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DR-S1-VW
Drive recorder
operating instructions
USER MANUAL

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Quick Guide
Please be sure to read "Before using this product" on page 9 carefully before use.

1. Names of parts
ÿ Front camera - Front view Bracket connector Used to
connect the bracket.

DC-IN power port Used

to connect the connection cord.

Front camera lens Records

what's ahead.
GPS port Used
V-IN input port Used to
to connect a GPS receiver (sold separately).
connect a rear camera (sold separately).

ÿFront camera - rear view

REC (recording) button -
Speaker
Short press: Starts manual recording
Produces voice guidance and a buzzer
- Press and hold for 3 seconds: Recording
sound to display the product's status.
ON/OFF - Press and hold for 5 seconds:
Formats the microSD card

Status LED Displays

the operating status of this product.

microSD card slot Insert a microSD Microphone

card to store recordings. Used for recording voice.

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2. Turn on the power

When you start the engine, the product will automatically turn on and begin continuous recording.

3. Power off
1. Turn off the accessory power of the vehicle. Make
sure the product is turned off or the parking mode is activated (announcement will be given after 1
minute).
2. Unplug the rear camera connector from the main unit.

- Note - Only required if you are using the optional rear camera.
- Make sure the terminals of the connection cord are firmly plugged in. If
the terminals are loose, it may cause problems with the electrical system.

3. Unplug the power terminal of the connection cord from the main unit.

- Caution -•Not necessary if parking mode is set to "Off". •Unplugging the

connection cord with the accessory power set to "On" may cause problems with the main
unit's system. •Unplugging the connection cord
with the rear camera still connected to the main unit may cause problems with the rear
camera's system.

4. The status LED on this product will turn off.

- Tip - To turn the power on, follow the steps in reverse.

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4. How to handle microSD cards

How to insert a microSD card
1. Check the orientation of the microSD card.
2. Insert the microSD card into the memory card slot. You will hear a click.
Push it in until it goes beyond the limit.

Insert the microSD card in this orientation.

ÿ How to remove the microSD card

1. Turn off the power to the unit by following "3. Turning the power off"
on page 3. 2. Gently press the tip of the microSD card with your finger. The bottom of the
microSD card will pop out.
3. Remove the microSD card from the product.

- Caution -•If you do not follow the above procedure, it may cause problems with the
system.•Do not use a dirty microSD card.

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5. Continuous recording function

Connect the connection cord to the DC-IN power port of this product, and turn on the vehicle's accessory
power or start the engine. The status LED
and voice guide will turn on, and continuous recording will begin. During continuous
recording, this product will operate as follows:

Mode: Operation Description Status LED When driving, video

Continuous Recording is recorded every minute. When an impact to the vehicle is
detected, video is recorded for 20 seconds from 10
Event detection recording* seconds before the detection to 10 seconds after the detection.

* If an impact to the car is detected during continuous recording, a buzzer will sound and event detection recording will start.
It begins.

6. Manual recording function

You can save the scene you want to record while driving to a separate file. To start
recording manually, press the REC button. After that, manual recording will start with a voice guide. During
manual recording, this product will operate as follows:

mode Operation Status LED

When you press the REC button, video is recorded and
Manual Recording saved for one minute from 10 seconds before the button is pressed to
50 seconds after the button is pressed.

7. Parking mode (default setting is [Disabled] OFF)

After the engine is stopped or the accessory power is turned off, the operation mode will switch to parking
mode with voice guidance. During motion detection
recording, this product operates as follows:

mode Operation Status LED

Description When a moving object is detected while
parked, video will be recorded for 20 seconds, from 10 seconds before to 10 seconds after the
detection. When an
impact is detected while parked, video will be recorded
Event Detection Recording for 20 seconds, from 10 seconds before to 10 seconds after the
detection.

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8. Data updates ÿ Program

updates
This product allows you to correct errors by updating the program. Please install the
latest update
data to ensure smooth operation.
- Note - The latest update data can be downloaded from the Volkswagen website.
(http://www.seiwa-c.co.jp/support/Volkswagen/)

ÿ Downloading the PC viewer

The PC viewer for this product may be updated. If the external
programs (map data, etc.) that are linked to it are updated, the viewer will be updated
accordingly. Please
install the latest PC viewer for a more comfortable use.
- Note - The latest PC viewer can be downloaded from the Volkswagen website.
(http://www.seiwa-c.co.jp/support/Volkswagen/)

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table of contents

Quick Guide ……………………………………………………………………2 Table

of Contents ………………………………………………………………………………7

1. Check the included items……………………………………………………………8

2. Before using this product…………………………………………………9

3. Handling microSD cards ………………………………………12

4. Using the Recording Function ……………………………………………………13

5. Using the PC Viewer ……………………………………………………17

6. Settings …………………………………………………………………………25

7. Program updates……………………………………36

8. Troubleshooting………………………………………………37

9. Specifications ………………………………………………………………………39

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1. Check the included items

When you open the product box, please check that all items are included.

