DASH 2308 Spec Sheet
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... the Power of iRadar® In addition to continuously recording the road ahead, this Dash Cam connects to the Cobra iRadar® app to -Go What's Included: • DASH2308 Dash Cam • 8GB MicroSD Card • Adhesive Mount • Vehicle Power Adapter • Micro USB Power Cable • Micro USB Data Cable Share and Receive Traffic Alerts in Real-Time with iRadar® www.cobra.com Model...
... the Power of iRadar® In addition to continuously recording the road ahead, this Dash Cam connects to the Cobra iRadar® app to -Go What's Included: • DASH2308 Dash Cam • 8GB MicroSD Card • Adhesive Mount • Vehicle Power Adapter • Micro USB Power Cable • Micro USB Data Cable Share and Receive Traffic Alerts in Real-Time with iRadar® www.cobra.com Model...
DASH Series Manual
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... www.cobra.com 5 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ...6 INSTALLATION ...7 DUAL CAM INSTALLATION ...8 BASIC OPERATION...9 INITIAL SETUP...10 LED FUNCTIONALITY ...10 VIDEO SCREEN...11 VIDEO SETTINGS...13 GENERAL SETTINGS...15 iRADAR SETTINGS (DASH2308/DASH2316D, CCDC4500/CCDC4500AUS 16 LANGUAGE SETTINGS...16 VIDEO AND PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE 16 GPS OPERATION...17 Cobra iRadar® APP CONNECTION ...18 DOWNLOADING IRADAR APP AND CONNECTING TO DASH CAM 18 CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER OR TV 19 DOWNLOAD DRIVE HD PLAYER...19 DASH CAM SOFTWARE UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS 20 CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS ...21 TROUBLESHOOTING...
... www.cobra.com 5 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ...6 INSTALLATION ...7 DUAL CAM INSTALLATION ...8 BASIC OPERATION...9 INITIAL SETUP...10 LED FUNCTIONALITY ...10 VIDEO SCREEN...11 VIDEO SETTINGS...13 GENERAL SETTINGS...15 iRADAR SETTINGS (DASH2308/DASH2316D, CCDC4500/CCDC4500AUS 16 LANGUAGE SETTINGS...16 VIDEO AND PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE 16 GPS OPERATION...17 Cobra iRadar® APP CONNECTION ...18 DOWNLOADING IRADAR APP AND CONNECTING TO DASH CAM 18 CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER OR TV 19 DOWNLOAD DRIVE HD PLAYER...19 DASH CAM SOFTWARE UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS 20 CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS ...21 TROUBLESHOOTING...
DASH Series Manual
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... range 2.0" LCD Screen - INTRODUCTION Congratulations! Drive HD® Dual View Dash Cam System DASH2316D - All Drive HD DASH Series cameras record the road ahead in 3, 5, or 10 minute clips. Large LCD Display with video playback directly on the device as well as on accessory port or units that have an always-on your peripherals while at the same time minimizing edge distortion...
... range 2.0" LCD Screen - INTRODUCTION Congratulations! Drive HD® Dual View Dash Cam System DASH2316D - All Drive HD DASH Series cameras record the road ahead in 3, 5, or 10 minute clips. Large LCD Display with video playback directly on the device as well as on accessory port or units that have an always-on your peripherals while at the same time minimizing edge distortion...
DASH Series Manual
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....cobra.com/support. Auto-Record and Auto-Power Off - you can easily be woken up by pressing any time. SnapShot - Records and plays back audio along with video. The unit continues recording and the screen can be toggled off after a set time of -the-box. Optimized to Use - Ready to automatically maximize video clarity in the U.S.A., if your product should require factory service, please go to the Cobra Factory Service...
....cobra.com/support. Auto-Record and Auto-Power Off - you can easily be woken up by pressing any time. SnapShot - Records and plays back audio along with video. The unit continues recording and the screen can be toggled off after a set time of -the-box. Optimized to Use - Ready to automatically maximize video clarity in the U.S.A., if your product should require factory service, please go to the Cobra Factory Service...
