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SVC150GPS-LC
HD VEHICLE JOURNEY RECORDER
WITH TRANSPARENT LOCKING CASE
USER GUIDE
§  T hank you for purchasing the SVC150GPS-LC Journey Recorder.
§  P lease ensure that you read and understand this USER GUIDE before connecting
and installing this Recorder.
§  Please store the USER GUIDE in an easily accessible location.
Version 1.0

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  • Page 1 HD VEHICLE JOURNEY RECORDER WITH TRANSPARENT LOCKING CASE USER GUIDE §  T hank you for purchasing the SVC150GPS-LC Journey Recorder. §  P lease ensure that you read and understand this USER GUIDE before connecting and installing this Recorder. §  Please store the USER GUIDE in an easily accessible location.
  • Page 2 SAFETY ADVICE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Please make sure you follow the safety advice/instructions given in the user   g uide.   Caution RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents GPS Reception ………………………………………………... Overview ……………………………………………………………... Box Contents ……………………………………………………...… Introduction ………………………………………………………….. Installation …………………………………………………………… Function ……………………………………………………………… Operation …………………………………………………………….. Live Display ………………………………………………………….. Software User Guide ……………………………………………….. Software Installation ……………………………… Connecting the SD Memory Card ………………. SW Analysis Software Setting …………………... Select File For Playback …………..…………….. File Loading ………..………………………………...

  • Page 4: Gps Reception

    GPS Reception 1)  Activate the product in an area without large buildings to improve GPS reception. The commercial purpose GPS has the average range error of more t han 15 meters and the range error could be more than 100 meters d ue to environmental conditions like buildings, roadside trees etc.

  • Page 5: Overview

    Overview The SVC150GPS-LC is a High Definition Vehicle Journey/Accident Recorder with 3 Axis Shock Sensor & GPS for measuring braking, acceleration, driving s tyle and recording Location. This evidence can protect a driver from many of the issues faced on the roads today: • ...

  • Page 6: Box Contents

    (cigarette jack) Camera/Recording Unit including bracket SD Memory Card USB 2.0 SD Card Reader (Smart Witness Analysis Software is provided on the SD card Wire Splice clips (x5) Sticker for Windscreen mounting (double sided tape x1) Video Out Cable (3m)

  • Page 7: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Bracket FRONT [Adhere tape on bracket] Camera Lens LEFT Internal Microphone DC Power In (DC 12~24V) RIGHT Video output SD Memory Card Slot...
  • Page 8 NOTE: Formatting the SD memory card can be done using SD Card Format Button. However we recommend that you format the SD card using the Smart Witness Analysis Software on your PC. Before installing the unit on the windshield unscrew the cap and adjust the angle.

  • Page 9: Installation

    Please make sure to disconnect the power cable when inserting or ejecting the SD memory card. 2. Attach the SVC150GPS-LC using the provided double sided tape. The surface must be clean and dry before you install. We recommend you to install the product behind the rear view mirror on the front windshield.
  • Page 10 Plug in the power. The provided power cord cable route should be from the left side of the SVC150GPS-LC towards your power source. NOTE: When the impact is light like a minor bump in the road, the G- sensor may not recognize the impact and as a result it may not begin recording automatically.

  • Page 11: Function

    For example, if you set normal recording frame as 15fps and parking mode frame as 1fps the SVC150GPS-LC will record at 15fps whilst driving and it will record at 1fps after the car has been stationary for more than 5 minutes.
  • Page 12 PC before you format the SD card Built-in power backup (Super Capacitor) When power to the unit is interrupted, SVC150GPS-LC creates the last file using the internal Super Capacitor. NOTE: When the SVC150GPS-LC reverts over to the Super Capacitor for power it will automatically change to a 1fps recording rate.

