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Installing and Testing the DriveCam Event Recorder
DriveCam Event Recorder
Installation and Testing Instructions
Installation of the event recorder is not complicated, but care must be taken to avoid specific problems.
Some vehicles require additional consideration to determine the optimum position for your particular
needs. In all cases, selecting and testing the mounting location on a single installation is imperative to
prevent replicating an error across 10’s or 100’s of vehicles. Follow the instructions carefully and review
the test events to ensure proper orientation and operation of the components.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
NOTE: HindSight software must be installed before you can perform the test procedure.
CAUTION: Do not cut the DriveCam power cord. It has an inline fuse near the end.
VEHICLE CONSIDERATIONS
Before you get started, consider the following points regarding your vehicle type. These will help you
identify the best mounting location for the Event Recorder and may save you the trouble of having to
remove and remount the unit.
The event recorder needs to be mounted in a location that provides an unobstructed view of the interior
and exterior (front) of the vehicle. The rear-facing camera should capture an internal view from the
outside shoulder of the driver to the outside shoulder of a front seat passenger. The forward-facing
camera should capture a broad view of everything in front of the vehicle, beginning as close to the front of
the vehicle without cutting off the horizon.
Sedans, Pickups, and Light-Duty Trucks
Smaller vehicles such as these typically have a traditional rear view mirror. The event recorder should be
mounted so that it is visible just below the rear view mirror when the mirror is adjusted to its lowest
position (see figure on the following page). Keep in mind that the mirror typically pivots on two points,
one on the glass and one on the back of the mirror.
