Safety precautions Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly. • Only use the supplied power sources. • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the product. •...
Contents Product overview A. Features B. Specification C. Box contents Optional D. Product views E. Power On / Off F. IR Remote controller Software overview G. System interface and operation OSD Menu operation and parameters setup description Playback mode On the monitor On a PC Control interface Snapshot...
Product overview A. Features 1. E42 Supports up to 4CH recording / E82 Supports up to 8CH 2. Wide range of power input, suitable for any kinds of vehicles. 3. Auto recording after ignition on. 4. Provide Video output for playing-back.
Product overview C. Contents At end of Power cables and alarm cable lines, add ‘(plug in)’ under Power cables, add ‘Camera cables (plug in) next to RS-485 cable, add ‘(not required)’ Optional GPS Antenna 1TB HDD 7” Monitor Cameras D. Product views...
Product overview E. Power on / off (1) Power on The DVR will take approximately 30 seconds to begin recording. The recording light will flash to indicate the unit is recording. (2) Power off Turn off the power; please wait for 10 seconds until super capacitor Has finalised the recordings and shut down before you remove the HDD if required (3) Light indicator...
Product overview F. IR Remote controller If using the optional monitor you can access and program the DVR Remote buttons Function Function 1 CH Screen display Confirm Record button Rewind 4 CH Screen display Forward Mute Play Menu Pause Arrows Stop...
Software overview Using a monitor view to set up the DVR and configure the system. NOTE: When first powering up the DVR with a new HDD installed, the system will first format and initialise the HDD. This may take a few minutes. Date/Time Voltage Function Icon...
Software overview OSD Menu operation and parameters setup description Recording settings Recording Frame 5-30 fps Resolution 720p Quality Normal Better High Colour setting Select 1-4 CH to adjust, brightness, contrast and colour Time setting The time setting will be automatically calibrated by GPS signal. If no GPS signal, time and date can be set manually.
Software overview Playback mode Live onscreen or through the software on a PC On the monitor Click the play button on the remote while in live view (not recording) to enter the playback page 2. Select search type then press confirm to enter the playback list 3.
Software overview Control interface Snapshot: Capture the onscreen image Configuration Disk Backup: Select destination location Playback: Select HDD or PC Tools: HDD format / language Previous File Previous Frame Play backwards Pause Stop Play Next Frame Next File Snapshot Click the icon, to capture the footage on screen. The Image will be saved as .bmp file format.
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Software overview Using PC to setup the DVR and configure the system. Please Note: Some settings are not available when setting up in PC mode - eg. Parking mode & 720p / VGA selection. Video quality High / normal / low Video frame rate 5 –...
Software overview 3. Choose backup format Back up format SD Format – Encrypted with all data AVI Format – Video only 4. You can also record a specific time during the footage 5. Choose the backup folder 6. Start backup...
Software overview GPS Latitude & longitude coordinates Display driving location with latitude and longitude, requires GPS antenna G-Sensor X - Left to Right Y - Front to Back Z – Up and Down Image...
Software overview Volume control Volume BAR: Click the left button of mouse control to adjust the volume degree. Video search You can use the mouse to drag the bar to search the video quickly. play speed Supports 2x, 4x, 8x fast forward and 1/2x,1/4x 1/8x slow play...
Software overview Format/restore HDD You should format a new HDD before it is used in the E42 / 82. This is done when you insert the HDD into the DVR. If you need to format the HDD for other reasons, please backup all relevant data...
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Software overview (2) Format On PC Step 1: Connect the storage device / hard disk to PC. Execute the CarBox2.exe software Step 2: Click icon to enter format tool menu. Step 3: Click “Format” button Step 4: Click “ Yes” After formatting, disconnect then reconnect the HDD, then you can reset all of your settings and save.
Software overview Restore HDD Use this function to restore your HDD to a Windows format. (1) Restore the Storage on PC Player Step 1: Connect the storage device (hard disk) to PC. Execute CarBox.exe Step 2: Click icon, choose the Storage, then press “Restore” Step 3: The following window will pop up, Click “Yes”...
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Software overview Step 5: Click “Yes” to start formatting Step 6: Click “OK” to finish the restore. Step 7: After the process finishes press “OK”. The HDD will now be usable as a Windows HDD.
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Brand RoadHawk, c/o Trakm8 Unit 9B, Callywith Gate Ind Est, Bodmin, Pl31 2RQ Tel. 01208 269 159 Web. www.roadhawk.co.uk SEP16019...
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