Vantrue S1 PRO MAX User Manual

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Sonnet 1 Pro Max

USER MANUAL V1

CONTENTS

What’s in the box?

Camera Overview

Installation

Basic Operation

Specifications

Safety Warnings

Warranty & Support

Warm Tips:

Before using the camera for the first time, please

read the product manual carefully to ensure correct

operation.

The dash cam needs to be connected to the power

supply to work properly.

To ensure driving safety, please do not operate the

device or watch the driving video via cell phone while

driving.

This product needs to be inserted into the SD card.

Please make sure the SD card is functioning properly

and is compatible with the device.

Please do not disassemble or repair the dash cam

without authorization. If the camera malfunctions,

please contact VANTRUE's official customer service.

Please avoid installing the dash cam in a position

that will block the driver's view.

Please keep away from high temperatures and

humid environments to ensure the normal operation

of the device.

To improve the product experience, the product

firmware will be updated from time to time, you can

download the latest version to enjoy the latest

features as needed.

Please do not install the dash cam in front of the

passenger to avoid safety hazards caused by the

device falling off.

Please note that the use of wireless CarPlay or

Android Auto may affect the connection of the app.

Please use this product reasonably in compliance

with relevant laws and regulations.

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1. What’s in the Box?

D. Type-C USB

Data Cable(3.3ft)

B. GPS MountA. Vantrue S1 PRO

Max Dash Cam

F. Electrostatic

Stickers*2

G. Cable Clip

C. Car Charger

with Built-in

Type-C Cable

(11.5ft)

H. Crowbar

E. Warning

Stickers*2

I. Dust-Free Cloth

K. Quick User

Guide

J. Adhesive

Stickers*2

L. Vantrue

Intelligence

Functions User

Manual

S1 Pro Max

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Note:

S1Pro Max 1CH: Does not include the rear camera.

S1Pro Max 4k+4k: Includes the RC11 rear camera and

rear camera cable.

S1Pro Max 4k+2.5k: Includes the RC09 rear camera

and rear camera cable.

RC08 in-car DMS camera compatibility: Single-channel

models support the RC08 camera； Dual-channel

models require selecting either the DMS camera or the

rear camera for configuration, depending on the use

case.

Optional Accessories (Buy Separately)

P. Rear Camera

Cable

(20ft, Optional)

N. RC09 Rear

Camera

(Optional)

M. RC11 Rear

Camera

(Optional)

O. RC08 In-car

DMS Lens

(Optional)

R. CPL Filter

(Optional)

Q. Inside Camera

Cable(2ft, Optional）

T. Harewire kit (Optional)S. Wireless Remote

Control (Optional)

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2. Camera Overview

2.1 Camera Overview

2’’ IPS Screen

S1 Pro Max Front-Facing Camera

TYPE-C Port for Connecting Rear Camera Cable or

Transferring Data

Reset Button

MicroSD Card Slot

Type-C USB Port on Mount

Microphone

Serial Number (Stick in the middle of the screw

position at the bottom)

S1 Pro Max

VTEZZL1577

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Buttons and Functions

ButtonsNo. Instruction

During video recording, short press to

start/stop recording;

In menu settings, short press to

confirm the action;

In playback mode, short press to

play/pause the file;

During video recording, short press to

switch the video window; long press

to turn off the screen;

In menu settings and file browsing,

short press to display the previous

option, long press to scroll up to

display options;

In playback mode, short press to fast

forward;

In the recording mode, long press to

turn on/of parking mode;

In menu settings and file browsing,

short press to return to the previous

interface;

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During video recording, long press to

turn on/off WiFi, and short press to

turn on/off the microphone;

In menu settings and file browsing,

short press to display the next option,

and long press to scroll down to

display options;

In playback mode, short press to pop

up the delete file menu;

In power-on status, long press to turn

off the dash cam;

In power-off status, short press to

turn on the dash cam;

In the video recording interface, short

press to enter emergency recording,

short press again to capture the

picture; in WiFi mode, short press can

also capture the picture；

In playback mode, short press to pop

up the delete Menu;

Enter Menu: Short Press to Confirm

Short press to restart the camera

Reset

Button

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LED Indicator

Screen Overview

DescriptionLED Status

Steady green light In standby status

Blinking green light Camera is recording

LED Indicator

S1 Pro Max

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Loop Recording for 1 min

Loop Recording for 3 min

Loop Recording for 5 min

Loop Recording OFF

MIC OFF

Memo card inseed

NO Memo card inseed

ACC Connected

Remote Control is Connected

2.4G WiFi ON

5G WiFi ON

2.4G WiFi is Connected

5G WiFi is Connected

WiFi OFF

MIC ON

4G LTE Signal

Video

Resolution

Recording Time

(Current Clip)

