VIEW-i Lite, Ruby, Pro, Silver, Gold User Manual

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VIEW

i Lite/Pro/Silver/Gold/Ruby

User Manual v.2.1.21

Please read carefully before using this product.

Table of Contents

1. Liability

2.P

recautions

3. Components

4. Functions

5. Features

6. Installation

7. View-i Product Manual

8. View-i PC Player Manual

9. View-i Product Trouble-Shootin

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g

10. Specifications and Certifications

※ Warranty

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1. Liability

1. This product was designed to assist you in driving safely
by recording driving information and data for

dri

ver reference.

2. This product does not guaranteed to record information

on every accident.

- A minor force will not trigger the G-Force sensor to activate
Event Recording. Therefore the user must use the Manual Record

Button located on the device itself

.

3. This product is not liable for any data loss caused by

physical damage to the product or it accessories

.

4. The manufacturer has no liability for any injury or damage

to property associated with the use of this product

5. The manufacturer limits any and all liability to the exclusive remedies
of

p

roduct repair or replacement at the manufacturer’s discretion,

ppp

to the fullest extent permitted by the law

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2. Precautions (Device)

Do not operate product while driving

Only operate in safe environments

Only install this product within the

Do not open/fix/alter this device

Any customer alterations will void the
warranty

recommended installation area

It could result in poor GPS reception

If product is physically damaged during a

Do not use any accessories other then

those included with the recorder

The use of any additional accessories will
void the product warranty

fatal accidents, it may not record any data

During sudden lighting changes, such as
entering a dark runnel, alley, or turning

Do not connect the device directly to car’s
battery

Connecting the device directly to the car’s

toward direct sunlight on a very bright day

,
video recording may be compromised due
to the limitations of video technology

battery will void the product warranty

.

Use this product only under the
recommended power guidelines

Check the product frequently to ensure that

the camera angle is properly adjusted

After violent force is applied to the vehicle or
product, the camera angle may be altered

Using this product in alternative power

situation will void the product warranty
and could result in fire

resulting in poor picture quality

Do not spray automobile cleaning products
directly to product

Remove all substance from the lens

,
including the plastic film, that may affect
the quality of the recording Any
obstruction may degrade recording

Product will be damaged if directly exposed to

cleaning products

quality

.

Do not expose this product to extreme
temperatures (high or low)

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This product will be damaged if it is

exposed outside recommended working
temperature

2. Precautions (SD Card)

Only use SD memory card from the manufacturer

Product may not function correctly if un-tested SD memory cards is used

Do not o

p

en/fix/modify SD memory card

pyy

Product could be damaged and warranty does not cover such damage.

SD memory card need to be replaced with a new product once it reaches end of

p

roduct life Product might malfunction if SD card’s writing speed decreases.

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ggp

Backup from SD memory card to HDD or CD if any data needs to be preserved

Data might get lost due to memory corruption in SD memory card.

Check SD memory card’s data regularly to check its operation

[NOTE] Format SD memory card at least once a week for optimal performance

HOW TO FORMAT SD CARD

1. Insert SD Card to user PC

2. Select [Start] -> [My Computer]

3. Select SD card driver and ri

g

ht click and select “Format”

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4. Select “FAT32”
If “FAT” format is to be selected, device will not function
normally

“

”

5. Click Start button

Do not remove SD memory card during product
operation while power is on

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Product or SD memory card could be damaged

.

Manufacturer is not liable for SD card’s recorded contents outside SD card limited product life

3. Product Package

Please confirm below package list in the box

Cradle &

Device

SD Card

(Included View-i PC Player)

Double Side Tape x

2ea

User Manual

Wire Clip x 6 ea TV-out Cable Cigarjack

Power Cable

IR Lighting

Module

(Rub

y

Model Only)

yy

TV-out cable : Display which doesn’t have composite port must be adjusted to the correct
display format

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Product package may change for product enhancement without any notification

4. Functions

Function Description

Constant

Records everything during device power on status
[NOTE] If memory exceeds its capacity, device deletes oldest file to make

Recording

room for new recordings. Therefore, if user wants to keep the old recordings, user

must backup the recordings before they are automatically deleted

When device detects exceeded force in the device, device automatically saves
15 seconds before and after of the triggered event.

