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DDPAI N5 Dual
User Manual

Product Introduction

Appearance

No.	Component
1	Lens
2	Rear Camera Port
3	USB Type-C Port
4	MIC
5	Indicator
6	Function Button (To reset or authorize)
7	Memory Card Slot
8	Mounting Bracket
9	Speaker

Indicator Guide

Indicator	System Status
Steady Green	Recording
Steady Red	Not Recording / Abnormal Lens
Steady Purple	Parking Monitoring
Steady Blue	Upgrading
Flashes Green	Emergency Event
Flashes Blue	Bluetooth Authorization

Specifications

Model	N5 Dual
Input	5V⎓2A
Storage	External: Support Micro-SD card (Up to 512GB, UHS-3 or higher speed)
Storage	Built-in storage: 32GB EMMC
Resolution	Front Camera: 4K 3840*2160 @25fps
Resolution	Rear Camera: 1920*1080 @25fps
Aperture	F1.8
Field of View (FOV)	Front: 140°
Encoding Technology	Support H.265 / H.264 encoding
RAM	4Gb
Wi-Fi	5GHz
Super Capacitor	Supported
Bluetooth	BT4.2
Dimensions	102 x 21.9 x 36mm
Working Temperature	-4℉ to 158℉ (-20℃ to 70℃)
Storage Temperature	-40℉ to 185℉ (-40℃ to 85℃)

Activating Your N5 Dual

Downloading DDPAI App

Note ● For the first time use, ONLY after successfully connecting to the App for activation can the Dash Cam start recording.
● As the app is constantly upgraded, the actual operation may be slightly different from the following description. Please connect your device to a phone according to the prompts in the DDPAI App.

Please scan the QR code below or search for “DDPai” in Google Play Store (Android) or App Store (iOS) to download the DDPAI App.

Connecting N5 Dual with Smart Phone

● Bluetooth Connection

For the first time of use, please connect the N5 Dual to your mobile phone through the Bluetooth.

Step 1: Power on the Dash Cam. Turn on the Bluetooth of your mobile phone.

Step 2: Launch the DDPAI App, tap “Device”> “+ Add a device”.

Step 3: Select the current device name (DDP0FXXXX) in the detected Bluetooth device list.

Step 4: Press the function button on the Dash Cam to authorize.

Step 5: When the Dash Cam is successfully connected to your mobile phone, it starts recording and the indicator stays green (Please check the indicator of your Dash Cam).

Note ● When connecting for the first time, please follow the on-screen instructions and press the function button on the device to confirm authorization to connect. When you are prompted to upgrade the app, please tap “Upgrade” to confirm.
● The Dash Cam can only be connected to one mobile phone via Bluetooth at a time.
● When it is not the first time to connect, there is no need to confirm authorization through the function button on the device, and automatic connection can be achieved. But when the Dash Cam has been connected to other mobile phones or restored to factory settings, you need to follow the steps for first connection to reconnect the Dash Cam.
● When other mobile phones want to connect to the Dash Cam, please turn off the Bluetooth of the original mobile phone, delete the device on the app, or reset the device to allow another mobile phone to connect the Dash Cam via Bluetooth.

● Wi-Fi Connection

Note If you want to view the device album, device settings, or enter the preview interface, you need to connect to the camera via Wi-Fi first. For Android phones, there is no need to connect manually, the system will connect automatically. For iPhone, please refer to the instructions below to perform the Wi-Fi connection.

Step 1: Tap “Go to connection” > “WLAN”

Step 2: Select the current device “DDPAI_N5Dual_XXXX”. Paste the password directly into the edit box and tap “Join”.

Note If the Bluetooth connection fails, you can also select to connect the Dash Cam by using built-in Wi-Fi feature.

① Open the DDPAI App, enter the “Device” page, tap “+ Add a device“, enter the “Choose your device” interface, and then tap “Device without Screen“.

② Tap “Next” > “Connect to Wi-Fi” in turn, and the detected Wi-Fi of the Dash Cam (such as DDPAI N5Dual_XXXX) will be displayed.

③ Connect your phone to the built-in Wi-Fi “DDPAI N5Dual_XXXX” of the Dash Cam, and the default password is 1234567890.

