MIO MIVUE 86X (01) PDF MANUAL

The components of the MiVue 82x, 84x, and 86x models are as follows:

You have to insert a memory card before you can start recording. Use separate MicroSD cards for recording and for regular data storage.

Insert the memory card before powering on your Mio. DO NOT remove the memory card during recording. Turn the device off before removing the memory card.

Hold the card (MicroSD) by the edges and gently insert it into the slot as shown in the illustration. Do not apply pressure to the centre of the memory card.

To remove a card, gently push the top edge of the card inwards to release it, and pull it out of the slot.

Before you start recording, please format the MicroSD card to avoid malfunction caused by files not created by your Mio. Formatting a memory card will erase all data.

1. Press the Menu button.

2. Select Format and press the OK button.

3. When prompted, press the OK button to confirm.

• 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 behaviour. This responsibility includes observing all traffic rules and regulations in order to avoid accidents, personal injuries or property damage.

• A window mount is needed when using the dashcam in a car. Make sure that you place the dashcam 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.

• If the car’s windscreen is tinted with a coating, it may impact the recording quality.

• To ensure the highest quality recordings, you are advised to place the dashcam near the rear view mirror.

• Select an appropriate location for mounting the device in a vehicle. Never place the device where the driver’s field of vision is blocked.

• If the car’s windscreen is tinted with a reflective coating, it may be athermic and impact the GPS reception. In this instance, please mount your device in a “clear area.”

• The system will automatically calibrate the G-sensor of the device during startup. To avoid G-sensor malfunction, always turn the device on AFTER you mount it in the vehicle properly.

Make sure your car is parked on level ground. Follow the instructions below to mount your dashcam in a vehicle securely.

• Before attaching the device mount to the windscreen, it is recommended to clean the windscreen with rubbing alcohol and make sure that the installation area is free of dust, oil and grease.

• Attach the static cling film to the windscreen, and then install the mount over the static cling film.

• Route the cable 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.

• When adjusting the angle of mounting, make sure that the camera’s view is parallel with the level ground, and the ground to sky ratio is close to a 50/50 split.

• The placement of the device and cables may vary depending on the vehicle model. If you encounter any problems during installation, contact a skilled installer (such as the service personnel of the vehicle) for assistance.

• Do not power the device from both the cradle and the Mini-USB connector on the device.

Complete the installation according to the instructions in the “Using your dashcam in a vehicle” section. Once the vehicle engine is started, the dashcam automatically turns on.

When you power on your Mio for the first time, follow the on-screen prompts to complete the following:

• Select your preferred language.

• Set up the correct date and time for the recordings by selecting your local time zone.

• Set the preferred distance unit.

To turn the device off, you can press and hold the Menu/Back button.

Occasionally, you may need to perform a hardware reset when your Mio stops responding or if it appears to be “frozen” or unresponsive. To restart your Mio, insert a pointy object (such as a straightened paperclip) into the Reset button of your Mio.

The system will automatically begin continuous recording shortly after start-up. When recording is in progress, you can manually stop recording by pressing the Menu button. Press the Back button to return to the recording screen; the system will start recording automatically.

The recording may be divided into several video clips; recording will not stop between video clips. When your memory card fills up with continuous recordings, it will automatically record over the oldest existing files in this category.

Continuous recordings can be found in the “Normal” category for file playback.

The system icons on the recording screen provide the following information:

• REC: Recording indicator

• Time display: Shows the current time

• GPS: Indicates GPS signal strength

• Current GPS car speed: Shows the vehicle’s speed

By default, if an event happens, such as a sudden impact, high speed driving, an aggressive turn or an accidental crash during continuous recording, the G-sensor will prompt your Mio to start recording the event.

Event recording will save the duration from several seconds before until several seconds after the event. Event recording can last longer if the sensor is triggered again during recording. When your memory card fills up with event recordings, it will record over the oldest existing files in this category.

If you want to manually start an event recording while continuous recording is in progress, press the Event button. You can manually stop recording by pressing the Event button again, and the system will resume continuous recording automatically.

Event recordings can be found in the “Event” category for file playback.

This feature is not available on all models. Parking mode is disabled by default. Before enabling Parking mode, check the memory storage allocation of your device. Select Menu > System > Storage Allocation to set a proper allocation for parking recording. Changing the allocation will erase the memory card, so save any videos or photos to your computer first.

