Road View RV-500F User Manual

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Table of Contents

10 What’s in the Box 11 Parts 13 Cautions for Installation and Use 14 Main Unit Installation

18 Assembling/Disassembling Main Unit and Mount 19 Features and Instructions 27 Viewer 39 Product Specications

Safety Warnings and Cautions

The following contains important information for ensuring safety of the user and preventing potential damage or inconvenience due to improper use. Please read the following warnings and cautions thoroughly before using the product.

Failure to follow safety warnings may lead to serious injury or death.

Warnings

Cautions

Failure to follow cautions may lead to injury or property damages.

The safety warnings and cautions are categorized as below, depending on the level of

potential risks and damages that may result from improper use.

Warnings

Do not disassemble, or modify the product on your own or install the product in a way other than intended.

Improper installation, disassembly, or modication of the product may cause product to malfunction. Such malfunctions are not covered under product warranty.

Before installing the product, make sure that the vehicle's ignition is turned o.

Installing the product while the ignition is on may result in electric shock or accident.

Do not operate the product while driving.

Operating the product while you driving may cause an accident. If you need to operate the product, do so after coming to a full stop in a safe location.

Do not install the product on where it may obstruct the driver's view or cause any kind of disturbance to driver.

Installing the product in such positions may lead to an accident.

Do not operate the product if it malfunctions.

If any foreign matters or water has entered the product or if the product releases smoke, stop using the product immediately and contact Customer Support.

Do not use this product when it is not functioning properly.

Continuing use of the product may lead to an accident.

Do not drop the product in water or store it in a humid environment for an extended period of time.

If the product is damaged by water or humidity, contact your retailer or Customer Support.

Maintain the appropriate temperature (0°C to 60°C) during use.

Operating the product beyond this temperature range may lower the product’s performance and/or damage the hardware.

Warnings

Do not place water, beverages, chemicals, or other potentially harmful items near the product.

It may damage the product or cause malfunctions.

When installing the product, make sure it does not interfere with the operation of other onboard devices, such as airbags.

Failure to do so may interrupt proper operation of such devices and cause injuries.

Do not apply heat to the product using a furnace, microwave, or hair drier.

It may cause explosions, deformations, or defects.

Use the product only with recommended voltage.

It may lead to a product malfunction or a re.

Do not expose the product to direct sunlight for an extended period of time during summer.

It may lead to a product malfunction or a re.

Firmly install the product on a proper position.

If it is not attached rmly, the product may fall while driving, and may cause trac accidents.

Always use genuine parts and accessories from manufacturer.

Using non-genuine parts or accessories may lead to malfunctions or defects. (Except external accessories ; GPS, SD card) *We recommend that you should use MLC TYPE CLASS 10(UHS-Ⅰ) SD card in your country.

Cautions

Avoid strong impact to the product.

It may damage the product or cause malfunctions.

Keep the camera lens clean at all times.

Failure to keep the camera lens clean may lower quality of recordings.

Be careful when you touch this product while in use. The heat generated from the product may cause burn injuries.

Prolonged continuous use of this product may generate heat and cause burn injuries.

Using the product in a vehicle with a tinted windshield may alter the video recording.

Dramatic changes in the surroundings such as brightness or backlight may degrade video recording quality.

Video recording quality may be aected in situations where brightness changes quickly, such as entering and exiting tunnels, or when facing strong backlight.

Event Recording may not be initiated if external impact is not strong enough.

In such case, you can use the Manual Recording button to record the event.

Do not touch this product with greasy or wet hands.

It may damage the product or cause malfunctions.

Do not operate the product with a sharp objects such as nails or awls.

It may damage the product or cause malfunctions.

Manufacturer is not responsible for product damage and loss of data due to potential product malfunction brought on by an accident or any other event.

Cautions

Do not place the product near a magnet or areas with strong magnetic elds.

It may damage the product or cause malfunctions.

Check the condition of the product and recording quality on regular basis.

Make sure that the Micro SD card inserted in the product is working properly. If any problems are found, stop using the product and contact Customer Support.

This product supports Micro SDHC cards (8 to 32 GB, class 10 or higher).

Always backup important data to an external storage medium.

If the data must be preserved for a long period of time, always backup the data to an additional storage medium.

Please use only genuine Micro SD card provided by the manufacturer.

Use of third-party Micro SD cards may cause data loss or damage the product.

When purchasing or using a new Micro SD cards, make sure that the Micro SD card size is supported by the product.

