Gazer F525 User manual

USER MANUAL
MOBILE VIDEO RECORDER

Contents
1. Warnings 4
2. Important information 5
3. Package contents 6
4. Controls 7
5. Usage 8
6. Preparing memory card 9
7. Preparing MVR 10
• Main window icons definition 10
• Settings menu 11
8. Settings menu 12
• Photo shooting mode 14
9. Viewing records 14
• MVR viewing 14
10. Vacuum mount installation 15
11. 3M scotch tape mount installation 16
12. Specifications 18
• 1 GB memory recording time 18
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Gazer F525
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 0°C to + 40°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
opportunities due to use of videos and data obtained with
the help of this MVR.
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•Do not insert or remove the SD card when the device is
connected to a power supply or working with an external power
unit. This can lead to the MVR malfunction. Wait for 30 seconds
after the 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. The MVR
may not record in case these settings were entered incorrectly.
•Use at least 0.5 seconds time interval while pressing control
buttons, otherwise you may need to remove the battery from
the device in order to reboot the system.
•Carefully connect the power supply cable to the device. MVR
power supply cable should not be confused with the radar
detector or navigator power supply cables (those may have
voltage of +12V). A wrong connection may cause MVR failure.
•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
recording mode automatically, simply unplug the power supply
cable for ten seconds and then try again.
•Use the restart option (by removing the battery from the MVR,
when the power supply cable is disconnected) in the following
cases:
• Power indicator is not on when the power supply cable is
connected;
• The device does not switch from the standby to the recording
or control mode;
• The device fails to function properly.
•To restart the MVR, turn the power off, remove the battery
cover (p. 9, c. 7) and carefully remove the battery from the slot
for at least 5 seconds. Then put the battery back, close the
cover and reconnect the power supply cable.
Important information
Warning!
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Package contents
Gazer F525 MVR User manual Warranty card
Vacuum windshield
mount
3M scotch tape
windshield mount
USB cable
for PC connection
Battery 40C, 3,7V
500mAh
Cigarette lighter socket
power unit
(with an integrated
+5V converter)
Gazer Memory Gard
micro SDHC + Adapter
Controls
1. IR diodes.
2. Lens.
3. Status indicator
(blue – operation mode,
red - charging mode).
(SD Slot – located under
the battery slot cover).
4. Microphone.
5. Speaker.
6. ON/OFF –switching
the device on and off
(red – status indicator).
control
the recording mode/
features selection when
navigating the menu.
(navigating
different menus, reducing
exposure settings EV).
(navigating different
menus, increasing exposure
settings EV).
7. MENU –Settings menu.
8. REC/SNAP –
9. Battery slot cover
Do not insert or remove
your SD memory card when
the power or indicator
lights are on.
10. DOWN – down
11. UP – up
12. MODE – mode selection («video»,
«photo», «archive mode»).
13. Mounting hole.
14. Power socket.
15. HDMI –HDMI video output.
16. USB –PC connection.
17. display.2.5" rotatable
270º
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Controls
1. IR diodes.
2. Lens.
3. Status indicator
(blue – operation mode,
red - charging mode).
(SD Slot – located under
the battery slot cover).
4. Microphone.
5. Speaker.
6. ON/OFF –switching
the device on and off
(red – status indicator).
control
the recording mode/
features selection when
navigating the menu.
(navigating
different menus, reducing
exposure settings EV).
(navigating different
menus, increasing exposure
settings EV).
7. MENU –Settings menu.
8. REC/SNAP –
9. Battery slot cover
Do not insert or remove
your SD memory card when
the power or indicator
lights are on.
10. DOWN – down
11. UP – up
12. MODE – mode selection («video»,
«photo», «archive mode»).
13. Mounting hole.
14. Power socket.
15. HDMI –HDMI video output.
16. USB –PC connection.
17. display.2.5" rotatable
270º
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Usage
Do not turn off the recorder manually if it is in the
recording mode (this may damage the last recording). First stop
the recording and then turn off the device. The MVR can operate
independently for a certain period of time. The offline operation
time depends on the status and charge of the removable battery.
