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- Page 1 DVR-4 HD DVR-5 HD Generation Vehicle Drive Recorder 2018 User manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents About this Guide ................ 3 WEEE Notice ................4 CE Regulatory Notice ..............4 Battery Warning ................. 4 Notes on Installation ..............5 Caution ................... 6 Introduction ............... 7 Features ..............7 Package Contents ............7 Product Overview ............8 Product Overview –... - Page 3 Connecting to Other Devices ........47 Connecting to the Computer ........47 Connecting to TV ............48 Installing the Software ..........49 Updating the speed camera data..........50 Snooper DVR Player ..........51 Specifications............52 Service Under Warranty ..........55 DVR-4/5 HD Gen2 V1.2 EN 04/18...
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Page 4: About This Guide
About this Guide The content in this document is for information purpose and is subject to change without prior notice. We have made every effort to ensure that this User Guide is accurate and complete. However, no liability is assumed for any errors or omissions that may have occurred. -
Page 5: Weee Notice
• Never dismantle, crush, or pierce the battery. Do not expose the battery to a high temperature environment. • Only replace the battery with a genuine Snooper battery. • Keep the battery out of reach of children. • Batteries may explode if exposed to fire. Never dispose of batteries in a fire. -
Page 6: Notes On Installation
Notes on Installation 1. Before installing the device, measure the front windshield viewing area, make sure not to block the driver's front view, install the device below the rear view mirror (the central, higher right position of the front windshield). And we recommend that the sky and the land each occupy 50% of the screen, fix the car holder and then adjust the device so that the lane ahead is aligned with the screen. -
Page 7: Caution
• Set up time zone, time and date accurately before you use this device. • Please use Snooper Player software only if the Maps are functioning correctly. • The firmware function in the device is for reference only, drivers are advised to exercise discretion based on actual road conditions. -
Page 8: Introduction
1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this advanced drive recorder. This product is specifically designed for real time video recording when driving. 1.1 Features • SONY Sensor, low light enhancement • Full HD 1920*1080 • 3.0" TFT-LCD colour screen • 155°... -
Page 9: Product Overview
Product Overview Item Item Menu / Back Button ( Reset Hole Add Speed Point / Up Button Microphone Snapshot / Down Button ( Power Switch Emergency Recording / Confirm Power Connector Port Button ( Switch Camera Button ( 2CH) Memory Card Slot LED Indicator HDMI Connector Port LCD Colour Screen... -
Page 10: Product Overview - Rear Camera (Dvr-5Hd Only)
Product Overview – Rear camera (DVR-5HD only) Item Item Wide Angle Lens Camera Rotation Shaft Base Rear/ front image switch Micro USB Connector Port DVR-4/5 HD Gen2 V1.2 EN 04/18... -
Page 11: Getting Started
2 Getting Started Storage Media 2.1.1 Inserting the Memory Card Insert the memory card with the contacts facing towards the screen of the device, see the illustration below. Push the memory card in until you hear a click, indicating the card is in position. 2.1.2 Removing the Memory Card If the device is powered on, please power off first and wait for the device to completely power down before ejecting the memory card. -
Page 12: Installation In Vehicles
Installation in Vehicles 2.2.1 Mount to Windshield DVR-4/5 HD Gen2 V1.2 EN 04/18... -
Page 13: Adjusting The Device Position
2.2.2 Adjusting the device position DVR-4/5 HD Gen2 V1.2 EN 04/18... -
Page 14: Connecting To The Power Supply
2.3 Connecting to the Power Supply Only use the supplied car adapter to power this device and charge the built-in battery. Connect one end of the car adapter to the power connector port on the device. USB port input: DC 5V / 1.0A. Plug the other end of the car adapter to the cigarette lighter socket of your vehicle. -
Page 15: Installation In Vehicles - Rear Camera (Dvr-5Hd Only)
2.4 Installation in Vehicles – Rear Camera (DVR-5HD only) 2.4.1 Mounting Rear Camera to the Windshield Remove the white paper from the double sided tape, stick it onto the base of the rear camera, then firmly press the double sided adhesive tape to ensure its firmly stuck. - Page 16 Note: Do not install the device on a tinted window. Doing so may damage the tint film. This product is suitable for light windshield or light colour heat-resistant film windows, it will affect video quality if installed on dark windows or dark heat-resistant film windows.
