GANZ Automotive ZC-FV52G User manual

ユーザーズガイド
INSTRUCTIONMANUAL
DUALCAMERADRIVERECORDER
ZC-FV52G

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Main Features
The Drive Recorder records both video and audio data in a continuous loop fashion. If the
vehicle is involved in a collision or other accident, or an incident that causes a sudden
acceleration, these data will be marked and stored. You can thereafter analyze the data to
find the root cause of the accident by playing back the data of related scenes and verifying
the acceleration, driving speed and direction, and the vehicle’s location.
Continuous recording
The video and audio data of the front and interior view are continuously recorded while the
unit is powered on. If the capacity of the SD card is reached, the oldest file will be overwritten
by the latest one in a "round-robin" (i.e. first-in, first-out) fashion (see page 9).
Pre- and post-event recording
Event recording can be triggered by the following three methods: an impact exceeding the
predetermined limit or an abnormal acceleration detected by the G-sensor; manual record
button; and external alarm button. A piece of event data covers 1 minute before and 1 minute
after the event. If the capacity of the SD card is reached, the oldest file will be overwritten by
the latest one in a "round-robin" (i.e. first-in, first-out) fashion (see page 9). Event recording
data will be overwritten only by other event recording data. However, you can forcibly
overwrite event recording data with continuous recording data by pressing the “M” button
provided on the lateral side of the unit (see page 14).
Night view recording with infra-red light
The included IR (infra-red) light module is equipped with an invisible light source and assists
you in recording nighttime views with the interior facing camera.
Playback of video/audio data
Recorded data can be played back using the provided playback software which resides on
the SD card. Data are available with a resolution of 640 x 480, 2 channels, and 20 frames per
second (10 frames per second @ VGA on an average for each channel).
Data analysis
The supplied SD card is loaded with handy player software, which allows you to easily
analyze recorded data and verify the speed, vehicle location, and direction of travel at the
time of the impact.

CONTENTS
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Front Face of Body 6
Rear Face of Body 7
Comparison of Video Data between With and Without IR Light Module
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Technical Specifications 9
SD Memory Card Specifications ..................................................................... 9
Installation
1. Installing the Unit
2. Installing the IR Light Module
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3. Installing the External Alarm Button 12
4. Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Plug for Power Supply 12
Tips for Using the Product 13
Unit Preparation for Video Recording ........................................................... 13
Continuous Recording during Driving .......................................................... 13
Notes for SD Card ......................................................................................... 13
Function of the Parts 14
Using the GANZ Player: Playback, SD Card and Initial System Setup 15
Minimum System Requirements ................................................................... 15
Buttons .......................................................................................................... 16
Controls 16
System Configuration 17
Playback 18
Converting Data into AVI File Format 19
Interfacing with a GIS/City Map 20
Displaying a Pop-Up Window ........................................................................ 21
Analyzing G-Sensor Data .............................................................................. 22
Status Indication of Built-In Display 23
Information and Status Display 23
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IR (Infra-Red) Light Module .......................................................................... 7
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Storage Process of Recording Data 10
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Installing Position 11
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Warranty Statements 24
Warranty Form 24
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Safety Instructions
Components
Name of the Parts

To use this product properly and safely, follow the instructions below.
Note that you may violate the privacy of other people by recording video data using the
recorder. Do not use the recorder for misdeeds or other malicious purposes. Doing so may
violate the privacy protection law. We will not bear any responsibility in such cases.
Do not clean the product with water
or volatile solvent.
It may damage the product,
causing a fire or electric shock.
Do not apply excessive shock to the
product. Never insert foreign
materials into the product.
It may cause product damage, a fire
or electric shock.
Video quality is affected by lighting
conditions. GPS is affected by
signal receiving conditions. Using
the product during nighttime or in
tunnels affects system operation.
Do not arbitrarily change the
product location.
It may cause a GPS communication
error.
Do not disassemble, repair or
modify the product.
It voids the warranty and we will
take no responsibility for product
damage or other problems caused
by the user.
Any excessive window tinting may
cause an unclear or distorted image
during playback.
First, record and play back video
data to see if the recorded data are
in an acceptable quality.
Do not cover the camera lens with
any material or object.
It may affect recording quality.
Do not operate or stare at the
installed recorder while you’re
driving a car.
It may cause a traffic accident.
Ensure that the capacity of the SD
card is not exceeded.
A full SD card will not allow you to
record manual alarms and
G-sensor triggers.
Use the provide cables and
specified power unit only.
Cables not supplied by the
manufacturer may cause product
damage, a fire or electric shock.
Do not obstruct the view of the
product through the front
windshield.
The GPS receiver may not work
properly.
Use the factory-approved parts and
cables only.
If necessary, contact your
authorized reseller for assistance.
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Safety Instructions

