Boss Audio Systems BCAM60 User manual

Brand
Boss Audio Systems
Model
BCAM60
Category
Dashcam
Type
User manual

Boss Audio Systems BCAM60 features a 4.0" IPS Touch Panel for instant video/photo playback and efficient settings adjustment. It utilizes a 2.0MP Image Sensor to deliver high-quality Full HD video with remarkable sharpness and clarity. With its 3-Channel Recording capability, you can capture the road ahead, inside, and back of your vehicle simultaneously using wide-angle lenses. The G Force feature automatically protects critical recordings in the event of an impact, and HDR technology enhances video quality by balancing exposure in challenging lighting conditions.

Boss Audio Systems BCAM60 features a 4.0" IPS Touch Panel for instant video/photo playback and efficient settings adjustment. It utilizes a 2.0MP Image Sensor to deliver high-quality Full HD video with remarkable sharpness and clarity. With its 3-Channel Recording capability, you can capture the road ahead, inside, and back of your vehicle simultaneously using wide-angle lenses. The G Force feature automatically protects critical recordings in the event of an impact, and HDR technology enhances video quality by balancing exposure in challenging lighting conditions.

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Thank you for purchasing BCAM60 Three-Channel Digital Vehicle Dash Cam. Our series of
Dash Cams have been designed specifically with ease of use in mind, it is recommended
NOT to change the default settings, which have been carefully selected to give the best
performance for day to day use.
INTRODUCTION OF USING A DASH CAM
Basic operation:
● The Dash Cam is always recording, but the files are saved in increments of 3 minutes each.
● Eventually your MicroSD card will fill up with video files but don't worry, the camera
automatically overwrites the oldest file to make space for new recordings. This way
you never run out of space and have plenty of driving historical evidence saved.
Automatic Start / Stop Technology:
● The Dash Cam senses power supplied to the cigarette lighter socket as soon as
the vehicle ignition is turned on and will start to record automatically.
● When the ignition is turned off, the Dash Cam will perform an automatic shutdown
process.
Tips for capturing best video footage:
● Position the Dash Cam in the centre of the windscreen and ideally behind the rear
view mirror so it is not a distraction to the driver.
● Reduce the amount of sky in the picture, by angling the view of camera towards the road.
Too much sky will make the road appear darker due to automatic exposure compensation.
● Remove unnecessary items from your dashboard. If objects are placed on your
dashboard these can cause reflections to be seen on the windscreen and these
reflections may be captured during recording.
Tips for stable memory card performance:
● Periodically reformat the memory card. Every 2-3 weeks we recommend that you reformat
the memory card. This will wipe any files from the card and set it up afresh for continued use
with your Dash Cam.
Of course, you should only do this AFTER you've downloaded any files from the card that
you may want to keep, as formatting the card will remove all content.
● Format your memory card using the Dash Cam. This will make sure that the card is
structured specifically for your camera. Press MENU twice and choose the Format Card
option. Follow the on-screen instructions accordingly.
● To prevent the chance of damage being caused to the memory card or the files stored
upon it, turn OFF the Dash Cam before removing or inserting the memory card.
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PRECAUTIONS
Please read this manual carefully before operation and keep it for future reference. It will
be helpful should you encounter any operational problem.
WARNING: Do not expose this product to rain, moisture or water under any
circumstances, doing so may result in the risk of electric shock or fire.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than
that contained in the instruction manual unless you are qualified to do so.
Have the unit serviced by a qualified service technician if;
The Unit has been exposed to rain or water.
The unit does not seem to operate normally.
The unit exhibits a marked change in performance.
CHOKING HAZARD: Some Products may contain components that are small enough to be
swallowed. Please keep out of reach of children.
CAUTIONS OF USING A DASH CAM
1. Ensure that the windscreen is free of dirt or grease before placing mount upon it.
2. Do not obscure the view of the road ahead or impede the deployment of any airbags in
the event of an accident.