Event
Recording

(Reference: 7.View-i Product Manual)
[NOTE] Event videos can be saved upto 200 files. If event files saved upto 160 files,
device alerts sounds(beep-beep-beep) to warn the user. If event files are saved
upto 200 files, device alerts sounds(tee-lee-lee) and starts deleting oldest recording
to save room for new recordings. Therefore, if user wants to keep the old recordings,
user must backup the recordings before it is automatically deleted

Audio

Supports audio recording with on/off button (Reference: 5. Features)

R

ecording

JPEG
Capture

Supports JPEG capture (Reference : 7.View-i Product Manual)

Internal GPS records time/speed/route information.

GPS Sensor

(View-i Pro/Gold/Ruby product only)
These information can be checked with View-i PC Player
(Reference : 8.View-i PC Player Manual)

[

NOTE] GPS needs to be connected to Satellite before recordin

g

[

]g

G-Sensor

Internal G-sensor records quick start/stop/curve information
This information can be checked with View-i PC Player
(Reference : 8.View-i PC Player Manual)

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TV-out

User can check recorded files to nearest display with TV

-

out function

(Reference : 5. Features)

4. Functions

Function Description

View-i PC
Pla

y

er

View-i PC Player can be used to check recorded videos on SD card

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Google Map

View driver’s route in Google Map embedded in View-i PC Player

[NOTE] GPS needs to be connected to the satellites in order to sync

Sync

data with Google Maps

G-Sensor

-

-

Grap

h

View G

force data with View

i PC Player

ECO-Drive

Driver driving patterns can be diagnosed using GPS & G-Sensor data.

R

eport

This data will coach drivers to develop safer driving habits

[NOTE] Functions are limited for non-GPS products

Creates reference report detailing the accident which may be helpful to

Event Report

police or insurance company

[NOTE] Functions are limited for non-GPS products

CRASH GUARD™ s

y

stem is provided inside View-i PC Player,

CRASH
GUARD™

yp

y

View-i PC Player can recover corrupt data occurred by SD card being
separated from the device

[NOTE] CRASH GUARD™ cannot repair any data if SD card’s file system

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was damaged or SD card was physically damaged

5. Features

# Name Description

① Power Port DC 12V/DC 24V

② Internal GPS GPS

1

③ Front Camera 130M Pixel CMOS Image Sensor

④ Power Switch Device Power on/off switch

2

4

⑤TV-Out Port

Preview/Replay recorded files to
nearest display (NTSC/PAL)

3

5

6

⑥ Mic Switch Mic on/off switch

⑦ Buzzer Status buzzer

Manual

⑧

Recording

User can activate Event Recording

⑨

Memory

Format

User can format inserted SD card

8 9 11

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⑩

Video Replay/
JPEG Capture

User can replay recorded videos
User can capture JPEG image

Status LED for Power status, GPS reception,

710127

⑪

LED

Mic status, Recording status

⑫ Rear Camera 1.3M Pixel CMOS Image Sensor

⑬

SD Cart Slot SD memory card slot

9

⑬

y

⑭ IR Lighting IR Lighting for Rear Camera / RUBY Model Only

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6. Installation

6.1 Recommendation

For Sedans and SUVs, install the device near
rear view mirror to the driver side where GPS
and Camera does not have physical interrupts

6.2 Placing the Cradle

Remove tape cover and place according to the
diagram in 6.1 with open side up

[

NOTE] If device was installed any place other

[

]yp

then what is recommended in diagram 6.1, it will
prevent optimal functioning of the GPS reception
and camera

[TIP] Please wipe the wind shield clean before
placing the cradle.

