SmartWitness SVC1080-LCA User manual

VEHICLE CCTV AND SAFETY SYSTEMS
Full HD (1080P) Vehicle Accident Camera
SVC1080-LCA
User Guide
Version 1.2
CONTENTS
GPS Function .............................................................................
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1. Overview .................................................................................
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2. Introduction ............................................................................
Unit Parts .........................................................................
Wiring Description ...........................................................
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3. Contents ..................................................................................
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4. LED Guide ...............................................................................
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5. Functions ................................................................................
6. Installation ..............................................................................
Camera Installation .........................................................
Wiring Installation ............................................................
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7. SD Card Functions .................................................................
8. Software Installation ..............................................................
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9. SD Card Initialise ....................................................................
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10. Software User Guide ............................................................
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Settings ...........................................................................20
About ...............................................................................23
Viewing Settings ..............................................................
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File Loadng ......................................................................
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Playback Screen .............................................................
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Log File Playback ............................................................
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Google Maps ...................................................................
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Save JPEG & AVI File .....................................................
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Print Image ......................................................................
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Backup Files ....................................................................
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Cloud Backup ..................................................................
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CONTINUED...
GPS Log to KML Converter .............................................
Driver Reporting ..............................................................
Analysis Criteria Settings ................................................
Grading Criteria Settings .................................................
Grading Method ...............................................................
Graph Display Settings ....................................................
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11. Specifications .......................................................................
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Appendices
Appendix 1 - Mac OS Playback Software .................................
Appendix 2 - Recording Timetable ...........................................
Appendix 3 - Firmware Upgrade ...............................................
Appendix 4 - SD Card Maintenance ..........................................
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SAFETY ADVICE
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
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. Please refer to the installation section in the user
manual for a full guide on where to install product.
Damages caused by production malfunction, 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 sensor
may not recognise shock impacts.
WARNING:
DO NOT EXPOSE PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
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GPS RECEPTION
1. Activate the product in an area without large buildings to improve
GPS reception.
For commercial purposes, the GPS has an average range error of more than
15 metres and the range error could be more than 100 meters depending on
environmental conditions like buildings and roadside trees etc.
2. The temperature range for optimum operation of the GPS receiver in
your car is -10 ~ 50°C.
3. When using the product for the first time or after a long period (more
than three days), it may take a little longer to recognise your current
location.
It may take between five and thirty minutes to get GPS reception.
GPS reception may be impaired under the following circumstances:
1) If there is an object at the end of the GPS antenna
2) If your vehicle has metallic elements on the windshield
3) If equipment generating electromagnetic waves that interfere with the GPS
signal are installed in the vehicle e.g. other GPS devices including certain
types of wireless activated alarms, MP3 and CD players and camera
alarms using GPS.
4) If you are using a receiver connected by a cable, electrical interference can
be avoided by simply changing the location of the receiver (antenna).
5) On heavily overcast or cloudy days, if the vehicle is in a covered location
such as under a bridge or raised roadway, in a tunnel, an underground
roadway or parking area, inside a building or surrounded by high-rise
buildings.
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.
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1. OVERVIEW
The SVC1080-LCA is a Vehicle Accident camera with Full HD (1080P)
recording. In addition to this, the camera is equipped with a 3 Axis Shock
Sensor & GPS for measuring braking, acceleration, driving style and
recording location.
The camera includes alarm outputs for telematics integration and permanent
wiring. As well as this, the unit includes a transparent locking case to prevent
tampering with evidence.
This evidence can protect a driver from many of the issues faced on the
roads today:
•Cash for Crash / Pre-meditated staged accidents
•False/Exaggerated Whiplash Claims
•Conflicting Reports of Actual Events
•Lack of Witnesses
•Driving Offence Allegations (Speed Cameras, Traffic Signal Violations etc...)
Features:
• Continuously records the driver’s view via a 170º high-quality lens
• Continuously records braking/acceleration/collision G-forces
• Approved for installation in commercial vehicles
• Built-in GPS receiver ensures the highest accuracy for vehicle
location and speed
• Simple DIY installation
• E-mark, EMC, CE and FCC approved for extra peace of mind
• VOSA and Data Protection Act compliant
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2. INTRODUCTION
FRONT
Bracket
Stick adhesive
tape here
Camera Lens
Tamper Resistant
Locking Case
RIGHT
LEFT
Key Lock
Protects SD
Card Slot
DC Power Input
Connected with
permanent wiring
REAR
Record Button
Record LED
Blue LED
SD Card Format
Button
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Overwrite LED
Red LED
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UNIT PARTS
Main Unit
Bracket
Holder
Transparent
Locking Case
WIRING DESCRIPTION
Remote SW+
Remote SWBattery -
Alarm Out 1
Alarm Out 2
Battery+ (Connect to ignition)
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3. CONTENTS
1x SVC1080-LCA Vehicle Accident Camera with
locking case
1x 3m Mounting Sticky Pad
1x Power Cable
1x Locking Case Keys
1x User Manual
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4. LED GUIDE
Blue LED
Red LED
BLUE LED (Record)
The Blue LED indicates that the unit is on.
