Street Guardian sg9665gc, User Manual

Page 1: ...Digital video recorder Sg9665GC User manual ...

Page 2: ... with a recommended 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 item and require regular inspection to ensure they are in workin...

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 32GB memory card will store around 4 hours of recordings before beginning...

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

Page 5: ...move 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 distraction sh...

Page 6: ...the mount bracket too soon after installation the adhesive may not bond correctly to the glass Note The cables should be connected to the camera before attaching the camera to the mount bracket when determining the mounting location be sure to leave adequate room above the camera to be able to detach the camera while the cables are in place 2 Fix the power and GPS cables properly and route cables ...

Page 7: ...unted within 15cm of the camera for best performance the type of GPS can be identified by the length of the cable the on glass type GPS antenna cable is approximately 70cm long the on dash type GPS antenna cable is approximately 140cm long 5 Insert the in vehicle charger into the cigarette lighter socket of the vehicle 6 Adjust the angle of the DVR lens ensuring that the camera lens is aimed sligh...

Page 8: ...t will first need to be configured according to your 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 REC key then press the MENU key twice to enter the second page of the SETUP menu press the Mic key to scroll down to the date tIME menu press the OK lock key t...

Page 9: ...he REC key pressing the menu key once will enter the first level menu pressing the menu key twice will enter the second level menu pressing the menu key again will exit the menu Following is a list of the menu items their default settings listed in BLUE and a brief description of each setting ...

Page 10: ... Allows the DVR to pause and resume recording based on movement detected by the CMOS sensor Motion Sensitivity 0 Selectable option to increase or decrease the sensitivity Motion Timeout 1 MINUTE Determines how long the DVR will record for once motion is detected Record Audio ON Microphone on off control Record Audio sub menu HIGH set the recording volume level Date Stamp ON Embeds the time and dat...

Page 11: ...nguage ENGLISH set the desired menu language TV mode PAL set the format of the AV output Frequency 50 Hz set the anti flicker mode to suit the local AC power used LED lighting will show some flicker this is normal Screen Saver 1 MIN setting to automatically turn off the LCD display Format CANCEL memory card formatting function if using a card formatted exFAT the camera will automatically enter the...

Page 12: ...for five seconds the DVR will save the video recording file automatically and will then power off Function 2 Backlight When powered on a short press of the POWER button disables the backlight of the screen press any button to resume the backlight of the screen Note This function only affects backlight of the screen it will not affect the video recording function 2 MENU Button Function 1 Menu butto...

Page 13: ...NU button is used to advance through sub menu options such as Time Date and Car No settings 3 OK Button Function 1 File locking During the video recording process press the OK button to save the current video recording data into a separate folder in the memory card The files in the folder will not be overwritten during normal recording Note During recording a yellow triangle at the top of the LCD ...

Page 14: ...y state press the REC button to begin to recording and press the REC button again to stop recording Function 2 Page up In the menu setting and playback modes you can press the REC button to page up Function 3 Fast Backward In playback state press the REC button to enter the fast backward mode Function 4 Navigate files in playback Whilst in the playback menu press the REC key during standby to navi...

Page 15: ...s the MIC button again to enable the audio recording function The MIC indicator will be on 6 RESET Switch If the DVR does not respond press and hold the RESET switch briefly 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 before using again Note It is recommended to regularly check the memory card for errors software...

Page 16: ...ent files that are recorded whether automatically locked by the G Sensor or manually locked are not overwritten during the normal loop recording process 2 Manual Recording Press the POWER button the DVR will power on and begin recording automatically Press and hold the POWER button for 5 seconds the DVR will save the recording automatically and will then power off 3 Motion Detection Function In st...

Page 17: ...scenes can cause the recording to timeout 4 Collision Sensing The DVR is fitted with a built in G sensor In case of severe vehicle collision the DVR locks the recording at the time of the accident and displays a yellow triangle icon on the display screen The collision G sensor has adjustable sensitivity the default setting is set to LOW SENSITIVITY You can change the sensitivity settings as desire...

