General Settings.............. Video Settings ..............Photo Settings ..............Playback Settings ............5. Software Installation .............. 6. SD Card Insert ................ 7. Software User Guide .............. File Loading ..............Playback Screen ............. Google Maps ..............Save JPEG and AVI File ..........www.smartwitness.com...
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CONTINUED... Print Image ..............Backup Files ..............GPS Log to KML Converter ..........Initialise Micro SD Card ........... Settings ................Viewing Settings .............. About ................8. Recording Time Table ............9. Specifications ................www.smartwitness.com...
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When malfunction occurs, the product may not save all videos and the sensor may not recognise shock impacts. WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE www.smartwitness.com...
6) If GPS signal reception is poor, it may take longer to locate your current position when the vehicle is moving than when it is stationary. www.smartwitness.com...
1. OVERVIEW The SVC1080 is a 1080P Full HD vehicle accident camera with a 2.4” LCD Monitor for live viewing, playback and setup. In addition, the camera features an integrated 3 axis G-sensor and integrated GPS receiver. This evidence can protect a driver from many of the issues faced on the roads today: •...
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Micro SD Card Power Button Record Button Please Note Before inserting the Micro SD card, you will need to initialise the card using the Smart Witness software. Please refer to page 28 for details on how to do this. www.smartwitness.com www.smartwitness.com...
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Reset AV PLEASE NOTE Pressing the reset button on the bottom of the SVC1080 will reboot the unit, but the configurations will remain the same. To reset the configuration, use the reset menu. The SVC1080 can be restored to its factory default settings by selecting the factory default option and then restarting the unit.
2. Position Camera at the front of the car. Secure to windscreen by applying a small amount of pressure and holding for 15-30 seconds. 3. Insert Micro SD Card into unit. Please take care to have the it the correct way round. 4. Plug into Cigarette Lighter Socket www.smartwitness.com...
3. BASIC OPERATION Automatic Start The SVC1080 will automatically start when power is supplied. If the cigarette lighter plug is connected the unit will power up automatically when the vehicle ignition is turned on. Language Selection After the unit has been powered, follow the on screen instructions to set the language using the arrow buttons and then confirm the language selection by pressing the ‘OK’...
The resolution and frame rates can be set as per your requirements. You can change the configuration of the recording using the SVC1080 Software (Supplied). To do this, please see the ‘Settings’ section on page 42.
(Page 19). Modes The SVC1080 has 3 modes; Video, Photo and Playback. The modes can be changed by pressing the ‘OK’ button while on standby. Video Mode - Press ‘Rec’ to start recording and ‘Menu’ to stop.
When in parking mode, if your vehicle is parked for more than 5 minues, the SVC1080 will start to record. Recording will be at 1fps and the red LED will blink. When the vehicle starts moving again, the recording wil return to its original setting.
4. OSD MENU The SVC1080 allows you to adjust some of the settings on the recorder through an on-screen menu as well as through the software. There are 3 menus available for the 3 modes, as well as a general settings menu.
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(50Hz) or indoor (60Hz). Default Settings Reset the recorder to factory default settings, use the arrow key to either select ‘OK’ or ‘Cancel’. Before selecting ‘OK’ please make sure you have backed up any files you wish to keep. www.smartwitness.com...
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SD Card Format This option allows you to format your micro SD card on the SVC1080 rather than going through the software on your PC. Before selecting ‘OK’ please make sure you have backed up any files you wish to keep as the micro SD card will be wiped clean.
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Click here to see whether the daylight saving time has been enabled. To adjust this option, please go to the ‘Settings-Date/Time Format’ section on page 42. Firmware Version This option allows you to view the firmware settings on the recorder to see if you have the latest firmware installed. www.smartwitness.com...
This option allows you to adjust the frame rate for the recordings. Choose between 30fps or 10fps. PLEASE NOTE The higher the frame rate, the more space it will take up on your micro SD Card. However, the image quality will be higher, refer to page 46. www.smartwitness.com...
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SVC1080 starts recording. Overwrite (Cont) The overwrite options allows you to set recordings to be overwritten when the micro SD card is full. The SVC1080 will automatically delete the oldest files. Here you can choose to overwrite the continuous recorded files. www.smartwitness.com...
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Overwrite (Panic) The overwrite options allows you to set recordings to be overwritten when the micro SD card is full. The SVC1080 will automatically delete the oldest files. Here you can overwrite the sensor recorded files. Overwrite (S.Sensor) The overwrite options allows you to set recordings to be overwritten when the SD card is full.
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(above), you can adjust the sensor sensitivty to high, middle or low. However, if you set to advanced, you can adjust the collision, turning and acceleration/deceleration shocks. Press the ‘OK’ button on each option to set the sensitivty level to either high, middle or low. www.smartwitness.com...
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The parking mode option allows you to turn this function on or off. You can use the SVC1080 even when your vehicle is parked. For this function, you will need to use a permanent power source that will not disconnect when the ignition is turned off.
Photo Settings Resolution Here you can adjust the resolution for the photos taken by the SVC1080. Choose between the following resolutions: • VGA (640x480) • 720P (1280x720) • HD (1440x1080) • 1080P Full HD (1920x1080) • 3.5 Megapixel (2176x1632) Playback Settings...
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This option allows you to turn on the ‘delayed power off’ function. You can choose to continue recording during quick stopovers by turning the delayed shutdown function on. When activated, the SVC1080 will continue recording for a maximum of 5 minutes, depending on the battery life, after external power is cut off.