In continuous recording mode, the LED will come on for 4 seconds, then off
for one second and repeat.
In event recording mode, the LED will come on for 0.5 seconds, off for 0.5
seconds and then repeat.
In parking mode, the LED will be on for 8 seconds, off for 1 second and
repeat.
RED LED (Warning LED)
The Red LED will turn on to indicate a system failure on the unit.
Buzzer
The buzzer will sound when the event recording begins. This can be turned
off if required using the settings on the SVC1080-LCA software.
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See the table below for an explanation of the LED status changes on the
back of the recorder.
No.
BLUE LED
RED LED
Buzzer
Meaning
1
On
On
Off
System Booting Up
2
Double Blink
Double Blink
Off
Upgrade
3
4 Second on
1 Second off
Off
Off
Continuous Recording
Mode
4
0.5 Second on
0.5 Second off
Off
Beep once
Triggered Event
Recording
5
Off
0.5 Second on
0.5 Second off
Off
SD Card Fault
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On
On
Off
System Fault
7
On
Off
Beep Twice
SD Unmount
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On
Off
Beep Twice
SD Reset
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Off
Off
Off
SD Format
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Off
2 Second on
2 Second off
Off
SD Card Full
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Off
Off
Beep once
for 1 Sec
Auto Calibration
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8 Seconds on
1 Second off
Off
Off
Parking Mode
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Off
Off
Off
Power Off
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5. FUNCTIONS
Automatic Booting
Once the SVC1080-LCA has been wired to your car power source, the unit
will automatically turn on when the car’s ignition is switched on. The system
boot up will take around 1 minute before the unit is ready to record. If there is
no SD card, the unit will beep and both LEDs will flash.
The default setting for recording is continuous at 30fps with 720P resolution.
This setting allows for separate event and panic recordings.
On this setting, the SD card’s storage will be used up quicker and depending
on the settings, it may overwrite or stop recording when full. To avoid losing
valuable data, we recommend that you back up the data onto a separate
storage device or PC/Mac.
Recording Mode (Continuous)
This is the only recording mode. In this setting, the unit will begin recording
after the system has booted up and record the entire time the unit is
powered (SD card has to be present).
However, if you change the resolution to 1080I or 720P you will have
continuous recording and event recording. The SVC1080-LCA will
automatically create event files based on the below scenarios:
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4.
Continuously records 720P @ 30fps in the normal folder and overwrite.
Up to 10 G-sensor event files will be recorded in the shock folder.
Up to 10 Panic event files will be recorded in the panic folder.
If you check the parking mode function, then the continuous record
frame rate will be changed to 1fps if the car doesn’t move for 5 minutes.
Please note that event files will not be created in 1080P mode.
The resolution and frame rates can be set as per your requirements using
the SmartWitness software. To do this, please refer to the ‘Settings’ section
on page 20.
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Parking Mode
The parking mode function allows you to record data when your vehicle is
parked. If the G-sensor value changes are less than 50mg for 5 minutes, the
recording frame rate will drop to 1fps.
When the vehicle stars to move again, the parking mode will switch off
automatically and starts continuous recording immediately.
G-Sensor Calibration
To begin the G-sensor calibration, follow the steps below;
1. Install the unit and park the vehicle on a flat surface.
2. Turn on the unit and press the blue button once.
3. Then the calibration can begin when the buzzer beeps.
For this function, please check the G-sensor and calibration functions using
the settings on the software.
Built-in Power Backup (Super Capacitor)
In the event of the power failing on the unit, the SVC1080-LCA will remain on
to create the last data file using the internal super capacitor.
Time and Date
The SVC1080-LCA gets the time and date information from the GPS
satellites, so there is no need to set this manually. However, you can set this
using the SVC1080-LCA software.
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6. INSTALLATION
CAMERA INSTALLATION
1. Attach the double sided adhesive
tape to the unit.
2. Secure the SVC1080-LCA to the
windscreen behind the rear view
mirror. Please make sure that the
surface is clean and dry before
attaching.