Emergency File

Locked

Voice Assistant is ON

Voice Assistant is OFF

Collision Detection ON

1080P Low Bitrates Recording ON

720P Low Bitrates Recording ON

Motion Detection ON

Low Framerate Parking Mode

Current Time

and Day

Rear Calibration in Progress or

Pending Calibration

Rear Calibration Completed

Cabin Calibration in Progress or

Pending Calibration

Cabin Calibration Completed

Recorded driving

speed (KMH or MPH)

HDR ON

HDR OFF

G-sensor ON

G-sensor OFF

GPS is Located

Successfully

GPS OFF

Front Calibration in Progress or

Pending Calibration

Front Calibration Completed

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3. Installation

3.1 Installing a Memory Card (Recommend Vantrue U3

Please insert a memory card (memory card capacity:

32GB-1TB, card speed: U3/Class10/A2, recommend

Vantrue U3 microSD card) into the card slot according

to the direction indicated in the below picture, until a

"click" sound is heard in the card slot, indicating that

the memory card is inserted correctly.

After inserting the memory card, if the screen prompts

"Card error, please format", please directly press the

button to enter the menu, then go to 'system setup' and

choose 'format' to start the formatting process.

high-speed microSD card).

Wi-Fi

Voice Control

Voice Content

Format SD Card

System Setup 5/15

Format SD Card

All data will be deleted!

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Note:

The dash cam has specific requirements on the card

speed of the memory card. For reliable operation,

please use memory card speed: U3/Class10/A2, we

recommend using a VANTRUE SD card(sold

separately).

The microSD card should be formatted once a

month to maximize the lifetime of the memory card.

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file missing.

Align the mount with the dash cam mount interface

then push in until the mount is installed.

3.2 Dash Cam Installation

(1) Installation of Camera Mount

Format SD Card

Formatting

Format SD Card

Format successful！

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Connect one end of the car charger to the car cigarette

lighter and the other end to the Type C port on the

front camera mount. Start the ignition, waiting for the

dash cam to start.

(2) Car Charger Installation

Before installation, please power on the dash cam and

check whether the shooting angle of the front and rear

lens is appropriate through the recording view.

(3) Power On Dash Cam, Select the Installation Position

Thoroughly clean the windshield with water or alcohol,

then wipe it with a dry cloth. Stick the electrostatic

sticker next to the rear-view mirror, which is the

recommended position to prevent blocking your view

while driving.

(4) Installing the Electrostatic Stickers

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Remove the protective film from the mount, then fix

the mount and camera on the electrostatics stickers.

(5) Installing the Front Camera

Note: The electrostatic stickers come with a two-sided

protective film. Please remove the protective film from

No. 1, paste the electrostatic sticker on the windshield,

and then remove the protective film from No.2.

Please peel o this mask

AFTER application completed

Please peel o this

mask BEFORE application

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Note:

Please clean the lens with the dust-free cloth

provided by VANTRUE.

When installing the rear camera, ensure the S1 Pro

Max dash cam is powered on. First, use the main unit's

display to determine the mounting position, then firmly

fix the rear camera to the rear windshield as

illustrated.

RC11 rear camera installation method (optional)

(6) Rear Camera Installation

RC09 rear camera installation method (optional)

Install it directly in front of the steering wheel (refer to

the diagram for placement). For detailed installation

steps, scan the QR code for the "VANTRUE Intelligent

User Manual."

(7) Install DMS Camera (Optional)

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Rear Camera Cable: Carefully store the rear camera

cable in the direction shown in the picture.

Car Charger Cable: Use the crowbar to stuff the car

charger cable under the rubber seal of the A-pillar and

windshield.

(8) Wire Storage

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Please scan the QR code for the relevant version below

to download the app and install it.

Search for the "Vantrue" app in the App Store or

Google Play Store to find the app and then download

and install it on your phone.

Note: This product supports the following functions

via a WiFi connection to a smartphone: real-time

preview, change camera settings, file downloads

without an internet connection, and video playback

directly on your phone. However, GPS track playback

and video sharing require an active internet connection

or cellular data service (you must disable the dash

cam's WiFi connection to use these features).

3.3 APP Download

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Note:

Please check whether the Wi-Fi function of your

phone is turned on first.

The initial password for this device is only used for

initial login. To prevent potential security risks,

please be sure to change the initial password after

The S1 Pro Max dash cam automatically enables its

WiFi upon startup. If the WiFi is disabled, you can

reactivate it via the shortcut key, voice command, or

system menu.

After the S1 Pro Max camera’s Wi-Fi is turned on, click

"Add Device" on the Vantrue App, select Sonnet Series,

choose S1 Pro Max model, confirm the corresponding

Wi-Fi name, and finally click to confirm the Wi-Fi

connection.

3.4 WiFi Connection

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If you forget the password you set, you can go to the

camera's "System Settings" and choose Restore

Default Settings. After the camera restores the

default settings, the Wi-Fi password is the initial

password (12345678). Please note that the

camera's Wi-Fi password can only be changed via

the Vantrue app.

