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- Page 1 Automated Drive Recorder User Manual RoadHawk RH‐2 Pro ...
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Page 2: Main Features
Main Features The RoadHawk RH-2 Pro is used to record both video and audio data in a continuous loop fashion. If the vehicle is involved in an accident such as a collision, impact, and sudden acceleration-related incident, this data is marked and stored. The user can also manually mark the video by pressing on the remote emergency button. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Before using the product -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Preparing for the safety ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Components ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Technical Specifications ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Name of the Parts ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 SD Card ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 Installing the RH-2 Pro --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 To Hard Wire the RH-2 Pro Camera ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 System LCD Display ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 16 Operation Sequence ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 17 Preparation for video recording ------------------------------------------------------------------- 17... -
Page 4: Before Using The Product
Before using the product Warranty and responsibilities ◆ Damage due to production malfunction, loss of data, or other damages occurring when using this product shall not be the responsibility of the manufacturer. ◆ Although the Drive Recorder is a device used for recording/storing videos, the device is not guaranteed to record information on every accident in the case of a malfunction. ◆ In the case of an accident, a minor force will not trigger the G‐Force sensor to activate Emergency Recording. Therefore the user must use the Manual Record Button located on the device itself. ◆ For stable use of the product, check the product and SD card regularly to ensure its proper operation. It is important to regularly format your SD card to keep it in good condition. Tip. For safe and long‐term use of the SD card. ◆ Please make sure to turn off the device power when inserting or ejecting the SD card. ◆ Generally, the SD card has a set lifespan and may not be able to store new data after a certain period of time. In such a case, please purchase a new SD card for use. Loss of data due to overuse of the SD card shall not be the responsibility of the manufacturer. ◆ Always store data within a storage case as data loss may occur during storage or transport due to static electricity or external voltage. ◆ Always back up all important data in a different storage media. ... -
Page 5: Preparing For The Safety
Safety Caution for use User Manual ● To ensure proper operation please read the manual before installation and use. Failure to follow this safety notice may cause a malfunction and may void the warranty. Power ● Use only the provided cables and specified power input. A cable not supplied by the manufacturer may cause product damage, a fire or a short circuit. ● Please use rated capacity for the fuse and confirm the message if the product correctly connected after the installation. SD card or USB Memory Stick ●... - Page 6 Using the RH‐2 Safely ● Stop the vehicle in a safe place before operating the device. Do not operate the product when driving. ● Do not obstruct the view of the product through the front windshield. The GPS receiver may not work properly. ● Do not disassemble, repair or modify the device. This voids the warranty and where we take no responsibility for product damage or problems caused by the user. ● When replacing the fuse, please use a fuse with the rated capacity under the recommended power guidelines. Using this product in alternative power situations will void the product warranty and could result in fire. ● Any excessive window tinting may cause an unclear or distorted image on playback. First record and then play back the video to see if the recorded video is acceptable. ●...
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Page 7: Components
Components Components TV‐OUT / IR cable Product & Cigarette Lighter Plug Terminal Box Emergency Recording Button Remote Holder SD Card Manual Controller Product package may change for product enhancement without any notification. Technical Specifications 2CH ‐ Built‐in : 1.3M pixel CMOS Sensor Built‐in Camera Extra 1 : VGA CMOS Sensor H.264/AVC Compression Video Resolution VGA (640X480) ... -
Page 8: Name Of The Parts
Name of the Parts SD card Slot Insert SD card into the unit. Emergency Recording Display window Release button/ Displays time and speed System power off button information. Cancels the emergency button. System power off on the Parking surveillance mode: Press for more than 3 seconds after the car engine off. Emergency (Event) Recording button Press to perform an emergency Inward Facing Camera Records images of the driver and passenger. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Front Camera Records forward images of GPS Built‐in & Holder slot the vehicle. 1) GPS Built‐in 2) For attaching the holder to the vehicle. ... - Page 9 Remote controller Menu button MOVE & MENU Button Press this button to activate the Use the arrow buttons to navigate TV‐Out signal and to access the the menus. Press OK to select or to main menu. enter a menu. Playback control button Playback the selected file. Skip forward or backwards in 10 sec segments. MODE button Activate PIP function Press to swap PiP image MENU cancel button Page Up/Down Cancel the previous function Adjust the playback file list page. ...
