Unimax S1 Quick Start Manual
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Micro USB port
MicroSD card
slot
GPS port
Lens
Power/Wi-Fi
button
NFC sensor
Recording/
Snapshot LED
Battery LED
Record
butto n
Speaker
Emergency
button
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Installing / removing the microSD card
To install the microSD card:
1. Insert the microSD card into the
card slot with its gold-plated
contacts facing towards the front of
your Dash Cam S1.
2. Push the microSD card into the slot
until it clicks in place.
To remove the microSD card:
Press the microSD card to eject, then pull
it out.
IMPORTANT!
• For first time use of your Dash Cam S1 and to
ensure the best video saving quality, format a Class 10
microSD card to FAT32.
• Do not remove the microSD card during recording. Doing so
may damage your Dash Cam S1.
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Turning your Dash Cam S1 on/oV
•
To manually turn your Dash Cam
S1 on, press the Power/Wi-Fi
button and the Wi-Fi function gets
activated automatically when your
Dash Cam S1 turns on.
•
To manually turn your Dash Cam
S1 oV, press the Power/Wi-Fi
button for about three (3) seconds,
then release it when you hear a
beeping sound.
IMPORTANT!
• The Wi-Fi function gets activated in about 40 seconds after
turning your Dash Cam S1 on.
• Before connecting your Dash Cam S1 and mobile device,
ensure that the Wi-Fi LED is solid blue indicating that Wi-Fi is
on.
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• When the Auto Record function is enabled, your Dash Cam
S1 starts recording automatically in about five (5) seconds
after turning it on.
• For details on Auto Record and other functions, refer to the
section Settings.
• To save power, press the Power/Wi-Fi button to disable the Wi-
Fi function.
• In car mode, your Dash Cam S1 overwrites the oldest
recorded files when your microSD card is full.
• In portable mode, your Dash Cam S1 stops recording
when your microSD card is full.
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Installing UniMax Dash Cam app on your mobile device
Do any of these three methods to download and install UniMax Dash Cam:
•
Place your NFC-enabled Android mobile
device on the NFC sensor of your
Dash Cam S1 to download UniMax Dash Cam
and install it on your mobile device.
NFC sensor
•
Download UniMax Dash Cam from App Storeor Google Play
Store and install it on your mobile device.
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Connecting your mobile device
1. Turn on your Dash Cam S1. The Wi-Fi
function starts in 40 seconds after turning
it on.
2. Turn on the Wi-Fi function of your mobile
device.
3. From the list of networks, tap Dash Cam S1
(default SSID).
4. Enter the default password (1234567890)
and tap Join (for iOS device) or Connect
(Android device).
Dash Cam S1
NOTE: You can change the network name (SSID) and password
from the Settings screen of your mobile device.
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Connecting your Dash Cam S1
1. Connect your USB cable
to the micro USB port of
your Dash Cam S1.
2. Plug the other end of
your USB cable to the
dual USB car charger 1A
port.
3. Place the power cord
along the windshield
ceiling and front pillar of your vehicle, then secure it in place
with the self-adhesive clips.
NOTES:
• Your Dash Cam S1 comes with a dual car charger with
1A and 2.1A output, which makes it easier to power on and
charge other electronic devices at the same time.
• Disconnect your car charger when the engine is oV.
• Use only the power adapter that came with your Dash Cam
S1. Using a diVerent car charger may damage your Dash Cam.
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Serial No: F9YUFK000001
UPC
15060-673200000000000
0 90006270046200
1
Part No: 90YU00J2-B01CA0
EAN
15060-673200000000000000
4 07166550046220 1
RECO_SMART B/CN/AS
Check Number
15060-673200000000
000001833000000
Registering for your free 500GB ASUS WebStorage
Register your Dash Cam S1 on ASUS WebStorage to get a free
500GB cloud storage for a year.
1. Locate the Serial number
and Check number on the
packaging box of your
Dash Cam S1.
