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CAM250 AUTOMOTIVE VIDEO RECORDER OWNER'S MANUAL © 2015 Uniden America Corporation Irving, Texas Issue 1, July 2015
CAM250 AUTOMOTIVE VIDEO RECORDER OWNER'S MANUAL © 2015 Uniden America Corporation Irving, Texas Issue 1, July 2015
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... INSTRUCTIONS • Uniden does not represent this product to rain or moisture. • This product is intended for use in direct sunlight for a few minutes. • Ensure that the camera lens is kept clean and there is nothing blocking the lens. • Don't leave the device in a motor vehicle. Do not expose this product to operate or focus...
... INSTRUCTIONS • Uniden does not represent this product to rain or moisture. • This product is intended for use in direct sunlight for a few minutes. • Ensure that the camera lens is kept clean and there is nothing blocking the lens. • Don't leave the device in a motor vehicle. Do not expose this product to operate or focus...
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CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 OVERVIEW 5 FEATURES 5 WHAT'S IN THE BOX 6 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 7 INSTALLATION AND TURNUP 9 ATTACHING THE WINDSHIELD MOUNT 9 INSTALLING THE MICROSD CARD 9 POWERING UP THE CAM 250 9 Battery Operation 10 OPERATING THE CAM 250 10 RECORD MODE 10 Recording 11 Save Current Recording 11 Recording Mode Menu 11 PHOTO MODE 12 Photo Mode Menu 12 PLAYBACK MODE 14 Playback Mode Menu 14 SETTINGS MENU 14 CONNECTING TO A PC 15 Mass Storage 15 PC Camera 16
CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 OVERVIEW 5 FEATURES 5 WHAT'S IN THE BOX 6 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 7 INSTALLATION AND TURNUP 9 ATTACHING THE WINDSHIELD MOUNT 9 INSTALLING THE MICROSD CARD 9 POWERING UP THE CAM 250 9 Battery Operation 10 OPERATING THE CAM 250 10 RECORD MODE 10 Recording 11 Save Current Recording 11 Recording Mode Menu 11 PHOTO MODE 12 Photo Mode Menu 12 PLAYBACK MODE 14 Playback Mode Menu 14 SETTINGS MENU 14 CONNECTING TO A PC 15 Mass Storage 15 PC Camera 16
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TROUBLESHOOTING 16 SPECIFICATIONS 17 FCC/INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION 17 ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 18
TROUBLESHOOTING 16 SPECIFICATIONS 17 FCC/INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION 17 ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 18
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... scraped. Motion detection triggers the camera to continuously capture high quality video even in low light conditions. The built-in motion (i.e., an accident). FEATURES • 1.5" color screen • High Definition Recording • Infrared Night Vision • G-Sensor • Loop Recording • Auto Power Off • Date and Time Stamp • Records onto microSD Card (not included) • Internal Rechargeable Battery 5 CAM 250 AUTOMOTIVE VIDEO RECORDER OVERVIEW The Uniden CAM 250 is...
... scraped. Motion detection triggers the camera to continuously capture high quality video even in low light conditions. The built-in motion (i.e., an accident). FEATURES • 1.5" color screen • High Definition Recording • Infrared Night Vision • G-Sensor • Loop Recording • Auto Power Off • Date and Time Stamp • Records onto microSD Card (not included) • Internal Rechargeable Battery 5 CAM 250 AUTOMOTIVE VIDEO RECORDER OVERVIEW The Uniden CAM 250 is...
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Get answers 24/7 at 800-297-1023. Need help? Never use damaged products! Uniden CAM 250 Windshield Mount DC (CAR) Adapter USB Cable If any items are missing or damaged, contact our Customer Care Line immediately at our website: www.uniden.com. 6 WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
Get answers 24/7 at 800-297-1023. Need help? Never use damaged products! Uniden CAM 250 Windshield Mount DC (CAR) Adapter USB Cable If any items are missing or damaged, contact our Customer Care Line immediately at our website: www.uniden.com. 6 WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
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Indicates charging In Standby mode, open the Menu. • BLUE - (Glow) Standby • Blue (Flashing) Recording 7 Item 1 UP ▲ 2 LED 3 MENU 4 LED Description • In Standby mode, zoom in. • In Menu list, move the cursor, one line up. • RED - CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 1 6 2 43 7 5 8 9 10 11 12 16 15 13 14 15 17 No.
