Gazer F725 - Dash Camera Manual

Equipment

*1х USB - for charging devices; 2nd USB - for the dashcam's power.
**Depending on the region.

Controls

1. Mini USB Connector for power supply / OBD adapter
2. Fastening bracket for windshield mount
3. Camera lens
4. Power button
5. Speaker
6. Device operation indicator
7. Wi-Fi indicator
8. MicroSD card slot
9. RESET button
10. Microphone

Precautions

Do not use chemical cleaning agents. Use a soft cloth or lens cleaning kit to clean the dashcam lens. Do not use paper napkins or towels. Avoid hits, drops and mechanical damage to the device.

• Storage temperature: -20 °С to +70 °С.
• Operating temperature: from +5°C to +40°C.

Do not try to repair the dashcam by yourself. In case of any breakdowns, contact the dealer or service center.

Neither the manufacturer nor the seller will not be responsible for any losses, or missed opportunities due to the use of video footage and data obtained with the help of this dashcam.

Installation and connection

• Degrease the windhield surface before mounting.
• Make sure that the installation location is dry and clean.
• Do not attach the 3M tape at temperatures below +5°C.
• Prior to installation, position the dashcam accurately on the windshield.
• Use a felt-tipped pen to mark the mounting location.
• Remove the protective layer from 3M tape and mount the dashcam to the pre-selected location.
• Insert the memory card into the device. Pay attention to the correct installation. The memory card should be put gently into the slot until it clicks.
• Connect the power cable to the dashcam. Whenever the car's ACC signal is ON, the device will automatically turn on on and make a beep.
• Connect the power cable to the car charger power connector.
• Connect the optional OBD adapter and GPS antenna, to the OBD II port of your car. Install the GPS antenna on the windshield or under the panel, where the satellites signals will not be blocked by car metal parts.

Description of the device

Turn on and off

• Whenever power is connected to the dashcam, it turns on automatically and starts recording.
• After the power is turned off, it completes the recording and switches off.

You can turn the dashcam ON/OFF manually by pressing and holding the POWER button on the device housing.

Description of the indicators

Indicators:

• Green light blinks 1 time per second – Recording video from camera
• Permanent green light – No recording, no SD memory card
• Permanent red light – No recording, SD card is damaged or missing

Wi-Fi indicator:

• Permanent blue light – Connected to the APP.

Camera connection

To connect your smartphone to the dashcam, do the following steps:

• Install the Gazer Dashcam IoV on your smartphone from the App Store or Google Play.
• Go to the Wi-Fi settings and connect to the «GazerF725» network. The default password is 12345678.
• Then launch the Gazer Dashcam IoV application, the dashcam will connect automatically.

Note: If the password is lost, you must reset your device to the factory settings. To do this, press the POWER button 9 times and then press again after the beep. The default password is 12345678.

Recommendation: We recommend to change the default password prior to the device usage start.

Preview, viewing and media downloading

Preview: After connecting the dashcam there will be a current video shown on the top of the screen on the "Camera" tab. To view the full video frame, you can use the video slider on the bottom of the video or expand it to the full screen by using the appropriate button on the right lower corner.

Photos and videos viewing: To view the recorded photos and videos, go to the "Media" tab. You can view files that are already on the memory card and files, that can be stored in the smartphone's memory in this tab.

Photos and videos downloading: To download photo or video, use the "Download" button, which appears as the pointed down squared arrow when you open a specific video or photo. You can also select multiple videos or photos in the album using the "Select" button and downloading them simultaneously by clicking the "Download" button.

G sensor and auto sync

G sensor: After the G sensor is tripped, the dashcam creates a separate 15 seconds video (10 s before + 5 s after the G sensor tripped). The video clip thus created is stored in a separate folder on the Dashcam's memory card, and in a separate album if viewing files through the application. Also videos are protected from cyclic overwriting.

Auto sync: You can activate the "Auto Download" option in the settings of the Gazer Dashcam IoV application. Thus every time when the device is connected to the application, all photos and videos taken by button pressing or after the emergency G sensor response are automatically downloaded to the application.