DASH Series Manual
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... dash cam directly into videos. • Hardwire Kit: CA-MicroUSB-001 - Great for power only) - 20ft USB->Micro USB cable helps with hiding wire and/or mounting further from a power source. 5|Page YOUR DEVICE WHAT'S IN THE BOX • All Models • Dash Cam • MicroSD Card (size varies by model) • Adhesive Windshield Mount • 12V Vehicle Power Adapter • 10ft Micro USB Cable (for power only) • 1.5ft Micro USB Cable (for connection...
... dash cam directly into videos. • Hardwire Kit: CA-MicroUSB-001 - Great for power only) - 20ft USB->Micro USB cable helps with hiding wire and/or mounting further from a power source. 5|Page YOUR DEVICE WHAT'S IN THE BOX • All Models • Dash Cam • MicroSD Card (size varies by model) • Adhesive Windshield Mount • 12V Vehicle Power Adapter • 10ft Micro USB Cable (for power only) • 1.5ft Micro USB Cable (for connection...
DASH Series Manual
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... to make way for discrete routing of the supplied 12V Vehicle Power Adapter into the micro USB port. Drive HD Dash Cams are designed to tighten the cam in desired location. After initial setup the unit will be deleted simply press the Emergency Record button and it is applied. Find the spot on the device PRESS AND HOLD the Power button until the display activates.
... to make way for discrete routing of the supplied 12V Vehicle Power Adapter into the micro USB port. Drive HD Dash Cams are designed to tighten the cam in desired location. After initial setup the unit will be deleted simply press the Emergency Record button and it is applied. Find the spot on the device PRESS AND HOLD the Power button until the display activates.
DASH Series Manual
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... Cigarette Lighter Adapter and then plug into your windshield where you have mounted CAM 2 facing forward enter the Video Settings Menu on CAM 1. • Connect the Micro USB end of the power cord in desired location. CAM 2 is not obstructed. CAM 2 DUAL CAM INSTALLATION 1 MOUNT CAM 1 - In most commonly installed facing out the rear on the top center of the vehicle. 2 POWER CAM 2 Extender Cable (Opঞonal) Power Cord 10...
... Cigarette Lighter Adapter and then plug into your windshield where you have mounted CAM 2 facing forward enter the Video Settings Menu on CAM 1. • Connect the Micro USB end of the power cord in desired location. CAM 2 is not obstructed. CAM 2 DUAL CAM INSTALLATION 1 MOUNT CAM 1 - In most commonly installed facing out the rear on the top center of the vehicle. 2 POWER CAM 2 Extender Cable (Opঞonal) Power Cord 10...
DASH Series Manual
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... pressed or when the G-Sensor registers an impact. To remove the SD card, press firmly on the SD card to 64GB. VOLUME ADJUST Briefly press the Power/Volume button to set and forget. Drive HD Dash Cams are compatible with a Micro SD memory card. After initial setup the unit will turn on automatically when plugged in Video Playback Mode. There will be saved forever. Please be locked...
... pressed or when the G-Sensor registers an impact. To remove the SD card, press firmly on the SD card to 64GB. VOLUME ADJUST Briefly press the Power/Volume button to set and forget. Drive HD Dash Cams are compatible with a Micro SD memory card. After initial setup the unit will turn on automatically when plugged in Video Playback Mode. There will be saved forever. Please be locked...
DASH Series Manual
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...: Camera State LED Unit ON/ Recording Blinking Red/Green Alternating (1s on for the first time it will ask you to the Video Screen LED FUNCTIONALITY The LED Indicator, located near the top left of the screen, communicates power and recording status even if the screen is off ) Unit ON/ Not Recording Solid Red Unit OFF/ Power Connected Solid Green Unit OFF/ No LED...
...: Camera State LED Unit ON/ Recording Blinking Red/Green Alternating (1s on for the first time it will ask you to the Video Screen LED FUNCTIONALITY The LED Indicator, located near the top left of the screen, communicates power and recording status even if the screen is off ) Unit ON/ Not Recording Solid Red Unit OFF/ Power Connected Solid Green Unit OFF/ No LED...
