Genius DVR-GPS300D Operation & User’s Manual

3 1 Product Description……………………………………………………….. 5 2 Features.………………………………………………………………….... 5 3 Hardware Specification……………………………………………………. 6 4 Product Overview………………………………………………………….. 7 5. Device Setup……………………………………………………………….. 9 6. Application…………………………………………………………………. 13 6.01. Setup………………………………………………………………….. 13 6.02. Language Selection…………………………………………………... 15 6.03. Open File……………..……………………………………………….. 15 6.04. Format MicroPD……………………………………………………………. 18 6.05. Restore MicroPD…………………………………………………………… 22 6.06. Event Selection………………………………………….……………. 24 6.07. Calendar…………………………………………………...………….. 24 6.08. Video………………………………………………………….………. 24 6.09. Map………………………………………………………………….... 26 6.10. G Sensor…………………………………………..........................… 26 6.11. Speed/Location/Direction……………………………….…………….. 26 6.12. Video Navigation……………………………………….……………... 27 6.13. Volume Control……………………………………………………...... 27 6.14. Timeline.…………………………….………………………………… 28 6.15. Function Button……………………………………………………...... 28 6.16. Backup File……………………………………………………………. 29 6.17. Configuration………………………………………………………….. 30 7. Package Contents ………………………………………………………… 32 8. Appendix…………………………………………………………………… 33 8.01. Greenwich Mean Time………………………………………………… 33 8.02. Troubleshooting……………………………………………………….. 33

1. Thank you for purchasing the DVR-GPS300D Driving Recorder! 2. This is an in-car electronic device which is designed to integrate data storage and video recording while driving. It saves driving records as data and video that can trace back the original driving route, time and incidents. It provides evidence of mishaps that may occur or show critical video in accidents. 3. We are not responsible for any failure in recording video or damage to the video files. If any type of error occurs, the most like causes are: • The product is not turned on. • Flash drive is not properly installed. • The product has been seriously damaged. • Flash drive was removed during recording. • Proper installation procedures were not followed. 4. To assure proper usage of the product and your safety, prior to using the product, read the following description thoroughly and comply with all the instructions and be aware of the meaning of warning messages. ‧ Caution 1. The product can only be installed in a close space in a vehicle. 2. Properly keep the product and its accessories in a place that children cannot reach to prevent product damage or choking. 3. Do not use a power source that is not DC12V to prevent fire or electric shock hazard. 4. Keep the product away from fire. 5. Make sure the product is properly installed prior to use. To prevent detachment of the product due to wire movement, make sure all wires are properly installed. 6. A designated power cable is provided to connect to the car cigarette lighter. Using unapproved power cable may cause product damage or a fire hazard. ‧ Warning 1. Disconnect power immediately if any odor or smoke occurs during the

2. The product can be only repaired by a licensed and trained technician. Do not disassemble or repair the product. 3. Do not open the product case, change the equipment, replace parts or use non-original parts (including flash drive, AV cable, etc.) as this will void the warranty! 4. The product has a warranty label. If the label is damaged, the warranty will be voided! 5. Do not expose the product to direct sun light, high temperature, rain or humid and contamination environment. 6. Do not to spill any liquid on the product or leave the product in any liquid. 7. Do not use any volatile solvent for cleaning. 8. Do not adjust the product while driving. 9. When the product is plugged in, do not touch the product with wet hands. 10. If any of following situations occurs, immediately remove the power plug and send the product back to the original retail store for repair: – Power cable or power plug is damaged. – Liquid gets inside the product. – The product is dropped or the product case is damaged. – The product cannot be started normally or a fault occurs after startup. ‧ Attention 1. For best performance, keep the product in the horizontal position. 2. Follow the instructions regarding indicator lights to operate the product. 3. If the cigarette lighter jack in your car is powered continuously even with the engine is off, always disconnect the power cable from the cigarette lighter jack before leaving your car, to avoid using up the car battery. 4. Make a backup copy for all important driving records. 5. Disconnect the power before removing the flash drive and wait until all lights are off to remove the flash drive. 6. Any serious impact may cause loss of recording. 7. If the product comes with the GPS function: If the memory space has only 10% of memory space remaining, the device will beep two sounds. The device will continuously beep when memory is full. Use the DVR-GPS300D application to release the memory space in Micro PD. 8.

