Smart Witness SVC1080 User manual

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VEHICLE CCTV AND SAFETY SYSTEMS
User Guide
Full HD (1080P) Vehicle Accident Camera
SVC1080

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CONTENTS
GPS Reception ............................................................................ 5
1. Overview ................................................................................. 6
Contents .......................................................................... 9
2. Installation .............................................................................. 10
3. Basic Operation ..................................................................... 11
Automatic Start ............................................................... 11
Language Selection ........................................................ 11
Time Zone Setting ........................................................... 11
Automatic Booting ........................................................... 11
Recording Modes ............................................................ 12
LCD Display .................................................................... 13
Modes ............................................................................. 13
Settings ........................................................................... 13
Battery ............................................................................. 13
Delayed Shutdown .......................................................... 14
Parking Mode .................................................................. 14
Firmware Upgrade .......................................................... 14
4. OSD Menu ............................................................................... 15
General Settings.............................................................. 15
Video Settings ................................................................. 19
Photo Settings ................................................................. 24
Playback Settings ............................................................ 24
5. Software Installation .............................................................. 27
6. SD Card Insert ........................................................................ 29
7. Software User Guide .............................................................. 31
File Loading .................................................................... 31
Playback Screen ............................................................. 34
Google Maps ................................................................... 35
Save JPEG and AVI File ................................................. 36

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Print Image ...................................................................... 37
Backup Files ................................................................... 38
GPS Log to KML Converter ............................................. 39
Initialise Micro SD Card ................................................... 41
Settings ............................................................................ 42
Viewing Settings .............................................................. 45
About ............................................................................... 45
8. Recording Time Table ............................................................ 46
9. Specications .......................................................................... 47

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SAFETY ADVICE
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
Connect your vehicle’s power cable (Cigarette Jack) to the
product after starting the vehicle to avoid damage.
Install the product where it does not block the driver’s view of
the road. Please refer to the installation section in the user
manual for a full guide on where to install product.
Damages caused by production malfunction, loss of data or
other damages that may occur while using this product is not
the responsibility of the manufacturer. When malfunction
occurs, the product may not save all videos and the sensor
may not recognise shock impacts.
WARNING:
DO NOT EXPOSE PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
At 1080P resolution recording, the camera will not create
separate event les. Please back up your les regularly, as data
might be overwritten.

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1. Activate the product in an area without large buildings to improve
GPS reception.
For commercial purposes GPS has an average range error of more than 15
meters and the range error could be more than 100 meters depending on
environmental conditions like buildings and roadside trees etc.
2. The temperature range for optimum operation of the GPS receiver in
your car is -10 ~ 50°C.
3. When using the product for the rst time or after a long period (more
than three days), it may take a little longer to recognise your current
location.
It may take between ve and thirty minutes to get GPS reception.
1) If there is an object at the end of the GPS antenna.
2) If your vehicle has metallic elements on the windshield.
3) If equipment generating electromagnetic waves that interfere with the GPS
signal are installed in the vehicle e.g. other GPS devices including certain
types of wireless activated alarms, MP3 and CD players and camera
alarms using GPS.
4) If you are using a receiver connected by a cable, electrical 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.
GPS reception may be impaired under the following circumstances:
GPS RECEPTION

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The SVC1080 is a 1080P Full HD vehicle accident camera with a 2.4” LCD
Monitor for live viewing, playback and setup. In addition, the camera features
an integrated 3 axis G-sensor and integrated GPS receiver.
This evidence can protect a driver from many of the issues faced on the
roads today:
• Cash for Crash / Pre-meditated staged accidents
• False/Exaggerated Whiplash Claims
• Conicting Reports of Actual Events
• Lack of Witnesses
• Driving Offence Allegations (Speed Cameras, Trafc Signal Violations
etc...)
Features:
• Full HD 2M Pixel CMOS Image Sensor
• Wide Angle Lens: 170°
• 1080P Full HD (1920x1080) with 30fps recording
• 2.4” LCD Display
• Backup Power: Li-Po Battery (30 min) and super capacitor
• Internal GPS and 3-axis accelerometer
• Audio Recording
• Internal Microphone and Speaker
• Audio/Video output
• Micro SD (Supports 4GB-32GB). Recommended Class 10.
1. OVERVIEW

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Front
Lens
170° Wide Angle Lens
Speaker
Side
Power Input
5V DC
Micro SD Card
Power Button
Record Button
Please Note
Before inserting the Micro SD card, you will need to initialise the card using
the Smart Witness software. Please refer to page 28 for details on how to do
this.

