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The red and brown power wires serve two different functions. The primary function of the
event recorder is capturing audio and video when triggered. Therefore the event recorder
needs to be on always, and since it draws minimal power, it can be connected (red wire) to
a continuous power source. This allows the event recorder to capture events if the ignition
is cut off for any reason. Events can even be recorded when the vehicle is parked, for cases
of hit and run, vandalism, theft, or emergency. The second function is the event recorder’s
IR Illuminator, which lights the interior of the vehicle with infrared light for recording in low
light situations. The brown wire senses when the ignition is on and off and turns the IR
Illumination on and off. The brown wire must be connected to an ignition-switched power
source. Connecting it to a continuous power source causes the infrared lights to function
improperly and may add excessive drain to the battery when the vehicle is not running.
Lytx, Inc. disclaims all responsibility for any damages arising from improper installation and
maintenance of the DC3P.
What is the event recorder’s INFRARED (IR) ILLUMINATOR feature?
The Infrared (IR) Illuminator lights the interior of the vehicle with infrared light (invisible to
the eye). This enables the event recorder to record clearly lit images in low light situations.
The Illuminator draws additional power from the vehicle, which is why it is only switched on
when the key is turned to the ignition position and when the vehicle is running. The brown
wire on the power cable provides this switch, sensing when to turn the Illuminator on and
off. Infrared light from the Illuminator shines out through the thin translucent cover
surrounding the interior-facing lens. By looking closely through this translucent cover, you
can see the six red lights (dimly lit LEDs) underneath that indicate when the Illuminator is
switched on.
Will the event recorder drain my VEHICLE’S BATTERY?
Ordinarily, no. The event recorder draws only minimal power from the vehicle when it is
parked. However, battery drainage has been known to occur in situations where the vehicle
is parked for several days or weeks and/or if the vehicle battery is weak, in cold weather, or
not allowed to fully charge between trips. In these cases, you may want to configure your
event recorders with the Hibernation feature.
How do I find the event recorder’s SERIAL NUMBER?
Every event recorder is labeled with a unique 8-digit alphanumeric serial number. There
are two labels on the event recorder: on the top and on the back or side. The serial
number (SN:) is printed on the small label on the back, just above the bar code. Example:
“SN: ER00092D”