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Driving Recorder
Continuous Loop Recording Model:
DVR-GPS300D
User Manual Version: 1.0
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Index
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Important User Instructions……………………………………………………..
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Product Description………………………………………………………..
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Features.…………………………………………………………………....
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Hardware Specification…………………………………………………….
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Product Overview…………………………………………………………..
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5.
Device Setup………………………………………………………………..
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6.
Application………………………………………………………………….
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6.01. Setup…………………………………………………………………..
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6.02. Language Selection…………………………………………………...
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6.03. Open File……………..………………………………………………..
15 6.04. Format MicroPD…………………………………………………………….
18 6.05. Restore MicroPD……………………………………………………………
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6.06. Event Selection………………………………………….…………….
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6.07. Calendar…………………………………………………...…………..
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6.08. Video………………………………………………………….……….
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6.09. Map…………………………………………………………………....
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6.10. G Sensor…………………………………………..........................…
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6.11. Speed/Location/Direction……………………………….……………..
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6.12. Video Navigation……………………………………….……………...
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6.13. Volume Control……………………………………………………......
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6.14. Timeline.…………………………….…………………………………
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6.15. Function Button……………………………………………………......
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6.16. Backup File…………………………………………………………….
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6.17. Configuration…………………………………………………………..
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Package Contents …………………………………………………………
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Appendix……………………………………………………………………
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8.01. Greenwich Mean
Time…………………………………………………
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8.02. Troubleshooting………………………………………………………..
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• Important User Instructions
1. Thank you for purchasing the DVR-GPS300D Driving Recorder!
2. This is an in-car electronic device which is designed to integrate data
storage and video recording while driving. It saves driving records as
data and video that can trace back the original driving route, time and
incidents. It provides evidence of mishaps that may occur or show critical
video in accidents.
3. We are not responsible for any failure in recording video or damage to
the video files. If any type of error occurs, the most like causes are:
• The product is not turned on.
• Flash drive is not properly installed.
• The product has been seriously damaged.
• Flash drive was removed during recording.
• Proper installation procedures were not followed.
4. To assure proper usage of the product and your safety, prior to using the
product, read the following description thoroughly and comply with all the
instructions and be aware of the meaning of warning messages.
• Caution
1. The product can only be installed in a close space in a vehicle.
2. Properly keep the product and its accessories in a place that children
cannot reach to prevent product damage or choking.
3. Do not use a power source that is not DC12V to prevent fire or electric
shock hazard.
4. Keep the product away from fire.
5. Make sure the product is properly installed prior to use. To prevent
detachment of the product due to wire movement, make sure all wires
are properly installed.
6. A designated power cable is provided to connect to the car cigarette
lighter. Using unapproved power cable may cause product damage or a
fire hazard.
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• Warning
1. Disconnect power immediately if any odor or smoke occurs during the
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use of the product.
2. The product can be only repaired by a licensed and trained technician.
Do not disassemble or repair the product.
3. Do not open the product case, change the equipment, replace parts or
use non-original parts (including flash drive, AV cable, etc.) as this will
void the warranty!
4. The product has a warranty label. If the label is damaged, the warranty
will be voided!
5. Do not expose the product to direct sun light, high temperature, rain or
humid and contamination environment.
6. Do not to spill any liquid on the product or leave the product in any liquid.
7. Do not use any volatile solvent for cleaning.
8. Do not adjust the product while driving.
9. When the product is plugged in, do not touch the product with wet hands.
10. If any of following situations occurs, immediately remove the power
plug and send the product back to the original retail store for repair:
– Power cable or power plug is damaged.
– Liquid gets inside the product.
– The product is dropped or the product case is damaged.
– The product cannot be started normally or a fault occurs after startup.
• Attention
1. For best performance, keep the product in the horizontal position.
2. Follow the instructions regarding indicator lights to operate the product.
3. If the cigarette lighter jack in your car is powered continuously even with
the engine is off, always disconnect the power cable from the cigarette
lighter jack before leaving your car, to avoid using up the car battery.
4. Make a backup copy for all important driving records.
5. Disconnect the power before removing the flash drive and wait until all
lights are off to remove the flash drive.
