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11)

 

Playback List : Shows recorded files in the playback list: double click to play. 

12)

 

Google Maps: GPS information is linked to Google maps, for vehicle tracking.  Click on 
Hybrid for real image viewing 

13)

 

Homepage button  

14)

 

Software version information / Minimize window / Maximize window / Close button  

 
 
 
 
[Upgrading the product] 

 
Our product may need upgrading for continuous product development and maintenance. For
 the latest firmware upgrade, please visit our webpage under ‘Firmware download.’ 
 
1.

 

Insert or connect the SD card to the computer.  

2.

 

Download the upgrading file from out homepage to the SD card. 

3.

 

Insert the SD card into the product and turn the power on. Then LED will begin to flicker. 
Remember not to unplug the power or remove the SD card during a firmware upgrade   
until the lights have stopped flickering. 

 

 
[Viewer requirement] 

 
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 CPU : Pentium4 (Recommended-Dual Core)  

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 Memory : RAM 2G (Recommended-RAM 4G)  

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 Graphic : Graphic card compatible with DIRECT-X 10  

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 Operating System : MS WINDOWS XP/VISTA/7  

 

   Operations and Functions of Viewer (Cont) 

Summary of Contents for PH4

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Page 87: ...s Key Functions and Features 02 Operations and Functions of Viewer Key Functions of Viewer Upgrading the Product To View Video Data Setup Configurations Printing a Video Image AVI Backup Smart Backup Capturing a Video Image GPS Tracker 03 Warranty Policy and After Services Frequently Asked Questions Warranty Policy Warranty Limitations Table of Contents ...

Page 88: ...vehicle This product is to help drivers monitor their driving behavior The recorded audio and video hold no legal validity The purpose of this product is to record surroundings of your motor vehicle when driving or parked There is no guarantee that the product will capture every desired image This product may not record as an event during a mild impact or a minor collision We recommend to categori...

Page 89: ...Main body Side camera Camera Bracket User s manual Table of Contents ...

Page 90: ...arette plug power cable Video cable Video extension cable Direct power cable controls power voltage to prevent battery discharge for continuous recor ding SD memory card 8G 16G 32G SD memory card reader External HDD Optional accessories Table of Contents ...

Page 91: ... audio button to turn on off audio Parking button If you press the parking button once the recording mode will change to parking mode Pressing the parking button for 3 4 seconds will turn on off the audio If you press the parking button once more then it will change back to the normal recording mode Parking mode is a function that allows you to record for a longer period of time than normal record...

Page 92: ...ras with multiple angles and directions for recording Simultaneous playback mode full 2ch and 4ch screen mode The viewer allows you to watch video playback in single channel mode 2 channel or four channels Automatic parking mode Set the parking mode time in the menu of the Viewer program to when you want park mode to be activated Built in GPS and high sensitivity G SENSOR View the location linked ...

Page 93: ...e be aware of the fact that the SD card does not last forever and will wear out after us ing it for an extended period of time It also may cause errors when recording Try to conduct a format and run virus checking programs from time to time to prevent the SD card from malfunctioning SD card related problems are not under the manufacturer s guarantee and the manufacturer or the supplier is not resp...

Page 94: ...PCM COMPRESSION Audio Announcement Built in high quality speaker for notice announcement Recording Mode Normal continuous Parking mode Event mode Time Setting GPS embedded model Before GPS connection run by internal RTC time After GPS connection automatic internal RTC time setting Power Rated voltage DC 12V 24V cigar plug Operating voltage DC 7V 28V Power Consumption 12V 350 390mA Temperature Rang...

Page 95: ...he SD card to your PC Open the SD card folder and then double click on planethalo exe file to run the viewer program Setup configurations 1 Click the Configuration icon 2 Select Drive window appears Select drive and then click the ok button Operations and Functions of Viewer ...

Page 96: ...wer on The product will be updated with the new settings Operations and Functions of Viewer Cont Please be aware that if the index dat file gets deleted from the SD card it will not save the configuration settings The index dat file can be created again when the SD card is inserted into the product and the power is turned on but the settings will not be applied Operations and Functions of Viewer C...

Page 97: ...5 fps for 4 channels Minimum recording mode min record 5 fps for 4 channels G Sensor sensitivity setting default setting while driving parking X 6 Y 6 Z 6 X axis Y axis Z axis This feature adjusts the sensitivity of the shock sensor Select the sensitivity level from 1 min to 10 max to save the video recording as an event The higher the sensitivity level the more event recordings Operations and Fun...

