TaoTronics

User Manual
1080P HD Car Black Box / Car DVR
Model: TT-CD04
Content
Features ................................................................................................... 2
Package Content ........................................................................................ 2
Specifications ............................................................................................ 2
Product Diagram ........................................................................................ 3
How to Use ............................................................................................... 4
1. Install the micro SD/TF Card .............................................................. 4
2. Turn the Device On/Off ...................................................................... 4
3. Charge the device ............................................................................. 5
4. Place the DVR .................................................................................. 5
5. Car DVR Operation ............................................................................ 5
 Change Setting of Car DVR ........................................................ 6
 Basic Function of Car DVR .......................................................... 6
 PC Camera............................................................................... 8
 Mass Storage ........................................................................... 8
6. Mode Settings .................................................................................. 8
7. System Settings ............................................................................. 10
8. Icon Interpretation .......................................................................... 10
Caution! ................................................................................................. 13
Warranty ................................................................................................ 13
Statement............................................................................................... 14

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Thank you for chossing TaoTronics Car DVR. Please read this manual carefully and
keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Features

 Full HD 1080p@30fps video recording

 IR LED night vision enables night time recording
 120 Degrees wide viewing angle
 Continuous recording let you keep every single moment of your trip
 When collision detected, camera automatically protects collision footage

Package Content

 1 x TT-CD04 HD Car DVR

 1 x Car Mount
 1 x Car Charger
 1 x USB Cable
 1 x 8GB TF Card
 1 x User Manual

Specifications

Model No. TT-CD04

Screen Size 2.0 inch

Pixels 3.0MP

Image Sensor RA0330 Color CMOS

Lens 120-Deg. Angle Lens

Min. LUX 1LUX

Night Vision 2 IR LEDs

Video Format MOV@H.264

Frames 1080PHD (30fps), 720P/WVGA/VGA (60fps)

Image Format JPG

Microphone Built-in
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 Speaker Built-in

Motion Detection Support

Loop Recording Support

G-Sensor Support

Record Audio Support

Memory Card TF Card (Support up to 32G)

USB Port USB2.0

Power Port DC 5V/1000mA

Battery 260mAH

Power Consumption 300mAH

English/Français/Español/Português/Deutsch/Itali
Language
ano/中文简体/中文繁體/Русский/日本語/한국어

Product Diagram

1. TF card slot
2. Mini USB interface
3. Charging indicator
4. Status indicator
5. MODE
6. MENU
7. Power button (ON/OFF)
8. Up
9. Down
10. Stent hole
11. Vents
12. Fill light
13. Camera
14. Rest button
15. Built-in speaker
16. Microphone

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How to Use

1. Install the micro SD/TF Card

① Insert the memory card as shown in the picture.

Push the memory card until it clicks into place.
② Push the memory card to reject

Note: To protect your memory card, please do not

remove or insert the memory card when the device is turned on.

2. Turn the Device On/Off

There are 2 methods to turn on/off the car camera:

 Manual Power On/Off
① Press and hold the “Power” button for 3 seconds to turn on the device. The
device will enter into video mode and start recording automatically;
② Press and hold the “Power” button for 3 seconds to turn off the device manually.

 Auto Power On/Off

① Connect the micro USB end of USB cable to the camera and the other end to the
car charger included;
② Plug the car charger to the cigarette lighter socket of your vehicle.
③ The device will turn on and start recording automatically when your vehicle
engine starts.
④ Unplug the car charger to turn off the device.

Note:
 The blue light in the bottom right corner will flash when the device is in video
mode.
 If inserted TF card is not compatible with DVR, it will display “Memory Card Error”
on the LCD screen.
 When battery is low, it will display “Battery Low”, and the device will
automatically turn off and save the video file.

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3. Charge the device

There are two ways to charge the device:

 Charge by USB cable: Connect to any USB power source or power bank

 Charge by car charger

Note:
 During charging, the light in the left bottom corner will be solid red;
 The LCD screen will light up and show “MENU” tabs when the device is
connected to a PC. You can press and hold the “Power” button for 3 seconds to
turn off the screen.

