How To Use Cobra SC 400 Smart Dash Cam Owner’s Manual
The SC 400D is the BEST smart dash cam you can get to improve the safety and intelligence of your driving. With built-in Alexa, Ultra HD 4K quality, and real-time alerts from the Drive Smarter community, the SC 400D packs the greatest technology into a user-friendly dash cam. You can see and record every detail on your drive with Ultra HD 4K resolution, which gives you 4 times the pixel resolution of 1080P. features a rear-view auxiliary camera so you can see your car’s front and back, day or night. Alexa is already integrated into this dashcam. While driving, Alexa can assist you with any inquiry or request, whether it’s for music playback in your car, navigation, or restaurant recommendations.
has a rear-facing accessory camera and a front-facing SC 400D dash cam for dual-view functionality. To record the road in front of you, behind you, and inside the car at the same time, add an optional cabin-view auxiliary camera. With on-screen alerts for approaching turns, you can drive more safely even when your phone’s map is operating in the background. Creating the ideal vehicle attachment to guarantee you arrive at your destination on schedule.
What’s In the Box
- SC 400 Dash Cam
- 16GB MicroSD Card
- Adhesive Mount
- GPS Attachment
- Vehicle Charger
- Micro USB Data Cable
SC400 DASH CAM FEATURES
- Three Channel Capability
with 2160P 4K Recording - Dual-Band Wi-Fi
Flawless Connectivity - Instant Driver Alerts
Red light & Speed Cameras, Police, and Community Radar alerts - 140° Field of View
- Embedded GPS
Location and Speed Information - Includes 16GB SD Card
- 3” Touchscreen Display
Crystal Clear LCD
HARDWARE INTERFACE
Installation
MOUNT
To install the Adhesive Windshield Mount, slide the dash cam onto the mount. Remove the protective film from the camera lens and display. Find the spot on your windshield where you would like to mount the camera and confirm the placement. Reminder, this is an adhesive mount, so it is important to mount it correctly the first time. Next, peel the plastic film off the 3M adhesive and press the mount FIRMLY onto the windshield.
For a View of the Road Behind You
Connect the Extension Cable to the Video Input Port on the Dash Cam and run the cable along the floor of your car. Connect the Extension Cable to the Rear Camera and attach it to the vehicle’s back window. Please orient the rear camera so it faces out the windshield as shown here.
POWER
Plug one end of the supplied 12V Vehicle Power Adapter into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter, and the other end into the micro USB port. The unit will automatically turn on and start recording. To manually power on the device PRESS AND HOLD the Power button until the display activates.
Note
A Hardwire Kit is available at www.cobra.com for a more permanent installation that allows for discrete routing of the power cable and recording while your vehicle is off.
DRIVE!
Your dashcam is designed for easy operation. After powering the camera will instantly begin loop recording. When the MicroSD Card is full the oldest footage will be deleted to make way for the new. If you witness something that you do not want deleted simply press the Emergency Record button and it will be saved.
Operation
INITIAL SETUP
When first powered on, the device will show you the video stream and automatically begin loop recording.
When the Dash Cam is first turned on, we recommend pairing it with the Drive Smarter App to download the latest firmware and ensure your camera contains the latest bug fixes. Please follow the directions below to pair the app with the camera.
DRIVE SMARTER® APP CONNECTION
Your Dash Cam uses a Bluetooth® connection to the Drive Smarter app. Smartphone integration allows for:
- Cloud Video Management: Viewing your camera’s footage from the phone without having to connect the camera or SD card to a computer. From here you can download videos and save them to your phone
- Live-View: Viewing a live stream into the camera when within proximity of the camera’s Wi-Fi network.
- MayDay: Drive Smarter’s MayDay feature allows you to create an emergency contact and auto-upload your location and MayDay notice when the camera’s G-Sensor detects a severe impact/ collision.
- Over-The-Air Firmware Updates: Have the latest features and bug fixes loaded to your camera via the mobile application.
Power on your dash cam so you can see the camera’s view while mounting. We recommend centering your camera and mounting it under the rear-view mirror. If your unit has a display, you can use the Camera’s “Calibrate” feature found in the ADAS menu to line up your view. SC100 users can use the Drive Smarter app to get a live view of what the camera is seeing to help with mounting.
Please ensure your unit is properly connected. If you have turned the unit off, press and hold the power button to turn it on again. If you are using Parking Mode and Motion Detection Mode with a hardwire kit, the unit might not “wake up” when you enter your vehicle. Simply begin driving and when your unit detects this it will wake up and begin recording
This is the normal operation of the Infrared LED night-vision camera. Infrared recording allows the camera to accurately record your vehicle’s cabin in low-light conditions. You can turn Infrared recordings off in the settings menu.
Parking Mode and Motion Detection can be turned on in the camera’s settings. These two features will monitor your vehicle automatically when the unit is connected directly to the car’s vehicle via a hardwire kit.
The GPS inside the device locks in with the satellite best when you are on the road. You may not be able to get a GPS lock while in your garage, parking structures, or if testing the camera in your home.
Depending on the functionality your camera offers, you might be able to record when the car is not running if it is hardwired or connected to an always-on accessory port. There are a few circumstances where your dash cam won’t always record.
One of the most frequent reasons your dash cam could not be captured is a malfunctioning power line. Your dash cam may have intermittent power supply if your power cable is frayed or broken, which could cause recordings to be lost. Examine your power cable for any obvious wear and tear or damage to determine whether it is broken.
Most Series 2 Dash Cams have a one-minute recording time by default, which keeps file sizes reasonable and readable. However, this can be extended to three minutes. You can record for up to four hours in 1080p HD before the camera loops. The size of your SD card determines how much data is recorded.
Because the Cobra dash-cam has an integrated microphone, it can capture audio in addition to video if that is what you would like. Micro-B USB: The SC100 has two micro-B USB ports that allow you to connect it to your computer and download recorded video clips.
While the vehicle is not in use, Parking Mode will provide some video monitoring. However, the dash cam must be powered for this feature to function effectively.