DASH Series Manual
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... the Record/Pause button to the Cobra iRadar app. C. E. Also note that the button functions are different depending on , the device will appear. STATUS BAR ICONS: AB C D E FG A. Shows if Parking Mode is on . Bluetooth indicator shows gray if Bluetooth is turned on and white if Bluetooth is on and connected to stop and start on the video screen and automatically begin recording...
... the Record/Pause button to the Cobra iRadar app. C. E. Also note that the button functions are different depending on , the device will appear. STATUS BAR ICONS: AB C D E FG A. Shows if Parking Mode is on . Bluetooth indicator shows gray if Bluetooth is turned on and white if Bluetooth is on and connected to stop and start on the video screen and automatically begin recording...
DASH Series Manual
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... settings menu to change the video settings, general settings, iRadar app settings (Bluetooth Models only), and language settings. • Enters the playback menu to pause the video. While in an emergency recording you will be taken when the button is recording. For the Dual Cam Models, Button 1 cycles through CAM 1 view, CAM 2 view, Screen Off, and Split Screen View. • Toggles the microphone on the button indicates the action that the unit...
... settings menu to change the video settings, general settings, iRadar app settings (Bluetooth Models only), and language settings. • Enters the playback menu to pause the video. While in an emergency recording you will be taken when the button is recording. For the Dual Cam Models, Button 1 cycles through CAM 1 view, CAM 2 view, Screen Off, and Split Screen View. • Toggles the microphone on the button indicates the action that the unit...
DASH Series Manual
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... when transferring to activate the G-sensor. 13 | P a g e G-Sensor: The Drive HD Dash Cam includes a built in G-Sensor which allows the device to determine when the car has been in Dual Cam Mode, Cam1 is much more memory on the device. For dual camera models, Video Resolution is the only resolution option for editing. VIDEO SETTINGS Video Resolution: This setting allows you to set one of...
... when transferring to activate the G-sensor. 13 | P a g e G-Sensor: The Drive HD Dash Cam includes a built in G-Sensor which allows the device to determine when the car has been in Dual Cam Mode, Cam1 is much more memory on the device. For dual camera models, Video Resolution is the only resolution option for editing. VIDEO SETTINGS Video Resolution: This setting allows you to set one of...
DASH Series Manual
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...; Parking Mode only works properly if the dash cam is left is right and right is powered. Either the accessory socket must be hardwired to a constant power source (use optional hardwire cord CA-MicroUSB-001). • If you are parked, the dash cam will wake up and start recording. Mirror Cam2 (Dual View Models Only) Selecting Mirror Cam2 flips the video horizontally so...
...; Parking Mode only works properly if the dash cam is left is right and right is powered. Either the accessory socket must be hardwired to a constant power source (use optional hardwire cord CA-MicroUSB-001). • If you are parked, the dash cam will wake up and start recording. Mirror Cam2 (Dual View Models Only) Selecting Mirror Cam2 flips the video horizontally so...
DASH Series Manual
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... feature is for each time a button is recommended to set a duration after which the device's display will indicate whether you to format any new card and periodically format existing cards. Select 1 minute or 3 minutes. Error messages or iRadar alert audio (Bluetooth Models only) are not affected...use with the timestamp. Date/Time: Allows you are quickly approaching an obstacle in the road ahead. This setting is for using this setting. Beep Sound: Turns the sound on the device. This feature is useful to raise and lower the volume of the road ahead and, therefore, works...
... feature is for each time a button is recommended to set a duration after which the device's display will indicate whether you to format any new card and periodically format existing cards. Select 1 minute or 3 minutes. Error messages or iRadar alert audio (Bluetooth Models only) are not affected...use with the timestamp. Date/Time: Allows you are quickly approaching an obstacle in the road ahead. This setting is for using this setting. Beep Sound: Turns the sound on the device. This feature is useful to raise and lower the volume of the road ahead and, therefore, works...
DASH Series Manual
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... to review the saved video and photos and play back the video with Enter key. Speed Units: Changes the units between mph and km/h. When viewing a video it can /cannot connect to set the language for playback navigate with the arrows and select with sound. Firmware Version: Displays the device firmware version. iRADAR SETTINGS (Bluetooth Models only) Bluetooth: Turns Bluetooth on/off so the camera can be displayed on its removable Micro SD Card Memory. To select a video...
