TMG DR-1 User manual

DR-1
GPS DRIVING RECORDER
Operation Manual
www.TMG-FACETS.com
Facets Product Design & Development Ltd.
Taiwan Microwave Group
www.TMG-FACETS.com
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Table of Content
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing DR-1 GPS DRIVING
RECORDER, one of the most innovative and sophisti-
cated road safety monitoring systems available today.
Please be sure to read this manual to familiarize yourself
with the features and operation of this product. Enjoy the
trip with TMG and drive safely.
! Caution
Motorists are expected to exercise all due caution while using this
product, and to obey all applicable traffic laws. To prevent theft,
always conceal this product before you leave the vehicle.
Installation .........................................................
Profile ................................................................
Specifications .....................................................
Features ..............................................................
Operation ............................................................
Firmware Update ................................................
Report to Us ........................................................
Trouble Shooting .................................................
Warranty ..............................................................
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Installation
1. Wipe windshield with cleaner.
2. Remove sticker cover and press the hook against windshield.
3. Hang DR-1 on the bracket. Try to insert the hook all the way
to the end. Adjust angle and fasten the screw.
4. Organize wire as shown below.
DC12~24V
5. Plug in cigeratte lighter plug. It can accomodate a
12~24V power source.
Tuck in Trim of A Pillar
Hide behind Sun Shield
Wrap around Mirror Neck
Hide under Carpet

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Installation- Wireless Radar Detector(Optional)
RED +
BLACK -
Only DR-1 with built-in RF receiver works for wireless radar
detector. Please make sure to acquire correct model.
1. Install it with screws, cable ties or double-sided tape be-
tween grille or under the bumper.
2. Make sure there is no metal parts blocking the front of
radar detector.
3. Connect black wire to “-” and red wire to “+” on the
battery.
4. Organize cable by cable ties.
5. Radar detector works better for some types of radars when
it is installed vertically. Please consult the local dealer for
best solution in your region.
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Warning
Even though it is easy to install the unit, we
still recommand you to find a professional
to help if you don’t feel comfortable doing it
by yourself.

Profile
MICRO
High Resolution
GPS Tracking with Speed Camera Warning
Event Recording
With professional optical lens, high quality night view
is promised. Surroundings are well covered by 110°
of viewing angle.
Click event recording button to save video without being
overwritten.
G-sensor records 3D【X、Y、Z axis】G-force simul-
taneously, and starts event recording when G-force
exceeds threshold limit.
Permanent files are limited to 10. Old files will still be
replaced by new ones once the number exceeds 10.
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Main Features
GPS warns you POI based speed cameras. Replay in-
tegrates real time tracking on Google Map. Radar de-
tector is optional for mobile radar detection.
BACK/EXIT