You can enable the function by selecting Menu > Parking Mode > Parking Mode > Smart Mode or Passive Powered Mode.

• Smart Mode: Supports recordings that are triggered by the G-sensor and motion detection. Smart parking mode is activated automatically after the ignition key is in the off position or when the car stops moving for about 5 minutes, depending on Auto Entry settings. For this mode, you must use an additional power source such as a Mio SmartBox uninterruptible power cable which is sold separately. The display is turned off while operating under this mode; press any of the function buttons to activate the display.

• Passive Powered Mode: Supports recordings after G-sensor detections are triggered. When Passive Powered Mode is enabled, the system will enter Parking mode after the device is powered off. In this mode, the device is powered by the internal battery (except for MiVue 848 which requires the Mio SmartBox) and should last up to 48 hours. It may be shorter depending on the amount of triggers and temperature. While the dashcam is recording, press any of the function buttons to activate the screen. The dashcam will power off again once recording is complete.

The parking recording will save the duration from several seconds before until several seconds after an event. To exit Parking mode and resume continuous recording, press the Back button. If movements were detected and recorded during Parking mode monitoring, you will be asked to playback the video when you exit Parking mode.

Parking recordings can be found in the “Parking” category for file playback.

Your Mio allows you to take a photo:

• If the recording is in progress, press the Camera/Down button.

• You can also press Menu > Camera > and press the OK button to take a photo.

The photos can be found in the “Photo” category for file playback.

To select a video or photo for playback:

1. Press Menu > File Playback > and press the OK button.

2. Select the desired type (Normal, Event, Parking, Photo) and then press the OK button.

3. Press the Up/Down buttons to select the desired file from the list then press the OK button.

4. Press the Up/Down buttons to view the previous/next file.

5. When viewing a photo, you can press the Trash icon button to delete the file.

6. When viewing a video, you can press the Menu button to do the following:

• Play / Pause: Starts or pauses the playback.

• Move to Event: Moves the continuous recording to the “Event” category.

• Delete: Deletes the file. Deleted files cannot be recovered. Make sure to back up your files before deletion.

For legal reasons, the safety camera function is not available in all countries.

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 a visual alert and you will also receive audio warnings.

When the alert sound setting is set to Beep:

• When your car approaches a safety camera, you will receive a normal beep alert.

• When your car approaches a safety camera at a speed over the set threshold, you will receive a persistent beep alert until your car speed drops lower than the appropriate speed limit.

• When your car passes through a safety camera, you will be notified by a different beep alert.

You can add a custom safety camera only when a GPS fix is established. You can add up to 100 custom safety cameras in your dashcam.

Adding a camera:

1. To add a custom safety camera in the current location, press the Safety Cam/Up button on the recording screen.

2. The next time you pass by the same location, you will receive alerts issued by the dashcam.

Viewing and removing a camera:

3. To view the information on the custom safety camera, select Menu > SafetyCam > Custom SafetyCam then select the safety camera that you want to check.

4. Press the Trash icon button to remove the custom safety camera from the dashcam.

The WIFI connection between your Mio and smartphone is not Internet-enabled. The MiVue Pro app is compatible with iOS 9.0 (and above) and Android 5.0 (and above) devices. Not all MiVue dashcam models support the MiVue Pro app or all its features.

MiVue Pro allows you to view, share and back up the videos recorded on a MiVue dashcam via WIFI.

The WIFI function allows you to connect the dashcam to your smartphone.

1. The WIFI function is disabled by default. You can enable WIFI by selecting Menu > WIFI > Connect App. Once enabled, the WIFI setting screen displays the SSID and password of the dashcam.

2. On your smartphone, open MiVue Pro and follow the on-screen instructions to set up the connection.

Press the Menu button to customise system settings. Not all setting items and options are available for all models.

File Playback: Plays recorded videos and photos.

Camera: Enters Camera mode.

WIFI:

• Connect App: Turn on WIFI.

• Change Password: Change the WIFI password.

Sound Recording: Sets if you want to include sounds in the recordings. A system icon is shown on the top of the recording screen if sound recording is disabled.

