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DB4 Windshield Camera Quick tips and tricks 1. 2. 3. 4.
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State laws vary in terms of video and audio surveillance. We include a weatherproof vinyl sticker for the window indicating that video security is in use on this vehicle. It is advisable to inform a law enforcement officer in the event that you get pulled over if you are recording video and/or audio while he is speaking with the driver at the side of the rig. The “rec/snap” dual function button on the left. It serves as the way to start/stop recording or to snap a picture (when in picture mode.) It is also like the mouse button or the “enter key” on a computer. You press it to enter into sub-menus after you have pressed the “menu” button. The audio portion of the recording is selectable. If the driver wants it recording cab audio as well, it is entirely up to him or her. (Select “Menu / Down / Rec-Snap” to enter the audio setting.) Date and time stamp. The camera can stamp the video with the date and time. We recommend that the driver use the same time and time zone as their logs so that things match up regardless of where there are in the country. To set the date and time, press “Menu” on the left side while in video mode and then use the “Down” key to cycle down to “Date / Time” and then press “Rec-Snap” to enter the date and time setup. Video Quality. There are 3 sizes of video selectable. The larger the size will dictate how much video is stored on the card before it begins to write over from the beginning. (see chart below.) * Tip: the middle mode (848 x 480) is able to record more time than the HD setting but still able to have a very good image. If the driver desires super high quality suitable for playback on a large TV or fullscreen computer, then HD (1280 X 720) is available. Note that the highest probability of being able to read a license plate for example would be on the 1280 X 720 setting. If he or she wants to maximize recording time then they could go the other direction (640 x 480) and still have good video with more recorded on the same sized card, but understand that the video as seen on a computer screen will be smaller. To enter the video size setting, use the “Movie Size” area after pressing the “Menu” key on the left. Here is the timing chart for this model: Video size setting Card Size: 4 Gig 8 Gig 16 Gig 32 Gig
HD 1280X720
Wide 848X480
Normal 640X480
Approximate recording minutes before over-writing older videos
82 145 195 164 290 390 328 580 780 656 1,160 1,560 * IMPORTANT NOTE!: if you are going to purchase your own extra memory cards, ensure that they are "Class 6 or higher" rated or you can experience video glitches while recording! Modes. By pressing the mode button on the right side you can switch between video recording, picture-taking, and playback modes. When you plug in an HDMI cable (not included) to a TV then the system automatically goes into playback mode. 7. Record Time. This setting dictates how many minutes each video is on the card before it closes the file and starts another. If you choose “Off” in the Record Time setting then it will record one long video and stop when the card is full. NOTE that the screen will go blank for about 1-2 seconds between each video as it ends one and begins another. This is normal and not a glitch. *Tip: the built-in battery will record 20-30 minutes when it is not plugged into power as well. To set it to continuously overwrite the oldest videos when the card is full use 2, 5, or 15 minutes in this setting. We recommend the 5 minute setting as our favorite during testing. 8. Motion Detection. If motion detection is turned on in the Menu settings then the camera will record only when there is motion in front of it and then will stop when the video time that you selected in the time menu has been reached until motion occurs again. It can detect motion for 20 – 25 feet. 9. Playing back video. You can play the video back on the unit screen by pressing the “Mode” key on the right side twice to enter the playback menus. Use the “Up/Down” keys and choose the Year, Month, Day, and particular video to watch. Use the “Rec-Snap” button to enter menus or to start and stop a particular video. You can also take the memory card out and put it in any computer that has an SD card reader to access the videos. You transfer videos to a computer using the included USB cable. 10. Night and Day brightness - While in the normal recording screen, press the up or down buttons on the right side to increase the “EV” setting as shown at the top of the screen. Higher EV numbers mean brighter and lower mean dimmer. The default EV is “0” and is normally where you want to keep it. However, you can increase or decrease the EV number to adjust for extreme bright or extreme dim condition recording. 11. Do not remove or install the SD card while the camera is powered on. Although doing this will not usually cause any permanent damage to the camera, it may “lock” and appear as to not be able to power on. 12. How to Reset: Read below if this does not work call us for help. A. Turn off camera or unplug from power. B. Remove SD Card. Note: SD card must be class 6 or higher. C. Find the RESET hole on the opposite side of the camera body from the screen and use a paperclip to into insert it and press down and hold down for more than 30 seconds. D. Remove paperclip and plug camera in to power. The screen will come on and say “No SD Card” E. Turn off camera and place the SD card back in it and turn on camera. This resets the firmware in the camera. 6.
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13. Computer video players. Although in most cases, the .avi video format can be recognized and played back on Windows and Mac computers, sometimes a person’s computer has an out-of-date video player program and the video or audio will not show on their computer screen. The most common symptom is when you can hear the video but not see it on the screen and the free upgraded player fixes that. In this case, we recommend installing the free VLC video player from www.videolan.org. Dieselboss warranty policy for the inside cab, windshield cameras with SD card. ALL WARRANTY ISSUES MUST BE PRE-APPROVED AND ISSUED AN RMA BY CALLING THE ABOVE NUMBER. 1. 1 year Standard Replacement or Repair Warranty: Windshield style cameras that are purchased from Dieselboss, Inc. (or its affiliates) include a 1 year warranty, covering workmanship and material. If you encounter a warranty concern, please call us and we will assist in the rest of the process. If our support department cannot resolve the problem over the phone, an RMA will be issued for the customer to return the unit. Postage for items sent back to Dieselboss will be paid by the customer. Dieselboss will reimburse customer for return postage up to $9.00 upon receipt and replacement, providing the camera is defective. If the camera is purchased through an affiliate, proof of purchase date must be included. 2. The Extended Warranty (option) - $14 at time of original purchase - extends the 1 year warranty to a total of 24 months from the date of purchase for failures due to workmanship and material. All warranty issues must be called in and PRE-APPROVED. Items not covered by the Extended Warranty option. Not covered is abuse, cracked or broken screen or case. Accessories including, but not limited to, 12 volt plug and suction cup are not covered after the original 90 day warranty. However we will replace the 12 volt plug and or the mounting bracket at no cost for the part(s) but will charge shipping fee. SD memory cards are not covered. MUST BE CLASS 6 OR HIGHER QUALITY. 3. Accidental Damage Warranty (option) - $24 at time of original purchase - extends the 1 year warranty to a total of 24 months from the date of purchase. Covers failures due to workmanship and material and any accidental damage. (Windshield cameras are not waterproof and are to be used inside the vehicle.) All warranty issues must be called in for RMA authorization. * Extended and Accidental Damage warranties can be used ONE time. Once Dieselboss has issued an RMA number and replaced a unit under either of these two options, that warranty is considered null and void and cannot be used again for that item. The customer has an option of purchasing another extended or accidental damage warranty upon replacement or repair of unit. Additional extended or accidental warranties cannot be purchased after one year of the original unit purchase date. Affiliate purchasers have a 30 day grace period from the time of purchase to contact Dieselboss, Inc. and purchase EXTENDED WARRANTY OR ADDIDENTAL WARRANTY with proof of purchase date. Deliberate damage is not covered by any provisions of this warranty policy. Unit are repaired or replaced with the same, or a comparable unit.
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