USER MANUAL

MANUEL DE L’UTILISATEUR
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Table of Contents
Safety Precautions……………………………..……….........................................3
Package Contents……………………………...……….........................................4
Camera Controls……………………………...…………........................................5
Getting Started……………………………...…………..........................................7
Installing Your Camera……………...………...………........................................10
Basic Camera Operation………………………………........................................12
Camera Modes……………………………...…….…….........................................13
Video Recording Mode…………………………............................................ 13
Photo Mode……………………………...………..............................................14
Playback Mode………………………...………...............................................15
Camera Settings……………………………...…………........................................16
Video Recording Settings………………………............................................16
Photo Settings……………………………...…….............................................19
Video Playback Settings………………………………..................................... 20
Transferring Files………….………….………….…….......................................... 21
Video Output………….………….………….………….......................................... 21
DOD Video Player………….………….………….……......................................... 22
Firmware Update....................................................................................... 23

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Safety Precautions
Do not disassemble, repair, or modify your camera or power related accessories
For warranty service, please contact your local DOD Tech support service.

Avoid exposing your camera to extended periods of humidity and/or heat

Prolonged exposure may reduce the camera's lifespan.

Do not spray water or cleaning agents directly onto the camera

Fluids may cause fire, electric shocks or malfunctions.

Do not adjust the camera while driving

Avoid installing the camera where it may obstruct the driver's view or airbags
deployment

Only use the power adapter supplied with your unit.

Other power adapters may create a safety hazard or damage the unit.

Do not use a damaged power adapter or power cord.

If damaged, disconnect the power adapter and contact DOD Tech Support for
assistance.

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Package Contents

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DOD LS360W Dash Camera User manual Suction Mount

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DOD Player Installation CD Power Adapter Adhesive Tape Mount

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Camera Controls

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Camera Controls
1 Record / Select Button[ ] 10 Arrow Keys/[ ],[ ]
Video Mode: Start/Stop Recording Used to navigate through menus and select
Camera Mode: Takes a Photo videos for playback
Video Playback Mode: Play / Pause Video 11 Menu/SOS Emergency File Lock/[ ]
Settings Mode: Selects Highlighted Item Access the settings menu when not recording
2 Power Button [ ] video. Press while recording videos to lock the
Turn on/off the unit. current file from being overwritten.
3 A/V Video Out Port 12 Change Mode / Mutes Microphone[ ]
4 GPS Input Port Changes mode while not recording videos.
Connect with the G-mouse (optional). Press and hold while recording to mute /
5 USB Port unmute the microphone.
6 LED Flashlight 13 LCD Screen
7 Speaker 14 HDMI Port
8 LED Notification Light 15 Reset Button
9 Microphone If camera freezes, use a small pin to press button.
16 Micro SD Slot

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Getting Started
Watch the Video
Before you start, watch our installation video at http://dod-tech.ca/GetStarted

Setting Up Your Camera

Set up your camera inside your vehicle to ensure easy access to power.

1. Insert the Memory Card

Micro SD

* Note: Please purchase a micro SD card for use with this unit.

2. Connect the Power Adapter

Plug the DOD power adapter into your vehicle's power outlet and insert the USB plug into the
USB port.

USB Port Record/Select

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Getting Started
3. Turn On Your Vehicle.
In most vehicles this will send power to the outlet and automatically turn on your camera. In some
vehicles the power outlet is continuously powered even when the vehicle is off.

4. Select Language
Upon powering up the camera for the first time, use the arrow keys located on the left side of the
LCD Screen and select the language of your choice. Press the “record/select” button found on
top of your unit to confirm your selection.

5. Turn off recording.

In order to access the menu to setup the time and date you will need to turn off the
recording. Press the “record/select” button. You should no longer see a flashing red
dot on the screen.

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Getting Started
6. Set the Time zone
GPS Not Installed?
Press the menu button [ ] twice while your camera is not recording. This will access the second settings
page. Scroll down using the arrow keys and select "Date/Time". Move between values using the record/select
button [ ]. Use the arrow keys to adjust the values.

GPS Installed?
Your LS360W will automatically sync the time and date to the atomic clock once the time zone is correctly set.
Press the Menu button [ ]. Inside, scroll down and select “World Time Zone”. Find and select
your respective time zone. Press the “record/select button” [ ]
* Note: The time zone must be manually adjusted for daylight savings

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Installing Your Camera

1. Clean Windshield
Wipe down both the interior and exterior glass for the best image quality and to keep the mount
secured to the windshield.

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Installing Your Camera
2. Attach suction or tape mount to your camera.
Both mounts are secure. The suction mount is reusable. The tape mount is smaller and reduces
vibrations but is harder to remove.

3. Install the Mount

Find a location which does not obstruct your view when driving. DOD Tech recommends placing
the camera behind the rear view mirror. Be sure to peel the protective cover from the mount
before installing.

4. Adjust the Angle

The mount has an easy to adjust ball joint which can be loosened using the plastic locking nut.
Angle your camera slightly below the horizon line to minimize glare.