error of over 15 meters. It only provides rough positioning data. 2) GPS reception performance is affected by weather or environment. When the GPS receiver is started, it usually takes a while to lock into the satellite and transmit data. 3) Tinted windshields may affect recording image quality and GPS reception performance. It is recommended to use a GPS external antenna on the top of a car to improve signal reception. 1. Product Description DVR-GPS300D provides Video recording integrated with GPS features. It combines GPS and Digital Video (2-channel) functions into a system. The GPS is recording a point every one second and the camera provides VGA (640 x 480) resolution. When you use this device while you are driving a car, it provides GPS position with video recording files. Using the Customize application, the video file you record will show the route on the Google Map as well as the live video for inside and outside of your car. 2. Features 1. Dual camera, Front/Back, VGA(640x480) with 300,000 pixels 2. MPEG-4 A/V encode @ VGA 30 FPS (each channel) 3. Two USB Drives for storing video files 4. The file can be stored until the last second before electrical interruption 5. G-Sensor (0~7.5G) and voice record function 6. Alarm sounds when 10% memory space left or no USB device inserted 7. Video OUT: NTSC / PAL 8. System boot up: under 45 seconds 9. Two selections of recording camera (set by configuration) 10. Events Secured (prevents overwrite problem and only released by application) 11. Can display two video files, map, GPS, and G-sensor at same time in the application 12. Video recording with time-seamless 13. IR LED for low illumination 14. Memory files protection. Recording files can only be opened by the

CMOS Sensor Module specification GPS specification Items Spec Array Element 640 x 480 (VGA) Sensor Size 1/4” View Angle Front camera: 90; back camera: 120 Image Transfer Rate(Max) VGA/30 fps Scan Mode Progressive Electronic Exposure Up to 510:1 (for selected fps) Pixel Size 6 µm x 6 µm Fixed Pattern Noise <0.03% of VPEAK-TO-PEAK Image Area 3.984 mm×2.952 mm Category Parameter Description General GPS Chipset SiRF Star III Frequency L1, 1575.42MHz Channels 12 CH for tracking Antenna GPS Patch Antenna Datum WGS-84 Acquisition Cold Start 50 sec., typical* Warm Start 33 sec., typical* Hot Start 1 sec., average Reacquisition < 1 sec.

Power Source 4. Product Overview Protocol GPS output NMEA-0183 ( V3.01) GGA , GSA , GSV , RMC ( default) GLL, VTG (Optional). Sensitivity -158dBm Power Source DC Voltage 5.0 volts Ampere 3 A

13 Front camera for outside view of the car 2 Screw 8 Light Sensor 14 AV out On/Off button 3 External antenna jack 9 GPS Indicator 15 Buzzer 4 DC Jack (5V/3A) 10 Record Indicator 16 USB port cover 5 Cap for glare 11 Microphone 6 Back camera for inside view of the car 12 Hole for mounting frame Dual Camera USB Port of CONFIG GPS & Record Indicator 1. Used for configuration setting and firmware update. 1. GPS: Green/get signal, Red/no signal 2. Record: Blue/recording

1. Turn the screw counterclockwise to open the bottom cover. Microphone Cap Record sound or voice. Cap for reducing glare. Video Out AV out On/Off button and Buzzer 1. Video Out 1. AV out On/Off button Connect to monitor for live view. Turn on/off video out function. 2. Buzzer System, low memory alarm.

You need to set up device in the application by plugging the flash drive into the slot marked “CONFIG”. If you want to insert a second flash drive, set it up in the application to get the correct recording time data. 3. Turn the screw clockwise to close the bottom cover. 4. Attach the mounting frame to the main device.

locking lever down to secure the mounting frame. 6. Turn the axle on the mounting frame to adjust the angle of the recorder. It needs to be parallel with the road. 7. Connect the power cable by plugging it into the DC port.

the buzzer makes three beeps and the GPS and record indicator light up, the system will start recording. 9. Use the wire clamp to secure the cable when driving.

rearview mirror as possible. Do not replace or remove the flash drive when the device is operating. 6. Application 6.01. Setup 1. When you insert the CD-ROM in your computer, the system will automatically run the setup of application. Or, you can double click “Setup.exe” in the CD-ROM to run the application. 2. Click “Next” to go to next step.

next step. 4. The system will start installing the application. 5. When the setup is complete, you will see an icon called “GPS300D Player”. Double click on this icon to run the application.

1. Make sure the MicroPD is connected to the PC. 2. Select the letter represents your MicroPD and press “OK”. 6.03.02. Open File by “FILE” 1. Click “Browse” to find the backup file in your PC. DISK To read the file from the MicroPD, insert it in your computer. FILE To read the file from your hard drive, copy the file to your computer.

If you want to use a new MicroPD for recording files, you must plug it in to your computer and press the button to format it before you insert it to your DVR. Note: For security issues, you must use this button to format the MicroPD. If you have a new MicroPD and want to use it with your DVR, you must format it by following these steps: 1. Connect MicroPD to your computer. 2. Click “Format” button.

4. Click “OK” to go to next step. 5. Click “Start” to format the MicroPD.

9. Click “OK” to finish format process. 6.05. Restore Disk

DVR, click this button. 2. Click ”Yes” to go to next step. 3. Click “Start” to format the MicroPD. 4. Click “OK” to go to next step.

