Dash Cam Safeel ZeroUSER MANUAL

PSFZ - V2.0

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ContentsPart 01 - Get Started1. Packing List

2. Product Overview

3. LCD Screen

4. LED Indicators

Part 02 - Basic Operation1. Insert TF Card

2. Power On/Off

3. Mode Switching

4. Video Mode

5. Photo Mode

6. Playback Mode

7. Settings Mode

Part 03 - Menu Settings Instruction1. Video Settings

a. Resolution

b. Loop Recording

c. Motion Detection

d. Voice Recording

e. Date Stamp

f. G-sensor

g. Parking Monitor

h. WDR

2. Photo Settings

a. Capture Mode

b. Resolution

c. Sequence

d. ISO

3. System Menu Settings

a. Screen Saver

b. Auto Power Off

c. Frequency

d. Beep Sound

e. Language

f. Screen Rotation

g. Date/Time

h. Format

i. Default Setting

j. Upgrade Firmware

Part 04 - Installation

Part 05 - Connect to Computer

Part 06 - Frequently Asked Questions

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Part 01 - Get Started1. Packing List

2. Product Overview

3. LCD Screen

4. LED Indicators

Part 02 - Basic Operation1. Insert TF Card

2. Power On/Off

3. Mode Switching

4. Video Mode

5. Photo Mode

6. Playback Mode

7. Settings Mode

Part 03 - Menu Settings Instruction1. Video Settings

a. Resolution

b. Loop Recording

c. Motion Detection

d. Voice Recording

e. Date Stamp

f. G-sensor

g. Parking Monitor

h. WDR

2. Photo Settings

a. Capture Mode

b. Resolution

c. Sequence

d. ISO

3. System Menu Settings

a. Screen Saver

b. Auto Power Off

c. Frequency

d. Beep Sound

e. Language

f. Screen Rotation

g. Date/Time

h. Format

i. Default Setting

j. Upgrade Firmware

Part 04 - Installation

Part 05 - Connect to Computer

Part 06 - Frequently Asked Questions

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Part 01 - Get Started

1. Packing List

Suction Cup Mount Adhesive Mount Static StickersDash Cam

Micro USB Cable User ManualCar Charger withAdditional USB

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2. Product Overview

Speaker

Micro SD Slot

Power / Mode Button

Up Button

OK Button

Down Button

1.5” LCD Screen

Micro USB Port

Threaded Insert

Reset

170° Wide Angle Lens

Microphone

Status Indicator

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3. LCD Screen

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Video Resolution

Microphone Icon Date/Time

File Lock IconMotion Detection IconTF Card IconBattery Status

Recording Status: When Not Recording

Recording Status: When Recording

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Part 02 - Basic Operation

4. LED Indicators

Status

When Recording

When Not Recording

Blue Indicator Light

Continuous Flash

Constant ON

1. Insert TF Card★ We recommend to use up to 32G

Class 10 or UHS-1 Micro SD Card.

★ Please format the Micro SD Card

in the camera before first use.

· Micro SD Card FileThere are two folders on the SD card, one is named “1”, which contains UNLOCK files, the other

one is called “Lock” and it’s the LOCK files.

Insert the Micro SD Card

Remove the Micro SD Card

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★ To keep your Micro SD card in good condition, please format it regularly. As reformatting

erases all of your contents, be sure to back up your photos and videos first.

★ Ensure that the device is completely power off before removing the Micro SD card to avoid

damages to the memory card.

★ To prevent loss of important data, frequently copy recorded videos from Micro SD card to

another storage device such as personal computer.

2. Power On/OffThe camera is designed to power on and start recording automatically when the car power

adapter is plugged to power source.

★ Auto Power On/Off with Ignition - When powered by the car charger, the dash camera will

automatically turn on when you start your car engine. When turning off your car, the camera will

automatically turn off after approximately 10 seconds.

Cautions

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★ Manual Power On/Off - To manually turn the camera on/off, press and hold the power button

for at least 3 seconds.

