Zetronix zBlackBox-HDi User manual

Brand: Zetronix

Model: zBlackBox-HDi

Category: Dashcam

Type: User manual

Zetronix zBlackBox-HDi is a high-definition GPS dash camera with a 120-degree ultra wide-angle lens, capable of recording 2K HD videos at 30 frames per second. It features a 2.7-inch high-resolution LCD screen, supports HDMI video transmission, and allows for continuous loop recording with convenient date and time stamps. The built-in GPS records traffic speed and driving routes, while the G-Sensor feature triggers and records in the event of a collision, even if the camera is not recording at the time.

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zBlackBox-HDi

Instruction!Manual

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Congratulations on your purchase!

Please read and understand all instructions before you use your device. If you do not use device properly and follow all

instructions, the warranty can be voided.

Overview

Zetronix zBlackBox-HDi GPS DASH CAMERA is an HD (High Definition) video camera with advanced technology. Not only

is this device an HD video camera, it is a professional driving recorder as well. This compact, low power consumption

camera records at 2k resolution which had 30% more pixels then 1080p, which allows you to capture the best quality

video and see license plates more clear from farther away. Videos recorder at 2304x1269p 30fp FULL HD, and takes

fantastic pictures up to 3 Mega pixels. The video can also be transferred, via HDMI cable, directly to HDTV for high-

resolution playback.

Using Micro SD card (Not Included)

1. Ensure the Micro SD card is inserted correctly into the Micro SD slot. The card will only go in one way, if you are having

trouble inserting it, DO NOT FORCE IT! Wrong insertion could damage the card, the camera, or both.

2. Only use cards that conform to the SDHC specification, with markings of C10 (Class 10).

3. Format the Micro SD Cards when prompted or if you are going to use a new card.

Caution:

DO NOT INSERT or REMOVE MICRO SD CARD WHEN CAMERA IS ON!!! This can damage card, camera, or BOTH!

Product

Features

• 120 degree ultra wide angle

lens

• 2304X1269P FULL 2K

• Advanced H.264 video compression

technology

• Up to 3 Mega pixel

photos

• 2.7 inch high resolution LCD

screen

• Supports HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) video

transmission

• 3 resolution forms can be changed for video

recording

• 30 frames per second for smooth video

flow

• Equipped with special auto suction cup holder, for convenient fix and

use

• Built-‐in GPS to record traffic speed and driving

routes

• G-Sensor feature triggers and records in the event a collision, even if camera is not recording at the

time

•

Powerful

document

protection

(even when in the recording process, the occurrence of a sudden power outage,

machine

damage, etc., video files will be saved; safe and intact) Seamless continuous recording will not miss any

data

• Provided DC Car charging cord, supplies constant power to video camera at all

times

• Automatic recording feature activates and deactivates recording upon vehicle

turn-‐on/turn-‐off

• Record overwrite feature allows for continuous loop recording with convenient date and time stamps for

individual

video

segments

• Enjoy watching live video on crystal clear display while the video is being recorded during your

drive

• Screenshots function, allows screen capture of video screen during video recording and

reviewing

• Data cable for transferring data and camera

charging

• Micro SD Card Slot accepts up to 32GB Micro SD Class 10 Recommended

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Function Keys

Power

Momentarily press the “Power” button to turn the unit on. Press the “Power” button for 2 seconds to

turn the unit off. Pressing the “Power” button momentarily, while the unit is on will turn the IR Light

On and Off.

Snap/Delete

Key

In standby mode mode press the Snap Button to take a picture, in playback mode press this button

delete a file when a thumbnail is highlighted.

Up / Down

Button

Use this button to select different options in the menu or switch in-between thumbnails you want to

play or view.

In recording mode press the Up button momentarily to turn the LCD on or off.

Press the Down button momentarily to then the Mic on or off. (When Mic is off you will notice a red

line go through the microphone icon in the left side of the LCD Screen.)

REC /OK Button

Press this button to stop or start recording video.

While using the menu press the REC Ok button to confirm the selected option.

In playback mode press the REC / OK button to select the video you want to play or photo you want

to view.

Mode Button

Use the Mode button to switch between the Recoding Mode, Playback Mode and Menu Mode. While

recording use the Mode button to lock or unlock a video so it will not be overwritten when the

memory is full.