ÿ Standard products

Main unit Bracket Adhesive Cable Holder (3 Connection Code

pieces)

With adapter operating instructions Warranty Band clamp

16GB microSD
(L=200mm/4pcs)
card

Harness fixing Cleaner (1 piece)

Tape (150 x
110mm/1 sheet)

ÿ Optional items

DR-S1-GPS DR-S1-SD16GB DR-S1-SD32GB DR-S1-SD64GB DR-S1-REAR

16GB microSD 32GB microSD 64GB microSD
GPS receiver Rear camera
card with adapter card with adapter card with adapter

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2. Before using this product

This product is for the following vehicle models
only:•up! (122 / •Golf Alltrack (BA5 / BV5C)
121) •cross up! (122 / 121) •Golf Touran (5T)
•Polo (6C) •Passat (3G2)
•Polo (AW1) •Passat Variant (3G5)
•CrossPolo (6C) •Tiguan (AD1)
•The Beetle (5C1 / 5C2) •Sharan (7N2)
•Golf (5G1 / BQ1) •Arteon (3H7)
•e-Golf (BE2) •T-Cross (C1)
•Golf Variant (BA5 / BV5) 2020.01 now

ÿ About this product•This

product records video while driving a car. •This product is
used only for reference when investigating road accidents. •This product does not
guarantee that all events will be recorded. •This product may not be able to properly record
small impact accidents where the impact is too small to activate the impact sensor, or large impact
accidents where the car's battery voltage is disabled. •Video recording will not start until this product
is fully turned on (startup is complete). To ensure that all
car accidents are recorded, after turning on the power, wait until this product is fully started up before
starting to drive the car. •We are not responsible for any damages caused by accidents or for
providing support for the consequences of accidents. •If you have not
installed a separately sold GPS, please refer to "Setting the Date and Time" in "System Settings" in
"6. Settings".

ÿ About the User Guide

- When our service policy is updated, the information in the user guide may also change. - This user
guide is only for
our DR-S1-VW model and may contain technical errors, editing errors, and missing information.

ÿ Copyright
The contents of this guide are reserved by our company and protected under copyright law. Any
unauthorized reproduction, modification, publication or distribution of this guide without the written
consent of our company is prohibited and is a criminal offense.

ÿ Trademarks

Other product logos and service names in this guide are trademarks of the respective companies.

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ÿ Safety symbols in this guide

- Danger - indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in injury or death. - Warning - indicates a
hazard which, if not avoided, could result in minor injury or property damage. - Caution - provides useful
information to help the user make better use of the product's features.

ÿ Safety information for proper use

1. Driving and Operating the Product

- Danger - Do not operate this product while driving a car. Distractions while driving may cause an accident
resulting in injury or death. Install this product in a location that does not obstruct
the driver's view. Obstructing the driver's view may cause an accident resulting in injury or death.
Check the laws and local regulations before installing this product on the windshield.

2. Power supply

- Danger -•Do not operate or handle the connection cord with wet hands. Doing so may result in electric shock.
•Do not use a damaged
connection cord. Doing so may result in an electrical fire or electric shock. •Keep the connection
cord away
from all heat sources. The insulation of the connection cord may melt, leading to an electrical fire
or electric shock. •Connect the connection cord securely in an appropriate
location. Doing so may result in an electrical fire or electric shock. •Do not modify or cut the
connection cord. Also, do
not place heavy objects on the connection cord or pull, insert or bend the connection cord with
excessive force. Doing so may result in an electrical fire or electric shock.

- WARNING - Use only genuine accessories from our company or our authorized dealers. We do not guarantee
compatibility or normal operation of accessories with products from other companies. When
connecting a connection cord to this product, make sure to connect the connection cord connector
of this product firmly. If the connection is loose, the connection cord may come off due to vibration
of the car. Video recording cannot be used if the connection cord connector is not connected.

3. Children and pets

- WARNING - Keep this product out of reach of children and pets. If this product is damaged, it may cause
fatal damage.

ÿ About receiving digital television and radio

- Caution - If you are using the device in an area with a weak signal, reception sensitivity may be reduced.

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ÿ Other information about this product

-Warning-•This product should be used at temperatures between -20°C and 65°C and stored at temperatures between -40°C and 80°C. If

used or stored outside the specified temperature range, this product may not function as designed and may sustain

physical damage. Such damage is not covered by the warranty.

•Check the product's installation position frequently to ensure it is suitable.

Shocks caused by extreme road conditions may cause the product to move
out of position. Install the product in the location
specified in this guide. •Do not use excessive force when pressing the buttons
on the product. This may
damage the buttons. •Do not use chemical cleaners or solvents to clean the
product. This may damage the plastic parts of the product. Use a soft, clean,
dry cloth to clean the product. •Do not disassemble or
shock the product. This may damage the product. If the product is disassembled
without permission, the product will not be covered by the warranty. •Please
handle with care. If
the product is dropped, mishandled, or subjected to external shocks, it may be
damaged or malfunction. •Do not insert foreign objects into the microSD card
slot.
•Avoid excessive humidity and do not allow water to enter the
product. Exposure to humidity or water may cause the electronic components
inside the product to fail.

- Caution -•When towing your car after an accident, be sure to remove the microSD card
before storing it. Event detection recording due to vibrations, etc. may occur
and important data may be
overwritten.•This unit is designed to record video while driving a car. Video
quality may be affected by weather and road conditions such as day and night,
the presence or absence of street lights, entering and
exiting tunnels, and outside temperature. •We are not responsible for any

recorded video lost during operation. •This unit is designed to withstand high
impact vehicle collisions, but we do not guarantee accident recording even if
it is damaged in an accident. •For optimal image quality, clean the windshield
and camera lens. Particles or substances on the camera lens or windshield
may reduce the quality of the recorded image.
•The default setting for parking mode is [Disabled] OFF. If you want to use
parking mode, change the setting to [Enabled] ON in the PC viewer. •If the
product's
temperature reaches 65°C or higher while in parking mode, the power will be
turned off for safety reasons.
•This unit is intended for use in a vehicle.

