CDR 900 - Farnell
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1. Exit the smartphone app and your camera should return to the video preview screen Turn on Wi Fi Cloud in the main menu settings of the camera After you exit the settings the camera will show the video preview screen with a green cloud icon in the upper left corner Make sure your smartphone is now connected to the internet via the cellular network or via Wi Fi Open the Cobra Drive HD app and tap on the Cloud Icon that says internet Your camera will appear in the list Tap it After a short while your camera s image will be visible If you ever need to get back into your camera settings again follow the instructions on page 13 to get back into Local Wi Fi Mode English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 17 Motion Detector Setup Your Dash Cam Motion Detector Setup If this setting is turned on the camera will automatically start recording video if it detects movement in view of the camera Video recording stops when there is f Voice Record E LORE no movement 1 Go to App Setup Car DVR Settings woor TT Turn on Motion Detector gt Tap Save a ae fee Car DVR Settings 2 The CDR 900 will show Y on the standby screen 3 When the power cord is removed from the unit or the switched power supply turns off select Active to start Motion Detector mode Jem gt lohn Detector English Specifications Specifications Camera Specific2. Smartphone CDR 900 2 Cloud Based Internet Connection Internet The CDR 900 connects to a wireless access point and uploads live video to the internet cloud server which can be viewed with your smartphone from anywhere KS e l F Wireless Router e O 19 3G 4G Mobile Hotspot 42 English Connecting to the Smartphone app Your Dash Cam To connect your camera to the App Local Mode On the Camera make sure recording is stopped Go into the main Q 9 menu settings and turn ON the Wi Fi Local option S Back on the video preview screen you should now see a white Wi Fi icon in the upper left corner of the camera screen This means your camera s Wi Fi hotspot is active Mobile Camcorder Go to the Wi Fi settings on your smartphone and look for a new network that starts with Cobra Connect to this network On your smartphone launch the Drive HD App It will present you with two options Local and Internet Choose Local and then choose the Cobra camera from the list NOTE It may take up to a minute after you have connected to the camera for it to show up on the App s device list If the Cobra camera is not appearing in the list press the 4 button to refresh In rare cases you may also have to reboot both the smartphone and the camera to get them to connect the first time ce arive HD p gt Local internet VA Fi y AN SHOOSE A NETWORK Other ao o
3. Important Information and aL Customer Assistance S Cobra En Important Information User Manual Safe Driving Motorists as well as operators of emergency or service vehicles are expected to exercise all due caution while using this product and to obey all applicable traffic laws Security of Your Vehicle Before leaving your vehicle always remember to conceal this device in order to reduce the possibility of break in and theft Privacy This device may not be used to violate the privacy rights of others In no way will Cobra Electronics or its subsidiaries be responsible for inappropriate use of this product It is the sole responsibility of the buyer to consult legal counsel for the interpretation of any laws applicable to the area of intended use of this product For Customer Service Please Contact ociye HD i y LJ Trademark Acknowledgement Cobra Electronics Corporation Record Your Drive Cobra Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA 6500 W Cortland Street Cobra Electronics Corporation is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA Chicago IL 60707 www cobra com Customer Assistance Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 W Cortland Street Chicago IL 60707 www cobra com SUPER HD DASH CAM WITH WI FI 2014 Cobra Electronics Corporation J Printed in China 6500 West Cortland Street Part No 480 958 P Chicago
4. The recording stops and the letters REC disappear To make an Emergency Recording j ns While recording press O 8 and then Ce 2 Visual Display The A icon flashes on the top bar and shows a progress percentage of the locked file being recorded To cancel an Emergency Recording While in an emergency recording press Ce 2 Press to confirm Visual Display The emergency recording will stop and the camera will return to standard recording mode OR To cancel an Emergency Recording While in an emergency recording press and then e 2 Press to confirm 6 English RETELE ES ENY The emergency recording will stop and the camera will return to standard recording mode operation Your Dash Cam To toggle the microphone on off while recording Press to bring up the recording menu The microphone icon will appear or Then immediately press 1 to toggle the sound recording Visual Display The bottom bar changes to show controls for Microphone Mute and File Lock disappear from the top bar To power the device off Note In dash cam mode the device will power off automatically when power is discon nected from the unit The length of time is determined by the Delay Power Off setting in the App Press and hold for 2 seconds Visual Display The device will power off and the scr
