Smarty BX4000 Operation & User’s Manual

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Brand: Smarty
Category: DVR
Model: BX4000 (Operation & User’s Manual)
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INFORMATION TO THE USER

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one more of the following measures: -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 0678 Other Markings www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

Damages due to production malfunction, loss of data, or other damages occurring while

using this product shall not be the responsibility of the manufacturer. Although the product is a device used for recording videos, the product may not save all videos in the case of a malfunction. In the case of an accident, the sensor may not recognize the shock when the impact is light and as a result it may not begin recording automatically. SAFETY ADVICE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Caution Install the product where it does not block driver’s visibility and where there is no airbag installed. This could cause an accident or might injure the passengers in case of accident. Please make sure you follow the safety advice/instructions given in the user guide. 4 Caution RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. Battery for RTC(Real Time Clock) inside Caution When the impact is light like very light, such as a minor bump in the road, the G-sensor may not recognize the impact and as a result it may not begin recording automatically. Test and set your own G-sensor level for your vehicle. www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

Activate the product in an area without large buildings

to improve GPS reception. 2. The temperature range for optimum operation of the GPS receiver in your car is -10 ~ 50°C. 3. When using the product for the first time or after a long period (more than three days), it may take a little longer to recognize your current location. It may take between five and thirty minutes to get GPS reception. GPS reception may be impaired under the following circumstances. 1) If there is an object at the end of the GPS antenna 2) If your vehicle has metallic elements on the windshields 3) If equipment generating electromagnetic waves that interfere with the GPS signal is installed in the vehicle e.g.: Other GPS devices such as a certain type of wireless activated alarms, MP3 and CD players and camera alarms using GPS. 4) If you are using a receiver connected by cable, electric interference can be avoided by simply changing the location of the receiver (antenna). 5) On heavily overcast or cloudy days, if the vehicle is in a covered location such as under a bridge or raised roadway, in a tunnel, an underground roadway or parking area, inside a building or surrounded by high-rise buildings. 6) If GPS signal reception is poor, it may take longer to locate your current position when the vehicle is moving than when it is stationary. 5 The commercial purpose GPS has the average rage error of more than 15 meters and the range error could be more than 100 meters due to environmental conditions like buildings, roadside trees etc. www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

Precautions for SD cards

To optimize use and prolong life of your SD cards please follow the below instructions. 1. Use only compatibly tested D-TEG approved SD cards. 2. Only use dry and clean SD cards. 3. Format SD cards at least once every other week or when the SD card seems corrupted. This will wipe all data, images, and file names on the card reducing recording errors. 4. Insert or remove SD cards only when the device is completely powered off. Wait until the blue LED is completed off before removing SD card. 5. SD cards used for continuously recording equipme nt such as dash cameras, typically last only 6 mont hs. Exchange SD cards periodically 5 www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

1. Up to 4 cameras and 1 microphone

- Connect up to 4 cameras and one mic with flexible positioning 2. Secluded recording unit - Improve data security with separate recording unit with locking options - Wired remote control 3. Selective recording modes - Normal (continuous), event, dual recording and parking modes offered - Each camera can be configured individually 4. Extended recording - High compression MP4 recording to maximize recording time 5. High private information protection - Unique data format restricting free access - Easy conversion to common format through PC Viewer 6. Various digital input/output configurations - 4 digital inputs, 1 panic button, and A/V output - Built in G-sensor and external GPS for best reception 7. Powerful analytic software - Assimilates input data with AV recordings for informative display - Advanced data search, analysis, and reporting capabilities 8. Comprehensive design - Compact size, easy to connect and install, tamper-proof options available 9. Licensed Location Applications - Integrated GoogleTM Map and GoogleTM Earth for easy monitoring 10. Reliable performance - Approved by multiple municipal governments and insurance companies www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

1. Smarty BX4000

main unit 2. 4GB SD card (PC Viewer software inside in “pcsw” folder.) 6 3. GPS Antenna module with 5 m cable 4. Remote Controller with 2.8m cable 5. Audio/Video output cable 6. Power and Digital Input Cable 8. Wire Splice clip (5pcs) 7. Camera input cable (3 pcs) 9. Double sided tape (2 pcs) Large for GPS, small for remote control 10. Velcro Sticker (2 pcs) For main unit www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

SD card Slot

SD card lock Audio/Video Output External MIC input Buzzer Internal Microphone Camera 1, 2 Input Remote Control Input GPS Input Power and Digital Inputs Camera 4 Rear View Input Camera 3 Input www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

