Street Guardian SG9663TD, User Manual

Page 1: ...Digital video recorder SG9663TD User manual ...

Page 2: ...ion Use quality high speed Class 10 Micro SD cards only with a recommended minimum capacity of 32 GB please consult your dealer about supported memory cards The DVR does not support hot plugging of the Micro SD memory card Be sure to remove or replace the Micro SD memory card only while the recorder is powered off or the memory card and any recordings may be damaged Memory cards are a consumable i...

Page 3: ...be segmented into easy to navigate chapters and once the memory card is full will automatically delete the oldest recorded segment to make way for further recordings Operating in this first in first out manner means that the memory card will cycle the recordings continuously and will always have the most recent recordings a 64GB memory card will store around 8 hours of recordings before beginning ...

Page 4: ...Camera layout Overview ...

Page 5: ...s and remove the memory card there is sufficient room for the cables and adequate clearance for the mirror to be adjusted Clean the glass prior to installation to ensure a good bond for the adhesive to the glass it is always advisable where possible to route any cables across the passenger side of the vehicle to avoid any chance of cables interfering with control of the vehicle or causing a distra...

Page 6: ...e to prevent the line of sight from being affected Note about optional rear camera Prior to installing the rear camera cable determine the most suitable routing for the cable for your installation type with all cable routing it is important to take note of any pillar or side curtain airbags cables must be installed so as not to interfere with the operation of these safety systems if in doubt pleas...

Page 7: ...charger into the cigarette lighter socket of the vehicle 6 Adjust the angle of the DVR ensuring that the camera lens is aimed slightly down from the horizon 40 sky 60 road this will improve the results of the auto exposure function 7 Ensure a suitable memory card is correctly installed and has been formatted in the camera before use Note Video performance is adversely affected if the windows are n...

Page 8: ...region If NOT using GPS the time and date settings will need to be manually configured to set the time and date manually connect the DVR to power stop any active recording by pressing the menu down SET key to enter the SETUP menu scroll through the menus by pressing the menu down SET or menu UP play key to scroll to the date tIME menu press the OK key to enter press the menu down SET or menu UP pl...

Page 9: ...olution 1080P30 The resolution of the recorded files Quality Standard Adjust the recording bitrate Display Mode Front camera Set the view on the LCD rear and picture in picture available when using optional rear camera Loop Recording 3 Minutes The length of each recording segment Camera1 Normal Setting to invert the picture for the front channel Camera2 Normal Setting to invert the picture for the...

Page 10: ...ic protection of files while in normal recording mode Parking G Sensor Middle Sensitivity Adjustable to increase or decrease the force required to trigger automatic protection of files while in parking mode Parking Monitor 1FPS Setting to select different framerates or disable parking mode Shutdown Timer 10min Select different Parking Monitor shutdown timer values Date Stamp ON Embeds the time and...

Page 11: ...r on boot delay options DATE TIME DD MM YYYY enter the date and time and choose the display format press the ok key to advance to the next option setting the clock is not required when using the GPS Time Zone GMT 0 Set the time zone as appropriate to your region time and date will be updated via GPS Language ENGLISH Set the desired menu language Beep Sound ON Turn the keypress sound on or off Freq...

Page 12: ...be formatted correctly before use Default setting CANCEL Resetting defaults will return all setting to the values shown in BLUE Car Number Function to embed name or number display into the video press the menu up menu down keys to select each character press the return key to proceed to each character setting option press the ok key to save and return to the menu Firmware Version Displays the firm...

Page 13: ... file save During recording short press the EMERGENCY RETURN key to save the current recording to the RO read only folder so that the files will not be overwritten during the normal recording function Function 2 Menu navigation While accessing the playback function or settings menus the EMERGENCY RETURN key will allow you to exit current menu level 2 MENU UP PLAY Key Function 1 Playback menu Whils...

Page 14: ...T key to enter the settings menu Function 2 Menu navigation Whilst in the settings menus the MENU DOWN SET key is used to navigate through playback and menu options 4 OK Key Function 1 LCD display Whilst in recording mode short press the PANEL OK key to cycle through the various views front camera rear camera picture in picture when using the optional rear camera and LCD ON OFF Function 2 Menu nav...

Page 15: ...t respond use a paperclip or similar to press and hold the RESET button for 5 seconds to power off and restart the DVR if the DVR has to be reset please ensure to check the memory card for errors and format the card in the camera before using again Note It is recommended to regularly check the memory card for errors software for error checking of memory cards is available for download from the dow...