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6. Installation

6.3 Installing the product into the Cradle

1. Insert SD memory card to the product

2. Hold product so camera part is at the

bottom and then slide it into the cradle from top to
bottom until it makes a clicking sound

3. Connect the power cable from product to cigar
jack of your vehicle. Then organize the lines using

1 2 3

li

ne clips

4. Adjust the camera angle to your preference
[TIP] Use TV-out cable to connect to nearest display
to check the actual recording view and

RUBY Products :

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make sure hood and dashboard does not show over

¼ of video’s bottom screen

5. Remove the tape cover

5 6

6. A

ttach IR lighting facing the same direction as Rear
Camera
[NOTE] If direction of the Rear Camera and IR Lighting
does not align, Rear Camera recordings might not record

6.4 Confirmation

correctly. Please note vibrations and humidity of the

vehicle might detach the IR Lighting

1. Check to see that the SD card is correctly placed into the device and power switch is on

2. Start the car engine and check power is correctly connected to the device

3. Check Red LED is on following with Blue and Orange LED blinks.

4. Listen for 2 “beeps” followed by 5 “beep” sounds (booting complete, recording starts)

5. GPS connection can be confirmed as follows:.

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If Blue LED blinks on and off, GPS reception is not complete and still in search

If Blue LED does not blink and stays on, GPS reception has been made

7. View-i Product Manual

1

2

4

5

# Name Recording Mode Replay Mode(TV-OUT)

3

6

①

Manual Recording
Button

Manually start event recording

If button is pressed, device will make
“

-

”

Same as Recording Mode

tic

tic sound and blue and orange LED

will blink quickly

②

Memory
Format

Short
Press

No function Previous File

Button

Long

Press

Press more then 8 seconds to format

SD card

Change folders

Video
Replay /

Short
Press

JPEG capture Next File

③

JPEG

Capture

Long
Press

Press for more then 2 seconds,
device will change to Replay Mode

Press for more then

2 seconds, device will
change to Recording Mode

②

[Applies for on/off both]
Press #2 button followed by #3 button

③

Rear Camera

ON/OFF Button

If successful, device will reboot followed

by

a “beep” sound

④ Power LED Red LED, Displays Power On/Off Status

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⑤

Function LED

Blue LED, Displays GPS Reception Status

⑥ Mic LED Orange LED, Displays Mic On/Off Status

7. View-i Product Manual

Name Buzzer LED

7.1 Buzzer/LED Scenario

Booting Status

2 “beep” + 5 “beep” sounds
(Total 7 beeps)

Red LED : On
Blue LED : Blink
Orange LED : Blink

If SD card is not inserted,

Red LED : On

SD Card
Insert Status

“beep~beep” sound w

ill

Repeat.Pressing any button
will shut down the buzzer

Blue LED : Blink
Orange LED : Blink

Constant

Red LED : On

Recording Status

Blue LED : Operate according to GPS status

Orange LED : Operate according to Mic status

GPS Reception
Status

Red LED : On
Blue LED : Blink = search / On = GPS connect

Orange LED : operate according to Mic status

Event/Manual
Recording Status

Short “tic-tic”

Red LED : On
Blue LED : Blink (Fast Blink = 0.5 sec)
Orange LED : Blink (Fast Blink = 0.5 sec)

Mic On/Off

Short “tic”

Red LED : On

Blue LED : Blink
Orange LED : On/off according to Mic status

Power Off

Red LED : Off

Status

“Beep~”

Blue LED : Off

Orange LED : Off

Event/Manual
Recording

80%:“Beep Beep Beep ~

Bee

p

BeepBeep”

Red LED : On
Blue LED : Operate according to GPS status

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M

emory

Full Alert

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100% : “Tee-lee-lee”

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Orange LED : Operate according to Mic status

8. View-i PC Player Manual

This part of the manual explains the use of View-i PC Player, video and utility player. With
View-i PC Player, user may view the contents of View-i Lite/Pro/Silver/Gold products.
* Windows Media Player and other player may show videos but G-Sensor, GPS, MAP, Report
functions can onl

y

be used in View-i PC Player.