5. Install the Cigarette Adapter

If you have not done so previously plug the cigarette adapter into your vehicle's power port. Insert the
USB plug (opposite end of the power) into the USB port on the camera. The wiring can be hidden in the
headliner and the carious seams and rubber strips around the perimeter of the windshield.

6. Remove the Protective Lens Cover

7. Install the GPS Module (Optional)

If you have purchased the optional GPS module (DG50A), insert the connector into the camera.

Your camera is now installed and ready for daily use.

Tips:
Do not turn on motion detection unless your vehicle is parked. If motion detection is enabled
while driving, the camera may not continuously record.
It is recommended to keep the G-Sensor set to low.

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Basic Camera Operation

Everyday Operation
Your dash camera will automatically turn on and start recording when it starts receiving power.The
camera will record over the oldest videos when the memory card is full (looped recording) by
default.

Continuously Powered Electrical Outlet

If your electrical outlet is always powered, the adapter must be manually removed to shut down the
camera. Alternatively, the camera may be left on while parked to capture collisions while you are
away.

This operation will slowly drain your vehicle’s battery and may eventually prevent your vehicle
from starting.

Manually Turning On / Off Your Camera

Press the power button [ ] to turn on/off your camera. Press the record/select [ ] button to
begin recording.

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Camera Modes
When the camera is not recording video, you can switch between three modes by pressing the
mode button [ ]:
1. Video Recording 2. Photo 3. Video Playback.

Video Recording Mode

The camera defaults to video recording when the camera is first turned on.

Video Resolution Loop Recording Length

Video Recording Mode Icon Exposure

Recording Status Microphone (on)

WDR Enabled Power Status

Motion Detection GPS Status

White Balance
Time Lapse
Head-up Display
GPS Speed Warning
Driver Fatigue Warning
ISO
Memory Card inserted Date/Time

Time Elapsed

LED Light Notification

Steady Blue – Powered off and is charging
Steady Pink – Powering up while charging or is in playback mode
Steady Red – In Standby Mode
Flashing Red – Recording video, not charging
Flashing Blue and Pink – Recording video and charging

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Camera Modes
Video Recording Shortcuts

Muting the Microphone

Hold down the Mode/Microphone button[ ] to mute and unmute the microphone.

SOS/Emergency Lock
Pressing the Menu/SOS [ ] lock while a video is playing will lock the camera from overwriting
the video

Photo Mode
In Photo Mode press the record/select [ ] button to take a photo.

Image
Camera Mode Icon Shake Reduction

Exposure Value
WDR Enabled ISO Sensitivity

Power Status

Image Quality

White Balance

Memory Card Inserted

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Camera Modes
Playback Mode
In the Playback mode you can watch previously recorded videos.

Playback Mode Icon

Video File Name

Video Resolution

Play/Pause indicator Power Connected

Selecting a Video
Use the arrow keys [ ] to navigate between videos.

How to Watch a Video

Press the record/select button [ ] to play and pause. To change videos or access the
menu while paused press the mode button [ ] before using the arrow keys [ ].

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Camera Settings
Each mode has a unique set of settings. See the description below.

Video Recording Settings

There are two settings pages. Access the second page by pressing the menu button [ ]
twice. If you move the cursor before pressing the menu button, you must exit and try again

First Video Settings Page

Date Stamp Password Settings

Imprints the time and date on the Set a password lock which will prevent files from
recorded video.
being deleted or the settings changed on the
Driver Fatigue Warning device.
Sets a timed delay before showing a Note: This does not prevent other users
visible alert reminding the driver to take from extracting the memory card or changing the
a break. files
Exposure
Sets the brightness/darkness of the video. Plate Stamp
Bright Video? Set between -1 to -3. Dark Imprints a customized set of 6 digits to the
Video? +1 to +3 recorded video. Useful to add license plates or
Recommended Setting: 0 identifying features.
GPS Speed Warning
Shows a visual warning on the Heads Up Record Audio
Display when the set speed has been Turns on and off the microphone. This can also be
exceeded.(only available when connect with changed during recording by pressing the
GPS signal) microphone button [ ].
GPS Track
Turns on/off GPS tracking. If disabled Resolution
your camera will no longer measure your Change the video resolution. Lower resolution
speed and position nor synchronize the for Smaller file sizes but this reduces video quality.
time/date with the atomic clock. Recommended setting:1080P FHD
(only available when connect with
GPS signal)

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Camera Settings
G-Sensor Speed Units:
The G-Sensor measures shock forces. The Select Metric or Imperial units.
settings from “low to high” determine the
amount of force needed to lock the file from Standby Speed Display
being overwritten. After a customized period of time a new screen
Recommended Setting: Low will appear showing speed and a compass
showing your direction. The GPS speed warning
Image Rotation: if enabled will appear on this screen.
Rotates the recorded image 180°. Used if
the camera is mounted on the dashboard. WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)
Cannot be changed. Shows WDR processing is
Loop Recording enabled.
If loop recording is set to 2/3/5 minutes,
video recordings of that length will be White Balance
created. When the memory card is filled the Sets the white balance.
oldest files will be overwritten (excluding Recommended Setting: Auto
locked clips). Turning off loop recording
will prevent the camera from writing new World Time Zone
files when the memory card is filled. Sets the current time zone for GPS time and date
calibration. Note the time zone must be manually
Motion Detection adjusted for daylight savings.
For use when parked not when driving.
Saves memory space by only recording
when motion is detected. Motion detection
must be manually disabled before driving.
If motion detection is activated while driving
you may have significant gaps in the
recorded video.