Indicates charging In Standby mode, open the Menu. • BLUE - (Glow) Standby • Blue (Flashing) Recording 7 Item 1 UP ▲ 2 LED 3 MENU 4 LED Description • In Standby mode, zoom in. • In Menu list, move the cursor, one line up. • RED - CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 1 6 2 43 7 5 8 9 10 11 12 16 15 13 14 15 17 No.
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... turn power off. • During power on, press to turn Infrared LEDs (night vision) on/off. 9 LCD 10 USB Port • Connect External Power & charge battery • Connect to operate, try resetting the device. Press the reset button using a fine pen or paperclip. 16 Speaker 17 Infrared LED LED for data (SD card) transfer 11 Card Slot microSD card slot 12 Lens 13 Bracket Slot Fit the bracket hook of the windshield mount 14 MIC Records sound...
... turn power off. • During power on, press to turn Infrared LEDs (night vision) on/off. 9 LCD 10 USB Port • Connect External Power & charge battery • Connect to operate, try resetting the device. Press the reset button using a fine pen or paperclip. 16 Speaker 17 Infrared LED LED for data (SD card) transfer 11 Card Slot microSD card slot 12 Lens 13 Bracket Slot Fit the bracket hook of the windshield mount 14 MIC Records sound...
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... at least 4GB capacity and minimum Class 4 speed. The unit can support microSDHC cards (High Capacity SD) up until it is required to make sure it locks in the slot on the mount to record and store videos and photos. Insert a formatted microSD card gently in position. 3. INSTALLING THE MICROSD CARD A compatible microSD card (not supplied) is secure. Connect the other adaptor might damage the device...
... at least 4GB capacity and minimum Class 4 speed. The unit can support microSDHC cards (High Capacity SD) up until it is required to make sure it locks in the slot on the mount to record and store videos and photos. Insert a formatted microSD card gently in position. 3. INSTALLING THE MICROSD CARD A compatible microSD card (not supplied) is secure. Connect the other adaptor might damage the device...
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... configure recording and taking photos.Press M/ until you access the mode you how full the battery is being charged, the red LED glows. Empty Low Half Full Full OPERATING THE CAM 250 The CAM250 operates in the upper left corner of the screen for each mode. These modes also have menus to charge completely. The power usage length depends on day/night recording and resolution setting. The unit...
... configure recording and taking photos.Press M/ until you access the mode you how full the battery is being charged, the red LED glows. Empty Low Half Full Full OPERATING THE CAM 250 The CAM250 operates in the upper left corner of the screen for each mode. These modes also have menus to charge completely. The power usage length depends on day/night recording and resolution setting. The unit...
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... then press OK to exit the Menu. Press again to select. If the unit is needed. To stop recording. This indicates that particular mode. Press it will not be overwritten if space is not recording, press OK to display the Settings menu. Option Resolution Loop Recording Description Sets the video resolution. (Maximum resolution = 1080p) Sets the time duration for that the recording has been locked and will not...
... then press OK to exit the Menu. Press again to select. If the unit is needed. To stop recording. This indicates that particular mode. Press it will not be overwritten if space is not recording, press OK to display the Settings menu. Option Resolution Loop Recording Description Sets the video resolution. (Maximum resolution = 1080p) Sets the time duration for that the recording has been locked and will not...
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Enables this setting to allow the recorder to select Photo mode; You also cannot take snapshots of live video that a valid microSD card (not supplied) in inserted in the upper left 3. Press OK. PHOTO MODE The CAM 250 lets you press keys. Press M/ to start recording when it is recording. Record Audio Turns audio recording on the recordings. automatically locks the current recording. To take a snapshot of recorded video playing back. displays in...
Enables this setting to allow the recorder to select Photo mode; You also cannot take snapshots of live video that a valid microSD card (not supplied) in inserted in the upper left 3. Press OK. PHOTO MODE The CAM 250 lets you press keys. Press M/ to start recording when it is recording. Record Audio Turns audio recording on the recordings. automatically locks the current recording. To take a snapshot of recorded video playing back. displays in...
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... to all modes. Option Timer Resolution Description Sets the time gap for the current mode. EV (Exposure Sets the brightness sensitivity. ISO Increases or decreases the camera's light sensitivity. Value) Anti-Shake Reduces the camera shake and captures a better quality image. 13 For example, if you capture. See page 14. Like the Recording mode menu, press the Menu key ( ) once to display the Settings menu. you get...
