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TaoTronics Car DVR
User Manual
Model NO.: TT-CD05
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
MENU
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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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- Camera Setting
Press the MENU button inside camera mode to enter Camera Setting
Function Description
Image Size
Set camera resolution
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3M/2MHD/VGA/1.3M/12M/10M/8M/5M
Capture Mode
Set capture mode
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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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