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Play Audio Turn this function on to play audio during recordings, if the audio recording option has been turned on. Volume Adjust the volume of the recordings, if the audio function has been enabled. www.smartwitness.com...
Install 20MB or higher HDD Free Space Backup 2GB or higher Display 1,024 x 768 pixel / High Colour (16 bit) or higher If the PC does not meet the minimum system requirements, the Analysis Software may not function properly. www.smartwitness.com...
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The SVC1080 software will come supplied on the micro SD card (if you pur- chased on) in the ‘software’ folder. Or you can download it from our website www.smartwitness.com. 1. Plug the micro SD card into your computer. 2. Open the ‘FHDREC1’ file.
5. Select the micro SD card from the drop down and tick the “Quick Format” box when prompted. 6. Click “Start” to begin formatting. 7. Once the card has been formatted, you will see the screen on the right. Then, remove the micro SD Card from the computer. www.smartwitness.com...
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9. Insert the micro SD memory card into the micro SD card slot. PLEASE NOTE The very first time you power up your unit with the micro SD Card inserted, it is important not to disconnect the power before the 2 minutes have elapsed, as this may damage the unit. www.smartwitness.com...
When Record Method is set as ‘Continuous record’ Check Recording the event duration Check Load all files Button Button When Record Method is set as ‘Panic record’ Check the event Type of Recording Check Load all files Button Button www.smartwitness.com...
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When Record Method is set as ‘Photo’ Check the event Check Load all files Button Button Check the shock, panic photo or normal recorded file from the list using a mouse or click ‘Check All’ button. Then click the ‘Load’ button. www.smartwitness.com...
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6. If you have selected more than one file, once you’ve clicked the “Load Button” the “FileList” tab will change to the “PlayList” tab as shown below. 7. Double click the file you wish to playback to play that file. www.smartwitness.com...
Displays accelerometer values on graph Graph Display and sound Select display to be continuous or frame by controls frame and sound level Shows location and route using Google Maps Select files to view: Data File List Continuous, panic, shock, Photo www.smartwitness.com...
The total camera icons shown will be less than 100, even if there are more than 100 events. When the unit is set to ‘Normal’ recording mode, there will be no route & camera icon on the map. www.smartwitness.com...
Pause the playback and click ‘Save jpg’ icon to make a JPG file. ‘Save jpg’ Icon Click the ‘...’ to choose a save location Click ‘Save AVI’ icon to make a AVI file. ‘Save AVI’ Icon Click the ‘...’ to choose a save location www.smartwitness.com...
Choose to print the current image or select another image from the same file you are in by searching the time and date. See a preview of the printed image and alter the printer settings to change paper size/orientation etc. www.smartwitness.com...
‘Backup Event/Log Files’ Icon Select ‘continuous, ‘panic’, ‘s.sensor’ or ‘photo’ and then select the backup folder location. To begin, click the ‘start’ button. To backup the whole data from micro SD card to the PC, check the ‘Backup All’ option. www.smartwitness.com...
Select the folder location of the KML file. You can also choose to automactically launch the ‘Google Earth’ function. Click start and the route will then be shown on Google Earth. We recommend you use Google Earth Version 5.0 or above. www.smartwitness.com...
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Click ‘Car Track’ and then ‘Play Tour’ www.smartwitness.com...
Click ‘Ok’ when selected. Blank Card Pre initialised Card On the following screen, check the ‘Quick Format’ button and uncheck the ‘Backup Configuration File’ and click ‘Start’ to begin initialisation. www.smartwitness.com...
Resolution Adjust the resolution on the recorder from VGA (640x480), 720P (1280x720), HD (1440x1080) or 1080P HD (1920x1080). Frame Rate Adjust the frame rate from 30fps or 10fps. Audio Recording Turn the audio recording on or off. www.smartwitness.com...
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Parking Mode You can use the SVC1080 even when your vehicle is parked. For this function, you will need to use a permanent power source that will not disconnect when the ignition is turned off.
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Initialise micro SD Card When the settings have been adjusted, you can intitialise the micro SD Card to save the settings and transfer to the SVC1080. Please backup all data files you wish to keep before doing this. Delete Recorded Files Click this option to delete all recorded files on the microSD card.
This option allows you to change PC Viewer Settings for ‘Speed Unit’ (MPH, km/h or kn) and the ‘Date Format’ (YYYY/MM/DD, MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM/YYYY). About ‘About’ Icon This shows you the Smart Witness version, if the micro SD card is in insert- ed and the Smart Witness firmware version. www.smartwitness.com...
Parking 2,172 4,655 Mode 1,076 1,138 2,438 720P Parking 1,280 2,967 6,400 Mode 1,493 3,200 1,716 3,677 Parking 1,138 3,413 7,964 17,067 Mode PLEASE NOTE This table is for reference only and may differ depending on configuration and use. www.smartwitness.com...
2 LEDs (Recording - Red, Power - Green) PC Software Available from the Smart Witness Website DC 5V Power Input (Cigarette Lighter Plug or Permanent Power Connector) Power Consumption Size (WxHxD) in mm 88x55x17 Weight 0.075 KG Operation Temp -10°C~60°C www.smartwitness.com...
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This product is supplied with a 2 year warranty. The Warranty excludes products that have been misused, (including accidental damage) and damage caused by normal wear and tear. In the unlikely event that you encounter a problem with this product, it should be returned to the place of purchase. www.smartwitness.com...
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Manufactured Exclusively for: VEHICLE CCTV AND SAFETY SYSTEMS www.smartwitness.com Smart Witness, Unit 2 Valley Point, Beddington Farm Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4WP...
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