Product safety & precautions Thank you for purchasing the Street Guardian SG9663DC 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 SG9663DC 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.
Installation The DVR main camera unit should preferably be mounted behind, or to either side of the rear view mirror and within the sweep area of the windscreen wipers. Before mounting the DVR ensure that there is enough room to access and remove the memory card, there is sufficient room for the cables, and adequate clearance for the mirror to be adjusted.
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1. Once a suitable mounting location is decided secure the DVR mount bracket to the windshield using the provided 3M adhesive tape, ensuring the window is clean prior to application, remove the backing tape and press and hold the bracket firmly against the glass for 2 minutes, then wait 20 minutes before attaching the camera.
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Your camera is supplied with an on glass GPS antenna, an optional dash top GPS antenna is also available. The GPS should be mounted correctly according to which type of GPS antenna is in use. [Note] the on glass type GPS antenna should not be mounted within 15cm of the camera for best performance, the type of GPS can be identified by the length of the cable, the on glass type GPS antenna cable is approximately 70cm long, the on dash type GPS antenna...
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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 any active recording must be stopped by pressing the key, pressing the key will enter the settings menu menu, pressing the key again will exit the menu. menu 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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Speed Unit – – Function to enable the speed to be displayed in the recorded video OSD text (MPH or KM/H selectable). Display Logo – – Display the logo in the recorded video. Record Audio – – Turn the Microphone on or off. Screen Saver –...
Description of Key Functions [Note] The keys have different functions depending on the current state, recording, standby, menu navigation, or playback mode. 1.<POWER> Key Function 1: Power On/Off When powered off, press the <POWER> key to power on the DVR. The DVR begins to work automatically.
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2. <MENU> Key Function 1: Menu key Whilst in standby mode press the <MENU> key to enter the menu list. Press the <REC> or <MIC> key to navigate the menu options, press the <OK> key to confirm the selected option. After completing the setting press the <MENU>...
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mode, a key-shaped icon in the miniature icon list indicates that the current recording is locked. Function 2: Settings confirmation During the menu setting process, press the <OK/LOCK> key to confirm the settings. Function 3: Playback In standby mode (not recording) press the <OK/LOCK> key to enter playback mode, press the <OK/LOCK>...
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5. <MIC> Key Function 1: Page down In the menu setting and playback modes, you can press the <MIC> key to page down. Function 2: Navigate files in playback In playback state, press the <MIC> key to navigate forward through the recorded files, after selecting a file for playback press the press the <MIC>...
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 the REC light will flash to indicate recording status. [Note] If the camera detects an error with the memory card or fails to detect the rear camera the front camera will emit a series of warning beeps to notify of an error, check the camera display for any relevant notification messages.
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The collision G-sensor has adjustable sensitivity, the default setting is set to <LOW SENSITIVITY>. You can change the sensitivity settings as desired in the settings menu. 4. Playback of Recorded Files In standby mode press the <OK/Lock> key to enter the playback mode.
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Cord clips – May be useful in some installations to secure wiring. GPS antenna – Window mount type with 70cm cable. Camera – SG9663DC Full HD front camera Camera – SG9663DC Full HD rear camera. 90° GPS adapter cable – Adapter cable to route GPS cable correctly.
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Windscreen cleaning wipe – Used to clean the window prior to mounting the brackets to ensure a good bond for the 3M tape, surfaces must be clean and dry prior to application. Spare 3M tape for GPS – Die cut 3M replacement tape for the GPS. Micro SD memory card and SD adapter –...
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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 a CPL filter. [Note] The CPL filter is installed with the larger opening facing up.
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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Playback and file handling Dashcam Viewer supports playback and map interpretation of the recorded files. GPScam is a free Android playback application. Links to the trial version of Dashcam Viewer for Mac and Windows, and GPScam for Android can be found on the support page of our website.
Frequently asked questions Q. Can I connect the camera to my computer to access the recordings? A. 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 camera before use. Q. Can I just format the memory card in my computer? A. It is advisable to only format memory cards in the camera 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 camera before use.
Firmware update instructions Any updated firmware will be made available on the support section of our website https://streetguardian.info/support To update the firmware the process is as follows • Extract the zipped firmware file downloaded from our website • Delete any files from the memory card •...
Technical Specifications Processor Novatek 96663 Image Sensor front Sony Exmor R IMX291 Starvis Image Sensor rear Sony Exmor IMX323 Lens f/2.0 Metal Body, 7 Element Glass Angle of View 112° Horizontal, 135° Diagonal Resolution Full HD 1920×1080 @15mbit/sec Frame Rate 30FPS Video Format H.264 MP4...
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