Smart Witness SVC150GPS User manual

Model: SVC150GPS
USER GUIDE
Thank you for purchasing the SVC150GPS Journey Recorder.
Please ensure that you read and understand this USER GUIDE before connecting
and installing this Recorder.
Please store the USER GUIDE in an easily accessible location.
Version 1.0
HD VEHICLE JOURNEY RECORDER

Caution
Damages due to production malfunction, loss of data, or other damages occurring while
using this product shall not be the responsibility of the manufacturer. Although the
product is a device used for recording videos, the product may not save all videos in the
case of a malfunction. In the case of an accident, the sensor may not recognize the
shock when the impact is light and as a result it may not begin recording automatically.
SAFETY ADVICE
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Please make sure you follow the safety advice/instructions given in the user guide.
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Caution
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Battery for RTC (Real Time Clock) inside
Caution
Connect your vehicle’s power cable (cigarette jack) to the product after starting
the vehicle. The instant over voltage generated when starting up the vehicle may
damage the product if it is already connected.
Caution
Install the product where it does not block driver’s visibility and where there is
no airbag installed. This could cause an accident or might injure passengers in
case of accident

GPS Reception
1) Activate the product in an area without large buildings to
improve GPS reception.
1) The temperature range for optimum operation of the GPS
receiver in your car is -10 ~ 50°C.
2) When using the product for the first time or after a long
period (more than three days), it may take a little longer
to recognize your current location.
NOTE: It may take between 5 to 30 minutes to get GPS reception.
GPS reception may be impaired under the following circumstances:
1) If there is an object at the end of the GPS antenna
2) If your vehicle has metallic elements on the windshields
3) If equipment generating electromagnetic waves that interfere with the
GPS signal is installed in the vehicle (i.e. Other GPS devices such as a
certain type of wireless activated alarms, MP3 and CD players and
camera alarms using GPS).
4) If you are using a receiver connected by cable, electric 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.
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The commercial purpose GPS has the average range error of more
than 15 meters and the range error could be more than 100 meters
due to environmental conditions like buildings, roadside trees etc.

CONTENTS
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Video Out Cable (3m)
Smart Witness SVC150GPS
Camera/Recording Unit
including bracket
SD Memory Card
(Smart Witness Analysis Software
is provided on the SD card)
Power Cable
(cigarette jack)
Wire Splice clips (x5) Sticker for Windscreen mounting
(double sided tape x1)
USB 2.0 SD Card Reader
*
*SD card size is dependent on the
model selected and may not be
included.

INTRODUCTION
Camera Lens
Bracket
FRONT
RIGHT
SD Memory Card Slot
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[Adhere tape on bracket]
Internal Microphone
DC Power In
(DC 12~24V)
LEFT
Video
output

INTRODUCTION
BACK
Record LED
BLUE LED
Overwrite LED
RED LED
Record Button
Internal GPS Antenna
SD Card
Format Button
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NOTE: Formatting the SD memory card can be done using SD Card
Format Button. However we recommend that you format the SD card
using the Smart Witness Analysis Software on your PC.
Before installing the unit on the windshield unscrew the cap and adjust the angle.
Rotate clockwise to attach the body. The lens should preferably be parallel to the
ground.

INSTALLATION
1. Insert the SD memory card into the SD card slot.
Please make sure to disconnect the power cable when
inserting or ejecting the SD memory card.
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Before installing your SVC150GPS, please ensure you:
Park your vehicle on a flat level surface.
Turn off the engine
2. Attach the SVC150GPS using the provided double
sided tape. The surface must be clean and dry before you
install. We recommend you to install the product behind
the rear view mirror on the front windshield.
NOTE: Adhesive tape will not stick well with dust or oil, etc. Warm
temperatures are best (above 30 ºC) when applying the tape.
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INSTALLATION
3. Adjust camera view. Make sure the lens has an
unobstructed view. Check from outside the vehicle to
check the camera angle.
4. The SVC150GPS requires a continuous 12~24volt
power source from the vehicle. Plug in the power.
The provided power cord cable route should be from
the left side of the SVC150GPS towards your
power source.
Arrange the power cord neatly
along the windscreen and the side
of the door pillar trim, ensuring that
your view is unobstructed. Use the
provided wire splice clip as seen in
the picture on left.
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NOTE: When the impact is light like a minor bump in the road, the G-
sensor may not recognize the impact and as a result it may not begin
recording automatically.
Please test and set your own G-sensor level for your vehicle.

