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USER MANUAL V1
Nexus 5S
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Contents
1. Quick Start Guide
1.1 What’s in the Box?
1.2 Installation Guide
2. Usage Instructions
2.1 Camera Overview
2.2 Button Instructions
2.3 LED Indicator Instructions
2.4 Screen Overview
2.5 Operation Guide
2.6 Menu Introduction
3. Specifications & FAQs
3.1 Technical Specifications
3.2 Usage Notes
3.3 FAQs
4. Warranty & Support 40
Warnings:
Please read the user manual carefully before using
this dash cam.
To use this dash cam, please keep it plugged in.
To ensure the driving safety, please do not configure
this dash cam or watch the driving footage when
driving.
This product requires a SD card for operation, please
use a functioning SD card.
Please do not disassemble the dash cam or repair it
yourself. If it malfunctions, please contact Vantrue
official support.
Please do not install the dash cam on the position
that may obstructs your driving view.
Keep the product away from high temperature and
humid environments.
To enhance user experience, we will update firmware
periodically. Please update the firmware and
experience it if needed.
Please do not install the dash cam directly in front of
passengers in case of accidental detachment and
potential safety hazards.
Please note: The VANTRUE APP may not be
connected when you are using wireless CarPlay or
Android Auto.
Please use this product within the bounds of the law.
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1. Quick Start Guide
1.1 What’s in the box?
P. Vantrue
Hardwire Kit
S. LTE Module
Optional Accessories (Buy Separately)
Q. CPL Filter
R. Remote
Controller
D. Car Charger
(11.5ft)
J. Warning
Stickers *2
K. Adhesive
Sticker for
Rear Camera*1
B. Rear Camera
F. USB Data Cable
(3.3ft, for data
transmission only)
G. Electrostatic
Stickers*2
M. Cable Clips
A. Vantrue N5S
Dash Cam
C. GPS Mount
I. Dust-free Cloth
H. Crowbar
E. Rear Camera
Cable (20ft）
L. Quick Start
Guide
N. GPS Mount
Base*1
O. Adhesive
Promoter
CONNECTS THE WORLD
Primer
Adhesion promoter
EN
Non-woven wipes
2.0ml
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1.2 Installation Guide
Installation Diagrams:
Note:
Please clean the installation area for the main unit
and rear camera before installing.
We recommend attaching the electrostatic stickers
before installing the dash cam.
When installing GPS mount, please press the GPS
mount firmly against the windshield to remove air
bubbles and ensure adhesion.
After installing the car charger and rear camera,
please use the cable clips to organize the cables of
car charger and rear camera (refer to installation
diagrams ⑤ and ⑥).
Please format the SD card before first use.
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① Assembling the mount
③ Attaching the electrostatic
stickers
② Inserting the SD
card
④ Installing the dash
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⑤ Installing the car charger and wiring
⑥ Installing the rear camera and wiring
Note:
N5S dash cam comes with a split adhesive mount,
which can be detached by sliding the mount base.
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2. Usage Instructions
This section contains the camera overview, button
instructions, screen overview, and operation guide for
the N5S dash cam.
2.1 Camera Overview
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Front Facing Camera
Screen
Front Cabin Camera
Infrared Lights for Front Cabin Camera
Type-C USB Port for Charging (This port can not be
connected to rear camera or used for data
transmission.)
Type-C USB Port for Rear Camera Connection
(When connecting computer, it can be used for
data transmission under U disk mode)
Serial Number
Micro SD Card Slot
Type-C USB Port for Rear Camera Cable
Rear Facing Camera
Rear Cabin Camera
Infrared Lights for Rear Cabin Camera
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2.2 Button Instructions
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ButtonNo. Instruction
• In power-on state, long press to turn off
the dash cam. In power-off state, short
press to turn on the dash cam.
• In recording interface and WiFi interface,
short press to start emergency recording
and snapshot.
• When browsing the files, short press to
pop up the menu for deleting files.
