Road Mate DVR 7202 User Manual

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Driving Recorder
User's Manual
Model: 7202

Key Features

© 2011 All rights reserved.
Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Road Mate
DVR.
Road Mate
makes no expressed or implied warranty of any kind and assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. No
DVR
liability is assumed for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of the information or products contained herein.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Revised : 10-01-2012

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  • Page 1: Key Features

    Model: 7202 Key Features © 2011 All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Road Mate DVR. Road Mate makes no expressed or implied warranty of any kind and assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. No liability is assumed for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of the information or products contained herein.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents BEFORE USING YOUR DRIVING RECORDER Package Contents Memory Cards Supported Handling Cautions TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND FUNCTIONS Specifications Functions IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS Operating Temperature Battery Warnings Insert SDHC Memory Card Charging your driving recorder QUICK START GUIDE 3 Easy steps CONFIGURATION Introducing Your Driving Recorder...
  • Page 3: Before Using Your Driving Recorder

    BEFORE USING YOUR DRIVING RECORDER Thank you for purchasing Road Mate driving recorder. This user manual provides you with information to get started. Please read carefully and follow the instructions to connect and set up your new driving recorder. You may review the troubleshooting FAQs on last page.
  • Page 4: Memory Cards Supported

    1. This device is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock. 2. This device is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If this device gets wet, wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth, and promptly consult Road Mate DVR customer service (info@roadmatedvr.com).
  • Page 5: Technical Specifications And Functions

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND FUNCTIONS This cost-effective driving recorder saves you money by preventing false claims towards you. It is a compact, face-forward digital recording system, records video/audio in case of any accidents or incidents that may have taken place and prevents false or fraudulent claims. This compact, lightweight driving recorder is fitted to your vehicle windshield in order to record forward view during your journey.
  • Page 6: Important Safety Warnings

    Please consult your legal counselor if you involved in an accident. 2. It is your responsibility to comply with traffic laws and to use or mount the Road Mate DVR in such a manner that is compliance with applicable laws.
  • Page 7: Operating Temperature

     The battery in the Road Mate DVR driving recorder is rechargeable and should not be removed or replaced with other specifications. In the event that it should need to be replaced, please contact Road Mate DVR technical support (info@roadmatedvr.com).
  • Page 8: Insert Sdhc Memory Card

     For safety reasons, the battery in your Road Mate DVR driving recorder will stop charging when the ambient temperature is less than 32 °F (0° C) or more than 158°F (70° C).
  • Page 9: Quick Start Guide

    QUICK START GUIDE 3 easy steps Installation of the Road Mate DVR is very easy and simple. Please read the safety guidelines carefully. Install suction mount  Find a safe location on the interior of vehicle’s windshield to mount the pedestal.
  • Page 10 OFF, please turn your vehicle to ignition position. Starts car engine and get recording. Start your car engine- the Road Mate DVR driving recorder will automatically turn on by itself. Note: Some of vehicles apply power to the power receptacle only when the ignition is ON. If your cigarette lighter socket is always powered on, the Auto power on/off feature will not function.
  • Page 11: Configuration

    CONFIGURATION Introducing Your Driving Recorder MENU: Indicates a function can be changed by pressing the button to changing the settings. DOWN: Indicates the navigation down button, by pressing the button. UP: Indicates the navigation up button, by pressing the button. button and change to “Video MODE: Indicates a mode can be changed by pressing the mode”, “Photo mode”, “Voice recorder mode”...
  • Page 12: Operations

    Operations ■ Power on Start your car engine. The driving recorder will automatically turn on by itself or press the button. ■ Auto Recording Once driving recorder is powered on, it will automatically start recording. Check motion detection setting if the auto recording is not functioning. ■...
  • Page 13: Screen Display Status

    Screen Display Status...
  • Page 14: Display The Menu

    Access the Setting Menu Press the button to display the Menu. *. If the video is recording, press button to pause, and then press button to access Menu. Accessing Video Mode Settings & Configurations 1. Under video mode ( ), press the button to access setup interface.
  • Page 15: Date Stamp

    1. To change video resolution, select Video Size, then press navigation button to select, and press to confirm your selection. 2. Press to select. Press back to main menu. ■ Date Stamp: Allows you to add a watermark on video file with the date and time. 1.
  • Page 16: Loop Time

    3. Press to confirm. Press back to main menu. ■ Loop Time: Allows you to set the length of recording file, up to 2, 5 or 10 minutes long. 1. To set the length of video file segment, press button to select Loop Time, and then press button.
  • Page 17: Video Configurations

