Vantrue S1 PRO Dual Dash Cam and Hardwire Kit Instruction Manual

3.1. 2.7K+1080P Front and Rear Recording

The S1 PRO dash cam features an advanced Novatek Chip, enabling simultaneous recording of your car's front and back views at 1944P+1080P@30fps. This provides clear images for critical details such as license plates and street signs. The 160° wide field of view covers multiple lanes without image distortion. Optional CPL filters (sold separately) can reduce glare and reflections for optimal visual clarity.

Image: The Vantrue S1 PRO Dual Dash Cam illustrating its 2.7K front (1944P/30FPS) and 1080P rear (1080P/30FPS) recording capabilities with 160° front and 165° rear wide-angle views, capturing clear details like license plates.

3.2. Dual HDR Night Vision with STARVIS 2

Equipped with the newest STARVIS 2 technology and an f/1.8 wide aperture lens, the dash camera delivers excellent low-light performance. It increases light sensitivity, reduces noise levels, and minimizes motion blur. HDR technology automatically balances contrasts between light and dark areas, ensuring more details like road signs and license plates are captured clearly at night.

Image: A visual comparison demonstrating the superior low-light performance of Sony STARVIS 2 Night Vision with Dual HDR and F1.8 aperture, showing clearer details compared to conventional technology.

Video: This video demonstrates the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) features of the Vantrue S1 Pro, including comparisons of conventional technology versus STARVIS 2 in low-light and high-contrast tunnel conditions, highlighting improved clarity and detail.

3.3. Discreet Design & Easy Installation

The 2-way car camera features a compact and hidden design, allowing it to be easily positioned behind your rearview mirror without obstructing your view. The front camera offers approximately 36° of smooth rotation (up/down and left/right) for optimal positioning in various car models. The detachable 3M adhesive mount facilitates easy transfers between vehicles or removal without damaging your car's glass.

Image: The Vantrue S1 PRO Dash Cam's compact and discreet design, showing its placement behind the rearview mirror and the adjustable front and rear camera angles for optimal field of view.

3.4. Built-in 5G WiFi and GPS with Free App

The free "Vantrue" App (available for iOS and Android) allows you to easily operate the live preview, customize settings, playback, perform OTA firmware updates, download, and share road views directly from your smartphone. The included GPS module accurately records your driving route, location, speed, and time in real-time, which can be reviewed on Google Maps via the Free Vantrue Player and App without any subscription fees.

Image: The Vantrue S1 PRO Dash Cam's built-in GPS functionality, showing real-time route and speed tracking displayed on a smartphone and laptop interface.

Image: The Vantrue S1 PRO Dash Cam's integrated 5GHz Wi-Fi and OTA upgrade capabilities, illustrated by the smartphone app interface for live view, GPS tracking, playback, download, and sharing.

3.5. 7/24 Parking Mode

With 15 seconds of pre-record motion detection, the 2-channel dash camera captures the entire incident, ensuring no details are missed. Customizable motion detection area settings provide personalized monitoring of core areas. Collision detection is triggered by impact, while low frame rate and low bitrate modes continuously record, saving memory space and providing adequate protection all day. A hardwire kit is required for this feature.

Image: The Vantrue S1 PRO Dash Cam's Buffered 24 Hour Parking Mode, featuring low-light night vision, motion detection, collision detection, low frame rate mode, and low bitrate mode with 15 seconds of pre-recording.

Image: A car parked in a garage, illustrating the Vantrue S1 PRO Dash Cam's 24/7 Parking Surveillance feature, which provides continuous power supply for peace of mind.

4.1. Dash Cam Installation

1. Bersihkan kawasan pada cermin depan anda di mana anda ingin memasang kamera papan pemuka.
2. Peel off the protective film from the 3M adhesive on the front camera mount.
3. Firmly press the front camera mount onto the chosen spot on your windshield. Ensure it does not obstruct your view.
4. Connect the rear camera to the front camera using the provided 20ft cable.
5. Route the rear camera cable discreetly along the headliner and A-pillar to the rear windshield.
6. Attach the rear camera to the rear windshield using its 3M adhesive mount. Ensure it is positioned correctly to capture the desired view.
7. Use the included pry tool to tuck the cables neatly into the vehicle's trim for a clean installation.

Image: The Vantrue S1 PRO Dash Cam's compact and discreet design, showing its placement behind the rearview mirror and the adjustable front and rear camera angles for optimal field of view.

4.2. Hardwire Kit Installation

The hardwire kit is essential for enabling the 7/24 Parking Mode. It typically involves connecting three wires to your vehicle's fuse box:

1. Kawat Merah: Connect to a 12V-30V rated power fuse (constant power).
2. Kawat kuning: Connect to the ACC fuse slot (accessory power, turns on/off with ignition).
3. Kawat Hitam: Connect to any metal part of the car for ground.

Note: If you are unfamiliar with vehicle electrical systems, it is recommended to seek professional installation for the hardwire kit.

Image: A detailed diagram illustrating the wire connections for the Vantrue Hardwire Kit, showing the red wire to the power fuse, black wire to car metal (ground), and yellow wire to the ACC fuse slot.

5.1. Kawalan Asas

The dash cam features intuitive buttons for easy operation:

• OK/Record Button: Press to start/stop recording. Also acts as an 'OK' button in menus. A blinking red light indicates recording is active.
• Butang Naik / Turun: Navigasi melalui pilihan menu.
• Butang Kiri: Switches between front, rear, or combined camera views pada skrin.
• Butang Kanan: Accesses the main menu (Record Setup, System Setup, Files).
• Butang mikrofon: Menghidupkan/mematikan rakaman audio.

5.2. Kawalan Suara

The S1 PRO supports voice commands for hands-free operation. Available commands include:

• "Take Photo"
• "Video Start"
• "Turn On Audio" / "Turn Off Audio"
• "Lock Video"
• "Show Front Camera" / "Show Rear Camera" / "Show Both Cameras"
• "Turn On Wi-Fi" / "Turn Off Wi-Fi"
• "Turn On Screen" / "Turn Off Screen"

5.3. Vantrue App Usage

Connect your smartphone to the dash cam via 5G Wi-Fi using the Vantrue App:

1. Download the "Vantrue" App from your device's app store.
2. Enable Wi-Fi on your dash cam (via button or voice command).
3. Connect your smartphone to the dash cam's Wi-Fi network (SSID and password usually found in dash cam settings).
4. Open the Vantrue App to access features like live preview, adjusting settings, playing back recorded footage, downloading files to your phone, and sharing to social media.

6.1. Pengurusan Kad SD

The dash cam requires a Micro SD card (not included) for storing recordings. It supports loop recording, which means when the SD card is full, the oldest files will be overwritten by new recordings. You can adjust the loop recording duration (e.g., 1, 3, or 5 minutes) in the settings.

It is recommended to use a high-endurance Micro SD card specifically designed for dash cams to ensure reliable performance and longevity.

6.2. Penjagaan Am

• Keep the camera lens clean for optimal video quality.
• Elakkan daripada mendedahkan cam dash kepada suhu yang melampau untuk tempoh yang berpanjangan.
• Ensure cables are securely connected and not interfering with vehicle operation.