· Switching the camera OFF manually and pulling off the car charger is required for vehicles

where the vehicle’s power socket provides continuous power after the engine is turned OFF.

3. Mode Switching★ When the dash cam is Powered ON, it’ll automatically start recording.

★ Press OK Button to stop recording.

★ Repeatedly press Power/Mode Button to switch to switch mode, there will be modes:

Video, Photo, Playback, Settings.

4. Video ModeAutomatic Video Recording - When powered by car charger, the dash cam will automatically

turn on and start recording when car is started. Press OK Button to stop recording.

Manual Video Recording - When battery powered (not connected to car charger), turn on the

dash cam by pressing and holding the POWER button. Press the OK button to start/stop

recording.

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The blue indicator light FLASHING means the dash cam is recording, and it’s CONSTANT ON

means the dash cam is not recording.

Tips

Button Function

UP

DOWN

POWER / MODE

OK

When not recording: Switch to Photo/Playback/Settings Mode

When recording: Manually Lock File

Enable/Disable Audio

Start / Stop Video Recording

Turn ON/OFF the LCD display

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★ When being powered on, the dash cam enters into the video mode and automatically starts

recording.

★ Press OK Button to stop recording.

★ Press Power/Mode Button to switch to photo mode. The photographing icon is displayed on the

upper left corner of the screen.

★ Short press OK Button to take a photo.

5. Photo Mode

Button Function

UP

DOWN

POWER / MODE

OK

Switch to Playback/Settings Mode

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Take a Photo

Turn ON/OFF the LCD display

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★ When being powered on, the dash cam enters into the video mode and automatically starts

recording.

★ Press OK Button to stop recording.

★ Press Power/Mode Button twice to switch to playback mode.

★ When you preview the recorded files, the default is to preview Unlocked files, if you need to

preview the Locked files, please LONG PRESS Up Button.

6. Playback Mode

Button Function

UP

DOWN

POWER / MODE

OK

Switch to Settings Mode

Navigate UP to choose video/photo file

Long Press to preview the LOCK files

Play/Pause

Navigate DOWN to choose video/photo file

Note: If in video mode, please stop video recording first, and then press Power/Mode Button twice to switch to playback mode.

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★ When being powered on, the dash cam enters into the video mode and automatically starts

recording.

★ Press OK Button to stop recording.

★ Press Power/Mode Button to switch to settings mode.

★ Short press OK Button to enter menu settings.

7. Settings Mode

Button Function

UP

DOWN

POWER / MODE

OK

Switch to Video Recording Mode, and

automatically start recording.

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Enter Menu Settings

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1080P

3 Min

Resolution

Cyclic Record

Motion Detection

Voice Recording

Date Stamp

MUST Press OK Button

Part 03 - Menu Settings Instruction

★ Menu Switching◇ When the dash cam is Powered ON, it’ll automatically start recording.

◇ Short press OK Button to stop recording.

◇ Repeatedly press Power / Mode Button to switch to Settings.

◇ Press OK Button to enter menu settings, there will be:

Video Settings, Photo Settings, System Settings, Exit Settings.

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1. Video Settings★ When the camera is Powered ON, it enters into the video mode and automatically starts

recording. Short press OK Button to stop recording.

★ Repeatedly press Power / Mode Button to switch to Settings mode, then you MUST Press OK

Button to enter menu settings.

★ When in video settings, press Up/Down Button to choose Resolution, Cyclic Record (Loop

Recording), Motion Detection, Voice Recording, Date Stamp, G-sensor, Parking Monitor, WDR.

1080P

3 Min

Resolution

Cyclic Record

Motion Detection

Voice Recording

Date Stamp

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① Video Resolutions: FHD 1080P 30fps / HD 720P 30fps

② Loop Recording Default: 3 Minutes

In the case of recording and saving at interval of 3 / 5 / 10 minutes, the dash cam will

automatically overwrite the earliest file in the memory card once the card is full.