6. Any serious impact may cause loss of recording.
7. If the product comes with the GPS function:
If the memory space has only 10% of memory space remaining, the
device will beep two sounds.
The device will continuously beep when memory is full.
Use the DVR-GPS300D application to release the memory space in Micro
PD.
8.
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1) A general commercial GPS system may have an average positioning
error of over 15 meters. It only provides rough positioning data.
2) GPS reception performance is affected by weather or environment.
When the GPS receiver is started, it usually takes a while to lock into
the satellite and transmit data.
3) Tinted windshields may affect recording image quality and GPS
reception performance. It is recommended to use a GPS external
antenna on the top of a car to improve signal reception.
1. Product Description
DVR-GPS300D provides Video recording integrated with GPS features. It
combines GPS and Digital Video (2-channel) functions into a system. The
GPS is recording a point every one second and the camera provides VGA (640
x 480) resolution. When you use this device while you are driving a car, it
provides GPS position with video recording files.
Using the Customize application, the video file you record will show the route
on the Google Map as well as the live video for inside and outside of your car.
2. Features
1. Dual camera, Front/Back, VGA(640x480) with 300,000 pixels
2. MPEG-4 A/V encode @ VGA 30 FPS (each channel)
3. Two USB Drives for storing video files
4. The file can be stored until the last second before electrical interruption
5. G-Sensor (0~7.5G) and voice record function
6. Alarm sounds when 10% memory space left or no USB device inserted
7. Video OUT: NTSC / PAL
8. System boot up: under 45 seconds
9. Two selections of recording camera (set by configuration)
10. Events Secured (prevents overwrite problem and only released by
application)
11. Can display two video files, map, GPS, and G-sensor at same time in the
application
12. Video recording with time-seamless
13. IR LED for low illumination
14. Memory files protection. Recording files can only be opened by the
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DVR-GPS300D application.
3. Hardware Specification
CMOS Sensor Module specification
GPS specification
Items
Spec
Array Element
640 x 480 (VGA)
Sensor Size
1/4”
View Angle
Front camera: 90; back camera: 120
Image Transfer
Rate(Max)
VGA/30 fps
Scan Mode
Progressive
Electronic Exposure
Up to 510:1 (for selected fps)
Pixel Size
6 µm x 6 µm
Fixed Pattern Noise
<0.03% of VPEAK-TO-PEAK
Image Area
3.984 mm×2.952 mm
Category
Parameter
Description
General
GPS Chipset
SiRF Star III
Frequency
L1, 1575.42MHz
Channels
12 CH for tracking
Antenna
GPS Patch Antenna
Datum
WGS-84
Acquisition
Cold Start
50 sec., typical*
Warm Start
33 sec., typical*
Hot Start
1 sec., average
Reacquisition
< 1 sec.
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* Measured under open sky
Power Source
4. Product Overview
Protocol
GPS output
NMEA-0183 ( V3.01)
GGA , GSA , GSV , RMC ( default)
GLL, VTG (Optional).
Sensitivity
-158dBm
Power Source
DC
Voltage
5.0 volts
Ampere
3 A
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Video Out
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Illumination (Night View)
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Front camera for
outside view of the car
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Screw
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Light Sensor
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AV out On/Off button
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External antenna
jack
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GPS Indicator
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Buzzer
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DC Jack (5V/3A)
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Record Indicator
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USB port cover
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Cap for glare
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Microphone
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Back camera for
inside view of the
car
12
Hole for mounting frame
Dual Camera
USB Port of CONFIG
GPS & Record Indicator
1. Used for configuration setting and
firmware update.
1. GPS: Green/get signal,
Red/no signal
2. Record: Blue/recording
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5. Device Setup
1. Turn the screw counterclockwise to open the bottom cover.
Microphone
Cap
Record sound or voice.
Cap for reducing glare.
Video Out
AV out On/Off button and Buzzer
1. Video Out
1. AV out On/Off button
Connect to monitor for live view.
Turn on/off video out function.
2. Buzzer
System, low memory alarm.
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2. Plug the flash drive into the slot marked “CONFIG”.