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Components
Body Cigarette Lighter Plug for Power Supply
IR Light Module
External Alarm ButtonHolder
SD Card AD Card Reader Users Guide Fuse

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Front Face of Body
No. Name Description
Power Port1Used to connect the power cable to the unit
(see page 14).
2Mounting Connection Used to mate with the holder (see page 10).
3Forward Facing Camera Used to record views through the front windshield
(see page 14).
4SD Card Slot Used to insert the SD card into the unit
(see page 14).
5Record Protection Cancel
Button (“M” Button) Used to allow overwriting of data (see page 14).
Manual Record Button
(“E” Button)
6Use to execute manual recording (see page 14).
7Volume Control Used to adjust the audio volume for information
(see page 14).
Name of the Parts

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Rear Face of Body
IR (Infra-Red) Light Module
No. Name Description
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2
* The effective range of the IR light module covers the first row of back seats.
Name Description
3
4
Status Display
Built-In Speaker
IR Right Connection
Interior Facing Camera
Used to display the status of drive
recorder in English text or by symbols (see page 23).
Power Connection
IR Light Control Controls the output level of the IR auxiliary light for recording
nighttime views using the interior facing camera.
Used to connect the power cable to the IR light module.
Used to mate with the IR light module (see page 12).
Outputs the chime and other audio
information.
Used to record video data inside the vehicle
(see page 23).

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With IR light module
Without IR light module
Comparison of Video Data between With
and Without IR Light Module

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Item Specification
2G
4G
8G
SanDisk
SanDisk SDHC - class2
SanDisk Extreme3 SDHC class6
SanDisk Ultra2 SDHC class4 16G
*An SD card of 2GB is provided with the unit.
* The recording times are average (for recording during the daytime in typical commercial areas).
1 min.
Recommended Type of SD Card Size
2 min. 3 min.
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512MB
1GB
2GB
4GB
8GB
16GB
* Recording times vary depending on the amount of camera operations and the lighting conditions.
Size of
SD Memory
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90
180
370
750
45
7 - 23
34 - 90
100 - 180
190 - 370
430 - 750
13 - 45
6 - 16
46 - 56
60 - 80
160 - 180
240 - 320
24 - 32
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23
30
80
120
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5
17
25
60
100
10
4
14
20
40
80
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Technical Specifications
SD Memory Card Specifications
Camera Type
Video Resolution
Audio
GPS
Automatic Event Sensor,
Alarm Input
Memory
Power Input
CMOS sensor
Operating temperature -20 to +70 deg C
Body DC 5V to recording unit
Cigarette lighter plug DC 12V to 24V input
VGA (640 x 480), up to 10 frames per second, 2 channels
Built-in microphone
Built-in GPS module
G-sensor (3-axis), external manual alarm trigger
SD card (512 MB to 16 GB)*
Maximum
Recording
Time (min.)
Continuous
Recording
Time (min.)
Event
Recording
Time (min.)
Number of Recorded Events for the
Preset Recording Time

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1. Installing the Unit
Installation using the holder
3. 4.
1. 2.
Caution
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4 min. (3 min. before and 1 min. after the event)
Shaded area: event recording Blank area: continuous recording
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
15th 16th ・・・
5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th
When an SD card of 2GB is used and the pre-event recording time is set to 3 minutes
90 min.
Storage Process of Recording Data
Installation
Up to 14 event recording data can be stored. From the 15th event, the oldest event recording data will be overwritten.
Note, however, that if the Record Protection Cancel button (“M” button) on the lateral side of the unit is pressed, event recording data will be
processed in the same manner as continuous recording data. In this case, all recording data can be overwritten by continuous recording data.
Remove the fixing plastic
cover on the front side of
the unit.
Decide the mounting
position (on the windshield
or other surface).
Insert the holder in the
guide.
(Note)
After installation, make sure that the entire area of
the tape is adhering well to the windshield in order
to prevent the unit from falling.
Clean the mounting
surface and remove the
red film from the tape
mount. Next, firmly press
the mount against the
windshield to attach it.
Wipe the mounting surface with alcohol and leave it dry before installing the unit.
Before attaching the component, warm up the adhesive surface of the tape against the
windshield using a dryer so that adhesion of the double-sided tape will be improved.
Even higher adhesion will be obtained if you mount only the holder and leave it a day
before mounting the recorder unit.
Be sure to stop the engine before installing the unit.
Install the unit where satellite signals can be received.
Before completely mounting the unit, ensure that the camera view is appropriate
(i.e. that the interior facing camera is not covered by the rearview mirror, etc).
The unit must be properly installed in the vertical/horizontal direction.

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Installing Position
Mount the drive recorder within the shaded area below.
Drive recorder
Wiper swept area
Within one-fifth of the height from
the top of the windshield
Not installable
Install the unit on the inner surface of the windshield near the rearview mirror (in
the shaded area below). Do not mount the unit at any other position.

