ARB 4K Dashcam

ARB 4K Dashcam User Manual

For Honda Vehicles (2011-2024)

1. Introducció

The ARB 4K Dashcam is an integrated car digital video recorder designed to seamlessly blend with your Honda vehicle's interior. It offers high-definition video recording, advanced night vision, and convenient app control, ensuring a comprehensive record of your journeys. This manual provides detailed instructions for installation, operation, and maintenance to help you get the most out of your dashcam.

2. Compatibility & Model Selection

This dashcam is compatible with Honda series vehicle models from 2011 to 2024. To ensure proper fitment, it is crucial to select the correct dashcam model based on your vehicle's overhead dome light type.

Compatible rearview mirror brackets
The dashcam is compatible with rearview mirror brackets that do not have a large cover.
How to choose the correct dashcam model based on dome light type
Identify your vehicle's dome light type (Rectangle or Rhombus) to select the correct dashcam model.

Comprovació prèvia a la instal·lació: Before installation, please verify your vehicle's specific model and year. It is recommended to provide a picture of your original car's rear view mirror cover to confirm compatibility and ensure you have the correct dashcam model.

3. Característiques

  • Resolució 4K UHD: Equipped with a Novatek Chip and CMOS Sensor, the dashcam records high-clarity videos up to 2160P at 30 frames per second (fps), enhancing image performance.
  • Supervisió nocturna: Utilizes an f/1.6 large aperture wide-angle lens and DOL-HDR technology to automatically balance exposure, providing brilliant colors and clear footage in both day and night conditions.
  • Enregistrament en bucle: Automatically overwrites the oldest videos with the newest when the memory card is full, ensuring continuous recording. Supports up to a 256GB SD card.
  • Wi-Fi integrat i control per aplicacions: Connect to the dashcam via built-in WiFi to easily download and share video clips to social platforms through the dedicated mobile application.
  • Sensor G: Detects sudden movements or collisions and automatically locks the current video footage per evitar que se sobreescrigui.
  • Ampli rang dinàmic (WDR): Improves video quality in varying light conditions, ensuring clear recordings in both bright and dark areas.
  • DNR 3D (Reducció de soroll digital): Reduces visual noise in recordings, especially in low-light environments, for clearer images.
  • Càmera posterior opcional: Some models offer a 1080P 360° rotation rear camera for dual-channel recording.
4K UHD Resolution comparison
Experience superior clarity with 4K UHD resolution compared to lower resolutions.
Day and Night Vision comparison
Clear video recording in both bright daylight and low-light night conditions.
Aperture comparison for night vision
The f/1.6 aperture provides significantly better low-light performance than f/2.0.
Loop Recording cycle diagram
Loop recording ensures continuous operation by overwriting the oldest files quan la targeta està plena.
Built-in WiFi and In-app Control features
Built-in WiFi allows for high-speed downloads, app control, and easy sharing of clips to social media.

4. Configuració i instal·lació

The ARB integrated dashcam is designed for a perfect, factory-style fit, eliminating the need for visible wiring. Power is sourced from the overhead console panel, ensuring normal function of existing vehicle features.

Before and After dashcam installation
Visual comparison of the vehicle's interior before and after the dashcam installation, showing an OEM look.
OEM Look vs Universal Dashcam
The ARB dashcam offers an OEM look without messy wiring, unlike universal dashcams.

4.1. Installation Steps for Overhead Console

The installation process varies slightly depending on whether your vehicle has a Black or Grey Overhead Console.

For Black Overhead Console:

  1. Remove the two screws securing the console.
  2. Carefully remove the console panel.
Installation steps for Black Overhead Console
Step-by-step guide for installing the dashcam in a vehicle with a black overhead console.

For Grey Overhead Console:

  1. Remove the two screws securing the console.
  2. Remove the cover of the two lamps utilitzant una eina de plàstic.
  3. Remove the two additional screws.
Installation steps for Grey Overhead Console
Step-by-step guide for installing the dashcam in a vehicle with a grey overhead console.

4.2. Rear Camera Installation (If Applicable)

For models with a rear camera, connect it to the front camera using the provided rear cam cable. The rear camera can be mounted on the rear windshield or positioned to face the cabin, depending on your preference.

