User Manual Series
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1. Ove eo m t Connecting to a High Definition HD device For a better viewing experience you can connect the recorder to an external viewing device that supports the High Definition HD feature via a HD cable not supplied The HD OUT connector is located on the right side of the device Follow the instruction below to connect the recorder to the HD device For selected models only Operating basics Turning the recorder ON and OFF Complete the installation according to the instructions in the Using your recorder in a vehicle section Once the vehicle engine is started the recorder automatically turns on By default the recording will automatically start in few seconds after start up When a GPS fix is established the GPS signal icon AA will show on the top right corner of the screen The number of the vertical bars in the icon indicates the strength of the signal For selected models only When the recorder is turned on press and release the Power key to switch the LCD screen on off To manually turn the recorder on and off press and hold the Power key for 2 seconds Restarting the recorder Occasionally you may need to perform a hardware reset when the recorder stops responding or appears to be frozen or unresponsive To restart the recorder press and hold the Power key until the system is shut down press the Power key again to turn th2. Various System icons on the title bar at the top of the screen provide the status information of your device The icons displayed will vary depending on your device model and state Example Icon Description C EE m z For selected models only Inserting a memory card You must insert a memory card may be sold separately before you can start recording 1 Hold the card by the edges and gently insert it into the slot with the label facing the rear side of the recorder 2 To remove a card gently push the top edge of the card inwards to release it and pull it out of the slot CAUTION DO NOT apply pressure to the centre of the memory card You are advised to use a Class 6 memory card with at least 8GB capacity The recorder supports memory cards with up to 32GB capacity MiTAC does not guarantee the product s compatibility with memory cards from all manufacturers Before you start recording please format the memory card to avoid malfunction caused by files not created by the recorder You can format the card on your computer or on the recorder by selecting Settings Menu gt Format You are recommended to turn the device off before removing the memory card Using your recorder in a vehicle 1 Make sure that your car is parked on a level ground 2 Follow the instruction below to mount your recorder in a vehicle securely 3 Connect the car charger to the cigarette lighter Route the cables t
3. GPS information of the selected file in the KML format to the specified location on your computer Click fd to open the Settings Menu The Settings items are described as follows Change Language Sets the display language of MiVue Manager Change Skin Sets the color scheme of MiVue Manager Check for Update Checks if there is any new version of MiVue Manager Internet access is required for this feature About Displays the version and copyright information of MiVue Manager 21 For more information Precautions and notices For your own safety do not operate the controls of the product while driving A window mount is needed when using the recorder in a car Make sure that you place the recorder in an appropriate place so as not to obstruct the driver s view or deployment of airbags Make sure that no object is blocking the camera lens and no reflective material is placed near the lens Please keep the lens clean If the car s windscreen is tinted with a coating it may impact the recording quality Safety precautions About charging Use only the charger supplied with your device Use of another type of charger may result in malfunction and or danger This product is intended to be supplied by a LISTED Power Unit marked with LPS Limited Power Source and output rated 5 V dc 1 0 A Use a specified battery in the equipment About the charger Do not use the charger in a high moisture environment N
4. happens in Parking mode Auto Entry Select Easy Medium or Difficult Motion Detection Select Low Medium High or Off LED Indicator Select On or Off Video Recording Changes the settings of recording including Video Clip Length Sets the length of each video clip for a continuous recording 1 min 3 min or 5 min EV Sets the proper exposure level 1 1 to adjust the brightness of the image The default setting is 0 HDR Select On or Off to enable or disable High Dynamic Range function of the device GPS Stamp for selected models only Sets if and how you want to record the GPS information G Sensor Sensitivity The G sensor detects the car s movement forwards backwards X to the right left Y and upwards downwards Z In case of an event the G sensor will prompt the recorder to start recording automatically You need to adjust the G sensor sensitivity depending on your driving style and road condition Please note that it is harder to trigger when you set the sensitivity level lower 17 Emergency Change the sensitivity level 6 levels from Low to High of the G sensor that allows to automatically trigger the emergency recording while continuous recording is in progress The event recordings will be stored in the Emergency category Parking Mode for selected models only Change the sensitivity level 3 levels from Low to High of the G sensor that allows to automatically tri