Main Page Function– Note: Suggestion for screen size: 1024 x 768 6.06. Event Selection

system will automatically create a new video file section in the list. The list also shows what kind of event it is. (e.g. “over speed”, “G sensor”) 1. Click “+” to extrude the tree of the event list. 2. Click “–” to shrink the tree of the event list. 3. Select “G” to represent G Sensor event. 4. Select “S” to represent Over Speed event. 6.07. Calendar 1. When you open the video file as Instructions 6.03 Open Files, the calendar will automatically show the date of the video file. Red square represents the recording date; Green square represents the current playing file. 2. You can click on the date in the calendar to playback the video if there is an event on it. 6.08. Video

frames will show the video of the front and back scene with the date on the top-right corner. 2. Click the icon on top-right corner or double click the video for full screen function. Daytime Nighttime 6.09. Map 1. When you select the video file as explained in section 6.03, the top-right

2. Click the icon on the top-right corner for full screen function. 6.10. G Sensor 1. The G Sensor will show the value of acceleration of X, Y, and Z axis when you select this section of the video file. 2. The information is to review the direction if there is a car accident. 6.11. Speed / Location / Direction 1. Shows the speed, longitude, and latitude information. 2. Click “Mile/hr” or Km/h.

6.12. Video Navigation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6.13. Volume Control 1. Video volume can be changed by using this function. 2. Click the icon of the speaker to mute the volume of video. 6.14. Timeline 1 Go to previous section of video file. 2 Slow forward the video frame (1/2~1/16multiple). 3 Play the video frame. 4 Pause the video frame. 5 Stop the video and go to the first frame. 6 Fast forward the video frame (2~32 multiple). 7 Go to next section of video file.

can click the timeline to go to different events. 6.15. Function Button 1 2 3 6.16. Backup File Green Block Normal situation Blue Block Over speed or G sensor event 1 Open File (see section 6.03 ) 2 Backup File (see section 6.17) 3 Configuration (see section 6.18)

backup. 2. Click the Backup button to select the place where you want to store the video file. 3. Enter the file name. Then, press “Open” to save the file. 6.17. Configuration

6.17.02. Sound Mode 6.17.03. Camera Don’t Overwrite Do not overwrite the recording file. Overwrite Non-Event Automatically overwrite the recording file which is not the event when the memory is full. Event Protect Time Set the event protect time. Off Do not record the sound. On Record the sound. Back Scene On: Turn on the record function for inside view. Off: Turn off the record function for inside view.

Change the time zone information to show the correct time when you are in a different country or time zone. 6.17.06. G Sensor Set the G sensor value to activate the event protect function. 6.17.07. Image Quality 7. Package Contents Limit Speed Off Turn off the speed limit. Limit Speed On Turn on the speed limit. The Value for Limit Speed Set the speed limit value. KM/hr Use the metric system. Mile/hr Use the imperial system. Daytime Use during the day time. Night Use during the evening.

3. Mounting frame 4. Video cable 5. Wire clamp packet 6. CD-ROM 7. Warranty card 8. Multi-language quick guide 8. Appendix

Time Zone – Place: Select the time zone where you are. Meanwhile to have the recorded data at correct time, you need to tick Daylight saving time if your city is in Daylight saving time zone. 8.02. Troubleshooting Q1. What to do if the indicator lights are not on after starting the car? A: Unplug the recorder and wait until the lights are off, and plug the power cable back into the cigarette lighter and start the device. If the same problem occurs again, it means the system is not functioning properly. You will need to send the product back to the store for repair. Q2. What to do if the mounting frame does not stick to the windshield? A: Make sure the windshield surface is smooth and clean without and oil or dust (use a cleaner to clean the windshield). Q3. Can the recorded video be viewed on a satellite navigation system? A: No. Q4. What to do if the video picture is blurred? A: Make sure the lens is clean and use a non-woven cloth to clean it if necessary. If the video picture is still blurred, then you need to return it to the original store for repair. Q5. Can the flash drive be replaced when the recorder is running? A: No, the recorder must be shut off and all lights are off. Q6. What to do if another flash drive is not compatible with the recorder? A: Some flash drives may not be compatible with the recorder. You need to use the following brands to prevent video loss or deterioration problem.

A: It depends on the size of the memory card. Unit: minutes Note: The above table is for reference only. The recording length depends upon the environment. HP 16GB KINGMAX 4GB KINGMAX 8GB KINGMAX 16GB KINGMAX 16GB PNY 16GB PNY 16GB Transcend 4GB Transcend 8GB Pqi 8GB Pqi 8GB Pqi 8GB Memory size 1 camera/VGA 2 camera/VGA 4GB 107 53 8GB 227 113 16GB 460 230