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Main Features
Unlike other in-car recording systems, the Drive Recorder 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. One may thereafter analyze the data
to find its root cause by playing back the scenes of interest and where
acceleration, vehicle speed, direction, and location are available for review.
Added to the recording are vehicle speed and direction and GPS location.
Continuous recording
The video and audio data from the front and interior views is continuously
recorded while power on. When the capacity of the SD card has been
reached, the oldest files are overwritten by the latest ones in a “round-robin”,
first in, first out fashion.
Pre and post event recording
When impact or unusual acceleration or deceleration is detected by the built-in
G-Sensor and has exceeded the preset limit or one activates the manual
emergency record button, the recorded video data is locked-in and is erased
only by an authorized party and by using a PC or laptop, accessing the SD card.
Event data records 1 minute before and 1 minute after(Note: The User may set
the pre-event time to either 1 minute, 2 minutes or 3 minutes of pre-event
recording). The next time the SD card is read by the unit, the unit’s set up
parameters will be uploaded into the recorder. As previously mentioned, stored
event recording data in the SD card will not be erased by the unit, and where
this must be done manually by the user.
Night view recording with Infra-Red Light
The included IR (Infra-Red) Light module with adjustment used this invisible light
source to assist in recording nighttime views from the interior facing camera.
Playback of video/audio data
The recorded data can be played back using the provided playback software
which resides on the SD card. By removing the SD card and accessing the
Player folder and double clicking on the “Player.exe” line starts the playback
software.
Data analysis
The recorded data can be easily analyzed for speed, vehicle location and
direction of travel including impact by using the Player that is found on
conveniently on the supplied SD card.
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Contents
Safety Instructions 4
Components 5
Part Numbers 6
Front face of Body ......................................................................................... 6
Rear face of Body .......................................................................................... 7
IR (Infra-red) light module............................................................................. 7
Technical Specifications 8
SD Memory Card specifications................................................................... 8
Installation: 9
Installing the Unit............................................................................................ 9
Connecting the power cord ......................................................................... 9
Installing the Remote Manual Alarm Event Button ..................................... 9
Tips before Using the Product 11
Unit Preparation for video recording .........................................................11
Continous recording while driving ............................................................. 11
SD card related information ....................................................................... 12
Functions of each part ................................................................................13
Using the Player: Playback, SD card and Initial System Set-Up 14
PC Minimum Systems Requirements.......................................................... 14
To Review Video ..........................................................................................14
Playback Interface Controls....................................................................... 15
Volume and Playback Speed Controls..................................................... 15
System configuration................................................................................... 16
Playback ...................................................................................................... 17
Converting the Authenticated files into AVI file format ........................... 17
Interfacing with a GIS/City map................................................................. 19
Additional Functions of Player: Pop-up Display window ......................... 20
Analyzing G-SENSOR data.......................................................................... 21
System Diagnostics via the LED Display 22
Status Display............................................................................................. 22
Information and Status Display............................................................. 22
Firmware and Playback SW Update 23
Firmware Update ...................................................................................... 23
Software Update ....................................................................................... 23
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Safety Instructions
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.
Do not clean the product
with water or volatile solvents.
This may damage the product,
cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not apply excessive
shock or never insert foreign
materials into the product.
This may cause product
damage, a fire or a short circuit.
Video quality is affected
by lighting conditions. GPS
is affected by signal
receipt. Nighttime or use in
tunnels affects system
operation.
Do not arbitrarily change
the product location.
This may cause a GPS
communication error.
Do not disassemble, repair or
modify the product.
This voids the warranty and
where we take no responsibility
for product damage or problems
caused by the user.
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.
Do not cover the camera
lens with any materials or
objects.
This may affect recording quality.
Once installed, do not
manipulate the product
while you’re driving a car.
This may cause a traffic
accident.
Ensure that the capacity of
the SD card is not exceeded.
A full SD card will not allow one
to record manual alarms or Gsensor based triggers.
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.
Do not obstruct the view of
the product through the front
windshield.
