Honda Drive Recorder User Manual

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Page 2 Drive Recorder User Manual Please read the instruction manual carefully before using. This product should be installed by an authorised Honda dealer.
Page 3 Thank you very much for using the Honda Drive Video Recorder (DVR). Please read these instructions carefully before using. For after sales support, please contact your Honda dealer. There may be some differences between the pictures shown in this instruction manual and the actual product.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
1. Part Names and Functions 2. Button and Gesture Induction Function 3. Indicator LED and Buzzer Status 4. Features and Functions 5. Smart Phone Interaction Interconnection Introduction Honda App Installation Wireless Connection Instruction Honda App Instructions 6. HDMI Functions 7. HDMI Guidance Reference 1.
Page 5: Safety Precautions
If you notice dirt, water, smoke, a bad smell or other unusual behaviour on the DVR, please stop using it immediately and contact a Honda dealer. If you continue to use the DVR, it may cause an accident, fire or electric shock.
Page 6 Preface Safety Precautions Caution • Do not use this device outside the vehicle because it may cause accidents, fire or electric shock. • Do not continue to use the device when it has failed. Turn off the power and remove the memory card immediately. •...
Page 7: Power On And Off
Preface Power On and Off Button Start Car Key Start OFF Mode Lock Mode ・ Button light goes off ・Steering wheel is locked and the ・Car key plug position power is off. ACC Mode ACC Mode ・The engine does not start. ・The red indicator dims in a circular Can use the appliances like direction.
Page 8: Part Names And Functions
Instructions Part Names and Functions ■ Appearance ② ⑥ ⑨ ③ ⑦ ⑩ ④ ⑧ ⑫ ⑤ ⑪ ① ■ Parts and Functions Camera lens (Adjustable up and down) ① Wireless ON/OFF button | Start/Stop recording button ② Forward/start and stop recording button ③...
Page 9: Button And Gesture Induction Function
Instructions Button and Gesture Induction Function ■ Button Functions ※(1) ※(2） General mode HDMI mode Button Short Press Long Press Long Short Press (less than 1 second) Press (more than 2 seconds) Activate/ Start/Stop video Quit Deactivate enter/play/stop recording playing wireless Start/Stop audio Cursor to right...
Page 10 Instructions LED Indicator and Buzzer Status ■ LED Indicator Status Status Wireless indicator (Blue) Power indicator (Orange) Wireless connection Power OFF deactivate Wireless connection Stop recording activate ※(1) Flicker Live view data transferring Recording (video and sound) Fast blink Video lock prompt ※(2) ※(2) Slow blink...
Page 11: Features And Functions
Instructions Features and Functions ■ Video Recording The DVR can record video, sound and other information while on the road. It can provide evidence when an accident occurs. The user can also record information and scenery along the road. Video files are automatically stored on the memory card.
Page 12 ※Note: (1): Malfunctions may occur due to variations in smartphone hardware and/or system platforms, or system upgrades in progress. For more details, consult your Honda dealer. (2): On some car models, reflections off car parts or stickers may appear in the video...
Page 13: Smartphone Interaction
Instructions Smartphone Interaction ■ Connectivity Introduction When the "DVR-Link" app is pre-installed on a smartphone and wirelessly connected to the DVR, real-time preview, file playback and DVR system settings can be accessed through the smartphone. The product is compatible with most Apple and Android phones. Due to different hardware and/or system versions, there may be some cases where a phone cannot be connected or some functions fail.
Page 14: Honda App Installation
Instructions Smartphone Interaction ■ Honda App Installation ■ Apple App Store Method 1: Download and install from the Apple App store: ①Click on the "App Store" app on an Apple iPhone. ②Type in "DVR-Link" from the search option box. ③Download and install "DVR-Link".
Page 15: Wireless Connection Instruction
Instructions Smartphone Interaction ■ Wireless Connection Instructions ①Briefly press the button on the DVR to activate the wireless function (The blue LED will turn on). ②In your smartphone wireless settings, select the SSID ※(1) named "HONDA_DVR_xxxxxx". ③You will be prompted to enter a password. The default password is "DVR-xxxxxx".
Page 16: Honda App Instructions
Instructions Smartphone Interaction ■ Honda App Instructions ■ Local file page (1) Click the [video playback] button at the bottom of the screen to enter the remote file list of the DVR. (2) Click the corresponding file in the file list to perform remote playback.
Page 17 Instructions Smartphone Interaction ■ Remote file page (1) Press and hold any file in the file list to move into the file list editing state. Select the file. (2) Click on the [download] button in the the lower right corner of the screen. Download the file.
Page 18 Instructions Smartphone Interaction ■ Real-time Viewing (1) Click on the bottom right of the screen to enter the Live view. (2) Click the [video] key on the real-time screen to stop/start video recording. (3) Click the [photo] button on the real-time screen to take photos.
Page 19 Instructions Smartphone Interaction ■ Function Setting Click in the top right corner on the Live view page to enter the setting page. Microphone: turn the microphone ON or OFF. The default setting is ON. White balance: switch the white balance preset option between Auto, Daylight and Cloudy.
Page 20: Hdmi Functions
Instructions Smartphone Interaction Parking monitoring: adjust the parking monitoring sensitivity. The default setting is OFF. Gesture function: turn the gesture functionality ON or OFF. The default option is ON. Format DVR's storage card: delete all files from the DVR memory card. DVR wireless connection settings: change the preset wireless settings for the SSID and change the password.
Page 21: Hdmi Guidance
Instructions HDMI Connection ■ HDMI Guidance ■ File display ①Use the HDMI cable to connect the DVR and the display device Micro HDMI Insert ※ ②After connection, the display device displays the playlist interface. The files in the red box are the selected files. ③Press on the DVR or Pick...
Page 22 Reference Q & A This is a multi-function product, which connects to smartphones wirelessly. It connects to the display device using HDMI. There are many smartphone models on the market. Read the following precautions before use: • The lens angle of this product can be adjusted manually. To maintain clarity, do not touch the lens surface when you adjust the lens angle.
Page 23: Precautions For Use
Reference Precautions for Use • To keep the real-time preview fluid, the image data is compressed and transmitted to a smartphone through a wireless connection at a reduced resolution. You can download the video file to your smartphone or remove the memory card to view the video in full resolution. •...
Page 24 Reference Frequently Asked Questions Refer to the table below to troubleshoot failure symptoms. If the issue persists after you apply the suggested solution(s), consult your Honda dealer. Failure symptom Possible reason(s) Solution(s) SD card not plugged in. DVR not working Unplug and plug in SD card again.