- Overview
- WHATS IN THE BOX
- Reviews
The DRV-A501W Wide Quad HD dash cam has 1.8 times as many pixels as Full HD. With its 3.7 megapixel CMOS sensor, the DRV-A501W captures Wide Quad HD video at 30fps.
A Polarised Filter helps to reduce dashboard reflections and glare plus improves contrast performance. We are all used to wearing polarised sunglasses on sunny days; these are designed to reduce sun glare and reflections to help us see better. The DRV-A501W dashcam uses this technology to ensure clear contrasted recording results. Ensuring information such as number plates are not obscured by windscreen reflections, sun glare, etc.
Instantly view high-quality videos and images you have captured on the DRV-A501W's 3.0" full-colour LCD screen without any loss of resolution. Other features include HDR - High Dynamic Range reduces dark & light contrasts. 3-Axis G-Sensor that detects outside force, and GPS adds location data.
We include everything you need to get set up and on the road including:
- DRV-A501W Wide Quad HD dashcam
- 16GB Micro SDXC SD-Card UHS Speed Class (Memory card)
- Anti-Reflection polarised filter lens
- Cigar lighter car charger adapter, 4 meter lead (12~24V DC), required for power
- Rear camera KCA-R100 for dual recording (front & back)
- CA-DR1030 Hardwire Kit - Installation of this kit gives you a permanent power supply enabling the smart parking mode. Plus no more messy cables!
- For extra peace of mind why not increase your warranty to 3-years. Click here to find out more
- 16 GB micro SD card (Memory card)
- Polarised filter
- Suction-cup mounting bracket
- Adhesive mounting bracket (2 adhesive pads)
- Cigar lighter car charger adapter, 4m lead (12~24V DC). Required for power, if not using the optional hardwire kit CA-DR1030
- USB cable 110 cm
- Cable clips x 4
-
Instruction manual
- Quick set-up guide
- Reviews
- Questions

Appears to be doing the job.
Ordered and arrived within 2 days, very impressed. Have had it professionally fitted, the phone app takes a bit of getting used to,so will reserve judgement on that for the time being. Hopefully I have set it up so that it automatically over rides old footage as instructions were not that clear as to how that works.
KENWOOD Car Audio | Dash Cams
Hello, Thank you for your review and feedback which always helps us to improve our service to our customers. We can confirm that the dash cam will overwrite previous non-protected files by default. So no need to change any settings for this feature. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact our Technical / Customer Relations Teams via our Support Portal https://kenwoodsupport.co.uk/support-ticket/

Excellent quality product.
Very impressed with this Dash Cam. Picture quality v good and it is easy to remove from its holder by way of the magnet system. The polarising filter comes with the Dash Cam and eliminates glare from the sun and from other causes of light reflections.

Looks ok
Only just been installed, but all working well

Dash cam bundle
Brilliant dash cam , easy to install clear images etc . Would definitely recommend

DRV-501 Pro Bundle
Excellent product. If using a 256g card, please ensure to make sure you get a card that’s compatible with the camera, not all so cards are equal.

Really Happy
Really happy with my dashcam. Fitting was really simple although my particular vehicle (VW Touareg) fought me a fair bit when it came to routing the cables due to the curtain airbags the actual connecting was simple. The picture quality is good, unit is easy to operate and the app seems to work well (must be Wi-Fi connection). All in all I’m very happy.

dash cam bundle
nice compact machine pictures good size and very clear very pleased

Dash cam
Great piece of kit, used the hot wire set which came with the order and had plenty of cable and clips. Seems to be working well at the moment, reasonable quality on the screen too

Excellent
Got this set up professionally with the hardwire kit, Installer said they were good dashcams. Very easy to use, will do the job.

Excellent quality for .the job Thank you
DRV-A501W FEATURES
Image Sensor
1/2.8 Colour CMOS Sensor
Viewing Angle (Diagonal / Horizontal / Vertical)
D: 126° / H: 126° / V: 110°
Lens (F-number)
F1.6 Bright Lens
Display
3.0" Full Colour TFT
Polarised Filter
Yes
Rear View Camera Addition
Yes with optional KCA-R100
Recording Resolution
WQHD (2560 x 1440px) 3.7M Pixels
Frame Rate
30fps
HDR
Built-in
3-Axis G-Sensor / GPS
Yes / Yes GPS Adds location, date & time to your videos)
Recording Mode
Loop / Manual / Event / Still Image / Parking - With optional CA-DR1030 hard wire kit
Event Recording Time
1 / 3 / 5 Minutes
Smart Parking Mode
Requires optional CA-DR1030 hard wire kit
Parking Mode Recording Time
30 Seconds
Voice Recording (Mic & Speaker)
Yes (ON / OFF)
Recording Media
microSDXC / SDHC Card 8 GB ~ 256 GB, Class 10
SD-Card Supplied
32 GB
File Format
MOV
Video / Audio / Picture Format
H.264 / Linear PCM / JPEG
Quick Release Magnetic Mount
Yes
Backup Battery
Built-in Super Capacitor
Desktop Software Windows / MAC
KENWOOD Video Player
Wireless Smartphone Link App
iOS & Android
Mounting Bracket
Suction-cup & Adhesive
Power
Cigar Lighter Adaptor
Dimensions / Weight
106 x 50.5 x 40.5 mm / 102 g (Dash cam only)
Warranty
1-Year Parts & Labour