3.5 APP Operation

Full Screen

Microphone

ON/OFF

Camera

Displays

Switch

Setup

Album

Camera

Correction

Line

Start/Pause

Recording

Mileage

Statistics

Snapshot

the initial login to prevent others from logging into

your device without authorization or other adverse

consequences.

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After entering the APP real-time preview, you can do

the following operations.

Video Preview: After the APP connects to the

camera successfully, the camera enters the

real-time preview page, click the full screen button

or cell phone horizontal playback, the real-time

screen automatically switches to full screen

preview mode. Click the window switch button to

switch the front and rear video windows, but only

multi-channel recording mode can use this

function.

Playback Video: You can view the recorded video

or photo files in the SD card in the APP, click "File"

and then select the video to play back.

Video Download: You can choose to download

videos or pictures in the SD card browse file

interface or in the video playback. After download-

ing the video, you can play it in the App local file

and view the GPS track of the video.

Picture Capture: In the application's live preview

screen, you can capture the current picture.

Mileage Statistics: Users can click to download the

mileage information according to their needs. The

mileage information will be saved in the APP as a

picture or PDF file.

Camera Correction Line: The lens balance is

corrected by the accurate cross line, so that the

recording image will not be skewed.

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4. Basic Operation

4.1 Menu Settings

Open the "Vantrue" APP, and enter "Settings> About>

Detect New Version". The App will automatically detect

whether its version is the latest. If there is a new

version of the APP, follow the prompts and upgrade

the version.

The S1 PRO Max dash cam has 4 function menus,

which are: Record Settings, System Settings, Vantrue

Intelligent and File Browsing. You can set your dash

cam according to your requirements with these

function settings.

Press the button to pause the video first, then press

the button to enter the menu settings.

3.6 APP Upgrade

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(1) Record Setup：

Resolution: The S1 PRO Max camera has 2

recording modes:

Front + Rear Mode:

2160P+2160P 30FPS

2160P+1440P 30FPS

1440P+1440P 30FPS

1440P+1080P 30FPS

1080P+1080P 30FPS

1080P+720P 30FPS

720P+720P 30FPS

Front Mode:

3840x2160P 30FPS

2560x1440P 30FPS

1920x1080P 30FPS

1280x720P 30FPS

Note: The resolution specifications will vary

depending on the optional camera used and the

actual resolution will be determined by the specific

lens installed.

Loop Recording: The default setting is 1 min. You

can choose the options among 1/3/5 min and OFF.

G-Sensor: Select the level of G-sensor you need,

then you can set 3 directions (Front + Rear/Left +

Right/Up + Down). The G-sensor value in each

direction can be selected as 1/2/3/4/5/Off. The

higher the sensitivity level, the easier it is to trigger

event recording. G-sensor is most sensitive when

set to 5.

Record Setup

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Audio Recording: The default setting is on. Set

recording to on or off.

Audio Noise Reduction: The default setting is on. It

adjusts the audio effect of recording by dynamic

noise reduction. You can choose to turn it on or off.

Exposure: You can set the camera exposure value

of the front or rear camera of the car separately.

The default is +0.0.

REC Status Light: Default setting is ON. You can

choose to turn on/off the recording status light.

HDR: The default setting is on. You can adjust the

HDR on or off of the front and rear cameras

separately.

HDR Timer: The default is off. After turning it on,

you can select the automatic start time and close

time.

PlatePix™ Timer: The default is off. You can

choose to automatically start and stop the time

after turning it on

Rotate Display: Default is off. You can choose to

flip the rear screen up and down (180 degrees).

Rear Mirror: The default is ON. If you turn it on, the

rear recording screen will be displayed in mirror

mode.

Number Plate: Select the number or letter to be set.

After setting, your license plate number can be

displayed in the recorded video.

Stamp: Enable or disable the watermark stamp on

videos and photos. The watermark stamp includes

time and date label, VANTRUE label, license plate

number, GPS location information, and speed label.

All are enabled by default.

Time Lapse: The default value is disabled. You can

choose to enable 1FPS/5FPS/10FPS/15FPS

Parking Mode: You can choose the parking mode

you need, including Collision Detection/Motion

Detection/Low Bitrate Recording/Low Framerate

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Mode/OFF, the default is OFF.

Parking Mode Settings

Detection Lens Position: The default is front +

rear. You can choose front+rear or front.

Parking Low-light Night Vision: The default is on.

Set recording to on or off.

Parking Collision Detection: The default is quick

start mode. You can choose power saving mode

and quick start mode.

Motion Detection Area: The default is full screen.

You can choose Front area detection, Rear area

detection, or full screen.

LTE Settings

Notification Push: The default is off. You can

choose real-time/3 minutes delay or off.

SIM card Upload Daily Traffic Control: The default

is OFF. You can choose among

100MB/200MB/300MB/500MB/800MB/1000MB/o

ff.

Collision Video Upload: The default is Save Traffic

Upload. You can choose between Off, original video

upload, and original video upload.