5. play the previous next video Press eee to Pause or Delete the file While viewing photos press a to display the previous next photo Press to delete the current photo 13 Safety camera alerts Caution For legal reasons the safety camera function is not available in all countries You can receive alerts to warn you about the locations of safety cameras which will enable you to monitor your speed through these areas For selected models only When a safety camera appears and is positioned in the detectable direction you will receive alerts The screen will display the visual alert and you will also receive audio warnings Beep Voice or Mute The displayed icon may vary depending on the type of the safety camera play y vary dep g yp y 61 fixed camera E red light camera mobile camera ET average speed camera bo traffic light camera T traffic violation camera When the alert sound setting is set to Beep When your car approaches a safety camera you will receive a normal beep alert When your car approaches a safety camera at a speed over the set threshold you will receive a persistent beep alert until your car speed is under the threshold When your car passes through a safety camera you will be notified by a different beep alert You can change the settings about how you want to receive the safety camera alerts See the System settings section for information 14 Adding safety came
6. towels to clean the screen Never attempt to disassemble repair or make any modifications to your device Disassembly modification or any attempt at repair could cause damage to your device and even bodily injury or property damage and will void any warranty Do not store or carry flammable liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as your device its parts or accessories To discourage theft do not leave the device and accessories in plain view in an unattended vehicle Overheating may damage the device 24 Regulatory information CE For regulatory identification purposes MiVue 5 Series is assigned a model number of N467 Products with the CE marking comply with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004 108 EC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Standards EN 301 489 1 V1 9 2 2011 EN 61000 4 6 2009 EN 301 489 3 V1 41 2002 EN 61000 4 8 2010 EN 55022 2010 Class B ISO7637 2 2008 EN 55024 2010 EN 300 440 1 V1 61 2010 EN 61000 4 2 2010 EN 300 440 2 V1 41 2010 EN 61000 4 3 2010 IEC 60950 1 2005 A1 2009 The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for modifications made by the User and the consequences thereof which may alter the conformity of the product with the CE Marking Declaration of conformity Hereby MiTAC Europe Ltd declares that this N467 is in compliance with the es
7. MiVue 5 Series Table of Contents Getting to know the recorder og ajeincasiscictectnesvty secuedcurcaess yausaishecseaeseatanete cenaescadsniecisinesdsoteanteonaauasates 2 ELON el gl lt 2 Dement eee oa re eon treme NEEDS eT eee EE ore re eee er ee eee 3 EED TOI EON erionenn NEE EEA E E ES G A A E 3 PORCU ON SY er AAE EE OEE AOON OO ONE 4 VENIGO NE aa E N 5 miserine a memory Cardesse a E E E ETEEN 6 Using your recorder in a vehicle ssssssesssssessesseesesseesestssessroseeseosessessenrestenrosrosesteosesteseesrenesseese 7 Connecting to external devices s ssesssssesssseesssseestesessessesteseestesessrosestessesrostesronessessesresteseesreses 9 Connecting TG OMe Oa aN seinieni aE EAEE 9 Connecting to a High Definition HD deViCe cceccesessessesesessesessesesssseessseeseeesseeneaeeneenees 9 UMN ASE CS sinin E soe eee Re eee eee 10 Turning th recorder ON and OFF icsssseccssset sestecensaas cenane alessecvansancinscsucecaearaetantuovesanctecnsscans 10 Setting the date and tiMe ss sessessessessessessrssestessestestestesesstssestoseesrostestosessessesteseesesreseseesse 10 Recording in driving Mode ssesssssssessseseesesstesessessestessestestesrosesteseesrostestossestssesseseenrosreseseeese 11 Recording m Parking MOG Gnenssireiaseniraca i N E 12 Camer mode aen a a AR 13 Playback MOO E cineri aani S NEAN EEEO 13 saroy camera alor orisni E EN 14 Adding safety camera ssessessessssesssssteseestesssst
8. d videos and photos For more information on playback see the Playback mode section Activate Parking Mode for selected models only When the Parking mode function is set to On you can select this option to manually start Parking mode while continuous recording is in progress Record Sound Sets if you want to include sounds in the recordings The default setting is On SafetyCam for selected models only Sets how you want to be notified of safety cameras The available settings include Alert Sound Select Beep Voice or Mute Alert Distance Select Short Medium or Long Alert Method Select By Driving Speed or By Speed Limit Threshold For example select At Speed Limit Speed Limit 5 km h or Speed Limit 10 km h Custom SafetyCam This option lists all user added safety cameras which are sorted by created time Select the item in the list to display the information of the safety camera including Location and Created Time Select Delete to delete the selected safety camera 16 Cruise Speed Alert This option allows you to set the limit for cruise speed When you drive at a cruise speed over the set value you will receive alerts by the recorder Parking Mode for selected models only Allows you to change the settings of Parking mode The available settings include Detection Select On or Off When enabled the recorder will start recording automatically when it detects movements or if an event
