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  • Page 1 Car Camcorder User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents About this Guide ............... 3 Regulatory notices ..............3 Prohibition of co-location ............3 WEEE Notice ................3 CE Regulatory Notice ..............3 Notes on Installation ..............4 Caution ..................4 Introduction ............... 7 Features ................ 7 Package Contents ............7 Product Overview ............
  • Page 3 3.4.6 Headlight Warning ............25 Parking Mode ............... 26 3.5.1 Park Recording ............26 3.5.2 Collision Detection ..........27 3.5.3 Timelapse ............... 27 Collision Detection ............28 HUD ................28 Playback Videos and Photos .......... 29 Deleting Files ............... 30 Setting Go Moto Plus App ..........

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    About this Guide The content in this document is for information purpose and is subject to change without prior notice. We have made every effort to ensure that this User Guide is accurate and complete. However, no liability is assumed for any errors or omissions that may have occurred.

  • Page 5: Notes On Installation

    EU Health Protection: This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Notes on Installation Please measure the front windshield viewing area, make sure not to block driver's front view, install the camcorder below the rearview mirror (the central, higher right position of the front windshield).
  • Page 6 The results of GPS positioning are only for reference, and should  not affect the actual driving situation. The camcorder also cannot ensure the positioning accuracy. GPS positioning accuracy may differ depending on weather and  location such as high buildings, tunnels, undergrounds, or forests. GPS satellite signals cannot pass through solid materials (except glass).
  • Page 7 Explosion Area or in a zone with a “Switch Off 2-way Radios” sign by switching off camcorders that may interfere with the radio frequency. HP Inc. is NOT responsible for the loss of any data/content during  operation.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this advanced Car Camcorder. This product is specifically designed for real time video recording when driving. 1.1 Features • 2MP CMOS sensor • Full HD 1920*1080 • 3.0" TFT-LCD color screen • 120° Wide angle lens •...

  • Page 9: Product Overview

    1.3 Product Overview No. Item Item LED Indicator Speaker LCD Color Screen Wide Angle Lens Menu / Back Button ( Reset Microphone Add Speed Point / Up Button Power/HUD Snapshot / Down Button ( Power Connector Port Emergency Recording / Memory Card Slot Confirm Button ( Rear camera connector port...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    2 Getting Started 2.1 Storage Media 2.1.1 Insert the Memory Card Insert memory card with the pins facing forward, see the picture as below: 2.1.2 Remove the Memory Card If the camcorder is power on, please power off first and wait for the procedure of switching off the camcorder completed before removing the memory card.

  • Page 11: Installing In Vehicles

    2.2 Installing in Vehicles Put the electrostatic sticker onto the suggested area on the windshield. Before putting the sticker, please wipe and clean the windshield. During the installation, please make sure the bubbles in between the sticker and the window are all gone. Push the mount into mount slot on top of device, until a click sound is heard.
  • Page 12 Peel off the protective plastic sheet from the adhesive bracket. Place and press the bracket firmly onto the electrostatic sticker on the windshield window. Make sure the base is securely locked in place. 5. Loose the knob to swivel the device vertically or horizontally.

  • Page 13: Connecting To Power

    2.3 Connecting to Power Use only the supplied car charger to power up the camcorder. Connect one end of the car charger to the USB connector of the camcorder. USB port input: DC 5V / 1.5A. Plug the other end of the car charger to the cigarette lighter socket of your vehicle.

  • Page 14: Powering The Camcorder On / Off

    2.5 Powering the Camcorder On / Off 2.5.1 Auto Power On/Off Start the car engine, wait a few seconds to charge the camcorder, and then screen will light up and the camcorder will automatically power on and start recording. Once the vehicle engine shuts down, the camcorder automatically saves the recording and turns off the power.

  • Page 15: Initial Settings

    2.6 Initial Settings Before using the camcorder, we recommend you setup the correct Time zone, Date and Time. Note: Please note that if you press the button during recording, the system will stop recording and enter OSD menu. Make sure the recording is already stopped then continue operating the menu. 2.6.1 Set Time Zone To set the time zone, do the following: Press the...