5. ClOUC Mod FEATURES rieira a a a OEA 16 Motion Detector Setup nann uannnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnano 18 Customer Information DECENS anA AEAEE NA 19 Troubleshooting 0 00 c cece eee eens 20 Product Service amp Support 0 cece cece ee eee es 21 LICONSA eee ene ge eanrarear ae aeeaee nee rar ee geaunara arm UAN AE 21 Trademark Acknowledgement 00c cece ee eeeee 21 Limited 1 Year Warranty 0 0 ccc eee ee eee ees 22 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 3 What s in the Box Your Detector What s in the box Dash Cam Model CDR 900 Product Manual Heavy Duty Suction Cup Mount 8GB Micro SD Card installed Cigarette Lighter Adapter Micro USB to USB Cables 1 foot power data amp 12 foot power only Tripod Connector Lanyard and Lanyard Mount NOTE While the 12 foot and 1 foot cables look similar they have different functions The 12 foot cable is for power only and enables Auto Power B EPEN ON and Auto Record The 1 foot cord is for data transfer to a computer Your Dash 2 Installation Installation Where to Mount Your Unit You will get optimum performance from your camera if you mount it on the front windshield behind the rearview mirror This will minimise the impact on the driver s line of sight You ll also want to keep the camera centred and to angle the bracket to optimise the camera s view of the road ahead Windshield Mounting Peel the pl
6. but it can support up to 64GB Micro SD Cards not included To remove the memory card push the memory card forward gently until you hear a click and the card should release One min section Recording mi Three Minute 30 seconds Duration ane Segments before and after To insert a different memory card orient the event the card as shown and press it in until you hear a Click Display Info 00 06 36 2014 01 01 21 06 35 Remaining on Current date amp time SD Card Continuous Loop Recording Once the memory card is full this camera will continuously overwrite the oldest footage recorded G Sensor The G Sensor is an accelerometer that can detect an impact caused by an accident If the G Sensor is triggered the camera will automatically save the footage 30 seconds before and after the incident to a protected file that will not be overwritten by loop recording NOTE By default the CDR 900 formats the SD card so that 50 of the memory is used for Action Cam Mode and 50 is reserved for Dash Cam Mode This allocation can be modified through settings in the App 4 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra fs operation To start recording video h a Press to turn the camera on Press to begin recording Visual Display The camera screen turns on to show a live preview of the camera image Recording begins and the letters REC flash in red While recording press to stop recording
7. on e No micro SD card or micro SD Card is full Camera cannot record e micro SD card cannot be recognised e Format micro SD card or replace micro SD card e Invalid AP name or password Camera cannot connect e Weak WiFi signal or not in WiFi coverage to AP or could server e No internet or cloud server is temporarily unavailable e Connection may be blocked by a firewall e Camera WiFi is disabled or not in WiFi coverage e Smartphone WiFi is disabled e For iOS users camera name is not selected in WiFi settings e Tap Refresh button on Drive HD App e Wait 1 2 minutes for WiFi connection to fully establish e Turn both the phone and camera off and then try again Smartphone cannot find camera Smartphone cannot watch Weak WiFi signal live view e Camera is recording e Camera is connected to another smartphone Smartphone cannot connect to cloud server Check mobile 3G 4G or WiFi internet connection Forget camera Enter camera settings menu and select Settings gt Factory Reset password to set to default For detailed and up to date FAQ s please visit www cobra com support faqs English Trademark Acknowledgement Product Service amp Support Licensing Product Service Product Service amp Support For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product PLEASE CONTACT COBRA FIRST do not return this product to the retail store The contact information for Cobra will vary depending on
8. the country in which you purchased and utilise the product For the latest contact information please go to www cobra com support For products purchased in the U S A you may also call 1 800 262 7212 1 800 COBRA 12 For Products Purchased in the U S A if your product should require factory service please go to www cobra com support and follow the instructions for returning your product to the Cobra Factory Service Department for service Licensing NOTE This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept FC any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION Modifications or parts not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules and void authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s 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 Le pr sent appareil est conform aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autoris e aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouil
9. while you are away If your home already has a Wi Fi network then you ll need to put the SSID network name and password into the Cobra Drive HD app and then your camera will connect to the internet If the location where you are using your camera does not have a Wi Fi network yet consider a wireless router aP or Mobile hotspot product to get your EA camera connected to the internet aaa Mobile 3G 4G Mobile Wireless Router Wireless Router Hotspot When you have finished your final network will look something like the chart below jn ra fore N e e Pa e Y 3G 4G Wireless oD Cloud Router CDR 900 Smartphone Server 3G 4G Mobile Hotspot Cloud Mode Features Your Dash Cam To configure Cloud Mode Connect your camera to the App using the Local Mode instructions on page 13 Inside the app tap on the Setup tab at the bottom and scroll down to Internet settings Under Access Point AP tap the button labelled Click here to Add Cloud AP Tap your home network name from the list If your home network name does now show up in the list tap other and enter your network name SSID and password manually Tap the Setup button in the upper left to go back to setup In the Email Box enter your email address This is needed to help protect your privacy so only you Can access your camera over the cloud Tap the Green save button and hit OK