If you turn off the loop recording function, the dash cam will record every five-minute segment of

video when recording.

③ Motion DetectionDefault: OFF

When the camera is turned ON and the motion detection is ON, the dash camera will

automatically activate and record any movement that is detected in front of the camera, and it

stops recording when no dynamic motion appears.

Tips

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· If you turn on the motion detection function, it only works when the dash camera is Powered

ON, the camera will record when it detects motion, which will cause discontinuous recording.

· If you need record continuously, we suggest you to turn off the motion detection function.

④ Voice RecordingDefault: ON

Press Up/Down Button in video menu settings to choose the Voice Recording, then press OK

Button to turn on/off the audio recording.

* When recording, press the UP Button can enable/disable audio recording.

⑤ Date StampDefault: ON

A correct time and date stamp on the video will help to provide proof of any fault by providing an

accurate record of the event.

Tips

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⑥ G-sensorDefault: Medium

G-sensor will lock the file when detecting a collision during the recording, please check the “Lock”

file in the card and back up your important files regularly in case of overwritten by loop recording

once the card is full.

The G-sensor sensitivity can be selected OFF / High / Medium / Low in the menu.

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⑦ Parking MonitorDefault: OFF

When the car is parked and the Parking Monitor has been turned on, the dash cam will activate

and start recording automatically once it detects motion. And it will turn off after continuously

recording about 20 seconds.

Only turn on the Parking Monitor while parking, the dash cam will record when detecting a

collision. It means that you do not need to turn on G-sensor and Motion Detection.

⑧ WDR ( Wide Dynamic Range)Default: ON

Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) retains a greater level of detail and color in an image. This setting is

especially useful for scenes that include shadows or bright areas.

Tips

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2. Photo Settings★ When being powered on, the dash cam enters into

the video mode and automatically starts recording.

Then press OK Button to stop recording.

★ Repeatedly press Power / Mode Button to switch to

Settings mode, then you MUST Press OK Button to enter

menu settings.

★ When in photo settings, press Up/Down Button to choose

Capture Mode, Resolution, Sequence, ISO, Date Stamp.

① Capture ModeDefault: Single Shot

This setting determines if camera is taking an instant shot or delayed shot. If single shot is

selected, the camera will take one photo every time. If delayed shot is selected, the camera will

wait for 2/5/10 seconds depending on setting before taking the shot.

② Photo Resolutions: 12M / 10M / 8M / 5M / 3M / 2M / 1.3M

gle shot

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Auto

Capture Mode

Resolution

Sequence

ISO

Date Stamp

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③ SequenceOnce set in photo burst mode, the camera will take 3 shots in a row every time the OK button is

pressed. Otherwise, the camera only takes one photo every time the OK button is pressed.

(Default: OFF)

④ ISOAuto/100/200/300/400. Default: Auto

3. System Menu Settings★ When being powered on, the dash cam enters into the video

mode and automatically starts recording. Then press OK Button

to stop recording.

★ Repeatedly press Power / Mode Button to switch to Settings

mode, then you MUST Press OK Button to enter menu settings.

★ When in system settings, press Up/Down Button to choose

Screen Saver, Auto Power Off, Frequency, Beep Sound,

Language Screen Rotation, Date/Time, Format, Default Setting,

Version.

1 Min

3 Min

50Hz

English

Screen Saver

Auto Power Off

Frequency

Beep Sound

Language

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① Screen Saver

Default: 1 Minute

· When recording

If you turn on Screen Saver Mode, the screen display will be turned off after a period of inactivity,

but the camera is still recording when the screen display turns off. You can see the Blue Indicator

Light is flash during recording.

· The options of Screen Saver are 1 minute (default), 3 minutes, 5 minutes, and never. To turn on

the screen display again, press any button on the camera.

②Auto Power Off

This setting determines the time it takes to automatically turn off the camera if no action is

performed. For example, if set to 3 minutes, the camera will automatically power off if it is not

recording and no button is pressed in 3 minutes.

