Trailer Vision Recorder-Cam User Manual

Recorder-Cam

™

Mobile DVR

User Manual

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Recorder-Cam™

Windscreen Mounted Mobile DVR

Preface

This manual includes information about Recorder-Cam™, a

windscreen mounted mobile DVR/’accident recorder’.

Disclaimers

 Recorder-Cam™ cannot guarantee to record all events.

 Manufacturers and retailers are not liable for any lost data.

 The unit’s recording function cannot be triggered if an

impact is too light for the G-Sensor to activate.

 The unit stops all recording when it is connected to a

computer.

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Index

1. Important Safeguards------------------------------------------- 3

2. GPS Accuracy ---------------------------------------------------- 5

3. Package Contents ----------------------------------------------- 5

4. Parts and Functions -------------------------------------------- 6

5. Main features ----------------------------------------------------- 8

6. Installation Guide ------------------------------------------------ 9

7. Operation ---------------------------------------------------------- 16

Recording --------------------------------------------------------- 16

Connecting to a Monitor --------------------------------------- 18

Connecting to a Computer ----------------------------------- 9

Backup the recorded video to a USB Flash Drive ------- 20

ECO Driving Indicator ------------------------------------------ 22

Turning off -------------------------------------------------------- 24

8. Using the Security Eye Program --------------------------- 25

Program Setup ------------------------------------------------- 27

Saving the video ----------------------------------------------- 28

Opening the video --------------------------------------------- 29

GPS Window --------------------------------------------------- 30

Buttons and Functions --------------------------------------- 31

9. Appendix----------------------------------------------------------- 32

Specifications----------------------------------------------------- 32

Battery Handling------------------------------------------------- 33

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Important Safeguards

* Read the instructions – All safety and operating

instructions should be understood before using the
unit.

* Check your local traffic laws before mounting the unit,

as some countries may prohibit the use of suction
mounts on windscreens while driving.

1. Do not operate the unit while driving. Operating the unit can
distract the driver and increase the likelihood of an accident;
park before operating the unit.

2. When installing, mount the unit in a secure position so it
does not obstruct the driver’s view of the road, or prevent the
driver from operating the vehicle.

3. Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the unit,
unless detailed in this manual.

4. Do not leave the unit exposed to a heat source, or in an
unattended vehicle at a high-temperature location.
Disconnect the power supply, immediately, if the unit emits
smoke, or noxious fumes.

5. Do not allow the unit to come into contact with, or become
immersed in, water or other liquids.

6. Do not clean the unit with substances containing alcohol,

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benzene, or other flammable substances.

7. Do not puncture, subject to impact, or insert any foreign
objects into the unit.

8. Make sure the unit is installed securely. The windscreen
mount may not stay attached to the windscreen in all
circumstances. Do not mount the unit where it could become
a hazard if it detaches from the windscreen.

9. Only use the recommended power accessories.

10. Do not handle the power supply, or the unit, with wet

hands.

11. Disconnect the power supply when the unit is not in use.

12. Recording results may not be satisfactory when the light

conditions change quickly/dramatically. For example, when
the vehicle is entering, or leaving a dark tunnel.

13. A tinted windscreen may affect the brightness/contrast of
the recorded images.

14. A light impact, or shock, may not trigger the unit to record.

15. If the battery is severely damaged during an

impact/accident and fails to provide power to the unit, the
incident may not be recorded.

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GPS Accuracy Level

The GPS Receiver is normally accurate to within 15 meters.

However, certain factors can affect the accuracy of GPS

receivers, such as being located in densely wooded areas,

underground, or in urban areas with tall buildings; in these

conditions the positioning error may reach 100+ meters.

Note: Heated windscreen elements may prevent GPS

reception; please test desired location before fitting.

Package Contents

Please check that the box contains all the accessories listed

below. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your

retailer.

User Manual

Main Unit

AV Cable

Cable Clips

Cigarette Lighter

Adapter

USB Cable

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Parts and Functions

USB HOST

Mini USB

A/V Out

Charger Port

Mounting

Bracket Socket

ECO LED

Power LED

Camera

Manual

Record Button

Playback

Button:

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1. Camera: Please ensure that the camera lens is not

obstructed.

2. Mounting Bracket Socket: Use the bracket to mount the

unit on to the windscreen.

3. Charger Port: Connect the power cable to the charger port.

4. USB Host: Connect to a USB flash drive to backup the

recorded video.

5. Mini USB: Connect the unit to a computer via a USB cable.

6. A/V Out: Connect the AV cable to the A/V Out and plug the

other end of the cable to the Video In / Audio In ‘jacks’ of a
TV/monitor, to playback the recorded video.

7. Manual Record Button: Press to start recording manually

(records 30 seconds in total).

