Boyo VTR400 User manual

USER GUIDE
Model: VTR400
Thank you for purchasing this Drive Recorder.
Before using the Drive Recorder, please ensure that you
read and understand this USER GUIDE.
Please store the USER GUIDE in an easily accessible location.
Before connecting and installing this Drive Recorder, please
refer to the appropriate instruction manual for proper operation.
VER 2.3.1
2nd Edition

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FCC
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.

Caution
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.
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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.

GPS Reception
1. Activate the product in an area without large buildings
to improve GPS reception.
2. The temperature range for optimum operation of the GP
S 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.
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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.

CONTENTS
1. VTR400 unit
2. 4GB SD memory card
(The PC Viewer software is
in the provided SD card.)
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You should have a set of the following items with each VTR400 order.
3. GPS Antenna module
4. Remote Controller
5.Audio/Video output cable
6. Power Cable
8. Wire Splice clip (5pcs)
7. Camera input cable
9. Sticker (double sided tape 1pc)
10. Velcro Sticker (1pc)

INTRODUCTION
FRONT
REAR
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SD Slot
SD Door
Audio/Video
Output
External MIC input
BUZZER
Internal Microphone
Camera 1, 2 Input
Remote Control Input
GPS Input Power Input
&
Alarm (Car Signal)
Input
(Turn left, Turn right,
Brake, Speed pulse)
Rear View
Camera 4 Input
Camera 3
Input

INTRODUCTION
REMOTE CONTROLLER
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Record LED
BLUE LED
Overwrite LED
RED LED
SHUTTER BUTTON
PLAY BUTTON
PANIC BUTTON
Audio Video Output Cable
Video out 1 Video out 2
Audio out 1
[Note] The same screen will be shown through the Video out 1 & 2.

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INTRODUCTION
Power & Car Signal Input
FUSE
250V 3A
Red(+) Black (Ground)
BLUE (Alarm1)
Yellow (Alarm3)
White (Speed pulse)
Green (Alarm2)

FUNCTION (MAIN UNIT)
Automatic start
Make sure that peripherals, including cameras, are properly connected.
Turn on the vehicle power, VTR400 will automatically start. (Use the power
cable provided.)
Event recording
The Event recording will be started automatically by Motion detection, Alarm1,
Alarm 2, Alarm 3, and/or by the G-sensor level.
The emergency recording can be activated by pressing the [PANIC] button.
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Notice : The unit will not start recording immediately after the power is
turned on. It takes up to 1 minute for the built-in power backup system
to charge. Thereafter, the internal flash memory will be ready to record.
Normal recording (Continuous record)
The Normal (continuous) recording will be automatically started after power up.
VTR400 will not make a separate event file during the continuous recording.
It will mark or “flag” the Event area as ‘Alarm1~3’, G-senor, Motion detection or
[PANIC] button in the continuous recording file, which can be easily searched for
during playback. The alarms can also be displayed on the video image.
Live image on LCD Monitor
VTR400 will display the live video image on the LCD monitor.
The camera channel can be changed using the information on the OSD.
(Refer to page 13)
Playback in the car
Recorded files can be played back in the car using LCD monitor and remote.
PC Viewer Software
The software is pre-loaded on the SD card in the “pcsw” folder.
Dual record Mode (Event & Normal record)
If you set different record modes per camera, i.e camera1 set as Event record
and camera 2 set as Normal record, then camera1(Event record) will work
according to the record setting for example 10 frames per second recording.
However camera2 (Normal record) will record 1frame per second, if there is no
event. If there is an Event, both cameras will record according to the record
setting for example 10 frames per second recording.

SD Memory Card Format
Remove the power first. Press and hold the [PLAYBACK] & [PANIC] button.
Then connect the power.
Press and hold the [PLAYBACK] & [PANIC] more than 2seconds after
booting. Then SD card initialization will start.
Once complete, all video & log files will be deleted and the configurations
will default to the factory settings.
*This function can also be performed on a PC with the PC viewer
software.
Built-in power backup (Super Capacitor)
When power to the unit is interrupted, VTR400 creates the last file using the
internal Super Capacitor.
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 (MAIN UNIT)
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“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 there video loss. LEDs will also flash
To provide visual indication of video loss.
Check the camera and camera connection and turn off and on the unit to resolve
The issue.
Also, make sure the number of cameras that you connect is the same amount that
You have selected in the settings (check settings menu on PC viewer software.
Notice : PC Viewer software is pre-loaded on the SD card. Please ensure
you have installed the software to your PC before you format the card.

