Dash Cam Safeel ZeroUSER MANUAL

PSFZ - V1.0

ContentsPart 01 - Getting Started1. Packing List

2. Product Overview

3. Button Usage and Operation

4. LCD Screen

5. LED Indicators

Part 02 - Basic Operation1. Insert TF Card

2. Power On/Off

3. Video Mode

4. Photo Mode

5. Playback Mode

6. Settings Mode

Part 03 - Menu Settings Instruction1. Video Settings

a. Resolution

b. Loop Recording

c. Motion Detection

d. Voice Recording

e. Date Stamp

f. G-sensor

g. Parking Monitor

h. WDR

2. Photo Settings

a. Capture Mode

b. Resolution

c. Sequence

d. ISO

3. System Menu Settings

a. Screen Saver

b. Auto Power Off

c. Frequency

d. Beep Sound

e. Language

f. Screen Rotation

g. Date/Time

h. Format

i. Default Setting

j. Upgrading Firmware

Part 04 - Installation

Part 05 - Connect to Computer

Part 06 - Frequently Asked Questions

Part 07 - Warranty

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Part 01 - Getting Started1. Packing List

2. Product Overview

3. Button Usage and Operation

4. LCD Screen

5. LED Indicators

Part 02 - Basic Operation1. Insert TF Card

2. Power On/Off

3. Video Mode

4. Photo Mode

5. Playback Mode

6. Settings Mode

Part 03 - Menu Settings Instruction1. Video Settings

a. Resolution

b. Loop Recording

c. Motion Detection

d. Voice Recording

e. Date Stamp

f. G-sensor

g. Parking Monitor

h. WDR

2. Photo Settings

a. Capture Mode

b. Resolution

c. Sequence

d. ISO

3. System Menu Settings

a. Screen Saver

b. Auto Power Off

c. Frequency

d. Beep Sound

e. Language

f. Screen Rotation

g. Date/Time

h. Format

i. Default Setting

j. Upgrading Firmware

Part 04 - Installation

Part 05 - Connect to Computer

Part 06 - Frequently Asked Questions

Part 07 - Warranty

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Part 01 - Getting Started

1. Packing List

Suction Cup Mount Adhesive Mount Static StickersDash Cam

Micro USB Cable User ManualCar Charger withAdditional USB

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2. Product Overview

Speaker

Micro SD Slot

Power / Mode Button

Up Button

OK Button

Down Button

1.5” LCD Screen

Micro USB Port

Threaded Insert

Reset

170° Wide Angle Lens

Microphone

Status Indicator

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3. Button Usage and Operation★ Mode Switching

When the camera is Powered ON, repeatedly press Power / Mode Button “ ” to switch mode,

there will be modes:

Video, Photo, Playback, Settings.

★ Menu Switching

When the camera is Powered ON, repeatedly press Power / Mode Button to switch to Settings,

then you must press OK Button to enter menu settings, there will be:

Video Settings, Photo Settings, System Settings, Exit Settings.

1080P

3 Min

Resolution

Cyclic Record

Motion Detection

Voice Recording

Date Stamp

MUST Press OK Button

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4. LCD Screen

1080P 30FPS

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Video Resolution

Microphone icon Date/Time

File Lock iconMotion Detection iconTF Card iconBattery Status

Recording Status: When Not Recording

Recording Status: When Recording

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Part 02 - Basic Operation

5. LED Indicators

Status

When Recording

When Not Recording

Blue Indicator Light

Continuous Flash

Constant ON

1. Insert TF Card· Open the slot cover and insert the

Micro SD card into the slot and push

until it locks into place.

· Gently apply force on the Micro SD

card until it is ejected from the slot.

★ We recommend that use up to 32G Class 10 or UHS-1 Micro SD Card.

★ Please format the Micro SD Card by the camera before first use.

Inserting the Micro SD Card

Removing the Micro SD Card

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★ To keep your Micro SD card in good condition, please reformat it regularly. As reformatting

erases all of your content, be sure to offload your photos and videos first.