  • Page 13: Operation

    OPERATION When Record Method set as “Event record” 1.  Connect your vehicle’s power cable to the SVC150GPS-LC after starting the vehicle. 1.  Blue LED & Red LED will be slowly blinking simultaneously and then the Blue LED will remain on. The Blue LED light means SVC150GPS is ready for the event recording.
  • Page 14 OPERATION Take out SD memory card, when the SVC150GPS-LC is under permanent power. Push the BLUE button (SD Format button) for about 5 seconds until the unit beeps and the 2 LEDs are blinking together. You can now take the card out of the unit. The LEDs will continue to blink, to show that no card is detected.

  • Page 15: Live Display

    LIVE DISPLAY To See Live Video Preview on LCD Monitor 1.  Set your Video Out as NTSC or PAL. 2.  Connect your video out cable from the SVC150GPS to a monitor with c omponent video input (yellow stereo cable). NOTE: When recording resolution is 1280x960, live display speed is 1fps. When recording resolution is 640x480, live display speed is 10fps Icons on Live display GPS disconnected...

  • Page 16: Software User Guide

    SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Vehicle Journey Recorder Analysis Software Guide PC System Requirements Recommended PC specifications for Smart Witness Software: Windows 2000, Windows XP Windows Vista, Windows 7 Pentium 4 - 2.6GHz or higher 512MB or higher Interface SD Memory Card Reader...

  • Page 17: Software Installation

    SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Smart Witness Analysis Software is on the provided SD card: 1.  Insert the SD card into your PC (if your computer does not have SD card slot, use the USB SD card reader) and open “My com puter 2. ...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Sd Memory Card

    Connecting the SD Memory Card 1. Insert SD memory card into your PC’s SD card slot or a USB SD card reader. 2. Run “SmartWitness” 3. Select [File] and then click “Select Data Folder” or Click [OPEN] button [OPEN] button 4.

  • Page 19: Sw Analysis Software Setting

    Smart Witness Analysis Software Setting This setting is for the Analysis Software itself . To set the Video Recorder (i.e. re solution, frame rate, etc. refer to page 26). §  Click the Setting Button [Setting] button §  The ‘date’ formats and ‘speed’ unit will be set automatically according to the PC’s settings.

  • Page 20: Select File For Playback

    Select file for playback When Record Method is set as “Event record” “Switch” means recording was ac tivated by the Re Check cord button an event “G-Sensor” means recording was activ ated by the G-Sens or levels being trigg ered (i.e. an impact Blank means a prev ious event file is mo re than 1 min.

  • Page 21: File Loading

    FILE LOADING §  Once click [Load] button, the [FileList] tab will be changed to the [PlayList] tab as below When Record Method set as “Event record” Select file(s) to pl ayback Return to the [File List] When Record Method set as “Normal record” Select file(s) to playback Return to the [File...

  • Page 22: Icons On Playlist

    ICONS ON PLAYLIST The file includes GPS data The file resolution is SXVGA (1280x960) The file resolution is VGA (640x480) The file was recorded by the G-Sensor This file was recorded by the Record button This file was recorded by the Normal (Continuous) record This file was recorded by the Parking mode.

  • Page 23: Playback Screen

    PLAYBACK SCREEN When Record Method set as “Normal record” Display frame/Total frames number Event area marking by G-sensor or button (5 seconds per each event) Playback position indicator Google Map location data Playback Icons This file recorded by Normal (Continuous) record This file recorded by G-Sensor This file recorded by Record button This file resolution is SXVGA (1280x960)

  • Page 24: Playback

    PLAYBACK 7. Click [Play] button for playback. Click & Drag the white bar to move the Volume & Brightness playback position. Before 20seconds After 20seconds Compass (Moving Direction) Event Playback buttons x0.5, 1 x0.5, 1 Reverse Play x2, 4, 8, 16 x2, 4, 8, 16 Fast Forward Fast Reverse...
  • Page 25 PLAYBACK PC Keyboard hot buttons: Function PC Keyboard hot buttons 1280x960 mode [Enter] Return to the previous mode: Enter Full screen mode [Alt+ Enter] Return to the previous mode: Enter Playback speed control [Ctrl + F] 0.5 to 1 Reverse playback speed control [Ctrl + B] 0.5 to 1 Pause / Play...