  • Page 16: Using The Car Camcorder

    3 Using the Car Camcorder 3.1 Automatic Record Once start the car engine, the camcorder will automatically power on and start recording. Recording will automatically stop when the engine is switched off. Note: 1. Some vehicle power supply would not turn on / off automatically with the car engine start, if the camcorder cannot automatically power on/off with the car engine, please manually connect the power supply with the vehicle power, and then power on, or manually power off the camcorder and then release the connector with the car power supply.
  • Page 17 Icon Item Description Recording Duration Indicates the video current duration. 00:10 Car Speed Current car speed Indicates the current recording date Date / Time and time. During video recording, press the Menu Button button to enter the OSD menu. During video recording, press the Add Speed Point button to add a speed cam Button...
  • Page 18 Card is inserted. microSD Card icon No card. Power The device is connected with the power. icon Wi-Fi on Wi-Fi Wi-Fi off Indicates rear camera recording screen. VIV (Video in Video) (Rear Camera is not included in standard package. Please contact distributor for further information.)

  • Page 19: Emergency Recording

    3.1.2 Emergency Recording To Start the Emergency Recording, do the following: During Video Recording, press the button to enter emergency recording mode, the “Emergency” message will be shown immediately on the upper left corner of the screen, and the recorded file will be protected. The emergency video recording length is same as the recording interval setting.

  • Page 20: Picture In Video

    Note: You may delete custom speed cam positions by selecting the Delete Last Position or Delete All Position option from the Speed Position Management menu. Please note that all of your existing speed cam positions are deleted once the Delete All Position option is selected. Make sure you are ready to recreate your custom speed cam positions before running this option.

  • Page 21: Driving Safety

    3.4 Driving Safety The following driving safety function is for reference only. Drivers are advised to exercise discretion based on actual road conditions. Note: 1. The Driving Safety function is limited to triggering no more than two alarms at the same time. If a voice and alert message have been triggered, any other alarm will be ignored until either of the two is settled.

  • Page 22: Speed Limit Alert

    Note: The speed cam alert function must have the speed cam datum from the country you use. The function will be void if the product is used in any other countries. Please consult with the shop you purchased if the function is void. There is no guarantee the speed cam datum will be included for the worldwide countries.

  • Page 23: Driver Fatigue Alert

    3.4.3 Driver Fatigue Alert If the Driver Fatigue Alert function is enabled, this product produces audible alert and screen message one hour after it has begun recording and repeats the alerts every half hour afterwards. To enable the Driver Fatigue Alert, do the following: Press the button to enter the OSD menu.
  • Page 24 After enabling LDWS, the screen will display traffic lane align icon , please adjust the camcorder so that the horizontal line and the eye level are overlapped and the slash lines are centered in the driving lane. This product produces audible alert and screen message when LDWS is activates.

  • Page 25: Fcws

    3.4.5 FCWS Once your car’s location is determined by GPS and the FCWS function is enabled, this camcorder produces audible alert and screen message when you drive at speeds over 60 km/h (37 mph) and are less than 20 m away from the car in front of you.

  • Page 26: Headlight Warning

    3.4.6 Headlight Warning The Headlight Warning function produces audible alert and screen message when it detects poor lighting conditions through the recording displays of this camcorder, including driving in rainy or cloudy weather, at night, and in basements, parking lots, and tunnels. To enable the Headlight Warning, do the following: Press the button to enter the OSD menu.

  • Page 27: Parking Mode

    3.5 Parking Mode To monitor the vehicle when it is parked, you can activate Park Recording, or Collision Detection, or Timelapse. Before you activate Parking Mode, we commend to install ACC cable through professional car service shop. Follow the steps below to change the settings for Parking Mode: Press the button to enter the OSD menu.

  • Page 28: Collision Detection

    3.5.2 Collision Detection - In normal loop recording mode, press and hold Power key for 3 seconds, the screen will show message “Press OK to power off or enter Collision Detection after 10 sec.” Please wait for 10 seconds and the camcorder will enter Collision Detection automatically.

  • Page 29: Collision Detection

    3.6 Collision Detection If the Collision Detection function is enabled, this camcorder begins emergency recording once it detects any collision. Sensitivity of the Collision Detection function is set to Normal by default, if user wants to change the settings of Collision Detection, do the following: Press the button to enter the OSD menu.

  • Page 30: Playback Videos And Photos

    Note: Driving Speed is only applicable when satellite positioning of the camcorder is ready; otherwise, they will be displayed in gray scale only. 3.8 Playback Videos and Photos If recording is in progress, press button to stop recording and enter the playback menu.

  • Page 31: Deleting Files

    3.9 Deleting Files To delete file(s), perform the following steps: Press the button to stop recording and enter the main Menu. Press the button to select File Deletion and press button to confirm. Press the button to select folder and press the button to confirm.

