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So you’ve purchased a dash camera from Supercheap Auto. Now what? Fear not, setting up your dash camera is an easy job.
With your camera, all unboxed, pop yourself in the driver's seat and experiment with a few mounting positions.

Ensure that you can reach the buttons on your camera, mount the unit as high as possible and if able to fit behind rear vision mirror so that it won’t obstruct your view of the road.

Try to position your camera on an area of the windscreen cleared by the wipers, or wet weather incidents will be recorded only as a blur. If you have purchased a rear view mirror model, merely clip this over your existing rear view mirror.

Single camera units often require only a power cable to an accessory socket. Depending on its location on the windscreen, you may wish to route this underneath the dash mat, or along the roof lining and behind the trim panels for an even neater installation. While nearly every dash camera contains a rechargeable battery, this must not be relied upon to power the unit. It is only a backup should the camera be interfered with, and to power the camera for parking mode functions.

Specific dash cameras also require the connection of an external GPS receiver or a cable run for a rear camera option. The neatest way to fit the cabling for a rear camera is down the Apillar, underneath the door kick panels, and through to the boot or hatch. In many cases, the wire can feed out through the license plate lamp where the camera may be installed above the license plate. It is best to angle the rear camera to reveal just the edge of your vehicle bumper.

If your dash camera has a reverse camera function, you will need to tap into a reverse light for power. The correct wire can be found by selecting reverse with the ignition on and probing the tail light wiring with a test light. Select models like this NanoCam mirror mounted dual camera model use power from the front camera to operate the rear camera. So you need only run a single wire.

With everything installed, all that’s left is the software setup. This can be done through the menus on most cameras, although WiFi models can be set up using an app on your smartphone. Begin by setting the date and time accurately, as this information may be stamped on your video and must be correct for evidence.

Now set the video resolution. Even highresolution models will have options for lower quality. The smaller resolution you choose, the less memory will be consumed. The tradeoff is less detail in your video.

Now select your recording interval. All dash cameras record a series of short clips rather than a continuous video, making it easier to save events. The typical default is 3 minutes, though depending on your model; you may choose as low as one minute, or up to 5 minutes or more per recording.

Always format the memory card when it is first inserted, and set your preferences for things such as loop recording, G Sensor settings, park mode, and other functions. Now, with your dash camera plugged into an accessory socket; it will switch on and off with your vehicle.

From here it’s set and forget! You’re free to concentrate on the road with your dash cam as a witness.


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