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Rear
Up/Zoom In
Mount
Use the double-sided
3M tape to attach the
mount to the
windscreen.
LCD Screen
Pressing the reset button on the bottom of the SVC1080 will reboot the unit,
but the congurations will remain the same. To reset the conguration, use
the reset menu. The SVC1080 can be restored to its factory default settings
by selecting the factory default option and then restarting the unit.
Down/Zoom Out
Mode/OK
Menu/Return
Reset AV
Out
Internal
Mic
PLEASE NOTE

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Contents
1x SVC1080 Vehicle Journey Recorder
1x 3m Mounting Bracket
1x Cigarette Lighter Adapter
1x User Manual

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2. INSTALLATION
SMART
1. Peel off the reverse 3M pad and attach included
bracket to the unit.
2. Position Camera at the front of the car. Secure to
windscreen by applying a small amount of pressure
and holding for 15-30 seconds.
3. Insert Micro SD Card into unit. Please take care
to have the it the correct way round.
4. Plug into Cigarette Lighter Socket
STEP BY STEP

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3. BASIC OPERATION
The SVC1080 will automatically start when power is supplied. If the cigarette
lighter plug is connected the unit will power up automatically when the
vehicle ignition is turned on.
Automatic Start
After the unit has been powered, follow the on screen instructions to set the
language using the arrow buttons and then conrm the language selection
by pressing the ‘OK’ button.
Language Selection
To set your timezone, use the arrow keys to select the correct one and press
‘OK’ to conrm.
The SVC1080 will start recording immediately after the timezone has been
set.
Timezone Setting
PLEASE NOTE
The SVC1080 will automatically start the boot-up process when power is
supplied and will start recording immediately after. The unit will take up to 15
seconds to boot.
The default setting for record is ‘normal’ (Continuous) at 30fps, 720P
resolution. This setting allows for separate event and panic recordings. On
this setting the SD card storage may be used up quicker and, depending on
the settings, overwrite or stop recording when full. To avoid losing valuable
data, back up data to a separate storage or PC/Mac device after any
incidents.
Automatic Booting
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Normal (Continuous)
This is the default and main mode for recording. In this setting the unit will
begin recording after boot up and record the entire time the unit is powered.
The resolution and frame rates can be set as per your requirements. You can
change the conguration of the recording using the SVC1080 Software
(Supplied). To do this, please see the ‘Settings’ section on page 42.
Event (Shock and Panic)
When set to event recording the unit will record when trigerred by either
an impact or a push of the ‘Rec’ button. In such events, 15 seconds of pre
and post events will be stored separately on the micro SD card under the
‘gsnr’ and ‘recsw’ folders respectively. A total of 10 events can be stored in
each folder and will be overwritten or not recorded when the SD card is full
depending on settings.
A. Shock triggered videos and data will be recorded automatically when the
G-sensor senses a change in G-force of more than the set limit.
This parameter can be set through the ‘Settings’ section on the software
(See page 41).
B. Panic videos and data will be recorded when the ‘REC” button has been
pushed.
When recording at 30fps, (1080P HD) resolution, separate event les (Shock
and Panic) will not be stored. If you wish to keep separate event les,
change the settings to a lower resolution or frame rate.
For example, 1080P @ 10fps or 720P @ 30fps
Recording Modes
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You can turn the LCD display on or off during recording. To turn the screen
on or off, press the ‘OK’ button.
You can also set the LCD to turn off after 10 seconds by setting the ‘LCD
Auto’ to on-either through the ‘Settings’ (Page 42) or go to ‘Video Settings’
on the device (Page 19).
LCD Display
The SVC1080 has 3 modes; Video, Photo and Playback. The modes can be
changed by pressing the ‘OK’ button while on standby.
Video Mode - Press ‘Rec’ to start recording and ‘Menu’ to stop.
Photo Mode - Press ‘Rec’ to take photos.
Playback Mode - Press the ‘Menu’ button to enter Playback settings and
folder change. Use the arrow buttons to change folders and to change les.
During video plaback, press ‘Rec’ button to play, ‘Menu’ button to stop and
use the arrow buttons to fast forward or rewind.
Modes
Settings
The SVC1080 has 4 settings; General, Video, Photo and Playback. The
general settings can be accessed in any mode by pressing the ‘Menu’ button
and the other mode settings can be accessed by pressing the ‘Menu’ button
when in their respective modes.
To navigate in the menus, press the arrow buttons to move between options,
press ‘OK’ to select an option and press ‘Menu’ to deselect and return to a
previous menu.
To enter into the video settings, recording will have to be stopped.
The SVC1080 comes with a built-in lithium polymer battery that can be
turned on for 15-30 minutes without the need for external power.
Battery

