TaoTronics TT-CD05 User manual

Brand: TaoTronics

Model: TT-CD05

Category: Drive recorders

Type: User manual

TaoTronics TT-CD05 is a feature-rich dashcam that seamlessly combines video recording, still image capture, and external storage capabilities. It continuously records your drives and automatically saves footage in case of an accident. With its motion detection feature, it can also double as a surveillance camera when parked.

TaoTronics Car DVR

User Manual

Model NO.: TT-CD05

Table of Contents

About Car DVR ...................................................................... 5

Cautions ................................................................................ 5

Key Functions ........................................................................ 5

Loop Recording ................................................................................. 5

G-Sensor ............................................................................................. 5

Motion Detection .............................................................................. 6

Auto Power On/Off with Ignition ..................................................... 6

Package Content ................................................................. 6

Product Diagram .................................................................. 7

DVR ....................................................................................................... 7

Mounting Bracket ............................................................................... 8

Control Functions .................................................................. 9

LED Indicators ...................................................................... 9

Operation Instruction .......................................................... 9

Insert TF Card .......................................................................................... 9

Power On/Off ........................................................................................ 10

Video / Camera / Playback Mode ................................................... 10

Video Mode .......................................................................................... 10

Start Video Recording ....................................................................... 10

Video Mode Setting .......................................................................... 11

a. Resolution .............................................................................. 12

b. Loop Recording Time Setting ............................................... 12

c. WDR ......................................................................................... 12

d. Motion Detection .................................................................... 12

e. Auto Power On/Off ............................................................... 12

f. Power Off Delay ..................................................................... 13

g. Power ON Delay .................................................................... 13

h. Record Audio ........................................................................ 13

i. Date Stamp ........................................................................... 13

j. Collision Sensor Sensitivity Setting .............................................. 14

Camera Mode ............................................................................... 14

Camera Mode ................................................................................... 14

Camera Setting ................................................................................. 15

a. Camera resolution ................................................................. 15

b. Capture Mode ...................................................................... 15

c. Sequence ............................................................................... 16

d. Image Quality ....................................................................... 16

e. Sharpness ............................................................................... 16

f. Color ...................................................................................... 16

g. Quick Preview ....................................................................... 17

h. Date Stamp ........................................................................... 17

Playback Mode ............................................................................... 17

System Setting ..................................................................... 18

1. Set Date/Time ............................................................................ 18

2. Plate Number on Video ............................................................. 19

3. Auto Power Off ............................................................................. 20

4. Beep Sound ............................................................................... 20

5. Language .................................................................................. 20

6. TV Mode ..................................................................................... 20

7. Light Source Frequency ............................................................. 20

8. Screen Saver .............................................................................. 21

9. Exposure ....................................................................................... 21

10. White Balance ............................................................................ 21

11. Format ........................................................................................ 21

12. Default Setting ............................................................................ 21

13. Version ........................................................................................ 22

Installation .......................................................................... 22

Mounting and Removal ................................................................... 22

Cable Layout .................................................................................. 24

Connect to Computer ........................................................ 24

HDMI Connection ............................................................... 24

Specifications ..................................................................... 25

Warranty ............................................................................ 25

Thank you for choosing TaoTronics TT-CD05 Car DVR. Please read this

manual carefully and keep it for future reference. If you need any

assistance, please contact TaoTronics support by email at

support@taotronics.com.

About Car DVR

TaoTronics Car DVR integrates video recording, picture taking and

external storage into a multi-function high-resolution digital recorder

with HDMI and media output. It is widely used for providing recorded

footage for purposes of accident compensation / insurance, but can

also be used to record driving for fun and leisure.

Cautions

 For your own safety, please do not install or operate while driving

 Before first time use, we recommend format the DVR memory card

 Built-in battery life is around 30 minutes; please connect to power

source for daily use

 Before mounting the DVR, make sure both the suction cup and the

mounting area are dry and clean

 Low power may result in an unstable screen connection. To resolve

this issue, please recharge the device

 Do not remove the DVR mount with force

 Do not dismantle or open the DVR

 Do not put any weight on the DVR as it may damage the screen

 Do not scratch with sharp objects

 If camera is not responding, please try to reset it by pressing the reset

button

 Please keep the camera and lens clean

Key Functions

Loop Recording

The DVR will keep recording until the storage is full. When this happens,

the DVR will overwrite the earliest recording with new footage. This

feature enables the DVR to record non-stop with limited storage space.