Tip:
Hold in position
with firm
pressure for
30 Seconds
3. Adjust camera view and make
sure the lens has an unobstructed
view.
4. Arrange the power cord neatly
alongside the windshield and
door pillar trim. Use the provided
wire splice clip.
WIRING INSTALLATION
For permanent wiring, we recommend that you use professional installers
unless you are familiar with vehicle wiring.
If you wish to wire the camera yourself, please follow the instructions on the
next page.
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1. Connect the red Fuse Cable (+) to the Fuse box in the vehicle. This
should be connected to a battery circuit.
We recommend that the SVC1080-LCA is wired so that it is only powered
when your ignition is turned on. If you wish to power permanently, then
please use our SVCSPWK as this will help to reduce battery drain.
2. Connect the black Ground cable (highlighted by the Y pin connector) to
the chasses of the car or ground point i.e battery negative terminal.
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7. SD CARD FUNCTIONS
The SD card can be removed in the SVC1080-LCA using 2 different
methods;
1. Turn the ignition off and remove the SD card
2. Take out the SD card when the unit is on using the safe SD card removal
mode.
1. Turn the ignition off in the vehicle and take out the SD card
Turn the ignition off in the vehicle and check the Blue LED light. Once the
LED light has gone out, you can safely remove the SD card.
2. Safely remove & insert the SD Card when the unit is powered
Press the blue button for 3 seconds to enter into the safe SD card removal
mode. After, the blue LED will illuminate continuously. Now you can safely
remove and re-insert the SD card.
After you re-insert the SD card, press the ‘SD Reset’ button and then press
the blue button for 3 seconds and release it.
Format SD Card
To format the SD card, firstly turn the unit off and press the ‘SD Card Format’
button and hold. Then, connect the power for initialisation and hold the ‘SD
Card Format’ button during the boot up.
Once complete, all video and log files will be deleted and the configurations
will be defaulted to the factory settings.
Auto Format SD Card
The SVC1080-LCA has an auto format feature meaning that if the unit
detects any corrupted files on the card, it will format the card so that it can
continue to function.
PLEASE NOTE
When formatting, you will lose all recorded data on the card, so please
perform regular backups of the data.
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8. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENT
Recommended PC specifications for PC Viewer software
OS
CPU
RAM
Interface
HDD Free Space
Display
Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, MAC OS
10.7/10.8/10.9 (Mac S/W Viewing Only)
Core 2 Duo 2.5GHz or Higher
2GB or higher
SD Memory Card Reader
Install 55MB or higher
Backup 4GB or higher
1024 x 768 pixel / True Colour or higher (Depending
on SD Card)
If the PC does not meet the minimum system requirements, the Analysis
Software may not function properly.
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The SVC1080-LCA software will come supplied on the SD card (if you have
purchased one) in the ‘software’ folder. Or you can download it from our
website www.smartwitness.com.
1. Plug the SD card into your computer.
2. Open the ‘FHDREC1’ file.
software
3. Open the ‘Software’ folder.
4. Select the ‘setup.exe’ file to bring up the following screen.
5. Select the language and then follow the on-screen dialog box.
6. The ‘SVC1080-LCA Software’ icon will now be displayed on your desktop.
NOTE: To Un-install the PC Viewer
Make sure the program is not running and open the ‘Control Panel’
Select ‘Remove Program’ and remove SVC1080-LCA Software
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9. SD CARD INITIALISE
‘Initialise SD Card’ icon
To initialise the SD card, click on the ‘Initialise SD Card’ icon and you will be
presented with the screen below.
Blank Card
Pre Initialised Card
Then, choose a card to initialise.
When selected, click the ‘OK’ button. On the following screen, select the
‘Quick Format’ button and uncheck the ‘Backup Configuration File’.
Click the ‘Start’ button to begin initialisation.
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10. SOFTWARE USER GUIDE
SETTINGS
‘Settings’ icon
This option allows you to adjust the settings on the recorder. Click the above
icon to bring up the following screen.
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, 15fps, 10fps, 1fps.
Password
Enter 4 numbers from 1000 to 9999 as a password (This is for the SD Card).
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Overwrite
This function allows the unit to overwrite old files on the SD Card
automatically. You can overwrite the Continuous, Panic or G-Sensor
recorded files.
Audio Recording
Turn the audio recording on or off.
Event Alarm
Turn on the event alarm to make the unit ‘beep’ when the G-sensor has been
shocked and the unit will start to record.
Parking Mode
You can use the SVC1080-LCA 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.
