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VIOFO A229 Pro 1CH 4K HDR Front Dash Cam with Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 8MP Sensor Super Night Vision Voice Control 5GHz WiFi GPS manual and setup guide
The VIOFO A229 Pro 1CH 4K HDR Front Dash Cam with Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 8MP Sensor Super Night Vision Voice Control 5GHz WiFi GPS 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 Yes-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 VIOFO A229 Pro 1CH 4K HDR Front Dash Cam with Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 8MP Sensor Super Night Vision Voice Control 5GHz WiFi GPS?
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 VIOFO A229 Pro 1CH 4K HDR Front Dash Cam with Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 8MP Sensor Super Night Vision Voice Control 5GHz WiFi GPS record at?
Front camera records at 4K.
Does the VIOFO A229 Pro 1CH 4K HDR Front Dash Cam with Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 8MP Sensor Super Night Vision Voice Control 5GHz WiFi GPS 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.