Kapture KPT-942 User manual
KPT-942 User Manual
IN-CAR DASH CAM
WITH REAR VIEW CAMERA |GPS |ADAS
YOUR EYEWITNESS ON THE ROAD™
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Caution....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Battery warning .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Notes on Installation ................................................................................................................................................... 5
Product Information .................................................................................................................................................... 6
1 Introduction 6
1.1 Features ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.2 Package Contents .............................................................................................................................................. 6
1.3 Product Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 6-7
2 Getting Started..................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
2.1 Inserting the Memory Card.................................................................................................................................. 7
2.2 Installing in Vehicles ............................................................................................................................................ 7
2.2.1 Mounting the Car Dash Cam to the Windscreen ..................................................................................... 7
2.2.2 Removing the Car Dash Cam from the Windscreen................................................................................. 7
2.2.3 Adjust the position of the Car Dash Cam................................................................................................. 8
2.2.4 Mounting the Rear view camera to the rear windscreen .......................................................................... 8
2.2.5 Connecting the Car Dash Cam to the rear view camera .......................................................................... 8
2.2.6 Adjusting the rear view camera ............................................................................................................... 8
2.2.7 Connecting the Car Dash Cam to the rear view camera .......................................................................... 9
2.3 Connecting to Power.......................................................................................................................................... 9
2.4 LED Indicator.................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.5 Powering the Device On / Off............................................................................................................................ 10
2.5.1 Auto Power On / Off.............................................................................................................................. 10
2.5.2 Manual Power On / Off and Reset......................................................................................................... 10
2.5.2.1 Manual Power On ................................................................................................................................. 10
2.5.2.2 Power Off.............................................................................................................................................. 10
2.5.2.3 Reset the device ................................................................................................................................... 10
2.6 Initial Settings ................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.6.1 Set the Timezone.................................................................................................................................. 11
2.6.2 Set the Date / Time............................................................................................................................... 11
3 Using the Car Recorder.................................................................................................................................................................................................12
3.1 Recording Videos ............................................................................................................................................. 12
3.1.1 Record videos while driving................................................................................................................... 12
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3.1.2 Emergency Recording........................................................................................................................... 12
3.1.3 The Recording Screen........................................................................................................................... 13
3.1.4 Taking Snapshots.................................................................................................................................. 14
3.2 Driving Safety ................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.2.1 Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) ......................................................................................... 14-15
3.2.2 Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS) ...................................................................................... 15-16
3.2.3 Front Car Movement Detection (FMCD)............................................................................................ 16-17
3.2.4 Headlight Warning................................................................................................................................. 17
3.2.5 Add speed point ................................................................................................................................... 18
3.2.6 Speed Cam Alert................................................................................................................................... 18
3.2.7 Speed Limit Alert................................................................................................................................... 19
3.2.8 Driver Fatigue Alert................................................................................................................................ 19
3.2.9 Parking Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 20
3.2.10 Collision Detection ................................................................................................................................ 21
3.3 Playing Videos and Viewing Pictures................................................................................................................. 22
3.3.1 Playing Videos and Emergency Recordings........................................................................................... 22
3.3.2 Viewing Pictures............................................................................................................................... 22-23
3.3.3 The Playback Screen ............................................................................................................................ 23
3.3.4 Deleting Files......................................................................................................................................... 24
3.3.5 Delete All............................................................................................................................................... 25
4 Adjusting the Settings ..................................................................................................................................................................................................25
4.1 Using the Menu ................................................................................................................................................ 25
4.2 Menu Items.................................................................................................................................................. 26-27
5 Installing the Software..................................................................................................................................................................................................28
6 SuperCar File Viewing Software ................................................................................................................................................................................28
7 Menu ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 29-30
8 Specications...................................................................................................................................................................................................................31
About this Guide....................................................................................................................................................... 32
Warranty................................................................................................................................................................... 33
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Caution
•Ensure you are using your Car Dash Cam within your countries’ road laws. Please make sure you are familiar with your local road
legislation before use.
• Avoid leaving your Car Dash Cam in direct sunlight for extended periods of time in an unventilated space.
• Please set time and date before you use this device to record.
• The notifications given by the Car Dash Cam are suggestions only, please drive to the actual conditions.
• The results of GPS positioning are only for reference. The Car Dash Cam will lose GPS positioning abilities when signal is blocked (eg
driving through tunnels, enclosed car parks).
• GPS positioning accuracy may vary depending on weather and surroundings such as dense cities, tunnels, or forests. GPS satellite
signals cannot pass through most solid materials. Tinted windows may also affect the GPS signal.
• The values displayed in this system, such as speed, position, and the distance warning, may be affected by the surrounding environment.
