Product safety & precautions Thank you for purchasing the Street Guardian SG9663TD 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 SG9663TD 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. Select a suitable mounting location, if using the adhesive mount ensure 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. The adhesive will achieve 50% bond after 20 minutes, 100% bond is achieved after 72 hours, if the camera is attached to the bracket too soon after installation the adhesive may not bond correctly.
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[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 cable is approximately 140cm long.
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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/SET 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 Auto Exposure 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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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. Default setting –...
Description of Key Functions [Note] The keys have different functions depending on the current state, recording, standby, menu navigation, or playback mode, as a reminder the on screen display has a short description above each key to indicate the current functionality. 1.<EMERGENCY/RETURN>...
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Whilst in recording mode long press the < MENU UP / PLAY > key to enable or disable the microphone. Function 3: Menu navigation Whilst in playback mode or the settings menus the < MENU UP / PLAY > key is used to navigate through playback and menu options. 3.
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PANEL / OK > key to enable or disable the Wi-Fi function for use with the Street Guardian app [Note] the SSID and password will display on screen and the camera will continue to double beep until a connection is established with your device, exiting the app will not disable Wi-Fi, press and hold the <...
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 flash and the LED on the side will blink to indicate the recording status. [Note] If the DVR detects an error with the memory card or detects a communication error when using the (optional) rear camera the DVR will emit a series of warning beeps to notify of an error, check the...
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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 emergency icon on the display screen. The collision G-sensor has adjustable sensitivity, the default setting is set to <LOW SENSITIVITY>.
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Camera – SG9663TD Full HD front camera Mount bracket with 3M adhesive – used for installation of camera to window and allow camera to detach. Mount bracket with suction mount– used for installation of camera to window and allow camera to detach.
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Spare 3M tape – Die cut replacement 3M tape to suit mount brackets and GPS. Microfiber carry bag – Will help protect camera from getting scratched when transporting outside of the vehicle. String for bracket removal – Used to cut through 3M tape if needing to remove the bracket.
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cpl filter (optional) The optional CPL filter can 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.
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SGTDHW 3 wire power supply (optional) The camera supports parking mode using the optional SGTDHW hardwire power supply, the low voltage cutout feature uses a four position switch for setting the cut off voltage threshold of your vehicle battery. Once the threshold has been set, power will be automatically terminated if power consumption drains the battery beyond this point.
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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 point.
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 SG9663TD.bin file to the empty memory card (Linux/Chromebook users rename file to SG9663TD.BIN) • Insert the memory card to DVR •...
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