Street Guardian Sg9663dc, User Manual

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Frequently asked questions
Q. Can I connect the camera to my computer to access the
recordings?
A. Computer access is
not supported, the power requirements of the
camera exceed the output level of most computers, always use a
card reader to access files on the memory card.
Q. My vehicle has a USB port, can I connect the camera there?
A. No, vehicle USB ports do no supply sufficient output for reliable
operation, some may also act as a host to play files through in vehicle
media system, these will interfere with the correct operation of the
camera.
Q. Why do I need to set the time zone, doesn’t GPS know that
already?
A. GPS time information is only transmitted as UTC or GMT 0, the
offset to suit your location needs to be set in the camera menu.
Q. How often should I format the memory card?
A. It is good practice to format the memory card on a regular basis
and check to ensure the card is in working order, memory cards are a
consumable and although they have no moving parts they do wear
out. Always format the memory card in the camera if it has been
used in another device to view or otherwise manipulate the
recordings.
Q. I use a Mac, anything I need to know?
A. Mac can leave hidden system files on the memory card that can
prevent the camera from recycling correctly and cause recordings to