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DRC201 2006-09-27
Page 8 Installing and Testing the DriveCam Event Recorder
RECORD AND REVIEW A TEST EVENT
We highly recommend that you download the newly installed event recorder and review a test event
before sending the vehicle out on the road. This requires access to HindSight software. Refer to the
HindSight 20/20 User’s Guide for detailed information.
Step 1 Press one of the buttons on the bottom of the unit to record a test event.
The upper status light on the event recorder will begin to flash (green) slowly as the event is
being recorded. The light will then alternate between green and red as the event is being stored
to memory. When complete, the light will return to solid red.
Step 2 Connect the unit to a USB Download Station – download will begin immediately.
The status light on the event recorder will begin to flash (red) rapidly as the event is being
downloaded to the database. When complete, the light will return to solid green.
Step 3 Review the test event in HindSight software, looking for the following:
Verify that the forward-facing camera captures an unobstructed view out the front windshield.
o Can you see far into the distance (including enough height to see traffic signals)?
o Can you see the area immediately in front of the vehicle?
o Are the side views even?
Verify that the rear-facing camera captures an unobstructed view of the interior of the vehicle.
o Can you see from the outside shoulder of the driver to the outside shoulder of a person in
the passenger’s seat?
o Can you see into the rear of the vehicle (if applicable)?
o Are there any objects that might block the view of the camera (e.g. the rearview mirror
when it is pulled to its lowest position, sun visors, fans, lights, etc.)?
Verify that you can hear audio in the recording.
Installation and testing is complete for this vehicle. If you are performing multiple installations,
we recommend that you test each installation using these steps before sending those vehicles out
on the road.
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