  • Page 26: Google Maps

    Google Maps §  The route taken will be displayed on Google Maps at the lower right corner of the software user interface. Please Note: §  To see the route & position on the Google map, the GPS data should b e recorded with video.

  • Page 27: Video Zoom

    VIDEO ZOOM HD Quality video image allows you to zoom in (up to x9) on a specific area: To Zoom-In: Click mouse left button o n the screen To Zoom-Out: (return to original size) Click mouse right button on the screen Screen without zoom Zoom-In indicator Screen with x2 zoom...

  • Page 28: Thumbnail Function

    THUMB-NAIL FUNCTION §  Click the button for 4x4 multi view (Thumbnail function): §  Click the thumbnail image to change the playback position. §  Click the right mouse button to change to single image payback mode. §  Click [Close] button to quit the playback. Click [Close] to finish the playback.

  • Page 29: Save As Jpeg & Convert Video

    Save as JPG & convert video to AVI file §  Pause the playback and click ‘Save Image’ icon to make a JPG file: ‘Save Image’ icon §  Click the ‘Save AVI’ icon to make an AVI file: ‘Save AVI’ icon...

  • Page 30: Printing An Event Report

    Printing an event report §  Pause the playback and click the printer icon: Printer icon §  Type in the Title [Print Title] & any comments [Comment] using the keyboard. §  The ‘Print Comment’ window allows up to 7 lines total.

  • Page 31: Make Report

    Make Report §  Click [Print] button in the print preview windows to print the report. The File Name [Print Title], Comment [Print Comment], G-sensor Graph & Map will be printed on the first page. §  Click [ 2x2 ] and then click [Print] to print 4 images per page:...

  • Page 32: Backup Even/Log Files

    Backup Event/Log files §  Click [Backup Event/Log files] icon to backup the files to the PC. [Backup Event/Log files] icon §  Select [Event data] or [Normal data] and select [Log data] first, before clic king the [Backup Event/Log files] icon. Then the selected Event, Normal, and Log data files are backed up on Windows to your preferred destination.

  • Page 33: Drive Recorder Settings

    Drive Recorder Settings §  Click [Recorder Setting] icon for setup. [Recorder Setting] icon NOTE: Backup the SD data first, before clicking initializing (i.e. formatting the SD card). The old data is removed when you save new settings. Record Method Event Record (Automatically starts Recording by G-sensor even t or Record Button) Normal Record (Is always recording when powered by 12/24V) Record Mode...
  • Page 34 Drive Recorder Settings Vehicle ID Set vehicle ID and Driver name etc. Up to 50 characters. Beep on record “Beep” sound ON/OFF when Event recordings are started G-sensor Setting Check simple setting mode and then change the sensitivity. High sensitivity (8 or 9) means recordings will start at very low impact. Date/Time Automatically synchronize with GPS time.
  • Page 35 The time recording is done based on UTC timing and will then automatically convert this to the local time on the user’s PC (according to the PC time zone setting when playing back using the Smart Witness Analysis Software). However the user can override this function and set the time manually.

  • Page 36: Simple Mode Viewer

    Simple Mode Viewer With this option, the video is maximized and a panel of video previews appear s in the right side. Preview images To change it to Normal Mode Viewer: Click [Setting viewer program] icon Un-check Simple Mode and press [OK]...

  • Page 37: Product Information

    Product Information 15. Click [About] icon to check the product information. About icon...

  • Page 38: Log File Playback

    LOG FILE PLAYBACK 16. Select [LOG] windows and then check the log from the log list using mouse or click [Check All] button. Then click [Load] button. Log data Log data will be recorded during driving even if there are no events or video.