9. dicator 2 Parking mode indicator Microphone Allows you to record the video with sounds For selected models only Power key Once the vehicle engine is started the recorder automatically turns on By default the recording will start right after the recorder turns on You can perform the following using the Power key To manually turn the recorder on and off press and hold the Power key for 2 seconds WE When the recorder is turned on press and release the Power key to switch the LCD screen on off LED indicators The power cable is connected and the recorder is on The battery is charging and the recording is in progress Green Amber Blinking the recording is stopped Green On The battery is fully charged and the recording is in progress Red Blinking the recording is stopped OFF The recorder switches to Parking mode and The parking recording is in progress Red Blinking Red Blinking The parking recording is stopped OFF Red Blinking For selected models only Function keys The device provides four function keys to control the corresponding icons displayed at the bottom of the LCD screen The key s function may vary on different screens For example the device will display four icons as shown below while continuous recording is in progress Example Icon Description O reestemnmiee a O aM Oi For selected models only System icons
10. ding automatically The continuous recordings can be found in the Video category for file playback 11 Emergency recording By default if an event happens such as sudden impact high speed driving an aggressive turn or an accidental crash the G sensor will prompt the recorder to start an emergency recording If you want to manually start an emergency recording while continuous recording is in progress press NN To stop emergency recording and resume continuous recording press Ss i The emergency recordings can be found in the Emergency category for file playback Recording in Parking mode Your recorder supports parking recording function Depending on how long the car is parked you may need an external power source e g a power bank to record the video while the device s power cable is disconnected For selected models only Parking mode is disabled by default You have to enable the function by selecting Settings Menu gt Parking Mode gt Detection gt On Before enabling Park mode please check your device memory storage allocation Go to Settings Menu gt System gt Storage allocation and use EZ to set a proper allocation for parking recording and then press MA to save Changing the allocation will erase the memory card so save any videos or photos to your computer first When Parking mode is enabled and the device is power off e g the vehicle engine is stopped or the power cable is disco
11. e recorder on Setting the date and time To make sure of the correct date and time for your recordings please check the date and time settings before you begin recording Te Press to access the Settings Menu 2 Select System gt Date Time and press MA 10 3 Select Automatic or Manual When you select Automatic the system will display the time zone setting screen Use to select your time zone and press YA The system will set the correct date and time according to the time zone setting When you select Manual the system will display the date and time setting screen Use to adjust the value of the selected field press and repeat the step until all fields have been changed When completed press WZ Recording in driving mode NOTE DO NOT remove the memory card while recording If the recording is ongoing but there is not enough space on your memory card the system will display a warning message on the screen Once confirmed the new video clips will replace the old ones Continuous recording When you connect the car charger to the cigarette lighter in the car the recorder will start continuous recording automatically The recording may be divided into several video clips recording will not stop between video clips When continuous recording is in progress you can manually stop recording by pressing Press B J to return to the recording screen the system will start continuous recor
12. ever touch the charger when your hands or feet are wet Allow adequate ventilation around the charger when using it to operate the device or charge the battery Do not cover the charger with paper or other objects that will reduce cooling Do not use the charger while it is inside a carrying case Connect the charger to a proper power source The voltage requirements are found on the product case and or packaging Do not use the charger if the cord becomes damaged 22 Do not attempt to service the unit There are no serviceable parts inside Replace the unit if it is damaged or exposed to excess moisture About the battery CAUTION This unit contains a non replaceable internal Lithium lon battery The battery can burst or explode releasing hazardous chemicals To reduce the risk of fire or burns do not disassemble crush puncture or dispose of in fire or water Use a specified battery in the equipment Important instructions for service personnel only Caution Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer The battery must be recycled or disposed of properly Use the battery only in the specified equipment About GPS GPS is operated by the United States government which is solely responsible for the performance of GPS Any change to the GPS system can affec
