Street Guardian SGGCX2PRO+ User manual

Brand: Street Guardian

Model: SGGCX2PRO+

Category: Drive recorders

Type: User manual

Digital video recorder

SGGCX2PRO+

User manual

Product safety & precautions

Thank you for purchasing the Street Guardian SGGCX2PRO+ Digital

Video Recorder (DVR), please read and follow this guide before

installation and use.

The camera is designed to operate at temperatures of between -20°c

to +70°c, operating outside of these temperatures may produce

unpredictable results.

Clean only with a soft dry cloth, being careful not to use excessive

pressure when cleaning the lens, the use of liquids or cleaning fluids

may damage the product and could void your warranty.

The DVR records video in full high definition 1080P/30fps/60fps at up

to 18Mbit/sec, a large amount of data is generated for the video

recording function. To prevent problems only use quality high speed

Class 10 Micro SD cards with a minimum capacity of 32 GB, please

consult your dealer about supported memory cards.

The DVR does not support hot plugging of the Micro SD memory

card. Be sure to remove or replace the Micro SD memory card only

while the recorder is powered off or the memory card and any

recordings may be damaged.

Memory cards are a consumable item and require regular inspection

to ensure they are in working order, memory cards should be

formatted in the camera to ensure the file system is set according to

the required parameters for the camera to operate reliably.

Please use only the included Street Guardian accessories or approved

replacements from a Street Guardian dealer. Use of non-approved

accessories may damage your product or your vehicle and may void

your warranty. Street Guardian supplied accessories are tested to

meet or exceed recognised testing standards worldwide to ensure

reliable performance of your product.

Introduction

The Street Guardian SGGCX2PRO+ Digital Video Recorder is

engineered to require minimal user intervention, it is pre-configured

with logical default settings and is supplied ready to use once

installed with a minimum of adjustment needed to personalise to

your needs.

The default operation of the product means that it will power on and

start recording shortly after starting the vehicle and will power down

shortly after the vehicle is turned off, the recordings will be

segmented into easy to navigate chapters and once the memory card

is full will automatically delete the oldest recorded segment to make

way for further recordings.

Operating in this ‘first in, first out’ manner means that the memory

card will cycle the recordings continuously and will always have the

most recent recordings, at the high quality setting a 32GB memory

card will store around 4 hours of recordings before beginning to

recycle.

Emergency files created by G-Sensor trigger or by pressing the

emergency/ok key are moved to a separate folder so that they

are not overwritten by the regular recording and recycling process.

[Note] Formatting the memory card will erase all files including

emergency files.

Camera layout & Overview

Installation

The DVR should preferably be mounted behind, or to either side of

the rear view mirror and within the sweep area of the windscreen

wipers. Before mounting the DVR ensure that there is enough room

to access and remove the memory card, there is sufficient room for

the cables, and adequate clearance for the mirror to be adjusted.

Clean the glass prior to installation to ensure a good bond for the

adhesive to the glass, it is always advisable where possible to route

any cables across the passenger side of the vehicle to avoid any

chance of cables interfering with control of the vehicle or causing a

distraction should a cable become loose.

1. Once a suitable mounting location is decided secure the DVR

mount bracket to the windshield using the provided 3M adhesive

tape, ensuring the window is clean prior to application, remove the

backing tape and press and hold the bracket firmly against the glass

for 2 minutes, then wait 20 minutes before attaching the camera.

The 3M adhesive tape will achieve 50% bond after 20 minutes, 100%

bond is achieved after 72 hours, if the camera is attached to the

mount bracket too soon after installation the adhesive may not bond

correctly to the glass.

[Note] The cables should be connected to the camera before

attaching the camera to the mount bracket, when determining the

mounting location be sure to leave adequate room above the camera

to be able to detach the camera while the cables are in place.

2. Fix the power and GPS cables properly and route cables across the

passenger side where possible to prevent the line of sight from being

affected.

3. Insert the USB connector of the vehicle charger into the USB

interface of the DVR before attaching the camera to the bracket.