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• In recording interface, short press to
start or pause recording, and enter
standby mode, long press to turn off the
screen.
• In menu and setup interface, short press
to confirm the option.
• When playback video, short press to play
or pause the video.
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• In recording interface, short press to
switch the video window.
• In menu and file browsing interface,
short press to select the previous option
or file, long press to scroll through the
above options or files.
• When playback the video, short press to
multiply the speed of the video.
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• In recording interface, long press to
quickly enter the parking mode, short
press to turn on/off the microphone.
• In menu and file browsing interface,
short press to select the next option or
file, long press to scroll down to display
the options or files.
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• In standby mode, short press to enter the
menu.
• In power-on state, long press to turn
on/off WiFi.
• In menu and file browsing interface,
short press to return to the previous
interface.
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• Short press to restart the dash cam.
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InstructionLED Indicator
Steady Green Light: In standby status
Blinking Green Light: In recording status
2.3 LED Indicator Instructions
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2.4G WiFi ON
5G WiFi ON
2.4G WiFi Connected
5G WiFi Connected
WiFi OFF
GPS Located Successfully
GPS OFF
SD Card Inserted
No SD Card /
SD Card Error
Loop Recording for
1 min
Loop Recording for
3 min
Loop Recording for
5 min
Loop Recording OFF
R means Rear
Camera Display
F means Front
Camera Display
Voice Control ON
Voice Control OFF
Recording Time
Collision Detection
1080P 15FPS Low Bitrate Mode
720P 15FPS Low Bitrate Mode
Motion Detection
Low Framerate Mode
Time Lapse ON
IR Automatic Mode
IR Always On Mode
IR Mode OFF
MIC ON
MIC OFF
FC means Front
Cabin Camera
Display
RC RC means Rear
Cabin Camera
Display
G-sensor OFF
G-sensor ON
Date and Time
Current Driving Speed
Privacy
Mode
ACC Status
ACC Connected
LTE Network
Signal
Remote Controller
Connected
HDR Timer ON
Emergency
File Locked
Video Resolution
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2.4 Screen Overview
2.5 Operation Guide
This section contains APP operation guide and dash
cam operation guide.
(1) APP Operation Guide
After downloading the Vantrue APP and connecting the
N5S dash cam to your phone via WiFi, you can preview
the video, configure settings, download files, playback
videos, etc.
(2) Download the APP
Please scan the QR code below by your phone to
download and install the Vantrue APP as per the
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(3) Add Device
WiFi function will be automatically turned on when you
turn on the N5S dash cam. When there is no
connection, WiFi function will be turned off after 10
minutes by default. After WiFi function is turned off,
you can turn it on again through shortcut key, voice
control or menu.
Connection Method: After WiFi function is turned on,
click "Add Device" on Vantrue APP, select "Nexus"
series, choose N5S model, confirm the corresponding
WiFi name, and then operate as per the prompts.
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Note:
Please check if the WiFi function of your phone is
turned on before WiFi connectivity.
The initial password of this dash cam is only for
initial login. In order to eliminate security risks,
please make sure to change the initial password in
time after the initial login to prevent others from
unauthorized access or other undesirable
consequences. The WiFi password can be changed
through the dash cam settings in the Vantrue APP.
The initial WiFi password is 12345678. If you forget
your password, please navigate to "System Setup"
and select "Default Settings" to return settings to
default and restore the initial WiFi password.
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(4) APP Instructions
Full Screen
Microphone
ON/OFF
Camera
Display
Switch
Setup
Album
Lens
Correction
Line
Start/Pause
Recording
Mileage
Statistics
Snapshot
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After entering the real-time preview interface of APP,
you can do the following operations.
Preview Video: After the APP is connected
successfully, it will enter the real-time preview
interface, click the full screen button or horizontal
playback, the real-time screen automatically
switches to full screen preview mode. Click the
window switch button to switch the front, front
cabin, rear cabin and rear video windows.
