VIOFO A119 (02) PDF Document

Please follow these notices when using your VIOFO A119:

• Please do not install or operate with wet hands.

• Please do not install in a location of high humidity, inflammable gas, liquid and position that may affect driver visibility and safety.

• Please do not leave the device inside an airtight vehicle exposed to extreme heat.

• Please do not use power that exceeds rated voltage.

• Keep children away from products, accessories and package.

• Use only original charging cable. The manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from the use of other charging cables.

• Please do not disassemble the device and charging cable. Do not cut charging cable! Damage caused is not covered by warranty!

• Please do not press lens forcefully.

• Please do not use sharp object against dashcam or accessories.

• Please do not remove Micro SD card during recording and shutdown process to avoid file damage.

• It is recommended to use a Class 10, 8 GB or above Micro SD card (64 GB SD is highest supported type, though 128GB is OK too). Using faster than C10 or U1 achieves nothing.

• Whatever card you use, it MUST be formatted by FAT32, not exFAT.

• For best results, use Transcend Ultimate U1 or Samsung EVO. Format in the camera via the camera menu. Avoid unreliable Sandisk.

• It is necessary to format Micro SD card before first use to ensure stable read and write. Re-format every 2 months for reliability.

• Please do not interrupt power supply during system upgrade to prevent from booting failure.

• Product function and contents of this manual may be changed without further notice.

The VIOFO A119 comes with the following accessories:

• Car Adapter (It has TWO ports, one for powering another cam or charging a phone)

• USB Cable

• GPS Mount (optional)

• Non-GPS Mount

• Clips

• Mount Detaching String

Follow these steps to install your VIOFO A119:

1. **Install the Mount:** Slide the mount into the slot on the back of the camera.

2. **Attach to Windshield:** Remove the paper from the 3M sticker and attach the mount to a suitable location on your windshield. Choose a location that provides the best possible view. You can position it temporarily with duct tape to check the inside and outside view for suitability, taking into account the 160-degree diagonal view.

3. **Connect to Car Charger:** Plug the cigarette adapter into your vehicle’s power port. Insert the USB plug into the USB port on the mount or the camera.

Note: For the GPS version mount, it is recommended to insert the USB plug directly into the USB port on the camera, not the port on the mount. Using the port on the GPS mount is buggy and may cause the Start-Up chimes to sound frequently.

For the non-GPS version mount, insert the USB plug into the USB port on the camera.

4. **Adjust the View Angle:** Then adjust the angle by turning the lens up/down or right/left. Too much sky affects picture exposure. Check if horizontal lines in the center of the picture are too curved.

• Please do not turn on motion detection unless your vehicle is parked. If motion detection is enabled while driving, the camera may not continuously record.

• It is recommended to keep the G-Sensor set to low (default setting).

• Please do not install the device in a location that will interfere with driver visibility or safety.

• Install the device in a location close to the rearview mirror for the best view.

• The lens should be positioned within the windshield wiper area to ensure a clear view on rainy days.

• Please do not install the device on or near the area where the airbag operates.

• Install in a place where it will not be affected by the sun control film (window tint) or any other electronic product to ensure optimal use.

• Note: Please do not install device on an air bag or within its working range. The manufacturer is not liable for any injury or death caused by deployment of air bag.

(1) Power

(2) Rec/Left

(3) Menu

(4) Emergency/Confirm

(5) Mic/Right

(6) USB Port

(7) AV Out

(8) Reset

(9) Card Slot

(10) USB Port

Stand-by Mode (turn off recording)

Recording Mode

*In highest quality mode it just locks. In lower quality it creates a file with a few seconds before & after and puts it in a “prevent overwrite” folder.

Playlist Mode

Setting Menu Mode

• **00:00:00:** Recording Mode

• **00:00:00:** Recording Time

• **1080P60:** Video Resolution

• **Red Circle Icon:** Recording Status

• **Lock Icon:** Emergency Lock

• **Microphone Icon:** Microphone

• **SD Card Icon:** SD Card

To Switch On:

Insert the Micro SD card into the card slot (with contacts up toward the screen). Connect the car charger to the dashcam’s mini USB interface and the car cigarette lighter. Start the engine, and the device will switch on automatically.

To Switch Off:

• **Automatic:** When the power is turned on, simply turn off the engine or unplug the charging cable to switch it off automatically.

• **Manual:** This is required for vehicles whose cigarette lighter provides continuous power after the engine is turned off. When the device has a power source, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn the device off. To switch the device back on, press the power button for at least 3 seconds.

1. Insert a Micro SD card into the card slot, and automatic loop recording will begin after power is supplied.

2. The time frame for each video file can be set to 1, 2, 3, 5, or 10 minutes.

3. When there is insufficient space on the Micro SD card, loop recording will automatically overwrite the oldest files one by one.

4. Loop recording files are saved in the SD card folder: \DCIM\Movie.

There are two types of emergency recording:

• **Automatic emergency recording:** When the G-sensor is activated by a collision, the current footage will be locked automatically to avoid being overwritten by loop recording. The collision sensing feature can be adjusted in the “G-sensor” option in settings.

• **Manual emergency recording:** Pressing the emergency recording button during footage recording will lock the current footage to avoid it being overwritten by loop recording. A “flag” at that point is created. If using resolutions less than 1440p, a file with a few seconds before and after the event is created.

