Smarty BX1000 Plus User manual

USER GUIDE
Model: BX1000 / BX1000 Plus
Thank you for purchasing this Drive Recorder.
Before using the Drive Recorder, please ensure that you
read and understand this USER GUIDE.
Please store the USER GUIDE in an easily accessible location.
Before connecting and installing this Drive Recorder, please
refer to the appropriate instruction manual for proper operation.
VER 1.0.0
1st Edition

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.
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 the passengers in case of accident.
Please make sure you follow the safety advice/instructions given in the user guide.
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GPS Reception
1. Activate the product in an area without large buildings
to improve GPS reception.
2. The temperature range for optimum operation of the GP
S receiver in your car is 0 ~ 45°C.
3. 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.
It may take between five and thirty 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 e.g.: 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 rage 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
1. Smarty BX1000 / BX1000 Plus unit
2. 2GB SD memory card
(The PC Viewer software is
in the provided SD card.)
3. power cable (cigarette jack)
4. Wire Splice clip (5pcs)
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You should have a set of the following items for each BX1000 /BX1000 Plus
order.
5. Sticker (double sided tape 1pc)

INTRODUCTION
Smarty
DRIVE RECORDER
Camera Lens
Bracket
PWR
- +
C
.
--
DC Power In
(DC 12~24V)
FRONT
Left side
Right Side
SD
SD Memory Card Slot
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[Adhere tape on bracket]

INTODUCTION
BACK
SD CARD
FORMAT RECORD REC
Over-
write
Record LED
BLUE LED
Overwrite LED
RED LED
Record Button
Internal GPS Antenna
SD Card Format
Button
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Smarty
SMART BLACK BOX
[main unit] [Bracket] [Holder]
[Remark] Formatting [initializing] SD memory card can be done using SD
Card Format Button. However we recommend format [initialize] SD card
using the PC Viewer software at the PC.

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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Park your vehicle on a flat level surface.
Turn off the engine before installing the BX1000 / BX1000 Plus.
2. Attach the BX1000/BX1000 Plus using the provided double
sided tape. The surface must be clean and dry before you
install. We recommended to install the product behind
the rear view mirror on the front windshield.
[Attachment notes] Adhesive tape will not stick well with dust or oil, etc.
Warm temperatures are best (above 60 degrees) when applying tape.

INSTALLATION
3. Adjust camera view. Make sure the lens has an
unobstructed view. Check from outside the vehicle to
check the camera angle.
4. BX1000/BX1000 Plus unit 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 BX1000/BX1000 Plus towards your
power source.
Caution
When the impact is light like very light, such as a minor bump
In the road, the G-sensor may not recognize the impact and
as a result it may not begin recording automatically.
Test and set your own G-sensor level for your vehicle.
Arrange the power cord neatly
alongside of the windshield and
door pillar trim. Use the provided
wire splice clip as seen in the
picture on left.
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FUNCTION
Automatic start
Connect your vehicle’s power cord to the BX1000/BX1000 Plus after starting
the vehicle. Then BX1000/BX1000 Plus will be automatically started. (Use
the provided power cord.)
Event record
The event recording will be automatically started by G-sensor.
G-sensor sensitivity can be set with your PC.
Each event file contains 15 seconds prior & 5 seconds post event.
Manual record
Press the [RECORD] button to begin recording manually. Each manual file
contains 15 seconds prior to activation & 5 seconds post activation.
SD Memory Card Format
Remove the power first. Press the [SD CARD FORMAT] button and hold
Then connect the power for initialization.
Once it done, all video & log files will be deleted.
And the configurations will default to the factory settings.
Built-in power backup (Super Capacitor)
When power to the unit is interrupted, BX1000/BX1000 Plus creates the last
file using the internal Super Capacitor.
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Notice : The unit will not start recording immediately after power on.
It takes around 1 minute for the built-in power backup system to charge.
Thereafter, the internal flash memory will be ready to record.
BLUE LED (RECORD)
The blue LED shows the power is on.
The blue LED blink during recording.
RED LED (OVERWRITE)
The red LED will be turned on during overwriting.
Buzzer
“Beep” sound will occur when recording starts and to signal a system error.

