Kenwood DRV-W440 Instruction Manual - Page 2

specifically for use on portable devices with LCD panels may be used

to help protect the screen from minor scratches.

Never clean your device with it powered on. Use a soft, lint-free cloth

to wipe the screen and the exterior of your device.

Do not use paper towels to clean the screen.

Never attempt to disassemble, repair or make any modifications to

your device. Disassembly, modification or any attempt at repair could

cause damage to your device and even bodily injury or property

damage and will void any warranty.

Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases or explosive materials

in the same compartment as your device, its parts or accessories.

To discourage theft, do not leave the device and accessories in plain

view in an unattended vehicle.

Overheating may damage the device.

Cleaning the Device

When the device is dirty, wipe it with a dry silicone cloth or other

soft cloth. If the device is very dirty, remove the dirt with a cloth

with neutral cleaner on it and then wipe off the cleaner. Wiping the

device with a hard cloth or using using a volatile substance such as

thinner or alcohol may cause scratches, deformation, deterioration,

or other damage.

When the lens is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth dampened

with water. Rubbing the lens strongly with a dry cloth may cause

scratches.

Precautions for Installation

Install the device in a position where it will not block the front view

of the driver (position where hidden by the rear-view mirror).

Install the device so that it is within the wiping range of the wiper.

Install the device in a position where it will not interfere with the

movement of the rear-view mirror.

Take care not to install the device over the vehicle inspection sticker

or other sticker.

Take care not to install the device where it will interfere with driving

or airbag operation.

When installing the device in a vehicle equipped with a driving

support system, check the instruction manual of the vehicle and

then select an installation location that will not interfere with the

driving support system.

If the device is installed incorrectly, event recording or parking

recording may not work correctly. Refer to "How to Install" for the

loosening of fixing knob, installation orientation, installation angle,

and other information and then install the device correctly.

Do not install the device near a digital terrestrial television antenna

or an electrical component. Doing so may reduce television receiver

sensitivity or cause flickering and noise.

Use a commercially available cleaning cloth or the like to wipe

off all dirt and grease on the mounting surface and then fix the

mount base in place. If the device is re-affixed or mounted using, for

example, general-purpose double-sided tape, the adhesion strength

may weaken and cause the device to fall.

After mounting the device, leave it for 24 hours before use to enable

the mounting strength of the mount bracket to improve. Failing to

do so may result in the adhesion of the mount bracket becoming

weak and the device falling.

Fix the cord in place with tape or the like so that it does not interfere

with driving.

Precautions for Use

Do not block the camera lens, get dirt on it, or place a reflective

object near it.

When LED traffic lights are recorded, video in which they appear to

be flickering or flashing may be recorded. JVCKENWOOD assumes no

responsibility with regard to the distinguishing or recording of traffic

lights.

If coating is used on the windshield of the vehicle, recording quality

may be affected.

There is no guarantee that the device can record video in all

conditions.

Others

About software

This device includes the software owned by following third parties.

Following condition of the license is applicable to each software.

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Copyright (c) 2012 MASUDA mitiya

Applicable license :M IT License

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Copyright (c) 2000-2003 Intel Corporation

Applicable license :B SD 3-Clause "New" or "Revised" License

Applicable condition of license for third party software

MIT License

Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining

a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the

"Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without

limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute,

sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons

to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following

conditions:

The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included

in all copies or substantial portions of the Software.

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES

OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND

NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT

HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY,

WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING

FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE

OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.

BSD 3-Clause "New" or "Revised" License

* Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without

* modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:

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* may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software

* without specific prior written permission.

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* THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS

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* LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR

* A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL INTEL OR

* CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,

* EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,

* PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR

* PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY

* OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING

* NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS

* SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

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If You Notice a Problem with the Device

Reset the device. Turn off the power by pressing the reset button on

the back of the device with the tip of a thin paperclip. Press the power

button once again to turn the device on again.

SD Cards

Cards supported by this device

Standard

microSDHC

Capacity

4 GB to 32 GB

Speed class

Class 10 or above

File system

FAT32

Precautions for Using SD cards

When using a commercially available SD card, also check the

instructions supplied with the SD card.

Be sure to format (initialize) an SD card with the device before use.

SD cards have a product lifespan, such as the number of times that

writing can be performed. It is recommended to replace the SD card

with a new one regularly depending on the usage conditions.

When inserting and removing an SD card, confirm the orientation,

do not bend it, and do not apply a strong force or impact to it.

Do not directly touch the contact part with a hand or metal. The

stored data may be damaged or lost due to static electricity.

Be sure to back up (copy) the required files in the SD card to a PC or

other device. The saved data may be lost due to the usage conditions

of the SD card. Please note that JVCKENWOOD cannot compensate

for any damages arising from the loss of saved files.

Format the memory card periodically.

Do not remove the memory card while recording or during playback

because it may corrupt the data on the memory card.

The device may not operate normally if you use an SD card that

was used by another device, such as a computer or digital camera.

Format the memory card in the device.

Depending on the specifications of the memory card, the reading

and writing speeds for the device's data may differ.

Precautions and Notices

Precautions and Notices

Warning!

Do not operate the device while driving. Using this

product does not change the requirement for a driver to take full

responsibility for his or her behavior. This responsibility includes

observing all traffic rules and regulations in order to avoid accidents,

personal injury or property damage.

For your own safety, do not operate the controls of the product

while driving.