This product supports Micro SD cards up to 32 GB and Class 10 or higher.

When removing the Micro SD card from the product, turn o the power and make sure that Power LED is turned o.

Removing the Micro SD card while power is on, may cause data loss, data corruption or product malfunction.

Always check the correct side of the Micro SD card when inserting, and insert it all the way.

If the Micro SD card is not inserted correctly, it may cause the product to malfunction.

Your Micro SD card is a consumable product with a limited lifespan. After a certain period of time, the memory card may be too damaged to recording videos properly.

Frequently check the recordings and format the Micro SD card at least once a week (File System: FAT32). If the memory card cannot function properly, please replace it with new one. If you do not format the SD card for a long time “SD card must be formatted” can be guided by the sound.

Do not disassemble or modify Micro SD card.

Such actions may cause data loss or damage the product.

You should always backup important data to another storage medium.

If the data must be preserved for a long period of time, always backup the data to an additional storage medium.

Micro SD card is an essential part. Please read the following instructions carefully. The manufacturer will not take any liability concerning loss of data or damage to Micro SD card.

Features

Full HD (1920*1080) images at 30fps

Various recording functions with 180° rotating lens

High quality 140° wide-angle lens

Functional design for easy attachment, detachment and portability

Low power consumption, Low-heat circuit design

Support of various recording modes (innite, manual, event)

Easy operating instructions with voice guide

Main Unit User’s manual USB car cigarette jack Micro USB cable

Cable clips

What’s in the Box

• User’s Manual can also be downloaded from the manufacturer’s web site. www.sdsystem.com

GPS module

Sold separately

The parts included in your package may not look identical with the following gures. And some parts can be changed without notice.

Parts

Vehicle Mount For installing on a glass

Camera Lens For Video recording camera

Front LED Indicates operating status in the front

Status LED

1. MIC(RED LED): Indicates the microphone’s status (ON/OFF)

2. GPS(GREEN LED): Indicates a status of a GPS

connection

3. REC(GREEN LED): Indicates a status of video

recording

Microphone Records audio

Manual Recording Button

Turns manual recording

Snapshot Button Photographing, Micro SD card formatting

MIC Button MIC ON/OFF, Voice guidance ON/OFF

Speaker For audio

※ Please insert a Micro SD card to the right direction.

※ The gures shown in this manual may vary from the actual product.

※ The contents of this manual are subject to be change without notice.

DC-IN connector For connecting USB power cable

GPS/AV OUT connector

For the use of connecting to an external GPS antenna, and external video device

Micro SD card slot

Slot for inserting Micro SD card

Cautions for Installation and Use

Installation

Please read the followings before you install the product.

• Please read the User’s Manual carefully before installing the product.

• Before installing, turn o the ignition of your vehicle and remove the keys.

• Always keep your windshield glass clean to obtain high quality video recordings.

• If the product is equipped with a GPS module, keep it distant from other electronic devices (such as Hi-Pass or satellite navigation systems) to prevent radio interference.

• The quality of video recordings may varies depending on location and brightness.

• Dark tinting or metallic coating on the windshield may lower GPS reception and darken the video recordings

If the product falls o while driving, it may lead to accidents or serious injuries. Before installing the product, be sure to remove all foreign substances or dust from the windshield surface.

Micro SD Card

Before using your Micro SD card, please check the following.

• Make sure that the Micro SD card is genuine. Use of non-genuine Micro SD cards may result in data loss.

• When inserting and removing the Micro SD card from the product, turn the ignition o and wait until Operation LED is o. If the Micro SD card is removed while the product is powered on,

warning will be sounded. When the Micro SD card is removed, the product cannot complete the video recording. The video recording may be deleted partially. In some cases, the Micro SD card will no longer be usable.

Main Unit Installation

Inserting and Removing Micro SD Card

2 Insert the card until you

feel a click inside the slot.

1 Press the SD card gently,

and the tip of the Micro SD card will pop out of the slot.

2 Remove the Micro SD

card completely.

1 Insert the Micro SD card

as shown in the gure.

Inserting

Removing

Recommended Installation Method

To position the lens in the optimal position, it is recommended that you assemble the Main Unit and the Mount before installing the product.

Methods of connecting to the power

1. Connect the USB car cigarette jack to your car.

2. Connect the USB power cable of the black box to the cigarette jack.

• The USB car cigarette jack can be fallen out, due to car shaking.

• Please make sure the cable is rmly connected, before turn on the power.

To obtain the optimal video recording, install this product in front of rear-view mirror at the center of windshield.