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Page 17: Adjusting Rear Camera (Dvr-5Hd Only)
2.4.2 Adjusting Rear Camera (DVR-5HD only) 2.4.2.1 Recording Rear View Once the rear camera is mounted to the rear windshield, the lens should be rotated to accommodate the external rear view as illustrated below. Slide the switch to “Rear”. Use the preview screen on the front camera to fine tune the desired lens angle. -
Page 18: Recording Inside The Vehicle
2.4.2.2 Recording Inside the Vehicle Once the rear camera is mounted to the rear windshield, the lens should be rotated to accommodate the internal cabin view as shown by the illustrations below. Slide the switch to “Front”. Use the preview screen from the front camera to fine tune the desired lens angle. -
Page 19: Connect And Set Up Rear Camera (Dvr-5Hd Only)
2.5 Connect and Set Up Rear Camera (DVR-5HD only) Use the USB cable from the rear camera package to connect between the front and rear cameras. (Rear camera is included in the DVR-5HD package only. Please contact distributor for further information.) Plug phone jack into the front camera’s 2CH port. -
Page 20: Battery Status Indicator
Battery Status Indicator 2.5.1 Icon Description Full battery power. 2/3 battery power. 1/3 battery power. Out of battery power. Battery is charging. Connect the car adapter to charge the battery, until the battery is fully charged. Note: To avoid equipment overheating and possible catastrophic damage to the battery, please only use the supplied car adapter. -
Page 21: Powering The Device On / Off And Resetting
2.7 Powering the Device On / Off and Resetting 2.7.1 Auto Power On/Off If the device is connected to the vehicle power supply, start the car engine, the device will automatically power on and start recording. Once the vehicle engine shuts down, the device automatically saves the recording and powers off within 10 seconds. -
Page 22: Initial Settings
2.8 Initial Settings Before using the device, we recommend you setup the correct Time zone, Date and Time. Note: Please note that if you press the button during recording, the system will stop recording and enter the OSD menu. Before accessing the menu make sure the recording is stopped. - Page 23 Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) map of international time zones: Note: If Satellite Synchronization is on, the device clock will be set via satellite clock signal based on the Set Time zone. If satellite positioning is not available, the device clock will run based on the user defined time.
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Page 24: Set The Date / Time
2.8.2 Set the Date / Time To set the correct date and time, do the following: Press the button to enter the OSD menu. Press the button to select Date / Time, and then press the button to enter the function menu. Press the button to adjust the value, and then press... -
Page 25: Using The Drive Recorder
3 Using the Drive Recorder 3.1 Automatic Recording Once the car engine starts, the device will automatically power on and start recording. Recording will automatically stop when the engine is switched off. Note: Some vehicle power supplies do not turn on / off automatically when the car engine starts. -
Page 26: The Front Camera's Recording Screen
3.1.1 The Front Camera’s Recording Screen Icon Item Description Recording Indicates the current video Duration duration. Indicates the current recording Date / Time date and time. During video recording, press the Menu button to enter the OSD menu. During video recording, press the Add Speed Cam button to add a speed cam Position... - Page 27 Switch Camera Press to switch preview Preview screen. Indicates the strength of satellite positioning. If the icon shows in Satellite red on screen, it indicates that the Positioning camcorder cannot complete the satellite positioning. Speed Current driving speed. Indicates voice recording muted, Voice Record sound will not be recorded.
