COMTEC HDR963GW Drive Recorder User Manual

2.1. Front and Rear 2-Camera Recording

The HDR963GW records in Full HD (2 million pixels) for both front and rear views. This allows for comprehensive recording during driving and parking surveillance. Recorded images can be reviewed on the main unit's LCD screen or on a computer using dedicated software.

Image: Diagram illustrating the 168-degree diagonal field of view for both the front and rear cameras, ensuring wide coverage.

2.2. Driving Support Functions

The device includes five driving support functions designed to enhance safety:

• Forward Vehicle Start Notification: Alerts when the vehicle in front starts moving.
• Forward Vehicle Proximity Notification: Warns if you are approaching the vehicle in front too closely.
• Lane Departure Notification: Alerts if the vehicle deviates from its lane.
• ഡ്രൈവ് സപ്പോർട്ട് ഫംഗ്ഷൻ: Detects and alerts for sudden acceleration, deceleration, or sharp turns.
• വാഹന വേഗത അലാറം: Notifies if a preset speed limit is exceeded.

കുറിപ്പ്: These functions are aids and do not prevent accidents. Always pay attention to actual traffic conditions and drive safely. Some functions require a stable GPS signal. Performance may vary depending on surrounding conditions, weather, vehicle shape, color, and mounting position.

2.3. GPS Warning Function

The built-in GPS warning function supports safe driving by providing various alerts based on registered data. This data can be updated for free from the COMTEC website (data current as of December 2019).

• Wrong-way Alerts: Notifies when passing through areas on highways (IC/JCT, SA/PA) or urban expressways where wrong-way driving is possible.
• Accident Points: Alerts when approaching locations with a high incidence of past accidents.
• Hiyari-Hatto Points: Warns when nearing accident-prone areas, sharp curves, or steep descents on highways.
• Speed Surveillance Routes: Notifies when approaching automatic speed enforcement cameras nationwide.

2.4. Parking Surveillance Function (Optional)

By connecting the optional direct wiring cord [HDROP-14], the parking surveillance function can be activated. This feature detects impacts while parked and records video before and after the event, or provides continuous recording. The rear camera also records during parking surveillance. Recorded images are saved to a dedicated parking surveillance folder for easy review.

Image: Diagram showing the parking surveillance function detecting an impact around the vehicle, triggering recording from both front and rear cameras.

• One-time Parking Surveillance Mode: Allows temporary activation of parking surveillance even if it's normally set to OFF. Useful for specific situations when away from home.
• പാർക്കിംഗ് സർവൈലൻസ് മോഡ് പാസ് ഫംഗ്ഷൻ: Temporarily disables parking surveillance mode when parking in locations prone to false triggers, such as mechanical parking lots, vibrating areas, or on windy days.
• സമയക്കുറവ് റെക്കോർഡിംഗ്: Records still images at 1-second intervals, compressing them into a short video for extended surveillance periods.

കുറിപ്പ്: Depending on the main unit settings and microSD card capacity, images may be overwritten.

2.5. Normal Recording & Time-Lapse Recording

In addition to parking surveillance mode, time-lapse recording is also available during normal driving. By recording only one frame per second, extended recording times are possible. This also simplifies reviewing long periods of footage.

2.6. Clear Night Images with HDR/WDR

Equipped with HDR (High Dynamic Range) and WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) functions, the device records clear images even in challenging lighting conditions such as bright sunlight, dark tunnels, or strong backlighting. This prevents overexposed whites and underexposed blacks.

Image: Comparison of night recording with and without HDR function, demonstrating enhanced clarity and detail in low-light conditions.

Image: Illustrations demonstrating the HDR function's effectiveness in maintaining clear visibility when entering/exiting tunnels and when facing bright headlights.

കുറിപ്പ്: The rear camera supports HDR only.

2.7. MicroSD Card Maintenance-Free

The product's proprietary file system is designed to minimize data fragmentation on the microSD card compared to standard file systems (e.g., FAT). This allows for use without frequent formatting. However, periodic formatting is still recommended to extend the lifespan of the microSD card, as it is a consumable item.

2.8. Three Image Protection Functions

• ബാക്കപ്പ് പ്രവർത്തനം: In the event of a power interruption due to an accident, the built-in super capacitor prevents file corruption, protecting recorded images.
• SD കാർഡ് പരിശോധന പ്രവർത്തനം: Upon startup, the device checks the microSD card. If damage is detected, an alert is displayed on the LCD, preventing missed recordings.
• അടിയന്തര റെക്കോർഡിംഗ് സ്റ്റോപ്പ് പ്രവർത്തനം: Automatically stops recording when a significant impact from an accident is detected. This prevents important accident footage from being overwritten if the vehicle is moved or repaired afterwards. Impact detection sensitivity is adjustable (11 levels, including OFF).

2.9. ഫംഗ്ഷൻ സ്വിച്ച്

The device features a function switch that allows quick access to three modes:

• പ്ലേബാക്ക്: One-touch playback of recently recorded video.
• റെക്കോർഡ്: Used as a manual recording switch.
• വോയിസ് റെക്കോർഡിംഗ്: One-touch toggle for audio recording ON/OFF.

2.10. മറ്റ് സവിശേഷതകൾ

• Compatible with National LED Traffic Lights: Ensures clear recording of LED traffic signals across Japan, regardless of regional power frequency differences.
• Noise Countermeasures: Designed to minimize interference with digital terrestrial television reception and car navigation GPS signals.