Hello,
I have been searching for the "right" dashcam for quite sometimes and finally purchased NAVMAN MiVue580. Just thought to share my experience since I cannot find any particular feedback online with the unit and installation.
1. DashCam: NAVMAN MiVue580
2. Memory Card: SanDisk 32GB Micro SD Micro SDHC UHS-I 48MB Class 10 Ultra TF Mobile Memory Card
3. Hardwire with battery protector: Lukas LK-290
The dashcam needs almost no configuration out-of-the-box (except I just need to turn off the microphone). The memory card that I bought is compatible and working properly (according to compatibility chart from NAVMAN website). This unit comes with GPS and parking mode. The default setting works fine with my driving behavior i.e. G-Sensor sensitivity is ok, no sudden changes in recording mode during normal driving (start and stop).
Update: The parking mode works great! I parked for an hour, it switched the recording mode to Parking after 5 min of idle. The parking mode works tandem with motion sensor. It will start recording when it detects motion i.e. changes in lights or any movement in front of the camera then stop recording if no motion is detected after a few seconds; So it is not recording continuously (ad-hoc only). In an hour later, I returned to my car and started driving, as soon as it hits 5km/h; the recording mode switched from parking to normal recording mode.
The battery protector <Lukas LK-290> is also working as I expected. It was wired such that:
1. The power is automatically supplied to the dashcam when the ignition is on (regardless the killer switch is turned-off on the battery protector). I believe this is mentioned as Multi Boot Switch feature in the user manual.
2. The killer switch can be used to turn off/cut off the power supply ONLY when the engine is off. (if you don't want to use parking mode i.e. no power is supplied to the dashcam). Turning off the killer switch when engine is running will not cut off the power to dashcam.
3. When engine is just turn-off, if decided to use parking mode, the power will be only supplied up until the car battery reach 12.4Volt, it will cut-off the power when it drops below the voltage setting.
4. If you try to provide power to the dashcam when engine is already off/idle for a while AND battery protector is also in OFF state; you can override the battery protector by <Turn on the killer switch + press the RED button for 2 sec>. It will only supply the power when voltage is above 12.4V, if it drops, the power will still cut-off in 30sec.
** Power supply is not interrupted with Start-Stop Engine technology i.e. dashcam is still charging when stopping at traffic light/heavy traffic. Battery voltage is not easily drop below 12.4Volt in 5 min.
It is best for Lukas LK-290 buyers to go through the checklist of how the unit should be working before leaving the workshop/ask the auto electrician to demo ALL the above scenario, including when the voltage drops below 12.4Volt and the unit cut off the power, killer switch can turn off/override the power supply when engine is off, etc.
My auto electrician showed me by turning all headlights on <engine is off> and using voltage meter attached on the battery; to show how the battery voltage level drops and LK-290 cuts off the power (scenario #3 and #4 above). To test scenario #4, make sure the battery voltage is already below 12.4V/below your own setting before turning LK-290 on <Turn on the killer switch + press the RED button for 2 sec>. This is to ensure that LK-290 cuts off power within 30sec once voltage detected is lower than your setting.
And also, make sure the auto electrician does follow the instruction to install the unit. My auto electrician was over confident in the first 2 attempts .
Installation guide: http://www.lukashd.com/gnuboard4/bbs/board.php?bo_table=eng_automanual&wr_id=10
Above is to ensure, the engine can ignite properly.
(No wire dangling out AND No protruding power charger/plug from the cigarette lighter). It was wired directly on the fuse box.
The reason I chose the above combination is because NAVMAN is considered one of the big brands with local warranty where I can just go back to the shop and exchange without any hassle if it has any defects. The unit/software is also STABLE, which is very important for me. I like to "Set and Forget" and move on with life. I don't want to stress with the dashcam (spending too much time to troubleshoot) i.e. not working due to software issue, video clip corrupted, dashcam not recording etc. I also find that the website and software support are also tailored to Australia specific region. The unit built looks durable and professional, all available features are working consistently. Same as the memory card.
Based on my usage behavior, I don't park at hot area/direct sunlight. The dashcam built-in battery and the car battery (before it drops below 12.4Volt) also provides additional recording time during parking mode.
Overall, I am happy with my configuration. I hope my experience can help others in installing and understanding LK-290 better. Happy to answer any questions regarding my setup .