8. Playback Button: Press to start playback (when connected

to a monitor).

9. Power LED: The LED light is illuminated when the unit is

powered.

10. ECO LED: The ECO LED indicates efficient/economical

driving of the vehicle.

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Main Features

1. Event Recording

The unit records 10 seconds pre ‘event’ and 20 seconds post
‘event’. An ‘event’ (or accident) could be a sudden
acceleration/braking, a sharp turn, or a collision/impact.

2. Excellent Recording Quality

H.264 compression provides excellent and clear video

recording/playback quality.

3. Manual Recording

The Manual Record feature enables the driver/user to record

when required/safe to do so, by a single button press; each
recording includes 10 seconds of video before the button is
pressed and 20 seconds afterwards.

4. Video Clip Auto Archive

The unit has three recording modes;

• Continuous: When the power is on, the DVR automatically
starts recording.

• Manual: When the Manual Record button is pressed, the
DVR records 30 seconds of video (see above).

• Sensor (‘Event’): When the units internal G-Sensor detects
an impact or collision etc, the DVR automatically records 30
seconds; 10 seconds before and 20 seconds after.

The unit automatically archives all of the recording clips and

overwrites the oldest data when the storage is full.

5. Easy Backup

Manual and Sensor recording can be saved to a USB Flash
Drive and downloaded to a computer for playback and analysis.

6. Event Analysis Program

The Secure Eye program can analyse the recorded video and

provides many functions, such as capturing a snapshot from the
video, print the image and converting the video to AVI files.

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The Installation Guide

This guide explains how to use the unit and to achi.e.ve the

best recording results.

1. Connect the unit to your computer via the USB cable. Wait

approximately 2 minutes, or until the computer detects the

device.

2. Select the ‘Secu Eye’ folder and execute

‘Secureeye_manager.exe’ program.

Please see the following photos:

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Note: Computer system time will automatically sync with
the software Time Setting. Therefore to avoid any
confusion, please ensure that the computer time is set to
local time.

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Program Setup

Click the SETUP button to set the Resolution, Image

Quality, Record Frame Rate, Backup Files, G-Sensor

Sensitivity and Event Alarm Sound etc.

Settings Description

1. RESOLUTION: The recorded video resolution can be set as
high as 640 x 480 (lower resolution allows more video/time
to be stored).

2. IMAGE QUALITY: The unit provides the following image
quality options: Very High/High/Normal/Low/Very Low.
Please refer to the following recording time data based on

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30fps (real time) recording:

Very High: Approximately 6hrs continuous recording.

High: Approximately 7hrs continuous recording.

Normal: Approximately 9hrs continuous recording.

Low: Approximately 12hrs continuous recording.

Very Low: Approximately 14hrs continuous recording.

Note: Actual recording time may vary.

3. FRAME RATE: The recording frame rate can be set to
5/10/15/30fps. Note: The higher the fps selected the longer
the recording time. Recommended rate: 15fps or 30fps.

4. BACKUP FILES: To set how many video files are
‘up-loaded’ to a USB Flash Drive. There are selections of 1,
5, 10, 20, 30, 40, and 48 (the larger settings will require a
higher capacity USB Flash Drive/Memory Stick).

5. G-SENSOR SENSITIVITY: The smaller the number, the
higher the sensitivity (more video will be saved).

6. EVENT ALARM: Users can turn OFF the audible alarm
(‘beep’) when the G-Sensor detects an event; the default is
ON.

7. AUDIO: The DVR has a built-in Microphone. Users can turn
off the audio recording by selecting OFF; the default is ON.

8. AV OUT: Users can set up the video output format to match

the video system.

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Proceed to installation after system setup is completed:

1. Turn off the vehicle engine.

2. Clean/dry the windscreen and suction cup (mount) with a
lint-free cloth. Fix the suction cup to the windscreen in a
location that will not block the drivers view (i.e. behind/above

the rear-view mirror).

Clean the camera lens with a
lint-free cloth.

3. Complete the following seven steps to install the cable and
the unit.

Note: Install the unit before applying power.

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Adjust the angle of the unit and plug the power cable in to the
unit.

Use a plastic card, such as a credit card, to press the power
cable firmly into the edges.

Use the provided cable clips to fix the cable at the passenger
side and underneath the floor mat.

Plug the power adapter into a 12-24V socket.

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Operation – Recording

1. After plugging the power adapter into a 12-24V socket, turn
on the ignition/start the engine (to power the socket).

2. When power is on, the unit beeps and all LED lights
illuminate. After a few seconds, the ECO LED light turns off,
and Power LED light illuminates; the unit is ready to use and
starts continuous recording.

3. When the unit is powered, the GPS starts acquiring satellite
signals. Please note that it may take a few minutes to
complete acquiring satellites (therefore it’s possible that
initial recordings won’t include location etc information).