Audio Video Output Cable

Video out Audio out A/V Out connector www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

Power & Car Signal Input

FUSE 250V 3A Red (BAT+) Black (Ground) BLUE (Alarm In 1 or Brake) Yellow (Alarm In 3 or Right signal) White (Speed) Green (Alarm In 2 or Left Signal) www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

1) Find installation location for BX4000 (i.e glove box, under

dash, trunk, etc.). 2) Use provided Velcro adhesive to secure BX4000 recorder. Velcro can be attached and detached freely. 3) Install the cameras (sold separately) with double sided tape to the windshield or other flat surfaces as seen below. Exterior Camera Interior Camera www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

HARDWARE INSTALLATION cont’d

4) Install Remote Control onto dash next to the steering wheel and within reach of the driver using provided double sided tape. 5) Run remote & camera cable(s) and secure in headliner or other area so no cables are exposed. Use provided wire clips if necessary. 6) Connect all cables to BX4000 Recorder Camera 1 Input Remote Control Input GPS Input Power Input & Alarm trigger cables Channel 4 input (optional) Camera 2 Input (optional) Camera 3 Input (optional) External Mic input (optional) LCD monitor Connection (optional) SD card input (32GB) www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

HARDWARE INSTALLATION cont’d

7) Connect desired digital inputs Default connection are as below but other 5V low-high inputs, such as door, taxi meter, dome light, can be connected. Ex) BLUE-front door, YELLOW-taxi meter, GREEN-back door. Red Power Cable (+) Connected to vehicle fuse 8) Make sure vehicle ignition is off before connecting power. Connect RED (power +) cable to vehicle fuse that is powered with ignition (e.g. radio). Connect Black (ground) cable to car chassis. Red (Power +) Black (Ground) BLUE (Alarm1) – Left turn signal Yellow (Alarm3) – Right turn signal White (Speed pulse) Green (Alarm2) – Brake signal Black Ground Cable (-) Connected to car chassis www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

HARDWARE INSTALLATION cont’d (CALIBRATION)

13 Hold the two buttons until you hear beeping and blue LED flashing. Press any single button to escape. Park vehicle on a flat surface with at least 50 meters of space directly ahead. When ready press panic button once. If G-Sensor calibration is successful, press any button or wait 30 seconds to reboot. If G-Sensor calibration failed, retry. Move directly forward slowly accelerating until beeping speed changes. 9) After installation, calibrate the internal G-Sensor for accurate readings. This process detects the installed direction of the BX4000. A monitor (sold separately) is required for calibration. Press and hold [PANIC] & [SHUTTER] button together and then power on. (turn on ignition). Follow instructions on monitor. This G-Sensor calibration is needed at first use and whenever repositioned. Panic Button Shutter Button 10) With the monitor connected, check if all the cameras are working and the angle of view covers the desired areas for recording www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

Make sure the main unit and all components are properly connected.

BX4000 will automatically start when vehicle is powered on. Event and Panic Recording Motion detection from all cameras, alarms 1 ~ 3, and G-sensor activities can be set to trigger event recordings. In case of emergencies, the [Panic] button can be set to record when pressed. 10 Notice : BX4000 requires about 30 seconds for the built-in power backup system to charge. During this time the blue LED will illuminate and remain solid for about 20 seconds and then start blinking quickly. When complete, a beep will sound and the blue LED will blink slowly noting that it is operational. Normal record (Continuous record) The default normal recording records continuously but marks events on the progress bar when playing back, helping to ease searches for desired information. Parking Mode With parking mode activated and on normal recording mode, the BX4000 will change to parking mode when the vehicle is still for more than 5 minutes, recording at 1 FPS. Dual record (Event & Normal record) Dual recording provides the benefits of both normal and event recordings and will create data files for both modes separately. PC Viewer Software For greater data security, all data require access through the PC Viewer program. Notice : Different recording modes can be set for each camera and different frame rates can be set for different recording modes. Live Screening or Playback of Recrodings With an external monitor attached, the BX4000 offers the option to screen video live or playback previous files. Built in Power Backup Internal super-capacitor ensures data is stored when power is suddenly cut www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