3. When not in use, please disconnect the car adaptor from both the 12/24Vdc outlet in
your vehicle and the device itself.
4. Only clean the device with a soft dry cloth, for tough dirt, apply some neutral detergent
diluted in 5 to 6 parts water to a soft cloth.
Note that alcohol, thinner, benzene etc could cause damage to the paint or coatings.
5. Avoid making contact with the lens as damage may be caused.
6. If required clean the glass lens carefully using spectacle lens cleaning fluid on a soft
cloth only.
7. The video recordings made by this Digital Video Recorder are intended for personal use
only.
8. While driving, do not adjust the controls of your device as this is distraction to driving.
9. Do not try to open the cover or try to repair it yourself. If the accessories for this device
have any problem, please contact the manufacturer for assistance.
10. Do not use the charger if the cord is broken or damaged.
11. Do not leave the camera in the direct sunlight for a long period of time or where the
temperature could go above 140°F (60°C)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION OF USING A DASH CAM
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CAUTIONS OF USING A DASH CAM
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
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PRODUCT FEATURES
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CAMERA - PARTS & CONTROLS
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IN VEHICLE INSTALLATION
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VIDEO MODE
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PHOTO MODE
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PLAYBACK MODE
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SETUP MENU
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18
TROUBLESHOOTING
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
Model Number
BCAM60
Image Sensor
2.0MP(front) / 1.0MP(inside) / 0.3MP(rear)
Video Resolution
1080P(front) / 720P(inside) / 480P(rear)
Photo Resolution
12M / 10M / 8M / 5M / 3M / 2M / 1M / VGA
Screen Size
4.0" IPS Screen
Touch Panel
Support
Video Format
MOV(front) / AVI(inside) / AVI(rear)
Decoding Format
H.264(front) / MJPEG(inside) / MJPEG(rear)
Photo Format
JPG
Cycle Recording
Support
G-Force
Support
Motion Detection
Support
Parking Guard
Support
HDR
Support
Record Sound
Support
Date Stamp
Support
License Plate
Support
SD Card (Recommended)
MicroSD C10,up to 32G (16G MicroSD card included)
SD Card Capacity
(based on default settings)
8GB MicroSD = 30 minutes of recording
16GB MicroSD = 60 minutes of recording
32GB MicroSD = 120 minutes of recording
Power Supply
Input: 12-24V / Output: 5V 1.5A
Battery
Built-in 200mAh lithium battery
Storage Temperature
- 25°C ~ + 65°C
Operating Temperature
- 20°C ~ + 60°C
Unit Dimension
110 x 74 x 40mm
Unit Weight
81g
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Please check the contents of your BCAM60 product package.The actual products might
appear slightly different from pictures shown below.
BCAM60 Dash Cam
Rear Cam
Car Charger
Instruction Manual
Windshield Mount
Adhesive Sticker x2
16G Micro SD card
PRODUCT FEATURES
4.0" IPS Touch Panel
Provide instant video/photo playback and make the device efficient for adjusting settings.
2.0MP Image Sensor
Record high quality video in Full HD with perfect sharpness and clarity of an image.
3-Channel Recording
Capture the road ahead, inside and back of your vehicle with wide angle lens.
G Force
In the event of an impact the device will automatically 'protect' the recording, stopping
the file from being over-written.
HDR
High Dynamic Range technology compensates for light/dark spots and balances exposure.
Motion Detection
the video shooting starts only when detecting a new movement in the frame, allowing you
to reserve the memory card for a longer video. This function might be very useful during
the long-term parking.
Parking Guard
When the car engine is off (camera get power from car battery), the camera will be in a
dormant state. Once the car is knocked, the camera will turn on and start to record
automatically. After 15-30s the camera will turn off and get dormancy again.
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CAMERA - PARTS & CONTROLS
Please see below to identify the parts and controls of your Dash Cam.