OPERATION
Removing the SD memory card
Turn off the power and then check the BLUE LED light. Once the BLUE LED
light is off, take out the SD memory card.
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Inserting the SD memory card
System Error Buzzer
A “Beep” “Beep” sound will occur and the BLUE & RED LED light will blink
simultaneously when there is a system error or SD card is not inserted.
[Check the SD memory card when this occurs. To solve the problem, initialize
the SD card or replace the SD card]
1. Make sure that the power cable is properly connected and turn on the car
power/ignition.
2. Blue LED & Red LED will turn on and slowly blink simultaneously. After
boot is complete, the Blue LED will remain on. Blue LED light means
VTR400 is now ready for the event recording or has started the Normal
recording (Continuous recording).
3. The normal recording (Continuous recording) will be automatically started,
if this is the record mode you have set with the PC viewer software.
4. The Event recording will be started automatically by Motion detection,
Alarm1, Alarm 2, Alarm 3, and/or by the G-sensor level and will begin with
one short “Beep” sound.
5. The Emergency recording can be started by pressing the [PANIC] button.
Turn off the power and then check the BLUE LED light. Once the BLUE LED
light is off, insert the SD memory card. Always insert memory card when
power is OFF.

OPERATION
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Press [PLAY] button then the INFORMATION OSD (the summery of setting)
will show up on the monitor as below,
To change the live display channel, press [PANIC] button.
The INFORMATION OSD will be turned off automatically after 30 seconds.
To turn off the live view, press [PLAY] button or [SHUTTER] button.
INFORMATION OSD
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
√√√
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CAM4
Event
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Turn on the VTR400 and press [PLAY] button to turn on the INFORMATION OSD
(the summery of setting) . To change the default live display channel, press
[PANIC] button to select the camera. And then press [SHUTTER] button to
escape.
CAM 1 => CAM 2 => CAM 3 => CAM4 => 4 Cameras together

OPERATION
G-Sensor Calibration
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G-Sensor Calibration is needed after installing the VTR400.
It detects the installed direction of the VTR400 (vertically or horizontally) for
it to accurately record the journey direction.
Press and hold [PANIC] & [SHUTTER] button together and then power on.
G-Sensor Calibration screen will be displayed.
Retry
This G-Sensor calibration is only needed at the first time the VTR400 is used.
Press and hold panic and shutter button
simultaneously more than 2 sec for calibration
Press any single button to escape
Park vehicle on a flat surface with
at least 50 meters of space directly ahead
and press panic button once
G-Sensor Calibration is finished successfully
Press any button or wait 30 seconds to reboot
G-Sensor Calibration is failed
Park vehicle on a flat surface with
At least 5 meters of space directly ahead
And press panic button once again
Move directly forward and accelerate vehicle till beep
sound occur

OPERATION
PANIC RECORD BY PANIC BUTTON
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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.
VTR400 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
Press [SHUTTER] button.
Then VTR400 will take a snapshot of 1 image with 5seconds audio with one
short “Beep” sound.

OPERATION
PLAYBACK
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Press and hold [PLAY] button for more than 2seconds.
The latest recorded file will playback on the screen.
[WARNING] Recording cannot be done during playback.
Explanation of PLAYBACK control button
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.
Return to record mode: Press and hold [SHUTTER] button more than 2seconds.
Playback logic at the main unit.
Panic data Event data Normal data Playback
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(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

SOFTWARE USER GUIDE
VTR400 PC Viewer Guide
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[PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENT]
If the PC does not meet the minimum system requirement, the PC
Viewer may not function properly.
OS Windows 2000, Windows XP
Windows Vista, Windows 7
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
Recommended PC specifications for PC Viewer software

INSTALLING PROCEDURES
1. Connect the SD card into your PC (if your computer does not have SD card
slot use the USB SD card reader) and open the “My Computer”
2. Right-click the “DRIVEREC4” drive and select [Open]
3. Double click [SETUP.EXE] in the [pcsw] folder.
4. Select the language and then follow the dialog box.
5. The “PCViewer” icon will be displayed on your desktop.
NOTE: To Un-install the “PC Viewer VTR400”
Open the “Control Panel”
Select [remove program] and remove [PC Viewer VTR400]
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PC Viewer software is in the provided SD card.

Connect SD memory card
1. Connect SD memory card in to the SD card reader.
2. Run “PC Viewer VTR400”
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3. Select [File] and then click “Select Data Folder” or Click [OPEN] button
[OPEN] button
4. Select SD memory card folder at the folder select window.

PC VIEWER SETTING
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The ‘date’ formats and ‘speed’ unit will be set automatically according to the PC
Windows setting. However it can be changed with this PC viewer setting menu.
To see the better quality playback pictures on your PC, check [Deblocking] box.
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.