SD Card Format from Main Device

Corrupt SD cards can be formatted from the main device BLUE LED (RECORD) The blue LED shows the power is on. The blue LED blink during event recording. RED LED (Overwriting) The red LED will be turned on when start overwriting. Buzzer FUNCTION OVERVIEW 11 “Beep” sound will occur when event/panic recording starts (this can be turned off In the setting menu on the PC viewer, if required). This also signals any system error. VIDEO LOSS (warning) “Beep” sound will occur continuously when video loss. Check the camera and camera connection and turn off and on the unit to solve it. And make sure the number of cameras that you connect before turn on the unit. The number of cameras can be set in the settings menu on the PC viewer. Notice : Once formatted, all data will be deleted and the configurations will default to the factory settings. Make sure you have installed the PC Viewer software, preloaded on the SD card, before you format the card. www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

1. To start, make sure that the power cable is properly connected and SD

card is plugged in securely. Turn the car ignition on to activate the device. 2. The blue LED will illuminate solid for about 20 seconds and then blink quickly for about 10 seconds while the back-up power system is being charged. When complete, a beep will sound and the blue LED will blink slowly noting that it is operational. 3. Recording will depend on mode settings. The default mode is normal (continuous) recording but this can be changed to event or dual recording mode on the PC Viewer device settings menu. 4. The event recording will automatically begin when triggered by Motion Detection, Alarm1 to 3 or by the G-sensor and will begin with one short “Beep” sound. 5. The panic recording can be started by pressing the [PANIC] button. 12 www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

OPERATION – Main Unit

12 Recording Modes Normal (Continuous): Commences recording immediately after the device boots and continues until power off. Data will be stored in the [normal] folder under the specific channel. Event: Depending on settings, records when triggered by motion detection, digital inputs 1 ~ 3, and G-sensor activities for a set amount of pre and post seconds. A long beep will sound when activated and the blue LED will blink rapidly while recording. Data will be stored in the [event] folder under the specific channel. Panic: Records when [Panic] button is pressed for a set amount of pre and post seconds. A long beep will sound when activated and the blue LED will blink rapidly while recording. Data will be stored in the [panic] folder under the specific channel. Dual: Performs all recording mode options. Parking: During normal or dual modes, when the vehicle is stationary for more than 5 minutes, the device will switch to parking mode and record at 1 FPS until the vehicle starts moving. Event, panic, normal data are saved separately when set to respective modes. When events or panics are triggered during normal recording mode, data is not recorded separately but marked on the normal data and can be searched for during playback. 1. To start, make sure that the power cable is properly connected and SD card is plugged in securely. BX4000 will power on automatically when car ignition is turned on. 2. The blue LED will illuminate solid for about 20 seconds and then blink quickly for about 10 seconds while the back-up power system is being charged. When complete, a beep will sound and the blue LED will blink slowly noting that it is operational. 3. The default recording is normal and at this setting, recording will start once BX4000 is operative. Recording mode can be changed on the PC Viewer settings menu. Start www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

PANIC RECORD BY PANIC BUTTON

The panic recording by [PANIC] button will start by pressing the [PANIC] button with one short “Beep” sound. Blue LED will be blinking during the panic recording. BX4000 doesn’t make a separate panic file during the continuous recording. It will mark the panic area by [PANIC] button in the continuous recording file which can be easily searched for during playback. SNAPSHOT RECORD BY SHUTTER BUTTON When in need of a snapshot from camera 1, either for installation or for evidence collection, press the [SHUTTER] button once. A short beep will sound and a snapshot of 1 image with 5 seconds audio will be recorded into the [memo] folder which can be viewed through the PC Viewer. The snapshot.jpg in the [snapshot] folder is typically used for installation report purposes and is the latest snapshot taken. SYSTEM ERROR INDICATOR When a system error is detected, the following chart shows the alarm indicators. Beep Blue LED Red LED Camera error 0.5 sec 1 sec 1 sec Panic folder full 2 sec OFF Continuous SD Card error Continuous 1 sec 0.5 sec To disable the alarms, press the [Panic] button. Recording may not resume and the alarms will continue after rebooting if corrections are not made. www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

OPERATION – On Screen Display

13 The following displays can only be seen when a monitor is connected. Press [PLAY] button to view settings information on the monitor. Settings Information LIVE VIEW √ CAM1 CAM2 CAM3 Activated Record Mode System : NTSC Quality : Super Overwrite : ON G-Sensor Level : X:3, Y:3, Z:3 G-Sensor Calibration : Firmware Version : 2.3.1 Current Time : 14:50:07 23 JAN 2013 Normal Normal Event Resolution : 720X480 FPS : 5 Audio : ON √ √ √ CAM4 Event √ The default display is 2*2 with all cameras shown, to change, press [PANIC] button to select which camera to view. Each press will change the camera on display with the last option being all camera views. CAM 1 => CAM 2 => CAM 3 => CAM4 => 4 Cameras (2*2) To exit menu immediately, press [PLAY] button or [SHUTTER] button or wait 30 seconds. www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