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Page 28: Emergency Recording
3.1.2 Emergency Recording To Start the Emergency Recording, do the following: During Video Recording, press the button to enter emergency recording mode, the “Emergency” message will be displayed immediately at the upper left corner of the screen, and the recorded file will be protected. The emergency video recording length is the same as the recording interval setting. -
Page 29: Add Speed Point
3.2 Add Speed Point You may customize speed cam positions in this product. When the GPS positioning is active, press to update speed camera points. This product features a capacity for 200 speed cam positions. In case you are trying to add more than that the system will prompt with the message "Speed Position is full". -
Page 30: Driving Safety
3.4 Driving Safety The following driving safety function is for reference only. Drivers are advised to exercise discretion based on actual road conditions. Note: The Driving Safety function is limited to triggering no more than two alarms at the same time. If a voice and alert message have been triggered, any other alarm will be ignored until either of the two is settled. -
Page 31: Speed Limit Alert
3.4.2 Speed Limit Alert If the Speed Limit Alert function is enabled, this product produces an audible alert and screen message once your car’s location is determined by GPS and its running speed exceeds the set limit. To activate the Speed Limit Alert, do the following: Press the button to enter the OSD menu. -
Page 32: Parking Mode
3.5 Parking Mode To monitor the vehicle when it is parked, you can activate Vibration Detection, or Motion Detection. Follow the steps below to change the settings for Parking Mode: Press the button to enter the main menu. Press the button to select Parking Mode, and then press... -
Page 33: Motion Detection
• Motion Detection: - If disconnected from the external power supply when the device is powered on, the system will display the alert message “Press OK to power off or enter Parking mode after 10 sec”. This means the system will enter Motion Detection automatically in 10 seconds, and then the LCD screen turns off (the device will turn off the screen temporarily, but will remain in standby detection status. -
Page 34: Collision Detection
3.6 Collision Detection If the Collision Detection function is enabled, this device begins emergency recording once it detects any collision. The sensitivity of the Collision Detection function is set to Normal by default, to change the settings of Collision Detection: Press the button to enter the OSD menu. -
Page 35: Driver Fatigue Alert
3.7 Driver Fatigue Alert If the Driver Fatigue Alert function is enabled, this product produces an audible alert and screen message one hour after it has begun recording and repeats the alerts every half hour afterwards. To enable the Driver Fatigue Alert, do the following: Press the button to enter the OSD menu. - Page 36 Press the button to return to the recording screen. After enabling LDWS, the screen will display a traffic lane align icon in green , please adjust the camcorder so the slash lines are centred in the driving lane. This product produces an audible alert and screen message when LDWS is activated.
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Page 37: Fcws
3.9 FCWS Once your car’s location is determined by GPS and the FCWS function is enabled, this camcorder produces an audible alert and screen message when you drive at speeds over 60 km/h (37 mph) and are less than 20 m away from the car in front of you. If the camcorder is not connected to a satellite, and the distance from the leading vehicle is below 20 meters, it will also produce a warning screen and an audible beep reminder. -
Page 38: Grid Function Chart
3.10 2 Grid Function Chart When the camcorder is recording, pressing the Power button will enter the 2 GRID FUNCTION CHART in the LCD screen, users can check vehicular information here. Pressing the Power button once again will return to your recording. Item Item Driving Speed... -
Page 39: Playback Videos And Photos
3.11 Playback Videos and Photos 3.11.1 Playback Press the button to enter the OSD menu. Press the button to select Playback, then press the button to enter the function menu. Press the button to select file types (Video / Event / Picture), and then press the button to enter menu. -
Page 40: Playback Mode
3.11.2 Playback Mode Video Playback Screen Picture Playback Screen Icon Item Description Indicates the type of file currently File Type playing. Indicates the file name of video / File Name picture. Duration / Indicates the video elapsed time / Total Indicates total recorded time. - Page 41 Icon Item Description When a compatible memory card is inserted, the LCD displays If no memory card is inserted or if TF Card the memory card is damaged / incompatible, the LCD displays Indicates battery power and Battery icon charging status. Shows the current file number and Serial Number total file number.
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Page 42: Deleting Files
3.12 Deleting Files To delete file(s), perform the following steps: Press the button to enter the OSD menu. Press the button to select File Deletion, and then press the button to enter the function menu. Press the button to select file types (Video / Event / Picture), and then press the button to enter the menu. - Page 43 • Delete All: button to select Delete All, and - Press the then press the button to delete all the files in this file type. Press the repetitively to return to the recording screen. Note: Deleted files CANNOT be recovered. Ensure the files you wish to preserve are backed up before deletion.
