Gazer F225 User manual

GAZER F225/F225g

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Contents
1. Warning ............................................................................. 4
2. Important information.......................................................... 5
3. Package contents................................................................. 6
4. Controls ............................................................................. 7
• МVR controls .................................................................. 7
• Camera controls.............................................................. 8
• Remote optics controls..................................................... 8
5. Usage ................................................................................ 9
6. Setting up procedures.........................................................11
• Preparing МVR ...............................................................11
• Preparing video cameras .................................................13
7. Connection diagram............................................................14
• Standard МVR connection diagram....................................14
• МVR + external monitor connection diagram......................14
• МVR + optional GPS receiver connection diagram ..............15
8. МVR installation.................................................................16
9. Settings menu...................................................................17
10. Viewing records .................................................................21
11. Specications....................................................................22

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Warning
Congratulations on your purchase of Gazer
mobile video recorder.
Please read this manual carefully, before using the device.
Warnings
• Do not expose the device to direct sunlight.
• Do not apply any chemicals when cleaning the device. Only use soft
cloth to clean the frame and lens.
• Prevent the device from falling or being damaged by other objects.
• Do not use or store the device in cold or hot places.
- Storage temperature: from -20°C to +60°C
- Operation temperature: from -5°C to +55°C
• Make sure the device warms up before starting, if it was exposed to
the low temperature for too long.
• Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. In case of damage,
contact your dealer or service center.
• The manufacturer is not responsible for any losses or missed op-
portunities due to use of videos and data obtained with the help of
this MVR.
• Technical specications may be changed without prior notice to im-
prove the quality of the product.

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Important information
Warning!
• Do not insert or remove the SD card when the device is on. This
can lead to the MVR malfunction. Wait for 30 seconds after MVR
shutdown, make sure that all the lights are off for at least 10
seconds, and only then safely remove the memory card.
• Set the correct time and date before using the device.
• Use at least 0.5 seconds time interval while pressing control
buttons, this guarantees proper functioning of the device.
• Do not turn off the power for at least 20 seconds after the power
supply cable is connected. This is necessary to help the built-in
battery function correctly.
• If after you have started the car (when the power supply cable is
connected to the MVR), the device failed to switch to the record-
ing mode automatically, simply unplug the power supply cable
for ten seconds and then try again.
• Use the restart option (by pressing RESET button) in the follow-
ing cases:
• power indicator is not on when the power supply cable is con-
nected;
• the device does not switch from the standby to the recording
or control mode;
• the device fails to function properly.
• Files protected from overwriting by G-sensor or by pressing a
corresponding button are recorded in a loop with a 30% limit of
amount on the memory card. Check the free space left on your
memory card on a regular basis to prevent data loss (this hap-
pens when the memory card is full).

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Package contents
Front camera
(3m cable)
12-24 V
Charging cable
Cable clips
МVR
USB cable
3M pads
Back camera (6m
cable)
Wired control
GPS module
(optional) Gazer micro SD memory
card + adapter
(optional)
MVR holder
AV out cable
User manual Warranty Card

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Controls
Fig. 1
MVR controls
1. Front video camera jack
2. Back video camera jack
3. Remote control button/op-
tional GPS module jack
4. Power socket/audio-video
output
5. LED status indicator: white
light – battery charging; red
light – recording mode; blink-
ing red light – error.
6. MENU button: enter/exit
from the settings menu.
7. MODE button: change display
modes.
8. ”Up” button: menu naviga-
tion; enable/disable sound
recording function (enabled by
default); rewind function and
volume control in the viewing
mode.
9. ”Down” button: menu
navigation; enable overwrite
protection for the current
video clip; rewind function and
volume control in the viewing
mode.
10. REC/ОК button: start
recording; menu navigation;
select parameter.
11. Speakers
12. ОN/OFF button: turn the
device on/off.
13. SD memory card slot
14. USB port
15. HDMI socket
16. RESET button: reset the
device.
17. Battery compartment
cover
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Controls
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Camera controls
1. Lens
2. Swivel mount
3. Microphone
4. LED status indicator
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1
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3
Remote optics controls
1. Button: long press (3 seconds) – start/resume recording, short
press – enable/disable loop overwriting protection for the current video
clip.
2. LED status indicator: red light – MVR is in recording mode.

