Product safety & precautions Thank you for purchasing the Street Guardian SGZC12RC Digital Video Recorder (DVR), please read and follow this guide before installation and use. The camera is designed to operate at temperatures of between -10°c to +60°c, operating outside of these temperatures may produce unpredictable results.
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Introduction The Street Guardian SGZC12RC 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 Install the memory card Choose a suitable location Connect the cables Connect the power Once a suitable mounting location is decided secure the camera 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, the 3M adhesive tape will achieve 50% bond after 20 minutes, 100% bond is achieved after 72 hours.
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Ensure that the remote base unit is located in a secure place where it will not easily become dislodged in the event of an accident. For best results adjust the angle of the lens ensuring that the camera lens is aimed slightly down from the horizon (40% sky, 60% road), this will improve the results of the auto white balance function.
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Menu options & defaults Following is a list of the menu items, their submenus, and default settings listed in BLUE and a brief description of each setting. Format – Format the memory card Beep – – Enable or disable the beep tones and startup and shutdown tones Record setup - Quality –...
Basic operation description 1. Automatic Recording When you start your vehicle the DVR will power on, the internal capacitors will charge briefly and the recording will automatically commence, the red indicator on the screen will blink and the blue LED will also flash to indicate the camera is recording, the display will turn off according to the selected LCD standby option as set in the menu and the blue LED will continue to flash to confirming the recording status.
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3. Motion Detection Function If using the motion detect function when the CMOS sensor detects movement the DVR will commence recording. If no movement is detected the recording will pause, if further movement is detected recording will recommence. The motion detect function is also pre buffered before writing to memory which means the recording will commence from a few seconds prior to the detected movement.
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Playback and file handling In standby mode press the movie folder icon to enter review mode and browse the video or event folders, the files are listed in date order for easy navigation. Use the up or down arrows to scroll to the desired file for playback. Select a file to enter the playback mode and navigate using the on screen controls...
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.
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. Q. My vehicle has a USB port, can I connect the camera there? A.
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Q. How can I test my memory cards to make sure they are ok? A. You can download Windows memory card test software from the support page of our website https://streetguardian.info/support Q. I have the USB OTG card reader connected to my Android phone but can’t see any files? A.
Technical Specifications Processor Zoran Coach 12 Image Sensor Sony Exmor IMX322 Lens f/2.0, 7 Element Glass Angle of View 135° Diagonal Resolution Full HD 1920×1080 Frame Rate 30FPS Video Format H.264 MOV AV Output NTSC/PAL LCD display 2.7-inch Touchscreen Storage Temp -20°C to 70°C Operating Temp: -10°C to 60°C...
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