- Page 10 T‐BOX Fixing holder USB Port To install T‐box to the Use only recommended vehicle. USB memory sticks. TV‐out & Remote controller IR port Use this port to connect the LCD screen and IR receiver for the remote controller. Data Port This port is used by the factory to program the product. Emergency button slot To connect to the external emergency button for event recording. Caution! When a USB memory stick is inserted in to the USB port. The data will be saved on to the USB memory stick. If there is an SD card in the camera and a USB memory stick in the USB port the USB ● memory stick will take priority. Please use the recommended SD card and/or USB Memory Sticks ONLY. ● (The user must use the recommended product only.) ...
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Page 11: Sd Card
SD Card Recording time by frames per second Total Frame Quality Setting/Maximum Recording Time (Mins) (Frame/Sec.) Lowest Highest Lower Normal Higher 30 Frame 2.5 2 1.3 1 48 mins 25 Frame 301 2.2 1.6 1.1 1.1 22.5 Frame 3.3 2.5 1.8 1.2 1 20 Frame 4 2.7 2.7 1.3 1.1 15 Frame 5 4 5 ... -
Page 12: Installing The Rh-2 Pro
Installing the RH‐2 Pro Caution! Make sure to install with the ignition turned off and car keys removed. ● Only connect to the power supply once it has been fully installed. Reception will improve when the GPS receiver is fully exposed through the front window. ● Make sure the camera has an unobstructed view both inside and out BEFORE sticking the adhesive pad down. Make sure the camera is aligned vertically and horizontally. ● Installing the product Remove the plastic from Clean the window surface the double‐sided tape on with a dry cloth before the holder. applying the tape. Connect the device and T‐box. The device must be installed and mounted straight both horizontally and vertically. Installing the accessories Locate the best position for Locate the best position for the Remote control IR receiver. remote alarm button. Secure the button by removing the adhesive film attached to the pad on the external button, press and hold. Connect the video cable Keep the remote control to the connection port of ... -
Page 13: To Hard Wire The Rh-2 Pro Camera
To Hard Wire the RH‐2 Pro Camera Notice Each vehicle has its own system and features. Please consult its manual before wiring to the ● vehicle. Ensure the ignition is off when installing the system and contact a vehicle technician if required. ● In order to hard wire, the cigar lighter power plug should be cut off to use the cable for the ● wiring. Each part of T‐BOX POWER SUPPLY VCC (+) RED 1 POWER SUPPLY (+12V ~ +24V) IGN (Ignition) WHITE RH‐2 Pro signal for operation GND (‐) BLACK 3 Connect to the ground 1. Connect the black wire (GND)(‐) with car frame or ground wire. 2. Connect the red wire(power supply cable)(+) with permanent 12v to 24v power. This will allow the RH‐2 Pro to operate in an emergency even if the ignition is off. 3. Connect the white wire (IGN) on the power cable to ignition power so that the camera operates when the ignition is turned on. Caution! For the safety reasons, when installing this camera, please connect the ground wire ... - Page 14 T‐BOX Installation 1. Check the location of the fuse box in the vehicle. 2. Find a suitable place to mount the T‐Box. You might want this to be concealed or you might want to have easy access for quickly changing the USB memory stick. 3. Adjust the length of the wire from T‐BOX to the fuse box (NOTE: the RH‐2 is fitted with a cig lighter plug if you do not want to hard wire the system it can be plugged in to your car’s accessory socket. 4. Remove the lining as per picture (1) and insert (install) the cable in the gap between sealing and windshield like picture (2) ...
- Page 15 5. After adjusting the cable, connect the power cable. Red wire is connected to permanent live. (2) Black wire should be connected to the ground of vehicle. (3) White wire should be connected to ignition live. 6. Check the wires and power on and Check to check the camera is working. ...