Playback Video: You can view the recorded video or
photo files in the SD card on APP, and select the
video file to playback.
Download Video: In the SD card file browsing
interface or video playback interface, you can
choose to download videos or pictures. After
downloading the video, you can playback it in the
APP local file and view the GPS track of the video.
Snapshot: In the live preview interface, you can
capture the current picture.
Mileage Statistics: The mileage information can be
downloaded as needed. And it will be saved in the
APP as a picture or PDF file.
Lens 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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(5) APP Upgrade
Open "Vantrue" APP, connect the dash cam’s WiFi,
enter “About” interface and click “APP Version", then
the APP will automatically detect if the current APP
version is the latest version. If there is a new version of
the APP, please operate as per the prompts and
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(6) Dash Cam Operation Guide
This section contains the introductions for N5S dash
cam’s main features.
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A. Loop Recording
After the dash cam is turned on, it will automatically
enter loop recording. The videos will be saved in the
normal video folder based on the preset loop recording
time. When the capacity of folder reaches 70% of the
total capacity, the old files will be automatically
overwritten by the newest to ensure continuous
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• Lock Manually: Press the emergency recording button
to lock the current video and snapshot. During the
recording period, the user can press the button several
times to snapshot.
• Lock Automatically: The dash cam will automatically
trigger emergency lock when it detects any emergency.
Note:
The normal operation of loop recording function
depends on the transmission speed of memory
card, please format the memory card regularly to
avoid the problems such as excessive files and
aging card that will affect the stability of recording.
Please check the loop recording videos regularly to
prevent the important videos from being
overwritten.
If loop recording is turned off, the emergency lock
function would not work.
When loop recording is turned off, the duration of
each video is 20 minutes. When the memory card is
full, the dash cam will stop recording and prompt
"Card Full".
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B. Emergency Recording
When driving, the video can be locked manually by the
user or automatically locked by the dash cam if any
special circumstances occur.
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Note:
The sensitivity of triggering automatic lock depends
on the collision sensitivity. The higher the
sensitivity, the more frequent the triggering.
When the total capacity of event video files reaches
30% of the total capacity of current memory card,
the old event video files will be automatically
overwritten by the newest. Please check and back
up files regularly against loss.
Emergency recording will not be triggered when
loop recording is off or time lapse recording is on.
You can only snapshot under these 2 situations.
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Parking Monitor Settings
Parking Mode Camera Selection
Low Light Night Vision in Parking Mode
Collision Detection in Parking Mode
Motion Detection Area
C. Parking Mode and Settings
When parking, you can set up a variety of parking
monitoring settings according to the vehicle itself, the
parking environment, your needs and other factors.
Note:
To ensure that the parking mode works properly,
please use the Vantrue hardwire kit or other stable
and continuous power supply to power the dash
cam.
We recommend using Vantrue ACC hardwire kit.
The ACC hardwire kit from other brands may not
work well due to the different location of the ACC
detection PINs.
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Under the hot and sunny environment in summer,
we recommend using collision detection mode.
When the ambient temperature in the car reaches
60℃, we suggest users to turn off the dash cam to
avoid breakdowns.
Only one of time lapse recording and parking mode
(including collision detection, motion detection, low
bit rate mode, and low frame rate mode) can be
turned on. Enabling one will automatically disable
the other.
The video files recorded in parking mode will be
saved in the parking video folder. To prevent the
parking mode files from being overwritten by loop
recording, please check them regularly against loss.
The parking mode and parking monitor settings
function are related, different parking monitor
settings are matched according to different parking
modes.
Parking mode function will be improved with the
dash cam function, please pay attention to the
Vantrue official website firmware description of the
public announcement, or consult with customer
service.
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D. Parking Mode Introduction
In order to meet different needs, we have enriched the
working modes of parking and improved the working
logic therein.
The ways of entering the parking mode are different
because of the different power supply modes. At
present, it supports two entry modes:
After the ACC hardwire kit is disconnected, the dash
cam enters the parking mode immediately.