I have been searching for the "right" dashcam for quite sometimes and finally purchased NAVMAN MiVue580. Just thought to share my experience since I cannot find any particular feedback online with the unit and installation.
1. DashCam: NAVMAN MiVue580
2. Memory Card: SanDisk 32GB Micro SD Micro SDHC UHS-I 48MB Class 10 Ultra TF Mobile Memory Card
3. Hardwire with battery protector: Lukas LK-290
The dashcam needs almost no configuration out-of-the-box (except I just need to turn off the microphone). The memory card that I bought is compatible and working properly (according to compatibility chart from NAVMAN website). This unit comes with GPS and parking mode. The default setting works fine with my driving behavior i.e. G-Sensor sensitivity is ok, no sudden changes in recording mode during normal driving (start and stop).
Update: The parking mode works great! I parked for an hour, it switched the recording mode to Parking after 5 min of idle. The parking mode works tandem with motion sensor. It will start recording when it detects motion i.e. changes in lights or any movement in front of the camera then stop recording if no motion is detected after a few seconds; So it is not recording continuously (ad-hoc only). In an hour later, I returned to my car and started driving, as soon as it hits 5km/h; the recording mode switched from parking to normal recording mode.
The battery protector <Lukas LK-290> is also working as I expected. It was wired such that:
1. The power is automatically supplied to the dashcam when the ignition is on (regardless the killer switch is turned-off on the battery protector). I believe this is mentioned as Multi Boot Switch feature in the user manual.
2. The killer switch can be used to turn off/cut off the power supply ONLY when the engine is off. (if you don't want to use parking mode i.e. no power is supplied to the dashcam). Turning off the killer switch when engine is running will not cut off the power to dashcam.
3. When engine is just turn-off, if decided to use parking mode, the power will be only supplied up until the car battery reach 12.4Volt, it will cut-off the power when it drops below the voltage setting.
4. If you try to provide power to the dashcam when engine is already off/idle for a while AND battery protector is also in OFF state; you can override the battery protector by <Turn on the killer switch + press the RED button for 2 sec>. It will only supply the power when voltage is above 12.4V, if it drops, the power will still cut-off in 30sec.
** Power supply is not interrupted with Start-Stop Engine technology i.e. dashcam is still charging when stopping at traffic light/heavy traffic. Battery voltage is not easily drop below 12.4Volt in 5 min.
It is best for Lukas LK-290 buyers to go through the checklist of how the unit should be working before leaving the workshop/ask the auto electrician to demo ALL the above scenario, including when the voltage drops below 12.4Volt and the unit cut off the power, killer switch can turn off/override the power supply when engine is off, etc.
My auto electrician showed me by turning all headlights on <engine is off> and using voltage meter attached on the battery; to show how the battery voltage level drops and LK-290 cuts off the power (scenario #3 and #4 above). To test scenario #4, make sure the battery voltage is already below 12.4V/below your own setting before turning LK-290 on <Turn on the killer switch + press the RED button for 2 sec>. This is to ensure that LK-290 cuts off power within 30sec once voltage detected is lower than your setting.
And also, make sure the auto electrician does follow the instruction to install the unit. My auto electrician was over confident in the first 2 attempts .
Installation guide: http://www.lukashd.com/gnuboard4/bbs/board.php?bo_table=eng_automanual&wr_id=10
Above is to ensure, the engine can ignite properly.
(No wire dangling out AND No protruding power charger/plug from the cigarette lighter). It was wired directly on the fuse box.
The reason I chose the above combination is because NAVMAN is considered one of the big brands with local warranty where I can just go back to the shop and exchange without any hassle if it has any defects. The unit/software is also STABLE, which is very important for me. I like to "Set and Forget" and move on with life. I don't want to stress with the dashcam (spending too much time to troubleshoot) i.e. not working due to software issue, video clip corrupted, dashcam not recording etc. I also find that the website and software support are also tailored to Australia specific region. The unit built looks durable and professional, all available features are working consistently. Same as the memory card.
Based on my usage behavior, I don't park at hot area/direct sunlight. The dashcam built-in battery and the car battery (before it drops below 12.4Volt) also provides additional recording time during parking mode.
Overall, I am happy with my configuration. I hope my experience can help others in installing and understanding LK-290 better. Happy to answer any questions regarding my setup .
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