Vision Systems VS55020 User manual

User Manual
VS55020
Congratulations on purchasing the Vision System.
This innovative product integrates the functions of a
front view car video recorder, a rear view monitoring
system, and GPS recording device into an interior
mirror. The advanced technology built into this system
effectively monitors your fleet vehicles, increases your
employees’ driving skills while helping you avoid
traffic disputes. We recommend keeping this manual
in a safe place for future reference.
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INSTALLATION DIAGRAM
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View range on
front camera
FRONT CAMERA ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
Camera bracket
Manual up/down
adjustment for 10˚ each.
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Contents
INSTALLATION DIAGRAM …………………………………………………………………II
CAMERA ANGLE ADJUSTMENT ……………………………………………………… III
1. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION ……………………………………………………………1
2. SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION ………………………………………………………2
3. USE AND CARE …………………………………………………………………………3
4. MIRROR PARTS …………………………………………………………………………4
5. REFORMATING MEMORY CARD ……………………………………………………5
6. BUTTON FUNCTIONS ……………………………………………………………………7
6.1 Menu ……………………………………………………………………………………8
6.1.1 Video size (Resolution) ……………………………………………………………8
6.1.2 Time setup …………………………………………………………………………9
6.1.3 TV out ………………………………………………………………………………9
6.1.4 Beep (Voice prompts) ………………………………………………………… 10
6.1.5 Audio record …………………………………………………………………… 10
6.1.6 Language ……………………………………………………………………… 11
6.1.7 Frequency ……………………………………………………………………… 11
6.2 Record ……………………………………………………………………………… 11
6.3 Reset ………………………………………………………………………………… 11
7. COMPUTER BROADCAST…………………………………………………………… 12
7.1 Icon Functions ……………………………………………………………………… 12
7.1.1 File open icon …………………………………………………………………… 12
7.1.2 Print screen icon ……………………………………………………………… 12
7.1.3 Video save icon ………………………………………………………………… 12
7.1.4 Video delete icon ……………………………………………………………… 12
7.1.5 Tool box setting icon …………………………………………………………… 12
7.1.6 Stop icon………………………………………………………………………… 12
7.1.7 Play/Pause icon ………………………………………………………………… 12
7.1.8 Slow motion icon ……………………………………………………………… 13
7.1.9 Fast forward icon ……………………………………………………………… 13
7.1.10 Volume adjustment …………………………………………………………… 13
7.1.11 Unlock icon …………………………………………………………………… 13
7.1.12 Video recover ………………………………………………………………… 13
8. TROUBLESHOOTING ………………………………………………………………… 14
9. MAINTENANCE ………………………………………………………………………… 15

1. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
• High Resolution: The resolution of recording image is high HD 720P (1280x720,
about 920K dots). 30 frames per second.
• Uninterrupted Recording: Uses dedicated file format for uninterrupted recording to
ensure total video capture.
• Loop Recording: Recording will start to loop when memory reaches full capacity,
saving your latest recorded files as it records over your oldest files. In effect,
recording never stops even when memory is full.
• Event Recording: When “LOCK” function is turned on manually, the video
before and after 20 seconds of the event will be stored on the system instead of
loop recording (Event recording capacity is 1/3 of a memory card, or about 8
event recordings on an 8 gigabyte card).
• Additional Recording: When the engine is turned off, the system will keep
recording for 30 seconds.
• Video display: View your recording right on the mirror monitor, by changing the
setting to display mode.
• Easy to use: Simply set date and time during initial installation and the system
starts to record automatically as soon as engine is turned on.
• MJPEG format: Clear images cannot be altered once recorded, offering
convincing proof of traffic incident exactly as it occurred.
• Interior mirror function: Screen shuts down automatically after 20 seconds of
display, while the LED stays on when the system is in recording mode.
• File encryption: Utilizing “ADRPlayer” software for file encryption, this
prevents false data on time and date stamping.
• Rear view monitor system: The rear view display shows automatically when put into
reverse gear while continuing to record the front image.
CAUTION!
The Back Up camera system only assists the driver with a better view while reversing. Driver is still
required to look back and confirm that no objects are in the vehicle’s path when backing up.
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2. SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION
Sensor
Front camera 1/4" CMOS Sensor 1.2 million dots, 90 view angle
Rear camera 1/4" CMOS Sensor 0.3 million dots, 130 view angle
Display 3.5" TFT LCD monitor displays speed, compass and clock
SDRAM 8M×16 BITS
Audio Supporting voice recording and play
RTC Built-in clock
SPI NOR Flash 16Mbit (2MB bytes)
Video Size 1280×720 30FPS HD or 720P
640×480 30FPS VGA
Language
modes
Six language modes available
English / Traditional Chinese / Simplified Chinese / Japanese /
Spanish / Portuguese
Memory card
Includes 8GB Micro SD memory card which can record for about
1 hour in HD format, or 2 hours in VGA format. The system will
prompt to format the memory card when used initially.