Page 18: ... bracket 10 Spare 3M tape for cable cover 11 Microfiber carry bag 12 Quick start guide 13 Screw for cable cover 14 String for bracket removal 15 Spare 3M tape for GPS 16 GPS antenna 17 AV out extension cable 18 Trim pry tool 19 Street Guardian sticker 20 Windscreen cleaning wipe 21 Audio recording warning stickers 22 Android PC MAC USB memory card reader 23 Micro SD memory card and SD adapter ...

Page 19: ...tidy Cable cover base the window mounted section of the cable tidy EVA foam pads may be used if the camera has movement on the mount to eliminate vibration once the 3M tape bonds the bracket will pull into the shape of the window this can allow some movement of the camera on the bracket the EVA foam will allow a more secure fit and will eliminate rattles Microfiber carry bag will help protect came...

Page 20: ... tape surfaces must be clean and dry prior to application Audio recording warning stickers some locations require all parties to be notified of audio recording check local laws Audio may also be turned off in the menu or via the MIC key when recording Android compatible memory card reader regular USB car reader functionality for SD and Micro SD memory cards may also be connected to supported Andro...

Page 21: ...V2 cameras will 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 the CPL filter Note The CPL filter is installed with the larger opening facing up ...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...l in one solution that will work with Registrator Viewer on older versions of Windows versions earlier than Windows XPSP3 are not supported By default the program when launched will automatically look to the USB port for the card reader and will load any files ready for playback for slower computers it may be necessary to copy the files to the computer hard drive for smoother playback Registrator ...

Page 24: ...Select View Profile to show the profile options here you can choose My dash cam has GPS as appropriate or choose My dash cam can record only video if you are not using the included GPS although the DVR has a G Sensor this data is not logged and is only for automatic file locking purposes ...

Page 25: ...issed this overlap can be automatically trimmed to allow seamless playback To trim the overlap go to View Timeline Set video files overlap time click to open the overlap value settings option To trim the overlap enter 1000 and OK to save this will automatically trim the overlap during playback and also when exporting files ...

Page 26: ...remove the audio or GPS information selectively and a subtitle track can be created to overlay GPS data if available onto the exported video Select the start point Play the desired file and find the section of video you want pause at the desired section then select View Timeline Set selection start A in current position this will flag the start point for your selection at the current playback poin...

Page 27: ...sired end point and then select View Timeline Set selection end B in current position the selected segment will now be highlighted in blue on the timeline you may also loop just the selected A B segment to confirm your selection save selected fragment ...

Page 28: ... fragment this will open the cut options where you can select how you would like to export the video segment remove the audio track remove the video and only export the audio track etc click Start to export the desired segment ...

Page 29: ...SB port can I connect the camera there A Vehicle USB ports do no supply sufficient output for reliable operation some may also act as a host to play files through in vehicle media system these will interfere with the correct operation of the camera 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 l...

Page 30: ...o a default state then format the card in the camera before use Q How can I test my memory cards to make sure they are ok A You can download Windows memory card test software from the support page of our website https streetguardian info support 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 additio...

Page 31: ... firmware bin file to the empty memory card Insert the card to camera Connect to power do not disconnect power at any time during update process Camera will power on screen will remain blank while updating Once update has finished camera 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 personalise...

Page 32: ...LCD display 1 5 inch Storage Temp 20 C to 70 C Operating Temp 10 C to 60 C Operating Humidity 15 to 65 RH Memory Card Recommended 32 GB Memory Card Supported 16GB to 256GB Memory cards must be formatted in the camera using the built in formatting menu option not all brands supported consult your dealer for recommended memory cards memory cards must be formatted in the camera to ensure compatibilit...

Page 33: ...ration purposes 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 The information contained in this user manual is based on the features ...