Gator GDVR190 User manual

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Gator HD Digital Video Recorder 190. This product is designed to
provide high definition recording of your trips for security and evidence in the case of an incident.
Being portable, this convenient and durable multi-vehicle driving recorder can be used in a variety of
situations for video recording.
Product Overview
This product is a HD Digital Car driving recorder, it can record high resolution video as well as high
resolution pictures, using a micro SD card as the storage device which is ultra-small, power saving,
easy and convenient to carry anytime.
The DVR has a recording resolution of up to 1280x720Pand it can also shoot 12 mega pixel still
images. The DVR uses a Micro SD card as storage because it is compact, power-saving and easy to
carry.
ATTENTION: Please charge the unit for 4 hours before installing.
Product Features:
120-degree high definition wide-angle lens.
1280* 720P HD resolution.
1.5-inch 4:3 high-resolution LCD screen.
Loop Recording
G-Sensor Function
Digital zoom 4X
Do not put the DVR into damp working conditions as the DVR is not waterproof.
Do not try opening the shell or try to repair the DVR by yourself. If there are any problems with
the DVR or its accessories,please take it to an authorized repair agent for repair.
Do not use any chemical substance, clean solvent or cleaner to clean the DVR. Please use a
damp soft cloth if you would like to clean the DVR.
Do not use the DVR under conditions where dust and density is too large, to avoid affecting
the video.
Please care for the environment, do not discard this device randomly and do not throw the
DVR into a fire, as it may explode.
Please make sure to clean the lens with a damp soft cloth before use to avoid poor video
footage.

Package Components:!
Gator HD DVR
190
Mounting
Bracket
USB to Mini USB
Car Charger
GDVR190 User
Guide
4GB Class 6 Micro
SDHC Card
Optional Accessory:!
Hard Wire DVR Cable
Purchase Separately
Part number: GHWS
(Replaces Car Charger)
Purchase Separately)

Produ c t S tructure:
1) Mount Slot
2) Mini USB Port
3) Up
4) Menu/Mode
5) Down
6) Speaker
7) Infra-Red LEDs
8) Lens
9) Micro SD Card Slot
10)Mic
11)AV Port
12)Reset
13)LED Indicator Lights
14)LCD Screen
15)Power/OK Button
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Button Instructions
Power/OK Button:
When the DVR is turned off, press it once to turn it on. While the system is on, hold down the
Power/OK button to turn it off.
The Power/OK button is also used to start recording in video mode. Pressing the button again in
video mode will stop the recording. In photo mode, the Power/OK button is used to take a picture.
The Power/OK button is also used to select a setting in the menu.
MENU/MODE Button:
Holding down the Menu/Mode Button for 2 seconds then releasing it open the menu. Pressing and
holding the Menu/Mode button again for 2 seconds and then releasing while in the menu will change
to the second settings tab.
This button is also used to change between video, photo and playback modes by simply pressing the
button.
Pressing the Menu/Mode button while recording will activate the file protection (A key will be present
on the top of the screen if activated).
Up Button:
The up button is used while in the menu to move the highlighted area for selecting.!The up button
can also be used to zoom in under the standby or recording mode.
Down Button:
The down button is used while in the menu to move the highlighted area for selecting. The down
button will zoom out during standby or recording mode.
AV Out:
Analogue Out that can be connected to a TV using a composite cable (Not included).
Micro SD Slot:
Where the Micro SD card is inserted (Max size is 32GB and must be CLASS 6 or higher).
USB Interface:
The USB port can be used to charge the device or be connected to a computer for data
transmission.
Reset:
To hard reset the device in the case of a system jam or crash.

Power Indication Light:
When the device is turned on, a blue indicator will light up. When the device is recording, it will be
flashing blue.When the device is charging, the light will glow red.
Battery Charging Indication Light:
After connecting the DVR through USB, the indication lampwill glow red meaning it is charging.
The light will automatically turn off after fully charged.
MIC:
Audio receiver for video recording.
Extra Functions
G-sensor Function:
The G-sensor function activates in the case of a car accident by determining the gravitational
acceleration (1g = 9.8 meters/second^2). When this function activates, the DVR will save the
accident footage in a non-delectable file in order to protect the footage. The G-sensor sensitivity can
be adjusted to Off/2G/4G/8G in the settings menu.
SOS Function:
Press the Menu/Mode Button while recording in order to lock the currently recording video file so it is
non-deletable file (A white key will be present if activated).
Ignition Auto Power On/Off:
Once power is connected to the device, like when you start up your car, the DVR will automatically
turn on and start recording. When the power is disconnected, or car is turned off, the DVR will
automatically save the file and shutdown.