10. Illinois 60707 USA C D R O O Version D www cobra com Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English Protect Re live Share as Controls Indicators and Connections Introduction Controls Indicators and Connections Tripod Mount Micro USB Port Power Menu Button _ Micro HDMI Port Status we Indicator Speaker Record Emergency Button English ar Product Features Introduction Congratulations You ve made a smart choice by purchasing a Drive HD Dash Cam from Cobra This booklet describes the simple steps for mounting setting up and using your dash camera Camera Features Records 1296P Super HD or 1080P Full HD video Ambarella chipset ensures excellent image quality night time performance and advanced dynamic range WiFi capability allows the CDR 900 to connect wirelessly with the Drive HD app for viewing live video controlling the camera uploading and sharing videos adjusting settings and Cloud Mode on your smartphone Ultra wide 160 viewing angle films the entire road and your peripherals without edge distortion Continuous Loop Recording overwrites old footage unless you want to save it A time date stamp is embedded on all recordings so you ll never miss an event while driving Ready to use out of the box Includes a heavy duty suction cup to mount the camera to your windshield and an 8GB MicroSD Card to record your drive 3 axis G Se
11. astic film off of the suction cup Screw the tripod mount onto the base of the suction cup mount Slide your CDR 900 onto the tripod mount using the channel on the top of the unit To adjust the angle to the road loosen the angle locking ring turn the camera so that it has a clear view of the road ahead and tighten the knob Press the suction cup firmly onto the windshield Push down on the lever to lock the suction cup in place Plug the 12 foot Micro USB cable into the camera Plug the cigarette lighter adapter on the power cord into your vehicle s cigarette lighter You can temporarily remove the camera by sliding it off the tripod mount Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra fs operation 4 Camera Operation Your Dash Cam p Your Dash Cam Charging the device Dash Cam Mode vs Action Cam Mode You can charge the device with the included car charger or with any micro The CDR 900 has two recording modes for different applications USB cable Dash Cam Mode Shoots continuous loop and emergency videos When the system is OFF the status indicator flashes orange Q Action a Mode Shoots normal videos When the system is ON the unit will charge in the background without any Inserting and Removing the Memory Card Recording Type E E Continuous Loop Your camera comes with an 8GB Micro SD e Car impact cating Press in preview e Select during loop recording Card preinstalled
12. ations Visual ANgl 1 ce eect eee nananana nananana 160 degrees DONSOl cauuseseneseseeveneneneapaueneneaaanaesaatemaemunededtens 3 MP CMOS Video Resolution 0 0 0 c eee eee eee Super HD 1296P 2304 x 1296 30 fps EEEO E EEEE ETT TT Full HD 1080P 1920 x 1080 30 fps aAA L E aye aaa eee eee M ees ea ee use eus MP4 WIIG BalgnCe earra Auto COIF ENOCE secs oe ancosra a aractractnarseaoapanapecapendpeoseodsepanepansearaparspinesinmeinanirteapienpsem arses cokes Auto Continuous Loop Recording 0c cece eee eee eee eee eee Supported WO i ee A Supported Date and Time eccccccseccecs ees ceeeee desc eceee seas sei eee ess eades Supported Media Supported 00ce cece eee eees SD Card 8GB Included 64GB Max Sound Recording eceeee cece eeeenes Synchronous video and sound record Sound Recording can be disabled 000 c cece cece cece eee enaees Supported Player Software cc cece eee eens Use Operating System s video player USD IMCNACerageacacanenearaeane ne aennenees nessa ssaeaneeneoseeeens USB 2 0 Display Screen cacti ctceeercnenennannenenenvnveveveneneaneneneccanea 2 0 TFT Battery GapdclW ccccccececesececsesecececgagegegegegageeeececeasas 700 mAh Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 3 Troubleshooting Your Dash Cam Troubleshooting s Situation Cause Solution Camera cannot turn on Power is low Recharge battery Press and hold for 5 seconds to force shutdown press again to turn
13. copy of a sales receipt You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service but the return charges to an address in the U S A will be at Cobra s expense if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state and country to country Exclusions This limited warranty does not apply 1 To any product damaged by accident 2 In the event of misuse ordinary wear failure to follow directions or improper maintenance of the product or as a result of unauthorised alterations or re pairs 3 If the serial number has been altered defaced or removed 4 If the product was purchased or is utilised in a jurisdiction not covered by the limited warranty All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental consequential or other damages including without limitation damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation Some states and countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied war ranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse quential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from