You need to set up device in the application by plugging the flash drive into the
slot marked “CONFIG”. If you want to insert a second flash drive, set it up in
the application to get the correct recording time data.
3. Turn the screw clockwise to close the bottom cover.
4. Attach the mounting frame to the main device.
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5. Place the suction cup and mounting frame on the windshield and push the
locking lever down to secure the mounting frame.
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6. Turn the axle on the mounting frame to adjust the angle of the recorder. It
needs to be parallel with the road.
7. Connect the power cable by plugging it into the DC port.
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8. Turn the car on and connect the power cable to the cigarette lighter. After
the buzzer makes three beeps and the GPS and record indicator light up,
the system will start recording.
9. Use the wire clamp to secure the cable when driving.
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Note: For the best recording, we suggest attaching the DVR as close to the
rearview mirror as possible.
Do not replace or remove the flash drive when the device is operating.
6. Application
6.01. Setup
1. When you insert the CD-ROM in your computer, the system will
automatically run the setup of application. Or, you can double click
“Setup.exe” in the CD-ROM to run the application.
2. Click “Next” to go to next step.
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3. Select the path that you want to install the application. Click “Next” to go to
next step.
4. The system will start installing the application.
5. When the setup is complete, you will see an icon called “GPS300D Player”.
Double click on this icon to run the application.
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GPS300D Player
6.02. Language Selection
Select the language you want to use.
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6.03. Open File
Click the button to open the file.
Select the path of the file.
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6.03.01. Open File by “DISK”
1. Make sure the MicroPD is connected to the PC.
2. Select the letter represents your MicroPD and press “OK”.
6.03.02. Open File by “FILE”
1. Click “Browse” to find the backup file in your PC.
DISK
To read the file from the MicroPD, insert it in your computer.
FILE
To read the file from your hard drive, copy the file to your
computer.
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2. Select the backup file in your PC and press “Open”.
3. Click “OK”.
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6.04. Format MicroPD
If you want to use a new MicroPD for recording files, you must plug it in to your
computer and press the button to format it before you insert it to your DVR.
Note: For security issues, you must use this button to format the MicroPD.
If you have a new MicroPD and want to use it with your DVR, you must format
it by following these steps:
1. Connect MicroPD to your computer.
2. Click “Format” button.
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3. Click “Yes” to go to next step.
4. Click “OK” to go to next step.
5. Click “Start” to format the MicroPD.
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6. Click “OK” to go to next step.
7. Click “Close” to go to next step.
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8. The application will start arranging the partition.
9. Click “OK” to finish format process.
6.05. Restore Disk
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1. If you want to restore the partition of the MicroPD for PC use and not for the
DVR, click this button.
2. Click ”Yes” to go to next step.
3. Click “Start” to format the MicroPD.
4. Click “OK” to go to next step.
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5. Click “OK” to finish the restore process.
Main Page Function–
Note: Suggestion for screen size: 1024 x 768
6.06. Event Selection
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The event list is based on the system power. When you turn on the power, the
system will automatically create a new video file section in the list.
The list also shows what kind of event it is. (e.g. “over speed”, “G sensor”)
1. Click “+” to extrude the tree of the event list.
2. Click “–” to shrink the tree of the event list.
3. Select “G” to represent G Sensor event.
4. Select “S” to represent Over Speed event.
6.07. Calendar
1. When you open the video file as Instructions 6.03 Open Files, the calendar
will automatically show the date of the video file. Red square represents the
recording date; Green square represents the current playing file.
2. You can click on the date in the calendar to playback the video if there is an
event on it.
6.08. Video
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1. When you select the video file as explained in section 6.03, the top two
frames will show the video of the front and back scene with the date on the
top-right corner.
2. Click the icon on top-right corner or double click the video for full screen
function.
Daytime
Nighttime
6.09. Map
1. When you select the video file as explained in section 6.03, the top-right
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frame will show the location information on the map.
2. Click the icon on the top-right corner for full screen function.
6.10. G Sensor
1. The G Sensor will show the value of acceleration of X, Y, and Z axis when
you select this section of the video file.