When the vehicle is stationary for 5 minutes, the
dash cam will enter the parking mode
automatically.
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Users can choose the appropriate entry mode
according to their own vehicle power supply
situation to ensure the normal operation of the
parking monitoring function.
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Parking Mode 1: Collision Detection
When Collision Detection is on, the Collision Detection
icon will be displayed in the recording interface,
indicating that the camera is in Collision Detection
mode. The sensitivity of Collision Detection value can
be selected as 1/2/3/4/5. The higher the sensitivity
level, the easier it is to trigger emergency recording.
The sensitivity is highest at 5.
When the G-sensor detects that the vehicle has been
stationary for 5 minutes (entering collision detection
mode), the dash cam will display the appropriate icon
in the center of the screen and automatically shut
down. After shutting down, if the vehicle vibrates or
moves, the dash cam will automatically turn on and
record a 1-minute video, and then turn off again to
ensure that key videos are recorded.
According to different user habits, the collision
detection mode provides two startup modes: quick
start and power saving mode. Users can go to Record
Setup＞Parking Monitor Settings＞Collision Detection
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Quick Start Mode: The dash cam enters the standby
mode with the screen off. When a collision occurs, the
device will immediately light up the screen to record
video, save the file and continue to enter the standby
mode after the recording is completed.
Power Saving Mode: When the dash cam is completely
turned off, it automatically turns on to record after
detecting a collision, saves the file and turns off itself
after recording is completed, which is more
energy-saving.
The process of triggering: N5S dash cam supports
pre-recording function, which can better restore the
whole event. It adds 10 seconds of recording footage
before the triggering event to the motion detection
video, resulting in a 40-second motion detection video
(10 seconds of pre-recording + 30 seconds after the
triggering recording).
Note:
If the dash cam continues to be hit by a collision
during the collision detection recording process, it
will exit the collision detection mode, enter normal
recording, and continue to stand still for 5 minutes
before entering collision detection again.
Parking Mode 2: Motion Detection
When Motion Detection is on, the Motion Detection
icon will be displayed in the recording interface,
indicating that the dash cam is in Motion Detection
mode. There are three levels of sensitivity options
(low/medium/high) available , corresponding to a
detection range of 2 /4 /6 meters.
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You can select the detection lens and adjust the area of
motion detection in the parking monitoring settings to
more accurately monitor activities within a specific
range. This function works in conjunction with the
Motion Detection Parking Mode to ensure that the
device automatically triggers recording when it detects
abnormal movement, increasing surveillance efficiency
and reducing ineffective recordings.
Note: This mode only works when the dash cam is
powered on. If the dash cam is turned off, it will not
function.
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Parking Monitor Settings
Parking Mode Camera Selection
Low Light Night Vision in Parking Mode
Collision Detection in Parking Mode
Motion Detection Area
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Motion Detection Area
Front Area Detection
Rear Area Detection
Parking Mode 3: Low Bitrate Recording
When low bitrate recording is turned on, the screen
displays the low bitrate icon and the dash cam records
according to the set resolution (1080P 15FPS or 720P
15FPS).
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Entry Mode: After the vehicle is off, the dash cam
automatically enters the low bitrate mode, the
resolution of all the cameras are adjusted to the set
value. The dash cam records according to the loop
recording time.
Note: This mode only works when the dash cam is
powered on. If the dash cam is turned off, it will not
function.
Entry Mode: After the vehicle is off, it will automatically
enter the low frame rate mode, which can effectively
retain the video completely and save storage space.
Parking Mode 4: Low Framerate Recording
When low frame rate recording is turned on, the dash
cam will record according to the
1FPS/5FPS/10FPS/15FPS settings selected by the
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Note: The dash cam needs stable power supply, if the
power supply is disconnected, the dash cam will
automatically shut down.