Playback is possible if a monitor is connected to the BX4000. Press and

hold [PLAY] button for more than 2 seconds to view the latest recorded file. Recording will halt during playback. Playback control Channel change: Press [PANIC] button. Move to the previous file: Press and hold [SHUTTER] & [PLAY] button. Move to the next file: Press and hold [PANIC] & [PLAY] button. PLAY/PAUSE: Press [PLAY] button. SLOW PLAY: Press [PLAY] button more than 1seconds. Exit and resume record: Press and hold [SHUTTER] button more than 2seconds. Playback data priority Panic data Event data Normal data Playback ---------------------------------------------------------------- (o) (o) (o) Only Panic data playback (o) (o) (x) Only Panic data playback (o) (x) (x) Only Panic data playback (x) (o) (o) Only Event data playback (x) (o) (x) Event data playback (x) (x) (o) Normal data playback www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

BX4000 PC Viewer Window

17 [PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENT] The PC Viewer may not function properly if the PC system requirements are not met. OS Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 CPU Pentium4 2.6GHz or higher RAM 512MB or higher Interface SD Memory Card Reader HDD Free space Install 20MB or higher Backup 2GB or higher Display 1,024 x 768 pixel/High Color(16bit) or higher www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

1. Plug in SD card into PC and open the “My Computer”

2. Select “DRIVEREC4” drive and open [pcsw] folder 3. Double click [setup.exe] 4. Select language and then follow the dialog box. 5. Check to creating a desktop icon for easier launch of the PC Viewer To un-install the PC Viewer BX4000, open the Control Panel, select [remove program], and remove [PC Viewer BX4000]. 18 The PC Viewer software can be found on the provided SD card. If you wish to upgrade to more resent versions, please visit our website at www.d-teg.com. www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

Access data on SD card

1. Plug in SD card to PC or separate SD card reader (not provided). 2. Launch PC Viewer BX4000 19 3. Select [File] and then [Select Data Folder] or Click [OPEN] button on the top command tab [OPEN] button 4. Select SD card drive [DRIVEREC4] itself and not any of the lower folders. www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

PC VIEWER SETTING

20 The date format and speed unit will be set automatically according to the PC Windows setting but can be manually changed on this menu. To improve playback quality on your PC, check [Deblocking] box and set [Deinterlace] To auto To set PC Viewer select [File] and then click” PC Viewer Setting” This setting is for the PC Viewer software itself. To set the recorder, refer to page 27. www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

Check the file from the list using mouse or click [All] button.

And then click [Load] button. 21 Check the file [Load] Button [All] Button The Event file list recorded by G-sensor Motion detection, or Alarm1~3. The Panic file list recorded by pressing the [PANIC] button. The Continuous record file list. The Snapshot file saved by pressing the [SHUTTER] button. The Log file list. All recordings and snapshot files will appear the file area under the tab: www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

Event data search button is

enabled when playing back Normal recorded files. Display frame/Total frames number [NOR]: Normal Recording [G-Sensor]: Event Recording PLAYBACK SCREEN Playback position indicator The Yellow mark indicates there is an Event triggered by the G-sensor, Alarm1~3 or the [PANIC] button. 22 The ‘icon name’ can be changed in the setting menu. Eg: G-Sensor Data UD: Up/Down direction FR: Front/Rear direction LR: Left/Right direction GPS location information(the north latitude, the east longitude) www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

Date & Time

Playback speed CH1 CH2 CH3 Volume Drag & Move the white line to move the playback position. Sing View (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4) Quad View Playback buttons Pause Next Image Previous Image X0.5, 1 Play X2, 4, 8, 16 Fast Forward X0.5, 1 Reverse X2, 4, 8, 16 Fast Reverse 4x4 Multi View (Thumb-nail function) Zoom In G-sensor graph Zoom Out G-sensor graph Reset Zoom 6. Click [PLAY] button for playback. PLAYBACK 23 CH4 www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

NOTE: PC Keyboard hot buttons

Function PC keyboard hot buttons 1024x768 mode Enter Return to the previous mode: Enter Full screen mode Alt + Enter Return to the previous mode: Enter Playback speed control Ctrl + F 0.5 => 1 Reverse playback speed control Ctrl + B 0.5 => 1 Pause / Play Space Previous Image → direction button. Next Image ← direction button www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