★ Ensure that the device is completely off before removing the Micro SD card to avoid damages

to the memory card.

★ To prevent loss of important data, frequently copy recorded videos from Micro SD card to

another storage device such as personal computer for back up.

2. Power On/OffThe camera is designed to power on and start recording automatically when it receives power

from the car power adapter.

★ Auto Power On/Off with Ignition - If powered by the car charger, the dash camera will

automatically turn on when you start your car. When turning off your car, the camera will

automatically turn off after approximately 10 seconds.

Cautions

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★ Manual Power On/Off - Switching the camera OFF manually and pulling off the car charger

is required for vehicles where the vehicle’s power socket provides continuous power after the

engine is turned OFF.

· To turn the power off manually, press and hold the power button for at least 3 seconds until the

camera is powered off.

· To turn the camera on manually, press and hold the power button for at least 3 seconds until the

camera is powered on.

3. Video ModeAutomatic Video Recording - When powered by car charger, the dash cam will automatically

turn on and start recording when car is started. Press OK Button to stop recording.

Manual Video Recording - When battery powered (not connected to car charger), turn on the

dash cam by pressing and holding the POWER button. Press the OK button to start/stop

recording.

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The blue indicator light FLASHING means the dash cam is recording, and it’s CONSTANT ON

means the dash cam is not recording.

Tips

Button Action

UP

DOWN

POWER / MODE

OK

When not recording:

Switch to Photo/Playback/Settings Mode

When recording: Manually Lock File

Enable/Disable Audio

Start / Stop Video Recording

Turn ON/OFF the LCD display

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★ After being powered on, the dash cam enters the video mode and automatically starts recording.

★ Press OK Button to stop recording.

★ Press Power/Mode Button to switch to photo mode. The photographing icon is displayed on the

upper left corner of the screen.

★ Short press OK Button to take a photo.

4. Photo Mode

Button Action

UP

DOWN

POWER / MODE

OK

Switch to Playback/Settings Mode

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Take a Photo

Turn ON/OFF the LCD display

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★ After being powered on, the dash cam enters the video mode and automatically starts recording.

★ Press OK Button to stop recording.

★ Press Power/Mode Button twice to switch to playback mode.

· In playback mode, press Up/Down Button to choose photo/video file.

· In playback mode, short press OK Button to play/pause the current video file.

5. Playback Mode

Button Action

UP

DOWN

POWER / MODE

OK

Switch to Settings Mode

Navigate UP to choose video/photo file

Play/Pause

Navigate DOWN to choose video/photo file

Note: If in video mode, please stop video recording first, and then press Power/Mode Button twice to switch to playback mode.

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★ After being powered on, the dash cam enters the video mode and automatically starts recording.

★ Press OK Button to stop recording.

★ Press Power/Mode Button twice to switch to settings mode.

★ Short press OK Button to enter menu settings.

6. Settings Mode

Button Action

UP

DOWN

POWER / MODE

OK

Switch to Video Recording Mode, and

automatically start recording.

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Enter Menu Settings

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Part 03 - Menu Settings Instruction

1. Video Settings★ When the camera is Powered ON, it enters the video mode and automatically starts recording.

Short press OK Button to stop recording.

★ Repeatedly press Power / Mode Button to switch to Settings mode, then you MUST Press OK

Button to enter menu settings.

★ When in video settings, press Up/Down Button to choose Resolution, Cyclic Record (Loop

Recording), Motion Detection, Voice Recording, Date Stamp, G-sensor, Parking Monitor, WDR.

1080P

3 Min

Resolution

Cyclic Record

Motion Detection

Voice Recording

Date Stamp

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① Video Resolutions: FHD 1080P 30fps / HD 720P 30fps

② Loop Recording Default: 3 Minutes

In the case of recording and saving at interval of 3 / 5 / 10 minutes, the dash cam will

automatically overwrite oldest file in the memory card once the memory is full.

(Note: any locked video files on the memory card will remain protected, and will not be

automatically deleted during Loop Recording.)