LED Indicator

The LED will flash Red while recoding, while charging the LED will glow Green and turn off when

battery is full.

Charging:

Full Half Low

Empty

This device can be charged using the provided DC car charging cable or the provided USB/data cable connected to

USB

terminal on a PC or laptop computer. When being used as a driving recorder, it is recommended to turn on

the

“Record

Overwrite” (5 minutes is recommended). Connect the DC car charger to the Dash Camera. When the

vehicle is turned on,

the

Dash Camera will automatically start video recording. When the vehicle engine is turned

off, the data will be saved, and

the

device will shut down

automatically.

Caution:

Only the provided DC car charger, with the output of 5V 2A, can be used for this GPS DASH CAMERA. Using any other

charger,

aside

from the one provided, may damage the

camera.

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Operation

Instructions

Turn on / off and auto off of video recorder

• Press the “Power” button momentarily to turn on. Press the “Power” button for 2 seconds to turn the camera off.

• To save battery, set the “AUTO POWER OFF” to 1, 2, 3, 5, OFF. The camera will automatically turn off after 1, 2, 3,

5 minutes, if the camera is not in use.

Video Recording Mode:

• Press “REC/OK” button to start video recording. Press “REC/OK” button to stop video recording. During recording,

a red icon will appear on the screen.

Menu:

• Resolution: Options of 2304X1296/F30 1920x1080/F30 1280x720/F30

• Record Overwrite: to set or shut the circulating video recording, in the status of circulating video

recording, when the capacity of MicroSD card is full, the previous content shall be covered automatically (File Size can

be Set to 5 MIN, 1 MIN, OFF. OFF will stop recording when memory card is full.

• Motion Detection: ON/OFF (This feature is best to be used when the car is parked for vandalism suspicions) Note

battery will only last 2 – 3 hours MAX in Motion Detection Mode. For constant power we recommend using a

Zetronix Hard Wire Kit.

• Power On Record: ON / OFF (This option allows the dash cam to automatically turn on when the car is turned on or

when the unit receives power, we recommending leaving this feature ON.

• Power Off Delay: When connected to the car charger, select “Power Off Delay”, The delay stop time can be set to 10,

20, 30 seconds, and OFF (This selects the time the camera will still be on after you shut your car off or turned off the

power to the camera)

• Power On Delay: When connected to the car charger, select “Power On Delay”, the delay start time can be set to

10, 20, 30 seconds, and OFF (This selects the time the camera will wait when you turn the power on in your car or give

the dash cam power) We recommend leaving this setting OFF.

• Car Number Set: If you are using multiple cameras with multiple cars you can give each camera or car a name so

when you play back the video you can see which camera it came from. Press UP/DOWN to select the character you

want to display and press the REC / OK button to go to the next character.

• Mic: ON / OFF (This allows you to turn the Microphone ON or OFF.

• Language: Select desired

• TV Type: NTSC / PAL (Please select NTSC if you are in US, and PAL for Europe)

• Auto Power Off: 3, 5 minutes, and OFF (Change the time you want to camera to automatically shut off if it is not

recording.

• Format: Format the Micro SD card, this ERASES all the files from the card.

• Auto LCD Off: Set the time to turn off the LCD screen automatically; 30 sec, 60 sec, 3 minutes, and “NO”. Press any key

to wake up the LCD screen

• Default Setting: Sets the system default values

• Time Setup: Set up the time & date to display in the video. Format (YEAR . MONTH . DATE . HOUR . MINUTE . SECOND)

Use “Up/Down” buttons to change the digits and press “OK” to move to next field.

• Stamp: Automatically stamps videos with date and time/ Logo/ Speed / GPS / Number. DATE/TIME has everything

stamped.

• Flicker: Choose the frequency of electricity. In the event of selecting the wrong frequency, horizontal lines or

interference may show on the image

• G_Sensor Set: Select this feature to lock the files recorded if the camera is experiencing high rate gravity forces such

as sudden breaking, roll over or car accident. You can select OFF/1/2/3/4/5/6/7 as sensitivity for the sensor. The files

with high G-Force rate will have a next to them and will not be overwritten when the memory card is full. We

recommend setting this sensor to 1G, which is the lowest setting to prevent too many locked files, which will affect

loop recording.

• GPS Auto Update Time: On/ Off. This allows the GPS to automatically correct the time in according the GPS location.

