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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Street Guardian SGZC12SG digital video recorder, please read and follow this user manual to obtain the best performance and reliability from your product. Your camera comes preconfigured with logical default settings suitable for typical use, there are a number of user selectable...
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Product safety & precautions The product has been designed and engineered to operate at temperatures of between -20 c through to +80 c, operating ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° outside of these temperatures may produce unpredictable results and should be avoided.
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There are no user serviceable parts in this product. Unauthorised attempts to dismantle or repair this product will void the warranty. Please ensure that you install and use this product in accordance with all local laws. An electronic copy of this user manual and any updates are available for download from the support section of our website www.streetguardian.info...
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Description of Buttons Long press the button Power/rec Power/rec to turn the camera ON or OFF, short press to start or stop a recording or take a photo when in capture mode. Press the button to enable or disable Mute Mute audio recording.
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Menu will display the following icons on the touch panel display. - Return the camera to video recording mode, Video pressing anywhere on the display will commence recording. - Enter the photo capture mode, pressing Photo anywhere on the display will take a photo. -Enter the playback mode where videos or Review photos can be viewed on screen.
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Settings options & sub menus Record setting options – Change the recording resolution. Video Size – Enable or disable audio recording. Microphone – Choose the recording segment length. Cyclic time – Allows seamless recording or with overlap. Overlap – Enable or disable motion detect recording. Motion –...
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Setup options – View or change date and time settings. Date & Time [Note] The date and time is automatically set via GPS – Change the system language. Language – Regional settings, set the timezone, set Timezone summertime (DST) offset, select KPH or MPH speed display. –...
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review options – Enter the folder to review your Video video recordings. – Enter the folder to review your photos. JPEG JPEG – Enter the folder to review your Event event emergency event files. – Press the icon to exit the menu.
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Preview / Recording During mode the on screen display Preview / Recording indicators will indicate the various features and functions as shown.
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During mode the buttons will Preview / Recording function as follows. – Start or stop a recording. POWER/REC – Enable or disable audio recording. MUTE – Stop any recording and enter the menu. MENU – In Preview mode it will enter folder EMERGENCY select mode for playback, in Recording mode it will protect the current recording segment from being overwritten.
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Capture mode the on screen display indicators will capture mode indicate the various features and functions as shown.
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During the buttons will function as follows. capture mode – Short press to take a photo. POWER/REC – No function while in capture mode. MUTE – Enter the menu. MENU – Enter folder select mode. EMERGENCY...
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Browse When in file browse mode the on screen display will show as below.
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During the buttons will function as follows. Browse mode – Short press to return to preview POWER/REC mode. – Return to the folder select menu. MUTE – Switch to the delete option. MENU – Return to preview mode. EMERGENCY...
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Movie Playback mode the on screen display indicators movie playback will indicate the various features and functions as shown.
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During mode the buttons will function as movie playback follows. – Short press to return to preview POWER/REC mode. – Show the playback control options. MUTE – Show the review menu. MENU – Return to preview mode. EMERGENCY...
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Installing the DVR 1. Power off the vehicle. 2. Insert the SD card into the memory card slot. 3. Secure the mount bracket to the front windshield of the vehicle using the provided 3M or suction mount. [Note] The DVR should preferably be mounted behind, or to either side of the rearview mirror and within the sweep area of the windscreen wipers.
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7. Adjust the angle of the camera ensuring that the camera lens is aimed slightly down from the horizon (40% sky, 60% road), this will improve the results of the auto white balance function. [Note] Video performance is adversely affected if the window is not kept clean, ammonia free automotive glass cleaners are recommended for the inside glass surfaces for optimum results.
Technical Specifications Processor Zoran Coach 12P Image Sensor Sony Exmor IMX322 Lens 7 Element glass lens Angle of View 154° ° ° ° Diagonal Max Resolution Full HD 1920×1080 Frame Rate 30FPS Video Format H.264 MP4 AV Output NTSC/PAL LCD display 2.7-inch Storage Temp -20°...
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