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3. Handling microSD cards

Please follow the procedure below to insert or remove a microSD card into or from this
product. *Do not use any
microSD card other than the specified one.

ÿ Inserting a microSD card

While paying attention to the orientation of
the microSD card, insert the microSD card
into the memory card slot and push the
microSD card in until you hear a click.
Before
inserting the microSD card, make sure that
the metal contacts on the microSD card are
facing the lens of this product.

ÿ Removing the microSD card

Make sure the device is powered off, then
gently press the bottom of the microSD
card with your fingernail. The bottom of the
microSD
card will pop out. Remove the card from
the device.

- WARNING - Be sure to turn off the power to this product before removing the microSD
card. If the microSD card is removed while the power to this product is on, the
recorded video files may be damaged or lost.

•Insert the microSD card into this product in the correct orientation. If the
microSD card is not inserted correctly, the microSD card slot or the microSD
card may be damaged. •Use only microSD cards approved by
our company. We do not guarantee compatibility or normal operation of microSD
cards from other companies.
•The warranty period for the included microSD card is one year.

- Note - To prevent the loss of recorded images, save the image files on a separate storage device.
If the status LED is red and flashing
quickly, check the following:

- Make sure the microSD card is inserted properly. - Make sure there is enough
free space on the microSD card. - If the microSD card has been used for a
long time without formatting, please format the microSD card.

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4. Using the Recording Function

ÿ Power On/Off
When you turn on the vehicle's accessory power or start the engine, the product will automatically turn on
and begin continuous recording. For instructions
on how to turn the product on and off, please refer to page 3.

- WARNING - After turning on the power, wait until the product has fully started up before you start
driving your car. Video recording will not start until the product is fully on (startup is complete).

ÿ File storage location Video

footage is saved in the following folders on the microSD card according to the recording mode.

- WARNING - Videos can only be played on a computer. If you insert the microSD card into a
smartphone or tablet device to play videos, the video files may be lost.

ÿ Using the continuous recording

function Connect the connection cord to the DC-IN power port of the product, and turn on the
vehicle's accessory power or start the engine. The status LED and voice guide will turn on, and
continuous recording will
begin. This product will operate as follows during continuous recording.
mode Operation Status LED
Description When driving, video is recorded every minute
Continuous recording and
saved in the "cont_rec" folder. When
an impact to the vehicle is detected, video is recorded
Event detection recording* for 20 seconds from 10 seconds before to 10 seconds after the
detection and saved in the "evt_rec" folder. * If an impact

to the vehicle is detected during continuous recording, a buzzer will sound and event detection recording will start.
It begins.

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- Caution - After turning on the power, wait until this product has fully started up before you start driving. Video
recording will not start until this product is fully turned on (startup is complete). - When event
detection recording begins, a buzzer will sound
to notify you of the start. This function eliminates the need to check the operation status of this
product by checking the status LED. - To enable recording, a microSD card must be inserted
into this product.

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ÿ Manual
recording During operation, you can save the scene you want to record to a
separate file. To start manual recording, press the REC button. After that, manual recording will
start with a voice guide. During
manual recording, this product will perform the following operations.
mode Operation Status LED
Description When you press the REC button, the video is
recorded and saved for one minute (from 10 seconds before
Manual Recording the button is
pressed to 50 seconds after the button is pressed) and saved
in the "manual_rec" folder.

ÿ Use parking mode (default setting is [Disabled] OFF)

After the engine is shut off or the accessory power is turned off, the operation mode will switch
to parking mode with voice guidance.
- Caution -•To use all recording modes, you must insert a microSD card into this product. •The duration of
parking mode may vary
depending on the vehicle's battery condition. If you use parking mode for a long time, check the
battery condition to prevent the battery from running out. •If the product reaches 65°C or higher
while in parking mode, it will turn off for safety reasons.

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To use parking mode or change the mode settings, select [Settings] > [Dashcam Settings] > [Recording
Function Settings] in the PC viewer. The product operates as follows while in parking
mode.

mode Operation Status LED

Description When a moving object is detected while parked,
video is recorded
for 20 seconds from 10 seconds before to 10 seconds after the detection and
saved
in the "motion_rec" folder. When an impact is detected while
parked, video is recorded for 20 seconds from 10 seconds
before to 10
seconds after the detection and saved in the "parking_rec" folder.

ÿ Audio recording (default setting is [Enabled]) You can turn audio recording
ON/OFF while recording.

mode Operation Status LED

description Press and hold the REC button for 3 seconds to
recording set
the recording function ON/OFF.

* The recording function is turned on/off along with the buzzer sound and voice guidance.

ÿ Checking the location where video files are

saved You can check where video files are saved by inserting the microSD card used for recording into
a PC. You can also use the PC viewer to play back video on a computer. For details on how to play
back video using the PC viewer, see "5. Using the PC viewer". Follow the steps below to insert the
microSD card into a PC
and play back video.
1. Turn off the power to this product and remove the microSD card. 2. Insert the
microSD card into the adapter and then insert it into the memory card slot of your PC.

Open the "Removable Disk" folder on your PC. 3. 4. The folder

names are displayed in English. Open the folder you need and check the video file list.

- Note - The file name is constructed based on the recording start date and time and the recording options.