2. Go to http://asuswebstorage.com/
navigate/car.
3. Enter the Serial number and Check
number, then click Next.
4. Follow the succeeding instructions
to complete the registration.
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Using UniMax Dash Cam
UniMax Dash Cam is an app that lets you to enjoy live streaming, play
videos, or download media files for sharing to your mobile device.
Live streaming
1. From your mobile device, launch UniMax Das.h Cam.
2. Tap the Preview tab for live streaming.
car
portable
Disconnect
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Using One Shot
1. From your mobile device, launch UniMax Das.h Cam .
2. Tap the Preview tab, then tap One Shot.
3. Tap
to capture the photo.
4. Tap the Playback tab check the photos.
Capturing continuous photos
1. From your mobile device, launch UniMax Das.h Cam .
2. Tap the Preview tab, then tap Photo Burst.
3. Tap
to continuously capture photos.
4. Tap the Playback tab check the photos.
NOTE: You can change the photo burst frequency in the
Settings tab.
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Capturing time-lapse photos
1. From your mobile device, launch UniMax Das.h Cam.
2. Tap the Preview tab, then tap Time Lapse.
3. Tap
to capture photos. Tap
to stop time-lapse.
4. Tap the Playback tab check the photos.
NOTE: You can change the time lapse frequency in the
Settings tab.
Recording videos
1. From your mobile device, launch UniMax Das.h Cam.
2. Tap the Preview tab, then tap Record Video. Tap
to start
recording. Tap
to stop recording.
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Playing videos or viewing photos
1. From your mobile device, launch UniMax Das.h Cam .
2. Tap the Playback tab, then tap Video or Photo. You can get
the file list from the Dash Cam S1 microSD card.
3. Select the video or photo that you want to play or view.
4. Tap the screen to pause the video playback. Tap the screen
again to resume the video playback.
Sharing files to social media
1. From your mobile device, launch UniMax Das.h Cam .
2. Tap the Playback tab, then tap Video or Photo.
3 Select the video or photo that you want to share.
4. Tap
to download the file to your mobile device.
5. Tap Low Resolution (Quick) or High Resolution. Tap Cancel
to go back to your playlist.
6. Tap the Mobile tab, then tap
to share your files to social
media.
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1. From your mobile device, launch UniMax Das.h Cam.
2. Tap the Playback tab, then tap Video or Photo.
3. Tap
on the file you want to delete.
4. Tap Delete on the confirmation message.
Installing the Media Player
1. For first-time use of your car camcorder, format a micro SD
card on it from Settings > Format > Confirm.
2. Remove the formatted micro SD card from your car
camcorder.
3. Insert the formatted micro SD card into a card reader, then
connect the card reader to your computer.
4. Click the Removable Disk icon on your computer, then
double-click the Media Player's installation file (installation.
exe).
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
NOTE: For normal video playback, ensure that K-Lite Codec
(.mov codec) is installed on your computer.
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5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
NOTE: For normal video playback, ensure that K-Lite Codec
(.mov codec) is installed on your computer.
Reviewing the GPS log
Click to share videos to
YouTube
Click to remove a file
Click to import a file
Click to import a folder
Click to view the driving
route map*
Click to playback in full/
normal screen
Click to pause/resume
video playback
Click to stop video
playback
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NOTE: * Ensure that your computer is connected to the Inter-
net to be able to review the driving route on the map.
1. Using a USB cable, connect your car camcorder to your
computer.
2. On your computer, launch the Media Player.
3. Click the removable disk icon to access your files from your
car camcorder.
4. On the Media Player, click the corresponding icon to import a
folder/file, and remove a file from your playlist.
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Sets the video resolution.
Available options: 1920x1080@30f ; 1280x720@30f
NOTE: Default resolution for One Photo, Time
Lapse, and Photo Burst is 1920x1080.
Ultra Wide Angle
Mode
• When enabled, this function can record videos
at 150 degrees.