FUNCTION
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Automatic Start
Connect your vehicle’s power cable to the SVC150GPS, after starting the vehicle.
The SVC150GPS will then start automatically (use the provided power cable).
Event Record (Record method is set as “Event Record”)
The event recording will be automatically started by the activation of the G-sensor.
G-sensor sensitivity can be set with your PC. The unit can be adjusted to record a
fixed number of seconds, both pre and post, the given event.
Manual Record (Record method set as “Event Record”)
Press the [RECORD] button to begin recording manually. Additionally the unit can
be adjusted to record a fixed number of seconds, both pre and post, the given event.
Continuous Record (Record method is set as “Normal Record”)
The continuous recording will be automatically started after the unit is powered on.
SVC150GPS doesn’t make a separate event file during the continuous
recording mode . It will mark the Event area by the G-sensor or Record button in the
continuous recording file, which can be easily searched for during playback.
NOTE: The unit will not start recording immediately after it is powered on. It
takes approximately 1 minute for the built-in power backup system to charge.
Thereafter, the internal flash memory will be ready to record.
Parking mode record (when Record Method set as “Normal record”)
This parking mode can be set when the record method set as normal record.
Parking mode: If the unit’s g-sensor value does not change over a 5 minute
timeframe it will automatically switch over from Normal Record mode to Parking
Mode.
For example, if you set normal recording frame as 15fps and parking mode frame
as 1fps the SVC150GPS will record at 15fps whilst driving and it will record at
1fps after the car has been stationary for more than 5 minutes.

FUNCTION
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Built-in power backup (Super Capacitor)
When power to the unit is interrupted, SVC150GPS creates the last file using the
internal Super Capacitor.
BLUE LED (RECORD)
The blue LED shows that the power is on.
During ‘Event Record’ mode:
- The blue LED flashes during Event Recording once it has been triggered
During ‘Normal Record’ mode:
- The blue LED flashes on/off every 5 seconds
- If there is an event recording, by either pressing the record button or the G-
Sensor being triggered, the blue LED will flash continuously during the
recording period.
During Parking Mode:
- The blue LED will flash on/off every 2 seconds.
RED LED (OVERWRITE)
The red LED will be turned on during overwriting.
BUZZER
A ‘Beep’ sound will occur when recording starts (this can be turned off if required)
or to signal a system error.
NOTE: Smart Witness Analysis Software is pre-loaded on the SD card. Please
ensure you have installed the software to your PC before you format the SD card.
SD Memory Card Format
Remove the power first. Press the SD CARD FORMAT button and hold. Then
connect the power to begin the formatting. Once complete, all video & log files will
be deleted and the configurations will default to the factory settings.
NOTE: When the SVC150GPS reverts over to the Super Capacitor for power it
will automatically change to a 1fps recording rate.

OPERATION
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When Record Method set as “Event record”
1. Connect your vehicle’s power cable to the SVC150GPS after starting the
vehicle.
2. Blue LED & Red LED will be slowly blinking simultaneously and then the Blue
LED will remain on. The Blue LED light means SVC150GPS is ready for the
event recording.
3. The event recording will automatically begin by the G-sensor with one short
“Beep” sound.
4. The manual recording will start by pressing the [RECORD] button.
NOTE: Multiple Impacts Coverage
Flash memory captures the video data from the second impact even as the first
impact is still occurring. It will start writing, immediately after the first recording is
finished.
Take out SD memory card
Turn off the power and then check the Blue LED light. Once the LED light
has turned itself off, take out the SD memory card.
System Error Buzzer
A ‘Beep Beep’ sound and the Blue & Red LED lights will blinking
simultaneously indicates when there is a system error or SD card is not inserted.
Check the SD memory card when this occurs.
When Record Method set as “Normal record”
1. Connect your vehicle’s power cable to the SVC150GPS after starting the
vehicle.
2. Blue LED & Red LED will be slowly blinking simultaneously and then the
Blue LED will remain on and flash every 5 seconds.
3. Blue LED light flashing every 5 seconds means SVC150GPS is
recording continuously.
4. The continuous recording (i.e. normal recording) will automatically begin just
after the power is turned on.
5. The Manual recording, that is started by pressing the [RECORD] button or the
event recording by the motion (G-Sensor), will be shown as an event in the
continuous recoding file during play back.
Insert SD memory card
Turn off the power and then check the Blue LED light. Once the LED light
has turned itself off, insert the SD memory card.