Recording Status

• F: Front camera • R:
REC_2017_07_01_10_25_30_F.MP4 Rear camera (If a
rear camera (sold separately) is
REC_2017_07_01_10_25_30_R.MP4
installed)
REC_2017_07_01_10_25_30_GS.MP4

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- WARNING -•Before removing the microSD card, be sure to turn off the power to this product. If you remove the
microSD card while the power to this product is on, recorded video files may be lost or this product
may be damaged.

•Video can only be played back on a computer. If you insert the microSD
card into a smartphone or tablet device to play back video, the video file
may be lost. •Do not
save any data other than video recorded with this product to this microSD
card. If you do, the recorded video file may be lost or this product may
not function properly.

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5. Using the PC viewer

You can view and manage recorded video on your PC and configure various product functions.

PC viewer for Windows

ÿ System requirements (for Windows)
The system requirements for running the PC viewer are as follows: - Processor:
Intel Core i5 or later - Memory: 4GB or more
- Operating system:
Windows 7 or later (64-bit recommended) - Other: DirectX 9.0 or later / Microsoft
Explorer version 7.0 or later
- Note - If you are running an operating system other than those listed in the system requirements,
The PC viewer will not function properly on computers running the latest
version of the software. - If you upgrade your computer, the operability may change or
you may no longer be able to use
the software. For more information, please visit the Volkswagen website.
(http://www.seiwa-c.co.jp/support/Volkswagen/)

ÿ Installing the viewer for Windows

- Note - The latest PC viewer can be downloaded from the Volkswagen website. (http://www.seiwa-
c.co.jp/support/Volkswagen/)

The installation file for the PC viewer (setup_global.exe) is stored in the root folder (first level) of the
microSD card that comes with this product. Follow the instructions to install the PC viewer on your

computer.

1. Insert the microSD card into your PC using

the included SD card adapter or SD card
reader.

2. Launch the installation file and follow the

installation wizard to complete the
installation. When the installation is
complete, the "WIN PC Viewer" shortcut
icon will appear.

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ÿ PC viewer screen layout (for Windows)

The overview of the PC viewer screen layout is as follows:

Top of screen
View the current video
in full screen. Tap the
View or set the dash cam settings Back button ( ) to return Switch between front and rear
and set the language for the PC to the previous screen. images. *When
viewer. using the optional rear camera.

Open the file Displays the current image

Displays the current
or save the from the rear camera. *
image from the front camera.
video under a When using the optional
different name. rear camera.

Minimize, maximize, or
Displays the video file name. close the software.

Bottom of screen
Play or control the video.

You can switch to vehicle location

Displays the current video Displays the progress
information during recording.
duration and total video of the video playback. *When using a separately sold GPS.
duration.

Indicates the driving speed When recording View playlists.

of the car when recording. Indicates the G sensor value.
*When using GPS (sold separately).

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ÿ Playing recorded video on a PC viewer (for Windows)

Follow the steps below to play back the recorded video: 1.
Turn off the power of this product and
remove the microSD card.

Use the included SD card adapter or 2.

Insert the microSD card into your PC using
Select a folder.
an SD card reader.

3. Double-click the "WIN PC Viewer" shortcut

icon.
Open the PC Viewer. The video
files in the microSD card will be automatically
added to the [Playlist] in the lower right
corner of the PC Viewer screen. The layout
of the
[Playlist] section is as shown in the right
figure.

4. Select the video folder and double-click the

A list of the videos in the
video file, or select the video file and click
selected folder will be displayed.
the Play button (ÿ). The selected video file
will be played.

- Note - If the video files on the microSD card are not automatically added to the playlist when you
run the PC viewer, click [File ÿ] > [Open] to select the removable media of the microSD
card, and then click [Check].

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ÿ Video Management Menu Overview (for Windows)

The overview of the video management menu of the PC viewer is as follows:

ÿ
ÿÿ
ÿÿÿÿÿÿ

number project explanation

The previous file in the currently selected folder.

ÿ Play the previous file
Play the route.

ÿ Rewind 10 seconds Rewinds the video 10 seconds.

Plays or pauses the selected video file.

ÿ Regeneration/temporary stop
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Stops the video currently playing.

ÿ Stop
Return to the beginning of the video.

ÿ Fast forward 10 seconds Fast forward the video by 10

seconds. Move to the next file in the currently selected folder.

ÿ Play the next file
Play it.
Next in the playlist
Enables the playback of the next file in the playlist.
ÿ Enabling file playback
or disable it.
/ Disable

ÿ Enlarge/reduce image Enlarge or reduce the size of the current image.

ÿ Save Save the current video to your PC.

ÿ Volume Adjusts the volume of the current video.

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PC Viewer for Mac

ÿ System requirements (for Mac)
The system requirements for running the PC viewer are as follows: Processor:
Intel Core M or later Memory: 4GB or more
Operating system: MacOS
X 10.8 Mountain Lion or later

- Note - If you are running an operating system other than those listed in the system requirements,
The PC viewer will not function properly on computers running the latest
version of the software. - If you upgrade your computer, the operability may change or
you may no longer be able to use
the software. For more information, please visit the Volkswagen website.
(http://www.seiwa-c.co.jp/support/Volkswagen/)

ÿ Installing the viewer for Mac

- Note - The latest PC viewer can be downloaded from the Volkswagen website. (http://www.seiwa-
c.co.jp/support/Volkswagen/)

The installation file for the PC viewer (Volkswagen Dashcam Viewer for Mac.dmg) is stored in the root
folder (first level) of the microSD card included with this product. Follow the instructions to install the
PC viewer on your computer.