13. gger the parking recording when the recorder is in Parking mode The parking recordings will be stored in the Parking category System Allows you to change the system settings of the device GPS Status for selected models only Displays the status of GPS signal reception Date Time Sets the system date and time For more information see the Setting the date and time section Beep Alert Enables or disables system notification sounds Volume Adjusts the volume level LCD Standby Select Always On or select how long 10 sec 1 min or 3 min the screen remains lit after you press any key Language Sets the language Distance Unit for selected models only Sets the preferred distance unit Storage Allocation for selected models only The system provides four default memory configurations to store the videos including continuous recording emergency recording and parking recording and photos Select the proper configuration based on your usage Restore to Defaults Restores system settings to factory defaults Version Displays the software information Format Formats a memory card All data will be erased 18 MiVue Manager MiVue Manager is a tool for you to view the videos recorded on a MiVue recorder Not all features are available for every model Installing MiVue Manager Download MiVue Manager from www mio com and follow the on screen prompts to install it Playing the record
14. hrough the top ceiling and the A pillar so that it does not interfere with driving Ensure the cable installation does not interfere with the vehicles airbags or other safety features When adjusting the angle of mounting make sure that the camera s view is parallel with the level ground and the ground sky ratio is close to 6 4 When not using the recorder follow the instruction below to remove the recorder from the holder NOTE To ensure the highest quality recordings you are advised to place the recorder near the rear view mirror Select an appropriate location for mounting the device in a vehicle Never place the device where the driver s field of vision is blocked For selected models only If the car s windscreen is tinted with a reflective coating it may be athermic and impact the GPS reception In this instance please mount your device where there is a clear area The system will automatically calibrate the G sensor of the device during boot up To avoid G sensor malfunction always turn the device on AFTER you mount it in the vehicle properly Connecting to external devices Connecting to your computer You can connect the recorder to your computer to access data on the memory card The Mini USB connector is located on the right side of the device Follow the instruction below to connect the rcorder to the computer via the USB cable not supplied
15. ing files 1 Remove the memory card from the recorder and access the card on the computer via a card reader You are advised to copy the recording files to your computer for backup and playback You may also leave the memory card inserted in the MiVue device and connect the device to your computer via a USB cable 2 Start MiVue Manager on the computer Minimise Maximise Exit iU FRI 1 2 3 T 6 7 8 9 A312 a be Tomes pieces tw femmes Lf Y eee ey CY 20 21 22 23 24 S Calendar Video playback St gt screen z gt File type Playback controls File list Map screen G sensor chart 19 NOTE The Map screen may not display when the computer is not connected to the Internet or when your MiVue model does not support the GPS function G sensor chart displays data in 3 axis waveform about the car s shift forward backward X to the right left Y and upward downward Z 3 By default MiVue Manager shows the calendar and the file list on the right When a recording file exists you will see the date o Olo O marked with A Click that date to display the files 2 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 that were recorded on that date SS See a re 19 You can choose the file type to display u eee 7 27 2829 siR 1 2 Event emergency recordings or and Normal continuous recordings or and re ree rere Parking parking recordings To display all files in the curren
16. nnected or the car stops moving for 5 minutes the system activates Parking mode The feature is triggered by the G sensor of the device You can change the configuration from Settings Menu gt Parking Mode gt Auto Entry If you want to manually activate Parking mode while continuous recording is in progress press P Depending on the specific model purchased press gt Activate Parking Mode To stop Parking mode and resume continuous recording press the Power key 12 Once the movements were detected and recorded during Parking mode you will be asked to watch the video when you stop Parking mode Follow the on screen prompts to watch videos or resume continuous recording The parking recordings can be found in the Parking category for file playback Camera mode The recorder allows you to take a photo If the recording is in progress press Eo to take a photo The photos can be found in the Photo category for file playback Playback mode To select a video or photo for playback 1 Press to access the Settings Menu 2 Select File Playback and press VA 3 Select the desired type and press MA The types include Video continuous recordings Emergency Parking parking recordings and Photo 4 Usethe key to select the desired file from the list and then press MA to start playback 5 During playback you can Press EeJ to return to the list While playing videos press g aaj to
