Contents 1. Package Contents Page 4 2. Quick Start Guide - Installing the Camera Page 5 - Installing the Infrared Module Page 6 - Setting Up GPS Connection Page 7 - Installing the View-I PC Player Page 8 - PC Player Password Page 9 - Set Time and Date on the PC Player Page 10...
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Contents 13. PC Player and Camera Settings Page 23 14. Search List Screen Page 26 15. PC Player Search Engine Page 27 16. Google Maps Page 28 17. Speed and G-Sensor Reports Page 29 18. Screen Capture Page 30 19. ECO Driver Report Page 31 20.
1. Package Contents Please confirm below package list in the box * HD-SL-Ruby-Wired & Power Cable HD-SL-Ruby & Cigar Power cable Infrared Module Wire Clip x 4 Cradle & Double Side Tape Soft Copy SD Card Key x 1 User Manual ( Sales Option) * Product specification and package may change for product enhancement without any notification in advance.
2. Quick Start Guide WARNING! When installing the camera and PC Player for the first time, the following steps MUST be performed with the SD card supplied with your product. If installing with a larger card, SD card must be formatted before use (see page 12) Ensure the camera has completely turned off during all movements of the SD Card.
Setting Up the Camera Quick Start Guide Continued... 2.5 Remove the second plastic cover from the sticky pad. 2.6 Carefully position and firmly place the camera on the window. 2.7 Connect the fused Red wire to 12v ignition feed and the Black earth wire to a chassis earth.
Setting Up GPS Quick Start Guide Step 2 – Setting Up GPS Connection Important: For the initial GPS lock on, the camera must be powered for approx 5 minutes. The vehicle must be in an open clear area. Not inside a garage or an area where GPS connection will be affected.
- Installing the PC Player Quick Start Guide Step 3 – Installing the PC Player 2.20 Insert the card into the SD card slot in a PC or laptop. 2.21 If AutoPlay box opens, double click on Open Folder To View Files. If not, left click Start - Computer then double click on the SD card drive.
Installing the PC Player Quick Start Guide Continued... 2.25 Left click Next on the Wizard Setup. 2.26 Left click Next again. 2.27 Left click on box next to the Create a Desktop Icon if not already ticked, then left click Next. 2.28 Left click Install then Finish.
Set Time and Date Quick Start Guide Step 4 – Set Time and Date on the PC Player 2.30 Left click on the Settings button, bottom right hand corner of player. 2.31 The Open box will appear. Double click on the SD card drive. 2.32 Double click on System folder.
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Set Time and Date Quick Start Guide Continued.. 2.36 To save the changes, left click Apply and repeat step.2.31 - 2.33 then click Save 2.37 Left click the red cross in top right hand corner of player to close the Player. 2.38 Safely remove the SD card from the SD card slot in the PC and insert the card into the camera.
3. How To Format SD Cards Important: Formatting SD cards will delete all data on the card. Data must be backed up onto another device if the data is to be used for future reference. Recommended - Format SD card at least once every 4 weeks for optimal performance.
4. View Recordings Saved on SD Cards How to Watch Footage Saved on the SD Card Important: The HD PC Player software must be installed to Desktop to watch any recorded data. If the PC Player has not been installed, see page 8, Installing the PC Player.
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4. View Recordings Saved on SD Cards Continued... 4.4 A list of recordings will appear. To play the recordings the list must be highlighted. Always tick the box in the top left hand side of the list, next to “No”, to highlight t he recordings.
5. Camera Features Function Description Records everything when camera is powered on. [NOTE] When the SD card is full of data, the camera deletes the oldest Constant INI file to make room for new recordings. Therefore, if the user needs to Recording keep the old recordings, the user must backup the recordings before they are automatically overwritten.
6. Camera Functions Name Description 1 Power Feed DC 12/24v 2 SD Lock Key lock 3 SD Cart Slot SD card slot 4 GPS Internal GPS Antenna 5 Front Camera 2.0 mega pixel CMOS lens View real-time footage on an 6 TV-Out Port external display.
7. Camera Button & Lights Name Recording Mode Manually start Event recording if button is pressed, camera Manual will make “tic-tic” sound and blue and orange LED will flash Recording quickly. These clips will be saved as an Emergency file. Button Push the button over 5seconds, toggle Mic on/off Power LED...
8. Software Features Features Description HD PC Software to view recordings. Player View GPS data, generate reports can be done through the dedicated player. View driver’s route via Google Map through the PC Player. Google Map [NOTE] GPS needs to be connected to the satellites in order to sync data Sync with Google Maps.
9. PC Requirements System Requirement Item Description Window XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 & 8, Operating System (English version) Pentium 4 / 1.8Ghz Processor or above More than 512MB Free HDD Space More than 200MB Display More than 1024 x 768 pixels...
10. PC Player Password Settings Encryption PC Player only(Password Settings) In order to protect the recorded data being accessed by an unauthorised user, the PC Player has a password protection function. To enter and change passwords, please follow the below. 12.1 When entering the HD SCE 1.7 Player for the first time, leave the entry blank and click OK.
8. View-i PC Player Manual 11. Playback Screen PC Player Playback Screen Name Description Front Video Screen Front video play screen of designated video file Rear Video Screen Interior/Second Camera screen of selected video file File Information Displays file name, time and date, longitude and latitude. G-Sensor Graph G-sensor data of video screen for user analysis Displays current position of the video on Goggle Maps...
