Thinkware DC-M2-FG Bedienungsanleitung

This product records videos while the vehicle is operating.

Read and follow the instructions in this guide to properly use and maintain the product.

User Guide

DC-M2-FG

Before using the product

About the product

This product records videos while the vehicle is operating. Use this product only for reference when

investigating incidents or road accidents. This product is not guaranteed to record and cloud service for

ALL events. The device may not properly record accidents with small impacts that are too minor to activate

the impact sensor or accidents with massive impacts that cause the vehicle’s battery voltage to deviate.

Video recording does not begin until the product is completely turned on (booted up). To ensure that all

vehicle events are recorded, wait until the product is completely booted up after turning it on, and then

begin operating the vehicle.

THINKWARE is not responsible for any loss caused by an accident, nor is it responsible for providing any

support regarding the outcome of an accident.

Depending on the vehicle's configuration or operating conditions, such as the installation of remote door

lock devices, ECU settings, or TPMS settings, some product features may not be supported, and different

firmware versions may influence the product's performance or features.

About the user guide

The information provided in the guide may change when the manufacturer updates its service policy.

This user guide is intended for THINKWARE DC-M2-FG models only, and it may contain technical errors,

editorial errors, or missing information.

Copyrights

All rights for the content and maps in this guide are reserved by THINKWARE and are protected under

written consent from THINKWARE is prohibited and is eligible for criminal charges.

Registered trademarks

THINKWARE DC-M2-FG is a registered trademark of THINKWARE.

Other product logos and service names in this guide are trademarks of the relevant companies.

Industry Canada Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This

equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your

body.

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject 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 the 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 a residential installation. 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 harmful interference to radio

or television 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.

•󳒀 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•󳒀 Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

•󳒀 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

•󳒀 This appliance and its antenna must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other

antenna or transmitter.

•󳒀 A minimum separation distance of 20cm must be maintained between the antenna and the person

for this appliance to satisfy the RF exposure requirements.

FCC CAUTION: Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

FCC ID: 2ADTG-F200PRO

Information to user : RSS-247

This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs.

Please be cautioned the changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Notice: Operation is subject to the following two conditions : (1) this device may not cause

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause

undesired operation of the device.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

IC: 12594A-F200PRO

Contents

Safety information 5

1. Product overview 8

1.1 Included items 8

1.1.1 Standard items 8

1.1.2 Accessories (sold separately) 8

1.2 Part names 9

1.2.1 Front camera (main unit) - front view 9

1.2.2 Front camera (main unit) - rear view 9

1.2.3 Rear camera 10

1.2.4 IR camera 10

1.3 Removing and inserting the memory card 11

2. Installing the product 12

2.1 Installing the front camera (main unit) 12

2.1.1 Selecting an installation location 12

2.1.2 Securing the product 12

2.2 Installing the rear camera 14

2.2.1 Selecting an installation location 14

2.2.2 Securing the rear camera 14

2.2.3 Connecting the rear camera cable 15

2.3 Installing the IR camera 16

2.3.1 Selecting an installation location 16

2.3.2 Securing the IR camera 16

2.3.3 Connecting the IR camera cable 17

3. Using recording features 18

3.1 Turning the product on or off 18

3.2 Learning about file storage locations 18

3.3 Using the continuous recording feature 19

3.4 Recording manually 19

3.5 Using parking mode 19

3.6 Using the Super Night Vision 21

3.7 Using the road safety features 21

4. Using the mobile viewer 22

4.1 Connect the product to a smartphone 22

4.2 Viewing the mobile viewer screen layout 22

5. Using the PC viewer 23

5.1 System requirements 23

5.2 PC viewer for Windows 23

5.2.1 Installing the PC viewer (for Windows) 23

5.2.2 PC viewer screen layout (for Windows) 24

5.2.3 Playing recorded videos on the PC

viewer (for Windows) 25

5.2.4 PC viewer screen layout (for Mac) 26

5.2.5 Playing recorded videos on the PC

viewer (for Mac) 27

6. Settings 28

6.1 Managing the memory card 28

6.2 Setting the Camera 28

6.3 Setting recording features 28

6.4 Setting road safety features 29

6.5 Configuring the system settings 30

7. Accessing the product information 31

7.1 Viewing the product information 31

7.2 Accessing and configuring the GPS 31

8. Upgrading the firmware 32

9. Troubleshooting 33

10. Specifications 34

Safety information

Read the following safety information to properly use the product.

Safety symbols in this guide

"Warning" - Indicates a potential hazard which, if not avoided, may result in injury or death.

"Caution" - Indicates a potential hazard which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury or property damage.

"Note" - Provides useful information to help users better utilize the product's features.

Safety information for proper use

Driving and product operation

•󳒀 Do not operate the product while driving a vehicle. Distraction while driving may cause accidents and

result in injury or death.

•󳒀 Install the product in places where the driver's view is not obstructed. Obstruction of the driver’s vision

may cause accidents and result in injury or death. Check with your state and municipal laws before

mounting the product to the windshield.

Power supply

•󳒀 Do not operate or handle the power cable with wet hands. Doing so may result in electrocution.

•󳒀 Do not use damaged power cables. Doing so may result in electrical fire or electrocution.

•󳒀 Keep the power cable away from all heat sources. Failure to do so may cause the power cord insulation to

melt, resulting in electrical fire or electrocution.