If you turn off the loop recording function, the dash cam will record every five-minute segment of

video when recording.

③ Motion DetectionDefault: OFF

When the camera is turned ON and the motion detection is ON, the dash camera will

automatically activate and record any movement that is detected in front of the camera, and it

stops recording after no dynamic motion appears.

Tips

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· If you turn on the motion detection function, it only works when the dash camera is Powered

ON, the camera will record when it detects motion, which will cause discontinuous recording.

· If you need record continuously, we suggest that you should turn off the motion detection

function.

④ Voice RecordingDefault: ON

Press Up/Down Button in video menu settings to choose the Voice Recording, then press OK

Button to turn on/off the audio recording.

* When recording, press the UP Button can enable/disable audio recording.

⑤ Date StampDefault: ON

A correct time and date stamp on the video will help provide proof of any fault by providing an

accurate record of the event.

Tips

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⑥ G-sensorDefault: Medium

G-sensor will lock the file when detecting a collision during the recording, and the file won't be

overwritten by loop recording.

The G-sensor sensitivity can be selected OFF / High / Medium / Low in the menu.

Tips

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If the Micro SD Card is full of the locked files, the camera won’t record, so please format the card

on the camera setting menu manually.

The Locked file depended on the G-sensor sensitivity, we suggest you set the Low sensitivity or

turn off the G-sensor if you don’t need.

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⑦ Parking MonitorDefault: OFF

When Parking Monitor has been turned on, the dash cam will activate and start recording

automatically once it detects motion when the car is parked. And it will turn off after continuously

recording about 20 seconds.

Only turn on the Parking Monitor while parking, the dash cam will record when detecting a

collision. It means that you do not need to turn on G-sensor and Motion Detection.

⑧ WDR ( Wide Dynamic Range)Default: ON

Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) retains a greater level of detail and color in an image. This setting

is especially useful for scenes that include shadows or bright areas.

Tips

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2. Photo Settings★ After being powered on, the dash cam enters the

video mode and automatically starts recording. Then

press OK Button to stop recording.

★ Repeatedly press Power / Mode Button to switch to

Settings mode, then you MUST Press OK Button to enter

menu settings.

★ When in photo settings, press Up/Down Button to choose

Capture Mode, Resolution, Sequence, ISO, Date Stamp.

① Capture ModeDefault: Single Shot

This setting determines if camera is taking an instant shot or delayed shot. If single shot is

selected, the camera will take one photo every time. If delayed shot is selected, the camera will

wait for 2/5/10 seconds depending on setting before taking the shot.

② Photo Resolutions: 12M / 10M / 8M / 5M / 3M / 2M / 1.3M

gle shot

12M

Auto

Capture Mode

Resolution

Sequence

ISO

Date Stamp

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③ SequenceOnce set in photo 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 the OK button is pressed.

(Default: OFF)

④ ISOAuto/100/200/300/400. Default: Auto

3. System Menu Settings★ After being powered on, the dash cam enters the video mode

and automatically starts recording. Then press OK Button to stop

recording.

★ Repeatedly press Power / Mode Button to switch to Settings

mode, then you MUST Press OK Button to enter menu settings.

★ When in system settings, press Up/Down Button to choose

Screen Saver, Auto Power Off, Frequency, Beep Sound,

Language Screen Rotation, Date/Time, Format, Default Setting,

Version.

1 Min

3 Min

50Hz

English

Screen Saver

Auto Power Off

Frequency

Beep Sound

Language

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① Screen Saver

Default: 1 Minute

· When recording

If you turn on Screen Saver Mode, the screen display will be turned off after a period of inactivity,

but the camera is still recording when the screen display turns off. You can see the Blue Indicator

Light is flash during recording.

· The options of Screen Saver are 1 minute (default), 3 minutes, 5 minutes, and never. To turn on

the screen display again, press any button on the camera.

②Auto Power Off

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.