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2. Installing the IR Light Module
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Connect the IR light module before connecting the power to the unit.
Turn the IR light to the direction of the driver and passenger seats.
3. Installing the External Alarm Button
4. Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Plug for Power Supply
1. 2.
1. 2.
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1. 2.
3. 4.
Connect one power cable
adapter to the power
connection port on the lateral
side of the recorder.
Slide the IR light module
along the driver surface to
connect the two components.
Next, plug the other power
cable adapter in the
connection port on the lateral
side of the IR light module.
Insert the cigarette lighter
plug in the socket.
Insert the alarm input cable
in the connection port on the
cigarette lighter plug.
Peel the adhesive film off the
tape of the external alarm
button. Then mount the
alarm button at an
appropriate position.
Pull the cable upward toward
the top of the unit.
Connect the power cable to
the power connection port on
the right side of the unit.
Arrange the power cable
neatly by inserting the cable
in the chink of the door near
the driver or passenger seat.
Insert the power supply plug
in the cigarette lighter
socket.
If the vehicle is equipped with no cigarette lighter socket, contact an appropriate service professional to
disassemble the plug and connect it to the battery. Note, however, that we bear no responsibility for any
defect that may occur in such a case.

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Tips for Using the Product
Notes
and
Hints
Notes for SD Card
Do not use the SD card for any unintended purposes.
If you use the SD card for any unintended purpose, an unrelated file may be detected,
causing a fatal error.
Use only the SD card that comes with the unit to ensure proper operation. See our website
for compatibility of the SD card. If your computer is not compatible with the SD SDHC2.0
memory card standard, use a separate SDHC2.0 USB reader. It is recommended that you
periodically format the SD card to use it for a long period of time.
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After formatting the SD card, select a time zone in the viewer configuration (see page 15).
If the time zone is not set, system initialization may take up to 10 minutes at a place where
the time and time zone do not match.
When the SD card is formatted, video files stored in the card will be all deleted. Be sure to
back up any important video data in advance.
Unit Preparation for Video Recording
Stop the engine of the vehicle. Install the unit and connect the included power cable.
Some types of vehicle provide power even when the engine is off, but other types of
vehicle do not. In most cases, it is recommended that you use a plug outlet linked with
the engine status. Turn on the engine, and “dR Init” appears on the LED display on the
unit, indicating that the video recorder is being initialized. The LED display window shows
a series of numbers, which indicates that acquisition of GPS satellite signals is started.
In approximately 25 seconds after power on, the unit will be completely initialized, at
which point a “ding dong” chime will be heard. If the unit display still shows a series of
numbers until displaying “GPS FINE,” it indicates that the unit is being adjusted to acquire
higher accuracy.
After the chime, the Drive Recorder starts continuous recording.
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Continuous Recording during Driving
The Drive Recorder indicates the vehicle speed during driving. When the vehicle stops, it
displays the time.
When the capacity of the SD card is reached, the oldest file will be overwritten while the
recording continues. Note that event recording data will be overwritten only by other
event recording data. Like continuous recording, the oldest event recording data will be
overwritten first (see page 9). To allow event recording data to be overwritten by
continuous recording data, press the Record Protection Cancel button (“M” button)
provided on the lateral side of the unit (see page 14).
To stop the recording, turn off the engine or pull the power cable out of the cigarette
lighter socket.
For the SD card, special viewer "GANZ player.exe" is available. To use this software,
insert the SD card in the card slot of your computer.
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Function of the Parts
Forward/interior facing camera
The cameras must be vertically or horizontally directed. If the camera lens is covered or dirty,
clear images may not be captured, so periodic cleaning is required. To clean the lens, use a
soft camera lens cloth to prevent damage to the lens.
SD card slot
Turn off the power of the unit before inserting or removing the SD card. When inserting or
removing the SD card, use a coin or similar object. (The slot is deeper than normal so that the
card will not be accidentally inserted or removed.) When the SD card is replaced with a new
memory card, format the new card in FAT32; then download the software from the website and
install it. Before using the new SD card, select a time zone in the viewer configuration.
Record Protection Cancel button (“M” button)
Hold down this button about 3 seconds until the “ding dong” chime is heard. It allows event
recording data to be overwritten by continuous recording data.
Volume control
Adjust the audio volume level for driver’s convenience. Turning the volume control
counterclockwise (<<) increases the volume while turning it clockwise (>>) decreases the
volume.
Power connection port
Connect one end of the cigarette lighter plug cable to the corresponding power connection port
of the unit. Plug the other end of the cable to the cigarette lighter socket of the vehicle. Do not
lose the supplied power cable or use any other cable.
Manual Record button (“E” button)
When you want to record a particular image, press the Manual Record button (“E” button) or the
external alarm button. Video data of 1 minute before and 1 minute after the button operation will
be recorded and stored. (You can set the pre-event time to 1, 2, or 3 minutes. See page 9.)
When the SD card becomes full, the oldest data will be overwritten by the newest event
recording data.
Status display
It indicates the current status of the unit (see page 23).