G-Sensor

The DVR comes with G-sensor, which detects movement, acceleration

and deceleration. In the event of a collision or unexpected acceleration

the DVR will protect the most recent footage from being overwritten.

During normal recording, press the MENU button will protect the current

recording from being overwritten by other recordings. Press again to

clear this setting.

Motion Detection

When motion detection is on, the DVR will automatically record any

movement that is detected in front of the camera. This feature MUST be

turned off during normal driving / recording. The primary purpose of

motion detection is for video surveillance. When parking your car on the

street, power the DVR via any USB power source, and let the DVR record

any movement in front of the camera. This function is also useful when

you install the DVR at home for anti-theft purpose when away or

on-holiday.

Auto Power On/Off with Ignition

When connected with the car charger (provided), TaoTronics DVR will

automatically power on with car ignition. After turning off the car, the

DVR will also save current recording and turn off.

Package Content

1. TaoTronics Car DVR (Model: TT-CD05)

2. Windshield Mount

3. Car Charger

4. USB Cable

5. TF Card

6. User manual

Product Diagram

DVR

1. Camera

2. Screen

3. Power Button

4. Up Button

5. Menu Button

6. OK/Confirm Button

7. Mode Button

8. Down Button

9. TF Card Slot

10. HDMI Connector

11. Microphone

12. Speaker

13. Reset Button

14. GPS (GPS Module is optional)

15. AV-OUT

16. Mount

17. USB

Mounting Bracket

1. Release Tab

2. Suction Cup

3. Locking Lever

4. Adjusting knob

Control Functions

LED Indicators

Red

Power indicator, becomes red when connected to power

source

Blue Work indicator, slowly flashes when video recording

Operation Instruction

Insert TF Card

Please insert the TF card into the TF card slot with care. It supports up to

32 GB of storage.

POWER Press and hold to turn On / Off

Press to enter menu

. In recoding mode, press to activate

SOS file protection

MODE

Switch between different modes, short

press to take photo

when video recording

UP Up/Previous/Zoom In

DOWN

Down/Next/Zoom out, short press to mute when video

recording

OK OK

RESET

Press the reset hole with a needle-

like object when system

is not responding

Power On/Off

 Battery Powered - Press and hold the POWER button to turn the DVR

On/Off;

 Auto Power On/Off with Ignition – If powered by the car charger, the

DVR will automatically turn on when you start your car. When turning

off your car, the DVR will automatically turn off after the preset delay

time (change in setting)

Note: when not connected to any power source and battery level is low,

the DVR will automatically save and turn off.

Video / Camera / Playback Mode

When powered on, the DVR will enter video mode by default. Press the

MODE button to cycle through Video / Camera / Playback mode.

Video Mode

- Start Video Recording

 Manual Video Recording - When battery powered (not connected

to car charger), turn on the DVR by pressing and holding the POWER

button. Press the OK button to start/stop recording;

 Automatic Video Recording- When powered by car charger, the

DVR will automatically turn on and start recording when car is

started.

Note: Remember to insert TF card before video recording.

1. Video Mode

2. Loop Duration

3. Motion Detection

4. WDR

5. G-Sensor

6. Exposure

7. TF-Card

8. Date / Time Stamp

9. Charging

10. Sound Recording

11. Recording time

12. Resolution

Note: Icons in the diagram will vary according to settings

- Video Mode Setting

Press the MENU button inside video mode to enter video setting. If the

DVR is recording, please press OK button first to pause recording and

press MENU button to enter Video Mode Setting page.

Function Description

Resolution Select from: 1080FHD/720P/WVGA/VGA

Loop

Recording

Select length of loop recording: off / 2 min / 3 min /5

min

WDR

Wide Dynamic Recording, enable this feature will

improve video quality

Motion

Detection

When motion is detected, the camera will start

recording automatically.

