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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. 

 

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. 

 

SD getting full quickly in DVR 

Turn off motion detect in the settings menu and then format card. 

 

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. 

 

Why does the DVR turn off after 1-5 mins? 

Please check the settings and make sure that ‘auto turn off’ in the menu settings is set to ‘off’ 

 

Micro SD card not recognised by DVR 

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

Summary of Contents for HDVR400L

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE HDVR400L...

Page 2: ...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 2560...

Page 3: ...Package Components HD DVR 400L Mounting Bracket with Charger USB to Mini USB Car Charger 4G Micro SD Card HD DVR 400L User Guide...

Page 4: ...Bracket Connection 4 HDMI Out Port 5 HD Camera Lens 6 Power Button 7 Up Left Button 8 Menu Button 9 OK Button 10 Mode Button 11 Down Right Button 12 Reset 13 Indication Light 14 SOS Emergency Button 1...

Page 5: ...on can also be used to mute the MIC on the fly either during standby or recording Down Right Button The down button is used while in the menu to move the highlighted area for selecting MODE Button Mod...

Page 6: ...tivates in the case of a car accident 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...

Page 7: ...eo mode if not already To start recording in video mode press the OK button to start the recording You know it is recording by the red circle indicator on the top right corner of the LCD To stop the r...

Page 8: ...The locked files column only shows files that have been locked The normal files column shows all files Press the OK button to select a column To select a file for playback use the arrow buttons to se...

Page 9: ...scroll down using the up left and down right arrow buttons on the bottom of the DVR until you get to the Motion Detection setting now highlighted in blue When setting is highlighted press the OK butto...

Page 10: ...r in an unprotected area NOTE When this feature is activated your DVR will not loop record and your card will ll up until your DVR says CARD FULL Mic This Feature will allow you to turn the DVRs recor...

Page 11: ...Power Off Setting This feature will turn you DVR off after 1 3 or 5 minutes and will turn your DVR off completely so we suggest this feature always be set to OFF BackLight Off Setting This feature wi...

Page 12: ...30P 16 9 2304x1296 25 30P 16 9 1920x1080 25 30P 16 9 1280x720 50 60P 16 9 1280x720p 25 30P Video Codec H 264 Audio AAC Loop Recording Recording with seamless Auto turn on off while car power on off S...

Page 13: ...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...

Page 14: ...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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