The GPS receiver may not work
properly.
Only use factory approved
parts. Use the approved
power cable.
Contact your authorized
Reseller for assistance.
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Components
IR Light Module
External Alarm Button
SD Card
Body
Cigarette Lighter Plug
for Power Supply
Holder
Users Guide
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Part Numbers
Front face of Body
No. Name Description
1 Forward Facing Camera Used to record scenes through the windshield.
2 SD card Slot Used to insert the SD card into unit.
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Emergency Record
Protection Cancel Button
Used to cancel protection of all the emergency
recording data.
4 Emergency Record Button Used to perform an emergency recording.
5 Volume Control Used to adjust the audio volume for information.
6 Mounting Connection Used to mate with the mount.
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Rear face of Body
No. Name Description
1 Status Display Used to display the status of Drive Recorder or traffic
information by using English text or symbols.
2 IR Light Connection Used to mate with IR Light module.
3 Built-in Speaker Provides audio output for chime and any information.
4 Interior Facing Camera Records video from inside your vehicle.
5 Power Connection Port Used to connect the power cord with the unit.
6 Serial Number Serial number of the unit.
IR (Infra-red) light module
No. Name Description
1 CDS Used to sense the brightness while nighttime recording.
2 Power Connection Used to connect the power cord to the IR light module.
*The effective range of the IR light module covers the first row of back seats.
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Technical Specifications
Item Specification
Camera Type
1.3 MEGA pixel CMOS sensor
Video Resolution
VGA (640 x 480) up to 20 frames per second, 2 channels
Audio
Built-in microphone
GPS
Built-in GPS module
Automatic Event Sensor,
Alarm Input
G-sensor (3-axis), Manual alarm trigger
Memory
SD card (512M to 16GB) *
Body DC 5V to recording unit
Power Input
Cigarette Lighter Plug DC 12V to 24V input
* Depending on the model ordered, typically a 2GB SD card is provided with the unit.
SD Memory Card specifications
*Denotes an average time. (Motion affects recording duration. Times reflected
see recordings made during the daytime in typical city downtown areas.)
Number of Event Generated Recordings
according to the Preset Recording Time
Size of SD
Memory
Maximum
Storage Time
Event
Recording
Time
1mins 2mins 3mins
512MB
23 minutes 16 minutes 6 5 4
1GB
45 32 12 10 8
2GB
90 64 25 80 70
4GB
180 120 50 40 30
8GB
370 280 90 80 70
16GB
750 320 120 100 80
* Time varies depending on the amount of motion seen by the camera &
lighting conditions.
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Installation:
Caution
y Be sure to stop the engine before installing the product.
y Remove all power to any areas where wires will be connected.
y Install the product in a location where the satellite signals are received.
y Before permanently mounting the unit, ensure that the camera views
meet your requirements. (ex: where the interior view is not hidden by
the mirror inside your car)
y The Unit must be installed on the mounted straight both horizontally
and vertically
Installing the Unit
1. Insert the holder into
the mounting
connection.
2. Insert the IR light
module’s knob, on
the rare face of the
body.
3. Clean the mounting
surface and remove
the red film from tape
the mount, and press in
place the mount to the
windshield tightly.
Caution
Connect power to the unit once the IR light module has been
connected.
Aim the IR light module towards the driver and passenger
area.
*Use isopropyl alcohol to clean the mounting surface of windshield, and leave it to dry.
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Connecting the power cord
1. Connect the “Y” power
cable to the power
connection port on the
right side of the unit.
2. Connect the other side
of “Y” power cable to
the power connection
port of the attached IR
light module of the unit.
3.
Arrange the power
cord neatly after
inserting it in the chink
of the door near the
driver or passenger
seat.
4. Insert the power cord
into the Cigarette Lighter
Plug.
Installing the Remote External Alarm Button
1. Insert the Jack of the
manual alarm input
cable into the
connection port on the
upper part of the
Cigarette Lighter Plug.
Run the Cable, hiding
and securing it in place.