Item Description

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y

8.1 System Requirement

Operating System Window XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
CPU Pentium 4 / 1.8Ghz Processor or above
RAM More then 512MB
Free HDD Space More then 200MB

Display

More then 1024 x 768 pixels

8.2 Installing the Software

1. Connect SD card into the computer

2. Clikc [Start] and enter [My Computer]

3. Select SD card drive and double click “Setup.exe” file in the product folder

4. Follow installation instructions

6. Select [Start]->[Programs]->[View-i]-> View-i PC Player to start the application
* Check http://www.avic.co.kr for latest View-i PC Player updates

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8. View-i PC Player Manual

8.3 View-i PC Player - 1 Channel

Double click on ”View-i” icon to view the below screen. (View-i Lite/Pro)

5

1

4

2

6

# Name Description

① Video Screen Video play screen of designated video file

3

② G-Sensor Graph G-sensor data of video screen for user analysis

③

Speed-o-meter /
Menu

Display driving speed (View-i Pro)
Button listing for video and menu control

④

File Search

Search function for listed video files

⑤ File Information

Displays file name and recording type
Displays GPS information (View-i Pro)

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⑥ Google Map

Displays current position of the video on Goggle map

(Internet connection required : View-i Pro)

8. View-i PC Player Manual

8.4 View-i PC Player - 2 Channel

Double click on ”View-i2” icon to view the below screen. (View-i Silver/Gold/Ruby)

1

2

5

3

6

7

# Name Description

① Front Video Screen Front video play screen of designated video file

4②Rear Video Screen

Rear video play screen of selected front video file

③ File Search Search function for listed video files.

④

Speed-o-Meter/
Menu

Display driving speed (View-i Gold/Ruby)
Button listing for video and menu control

⑤ File Information

Displays file name and recording type
Displays GPS information (View-i Gold/Ruby)

⑥ G-Sensor Graph G-sensor data of video screen for user analysis

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⑦ Google Map

Displays current position of the video on Goggle Maps
(Internet connection required : View-i Gold/Ruby)

8. View-i PC Player Manual

Button Description Button Description

8.5 Buttons

Previous File Open 1 file

Rewind Print Screen

Play ECO-Drive Report

Pause Event Report

Stop Setting

Fast-forward

Play Speed Control

Next File

8.6 Control Bar

Volume Control : Video volume control with

mute function

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8. View-i PC Player Manual

8.7 Open File / Play

• Recorded contents can be found inside device’s SD card.
“

”

Constant files can be found under

NORMAL

folder / folder name under date/hour

.

• Event videos can be found under “EVENT” folder.

• Move the recorded videos to user computer for best performance.

(video play navigation, search, etc)

1. Opening single file and playing

Click on the button located lower part of View-i PC Player.
Navigate to the folder to find the wanted play contents and double click

on the video file to play

.

2. Opening a folder and playing

• Click on “Folder Open” button on the top right of Search screen.
“

”

•

Navigate to the folder of user choice and select

OK

button

• When the file list appears in the Search screen, check the checkbox in the

left of the file name and click on “Chain Play” to play the videos.

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8. View-i PC Player Manual

8.8 File List Screen

# Name Description

Folder

Open a folder with recorded

1 2

①

O

pen

videos

②

Chain
Play

Play button for continual playing

of checked listed files

File name consist of date/hour

3 4

5

7

③

File
Name

of recordings

.

EVT_090919_201518.mp4

-> EVT or INI : Recording type

-> 090919 : 09/09/19 (date)

-

6

> 201518 : 20:15:18 (time)

④

Event
Type

Displays recording type.
(EVT : Event / EMG : Manual
NOR : Constant)

# Name Description

• File can be organized by clicking on the top File Name, Event titles

⑤NOR

Constant recording files display as “NOR”

⑥EVT

G-Sensor triggered recording files display as “EVT”

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⑦EMG

Manual button triggered recording files display as “EMG”

8. View-i PC Player Manual

8.9 Search - DB

1. Import play list to the Search screen
(Reference : 8.6 Open File / Play)

2. Click on “Create DB” to make database

*Database must be created before searching

3. Select search o

p

tion and click “Search” bu

1

p

tton

4. Searched list will appear in Search screen

6. Click on “Chain Play” to play searched file

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ame

D

escription

①

Event
Type

Select recording type to filter videos with selected recording type

②

Speed

Input speed value to filter videos above selected speed value

③

G-Sensor

Input X/Y/Z G-sensor values to filter videos above selected G-sensor value

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④

Time

Input time value to filter videos within time section

8. View-i PC Player Manual

8.10 Play Screen

1

1

4

2

3

4

5

View-i Silver/Gold/Ruby

2

5

View-i Lite/Pro

3

#

Name

Description

①

Video Screen Video play screen of designated video file

②

G-Sensor Screen G-sensor data of video screen for user analysis

③

Speed-o-Meter / Display driving speed (View-i Pro)

