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A139 PRO

Is the IR footage in black & white?

The LEDs on the VIOFO A139 3-CH interior cameras operate in the following way:. ON means the infrared lights are always on and video will be in black and white. AUTO means the dash cam will turn on/off the infrared lights according to the surrounding

What do the LED lights on the A139 indicate?

Here is what the flashing and solid LED lights on your A139 front camera mean:. LED Light. LED Status. Meaning. REC. Solid Red. The dash cam is recording. REC. Flashing Red. Recording is off (ie. firmware is updating). MIC. Solid Red. Audio recording

Can I unplug the rear/interior camera to make it a dual-channel system?

Yes, you can! While the A139 3-CH is a triple-channel system that allows you to record front, rear and inside your vehicle, if you only need 2 of the cameras, simply unplug the one you don't need. We love hearing from our customers, and we'd love to

How do I install the CPL filter on the A139?

When installing the CPL filter, make sure you align the white markers on the CPL and A139 Front Camera lens. The VIOFO A139 Pro includes a CPL filter that should be attached only to its front lens. The secondary cameras like the rear and interior don

What is the max SD card size?

The VIOFO A139 3-CH accepts microSD cards up to 256GB. Please note that the A139 does not come with a microSD card in the box, so you will need to add one to your cart if you do not already have an existing microSD card. If you are upgrading from oth

Can I change the quality to 1080P for the front and get 60 FPS?

The VIOFO A139 3-CH allows you to record in 2K QHD at 60FPS! In other words, you don't need to scale down to 1080p Full HD to get 60FPS. The VIOFO A139 3-CH offers the following resolution options:. Front Camera. Rear Camera. Interior Camera. 3-Chann

Can I use the A139 for live streaming?

No, the VIOFO A139 3-CH does not support live-streaming. However, if you wish to share your footage with your friends and family, you use the VIOFO mobile app to view and download your footage to your phone, then you will be able to share the footage

Can I add on my own external microphone for the A139?

Yes, VIOFO has an external microphone that you can add to the VIOFO A139 3-CH. BlackboxMyCar does not carry stock for it, but if it is something you are looking for, let us know and we will get one in for you!. If you are wondering about the audio re

Does the A139 have parking mode?

Yes, the VIOFO A139 3-CH offers parking mode recording. With motion and impact detection parking mode, the A139 Plus protects your car, recording videos when it detects movement or impact, even when you're not there. You will need the new VIOFO HK-3C

Is the A139 compatible with the A129's VIOFO CPL Filter?

Unfortunately, the VIOFO A139 front camera is not compatible with the CPL filter that the A129 Pro/Plus uses. Because of the new front camera design, VIOFO has manufactured a new CPL filter specifically for the A139 front camera, and it comes standar

Can I turn audio recording off?

Yes, you can turn ON and OFF audio-recording using the microphone button on the face of the dash cam. We love hearing from our customers, and we'd love to get your feedback to further improve your experience with us. Let us know how we're doing, or c

How do I connect my phone to the dash cam?

You need to have the VIOFO mobile app downloaded and installed on your phone. If you haven't done so, you can find the app on both the App Store and the Google Play Store. 1. Press on the WiFi button on the face of the dash cam to turn on the WiFi fu

Can I turn audio notifications off?

Yes, you can turn the audio notifications ON and OFF via the Settings menu in the VIOFO mobile app. We love hearing from our customers, and we'd love to get your feedback to further improve your experience with us. Let us know how we're doing, or con

Can I rotate the camera lens to the side in case I get pulled over?

Unfortunately, while the front camera can be rotated up to 300°, it only allows for up and down rotations and not side-to-side. However, keep in mind that the interior camera records at 170° field of view, which will give you a comprehensive coverage

Are the front/rear connecting cables the same as the A129 series?

No, the VIOFO A139 3-CH uses different coaxial cables as the A129 series. If you are thinking of upgrading to the A139 3CH from the A129 Plus or other VIOFO dual-channel systems, you will need to replace all the existing VIOFO cameras and cables. The

How does the Super Night Vision 2.0 improve the VIOFO A139 Pro’s performance?

The standard Sony STARVIS technology performs admirably in low-illumination monitoring. However, Sony's most recent tech, the STARVIS 2 IMX 678 image sensor, does a better job with a much wider dynamic range in a single exposure, even at night time.

What is the storage capacity of the VIOFO A139 Pro?

While most VIOFO dash cams have a maximum storage capacity of 256 GB, VIOFO leveled up the storage capacity of the A139 Pro, increasing the maximum SD card capacity to up to 512GB. Thanks for stopping by!. We love hearing from our customers, and we'd

What are the compatible accessories of my VIOFO A129 Pro to my VIOFO A139 Pro?

When upgrading to the A139 Pro, the VIOFO A129 Pro power cables can no longer be used. The cable on the VIOFO A139 Pro has been upgraded to Type-C, whereas the A129 Pro uses a standard Mini USB connection. The old power cables are no longer compatibl

Can my VIOFO A139 Pro record audio during parking mode?

Yes, the VIOFO A139 Pro can record audio during parking mode such as Low Bitrate and Auto Event Detection. The only recording mode which cannot record audio is Time Lapse mode. We love hearing from our customers, and we'd love to get your feedback to

Should I turn on my VIOFO A139 Pro’s HDR?

Yes, especially that this is one of the best features of the VIOFO A139 Pro, along with its Sony STARVIS 2 tech.  HDR is important for license capture, especially at night, because the car's headlights on the reflective plate usually result in a blow

What are the Time Lapse frame rates for my VIOFO A139 Pro?

The VIOFO A139 Pro has a time-lapse recording mode that can record 1, 2, 3, 5, and 10 frames per second. We love hearing from our customers, and we'd love to get your feedback to further improve your experience with us. Let us know how we're doing, o

What’s the maximum bitrate recording of the VIOFO A139 Pro?

Running a front-only camera of the VIOFO A139 Pro at 4K can possibly reach a bitrate of 58 to 60 Mbps. Conversely, when used along the A139 Pro’s rear camera, the maximum bitrate lowers down to 44 Mbps for the front, and 16 Mbps for the rear. And whe

How many frames per second does the VIOFO A139 Pro record for its 3-channel model?

For the VIOFO A139 Pro 3-channel, the dash cam is able to record in:. - 2160P 24fps + FHD 24fps + FHD 24fps. - 1600P 30fps + FHD 30fps + FHD 30fps. When used in a 1 or 2 channel setup, the VIOFO A139 Pro is able to perform 2160P 30fps, along with FHD

What is the recommended setting for the IR lights on my VIOFO A139 Pro?

‘On’ means that the IR lights are always turned on, so the video is black and white. Auto means that the dash cam will decide whether or not to turn on/off infrared lights in different lighting conditions, which is recommended. Moreover, you can also

Does the VIOFO A139 Pro have low voltage cut off options?

Yes, the VIOFO A139 Pro does have low-voltage cut-off options, which are built into the hardwire kit of the camera. These are manually changed through the voltage cut-off box located on the hardwire kit itself.The VIOFO A139 Pro has low-voltage cut-o

Upgading from the A129 to the A139 Pro?

Unfortunately, if you are thinking of upgrading to the VIOFO A139 3-CH from the A129 Series or other VIOFO dual-channel systems, you will need to replace all the existing VIOFO cameras and cables. New Power Cable. The VIOFO A139 3-CH uses a USB-C pow