1. Front Camera Lens
2.0MP image sensor with 150° wide angle for optimum video quality ahead of
your vehicle.
2. Inside Camera lens
1.0MP image sensor with 120° wide angle for optimum video quality inside of
your vehicle.
3. Infrared Lights
2pcs IR LED lights for low light conditions.
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CAMERA - PARTS & CONTROLS
Continued from previous page.
4. Switch infrared lights / Lock file
Press and hold to turn on / off the infrared lights of inside camera in standby mode.
Press to lock / unlock the current file while recording.
5. UP / Switch Lens
Up: Press to navigate up within menus and to move to the previous file within
playback mode.
Switch Lens: Press to switch lens within video mode.
6. Down / Microphone Off
Down: Press to navigate down within menus and to move to the next file within
playback mode.
Microphone Off: Press to turn off / on the microphone (audio recording), only
available whilst in video mode.
7. Record / OK
Record: Press to start or stop a recording when in video mode, or take a photo
when in photo mode.
8. Power On / Off
Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn on / off the Dash Cam.
9. RESET
In the unlikely event the Dash Cam becomes unresponsive, press the RESET
button to restart the Dash Cam.
10. Mounting
Attach the supplied mount here.
11. MicroSD Card slot
Insert the MicroSD card here, making sure that the card is inserted into the Dash
Cam in right direction.
12. DC-IN & USB socket
Connect the supplied car power cable here.
13. AV socket
Insert the rear camera here.
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IN VEHICLE INSTALLATION
Please follow the instructions below for first-time installation of the Dash Cam. For day to day
use simply remove the camera from the mount as required.
1. Insert MicroSD Card
Insert a suitable MicroSD card (Class 10) into the Dash Cam, making sure that the gold
contacts are facing towards the LCD screen side of the Dash Cam. Push the memory
card until it clicks into place.
2. Attach the mount to the Dash Cam
3. Attach the mount to the windshield
Remove the protective film from adhesive mount. Select a suitable position and clean
the windshield with a dry/clean cloth to achieve a good contact between glass and
mount.
4. Connect car power cable
Connect the supplied car power cable to DC-IN socket of the mount.
Plug the power cable into the 12-24V dc outlet of your vehicle.
The Dash Cam will automatically power on and start recording once power is available.
Note:
- Do NOT wire the Dash Cam directly to a 12V supply by cutting the cigarette plug off the
end of the cable, or damage will result.
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VIDEO MODE
The key below explains the various information displayed on the screen when your Dash
Cam is in Video mode, some icons will only be displayed once the relevant function has
been selected within the Video menu, as described below.
1. Video Menu: press to enter menu setting in video mode.
2. Photo Mode: press to switch into photo mode.
3. Home: press to be back to home page.
4. Protected: press to lock / unlock the current video file.
5. Recording: press to start / stop recording.
6. Microphone: press to turn on / off the microphone.
7. Power: shown on screen when dash cam connecting to power.
8. Infrared lights status: shown on screen the infrared lights status.
9. Microphone status: shown on screen the microphone status.
10. Video Length: displays the length of the individual recordings in minutes.
11. Resolution: displays the current resolution.
12. G-Force: displays the current sensitivity of gravity sensor.
13. Guard: shown on screen when parking guard is active.
14. Motion Detection: shown on screen when motion detection is active.
15. HDR: shown on screen when HDR is active.
16. Memory card: shown on screen when the memory card is unavailable.
17. Locked: shown on screen when the current file is locked.
18. Inside Camera / Rear Camera: real time display of inside camera or rear camera.
19. Switch Camera: press to switch among front / inside / rear cameras.
The default settings within the Dash Cam have been set to allow you to use the Dash Cam
without the need to change any settings.
See next pages for video menu settings, should you want to make any adjustments however.
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VIDEO MODE (CONTD.)
Video Menu
The Video Menu is accessed by pressing the MENU button whilst in video mode.