③

Menu Button listing for video and menu control

④

Information Screen

Displays file name and recording type
Displays GPS information (View-i Pro)

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⑤

Google Map

Displays current position of the video on Goggle map

(Internet connection required : View-i Pro)

8. View-i PC Player Manual

8.11 Google Map Interface

1. View-i PC Player supports Google Map interface

Internet must be connected for Google map interface

2. Navigate through Goggle Map with mouse cursor

2

Number

Description

①

Adjust Map size

+ : Zoom in

-: Zoom out

1

②

View Mode

(Map, hybrid, landscape)

③ Current Position

3

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[NOTE] Depending on Google API policy, service might be disconnected without notice

8. View-i PC Player Manual

8.12 Road Track™

1. Road Track™ shows driving path of

selected files

. In

order to use this function

,
user must first call in the video files and
create database

2. After creating the database, click on

button

3. After new map screen appears, press

button

4. Use

button or

button to

display or hide driving route in the Google
Map

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8. View-i PC Player Manual

8.13 Speed/G-Sensor

1. View-i PC Player supports detailed view

-

of speed and G

Sensor data

2. Click on “Big Chart” button in the G-sensor

screen to display below pop-up screens

Speed (Km/H) G sensor

Play Time

Play Time

Speed

-

G-Sensor

Supported by View

i Pro/Gold/Ruby

G-Sensor data can be used for road conditions or driver’s driving pattern analysis

Axis

Description

X-Axis Display Vehicle’s X axis movement - Quick Start / Quick Stop

Y-Axis Display Vehicle’s Y axis movement - Quick Turns

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Z-Axis Display Vehicle’s Z axis movement - Up/down movement

8. View-i PC Player Manual

8.14 Screen Capture Print/Save

1. View-i PC Player supports screen capture function which can print / save

specific screen of user choice

2. Click on button to view the screen below

#

Description

①G Sensor Data

②

GPS Data

②

(

View-i Pro/Gold only

)

③ PRINT button for image print

SAVE button for create JPEG

④ image file

1
2

3 4

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8. View-i PC Player Manual

8.15 ECO-Driver Report

1. Create database from user selected video files

“

-

”

2. Click

Eco

Drive Report

button

3. Input basic user information and click

“Make Report” button to create a report

4. Use “Excel” and “Preview” button

to save the re

p

ort to a file or print

pp

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8. View-i PC Player Manual

8.16 Event Report

1. Click on “Event Report” button to retrieve the

image capture screen

2. Click on the “Add” button to save 4 different video

screen and click on “Next” button

3. Use “Clear” button to remove selected screens

“

”

4. Input basic information and click on

Preview

button to create the report

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8. View-i PC Player Manual

8.17 GPS/G-Sensor Data Export

1. Create database from user selected video files

“

”

2. Click

Save Data

button

3. Save CSV file to user preference location in PC

4. User may utilize *.csv file in their preference

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8. View-i PC Player Manual

8.18 Setting - Open

1. Click on button

2. Select user_setup.cfg file in your SD Card

3. Click on “Open” button.

8.18.1 Setting - Express 1. Express setting allows for quick and easy

# Name Description

① Video Quality Video quality setting

device

configuration

1

②

G-S

ensor

Setting

G-S

ensor sens

itivit

y selec

t

(Low = sensitive / High = Dull)

③ Device Time

VIEW-i Lite/Silver user must
manually set the time

2

3

④ Time Zone Select user time zone
⑤ Sound Setting Buzzer on/off

2. Click “A

pply

” button and re-insert SD Card

4

5

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pp y

to the device to save the changes.