If the product cannot be installed as described above, it can be installed at left or right from the mirror thanks to the product’s wide viewing angle (140 degrees). When installed o center, the recorded videos may not be aimed at the center of the road.

Recommended Installation Position

1 Clean the surface of the

windshield where the product will be mounted using a dry fabric.

2 Remove protective lm from

the double-sided tape on the Mount.

3 Attach mount to the

windshield rmly.

Do not install the product on where it may obstruct the driver’s view or cause any kind of disturbance to driver.

4 Connect GPS to the exclusive

socket

* GPS is sold separately. Before

connecting and disconnecting, please make sure that the power is shut o.

Quality of video recordings may dier depending on the installed position and angle.

5 After connect to the USB

power cable, check the operating status.

* It should be connected to the

DC-IN socket, and DC 5V power is used.

6 Change a direction of lens on

the main unit as you want.

Assembling/Disassembling Main Unit and Mount

The Main Unit and the Mount can be disassembled as shown below.

Disassembling

Assembling

Features and Instructions

Power On/O

This product does not have a power button. Once it is connected to a constant power source, LED indicator will be turned on and start recording.

Please read the followings before using the product.

• Do not operate the product while you are driving.

• Micro SD card must be inserted in the product to record videos.

• A warning will sound if SD card is removed while recording, and the video recording may be partially deleted.

Power On Power O

• Rec LED: Green Light Flickers

• Security LED: On

• Voice: “Please drive safely today.” / “Image is recording now.”

• REC LED: O

• Security LED: O

• Voice: “Image recording has concluded.”

Video Recording

Recording will start once the product is connected to a power source and Micro SD card is inserted.

• This feature will not operate while Event Recording is in progress.

• The name of manual recording le will contain “B”.

• Press button shortly to start manual recording. An audio notication will be played.

• It records 15 seconds before and after the button is pressed, to a total 30 seconds.

• Sound: Ding-dong Ding-dong~

• LED : Front LED, REC LED ikers quickly.

• Front LED: Blue Light ickers

• Status LED: REC(Green) ickers

Front

Status

Manual Recording

Used to record videos manually.

• An event means the detection of impact. If sensitivity is set as high, even small impacts are detected. If it is set as low, only strong impact are detected.

• If recorded le uses all the available space on the Micro SD card, oldest les will be deleted sequentially in order to create space for new recordings.

• Innite Recording: Keeps recording in 1 minute intervals whether an accident occurs or not.

• Event Recording: Records total of 30 seconds before and after an event (accident), 15 seconds each. A signal will sound once Event Recording has begun.

• Innite + Event Recording: Uses Innite Recording and Event Recording simultaneously.

Recording Mode and Duration

Innite Recording

Event Recording

Saved as Innite Recording le (1 min).

Innite recording

e.g.) If accident occurs 1 min. 45sec. after recording begins.

1 min. 1 min. 1 min. 1 min. 1 min. Continue_

Innite Recording

Event Recording

15 seconds after event

15 seconds

before event

Event

1 min. 1 min. 1 min.30 sec.

15 sec. 15 sec.

Event

• The snapshot function is not available, while event recording mode is activated.

• If voice guidance is turned o, voice guidance will not sound, when an event occurs or a snapshot is taken.

Snapshot / Micro SD card formatting

• Press button shortly (less than 1second): Snapshot

• Sound: Click

• Images are stored as JPG le format.

• Press and hold

button (more than 3seconds): Micro SD card formatting.

• Voice: “SD card format is starting.”

Voice recorder ON/OFF (initial setting: OFF) / Speaker ON/OFF

• Press button shortly (less than 1second): MIC. ON/OFF

• Voice: ON “Sound is recording now.”/ OFF “Voice recording is concluded.”

• Press and hold

button (more

than 3 seconds): Speaker

• Sound: ON “Voice guide is starting now” / OFF “Voice command has concluded”

Checking GPS Reception

Once you connect GPS module and connect power to the product, the product will GPS signal will be detected. If GPS signal is received, GPS LED will turn on.

Settings

User’s settings can be congured on the setting menu of the viewer. Settings that you can congure consist of Time setting, Video quality, Recording mode, 3G sensor and etc.

* Download the viewer from the website.(www.sdsystem.com)

This device records the vehicle’s Location, speed, and time using GPS signals.

GPS LED: Green

* GPS module sold separately.

Updating Firmware

• Firmware can be updated using Micro SD card.

Copy new rmware le on the Micro SD card.