    Video Configurations ■ Sounds: To change the chime of power on and power off. 1. Press button to select Sounds, and then press button. 2. Press button to select to select Shutter “On” or “Off”. a. Press to select Start-up chime “1”,”2”,”3” or “None” b.
  • Page 18: Screen Shut Off

    button to select “1 Min.”, “3 Min.”, “5 Min.” or “Off”. 2. Press 3. Press to confirm. Press back to main menu. ■ Screen shut off: Allows you to set the screen shut off after X time is displayed. 1. To set the screen shutoff time. Press button to select Screen shutoff, and then press button.
  • Page 19: Language

    ■ Language: Allows you to select the desired language of user interface. 1. Press button to select Language, and then press button. 2. Press button to select your language. 3. Press to confirm. Press back to main menu. ■ Video system: To select your video system. 1.
  • Page 20: Ir Led

    3. Press to confirm. Press back to main menu. ■ IR LED: Allows you to set infrared LED to night vision. 1. To enable or disable IR LED. Press button to select IR LED (Infrared LED) on or off, and then press button to select “On”...
  • Page 21: Photo Mode Settings

    Photo Mode Settings ■ Resolution: Allows you to choose between the different photo resolutions including: ► 5M 2592 X 1922 ► 3M 2048 X 1536 ► 2M 1600 X 1200 ► 1M 1280 X 1024 1. To change photo resolution, select Resolution on screen, then press button.
  • Page 22: Date Stamp

    ► Burst (Allows you to shoot up to about 3~4 shots per sec.) ■ Date Stamp: Allows you to stamp the date on photos. ► Off ► Date/Time Playback Mode Settings ■ Lock: Allows you to lock one or all video files. ►...
  • Page 23: Accessing Recorded Videos

    ACCESSING RECORDED VIDEOS Connecting Diagram Below diagram shows several ways to connect your driving recorder to a TV unit and computer, and the ways to read your recorded video files. ■Accessing Files via Connecting USB Port to a Computer By connecting the driving recorder to a computer, you can transfer videos and photos from the SDHC memory card.
  • Page 24 2. Press button to select MSDC, while the driving recorder display as below 3. Additional window will appear your “SD Disk” folder. You may also find on “My Computer”. Note: During the file transfer, do not disconnect the USB cable. ■Accessing files via inset SDHC card to computer card reader 1.
  • Page 25 ■Viewing the video on (Non-HD) TV set You can view the videos and photos on a TV set. Simply connect the driving recorder to a TV set via the AV output by using a RCA cable and enter the DVR into Preview mode. 1.
  • Page 26: How To Register My Product

    HOW TO REGISTER MY PRODUCT By registering your Road Mate DVR driving recorder, you will receive one year limited factory warranty from the date of purchase (refer one year limited warranty). Please visit the Road Mate DVR registration page online at http://www.roadmatedvr.com, then follow the steps below.
  • Page 27 3. Once your account is created, select “My Registered Products” as shown below. 4. Click “Register Product.”...
  • Page 28 5. Enter your product information on each field. Refer to the example below: a. Product Name: Road Mate DVR b. Code: 7202 (The model number) c. S/N: RM 12029 (Product serial number- it can be found on the rear side of the DVR.) d.
  • Page 29: One Year Consumber Limited Warranty

    Road Mate DVR products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Road Mate DVR will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost.
  • Page 30 To obtain warranty service, please complete these easy steps: Contact our Technical Support to receive an RMA number. E-mail Road Mate DVR technical support. Describe the problem and request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. You will need to provide the unit's serial number (if applicable), your return shipping address and a daytime phone number.
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting And Faqs

    Check if the car charger connection and make sure the car charger power indicator is o DO NOT recharge battery pack other than genuine Road Mate DVR DC car charger.  The driving recorder does not operate even when the power button is pressed.
  • Page 32 o Your SDHC memory card is not properly inserted. o Your SDHC memory card may slide to write-protect position. o Your SDHC memory card may have bad sectors. Format your SDHC memory card by following steps.  1. Press the button to display the menu.
  • Page 33 ■ Why is my recorded video blurry?  The driving recorder lens maybe remains finger print. Clean with a lens cleaner or eyeglass cloth.  You need to routine clean up both the exterior and interior windshield.  You need to routine clean up the driving recorder lens with a lens cleaner. ■...
  • Page 34  You can reset the system (refer page 34, "How to Reset My Driving Recorder"). ■ Where is the product serial number?  The product serial number can be found on the rear side of driving recorder. Refer to the photo shown below.
  • Page 35 ■ What is the view angle of my driving recorder? The view angle of lens is 120° wide angle. It takes the view in front of your vehicle without distortion. The best view angle of LCD screen (the viewer) is 30° from center of LCD screen.

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