Note:
:
Recommendation:
Use the recording mode with a minimum
video length (2 minutes). In this case, the pauses between
videos will be minimal. The longer the videos are, the longer are
the pauses between them.
•When the device is on, the status indicator (3) stays blue and
starts flashing when the recording mode is activated. When the
MVR is charging, the status indicator flashes red (3). In case
the device is fully charged or no power is supplied, the indicator
(3) stays off. To determine the status of the device you can
either use the status indicator or check the display icons.
•The MVR starts recording automatically when the power is on,
there is no need to press REC/SNAP button (8) manually.
•The MVR automatically shuts down, saves the video and switches
off when no power is supplied. Manual shutdown (before you
turn off the ignition) is not required. If necessary, you can
manually turn off the MVR by long pressing the ON/OFF button
(6). Use the same button to turn it back on.
•You can change the camera exposure in the recording mode by
pressing the UP/DOWN button.
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Preparing Memory Card
Before using the MVR, it is important to format your memory card
using specialized tools. We recommend using a free SD Formatter
utility. Use a search engine to find and download it from one of many
Internet resources or from the web portal http://www.sdcard.org.
Formatting is necessary to optimize the memory card access speed.
The system formats the card in accordance with SD Memory Card
Format Specification, which allows the MVR to access the card
faster. This cannot be done with regular Windows formatting tools.
SD Formatteralso (by selecting option of Format Size
Adjustment = ON) creates an optimal file system structure (cluster
size, etc.).
If you use an unformatted memory card, the MVR may fail to record
or record incorrectly (long pauses between videos). Formatting with
SD Formatter reduces the duration of pauses to a minimum.
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Main window icons definition
Preparing MVR
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FHD
Battery charge
indicator
Exposure
Recording mode
Video mode Current
recording length
Photo shooting
mode
Loop recording
Motion sensor
WDR function
Recording
resolution
Date and time captions
(shown in the video)
Memory card
is inserted
One must adjust the MVR settings before using the device. The main
settings are optimal by default (factory settings) but in any case, you
must set the exact time and date. This is necessary for correct
functioning in the recording mode and further analysis of recorded
video sequences.
1. Do not connect the MVR to the power supply yet. First make sure
that all the indicators are off and then insert the memory card.
The memory card is inserted with connectors towards the display.
2. Connect the recorders’ power unit to the car’s cigarette lighter
socket and supply the power. When you turn on the MVR, it
automatically switches to the recording mode. That is why you will
see the real time camera image at once (loop-through channel)
and the recording mode indicator will light up.
3. Press the REC/SNAP button to stop the recording first, if you
want to go to the setup menu (the recording mode will take some
time to shut down as it is closing and saving the current file) and
then press the MENU button.
4. Use UP and DOWN buttons to navigate through the menu,
REC/SNAP to go to the submenu, and MENU button to go back.
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Preparing MVR
Settings menu
Following icons can be found in the settings menu:
Video
Resolution
Loop Recording (min)
WDR
Motion Detection
1/2
Settings
Date/Time
Beep Sound
Language
Frequency
1/2
Video
Record Audio
Date Stamp
2/2
Settings
Format
Default Setting
Lamp Setting
Version
2/2
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Settings menu
Resolution
FHD 1920x1080; HD 1280x720; WVGA 848x480;
VGA 640x480.
Specifies the resolution of recorded videos.
Setting the length of recorded videos.
It is recommended to record in 1920x1080
mode if you use 8-32 Gb memory cards.
Loop recording
Off; 2 Minutes; 5 Minutes; 10 Minutes.
WDR
Off; On.
Off; On.
Off; On.
Off; On.
Switches the high dynamic range option on
and off.
Motion Detection
Record Audio
Date Stamp
We recommend using the recording mode with a
minimum video length (2 minutes). In this case,
the pauses between videos will be minimal.
We recommend using this function to get a high
quality image when moving against the light or
in case of sudden light changes.
Turns the motion sensor auto recording function
on and off.
Turns the built-in microphone on/off.
Turns the date and time captions display option
on an off.
We recommend against using the motion sensor
auto recording function when the vehicle in in
motion. This function can be used when the car
is parked.
We recommend using the microphone at all
times, because audio provides additional
information in case of controversial road
situations.