2. Locate the best
position for the remote
alarm button. Secure
the button by removing
the adhesive film
attached to the tape
on the external button,
press and hold.
Note The recorder will only record when there is power to the cigarette
lighter.
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Tips before Using the Product
Unit Preparation for video recording
1. Take the SD card out of the Drive recorder. Access the Player.exe menu
and enetr the set up mode, setting time zone, daylight savings time and
other settings (as noted in the programming section of the manual). Reinsert the SD card in the recorder. Following the installation instructions.
When you connect the unit to power, or turn the engine on, “dR Init”
appears on the LED display on the unit, indicating that the video
recorder is initializing. The LED display window will show a series of
numbers, this indicates that GPS satellites are beginning acquired.
2. In about 25 seconds after power on, longer if one has not set the local
time zone on the SD card, the unit completes initializing and a “ding
dong” chime is heard along with the words “Hello”. The unit may still
show a series of numbers followed by and “GPS FINE” will appears. This
adjusts the unit further for increased accuracy.
3. After the chime, the Drive Recorder starts continuous recording without
GPS data. The unit is recording video and audio as well as vehicle
speed, direction and location, when: a) when the vehicle is stopped,
the unit shows local time; b) when the vehicle is in motion, it displays the
vehicle’s speed.
Continous recording while driving
1. Drive Recorder 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 overwritten for continuous recording. The data recorded by either
the unit’s internal G-Sensor or external manual record button are not
overwritten. (This alarm data must be erased by the User with the SD
card inserted in the computer, erasing event data in the DATA folder.)
3. When you stop the engine or remove the power cable from the
cigarette lighter plug, Drive Recorder stops recording.
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SD card related information
Use only the provided SD card with the unit to ensure proper operation. Consult
your Reseller or the Company website for SD card compatibility. In case where
the computer used to mplayback the video does not support the SD card and
the SD SDHC2.0 memory card standard, use a separate SDHC2.0 USB reader.
(SD to USB adapter). Periodically format the SD card so as to prevent SD card
errors over a long period of time.
Caution
After formatting the SD card set the time zone in Drive configuration.
If you do not configure the settings, system initialization may take up
to 10 minutes and where the time and time zone may not match.
In case of formatting the SD card, the existing recorded video files
are all deleted, so be sure to perform a backup for any important
video files.
To playback video, use the Drive Recorder exclusive viewer that is located on
the SD card. With the SD card inserted in your computer, explore the SD card,
locate the “player .exe” file which is located on the SD card. Then explore the
“DATA” folder and select the file that you wish to playback.
Warning
Do Not use this SD card for any other purpose.
To use this SD card for any other purpose or copy
unrelated files can cause a fatal error.
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Functions of each part
Forward facing and rear facing/interior view camera
The camera must be horizontal and vertical. When the lens of the
camera is obstructed or is dirty, clear images may not be captured.
Periodic cleaning is required. To clean the lens, use a soft camera lens
cloth to prevent damage.
Emergency record button (Video image removal protection)
In order to record diver detected scenes of interest, press the emergency
record (E) button to record. This data records 1 minute before and 1
minute after. (User may set pre-event time 1 minute, 2 minutes or 3
minutes). Stored event recording data in SD card will not be erased
unless user cancels (A remote button is also provided for this function for
covert recording) The recording time is determined in prerecording time.
SD card slot
Before inserting / removing the SD card, Power must be OFF.
The LED Display must be off. (BLANK!)
Manual Cancellation of the Emergency Manual Record if enabled in software
Press the “M” button for about 3 seconds until you hear a chime from the
speaker. This is used in the rare case if the SD card is full and was not
replaced. This function is typically not enabled so to secure all recordings.
If enabled in system setup, all the previous events and the overwritten
record protection is disabled when this button was activated, allowing
the system to overwrite alarm data. (rarely used)
Volume control
Adjust the audio volume level for driver’s convenience. When you turn it
left (<<), it increases the volume while a right (>>) turn decreases the
volume.