•󳒀 Use the power cable with the correct connector and make sure the power cable is connected securely

and is firmly in place. Failure to do so may result in electrical fire or electrocution.

•󳒀 Do not modify or cut the power cable. Also, do not place heavy objects on the power cable or pull, insert,

or bend the power cable using excessive force. Doing so may result in electrical fire or electrocution.

•󳒀 Use only genuine accessories from THINKWARE or an authorized THINKWARE dealer. THINKWARE does

not guarantee compatibility and normal operation of third-party accessories.

•󳒀 When connecting the power cable to the product, ensure that the connection between the cable plug

and the power cable connector on the product is secure. If the connection is loose, the power cable may

become disconnected due to vehicle vibration. Video recording is not available if the power connector is

disconnected.

Children and pets

Ensure that the product is out of the reach of children and pets. If the product breaks, it may result in fatal

damage.

Other information about the product

Product management and operation

•󳒀 Do not expose the product to direct sunlight or intense light. The lens or internal circuitry may fail

otherwise.

•󳒀 Use the product at a temperature between 14°F and 140°F (-10°C to 60°C) and store the product at a

temperature between -4°F and 158°F (-20°C to 70°C). The product may not function as designed and some

permanent physical damages may result if it is operated or stored out of the specified temperature ranges.

Such damages are not covered by the warranty.

•󳒀 Frequently check the product for the proper installation position. Impact caused by extreme road

conditions may alter the installation position. Ensure that the product is positioned as instructed in this

guide.

•󳒀 Do not apply excessive force when pressing the buttons. Doing so may damage the buttons.

•󳒀 Do not use chemical cleaners or solvents to clean the product. Doing so may damage plastic components

of the product. Clean the product using a clean, soft, and dry fabric.

•󳒀 Do not disassemble the product or subject the product to impact. Doing so may damage the product.

Unauthorized disassembly of the product voids the product warranty.

•󳒀 Handle with care. If you drop, mishandle, or expose the product to external shocks, it may cause damage

and/or result in the malfunction of the product.

•󳒀 Do not attempt to insert foreign objects into the device.

•󳒀 Avoid excessive humidity and do not allow any water to enter the product. Electronic components inside

the product may fail if exposed to humidity or water.

•󳒀 Depending on the make and model of your car, the power may be constantly supplied to the dash cam

even when the ignition is turned off. Installation of the device to a continuously powered 12V outlet could

result in vehicle battery drainage.

•󳒀 This device is designed to record video while the vehicle is in operation. The quality of the video might be

affected by weather conditions and the road environment, such as whether it is day or night, presence of

street lighting, entering/exiting tunnels, and the surrounding temperature.

•󳒀 THINKWARE is NOT responsible for the loss of any recorded video during operation.

•󳒀 Although the device was designed to withstand high-impact car collisions, THINKWARE does not

guarantee the recording of accidents when the device is damaged as a result of the accident.

•󳒀 Keep the windshield and camera lens clean for optimal video quality. Particles and substances on the

camera lens or windshield may reduce the quality of the recorded videos.

•󳒀 This device is intended to be used inside the vehicle only.

1.󳒀 Product overview

1.1󳒀 Included items

Ensure that all the items are included when you open the product box.

1.1.1󳒀 Standard items

Rear camera package

Front camera (main unit) Rear camera Rear camera cable

IR camera package

Front camera (main unit) IR camera IR camera cable

Mount Adhesive cable holder

microSD memory card

with adapter

(consumable)

Quick start guide & Warranty /

CS information / User guide

(stored in the microSD card)

The standard items may change without prior notice.

1.1.2󳒀 Accessories (sold separately)

External GPS receiver

GPS reception may be affected by interference from the vehicle's windshield, particularly those treated with

anti-UV protective coating, or built-in defroster. It is recommended that an external GPS receiver is used

when the GPS signal is weak or when you cannot get a GPS signal..

Product overview

1.2󳒀 Part names

1.2.1󳒀 Front camera (main unit) - front view

DC-IN power port

Used to connect the

power cable.

GPS port

Used to connect the

external GPS receiver

(optional).

V-IN input port

Used to connect the

rear camera (optional).

Speaker

Outputs the voice guide and buzzer

sounds to indicate the product’s status.

Front camera lens

Records the front view.

Mount connector

Used to connect the mount.

1.2.2󳒀 Front camera (main unit) - rear view

STATUS LED

Indicates the

recording status.

Wi-Fi LED

Indicates the Wi-Fi

connection status.

Memory card slot

Insert a memory card to save recordings. Microphone

Used for voice recording.

REC button

•󳒀 Short press: Starts manual recording

•󳒀 Press and hold for 3 seconds: Turns the audio recording on or off.

•󳒀 Press and hold for 5 seconds: Formats the memory card.

Wi-Fi button

Press to connect the product to a

smartphone via Wi-Fi network.

Product overview

1.2.3󳒀 Rear camera

Adhesive mount

Used to fix the rear camera in the vehicle.

Rear camera lens

Records the rear view.

Security LED

Indicates that the video is being recorded.

Connection port

Used to connect the rear

camera to the front camera

using a rear camera cable.

Depending on the laws and regulations of the country, the security LED specifications may be different.

1.2.4󳒀 IR camera

Adhesive mount

Used to fix the IR camera in the vehicle.

IR camera lens

Records IR view.

IR LED

Used to release IR lights in the night or dark places.

Connection port

Used to connect the IR camera

to the front camera using a IR

camera cable.

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