Please MAKE SURE the GMT setting in the next menu are correct or the time will not be displayed correctly.

• GMT Setup: Select the Correct Time Zone in your area. To find out your time zone go to

http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time-zone/usa/time-zones/

• GPS Setup: On, Off. Turn on or off the GPS sensor to show your position on Google Maps on playback.

• WDR: Wide Dynamic Range turn this feature on to dramatically increase night vision and quality of the video during

the night and day.

• Time Laps: 1 Sec, 5 Sec, 30 Sec, OFF This allows you to record time-lapse video that would record 1 frame per the

time that’s selected. This will not work in the highest 2304X1296 resolution.

• LDWS Detect: YES, NO. Lane departure warning system, when activated the dash cam will warn the driver with a

loud sound when the vehicle begins to move out of its lane.

• Version: Check the cameras software version

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Play Back with Software (PC Only)

1. Take the Micro SD card out of the Dash cam and insert into a memory card slot or USB Card Reader(Not Included) on

your PC. If your PC does not have a SD Card reader see steps below:

a. Remove the dash cam from your windshield carefully; use the included USB cable insert one end into your

PC’s USB port and the other end into the USB Port on the dash cam NOT the suction cup. Once the dash cam

is connected to your PC it should read USB Connecting on the Dash Cam’s screen.

2. Auto run should pop up and ask you if you want to open this new drive, choose Yes. If nothing popped up go to My

Computer on your PC and find the removable disk (Usually the last letter of the drive) .

3. Find a folder marked Player.exe and open it. In there should be a file called Player.exe double click and open that

program.

4. In the upper right hand window will be a list of all the files recorded. Click on the file to select it then hit the play

button if you want to play it.

5. The speed and direction will be displayed in the lower right hand corner while the video is being played. (Note For

the speed/direction/maps to be displayed while the video is player the icon has to be green on the dash cams

display while the video was recorded.) Use the Photo button to capture photos from the videos.

If you get an error or black screen while you are trying to play the video from the player this means you do not have the

correct codec installed. Please install the codec file from the CD that came with your dash cam or go to http://www.free-

codecs.com/download/k_lite_codec_pack.htm to download the coded to play this vide.

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Play Back on Mac

1. Take the Micro SD card out of the Dash cam and insert into a memory card slot or USB Card Reader (Not

Included) on your PC. If your Mac does not have a SD Card reader see steps below:

a. Remove the dash cam from your windshield carefully; use the included USB cable insert one end into

your Mac’s USB port and the other end into the USB Port on the dash cam NOT the suction cup. Once

the dash cam is connected to your Mac it should read USB Connecting on the Dash Cam’s screen.

2. Auto run should pop up and ask you if you want to open this new drive, choose Yes. If nothing popped up go

to Finder on your Mac and find the removable disk (Usually the last letter of the drive) in the left hand corner.

3. Find the folder marked DCIM, open that folder then find a folder called 100MEDIA and open that folder.

4. In there you will see a list of MOV files open the file to play it, we recommend using VLC Player to play the

videos, VLC Player can be downloaded for free from http://www.videolan.org/vlc/index.html

5. The video should have the speed , GPS Coordinate, Vehicle number and time and date in the lower right hand

corner for reference.

Specifications

Sensor

3M CMOS sensor，1/3 inch light-sensing surface area

Lens

4 fixed focus Lens, aperture 2.0, focus 3.4mm

Zoom

2.7inch 16:9 TFT LCD

LCD display

Terminal: composite TV signal output NTSC/PAL High definition

TV terminal interface: HDMI signal output. Max 1920X1080i50

or 1920X1080i60 AV (CVBS)

Picture

JPG file format Maximum output pixel: 3.0 mega pixels

Video output

H.264 compressed format 2304 x 1269P 30fps, 1980 x 1080p

30fps, 1280 x 720p 30fps

Audio

Microphone and speaker (AAC) Equipped

Memorizer

Memory: 128M

External media: SDHC (support 32G max, Micro card)

Shutter

Electronic shutter

Flashlight

Automatic electronic video supplement lamp (IR)

Battery

500mAh 3.7V Polymer Li-ion battery

Size

113.6*51.1*37.15mm

Net weight

82g

Zetronix zBlackBox-HDi User manual

Brand: Zetronix

Model: zBlackBox-HDi

Category: Dashcam

Type: User manual

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