LIVE DISPLAY
To See Live Video Preview on LCD Monitor
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1. Set your Video Out as NTSC or PAL.
2. Connect your video out cable from the SVC150GPS to a monitor with
component video input (yellow stereo cable).
Icons on Live display
GPS disconnected
GPS connected
Event Record Mode
Continuous(Normal) Record Mode
Overwrite Mode
One time Mode
Record (writing SD card)
NOTE: When recording resolution is 1280x960, live display speed is 1fps.
When recording resolution is 640x480, live display speed is 10fps

SOFTWARE USER GUIDE
Vehicle Journey Recorder Analysis Software Guide
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PC System Requirements
NOTE: If the PC does not meet the minimum system requirement, the Smart
Witness Analysis Software may not function properly.
OS Windows 2000, Windows XP
Windows Vista, Windows 7
CPU Pentium 4 - 2.6GHz or higher
RAM 512MB or higher
Interface SD Memory Card Reader
HDD
Free space Install 20MB or higher Backup 2GB or higher
Display 1,024 x 768 pixel/High Color (16bit) or higher
Recommended PC specifications for Smart Witness Software:

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Smart Witness Analysis Software is on the provided SD card:
1. Insert the SD card into your PC (if your computer does not have
SD card slot, use the USB SD card reader) and open “My
computer
2. Right-click the “HDREC1” drive and select [Open]
3. Double click [SETUP.EXE] at [pcsw] folder.
4. Select the language and then follow the dialog box.
5. The “PCViewer” icon will be displayed on your desktop.
NOTE: To Un-install the Smart Witness Analysis Software
Open the ‘Control Panel’
Select ‘Remove Program’ and remove Smart Witness Analysis Software.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

Connecting the SD Memory Card
1. Insert SD memory card into your PC’s SD card slot or a USB SD card reader.
2. Run “SmartWitness”
3. Select [File] and then click “Select Data Folder” or Click [OPEN] button
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[OPEN] button
4. Select SD Memory Card folder at the folder select window.

Click the Setting Button
The ‘date’ formats and ‘speed’ unit will be set automatically according to the
PC’s settings. However it can be changed within this setting menu.
Check Simple Mode and press [OK] button, to change the software interface
to the simple mode skin style.
Smart Witness Analysis Software Setting
This setting is for the Analysis Software itself . To set the Video Recorder (i.e.
resolution, frame rate, etc. refer to page 26).
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[Setting] button
Simple Mode

Check the event or normal recorded file from the list using mouse or
click [Check All] button. Then click [Load] button.
Load Button
Check
an event
“G-Sensor” means
recording was
activated by the G-
Sensor levels being
triggered (i.e. an
impact)
“Switch” means
recording was
activated by the
Record button
When Record Method is set as “Event record”
Select file for playback
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When Record Method set as “Normal record”
Check
the file
Normal refers to a
continuous
recording file.
The maximum
duration is 3
minutes.
Check all files
Blank means a
previous event file
is more than 1 min.
Load Button
Check all files
Button

FILE LOADING
Once click [Load] button, the [FileList] tab will be changed to the
[PlayList] tab as below
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When Record Method set as “Event record”
Return to the
[FileList]
Select file(s) to
playback
When Record Method set as “Normal record”
Select file(s) to
playback
Return to the
[FileList]

ICONS ON PLAYLIST
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The file includes GPS data
The file resolution is SXVGA (1280x960)
The file resolution is VGA (640x480)
The file was recorded by the G-Sensor
This file was recorded by the Record button
This file was recorded by the Normal (Continuous) record
This file was recorded by the Parking mode.
This file was recorded by the Driving mode.

PLAYBACK SCREEN
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Post-recorded frame
Display frame/Total frames number
When Record Method set as “Normal record”
Event area marking by G-sensor
or button (5 seconds per each event)
Google Map location data
Pre-recorded frame
Continuously recorded frame
This file resolution is SXVGA (1280x960)
This file recorded by Record button
This file resolution is VGA (640x480)
This file recorded by G-Sensor
This file recorded by Normal (Continuous) record
Playback position indicator
Playback Icons
Parking mode file Drive mode file