Driving Safety:

• Calibration: You are advised to calibrate the system constantly in order to be alerted properly. Drive the vehicle in the middle of the lane and ask a passenger to select this option and follow the on-screen instructions to complete calibration.

• LDWS: Select Beep or Voice to enable the LDWS (Lane Departure Warning System) function. The system will alert you when it detects that the GPS car speed is over 60 km/h and the car has strayed from its intended lane.

• Headlight Reminder: Once enabled, the system will remind you to turn the lights on when you are driving after dark.

• Driver Fatigue Alert: Once enabled, the system will remind you to take a break for a long-distance drive.

• Eco Drive Indicator: 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.

• FCWS: Select Beep or Voice to enable the FCWS (Forward Collision Warning System) function. The system will alert you when the car moves slowly and gets too close to the car ahead.

• Stop and Go: Once enabled, the system will alert you when the car ahead has proceeded to go after being stopped for longer than 10 seconds.

SafetyCam:

• Detection: Enables or disables safety camera alerts.

• Alert Sound: Turns on (Beep or Voice) or off (Mute) the alert sound.

• Alert Distance: The system will alert you at a preset distance (Short, Medium or Long) when a safety camera is ahead.

• Alert Method: Smart Alert sets the alert distance function according to the current GPS car speed. Standard Alert sets the alert distance function according to the speed limit.

• Threshold: Sets the speed value for the dashcam to start issuing alerts.

• Cruise Speed Alert: Sets the limit for the cruise speed. When you drive at a cruise speed over the set value, you will receive alerts by the dashcam.

• Custom SafetyCam: Lists all custom safety cameras which are sorted by the created time.

Parking Mode:

• Parking Mode: When enabled, the dashcam will automatically start recording when it detects movements or if an event happens while the vehicle is parked.

• Detection Method: Sets the parking detection method to Only G-sensor or Both Motion & G-sensor.

• Auto Entry: Sets the mode (Easy, Medium or Difficult) for the system to enter Parking mode automatically.

• G-Sensor Sensitivity: Sets the sensitivity level of the G-sensor that allows automatic triggering of parking recording when the dashcam is in Parking mode.

• Motion Detection: Sets the sensitivity level of motion detection to Low, Medium or High.

• Motion Detection Area: Sets the area of motion detection to Whole Area or Main Area Only.

• LED Indicator: Turns the parking indicator on or off (only applicable when your device enters smart parking detection mode).

Video Recording:

• Video Clip Length: Sets the length of each video clip for a continuous recording.

• Video Resolution: Sets the resolution of the video.

• Frequency: Sets the frequency for the camera to avoid problems caused by artificial light sources that are not constant.

• EV: Sets the exposure level to adjust the brightness of the image.

• G-Sensor Sensitivity: Sets the sensitivity level of the G-sensor that allows automatic triggering of the event recording while continuous recording is in progress.

• Stamps: Sets the information (Coordinates or G-Sensor) that will be displayed on the recorded video.

• Speed stamp: Displays the driving speed on the recorded video.

• Text stamp: Displays customisable text information.

System:

• Satellites: Displays the status of the GPS/GLONASS signal reception. You can press the Menu button and then select GPS or GLONASS for better signal reception if the need arises.

• Date/Time: Sets the system date and time. Use GPS time to select the Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time settings. For Manual setting, use the Up/Down buttons to adjust values and the OK button to move to the next field.

• Welcome Sound: Enables or disables the notification sounds during start-up.

• System Sound: Enables or disables system notification sounds.

• Volume: Adjusts the volume level.

• LCD Standby: Options include Always On, HUD (only displays time and speed), or a timer (10 sec / 1 min / 3 min) to turn off the LCD after recording starts.

• Language: Sets the language.

• Distance Unit: Sets the preferred distance unit.

• Storage Allocation: The system provides 4 default memory configurations to store videos and photos. Select the proper configuration based on your usage.

• Restore to Defaults: Restores system settings to the factory defaults.

• Version: Displays software information.

Format: Formats the memory card (all data will be erased).

MiVue Manager is a tool for you to view videos recorded on a MiVue dashcam. Not all features are available for every model.

Playing the recording files:

1. Remove the memory card from the dashcam and access the card on the computer via a card reader. You are advised to copy the recording files to your computer for backup and playback.