14. d If you do not want this device to record audio with its internal micro phone turn this setting off Dash Cam mode only Auto Record If this setting is turned on the camera will automatically start recording video when it receives power from the car charger Dash Cam mode only Screen Auto Off If this setting is turned on the screen will automatically go dark after 60 seconds of inactivity The camera will continue recording Dash Cam mode only Motion Detector If this setting is turned on the camera will automatically start recording video if it detects movement in view of the camera Video recording stops when there is no movement Delay Power Off Here you can select how long the camera waits to shut down after power is removed Select 10 second delay or immediately off Impact Sensor Sets the sensitivity of the Impact Sensor G Sensor Options include High Low and Off The impact sensor when triggered will automati cally lock files to prevent them from being automatically deleted by continuous loop recording Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra is 2 Your Dash Cam Cloud Mode Features To connect your camera to the Cloud Because your camera has Wi Fi it can be connected to the internet the Cloud Once connected your camera can be accessed from anywhere you carry your smartphone This is useful if you want to check on the status of your home or loved ones
15. een will go dark If the device is still connected to USB power the orange LED may flash to indicate the battery is charging Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Camera Operation Your Dash Cam Camera Operation Your Dash Cam Video playback If you re currently recording video you need to stop recording video first Press to bring up the main menu Visual Display The main menu will appear Cobra Wiki nT Select gt and use the buttons to view Action Cam or Dash Cam files English Using the Playback Screen Timestamp aa Video O Play Video E s ee Previous Video NEXT 47 47 SELECT File Number Back Use the NEXT and SELECT soft keys to select play and delete files or to return to the main menu screen Videos can also be viewed and managed using the Drive HD App or a computer explained later in this manual Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra f 3 Adjusting Camera Settings Your Dash Cam Adjusting the Main Menu Settings Press to open the main menu Use the NEXT and SELECT soft keys to navigate and toggle settings Menu Settings Playback This will take you to the Playback selection screen allowing you to play back video you ve recorded Action Switches between Action Cam and Dash Cam modes Action Cam Dash Cam mode allows you to shoot videos of any length and Cam the G Sensor is igno
16. ideos taken in the action cam mode Wy Playback Tap on one of these buttons to play back any video from buttons the list Trash icons Tap on one of these buttons to delete a video This cannot be undone English NOTE Video files are very large so it may take some time for videos to update 2 Smartphone App Operation Your Dash Cam Setup Tab Camcorder Name You can rename your camcorder here and set a password if you wish Date and Time Here you can send your phone s system time to the Camera with just one tap Resolution This sets the level of detail in the video FHD is the default value and records in 1080P Full HD SHD is 1296P Super HD which provides higher resolution video Note that not all players support 1296P Operation Sound Toggle the Dash Cam s button tone on off Factory Settings Select this option if you want to reset your camera to factory settings This will NOT erase the videos you have stored on your SD card Format SD Card Here you can fully erase the videos on your SD Card and adjust how much space you want to make available to cyclical recording in Dash Cam mode Drag the slider from left to right to set the ratio Language guag Choose your preferred language for the CDR 900 Internet settings Here you can register a free cloud account so you can access your camera from your smartphone from anywhere in the world Voice Recor
17. lage radio lectrique subi m me si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le fonctionnement CAN ICES 3 A NMB 3 A IC RF Exposure Compliance SAR This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency RF energy set by Industry Canada for an uncontrolled environment WARNING This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Trademark Acknowledgement Cobra Cobra Electronics Corporation Drive HD Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra and the snake design are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc Use of this trademark is subject to Google permission Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra fal
18. nsor senses sudden accelerations and collisions and automatically protects footage surrounding the incident Additional Features Emergency Record Button Motion Sensor Built in Microphone amp Speaker Auto Record and Auto Power Off Optional waterproof case not included Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra AK Warranty Limited 1 Year Warranty Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that this product and the component parts thereof will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of first consumer purchase This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser If the product is under warranty it will be repaired or exchanged depending on the model as determined at Cobra s sole discretion Such remedy shall be your sole and exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty Limited 1 Year Warrant The procedure for obtaining service and support and the applicability of this war ranty will vary depending on the country or jurisdiction in which you purchased and utilise the product For the details on obtaining product service support and warranty please visit www cobra com support Provided that the product is utilised within the U S A Cobra will without charge repair or replace at its option defective products products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service department accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase such as a duplicated
