USER GUIDE GHDVR349
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Gator HD Digital Video Recorder 349. This product is designed to provide high definition recording of your trips for security and evidence in the case of an incident. Being portable, this convenient and durable multi-vehicle driving recorder can be used in a variety of situations for video recording.
Package Components: Gator HD DVR 349 USB to Mini USB 4GB Class 6 Micro SDHC Card Mounting Bracket Car Charger GHDVR349 User Guide
Product Structure: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Menu/Mode Up Down OK Button LCD Screen Lens Speaker 8) Mic 9) Power Button 10) Micro SD Slot 11) Mini USB 12) HDMI Out 13) Reset 14) Mount Slot
Button Instructions Power Button: When the DVR is turned off, press it once to turn it on. While the system is on, hold down the power button to turn it off. MENU/MODE Button: Pressing this button once will open the menu. Pressing the menu button again while in the menu will change to the second settings tab. This button is also used to change between video, photo and playback modes by holding down the button for 2 seconds then letting go.
Power Indication Light: When the device is turned on, a blue indicator will light up. When the device is recording, it will be flashing red. When the device is charging, the light will glow red. Battery Charging Indication Light: After connecting the DVR through USB, the indication lamp will glow red meaning it is charging. The light will automatically turn off after fully charged. MIC: Audio receiver for video recording.
Basic Instructions for Video and Photo Operation Powering on and off the device: To turn on the DVR press the power key once, the red indication lamp will be light up if it is connected to a power source. To turn it off, hold down the power button and the device will turn off. WARNING: The device will automatically turn off once the battery hits critically low levels. Video Mode Hold the Menu/Mode button for 2 seconds and then let go to switch to video mode if not already.
Photo Mode Hold the Menu/Mode button for 2 seconds and then let go to switch to photo mode. There is a camera icon at the top left corner of the LCD to signify you are on photo mode. To take a photo, press the OK button. The screen will flash and make a camera sound when a picture is taken.
Menu Settings Press the Menu button to get into the menu settings. You can navigate the settings menu by using the Up/Down buttons. To change or edit a selected setting, press the OK button. Press the menu button again to get out of the menu settings. USB Mode When connecting a USB cable with a PC, the DVR will present two options. ‘Mass Storage’ allows you to transfer your videos and photos to your PC. The ‘PC Camera’ option allows you to use your DVR as a webcam for your computer.
Parking Mode: When enabled, the DVR will automatically turn on and start recording when it detects an impact with your vehicle. This is mainly used when the car is parked and someone else hits your vehicle. A “P” icon on the bottom right of the screen signifies it is turned on. The user can select the sensitivity level from high, medium and low. DVR will record for 1 minute then go back into sleep mode. The recorded file will be then overwrite protected.
Product Specification Product Feature HD Camera, HD Recording G-sensor Built-in(Used to save the file in case of an emergency, and cannot be deleted if the collision of vehicles happen) LCD Size 2.4” TFT LCD Lens 148 Degree Wide Angle Language English/Korean/Taiwanese/French/Spanish/Dutch/Italian/Simplified Chinese/Traditional Chinese/Russian/Japanese Video Format AVI Video Resolution 1080P, 720P, WVGA, VGA Video Codec.
Frequently Asked Questions Under normal operating conditions, if there are problems with the device, please refer to the following methods to resolve. Cannot take pictures or record video? Please check whether there is enough space on the micro SD card or internal storage. Stopping automatically while recording Due to the high amount of HD video data being recorded, please use a high speed micro SD card.
Technical Assistance If you need assistance setting up or using your Gator product now or in the future, call Gator Support. Australia TEL: 03 – 8587 8898 FAX: 03 – 8587 8866 Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm AEST Please retain this user guide for future reference. Version 1.