When in Parking mode the SVC1080-LCA will record at a low frame rate until
it detects movement then it will increase the frames for smooth recording,
ultimately saving storage space on the SD card.
GPS Record Time
Set the GPS record time on the unit. The default time is 7 days.
Auto Format
The auto format feature allows the user to set the SD Card to automatically
format itself if there is an error on the card.
To enable this function in the settings option, check the “Auto Format”
function (Below).
To disable this feature, uncheck the “Auto Format” feature.
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Alarm Outs
The Software allows the user to set 2 alarm outputs on the unit.
The Alarm Output is triggered when either of the following are triggered:
• Alarm Input
• G-Sensor
• Emergency Record button
When this happens the alarm will signal 3rd party devices connected to it,
such as a Tracker or Telematics unit.
To turn this feature on, check the
“AlarmOut1” option in the settings menu.
Date/Time
Check the ‘Manual Time Setting’ to be able to adjust the time and date using
the drop down menus.
G Sensor Sensitivity
The shock sensor sensitivity can be set to ‘Pre-set’ or ‘Custom’. Set to easy
allows you to set the sensitivity to 9 (High), 5 (Medium) or 1 (Low).
In custom set, you can set 3 different shock sensor values individually.
Custom
The custom section allows you to set the user defined G-Sensor options.
This allows you to adjust the G-Sensor settings to suit your needs.
For example, vehicles that drive slower will have lower G-Sensor threshold
and therefore a custom setting would be more beneficial.
To set the G-Sensor to custom, check the “Custom” option and select the
threshold levels. This is shown on the following page.
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Vehicle ID
Set an ID for the unit.
Initialise SD Card
When the settings have been adjusted, you can initialise the SD Card to
save the settings and transfer to the SVC1080-LCA. Please backup all the
data files that you wish to keep before doing this.
Delete Recorded Files
Click this option to delete all recorded files on the SD card. Please back up
all the data files that you wish to keep before doing this.
ABOUT
‘About’ icon
This option allows you to view the analysis software version, as well as the
current firmware of the SVC1080-LCA if the card was taken from it.
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VIEWING SETTINGS
This setting is for the SmartWitness software. To set the SVC1080-LCA unit,
please refer to page 20.
The speed unit and date formats will be set automatically according to the
PC window settings. To change these, click on the drop down menu and
choose a different option.
The auto-calibration can be set to on or off. When off, the G-sensor graph
will display in its orginal format. When set to on, the graph will show the
differentiated value.
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FILE LOADING
When Record Method is set to ‘Continuous record’
Check
the event
Recording
duration
Check
all files Button
Load
Button
Check the Event or Normal recorded data file from the list using your mouse
or click ‘All’ button. Then, click the ‘load’ button.
After you have clicked the ‘load’ button, the ‘file list’ tab will change to the
playlist (shown on the following page).
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When Record Method is set to ‘Continuous record’
Select this file to
playback
Check this button
to playback all files
Return to the File
List
Event data search
in the playback file
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PLAYBACK SCREEN
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1
Display Frame/Total
frames number
Frame Size
2
3
4
5
6
Number
Icon
Description
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Video Display
Shows video data
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Driving Info
4
Video Controls
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Accelerometer
Graph
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Date & Time
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Displays time and date of video data
Shows speed,
acceloremeter values on the 3-axes and
GPS co-ordinates
Video playback controls, playback speed
options: x1, x2, x4, x8, x16
Displays accelerometer values on graph
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Display and sound
controls
Select display to be continuous or frame by
frame and sound level
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Map
Shows location and route using Google
Maps
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Data File List
Select files to view:
Continuous, panic, shock, Photo
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LOG FILE PLAYBACK
Select the ‘Log’ tab and select a log file or select the ‘Check All’ button. Then
click ‘Load’ to play that file.
Log Data - Log data will be recorded during driving, even if there is no
events. The total log data size can be set from 2 days to 31 days.
The log data overwrites the oldest data. Using this log data, you can use
the data sorting function, which helps to find a specific data file (i.e. when
the vehicle travels at more than 80 mph).
Search Button
Input Sorting Data
G-Sensor Graph
GPS speed, G sensor X value, G sensor Y value, G sensor Z value,
can be checked first on the small check box at the right side of each value.
Then you can input data for data sorting. If there is recorded video data,
[Switch] or [G Sensor] mark will be displayed on list.
G sensor X value: Front & Back (like Quick brake or Quick Start)
G sensor Y value: Left & Right (like Quick Turn)
G sensor Z value: Up & Down (like prominence and depression)
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GOOGLE MAPS
The route taken will be displayed on the Google map located at the lower
right corner of the software. To see Google Maps, the PC should be
connected to the Internet.