2. Start MiVue Manager on the computer.

• By default, MiVue Manager shows the calendar and the file list on the right.

• When a recording file exists, you will see the date marked with a “•”. Click that date to display the files that were recorded on that date.

• You can select the file type to display: Event / Normal / Parking.

• To display all files in the current folder, click All. To return to the calendar view, click Calendar.

3. Double-click the desired file on the file list to start playback.

The playback controls are described as follows:

1. Skips to the previous / next file on the list.

2. Starts or pauses the playback.

3. Changes the playback speed to 1/4x, 1/2x, 1x (default), 1.5x, or 2x.

4. Mutes or unmutes the volume.

5. Adjusts the volume level.

6. Activates the Zoom Tool where a section of the image is magnified.

7. Plays the video in full screen.

8. Displays the playback progress. You can click on a point along the track bar to move directly to a different location for the playback.

During playback, you can view more driving information from the dashboard panel and the G-sensor chart that are displayed below the video playback screen.

• On the dashboard panel, click the globe icon to display the map screen. The map screen may not display when the computer is not connected to the Internet or when your MiVue model does not support the GPS function.

• The G-sensor chart displays data in 3-axis waveform about the car’s shift forward/backward (X), to the right/left (Y) and upward/downward (Z).

The tool bar allows you to do the following:

1. Selects the folder that stores the recording files.

2. Previews and prints the current video image.

3. Saves the selected files to the specified location on your computer.

4. Captures and saves the current video image to the specified location on your computer.

5. Opens the 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 (Internet access is required for this feature).

• About: Displays the version and copyright information of MiVue Manager.

6. Exports the GPS information of the selected file in the KML format to the specified location on your computer.

7. Opens YouTube™ on a web browser for you to upload videos (account required).

8. In the playlist, the “F” and “R” marks displayed on the filename indicate that the video comes with a corresponding front video (F) or rear video (R). While playing the video, the screen displays the PIP (picture-in-picture) mode. You can switch the front and rear videos by clicking the switch icon (for selected models only).

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.

• Do not subject your device to sudden and severe temperature changes. This could cause moisture condensation inside the unit, which could damage your device. In the event of moisture condensation, allow the device to dry out completely before use.

• The screen surface can easily be scratched. Avoid touching it with sharp objects. Non-adhesive generic screen protectors designed specifically for use on portable devices with LCD panels may be used to help protect the screen from minor scratches.

• Never clean your device with it powered on. Use a soft, lint-free cloth to wipe the screen and the exterior of your device.

• Do not use paper towels to clean the screen.

• Never attempt to disassemble, repair or make any modifications to your device. Disassembling, modifying or any attempt to repair could cause damage to your device, may inflict bodily harm or damage to property and will void any warranty.

• Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as your device, its parts or accessories.

• To discourage theft, do not leave the device and accessories in plain view in an unattended vehicle.

• Overheating may damage the device.

• GPS is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for the performance of GPS. Any change to the GPS system can affect the accuracy of all GPS equipment.

• GPS satellite signals cannot pass through solid materials (except glass). When you are inside a tunnel or building, GPS positioning is not available. Signal reception can be affected by situations such as bad weather or dense overhead obstacles (such as trees, tunnels, viaducts and tall buildings).

• The GPS positioning data is for reference only.

About charging:

• Use only the charger supplied with your device. Use of another type of charger may result in malfunction and/or danger.

• This product is intended to be supplied by a LISTED Power Unit marked with “LPS”, “Limited Power Source” and output rated + 5 V dc / 2.0 A.

About the charger:

• Do not use the charger in a high moisture environment. Never touch the charger when your hands or feet are wet.

• Allow adequate ventilation around the charger when using it to operate the device or charge the battery. Do not cover the charger with paper or other objects that will reduce cooling. Do not use the charger while it is inside a carrying case.

• Connect the charger to a proper power source. The voltage requirements are found on the product case and/or packaging.

• Do not use the charger if the cord becomes damaged.

• Do not attempt to service the unit. There are no serviceable parts inside. Replace the unit if it is damaged or exposed to excess moisture.

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.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

• The battery must be recycled or disposed of properly.

• Use the battery only in the specified equipment.