Auto Power

On/Off

When enabled, DVR will automatically power on and

start recording when power is supplied.

Power Off

Delay

Set the interval between power cut and automatically

turning off: OFF/10s/20s/30s

Power ON

Delay

Set the interval between power is supplied and

automatically turning ON: OFF/10s/20s/30s

Record

Audio

Record sound with video: On/Off

Date Stamp When enabled, video will have date stamp

G-Sensor

Setting

Set the sensitivity of collision sensor：

Off/Low/Medium/High

a. Resolution

Press Up/Down Button in video mode to select resolution. Press OK

button to enter the setting page and press Up/Down button to select

resolution, and then press OK button to confirm. Press Menu or Mode

button to exit the setting.

This setting is to set video resolution, the higher the resolution, the better

the video quality.

b．Loop Recording Time Setting

Press Up/Down Button in video mode to set loop recording. Press OK

button to enter the setting page and press Up/Down button to set

appropriate length of loop recording. Then press OK button to confirm.

Press Menu or Mode button to exit the setting.

This function is to set the length of loop recording as off / 2 min / 3 min

/5 min.

Loop recording will not activate when this function is turned off. It is

suggested to always activate loop recording function. Otherwise,

recording will not be processed when the TF card is full.

c． WDR

Press Up/Down Button in video mode to set WDR. Press OK button to

enter the setting page and Up/Down button to enable/disable WDR.

Then press OK button to confirm. Press Menu or Mode button to exit the

setting.

d． Motion Detection

Press Up/Down Button in video mode to set motion detection. Press OK

button to enter the setting page and Up/Down button to

enable/disable motion detection. Then press OK button to confirm.

Press Menu or Mode button to exit the setting.

When motion detection is on, the DVR will automatically activate and

record any movement that is detected in front of the camera. It will also

lock the recording and protect it from being overwritten. This feature

MUST be turned off during normal driving / recording.

e． Auto Power On/Off

Press Up/Down Button in video mode to set auto power on/off. Press OK

button to enter the setting page and Up/Down button to

enable/disable this function. Then press OK button to confirm. Press

Menu or Mode button to exit the setting.

Once activated, the DVR will automatically turn on and start recording

with the ignition of the car. Once this feature is turned off, it needs to be

manually activated at the restart of the DVR. Keep this feature on during

normal driving.

f． Power Off Delay

Press Up/Down Button in video mode to set power OFF delay. Press OK

button to enter the setting page and Up/Down button to

enable/disable this function, and then press OK button to confirm. Press

Menu or Mode button to exit the setting.

Set the interval between power cut and automatically turning off as

OFF/10s/20s/30s.

g．Power ON Delay

Press Up/Down Button in video mode to set power ON delay. Press OK

button to enter the setting page and Up/Down button to

enable/disable this function, and then press OK button to confirm. Press

Menu or Mode button to exit the setting.

Set the interval between the time when power is supplied and the time

it automatically turns on. Options are OFF/10s/20s/30s. If set 10 seconds,

the DVR will power on in 10 seconds after the engine is started.

h． Record Audio

Press Up/Down Button in video mode to set record audio. Press OK

button to enter the setting page and Up/Down button to

enable/disable this function, and then press OK button to confirm. Press

Menu or Mode button to exit the setting.

When activated, audio will be recorded alongside video recording.

During video recording, press the down button can enable/disable

audio recording.

i． Date Stamp

Press Up/Down Button in video mode to set Date Stamp. Press OK button

to enter the setting page and Up/Down button to enable/disable this

function. Then press OK button to confirm. Press Menu or Mode button to

exit the setting.

When enabled, video will have date stamp on the lower right corner of

the recorded footage. No time stamp will be shown when this feature is

turned off.

Note:

The date and time shall be manually set before first use. Please refer to

System Setting – Date/Time for instructions.

j． Collision Sensor Sensitivity Setting

Press Up/Down Button in video mode to set Collision Sensor Sensitivity.

Press OK button to enter the setting page and Up/Down button to

enable/disable this function, and then press OK button to confirm. Press

Menu or Mode button to exit the setting.