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You can choose to continue recording during quick stopovers by turning the
delayed shutdown function on. When activated, the SVC1080 will continue
recording for a maximum of 5 minutes, depending on the battery life, after
external power is cut off.
Delayed Shutdown
You can use the SVC1080 even when your vehicle is parked. For this
function, you will need to use a permanent power source that will not
disconnect when the ignition is turned off.
To turn this function on, go to ‘Device Settings’ and turn it on using the arrow
buttons and press ‘OK’ to conrm.
When in parking mode, if your vehicle is parked for more than 5 minues, the
SVC1080 will start to record. Recording will be at 1fps and the red LED will
blink. When the vehicle starts moving again, the recording wil return to its
original setting.
Parking Mode
To perform and a rmware upgrade on the SVC1080, please follow the steps
below;
1. Turn off the SVC1080.
2. Download the latest rmware from our website www.smartwitness.com
3. Take out the micro SD card from the unit and insert it into your computer
using the micro SD Card reader.
4. Access the card and create a folder called ‘Program’
5. Copy the rmware le (SVC1080_1.0.0.bin) into the ‘Program’ folder
6. Take out the SD Card and re-insert into the SVC1080.
7. Turn the SVC1080 on.
8. The 2 LEDs will blink while upgrading.
9. After the upgrade, the unit will automatically reboot.
Please do not cut the power during the upgrade as this will seriously damage
the unit. Leave the unit powered until the upgrade has been completed.
Firmware Upgrade
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4. OSD MENU
The SVC1080 allows you to adjust some of the settings on the recorder
through an on-screen menu as well as through the software.
There are 3 menus available for the 3 modes, as well as a general settings
menu. To access the menus, press the ‘Mode’ button until you are in the
mode you wish to adjust and then press the ‘Menu’ button. When presented
with the menus, use the arrow keys to toggle between ‘General’ and ‘mode’
menus and press the ‘Mode/OK’ button to enter.
To exit the menu or go back to a previous menu, press the ‘Menu’ button.
General Settings
The general settings menu allows you to adjust settings on the camera such
as button tones, date/time format etc.
Date/Time
This option allows you to adjust the time and date on the unit. Use the arrow
keys to adjust the digits and ‘OK’ to conrm each digit selected.

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Button Tone
Turn the button tones on the machine on or off.
Scene Type
This option allows you to set the scene type on the recorder. Choose
between outdoor, indoor (50Hz) or indoor (60Hz).
Default Settings
Reset the recorder to factory default settings, use the arrow key to either
select ‘OK’ or ‘Cancel’. Before selecting ‘OK’ please make sure you have
backed up any les you wish to keep.
TONE

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SD Card Format
This option allows you to format your micro SD card on the SVC1080 rather
than going through the software on your PC. Before selecting ‘OK’ please
make sure you have backed up any les you wish to keep as the micro SD
card will be wiped clean.
Language
Set the language on the OSD for the recorder. Choose from 4 languages;
English, Chinese, Russian or Spanish.
Date/Time Format
This option allows you to view the Date/Time format on the recorder. To
adjust the format, please go to the ‘Settings’ section on page 42.

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Time Zone
This option allows you to view the selected timezone on the recorder.
Daylight Saving Time
Click here to see whether the daylight saving time has been enabled. To
adjust this option, please go to the ‘Settings-Date/Time Format’ section on
page 42.
Firmware Version
This option allows you to view the rmware settings on the recorder to see if
you have the latest rmware installed.

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Resolution
Set the resolution of the video recordings. Choose between the following
resolutions;
• VGA (640x480)
• 720P (1280x720)
• HD (1440x1080)
• 1080P Full HD (1920x1080)
The higher the resolution, the more space it will take up on your micro SD
Card, refer to page 46.
Frame Rate
This option allows you to adjust the frame rate for the recordings. Choose
between 30fps or 10fps.
The higher the frame rate, the more space it will take up on your micro SD
Card. However, the image quality will be higher, refer to page 46.
Video Settings
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Voice Record
The voice record option allows you to enable audio recording on the
SVC1080.
Event Alarm
The event alarm option allows you to turn on an alarm on the recorder when
the shock sensor is activated or a when the SVC1080 starts recording.
Overwrite (Cont)
The overwrite options allows you to set recordings to be overwritten when
the micro SD card is full. The SVC1080 will automatically delete the oldest
les. Here you can choose to overwrite the continuous recorded les.