19. p CR et Pj ka be itge Ask to Jom Networks n eee iOS Settings Page Main Page Camera View Page Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Smartphone App Operation Your Dash Cam The WiFi Local connection on the Drive HD App has three tabs across the bottom The buttons in each tab and their functions are described below Rec Stop Tap this button to start and stop recording These files will O be saved on the camera s SD Card memory not on your smartphone Video to Tap this button to start and stop recording video These ED smartphone files will be saved to your smartphone s camera roll on iOS or Photo Gallery on Android Still image to Tap this button to take a still picture This file will be saved D smartphone to your smartphone s camera roll on iOS or Photo Gallery on Android Talk from Tap this button to turn on your smartphone s microphone H 0 smartphone and send the audio over Wi Fi to be played on the camera s to camera speaker Multi Camera If you have multiple Cobra cameras in your system tap view this button to see them all at the same time Tap one of the camera images to go back PRD Flip Vertical Flip the image upside down This is best if the camera is mounted on a tripod Album Tab Dash Cam tab Tap on this tab to view the list of videos taken in the dash cam mode b Action Cam tab Tap on this tab to view the list of v
20. red Dash Cam mode will run continu ous loops of 3 minute videos and delete the oldest videos automatically Wi Fi Enable disable WiFi for wireless connection Cloud Note To use this feature you must first use our Smartphone Gah Mode app to connect your camera to the cloud by providing it the name and password to connect to a WiFi network a B Lae If you do not want this device to record audio with its inter k Jf nal microphone turn this setting off Dash Cam mode only Auto If this setting is turned on the camera will automatically charger Dash Cam mode only Screen If this setting is turned on the screen will automatically go Auto Off dark after 60 seconds of inactivity The camera will continue recording Dash Cam mode only Auto 7 Record start recording video when it receives power from the car S Settings Select this option if you want to reset your camera to factory settings or format your SD card These are basic settings only More advanced settings can only be changed through the mobile App English Your Dash Cam To connect your camera to a Computer Connect the camera to your computer using the included USB to Micro USB Cable By default your device connects to your PC in Mass Storage mode and acts like a flash drive Videos are stored in the MP4 format These files Name 7000 can be opened with the video player that came DEI with your operating sy
21. state to state and country to country 2 English Introduction BK Contents Introduction Important Information sic cee eee ee eee ee ew Al Customer Assistance 00000 cece eee eee eee A1 Controls Indicators and Connections 200000 A2 Product Features ictal ie ue errata as A3 Your Device Whats UN 10e BOK eo atarataratarataterateratatatatetavetntatetate a ate aa alate ate ae 2 SCC er ne ee ee ee ee er 3 Camera Operation 0 0ccc cece cece e cence cena 4 9 Charging the device s4 6s00s00 sree eee eas 4 Inserting and removing the Memory Card 4 Dash Cam Mode vs Action Cam Mode 005 5 To start recording video 0c cee eee eee eee 6 To make an emergency recording 000eee eee 6 To cancel an emergency recording 0000eeeaee 6 To toggle the microphone on off while recording 7 To power the device Off ccccueee cece rece ennaee 7 MIO Ci E E eta amieneseisieigirea 8 Using the Playback Screen 000c cece ene ee aees 9 Adjusting Camera Settings 000c eee ee eee e aes 10 Adjusting the Main Menu Settings 00 0000 10 Connecting to a Computer 00 c cece ee ees 11 Connecting toa TV asnan cece cece tte eee eens 11 Wireless and App Operation ccc cece e eee eeaee 12 Connecting to the Smartphone App 00ee ee ees 13 Smartphone App Operation 0c cece e eee eee 14
22. stem or with many third v 100MEDIA party video players E 01160240_0131 mp4 E 01160240_0132 mp4 01160316_0133 mp4 v EMERGENCY 02141829_0027 mp4 EE 02141835_0031 mp4 E 02141859_0041 mp4 e E MISC Videos that are locked can be found in the Emergency folder and Videos that are not locked can be found in the DCIM folder Note that while in Dash Cam mode if the memory card gets full videos that are not locked will be overwritten to make room for new videos If you want to save any videos that are in the DCIM folder you should copy them to your computer or lock the files To connect your camera to a TV If your TV supports HDMI input you can connect a Micro HDMI to HDMI cable not included between the camera and the TV The camera screen will be duplicated on your TV screen Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra fal Wireless amp APP Operation Your Dash C i m The WiFi capability of the CDR 900 allows you to view live video control the camera upload and share videos or adjust settings all from your smartphone The first step to connect your smartphone with the CDR 900 is to download and install the Drive HD App available for Android on the Google Play Store and for iOS on the App Store The camera can connect to the App in two ways 1 Local Direct Connection The smartphone connects to the CDR 900 directly via WiFi for remote control live view album management and camera setup
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