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Button Instructions 
 
Menu Button:  

Pressing this button once will open the menu. Pressing the menu button again while in the menu will 
change to the second settings tab. Pressing the menu button while recording will activate the file 
protection (A key will be present on the top of the screen if activated). 

 
Up Button: 

The up button is used while in the menu to move the highlighted area for selecting. The up button 
can also be used to zoom in under the standby or shooting mode. 
 

Down Button:  

The down button is used while in the menu to move the highlighted area for selecting. The down 
button can also be used to zoom out under the standby or shooting mode. 
 

OK Button:  

The OK is used to start recording in video mode. Pressing the button again in video mode will stop 
the recording. In photo mode, the OK button is used to take a picture. 
The OK button is also used to select a setting in the menu. 

 
Mode Button (Mode Switch):  

Press the mode button to switch between video mode, photo mode and the file browser interface. If 
the Mode button is pressed during recording, it will disable or enable the MIC. 
 

HDMI Port:  

The HDMI port provides a HD output interface using the mini HDMI to HDMI cable provided that can 
be plugged into a HDMI in supported device. 
 

Micro SD Slot:  

Where the Micro SD card is inserted (Max size is 32GB). 
 

USB Interface:  

The USB port can be used to charge the device or be connected to a computer for data 
transmission. 
 

Reset: 

To hard reset the device in the case of a system jam or crash. 
 

Power Key:  

When the DVR is turned off, press it once to turn it on. While the system is on, hold down the power 
button to turn it off.  
 

AV Out: 

Analogue Out that can be connected to a TV using a composite cable (Not included) 
 

Power Indication Light:  

When the device is turned on, a blue indicator will light up. When the device is recording the blue 
indicator will flash blue. When the device is charging, the light will glow red. 
 
 

Summary of Contents for HDDVR550

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE HDDVR550...

Page 2: ...rry The DVR can also use the HDMI interface to transmit your media directly to a high definition LCD TV for high resolution playback Product Features 170 degree ultra high definition wide angle lens 1...

Page 3: ...Package Components HD DVR 550 Mounting Bracket with Charger USB to Mini USB Car Charger HD DVR 550 User Guide...

Page 4: ...duct Structure 1 AV Out 2 Reset Button 3 Power Button 4 Micro SD Slot 5 Mode Button 6 Indicator LED 7 LCD 8 Menu Button 9 Down Button 10 Up Button 11 OK Button 12 USB Port 13 MIC 14 HDMI Out 15 HD Cam...

Page 5: ...sed to select a setting in the menu Mode Button Mode Switch Press the mode button to switch between video mode photo mode and the file browser interface If the Mode button is pressed during recording...

Page 6: ...menu Auto Power On Off When turned on once power is connected to the device like when you start your car up the DVR will automatically turn on and start recording When the power is disconnected or ca...

Page 7: ...option to delete the file or lock unlock the file The lock function in the menu gives you the option to lock unlock the currently selected footage or lock unlock all the footage in order to protect th...

Page 8: ...Dynamic Range Wide Dynamic Range can allow for better quality footage in areas where both bright light and no light are present Exposure This feature will change the white input We recommend it alway...

Page 9: ...guage Allows you to choose from a selection of languages that include English French Spanish Portuguese Dutch Italian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Russian Japanese TV Mode We recommend this...

Page 10: ...800x480 640x480 Video Audio Codec H 264 Audio AAC Loop Recording Recording with seamless Auto turn on off while car power on off Supports turn on while car starts And turn off while car turns off Moti...

Page 11: ...t good in cloudy or indoor conditions Please check the white balance in the menu settings and make sure it is set to auto Horizontal stripes interference in the image This is due to the wrong setting...

Page 12: ...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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