  • Page 32: Setting Go Moto Plus App

    4 Setting Go Moto Plus App 4.1 Download and Install The camcorder allows you to connect to the smart phone via the app. When using for the first time, install the [Go Moto Plus] app for your smart phone. Scan below QR code or download Go Moto Plus app from Google Play or App Store.
  • Page 33 4.2 Wi-Fi connection Press the Power button to switch on the camcorder. Enter Menu and go to Wi-Fi option; choose “ON” to activate the wireless network. The camcorder’s screen will display Wi-Fi Device ID and Password. Using the Wi-Fi function of your smart phone, search for the camcorder ID “hp_f450x_xxxxxx”...
  • Page 34 Note: 1. The smart phone shall be within a maximum of a 5m distance from the camcorder without any buildings in between. 2. When the Wi-Fi function of the camcorder is ON but not yet connected with your smart phone, or the connection is disconnected, the Wi-Fi icon on camcorder’s screen will be white.

  • Page 35: Using The Go Moto Plus App

    5 Using the Go Moto Plus App Tap [Go Moto Plus] icon to activate the app. The main screen will pop up. Follow the below instruction to operate this application.

  • Page 36: Main Screen

    5.1 Main Screen...
  • Page 37 icon Description Go Moto Plus logo / memory card message Preview Switch front and rear camcorder preview Full screen display Start/Stop Record Snapshot Camera File. Recorded files in microSD card. Camera Setting Note: The emergency videos folder in microSD reaches capacity, and will be overwritten by new recordings.

  • Page 38: Playback, Delete And Download

    5.2 Playback, delete and download You can use this feature to playback or delete the file saved in camcorder, or to download the file from camcorder to your smart phone. 1. Tap the icon [Camera File]. 2. The files saved in the camcorder will be displayed on your smart phone.
  • Page 39 3. Tap the right top corner “Select” and pick up the files that you want to delete or download and tap below icon to execute. Icon Description Download the file to smartphone. Delete file from microSD card. Downloaded file will mark as “Downloaded” on preview thumbnail.

  • Page 40: Local Album

    5.3 Local Album You can use this feature to playback or delete the file that you download in your smart phone. The file can be opened and reviewed without Wi-Fi connection to the camera. Tap the icon [Album] below the home page. The camera will stop recording if it’s connected with app.
  • Page 41 Tap the file from preview thumbnail to playback, delete or edit. Icon Description Edit the video or photo. (refer to next step for details.) Share the video or photo to social media. Video screenshot. Save the video or photo to smartphone’s album. When the file is saved, the screen will show a message of “Save to smartphone's album successfully.”...

  • Page 42: Edit Video Or Picture

    5.3.1 Edit Video or Picture Open the downloaded file in “Album”, then, tap Edit icon. The video or picture can be edited. 1. Edit video: Remove original audio/voice, and embed favorite music from the recommendations. 2. Edit picture: Crop the picture, or change the color of picture from recommendations.

  • Page 43: Camera Setting

    5.4 Camera Setting You can use this feature to set up your car camcorder by app. Tap icon [Camera Setting]. The camcorder will stop recording. Set up the options according to your favorite or needs.

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Settings

    6 Adjusting the Settings 6.1 Using the Menu You can customize the general settings via the on-screen display (OSD) menus. Press the button to enter the OSD menu. Press the button to select menu item, and then press button for entering function menu. Press the button to select or adjust the value, and then press the...
  • Page 45 Menu option Description Available option If the Speed Cam Alert function is enabled, once your car’s location is determined Speed Cam Alert by GPS and approaches a On / Off speed cam, this product produces audible alert and screen message. Delete Last Position: Delete the last speed camera point.
  • Page 46 Menu option Description Available option Set off after 7sec or 1min: Screen will be off after a set time if no operation is detected during the standby or record mode. Press any button will switch it on. (Recording is not affected when screen is off).
  • Page 47 Menu option Description Available option When FCWS is activated after satellite positioning, camcorder will issue audible alert and screen message FCWS On / Off when vehicle speed is above 60 km/h (37 mph) and the distance with the front vehicle is less than 20m.

  • Page 48: Specifications

    Specifications Item Description Image sensor 2MP CMOS sensor 1920 (H) x 1080 (V) Effective pixels Supports microSD card with class V30 or higher, and Storage media capacity 32GB or higher. LCD display 3” LCD color TFT Wide Angle Fixed Focus lens Lens Aperture: Up to F1.8 Focus range...
  • Page 49 Item Description Operating 0° ~ 45° C Temperature Operating Humidity 20 ~ 70% RH Storage -20° ~ 70° C Temperature Dimensions 86.5 x 52 x 28.5 mm Weight Approx. 90g Built-in IEEE 802.11g/n(HT20) Wi-Fi chip: RTL8188FTV Frequency range 2412~2462MHz Wi-Fi Channel Ch1~Ch11...

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