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Minimum System Requirements
Component Requirement
Using the GANZ Player: Playback,
SD Card and Initial System Setup
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CPU
Memory
Operating system
Graphics
Hard disk drive space
Pentium 4 / 1 GHz processor or higher
Forward camera
view
Interior camera
view
Vehicle speed
Vehicle location
Direction of
travel
Analyzer
Displays the video images recorded by the forward facing camera.
Displays the video images recorded by the interior facing camera.
Displays the speed of the vehicle.
Display the coordinates (latitude and longitude) of the vehicle.
Displays the vehicle's direction of travel.
Displays impacts detected by the G-Sensor in a graph.
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition or higher
512 MB of RAM or higher
DirectX8.1b or higher
200 MB or higher
Insert the SD card in the card slot to connect it to the computer. Double-click the “GANZ
Player.exe” in the PLAYER folder (Jpan) and the following window will appear.
* When using the player for the first time with Microsoft Windows Vista, run the player in
Administrator Mode.
Name Description

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Buttons
Button Function Button Function
Controls
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Volume control Playback speed control
Volume control: Used to adjust the volume level during playback of recorded data.
Playback speed control: Used to adjust the playback speed of video data.
Move to the previous frame.
Reverse playback
Pause
Stop
Playback
Move to the next frame.
Open a file.
Convert the file into an AVI format.
Link the recorded data with a map.
Access the System Setup menus.
Exit, close the program.
Hide/close the window.

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System Configuration
No. Name Description
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4
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9
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8
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Click the System Configuration icon ( ) located at the lower right corner. The
following window will appear.
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2
1
3
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Audio Recording
Pre-Event Recording
Time
Availability of Record
Protection Cancel
button (“M” Button)
Password Setting
Time Zone Setting
Vehicle ID Number
Unit for Speed
1 Video Quality Sets the video recording quality. (Default: High Quality)
2
Availability of Recording
Triggered by G-Sensor
Detection
Uncheck this item to disable event recording triggered by
G-sensor detection.
Enables/disables the audio recording function.
Sets the time period during which a piece of video data is recorded
before the event. (Ex: When the time is set to 3 minutes, T-eye
records video data 3 minutes before and 1 minute after the event.)
When this checkbox is checked, data will not be overwritten
even if the Record Protection Cancel button ("M” button) is
pressed.
When a password is set, password entry is required every
time you attempt to access video data.
Sets the time zone for the user. (Ex. Japan – GMT+9:00)
Sets the unit of the vehicle speed.
Sets the license plate number or fleet vehicle ID number of
the vehicle for which the SD card is used.

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Playback
Click the Folder icon ( ) located at the lower right corner of the viewer. Then click
“Change Directory” to select the location of the recorded data. Typically, the first time
you do this, all data files are stored in the SD card. If files are located elsewhere, use
this utility to search in the computer the file you would like to replay.
When the file list appears, double-click the file you would like to replay.
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FILE NAME: File name of the recorded video data.
RECORD TIME: Date and time when the video data have been recorded.
EVENT TYPE: Displays the recording type (continuous recording/event button
recording/external alarm button recording/G-sensor detection recording)
To sort the data by FILE NAME, RECORD TIME or EVENT TYPE, click the appropriate
column title of the list.
* Event Type:
- Continuous recording:
No name is applied. Clicking on this shows a file recorded during driving.
- Manual recording:
Annotated with the word “BUTTON.” This allows you to locate files that were marked by the
driver using the push button on the recorder or the remote event push button.
- G-sensor (shock sensor) automatic recording:
Annotated with “G-SENSOR.” These data are recorded when any impact, sudden acceleration,
or accident is detected.

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Converting Data into AVI File Format
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You can convert a portion of recorded data into an AVI file format to share the recorded
data with someone else or send the data by email.
Click the AVI Conversion button ( ) at the start of the video clip that you would like to
convert into an AVI file format. Replay of the video data will stop and the AVI conversion
window will appear.
Set the following options in the window and click “Start.”
1) Directory
2) Selection of previous/next videos and whether or not to include audio data
3) AVI recording time
The conversion progress will be indicated as follows:
* AVI files cannot be created on a portable disk, such as an SD card or USB memory stick, but can be
created only on the hard disk.

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Interfacing with a GIS/City Map
The Drive Recorder simultaneously records GPS data during driving so you can check
the driving route on the map. Click the GIS/Map icon ( ) at the lower right corner.
* To use this function, you need an environment where the system can access the Internet.
Movement and
scale up/down on
the map
Display a normal map.
Display a satellite map.
Display both normal and
satellite maps.