12. PC Player Button Functions Buttons Functions on PC Player Software Button Description Button Description Previous File Open 1 file Rewind Print Screen Play Settings Pause ECO-Drive Report Stop Event Report Fast-forward Volume Control : Video volume control with mute Next File function...
13. PC Player and Camera Settings Open /Change Player and Camera Settings Important: Check/set the Time and Date Settings during initial install to ensure recorded data is accurate. Any changes made on the Settings in the software must be saved in the camera. Ensure the SD card is inserted into the camera after changes have been made and power the camera for at least 3 minutes.
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13. PC Player Settings - Express Express Settings Adjust camera and PC Player settings. Important: Any adjustments made must be saved on the SD card and camera. Click “Apply” button save Settings to the card. Re-insert SD Card into the camera to upload the changes Name Description...
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13. PC Player Settings - Expert Expert Settings Only use Expert setting if you are an advanced user. Click “Apply” button and re-insert SD Card to the device to save the changes Name Description Best: 2M@VGA 30fps / Good: 2M@VGA 25fps Video Quality Normal: 2M@VGA 15fps / Compact: 2M@QVGA10fps Brightness...
14. PC Player – Search List Screen Search and Play List Screen The Search List screen is the main navigation screen. Upload data from SD cards, select files to view Name Description recordings. Open recorded clips on Folder Open SD card Play button for continual Chain Play...
15. PC Player – Search Engine Create and Search Database The in-built search engine can catagorise the recorded data to allow users search specific criteria such as Speed, G-Senor etc, saving time filtering through hours of data. 17.1 Import data from the SD card to the Search List screen.
16. PC Player – Google Map Google Map Interface The PC Player supports Google Map interface. User must have internet connection to view Google map data. Number Description Adjust Map size: + : Zoom in - : Zoom out View Mode: Map View Mode: Satellite View Mode: Street Current Position...
17. PC Player – Speed / G-Sensor Speed and G-Sensor Reports HD PC Player can generate detailed reports of recorded speed and G-Force impact data. These reports can be used for analyzing the driver’s driving patterns. 20.1 Click on “Big Chart” button in the G sensor screen to display below screens. Speed (MPH) G sensor Play Time...
18. PC Player – Screen Capture Screen Capture Print/Save This function allows users to take screenshots of a incident or e.g. a number plate. The data can be easily be emailed as a detailed report along with location and G-Force data 21.1 Click on Screen Print to capture the picture.
19. PC Player – ECO Driver Report ECO-Driver Report This report can provide information on the drivers driving behavior and bad habits. It can advise on how good or bad a driver is by scoring the recorded data. 21.1 Import data from the SD card to the Search List screen.
20. PC Player – Event Report Create an Event Report This function allow users to take 4 screenshots of the build up to the incident. The data can be easily be emailed as a detailed report along with location and G- Force data.
21. PC Player – GPS Data Report GPS and G-Sensor Data Export This function will export the recorded GPS and G-Sensor shock data into Excel format. 23.1 Import data from the SD card to the Search List screen. (See pages 13 & 14, 4.3 onward) 23.2 Click on “Create DB”.
22. Buzzer/LED Alert Warnings Warning LED Alert Buzzer Alert Red LED : On Booting Status Blue LED : Flash for apprx 10secs “beep, beep” sound Orange LED : Flash for apprx 10secs Red LED : On If SD card is not SD Card Insert inserted: Constant Blue LED : Constant Flashing...
24. Liability Please read the follow liability information: 26.1 This product is offered for use on the provision that all guidelines, advice and recommendations are followed, and the device is used for its intended Purpose only. 26.2 You may not modify, reproduce, create derivative works from, transfer or sell , any information, software, products or services without the express permission of the manufacturer.
25. Camera Precautions Please read the camera precaution information below: 27.1 Do not open/fix/alter this device. Any customer alterations will void the warranty. 27.2 Do not use any accessories other than those provided with the product. The use of any additional accessories will void the product warranty. 27.3 Do not connect the device directly to car’s battery.
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25. Camera Precautions Continued... 27.8 Check the product regularly to ensure that the camera lens angle is properly adjusted. Always check when replacing the camera into the bracket. After violent force is applied to the vehicle or product, the camera angle may be altered resulting in poor picture quality.
26. SD Card Precautions IMPORTANT: Format the SD card at least once every 2-4 weeks for optimal performance. See page 12 for How to Format a SD Card) 28.1 Check SD card’s data regularly to ensure the camera is recording correctly. 28.2 Backup the data regularly if any data needs to be saved for future reference or as evidence.
27. Trouble Shooting Problem Solution - Check the power cable connection to the camera. - Check the power cable fuse. - Check the power cable connection to vehicle power source. Camera has - If all power connections are correct then remove SD Card, re-insert and No Power turn the ignition on.
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27. Trouble Shooting Problem Solution - Check the correct and latest PC Player version is being used. - Open a single clip by File Open button instead of Folder Open button. - If videos are too dark, please raise the brightness in the setting configuration Recorded - Back up any data required, format the SD card and continue to record.
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27. Trouble Shooting Problem Solution - Check event recording settings in the PC Player setting menu. Sensitivity might be to low. Event recordings will not be triggered by small or minor impact. Press Manual button to trigger a Event recording. Event - Back up any data required, format the SD card and continue to record.
3. Warranty: one year 4. Life time of SD Card: 6 months. AVIC WILL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE (WHETHER FOR LOSS OR BUSINESS OR OTHERWISE) COSTS, EXPENSES OR OTHER CLAIMS, WHICH ARISE OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE DEVICE.
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