Page 98: ...t of the whole capacity of the SD card For instance if you set 30 as the event recording ratio all event recorded data will not be deleted prior to reaching 30 percent of the SD card If the total event recorded data reaches beyond 30 percent of the SD card the data will begin to delete starting with the oldest events first in consecutive order Connected camera default setting 4 cameras Choose the ...

Page 99: ...nd drive name or ID to be displayed on the screen or screen shot Audio recording default setting to save Option to turn on or off audio recording Pressing the parking button for 3 4 seconds can change the audio recording function to on or off Speaker volume default setting 4 Adjusts the volume of the audio announcement and operation status melody Operations and Functions of Viewer Cont ...

Page 100: ...ate your updated time Voltage check default setting Normal Parking mode do not check This function allows for avoiding battery discharge protecting your vehicle s battery Driving mode and parking mode are configured separately Not check operates without battery protection 10 5V Camera stops operating when the voltage drops below 10 5V but starts again when the voltage goes over 10 5V 11 0V similar...

Page 101: ...the auto shutdown timer function This allows your camera to shutdown after a certain period of time when the engine is turned off You may need to set the clock ahead of the current time in order to adjust the time difference that is taken to insert the SDcard into the product and reboot the system This is irrelevant with internet access Operations and Functions of Viewer Cont ...

Page 102: ... power on The product will be updated with the new settings Operations and Functions of Viewer Cont Please be aware that if the index dat file gets deleted from the SD memory card it will not allow you to save the configuration settings The index dat file can be recreated when the SD card is inserted into the product and the power is turned on but the configuration settings will not be applied Ope...

Page 103: ...tion if you are using a low qualify graphic card Speedometer default setting MPH Adjust the speed of your vehicle in kilometers per hour Km h or miles per hour MPH in accordance with your local road code Mirror Mirror function allows you to switch the viewing mode between actual image and mirror image Choose the camera that you would like to view as a mirror image Operations and Functions of Viewe...

Page 104: ...ed to your PC 3 Select drive window appears Select the SD card drive and then click the OK button 5 A list of playback appears Select the file to watch by double clicking on a file All Normal Event files Event event recorded files Normal normal recorded files Operations and Functions of Viewer Cont ...

Page 105: ... window Select the following options Save Folder Filename Caption Date Time Speed Coordinate Audio Save and the channels to be selected and click Convert The file will then be saved to your designated folder 2 Filename will be saved as user s input _CHn AVI n Ch 1 front 2 rear 3 left 4 right 1 Browse folder location 2 Enter the filename 3 Select save option Date Time Speed Coordinate 4 Audio save ...

Page 106: ...nd watch them vi a Viewer and other PC media players 1 Playback list 2 Select button 3 Delete button 4 Delete all button 5 A selected bloc from the playback list 6 Saving status 7 Start button select the folder location insert filename 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Operations and Functions of Viewer Cont ...

Page 107: ...er the filename 3 Choose desired channel display type 4 Select file type JPG PNG BMP 5 Select the channel 6 Option for overwriting on the same filename 2 You can select your desired channel Filename will be saved as user s input _CHn bmp file type n Ch number 1 front 2 rear 3 left 4 right 4 You can select all 4 channels Filename will be saved as user s input _QUAD bmp file type 1 2 3 4 5 6 Operati...

Page 108: ...lect the drive for the SD card and click on OK 4 A list of files appears on the bottom Double click on the file you want to see check the Select only box to trace the driven path from the start to the end Click on a dot to show the date time latitude longitude and speed at that location Click on Play to watch the video on the right side of the screen Operations and Functions of Viewer Cont ...

Page 109: ...button This will create a file klm which can be opened with Google Earth 2 Save the file on your PC and then double click to open This will start Google Earth and show the driven route on the map of the selected time 3 Clicking on edit then show elevation profile in google earth will graph a line for speed and elevation on every part of your route The top speed and elevation is also detailed Googl...

Page 110: ...en display Zoom in and out by scrolling your mouse wheel upward zoom in downward zoom out Min 1 0 Max 3 0 times Click and drag your mouse pointer to view the desired position on the displaying screen 2 G Sensor Graph Shows 3 axis of the G sensors If you want to see the graph more at a closer view press the Zoom button on the top left corner of the box Operations and Functions of Viewer Cont 1 2 4 ...

Page 111: ...layback 7 Frame by frame in forward mode 8 Forward playback search 9 Jump to next file 6 Speed speed display in kmh mph 7 Volume Control Slider Controls the volume of recorded audio 8 1 Playback Speed Slider Adjusts playback speed 2 Brightness Control Slider Changes the brightness of the video 3 Saturation Control Slider Changes the saturation of the video 9 1Ch 2Ch 4Ch Open file Configuration Pri...