OPERATION
1. Make sure that the power cable is properly connected and turn on the car
power.
2. Blue LED & Red LED will be slowly blinking simultaneously and then
Blue LED will remain on. Blue LED light means BX1000/BX1000 Plus is now
ready for the event recording.
3. The event recording will automatically begin by G-sensor with one short
“Beep” sound.
4. The manual recording will start by pressing the [RECORD] button.
[Notice] 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
is off, take out the SD memory card.
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Insert SD memory card
System Error Buzzer
“Beep” “Beep” sound will occur and the BLUE & RED LED light will blink
simultaneously when there is a system error or SD card is not inserted.
[Check the SD memory card!]
Turn off the power and then check the BLUE LED light. Once the LED light
is off, insert the SD memory card.

SOFTWARE USER GUIDE
BX1000/BX1000 Plus PC Viewer Guide
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[PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENT]
If the PC does not meet the minimum system requirement, the PC
Viewer may not function properly.
OS Windows 2000, Windows XP
Windows Vista
CPU Pentium4 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 PC Viewer software

INSTALLING PROCEDURES
1. Connect the SD card and open the “My Computer”
2. Right-click the “DRIVEREC1” 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.
※Remove the “PC Viewer BX1000”
Open the “Control Panel”
Select [remove program] and remove [PC Viewer BX1000]
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PC Viewer software is in the provided SD card.

Connect SD memory card
1. Connect SD memory card in to the SD card reader.
2. Run “PC Viewer BX1000”
3. To set PC Viewer select [File] and then click” PC Viewer Setting”
3. Select [File] and then click “Select Data Folder” or Click [OPEN] button
[OPEN] button
4. Select SD memory card folder at the folder select window.
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The ‘date’ formats and ‘speed’ unit will be set automatically according to the
PC Windows setting. However it can be changed with this PC viewer setting
menu.

FILE LOADING
4. Check the event from the ‘Event file’ list using mouse or
click [Check All] button. Then click [Load] button.
Load Button
5. The event list tap will be changed to [PlayList] tap as below,
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Check
the event
“G-Senor” means
Recorded by impact
“Switch” means
Recorded by button
[POST]: post-recorded frame
[PRE]: pre-recorded frame
Display frame/Total frames number
Frame size
Check it for continuous playback

6. Click (play) button for playback.
Event
Before 15seconds After 5sec
Drag & Move the white line to move the
playback position.
Playback buttons
Pause Next ImagePrevious Image
X0.5, 1
Play X2, 4, 8, 16 Fast Forward
X0.5, 1
Reverse
X2, 4, 8, 16
Fast Reverse
Single View
4x4 Multi View (Thumb-nail function)
Zoom In G-sensor graph
Zoom Out G-sensor graph
Date & Time
GPS Speed,
G sensor data & GPS location data
PLAYBACK
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Playback speed
[REMARK] PC keyboard hot buttons
[Space]: Pause/Play
[→] direction: Next image
[←] direction: Previous image

The route are on the Google map at lower right corner of the software.
To see the route
& position on the
Google map, the GPS
data should be
recorded with video.
To see the map on
the PC, the internet
line should be
connected.
Playback position is
the arrow mark on
the map.
And blue mark is
the route.
Double click the blue
mark then the video
playback position will
be changed.
Camera icon means
there is a recorded
file.
Google map (Support “BX1000 Plus” model only)
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Zoom Out

7. Click button for 4x4 multi view (Thumb-nail function)
Click the thumb-nail image to change the playback position.
Click right button of mouse for the single image playback mode.
8. Click [Close] button to quit the event playback.
Click [Close] to finish
the event playback.
Then the [PlayList]
window will be changed
to the initial status.
Thumb-nail Function
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Save JPG file & AVI file
9. Pause the playback and click ‘Save Image’ icon to make a JPG file.
10. Click ‘Save AVI’ icon to make a AVI file.
‘Save Image’ icon
‘Save AVI’ icon
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Print image
Print image icon
11. Pause the playback and click ‘Print Image’ icon.
Input [Print Title] & [Print Comment] using Keyboard.
Total Print Comment window allows up to 7 lines total.
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