Frequently asked questions
Q. When the camera turns on the screen shows briefly then goes
black and I can’t access the menus, what’s wrong?
A. If the AV out is connected to an external monitor the regular
display is disabled, also ensure you don’t have the GPS plugged into
the AV out port.
Q. Can I connect the camera to my computer to access the
recordings?
A. Computer access is
not
supported, the power requirements of the
camera exceed the output level of most computers.
Q. My vehicle has a USB 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 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 although they have no moving parts they do wear
out.