● For iPhone:

When you enter the“Settings”interface, select “WLAN” > “DDPAI N5Dual_XXXX”, enter the initial password (1234567890), and tap Join.

Note You can also paste the password directly into the edit box.

● For Android phones:

In the Wi-Fi list, select “DDPAI N5Dual_XXXX“, enter the initial password(1234567890), and tap Connect.

④ After successful connection, you can directly enter the “Device” interface of DDPAI App.

Installation Instructions

Memory Card Installation

Install the SD Card

Please make sure the Dash Cam is turned off first. Make sure the lens of the Dash Cam is facing down, the chip of the memory card is facing up. Then insert the memory card half way in (refer to the silkscreen printed pattern beside the memory card slot) and use the finger nail or a paper clip to push the card all the way inward until it clicks and locks in place.

Remove the SD Card

To remove the SD card, gently push its edge inward until it clicks, and then pops out, then simply pull it out of the slot.

Note ● Please make sure to use a brand name UHS-3 or higher speed SD card up to 512GB.
● Before first time use, please format the memory card to prevent any errors and for smooth operation.
● Do not remove the SD card while the camera is turned on.

Dash Cam Installation

The wiring and power-taking installation method of the Dash Cam include the following three types:

▶ Cigarette Lighter Power Supply

Insert the car charger into the cigarette lighter, and connect the car charger and the Dash Cam through the power cord. Most of the power cord will be embedded in the plastic guard plate of the car, and a small part will be exposed in the car. This wiring method is simple and easy to operate.

Step 1: Wipe the front windshield

Wipe the front windshield with a clean soft cloth to ensure that the bracket can stick firmly.

Step 2: Power on the Dash Cam

After inserting the car charger into the cigarette lighter, connect the Dash Cam to the car charger using the included Type-C power cord.

After the car starts, the Dash Cam will automatically start when it is powered on, and the start-up prompt tone “Hello, DDPAI” will be issued, and the Dash Cam will start recording at this time.

Step 3: Determine the installation position of the Dash Cam and adjust the lens angle

① After connecting the DDPAI App to the Dash Cam, launch the app, tap“Device Settings”> “ADAS intelligent assistance reminder”> “Adjust ADAS Installation position”.

② Select “Go to live preview”>“Enter live preview”to enter the calibration interface. Then you will see the on-screen instructions to assist with installation, according which the installation position of the N5 Dual is located.

● Vertically: Moving the N5 Dual side to side with the help of the vertical guideline on the middle of the screen, keep adjusting until to the middle of the vehicle’s front end align to this vertical guideline.

● Horizontally: Rotating the camera up and down with the help of the horizontal guideline on the middle of the screen, keep adjusting until the ground-level horizon outside vanishes from the scope of this horizontal guideline.

Note Please refer to the horizon line and vertical center line to determine the position of the Dash Cam, otherwise it will affect the use of ADAS.

③ After completing the installation, tap “Calibration completed”.

Step 5: Stabilize the Dash Cam

① After determining the installation position of the Dash Cam, attach the electrostatic sticker to the installation position.

② Peel off the film of the 3M sticker on the bracket, and stick the bracket to the center of the electrostatic sticker.

Note Please pay attention to the direction and position when attaching the 3M sticker which is a disposable item. Please confirm that the recording angle of the Dash Cam is correct before attaching.

Step 6: Wiring

As shown in the following figure, please place the power cord from the cigarette lighter receptacle to the fixed position of the Dash Cam, and hide the power cord in the plastic guard plate of the car by using the crowbar.

Note The cigarette lighter receptacle might be positioned differently in your car. The figure above is provided for reference only.

▶ Connect the fuse box (step-down line is required)

This wiring method ensures neatness and beauty in the car and realize parking monitoring function at the same time. But the wiring operation is complicated. In order to avoid vehicle damage caused by misoperation, please complete the installation at a professional automobile service shop.

Note The step-down line needs to be purchased separately or by purchasing a package including the step-down line.

▶ Connect the OBD Interface (OBD power cable is required)

This wiring method is easy for operation and can also realize the parking monitoring function.

Step 1: Plug the Type-C connector of the OBD power cable into the Type-C port of the Dash Cam.

Step 2: Connect the other end of the OBD power cable to the OBD port of the vehicle.

