How to Adjust a Dash Cam?
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Dash cam adjustment method: Every dash cam has a settings (menu) button with numerical instructions. Locate the menu button, where you'll find a time option. Click into it and set the time to Beijing time. For resolution selection, higher is always better—generally 1080P is sufficient. At night, you can choose the night vision effect. After purchasing a dash cam, first plug the connector into the cigarette lighter, and the device will automatically turn on. Insert the purchased memory card. Dash cams operate in automatic loop mode, meaning when the memory is full, the earliest recordings will be automatically deleted, allowing for continuous unlimited looping.
When I first got into dash cams, I thought about this a lot. The setup process is actually pretty straightforward—after powering on, look for the settings button on the screen, usually a long press gets you into the menu. First, check the resolution; I recommend setting it to 1080P or higher for clear footage that doesn’t get too blurry at night. Then, set up loop recording—I go with 3-minute clips so the memory card doesn’t fill up too fast, and overwriting old files doesn’t interfere with new recordings. Don’t forget to sync the time; I always manually input the current time to avoid discrepancies if I ever need to review footage. For audio, I usually turn off in-car recording to protect privacy, but I’ll enable it if I need evidence for an accident. Finally, confirm auto start/stop—it should begin recording when the car starts and stop when it’s turned off, saving you manual hassle. Regularly check the videos on a computer to make sure everything’s working—don’t wait until you need it to find an issue. Basically, dialing in these settings makes your dash cam more reliable and saves you headaches.