Use the included SD card adapter or 1.

Insert the microSD card into your PC using
an SD card reader.

2. Double-click the file named "Volkswagen

Dashcam Viewer for Mac.dmg" and the
"Dashcam Viewer" icon will appear.

3. Save the “Dashcam Viewer” icon to your

desktop.

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ÿ PC viewer screen layout (for Mac)

The overview of the PC viewer screen layout is as follows:

Top of screen

Sets the speed unit. Saves the current scene.

Set the language for the The Drive Recorder Settings

screen will be displayed. Prints the current
PC viewer.
scene.

Displays the
Displays the current image current image
from the front camera. from the rear
camera. * When
using the optional rear camera.

Switch between front and rear images. *When

using the optional rear camera.

Bottom of screen
Play or control the video.
Displays the progress of Save the footage.
the video playback. View playlists.

Displays the vehicle's

location information when
recording. *When using an
optional GPS.

Displays the current

video operating
time and the total
operating time.
Displays the GPS information at the time of recording.
*When using a separately sold GPS.

Indicates the G sensor Indicates the driving speed of the car when recording. Open the file.
value during recording. *When using GPS (sold separately).

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ÿ Playing recorded video on a PC viewer (for Mac)

Follow the steps below to play back the recorded video: 1.
Turn off the power of this product and
remove the microSD card.

Use the included SD card adapter or 2.

Insert the microSD card into your PC using
an SD card reader.

3. Double-click the "Dashcam Viewer" icon to

open the PC viewer.

Select a folder.
4. Click to view the list of microSD cards.
Video files in the microSD
card will be automatically added to the
[Playlist] in the lower right corner of the PC
viewer screen. The layout of the [Playlist]
section is
as shown in the right figure.

5. Select the video folder and double-click the

video file, or select the video file and click
the Play button (ÿ). The selected video file
will be played.

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ÿ Video Management Menu Overview (for Mac)

The overview of the video management menu of the PC viewer is as follows:

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Plays or pauses the selected video file.

ÿ Regeneration/temporary stop
vinegar.

Stops the video currently playing.

ÿ Stop
Goes back to the beginning
of the video. Goes to the previous file in the currently selected folder.
ÿ Play the previous file
Play the route.

ÿ Frame rewind Moves the video back one frame.

ÿ Frame forward Moves the video forward one

frame. Moves the video forward one frame. Moves the video forward one frame.
ÿ Play the next file
Play it.

ÿ Enlarge the image Enlarges the current image.

ÿ Image reduction Zooms out the current image.

ÿ Reset image size Resets the current image size to its original size.

After enlarging the current image, click the button

ÿ Scroll A scroll bar appears to scroll the enlarged image.
You can roll.

ÿ Image inversion Flips the image upside down.

ÿ Volume Adjusts the volume of the current video.

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6. Settings

Using the PC viewer, you can configure the functions of this product according to your needs and preferences.

ÿ Managing microSD Cards (For Windows) Partitioning

microSD Cards You can
partition your microSD card to adjust the storage area according to the type of video you
want to record. Follow the steps below to partition your microSD card.

1. In the PC viewer, click [Settings] > [Dashcam Settings] > [Memory Card Settings].
Click Settings.
2. In [Memory Partition], select the type of memory partition you want.
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3. Click Save.

Formatting the microSD card This menu

allows you to format the microSD card inserted in the product. Please follow the steps
below to format the microSD card.
1. In the PC viewer, click [Settings] > [Dash Cam Settings] > [Memory Card Settings],
and then click the [Format] button under [Format Memory Card]. 2. In [Format Memory
Card], click [Yes] to format
the memory.
All data stored on the
microSD card will be erased after formatting.
To cancel the memory format, click No.
- Caution - When you format the microSD card, the Windows installation file
(setup_global.exe) will be deleted. Please
install the PC viewer on your computer before formatting the microSD card.

Video overwrite function

setting This menu allows the oldest video file saved in each mode to be overwritten
with the new video file.
1. In the PC viewer, click [Settings] > [Dashcam Settings] > [Memory Card Settings].
2. Under Overwrite
recorded video, select the mode to allow overwriting of video. 3. Click Save.

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ÿ Recording function settings (for Windows)

You can set and adjust various recording functions, such as the detection sensitivity for recording when the product
detects an impact during continuous recording.

Set the full-time impact

sensitivity You can set the detection sensitivity for recording when an impact is detected while driving.
When setting the sensitivity, you should take into account road conditions, traffic conditions and your driving style.

1. In the PC viewer, click [Settings] > [Dashcam Settings] > [Recording Function Settings].
2. Under
Continuous Impact Sensitivity, move the bar to adjust the
sensitivity. 3. Click Save.

Brightness Settings

This menu allows you to adjust the recording brightness. Please follow the steps below to adjust the recording
brightness:

1. In the PC viewer, click [Settings] > [Dashcam Settings] > [Recording Function Settings].
Click it.
2. Under Brightness, move the bar to adjust the
brightness. 3. Click Save.

Parking mode setting (default setting is [Disabled] OFF) You can set the operation mode of this
product while the car is parked. Follow the steps below to set the parking mode.