To see the route &
position on Google
Maps, the GPS data
should be recorded with
video.
The Playback position
will be shown on the map
with an arrow. The blue
markings show the route
taken.
Double click the blue
mark to change the video
playback position to that
point.
The camera icon
indicates that there is a
recorded file.
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SAVE JPEG & AVI FILE
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
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PRINT IMAGE
Pause the playback and click ‘Print Image’ icon.
‘Print Image’ Icon
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.
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BACKUP FILES
Click the Backup files icon to backup the files to the PC.
‘Backup Event/Log Files’ Icon
Select ‘Continuous, ‘Panic’, ‘Shock’ or ‘Photo’ and then select the backup
folder location. To begin, click the ‘start’ button.
To backup the whole data from the SD card to the PC, check the ‘Backup All’
option.
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CLOUD BACKUP
SmartWitness offers a Cloud backup service allowing you to store backed up
footage.
To do this, simply create an AVI file back up as shown on the previous page
and press the ‘Cloud Upload’ button (shown below).
Save AVI
AVI File Folder Location
C:/Users/SmartWitness/Documents
AVI File Name
20001_08082014
07/08/2014
13:01:20
From
Speed
08/08/2014
13:05:30
To
Date/Time
60
Sec
30
Latitude/Longitude
FPS
Audio
Image Quality
Start
70 %
Cancel
Preview
Upload
Close
When you have clicked the ‘Upload’ button, you will be presented with the
form below to complete.
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Fill in the relevant details and your email address that you wish all
correspondence to go to. Please make sure you enter the correct email
address, as the link to your uploaded footage will be sent to this address.
When completed, you will see a pop-up confirming the upload is finished as
well as an email (shown below).
PLEASE NOTE
The video footage will only be stored on our servers for 7 days from the
upload date.
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GPS LOG TO KML CONVERTER
To see the whole route on Google Earth, select the log file and click the
Google EarthTM icon, as shown below.
‘Google EarthTM ‘ Icon
STEP 1. Install Google EarthTM on your
PC. (http://www.google.com/earth/)
STEP 2. Check the log file
STEP 3. Click the Google Earth button
Select the folder location for the KML file.
Then, click ‘OK’ and the route will be shown on Google EarthTM
For this function to run properly, we recommend that you use Google EarthTM
version 5.0 or above.
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DRIVER REPORTING
‘Driver Report’ Icon
When in playback mode, you click on the above icon to access the driver
report function.
From the calendar in the bottom right corner, choose the date you wish to
view among the dates highlighted in blue. Dates that are not highlighted in
blue, do not have the relevant data.
All data from the selected date will be automatically chosen from the
selection on the right. You can unselect data that you do not need. When
data is selected, click the ‘Load’ button to load the data.
A summary of information can be found on the top of the window including;
vehicle ID, user ID, total duration and total distance. In addition to this, you
can analyse the number of over-accelerations, over-decelerations, sharp
turns, over-speeding, over-RPMs that exceeded the pre-set limit.
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Top Graph
The top graph shows the speed (red) and RPM (grey) and below are three
indicator bars that show driving patterns. The first bar shows driving (blue)
and idling (grey) and the second bar shows the speed.
White means that the vehicle was within both the permitted speed and ecospeed limit, green means above eco-speed but within permitted speed limit,
and red means above the legal speed limit. The last bar shows the state of
the engine. White means the engine is off, blue means it is running properly
within the pre-set RPM limit, and red means over acceleration, i.e. exceeding
the pre-set RPM limit.
Bottom Graph
The lower graph shows the G-sensors. The x-axis is in red, y-axis in blue,
and z-axis is green.
The indicator bar on the previous page shows jolts in the G-sensor values,
i.e. G-sensor values that exceed the pre-set limit. The grey line means
normal conditions, red means jolts in the x-axis direction, blue in the y-axis
direction, and green in the z-axis direction.
Configurations for this function can be set by clicking the ‘Setting’ button in
the right bottom corner. This will bring up the pop up menu (shown below).
Here, you can set the limits for G-sensor, permitted speeding, excessive
RPM. Eco-speeding can be set under the ‘Analysis’ tab and ranges for the
two graphs can be set under the ‘Component’ tab.
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ANALYSIS CRITERIA SETTINGS
This option allows you to adjust the change the analysis criteria settings. To
access this menu, go to ‘settings’, click ‘analysis criteria settings’ and you will
be presented with the following screen.