Power connection port
Connect one end of the cigarette lighter plug cable into the matching
connector of the power port of the unit. Plug the other end of this cable
to the cigarette lighter plug of the vehicle. {Power may be hard wired
(permanently wired) into the ACC (accessory) switched power of the
vehicle for a more secure installation. REFER THIS TO TRAINED PERSONEL
ONLY.} Do not lose the supplied power cord or use other cables. If
damaged or lost, contact your Reseller for a replacement.
LED Display window
System status is displayed on this multi-segment display.
Used for system status and system diagnostics.
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Using the Player: Playback, SD card
and Initial System Set-Up
PC Minimum Systems Requirements:
Component Requirement
CPU Pentium 4 / 1GHz processor or higher
Memory
512 MB of RAM or higher
Operating system
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition or higher
Graphics
DirectX 8.1b or higher
Hard disk drive space 200 MB or higher
*Note: When using MS Windows Vista and Drive Recorder Player software for the first time,
you may have to run the Player in Administrator Mode.
To Review Video:
Remove Power from the unit. Remove the SD card from the unit and Insert the SD
card into a PC or SD card reader and connect it to a computer. Explore the SD
card. Locate the ‘Player.exe” file that is found in the ‘PLAYER’ folder. Double click
on ‘Player.exe’. The following window will appear:
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Name Description
1 Forward Camera View Displays the video images recorded by the forward facing camera.
2 Rear Facing Camera Displays the video images recorded by the interior facing camera.
3 Vehicle Speed Displays the speed of your vehicle.
4 Vehicle Location Displays the coordinates (latitude and longitude) of the vehicle.
(Requires GPS signal lock)
5 Direction of Travel Displays the vehicle’s direction of travel.
6 G Force Analyzer Displays vehicle motion and any impact detected by the G-Sensor
with a graphically in 3-axis.
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Playback Interface Controls
Button Function Button Function
Move to the previous frame
Open a file
Reverse Playback
Convert the file into an AVI
format
Pause the Playback
Link the recorded data with map
Stop Playback
Access System Set Up Menu
Playback
Exit, close the program
Move to the next frame
Hide/close the window
Volume and Playback Speed Control
Volume Control: Adjusts the volume level while playing back the recorded data.
Playback speed control: Adjusts the video playback speed.
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.
Playback speed control
Volume control
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System configuration
Before using the system, remove the SD card from the recorder and insert the
SD card into the SD slot of a PC or in the SD card reader of a computer. MS
Windows will automatically see the device. Locate the Folder called “Player”.
Double Click on “Player.exe”. When the player’s main screen appears, click on
the System Setup configuration icon (
) located at the lower right corner. The
following window will then appear.
No. Name Description
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Video Quality Sets the video recording quality. (Default: Standard)
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G-Sensor Sensitivity Sets the sensitivity of G-Sensor. (Default: Low)
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Audio Recording Enables or Disables the audio record function.
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Pre-Event Recording
Time
Sets the time to record the previous scenes before the event.
(Ex. in case of 3 minutes, RH-2 records scenes for previous 3
minutes and next 1 minute for a manual record event.)
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Password Setting
Sets any Password to be used to access the recorded data.
(Default: none)
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Time Zone Setting Sets the time zone for the user. (Ex. Wellington—GMT+12:00)
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Unit for Speed Set the unit of the car speed (MPH or KPH).
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Vehicle ID Number
Sets the license plate number or fleet vehicle ID number
associated with the vehicle where the SD card is to be
installed in.
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2
3
4
6
5
7
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* Event Type:
y Continuous recording: No nomenclature applied. Clicking on this shows
the recorded file when driving.
y Manual Event Recording: Annotated with the word BUTTON. This allows
you to locate files that were marked by the driver using the push button
on the recorder or the remote event pushbutton.
y G-Sensor (shock sensor) automatic recording: Annotated with G-SENSOR.
This data is recorded when any impact, sudden acceleration, or
accident is detected.