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Specifications of Video Camera
1. Lens: F/2.8
2. Image sensor: 1.3M CMOS
3. View angle: 110°
4. Built-in lithium battery
5. 2.5”TFT LCD display
6. Compression format: M-JPEG(AVI)
7. Resolution: 1280*720@30fps
8. Media: Micro SD, Class6~10, up to 32G.
9. Loop, seamless recording.
10. Event recording button
11. 3 axes G-sensor
12. Language: 11 language supported
13. GPS: Latest GPS module
14. Google Map Integrated replay
15. Speed camera warning
16. Free database update
17. User programmable warning spots
18. Working temperature: -20~+75°C
19. Input: DC12~24V
20. Dimension: 70*65*22mm
21. Weight: 97g
22. Material: PC/ABS
23. Product origin: Taiwan
Specifications of Radar Detector(Optional)
Input: DC 12V
X band: 10.525 GHz ± 50 MHz
K band: 24.150 GHz ± 100 MHz
New K band: 24.125 GHz ± 100 MHz
Ka band: 33.4 ~ 36.0 GHz
(Coverage can be adjusted in some regions.)
LASER: 904nm
Operation Temperature：- 25 oC ~ + 85 oC
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules: Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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Radar/ Laser Detection(Optional)
Emergency Vehicle Warnings(Optional)
DR-1’s optional radar detector reacts to SWS (Safety Alert®
Traffic Warning System).
DR-1’s optional radar detector detects X, K, New K, Super
Wide Ka bands and laser. Please refer to the Specifications
for more information. It also detect pulses shorter than what’s
generated by an Instant-on/Pulsed Radar.
STS (Signal Tracking System, Optional)
Radar signals with increasing intensity will be tracked by
DR-1’s optional radar detector, and the alert will not be inter-
rupted by temporary interference to hold user’s awareness of
a true threat.
Built-in Speed Limit Map
DR-1 “knows” the speed limit of the road your are currently
driving on by a built-in speed limit map. DR-1 activates its
optional radar detector only when you exceed speed limit
under Adaptive Threshold Mode.
Fixed Pole Speed/ Red Light Camera Alerts
Other POI based Warnings
A voice alert is activated while you are approaching a
camera spot whose coordination data is stored in the database.
To minimize driver distraction, DR-1 only reacts to
cameras targeting the traffic flow you are in. The display will
start to count down the distance to the spot, and a speeding
alert will be activated if current speed is beyond the local
speed limit in the case of approaching a speed camera spot.
Speeding alert will change from “You are speeding.” to
“Please slow down!” if a radar signal is detected in a camera
warning zone to raise extra awareness of a true threat, if you
have the optional radar detector installed. You will hear a
chime when the countdown reaches zero. The higher the
speed limit is, the longer the countdown distance becomes.
A voice alert is activated when you are approaching a mobile
speed camera spot, railway crossing, school zone and dangerous
zone whose coordination data is stored in the database.
Features
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Getting Start
Replay
1. Insert a SD card(maximum 32G) into DR-1.
2. Format the SD card by selecting Formatting from
main menu.
3. ●REC blinks while recording.
4. After satellites are connected, GPS stops blinking.
1. Hold central stick,the device stops recording.
2. Select video clip by pushing stick left or right.
3. Click the stick to play or stop.
4. Click EVENT RECORDING BUTTON to exit.
Redar Signals
Satellite Connection
MIC On/OFF
Battery
Radar Mode
Date/Time
Vehicle Speed
POI Distance Counting Down
Speed Limit
Getting Start / Display / Replay Main Menu
Push central stick to the right to enter menu, click it to confirm and
push it to the left to exit.
Display Opt
Overspeed Warning
Vol
Extended Recording
GPS Warning
Speeding Warning
Time
Format
Yes No
Beep
On Off
Language
Language
Display On/Off
Always on
Off after 15 sec.
Off after 3 min.
Off
G-Sensor Sensitivity
LOffM H
Time Tag
Speed Tag
GPS Info
View Finder
REC
Recording Sound On Off
Off
Recording for 15 sec.
Recording for 1 min.
Recording for 3 min.
All
All Speed Cameras
Fixed Speed Cameras Only
Full Range
Half Range
Off
HOffM L
Formatting SD
Adjusting Time
On Off
On Off
Recording after Plug-out
Warning beyond preset speed
KA
Compass
Record
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NW
Align to hook edge.
Radar Options
Default
Resume Default Settings Yes No
No Threshold- Radar detector is always on.
Fixed Threshold- RD switches on only beyong threshold speed.
Adaptive Threshold- RD switches on only beyond local speed limit.
ON OFF
Threshold Speed 30~130km/h
X/K/KABand