When this feature is activated, recording will begin if there is movement in front of the camera. Once the camera does not detect movement for 60 seconds, recording will be stopped, and the device will switch to detect mode. The device will record again if it detects new movement in front of the camera.

Note: Keep this feature OFF when driving, as it can result in poor video. It is really only useful if the VIOFO A119 is used with an external power system for parking mode.

1. While in video mode, press the [REC] button to access the playlist.

2. Use the arrow buttons [REC] and [MIC] to select the desired video.

3. Press the button [▲] to play.

4. Press the menu button to exit.

1. Connect the VIOFO A119 to a computer with a mini-USB cable.

2. The device will automatically turn on and “Mass Storage” will be displayed.

3. The computer will detect it as a “removable disk”.

4. There will be three folders under the DCIM folder:

• \Movie (loop recording video files)

• \EMR (Emergency recording video file)

• \Picture (Video snapshot)

5. Copy the files needed to your computer drive.

Note: It is recommended to use “Dashcam Viewer” software. Removing the card can cause format necessary warnings.

When you’re talking about something private in your car, you just need to press the “Mic” button once to avoid the audio being recorded by the dash camera.

1. Download the current firmware and unzip the file. Read the download instructions file as the process may differ.

2. Drag/drop or copy/paste the .bin file to the root directory of the Micro SD card.

3. Insert the Micro SD card into the device card slot after the file transfer is complete.

4. Plug into a power source and turn the device on.

5. The LED indicator will start flashing to indicate the upgrade is in process.

6. The device will reboot automatically after the upgrade is complete.

7. Access the version option in the menu to check if the most current version is presented.

Important Notes:

• Before using the micro SD card for upgrading the firmware, it is necessary to format it by the device to ensure stable writing and reading. The card format MUST be FAT32.

• Do not unplug or power down the device during the system upgrade to prevent the booting from failing.

• SEE MY UPGRADE NOTES & follow THEM. After upgrade check VERSION then settings.

To access the Menu, first turn off recording by pressing the Record button. Then press the Menu button. Navigate with the buttons. The yellow Emergency/Confirm button [▲] acts as ENTER. This must be done on the camera, not a desktop.

Here are the available settings:

• **Resolution:** Sets video resolution. Use 1080p @ 60fps to read number plates. Available options: 2560x1440P 30fps, 2304x1296P 30fps, 1920x1080P 60fps, 1920x1080P 30fps, 1280x720P 120fps, 1280x720P 60fps, 1280x720P 30fps.

• **Loop recording:** Off/1/2/3/5/10 minutes.

• **EV:** Adjust the value of the EV (Exposure Value) to obtain better recording results under different light sources. Range is from -2.0 up to +2.0. Default is set at 0.0.

• **WDR:** Enable/disable WDR (Wide Dynamic Range). LEAVE ON.

• **Time-lapse:** Record video in time lapse mode. Set to Off.

• **Motion Detection:** When this feature is activated, recording will begin if there is movement in front of the camera. (Motion Detection a.k.a. “Parking mode”. Can only be set via menu. Do not leave on or recordings may be poor. Motion detection is only really useful if used with an external power system.)

• **GPS:** Turns on/off GPS tracking. If disabled, your camera will no longer measure your speed and position nor synchronize the time/date with the atomic clock. (only available when connect with GPS signal). Set to On. Please use “Dashcam Viewer” to playback videos and to visualize your position and speed on your computer.

• **G-sensor:** The G-sensor measures shock forces. The settings from “low to high” determine the amount of force needed to lock the file from being overwritten. We recommend set it to low.

• **LDWS (Lane Departure Warning System):** When your vehicle is moving out of its lane on Highways, LDWS warns you by making an alarm sound. Set to OFF.

• **FCWS (Forward Collision Warning System):** When your vehicle is getting closer to the front vehicle, FCWS warns you by the alarm sound.

• **Plate Stamp:** Imprints a customized set of 6 digits to the recorded video. Useful to add license plates or identifying features.

• **Date Stamp:** Imprints the time and date on the recorded video.

• **Record Audio:** Turns on and off the microphone. This can also be changed during recording by pressing the microphone button [MIC].

• **Screen Saver:** Turns off the screen after the set time. 60 seconds is a recommended setting.

• **LED:** Turns on/off LED lights.

• **Date/Time:** Setting system date/time.

• **Time Zone:** Sets the current time zone for GPS time and date calibration, note the time zone must be manually adjusted for daylight savings. E.g., GMT +9:30 or GMT +10:30 for Daylight Saving.

• **Language:** Set the language display of the system.

• **Beep Sound:** Turns on or off all notification sounds. Set to On.

• **Frequency:** Adjusts the camera’s frequency setting to minimize flickering and banding in the recorded video. Set to 50HZ.

• **Format:** This operation will delete all data on the Micro SD card. Note: Once you format the card, all information will be deleted and cannot be restored. Make sure to back up all files before this step.

• **Format Warning:** Sets the format warning days. 60 days is recommended.

• **Default Setting:** Restore device to factory settings.

• **Version:** Check the current firmware version of the device.

Note on formatting: It is wise to format SD cards regularly. Backup files to PC first. Use the Menu format method which is convenient and avoids having to remove the card. DO FORMATS IN THE VEHICLE which does FAT32… the PC will only allow the unwanted exFAT format.