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Page 16: System Lcd Display
System LCD Display Display Status or Measure Displays Time & Speed The sign is ON when normal recording is taking Place. The sign is ON when event recording. The sign is ON when front camera is recording. The sign is ON when internal camera is recording. The sign is ON when TV‐out is connected. The sign is ON when USB is connected. The sign is ON when GPS signal is being received. Designated speed measurement unit. F_UP Firmware update Power OFF Trouble shooting Indication Trouble description How to check Sd_E Check the SD card in the product or format the SD card SD card ERROR or NO GOOD Err1 Problem with Camera sensor. Please contact your dealer. CMOS Sensor error Err2 Please contact your dealer. G‐sensor error Err3 Please contact your dealer. GPS error ... -
Page 17: Operation Sequence
Operation Sequence Preparation for video recording 1. After inserting an SD card into the product and then turn on, [‐‐‐‐] will be shown on LCD display. 2. If the product is operating within normal conditions, it chimes once. 3. Video will be recorded with [HELLO], REC, V1, V2 on LCD display. Continuous recording while driving 1. This Product informs you of your vehicle’s speed, when stopped, the unit it displays the time. 2. When the capacity of the SD card has been reached, the oldest files are over written for continuous recording. The EVENT files that are triggered by either the unit’s internal G‐Sensor or external manual record button are not over written. (This EVENT data must be erased by a user with the SD card inserted in a computer, erasing event data stored in the DATA folder.) 3. When you stop the engine or remove the power cable from the cigarette lighter plug, the device stops recording. Running the viewer program after driving 1. The player is built in the SD card so the user is able to view the recorded data on any PC. 2. Check the recorded SD card data regularly for stable operation of the device and the SD card. 3. Always back up all important data on a different storage media. (Hard disk drive, CD, portable disk drive, etc) ... -
Page 18: Running Player (Viewer Program)
Running Player (viewer program) PC system requirements Component Requirements CPU Pentium4 / 1GHz processor or higher Menory 512MB of RAM or higher Orperating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition or higher Graphics DirectX 8.1b or higher HDD space 200MB or higher ※ When using MS Windows Vista and Player soft ware for the first time, you may have to run the Player in Administrator Mode. To do this right click on the player icon and select “run as administrator” Player installation 1. Insert the SD card into a PC or SD card reader and connect it to PC. 2. Select SD card reader drive. Player 3. Double‐click the “ ”. ... -
Page 19: Player Screen Review
Player screen review To playback video, select the “Open a File” button, explore the SD card or other location where the recorded (or saved) data is located, (file called DATA is on the SD card), then double click the selected file from the list in order to play. No. Name Description Forward Camera view Displays the video images recorded by the forward facing camera. 1 Displays the video images recorded by the interior facing camera. 2 Rear Camera view Displays the speed of your vehicle. 3 Vehicle Speed Displays the coordinates (latitude and longitude) of the vehicle. 4 Vehicle Location (Requires GPS signal lock) 5 Direction of Travel Displays the vehicle’s direct on of travel. Displays vehicle motion and any impact detected by the G‐Sensor 6 Shock graphs with a graphically in 3‐axis. ... -
Page 20: Control Menu
Control menu Volume control Playback speed control No. Name Description 1 Volume Control Adjusts the volume level while playing back the recorded data. 2 Playback speed Adjusts the video playback speed. control Playback interface controls Button Function Button Function Move to the previous file Move to the next file Playback the previous frame Open a file Pause the Playback Convert the file into an AVI format Playback Link the recorded data Stop with map Playback Access System Playback Set Up Menu ... -
Page 21: Playback
Playback 1. After clicking the folder icon ( ) on the lower right corner of the viewer, click “Change Directory” to select the location for the recorded data. Typically the first time you do this all the files are located on the data folder of SD card. Normally it will be called removable Disk. If saved elsewhere, use this utility to explore your computer to locate the file for playback. Lots of small files are created and these can be viewed one after the other to make one long video. 2. When the file list appears, double‐click the desired file to play back. ※ Click the list name to sort by File Name, Record Time or Event Type. FILE NAME: File name of the recorded video. RECORD TIME: Date and time the images have been recorded. EVENT TYPE: Displays the recording EVENT type (Continuous recording / Emergency recording /remote event button recording). Click the list name to sort by File Name, Record Time or Event Type. Event Type Description No EVENT applied. Clicking on this shows the normally Continuous recording recorded file when driving. Annotated with the word BUTTON. This is an EVENT video Emergency recording caused by pressing the emergency record button. (EVENT000‐BUTTON) Annotated with GSENSOR. This data is recorded when any ... -