4. Your camera may be supplied with an on glass GPS antenna or a

dashtop GPS antenna. The GPS should be mounted correctly

according to which type of GPS antenna you have.

[Note] If installing the optional rear camera cable determine which of

the available cables is the most suitable for your installation type,

with all cable routing it is important to take note of any pillar or side

curtain airbags, cables must be installed so as not to interfere with

the operation of these safety systems, if in doubt please seek

professional installation.

[Note] the on glass type GPS antenna should not be mounted within

15cm of the camera for best performance, the type of GPS can be

identified by the length of the cable, the on glass type GPS antenna

cable is approximately 70cm long, the on dash type GPS antenna

cable is approximately 140cm long.

5. Insert the in vehicle charger into the cigarette lighter socket of the

vehicle.

6. Adjust the angle of the DVR lens ensuring that the camera lens is

aimed slightly down from the horizon (40% sky, 60% road), this will

improve the results of the auto white balance function.

Settings

The DVR is pre-set with logical default settings and is ready to

operate with minimal adjustment required, when powered on the

internal capacitors will charge, the DVR will then power up and

recording will commence.

[Note] The DVR does not contain a battery and will need to be

connected to a power source to configure settings, connecting to a

computer USB port is not supported.

Before using the DVR it is important to adjust the time and date

settings, if using GPS the time and date will be updated automatically

however the Time Zone offset will first need to be configured

according to your region.

If not using GPS the time and date settings will need to be manually

configured, to set the time and date manually connect the DVR to

power, stop any active recording by pressing the REC key then press

the MENU key to enter the SETUP menu, press the Mic key to scroll

down to the date/tIME menu, press the emergency/ok key to

enter, (the MIC and REC keys will scroll up or down), press the

menu key to advance to the next setting and adjust accordingly,

press the emergency/ok key to save and exit.

[Note] If you are in a region that supports daylight savings offset it

will be necessary to adjust the time (or time zone if using GPS) at the

beginning and end of the period accordingly.

Menu options & defaults

To access the menus any active recording must be stopped by

pressing the REC key, pressing the menu key will enter the settings

menu, pressing the menu key again will exit the menu.

Following is a list of the menu items, their default settings listed in

BLUE and a brief description of each setting.

Resolution – 1080P30 – The resolution of the recorded files.

Quality – Medium – Adjust the recording bitrate.

Display Mode – Front Camera – Set the current view on the LCD

Loop Recording – 3 MINS – The length of each recording segment.

Power Input – 2 Wire – 2 Wire for cig power, 3 wire for SGX2HW

Camera2 – Normal – Setting to invert the picture for the (optional)

rear channel.

Exposure – +0.0 – Exposure Value – Adjustable to increase or

decrease brightness in the recordings.

AE Metering – Center Weighted – Settings to select different AE

metering table.

G-Sensor – Low Sensitivity – Adjustable to increase or decrease the

force required to trigger automatic protection of files.

Parking Monitor – 1FPS – Setting to select different framerates,

(requires SGX2HW power lead).

Shutdown Timer – 10min – Select different Parking Monitor

shutdown timer values, (requires SGX2HW power lead).

Date Stamp – ON – Embeds the time and date in the recorded video.

Speed Unit – OFF – Function to enable the speed to be displayed in

the recorded video OSD text (MPH or KM/H selectable).

Display Logo – ON – Display the logo in the recorded video.

Record Audio – ON – Turn the Microphone on or off.

Screen Saver – 1 MIN – Setting to automatically turn off the LCD

display.

Auto Restart – 1 MIN – Setting to automatically restart the DVR if

there is no active recording or power is interrupted during boot.

Boot Delay – 5 Secs – selectable boot delay options, (applies to 2

wire power supply use only)

DATE/TIME – DD/MM/YYYY enter the date and time and choose the

display format, press the menu key to advance to the next option.

Time Zone – GMT 0 – Set as appropriate to your region if using GPS.

Language – ENGLISH – Set the desired menu language.

Beep Sound – ON – Turn the keypress sound on or off.

Frequency – 50 Hz – Set the anti-flicker mode to suit the local AC

power used, (LED lighting may still show some flicker, this is normal).