E. Voice Control
You can control the camera with voice commands,
such as take photo, video start, turn on/off Wi-Fi, lock
the video, etc. Currently supported languages are
English, Japanese, Russian, Chinese and French. For
more detailed voice commands, please go to System
Setup > Voice Content to view them.
F. Mileage Statistics
N5S dash cam analyzes mileage information such as
driving time, driving mileage, altitude, driving speed and
so on based on the recorded GPS data. The mileage
files can be exported via APP.
In the APP real-time preview interface, you can select
the start time and end time and download the mileage
statistics file as a PDF or JPG file and save it in the
APP local folder.
Voice control has options of low
sensitivity/standard/high sensitivity/off. The default
setting is standard sensitivity.
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G. GPS Function
GPS is enabled by default. The N5S dash cam receives
GPS signals via a GPS mount. It automatically corrects
the time and date based on the location, records
driving location, speed to ensure the accurate video
data, providing key evidences for you in case of
accident.
H. LTE Setup (Must be connected with LTE module.
Buy Separately)
For users to remotely view their vehicle's parking
situation, Vantrue introduces the LTE module. Users
can insert the SIM card into the LTE module and
connect the dash cam to realize remote monitoring.
GPS Information
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Note:
The GPS connection will be completed within 1
minute after you turn on the dash cam. If the GPS
connection is unsuccessful within 1 minute, please
check:
whether the GPS function is enabled.
whether the dash cam is correctly connected to the
GPS mount.
whether the signal is affected by the environment
(e.g. underground parking lots, tunnels, denseness
building areas, etc.).
The GPS information is saved with the recorded
video, please check it via Vantrue APP or Vantrue
Player.
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In LTE setup, users can customize the following
settings:
a. Message push settings
b. SIM card traffic consumption limit
c. The upload picture quality of collision video
Users can flexibly adjust the settings according to the
SIM card package to ensure the efficient use of traffic
and remote monitoring functions.
I. GPS Automatic Time Correction
The default setting of GPS automatic time correction
for N5S dash cam is on. If your location is Los Angeles,
you can select GMT-08:00. If you don't know the time
zone of your location, you can connect your phone to
the dash cam via WiFi, and turn on the automatic time
correction function in Vantrue APP, so the dash cam
will correct the time zone of the dash cam according to
the time zone of your phone.
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Time & Date
GPS Automatic Update
Set Date/Time Manually
ST/WT Auto Switch
Date Format
Note:
GPS automatic time correction needs to set the
correct time zone, you can refer to the
representative cities of each time zone.
Automatic switching between Winter Time and
Summer Time is available for North America only.
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J. Playback Files
For users to watch high definition videos, Vantrue
provides an exclusive computer player:
• Mac users can search for "Vantrue Player" in the
Apple App Store and download it.
• Windows users can go to Vantrue official website.
(https://www.vantrue.net/app/app.html)to download
the latest version of the player.
The player supports video playback, GPS track view,
speed display and other functions to provide users with
a better video experience.
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K. Update Firmware
Upgrade Method 2: OTA (Over the Air)
Firmware Update
After opening the APP, if you receive an update
reminder of the dash cam firmware, please confirm the
upgrade, and then it will jump to the OTA upgrade
interface, you can upgrade the firmware according to
the APP guidelines.
Upgrade Method 1: Update via Files
Download the latest firmware file for N5S dash cam on
Vantrue official website, copy the firmware file to the
root directory of the memory card, then insert the
memory card back into the dash cam, the system will
automatically update the firmware after the dash cam
is turned on.
Upgraded Files
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Note:
To upgrade firmware via file or OTA upgrade,
please keep N5S dash cam powered on.
Downloading firmware file via OTA upgrade will
consume data traffic
To upgrade the firmware via file, please format the
memory card on the N5S dash cam first, then put
the firmware file into the memory card to upgrade
the firmware.
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2.6 Menu Introduction
The N5S dash cam function has three sections
including Record Setup, System Setup, and File
Browsing. You can set your dash cam according to
your requirements with these function setting.