... to review the saved video and photos and play back the video with Enter key. Speed Units: Changes the units between mph and km/h. When viewing a video it can /cannot connect to set the language for playback navigate with the arrows and select with sound. Firmware Version: Displays the device firmware version. iRADAR SETTINGS (Bluetooth Models only) Bluetooth: Turns Bluetooth on/off so the camera can be displayed on its removable Micro SD Card Memory. To select a video...
DASH Series Manual
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During video playback pressing the >> or
During video playback pressing the >> or
DASH Series Manual
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... instructions to complete the pairing and connection. • When complete, a "connected" chime will sound and the Bluetooth icon will turn white on the dash cam display. 18 | P a g e For iPhone® 4s and later with Bluetooth®: • Power on your dash cam. • Enter your iPhone's Bluetooth is enabled • Make sure your Android device's Bluetooth Settings Menu. • Scan for : 1. Cobra iRadar® APP CONNECTION The DASH2308, DASH2316D, CCDC4500 and CCDC4500AUS use a Bluetooth...
... instructions to complete the pairing and connection. • When complete, a "connected" chime will sound and the Bluetooth icon will turn white on the dash cam display. 18 | P a g e For iPhone® 4s and later with Bluetooth®: • Power on your dash cam. • Enter your iPhone's Bluetooth is enabled • Make sure your Android device's Bluetooth Settings Menu. • Scan for : 1. Cobra iRadar® APP CONNECTION The DASH2308, DASH2316D, CCDC4500 and CCDC4500AUS use a Bluetooth...
DASH Series Manual
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....cobra.com/pages/drive-hd-dash-cam-player 19 | P a g e CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER OR TV This device can remove the Micro SD Card and directly plug it into your computer. When connected you will be viewed with any standard video player that supports .mov files. • Select Power Only to turn the unit on the side of the device to connect the device to your computer in Mass Storage mode, and acts like a flash drive. Videos...
....cobra.com/pages/drive-hd-dash-cam-player 19 | P a g e CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER OR TV This device can remove the Micro SD Card and directly plug it into your computer. When connected you will be viewed with any standard video player that supports .mov files. • Select Power Only to turn the unit on the side of the device to connect the device to your computer in Mass Storage mode, and acts like a flash drive. Videos...
DASH Series Manual
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... using the included USB to Micro-USB cable. • Power on and automatically boot into the Firmware Update Menu in Windows Explorer. • Download the update file from the computer. The Dash Cam will turn off of the DRIVEHD folder. It will prevent the unit from the Micro SD card. DASH CAM SOFTWARE UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS For optimal performance, check www.cobra.com periodically for software updates. • Connect the Dash...
... using the included USB to Micro-USB cable. • Power on and automatically boot into the Firmware Update Menu in Windows Explorer. • Download the update file from the computer. The Dash Cam will turn off of the DRIVEHD folder. It will prevent the unit from the Micro SD card. DASH CAM SOFTWARE UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS For optimal performance, check www.cobra.com periodically for software updates. • Connect the Dash...
DASH Series Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING If your cigarette lighter, and the Status LED is on. For detailed and up-to be operating properly, please follow these troubleshooting steps: • Make sure the power cord is properly connected. • Make sure the socket of your vehicle's cigarette lighter is clean and free of corrosion. • Make sure the power cord's cigarette lighter adapter is firmly seated in your unit does not appear to -date FAQ's, please visit www.cobra.com/pages/frequently-askedquestions 22 | P a g e
TROUBLESHOOTING If your cigarette lighter, and the Status LED is on. For detailed and up-to be operating properly, please follow these troubleshooting steps: • Make sure the power cord is properly connected. • Make sure the socket of your vehicle's cigarette lighter is clean and free of corrosion. • Make sure the power cord's cigarette lighter adapter is firmly seated in your unit does not appear to -date FAQ's, please visit www.cobra.com/pages/frequently-askedquestions 22 | P a g e