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Settings menu
Date/Time
Date and time setting.
Beep Sound
Language Menu language selection.
Turns the beep sound of the keypad on and off.
Frequency 50 Hz; 60 Hz.
Built-in video camera setting.
Format
OK; Cancel.
OK; Cancel.
Memory card formatting.
Restart the device with factory settings.
Default Setting
Lamp setting
Auto; Off.
Infrared light settings.
Version Display the MVR firmware version.
We recommend that you use accurate date and
time settings and check them periodically. Date
format used: DD / MM / YYYY (day / month /
year), MM / DD / YYYY, YYYY / MM / DD. Time
format used: 24 hours (hour:minute:second).
In the «Auto» mode, the lights turns on/off
automatically, depending on the lighting
conditions. You can turn off the infrared lights
completely by pressing «Off» button. We
recommend keeping these lights off when
driving. You can enable this option when the
vehicle is parked.
Off; On.
5. After the settings have been adjusted do not forget to resume
the recording by pressing REC/SNAP button.
6. Mount the MVR on the windshield and connect it to a power
supply.
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Settings menu/Viewing records
Settings menu in the photo shooting mode
Resolution 12M 4032x3024; 8M 3264x2448;
5M 2592x1944; 3M 2048x1536.
Date Stamp Off; Date;
Date/Time.
Viewing records
MVR viewing
Use the MODE button to switch to the photo shooting mode and
take a snapshot by pressing the REC/SNAP button.
You can view the records directly from the MVR. Other options are:
connect the MVR to your personal computer with the UBS cable that
comes in the package or remove the memory card and insert it
directly into your PC.
Stop the current recording by pressing the REC/SNAP button, then
switch to the «View» mode using the MODE button.
To navigate through your videos use UP and DOWN buttons.
The REC/SNAP button will start and pause playback.
The MENU button in the «View» mode controls photo and video files
submenu – delete current recording or all recordings stored on the
memory card.
Use MODE button to exit from the viewing mode.
When you finish viewing do not forget to resume the recording by
pressing the REC/SNAP button.
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Settings menu/Viewing records
Settings menu in the photo shooting mode
Resolution 12M 4032x3024; 8M 3264x2448;
5M 2592x1944; 3M 2048x1536.
Date Stamp Off; Date;
Date/Time.
Viewing records
MVR viewing
Use the MODE button to switch to the photo shooting mode and
take a snapshot by pressing the REC/SNAP button.
You can view the records directly from the MVR. Other options are:
connect the MVR to your personal computer with the UBS cable that
comes in the package or remove the memory card and insert it
directly into your PC.
Stop the current recording by pressing the REC/SNAP button, then
switch to the «View» mode using the MODE button.
To navigate through your videos use UP and DOWN buttons.
The REC/SNAP button will start and pause playback.
The MENU button in the «View» mode controls photo and video files
submenu – delete current recording or all recordings stored on the
memory card.
Use MODE button to exit from the viewing mode.
When you finish viewing do not forget to resume the recording by
pressing the REC/SNAP button.
Disengaging the frame
from the mount
Press
on the tab
Disconnect
the recorder
from the mount
You can rotate the recorder
in any direction around its axis.
To remove the MVR from the mount,
follow the steps shown in the drawing.
Install the MVR and fix the power
supply cable as shown in the drawing.
Until click
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360° rotation
Vacuum mount installation
Connect the frame of the device
with the mount.
Recommendation: Install your MVR as high as possible (MVR
frame right next to the rear view mirror or behind it) in the
position in which the lens is titled slightly downward at an angle
of about 15°. If the MVR is mounted too low (on the dashboard
or a bit higher), the recorded videos will not provide full
information about the road situation because it is impossible to
see the front of your vehicle, therefore there is no «reference
point». Recordings will be significantly dimmed if the device is
mounted in parallel with the road or at an upward angle.
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3M scotch tape mount installation
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3 4
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Warning! Wipe the surface of the windshield before installing.
Make sure the place is dry and clean. Do not install the mount on
3M scotch tape at temperature below +5°C. Because of such low
temperature the difference between the temperature inside the
car and outdoors, the 3M scotch will lose its adhesive properties
and will not be able to fix the mount properly.