• When disabled, this function can record videos
without distortion.
Photo Burst
Frequency
Specifies the number of continuous shots per
second. Available options: 5p/1s ; 10p/1s ; 30p/1s
Time Lapse Frequency Selects the interval options when capturing
photos using Lapse mode.
Available options: 1p/5s ; 1p/30s ; 1p/m
Emergency Contacts
Sends an emergency message* to your
emergency contact listed.
NOTE: * Your mobile device will be charged for
this message.
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Serial No: F9YUFK000001
UPC
15060-673200000000000
0 90006270046200
1
Part No: 90YU00J2-B01CA0
EAN
15060-673200000000000000
4 07166550046220 1
Dash Cam S1/B/
Check Number
15060-673200000000
000001833000000
FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
Text Message
Lets you edit the emergency message.
Auto Backup
Activates the Auto Backup function. The recorded
emergency file is downloaded to your mobile
device and uploaded to the cloud automatically.
NOTES:
• Ensure that your mobile phone is connected to
3G, 4G, or Wi-Fi network.
• On an Android mobile device, the recorded
emergency file is downloaded to the device first,
then uploaded to the cloud once connected to
the Internet.
• You must be signed in to ASUS WebStorage.
The Serial number and Check number are on
the packaging box of your Dash Cam S1. For
details, refer to the section Registering for your
free 500GB ASUS WebStorage.
Dash Cam S1/B/U/UM
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Allows you to configure the network name (SSID)
and password settings.
Default SSID: Dash Cam S1
Default Password: 1234567890
Mode
Car mode: Loop recording, emergency
recording, and monitor mode functions are
available.
Portable mode: Time lapse, One photo,
Photo burst functions are available. In
this mode, your Dash Cam S1 stops
recording when your microSD card is full.
Image Rotate
Auto: The image direction will be adjusted
automatically by G-sensor.
Normal: The image direction is fixed
at 0 degree.(mount is at upside)
Reverse: The image direction is
fixed at 180 degrees. (mount is at
downside)
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Automatically starts recording when you start
your vehicle.
NOTE: Only works in Car mode
Voice Record
Turns the microphone on/oV.
G-Sensor Sensitivity
Sensitivity High/Mid/Low/OV: This function
allows you to set the collision intensity level
that triggers an emergency recording. Once the
specified intensity level is reached, your Dash
Cam S1 automatically records the emergency
event. You can save up to ten (10) emergency
recording files that normal recording cannot
overwrite.
Date Stamp
Select ON to include a date and time on a video
stream.
Available options: ON / OFF
Volume
Adjusts the volume level
Monitor Mode
When this function is enabled and the scene does
not change in 60 seconds, your Dash Cam S1
stops recording and enters the standby mode.
Once any movement is detected, your Dash
Cam S1 automatically starts recording.
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Adjusts the exposure level
Format SD card
Select OK to format the memory card installed on
the device.
CAUTION! Before formatting the SD card, ensure
that you have backed up your files from your SD
card.
Battery Status
Shows battery status
Factory Default
Select OK to reset all settings to factory default
settings.
Version
Information
Shows the firmware version.
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Press the Power/Wi-Fi button and the Wi-Fi
function is activated automatically.
Power off
Press and hold the Power/Wi-Fi button for
three (3) seconds until you hear a beeping
sound.
Turn Wi-Fi on/off
When power is on, press the Power/Wi-Fi
button to turn Wi-Fi on/off.
Start/stop recording
Press the Record button.
Start emergency recording When the G-Sensor is activated or the
Emergency button is pressed during
an emergency, the event is recorded
immediately and the system automatically
saves the event data. You can save up to ten
(10) emergency recording files that normal
recording cannot overwrite.
Reset to default
Simultaneously press the Power/Wi-Fi and
Emergency buttons for five (5) seconds.
Force shutdown
If the Power off function fails, press and hold
the Power/Wi-Fi button for ten (10) seconds.
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Power on. Wi-Fi is still oV.