Format – CANCEL – Memory card formatting function, cards larger

than 32 GB are pre-formatted exFAT which is not a supported file

system, if using a card formatted exFAT the camera will

automatically enter the format menu to allow the card to be

formatted correctly before use.

Default setting – CANCEL – Resetting defaults will return all setting to

the values shown in BLUE

Car Number – Function to embed name or number display into the

video, press the mic/rec keys to select each character, press the

menu key to proceed to each character setting option.

Firmware Version – Displays the firmware version number.

Description of Key Functions

[Note] The keys have different functions depending on the current

state, recording, standby, menu navigation, or playback mode.

1.<POWER> Key

Function 1: Power On/Off

When powered off, press the <POWER> key to power on the DVR.

The DVR begins to work automatically.

When powered on, press and hold the <POWER> key for five

seconds, the DVR will save the video recording file automatically and

will then power off.

Function 2: Backlight

When the LCD display is off a short press of the <POWER> key

enables the backlight of the screen, the LCD display will go off again

according to the Screen Saver settings menu value selected

[Note] This function only affects backlight of the screen, it will not

affect the video recording function.

2. <MENU> Key

Function 1: Menu key

Whilst in standby mode press the <MENU> key to enter the menu

list. Press the <REC> or <MIC> key to navigate the menu options,

press the <EMERGENCY/OK> key to confirm the selected option.

After completing the setting press the <MENU> key to exit the menu

setting function.

Function 2: Playback exit

Whilst in the playback menu press the < MENU> key to exit

submenus or exit playback mode.

Function 3: Sub menu navigation

Whilst in menu settings the < MENU> key is used to advance through

sub menu options such as Time/Date and Car No settings.

Function 4: Photo mode

During recording mode press the < MENU> key to take a photo,

photos from each camera will be placed in the photos folder.

3. <EMERGENCY/OK> Key

Function 1: File locking

During the video recording process press the < EMERGENCY/OK >

key to save the current video recording data into a separate folder in

the memory card. The files in the RO (Read Only) folder will not be

overwritten during normal recording.

[Note] During recording a warning sign will display on screen and a

yellow triangle at the top of the LCD display will indicate the lock

function has been activated, in playback mode, a key-shaped icon in

the miniature icon list indicates that the current recording is locked.

Function 2: Settings confirmation

During the menu setting process, press the < EMERGENCY/OK > key

to confirm the settings.

Function 3: Playback

In standby mode (not recording) press the < EMERGENCY/OK > key

to enter playback mode, press the < EMERGENCY/OK > key to play

video data and press the < EMERGENCY/OK > key again to suspend

the playing of video data.

4. <REC> Key

Function 1: Video recording

In standby state, press the <REC> key to begin to recording, and

press the <REC> key again to stop recording.

Function 2: Page up

In the menu setting and playback modes, you can press the <REC>

key to page up.

Function 3: Navigate files in playback

Whilst in the playback menu press the <REC> key during standby to

navigate back through the recorded files, after selecting a file for

playback press the <REC> key to initiate the delete file option.

5. <MIC> Key

Function 1: Page down

In the menu setting and playback modes, you can press the <MIC>

key to page down.

Function 2: Navigate files in playbackIn playback state, press the

<MIC> key to navigate forward through the recorded files, after

selecting a file for playback press the press the <MIC> key to lock the

file.

Function 3: Disable or enable audio-recording function

In recording mode press the <MIC> key to disable the audio

recording function. The MIC indicator will be off. Press the <MIC> key

again to enable the audio recording function. The MIC indicator will

be on.

6. <RESET> Switch

If the DVR does not respond press and hold the <RESET> switch

briefly to power off and restart the DVR, if the DVR has to be reset

please ensure to check the memory card for errors and format the

card in the camera before using again.

[Note] It is recommended to regularly check the memory card for

errors, software for error checking of memory cards is available for

download from the support section of our website.

Connecting the DVR directly to a computer is not supported, always

use the included card reader to view and manage files on a computer,

always format the card in the camera after viewing or managing

files in the computer.