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Camera Settings
Second Video Settings Page
Accessed by pressing the menu button twice.

Beep Sound Language

Turns on or off all notification sounds. Sets the language.

Date/Time LED
If GPS tracking is disabled the Date and Turns on the LED light. Used as a spare flashlight,
Time can be manually set. not for use while driving due to glare.

Default Settings Screen Saver

Sets all settings back to the original settings. Turns off the screen after the set time.

Frequency Speed Stamp

Adjusts the camera's frequency setting to Imprints your current speed onto the recorded
minimize flickering and banding in the video.
recorded video.
Recommended Setting:60 HZ in Canada/USA. TV Mode
Switches between the NTSC and PAL video
Format output standard.
Completely deletes all files including locked
videos on on the memory card and optimizes Version
the card for recording. 64GB cards should Shows the model name and current firmware version.
use DOD's formatting program for proper
functionality. See the support section online.

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Camera Settings
Photo Settings
Accessed in “Photo Mode”.
Anti-Shaking Image Size
Helps reduce the effects of shaking when Adjusts the size of the image. Higher
taking a photo. megapixels = increased file sizes and details.
Capture Mode ISO
Sets a timed delay before taking a photo. Changes the ISO settings. Higher ISO reduces motion
blur at night but lowers video quality.
Color
Apply a color filter to the photo. Quality
Changes the photo quality.
Date Stamp
Imprints a date onto the capture Sharpness
photo. Change the amount of sharpening.
Exposure WDR
Adjusts the exposure in one-stop increments. Shows that WDR is enabled.

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Camera Settings
Video Playback Settings
Accessed in “Playback Mode”.

The settings apply only to the video being viewed and not all videos unless the “All” suffix is
chosen.

Delete Lock
Deletes the file from the card. This cannot Locks the current file from being overwritten
be undone.
or erased. Note: The “format” setting will
Slideshow erase all files including locked files.
Shows a two second still image of all photos
and the first frame of each photo.

Protecting or Deleting Your Videos

To delete or to protect files from being overwritten, press the menu button [ ] on the
desired video. Select the command using the arrow buttons [ ] and press the select/
record button [ ] to confirm. Press the menu button [ ] to exit.

If protected, a blue padlock icon will appear at the top of the screen.

Slideshow
Press the menu button [ ] and navigate to slideshow. Photos and the first frame of each
video will be shown in order.

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Transferring Files
Video files can be transferred to your electronic device for viewing and storage.

USB Mini Cable

1. Connect a USB-Mini cable from the camera's usb port to your computer.
2. Turn on your camera. A black screen should appear showing “Mass Storage”.
3. Press the “record/select” button [ ]. A blue screen should appear labelled “Mass
Storage”.
4. Your computer should now detect a new device. The memory card and videos can be accessed
similar to a USB Flash Drive.

Card Reader / MicroSD Slot

Use a memory card reader (separately purchased) or a compatible electronic device with a
MicroSD slot (ex. tablet). Follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Video Output

HDMI (TV)
Connecting a mini-HDMI to HDMI from your camera to a compatible television/monitor will
automatically output the cameras screen. Recording functions are disabled while streaming
video.

AV Port
Using a 3.5mm AV cable, plug the 3.5mm connector into the camera's AV Port. Plug the
RCA end into a compatible port on your television or monitor.

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DOD Video Player
DOD Video Player
The DOD Video Player is a user-friendly program to playback videos and to visualize your
position and speed on your PC or Mac. Please see the “Transferring Files” section to find out
how to view or transfer your video files.

Installing the DOD Video Player:

Insert and launch the installer from the CD included or download the software from the
support section on DOD Tech's website.

Launching the DOD Video Player

Once launched, the player will appear on your screen.

Direction of Travel
Show all videos or
protected video only
List of videos to play
Video position
Current Location Add or Remove video from
playist

G-Force Indicator

Open/close location map

Settings
G-Force Strength & Graph Volume Open video Folder
Video Screenshots
Take a Screenshot

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DOD Video Player
To Play a Video
Add your file to the list of videos. To do this, there are two options;
Click File, click Open and navigate to the location of your files
Press the Add button [ ] located below the list of videos

Double click on the video you wish to play. The video will then load into the player.

Video Player Features

Once the video is playing, your position, speed and G-Forces will be indicated on the map
Pressing the “Location Map” Button will show your position on Google Maps

Firmware Update
See the support section on DOD-Tech's website for any available firmware updates and
instructions

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