... to all modes. Option Timer Resolution Description Sets the time gap for the current mode. EV (Exposure Sets the brightness sensitivity. ISO Increases or decreases the camera's light sensitivity. Value) Anti-Shake Reduces the camera shake and captures a better quality image. 13 For example, if you capture. See page 14. Like the Recording mode menu, press the Menu key ( ) once to display the Settings menu. you get...
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... captured. Option Set Date/Time Auto Power Off Language Description Changes the date and time by using the relevant ▲ and ▼ keys, and then press OK to automatically power off the unit when idle. Press OK to view the recorded file/snapshot or ▲ / ▼ to access the Settings menu in any mode. SETTINGS MENU Press twice to scroll through the recorded files/snapshots. Select English (default), French...
... captured. Option Set Date/Time Auto Power Off Language Description Changes the date and time by using the relevant ▲ and ▼ keys, and then press OK to automatically power off the unit when idle. Press OK to view the recorded file/snapshot or ▲ / ▼ to access the Settings menu in any mode. SETTINGS MENU Press twice to scroll through the recorded files/snapshots. Select English (default), French...
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... with "SOS," thus enabling you connect the CAM 250 to a PC (using the supplied USB cable), the PC provides the following 2 options: • Mass Storage • PC Camera Mass Storage Select the Mass Storage option to view the DCIM folder. 2. Default Setting Returns all the settings back to easily distinguish them from the rest of the recordings. 15 When the unit is detected on the PC as...
... with "SOS," thus enabling you connect the CAM 250 to a PC (using the supplied USB cable), the PC provides the following 2 options: • Mass Storage • PC Camera Mass Storage Select the Mass Storage option to view the DCIM folder. 2. Default Setting Returns all the settings back to easily distinguish them from the rest of the recordings. 15 When the unit is detected on the PC as...
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... unit. 16 Change the light frequency depending on the lens. PC Camera This options allows you to automatic. Set the 'white balance' setting to use the CAM250 as a webcam. Using a pin or an unfolded paper clip, press and hold the Reset button to the light frequency. Adjust the EV setting. This is always kept clean. Ensure that there are no fingerprints or dirt on the local power supply...
... unit. 16 Change the light frequency depending on the lens. PC Camera This options allows you to automatic. Set the 'white balance' setting to use the CAM250 as a webcam. Using a pin or an unfolded paper clip, press and hold the Reset button to the light frequency. Adjust the EV setting. This is always kept clean. Ensure that there are no fingerprints or dirt on the local power supply...
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... 4 and above Recording Time Recording Time: Off, 1 min, 3 min, 5 min, 10 min Video Resolution 1920x1080/1280x720/848x480/640x480/320x240 View Angle 140° Zoom 4X digital zoom Power Supply • 12V Cigarette Car Charger Input: 12V~24V Output: DC5V/1A • 110mAh Built-in Lithium Polymer battery (10 min) Sensor Type 1.3 MP CMOS Image Sensor 1/3" Video Frame 30fps Rate Sound Recording Yes (built-in . SPECIFICATIONS Screen 1.5 in microphone) Channels 1 G-sensor...
... 4 and above Recording Time Recording Time: Off, 1 min, 3 min, 5 min, 10 min Video Resolution 1920x1080/1280x720/848x480/640x480/320x240 View Angle 140° Zoom 4X digital zoom Power Supply • 12V Cigarette Car Charger Input: 12V~24V Output: DC5V/1A • 110mAh Built-in Lithium Polymer battery (10 min) Sensor Type 1.3 MP CMOS Image Sensor 1/3" Video Frame 30fps Rate Sound Recording Yes (built-in . SPECIFICATIONS Screen 1.5 in microphone) Channels 1 G-sensor...
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... user's authority to operate the equipment. STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will either, at its option, repair or replace the defective unit & return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed...
... user's authority to operate the equipment. STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will either, at its option, repair or replace the defective unit & return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed...
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... prepaid, by warrantor or its representatives in the owner's manual you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. The Product should include all parts & accessories originally packaged with the Product. THIS ...connection with the performance of this exclusion or limitation of America & Canada. Include evidence of original purchase & a note describing the defect that the Product is void outside the United States of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. to return it. Warrantor, at : Uniden America Service...
... prepaid, by warrantor or its representatives in the owner's manual you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. The Product should include all parts & accessories originally packaged with the Product. THIS ...connection with the performance of this exclusion or limitation of America & Canada. Include evidence of original purchase & a note describing the defect that the Product is void outside the United States of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. to return it. Warrantor, at : Uniden America Service...