Use the up and down buttons to highlight the function that you'd like to change and press
the OK button to enter the settings sub-menu.
Once in the sub-menu, use the up and down buttons to highlight the required setting and
then press OK to confirm your selection and return to the Video Menu.
Press the MENU button again to return to video mode.
Note: Menus are not accessible whilst the Dash Cam is recording.
1. Resolution
Select recording resolution, this will increase/decrease quality of recorded video.
Options: 1080P, 720P, 480P
Default Setting: 1080P
2. Guard
Turn on the Guard, the camera will start a 30 seconds recording when a collision is
detected.
Options: Off, On
Default Setting: Off
3. Cycle
Select the duration of individual recorded video files. The Dash Cam will continue
recording, filling the memory card. When the memory card becomes full, the oldest file
will be automatically deleted to make space for the new recording.
Options: Off, 1 Minute, 3 Minutes and 5 Minutes
Default Setting: 1 Minute
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VIDEO MODE (CONTD.)
Continued from previous page.
4. License
Turn on the license, the license plate will be shown on recorded files.
Options: Off and On
Default Setting: On
5. HDR
Select for avoiding high exposure and low exposure.
Options: Off and On
Default Setting: On
6. Exposure
Adjust exposure level for different light conditions.
Options: -3/-2/-1/0/ +1/+2/+3
Default Setting: 0
7. Motion
Turn on the motion detection, the camera will start a few seconds recording
when a change to the viewed scene is detected.
Options: Off and On
Default Setting: Off
8. Watermark
Turn on the watermark, the time and date stamp will be shown on recorded files.
Options: Off and On
Default Setting: On
9. G-force
Turn off or adjust the sensitivity of the built in G force. The G force detects forces
which will automatically protect the current recording in event of a collision.
Options: Off , Low, Medium, High
Default Setting: Low
10. Sound
Turn On / Off the microphone.
Options: Off and On
Default Setting: On
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PHOTO MODE
Press the MODE button to select Photo mode.
The key below explains the information displayed on the screen when your Dash Cam
is in Photo mode.
1. Photo Menu: press to enter menu setting in photo mode.
2. Video Mode: press to switch into video mode.
3. Home: press to be back to home page.
4. Capture: press to capture a photo.
5. Power: shown on screen when dash cam connecting to power.
6. ISO: displays current Sensitive level setting.
7. White Balance: displays current color of photos.
8. Quality: displays current Quality level setting.
9. Resolution: displays the current resolution.
10. Delay: indicates the dash cam is in delay mode.
11. Continuous: indicates the dash cam is in continuous mode.
12. Anti-Shaking: indicates the dash cam is in Anti-Shaking mode.
13. Memory card: shown on screen when the memory card is unavailable.
14. Switch Camera: press to switch among front / inside / rear cameras.
See next pages for photo menu settings.
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PHOTO MODE (CONTD.)
Photo Menu
The Photo Menu is accessed by pressing the MENU button whilst in photo mode.
Use the up and down buttons to highlight the function that you'd like to change and press
the OK button to enter the settings sub-menu.
Once in the sub-menu, use the up and down buttons to highlight the required setting and
then press OK to confirm your selection and return to the Photo Menu.
Press the MENU button again to return to photo mode.
1. Resolution
Select to increase or decrease the size of recorded image.
Options: 12M, 10M, 8M, 5M, 3M, 2M, 1M, VGA
Default Setting: 1M
2. Delay
Set as shot or delay to capture a photo.
Options: Shot, Delay 2s, Delay 5s, Delay 10s
Default Setting: Shot
3. Continuous
Turn on the Continuous function, the camera will capture 3 photos at a time.
Options: Off and On
Default Setting: Off
4. Quality
Select to increase or decrease the quality of recorded image.
Options: Good, Standard and Economy
Default Setting: Standard
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PHOTO MODE (CONTD.)
Continued from previous page.
5. Sharpness
Adjust the sharpness of recorded image.
