Holux M1 User manual

HOLUX M1

M1

Digital Video Recorder

User Manual

Version: V1.0

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Important Notice

1. Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the device; otherwise the

warranty will be voided.

2. Avoid all contact with water, and dry hands before using.

3. Use the device with care. Avoid pressing hard on the device body.

4. For your own safety, avoid using the device when there is a storm

or lightning.

5. Use only the accessories supplied by the manufacturer.

6. Keep the device out of the reach of infants.

7. When you get off the car, do not leave the device on the dashboard

that is subject to direct sunlight.

8. For your own safety, do not operate the controls of the product

while driving. This product is intended to be used as a car

Camcorder aid only.

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FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subjected to the following

two conditions: (1) this device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired

operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in residential installations. This equipment generates, uses,

and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference

will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

interference to radio or television equipment reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged

to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures: -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -Move the

equipment away from the receiver. -Plug the equipment into an outlet on

a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ television technician for

additional suggestions.

You are cautioned that any change or modifications to the equipment

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not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could

void your authority to operate such equipment.

If the time arises to throw away your product, please recycle all the

components possible.

Batteries and rechargeable batteries are not to be disposed in your

domestic waste! Please recycle them at your local recycling point.

Together we can help to protect the environment.

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Copyright Information

No part of this manual, including the products and software described in

it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval

system, or translated into any language in any form or by any mean,

without the express written permission of HOLUX Technology, Inc.

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Table of Contents

Product Introduction ............................................................................ 1

Product Features.................................................................................. 1

Package Content.................................................................................. 2

Product Overview................................................................................. 3

Using the In-Vehicle Bracket................................................................ 6

Installation suggestions..................................................................... 7

Charging the battery ............................................................................ 8

Using the car charger........................................................................ 8

Using Micro SD card (Optional) ........................................................... 9

Using the M1.........................................................................................11

Turn on/ off the device ........................................................................11

Recording Mode................................................................................. 12

Normal Recording ........................................................................... 12

Emergency Recording .................................................................... 12

Photo Mode ........................................................................................ 13

Playback Mode................................................................................... 14

Playback on built-in LCD................................................................. 14

Playback on a TV ............................................................................ 14

Playback on a PC............................................................................ 15

Menu Settings .................................................................................... 16

Menu Options.................................................................................. 17

Specification ........................................................................................ 23

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Product Introduction

Product Features

• Light-weighted and Compact DVR

• Records video in FULL HD 1080p at 30fps and HD 720p up to 60fps

• Advanced H.264 video compression technology

• 5.0 megapixels lens and aperture F 2.2 record the clearest video

and great quality photos

• The view angel is 140° wide angle-FOV

• Supports emergency recording function

• Real-time/ in-car playback

• Circling recording

• Support NTSC/ PAL system

• Built-in 2.0" TFT LCD

• Micro SD slot support SDHC up to 32 GB

• Ignition to start/ stop recording

• Easy mounting on windshield

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Package Content

DVR- M1 Bracket

Car Charger USB Cable Quick Guide

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Product Overview

Front View

Rear View

Bottom View

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Right View

Number

Function

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Lens

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Short press: Sound button

Long press: Screen button (to saving power)

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Short press: MENU button

Long press: switch day and night mode

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Short press: MODE button (Switch Recode mode- Photo

mode- Playback mode)

Long press: SOS (Record mode only)

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Microphone

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Short press: Display satellite signal information

Long press: POWER ON/ OFF

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Up button

Zoom in

Motion detection (in standby status)

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Down button

Zoom out

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OK button

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RESET button

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LCD display

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Micro SD card slot

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HD out port

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USB port

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Speaker

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GPS connector

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Using the In-Vehicle Bracket

The included in-vehicle bracket set can be securely suctioned on the

front windshield. Follow the procedures below to secure the bracket:

1. Follow the arrows and secure the unit into the in-vehicle bracket

fitting holes.

2. Suction the vehicle bracket securely to the windshield.

Bend the bracket support to a proper angle .

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Installation suggestions

1. Be sure to place the device in an appropriate place, so as not to

obstruct the driver's view or deployment of air bags.

2. Use the Top 1/5 of the windshield.

3. Be sure the interior rear view mirror/ viewing area mirror do not

block the camera.

Recommended installed location

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Charging the battery

Using the car charger

1. Connect the USB connector to unit.

2. Connect the other end to car’s internal charger.

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Using Micro SD card (Optional)

To insert the Micro SD card:

Insert Micro SD card with its chip facing up and flat into the SD slot.

Notice: the device supports class 6~10 micro SD card.

To remove the Micro SD card:

Gently press the top of the memory card, and the card will eject

automatically.

※ After inserting the Micro SD card the device will automatically

recognize it as default storage and all the data will be saved on this

card.

※ When the Micro SD card is out of memory, it will automatically erase

the oldest files and start recording from the beginning.

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Video Storage Capacity as below (Note: The actual value of capacity

may vary (up to ± 30%) depending on the color saturation and

complexity of your subject and surroundings.)

Memory Size

Resolution

8GB 16GB 32GB

1080p/30fps 100 200 400

720p/60fps 140 280 560

720p/30fps 180 360 720

Unit: minutes

※ We strongly recommend you that the memory card is strictly for the

car Camcorder use only. (Recommended specification: 4GB SDHC

Class 6 or above.)

※ Make sure the memory card is not in write protection

※ Must format the memory card before use by Car Camcorder or PC/

NB.

※ Never remove the memory card during the recording process, fatal

memory card damage could result.

※ Certain types of memory cards may not be recognized, take out the

card and inset again or just change to another card if this occurs.

※ Be sure to backup your data before overwriting the memory card.

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Using the M1

Turn on/ off the device

Position the device in the vehicle using the suction mount and press the

Power button to turn it on. To power off the device press the button

again.

You can also connect the device to the car charger. It will automatically

turn on and start recording when the car engine starts. When the engine

stops, the device will automatically save the last file and turn off.

Power button

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Recording Mode

Normal Recording

1. Setup up Car Camcorder properly before operation.

2. To start recording make sure the Video Mode is selected.

3. Press the [OK button] to start the recording.

4. Press the [OK button] again to stop the recording.

※ With car charger connected the device will automatically turn on and

start recording.

※ When M1 is in non-recording status, press the [Menu button] ( ) to

enter Menu Settings.

Emergency Recording

As emergency happens, press the [emergency recording button] ( )

to start recording the event immediately. Press the [emergency

recording button] ( ) to lock current file during recording and the

locked file won’t be replace until a manual unlock.

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Photo Mode

Taking pictures

1. When M1 is in non-recording status, press the [Mode button] ( ) to

enter Picture mode. To take a picture make sure the Picture Mode is

selected.

2. Press [Up / Down button] (▲/▼) to zoom in/out the lens.

3. Press the [OK button] to take a photo.

※ Press the [Menu button] ( ) to enter Menu Settings.

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Playback Mode

Playback on built-in LCD

1. Press the [Mode button] ( ) to enter playback mode.

2. Select the recording file you wanted by Up (▲) or Down button (▼)

and then press the [OK button] to start displaying.

※ The symbol means emergency file.

※ Press the [Menu button] ( ) to enter Menu Settings to set protect

or delete the file.

Playback on a TV

1. To play on a TV, connect the drive recorder to the HDTV, TV

(optional) or HDMI (optional) signal line on the TV.

2. The Recorded images will be displayed on the TV as thumbnails.

3. Select the normal recording file you wanted by Up (▲) or Down

button (▼) and then press the [OK button] to start displaying.

4. The Car Camcorder will play the all the movies continuously from

the chosen thumbnail image to the last one.

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