(1) Record Setup：
Resolution: The N5S dash cam has 4 recording
modes:
Recording Mode Resolution
Default Settings
Front+Front
Cabin+Rear
Cabin+Rear
1944P+1080P+1080P
+1440P 30FPS
1440P+1080P+1080P
+1440P 30FPS
1440P+720P+720P
+1440P 30FPS
1440P+1080P+1080P
+1080P 30FPS
1080P+1080P+1080P
+1080P 30FPS
1080P+720P+720P
+1080P 30FPS
Front+Front
Cabin+Rear
1944P+1080P+1440P
30FPS
1440P+1080P+1440P
30FPS
1440P+720P+1440P
30FPS
1440P+1080P+1080P
30FPS
1080P+1080P+1080P
30FPS
1080P+720P+1080P
30FPS
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Front+Rear
Cabin+Rear
1944P+1080P+1440P
30FPS
1440P+1080P+1440P
30FPS
1440P+720P+1440P
30FPS
1440P+1080P+1080P
30FPS
1080P+1080P+1080P
30FPS
1080P+720P+1080P
30FPS
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Front+Front Cabin
1944P+1080P 30FPS
1440P+1080P 30FPS
1440P+720P 30FPS
1080P+1080P 30FPS
1080P+720P 30FPS
720P+720P 30FPS
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Front+Rear
1944P+1440P 30FPS
1440P+1440P 30FPS
1440P+1080P 30FPS
1440P+720P 30FPS
1080P+1080P 30FPS
1080P+720P 30FPS
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Front
2592x1944P 30FPS
2560x1440P 30FPS
1920x1080P 30FPS
1280x720P 30FPS
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Note: When the rear camera is disconnected, the
related functions will be hidden.
Loop Recording: Default setting is 1 min. You can
choose the options among 1/3/5 min and OFF.
When disabled, the duration of each video is 20
minutes by default, the dash cam will record until
the card is full.
IR LEDs: The front cabin and rear cabin cameras
have infrared lights. There are 3 options available:
Auto/OFF/ON, The default setting is Auto.
G-Sensor: Select the sensitivity of G-sensor you
need. You can set 3 directions (Front + Rear/Left +
Right/Up + Down). The sensitivity level of G-sensor
in each direction can be selected as
1/2/3/4/5/OFF. The higher the sensitivity level, the
easier it is to trigger emergency recording.
G-sensor is most sensitive when set to 5.
Privacy Mode: The default setting is OFF. When
enabled, the video is recorded in a three-stage loop
mode.
Audio Recording: The default setting is ON. You
can set it 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, front cabin, rear cabin and rear camera
separately. The default setting is +0.0.
REC Status Light: The default setting is ON. You
can choose to turn on/off the recording status
light.
WDR: The default setting is ON. It will balance the
image details in bright and dark areas and improve
the recording effect. You can choose to turn it on or
off.
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Rear HDR: The default setting is ON. It will balance
the image details in bright and dark areas and
improve the recording effect. You can choose to
turn it on or off.
Rotate Display: The default setting is OFF. You can
turn on the rotate display for front + front cabin
cameras and rear cabin + rear cameras separately.
Mirror: The default setting is ON. When enabled,
the images of the front cabin and rear cabin
cameras are displayed in mirror mode.
Number Plate: Select the number or letter to set
the number plate. After setting, your license plate
number can be displayed in the recorded video.
Stamp: Enable or disable the watermark stamp on
videos. The watermark stamp includes time and
date label, VANTRUE label, license plate number,
GPS location information, and speed label. All
enabled by default.
Time Lapse: The default setting is OFF. You can
choose to enable 1FPS/5FPS/10FPS/15FPS.
Parking Mode: You can choose the parking mode
you need. There are Collision Detection / Motion
Detection / Low Bit Rate Recording / Low Frame
Rate Recording / OFF. The default setting is OFF.