Note ● The OBD power cable needs to be purchased separately or by purchasing a package including the OBD power cable.
● The location of the OBD interface is different in different models. The above figure is for reference only.

Rear Camera Installation

1. Clean the rear windshield (the approximate installation position of the rear camera Is shown in the figure below).

2. Connect the rear camera to the power cable (rear).

3. Insert the rear power cable fully into the N5 Dual headphone jack.

Note Please make sure that the power cable is fully plugged into the jack, if not, the rear camera indicator will not on, and the rear camera will not work.

4. Route the rear power cable from the Dash Cam to the rear camera, cable routing is shown in the figure above.

5. Remove the red backing film of the adhesive sticker, and adjust the field of view of the rear camera, then fix the rear camera to the inner wall of the rear windshield.

Note:

Make sure to install the rear camera in the direction indicated on the sticker and make sure the lens is facing the rear windshield.

Radar Module Installation (Optional Accessory)

Note Radar Module Installation (Optional Accessory)

Step 1: Plug the Type-C connector of the OBD power cable into the Type-C port of the radar module.

Step 2: Connect the other end of the OBD power cable to the OBD port of the vehicle.

Note The figure above is for reference only, please refer to the actual OBD port location.

Step 3: Plug the Type-C connector of the radar cable into the Type-C port of the Dash Cam.

Step 4: Attach the electrostatic sticker to the recommended area as shown in the figure below. Remove the protective film from the radar, attach the adhesive side to the windshield close to the Dash Cam (make sure the indicator of the radar module is facing the windshield).

Note ● The figure above is for reference only, please refer to the actual situation.
● Do NOT place the radar behind the rearview mirror. Because rearview mirror obstruction may affect radar performance.
● The default low-voltage protection value is 12V. When the car battery voltage is lower than the set value, the power-off protection will be activated to ensure that the car battery does not lose power during parking monitoring.
● The step-down line supplies power from 12V to 5V and has a built-in high-precision voltage detection chip to output a more stable voltage.
● The OBD power cable is ONLY compatible with DDPAI Dash Cam.
● The OBD power cable only obtains power from the OBD port and will not cause safety hazards to the car.
● Please use and store the OBD power cable within the specified temperature range (Working temperature: -20℃ to 70℃, storage temperature: -30℃ to 85℃).

Interface Introduction

"Device" Interface

After the app is successfully connected, the “Device” interface will be displayed. On this interface, you can enter the preview interface, check the device album, set up the device, etc.

Local Album: Tap to view the file downloaded locally.
Tap to select a device for pairing.
Product Model
Tap to enter the preview interface.
Status Area: Contains connection status and status information of the device after connection.
Prompt Area: Contains firmware version update prompts, beginner’s guide, event push and other prompt information.
Device Album
Device Settings: Tap to set up the Dash Cam.
Service Area: You can report any problems you encounter while using the product and refer to the user manual.
qDelete Device: If you select to delete the device, the connection with the device will be disconnected and the device information will be deleted.

"Local Album" Interface

Tap “Local Album” on the “Device” interface and you can view the downloaded files in the local album, including videos, photos, and emergency files (photos & short videos).

Note Downloaded files will be moved to the local album.

Video

In the “Video” tab, you can view the all the downloaded videos. Time-lapse video files will be marked with “S”, and AI recognition files will be marked with “AI”.

Photo

In the “Photo” tab, you can view the all the downloaded photos.

Emergency

When the device is in operation, a detected collision (emergency situations such as vehicle emergency braking or collision) will trigger taking a photo and an emergency related video, which can be viewed in the “Emergency” tab. See Chapter 5 Collision Detection & Locked Videos for details.

Preview Interface

When you tap on the area outlined by the dotted line (refer the figure below), you can enter the preview interface directly. On this interface, you can preview live video, turn the SR switch, view the tracks, playback video, take pictures, download video files, set up the device, etc.

Note When you connect the Dash Cam for the first time, you will be prompted whether to enable AI.265 video encoding. It is recommended that you enable it. After enabling, the recorded video quality will be improved, which is clearer than the default configuration. But there are certain requirements for mobile phone configuration/system.

Device Album

Launch the DDPAI App, go to “Device” > “ Device Album”, you can view all the files recorded by the Dash Cam. You can also download/delete these files, hold the file you want to download/delete to enter the selection state.

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