Cobra CDR 830 CDR 830 Manual - Page 1

Printed in China Part No. 480-894-P Version A CDR 830 Product Manual 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 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 RSS-310 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. CANADA 310 CAN ICES-3B/NMB-3B. Thank you for purchasing Drive HD by Cobra. The CDR 830 is a 1080P HD Digital Video Recorder and Dash Cam designed to protect your vehicle and give you peace of mind. Package Contents Include: • CDR 830 Dash Cam (not shown) • Product Manual • Heavy Duty Suction Cup Mount with GPS Antenna • 8GB Micro SD Card • Cigarette Lighter Adapter • USB Cable Please take a moment to read through this product manual to fully understand how to properly mount and operate your CDR 830. CDR 830 Functions 8 2 1 9 3 10 16 11 4 5 6 7 14 1. Camera Lens 2. Microphone 3. LCD Display 4. Menu Button 5. Up/Fast Forward/Zoom In/ Toggle Microphone Button 6. Down/Rewind/Zoom Out/ Lock File Button 7. Mode/Screen On/Off Button 8. Power/Toggle IR LEDs Button 12 13 15 9. Micro SD Slot 10. Record/Enter Button 11. GPS Input Port 12. HDMI Interface 13. Mounting Bracket Slot 14. Reset Button 15. USB Interface 16. Power Indicator Mounting the CDR 830 Suction Cup Bracket GPS Connected The CDR 830 should be mounted to the windshield using the included Suction Cup Mount. Make sure to line the unit up so that it has a clear view of the road and the sky. The unit's GPS engine is housed within the suction cup mount. Make sure to insert the barrel plug coming from the mount into the GPS input port at the top of the dash cam in order to record GPS location. When the unit detects that the GPS is connected a white icon will appear on the screen. When it has achieved GPS Lock the icon will turn green . Operation Turn on/off: press the Power button to turn the unit on, press and hold the Power button to turn the unit off. Continuous Cyclical Recording: Cyclical recording means that once the memory card is full this camera will continuously overwrite the oldest footage recorded. To protect a clip so that it will not be overwritten, press the Lock File Button. The icon will show on the screen. Navigating the Menu: Press the Menu Button to enter into the menu. Press the Menu Button again to cycle through basic and mode specific settings lists. To navigate through the menus use the Up and Down buttons, which double as Mic and Lock File respectively. Press the Rec Button to enter specific settings and select specific options. Pressing the Menu Button again will exit the menu screen. Video: Pressing the Mode Button multiple times will cycle the unit between Video, Photo and Playback modes. While in Video mode, press the Record Button to start recording you will notice the red dot indicator icon ashing, press the Record Button again to stop recording and the file will be saved automatically. Photograph: Press the Mode Button to enter Photo Mode. Press the Rec/Enter Button to snap still photos. View Videos and Photographs: Press the Mode Button to enter Playback mode. You can then cycle through your recordings using the up/down arrows and play or stop a clip by pressing the Rec Button.