Parking Monitoring Settings: This function
includes parking mode camera selection, low light
night vision in parking mode, motion detection
area, collision detection in parking mode.
LTE Settings: This function needs to be used after
the dash cam is connected to LTE module. The
default settings are turning on real-time push
message, daily 300MB data traffic limit, collision
video traffic-saving upload. Users can change the
settings as needed.
Mileage statistics: The default setting is ON. When
enabled, the dash cam will record the mileage
information, and you can export the mileage
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statistics through the mileage statistics function in
Vantrue APP.
GPS Settings: GPS is enabled by default. GPS
ON/OFF settings, speed unit settings, and GPS
information can be checked here.
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Language: Available languages are English/-
Français/Español/Deutsch/ Italiano/简体中文
/русский/日本語/Polski/한국어.
Wi-Fi: There are Wi-Fi auto on, Wi-Fi mode, and
Wi-Fi information options under this function.
Wi-Fi Auto On: The default setting is ON. WiFi will
automatically turn off after 10 minutes. When
disabled, WiFi need to be turned on manually.
Wi-Fi Mode: The default setting is 5G. When
enabled, you can connect your phone to the dash
cam via WiFi and control the N5S dash cam on
Vantrue APP.
Wi-Fi Information: You can check Wi-Fi name and
Wi-Fi password here.
Voice Control: The default sensitivity is Standard.
When enabled, the dash cam can recognize voice
commands. You can choose options such as low
sensitivity/high sensitivity/standard/off.
Voice Content: The function includes the specific
voice commands that can be recognized by this
dash cam. You can remotely control the dash cam
by different commands.
Format SD Card: Format all data on the memory
card.
Format Reminder Setup: The default setting is OFF.
You can choose to remind 15 days or 1 month
later. When it reaches the preset time, you can
choose "OK" to format, or choose "Next" to
recalculate the time.
Time & Date: There are two ways to set the time
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GPS Automatic Update: The default setting is ON.
The dash cam updates the time automatically
based on the time zone, so you need to choose the
correct time zone first.
Set Date/Time Manually: Turn off GPS automatic
update and set date and time manually.
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Summer/Winter Time Auto Switch: The default
setting is OFF. When enabled, it will automatically
switch between summer time and winter time.
*This feature is only available in North America, if it
is used in other regions, it may cause time errors.
The date format and time zone settings can also be
set in this menu.
Auto LCD Off: The default setting is OFF. You can
choose the options among 30s, 1Min, 3Min and
OFF.
LCD Brightness: The default setting is Auto. You
can choose the options among High, Medium and
Low. In auto mode, the brightness will drop to 50%
after 10 minutes of no operation.
Device Sound: The default volume level is 2, the
lowest is 0, and the highest is 5.
Warning Tone: According to different situations,
the dash cam is set with 5 kinds of prompt tones
including power-on/off sound, keys sound, file
locked sound, format reminder sound, and
abnormal stop recording reminder sound. All
warning tones are turned on by default.
Frequency: Different countries have different
frequencies. To avoid affecting the recording, you
can choose 50Hz or 60Hz frequency according to
different regions.
System Info: Check the current model, firmware
version, and Vantrue official website URL.
Certification Info: You can view the certification
information of N5S dash cam here.
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Default Settings: Reset the device back to factory
settings.
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Event Video: Critical event videos detected by
G-Sensor or manually locked by user, and all
vibration locking video in parking mode.
Parking Video: It contains the parking mode videos
recorded in motion detection, low framerate
recording, and low bitrate recording modes.
Normal Video: This folder saves loop recording
video and time lapse video, and private video files.
Photo: Photos files.
All Files: All the recorded videos and photos can be
checked here.