Fatigue Driving Alert: The default is off. You can

choose between 2H/3H/4H/5H/6H/off, when

exceeding a certain set time, the voice will remind

the user to take a rest.

Speeding Alert: The default is off. You can choose

120KM/H, 110KM/H, 100KM/H, or off. when

exceeding a certain set speed, the voice will remind

the user to slow down.

Mileage Statistics: The default is on, and the GPS

mileage information will be stored in the memory

card, you can view it on the computer or export the

file through the mileage statistics function in the

APP.

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(2) Vantrue Intelligent

Vantrue Intelligent: The default setting is on. You

can choose to turn it off according to their needs. If

you choose to turn it off, the following functions

will not be available.

ADAS(Front Camera): It supports Forward Collision

Warning, Pedestrian Collision, Lane Departure,

Forward Vehicle Departure, and Virtual Bumper.

The default is on, the sensitivity is medium, and the

default activation speed is adjustable.

BSD(Rear Camera): It supports Lane Change Assist

Warning and Rear Collision Warning. Their default

is on, the sensitivity is medium, and the default

activation speed is adjustable.

DMS(Cabin Camera): It supports Smoking

Detection, Phone Call Detection, Distraction

Detection, Fatigue Detection, Driver Detection, and

Steering Wheel position (default left). The default is

on, the sensitivity is medium, and the default

activation speed is adjustable.

Intelligent View Display: The default is off, you can

choose the options among 1 minute/3 minutes/5

minutes, or off.

AI Frame Display: The default is on, you turn it on

or off according to your needs.

Voice Reminder: language reminder sensitivity

level, respectively off/1/2/3/4/5/, default 5.

Hud Speed and Time: The default setting is Off. It

can be set to enter after 1/3/5 minutes, and the

current speed and time will be displayed after

entering.

GPS Settings: GPS is enabled by default. GPS

ON/OFF settings, speed unit settings, and GPS

information are all set here.

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Note: For specific function descriptions, please scan

the "Vantrue Intelligence Function Manual" QR code on

the card, as shown in the figure below.

(3) System Setup:

Language: Available languages are

English/Français/Español /Deutsch/ Italiano/简体

中文/русский/日本語/Polski/한국어.

Wi-Fi: You can choose Wi-Fi mode, view Wi-Fi

information, etc.

The Wi-Fi auto-on option means that the Wi-Fi will

automatically turn off after 10 minutes of turning

on. If you choose on, Wi-Fi will always stay on; if

you choose off, Wi-Fi needs to be turned on

manually.

Wi-Fi mode is 5G by default.

Wi-Fi information displays the Wi-Fi name and Wi-Fi

password.

Voice Control: The default sensitivity is Standard.

Voice commands can be recognized after the

option is turned on. You can choose options such

as low sensitivity/high sensitivity/standard/off.

Voice Content: Voice recognition commands. You

can use different commands to remote control the

camera to work.

Format Memory Card: Format all data on the

memory card.

Vantrue Intelligence

Lane Departure Warning Pedestrian DetectionForward Collision Warning

We are happy to unveil the Vantrue Intelligence with you.

truly driven.

Scan to check the user manual for Vantrue Intelligence setup.

truly driven.

We hope you

enjoy your new

Dash Cam!

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GPS auto update: GPS will update the time

automatically when it is turned on by default.

GPS auto update date and time is based on the

time zone where you set, so you need to choose

the correct time zone first;

Manual set date/time: Turn off GPS auto update

and set date and time manually.

Summer/Winter time auto switch: The default

setting is off. When turned on, it will switch

automatically according to the daylight saving

time and winter time dates.

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Format Reminder Setup: you can select the

reminder options: 15 Days, 1 Month, and Off. The

default is off. When the time is up, you can choose

"OK" to format, or choose "Next" to recalculate.

Time & Date: There are two ways to set the time

and date:

*This feature is only available in North America, if

used in other regions, it may cause time errors.

The date format and time zone settings are also

set in this menu.

Auto LCD Off: Set the time to automatically turn off

the LCD after no operation.

If you set the Auto LCD Off to 3 min, the camera’s

LCD screen will auto light off after 3 min but the

recording will continue. If the setup is Off, the

screen will not turn off. You can choose the options

among the 30s, 1Min, 3Min, and OFF.

LCD Brightness: The default is automatic mode; In

automatic mode, after 10 minutes of unmanned

operation of the recorder, the screen brightness

decreases by 50%; It can be set to three different

levels of brightness: high, medium, and low.

Device Sound: Set the volume of the device. The

default volume level is 2, the lowest is 0, and the

highest is 5.

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Warning Tone: According to different situations,

the dash cam is set with 5 kinds of prompt tones,

which are power-on/off sound, keys sound, file

locked sound, format sound, and abnormal stop

recording reminder. All prompt tones are turned on

by default.

Frequency: Different countries have different

frequencies. In order to avoid affecting the video,

you can choose 50Hz or 60Hz frequency according

to different regions.

System Info: Check the current model, firmware

version, and the Vantrue official website.

