RIDE DIGITAL RIDER PROTECTION CAMERA USER MANUAL
Contents Contents Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 In the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05 Explaining the Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the RoadHawk RIDE Bullet Camera system. This camera has been designed to record your journey capturing both video and audio that could be used as evidence in the event of a road traffic accident. The RoadHawk RIDE is a waterproof bullet camera system that records on a constant loop in 5 min segments. At the end of each 5 minute file, the camera saves the file to the SD card and starts to record the next file without any gap in between.
Features / Box Contents Features ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 720p High definition video and audio Wide angled 135 degree lens Waterproof design Loop recording Time/Date Stamp One button operation Internal Battery (90 minutes record time) External power input USB and Hardwiring 12v Power Kit supplied Helmet and Bike Mounts Supplied 8GB MicroSD Card Supplied Box Contents ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 04 RoadHawk Ride Bullet Camera 8GB MicroSD Card and adapter Camera Locking Clamp Rotating camera mount
WARNING WARNING The RoadHawk RIDE camera always records video on a constant loop. It records video and audio in 5 minute segments. When the SD card becomes FULL the camera will start to record over the earliest files. If you are involved in an accident or you capture some footage that you want to keep then you must be prepared to turn the camera OFF. Failing to do this will result in the camera eventually overwriting the video you want to keep.
Explaining the Cables Cables 1. Camera Cable 2. USB Cable 3. Hard Wiring Cable 4. Camera Extension Cable 1. The camera cable connects to the rear of the camera and provides a connection for all of the other cables supplied in the kit. 2. The USB cable connects to the camera cable and allows you to connect the camera to a computer or to any USB power supply or battery. 3. The hard wiring cable connects to the camera cable and allows you to connect to any 12v power supply.
Explaining the Cables Explaining the Cables The RoadHawk Ride camera can be powered from its own internal battery for around 90 minutes before it will require charging again. To operate the camera in this way please use the waterproof rear cap and ensure it is fitted correctly to retain the camera’s waterproof properties. If you want to power the camera for longer you have three options; 1: Connect the camera cable to the back of the camera and the USB cable to the other end of the camera cable.
Explaining the Camera’s LEDS Camera’s LEDs 1. The camera has three small coloured LEDs positioned at the front of the camera near to the lens. RED = Charging internal battery GREEN = Internal Battery fully Charged RED/BLUE flash = Camera is recording video RED/BLUE/GREEN flash = SD Card Error If the camera flashes RED/BLUE/GREEN and then goes off within a few seconds then make sure the SD card is fully inserted. Check the SD card has been formatted.
Charging the Camera Charging the Camera Whenever the camera is connected to an external power supply, either an external battery, a car accessory socket, a USB mains charger or a computer, the camera will start to charge its internal battery. The RED LED will blink when charging and go GREEN when it is fully charged. You can also use many modern USB phone chargers to charge the battery inside the RoadHawk RIDE camera. A full charge from flat will take 2 to 3 hours.
Installing the SD Card Installing the SD Card 1. Insert the Micro SD card with the text on the card facing UP and the electrical contacts facing downwards and inwards. 2. Do not force the Micro SD card in to place. Gently push it with your finger nail. 3. Push the Micro SD card in to the camera until it clicks in to position. 4. The Micro SD card will be flush with the camera when it is fully inserted. 5. The Micro SD card will not protrude from the rear of the camera when fully inserted.
Installing the Camera Installing the Camera The camera can be used on just about any bike/cycle helmet or bike fairing. Helmet mounting the camera will give the benefit of recording video in the direction the rider is looking but can also produce video with a lot of movement which may not be comfortable to watch for long periods of time. Bike mounting the camera will produce much smoother video but will limit the angle of view to the direction the bike is facing.
Installing the Camera Installing the Camera 1: Experiment with the camera and make sure you know where you want to mount it before sticking the adhesive mount in place. Once it is stuck down, it is not easy to move again. 2: Ensure the area you wish to place the adhesive mount is fully clean and dry. 3: Peal back the red adhesive tape from the mount and place it firmly in to position. 4: Allow the mount to bond for at least 1 hour before use.
Recording and Playback Recording Video The camera will automatically start recording video as soon as it receives power from an external source. If you want to start recording manually or if you are running the camera from its internal battery, press and hold the silver power button for 3 seconds. To stop recording, press and hold the power button for 3 seconds. Video Playback The RoadHawk Ride camera produces .MP4 videos files that can be played on just about any modern computer.
Setting the Time/Date Setting the Time/Date The RoadHawk Ride camera embeds the time and date on to any video being recorded. In order to set the time and date you need to put a file on to the SD card so the camera can be set accordingly. You can either do this yourself by creating a file called “TIME.txt” and putting this text inside the file in this format: YYYY MM DD HH MM SS For example: 2012 04 23 18 53 22: is the 23rd day of April 2012 at the time of 6pm 53 minutes and 22 seconds.
Formatting the SD Card Formatting the SD Card We recommend high quality class 6 Micro SD Cards for use with this camera. Formatting your SD card is an important part of maintaining your camera. In fact, this advice can be applied to any camera using SD cards, especially those that record video and audio. Over time, the data on digital storage media such as SD cards and computer hard disks can become fragmented.
Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Statement This Limited Warranty shall apply to the Roadhawk RIDE Product including all accessories as contained within the original RIDE box “the Product” . Roadhawk warrants the product from its authorized distributor and will meet the applicable product specifications and be free from all defects in material and workmanship for an applicable period herein “Limited Warranty”). This Limited Warranty is subjected to the following terms and conditions: 1.
Limited Warranty 10. Before returning any units for service, the Customer is solely responsible for backing up data and removing any confidential, proprietary, or personal information from the Product. Roadhawk is not responsible for damage to or loss of any programs, data, or removal storage media. 11. This Warranty does NOT cover recovery from any software updates, installation and removal of the application software, or any loss of data storage. 12.
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Specification Specification: Product Size: USB: Physical Weight: Resolution: Video Format: Power Duration: Frame Rate: Sensor: Battery: Memory: Working Temp: Storage Temp: Power Consumption: Lens: 22mm (dia) 78mm (l) USB 2.0 hs 32g 1280 x 720p H.264 1.