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The recorded video and photo files can be checked
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A for the front camera video
B for the front cabin camera
video
C for the rear cabin camera
video
D for the rear camera video
Year Date Time
P for parking video
N for loop recording video
T for time lapse video
S for privacy mode video
E for event video
Sequence
Number
20250505_140933_0008_N_A.MP4
20250505_140833_0007_P_B.MP4
20250505_140733_0006_T_C.MP4
20250505_140633_0005_S_A.MP4
File Format Definition
3. Specifications & FAQs
3.1 Technical Specifications
To provide a better user experience for users, we will
upgrade our products. The product specifications may
change without notice.
Camera Angle Front: 158° wide viewing angle
Front Cabin: 160° wide viewing
angle
Rear: 165° wide viewing angle
Rear Cabin: 160° wide viewing
angle
Aperture Front: F1.8
Front Cabin: F1.8
Rear: F1.8
Rear Cabin: F1.8
Model N5S
Chips Novatek High Performance
Processor
Image Sensor Sony Sensor
G-sensor Built-in 3-Axis G-sensor
WiFi Built-in 2.4GHz & 5GHz WIFI
Screen 3.19’’ IPS Screen
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Video Format MP4
Languages
English、简体中文、日本語、
Deutsch、Italiano、Español、
Français、Русский язык、Polski
、한국어
Highest
Resolution
Front+Front Cabin+Rear
Cabin+Rear
1944P+1080P+1080P+1440P
30FPS
Front+Front Cabin+Rear
1944P+1080P+1440P 30FPS
Front+Rear Cabin+Rear
1944P+1080P+1440P 30FPS
Front+Front Cabin
1944P+1080P 30FPS
Front+Rear
1944P+1440P 30FPS
Front
2592x1944P 30FPS
Audio Built-in microphone and speaker
Image Format JPEG
USB Port Type C
Power Source Built-in super capacitor
Supply Voltage
Current
DC 5V 3A
Power 10W
Working
Temperature
-4°F to 140°F(-20°C to 60°C)
Storage
Temperature
-13°F to 158°F(-25°C to 70°C)
Memory Storage External: 32GB-1TB Micro SD
Card with U3 or higher data
transmission speed.
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3.2 Usage Notes
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 upgrade 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.
Generally, memory cards have a life span.
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 when driving.
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 malfunction of dash cam.
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Do not place the product in an open flame. Do not
use the product in high temperature and high
humidity areas, as these 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, fire and other dangers or damage
the product.
Do not disassemble or modify this product to avoid
damaging the dash cam and generating heat and
causing fire.
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3.3 FAQs
The dash cam can't be turned on: Please check if
the power connection is good as well as check if
the power cord or car charger is damaged.
Memory card error: Make sure that you use a
compatible SD card with FAT32 format, and format
the memory card regularly.
Video recording interruption or jamming: Please
check the rate of the memory card, we recommend
using a memory card with U3/A2 grade .
Poor night vision: Please clean the lens as well as
the car windshield and turn on WDR and HDR mode.
GPS can not be located: Make sure to use the dash
cam in outdoor open area to avoid signal shielding
interference.
Wi-Fi connection failure: Please restart the dash
cam and make sure the Wi-Fi function of the dash
cam is in the pending connection state. And try to
switch the Wi-Fi band (5GHz/2.4GHz) of the dash
cam and reconnect.
Button malfunction: Please check the firmware
version of the device and reset the dash cam.
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If the problem persists after troubleshooting, please
contact Vantrue official customer service for further
assistance.
4. Warranty & Support
Warranty
Vantrue N5S dash cam comes with a 12-month
warranty. You can register the product on Vantrue
official website (www.vantrue.net/register) to
extend the warranty to 18 months.
Support
Thank you for choosing VANTRUE!
If you have any questions about the product, please
solve them in the following ways, we will reply within
24 hours:
VANTRUE® is firmly committed to improving our
products, services and user experience. If you have
any thoughts on how we can do even better, please
feel free to contact us via [email protected].
Find answers to your questions at “About > FAQs”
in the Vantrue APP.
Contact purchase channel customer service for
support.
Send email to [email protected].
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