4. Place the DVR

① Clean the surface where the car DVR will be placed;

② Tear off the plastic cover on the bottom of suction cup;
③ Place the car DVR on the location
④ Push down the suction cup with force and pull down the locking lever

5. Car DVR Operation

TT-CD04 functions as a car DVR, a mass storage device and a PC camera.

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 Change Setting of Car DVR

① Press the “MENU” button once to enter Mode setting page (to change
configuration for CURRENT mode);
② Press the “MENU” button the 2nd time to enter System setting page (to set date,
time, language, etc);
③ Press the “MENU” button the 3rd time to exit setting;
④ Use “UP” and “DOWN” button to select different options, and use “Power”
button to confirm.

 Basic Function of Car DVR

1) Record Videos
When the device is on, it will enter the VIDEO mode directly. You can see the time on
the top right corner is in red and running.
① To stop recording and save the current file, please press power button once.
Now the DVR is in STANDBY mode.
② Press the Power button again to return to VIDEO mode and record a new video
file.

2) Take snapshot
① When the DVR is recording, press the Power button to enter STANDBY mode;
② Press “MODE” button to enter CAMERA mode;
③ Press Power button once to take snapshot.
④ Wait a second for the car DVR getting back to camera status;
⑤ You can press “MODE” button to check the snapshot or press Power button to
take another snapshot;
⑥ Press the “MODE” button again to return VIDEO mode.

3) G-Sensor (Gravity Sensor)

G-sensor is to protect important information from being accidently deleted. Once
this function is enabled, the device will auto save and lock current video file when a
collision is detected.
The G-sensor function is turned on by default. User can adjust/turn off its sensitivity
per needed:
① Enter VIDEO mode
② Press “MENU” button once to enter Mode Setting Page

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③ Press “UP” or “DOWN” button to find “Gravity Sensing” option and press Power
button to enter the G-sensing setting page;
④ Press “UP”/”DOWN” button to select the option you want;
⑤ Press Power button to confirm your selection;
⑥ Press “MENU” button twice to exit setting.

4) Protect your video

When the DVR is recording, press the “MENU” button and the device will lock the
current file. You will see a key icon on the left screen.

5) Playback, Delete & Unlock

In STANDBY mode, press the “MODE” button once to enter CAMERA MODE; Press
the “MODE” button again to enter the PLAYBACK mode, in which you can check the
saved video and photo files.
Playback:

Press the “UP”/”DOWN” button to select a file and press the “Power” button to
play/stop the video.

Delete:

① Press “UP”/“DOWN” button to find the file you want to delete;

② Press “MENU” button and you will see 3 options, including Delete, Protect and
Slide Show;
③ Press “UP”/“DOWN” button to highlight “Delete” and press Power button to
enter delete page;
④ Press “UP”/“DOWN” button to select whether to delete current file or delete all
files;
⑤ Press “Power” button to confirm.
⑥ Press “MENU” to exit.
Unlock:

After you lock one file (as mentioned in Point 4 “S.O.S”), this file can’t be deleted
unless you unlock it.
① Go to the Delete Menu Page as mentioned in “Delete”
② Select “Protect” tab;
③ Select “Unlock current” or “Unlock All” per your need in the new window;

6) Mute Recording
In video mode, users can turn off the sound recording by simply pressing the “MODE”

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button. Press the “MODE” button again to turn on sound recording.

7) Reset
If you found the DVR not responding to any command, or if the system crashed,
please use a thin needle-like object to press the RESET button and then the device
will reboot and be back to normal.

 PC Camera

When connected to PC via USB cable, 2 options will show on the LCD screen: Mass
Storage and PC camera.
① Press “Down” button to highlight “PC camera” option.
② Press Power button to confirm;
③ Wait for the driver installation on your computer;
④ Once the driver installed successfully, you can use the camera as a webcam with
Skype or video call.

 Mass Storage

If your TT-CD04 has already carried a micro SD card inside it, you can use it as a
mass storage device to check video/image file via computer.
① Connect the device to PC via USB cable and choose “Mass Storage” by pressing
“Up” or “Down” button;
② Press “Power” button to confirm;
③ Wait for the driver’s installation;
④ Once the driver installed successfully, you can check the file in the micro SD
card.