- Note - For details on parking mode, refer to "Using parking mode" in "4. Using the recording
function". If the
product's temperature reaches 65°C or higher while in parking mode, the power will be
turned off for safety reasons.

1. In the PC viewer, click [Settings] > [Dashcam Settings] > [Recording Function Settings].
2. Under Parking
Mode Settings, select Enable or Disable. 3. Click Save.

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Setting impact sensitivity in parking mode You can set

the impact sensitivity when an impact is detected while the vehicle is parked.
Follow the steps below to set the impact sensitivity while the vehicle is parked.

1. In the PC viewer, click [Settings] > [Dashcam Settings] > [Recording Function Settings].
2. Under Parking
Impact Sensitivity, move the bar to adjust the sensitivity. 3.
Click Save.

Setting the Motion Sensitivity The

motion detection function will record video when a moving object is detected near your vehicle. Please follow the steps
below to
set the motion sensitivity:

1. In the PC viewer, click [Settings] > [Dashcam Settings] > [Recording Function Settings].
2. Under Motion
Sensitivity, move the bar to adjust the sensitivity. 3. Click Save.

Setting the Recording End Timer Function When

you enable the recording timer function, the product will record video in parking mode for a preset time. Follow the steps
below to set the time.

1. In the PC viewer, click [Settings] > [Dashcam Settings] > [Recording Function Settings].
2. Under [Record
End Timer], move the bar to adjust the time. 3. Click [Save].

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Setting the Recording End Voltage

Function Recording will stop when the battery voltage drops below the set
voltage. Follow the steps below to set the voltage.

1. In the PC viewer, click [Settings] > [Dashcam Settings] > [Recording Function Settings].
2. In [Recording
End Voltage], move the bar to adjust the voltage. For automobiles
that use a vehicle voltage of 12V (most passenger cars), click [Vehicle Voltage
Adjust the setting between 11.6V and 12.3V.
•For automobiles (trucks and commercial vehicles) that use a vehicle voltage of 24V, select [Vehicle voltage
Adjust the setting between 23.2V and 24.6V.
3. Click Save.

- Caution - If the Off Voltage value is too low, the product may completely consume the battery,
depending on conditions such as vehicle type and temperature.

ÿ System Settings (for Windows) This menu

allows you to configure the hardware settings that apply to the entire system during operation, such
as the display language.

Set the language

(English, Chinese, Japanese) to be displayed on the display language setting screen.
Set the language by following the steps below.

1. In the PC viewer, click [Settings] > [Dashcam Settings] > [System Settings].
Click it.
2. Under Language, click the drop-down list and select the language of your choice. 3.
Click Save.

Adjusting the Voice Guidance Volume This

menu allows you to adjust the volume of the voice guidance. Follow
these steps to adjust the volume:

1. In the PC viewer, click [Settings] > [Dashcam Settings] > [System Settings].
2. Under Audio
Guidance, move the bar to adjust the volume. 3. Click Save.

- Note - Selecting [OFF] will disable voice guidance.

However, the notification of the number of recordings while in parking mode will not be disabled.

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Setting the time zone Follow

the steps below to set the time zone.

1. In the PC viewer, click [Settings] > [Dashcam Settings] > [System Settings].
Click it.
2. Under Time Zone, click the drop-down list to select the desired time zone.
3. Click Save.

- Note -Please set Japan time to [UTC+9:00].

Setting the date and time (only when an optional GPS is installed; the date and time are automatically

adjusted after receiving GPS signals) Set the

date and time using the following procedure.

1. In the PC viewer, click [Settings] > [Dashcam Settings] > [System Settings].
2. Under Date/
Time, select the check boxes to set the date and time.
To automatically get the current date and time from your PC, click Get current time. 3.
Click Save.

Configuring Daylight Saving Time (Daylight Saving Time)

Follow these steps to set daylight saving time:

1. In the PC viewer, click [Settings] > [Dashcam Settings] > [System Settings].
2. Under [Daylight
Saving Time Settings], select [Enable] or [Disable]. 3. Click
[Save].
- Note - Japan does not observe daylight saving time, so please set it to [Disabled].

Speed unit setting (only works when an optional GPS is installed)

Follow the steps below to set the speed unit.

1. In the PC viewer, click [Settings] > [Dashcam Settings] > [System Settings].
2. Under Speed
Units, select km/h or mph. 3. Click Save.

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Speed stamp settings (only works when an optional GPS is installed) Records the driving
speed in the recorded data. (Recorded in the video) Follow the
steps below to turn the speed stamp function on or off.

1. In the PC viewer, click [Settings] >

[Drive Recorder Settings] > [System
Settings]. 25km/h
2. Under Speed Stamp, select Enable or
Disable. 3. Click Save.

Road Safety Alert Settings

This function is not available in this product.

Mobile Speed Monitoring

Notification This function is not available for this product.

ÿ Initializing system settings (for Windows)

This menu allows you to reset all system settings to the factory defaults. Follow the steps
below
to reset the system settings.
1. In the PC viewer, click [Settings] > [Dashcam Settings]. 2. Click [Initialize Settings].
3. Click [Save].

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ÿ System Settings (for Mac)

This menu allows you to configure system-wide hardware settings such as display language
and screen brightness during startup.

Set the language

(English, Chinese, Japanese) to be displayed on the display language setting screen.
Set the language by following the steps below.

1. In the PC viewer, click Settings > Common. 2. Under Language,

click the drop-down list and select the language of your choice. 3. Click Save.