Replay and Firmware Update
Inser SD card to a computer and double click . The following
interface will appear. You can replay video in the SD card, delete
locked files or save video onto your computer.
Folders
G-Force
Longitude
Latitude Speed Direction Window Size Google Map
Files
Open Snap Shot Save Delete Tools Reverse Stop Play Forward Volume Loop Rotate Map G-Sensor Repair Map Unlock Adjustment
KML
Database and Firmware Update
1. Download the latest firmware from our web site (www.TMG-
Facets.com), and save it on the desktop.
2. Insert SD card into a computer, then open .
3. Click Tool button.
4. Click FW Update. Select the firmware file.
5. It will take a few seconds to upload new firmware to SD card.
6. Insert SD card into DR-1.
7. Power on DR-1 and hold central stick until the display shows
FW Updating...
8. It will take a few minutes to upload firmware to DR-1.
9. After uploading is done, click the central stick.
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Report to Us
Please report new cameras or wrong database spots to us. We will
update our database usually with-in 48 hours.
Thanks for new technologies, reporting is never so easy.
Please save the video with what you want to report to us by event
recording button. Click event recording button about 10~30 meters after
the spot. Retrieve the video file on a computer, then change the file
name to include what you want to report to us, direction type and what
the speed limit is. For example, you can make the file name as “New
fixed camera 50 km h uni directional”, “New red light camera bi
directional” or “Missing school zone 30km h 8AM to 16PM all
direction”. Please notice you can not use any mark such as “/” or “-” in
a file name. Drag and drop it onto our Skydrive space.
https://skydrive.live.com
Account name: [email protected]
Password: tw034945150
You can also change file name on Skydrive through right button on the
mouse.
Trouble Shooting
Problem
No sound
No connection
to satellites
Satellites signals are
blocked by tint film.
Change tint film as non-metallic type
or make a hole on tint film above the
device.
System doesn’t
proceed. System error
Re-start the device, or push the reset
switch by a pin.
Missing fixed
cameras
1. Update firmware.
2. Report to us.
Cameras not in
the database
Volume off
Switch on sound by pushing central
stick to the right, then selecting
volume to set up.
Possible Cause Solution
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Warranty & License Agreement
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One Year Limited Warranty
For period of one year from the date of first consumer
purchase, Facets Product Design and Development Limited
will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective
TMG products upon delivery to Facets Service Department
or an authorized Facets Service Agent, accompanied by
proof of the date of first consumer purchase from an authorized
dealer, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.
The customer has to pay shipping charges to deliver the
product for service. The return charge will be at our expense,
if the product is proven to be under warranty. For efficiency
reason, be sure to talk to one of our service representatives
first, either through phone, e-mail or forum, before shipping
the product for service. From our experience, most problems
can be solved by our representative’s instructions. Our
authorized dealers and service agents can be found on our
website at www.TMG-FACETS.com
This limited warranty does not apply:
1. To any product damaged by accident;
2. In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a
result of unauthorized alterations or repairs;
3. If the serial number has been altered, defaced or
removed.
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to
the length of this warranty. Facets shall not be liable for any
incidental, consequential or other damages; including,
without limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost
of installation.
It is the user’s responsibility to use the product prudently and
responsibly. This product is intended to be used only as a
travel aid and must not be used for a precise measurement
of direction or distance.
License Agreement
TMG products are made by Facets Product Design and
Development Ltd. in Taiwan. Facets and its licensors grant to
the purchaser a non-transferable, non-exclusive license to
use the software and data installed on Facets’ products and
the related documentation solely for personal use only on
such Facets products.
The purchaser should not copy, reverse engineer, translate,
port, modify or make derivative works of the software and
data. The purchaser should not loan, rent, disclose, publish,
sell, assign, lease, sublicense, market or otherwise transfer
the software and data or use it in any manner not expressly
authorized by this agreement.
By using this product, the purchaser agrees to be bound by
the terms and conditions of this license agreement.

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secret, patent and other proprietary ownership rights in the
software and data. The software and data is copyrighted and
may not be copied, even if modified or merged with other
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copyright notice or proprietary legend contained in or on the
software and data.
The purchaser may transfer all of his/her license rights in the
software, data, the related documentation and a copy of this
License Agreement to another party, provided that the party
reads and agrees to accept the terms and conditions of this
License Agreement.
The software and data are provided to the purchaser “AS IS”.
Facets and its licensors make and you receive no warranty
for the software and data, whether express or implied, and all
warranties of merchantability and fitness for any particular
purpose for the software and data are expressly excluded.
The software and data is complex. Facets and its licensors
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do not make any warranty regarding the accuracy or
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completeness of data used by this product and shall not be
liable to the user for any incidental, consequential, special,
indirect or exemplary damages including any fine, civil or
criminal penalties arising from the use of the product.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limit s for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment of f and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the p arty responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.