Memory cards for this system should be 4~32GB Class 6 (or higher).
Others
1. When reading the memory card in your computer, it will show
"ADRPlayer.exe" files only. Do not format the memory card or files will
be deleted.
2. Due to the dedicated file format, when displaying on your computer
the files can only be read by "ADRPlayer"
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3. USE AND CARE
This manual will not only help you to use your new system correctly and safely, but will
also help to prevent any damage to the hardware or loss of data.
Icon explanation
Caution Action Required
(1) Whenever a memory card is inserted into the recording mirror, the system will auto
matically request you to format the card in order for the system to work properly. If
you have recorded video on the card that you need to keep, please back it up before
formatting.
(2) Abruptly removing the memory card may damage files; before removing the memory
card, stop recording or wait 30 seconds for the recording to completely stop.
(3) High temperatures will damage the memory card. Please avoid exposing the
memory card to high temperatures inside your car for long periods of time.
We suggest you park in cool places or take out the memory card when system is
not in use.
(4) We recommend not operating this system while driving, in the interest of safety.
(5) Please do not push the “RESET” button, if possible, to avoid potential risk of file
damage or system instability.
(6) Please note the battery capacity when logging on. Green status means battery capacity
is sufficient. Red status means battery voltage is too low or the wiring connecting
the battery is faulty, causing the system to shut down.
Note: For safe driving and normal system operation, we suggest you contact your dealer if “red ”battery status occurs.
(7) If you lock a scene in a video and do not want that scene to be overridden and deleted,
make sure not to click “unlock” at the bottom right corner of the screen.
(8) The internal clock will lose about 2 to 3 minutes of accuracy every month; we suggest
calibrating for accuracy every month.
(9) When reading the memory card on your computer, only ADRPlayer.exe files can be
read. You will need to download this software to read your card. Do not format your
card or you will lose all data.
(10) When using ADRPLayer software in Windows Vista and Windows 7, the user should be
set as administrator. This applies to public access computers and not personal users.
(11) If you get any interference, we suggest adjusting the GPS (antenna) installation location.
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4. MIRROR PARTS
Back of interior mirror
Front of interior mirror
No. Description
1 Voice receiver
2 MENU
3 Five-way button
4 REC
5 LED (Recording indicator)
No. Description
6 RESET
7 Memory Card Slot
8 Speaker
9 Camera
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5. REFORMATTING THE MEMORY CARD
5.1 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot on the mirror, and then reformat
by selecting “yes” as shown below.
5.2 After formatting, open the memory card through computer and click
“ADRPlayer2”, you will find an image like below.
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Current Speed Compass for driving direction
Once this is on, the system is connected
5.3 Click toolbox icon , the system will apply time zone to the memory card and display it
on the bottom right corner of the window as shown below.
5.4 After completion of this process, close the window and remove the memory card from the
computer and then insert it into the slot on the mirror (it takes approximately 20 seconds
to get GPS satellite signal. Once the system is connected to GPS satellite, an icon
will appear as shown below. Time correction will be made automatically at this point.
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6. BUTTON FUNCTIONS
Screen mode
Display screen
× not applicable
Description of screen modes and button functions
Recording screen
Adjust operating position
Menu screen
Screen
mode
Button
Display screen Recording Screen Menu Screen
REC
Back to recording screen × ×
MENU Go to menu screen Stop recording and
go to menu screen
Back to last screen mode
5-way
button
Up Last video
Voice not recording (mute) Scroll Up
Dn Next Video × Scroll Down
Left Cancel event recording Event recording ×
Right × × ×
Push Play/Pause Stop recording and
go to display screen Select (OK)
REC
Back to recording screen × ×
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1. Power on/off:
2. Manual on/off
3. Screen status
6.1 Menu
(1) ACC ON: Power on
(2) ACC OFF: Additional recording for 30 seconds, then powers off automatically
(1) Manual off: In recording mode, push “REC” button for 5 seconds; the system turns off.
(2) Manual on: After turning off manually, push “REC” button for 5 seconds to turn the system
back on.
Screen mode Description
Recording screen The screen will turn off after 20 seconds, while continuing to record if
there is no further button operation.
Display screen The screen stays on, with no recording in progress.
Menu screen The screen will turn off after 20 seconds, while it records automatically.
No memory card
The screen shows “no memory card”, and will turn off after 20 seconds.
The system will start recording automatically when a memory card is
inserted.
• To check if you are in recording status, please see the LED indicator. The LED should be lit when
recording, off when recording has stopped.
1. On recording/display screen, push the “MENU” button to get to the menu screen, then push
the “MENU” button again to go back.
2. On menu screen, toggle up/down for project selection, then push to set.
6.1.1 Video size (Resolution)
Video size selection screen Time setting on recording screen
Function: VGA and HD format available, the selected format will appear on the upper right of
the screen.
Operation: select “video size” on the menu screen, push button to select resolution.
