GKU Hardwire Kit

Twous Kablaj Kamera GKU Dash: Manyèl Enstalasyon ak Operasyon

Model: Hardwire Kit | Brand: GKU

1. Entwodiksyon

This manual provides detailed instructions for the installation and operation of your GKU Dash Cam Hardwire Kit. Designed for seamless integration with your vehicle's electrical system, this kit enables advanced features like 24/7 parking surveillance and ensures a clean, hidden power connection for your dash cam. Please read all instructions carefully before installation and use.

2. Pwodwi Features

  • Siveyans Pakin 24 sou 24, 7 jou sou 7: Provides continuous power to your dash cam for 24 hours/7 days, protecting against theft and recording incidents even when your vehicle is parked.
  • Ignition Power Supply: Connects directly to the ignition wire, allowing the dash cam to power on and off automatically with your vehicle's ignition.
  • Pwoteksyon kont drenaj batri: Karakteristik volim ki batage protection to prevent excessive battery discharge, ensuring enough power remains to start your engine.
  • Enstalasyon Kab Kache: Eliminates the need for visible cables from the car cigarette lighter socket, offering a neat and permanent setup.
  • Lajè konpatibilite: Delivers a steady 5V/3A output and supports 12V-24V input, making it compatible with most dash cam brands on the market that use a Type-C connection.

3. Pake kontni

Your GKU Dash Cam Hardwire Kit package includes the following items:

  • GKU Dash Cam Hardwire Kit (Type-C)
  • Various Fuse Taps (for different fuse types)
  • Cable Pry Tool
GKU Dash Cam Hardwire Kit konpozan

Imaj 3.1: Plis paseview of the GKU Dash Cam Hardwire Kit components.

4. Gid Enstalasyon ak Konfigirasyon

Follow these steps to correctly install your GKU Dash Cam Hardwire Kit:

  1. Verify Dash Cam Compatibility: Ensure your dash cam uses a Type-C port for power. This hardwire kit is designed specifically for Type-C compatible devices.
    USB Type-C compatibility check

    Image 4.1: Confirm your dash cam uses a USB Type-C port for compatibility.

  2. Prepare pou enstalasyon: Turn off your vehicle's engine and disconnect the negative terminal of the car battery to prevent short circuits during installation.
  3. Jwenn bwat fizib la: Identify your vehicle's fuse box, typically located under the dashboard or in the engine bay. Refer to your vehicle's owner's manual for its exact location.
    Locating the vehicle's fuse box

    Image 4.2: Locate your vehicle's fuse box.

  4. Idantifye fant fizib yo: Using a multimeter, identify a constant power fuse slot (always on) and an ACC (Accessory) fuse slot (powers on with ignition).
    Identifying constant and ACC fuse slots

    Image 4.3: Determine the correct fuse slots for installation.

  5. Connect the Hardwire Kit:
    • Konekte a Red (BATT) cable to a constant power fuse slot using an appropriate add-a-fuse tap.
    • Konekte a Yellow (ACC) cable to an ignition-switched fuse slot using an appropriate add-a-fuse tap.
    • Konekte a Nwa (GND) cable to a metal part of the vehicle's chassis for grounding.
    Wiring diagram for GKU Hardwire Kit

    Image 4.4: Detailed wiring diagram for connecting the hardwire kit to the fuse box.

    Connecting the red and yellow cables with add-a-fuse taps

    Image 4.5: Connect the red and yellow cables to their respective fuse slots.

    Connecting the ground cable to vehicle chassis

    Image 4.6: Secure the black ground cable to a suitable grounding point on the vehicle body.

  6. Wout kab yo: Carefully route the power cable from the fuse box to your dash cam, tucking it neatly along the vehicle's interior trim using the provided pry tool. Ensure cables do not obstruct airbags or driver's view.
    Steps for routing dash cam cables neatly

    Image 4.7: Steps for neatly tucking and routing cables along the vehicle's interior.

  7. Konekte ak Dash Cam: Plug the Type-C connector of the hardwire kit into your dash cam.
  8. Teste enstalasyon an: Reconnect the negative battery terminal. Start your vehicle to ensure the dash cam powers on with the ignition and off when the engine is turned off. Verify parking surveillance mode functions correctly.

5. Operasyon Enstriksyon

5.1. 24/7 Parking Surveillance

When correctly installed, the hardwire kit provides continuous power to your dash cam, enabling 24/7 parking surveillance. This feature allows your dash cam to record events like collisions or motion detection even when your vehicle is turned off, offering constant protection.

24 Hours Parking Monitor features

Image 5.1: The hardwire kit enables 24-hour parking monitoring features like collision detection and time-lapse surveillance.

5.2. Ignition Power Mode

The ACC connection ensures your dash cam powers on automatically when you start your vehicle and powers off when you turn off the ignition. This eliminates manual power management and ensures your dash cam is always ready to record when you're driving.

5.3. Low Voltage Pwoteksyon

The hardwire kit is equipped with a low voltage cut-off feature. If your vehicle's battery voltage drops below a safe threshold (e.g., 11.8V for 12V systems), the kit will automatically cut power to the dash cam. This prevents your car battery from draining completely, ensuring you can always start your engine.

Low Voltage Protection and safety features

Image 5.2: The hardwire kit includes low voltage protection and safeguards against short-circuit, over-current, over-voltage, twòp tanperati, gwo volimtage surge, and input reverse connection.

6. Espesifikasyon

  • Antre Voltage: 12V-24V DC
  • Sòti Voltage: 5V DC
  • Sòti aktyèl: 3A
  • Kalite konektè: Kalite-C USB
  • Longè kab: Apeprè 11.5 pye (3.5 mèt)
  • Low Voltage Pwoteksyon: Automatically cuts power when input voltage drops below 11.8V (+0.2V) to prevent battery drain.
  • Dimansyon pwodwi: 1 x 1 x 1 inches (Control box dimensions may vary slightly)
  • Pwa atik: 3.52 ons
  • Manifakti: GKU

NAN. Depanaj

If you encounter any issues with your GKU Dash Cam Hardwire Kit, please consider the following:

  • Kamera Dash la pa limen: Check all cable connections to ensure they are secure. Verify that the fuse taps are correctly inserted into the constant and ACC fuse slots. Ensure the vehicle battery has sufficient charge.
  • Mòd Pakin nan pa fonksyone: Confirm that the constant power (red) cable is correctly connected to an always-on fuse slot. Check your dash cam's settings to ensure parking mode is enabled and configured.
  • Pwoblèm drenaj batri: Asire volim ki batage protection feature is active. If your dash cam has its own battery protection settings, ensure they are compatible with the hardwire kit's settings.
  • Entèferans: Ensure cables are routed away from sensitive electronic components in your vehicle to avoid potential interference.

Pou plis asistans, tanpri al gade seksyon Garanti ak Sipò a.

8. Garanti & Sipò

GKU is committed to providing reliable products and excellent customer service. Your GKU Dash Cam Hardwire Kit comes with the following support:

  • Garanti: 12 + 12 Months (total 24 months)
  • Sipò teknik pou tout lavi: Access to expert assistance for any product-related queries.
  • Règleman retounen: 30 Days money-back guarantee for any reason.

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