  • Page 39: Edr Function

    EDR Function The SVC150GPS offers an EDR (Eco-Driving Analyser for Drive Recorder) function. The EDR function uses driving data: Speed, G-Sensor and GPS generated by drive recorder to analyse and quantify driving information for a set amount of time to increase safety and improve eco-driving. The use the EDR function: 1. ...
  • Page 40 EDR Function 4. The below screen will pop up showing a list of the data files. 5.  Check the data files you wish to analyse and click [Load] to view. The graphs will be shown as follows:...
  • Page 41 EDR Function A. Data File List and Calendar On the calendar section, all the dates that have data will be highlighted in blue. Click on the date you wish to view and all the data from that day will be listed on the Data File List section.
  • Page 42 EDR Function 2) G-Sensor Graph The axis on the left hand side indicates the acceleration force in gs (1g = 9.81m/s The red graph line displays the forces from acceleration/deceleration(X axis) The green graph line displays forces left and right (Y axis) The blue graph line displays the forces from top to bottom (Z axis) The colour key at the top of the graph explains the colours on the progress bar on the bottom.
  • Page 43 EDR Function E. Tools There are 3 tools offered in this function; (From left to right) Zoom, Map and Print Daily Report. 1)  Zoom When you click the zoom button on the tool bar of the graph, the screen will pop up as shown above.
  • Page 44 EDR Function The user can also print out the detailed Zoomed Graph Report by clicking the [Print] button in the bottom right corner (Below).
  • Page 45 EDR Function 2) Driving Map Click on the Driving Map button on the tool bar to view the driving map (above) This will bring up a map showing the whole route of the selected data. When clicking on a certain point on the Drive data graph, an orange arrow will indicate the location at that certain point on the map.
  • Page 46 EDR Function 3)  Daily Report Print When the Daily Report Button is clicked, a report (below) will print, showing various graphs and analysed information.
  • Page 47 EDR Function F.  Set up To continue the function and display, click the [setup] button on the bottom left corner of the main display screen. 1)  Analysis Criteria Settings Acceleration/Brake Scroll down to select the limit the G-Sensor value for acceleration/deceleration. Any force exceeding this limit will be classified as sudden start or stop and the unit will start recording Speed Limit...
  • Page 48 EDR Function 2)  Grading Criteria Settings This sets the grading criteria for each grading category. For example, If the settings are as above, and you experience a sudden acceleration for 0.7 timer per hour on average, you will get a grade B in that category.
  • Page 49 EDR Function Point/Weight Settings This sets out the numerical score and weights for each grade. For example, if the settings are as above, your B grade for sudden acceleration will be scored as 80 and since the weight is 14%, your eco score will be 11.2 points.
  • Page 50 EDR Function Eco-score is calculated by adding up all the weighted points from 5 categories: Sudden start count, acceleration count, sudden stop count, eco-speeding count and eco-speeding duration ratio. The total score is the average of the safety score and eco-score. 3) ...

  • Page 51: Specification

    SPECIFICATIONS Image   s ensor   1/4"   C MOS   D igital   S ensor   1 .2M   p ixels   Angle   o f   V iew   170°     Video   r esoluDon   1280x960(SXVGA),  ...

  • Page 52: Recording Times

    RECORDING TIMES...

  • Page 53: Technical Support And Warranty

    Technical Support & Warranty TECHNICAL SUPPORT For Technical Support, please contact your local distributor.

  • Page 54: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessory (Suction Cup Mount) Model: SVC100UMB The SVC100UMB Suction Cup Mount allows you to mount the Drive Recorder on your dashboard or windshield without an adhesive. Specifications Weight: 4.7 grams Tension Gauge: around 20 KG Size: 88.80mm(H) x 85.89mm(D)
  • Page 55 APPENDIX (Firmware Upgrade) NOTE: To get the upgrade firmware, please contact your local distributor. 1. Preparing Firmware Make [program] folder at SD root folder as below, Copy “SVC150_X.X.X.bin” file in to the SD card [program] folder. 2. Upgrade SVC150GPS 1.  Insert the prepared SD card to SVC150GPS and turn on the power. 2. ...
  • Page 56 Manufactured exclusively for: www.smartwitness.com Smart Witness is a Division of Xvision...

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