Unscrew the nut of the AM101
vacuum mount and detach the
lower and upper parts.
Connect the bottom of the vacuum
mount with 3M scotch tape.
Use the screw and the nut that
come in the package to securely
attach both parts.
Attach the frame of the recorder
to the 3M scotch tape mount.
Prior to installing, determine the exact
MVR position on the windshield. Mark
the installation place. Remember that
once the mount is installed on the car
windshield, you cannot change the
horizontal position of the device (side to
side), only vertical position (up and
down) can be changed afterwards.
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3M scotch tape mount installation
Note: Should your package include a single wide strip of 3M
scotch tape instead of 4 narrow ones, please follow the
installation instructions provided above.
Make sure that the device is
installed in a position from which hit
can be conveniently removed later.
Fix the mount so that other objects
do not prevent you from easily
removing your recorder.
Attach the 3M tape on the mount by
removing the protective film on one
side of 3M tape.
Double check that you have
chosen the best location to install
the mount.
Remove the second protective film
from the 3M tape.
Attach the 3M mount to the
recorder on the windshield.
To remove the 3M tape mounting
from the windshield, take a ruler or
a credit card and push it gently
between the mount and the
windshield.
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Specifications
Camera angle 135°
Recording resolution
FHD 1920x1080 (30 fps); HD 1280x720
(30 fps); WVGA 848x480 (30 fps);
VGA 640x480 (30 fps).
Camera rotation ability
Device rotation ability
Video specification Video Codec: H.264, format MOV.
Sound recording Yes
Mute Yes, using the menu
USB interface Yes
HDMI video output Yes
Display 2,5”, rotatable
Memory card support SDHC, up to 32 GB
Memory card included Yes, Gazer micro SDHC + Adapter
Date and time display
Yes
Auto start on power up
Yes, in the recording mode
Glass mounting type Vacuum, 3M scotch tape
Power 5V, PSU 12-24V connection to the car’s
cigarette lighter socket
Dimensions, mm 98x63x29
Weight, gram 102
Resolution Memory card capacity (1GB)
VGA 640x480, (30 fps) 27 min.
WVGA 848x480, (30 fps) 27 min.
HD 1280x720, (30 fps) 16 min.
8 min.FHD 1920x1080, (30 fps)
1GB memory recording time
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Содержание
1. Меры предосторожности 20
2. Важная информация 21
3. Комплектация 22
4. Элементы управления 23
5. Особенности использования 24
6. Подготовка карты памяти 25
7. Подготовка видеорегистратора 26
• Обозначение пиктограмм основного окна 26
• Меню настроек 27
8. Меню настроек 28
• Режим фотосъемки 30
9. Просмотр записей 30
• Просмотр из меню регистратора 30
10. Установка вакуумного крепления 31
11. Установка крепления на 3М скотче 32
12. Технические характеристики 34
• Время записи на 1 Гб памяти 34
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Gazer F525
Поздравляем Вас с приобретением автомобильного
видеорегистратора Gazer.
Перед использованием прибора, пожалуйста,
внимательно ознакомьтесь с данным руководством.
Меры предосторожности
• Избегайте воздействия на видеорегистратор прямых солнечных
лучей.
• Не используйте химические средства для чистки устройства.
Пожалуйста, используйте мягкую ткань для очистки корпуса
и линзы.
• Избегайте ударов, падений и механических повреждений
прибора.
• Не используйте и не храните прибор в слишком холодных или
горячих местах.
– Температура хранения: от -20°С до +40°С
– Температура использования: от 0°С до +40°С
• В случае, если оборудование в течение продолжительного
времени находилось в условиях низкой температуры, перед
подключением и запуском обязательно прогрейте его до
температуры эксплуатации.
• Не пытайтесь ремонтировать в идеорегистратор самостоятельно.
В случае возникновения каких-либо поломок, обратитесь к
продавцу или в сервисный центр.
• Завод-изготовитель и продавец не несут ответственности за
убытки, возникшие в результате использования видеозаписей
и данных, полученных при помощи д анного в идеорегистратора.
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