6. Mode Settings

Default
Mode MENU Parameter
Setting
1080PHD 1920x1080
720P 1280x720
Video Resolution 1080 PHD
WVGA 848x480
VGA 540x480

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 Loop
Off / 3 min / 5 min / 10 min 3 min
Recording
HDR Off / On On
+2.0, +5/3, +4/3, +1.0, +2/3, +1/3,
Exposure +0.0
+0.0, -1/3, -2/3, -1.0, -4/3, -5/3, -2.0
Motion
Off / On Off
Detector
Record
Off / On On
Audio
G-Sensor Off / Low / Medium / High Medium
Date Stamp Off / On On
Capture
Single / 2s Timer / 5s Timer / 10s Timer Single
Mode
12M 4032x3024
10M 3648x2736
8M 3264x2448
5M 2592x1944
Resolution 5M
3M 2048x1536
2MHD 1920x1080
1.3M 1280x960
VGA 640x480
Sequence Off / On Off
Quality Fine / Normal / Economy Normal
Camera
Sharpness Strong / Normal / Soft Normal
White Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Tungsten /
Auto
Balance Fluorescent
Color Color / Black & White / Sepia Color
ISO Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 Auto
+2.0, +5/3, +4/3, +1.0, +2/3, +1/3,
Exposure +0.0
+0.0, -1/3, -2/3, -1.0, -4/3, -5/3, -2.0
Anti-Shakin
Off / On Off
g
Quick
Off / 2 sec / 5 sec Off
Preview
Date Stamp Off, Date, Date/Time Date/Time
Delete Delete Current / Delete All
Playback
Protect Lock Current / Unlock Current / Lock All

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 / Unlock All

Slideshow 2 sec / 5 sec / 8 sec

7. System Settings

MENU Parameter Default Setting

Date/Time MM/DD/YY, DD/MM/YY, YY/MM/DD

Auto Power Off Off / 3 min / 5 min / 10 min 3 min

Beep Sound Off / On Off
English/Français/Español/Português/De
Language utsch/Italiano/中文简体/中文繁體
/Русский/日本語/ 한국어
Frequency 50Hz / 60Hz 50Hz
Format TF Card
Screen Saver Off / 1 min / 2 min / 5 min 1 min
Delayed
Off / 5 sec / 10 sec / 30 sec
Shutdown
Default Setting Cancel / OK
Version (The Current Version Number)

8. Icon Interpretation

1) Video Mode:

Video Mode
HDR

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Parking Detect
Recording Time
Resolution
Audio
G-Sensor
Battery Power
Date/Time
E-compensation
3 min Loop Recording

2) Camera Mode:

Camera Mode
Anti-shaking
Serial number
Resolution
Image quality
ISO
White balance
E-compensation

3) Playback Mode:

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Video File
Serial Number
Resolution
Date
Time
Stop/Play

Image File
Serial Number
Resolution
Date
Time

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Caution!

 Please do not try to repair or dissemble, always contact TaoTronics customer

service if any problem exists
 Mount the device and have the right setting BEFORE driving
 Sudden changes of light, such as entering/exiting a tunnel or extremely dark
place may cause a temporary loss in video quality
 Clean the lens with a dry clean cloth once every 3 month
 Keep away from magnetic or high electric field
 Clean the suction cup with warm water and air dry it to bring back its stickiness

Warranty

This car DVR is covered with TaoTronics parts and labor warranty for 12 months from
date of the original purchase from authorized retailer and distributor. If the device
fails due to a manufacturing defect, please contact TaoTronics Support
(support@taotronics.com) immediately. We will instruct you on how to return the
defective unit back to us for repair and replacement.

This warranty does not cover products damaged by the following:

 Accident, abuse, misuse or alteration of the product
 Any damage to the device caused by improper installation or maintenance
 Any collateral damages or consequential damages caused by improper use,
installation or unauthorized maintenance of the product
 Damages caused by water, moisture and liquids
 Damages caused by incorrect electrical current or voltage
 Any other condition that is beyond our control

No return will be accepted without seller authorization.

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Statement

We can only provide after sale services for products that are sold by TaoTronics or
TaoTronics authorized retailer and distributor. If you have purchased your unit from
a different place, please contact the seller for return and warranty issues.

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