Page 16: ...ccording to the selected settings The recordings are saved according to the setting chosen in the loop recording menu As the card reaches capacity the oldest recordings are automatically deleted to allow recording to continue seamlessly Note Any event files that are recorded whether automatically locked by the G Sensor or manually locked are moved to the RO Read Only folder and are not overwritten...

Page 17: ...otected 5 Playback of Recorded Files Press the MENU UP PLAY key to enter the playback mode Press the MENU UP PLAY or MENU DOWN SET keys to navigate back and forth through the recordings press the OK key to go to the playback sub menu and play a file press OK to start or stop playback Press the EMERGENCY RETURN key to exit each playback menu level and return to normal mode see the description of ke...

Page 18: ...camera Accessories ...

Page 19: ...ory cards may also be connected to supported Android mobile phones and tablets to access files directly from the memory card Windscreen cleaning wipe Used to clean the window prior to mounting the brackets to ensure a good bond for the 3M tape surfaces must be clean and dry prior to application Trim pry tool Helpful during installation to lever interior trims to run cables GPS interface cable inte...

Page 20: ...ber carry bag Will help protect camera from getting scratched when transporting outside of the vehicle String for bracket removal Used to cut through 3M tape if needing to remove the bracket Quick start guide Basic starter instructions GPS antenna Window mount type with 70cm cable ...

Page 21: ... can help to reduce dashboard reflections which can otherwise inhibit details in some scenes Below is an example of the reduction in glare and reflection when using a CPL filter Note The CPL filter is installed with the larger opening facing up ...

Page 22: ...t As a reference please use the top row L R 11 8v 12 v 12 2v 12 4v for 12V batteries and the bottom row L R 23 6v 24 0v 24 4v 24 8v for 24V batteries input voltage detection is automatic In colder conditions we recommend selecting a higher voltage threshold on the dipswitch to ensure optimal reserve power Note The duration of parking mode recording is decreased in direct proportion to the increase...

Page 23: ...mmended Fuse panel information for many popular vehicles can be found at the following websites http www autogenius info https fuse box info http fusesdiagram com Note it is necessary to start the vehicle after installation to allow the hardwire kit to detect the default voltage and set a reference voltage level the camera will automatically detect whether it is powered by the hardwire kit or cig ...

Page 24: ...o prevent window fogging using a glass cleaning additive in the washer fluid is also recommended keeping wiper blades in good working order and replacing them when they start to wear is best practice Example above shows side by side video where one camera has a single fingerprint on the lens keeping the lens clean is imperative ...

Page 25: ...n of the recorded files can be download from the downloads section of our website https support streetguardian info downloads Download the Street Guardian Dashcam Viewer Mobile App Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play store https bit ly SGAPPiOS https bit ly SGAPPandroid ...

Page 26: ...stem Q Why do I need to set the time zone doesn t GPS know that already A GPS time information is only transmitted as UTC or GMT 0 the offset to suit your location needs to be set in the camera menu Q How often should I format the memory card A It is good practice to format the memory card on a regular basis and check to ensure the card is in working order memory cards are a consumable and althoug...

Page 27: ... sure they are ok A You can download Windows memory card test software from the downloads section of our website https support streetguardian info downloads Q I have the USB OTG card reader connected to my Android phone but can t see any files A Some models of Android phones will view files without any additional software for others you may need to use a file browser to access ES File explorer is ...

Page 28: ... memory card to DVR Connect to power do not disconnect power at any time during update process DVR will power on screen will remain blank while updating Once update has finished DVR will startup as per normal Stop any active recording Enter settings menu and format the memory card Enter settings menu and reset default settings Any personalised settings will then need to be re entered Ensure time i...

Page 29: ... Frame Rate dual channel 30fps Resolution dual channel 2 x 1920 1080 15 18 21mbit sec Video Format H 264 MP4 LCD display 2 7 inch Storage Temp 40 C to 85 C Operating Temp 20 C to 70 C Optimal Operating Temp 10 C to 60 C Operating Humidity 15 to 65 RH Memory Card Minimum 32 GB Memory Card Supported 32GB to 256GB Memory cards must be formatted in the camera using the built in formatting menu option ...

Page 30: ...ses only Information about the latest specification any amendments the availability of replacement parts and accessories warranty information detail of other sales region product specification and the respective user manuals will be listed on the support section of our website https streetguardian info support Note Specification and features are subject to improvement the information contained in ...