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Kenwood DRV-N520 User Manual

Kenwood DRV-N520
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DRV-N520
Dashboard camera
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
B5A-2036-00 (W)© 2017 JVC KENWOOD Corporation
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Kenwood DRV-N520 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Product colorBlack
G-shock sensorYes
Number of cameras1
Main camera sensorCMOS
Power cable length3.5 m
Video capturing speed27 fps
Main camera resolution2304 x 1296 pixels
Main camera sensor size1/3 \
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Main camera viewing angle128 °
Video compression formatsMOV
Main camera sensor resolution3 MP
Power source typeDC
Built-in storage mediaNo
Compatible memory cardsMicroSDHC
Maximum memory card size32 GB
Image formats supportedJPG
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth22 mm
Width79 mm
Height48 mm
Weight77 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)79 x 22 x 48 mm

Summary

Precautions and notices

Caring for your device

Precautions for Use

Precautions for Installation

Guidelines for physically mounting the dashboard camera in a vehicle.

Cleaning the Device

If You Notice a Problem with the Device

SD Cards

Accessories

Names and Functions of Parts

Camera lens

The primary component for capturing video footage.

REC LED

Indicator light showing recording status.

MIC LED

Indicator light for audio recording status.

POWER button

Button to turn the device on/off and control audio recording.

AUTO button

Button for taking photos or activating auto capture.

microSD card slot

Port for inserting the memory card.

Microphone

Captures audio during recording.

REC button

Button to start manual recording.

Speaker

Outputs audio playback and voice guidance.

How to Install

Installation Procedure

Step-by-step guide for physically installing the device in a car.

How to Wire

Connect the power cord

Connecting the device to the power source.

Mount the cable holder

Attaching the cable management accessory.

Make connections

Connecting the camera to a receiver or display unit.

LED Indications

Initial settings

Basic Operation

Inserting and Removing an SD Card

How to correctly insert and remove the memory card.

Turning the Power On/Off

Procedures for powering the device on and off manually.

Display the Dashboard camera screen

Recording mode/Remaining manual recording or event recording time

Displays current recording mode and remaining time.

HDR recording/Resolution

Shows HDR status and video resolution.

Audio recording ON/OFF

Indicates whether audio recording is active.

Automatic still image capture mode ON/OFF

Shows status of automatic photo capture.

Number of recording files

Displays the count of recorded files.

Using the Driving Support function

Adjusting the Settings to Match the Vehicle

Configuring camera angle and position for optimal driving support.

Settings the driving support function

Recording

Recording Times

Table showing recording durations based on quality and capacity.

Number of Recording Files

Table showing file counts for different recording modes.

Overwrite settings

Explains how old files are managed when storage is full.

Recording Modes

Continuous recordings

Describes the default recording mode.

Event recording

How the device records sudden collisions or events.

Manual recording

Still Image Recording/Automatic Still Image Recording

Parking recording

Folder and File Structure

Playing a Recording File

Folder

Indicates the current folder being viewed.

Protected file indicator

Symbol showing if a file is protected from deletion.

Shooting start date and time

Displays when the recording started.

Playback state

Shows if the file is playing or paused.

Playback time

Current position in the playing video.

HDR indicator

Shows if HDR mode is active.

Recording image quality

Displays the resolution of the recording.

Zooming in a Playing Video

Protecting or Deleting Files

Protecting Files

How to prevent files from being overwritten or deleted.

Unprotecting a file

How to remove protection from a file.

Deleting a file

Steps to remove individual video files.

Deleting a folder as a whole

Various Settings

Recording Settings

Parking Recording Settings

Driving Support Settings

System Settings

Updating the system

Using the PC Application

System Requirements for KENWOOD DRIVE REVIEWER

Lists the OS and hardware requirements for the PC software.

Installing the Software

Steps to download and install the PC application.

Playing Files

How to view recorded videos using the PC application.

Screen operations

FILE operations

Actions related to selecting, exporting, and backing up files.

Drive list

Selecting the storage drive for the application.

LANGUAGE

Changing the display language of the application.

SELECT UNITS

Choosing between metric and imperial units.

HELP

Accessing application help information.

View Magnification

Controls for zooming and enlarging screen views.

File list

Lists available recording files by type.

Video screen

The main area displaying video playback.

Track Bar/Playback Time

Navigation control for video playback.

Operation buttons

Controls for playback, pausing, and frame-by-frame movement.

G-sensor chart

Displays acceleration data from the G-sensor.

Speed meter

Shows the vehicle's speed during playback.

MAP

Displays the vehicle's location on a map.

Outputting a Still Image from Video

Outputting Driving Information

Backing Up Files

Formatting an SD Card

Troubleshooting

Common Symptoms

Lists common issues and their solutions.

Displayed Messages and Voice Guidance

Explains error messages and voice alerts.

Formatting failed

Solutions for when the SD card formatting process fails.

Uncompatible SD card

Issues with SD card compatibility and solutions.

Dashboard camera has stopped recording

Reasons and fixes for recording interruptions.

Event recording failed (file limit exceeded)

Issues with event recording file limits.

Manual recording failed (file limit exceeded)

Issues with manual recording file limits.

Still image shooting failed (file limit exceeded)

Issues with still image capture file limits.

Cannot play this file

Solutions for unplayable recorded files.

Dashboard camera has stopped recording due to high temperature

Solutions for device overheating causing recording stops.

Dashboard camera will turn off due to high temperature

Solutions for device shutting down due to overheating.

No update file available

Solutions for system update file issues.

System update failed

Solutions for problems during system updates.

Disconnected

Troubleshooting connection issues.

KENWOOD DRIVE REVIEWER Troubleshooting

Data appearing shorter than the preset period of recording

Addresses recordings being shorter than expected.

Viewer program has been deleted

Steps to reinstall the PC viewer software.

Viewer program won't launch

Troubleshooting for the viewer software not starting.

Video won't start playing

Solutions for videos not playing in the viewer.

Video plays but does not sound

Troubleshooting audio issues in playback.

Video corrupted or audio disrupted while playing

Solutions for corrupted playback.

Wrong own vehicle position

Issues with incorrect vehicle location display.

Wrong speed

Issues with incorrect speed display.

Playing erratically

Troubleshooting erratic playback behavior.

Specifications

Image sensor

Details about the camera's image sensor.

Maximum recording angles of view

Specifies the camera's field of view.

Lens

Information about the camera lens.

Recording resolution (maximum)

Available video resolutions.

Frame rate

The number of frames per second for video.

Recording files

Details on video and still image file formats.

Recording media

Supported memory card types and capacities.

G-sensor

Information about the built-in G-sensor.

Collision sensitivity

Settings for impact detection sensitivity.

Power voltage

Operating voltage requirements.

Current consumption

Power draw of the device.

Operating temperature range

The temperature range for safe operation.

External dimensions

Physical size of the device.

Weight

The weight of the device.

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