Insert the Micro SD card into Main Unit and connect power.

Device will automatically be updated while GPS LED(Green) is ickering.

Do not disconnect power while update is in progress. Disconnecting power while update is in progress may cause the product to

malfunction. In such case, contact customer service center .

The device will automatically reboot once update is completed.

• New rmware updates are announced through the manufacturer’s web site, where the new rmware les can be downloaded.

• The current rmware version can be checked under Setting menu of the Viewer.

Micro SD Card Data

• Recorded videos can be played on the exclusive viewer.

1 Event Folder (Event)

- 30 seconds of video and audio are saved as a le named yyyymmdd_hhmmss_E.avi when vibration is detected.

2 Innite Recording Folder (INFINITE)

- 1 minute of video and audio recorded in Innite mode will be saved as a le named yyyymmdd_hhmmss_I.avi

3 Manual Folder (MANUAL)

- 30 seconds of video and audio are saved as a le named yyyymmdd_hhmmss_B.avi when Manual Recording button is pressed.

4 _System_ini.cfg

- Contains product settings information.

5 version.txt

- Contains product’s version information.

6 _time_ini.cfg

- Contains product’s time information.

- It will be created, only if you set the time on PC viewer.

Check real-time videos

You can check a real-time video, which is being recorded, if you connect AV-OUT cable to your car monitor. (Video: O / Audio: X)

• The terminal may not t into some types of monitors. In this case, you should separately purchase an adaptor compatible with your car monitor.

VIDEO

<AV-OUT signal specications>

GND

AV-OUT cable

Car monitor video input terminal

* Connect it to the video input socket on a

car monitor

(The monitor is not included in the package)

Viewer

Setting the Viewer

Video from the black box can only be played back using the PC viewer. Download the viewer from the website or nd it on the Micro SD card (RV-500F_Viewer_Vx.x.x.zip). See below for instructions on installing the viewer.

Viewer Installation

Uncompress the installation le (RV-500F_Viewer_Vx.x.x.zip).

Double-click on setup.exe.

You will be prompted to install the dshow codec. Click Next to install the codec to nalize the viewer installation process.

Once the installation is complete, a RoadView shortcut will appear on the desktop.

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5 6 7 8

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Using the Viewer

Double-click on the Viewer icon ( ).

Default Layout

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Viewer version

Shows the current viewer version.

Help Show Help.

Full Screen Switch to full screen.

Minimize Minimize the Viewer window.

Exit Exit the Viewer.

Click File Open.

Select the drive where SD card is recognized.

Click Okay.

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Play previous video

Brightness

Rewind 10 seconds

Capture

Capture current screen.

Play

Press the button once to pause during playback and to resume playback when paused.

Settings (Refer to page 35)

Fast forward 10 seconds

Volume

Play next video

Switch Front/Rear-view

Playback speed

Playback speed can only be adjusted during playback.

Map

Button is not activated, when GPS information is not valid or is not connect to the internet.

Playing Recorded VideosOpening Files

Front-view video (Default)

Invert front-view video horizontally

Invert front-view video vertically

GPS information (Vehicle speed)

A logo is displayed when there is no GPS information available. Shows speed when GPS information is available.

G-Sensor graph

Shows G-Sensor values (impact detection) in a graph.

Playing Recorded Videos

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List of les in current folder

Show list of les in the folder selected when opening a le.

(

Invert rear-view video horizontally

)

Invert rear-view video vertically

Innite folder

Event folder

Manual folder

Motion folder

Playlist

Files are sorted sequentially with most recent les at the top.

Playing Recorded Videos

(

)

Viewing GPS (location, speed) Information

Shows speed.

Brings up GPS Map window.

Time Setting Adjust the device’s time settings.

Video Resolution

Select the quality of recorded videos.

Recording Mode

Innite: Innite Mode Innite + Event: Innite + Event recording

3G Sensor

Higher sensitivity results in recording small impacts as an event.

Video Quality

Select the quality of recorded videos. Lower video quality results in storing more videos.

Brightness Select the brightness of recorded videos.

Version Show the current rmware version.

Format Format the selected disk.