Basic operation description

1. Automatic Recording

When you start your vehicle the DVR is automatically started and the

recording commences, the REC indicator on the screen will blink and

the REC light will flash to indicate recording status.

[Note] If the camera detects an error with the memory card or fails to

detect the (optional) rear camera the front camera will emit a series

of warning beeps to notify of an error, check the camera display for

any relevant notification messages.

At power off the DVR will automatically save the current recording

and will power down. The recordings are saved according to the

setting chosen in the loop recording menu. As the card reaches

capacity the oldest recordings are automatically deleted to allow

recording to continue seamlessly.

[Note] Any event files that are recorded, whether automatically

locked by the G-Sensor or manually locked are moved to the RO (read

only) folder and are not overwritten during the normal loop recording

process.

2. Manual Recording

Press the <POWER> key, the DVR will power on and begin recording

automatically. Press and hold the <POWER> key for 5 seconds, the

DVR will save the recording automatically and will then power off.

[Note] If using the SGX2HW power supply the power key will not

switch off the camera while in normal recording mode

4. Collision Sensing

The DVR is fitted with a built in G-sensor. In case of severe vehicle

collision the DVR locks the recording at the time of the accident, and

displays a yellow triangle icon on the display screen.

The collision G-sensor has adjustable sensitivity, the default setting is

set to <LOW SENSITIVITY>. You can change the sensitivity settings as

desired in the settings menu.

5. Playback of Recorded Files

In standby mode press the <OK/Lock> key to enter the playback

mode. Press the <REC> or <MIC> keys to navigate back and forth

through the recordings, press the <OK> key to go to the playback sub

menu and play a file, press <OK> to start or stop playback. Press

<MENU> to exit each playback menu level and return to normal

mode, see the description of key functions section of the user

manual for further details on navigating the playback menu.

[Note] If any file is damaged due to improper shutdown or memory

card error and is not playable on computer it may be possible to

repair the broken file by using the built in playback mode on the

camera, the camera will attempt to repair the files for playback.

camera & Accessories

further description

Microfiber carry bag – will help protect camera from getting

scratched when transporting outside of the vehicle.

String for bracket removal – used to cut through 3M tape if needing

to remove the bracket.

Quick start guide – basic starter instructions.

Trim pry tool – helpful during installation to lever interior trims to

run cables.

12v~24v power cord – approved power supply to suit, use of non-

approved power supplies may damage your camera and could void

warranty.

Cable cover – used to cover the wiring for a discrete installation.

Cable clips – may be useful in some installations to secure wiring.

GPS antenna – Window mount type with 70cm cable.

Camera mount brackets with 3M adhesive – Used for installation of

front camera to window and allow camera to detach.

Cleaning wipes – used to clean the window prior to mounting the

brackets to ensure a good bond for the 3M tape, surfaces must be

clean and dry prior to application.

Spare 3M mount tape – die cut replacement 3M tape to suit mount

brackets and GPS.

Android compatible memory card reader – regular USB car reader

functionality for SD and Micro SD memory cards, may also be

connected to supported Android mobile phones and tablets to

access files directly from the memory card.

CPL Filter – CPL Filter to minimise dashboard reflections.

Camera – SGGCX2PRO Full HD digital video camera.

GPS extension cable – used as GPS extension cable if required.

EVA foam pads – may be used if the camera has movement on the

mount to eliminate vibration, the EVA foam will allow a more secure

fit and will eliminate rattles.

Cable cover baseplate – mounts for the cable cover.

Audio recording warning stickers – some locations require all parties

to be notified of audio recording, check local laws. Audio may also be

turned off in the menu or via the MIC key when recording.

cpl filter

The included CPL filter) will help to reduce dashboard reflections

which can otherwise inhibit details in some scenes.

Below is an example of the reduction in glare and reflection when

using the CPL filter.

[Note] The CPL filter is installed with the larger opening facing up.

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Street Guardian SGGCX2PRO+ User manual

Brand: Street Guardian

Model: SGGCX2PRO+

Category: Drive recorders

Type: User manual

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