4. Upon impact, sudden acceleration, sharp turn, or collision
etc, the unit beeps and automatically starts Sensor
Recording. Sensor Recording records 10 seconds of pre
event and 20 seconds of post event. Please note that the
alarm beeping sound can be turned off. Please refer to
Program Setup (page 12).

5. To manually record, press the Manual Record Button, which
is located in the centre of the unit. (Each recording includes
10 seconds of video before the button is pressed and 20
seconds afterwards).

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6. USB Backup will backup Manual recording data only. Users
are required to connect the unit to a computer to backup
regular/continuous recording data.

The chart below explains the details of each recording mode:

Continuous

Manual

Sensor

Trigger
Condition

When power is on.

When the
Manual
Record
Button is
pressed.

When the
G-Sensor
detects an
event.

Recording
Duration

Each recording
contains 3 mins of
video. A total of
6-14hrs recorded
data, depending
on image
quality/settings.

Each recording contains 30
seconds of video, 10 seconds
pre event and 20 seconds post
event. The DVR records up to
48 recordings.

Overwriting

The DVR
overwrites from
the oldest
continuous
recording video
clip.

The DVR overwrites from the
oldest event recording.

File Size

Approx. 30MB of
each recording

Approx. 15MB of each
recording

Backup

Connect the unit to
a computer to
download the
file(s).

Connect the unit to a computer
to download the file(s).
Backup to a USB Flash Drive
directly from the unit.

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Connecting the unit to a Monitor

1. To immediately view the recorded video(s) connect the unit
to a monitor.

Note: Do not operate the unit while driving. Operating the
unit can cause distraction and increase the likelihood of an
accident; park the vehicle before viewing the recorded data.

2. Connect the A/V cable to the unit A/V Out Terminal and plug
the other end of the cable into the ‘Video In’ and ‘Audio In’
jacks of the monitor. (Turn the monitor power on, before
connecting the A/V cable).

3. Press the Playback Button to start video playback.

Note: The unit stops recording during playback.

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4. During playback, the ECO LED flashes and the Power LED
is turned off.

5. The playback starts from the oldest archived video clip to the
latest. To skip to the next video clip, press the Playback
Button again.

6. To exit the playback mode, press the Manual Record
Button. The unit beeps and switches to Event Recording
mode. To start Manual Recording when in playback mode,
press the Manual Record Button TWICE.

7. When the unit finishes playing back all the video clips, it
automatically exits the playback mode and switches to the
Event Recording mode.

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Backup the Video Clips to a USB Flash Drive

1. The Sensor (Event) and Manual recording video clips can be
saved to a USB Flash Drive.

2. Connect a USB Flash Drive to the unit’s USB connection

(see the photo below).

Note: The file system of USB Flash Drive must be

FAT32 or FAT16; the unit does not support NTFS.

3. When a USB Flash Drive is connected to the DVR, the

Power LED turns off and the ECO LED turns blue.

4. The unit automatically starts transferring the video clips to

the USB Flash Drive and the blue ECO LED flashes. To set
how many video clips are transferred to the USB Flash Drive
utilise the Secure Eye Program. (Please refer to Program
Setup, page 12). To transfer all the video clips, including the
Continuous Recording, please connect the unit to a
computer.

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5. When the backup is complete, the ECO LED turns GREEN.

6. If the unit is unable carry out the backup, it will beep, the

Power LED will flash red and the ECO LED turn red. This
may also happen if the USB Flash Drive is not compatible
with the unit. (Please try an alternative USB Flash Drive).

Note: The available memory capacity of the USB Flash Drive
must be larger than 1GB.

8. To exit the backup mode, press the Manual Record

Button. The unit stops backup and switches to the recording
mode. The unit cannot transfer the video to the USB Flash
Drive if the backup is interrupted.

9. When the backup is complete, remove the USB Flash Drive

from the unit and connect it to a computer.

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ECO Driving Indicator

1. The ECO drive indicator provides information to aid more
efficient driving.

2. The internal G-Sensor evaluates the driving over a period of
time and the unit rates it and indicates the score with
different colours.

3. If there is no sharp braking, sudden acceleration, or rapid
cornering etc, the driver will attain a high ECO score and the
ECO LED will turn green.

4. If the ECO LED turns blue, the score is average.

5. If the ECO LED turns red, the score is poor indicating that

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the vehicle has not been driven efficiently.

6. As the score is evaluated over a period of time, the LED
colour may periodically change.

7. To achieve more economical driving, please refer to the
ECO LED colour.

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Turning off

1. When the vehicle/ignition is turned off, the unit will also be
turned off. To avoid losing data, please follow the
instructions below.

