of a video clip, the previous clip will also be protected.
Page 14 Reset Button On the rare occasions the device has a problem, use the reset button to shut down the device. Simply press the reset until the device turns off and the device will automatically turn on. Speaker System sound and recorded footage sound. DC-IN / Data Transfer Port By connecting the device with the supplied hardwire kit you are able to charge the device.
Page 15: Installation And Connection
Installation and Connection Recommended installation position • Install the device in a position where it will not block the front view of the driver (position where hidden by the rear-view mirror). Install the device so that it is within the wiping range of the wiper. •...
Page 16 1. CONNECT THE DEVICE TO THE POLARIZER FILTER 1.1. Installing Circular Polarizer Filter Align the threaded side of the polarizer filter with device and turn it clockwise to make sure the rotation is smooth along the threaded metal area. (Polarizer Filter is attached at the factory shipment condition.) 1.2.
Page 17 If you want to use the Parking Mode, connect hardwire kit to Permanent power supply. Mount the dash cam behind the rearview mirror and connect the 5V Mini USB connector to the dash cam. THE FIRST-TIME SETUP Refer to "Initial Settings" (P17 to P18). KENWOOD DASH CAM MANAGER...
Page 18 SELECT INSTALLATION POSITION View the image and adjust the installation position through the smartphone. STICK THE ADHESIVE ONTO THE WINDSHIELD After positioning a location on the windshield, clean the area with a dry/clean cloth, remove the adhesive protective film and protective lens film, stick it on the windshield, keep pressing and adding pressure on it for 30 seconds.
Page 19 Connect the Rear Cam KCA-R100 (optional accessory) 1. Connect the Rear Cam Insert CAM-IN connector into the CAM-IN port on compatible dashboard camera. CAM-IN connector of rear camera 2. Select installation position Start the engine to power up the rear cam, then turn on Wireless Link mode to connect with mobile device.
Page 20: Initial Settings
Initial Settings THE FIRST-TIME SETUP When device is powered, the dash cam will turn on and automatically enter Wireless Link mode. Please setup the dash cam with your smartphone and it will display the first-time setup. - Select the Country and Time Zone - Set the Time and Date...
Page 21 - Select the Speed Unit - Set Wireless Link Password - Format SD Card TIP: You can reset the settings either by operating inside of the SETUP MENU, or by restoring defaults. Please read carefully and follow the instructions below to help you operate the device safely.
Page 22: Basic Operation
Basic Operation -Video Menu Access the VIDEO MENU(Video Setting on the app) through the smartphone. About detailed explanation of smartphone app operation, refer to "Using the smartphone app" (P34 to P42). • Resolution: Choose the video resolution. OPTIONS: 1080P 30fps Dual / 1440P 30fps (default) / 1080P 30fps •...
Page 23 • KENWOOD Stamp: Turn the KENWOOD logo stamp ON or OFF on the recorded files. OPTIONS: On (default)/Off Time & Date Stamp: Turn ON or OFF the date stamp mark on the recorded files. • OPTIONS: On (default)/Off Information Stamp: Turn the Information stamp including the acceleration, •...
Page 24 Basic Operation -Photo Menu Access the PHOTO MENU(Camera Setting on the app) through the smartphone. About detailed explanation of smartphone app operation, refer to "Using the smartphone app" (P34 to P42). Exposure: Adjust exposure levels settings. OPTIONS: +2/+1/ 0(default)/-1/-2 Time & Date Stamp: Turn ON or OFF the date stamp mark on the photos. OPTIONS: On (default)/Off NOTE: When you are in the System Setting ->...
Page 25: Settings
Settings -Setup Menu Access the SETUP MENU(System Setting on the app) through the smartphone. About detailed explanation of smartphone app operation, refer to "Using the smartphone app" (P34 to P42). Note: The default settings have been selected for great image quality and ease of operation. Under most circumstances, you don’t need to change the settings.
Page 26: Connection With Computer
Connection with Computer USB STORAGE When you use the provided USB cable to connect the device to your computer. The device will operate as a card reader. Your computer will have a pop up of a new drive for you to browse all the video and photo files. Note: The device is a “Read Only”...
Page 27: Using The Desktop Software
Using the Desktop Software “KENWOOD VIDEO PLAYER” is a desktop software for displaying video recorded with the device. System Requirements for “KENWOOD VIDEO PLAYER” OS: Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7* (except for the Windows 10 Mobile, Windows RT) *Windows 7 Service Pack 1 must be installed.
Page 28 Video time line : Chart of G-sensor data : Drag the Video time line bar to Rewind or Display the G-data of the vehicle in the video Forward to cue Video, Speed and G-Sensor date. when it was recorded. Video play control buttons : Video shot on : Available options from left to right are stop, last Display date and time of the video when it...
Page 29 How to Edit the Video: KENWOOD VIDEO PLAYER JVC VIDEO PLAYER File Edit Setup Share Help Edit Mode Cancel 00:27 01:00 Remove Group Ungroup Cut Time : 00:07 ~ 00:37 File Date Size Duration Resolution 171129_191823_016 11/29/2017 96MB 01:00 1920*1080...