ADAS

The dashcam has the ADAS function, which includes the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) and the FCWS (Forward Collision Warning System). To enable features, use ADAS button in the settings of APP. In the settings, you can separately enable or disable LDWS and FCWS, as well as adjust the operation and alert sensitivity.

To calibrate the system, use the "ADAS Calibration" button located on the "Camera" tab top.

Note: Please note that the ADAS system does not work when the dashcam is connected to the application.

ADAS is an additional driver assistance system on the road.

Do not rely only on system alerts, always control the situation around the car while driving.

Software updating

To check the dashcam software updates, go to the "Settings" tab and select "Update version". Then download the available updates using a Wi-Fi connection or a mobile data network.

Turn on the device and connect to it using the Gazer Dashcam IoV application. Then upgrade the device with the help of of the appropriate option in the settings.

It takes 3-4 minutes to update the device. The dashcam red indicator will blink. Do not disconnect power from the device, and do not remove the memory card during the process of updating. The dashcam will reboot.

Additional features with optional OBD + GPS adapter connected

Connecting the optional OBD adapter opens up many additional features. Turn on and off

• After the ignition is switched on, the dashcam will turn on and start recording.
• After the ignition is switched off, the dashcam will turn off.

It is also possible to configure the dashcam operation in such a way that it will turn on and off after vibration detection or the absence of vibration.

• The dashcam will turn off if there is no vibration within three minutes; if any slightest impact on the dashcam (door opening, engine start) the device will turn on and continue recording.

This mode of operation is required if the OBD adapter does not support working with your car.

Parking mode

• To enable Parking mode it is enough to select the sensitivity of the G sensor operation in this mode.
• To turn off the Parking mode, select the Sensitivity setting to Off.

Also, while with optional OBD adapter connected, the Time-Lapse recording mode is available

• If the Time-Lapse function is On - the dashcam switches to low-frame mode 0.5, 1 or 2 video frames per second (optional in the settings) after turning off the ignition.
• If the parking mode is switched on together with the Time-Lapse function, then if the G sensor is tripped, the dashcam will go to normal recording mode of 30 fps and record a 3-minute video, then return to Time-Lapse mode.
• After turning on the ignition, the dashcam switches to the standard recording mode with a frequency of 30 fps.

The car battery discharge protection

While optional OBD adapter and parking mode connected or the Time-Lapse function On, car battery discharge protection begins to work.

• If during the Parking mode or Time-Lapse the voltage in the on-board network falls below 11.8 V (default value) - the dashcam will finish the recording and turn off to save battery charge needed for a further successful engine start.
• The dashcam will start to record again after switching on the engine ignition.

Speed, engine speed data, etc

To view vehicle data, open the device status tab with the "LIST" button.
When you click on the "OBD Data" button, you can view the data of the car, and also launch a car scan for errors in the control units.
When you click on the "0-100 km/h" button, you can view speed acceleration measurements data.
When you click the "Sync" button - your account data is synchronized on the server.

HUD mode

(display information on the windshield)
To use the HUD mode, press the corresponding button on the "Camera" tab. When this function is turned On – smartphone will display different information in the current time: speed, engine speed, travel distance, trip duration, car coolant temperature, current flow, and average speed. The information will be displayed in contrasting colors on in the mirror image, which will allow it to be projected onto the windshield.

Your smartphone should be fixed to the dashboard not far from the place of discrepancy between the glass and the panel to use this feature.

Note: It is recommended to use the HUD mode at night for maximum effect.

Travel routes

To view travel routes, as well as traffic statistics on the route, go to the "Route" tab.

Routes of trips will be overlaid on the map. If you are using the Android device, remember that many smartphones, when connecting to a Wi-Fi dashcam, dont have internet connection.

That is why to display the map of the travel place, you must first connect to the dashcam and download the travel data, and then disconnect the Wi-Fi of dashcam network to download the cartographic data from Internet using a mobile data network or other Wi-Fi network.

Specifications

Documents / Resources

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