2. If the Manual Record button is pressed and the unit is
recording, please wait for 20 seconds before turning the
ignition off.

3. DO NOT turn off the ignition/unit during the backup process;
wait until the (USB) backup is complete and the ECO LED
turns green.

4. Disconnect the power adapter, from the vehicle 12-24V
socket, when the unit is not in use.

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Using the Secure Eye Program

Connect the unit to a computer and open/run
“Secueye_manager.exe”

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1. Main Screen View: Displays the recorded video clips.

2. Playback Controls: Drag the bar to rewind and forward the
video.

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3. G-Sensor Chart: Displays the G-Sensor data in a 3-axis

wave diagram.

• X: Indicates the vehicle direction of forwards and
backwards

• Y: Indicates the vehicle direction of left and right

• Z: Indicates the vehicle direction of up and down

4. Control Buttons: Use the buttons to Capture, Print, Backup,
and Setup the video.

5. Playback Controls: Use the controls to Step Rewind,
Rewind, Pause, Play, Step Forward and Stop the video.

6. ECO Score: Indicates the driving efficiency.

80 and above: Good
60-80: Average
60 and below: Poor

7. File List: Display the recorded video clips.

8. GPS Window: Display the vehicle location and route,

utilising Google Maps.

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Opening the Video

■ Run the Secure Eye Program.

■ Double click the required file, in the File list.

Saving the Video Clips

■ Click the BACKUP button in the Secure Eye Program.

■ Select the file to backup.

■ Select the type of backup, Backup or AVI Backup, to perform.

■ Choose a folder to save the file(s).

■ Click OK to confirm.

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Backup: When ‘Backup’ is selected, the file is saved as *.cpd, as shown
below. CPD files contain GPS and G-Sensor records; utilise the Secure
Eye Program to view the CPD files.

AVI Backup: When ‘AVI Backup’ is selected, the file is saved as a *.avi
file, as shown below. AVI files do not contain GPS and G-Sensor
records, only the video; utilise Window Media Player etc to view the AVI
files.

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GPS Window

The GPS Window displays the vehicle location and route. Use the Arrow
Keys to move, zoom in and zoom out, the map.
Note: The program may fail to load the map when the computer is not
connected to the internet, or if the unit has not recorded the vehicle
location(s), due to weak etc satellite signals.

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Buttons and Functions

Icon

Name

Function

Exit

Exit the Secure Eye Program

Setup

Program Setup

Capture

Capture a Still Image and Save
as .JPEG

Print

Print the Captured Still Image

Backup

Save the Video Clips as .AVI Files

Speed Control

Control the Playback Speed

Volume

Control the Volume

Play

Play the Video

Rewind

Rewind the Video

Pause

Pause the Video

Stop

Stop the Video

Step
Playback-Rewind

Rewind Picture by Picture
Playback

Step
Playback-Forward

Forward Picture by Picture
Playback

Open

Open the Video Clip

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Specifications

MODEL NO.

Camera

Sensor

CMOS

Audio

Speaker

G.711 u-law Date

Angle

64.8 °(V) x 92.8 °(H) x 125.5
°(D)

Privacy
Mode

8bits, 64kbps

Sensitivity

0.8Lux

Recording

Format

H.264(ISO/I.E.C 14496-10)
baseline profile H.264

Microphone

Type

C-Microphone

Resolution

640 x 480

Sensitivity

-38dB

Recording
Speed

30fps

GPS

Non-Directional GPS Signal

Receiver

G-Sensor

3-Axis

(Acceleration/
Breaks/Collisions)

Memory

Built-in Nand Flash memory
8GB

USB Host backup

Optional
1/5/10/20/30/40/48
(File numbers)

Event Recording

Max. Event Qty

Event Video Clip (Overwrite) : Up to 48 events
(G sensor / Manual)
Continuous Video Clip : depends on memory
capacity

Recording Time

One Event Video Clip : Max 30 seconds per file
(10 seconds before event and 20 seconds after
event)
Continuous Video Clip : Max 3 min per file
(About 6 hours I in total)

Sensor sensitivity

User option

LED indication

ECO LED follow ECO score/power Led Flicking /
buzzer

Interface

USB device

USB 2.0 Device (1.1 compatible)

USB host

USB Host 2.0 1 port / Format support: FAT 16/32

AV Out

Resolution 720x480 (NTSC/PAL)

OS

Window98, ME, 2000, XP,Vista ,Win7

Power

Consumption

Rated
Voltage

DC 12V~24V 200mA

Operating Temp

0 °C to 50 °C

Adapter

Cigarette power adapter

Net Weight

120g

Dimension(mm)

101(W)x59(D)X41(H)

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Battery Handling
Please dispose the product properly. Contact your local waste

disposal department for more information.

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