Certifications: You can view the certification

information of the S1 PRO Max camera.

Default Settings: Reset the device back to factory

settings.

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(4) Files:

Review the video and photo files recorded by the

camera.

Event: Critical event videos detected by G-Sensor

activity or manually locked by user.

20301201_140633_0008_E_A.MP4

20301201_140633_0008_E_B.MP4

Normal: Standard videos recorded. This folder

saves loop recording video, privacy Files and

time-lapse video.

The file name format of Loop Recording video is:

20301201_140933_0008_N_A.MP4;

The file name format of Time-Lapse video is:

20301201_140733_0006_T_A.MP4;

The file name format of privacy Mode video is:

20301201_140733_0006_T_A.MP4;

Files in Parking Mode: This folder saves parking

mode videos.

The file name format of Parking mode video is:

20301201_140833_0002_P_A.MP4

Files 1/5

Event Video

Parking Video

Normal Video

Photo

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4.2 Key Features

(1) Loop Recording

After inserting the memory card and connecting the

power, the dash cam will automatically turn on and

enter loop recording. The duration of each recorded

video will be saved based on the loop recording time

you set, and saved in the normal video folder. When

the capacity of the normal video folder reaches 70% of

the total capacity, the new loop recording file will

automatically overwrite the original loop recording

files.

Photo: Photos files. The pictures captured and

collided in normal video recording mode are: N

(Photo), and the pictures captured in parking

monitoring mode are: P (Photo).

The file name format of Photo: is:

20210128_140633_00001_N_A.JPG

20210128_140633_00001_P_A.JPG

Note: The suffix A represents the files recorded by the

Front camera, the suffix B represents the files

recorded by the Rear camera.

All Files: All the videos and photos recorded.

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Note:

The normal operation of the loop recording function

is very dependent on the speed of the memory card,

so please format the memory card regularly to avoid

problems such as excessive memory card files and

card aging that affect the normal loop recording.

Please check the loop recording video regularly to

avoid the necessary videos being overwritten by the

loop.

When Loop Recording is turned off, the video lock

function will no longer work.

After the loop recording is turned off, the duration of

each video will be 20 mins, and the recording will

stop when the memory card capacity is full.

(2) Event Recording

Event video is triggered by the G-sensor (Gravity

Sensor), which can be automatically triggered or

manually locked. During driving, in case of special

circumstances, the camera will automatically lock for

event recording or you can manually lock it by pressing

the button for event recording. During the lock

video period, you can press the button to capture

multiple times. After recording, the video will be

automatically saved in the event video folder, and the

photo will be saved in the photo folder.

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The sensitivity of the automatic locking video trigger

is determined by the sensitivity of the collision. The

higher the sensitivity setting, the greater the

probability of being triggered.

The total capacity of the event video file accounts

for 30% of the total capacity of the current memory

card. When the event video file reaches the upper

limit, the new event video file will automatically

overwrite the old event video file. It is recommended

to periodically check and save your event video files

to avoid loss.

Lock recording will not trigger in either of the

following situations: Loop recording is off or Time

lapse recording is on. You can only capture photos

with loop recording off/ time lapse on.

(3) Parking Mode

When parking, you can set up a variety of different

parking monitoring settings on your own, depending on

the vehicle itself, the parking environment, your own

needs, and other factors.

Automatic locking event video is triggered when the

car is hit/shaken. The dash cam detects the vibration

and automatically locks the current video, which is

saved in the event video folder.

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After the parking mode is turned on, there are three

ways to record:

Parking Mode

Collision Detection

Motion Detection

Low Bitrate Mode

Low Framerate Mode

The dash cam will auto switch to parking mode

when the vehicle is stationary.

Long press the button to begin manually.

Install the Vantrue hardwire kit and the dash cam

will directly enter after the car stops the engine

(the Hardwire kit needs to be bought separately).

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Please note the following precautions when using the

parking mode:

To ensure that the dash camera can use the

parking mode function normally, please use the

VANTRUE hardwire kit cable or other stable and

continuous power supply for the camera.

It is recommended to use VANTRUE ACC hardwire

kit cable. If you use other brands of ACC hardwire

kit cable, you may not be able to use the ACC

function due to the different location of the ACC

detection PIN pin.

In the hot and sunny environment of summer, we

recommend you to choose the parking mode of

collision detection. When the ambient temperature

in the car reaches 60℃, we recommend you turn

off the camera to avoid the camera working

abnormally due to the high temperature.

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Low Light Night Vision in Parking Mode

In order to enhance the safety of parking at night, we

make full use of the lens performance combined with

the low light Night Vision technology to improve the

night vision effect in parking mode.

This feature is on by default and will only be triggered

when entering parking mode, and will not affect

normal recording.

Time-lapse recording and parking mode (including

collision detection, motion detection, low bit rate

recording, and low frame rate mode) can only be

turned on one of the two. If one of them is turned

on, the other one will be turned off automatically.