17. ra NOTE You can add a custom safety camera only when a GPS fix is established Your recorder allows you to customise the safety camera database You can add up to 100 custom safety cameras in your recorder Follow the steps to configure a custom safety camera 1 To adda custom safety camera in the current location press on the recording screen 2 The next time when you pass by the location you will receive alerts by the recorder The screen will display the visual alert the custom safety camera will be shown as the 81 icon and you will also receive audio warnings Beep or Mute 3 To view the information of the user added safety camera go to Settings Menu gt SafetyCam gt Custom SafetyCam and then select the safety camera that you want to check The Location and Created Time of the safety camera will be displayed on the screen 4 To delete the custom safety camera select Delete Updating safety camera data MiTAC does not warrant that all types and locations of safety camera data are available as cameras may be removed relocated or new cameras installed Occasionally MiTAC may offer you updates of safety camera data Visit the MiTAC website for available downloads and follow the instructions to complete the update 15 System settings Settings Menu To customise the system settings press NOTE Depending on your MiVue model certain setting options may not be available File Playback Plays the recorde
18. sential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2004 108 EC WEEE This product must not be disposed of as normal household waste in accordance with the EU directive for waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE ma 2002 96 EC Instead it should be disposed of by returning it to the point of sale or to a municipal recycling collection point 25 Revision RO1 08 2014 Disclaimer Specifications and documents are subject to change without notice MiTAC does not warrant this document is error free MiTAC assumes no liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors omissions or discrepancies between the device and the documents Notes Not all models are available in all regions Depending upon the specific model purchased the color and look of your device and accessories may not exactly match the graphics shown in this document Do not operate the device while driving Using this product does not change the requirement for a driver to take full responsibility for his or her behavior This responsibility includes observing all traffic rules and regulations in order to avoid accidents personal injury or property damage MiTAC Europe Ltd Www mio com
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20. t inti Event Normal Parkin folder click All To return to the a E Gian calendar view click Calendar M a sia 13 14 15 16 gt _ 17 15 19 FILEQ053 MOV 2013 10 30 22 2 4 n a You can also click on the upper E EES 4 5 6 7 8 9 left corner to select the folder that Event J Normal Parking stores the recording files ac FILE0051 MOV 2013 10 30 15 34 02 FILE0052 MOV 2013 10 30 4 Double click the desired file on the file list to start playback 5 The playback controls are described as follows o Ht Starts or pauses the playback tag Skips to the previous next file on the list Changes the playback speed to 1 4x 1 2x 1x default 1 5x or 2x 20 hea Mutes or unmutes the volume Ge Adjusts the volume level Plays the video in full screen Click Ej to return to the normal view 00 28 s x Displays the playback progress You can click on a point along the track bar to move directly to a different location for the playback The tool bar allows you to do the following Click to select the folder that stores the recording files Click to preview and print the current video image Click E to back up the selected files to the specified location on your computer Click to capture and save the current video image to the specified location on your computer Click to upload the selected file to YouTube Facebook Click to export the
21. t the accuracy of all GPS equipment GPS satellite signals cannot pass through solid materials except glass When you are inside a tunnel or building GPS positioning is not available Signal reception can be affected by situations such as bad weather or dense overhead obstacles e g trees tunnels viaducts and tall buildings The GPS positioning data is for reference only 23 Caring for your device Taking good care of your device will ensure trouble free operation and reduce the risk of damage Keep your device away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures Avoid exposing your device to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time Do not place anything on top of your device or drop objects on your device Do not drop your device or subject it to severe shock Do not subject your device to sudden and severe temperature changes This could cause moisture condensation inside the unit which could damage your device In the event of moisture condensation allow the device to dry out completely before use The screen surface can easily be scratched Avoid touching it with sharp objects Non adhesive generic screen protectors designed specifically for use on portable devices with LCD panels may be used to help protect the screen from minor scratches Never clean your device with it powered on Use a soft lint free cloth to wipe the screen and the exterior of your device Do not use paper
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