For superior detail and clarity select 2560x1440p resolution. Most 1080P SmartTVs can't display 2K video footage, but all computers resize video to fit screen size, some browsers may not support 1440p or higher resolutions.
The A119 V3 firmware contains hidden High
Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) H.265 compression codec. The difference
between standard H.264 and H.265 is the reduced video file size and increased
detail using HEVC codec. Depending on the lighting and scene composition
H.264 uses 16x16 macro blocks to compress areas with no details such as
sky or road but H.265 uses 64x64 variable blocks to further compress
low detail areas. Along with other improvements H.265 also provides
bitrate reduction as much as 50% compared to H.264 while maintaining the
same image quality with slightly increased detail and brightness.
HEVC
H.265 compression requires more A119 V3 system resources to record clips generating more heat and not recommended for HOT seasons. H.265
also requires more processing power to view than H.264 MP4 video, its
also very difficult to preview while video editing or even viewable with
most GPS / G-sensor MP4 players. H.265 does have a huge benefit for
reducing large 4K video files in other 'Pro' models. I prefer the compatible MP4 video format H.264 AVC codec with larger file size its easier to view, edit and share.
The
HEVC H.265 compression feature will remain hidden from MENU even on new
A129 Pro 4K model dashcam, think of it as a "Pro" feature for
experienced owners. The hidden H.265 HEVC codec is enabled by stopping Recording, then long
press MIC button for 3 seconds, then enter the MENU, select the
Resolution settings, they are all now H.265. I suggest only using 1440p
since the 2160p is interpolated. To disabled H.265 compression repeat
the MIC long press sequence.As part of regular Maintenance owners should :
- format Memory card every 3 months.
- after each Firmware Update reset Default Settings.
- clean GPS module contact plate after hot summer months.
- always insert and eject microSD card while Dash Camera is Off.
Best YouTube video play back Setting :
Viewing 2K or 4K high resolution videos on YouTube can overwhelm browsers and video processors with stutter or not supported depending on Operating System and device. Change YouTube's play back Quality Setting to highest 1080p or 1440p or 2160p when available for best viewing experience.
Google Chrome: VP9 video codec is enabled on all OS.
Linux: VP9 is enabled in Firefox,
Mac: VP9 is disabled in Firefox, thus only H.264 with 1080p will get played.
Windows: VP9 with 2K or 4K depends on the machine
Enable VP9 in Firefox by setting media.mediasource.webm.enabled to true in about:config
