Mio MiVue 5 series User manual
User Manual
Series
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Getting to know the recorder ........................................................................................................2
Power key ....................................................................................................................................3
LED indicators .............................................................................................................................3
Using the touch screen .............................................................................................................4
Inserting a memory card .................................................................................................................5
Using your recorder in a vehicle ....................................................................................................6
Connecting to external devices .....................................................................................................8
Connecting to your computer .................................................................................................8
Connecting to a High Definition (HD) device .......................................................................8
Operating basics ...............................................................................................................................9
Turning the recorder ON and OFF ..........................................................................................9
Setting the date and time .........................................................................................................9
Recording in driving mode ......................................................................................................10
Recording in Parking mode ......................................................................................................11
Camera mode ........................................................................................................................... 12
Playback mode ......................................................................................................................... 12
Safety camera alerts ...................................................................................................................... 13
Adding safety camera .............................................................................................................14
Updating safety camera data ................................................................................................14
System settings .............................................................................................................................. 15
Settings Menu ........................................................................................................................... 15
Advanced settings .................................................................................................................... 15
MiVue Manager ..............................................................................................................................19
Installing MiVue Manager ......................................................................................................19
Playing the recording files ......................................................................................................19
For more information ....................................................................................................................22
Caring for your device .............................................................................................................22
Precautions and notices ..........................................................................................................23
Safety precautions ...................................................................................................................23
About GPS .................................................................................................................................24
Regulatory information (CE)..................................................................................................25
WEEE ..........................................................................................................................................25
Table of Contents
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Getting to know the recorder
NOTE: The screenshots and other presentations shown in this manual may differ from
the actual screens and presentations generated by the actual product.
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1 Device mount socket
For the device mount.
2 Mini-USB connector
Connects to the charger or
computer.
3 HD OUT connector
Connects to an external device.
4 Touch screen
5 LED indicator 1
Indicates the system status of
the recorder.
6 Power key
7 Memory card slot
Videos are recorded to a
MicroSD card.
8 Speaker
Outputs audio.
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Camera lens
10
LED indicator 2
Parking mode indicator.
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Microphone
Allows you to record the video
with sounds.
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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 do the followings using the Power key:
To manually turn the recorder on and off, press and hold
the Power key for 2 seconds.
When the recorder is turned on, press and release the
Power key to switch the LCD screen on/off.
LED indicators
Status LED 1 LED 2
The power cable is connected and the
recorder is on:
The battery is charging, and
- the recording is in progress.
- the recording is stopped.
The battery is fully charged, and
- the recording is in progress.
- the recording is stopped.
Green, Amber / Blinking
Green / On
Red / Blinking
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
The recorder switches to Parking mode, and:
The parking recording is in progress.
The parking recording is stopped.
Red / Blinking
OFF
Red / Blinking
Red / Blinking
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Using the touch screen
To operate your recorder, touch the screen with your fingertip. The device provides the
control buttons and system icons on the screen. The on-screen buttons and icons may
change depending on your settings and usage of the device.
Example Button Description
Tap to enter the Settings Menu.
Tap to add a custom safety camera in the
current location.
Tap to take a photo.
Tap to manually start an emergency
recording.
Icon Description
The REC icon blinks while recording is in
progress.
Displays the current time.
/ Recording with sound is disabled/enabled.
The GPS signal icon indicates the GPS
status.
The Battery icon indicates the remaining
battery power.
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Inserting a memory card
You must insert a memory card (not supplied) 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 Europe Ltd 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 > > (Format).
You are recommended to turn the device off before removing the memory card.
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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
through 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.
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4. 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.
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5. 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.
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.
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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 recorder to the computer via the USB cable (not supplied).
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.
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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 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.
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 the 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.
1. Tap to access the Settings Menu.
2. Tap > > (Date / Time).
3. Select (Automatic) or (Manual):
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