Acceleration/Deceleration
This sets the criteria for excessive acceleration and deceleration. This is
measured in G-force, so if acceleration or deceleration exceeds the G-force
limit, it will be counted as excessive.
Speed Limit
This option allows you to set the criteria for excessive speeding. You can
set the value limits between 0-999km/h. In the example above, the limit has
been set to 80km/h for 30 seconds, so therefore if the vehicle goes over
this speed for over 30 seconds, it will count as excessive speeding. If you
go over that speed but for under 30 seconds, it will not count as excessive
speeding.
RPM Limit
Set the limit for excessive RPM. The RPM limit can be set from 0-9999 RPM
and the time can be set by selecting the drop down menu. In the example
above the limit has been set to 2400 RPM for 30 seconds. If this limit is
exceeded, it will count as excessive.
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Eco-speed Limit
Set the criteria for eco-speed limit. The eco-speed limit can be set higher or
lower than the speed limit and can be set from 0-999 km/h and the time can
be set by selecting the drop down menu. In the example on page 37, the
limit has been set to 60km/h for 30 seconds. If this limit is exceeded, it will
count as excessive.
Idle Time Limit
Set the criteria for eco-speed limit. The idle time limit can be set for any
length of time. In the example on page 37, the limit has been set to 30
minutes. If this limit is exceeded, it will count as excessive idling.
All of the above criteria are used in the grading process for grading driver’s
safety and eco-score.
GRADING CRITERIA SETTINGS
The criteria for grading driver’s safety and eco-score can be set in these
settings.
The safety and eco-grading criteria have 7 and 8 separate components
respectively. A weighted average of these component scored are used to
determine an overall score.
Grading for each criteria is set to 4 levels (A,B,C & D), if the driver’s score
is lower they will receive an F for fail. Each criteria can be given a different
weight depending on the importance you place on each one but all weights
must add up to 100.
To get into this menu, enter the ‘Settings’ menu, and click the ‘Grading
Criteria Settings’.
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Sudden Start Count
This option sets the grading criteria for the amount of sudden starts per hour.
The assessment of this criteria is based on the (acceleration/deceleration).
For example, if a driver drove for 8 hours in one day and had 4 sudden starts
during that time, their score for that criteria will be 0.5 and based on the
settings in the image above, they would be graded as B.
This criteria is used in both safety and eco grading, but the weights can be
set separately.
Sudden Acceleration Count
This option sets the grading criteria for the amount of times there is a sudden
acceleration per hour. The assessment of this criteria is based on the
(acceleration/ deceleration) measurements. For example, if a driver drove
for 8 hours in one day and had 4 sudden accelerations during that time, their
score for that criteria will be 0.5 and based on the settings in the image on
the previous page, they would be graded as B.
This criteria is used in both safety and eco grading, but the weights can be
set separately.
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Sudden Deceleration Count
This option sets the grading criteria for the amount of times there is a sudden
deceleration per hour. The assessment of this criteria is based on the
(acceleration/ deceleration) measurements. For example, if a driver drove
for 8 hours in one day and had 4 sudden decelerations during that time, their
score for that criteria will be 0.5 and based on the settings in the image on
the previous page, they would be graded as B.
This criteria is used in both safety and eco grading, but the weights can be
set separately.
Speeding Count
This option sets the grading criteria for the amount of times the driver
exceeds the speeding limit for the amount of time set in the ‘criteria settings’.
The overall value is set as a ratio of the amount of time speeding to the time
driving as a percentage. For example, if a driver drove 8 hours in a day but
was speeding for 1 hour in total, their score for this criteria would be 12.5%
and based on the image on the previous page, they would be graded as A.
This criteria is used in both safety and eco grading, but the weights can be
set separately.
Peak Speed Relative To Speed Limit (kmh/mph)
This option sets the grading criteria for speeding and calculates the peak
speed the driver drove, relative to the speed limit. The value can be set from
0-999km/h. The assessment of this criteria is based on the speed limit option
in the ‘Analysis Criteria Setting’. This criteria is used for safety grading.
Average Speed (kmh/mph)
This option sets the grading criteria for speeding and calculates the average
speed of the vehicle, relative to the speed limit. The value can be set from
0-999km/h.
The assessment of this criteria is based on the speed limit option in the
‘Analysis Criteria Setting’. This criteria is used for safety grading.
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Excess Eco-speed Count
This option sets the grading criteria for eco speeding and is calculated per
hour. For example, if a driver drove 8 hours in a day but exceeded the
eco-speed limit 4 times, their score for this criteria would be 0.5 and based
on the image on page 39, they would be graded as B.