This function can be selected OFF / 3 / 5 / 10 minutes in the menu. (Default: 3 Minutes)

③ Frequency

50Hz/60Hz. Default value: 50Hz

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④ Beep Sound

This setting enables/disables a beep sound when you press any button on the camera.

Default value: ON

⑤ Language

This setting determines the language used for dash cam setting and interface.

Default value: English

⑥ Screen Rotation

This setting enables the screen rotating when you turn the camera upside down. Default value: Off

⑦ Date/Time

Press Up/Down Button in System Setting to enter Date/Time

setting page, press OK Button to set Date/Time.

Set date firstly by pressing Up/Down button. Press OK Button after done and move the cursor to

the next spot on the right. Adjust date and hour/minute/second from top to bottom.

This setting is to set correct date and time on the dash cam for video recording and camera

shooting.

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⑧ Format

Note: All files will be deleted in format mode. To enable the micro SD card works immediately

after installation, we recommend that format the micro SD card on dash cam before installation.

⑨ Default Setting

In default setting, all user information set before will be cleared. When you encounter any

problem with the dash cam, you can try to fix it by restore back to default setting.

⑩ Upgrading Firmware

· Please keeping upgrading the firmware in time to maintain the best user experience.

· Make sure your device is always up to date with latest firmware.

· Please check back frequently at ThiEYE website (thieye.com/support.html) for the latest

firmware updates.

· Do not disconnect your device from power while it is being updated. This will result in damage to

the dash cam.

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2.Installing the Dash Cam① Clean the area on the windshield where the dash cam will be installed.

② You can attach the suction cup mount or adhesive mount to the windshield

where it will not obstruct the driver’s view.

(Note: If you use adhesive mount, please attach static stickers to prevent the adhesive from

sticking to dirty up the clean windshield of your car.)

③ Hide the power cable by placing it in the space between the windshield and headliner.

Recommended locations for the adhesive wire clips to arrange the power cable.

3.Connecting to Power

Part 04 - Installation

1. Connecting the Dash Cam and the Mount

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Part 05 - Connect to Computer

With TF card inserted, when connected to computer, three options will be available:

Mass Storage, PC Camera, REC-mode.

★ Mass Storage allows the TF card to be accessed via computer as an external storage.

★ PC Camera can act as a camera for your computer.

★ REC_mode allows the dash cam to function normally while charging via computer.

Mass Storage

PC Camera

REC_mode

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Part 06 - Frequently Asked Questions

This reason is that you’ve turned on the Motion Detection.

· The Motion Detection only works when the dash camera

is Powered ON, the camera will record when it detects

motion, which will cause discontinuous recording.

· If you need record continuously, we suggest that you

should turn off the motion detection function.

Why did the Micro SD card is full

easily that caused the dash cam

can not recording

Why won’t the camera

record continuously

FAQ FAQ

This reason is that you’ve turned on the G-sensor function.

G-sensor will lock the file when detecting a collision during

the recording, but the file won't be overwritten by loop

recording, so you need to reformat the card in the dash

cam menu setting when the card is full.

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Only need to turn on the Parking Monitor in video menu

settings.

(Don't need to turn on the G-sensor or motion detection).

The dash camera will activate and start recording

automatically when detecting a collision.

How to monitor while parking

Due to the huge HD video data, please use the

high-speed SD card.

We recommend to use up to Class 10 Micro SD Card

and please format the card on the camera before first use.

When recording,

It will stop automatically

This is caused by setting the wrong “Frequency”.

Please set it to “50Hz” or “60Hz” according to the local

power supply frequency.

There are horizontal stripes

in the image

Please use the reset key to restore manufacturer defaults.

When any abnormality occurs,

and affect the normal use of the

dash cam

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Part 07 - Warranty

· ThiEYE provides 12 months warranty for this product from the date of its original purchase.

· Please feel free to let us know what we can do to assist you when you have any product problem.

ThiEYE Customer Service Email Address:

support@thieye.com

CUSTOMER SUPPORTIf you meet any question, please contact the seller directly.And for more information about ThiEYE, please visit ThiEYE official website.

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