Set the sensitivity of collision sensor: Off/Low/Medium/High accordingly.

Camera Mode

- Camera Mode

In video standby mode, press mode button to enter camera mode and

press OK button to take camera shots. In video mode, press OK button

to pause video recording, an d then press the mode button to enter

camera mode. Every press will take one photo.

1. Camera Mode

2. Exposure

3. White Balance

4. ISO Auto

5. TF-Card

6. No. of shots left

7. Charging

8. Picture Quality

9. Resolution

10. Sequence

11. Timer

Note: Icons in the diagram will vary according to settings

- Camera Setting

Press the MENU button inside camera mode to enter Camera Setting

Function Description

Image Size

Set camera resolution

：

3M/2MHD/VGA/1.3M/12M/10M/8M/5M

Capture Mode

Set capture mode

：

single shot / 2 sec timer / 5 sec

timer / 10 sec timer

Sequence Take 3 consecutive shots: enable / disable

Quality Set picture quality: Fine / Normal / Economy

Sharpness Set picture sharpness: Strong / Normal / Soft

Color Normal / Black & white / Sepia

Quick Preview Preview photo when taken: Off / 2 sec / 5 sec

Date Stamp Add date stamp to photos: Off / Date / Date Time

Red

Power indicator, becomes red when connected to

power source

Blue Work indicator, slowly flash when video recording

a． Camera resolution

Press Up/Down Button in camera mode to set resolution. Press OK

button to enter the setting page and press Up/Down button to select

resolution, and then press OK button to confirm. Press Menu or Mode

button to exit the setting.

This setting is to set photo resolution, the higher the resolution, the better

the photo quality.

b． Capture Mode

Press Up/Down Button in camera mode to set capture mode. Press OK

button to enter the setting page and press Up/Down button to select

single shot or timer shot and then press OK button to confirm. Press

Menu or Mode button to exit the setting.

This setting determines if camera is taking an instant shot or delayed

shot. If single shot is selected, the camera will take one photo every time

OK button is pressed. If delayed shot is selected, the camera will wait for

2/5/10 seconds depending on setting before taking the shot.

c． Sequence

Press Up/Down Button in camera mode to set burst mode. Press OK

button to enter the setting page and press Up/Down button to enable

or disable the function and then press OK button to confirm. Press Menu

or Mode button to exit the setting.

Once set in burst mode, the camera will take 3 shots in a row every time

the OK button is pressed. Otherwise, the camera only takes one photo

every time OK button is pressed.

d． Image Quality

Press Up/Down Button in camera mode to set image quality. Press OK

button to enter the setting page and press Up/Down button to choose

Fine / Normal / Economy, and then press OK button to confirm. Press

Menu or Mode button to exit the setting.

This setting determines picture quality. We suggest choose Fine for

better quality photos.

e． Sharpness

Press Up/Down Button in camera mode to set sharpness. Press OK

button to enter the setting page and press Up/Down button to choose

Strong / Normal / Soft sharpness, and then press OK button to confirm.

Press Menu or Mode button to exit the setting.

This setting determines the sharpness of pictures taken. Higher

sharpness means stronger contrast on picture details, and usually

means clearer picture too. Please choose accordingly.

f． Color

Press Up/Down Button in camera mode to set color. Press OK button to

enter the setting page and press Up/Down button to choose color, and

then press OK button to confirm. Press Menu or Mode button to exit the

setting.

This setting determines picture color mode. You can set Normal / Black

& white / Sepia.

g． Quick Preview

Press Up/Down Button in camera mode to set quick preview. Press OK

button to enter the setting page and press Up/Down button to

enable/disable quick preview, and then press OK button to confirm.

Press Menu or Mode button to exit the setting.

This setting sets the preview time of picture taken. If it is turned off, the

camera will return to camera mode instantly every time a photo is taken.

If preview time is set, when a photo is taken, the camera will show the

photo for preset amount of time before returning to camera mode.