• The system is to be used only for non-commercial use, within the limits permitted by the relevant laws.
• Avoid using the Car Dash Cam in the vicinity of any devices that emit radio interference (eg. Microwave Ovens).
• It is considered normal operation for the Car Dash Cam to get warm during use.
Battery Warning
•Always charge the Car Dash Cam using the provided charger. Improper charging of the Car Dash Cam and may result in failure of the
internal battery.
• Never dismantle the Car Dash Cam or expose the internal battery.
• Do not dispose of the Car Dash Cam in fire.
• Dispose of the Car Dash Cam observing local regulations being mindful of the internal battery.
• Do not attempt to replace or expose the internal battery.
Notes on Installation
•It is advised that the Car Dash Cam is installed near the rear view mirror, at the top centre of the windshield for optimal operation.
•Make sure that the lens is within the range of the windscreen wiper to ensure a clear view when it rains.
•Do not touch the lens with your fingers. Finger prints left on the lens will result in unclear videos or photos. If photos or videos are blurred,
please clean the lens gently with a microfibre cloth.
•Do not install the device on a tinted window. Doing so may damage the tint film and restrict the Car Dash Cam’s GPS signal.
•Make sure that the installation position does not hinder or block the field of view or GPS signal.
•Only use the included charging cable to power the Car Dash Cam.
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Product Information
For latest manual and product updates please visit our website at www.kapturecam.com.au or
www.kapturecam.co.nz
1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Kapture Car Dash Cam. Please read through these instructions before attempting to install or use this
product.
1.1 Features
•Recording Quad HD 1440p footage at 30 frames per second (Front Camera)1
• Recording Full HD 1080p footage at 30 frames per second (Rear Camera)
• 3.0” LCD screen
• 155° Wide angle lens (Front Camera) / 130° Wide angle lens (Rear Camera)
• Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
• Automatic Emergency recording for collision detection
• Supports MicroSD memory cards Class 6 and above, 16GB or above (up to 32GB)
1 Front camera can be set to record footage at 1440P @ 30fps when in single channel mode (front camera only). When dual channel mode
(front and rear camera) is selected, the maximum resolution for the front camera will be set to 1080P @ 30fps.
1.2 Package Contents
Car Dash Cam Mount Software CD Product Manual 12v Adapter Rear Camera Micro USB cable
for rear camera
Double sided
Adhesive
1.3 Product Overview
In Car Dash Cam
1. LED Indicator 9. Wide Angle Lens
2. LCD Colour Screen 10. Micro SD Card Slot
3. Menu ( ) / Back Button ( ) 11. Microphone
4. Up ( ) / Add Speed Point Button ( ) 12. Power (Off/On) Switch
5. Down ( ) / Photo ( ) Button 13. Power (DC-IN) USB Input
6. OK ( ) & Confirm / Emergency Recording
( ) Button
14. HDMI Video Port
7. Switch Camera ( ) Button 15. Rear View Camera USB Input
8. Speaker 16. Socket for Windscreen Suction Mount
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Rear View Camera
1. Wide Angle Lens
2. Rear Camera Swivel Base
3. Micro USB Cable Input
4. Rear Camera Vertical Rotator
5. Rear Camera Horizontal Rotator
2. Getting Started
2.1 Inserting Memory Card
With the screen view towards you, insert memory card with the pins view toward you as illustrated. Push the memory card in. Slide the
Power button into ON/LOCK position which will lock the micro SD card in position.
Note:
1. Do not remove or insert the memory card when the device is turned on. This may
damage the memory card.
2. Please use a Class 6 or higher rated Micro SD card, 16GB or above (up to 32GB).
3. Please format the Micro SD card before the initial use.
Removing Memory Card
Ensuring the power switch is in the off position (refer to ‘power off’ image on page 10) simply pull the micro SD card from the slot.
2.2 Installing in Vehicles
2.2.1 Mounting the Car Dash Cam to the Windscreen
1. Push the bracket into bracket slot on top
of device, and slide the mount from right
to left until a click sound is heard.
3. Hold the base firmly on the windscreen
and push the locking switch up to
mount the car holder to the windscreen.
Make sure the base is securely locked
in place.2
2. With the suction-cup lock switch in the
down orientation, position the suction-cup
on the windshield.1
Note: For optimum operation it is advised that the KPT-942 is installed near, or behind your vehicles rear view mirror.
2.2.2 Removing the Car Dash Cam from the Windscreen
1. Release the locking switch as shown in
the picture below.
2. Pull the plastic tab on the suction cup to
loosen the mount from the windscreen.
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2.2.3 Adjust the position of the Car Dash Cam
1. Loosen the knob and adjust the device
vertically and/or horizontally.