Basic Instructions for Video and Photo Operation
Powering on and off the device:
To turn on the DVR press the Power/OK key once, the red indication lamp will be light up if it is
connected to a power source. To turn it off, hold down the Power/OK button and the device will
turn off.
WARNING:The device will automatically turn off once the battery hits critically low levels.
VideoMode
Press Menu/Mode button to switch to video mode if not already. To start recording in video mode
press the OK/Power button to start the recording. You know it is recording by the red circle
indicator on the top left corner of the LCD. To stop the recording, simply press the Power/OK
button again.
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Video!Segmentation!
Time!
Exposure!
Compensation!
GASensor!Enabled!
Mic!
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Photo Mode
Press Menu/Mode button to switch to photo mode. There is a camera icon at the top left corner of
the LCD to signify you are on photo mode. To take a photo, press the Power/OK button. The screen
will flash and make a camera sound when a picture is taken. Holding down the Menu/Mode Button
for 2 seconds then releasing it, will open the settings in photo mode and will allow you to adjust the
photo resolution, image quality and other photo settings.
Video/Photo Playback
Press Menu/Mode button to switch to playback mode after photo mode. Using the arrow buttons, you
can choose between all your recorded videos or photos. The protected files have a lock icon
meaning they cannot be deleted until unlocked. Press the Power/OK button to select a file for
playback. Holding down the Menu/Mode Button for 2 seconds then releasing it, will give you the
option to delete the file or unlock the file. Simply press the Menu/Mode button to return to video
mode.
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Menu Settings
Hold down the Menu/Mode button for 2 seconds and then release it to get into the menu settings.
You can navigate the settings menu by using the Up/Down buttons. To change or edit a selected
setting, press the Power/OK button.
Hold down the Menu/Mode button for 2 seconds and then release it to get into the second tab. Do
this again to get out of the settings menu
USB Mode
When connecting a USB cable with a PC, the DVR will present two options. ‘Mass Storage’ allows
you to transfer your videos and photos to your PC. The ‘PC Camera’ option allows you to use your
DVR as a webcam for your computer.
Battery Instructions
Please see below illustration for batterythe capacity indications.
When the DVR is charging, a red indicator on the DVR glows red. The DVR takes about 3 hours to
fully charge. When the DVR hits full charge, the red indicator will turn off.
The DVR can be charged multiple ways:
1. Using the provided micro USB cable to connect to a USB interface for charging.
2. Using the provided car charger
Menu setting features explained
Resolution: The recommended resolution should be set at ‘720P 1280x720’ in order to get the best
quality footage.
Loop Recording: This feature allows you to set the size of the files your DVR will record before
saving and creating a new file. We recommend the DVR to be set to ‘3’ minute files.
Exposure: This feature will change the white input. We recommend it always be set at ‘+0.0’.
Record Audio: This Feature will allow you to turn the DVRs recording sound on or off. If you want
to stop the DVR recording sound in the cab of your vehicle, set this feature to ‘off’.
Date Stamp: This feature will stamp the date and time on all your footage produced by your DVR.
G Sensor: This feature allows you to set the sensitivity of the Gravity sensor in the DVR. We
recommend this be set to ‘4G to help stop false or irrelevant readings.
Parking Guard:When enabled, the DVR will automatically turn on and start recording when it
detects a crash against the car. This is mainly used when the car is parked and someone else hits
your vehicle. A ‘P’ icon on the right of the screen signifies it is turned on.
Full Power
Medium Power
Low Power
Critical Power

