Product safety & precautions Thank you for purchasing the Street Guardian SG9663DR Dual Channel Digital Video Recorder (DVR), please read and follow this guide before installation and use. The camera is designed to operate at temperatures of between -20°c to +70°c, operating outside of these temperatures may produce unpredictable results.
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Introduction The Street Guardian SG9663DR Digital Video Recorder is engineered to require minimal user intervention, it is pre-configured with logical default settings and is supplied ready to use once installed with a minimum of adjustment needed to personalise to your needs.
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Settings The DVR is pre-set with logical default settings and is ready to operate with minimal adjustment required, when powered on the internal capacitors will charge, the DVR will then power up and recording will commence. [Note] The DVR does not contain a battery and will need to be connected to a power source to configure settings, connecting to a computer USB port is not supported.
Menu options & defaults To access the menus short press the key, the menu/down recording will stop and will enter the settings menu, pressing the key will exit the menu. return Following is a list of the menu items, their default settings listed in BLUE and a brief description of each setting.
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Exposure – +0.0 – Exposure Value – Adjustable to increase or decrease brightness of the recordings for the front or rear cameras. WDR – – Wide Dynamic Range setting. AE Metering – Center Weighted – Settings to select different AE metering table.
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Display Logo – – Display the logo in the recorded video. Record Audio – – Turn the Microphone on or off. Screen Saver – 1 MIN – Setting to automatically turn off the LCD display. Auto Restart – 1 MIN –...
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TV mode – – Set the AV output TV standard to PAL or NTSC. Status LED – – Enable or disable the LED light in the remote key during normal use. Format – CANCEL – Memory card format function, cards larger than 32 GB use exFAT which is not a supported file system, if using a card formatted exFAT the camera will automatically enter the format menu to allow the card to be formatted correctly before use.
Description of Key Functions [Note] The keys have different functions depending on the current state, recording, standby, menu navigation, or playback mode. 1.<EMERGENCY/RETURN> Key Function 1: Emergency file save During recording short press the <EMERGENCY/RETURN> key to save the current recording to the RO (read only) folder so that the files will not be overwritten during the normal recording function.
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2. <MENU/UP> Key Function 1: Playback menu Whilst in recording mode short press the <MENU/UP> key to enter the playback menu. Function 2: Microphone On/Off Whilst in recording mode long press the <MENU/UP> key to enable or disable the microphone. Function 3: Menu navigation Whilst in playback mode or the settings menus the <...
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4. <OK> Key Function 1: LCD display Whilst in recording mode short press the <OK> key to cycle through the various views, front camera, rear camera, picture in picture and LCD ON/OFF. Function 2: Menu navigation Whilst in playback mode or the settings menus the < OK> key is used to select and navigate through playback and sub menu options.
Basic operation description 1. Automatic recording When you start your vehicle the DVR is automatically started and the recording commences, the REC indicator on the screen will blink and (if enabled in the settings menu) the LED light and remote key light will flash to indicate recording status.
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3. Automatic collision sensing The DVR is fitted with a built in G-sensor. In case of severe vehicle collision the DVR can lock the recording at the time of the accident, and display a yellow triangle icon on the display screen. The collision G-sensor has adjustable sensitivity, the default setting is set to <OFF>.
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Front and rear camera cables – 4m and 6M cables for connecting the camera to the main recording unit. Quick start guide – Basic starter instructions. Microfiber carry bag – Will help protect camera from getting scratched when transporting outside of the vehicle. String for bracket removal –...
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Android compatible memory card reader – USB card reader for SD and Micro SD memory cards, may also be connected to supported Android mobile phones and tablets to access files directly from the memory card. Cable clips – May be useful in some installations to secure wiring. Warning stickers –...
Installation Before installing it is important to familiarise yourself with the various components and plan the installation accordingly, in particular take note of cable lengths, connector orientation, and where you would like to mount each component, consult your vehicle owners manual for the location of any safety related items such as air bags, and the location of the fuse panel, planning your installation before you start can save time.
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bracket too soon after installation the adhesive may not bond correctly to the glass. [Note] When determining the mounting locations be sure to leave adequate room to be able to detach the cameras. It is always advisable where possible to route any cables across the passenger side of the vehicle to avoid any chance of cables interfering with control of the vehicle or causing a distraction to the driver should a cable become loose.
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6. Choose a suitable location for the emergency remote key, the remote key has an LED status light and also contains the microphone so choose a suitable location that will allow access and does not block or inhibit the microphone function, the LED status light can be disabled in the settings menu if preferred.
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recording duration to provide more reserve power for your vehicle’s battery. 8. Before connecting the power supply consult the vehicle user manual to find the location of the fuse panel and select appropriate circuits in your fuse panel for the Battery + (yellow wire) power, and ACC switched (red wire) power that are not part of the vehicle safety systems such as airbags, ECU etc, the black ground wire should be connected to a factory grounding...
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cpl filter The included CPL filter will help to reduce dashboard reflections which can otherwise inhibit details in some scenes. Below is an example of the reduction in glare and reflection when using the CPL filter. [Note] Video performance is adversely affected if the windows are not kept clean, ammonia free automotive glass cleaners are recommended for the inside glass surfaces for optimum results.
hints & tips It is essential to make sure the camera has a clear view for best results, automotive glass cleaners should be used to prevent window fogging, using a glass cleaning additive in the washer fluid is also recommended, keeping wiper blades in good working order and replacing them when they start to wear is best practice.
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PC and Mac software for playback and map interpretation of the recorded files can be download from the downloads section of our website https://support.streetguardian.info/downloads Download the Street Guardian Dashcam Viewer Mobile App. Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play store. https://bit.ly/SGAPPiOS https://bit.ly/SGAPPandroid...
Frequently asked questions Q. Can I connect the camera to my computer to access the recordings? A. No, computer access is not supported, the power requirements of the camera exceed the output level of most computers, always use a card reader to access files on the memory card. Q.
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fail, memory cards should always be reformatted in the DVR before use. Q. Can I just format the memory card in my computer? A. It is advisable to only format memory cards in the DVR to ensure the file system parameters are correct, if the memory card becomes corrupt you may need to format the card in your computer to return the card to a default state, then format the card in the DVR before use.
• Extract the zipped firmware file downloaded from our website • Delete any files from the memory card • Copy the firmware SG9663DR.bin file to the empty memory card (Linux/Chromebook users rename file to SG9663DR.BIN) • Insert the card to DVR (note, cameras must be connected to main unit when updating) •...
Technical Specifications Processor Novatek 96663 Image Sensor front SONY Exmor R IMX291 Starvis Image Sensor rear SONY Exmor R IMX291 Starvis Lens f/2.0 Metal Body, 7 Element Glass Angle of View 112° Horizontal, 135° Diagonal Resolution 2 x 1920×1080 @15/18/21 mbit/sec Frame Rate 30FPS Video Format...
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