8. View-i PC Player Manual

# Name Description

8.18.2 Setting - Expert

①Video Quality

Best : 1.3M@VGA 17fps
Good : 1.3M@VGA 20fps
Normal : 0.3M@VGA 30fps

:

1
2

3

4

5

Compact

0.3M@QVGA 17fps

② Brightness (Dark)-4 ~ +4(Bright)

③

G-Sensor
Sensitivity

0.1~2.0
(Low=sensitive / High=dull)

6

7

④

Event
Recording
Time

0~15 sec for before and after
Event triggers

8

⑤

Constant
Recording
Time

Lite/Pro : 30sec~1min
Silver/Gold/Ruby:30sec~2min

⑥ Device Time Select user local time

⑦ Time Zone Select user time zone

⑧

Buzzer

Buzzer on/off

1. Do use Express setting unless you are an advanced user

2. Click “Apply” button and re-insert SD Card to the device to save the changes

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9. View-i Product Trouble-Shooting

Sympt

om

Soluti

on

Please check power cable connection to the device
Please check power cable connection to vehicle power source
Please check power switch on the device

No Power

If all power connections are correct then remove SD Card and re-insert and try again
If you have attempted the above remedies, and the device is still not working properly,
please contact your dealer
Please check to see if SD card is correctly inserted

“

Beep ~ Beep

”

sound does

not stop

Please check to see if SD card format is correct (SD card format must be FAT32)
Please check to see if SD card’s event video contents are full
If you have attempted the above remedies, and the device is still not working properly,
please contact your dealer

LED keeps

Blinking

LED may blink if there are any problem with SD Card
Please backup SD card contents and reformat SD Card
If you have attempted the above remedies, and the device is still not working properly,
please contact your dealer

Recording

videos does

not play

correctly

Please check lens for any alien substance.
If videos are too dark, please raise the brightness in the setting configuration
If you have attempted the above remedies, and the device is still not working properly,
please contact your dealer

Recorded

files has

no sound

Please verify that the mic switch is turned on; orange LED should be lit
If you have attempted the above remedies, and the device is still not working properly,
please contact your dealer

Event

Please check event recording settings in the View-i PC Player setting menu

Recording
does work

If you have attempted the above remedies, and the device is still not working properly,
please contact your dealer

GPS reception

does not

Please check device installation inside the vehicle and install accordingly to the manual
Please remove all possible metallic parts from the vicinity of the device

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function

correctly

If you have attempted the above remedies, and the device is still not working properly,
please contact your dealer

10. Specification and Certifications

List Description

-

-

Camera

1.3M Pixel CMOS Image Sensor

1Ch(View

i

Clik/Lite

/Pro)

,

1.3M Pixel CMOS Image Sensor - 2Ch(View-i Silver/Gold/Ruby)

View-Angle Front View angle 120° / Rear view angle 149 °

GPS Internal GPS (only in View-i Pro/Gold/Ruby)

G-Sensor Internal G-Sensor

Video

1CH : MPEG4 1.3M Pixel 20fps(max) / MPEG4 0.30M Pixel 30fps(max)
2CH : MPEG4 1.3M Pixel 10fps(max) / MPEG4 0.30M Pixel 15fps(max)

Audio

Internal Mic, AAC Codec

Storage SD Card (Max 16GB)

PC Viewer View-i PC Pla

yer,

Windows Media Player, and more

y, y,

Voltage 12V~24V

Size 52(W) x 94(H) x 18(D)mm

Weight View-i Clik/Lite : 70g / View- Pro/Silver : 85g / View-Gold/Ruby : 90g

Manufacturer AVIC Imaging Inc. / Manufactured in South Korea

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Certification KCC / FCC / CE / E11(E-mark) / RoHS

Warranty

Product View-i Lite / View-i Pro / View-i Silver / View-i Gold / View-I Ruby

Thank you for purchasing AVIC Imaging Inc.’s product.

Model VSDR-1000 / VSDR-1100 / VSDR-2000 / VSDR-2100 / VSDR-2200

Name Serial Number

Phone

Email

Address

Purchase

Dealer

Date

Guarantee

1. AVIC Imaging Inc. grants the following warranty period on the product commencing

on the date of purchase.

2. Warranty Period : see store policy

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www.avic.co.kr

Screens and pictures may be different in product use

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View-i® Lite/Pro/Silver/Gold/Ruby