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Time setting on recording screen
Time setup screen
6.1.2 Time setup
Function: set year/month/day and time on the system; shows on the bottom of screen.
Operation: select “time setup” on the menu screen, toggle up/down to select, then push the
button for next item. Selection will show in blue highlight. Sequence of setting is
year>month>day>hour>minute>second
TV out selection screen
6.1.3 TV out
Function: NTSC and PAL format available (default: NTSC)
• Default is NTSC; switching to PAL may cause image on screen to vibrate temporarily.
Operation: select “TV out” on menu screen, toggle up/down to select NTSC/PAL,
push the button to set.
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6.1.4 Beep (Voice prompts)
Beep selection screen
Function: by selecting the beep on/off for operation.
Operation: select “beep” on the menu screen, toggle up/down to select voice on/off,
push the button to set.
6.1.5 Audio record
Audio record selection screen Symbol position on recording screen
Function: selects audio on/off during video recording. When audio recording is turned off,
this symbol will appear in the upper right of the screen.
• In recording mode, toggle up/down to switch audio record on/off. To keep audio record off as default,
pre-set in menu screen.
Operation: select “audio record” on menu screen, toggle up/down to select on/off,
push the button to set.
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6.1.6 Language
Function: 6 language modes available (English / Traditional Chinese / Simplified Chinese /
Japanese / Espanol / Portuguese)
Operation: select “language” on the menu screen, toggle up/down for language selection,
push the button to set.
Language selection screen
6.1.7 Frequency
6.2 Record
6.3 Reset
Frequency selection screen
Function: 50HZ and 60HZ available (default: 60HZ)
• The system is factory set on NTSC--we strongly recommend the 60HZ setting with NTSC TV format.
Operation: select “frequency” on menu screen, toggle up/down to select 50/60HZ,
push the button to set.
1. There is no function for recording and menu mode.
2. On the display screen, push the button to get into the recording screen.
1. On start-up/recording/display/menu screen, pushing “reset” button will re-start the system.
2. During additional recording, pushing “reset” button will stop recording (the LED turns off)
• We recommend pushing “reset” only when the system is behaving abnormally or has crashed.
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7. COMPUTER BROADCAST
Software for video playback will automatically install on the memory card during initial
formatting. If the video needs to play on a computer, please install ADRPlayer and follow
the steps necessary to display the video
CAUTION!
(1) Please turn off the system before you remove the memory card.
(2) When reading the memory card by computer, it is normal that the file name be dis
played only as ADRPlayer.exe. This does not mean an empty memory card —
do not format or you will lose all data on the card.
7.1 Icon Functions
7.1.1 File open icon
7.1.2 Print screen icon
7.1.3 Video save icon
7.1.4 Video delete icon
7.1.5 Tool box setting icon
7.1.6 Stop icon
7.1.7 Play/Pause icon
File open icon: Reads the video file on the driver or path of SD card
Print screen icon: Saves the screen into single JPG format file
Save icon: Changes the video format to AVI on memory card.
File delete icon: Deletes the file from SD memory card
Tool box setting icon: For any system setting
Stop icon: Stops video display. Cancels video copy when exporting to AVI file.
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7.1.8 Slow motion icon
7.1.9 Fast forward icon
7.1.10 Volume adjustment
7.1.11 Unlock icon
7.1.12 Video recover
!! Attention !!
Slow motion icon: When playing the video, select this icon to slow the display
speed.
Fast forward icon: Increases the video play speed 2~5 times, both when playing
forward or reverse.
Volume adjustment: Adjust the volume on the video display.
Unlock icon: Stop video display, and unlock the locked file.
Recover video file icon: Recovers damaged files.
Once the video is unlocked, it cannot be locked again. Make sure you have
backed up your data before unlocking.
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8. TROUBLESHOOTING
Screen information Possible reason Solution
No Card No memory card detected,
will not record
Insert the memory card
Card Protected Memory card is protected,
will not record
Unlock the memory card and
insert the card again
Card Error Error or memory card corrupted,
will not record
Change to new memory card
Card size too small
Capacity of memory card is less
than 4GB, card is damaged,
will not record
Change to memory card with
more than 4GB size, or change
to new memory card
Card not formatted
Memory card has not been
formatted yet, will not record
Format the memory card
Card size changed Memory card too old, causing
storage capacity damage
Backup file and format again
Sensor FAIL
Initialization error, will not record Push “reset” button to re-start
the system, contact dealer if
the message stays on screen
Protect slot full Capacity for event recording is
full, will not event record
Unlock the video file on display
screen or on computer.
No Video Memory card is formatted Change to recording mode and
start recording.
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9. MAINTENANCE
(1) Please use a soft cloth to wipe loose dirt and dust; if heavily soiled clean with a
damp cloth. Please do not use gasoline, thinner, any volatile oil or ethanol to clean the
product; these solvents will harm the product surface.
(2) If dirt should get on the surface of the camera lens, it will affect image quality and
performance. Please use a soft cloth to wipe the glass and keep it clean.
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