3. To remove the device, push the
release of the left side of the
mount and slide off.
2. Tighten the knob to make sure the device
is securely locked in place.
2.2.4 Mounting the Rear view camera to the Rear Windscreen
1. Remove the protective white label from
the double sided tape exposing one side
of the adhesive pad.
2. Press the adhesive pad firmly on the base
of the rear view camera.
3. Remove the protective red label from the
double sided tape exposing the other side
of the adhesive pad.
4. Press the camera base firmly to the
desired location on your rear windscreen.
Hold on the rear windscreen for 30
seconds to ensure the adhesive pad is
securely in place.
2.2.5 Connecting the Car Dash Cam to the Rear view Camera
1. Using the supplied 6M micro USB extension cable, connect one end of the cable to the port marked 2CH on the Car
Dash Cam.
2. Run the cable neatly along or under your vehicles’ interior trim to the Rear View Camera and connect the other end of the
cable to the Rear View Camera’s micro USB port.
2.2.6 Adjusting the Rear View Camera
Please use only the included charger to power and charge the built-in battery. It is advised that the Car Dash Cam is
installed near the rear view mirror, at the top centre of the windscreen for optimal operation.
Adjusting for recording out of rear windscreen:
1. Rotate the camera mounting shaft 180° away from the camera base.
2. Rotate the camera lens 180° so that it is view the rear view of your vehicle.
Adjusting for recording inside of vehicle:
1. Rotate the camera lens 180° so the camera lens is view the interior view of your vehicle.
2. Rotate the camera mounting shaft 180° so that the camera lens aligns with the camera base.
3. Adjust the view of the camera lens by rotating the camera as shown.
Note:
It is recommended to disconnect the
micro USB cable from the rear view
camera before adjusting.
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180°
180°
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2.2.7 Connecting the Car Dash Cam to the Rear View Camera
1. Using the supplied 6M micro USB extension cable, connect one
end of the cable to the port marked 2CH on the Car Dash Cam.
2. Run the cable neatly along or under your vehicles’ interior trim to
the Rear View Camera and connect the other end of the cable to
the Rear View Camera’s micro USB port.
2.3 Connecting to Power
Note: Please use only the included charger to power and charge the built-in battery. It is advised that the Car Dash Cam is
installed near the rear view mirror, at the top centre of the windscreen for optimal operation.
1. Run the cable neatly along or under your vehicles’ interior
trim to the Car Dash Cam.
2. Insert the USB power cable into the port marked DC-IN.
3. Plug the other end of the USB power cable to the cigarette lighter socket or 12V power source of your vehicle. Once the
vehicle engine is started, the device automatically powers up and begins to record.
Note:
1. This product contains functions such as LDWS (3.2.1) FCWS (3.2.2) and FCMD (3.2.3). Please refer to the alignment measures
given in these sections during their installation for improved accuracy.
2. The built in battery is designed for short use only to run parking mode when your vehicle is parked and the Car Dash Cam is
not receiving power. The battery cannot power the device long term, for everyday use please ensure that the Car Dash Cam is
powered by the included Charger.
3. If your vehicle has side curtain airbags please be very careful when running cables along your vehicles windows. Ensure you are
not running cables past any of the airbags as this can prevent the airbags from deploying.
Battery Status Indicator
ICON DESCRIPTION Note:
Please take note if the environment
temperature reaches 45°C or above, the
car adapter will supply power to device,
but the Lithium-ion battery will not charge.
This is a characteristic of Lithium-ion
batteries and is not a malfunction.
Full battery power. Low battery.
2/3 battery power. Battery charging.
1/3 battery power. Connect the car adapter to
charge the battery.
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2.4 LED Indicator
STATUS EXPLANATION LED INDICATOR COLOUR
Power off, battery charging Red
Power off, battery fully charged LED light off
Power on, battery charging Red
Power on, battery fully charged Green
Standby / Standby with screen off Green
Recording / Recording with screen off Flashing red
2.5 Powering the Device On / Off
2.5.1 Auto Power On/Off
Once the vehicle engine is started, the device will automatically power up and start recording.
2.5.2 Manual Power On/Off and Reset
2.5.2.1 Manual Power On
Slide the power switch making sure that the
power switch locks over the memory card slot.
2.5.2.2 Power Off
Slide the power switch making sure that the
memory slot is open. The device will start the
power down sequence. Do not power on the
device during the power down sequence, as the
recorded data may be corrupted.
2.5.2.3 Reset the Device
If the device does not function normally, try restarting the Car Dash Cam. To restart your Car Dash Cam, slide the
power switch into the off position and verify the Micro SD Card is in the removable state; wait for 7 seconds and
slide the power switch back to the on position to restart the device.
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