Brightness Setting

This menu allows you to adjust the brightness of the recording. Please follow the steps below to adjust the brightness of
the recording:

1. In the PC viewer, click Settings > Common. 2. Under Brightness,

move the bar to adjust the brightness. 3. Click Save.

Adjusting the Voice Guidance Volume This

menu allows you to adjust the volume of the voice guidance. Follow
these steps to adjust the volume:

1. In the PC viewer, click [Settings] > [Common]. 2. Under [Voice

Guidance], move the bar to adjust the volume. 3. Click [Save].

- Note - Selecting [OFF] will disable voice guidance.

However, the notification of the number of recordings while in parking mode will not be disabled.

Setting the date and time (only when an optional GPS is installed, the date and time will be

automatically adjusted after receiving GPS signals)

Please set the date and time using the following procedure.

1. In the PC viewer, click Settings > Common. 2. Under Time

Settings, select the check boxes to set the date and time.
To automatically retrieve the current date and time from your PC, click Recall current
time. 3. Click
Save.

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Setting the time zone Follow

the steps below to set the time zone.

1. In the PC viewer, click Settings > General. 2. Under Time

Zone, click the drop-down list and select the desired time zone.
3. Click Save.

- Note -Please set Japan time to [UTC+9:00].

Configuring Daylight Saving Time (Daylight Saving Time)

Follow these steps to set daylight saving time:

1. In the PC viewer, click [Settings] > [Common]. 2. Under

[Daylight Saving Time Settings], select [Enable] or
[Disable]. 3. Click [Save].
- Note - Japan does not observe daylight saving time, so please set it to [Disabled].

Speed display setting (only works when an optional GPS is installed)

Follow the steps below to set the speed unit.

1. In the PC viewer, click [Settings] > [Common]. 2. Under

[Speed display], select [km/h] or [mph]. 3. Click [Save].

Speed stamp settings (only works when an optional GPS is installed) Records the driving
speed in the recorded data. (Recorded in the video) Follow the
steps below to turn the speed stamp function on or off.

1. In the PC viewer, click Settings >

General. 2. Under
Speed Stamp, select Enable or Disable. 37km/h
3. Click Save.

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ÿ Recording function settings (for Mac)

You can set and adjust various recording functions, such as the detection sensitivity for recording when the product
detects an impact during continuous recording.

Impact Sensitivity Setting

You can set the detection sensitivity for recording when an impact is detected while driving. When setting the
sensitivity, you should take into account road conditions, traffic conditions and your driving style.

1. In the PC viewer, click Settings > Continuous Recording. 2.

Under Impact Sensitivity, move the bar to adjust the
sensitivity. 3. Click Save.

Road Safety Alert SettingsThis

function is not available on this product.

Mobile Speed Monitoring

Notification This function is not available for this product.

ÿ Parking mode settings (for Mac) Parking mode

settings (default setting is [Disabled] OFF) You can set the operation mode of this product while the car is

parked. Follow the steps below to set parking mode.

- Note - For details on parking mode, please refer to "4. Using the Recording Function" - "Using
Parking Mode (Optional)". If the
product's temperature reaches 65°C or higher while in parking mode, the power will be
turned off for safety reasons.

1. In the PC viewer, click Settings > Parking Mode Settings. 2. Under

Parking Mode Settings, select Enable or Disable. 3. Click Save.

Setting impact sensitivity in parking mode You can

set the impact sensitivity when an impact is detected while the vehicle is
parked. Follow the steps below to set the impact sensitivity while parking.

1. In the PC viewer, click Settings > Parking Mode Settings. 2. Under

Impact Sensitivity, move the bar to adjust the
sensitivity. 3. Click Save.

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Setting the Motion Sensitivity

The motion detection function will record video when a moving object is detected near your vehicle.
Please
follow the steps below to set the motion sensitivity:

1. In the PC viewer, click Settings > Parking Mode Settings. 2. Under Motion Sensitivity,
move the bar to adjust the sensitivity. 3. Click Save.

Setting the Recording End Timer Function

When the recording timer function is enabled, the product will record video in parking mode at the
pre-set time.
Please follow the steps below to set the time.

1. In the PC viewer, click Settings > Parking Mode Settings. 2. In Recording End Timer,
move the bar to adjust the time. 3. Click Save.

Setting the Recording End Voltage

Function Recording will stop when the battery voltage drops below the set
voltage. Follow the steps below to set the voltage.

1. In the PC viewer, click [Settings] > [Parking mode settings]. 2. In [Recording end
voltage], move the bar to adjust the voltage. For cars that use a vehicle
voltage of 12V (most passenger cars), click [Vehicle voltage
Adjust the setting between 11.6V and 12.3V.
•For automobiles (trucks and commercial vehicles) that use a vehicle voltage of 24V, select [Vehicle voltage
Adjust the setting between 23.2V and 24.6V. 3.
Click Save.

- Caution - If the Off Voltage value is too low, the product may completely consume the battery,
depending on conditions such as vehicle type and temperature.

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ÿ microSD card management (for Mac) Setting the

video overwrite function This

menu allows the oldest video file saved in each mode to be overwritten with a new video file.

1. In the PC viewer, click Settings > Additional Features. 2. In

Overwrite recorded video, select the mode to allow overwriting of video. 3.
Click Save.

Partitioning the microSD card You

can partition the microSD card to adjust the storage area according to the type of footage you
want to record. Follow the steps below to partition the microSD card.