The route taken will be displayed on the Google map at lower right

corner of the software. Google map (Event Recording File) 25 Zoom Out To see the route & position on the Google map, the GPS data should be recorded with video. To see the map, the PC should be connected to the Internet. The playback position will be shown on the map with an arrow. The blue markings show the route taken. Double click the blue mark to change the video playback position to that point. The camera icon indicates that there is a recorded file. The total camera icons shown will be less than 100, even if there are more than 100 events. When the unit is set to Normal recording mode, there is no route & camera icon on the map. www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

7. Click button for 4x4 multi view (Thumb-nail function)

Click the thumb-nail image to change the playback position. Click right button of mouse to go back to single/Quad image playback mode. 8. Click [Close] button to quit the event playback. Click [Close] to finish the event playback. Then the [PlayList] window will be changed to the initial status. Thumb-nail Function 26 www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

Save JPG file & AVI file

Pause the playback and click ‘Save Image’ icon to make a JPG file. Pause the playback and Click ‘Save AVI’ icon to make a AVI file. ‘Save Image’ icon ‘Save AVI’ icon 27 www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

Print image icon

11. Pause the playback and click ‘Print Image’ icon. Input [Print Title] & [Print Comment] using Keyboard. Total Print Comment window allows up to 7 lines total. 28 www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

12. Click [Print] button in the print preview windows for printing.

[Print Title] & [Print Comment] & G-sensor graph & map will be printed on the first page. Click [ 2x2 ] and then click [Print] to print 4 images in one page. 29 To print CH1~3 together select 1frame only. www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

13. Click [Backup] icon to backup the files to the PC.

[Backup] icon Check & Load [Event], [Normal], [Panic] [Log] & [Memo] data first, before clicking the [Backup] icon. The selected files will appear in the lists in the Backup windows. OR Check [Backup All] and press [Start] button to backup all files. 30 www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

Setting Drive Recorder

14. Click [Setting Drive Recorder] icon for setup. [Setting Drive Recorder] icon Caution 31 Initialize SD card : All data will be deleted and set the configuration of Drive Recorder will default to the factory settings. Record Mode Change: All normal recording data or all event recording data in SD card will be automatically deleted to make a free space at SD. Backup SD card data first, before clicking initialize SD card button or before changing the Record Mode from Normal Mode to Event Mode or vice versa. All normal recording data or all event recording data in SD card will be automatically deleted to make a free space on the SD card. Once done, the old data cannot be recovered. www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

Normal Mode: Continuous recording will automatically

start after booting the BX4000. Event Mode: Recording by Motion Detection, G-sensor, Alarm1~3 or [PANIC] button. Dual Mode: Continuous recording will automatically start after booting and make a separate event recording file when there is an event. Motion Sensitivity Select Motion Detection Sensitivity from 1 to 5. 5 (High): The most sensitive 4 3 (middle): Default value 2 1 (LOW): Insensitive Setting Drive Recorder To record Camera2 or Camera3, Camera4 check “Use” box. To record Audio, check “Record Audio” box. To use Motion Detection as an Event, check “Motion” box per camera. 32 To record by Motion Detection Check Motion per camera and set Record Mode as Event Mode. Dual Recording and Dual Mode If you set dual record mode or different record modes per camera, like camera1 set as Event record and camera2 set as Normal record, then camera1(Event record) will work according to the Fps(E) setting for example 10frames per second recording and camera2(Normal record) will work according to the Fps(N) setting for example 1 frames per second recording or same as Fps(E) setting. www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