Page 112: ...est firmware upgrade please visit our webpage under Firmware download 1 Insert or connect the SD card to the computer 2 Download the upgrading file from out homepage to the SD card 3 Insert the SD card into the product and turn the power on Then LED will begin to flicker Remember not to unplug the power or remove the SD card during a firmware upgrade until the lights have stopped flickering Viewer...

Page 113: ...Problem ...

Page 114: ... Troubleshooting ...

Page 115: ... ü Product does not start ...

Page 116: ... 1 Check that the power of product is properly connected 2 Use only the cable that is supplied or recommended by your local dealer or supplier ...

Page 117: ... ü Video is not as clear as it should be ...

Page 118: ... 1 Make sure your camera lens is clean and dust free 2 Make sure your vehicle s windshield is clean 3 Make sure the desired resolution is selected ...

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Page 120: ... Footage is not being saved on the SD card ...

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Page 123: ... ü The device does not recognize the SD card ...

Page 124: ...at the GPS cable is connected properly 2 Make sure your windshield is not tinted 3 If you have not used the product for more than 3 days or are using it for the first time it may take longer as much as up to 15 minutes to receive the GPS signal 4 The GPS may lose reception depending on weather conditions and surroundings Stop at a location where your GPS can regain its reception before proceeding ...

Page 125: ... Frequently ...

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Page 128: ... Warranty Policy and After Services ...

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Page 132: ...f your limited warranty A User Manual can be obtained from your SD card which comes with Product or authorized distributor or reseller or the Planet Halo web site No Product may be returned directly to Planet Halo without first contacting PH for a Return Material Authorization RMA number If it is determined that the Product may be defective you will be given an RMA number and instructions for Prod...

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Page 134: ... YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT ...

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Page 136: ...ts to repair or rep lace a defective Product PH s replacement Product under its limited warranty will be manufactured from new and serviceable used parts PH s warranty applies to repaired or replaced Products for the balance of the applicable period of the original warranty or ninety days from the date of shipment of a repaired or replaced Product whichever is longer ...

Page 137: ... Warranty Policy and After Services ...

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Page 141: ...ECTIVE PRODUCT SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT THIS LIMITATION APPLIES EVEN IF PH CANNOT OR DOES NOT REPAIR OR REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE ...

Page 142: ...ANY GENERAL CONSEQUENTIAL PUNITIVE INCIDENTAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES THESE INCLUDE LOSS OF RECORDED DATA INTERRUPTION OF USE THE COST OF RECOVERY OF LOST DATA LOST PROFITS AND THE COST OF THE I NSTALLATION OR REMOVAL OF ANY PRODUCTS THE INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PRODUCTS AND ANY INSPECTION TESTING OR REDESIGN CAUSED BY ANY DEFECT OR BY THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PRODUCTS ARISING FROM A DEFECT IN A...

Page 143: ...new The Product was not used in accordance with PH specifications and instructions The Product was not used for its intended function for example in vehicle recording environment Additional Limitations on Warranty PH s warranty does not cover Products which have been received improperly packaged altered or physically damaged Products will be inspected upon receipt Please see additional examples of...

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Page 148: ...cked missing or broken Cracked components on the circuit board Dented base casting Torn or punctured tape seal Dented top cover Deep scratch Loose damaged or missing screws Missing PCBA Circuit Board Obscured breather filter holes Stripped mounting hole threads ...

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Page 151: ... Warranty Period Main Camera Unit 12 months from purchase External Camera 6 months from purchase SD Card and other accessories N A ...

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Page 154: ...ecord on the warranty form upon your purchase of the product and please keep it for after services After services may or may not be free of charge depending on the type of product defect Repairing costs may arise upon examination of the product Warranty Policy and After Services Upon Different Occasions ...

Page 155: ... After Services ...

Page 156: ... Within the Warranty Period ...

Page 157: ... After the Warranty Period ...

Page 158: ... Product defect or malfunction occurs after using it ...

Page 159: ... Replacement or Repairing Free Repairing Cost Charged Product defect or malfunction occurs during shipment upon purchase ...

Page 160: ... Replacement or Repairing Free N A Product defect or malfunction occurred during shipment upon after services ...

Page 161: ... Replacement or Repairing Free Replacement or Repairing Free Repeated defect or malfunction occurs more than 5 times ...

Page 162: ... Replacement or Refund Repairing Cost Charged Product defect or malfunction occurs due to natural disasters ...

Page 163: ... Repairing Cost Charged Repairing Cost Charged ...

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