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SW237 User Manual
Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product. If there is a difference between the manual and the camera please take the recorder as standard, we reserve the right to change the content or technical specification without prior notice. For the latest manual please visit www.silentwitness.co.uk We are not responsible for any data loss or personal damage caused by misuse of the device, installation of the device, maintenance or any unforeseen circumstances. We are also, not responsible for any indirect loss caused by this, besides, we cannot control the misuse of the users for this manual, so we will not be responsible for the accidental loss in the use of the manual and third party claims arising from the use of the product.
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SAFETY AND ADVICE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
Please ensure your vehicle is not powered when connecting the unit to your desired power source.
Install the product where it does not block the driver’s view of the road.
Do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
Do not cover or block the camera ventilation holes, as the electronics could over heat, if the heat is not able to get out.
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of the batteries must be follow strictly.
The device is fitted with a 12-24v adaptor with a 5v output, Never remove the adaptor and install direct into a 12-24v source.
SD cards’ lifespan can be reduced and can also corrupt if they are not cared for properly Failure to format the SD card every 4-5 weeks can stop the camera from working or cause loss of data.
Damages caused by production malfunction, installation , loss of data or other damages that may occur while using this product is not the responsibility of the manufacturer. When malfunction occurs, the product may not save all videos and the G-Sensor may not recognise shock impacts. 3
Power / USB Socket
Bracket Connector
SD Card slot
Power Key
HDMI Socket
Reset Button
Camera key
UP Key
Video Key
Menu Key
SOS Button
DOWN Key
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FUNCTION
N/A
N/A
FUNCTION
SOS KEY
Long press
Short press
UP KEY
Long press
N/A
Locks the video file
Zooms IN
Zooms IN
N/A
N/A
Moves UP
FUNCTION
Short press
DOWN KEY
Long press
Zooms out
Powers OFF Changes the light mode
Zooms out
N/A
FUNCTION
Powers OFF
Changes the light mode
N/A
Moves down
FUNCTION
EXIT
N/A
FUNCTION
Powers OFF
N/A
Short press
MENU KEY
1 Short press
2 Short presses
POWER BUTTON
Long press
Short press
N/A
N/A
Enters 1st menu
Enters 2nd menu FUNCTION
FUNCTION
FUNCTION
N/A
FUNCTION
FUNCTION
N/A
FUNCTION
FUNCTION
Changes the light mode
Powers OFF
FUNCTION
Enters 2nd menu
Enters 1st menu
FUNCTION
Zooms out
N/A
FUNCTION
Zooms IN
N/A
FUNCTION
N/A
FUNCTION
Takes a photo
N/A
Changes the layout
Powers OFF
FUNCTION
N/A
Enters the playback menu
FUNCTION
Moves down the media files / Rewinds the video when playing
Scrolls down the media files
FUNCTION
Moves up the media files / Fast forward when playing the video
Scrolls up the media files
FUNCTION
N/A
N/A
FUNCTION
Enters camera mode
Enters camera mode
FUNCTION
Plays/Pauses the video
Back to video mode
FUNCTION
Enters video mode
FUNCTION
PLAYBACK
Enters media playback
FUNCTION
CAMERA MODE
FUNCTION
Turns microphone ON/OFF Turns microphone ON/OFF
N/A
FUNCTION
N/A
N/A
Short press
Takes a photo
N/A
Long press N/A
FUNCTION
CAMERA KEY
Takes a photo
Stops recording
Starts recording
OK/ Confirm
Short press
FUNCTION
N/A
Enters media playback
Moves backwards
Long press
FUNCTION
FUNCTION
FUNCTION
FUNCTION
WHEN RECORDING
VIDEO KEY
NOT RECORDING
IN MENU MODE
KEY
KEY FUNCTIONS MENU
Please take a look at the menu options on the next page. We will recommend options to you, but you are welcome to set the camera up the way you feel works best for you.
Please take note of the warnings and important information , these will displayed in RED
To enter the menu you will need to stop the camera from recording.
To see if the camera is recording look at the screen the running time in the top right of the screen will be Red and there will be a blue LED flashing on the front of the camera.
To Stop the recording press the video key once, you will now be able to enter the menu.
Press the “Menu” button once to enter the video settings or twice to enter the general settings.
Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate through the menu , using the “Video” button to confirm you selection.
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Video Menu Resolution Change the video resolution, For the different quality settings and recording times, please see page 13.
Loop recording Change the video length that the camera records video segments into. Choose between 1 and 10 minute video files. Please note if you choose OFF setting the camera will record until the card is full and then will need to be formatted before it will carry on recording. We recommend the 5 minute setting. Please see page 14
Exposure Change the exposure of the video recording, We recommend +0.0 setting.
Motion detection The camera detects motion within the lens and starts recording IMPORTANT - If the motion detection is switch ON , the camera will not be acting as an dash camera. Please always switch the motion detection off whilst driving , to avoid any video loss. Motion detection will require a permanent power source. Please see page 14 Record audio Turn your microphone ON and OFF.
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Date stamp This will imprint the time and date into the video file. We recommend this setting to be ON.
G-Sensor The G-Sensor can be set to different G-Forces High - Med - Low - Off To explain what the G-sensor is for and what settings please see page 14
Event Recording Choose how many G-Sensor events are stored before they are recorded over. We recommend the setting 40 Please note if you choose OFF on this setting the more recordings in the event folder the smaller the General recording folder gets, if the event folders becomes full the camera will stop recording . More information please see page 14 General Menu Date / Time Set the date and time on the camera.