The assessment of this criteria is based on the eco-speed limit option in the
‘Analysis Criteria Setting’.
This criteria is used for eco grading only.
Excess Eco-speed Duration
This option sets the grading criteria for eco speeding and is calculated as a
ratio of time speeding and is set as a percentage. For example, if a driver
drove 8 hours in a day but exceeded the eco-speed limit for 1 hour, their
score for this criteria would be 12.5%. Based on the image on page 39, they
would be graded as A.
The assessment of this criteria is based on the eco-speed limit option in the
‘Analysis Criteria Setting’. This criteria is used for eco grading only.
Excess RPM Count
This option sets the grading criteria for excessive RPM and is calculated per
hour. For example, if a driver drove 8 hours in a day but exceeded the RPM
limit 4 times, their score for this criteria would be 0.5 and based on the image
on page 39, they would be graded as B.
The assessment of this criteria is based on the RPM limit option in the
‘Analysis Criteria Setting’. This criteria is used for eco grading only.
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Excess RPM Duration Ratio
This option sets the grading criteria for excessive RPM over the RPM limit.
This value is estimated as a percentage of the amount of time driving. For
example, if a driver drove 8 hours in a day but was exceeding the RPM limit
for 1 hour, their score for this criteria would be 12.5% and based on the
image on page 39, they would be graded as A.
The assessment of this criteria is based on the RPM limit option in the
‘Analysis Criteria Setting’. This criteria is used for eco grading only.
Idling Count
This option sets the grading criteria for idling and is calculated per hour. For
example, if a driver drove 8 hours in a day but exceeded the idle time limit
4 times, their score for this criteria would be 0.5 and based on the image on
page 39, they would be graded as B.
The assessment of this criteria is based on the RPM limit option in the
‘Analysis Criteria Setting’. This criteria is used for eco grading only.
GRADING METHOD
PLEASE NOTE
Once the grading criteria settings has been adjusted and saved, it can be
exported into an ‘ini’ file and then imported into another version of the
analysis software.
This means that you can set each SVC1080-LCA quicker than manually
adjusting the settings in each version of the software.
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Grades
Each criteria is given a grade of A, B, C or D and anything lower is given a
grade of F for fail. Therefore each grade will be assigned a limit that if
exceed, the score will go down to the next grade. If the driver exceeds the
limit for the D grade, they will be given an F.
Weights
Each criteria can be given a different weight when calculating the safety and
eco grades to provide flexibility to the operator in assessment.
Grading & Scores
Each grade is assigned a score; A=100, B=80, C=70, D=60, F=50. With this
score, the safety and eco-scores are assessed by a weighted average of the
relevant criteria scores. The total score is an average of the safety and eco
scores.
Below is an example of how scores can be calculated for each criteria.
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Graph Display Settings
Max Speed: This sets the maximum value of the graph’s speed scale.
Max G-Sensor: This sets the maximum value of the graph’s G-Sensor scale.
Max RPM: This sets the maximum value of the graph’s RPM scale.
Zoom Window Display Time: This sets the time period, in minutes, displayed
on the zoom graph.
The graph settings will be applied to the following window displays: Manual
Mode, Data Search, Driving Data and the Zoom Graph.
Default settings are: Max Speed (100 km/h), Max G-Sensor (+-1G), Max
RPM (3000).
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11. SPECIFICATIONS
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Image Sensor
1/3” 3 Megapixel CMOS Sensor
DSP
Standard DSP
Angle of View
170°
Video Resolution
VGA (640x480), 720P (1280x720), 1080P (1440x1080),
1080P Full HD (1920x1080)
Recording Speed
Up to 30fps
Recording Modes
Normal (Continuous)
Parking Mode
Recording Time
4GB (Max: 1,138 Minutes)
32GB (Max: 167 Hours)
Refer to recording table in Appendix 2.
Backup
SD Memory Card
Memory
Supports Cards of up to 32GB (Class 10)
GPS
Internal GPS
G-Sensor
Internal 3-Axis G-Sensor
RTC
Internal Battery
Buzzer
Recording Start, Error
LED
2 LEDs (Record, Overwrite)
PC Software
Available from the Smart Witness Website
Power Input
DC 12V to 24V
Permanent Wiring Camera
Power Consumption
3.6W
Size (WxHxD) in mm
88x50x50
Weight
0.10 KG
Operation Temp
-10°C~60°C
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APPENDIX 1
MAC OS PLAYBACK SOFTWARE
The Mac OS version of the SVC1080 software is available from the
SmartWitness website (www.smartwitness.com).