Playback
1. With the Playback interface Open: 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 SD card. If saved elsewhere, use this utility to explore
your computer to locate the file for playback.
2. When the file list appears, double-click the desired file to play back.
FILE NAME: File name of the recorded video images.
RECORD TIME: Date and time when the images have been recorded.
EVENT TYPE: Displays the recording type (Continuous recording/event
button recording/remote event button recording)
Click the list name to sort by File Name, Record Time or Event Type.
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Converting the Authenticated files into AVI file
format
One may convert a portion of the recorded data into an AVI file format when
one wants to share the recorded data with someone else or email a file.
1. Click the AVI conversion button ( ) at the start of video clip position
where you want to convert the images into the AVI file format. The
video playback stops and the AVI conversion window appear.
2. Set the following options from the window and click Start.
A. AVI storage directory
B. Selection of previous/next videos and whether or not to include
audio data
C. AVI recording time
3. The conversion progress appears as follows:
Note 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 speed
required for the conversion.
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Interfacing with a GIS/City map
Drive Recorder 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 a city map.
* To use this function, the system must access the Internet.
Using Google Earth, there are additional controls for the map that has been
brought up in this application:
View normal map
View satellite map
Movement, scale
up/down on the
map
View both normal
and satellite maps
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Additional Functions of Player: Pop-up Display
window
When you double-click the display window, the recorded images are played
back at the original size. Double clicking the screen returns the view to normal,
original size. You may use your PC's mouse to move the screens and adjust them
within your desktop window.
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Analyzing G-SENSOR data
The G-sensor (Gravity Sensor) furnishes 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 graphic 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: left and right of the vehicle
* Y axis: front and rear of the vehicle
* Z axis: top and bottom of the vehicle
Vehicle
Stopped
Deceleration
Acceleration Frontal collision
Rear collision Left/right turn
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System Diagnostics via the Drive
Recorder LED Display
Driver status Display
Status Event Sound or Status Display
Initialization after
power applied
No sound. [ dr ][Init]
When SD card is not
inserted
Chime is heard (“Ding dong”) from
the speaker. (Turn off the power, reinsert the SD card, supply power
again.)
[ Err][ Sd ]
GPS update Error
Resolution: remove power, wait 10
seconds, re-apply power.
[Err0]
System
Initialization
after
application
of power to
the unit
While GPS is
updating
GPS data is now being received and
is being downloaded
[dbUP]
Event recording One chime
Number of events
recorded (5) by the
system and
available
Two chimes
[FULL][---5]
~ [---1]
Event recording is
not available as not
enough memory is
available
Three chimes [FULL][----]
G-sensor
automatic
activation, or
User driven
Event Button,
or
Remote
Event Button
activation
Event captured Chime
Information and Status Display
You can see information or the corresponding status is displayed.
Status Event Sound or Status Display
Greeting Chime HELLO
Satellite information
(Satellite reception
quality)
No sound 5-45
DR
initialization is
completed.
GPS loading No sound GPS FINE
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Firmware and Playback SW Update
Firmware Update
1. With the Unit unpowered (blank unlit multi segment LED display), remove
the SD card from the unit; Insert the card into either the SD card slot on the
computer.
2. If your computer doesn’t have SD card slot, connect the memory reader to
the USB port on your computer.
3. If you have received new firmware or have been directed to a web or ftp
site to receive new firmware and after accessing the site, first download the
related firmware or playback software.
4. After downloading the update file, copy it to the update directory on the
SD card. (If the update directory folder does not already exist on the SD
card, create a new folder on the SD card and rename the folder name to
‘update’. Then copy the file again into this folder.) Then insert the SD card
into the Recorder, power up the recorder, and the new operating file or
firmware will be uploaded to the Recorder. You need to do this only once
per recorder per update.
Software Update
1. After downloading the Playback SW file, copy it to the player directory on
the SD card.
2. After installing the SD card on the body and connecting the power, update
automatically starts.
Caution
Do not remove the cigarette lighter plug or interrupt power to the unit or
stop the engine during update.
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