PAL: 720x576, 720x288 NTSC: 720x480, 720x240

Frame Rate 1 Camera supports 1~25 fps@ 720x576, 1~25 fps @ 720x288 1 Camera supports 1~30 fps@ 720x480, 1~30 fps @ 720x240 2 Cameras supports 1~12 fps @ 720x576, 1~25 fps @ 720x288 2 Cameras supports 1~15 fps @ 720x480, 1~30 fps @ 720x240 3 Cameras supports 1 ~ 8 fps @ 720x576, 1~12 fps @ 720x288 3 Cameras supports 1~10 fps @ 720x480, 1~15 fps @ 720x240 4 Cameras supports 1 ~ 4 fps @ 720x576, 1~12 fps @ 720x288 4 Cameras supports 1 ~ 5 fps @ 720x480, 1~15 fps @ 720x240 Quality(4 level) Super (Large file size, but good picture quality) Low (Small file size, but low picture quality) Pre Event Post Event Pre-record/Post-record time can be set here. Pre-record time is 5~30sec, if total frame rate is below 8fps @ 720x576 or 10fps @ 720x480. Pre-record time is 5~25sec, if total frame rate is 12fps @ 720x576 or 15fps @ 720x480. Pre-record time is 5~15sec, if total frame rate is 25fps @ 720x576 or 30fps @ 720x480. Post-record time is 5~300sec Overwrite Overwrite (The image data is overwrites the oldest files when the SD memory is full.) One time (The recording stops automatically when the SD memory is full.) Event Ratio Vs. Panic Ratio Set the Event data percentage and the Max Number of Panic event data percentage. 33 Setting Drive Recorder If you set the event record mode only, then 100% of SD card capacity is for the Event recording data. If you set the normal record mode only, then 100% of SD card capacity is for the Normal recording data. If you set dual record mode or different record modes per camera, like camera1 set as Event record and camera2 set as Normal record, then 30% of SD card capacity is for the Event recording data and 70% of SD card capacity is for the Normal recording data. The total number of Event Data (including Panic and Event) recorded cannot exceed 1,600. www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

Setting Drive Recorder

To record the car signal with video, set the Alarm configuration as below, To use the Alarm as an Event trigger, (i.e: so Event recording will start when a door is open or Meter is on) set the Alarm configuration as below, G-Sensor setting If G-sensor sensitivity value is too high like 5, it becomes too sensitive, so it will detect even a light impact or light turn. If G-sensor sensitivity value is too dull, so it might no detect a notable incident. So, sensitivity should be set in consideration of a vehicle’s suspension, condition and also the road condition. If you don’t want to record an Event triggered by G-sensor, un-check Event Record box. 34 To use the Alarm as a changing live Display trigger, set the Display configuration, www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

Setting Drive Recorder

To record the exact time, this time zone setting is important. Once you set the time zone, automatically synchronize time using GPS time. However Manual time setting is also available. 35 Vehicle ID Type in your Vehicle ID Password Enter 4 numbers from 1000 to 9999 as a password [Search on system] function (Playback on a car) will not work after set the password. Buzzer “Beep” sound ON/OFF when Event recording starts Video Type This should be set by Camera Video type. Search on system To use the playback function on the recorder. Select GPS Record Time (the total log file size) About 2days (80MB) About 7days (280MB) About 31days (1,240MB) www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

Setting Drive Recorder

Before using “Car Pulse Type”, connect the White (Speed pulse) cable to the speed pulse line on your car. Please consult your car manufacturer or a car repair shop regarding this connection. To receive the speed from the car using the White (Speed pulse) line, select the speed pulse type of your car. If you don’t know the speed pulse type of your car, select “Reset” and drive for more than 30 minutes. The BX4000 will compare the speed pulse and GPS speed and automatically set your car pulse type. www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

NEW SD Memory card initializing should be done using Tool menu.

STEP1. Insert new SD memory card into the PC. STEP2. Run “PC Viewer BX4000” STEP3. Select [Tool] and then click [SD Initialize] We recommend the [SD initialize] at least once per month to prevent the BX4000 from any software errors. Setting Drive Recorder Caution Once the record setting was changed, all recorded data in SD card will be removed automatically. Select Backup [YES] or [NO] before lost the all recorded data. Initialize SD card : All date will be deleted and set the configuration of Drive Recorder will default to the factory settings. Delete Record Data : All date will be deleted. www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

15. Click [About] icon to check the product information.

About icon Setting Drive Recorder 38 www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

LOG FILE PLAYBACK

16. Select [LOG] tab windows and then check the log from the log list using mouse or click [Check All] button. Then click [Load] button. GPS speed, G sensor X value, G sensor Y value, G sensor Z value data can be used to narrow a search for journey information. The small check box at right side of each value should be ticked before the data for search is inputted. If any recorded video data matches the search query, a list will show up with [Switch] or [G Sensor] indicators to show how the recording was triggered. Log data Log data will be recorded during driving even if there are no events. The total log data size can not exceed 48MB. The unit overwrites the oldest data when 48MB is reached. Using this log data, we can use the data sorting function to help find specific data (for example, to find all the times when the vehicle was travelling at more than 80mph(or 80km). Search button Input sorting data G-sensor graph G sensor X value: Front/Back movement (like a harsh brake or quick start) G sensor Y value: Left/Right movement (like a harsh turn) G sensor Z value: Up/Down movement (like a bump or depression) 39 www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

