This document describes the Defender Car Vision 2015 HD Car DVR, a device designed for recording video in vehicles.
Function Description:
The Defender Car Vision 2015 HD Car DVR is a car video recorder that captures high-definition video. It operates in several modes: DVR mode for continuous recording, camera mode for still photos, view mode for playback, web-camera mode for use as a computer webcam, and card-reader mode for accessing the memory card. The device automatically starts recording when switched on (if connected to external power) and can be manually turned on/off. It features motion detection, repeated recording with file protection, and a night mode for low-light conditions. The DVR can be connected to a TV via HDMI for video output.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Video Resolution: 1280 x 720 at 30 frames/second, 848 x 480 at 30 frames/second, 640 x 360 at 60 frames/second.
- Still Image Resolution: 640 x 480, 1280 x 1024, 1600 x 1200, 2048 x 1536.
- Video Format: AVI (MJPG).
- Still Image Format: JPEG.
- Video Output: miniHDMI.
- Display: 2-inch LCD screen.
- Viewing Angle: 100 degrees.
- Memory Card: microSDHC up to 32 GB (speed class at least 10).
- Approximate Video Duration: Up to 6.5 hours for a 32 GB memory card.
- Battery: Changeable Li-Ion 650 mAh 3.7 V.
- Operating Temperature: +5 °C to +40 °C.
Usage Features:
- Operation Modes: The DVR defaults to DVR mode upon startup. When connected to a computer via USB, a menu appears to select between DVR, Web camera, or Card-reader modes.
- Battery Installation: The battery is inserted by pulling back the cover and sliding it along the guides.
- Memory Card: Supports microSDHC cards up to 32 GB. The device must be switched off before inserting or removing the memory card. An icon on the LCD screen indicates recording speed (red for insufficient, white for normal). If there's no free space on the memory card in non-repeated recording mode, the DVR will alert the user.
- Power On/Off:
- Manual: Hold the POWER button to turn on/off. Recording starts automatically when turned on manually.
- Automatic: Connect to external power via USB cable. The DVR will start automatically. If connected to a computer, the operation mode needs to be selected manually; otherwise, video recording starts automatically. When external power is disconnected, the DVR will automatically switch off in 15 seconds if power is not resumed.
- Battery Charging: The battery charges in all modes when connected to the included power supply or a computer's USB port. A red indicator light shows charging status, turning off when fully charged. Charging via a computer's USB port can be slow, especially during operation, as the DVR may consume more current than the USB port provides.
- Connection to TV: Connect the DVR to a TV via HDMI. The DVR's LCD screen will turn off, and the video signal will be output to the TV in 720 x 480 resolution without sound.
- Playback Mode: Allows viewing files in full screen, playing files, or viewing up to nine files simultaneously as miniatures.
- Web Camera Mode: The DVR functions as a UVC compatible web camera with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. The microphone is not available in this mode.
- Card Reader Mode: The inserted memory card is recognized as a removable disk by the computer.
- File Protection: The "only reading" attribute can be set via the SOS button or menu to protect video records from deletion, even during repeated recording when the memory card is full.
- Black and White Mode: Activated by the ▲ button in DVR/camera mode, this feature can reduce image noise in low-light conditions.
- Menu Settings:
- Video Resolution: Select recording resolution.
- Time Mark: Enable/disable date and time display on the image.
- Motion Detection: When enabled, the DVR starts recording for one minute upon detecting motion, then stops until motion is detected again. This feature is active regardless of repeated recording settings and only affects the DVR when the memory card is full.
- Repeated Recording: Records video in fragments of selected duration. When the memory card is full, the oldest unprotected file is deleted to continue recording. If off, recording continues until the card is full.
- Night Mode: Controls LED scene highlight for low-light recording (Auto, Off, On).
- Microphone: Turn the microphone on/off.
- Photo Resolution: Select still image resolution.
- Shutter Sound: Enable/disable sound imitation of the shutter release.
- To Delete: Delete current or all files.
- Locking: Set or remove "only reading" attribute for files.
- Miniatures: View files as miniatures.
- Volume: Adjust built-in speaker volume.
- Format: Format the memory card (all files will be lost).
- Image Rotation: Rotate image by 180 degrees.
- Language: Select device interface language (Russian, English, German, Czech, Polish).
- Auto Power Off: If connected to the built-in battery, the device switches off automatically after 1 minute of idleness (video recording is not considered idleness).
- Screen Off: Automatic display off after 3 minutes of no user activity to save battery.
- Reset: Reset all configurations to factory settings.
- Twinkling: Set frequency (50Hz, 60Hz) to eliminate light source twinkling in video recordings.
- Date/Time Format: Set the display format for date and time.
- Button Sound: Enable/disable button press sound.
- Software Version: Displays device software version.
- Button Application:
- Button ►: Hold to shift to View mode/exit View mode. Short press confirms menu choices, starts/stops recording in DVR mode, shifts to DVR mode in camera mode, plays/pauses in View mode.
- Button ◄: Short press shifts to Camera mode in DVR/View mode, releases shutter in camera mode, shifts to next input field in date/time settings.
- SOS Button: Short press starts/stops microphone. Holding during recording sets "only reading" attribute for current, previous, or next file (depending on repeated recording setting).
- MENU Button: Short press calls menu, shifts menu tabs, exits menu/submenu, stops recording. Holding rotates image by 180°.
- Button ▲: Short press shifts between black/white and color image in DVR/Camera mode. In menu/view modes, lists up. During playing, rewinds.
- Button ▼: In menu/view modes, lists down. During playing, forwards.
- POWER Button: Hold to turn DVR on/off. Short press turns night mode on/off in DVR/Camera mode.
Maintenance Features:
- Cleaning: Use a soft dry cloth to clean the device. Do not use gasoline, alcohol, or other solvents. For camera lens cleaning, use a clean, soft, fiberless wipe with special optics cleaner (e.g., Defender ECO CLN 30591, 30604, 30593, 30607).
- Troubleshooting:
- "No space" error, not responding, not switching on, incorrect operation: Remove and reinsert memory card (device off), format memory card, change memory card, reset DVR settings to default, remove and reinsert battery (resets date/time), or remove battery, connect to external power, wait for loading, disconnect power, then insert battery.
- Cannot enter DVR menu, device unresponsive to MENU button: Stop video recording before entering the menu.
- Soft image: Clean camera lens as described above.
- Computer does not detect device in card reader or web camera mode: Check device on different USB ports and computers, ensuring USB ports support 500 mA consumption and avoiding USB extenders.
- Inverted image orientation: Set "Image Rotation" to "On" and switch the DVR off. After switching on, the image rotation and interface should return to normal.
- General Precautions:
- Do not open or repair the device yourself.
- Keep foreign particles out of holes.
- Protect from excessive humidity, liquid, dust, vibration, mechanical loads, and high temperatures (above +50°C) or direct sunlight.
- Only use and store between +5 °C and +40 °C, avoiding moisture condensation.
- Do not switch on immediately after bringing it from a cold environment; allow at least 4 hours at indoor temperature.
- Do not use power supplies with current higher than the source included in the kit, as it may damage the battery.
The technical specifications are referential and subject to change without prior notification as Defender products are constantly upgraded.
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