Please note that the Mac software can only be used for playback of video
data. If you wish to configure the settings, this needs to be done using the
Windows software.
To install the Mac version of the software, please follow the steps below:
1. Download the software from the SmartWitness website.
2. Open your downloads folder and double click the
presented with the installation setup.
icon to be
3. Follow the setup instructions and choose the folder where you would like
the software to be saved. When you are finished, click ‘Continue’ to begin
installation.
4. When the installation is complete, click on the
software.
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icon to open the
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5. Insert your SD card into your Mac using an SD card reader.
6. Open the SD card and create a folder called ‘photo’, as shown below. This
folder must be created in order for the software to recognise the SD card.
7. Click the
icon on the software to choose the SD card and click
‘Open’. Refer to the section ‘File Load’ on page 24, for details on how to play
back and other features.
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APPENDIX 2
RECORDING TIMETABLE
Resolution
FPS
30
1080P Full HD
HD
57
10
VGA
73
8GB
16GB
32GB
218
508
1,089
123
257
523
Parking
Mode
228
683
1,593
3,413
30
10
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332
897
711
Parking
Mode
85
142
1,280
310
931
2,172
4,655
10
72
163
215
488
502
1,138
1,076
427
1,280
2,967
6,400
30
213
640
1,493
3,200
Parking
Mode
1,138
3,413
7,964
10,020
30
720P
4GB
SD Card (in minutes)
Parking
Mode
10
245
256
735
1,716
2,438
3,677
PLEASE NOTE
The total recording file number will be less than 1,000.
If the unit records more than 1,000 files, there is a possibility that the booting
time will be more than 1 minute. Therefore, the number of files are limited to
a maximum of 1,000.
So, the maximum recording time is 167 hours
(1,000 files x 10 minutes = 10,000 minutes = 167 hours
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APPENDIX 3
FIRMWARE UPGRADE
Only upgrade the firmware if you have been
instructed by a SmartWitness technician.
PLEASE NOTE
To get the firmware upgrade, please go to www.smartwitness.com
1. Preparing Firmware
Make [program] folder at SD root folder as below
software
Copy “SVC1080_X.X.X.bin” file in to the SD card [program] folder.
2. Upgrade SVC1080-LCA
Insert the prepared SD card to SVC1080-LCA and turn on the power.
The Blue & Red LED will be blinking together during upgrading.
There willl be a continuous “Beep” sound during upgrading.
This will take around 30 seconds.
Do not turn off the power during upgrading.
If the upgrade has failed, the “SVC1080-LCA” should be returned to your
local distributor.
Once the upgrading is finished, the unit will automatically turn off and then
on again.
If the SVC1080-LCA records as normal, turn the power off.
Bring the SD card to your PC and initialise the SD card. To initialise the SD
card, please go to page 19.
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3. Uninstall the old version of the analysis software from your PC
To do this, go to the ‘Start’ menu and then ‘Control Panel’.
Then find the SVC1080-LCA Analysis Software 1.0.2.5 and click ‘Uninstall’.
5. Install the new Analysis Software
Run the setup.exe and follow the instructions to install the new analysis
software.
PLEASE NOTE
After installing the new SmartWitness Software, you will need to initialise the
new SD card. The new softare will automatically be copied to the software
folder on the SD card.
6. Initialise the SD card
To initialise the SD card, please go to page 19.
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APPENDIX 4
SD CARD MAINTENANCE
SD cards’ lifespan can be reduced and can also corrupt if they are not cared
for properly.
Maintaining your SD card is quick and easy and is carried out by regular
formatting.
If you experience a card failure, missing or corrupt recordings, then your SD
card will need to be formatted. For details on how to format your SD card,
please go to page 19.
Please see the table below for guidlines on how often SD cards need to be
formatted, depending on the size of the card.
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SD
Card
Size
Manufacturers
Recommended
Format Frequency
4GB
Minimum Format Frequency
(Any less than this could cause data loss
/corruption or early card failure)
Light Use
(1-2 hours a
day or low
fps/events)
Medium Use
(2-5 hours a
day or medium
fps/event)
Heavy Use
(5+ hours a
day or high
fps/event)
Once a month
Once a year
Once a year
Twice a year
16GB
Once a month
Once a year
Twice a year
Every 3
months
32GB
Once a month
Once a year
Every 3
months
Once a month
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT & WARRANTY
Technical Support
For Technical Support, please contact your local distributor.
Limited Warranty
This product is supplied with a 1 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.
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VEHICLE CCTV AND SAFETY SYSTEMS
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