Page 22: Pop-Up Display Window
Pop‐up display window Double‐click the display window, the recorded images are played back at the original size. Double clicking the screen again returns the view to normal original size. Use the PC’s mouse to move the screens and adjust them within desktop window. ... -
Page 23: Interfacing With A Gis/City Map
Interfacing with a GIS/City map The RH‐2 Pro simultaneously records the GPS data while driving so you can check the driver’s route on the map. Click the GIS/MAP icon ( ) on the lower right corner. The map window appears for the user to see the vehicle location and travel onto google map. ※ To use this function, the system must have access the Internet. Your virus killer can stop this from happening so if you have no map, check your virus killing software. ... -
Page 24: Converting Into Avi File Format
1. Click the AVI conversion button ( ) at the start of video clip position to convert the images into the AVI file format. The video playback stops and the AVI conversion window appear as below. 2. Set the following options from the window and click Start. 1) AVI storage directory 2) Selection of previous/next video and whether or not to include audio data 3) AVI recording time 3. The conversion progress appears as follows. ※ The AVI files cannot be created on a portable disk such as SD Card or USB memory stick but only on a hard disk first due to the speed required for the conversion. After the file has been converted then it can be copied to a USB drive or SD memory card. You can also email the clip or upload it to video sharing sites such as Youtube. The converted video file will not contain the G‐Force or the GPS data. If you want to send this info to another party then please send them the .ASD file either on a disk or by email. You can give them a copy of the RoadHawk Player software so they can view the video will all the extra information. ... -
Page 25: System Configuration
System configuration Click on the System Setup configuration icon ( ) located at the lower right corner of the player. The following window will then appear. No. Name Description 1 Video Quality Sets the video recording quality. ( 5 Levels) 2 Video Frame rate Sets the video frame rate (1, 2, 3, 5, 7.5, 10, 15 frame/sec) Sets the video format for TV‐OUT & external camera 3 Video Format (NTSC, PAL) 4 Audio Recording Enables or Disables the audio record function. Sets any Password to access the recorded data. 5 Password Setting (Up to 10 digit alphabet or number.) 6 Time Zone Setting Sets the time zone for the user. 7 Unit for Speed ... -
Page 26: Parking Surveillance Setting
Parking surveillance setting No. Name Description 1 Timer for parking Sets the parking surveillance time (none ~ 24h) 2 Video Quality Sets the video recording quality. (5 Levels) Sets the video frame rate during the parking surveillance 3 Frame Rate (1, 2, 3, 5, 7.5, 10, 15 frame(s)/sec) 4 Audio Recording Enables or Disables the audio record function. Sets the sensitivity of G‐Sensor. 5 G‐Sensor Sensitivity (Available to set each X,Y,Z axis by 0.1G ) ※ The setting for parking surveillance will be different from the normal operation. ※ Parking surveillance mode will be off if the capacity of the battery is lower than the required voltage. ... -
Page 27: Analysing G-Sensor Data
Analyzing G‐SENSOR data The G‐sensor (Gravity Sensor) shows data for X, Y and Z axis and stores it along with the other recorded data on the SD card. When using the playback software, this information is represented in a graphical format. The resulting graph may be used to analysis the driving condition and driver’s habits. Depending on the type of the vehicle, the amplitude of the curve of shown may vary. ※ X axis: front and rear of the vehicle ※ Y axis: left and right of the vehicle ※ Z axis: top and bottom of the vehicle ... -
Page 28: Tv-Out Viewer
TV‐OUT Viewer No. Name Description Live Video Displays live video streaming 1 Playback Video Playback video and audio data recorded previously 2 System Setup Configuration settings 3 Exit Stops TV‐out function 4 ... - Page 29 Live video 1. Displays live video from the cameras. 2. With the extra camera (the 2 CH), PIP (picture in picture) function will be activated by pressing the [MODE ] button. 3. Change the live video channel by pressing the [OK] button. Playback recorded video data 1. Playback video and audio data recorded previously. 2. Press [UP/DOWN ] to page of the file list. 3. By [ ] to select files. 4. Selects file by pressing [OK] button. 1. Press forward or reverse buttons to scan through the video file. 2. Press [ MODE ] to activate PIP function. * RH‐2 will stop recording during the play back of recorded ...
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Page 30: Software Update
Software Update 1. Remove the SD card from the device and insert to the SD card reader. 2. Connect the SD card reader to PC through the USB port. COPY Caution! Do not turn off the ignition or power off the device during the software updating. Warranty Warranty cover The warranty period covers two full years for this device, return to base from the date of purchase. Should you believe that your device is defective within the warranty period, please contact our service center. ... - Page 31 RH-2 Pro AUTOMATED DRIVE RECORDER Ver 1.0...
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