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Page 44: Adjusting The Settings
4 Adjusting the Settings 4.1 Using the Menu Refer to the table below for details of the main menu and function list. Menu option Description Available option Video (Front camera) Video (Rear camera) Select the file category that you Event (Front camera) Playback want to view. - Page 45 Menu option Description Available option audible alert is automatically or set speed limit from triggered and a warning message 50 to 200km/h (30 to is displayed on the screen. 125mph) Press the button to set the satellite time. You may Set Time Zone Set the time zone you are in.
- Page 46 Menu option Description Available option Key Tone Enable / disable key tone. On / Off Press the Adjust the power-on sound and button to set the Volume key tone volume. volume. It can be set between 0 ~ 10. Save respective video files in a Record Interval 30 sec.
- Page 47 Menu option Description Available option When FCWS is activated after satellite positioning, the camcorder will issue an audible alert and screen message when FCWS On / Off vehicle speed is above 60 km/h (37 mph) and the distance between the front vehicle is less than 20m.
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Page 48: Connecting To Other Devices
5 Connecting to Other Devices 5.1 Connecting to the Computer You can connect the device to a desktop computer or notebook to transfer or view files. Connect the mini USB cable to the power connector port of the device. Connect the other end of USB cable to an available USB port of your computer. -
Page 49: Connecting To Tv
5.2 Connecting to TV You can use a HDMI cable to connect to a TV to play the file. Power on the device. Connect HDMI cable to device HDMI port. Connect HDMI cable to TV HDMI port. Power on TV, switch TV signal input to HDMI, use the buttons to operate the device. -
Page 50: Installing The Software
6 Installing the Software Place the attached CD ROM into the CD drive. If the CD does not execute automatically, please use Windows File Manager to execute the Install_CD.exe file on the CD. The following screen will be displayed. Press the [Menu] item to start the installation process and follow the instructions on-screen. -
Page 51: Updating The Speed Camera Data
Register your device at http://www.snooperneo.co.uk once registered, follow the on screen instructions. For subsequent downloads please follow the instructions below: For DVR-4HD Gen 2 go to or click on the link below: https://www.snooperneo.co.uk/SoftwareDVR.cfm?type=305 and enter your serial number. For DVR-5HD Gen 2 go to or click on te link below: https://www.snooperneo.co.uk/SoftwareDVR.cfm?type=306... -
Page 52: Snooper Dvr Player
Video files recorded using the front camera (MOV) and the GPS/G-Sensor files (NMEA) must be stored in the same folder before starting the playback. The Snooper DVR software is only available on the Windows operating system. DVR-4/5 HD Gen2 V1.2 EN 04/18... -
Page 53: Specifications
8 Specifications Item Description Image sensor 1/2.9” SONY sensor 1920 (H) x 1080 (V) Effective pixels Supports Micro SDHC, up to 32GB class 10 speed or Storage media greater LCD display 3” LCD colour TFT Wide Angle Fixed Focus lens Lens Aperture: Up to F1.8 Focus range... - Page 54 Item Description Operating 0° ~ 60° C Temperature Operating 20 ~ 70% RH Humidity Storage -20° ~ 70° C Temperature Dimensions 87.6 x 53 x 28.5 mm Weight Approx. 86g (without memory card) Rear Camera (DVR-5HD only): Item Description Image Sensor 1/2.9”...
- Page 55 Faulty Products from 31 days to 12 months from purchase. Snooper (Performance Products Ltd) will offer a prompt repair service. In all cases we reserve the right to inspect the product and verify the fault. Contact Seller for their returns procedure, all warranty claims MUST go through the seller.
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Page 56: Service Under Warranty
Snooper will not assume any responsibility for any loss or damage incurred in shipping. The sole responsibility of Snooper under this Limited Warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or the replacement of the product only (whichever is deemed appropriate and at the sole discretion of Snooper). - Page 57 Copyright © 2018 All rights reserved. All other marks, products or company names mentioned in this guide are trademarks of their respective companies. DVR-4/5 HD Gen2 V1.2 EN 04/18...
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