Options: Strong, Standard and Soft
Default Setting: Standard
6. AWB
Adjust the white balance for different light conditions
Options: Auto, Sunlight, Overcast, Tungsten and Fluorescent
Default Setting: Auto
7. Color
Select to adjust the color effect of recorded image
Options: Normal, B/W ,Nostalgic
Default Setting: Normal
8. ISO
Adjust the ISO setting, the brighter the conditions the lower the ISO required.
Options: Auto, 100, 200 and 400
Default Setting: Auto
9. Exposure
Adjust exposure level for different light conditions.
Options: -3,-2,-1,0,+1,+2,+3
Default Setting: 0
10. Anti-Shake
Turn on to help reduce image being blurred under some circumstances.
Options: Off and On
Default Setting: Off
11. Watermark
Turn on to shown the time and date on recorded image.
Options: Off and On
Default Setting: On
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PLAYBACK MODE
Press the Files button in homepage to select Playback mode.
Files:
1. Lock: press to lock / unlock current video file.
2. Delete: press to delete the unlocked files.
3. Return: press to return to playback files.
4. File number: displays current file number.
5. Play / Pause: Press OK button to play / pause playback.
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SETUP MENU
Setup Menu
The Setup Menu is accessed by pressing the Setting button in homepage.
The default settings have been carefully selected to allow you to use the Dash Cam
without the need to change any settings. However, should you wish to change a setting
then please see below.
Use the up and down buttons to highlight the function that you'd like to change and press
the OK button to enter the settings sub-menu.
Setup Menu
Wi-Fi
Format SD Card
Time & Date
Time Zone / DST
1. Screen Saver
Turn off or adjust the timing of screen saver. This can be used to shut down the
screen after a period of button inactivity, press any button to re-activate the display.
Options: Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Seconds and 120 Seconds
Default Setting: Off
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SETUP MENU (CONTD.)
Continued from previous page.
2. Shutdown
Turn off or adjust the timing of Auto Power Off function. This can be used to
continue recording in event of loss of power within the vehicle.
Options: Off, 1 Minute, 3 Minutes and 5 Minutes
Default Setting: 1 Minute
3. Frequency
Set the frequency based on your Country standard.
Options: 50Hz and 60Hz
Default Setting: 60Hz
4. Key Sound
Turn on / off the key sound. Note if key sound is turned off the audible low-battery
warning will also be disabled.
Options: Off and On
Default Setting: On
5. Language
Select preferred language.
6. Date / Time
Adjust the date / time as required.
7. License
Set the car license plate of your vehicle.
8. Format
Format the inserted memory card, this will delete all content.
9. Default
Reset the Dash Cam to the default settings.
10. Version
The firmware version of your Dash Cam is displayed here.
11. Fill Light
Turn on / off the infrared light of inside camera.
Options: Off and On
Default Setting: On
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
The sticker will not stay in
place upon my windscreen.
I cannot insert the MicroSD
card.
I cannot remove the
MicroSD card.
I can only record a few
minutes of video on my
MicroSD card.
No power to my Dash Cam,
but it works upon my PC.
My Dash Cam shuts down
by itself after a while.
The screen blanks after a
few minutes.
The Dash Cam only last 10
seconds.
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Boss Audio Systems BCAM60 User manual

Brand
Boss Audio Systems
Model
BCAM60
Category
Dashcam
Type
User manual

Boss Audio Systems BCAM60 features a 4.0" IPS Touch Panel for instant video/photo playback and efficient settings adjustment. It utilizes a 2.0MP Image Sensor to deliver high-quality Full HD video with remarkable sharpness and clarity. With its 3-Channel Recording capability, you can capture the road ahead, inside, and back of your vehicle simultaneously using wide-angle lenses. The G Force feature automatically protects critical recordings in the event of an impact, and HDR technology enhances video quality by balancing exposure in challenging lighting conditions.

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