A window mount is needed when using the recorder in a car. Make

sure that you place the recorder in an appropriate place, so as not to

obstruct the driver’s view or deployment of airbags.

Make sure that no object is blocking the camera lens and no

reflective material is placed near the lens. Please keep the lens clean.

If the car’s windscreen is tinted with a coating, it may impact the

recording quality.

Connect the charger to a proper power source. The voltage

requirements are found on the product case and/or packaging.

Do not use the charger if the cord becomes damaged.

Do not attempt to service the unit. There are no serviceable parts

inside. Replace the unit if it is damaged or exposed to excess

moisture.

Caring for Your Device

Taking good care of your device will ensure trouble-free operation

and reduce the risk of damage.

Keep your device away from excessive moisture and extreme

temperatures.

Avoid exposing your device to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet

light for extended periods of time.

Do not place anything on top of your device or drop objects on your

device.

Do not drop your device or subject it to severe shock.

Do not subject your device to sudden and severe temperature

changes. This could cause moisture condensation inside the

unit, which could damage your device. In the event of moisture

condensation, allow the device to dry out completely before use.

The screen surface can easily be scratched. Avoid touching it with

sharp objects. Nonadhesive generic screen protectors designed

WDR

: Enables the Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) function to improve

the device's image quality under high-contrast lighting conditions.

EV

: Sets the exposure level to adjust the brightness of the image.

Frequency

: Sets the frequency for the camera to avoid problems

caused by artificial light sources that are not constant.

G-Sensor Sensitivity

: Sets the sensitivity level of the G sensor that

triggers the event recording during continuous recording.

Text stamp

: Displays customisable text information.

System

Date/Time

: Sets the system date and time.

System Sound

: Enables or disables system notification sounds.

Volume

: Adjusts the volume level.

LCD Standby

Always On

: Keeps the LCD on.

HUD

: Turns off the LCD (in specified time) but still displays the

time during recording.

10 sec

/

1 min

/

3 min

: Sets the timer for the LCD to turn off

automatically after recording starts.

Storage Allocation

: The system provides 3 memory configurations

to store the videos and photos. Select the proper configuration

based on your usage.

Restore to Defaults

: Restores the system settings to the factory

defaults.

Version

: Displays the software information.

Format

Formats a memory card. (All data will be erased.)

Using the PC Application

KENWOOD ROUTE WATCHER II is a PC application for displaying video

recorded with the device.

System Requirements for KENWOOD ROUTE

WATCHER II

OS

: Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7*

(except for the Windows 10 Mobile, Windows RT)

* Windows 7 Service Pack 1 must be installed.

OS

: Apple Mac OS X 10.11 (El Capitan) or later

Microsoft, and Windows are registered trademark or trademark of

Microsoft Corporation in the US and other countries.

Macintosh, Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and

other countries.

Installing the Software

Install the software in a computer environment in which you have

administrator's rights.

1

Download the installer from http://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/

2

Install according to the on-screen instructions

Speciﬁcations

Screen size

2.7inches color TFT

Operating voltage

DC 5.0V

Current Consumption

480mA (Max.1A)

G-sensor

Built-in

Collision sensitivity

0.5G to 3G (0.5G step)

Image sensor

1/2.7 Color CMOS sensor

Number of Pixel

2M Pixels (1920x1080)

Angles of view

Horizontal : 98°

Vertical : 52°

Diagonal : 114°

Lens

F2.0

Operating temperature

–10 °C to +60 °C

Recording resolution

1920 x 1080 Full HD (Max.2.0M)

Frame rate

30fps

Recording preservation timing

Continuous / Event / Parking

Recording Mode

1 / 3 / 5 min.

Video format

H.264 (MP4)

Picture format

JPEG (Max.1920 x 1080)

Recording media

microSDHC card 4GB to 32GB

Class 10 or above

USB Port

mini USB-B type

Dimensions WxHxD (Main unit)

84mm x 52mm x 31mm

Weight (Main unit)

74g

Accessories

Car charger cord (3.5 m) x 1

Mounting bracket (double-sided

tape) x 1

The specifications and design

are subject to change due to

technological developments.

• The microSDHC logo is a

trademark of SD-3C LLC.

You can check the wireless connection status by the icon on the device.

The device is connected to the smartphone and paired

with the KENWOOD DRV Link app.

The device is not connected to the smartphone.

The device is connected to the smartphone but not

paired with the KENWOOD DRV Link app yet.

Once connected, the event recordings will be automatically transferred

to your smartphone via the KENWOOD DRV Link app.

System Settings

Note:

Not all setting items and options are available for all models.

To customise the system settings, press

.

File Playback

Plays the recorded videos and photos.

Camera

Press to enter Camera mode.

Wireless LAN

Enables or disables wireless LAN.

Sound Recording

Sets if you want to include sounds in the recordings.

Parking Mode

Detection

: When enabled, the device will automatically enters the

Parking mode when the car stops moving for about 5 minutes.

Detection Method

: Sets the parking detection method (triggered

by the G sensor, motion detection or both).

Auto Entry

: Sets the mode (

Easy

,

Medium

,

Diﬃcult

or

Manual

) for

the system to enter the Parking mode automatically.

Motion Detection

: Sets the sensitivity level of motion detection that

triggers the system to save the parking recording.

G-Sensor Sensitivity

: Sets the sensitivity level of the G sensor that

triggers the system to save the parking recording.

Video Recording

Video Clip Length

: Sets the length of each video clip for a

continuous recording.

Complies with

IDA Standards

DB02771

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