All the files recorded in parking mode will be saved

in the parking video folder, to avoid the parking

mode files being overwritten by the loop, please

check them regularly to avoid losing them.

The parking mode function will be improved with

the firmware upgrade of the S1 Pro Max dash

camera. Please pay attention to the firmware

description announcement on VANTRUE website

for specific changes, or consult with customer

service staff.

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Collision Detection

When the Collision Detection setting is on, the icon

will be displayed in the recording interface, indicating

that the recorder is currently using the Collision

Detection mode. The sensitivity of the Collision

Detection value can be selected as 1/2/3/4/5. The

higher the sensitivity level, the easier it is to trigger

Event recording. Collision Detection is most sensitive

when set to 5.

After entering the collision detection mode, once the

dash cam detects a collision, it will trigger the

recording for 1 minute and save the file in the parking

video folder. You can watch the video back via the

APP or the computer Vantrue player.

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Note: If the dash cam continues to be hit during the

collision detection recording, it will exit the collision

detection mode and enter normal recording, restarting

the 5-minute entry mechanism.

This function allows you to adjust the startup mode of

collision detection. In power saving mode, the dash

cam will turn off and then turn on to record after the

trigger; in fast start mode, the dash cam will be in

standby mode and start recording immediately after

the trigger.

Note: Power saving mode/quick start mode will only

take effect after collision detection is turned on. This

function will not take effect if collision detection is

turned off or other parking monitoring modes are

selected.

Collision Detection Sensitivity: There are 1 to 5 levels

of sensitivity that can be adjusted. The larger the

number, the higher the sensitivity. You can adjust it

according to their habits and the condition of the car.

Parking Monitor Settings

Parking Mode Camera Sel...

Low Light Night Vision in P...

Collision Detection in Park...

Motion Detection Area

Collision Detection in Parking Mode

Power Saving Mode

Quick Start Mode

Parking Mode

OFF

Collision Detection

Motion Detection

Low Bitrate Mode

Collision Detection

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Motion Detection

When the motion detection is turned on, the icon

will be displayed on the recording interface, indicating

that motion detection has been turned on. Please go

to “Motion Detection Area” to set the area range.

After entering the motion detection mode, once an

object is found to be moving within the set detection

range, the dash cam will be triggered to record video

for 30 seconds and retain the 15 seconds of footage

before the triggering of the recording together to make

up a 45-second motion detection recording video,

which will be saved in the Parking Video folder.

To meet the needs of different users, the motion

detection function adds motion area selection. Users

set the area detection range of the front and rear

cameras on the S1 Pro Max recorder and click the

button to adjust the range.

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Note:

Motion detection mode can only be engaged when the

camera is turned on. Once the camera is turned off,

the motion detection mode will not work.

Motion Detection Area

Front Area Detection

Rear Area Detection

Motion Detection Area

Front Area Detection

Parking Monitor Settings

Parking Mode Camera Sel...

Low Light Night Vision in P...

Collision Detection in Park...

Motion Detection Area

Low Bitrate Recording

After entering the low bitrate recording mode, the

resolution of all cameras will be automatically

switched to 1080P 15FPS or 720P 15FPS for

recording, and the recording time is 3 minutes, and the

file is saved in the parking video folder.

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Note: Low Bitrate recording can only be engaged when

the camera is turned on. Once the camera is turned

off, the Low Bitrate recording will not work.

Low Framerate Mode

When the low framerate mode is selected, the camera

will record according to your selection among

1FPS/5FPS/10FP/15FPS. For example, if you select

1FPS and the current video resolution frame rate is

30FPS, the camera will generate a 30FPS video per

second. Low framerate mode can greatly preserve the

integrity of the video and save space on the memory

card.

Normal Recording Time = Low Framerate Recording

Time (Sec) x Recording Frame Rate FPS/Low

Framerate Option] (Time should be converted into

seconds)

Note:

The time unit of the calculation formula is seconds,

so the final normal recording time calculated is also

in seconds. If you need to convert it into other time

units, please check the units and convert them

yourself.

The low framerate mode is the same as the

time-lapse recording mode, the former only works

when parking, and the latter continues to work after

it is turned on.

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In low framerate mode, the camera also needs a

stable power supply. Once the power is off or

exhausted, the camera will shut down.

(4) LTE Settings (must be used with LTE Module)

To facilitate users to remotely check parking

conditions, Vantrue has launched an LTE module

(LT01). Users can insert a SIM card into the LTE

module and connect it to a driving recorder for remote

monitoring.

Within the LTE settings, users can customize:

Notification Settings – Manage real-time alerts and

system messages.

SIM Card Data Usage Cap – Set monthly data

limits to avoid overages.

Collision Video Upload Quality – Prioritize

resolution (e.g., 1080p/720p) for emergency event

footage.

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Compass

Time

120

KM/H

12:20

W E

Current speed

Speed indicator

Unit of

speed

Adjust these configurations based on your cellular plan

(e.g., unlimited vs. tiered data) to ensure efficient data

usage and optimal remote monitoring performance.