Rear camera wiring diagram and kit components
Diagram showing rear camera wiring and components of the rear camera kit (rear cam x 1, rear cam cable x 1). Note: Rear cam is not waterproof.

5. Instruccions de funcionament

5.1. Enregistrament automàtic

The dashcam is designed for automatic operation. It will begin recording automatically when your car starts and stop when the car is turned off.

5.2. WiFi & App Usage

To access recorded videos, adjust settings, or share clips, use the dedicated mobile application:

  1. Download the official ARB dashcam app to your smartphone (available for Apple iOS & Android).
  2. Turn on the dashcam's built-in WiFi.
  3. Connect your smartphone to the dashcam's WiFi network.
  4. Obriu l'aplicació a view viu footage, navegar per vídeos gravats, descarregar files, and configure settings such as sound recording.

5.3. Enregistrament en bucle

The loop recording feature ensures that your dashcam continuously records without running out of storage space. When the memory card reaches its capacity, the oldest video files will be automatically overwritten by new recordings. Important events captured by the G-Sensor will be locked and protected from overwriting.

6. Manteniment

6.1. Gestió de targetes SD

The dashcam supports Micro SD/TF cards up to 256GB (Class 10 recommended). While loop recording manages space automatically, it is good practice to periodically back up important footage and format the SD card every few months to maintain optimal performance and prevent data corruption.

7. Solució De Problemes

  • Ajust incorrecte del model: Ensure you have selected the correct dashcam model that matches your specific Honda vehicle's overhead dome light type. An incorrect model will not fit properly.
  • Problemes de connectivitat Wi-Fi: Your phone cannot be connected to CarPlay and the dashcam's WiFi simultaneously. If you experience connection problems, ensure CarPlay is disconnected or disable Bluetooth/Cellular Data when trying to connect to the dashcam's WiFi for app usage.
  • Video Download Restrictions: You can only download recorded videos when you are in the car and the engine is on.
  • Funcionalitat de l'aplicació: Various functions, such as sound recording, can be configured within the mobile application. Refer to the app's interface for specific settings.

8. Especificacions

AtributValor
Nom de marcaARB
Tipus d'elementDVR de cotxe
Mode d'assemblatgeTipus ocult
Fabricant de chipsetNOVATEK
Fotogrames per segon30
Resolució de la càmera3840x2160 (4K)
Píxels800 Mega
Nombre de lents1 (Front Cam)
View Angle170° (frontal)
Aberturaf/1.6
Codi de vídeoH.265
Format de vídeoTS
Memòria externa màxima256G
Velocitat de lectura necessària per a la targeta de memòriaClasse 10
Característiques especialsSensor G, targeta SD/MMC, balanç de blancs automàtic, ampli rang dinàmic, funció WiFi, DNR 3D
InterfícieWi-Fi, Micro SD/TF
Temperatura de treball-20℃ - 85℃
Font d'alimentacióElèctric amb cable
Pantalla integradaNo
Pantalla tàctilNo
Ràtio de pantalla16:9
Funció d'enregistrament de cicle en bucle
Àudio enregistrat
Funció NightShot
Paquet original
S'inclouen les piles?
Pes1 kg
CertificacióCE, FCC, RoHS, pse
OrigenXina continental
ARB Dashcam Specifications Table
Detailed specifications for various ARB Dashcam configurations.

9. Consells d'usuari

  • Rendiment: The dashcam records at 30 frames per second and utilizes a Novatek chipset. Overall performance may vary based on specific usage conditions and environmental factors.
  • Facilitat d'instal·lació: The hidden type assembly mode is designed for straightforward installation, contributing to its OEM look.
  • Mode d'aparcament: While the G-Sensor feature is included, which often implies some form of parking monitoring, this manual does not explicitly detail a dedicated parking recording mode that records when the vehicle is off. Users interested in this feature should consult the mobile app settings or manufacturer for further clarification.

10. Garantia i Suport

1 any de garantia: If any quality problem arises within 1 year of purchase, replacement parts will be provided free of charge. If the issue persists, a new product will be sent as a replacement. This warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, misuse, or modification.

For further assistance or inquiries, please contact customer support.

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