During preview, the camera cannot take any photos.

h． Date Stamp

Press Up/Down Button in video mode to set Date Stamp. Press OK button

to enter the setting page and Up/Down button to choose and

enable/disable date stamp/date & time stamp, and then press OK

button to confirm. Press Menu or Mode button to exit the setting.

With this feature on, date stamp or date/time stamp will be shown on

the lower right corner of the shot. No time stamp will be shown when this

feature is turned off.

Playback Mode

Switch to Playback mode in camera mode by pressing the MODE

button. In video recording mode, press Mode button to switch to

camera mode and press Mode button again to switch to preview Mode.

Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select file, and press the OK to start

playback. When playing video, use the OK button to pause/resume;

and use the UP/DOWN button to fast-forward / rewind.

1. Photo File

2. Total no. of files

3. Video File

System Setting

In Camera / Video Mode, press the MENU button twice to go into

System Settings

Function Description

Date / Time Set system date / time

Plate Number on Video

Show vehicle number plate on recorded

videos

Time Zone Setting Set your local time zone

Auto Power Off

Automatically power off in standby mode:

Off / 3 min / 5 min / 10 min

Beep Sound

Make a beep sound when pressing any

button

Language

Japanese / English / French / Spanish /

German / Italian

TV Mode NTSC / PAL

Frequency 50HZ / 60HZ

Screen Saver

Turn off screen when DVR is working:

Off / 30s /60s

Exposure +2/3 +1/3 +0.0 -1/3 -2/3 -1.0 -4/3 -5/3 -2.0

White Balance

Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Tungsten /

Fluorescent

Format Format memory card

Default Setting Restore default settings

Version System Version

1. Set Date/Time

Press Up/Down button in System Setting to enter date/time setting page.

Press OK button to set date/time.

On Date/Time setting page, there are three rows as in date, time and

date format. Set date first by pressing Up/Down button. Press OK after

done and move the cursor to the next spot on the right. Adjust date and

hour/minute/second from top to bottom. On the third row, press

Up/Down button to set date format and then press OK. Press Menu or

Mode button to return to System Setting Page, press again to exit the

page.

This setting is to set correct date and time on the DVR for video

recording and camera shooting.

2. Plate Number on Video

Press Up/Down button in System Setting to select Plate Number setting.

Press OK to edit plate number.

Start from the left, press Up/Down button to select the character on the

cursor, it can be letter, number or blank space on each character. Press

OK after each input and the cursor will move to the right. If you set the

number plate but still haven’t reached the last digit, press OK button

until the cursor reaches the last digit. And then press OK again to

confirm and exit setting. Press menu or mode button to exist system

setting.

When previewed on computer, plate number will be shown on the

bottom right corner of the recorded video footage. Having a plate

number on your video recording can help identify the source of

recording. Number plate setting supports letter, number and space. If

your number plate contains other characters, please use either a letter

or number to replace.

3. Auto Power Off

Press Up/Down button in system setting to choose Auto power off page.

Press OK button to enter auto power off setting and press Up/Down

button to disable or set the time for auto power off, and then press OK

button to confirm. Press Menu or Mode button to exit the page.

This setting determines the time it takes to automatically turn off the DVR

if no action is performed. For example, if set to 3 minutes, the DVR will

automatically power off if it is not recording and no button is pressed in

3 minutes.

4. Beep Sound

Press Up/Down button in system setting to choose beep sound page.

Press OK button to enter Beep Sound setting and press Up/Down button

to enable/disable this feature, and then press OK button to confirm.

Press Menu or Mode button to exit the page.

This setting enables/disables a beep sound when any button is

pressed.

5. Language

Press Up/Down button in system setting to choose Language. Press OK

button to enter Language page and press Up/Down button to select

target language and then press OK button to confirm. Press Menu or

Mode button to exit the page.

This setting determines the language used for DVR setting and

interface.

6. TV Mode

Press Up/Down button in system setting to choose TV mode. Press OK

button to enter TV mode page and press Up/Down button to choose

between NTSC/PAL, and then press OK button to confirm. Press Menu or

Mode button to exit the page.

7. Light Source Frequency

Press Up/Down button in system setting to select video frequency.

Press OK button to enter video frequency setting and press Up/Down

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Category: Drive recorders

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