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Usage
• When connected to a power source, the MVR switches to the
recording mode automatically, pressing the REC/OK button manually is
not required.
• When the power if off, the MVR automatically stops recording, saves
the video le and shuts down. Prior (before turning off the power)
manual shutdown is not required. If needed, you can turn off the MVR
manually by pressing the ON/OFF button.
Note: Do not turn off the recorder manually if it is in the recording
mode for this may damage the last recording. First stop the
recording by pressing the «REC/OK» button and then turn off the
device. The MVR can operate independently for a certain period after
the power is off. The ofine operation time depends on the condition
and charge of the built in battery.
• The MVR has protection against loop overwriting of recorded les.
This function is activated automatically by G-sensor by pressing a button
[(9), Fig. 1] on the MVR body or short pressing a remote control button
[(1), Fig. 3] in the video recording mode. If this option has been activated,
the MVR protects the current video clip from overwriting. Overwriting
protection can be enabled for up to 30% of the total storage space
available on the memory card with loop overwriting occurring within it.
Protected les are saved on the memory card in the «DCIM\100MEDIA»
folder, whereas current les - in the «DCIM\101MEDIA» folder.
• Video les from the front and back video cameras are saved
simultaneously in their respective folders.
• The MVR has a watermarking function. To insert a watermark, go to
the «CAR ID» section of the menu and type in the required text.
Recommendation: We recommend setting your vehicle’s license
plate number as a watermark. Availability of this information in the
video clip will simplify the analysis of a complicated road situation
and serve as an extra advantage later if you have to use the recorded
video as evidence in court.

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Usage
• When used with an optional GPS module, the MVR supports the voice
prompt function. You can also upload an alternative Speedcam database
of important points and events on the route (e.g., location of speed
cameras or speed bumps). Whenever the vehicle approaches such points,
the MVR will automatically activate the alerting system: voice prompts
and graphical messages on the screen. To upload your own database of
such points, you need to create the following text le:
Save this le as gpsdb.txt in the root directory of your memory card.
The next time you turn on the MVR the Speedcam database will be
updated automatically.
Warning! If you upload an alternative Speedcam database, the
current database will be completely deleted from the MVR memory.
Note: Laws of some countries may restrict the use of Speedcam
database. Do not use this function if it violates the laws of your
country.
• There are several modes for displaying image from video cameras
(«1» - mode selection a button MODE):
Передняя
видеокамера
Передняя
видеокамера
Задняя
видеокамера
Задняя
видеокамера
Fig. 4
IDX, X, Y,TYPE, SPEED, DirType, Direction
0, 12.300604, 45.452664, 106, 0, 0,0
1, 2.280041, 48.85029,101, 40, 1, 161
txt
etc.
Front
camera Back camera

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Usage/Setting up procedures
You can change the display mode by pressing the MODE button during
standby or recording.
Warning! When image is streamed from 2 cameras simultaneously,
LWDS and FCWS intelligent functions (see. p. 18) are disabled.
Preparing MVR
• One needs to precongure the MVR before using it. By default
(factory settings), all main parameters are set to optimal values.
Nonetheless, one still needs to set the exact time and date. This is
required for further analysis of recorded video les.
• Insert the battery into the battery compartment as shown in the
gure:
Передняя
видеокамера
Передняя
видеокамера
Задняя
видеокамера
Задняя
видеокамера
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Front
camera Back camera

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Setting up procedures
• Attach the device to the mount as shown in the gure:
3М
3М
3М 3М 3М
3М 3М 3М
3М 3М 3М
3М 3М 3М
3М 3М
3М
3М
• Insert the memory card into the SD memory card slot [(13), Fig. 1]
as shown in the gure:
• Main window icons legend:
Standby mode Recording mode
1. Current recording resolution
2. Motion detector
3. GPS status (blinking indicator
– searching for satellites, green
light – position xed)*
4. Sound recording
5. Memory card
6. Battery indicator
7. Date
8. Approximate total recording
time
9. Time
10. Current video clip recording
time (indicator is active during
recording)
11. Watermarks (vehicle’s license
plate number)
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
*The icon is active by using optional GPS module.

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Setting up procedures
Preparing video cameras
• F225/F225g MVR comes with 2 compact video cameras for installation
on the windshield and on the back glass. Fix the video cameras in place
with 3M tape as shown in the gure below:
3M
3M
3M
3M
3M
3M
передняя
камера
задняя
камера
• Possible video camera tilt angles:
Note: When installing the video camera on a horizontal surface (in
a tilted position), use «Video rotation» function in the MVR menu to
rotate the image by 180°.
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Front
camera Back camera

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Connection diagram
Standard MVR connection diagram
For standard MVR connection (without an external monitor), follow the
connection diagram below:
1. Connect front camera
2. Connect back camera
3. Connect remote control button
4. Connect power
MVR + external monitor
connection diagram
To connect the MVR with an external monitor (e.g., Gazer MС125/135
car monitor or stock head unit), follow the connection diagram below:
Note: When connected this way, the MVR’s built-in display is
disabled. Image is displayed on the external monitor only.
Fig. 12
Fig. 13