Hold down the Menu/Mode button for 2 seconds and then release it again until you see the spanner
and screwdriver icon highlighted up the top. (SETUP MENU)
Date/Time: This feature will allow you to change the year, month, day and time. To change the date
simply use the arrow keys to go up or down. Press the Power/OK button to move onto the next
section. Again, use the arrow buttons to go up or down. Once through all the sections, hold down
the Menu/Mode button for 2 seconds and then release it to finish the setup and return to recording
mode.
Beep Sound: Allows you to turn the beeping sound on or off.
Language: Allows you to choose from a selection of languages that include: English, Finnish (FIN),
Swedish (SWE), Estonian (EST), Russian, Dutch, Italian, French, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese,
Turkish, Polish and Korean.
TV Mode: We recommend this be set to ‘PAL’ as PAL is the Australian standard line frequency and
will work on any TV when playing back your footage on TV via a AV cable.
Frequency:This feature allows the best recording in conditions where street lights and ac lighting is
used. The Australian standard frequency is 50HZ so it should be set to ‘50hz’.
Screen Saver: This feature will turn your LCD off after 1, 3 or 5 minutes but will continue to record
regardless. This feature is useful for night driving as having the LCD on could be a distraction.
Lamp Setting: You can turn the IR LED ‘on’, ‘off’ or ‘Auto’. ‘Auto’ automatically turns on when the
DVR detects it is dark.
Format: This feature allows you to format/delete all the files off your micro SD card and also
reinstalls your DCIM directory and DVR software on your SD card so the micro SD card can operate
with your DVR free of errors.
Default Setting: This feature will reset all your settings and return your DVR to the factory standard
settings.
Version Info: This simply shows the firmware/software employed by the DVRs hardware.

Product Specification
Product Feature
HD Camera, HD Recording
G-sensor
Built-in(Used to save the file in case of an emergency, and cannot be
deleted if the collision of vehicles happen)
LCD Size
1.5” TFT LCD
Lens
120 Degree Wide Angle
Language
English/Finnish (FIN)/Swedish (SWE)/Estonian
(EST)/Russian/Dutch/Italian/French/Simplified
Chinese/Portuguese/Turkish/Polish/Korean.
VideoFormat
AVI
Video Resolution
720P 1280x720, WVGA 846x480, VGA 640x240, QVGA 320x240
Video Codec.
Audio: AAC
Loop Recording
Recording with seamless
Auto ignition turn on/off
while car power on/off
Supports turn on while car starts and turn off while car turns off.
Year/Month/Day/Hour/
Minute
Supported
Still images
Photo resolution: 12MP
Photo Format
JPEG
Memory Card
Class 6 and above Micro SD HC (up to 32GB Max)
MIC
Supported
Built-in Speaker
Supported
TV Output
PAL/NTSC
Frequency
50HZ/60HZ
USB Function
1. Mass Storage
2. PC Camera
Power Interface
5V 1.0A
Battery
150mAHbuilt-in battery

Frequently Asked Questions
Under normal operating conditions, if thereare problems with the device, please refer to the
following methods to resolve.
Cannot take pictures or record video?
Please check whether there is enough space on the micro SD card or internal storage.
Stopping automatically while recording
Due to the high amount of HD video data being recorded, please use a high
speed micro SD card. To tell if you have the required high speed card, check if it
has the ‘Micro SDHC’ logo on the SD card and the C4, C6 or C10 somewhere on
the card. This DVR only supports Class 6 and above.
Make sure that your card is labelled Micro SDHC and not Micro SDXC as SDXC
cards will not work with this DVR.
Fuzzy/dirty image
Please check if the lens is filled with dirt or fingerprints and clean carefully. Please clean lens with
cloth before shooting.
Horizontal stripes interference in the image
This is due to the wrong setting of light frequency error, please set the frequency to 50HZ as it is
the Australian standard frequency.
The DVR is jammed or not responding
Please reset the device by pushing in the reset button on the underside of the DVR.
Why does battery go flat in the DVR?
The DVRs battery must be frequently charged once a week if the car is not in use.
Why does the time and date reset?
The time resets when the DVR’s battery is flat. Make sure the DVR is always charged in order to
keep date and time.
Why is the battery not charging in the car?
Please check and make sure that there is power in the cigarette lighter socket of your car.
Micro SD card not recognised by DVR
Format card in the DVR’s menu setting’s before use.
A coloured tinge showing up in the video?
Make sure to peel off the transparent protective sticker on the front of the DVRs lens.
Infringement of copyright warning
Please note that this product is for personal use only, the method of use shall not violate the goods
infringe on domestic or international copyright laws. Even recorded images for personal use only,
please note that in some cases to use this product to record performances, exhibitions or business
activities of the images may infringe the copyright or other legal rights and interests of others.

Technical Assistance
If youneed assistance setting up orusing your Gator product nowor in the future, call
Gator Support.
Australia
TEL: 03 – 8587 8898
FAX: 03 – 8587 8866
Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm AEST
Please retain this user guide for futurereference.