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Frequently Asked Questions 

 
Under normal operating conditions, if there are problems with the device, please refer to the 
following methods to resolve. 
 

Cannot take pictures or record video? 

Please check whether there is enough space on the micro SD card or internal storage. 
 

Stopping automatically while recording 

Due to the high amount of HD video data being recorded, please use a high 
speed micro SD card. To tell if you have the required high speed card, check if it 
has the ‘Micro SDHC’ logo on the SD card and the C4, C6 or C10 somewhere on 
the card. This DVR only supports Class 6 and above. 
Make sure that your card is labelled Micro SDHC and not Micro SDXC as SDXC 
cards will not work with this DVR. 
 

Fuzzy/dirty image 

Please check if the lens is filled with dirt or fingerprints and clean carefully. Please clean lens with 
cloth before shooting. 
 

Horizontal stripes interference in the image 

This is due to the wrong setting of light frequency error, please set the frequency to 50HZ as it is 
the Australian standard frequency. 
 

The DVR is jammed or not responding 

Please reset the device by pushing in the reset button on the underside of the DVR. 
 

Why does battery go flat in the DVR? 

The DVRs battery must be frequently charged once a week if the car is not in use. 
 

Why does the time and date reset? 

The time resets when the DVR’s battery is flat. Make sure the DVR is always charged in order to 
keep date and time. 
 

Why is the battery not charging in the car? 

Please check and make sure that there is power in the cigarette lighter socket of your car. 
 

Micro SD card not recognised by DVR 

Format card in the DVR’s menu setting’s before use. 
 

A coloured tinge showing up in the video? 

Make sure to peel off the transparent protective sticker on the front of the DVRs lens. 
 

Infringement of copyright warning 
 

Please note that this product is for personal use only, the method of use shall not violate the goods 
infringe on domestic or international copyright laws. Even recorded images for personal use only, 
please note that in some cases to use this product to record performances, exhibitions or business 
activities of the images may infringe the copyright or other legal rights and interests of others.

Summary of Contents for GDVR190

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE GDVR190...

Page 2: ...and easy to carry ATTENTION Please charge the unit for 4 hours before installing Product Features 120 degree high definition wide angle lens 1280 720P HD resolution 1 5 inch 4 3 high resolution LCD sc...

Page 3: ...or HD DVR 190 Mounting Bracket USB to Mini USB Car Charger GDVR190 User Guide 4GB Class 6 Micro SDHC Card Optional Accessory Hard Wire DVR Cable Purchase Separately Part number GHWS Replaces Car Charg...

Page 4: ...nt Slot 2 Mini USB Port 3 Up 4 Menu Mode 5 Down 6 Speaker 7 Infra Red LEDs 8 Lens 9 Micro SD Card Slot 10 Mic 11 AV Port 12 Reset 13 LED Indicator Lights 14 LCD Screen 15 Power OK Button 1 2 3 4 5 7 8...

Page 5: ...deo photo and playback modes by simply pressing the button Pressing the Menu Mode button while recording will activate the file protection A key will be present on the top of the screen if activated U...

Page 6: ...t by determining the gravitational acceleration 1g 9 8 meters second 2 When this function activates the DVR will save the accident footage in a non delectable file in order to protect the footage The...

Page 7: ...matically turn off once the battery hits critically low levels Video Mode Press Menu Mode button to switch to video mode if not already To start recording in video mode press the OK Power button to st...

Page 8: ...oto settings Video Photo Playback Press Menu Mode button to switch to playback mode after photo mode Using the arrow buttons you can choose between all your recorded videos or photos The protected fil...

Page 9: ...ing the provided car charger Menu setting features explained Resolution The recommended resolution should be set at 720P 1280x720 in order to get the best quality footage Loop Recording This feature a...

Page 10: ...o PAL as PAL is the Australian standard line frequency and will work on any TV when playing back your footage on TV via a AV cable Frequency This feature allows the best recording in conditions where...

Page 11: ...at AVI Video Resolution 720P 1280x720 WVGA 846x480 VGA 640x240 QVGA 320x240 Video Codec Audio AAC Loop Recording Recording with seamless Auto ignition turn on off while car power on off Supports turn...

Page 12: ...ustralian standard frequency The DVR is jammed or not responding Please reset the device by pushing in the reset button on the underside of the DVR Why does battery go flat in the DVR The DVRs battery...

Page 13: ...e If you need assistance setting up or using your Gator product now or in the future call Gator Support Australia TEL 03 8587 8898 FAX 03 8587 8866 Mon Fri 9am 5pm AEST Please retain this user guide f...

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