Summary of Contents for Trailer Vision Recorder-Cam
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1 CH DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER Instruction Manual Recorder-Cam™ Vehicle DVR (Accident Recorder) with GPS antenna. Thank you for purchasing this product. For correct use and application, please read this instruction manual thoroughly. * Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Contents 1 Channel, Vehicle, DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER Safety Instructions ......................3 1. Features ..........................5 2. Box Contents ........................5 3. Installation ........................... 6 Mounting / Removal of the stand ................6 How to install ......................... 7 Recommended installation location ................
Safety Instructions 1 Channel, Vehicle, DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER Please read the “Safety Instructions” carefully before using this product. Following the safety instructions prevents users from causing damage related to the misuse of the product. It is very important to follow these safety rules. We state “Caution” and “Warning” to clarify any potential risk of damage associated with the misuse of the product.
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WARNING Install with power off. (After installation, connect the DC jack). - It may cause electrical shock or malfunction. Unplug the product when not in use for long periods of time. - It may cause fire by a short circuit due to excessive heat. Do not place near the/any air bags ‘effective range’...
Installation 1 Channel, Vehicle, DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER Prior to installation, please note the following: - Ideally, complete the installation procedure in a safe/dry/well lit location away from other traffic. - Before installation, turn off the engine and remove the ignition key. - DO NOT use any other cables than the included power/cigarette cable.
How to Install Windscreen Outside Outside Tinted section Windscreen Double-sided Tinted Adhesive tape section Double-sided Adhesive tape Interior Mirror DVR body DVR body Keep horizontal Interior Mirror Inside Inside Keep horizontal Bus or Truck 1. As shown, in the figures above, position the unit so that it does not obstruct the drivers view and at the same time, the lens viewing angle does not overlap any tinted section.
Wiring Diagram * The above wiring diagram may vary depending on the type of vehicle. Once wiring and installation have been completed, check the following: - After installation, start the engine and the ON/GPS (POWER) LED will illuminate, which indicates a correctly completed installation.
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Once the unit is level with the ground, after angle adjustment, connect it to the cigarette jack. Ideally, locate the cigarette/power cable between the windscreen and the roof. Continue to locate the cable between the vehicle windscreen and the side frame. If required, use the supplied cable clips to secure the cable.
Connection with the GPS Antenna When connected to the GPS antenna, it is possible to record the received data, including route, speed, time, direction and location information. * Recommended Position of Installation * GPS Antenna Install the “GPS” aerial facing Position GPS antenna so that it does not overlap any tinted section.
Components and their functions 1 Channel ,Vehicle, DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER 11. Status indicator LED *DVR 10. Speaker 4. V-OUT port 9. SD card slot 5. DC IN 6. RESET 8. MIC 7. GPS port 12. Emergency recording 2. Stand button 3.
Preparation for Operation 1 Channel, Vehicle, DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER Before using the SD card, check the following: - Only use the original SD card, otherwise data loss may occur. - The SD card can be inserted regardless of the power On/Off status. As soon as it is inserted, the unit will reset the internal software and then operate.
Operation 1 Channel, Vehicle, DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER Before operating this product, please note: - Do not operate while driving. - Recording begins as soon as the SD card is inserted (with power applied). - If the SD card is removed while recording, part of the image/data may be deleted. Power ON/OFF This product has no power on/off button.
Video Recording Once the installation and wiring procedures have been completed, start the engine with the SD card inserted. The unit will switch on, automatically, and recording will start simultaneously. * Factory Default: Dual Recording Mode. (The Recording Mode can be changed via the Recording Settings, refer to p.25).
Emergency Recording / Instant Capture • Emergency Recording The ‘emergency recording’ function is manually activated video recording if/when an unexpect- ed event occurs, or when it’s required to save images at the users discretion. Images will be saved in the [EVENT] folder of the SD card. - Simply (briefly) press the Emergency Recording Button ] during operation and manual video recording will be enabled and a ‘beep’...
PC VIEWER Software Program 1 Channel, Vehicle, DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER * Recommended PC specifications for PC VIEWER Software: CPU: Pentium 1GHz or more Memory: 128MB RAM or more OS: WINDOWS 98/ME/2000/XP/VISTA HDD: 500MB or more supported What is the PC VIEWER Manager? It’s an exclusive software application, designed to enable the user to easily check the recorded video files and also to check the vehicles route/GPS data/shock graphs.
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How to Open the PC VIEWER Manager Double click the DVR icon, the below screen appears and the PC Viewer Manager is executed. Loading Screen When the SD card has been connected to the PC and the PC Viewer software program is running, saved video data is displayed in the file list (as below).
About the User Interface Execute the DVR.exe file and the PC Viewer software program will start, as shown below. Without GPS antenna 1. Play Screen The field/area where recorded images are displayed. 2. 3G-sensor / Play Position Indicates the 3G-Sensor information and playback position. 3.
File list Displays the files saved to the 1. File List SD card. Selects and deselects a file. 2. Select Extends the file list into an 3. Extend List additional window. Sorts All/Normal/Event Files. 4. Sort Imports a desired video file. 5.
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5. Sort file 1. Enables the user to sort All/Event/Normal files from the SD card file list. 2. ‘Click’ [ALL] and all the SD card files will be displayed. 3. ‘Click’ [EVENT] and SD card EVENT files will be displayed. 4.
Movie control 1. Play / Pause Plays and pauses the selected file (toggle button). 2. Backward / Forward Plays the screen several seconds after/before the current image being played. 3. Previous/Next File Plays the previous/next file in the file list. 4.
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Screen capture - ‘Click’ the Screen Capture button during replay and the screen being played will be saved as an image file. - File format and Save path: JPEG/ the same path as the Export File List: [My documents/DVR backup/] * The Captured image can be viewed via other Windows programs.
Checking the Route If the GPS antenna was utilised/connected, it is possible to check the vehicle route. 1. Move the map by the arrow buttons. 2. Zoom in/out by the +/- buttons. Checking the GPS Information If the GPS antenna was utilised/connected , it is possible to check the actual vehicle speed, time, direction and location information at the time of the journey.
Configuration ‘Click’ the Configuration button to open the Configuration Window. Recording settings Time / Unit settings Input User info. 1. Menu Select the recording setting menu and time/unit setting menu. 2. Recording Quality Set the quality of the recording. 3. Recording Mode Select the mode of recording.
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Recording Settings · Setting the recording quality - High Quality : high-definition recording (heavy capacity) - Normal Quality: medium-definition recording (medium- capacity) - Low Quality : low-definition recording (low capacity) · Setting the recording mode - Regular Mode: Regular recording at 1 min. intervals - Event Mode: Recording activated only in an event (15 sec.) - Dual Mode: Event recording activated in an event during normal recording and after an event recording, returns to...
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Input User Information · Input user password - Input Password: Enter password. - Confirm Password: Enter password again for confirma- ****** ****** tion. * Password is a maximum of 8 digits (characters and numbers are also available). The message, to the left, will be appear if the entered pass- word is incorrect.
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