1. In the PC viewer, click [Settings] > [Additional Features]. 2. In

[Memory Partition], select the type of memory partition you want.
3. Click
[Save].

ÿ Initialize System Settings (for Mac) This menu

allows you to reset all system settings to the factory default settings. Follow the steps below to

initialize the system settings.

1. In the PC viewer, click [Settings]. 2. Click [Initialize

settings]. 3. Click [Save].

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7. Program updates
Updating your programs to the latest version will enhance the functionality and operation of your
product and improve its stability. To ensure that your product operates optimally, you must keep your
programs up to date.

- Note - The latest update data can be downloaded from the Volkswagen website.
(http://www.seiwa-c.co.jp/support/Volkswagen/)

Please update the program using the following procedure.

1. Open a web browser on your PC and access the download site. 2. Select this
product and download the latest update program. 3. Unzip the downloaded file. 4. Turn
off the power to this product and remove the microSD
card.
5. Open the microSD card on your PC and copy the update file to the root folder of the
microSD card. 6. While the product is
powered off, insert the microSD card into the microSD card slot.
Please plug it in.
7. Connect the connection cord to this product and turn on the power of this product by
turning on the vehicle's accessory power or starting the engine. The program update
will start automatically, and the system will restart when the program update is
complete.

- WARNING -Do not turn off the power or remove the microSD card from the product
during an update, as this may cause serious damage to the product and the
data stored on the microSD card.

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8. Troubleshooting
The following table lists problems that may occur when using this product and their solutions. If the
problem persists after taking the solutions listed in the table, contact your dealer.

question solution decision

- Check that the connection cord is properly connected to the car and this
The product will not
product. - Check
turn on.
the car battery level.

There is no voice - Check that the volume is not set to the minimum value. For details on how
guidance or buzzer. to adjust the volume, refer to "Adjusting the voice guidance volume" in
"System Settings" in "6. Settings".

- Make sure the protective film on the camera lens has been removed. If the
The image is unclear protective film remains on the camera lens, the image will be recorded
or barely visible. unclearly. - Check the
installation position of the front camera or rear camera (sold separately),
turn on the product and adjust the camera's viewing angle.

•Make sure the microSD card is inserted in the correct orientation. Before
inserting the microSD card, make sure the metal contacts on the microSD
card are facing the lens of this product. •Turn off the power, remove the
microSD card, and check that
The microSD card is
the contacts on the microSD card slot are not damaged. •Make sure the
not recognized.
microSD card is a genuine product provided by our company. Our
company does not guarantee the compatibility or normal operation of
microSD cards of other companies' products.

Recorded video cannot •Recorded video will be saved as an MP4 video file.
be played back on a Please make sure the video player installed on your PC supports playing
PC. MP4 video files.

Although an external If the product is located between tall buildings, it may not be able to receive
GPS receiver (sold the GPS signal. The GPS signal may also be lost during thunderstorms or
separately) is installed, heavy rain. Try again on a day with good weather in a location where you
the GPS signal cannot know the GPS reception is good. It may take up to 5 minutes for the GPS
be received. reception to start.

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question solution decision

•The default setting for parking mode is [Disabled] OFF. Change the setting to [Enabled] ON using
It won't go into parking mode.
the PC viewer.

Power goes off during - If the temperature of this product reaches 65°C or higher while in parking mode, the power will
parking mode. be turned off for safety reasons.

- Check that the date and time settings are correct in the PC viewer. If they are incorrect, set them
The recording time is incorrect. to the correct time. - An error may have occurred. Format the microSD card and initialize the PC
viewer settings. -

Update to the latest firmware.

Other abnormal behavior.

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9. Specifications

Refer to the following table for specifications of this product.

project specification remarks

Part number J0V DE3 A01 A

Product DR-S1-VW

Name Dimensions/ 78 x 34.6 x 31.5 mm / 42.4 g Body only, excluding bracket

Weight Memory microSD memory card Continuous 16GBÿMLCÿ
recording Recording every minute
10 seconds before and after the accident (total 20
Event detection recording (always/parked)
10 seconds to
Recording Mode manually start recording
Manual Recording Up to 50 seconds after the previous start
(1 min total) Motion
detection recording (Parking mode) 10 sec (20 sec total)
Camera sensor CMOS 2 megapixels
Approx. 133.5° (diagonal) / Approx. 105.5° (horizontal) /
viewing angle
About 55.4°(vertical)
FHD (1920 x 1080) approx. 2 million pixels
Recording Format
Compression format: H.264 Save format: MP4
Frame rate: up to 29fps
Audio PCM
Acceleration sensor G (acceleration) sensor (3D, ±3G) 5 levels of sensitivity adjustment possible
GPS GPS receiver (sold separately) Power input 2.5mm 4-pole terminal
DC12/24V
Power consumption is about 2.3 W

Auxiliary Power Unit Supercapacitor

LED indicator
Status LEDs
Alarm
sound Built-in speaker Voice guidance (buzzer sound)
Operating temperature -20 to 65°C
Storage temperature -40ÿ80°C

*If your car needs to be towed due to an accident, be sure to remove the microSD card and keep it safe.
There is a risk that event detection recording will be triggered by vibration or other events, resulting in important data being overwritten.
* Please back up all important data stored on the microSD card.
Data on the microSD card may be lost during repair.
Any Product in need of repair is considered a device with backed up data.
We do not back up your data.
Please do so.
We are not liable for any losses, including loss of data.

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