Table of Contents BEFORE USING YOUR CAR DVR 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 car DVR QUICK START GUIDE 3 Easy steps CONFIGURATION Introducing Your car DVR...
BEFORE USING YOUR DRIVING RECORDER Thank you for purchasing Road Mate This user manual provides you with information to get DVR. started. Please read carefully and follow the instructions to connect and set up your car DVR. You may review the troubleshooting FAQs on last page.
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).
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND FUNCTIONS This cost-effective car DVR 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 car DVR is fitted to your vehicle windshield in order to record forward view during your journey.
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.
(-10°C ~70°C). When storing the device for an extended time, store within the following temperature range: 32°F to 77°F (0°C~25°C). If using an external battery charger, only use the Road Mate DVR accessory approved for your product. Only replace the battery with the correct replacement battery. Using another battery presents a risk of fire or explosion.
Insert SDHC Memory Card Insert your SDHC memory card to the rear of car DVR (refer photo below). Adjust suction mount Connecting your car DVR No pre-charge needed. Connect the car charger that comes with the package, between the car DVR and your vehicle cigarette lighter.
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.
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Follow all safety guidelines for operating your device. Failure to practice safe usage of this device while driving may result in damage, injury, or death. Road Mate DVR is not responsible for any damages caused to your car, your device, or yourself due to the installation or use of...
CONFIGURATION Introducing Your car DVR 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”...
Operations ■ Power on Ignite your car engine to power on the car DVR or press button. ■ Manual Recording For manual recording, press the button. ■ Pause Recording While recording video, you may press button to pause recording. ■ Switch Mode & Display the Menu ■...
Access the Setting Menu Press the button to display the Menu. *. While 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.
■ Date Stamp: Allows you to add current date/time watermark on video. 1. To enable or disable date stamp on video, press button to select Date Stamp, and then press 2. Press to confirm. Press back to main menu. ■ Motion detection: Set this feature only when you are parking. (Set “Motion detection”...
■ Delay shutdown: Turns off the car DVR in “X” minutes after power is off. 1. Press button to select Delay shutdown, and then press button to select “Off”, “10 Min.”, “20 Min.” 2. Press 3. Press to confirm. Press back to main menu.
■ Frequency: To set the frequency of your player system. 1. Press button to select Frequency, and then press button. button to select “50Hz” or “60Hz”. 2. Press 3. Press to confirm. Press back to main menu. ■ Power saving: Power saving is the duration of time that this device screen remains idle. 1.
■ 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.
■ 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” or “Off”. 2. Press 3.
■ Quality: Allows you to set the resolution number of dots per inch in a image. ► Super Fine ► Fine ► Normal ■ Exposure: Allows you set the amount of light to fall on each area of image. ■ Timer: Allows you to set the respective function remains in effect for “Off”, “2 seconds”, “10 seconds”...
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■ Delete: Allows you to delete one or all video file(s). ► One (To delete one selected video file) ► All (To delete all video files) You can either select and erase videos one by one or erase them in one batch. Once an image is erased, it cannot be recovered.
ACCESSING RECORDED VIDEOS Connecting Diagram Below diagram shows several ways to connect your car DVR 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 car DVR to a computer, you can transfer videos and photos from the SDHC memory card.
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2. Press button to select MSDC, while the car DVR display as below 3. Additional window will appear your “SD Disk” folder. You may also find on “My Computer”. ■Accessing files via inset SDHC card to computer card reader 1. Remove your SDHC card from the car DVR 2.
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■Viewing the live video on (Non-HD) TV set You can view the live video on a TV set. Simply connect the car DVR to a TV set via the AV output by using a RCA cable and enter the DVR into Preview mode. 1.
HOW TO REGISTER MY PRODUCT By registering your Road Mate DVR product, 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.
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3. Once your account is created, select “My Registered Products” as shown below. 4. Click “Register Product.”...
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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.
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.
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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.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND FAQs If a problem occurs, first refer to this troubleshooting guide. If this troubleshooting guide does not resolve your problem, contact your dealer or Road Mate DVR service center (info@roadmatedvr.com) ■ Power related problems The battery cannot be recharged.
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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. 2. To format your SDHC memory card. Press button to select Format, and then press button.
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■ I use a Class 10 SDHC memory card, but when I play the video, it lags a little on my computer screen. This is due to the data transfer rate between the car DVR to your computer or the reading/writing speed of card reader on your computer too slow.
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■ What is the view angle of my car DVR? The view angle of lens is 120° wide angle. It takes the view in front of your vehicle without distortion.
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