GPS LOG TO KML CONVERTER (for Google Earth)

To see the whole route on Google Earth, select a log file and click Google Earth button. STEP1. Install the Google Earth on your PC. It is free of charge. (http://earth.google.com/ ) STEP2. Check the log file STEP3. Click Google Earth button Then the route will be exported to Google Earth, which will automatically launch. Google Earth icon www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

Google Earth lets you import the log data and save routes, add

place marks (i.e. customer pick up locations, or other points of interest), add driving routes (to compare with the actual route taken, and it lets you save it all within Google Earth for easy and free data management! http://earth.google.com/support/bin/static.py?page=guide_toc.cs You can view and download Google Earth tutorials and user guides here: GPS LOG TO KML CONVERTER (for Google Earth) 41 www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

APPENDIX (Firmware Upgrade)

Make [program] folder at SD root folder as below, First, upgrade the BX4000 main unit, Second, install new PC viewer software on your PC, and then initialize the SD card using new PC viewer software. Copy “BX4000_X.X.X.bin” file in to the SD card [program] folder. . 1. Preparing Firmware 2. Upgrade BX4000 Insert the prepared SD card to BX4000 Series and turn on the power. The Blue & Red LED will be quickly blink while the unit is upgrading. It will also “Beep” continuously, Upgrading the unit usually takes about 2 to 3 minutes. Warning: Do not turn off the power during upgrading. If the upgrade fails, the “BX4000” unit should be returned to your local distributor. Once the upgrading is finished, the unit will automatically turn off and on the power. [NOTE] To get the upgrade firmware, please contact your local distributor. New firmware is released occasionally by D-TEG. If BX4000 records as normal, turn off the power. Insert the SD card into your PC and initialize it using the software once you have successfully tested the unit. 42 www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

3. Uninstall the old version PC Viewer from the PC

PC Windows [Start] => [Control panel] And uninstall [PCViewer] 4. Install the new PC Viewer Run setup.exe and install the new PC Viewer X.X.X.X Note: After installation the new PC Viewer, initialize the SD card. The new software will automatically be copied to [pcsw] folder at SD card. APPENDIX (Upgrade) To initialize the SD card. Run the ‘PC Viewer’ software and select [Tool] > [SD initialize] 43 www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

Recording / Storage Time Table (NTSC)

Note: This is a guideline only. Actual results may very depending on a variety of factors (Video signal, image, etc.) www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

Recording / Storage Time Table (PAL)

Note: This is a guideline only. Actual results may very depending on a variety of factors (Video signal, image, etc.) www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

Press button and then

changed mode 1 200 msec - SD card fail continuously Stop by pressing [PANIC] button 500 msec 500 msec SD card full at [One time] record mode continuously 2 sec 2 sec * Buzzer specification Status Blue LED Red LED Power on ON ON Booting ON/OFF ON/OFF Before Overwriting Pre Event recording Continuous recording ON OFF Event recording ON/OFF Quickly OFF Event recording during continuous recording mode. (5seconds) ON/OFF Quickly OFF SHUTTER recording ON/OFF Quickly OFF During Overwriting Pre Event recording Continuous recording ON ON Event recording ON/OFF Quickly ON Event recording during continuous recording mode. (5seconds) ON/OFF Quickly ON SHUTTER recording ON/OFF Quickly ON One Time record mode (When SD card full) OFF ON/OFF Slowly During Playback OSD menu ON/OFF ON/OFF SD Card fail ON/OFF Slowly ON/OFF Slowly * LED specification Buzzer / LED specification 46 www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

CH1- 5V camera in, CH2- 5V camera in,

CH3- 5V camera in, CH4- camera in (power Audio In 1CH (Internal or External Microphone) AV Out 1 Video out, 1 Audio out Continuous record Event record NTSC: 720x480 (30fps) 720x240 (60fps) PAL: 720x576 (25fps) 720x288 (50fps) Recording time 2hours ~ 356hours (14days 20hours) Shutter record Still Image + Audio (5 sec) Main memory 4GB SDHC (support 32GB SDHC) GPS External GPS Module G Sensor Internal 3-axis G-Sensor RTC Internal battery Car Signal Brake, Left Turn, Right Turn, Speed Pulse Alarm Input 3 (Both level and edge triggers can be used e.g. door, lights, etc) Compression MPEG4 (Continues recording) MJPEG (Event recording) Remote controller PANIC button, PLAYBACK button, SHUTTER button LED 2 (Red/Blue) Analysis Software PC Viewer (support Google Earth) Super Capacitor Enable recording last file and shut down Power consumption 8.3W (when recording 4cameras) Size/Weight 70mm X 99 mm X 21mm, 100g, www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