When this feature is turned on at the same time as

the screen saver feature, the screen saver feature

takes precedence.

When GPS is not successfully located or GPS is

not turned on, the device cannot access the HUD

speed and time display function.

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(5) HUD Speed and Time

When this function is on and after each successful

GPS fix, the camera screen displays the zoomed-in

current travel speed, current travel direction and

current time.

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(6) Mileage Statistics

S1 Pro Max dash cam uses GPS information to

analyze mileage statistics such as driving time, driving

mileage, altitude, driving speed, etc. during the driving

process. Mileage files can be exported via the APP.

In the APP real-time preview interface, you can select

the start time and end time, click OK, then you can

download the mileage statistics file in PDF or JPG

format and save it in the APP local folder.

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(7) Voice Assistant

You can also control the camera with voice

commands, such as take photo, video start, turn on/off

WiFi, lock the video, etc. Currently supported

languages are English, Japanese, Russian, and

Chinese. For more detailed voice commands, please

check System Settings > Voice Content

The default setting is standard sensitivity. Voice

recognition has options such as low

sensitivity/standard/high sensitivity/off.

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(8) GPS Function

The GPS function is one of the important functions of

the dash cam. GPS is enabled by default, and the

camera receives GPS signals through the GPS mount.

It can automatically calibrate the time and date in your

area, recording the location where the video was taken

and the speed of the car at the time.

GPS Information

Note:

The GPS connection will be completed within 1

minute after you turn on the device. If the GPS

connection is not successful within 1 minute, please

check whether the device has turned on the GPS

function, whether the GPS bracket is properly

connected, and whether your environment

(underground parking lot, densely populated

residential area, subway, tunnel, etc.) is affecting the

reception of GPS signal.

GPS information is recorded along with the video.

To view it, please download and install the Vantrue

APP and Vantrue GPS Player (available for

download at www.vantrue.net).

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(9) GPS Automatic Update Time& Date

The GPS automatic correction time setting for the S1

PRO dash cam is turned on by default. You can select

GMT-08:00 by selecting your time zone, such as Los

Angeles. If you do not know the time zone of your

location, you can use WiFi to connect to the Vantrue

App and confirm that the automatic time adjustment

function in the APP is turned on.

(10) Video Quality and PlatePix™ Timer

The default video mode is Standard Quality. Users can

turn on PlatePix™ mode according to their needs and

set the automatic on/off time with the PlatePix™ timer.

This mode prioritizes enhancing license plate clarity

and reducing blur caused by lighting conditions to

ensure reliable evidence in incident scenarios.

Note:

GPS automatic time correction needs to set the

correct time zone, you can refer to the

representative cities after each time zone.

Automatic switching between winter and summer

time, this function is only available in North America.

Time & Date

GPS Automatic Update

ST/WT Auto Switch

Date Format

Set Date/Time Manually

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PlatePix™ ON PlatePix™ OFF

(11) Viewing and Deleting Video/Photos

a. Viewing and Deleting files on the Camera

· Playback Files

After clicking "Files", enter any folder, and after

opening the video folder, you can press the button

to select the next file, and delete the file during

playback.

Note: While PlatePix™ enhances brightness in the

foreground, the overall image may appear darker. In

low-light environments, it is recommended to disable

or schedule PlatePix™ mode to maintain optimal

recording quality.

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b. Viewing and Deleting files on Computer

· Deleting Files

Go to "Files", choose a video on the dash cam, and

press the button in the file browsing interface to

pop up the delete Menu.

Event Video 2/5

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Delete This File?

Delete All Files?

Connect the included TYPE-C USB data cable to

the camera and the computer.

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After the connection is successful, the icon will

appear on the display of the camera to transfer

data, and then you can view and delete the video

files in the computer folder.

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c. Viewing and Deleting on the “Vantrue” APP

After the camera is successfully connected to the

mobile phone through WiFi, it can play back, download

and delete files in the mobile APP.

Depending on the computer systems of different

users, after the camera is connected to the

computer, it will be displayed as a removable drive

or a removable folder.

To view the files on the computer, you can directly

access them, right-click to open the menu, and

delete them.

You can also use a USB card reader to read the

memory card information.

To ensure a stable power supply, please check

whether the computer interface is a USB 3.0

interface. When connecting to a desktop computer,

it is recommended to use the USB port on the back

of the host computer.

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Note:

For video playback in the APP or downloads to SD

card, there will be no network traffic consumption.

You can view GPS track information only after the

video file is downloaded and played back locally. At

the same time, you need to disconnect the WIFI of

the dash cam, otherwise, the map information will

be blank.

d. View via Vantrue Player

The Vantrue GPS Player supports video playback, GPS

tracking visualization, and real-time speed display,

providing users with an enhanced video experience.