This function can be selected OFF / 3 / 5 / 10 minutes in the menu. (Default: 3 Minutes)

③ Frequency

50Hz/60Hz. Default value: 50Hz

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④ Beep Sound

This setting enables/disables a beep sound when you press any button on the camera.

Default value: ON

⑤ Language

This setting determines the language used for dash cam setting and interface.

Default value: English

⑥ Screen Rotation

This setting enables the screen to rotate when you turn the camera upside down.

Default value: OFF

⑦ Date/Time

Press Up/Down Button in System Setting to enter Date/Time

setting page, press OK Button to set Date/Time.

Set date firstly by pressing Up/Down button. Press OK Button after done and move the cursor to the

next spot on the right. Adjust date and hour/minute/second from top to bottom.

This setting is to set correct date and time on the dash cam for video recording and camera shooting.

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⑧ Format

Note: All files will be deleted in format mode. To enable the micro SD card to work immediately

after installation, we recommend to format the micro SD card on dash cam before installation.

⑨ Default Setting

In default setting, all user information set before will be cleared. When you encounter any

problem with the dash cam, you can try to fix it by resetting to default setting.

⑩ Upgrade Firmware

· Please download the latest firmware from ThiEYE website (thieye.com/support.html) and

upgrade the camera according to the instruction in the file.

· Two ways to upgrade the firmware: Advanced Update (by PC) and Quick Update(by the

camera). We suggest Advanced Update, which is much more convenient.

· Please keep upgrading the firmware in time to maintain the best user experience.

· Do not disconnect your device from power while it is being updated. This will result in damage to

the dash cam.

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2.Install the Dash Cam① Clean the area on the windshield where the dash cam will be installed.

② You can attach the suction cup mount or adhesive mount to the windshield

where it will not obstruct the driver’s view.

(Note: If you use adhesive mount, please attach static stickers to prevent the adhesive from

sticking to dirty up the clean windshield of your car.)

③ Hide the power cable by placing it in the space between the windshield and headliner.

Recommended locations for the adhesive wire clips to arrange the power cable.

3.Connect to Power

Part 04 - Installation

1. Connect the Dash Cam and the Mount

① Connect the power cable to Micro USB port of the

dash cam.

② Plug the car charger adapter end of the power cable

into a vehicle power socket.

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Part 05 - Connect to Computer

With TF card inserted, when connected to computer, three options will be available:

Mass Storage, PC Camera, REC-mode.

★ Mass Storage allows the TF card to be accessed via computer as an external storage.

★ PC Camera can act as a camera for your computer.

★ REC_mode allows the dash cam to function normally while charging via computer.

Mass Storage

PC Camera

REC_mode

③ The car charger with additional USB, you can keep the dash cam charging on the go, and at

the same time charge your smartphone or pad with the same charger. Convenient!

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Part 06 - Frequently Asked Questions

This reason is that you’ve turned on the Motion Detection.

· The Motion Detection only works when the dash camera

is Powered ON, the camera will record when it detects

motion, which will cause discontinuous recording.

· If you need record continuously, we suggest that you

should turn off the motion detection function.

Why won’t the camera

record continuously?

FAQ Solutions

Only need to turn on the Parking Monitor in video menu

settings.

(Don't need to turn on the G-sensor or motion detection).

The dash camera will activate and start recording

automatically when detecting a collision.

How to monitor while parking?

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Due to the huge HD video data, please use the

high-speed SD card.

We recommend to use up to Class 10 Micro SD Card

and please format the card on the camera before first use.

When recording,

It will stop automatically.

This is caused by setting the wrong “Frequency”.

Please set it to “50Hz” or “60Hz” according to the local

power supply frequency.

There are horizontal stripes

in the image.

Please use the reset key to restore manufacturer defaults.

When any abnormality occurs,

and affect the normal use of the

dash cam.