Technical Support & Warranty

TECHNICAL SUPPORT For Technical Support, please contact your local distributor. LIMITED WARRANTY This product is supplied with 1 year warranty. The Warranty excludes products That have been misused, (including accidental damage) and damage caused by normal wear and tear. In the unlikely event that you encounter a problem with this product, it should be returned to the place of purchase. 48 www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

DC 5V, CMOS camera for BX4000

1/4" CMOS Digital Sensor 310K pixels Angle of View: 170° [horizontal(131°) vertical (96 °)] Effective Pixel: 648 (H) x 488 (V) (NTSC/PAL) Min. Illumination: 1 lux Input Voltage: 5V, Power consumption: 0.5W 30mm x 35mm x25mm, 50g, Wire : L=5000±10mm STR-100 DC 5V, CCD camera for BX4000 1/3" Sony Super HAD CCDⅡ Angle of View: 90° Effective Pixel: 510(H) X 492(V) (NTSC), 500(H) X 582(V) (PAL) Min. Illumination: 0.1 lux Input Voltage: 5V, Power consumption: Max 200mA 43mm x 38mm x 35mm, 70g, Wire : L=5000±10mm STR-100IR DC 5V, CCD IR camera for BX4000 1/3" Sony Super HAD CCDⅡ Angle of View: 145° Effective Pixel: 510(H) X 492(V) (NTSC), 500(H) X 582(V) (PAL) Min. Illumination: IR LED On 0 lux Input Voltage: 5V, Power consumption: Max. 320mA(LED ON) 43mm x 38mm x 35mm, 70g, Wire : L=5000±10mm STC-300 DC 5V, CCD camera for BX4000 1/3" Sony Super HAD CCDⅡ Angle of View: 90° Effective Pixel: 510(H) X 492(V) (NTSC), 500(H) X 582(V) (PAL) Min. Illumination: 0.1 lux Input Voltage: 5V, Power consumption: Max 200mA Φ80 x 61 mm 300g, Wire : L=5000±10mm STR-131 CMOS Rear View Camera, Waterproof (IP 68) 1/4" Hi Resolution CMOS, Angle of View: 162° Effective Pixel: (H)640ⅹ(V)480 (NTSC / PAL) Video out: 1.0 Vp-p (Composite), Min. Illumination: 1 lux Operating Temperature: -30°C ~ 85°C Input Voltage: DC 12V (±20%), Low Power consumption: Max. 35mA 28.00 x 29.00 x 26.00 mm, 113g, Include 8m extension cable MIC-100 External Microphone for BX4000 Sensitivity : -36±5dB(finished product) At 3V, 2.2Kohm, 0dB=1V/Pa 1KHz Impedance : 2.2K Ohm@1KHz Frequency : 100~10,000Hz Current Consumption : 0.5mA Max. Operating Temperature: -40°C ~ 85°C Dimension : Φ9.7 x 5.0mm Plug: Φ3.5mm, mono straight shape, Wire : L=2600±10mm SLB-100 Locking Steel Housing for BX4000 Dimension : 155.00 x 130.00 x 24.00 mm, 330g SH-100 Steel Housing for BX4000 Dimension : 155.00 x 130.00 x 24.00 mm, 330g Optional Item 49 www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

Optional Item (Safe Power Cable)

50 Fuse: 250V 2A Model name: DPWR-300 The Safe Power Supply Cable can avoid car ignition problem caused by battery low volt. The Safe Power Supply Cable will automatically cut off the battery power when battery voltage dropped below 12V or 24V Connect (+) to the fuse box. It should be connected to an battery circuit. The ground cable should be connected to car chassis. Input Voltage 12V~32V Output Voltage 12V~32V (Same with input voltage), Max capacity: 12V 2A or 24V 1A Operation Temp. -20℃ ~ 60℃ [When it use at 12V car] [When it use at 24V car] Initial Voltage (To turn on the unit) 13V Initial Voltage (To turn on the unit) 24V Power Cut Voltage 12V(±0.2V) Power Cut voltage 22V(±0.4V) www.car-solutions.com [email protected] Car-Solutions.com

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