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Element 1 Pro manual and setup guide
The Element 1 Pro user manual (PDF) covers mounting, wiring, parking-mode setup, menu settings, firmware updates, and SD-card troubleshooting. Download the original PDF below, or use the quick-facts table and FAQ on this page to get the answer without opening the file.
Quick facts
What's in the manual
- Box contents & mounting
What's in the box and where to place the -camera setup for the best field of view.
- Installation & wiring
How to wire a hardwire kit or battery pack so buffered parking mode has power while the car is off.
- Parking mode setup
How to enable buffered parking mode in the on-device menu.
- Menu settings
Adjusting resolution, loop-recording length, and audio recording from the on-screen or app menu.
- Firmware updates
Updating firmware over Wi-Fi via the companion app.
- Troubleshooting
Fixing SD-card formatting errors and resolving recording gaps.
Common questions
How do I enable parking mode on the Element 1 Pro?
This model uses buffered parking mode, which needs a hardwire kit or external battery pack to keep recording while the car is off — see the Installation & wiring and Parking mode setup chapters.
What resolution does the Element 1 Pro record at?
Front camera records at 4K.
Does the Element 1 Pro have GPS?
Yes, this model has built-in GPS for speed and location logging.
How do I fix an SD card error on this dash cam?
Reformat the SD card in the camera's own menu (not just on a computer) and use a card rated for continuous video — see the Troubleshooting chapter.