Product safety & precautions Thank you for purchasing the Street Guardian SG9665GM digital video recorder, please read and follow the user manual to obtain the best performance and reliability from your product. The camera is designed to operate at temperatures...
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There are no user serviceable parts in this product. Unauthorised attempts to dismantle or repair this product will void the warranty. Please ensure that you install and use this product in accordance with all local laws. An electronic copy of this user manual and any updates are available for download from www.streetguardian.info...
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1. Microphone 2. Micro SD card slot 3. Lens adjustment 4. USB power and data port 5. GPS input (optional, not included) 6. AV output 7. MIC indicator 8. Power indicator 9. REC indicator 10. LCD display screen 11. <MIC> button 12.
Description of Button Functions The buttons have different functions depending on the current state, recording, standby or playback 1. <Power> Button Function 1: Power on/off When powered off, press the <Power> button to power on the DVR. The DVR begins to work automatically. When powered on, press and hold the <Power>...
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2. <Menu> Button Function 1: Menu button Whilst in standby mode press the <Menu> button to enter the function setting table of the main menu. Press the <REC> or <MIC> button to navigate the menu options, press the <OK> button to confirm the selected option. After completing the setting press the <Menu>...
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Function 2: Photograph In photograph mode, press the <Record> button to take photos. Function 3: Confirmation During the menu setting process, press the <OK> button to confirm the settings. Function 4: Play In playback mode, press the <OK> button to play video data and press the <OK>...
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4. <REC> Button Function 1: Video recording In standby state, press the <REC> button to begin to recording, and press the <REC> button again to stop recording. Function 2: Page up In the menu setting and playback modes, you can press the <REC>...
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Function 2: Fast Forward In playback state, press the <MIC> button to enter the fast forward mode. Function 3: Mode switching In standby state, press the <MIC> button to enter photo mode, and press the <MIC> button again to enter the playback mode.
Function Description 1. Automatic Recording When you start your vehicle the DVR is automatically started and the recording commences, the system indicator and power indicator are turned on and the REC indicator on the screen blinks. After you turn off the vehicle the DVR will automatically save the current recording and will power off.
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3. Photograph Function Whilst in standby mode press the <MIC> button to enter photograph mode. The icon in the upper left of the screen will change from a video camera to a still camera. You can press the <OK> button to take photos. To switch back to the video mode, press the <MIC>...
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5. Collision Sensing The DVR is fitted with a built in G-sensor. In case of severe vehicle collision the DVR locks the recording at the time of the accident, and displays a lock icon in the middle of the screen. The collision G-sensor has adjustable sensitivity, the default setting is set to <Low sensitivity>.
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7. USB Mode Connect the data recorder to the USB interface of a PC by using a data cable. The screen displays two modes: memory and camera. Press the <Up> or <Down> button to select the <Memory> option. Press the <OK> button to enter the USB flash disk mode.
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Press the <Up> or <Down> button to select the <Camera> option. Press the <OK> button to enter the PC camera mode. After a driver is installed in the PC, <My Computer> displays the camera icon. Double click the camera icon to turn on the camera.
Installing the DVR 1. Power off the vehicle. 2. Insert the Micro SD card into the memory card slot. 3. Secure the DVR mount bracket to the front windshield of the vehicle using the provided 3M adhesive tape. [Note] The DVR should preferably be mounted behind, or to either side of the rearview mirror and within the sweep area of the windscreen wipers.
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7. Adjust the angle of the data recorder 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. [Note] Video performance is adversely affected if the window is not kept clean, ammonia free automotive glass cleaners are recommended for the inside glass surfaces for optimum results.
Menu options & defaults Resolution - 1080FHD – the resolution of the recorded files Loop Recording – 3 mins – the size of each recording segment HDR – – High Dynamic Range, increases night time, high contrast and low light performance EV - +0.0 - Exposure Value –...
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DATE Time – DD/MM/YYYY enter the date and time and choose the display format Auto power off – – setting to automatically power off the DVR if no active recording Beep Sound – – turn the keypress sound on or off Language –...
Technical Specifications Processor Novatek 96650 Image Sensor Aptina AR0330 3.5mp Lens 7 Element glass lens Angle of View 120° ° ° ° horizontal Resolution Full HD 1920×1080 Frame Rate 30FPS Video Format H.264 MOV AV Output NTSC/PAL LCD display 1.5-inch Storage Temp -20°...
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Please note, all attempts are made to ensure that the information contained in this user manual is correct at time of publication, the specifications and details within this manual are based on the Australian market version of the product and are subject to change, information about the latest specification, any amendments, the availability of replacement parts &...
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