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Connection diagram
MVR + optional GPS receiver
connection diagram
To connect the MVR with an optional GPS receiver (with a built-in
speaker), follow the connection diagram below:
Note: When connected this way, the MVR’s speaker is disabled.
Sound is transmitted via the GPS receiver’s speaker only.
Fig. 14

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MVR installation
To install the MVR video cameras and the central processing unit in a
vehicle, follow the recommended layout scheme for MVR components:
Warning! Prior to installing the video cameras on the windshield,
degrease the glass surface and make sure that it is dry and clean.
By following this recommendation, you will be able to x the device
securely on 3M tape without impairing its adhesive properties.
Fig. 15

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Settings menu
To access the MVR settings menu, you rst need to stop the recording
by pressing the REC/OK button (the recording stops with some delay
because the device needs to close and save the le with the last video
clip) and then press the MENU button.
Warning! In the settings menu, options «GPS POWER», «Stamp
speed» and «Edog beep» are available when you connect an optional
GPS module.
Video Settings
Resolution
Front camera recording settings.
1920x1080 30P 16:9
1280x720 30P 16:9
Quality
Recording quality settings.
S.FINE
FINE
NORMAL
WDR Enable/disable WDR (wide dynamic range)
function.
Stamp Enable/disable video watermarking.
LDWS+FCWS
Enable/disable intelligent LDWS (Lane
Departure Warning System) and FCWS
(Forward Collision Warning System)
systems.
LDWS+FCWS
calibration
Calibration of intelligent LDWS and FCWS
systems. To calibrate the systems, align
the violet line on the display with the
horizon using Down and Up buttons. Press
the MODE button to start adjusting the
next line.
Align the red line on the car hood edge
with the road using Up and Down buttons.
Sec stream Back camera recording settings. 1920x1080 30P 16:9
1280x720 30P 16:9

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Settings menu
Main settings
Date/Time settings Date and time watermark settings.
CAR ID
Watermarking.
To navigate from symbol to symbol, use
Up/Down/MODE buttons.
Format Memory card formatting.
Default settings Reset to factory settings.
LCD control Screen brightness and contrast adjustment.
Motion detect
Enable/disable motion detector mode.
To activate this function, the MVR must be
in the recording mode.
LCD OFF TIME
Screen timeout delay settings.
Off/30sec/1min/3min
When the «Screen saver» function is
enabled, a screen saver will appear on
the screen after a specied period. It will
display the current time/date, speed,
recording status and other information.
Split time
Setting the length of recorded videos with
loop overwriting.
1min/2min/5min/10min
GPS POWER Enable/disable the recording location data saving function (вincluding GPS
watermarks on video clips).

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Settings menu
Time zone
Time zone selection.
When the optional GPS receiver is used,
time is automatically synchronized with
satellite data. For correct time display, set
the time zone of your country.
G-sensor level G-sensitivity adjustment (0 – means that
the sensor is disabled).
Scene mode
Video recording mode selection.
OFF/NIGHT/NIGHT PORTRAIT/
SPORTS/LANDSCAPE/PORTRAIT/
SUNSET/SAND/SNOW/FLOWER/
FIREWORK/WATER/BACK LIGHT/
BACK LIGHT PORTRAIT/TRIPOD/BLUE
SKY/MACRO/ARENA
Ae bias Exposure adjustment.
Video ip
180˚ video rotation settings. We
recommend enabling this function for video
camera(s) installed in a tilted position.
BOTH LENS/CAM1 LENS/CAM2 LENS/
OFF
Stamp speed
Setting the speed value after which
no speed values will be displayed as
watermarks on recorded video clips.
From 20 to 170 with 10 (кm/h) intervals
or Off (constant speed watermarks
display).
Speaker volume Speaker volume adjustment.

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Settings menu
Park mode
When this mode is activated, the MVR
can be used for surveillance recording
in a parked car. Once the power is off,
the MVR stops recording and resumes
it only if it detects motion in the frame.
When the power is back on, the MVR
will automatically switch to the standard
recording mode.
Speaker volume
Enable/disable screen saver mode.
In the parking mode, this function is
disabled by default.
Driver fatigue Setting alert intervals.
1 H./2 H./3 H./OFF
Car lamp open Enable/disable the reminder to turn the
headlights on in poor lighting conditions.
Edog beep Enable/disable Speedcam voice prompts.
Language Select menu language.
FW version Current MVR rmware version.