Auto power off When the camera is not recording, you can choose a setting which will turn the camera off. 1 minute 3 minutes or OFF , E.g After 1 minute when the camera is in standby it will turn off to save power. If the setting is set to OFF, the camera will remain on till the battery has discharged. 8
Beep sound When you press a button on the camera, it will make a beep turn the beep on and off.
Language Change the menu language of your camera.
TV Mode If you plug your camera into your television you may need to change the television output , deepening on your television. Most commonly is PAL , you can try this first , and if there is no output on your television then change this to NTSC.
Frequency If you plug your camera into your television you may need to alter the frequency from 50 Hz to 60 Hz please check your television manual to inform you of the correct setting.
LCD OFF Because this camera has a built in screen, it can be a distraction to some drivers. You can choose for the screen saver to be activated after a set time. E.g After you turn your vehicle on, the screen will power up and after 3 minutes the screen will go to sleep and the camera will still be running in the background. Tap any button to reactivate the screen 9
Format This option will format the sd card and delete all the information that is held on the card. You must format your card every 5-6 months (when the “event recording2 is set to 40) to keep the SD card in the best shape possible. If the event setting is lower you must format your card every 4-5 weeks to avoid data loss. Please ensure before using this option , that you have removed any data you wish to keep .please see page 14 Default settings This will restore your camera to the settings it came with when you first purchased it. If you have changed a setting and not sure what you have done, you can use this option and reset your camera.
Version This tell you the information about the camera , if you every have to contact our support team at any time, it is always useful to have this information .
PHOTO MENU Capture mode Choose how your camera takes photos, you can choose single which will be instant capture, or you can choose a timer setting. We recommend single setting.
Resolution Choose the resolution of your photos that you take.
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Sequence When taking a photo , you can choose to take a series of photos with just 1 click ( like photo burst) if you press the camera button it will take 5 photos 1 after the other. We recommend this option is set to OFF.
Quality Lets you choose the quality of the pictures you take. We recommend the setting “Normal”.
Sharpness Change the sharpness of your photos We recommend the setting “Normal”.
White Balance Change the white balance setting of the photos taken We recommend the “auto” setting.
Colour Change the colour tones of your photos, We recommend the setting “colour”.
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ISO Change the ISO setting of the photos taken We recommend the setting “Auto”
Exposure Change the exposure setting of the photos taken. We recommend “+0.0”
Date stamp This option will stamp the time and date into the photos.
PLAYBACK MENU Delete Deletes the video file .
Protect Protects the video file from being deleted by the auto loop.
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Slide show Shows any of the photos taken in a slide show format.
Thumbnail Shows the files as thumbnails on the screen
Volume Change the volume of the videos play back.
Estimated Recording Times
Resolution
8GB
16GB
32GB
1920 x 1080
47 min
94 min
188 min
1440 x 1080
46 min
92 min
184 min
720 x 1280
62 min
124 min
248 min
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Loop setting explained The loop setting allows the camera to keep recording hour after hour to the SD card, when setting the camera up if you choose a 5 minute setting the camera will record in 5 minute video segments. The camera will then record 5 minute video files, one after the other until the SD cards capacity is full and then will “loop” to the oldest video file and overwrite it.
G-Sensor Explained The G-Sensor feature enables the camera to think and lock and protect a file from being deleted in the “loop” process. (please see event recording) The camera has different setting for you to choose the sensitivity . The G-sensors senses sudden shocks and changes in the driving. If the sensor is set too high the G-Sensor could activate by driving over a pot hole or sudden braking. If you are a new owner of a silent witness camera, we would suggest that you drive with it in the low setting and then increase the setting once you have a feel how the camera works with your driving and vehicle.
Event recording explained Event recording works in the same way as the “loop setting” but for the locked files. If the G-sensor has been set too high, it will start to fill the SD with locked files, which will then stop the camera recording. But we have built in a feature to stop this from happening, so when the camera reaches 40 locked files it will then go back and delete the oldest locked files.
Motion detection explained Motion detection can be used ONLY if the camera has been wired the correct way for this feature, generally the user would use the camera as a dash camera or cctv for there vehicle. To enable motion detection the camera must be wired to a permanent power source on the vehicle, and will switch on when it senses an object in the lens, once the object has passed the camera will then stop recording and go back into sleep mode. Please note : when the camera is in motion detection mode you must manually turn it back into a dash camera. Format explained Formatting has two processes , one is to clean the videos and photos from the SD card, and two it puts the SD back to former state and makes sure it is working correctly. It is very important the SD card is looked after, and formatting is a part of it’s maintenance. Although the camera is designed with a “event record” feature to delete older G-sensor files to help keep the card clean of false g-sensor videos, you must always format the SD card on a regular basis. You must always format you SD card every 6 months if your “event record” setting is set to 40 , any other setting 4-5 weeks.
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Video Playback
It is very simple to play the videos back on your computer. The video files are recorded in a format recognised by all pc’s and mac computers and has a generic USB driver , so there is no special software required to install the camera.
How do I plug the card into my computer Method 1 - Use the USB lead plug this into your computer and then plug this into the cameras USB port on the top left . Method 2 - The easiest way is to use a USB card reader ( pictured below) simply take the SD card out of the camera and insert into the reader and then plug this into your computers USB ports.
When the SD card / Camera has been detected the computer will then show the “removable disk” in “My Computer” and “Finder”. You can then open the video files and play them back.
TIPS
• For the best video playback, it is always best to copy the video files to your computer, this will stop any connection lag between the camera/SD card and USB ports.
Downloading the latest version of “quicktime player” will help with any codec playback issues.
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