Page 30 Image processing: Proceed with image processing once the image export options are setup. Export status (1): The image file export progress is presented as a percentage symbol "%" and is synced with item 3. Export status (2): The image file export progress is presented by a frame being filled with layered colors ink and synced with item 2.
Page 31 -Share Mode KENWOOD VIDEO PLAYER 00:27 Click Share → Share Videos in the software system bar at the top of the window or the community sharing icon in the interface to display the sharing window. To share the current video: When two files are playing, the one with the active speaker icon will be shared.
Page 32 You can select the privacy mode of Public, Private, and Unlisted when you upload the video. Upload title: The title item will define the name of the video when you upload the video, you can select the Auto: “DD/MM/YYYY (default) – Dash Cam – KENWOOD VIDEO PLAYER” or define the title by yourselves. Last step: Click to go back to the last step.
Page 33 KENWOOD VIDEO PLAYER JVC VIDEO PLAYER File Edit Setup Share Help 00:27 File upload failure: This page displays if an upload failed or there is a server connection timeout. Last step: Click to go back to the last step.
Page 34 KENWOOD VIDEO PLAYER 00:27 Connect to community platform: The message "Connecting to Social Media…… Please Wait." displays when a connection is being initiated. Your default browser will display and connect to the selected community platform. You are required to bundle your account ID with the platform for connection the first time only (no longer needed once bundled).
Page 35 KENWOOD VIDEO PLAYER Upload status (1): The file upload progress is presented as a percentage symbol "%" and synced with item 2. Upload status (2): The file upload progress is presented by a frame being filled with layered colors ink and synced with item 1.
Page 36 KENWOOD VIDEO PLAYER Confirm: Click to go back to play mode information.
Page 37: Using The Smartphone App
Using the Smartphone App “KENWOOD DASH CAM MANAGER” is a smartphone app for displaying video recorded with the device. System Requirements for “KENWOOD DASH CAM MANAGER” OS: Android 5.0.2 or later OS: iOS 9.0 or later Android is a trademark of Google Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
Page 38 Long press the Wireless Link button on the device and enter the connecting mode. Open the KENWOOD DASH CAM MANAGER of the smartphone app. Press the Connect button and select from the network list to pair the dashboard camera device.
Page 39 -Main Screen Dashboard Camera Live View Press to check the live view. Time & Date Displays the device current settings of Date, Time, Country, and Time Zone. Format SD Card Format the memory card. Format will remove ALL the files in the card. Last Format Date Displays the date of your last format.
Page 40 -Preview Click the preview display to enter the video mode, and click the video/photo icon to switch between these two modes. By clicking the red dot to start/stop recording and the white dot to take photos. Back Button Back to main screen. Dashboard Camera Image Preview Displays the streaming of the dashboard camera.
Page 41 -Files on Dash Cam Click Files on Dash Cam to enter the Video Playback mode to review,protect/unprotect, and delete the files saved in the SD card. In addition, you can also download the important files to your mobile device. Back Button Back to main screen.
Page 42 -Files on Mobile Click Files on Mobile to enter the Local Video Playback mode to review the downloaded videos with Google Maps, and also view the user’s route, speed, G-sensor and distance data. You can also shorten the video by using the edit function and share it to the other social media apps installed in your mobile device.
Page 43 -How to Edit the Video: 1. Files on Mobile Device. 2. Press the Edit Mode button. 3. Select the video. 02:05 4. Press the Edit button and 5. Select the area of video. 6. Press the Check button to then press the Cut button. output the video.
Page 44 -How to Share the Video: 1. Files on Mobile. 2. Press the Edit Mode button. 3. Select the video. 02:05 4. Press the Share button 5. Select the social media apps installed in your smartphone. and press the Check button. Android...
Page 45 -Menu Click Menu to enter the Video/Photo/General menu and adjust settings. Switch between these three menu by clicking the icons at the bottom. -About Click About icon to view the software version and the app’s information.
Page 46: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Blurred Image (Video) The device comes with a protective lens cover for the camera lens, be sure to remove it. Wipe the lens with a soft cloth until any debris/stains are removed. Clean your vehicles windshield where the camera is placed. Unable to insert SD card Make sure the metal portion of the memory card faces the button side.
Page 47: Appendix
If this message appears, simply adjust your browser settings When I download files from and allow for the download to proceed. Once complete, the KENWOOD website a reset your browser security to protect your computer. malicious software message appears...
Page 48 On Wireless Link Security The Wireless Link communicating with radio wave, there is a benefit that you are able to access Link freely as far as the radio wave reaches. On the other hand, without security setting there may be a risk of hacking or abuseful invasion by a malignant third party. We recommend that you use Wireless Link after setting security of the devices connected.
Page 49 Important Notice Concerning the Software About Open Source Software included in the Desktop Software The KENWOOD VIDEO PLAYER includes certain open source or other software originating from third parties that is subject to the GNU Lesser General Public License version 2.1 (LGPLv2.1) and different copyright licensees, disclaimers and notices.
Page 50: Specifications
Specifications Model Number / Name DRV-A700W / GPS Integrated Dashboard Camera Power Requirements 5V / 2A; 12-24V DC Input: 12-24V DC Power Supply Output: 5V DC (power cord) Fuse Type: 2A Current Consumption 320mA Sensor Resolution 5.14M Pixels Lens 6G / 154° / F1.8...

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