2. The information is to review the direction if there is a car accident.
6.11. Speed / Location / Direction
1. Shows the speed, longitude, and latitude information.
2. Click “Mile/hr” or Km/h.
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3. Click “Speed” area to show and hide speed information.
6.12. Video Navigation
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
6.13. Volume Control
1. Video volume can be changed by using this function.
2. Click the icon of the speaker to mute the volume of video.
6.14. Timeline
1
Go to previous section of video file.
2
Slow forward the video frame (1/2~1/16multiple).
3
Play the video frame.
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Pause the video frame.
5
Stop the video and go to the first frame.
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Fast forward the video frame (2~32 multiple).
7
Go to next section of video file.
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The green and blue blocks are the recording area in hours and minutes. You
can click the timeline to go to different events.
6.15. Function Button
1 2 3
6.16. Backup File
Green Block
Normal situation
Blue Block
Over speed or G sensor event
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Open File (see section 6.03 )
2
Backup File (see section 6.17)
3
Configuration (see section 6.18)
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1. Select the file that you want to backup. Or, Click “All” to select all files to
backup.
2. Click the Backup button to select the place where you want to store the
video file.
3. Enter the file name. Then, press “Open” to save the file.
6.17. Configuration
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6.17.01. Video Mode
6.17.02. Sound Mode
6.17.03. Camera
Don’t Overwrite
Do not overwrite the recording file.
Overwrite Non-Event
Automatically overwrite the recording file which is not the
event when the memory is full.
Event Protect Time
Set the event protect time.
Off
Do not record the sound.
On
Record the sound.
Back Scene
On: Turn on the record function for inside view.
Off: Turn off the record function for inside view.
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6.17.04. Speed
6.17.05. Time Zone
Change the time zone information to show the correct time when you are in a
different country or time zone.
6.17.06. G Sensor
Set the G sensor value to activate the event protect function.
6.17.07. Image Quality
7. Package Contents
Limit Speed Off
Turn off the speed limit.
Limit Speed On
Turn on the speed limit.
The Value for Limit Speed
Set the speed limit value.
KM/hr
Use the metric system.
Mile/hr
Use the imperial system.
Daytime
Use during the day time.
Night
Use during the evening.
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1. DVR
2. Power cable
3. Mounting frame
4. Video cable
5. Wire clamp packet
6. CD-ROM
7. Warranty card
8. Multi-language quick guide
8. Appendix
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8.01. Greenwich Mean Time
Time Zone – Place: Select the time zone where you are.
Meanwhile to have the recorded data at correct time, you
need to tick Daylight saving time if your city is in Daylight
saving time zone.
8.02. Troubleshooting
Q1. What to do if the indicator lights are not on after starting the car?
A: Unplug the recorder and wait until the lights are off, and plug the power
cable back into the cigarette lighter and start the device. If the same problem
occurs again, it means the system is not functioning properly. You will need to
send the product back to the store for repair.
Q2. What to do if the mounting frame does not stick to the windshield?
A: Make sure the windshield surface is smooth and clean without and oil or
dust (use a cleaner to clean the windshield).
Q3. Can the recorded video be viewed on a satellite navigation system?
A: No.
Q4. What to do if the video picture is blurred?
A: Make sure the lens is clean and use a non-woven cloth to clean it if
necessary. If the video picture is still blurred, then you need to return it to the
original store for repair.
Q5. Can the flash drive be replaced when the recorder is running?
A: No, the recorder must be shut off and all lights are off.
Q6. What to do if another flash drive is not compatible with the recorder?
A: Some flash drives may not be compatible with the recorder. You need to
use the following brands to prevent video loss or deterioration problem.
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Q7. How long can the video recording be?
A: It depends on the size of the memory card.
Unit: minutes
Note: The above table is for reference only. The recording length
depends upon the environment.
HP 16GB
KINGMAX
4GB
KINGMAX
8GB
KINGMAX 16GB
KINGMAX
16GB
PNY
16GB
PNY 16GB
Transcend
4GB
Transcend
8GB
Pqi 8GB
Pqi 8GB
Pqi 8GB
Memory size
1 camera/VGA
2 camera/VGA
4GB
107
53
8GB
227
113
16GB
460
230
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