Solid blue
Power on and Wi-Fi is available.
NOTE: The Wi-Fi function starts in
about 40 seconds after turning it on.
LED OV
Power oV
Recording/
Snapshot
LED
Solid red
Recording videos
Flashing red
Red LED flashes every time a photo is
taken
LED OV
Standby mode. No video or photo is
being recorded or taken.
Battery
LED
Solid green
Battery is charging
Flashing green
Flashing green three (3) times for five
(5) seconds. Battery is less than 10%.
Flashing green
with a beeping
sound
Out of battery power
LED OV
Plugged to a power source: Battery is
fully charged.
Not plugged to a power source:
Battery is more than 10%.
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NOTE: An alert sound notifies
you when the firmware update is
completed.
Flashing green,
red, white, and
blue
MicroSD card is not installed.
In portable mode.
MicroSD card is full. Please save your
files, or format the SD card.
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Memory card support
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Cloud
SONY COMS Sensor
1920x1080P (30fps) / 1280x720P (30fps)
Wide angle lens, FOV 150 degree (Diagonal)
F/1.8
Built-in 720mAh Li-Polymer battery
Android / iOS apps for streaming video and control
device
Micro USB 2.0 (Power) / Mini USB (GPS)
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
Yes
External (optional)
3 Axis
MP4 (AVC/H.264)
8 GB ~ 32 GB Class 10 microSD card
0
oC ~ 60
oC
-20
oC ~ 70
oC
ASUS WebStorage 500 GB space for one (1) year
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Where can I download UniMax Dash Cam app?
•
For Androidmobile devices, you can download the app from
Google Play Store
.
•
For iOS mobile devices, you can download the app from App
Store
.
How do I connect my Dash Cam S1 to my mobile device?
1. Turn on your Dash Cam S1. The Wi-Fi function starts in 40
seconds after turning it on.
2. Turn on the Wi-Fi function of your mobile device.
3. From the list of networks, tap Dash Cam S1(default SSID).
4. Enter the default password (1234567890) and tap Join (for
iOS device) or Connect (Android device).
How will I know that Dash Cam S1 is recording even without
seeing the screen?
The recording LED is solid red during recording.
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How do I update the firmware on my Dash Cam S1?
1. Download the firmware and save the file in a microSD Card.
2. Install the microSD card with the latest firmware file into the
microSD card slot of your Dash Cam S1.
3. Turn on your Dash Cam S1 and the update process runs
automatically.
4. Wait until you hear a sound alert, indicating that the firmware
update process is completed.
What are the Dash Cam S1 modes?
Upon launching the Unimax Dash Cam app, you will see either of these two
icons at the top of the screen:
Car mode: Loop recording, emergency recording, and monitor
mode functions are available.
Portable mode: Time lapse, One photo, Photo burst functions are
available. In this mode, your Dash Cam S1 stops recording when
your microSD card is full.
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My Dash Cam S1 did not automatically start recording after I
started my vehicle.
•
Ensure that your Dash Cam S1 is set to Car mode and
Auto Record function is enabled.
•
Ensure that you are using the bundled charging cable.
•
Check that the Power and Battery LEDs are lighting up. If the
LEDs are lighting up but the auto-recording function is still
not working, there might be some issues with your Dash
Cam S1.
I cannot find a previously-recorded emergency video file.
Your Dash Cam S1 can save up to ten (10) emergency recording. When
the maximum emergency recording limit is reached, the newly- saved
recording overwrites the oldest recording.
What is the default mode of my Dash Cam S1?
The default mode is Car Mode.
What is the range of Monitor Mode?
The range is about ten (10) meters, and the focal length is fixed.
What is the Wi-Fi range?
The range is about ten (10) meters.
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE
STATEMENT
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 into 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.
CAUTION
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
RF exposure warning
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided
instructions and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be providing with antenna
installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF
exposure compliance.
SAR Value: 0.596 W/kg
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