Settings

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Recording Capacity by Space Allocation

Channel

Memory Capacity

Category

Innite(60%)

(INFINITE)

Event(20%)

(EVENT)

Manual(10%)

(MANUAL)

Snapshot(1%)

(SNAPSHOT)

1CH 32G

Available

Space

Approx. 18GB Approx. 6G Approx. 3G Approx. 0.3G

Recording

Files

Max.320 les Max. 260 les Max. 130 les Max. 600 les

Recording

minutes

Max. 320

minutes

Max. 130

minutes

Max. 65 minutes

Resolutions by Recording Method

Mode Condition Recording Status Destination Folder Main Camera

Innite Mode

Innite Innite Recording INFINITE

FHD

(1920x1080)

G-Sensor impact

detection

Event Recording EVENT

Press Snapshot button Snapshot Recording SNAPSHOT

Manual Recording

Press Manual

Recording button

Event Recording MANUAL

Product Specications

Category Specications

Model

RV-500F

Camera

Front

(Main Unit)

2.0M Pixel, 1/2.7” Full Size CMOS Sensor

Viewing Angle

Approx. 140°(diagonal)

Resolution &

Frame Rate

Front (1CH)

Front Camera (Main Unit): 1920 x 1080 (Max. 30 fps)

Encoding

H.264 (Video), AAC (Audio)

File Format

AVI

Power

DC 5V

Dimensions & Weight

117 x 31 x 31(mm) / 90g

Operating Temperature

-20˚C ~ +60˚C

Storage Temperature

-30˚C ~ +70˚C

Company name /

Certication number

SD System Co., Ltd./

Name of the Device

(Model)

Video Recording Device for Automobiles (RV-500F)

Manufactured date

Marked on the device

Manufacturer / Country

of Origin:

SD System Co., Ltd. / Republic of Korea

No. E11 10R-048364

[Certication Symbol and Number]

Model Number: RV-500F

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

• This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation

• Caution : Any changes or modications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

• Notice -

• Note : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications, However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.

• - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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includes various models designed to meet the needs of today's consumers.

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An intuitive interface

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Warranty Card

Regarding Services

• SD System guarantees the quality of this product as the following according to Customer Dispute Resolution Standards (declared by Fair Trade Commission).

• Customers are eligible to receive services from SD System or aliated par tners.

Customers are eligible to receive repair services at free of charge within one year period from the date of purchase if defects are caused under normal use of the product. (Issues related to marketing mistakes and fully-working functions excluded)

If this product is used for commercial purposes, warranty coverage is reduced to 6 months.

Customer Complaints

Warranty

During Warranty Period After Warranty Period

Defects in the performance of function occurred during normal use within warranty period

When a major repair is required within 10 days from date of purchase

Replacement or refund

Not applicable

When a major repair is required within a month from the date of purchase

Replace or repair at free

of charge If defects are caused in shipment or installation Replacement If a major repair is required within 1 month of replacement

Refund

If the product can not be replaced

Repairing possible

If a malfunction from identical cause occurs less than three times

Repaired by warranty Charged repair

If a malfunction from identical cause occurs for the third time

Replacement or refund

Charged repair

If a malfunction from dierent cause occurs for the fth time

Charged repair

If the product was lost after sent in for repair

Full price refunded with

additional 10% of the

depreciated amount

If the parts are not available and product cannot be repaired during mandatory part stocking period

If the parts are available, but product cannot be repaired

Depreciated amount

refunded

If defects are caused by customer's actions

If product cannot be repaired

Replacement will be provided after repair

charges are paid.

Replacement will be provided after repair

charges are paid and

depreciation is applied.

If product can be repaired Charged repair Charged repair

Refund: Full amount of purchase (Purchase receipt must be submitted)

1) Non-malfunctions

Service requests for non-malfunctions will be charged. Please read User's Manual carefully.

(Additional policies apply if the product is not repairable.)

2) Malfunctions due to consumer negligence

• If the defect is caused by unauthorized disassembly, modication, or improper use (water penetration, damage, breaking)

• If repair was conducted by non-expert other than SD System or its aliates' technicians

• If the defect is caused by using non-genuine parts

• If the malfunction was caused by customer's failure to follow "Safety Warnings and Cautions" in the User's Manual

3) Other circumstances

• Malfunctions caused by a force majeure event

• If consumable part has completed its lifespan (batteries, etc.)

• If the product was used with unstable power source

Product Date of Purchase Serial No.

Model Retailer Amount Paid

Covered by Warranty

Charged Service

Warranty

is valid

for 1 year.

SD System Co., Ltd.

Customer Service Center: +82-70-8299-5989

613, Hyundai I Valley, 31, 244, Beon-Gil,

Galmachi-Ro, Jungwon-Gu, Seongnam-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, Korea

www.sdsystem.com

Road View RV-500F User Manual

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