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Upgraded Files

Windows Users:

Download Vantrue Player from the official Vantrue

website:

https://www.vantrue.net/app/app.html

Click Support → Navigate to Download → Select

Vantrue Player

(12) Upgrading Firmware

Option 1: Upgrade via PC

After downloading the latest S1 PRO Max firmware via

Vantrue Official Website, place the file into the root

directory of the memory card, insert it back into the

dash cam, power on to upgrade

Option 2: OTA(OvertheAir) Firmware Update

After opening the APP, you will receive the firmware

update push. Once confirming the upgrade, it will jump

to the OTA upgrade interface, which can be upgraded

according to the APP guidance. Please note: OTA

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To upgrade firmware via file or OTA upgrade, S1

Pro Max camera needs to keep power on.

To upgrade via OTA, internet data traffic is required

to download the upgrade file.

If you upgrade the firmware by file, you need to

format the memory card on the S1 Pro Max dash

camera , and then copy the upgrade file to the

memory card to upgrade the firmware.

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Video File Format MP4

Camera Angle Front: 155° wide viewing angle;

Rear: 155° wide viewing angle;

Aperture Front: F/1. 8 wide aperture;

Rear: F/1. 8 wide aperture;

Languages English/Français/Español/Deuts

ch/Italiano/简体中文/русский/

日本語/Polski/한국어/язык

Video Resolution

Note: The

resolution

specifications will

vary depending on

the optional

camera used and

the actual

resolution will be

determined by the

specific lens

installed

Front+Rear:

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2160P+1440P 30FPS

1440P+1440P 30FPS

1440P+1080P 30FPS

1080P+1080P 30FPS

1080P+720P 30FPS

720P+720P 30FPS

Front:

3840x2160P 30FPS

2560x1440P 30FPS

1920x1080P 30FPS

1280x720P 30FPS

Model S1 PRO Max

Chips Novatek high-performance

processor

Image Sensor Sony Sensor

G-sensor Built-in triaxial sensor

WiFi Built-in 2.4GHz&5GHz

Screen 2’’ IPS Screen

The specifications of this product may change without

prior notice due to product improvements.

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Audio Built-in microphone and speaker

USB Port Type C

Power Source Built-in super capacitor

Supply voltage

current 

DC 5V 2.4A

Power 6W

Working

Temperature

-4°F to 140°F(-20°C to 60°C)

Storage

Temperature

-4°F to 158°F(-20°C to 70°C)

Memory Storage External: 32GB-1TB Micro SD

Card, U3, Class 10(not included

in the package)

Picture File

Format

JPEG

6. Safety Warnings

This product is an auxiliary device for the purpose of

recording exterior images of vehicles, and some

functions may not be supported due to different

driving and vehicle environments.

Firmware upgrades will be carried out from time to

time to further improve the product, please pay

attention to the official notice of VANTRUE

according to the specific upgrade.

This product can record and save images of vehicle

accidents, but it does not guarantee that all accident

images can be recorded. The image may not be

recorded in a special folder because the crash

sensor cannot be activated for minor crashes.

Be sure to turn off the power when inserting or

removing the memory card.

For stable use of the product, please format the

memory card at least once a month.

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Generally, memory cards have a life span, and

long-term use of memory cards may result in data

not being saved. In this case, it is recommended to

purchase a new memory card for use. If the data is

destroyed due to the long-term use of the memory

card, the company will not be held responsible.

Do not install or operate this product while the

vehicle is running.

Do not subject the product to strong shocks or

vibrations, which may damage the product and

cause malfunction or inoperability.

Do not use chemical solvents or cleaning agents to

clean the product.

The ambient temperature range for normal use of

this device is -20 degrees Celsius to 60 degrees

Celsius. Exceeding this ambient temperature range

may cause the product to malfunction.

Do not place the product in an open flame. Do not

use the product in high temperature and high

humidity areas, as this may cause electric shock,

short circuit, and other hazards and damage the

product.

It is forbidden to disassemble or modify the car

charger by yourself or use a short-circuit car

charger, otherwise, it will cause personal injury,

electric shock, fir,e, and other dangers or damage to

the product.

Please do not disassemble or modify the product

without permission to avoid damaging the recorder,

generating heat, and causing fire.

Please use this product within the scope of the law.

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Warranty

The VANTRUE® S1 PRO Max Dash Cam comes with a

full 12 months warranty. If you register your product

on our official site (www.vantrue.net/register), you

can extend the warranty to 18 months.

Support

If you have any questions regarding your product,

please solve it in the following ways: 1. Open Vantrue

APP, find the solutions in the frequently asked

questions; 2. Contact customer service of your

purchased channel; 3. Drops us an email at

[email protected]. Queries are typically answered

within 12-24 hours.

Your opinion matters

VANTRUE® is firmly committed to always improving

our products, services, and user experience. If you

have any thoughts on how we can do even better, we

welcome your constructive feedback and

suggestions.

If you need the full version of user manual, please

download on our official site, or connect with us today

at [email protected].

Thank You for choosing Vantrue

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