Clarion Drive Eye User manual
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
INFORMATION FOR USERS:
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT NOT APPROVED
BY THE MANUFACTURER WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND WILL
VIOLATE FCC APPROVAL.
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2CONTENTS
1. Preface ............................................................................ 3
2. For Your Safety................................................................ 5
3. Product Features ............................................................. 8
4. Package Contents ......................................................... 10
5. Installing the Drive Eye.................................................. 12
Installation Process ..............................................................12
Before Installation ................................................................13
Where to Install ....................................................................18
Method of Installation...........................................................19
After Installing the Drive Eye................................................26
6. Using the Drive Eye....................................................... 27
Activating the Drive Eye.......................................................27
What is indicated by the LED lamps ? .................................28
Recording Images................................................................29
Turning Off the Drive Eye.....................................................31
Playing Recorded Images....................................................32
Saving the Images in Another Place such as a Computer’s
Hard Disc ..........................................................................38
Deleting the Images from the CF Card ................................41
7. Other Functions ............................................................. 43
Changing the sensitivity level of the impact sensor .............43
Adjusting the Time ...............................................................47
Formatting the CF Card .......................................................50
8. Troubleshooting............................................................. 55
9. Specifications................................................................. 57
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3Preface
Thank you for purchasing the Drive Eye. The Drive Eye should be installed
on the inside front windshield of your vehicle. Your vehicle must have a
12V/24V power source. Its primary purpose is to record an image for 20
seconds before, during, and after an accident occurs.
This manual was written as a users guide for the Drive Eye. Please read
this manual completely before using the Drive Eye.
Also, please be advised that the specifications, as well as the appearance
of the product, may be subject to change in order to improve quality.
1. Preface
IMPORTANT -- READ CAREFULLY
Drive Eye’s primary function is to record images as an accident occurs.
However, it is not guaranteed to record all accident images. For example, if the
accident impact is too weak, the installed sensor may not catch the impact. In
such a scenario, you can start the recording manually.
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4Preface
Trademarks
Generally, company names and brand names are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of the respective companies.
Copyright of Recorded Contents
The recorded images by the Drive Eye cannot be used without
authorization of the Copyright Owner, except for private use by the person
who recorded the images.
Compensation for Recorded Contents
Clarion is not responsible for images recorded, any damage to the
recorded images, or any images not recorded.
Responsibility
We shall not be liable for any damages resulting from any malfunctions of
the product, any erasure of data , or any other uses of the product.
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5For Your Safety
Warning messages are described in the following manner. Read the
message and follow the instructions carefully.
2. For Your Safety
Meaning of warning messages
DANGER
This indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most
extreme situations.
WARNING
This indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
This indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
Without safety alert indication of hazardous
situation which, if not avoid, could result in property
damage.
Symbols
[REQUIRED] Description of what should be done, or what should
be followed.
[PROHIBITED] Description of what should never be done, or what
is prohibited.
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6For Your Safety
Safety Precautions
This section provides precautions to enable you to use the product sagely
and correctly and to prevent injury and damage. The terms of DANGER,
WARNING, and CAUTION indicate the degree of imminency and
hazardous situation. Read the precautions carefully as it contains
important safety messages.
WARNING
This product must be installed in the designated place correctly.
When installed incorrectly, the product does not run properly and it is
more likely to drop off the windshield while vehicle is in motion
Power cable must be connected with DC12V or DC24V power.
Please do not disassemble or revamp the product, doing so may
cause fire, electric shock, starter problems, etc.
If the Drive Eye smokes or you smell burning, the engine must be
immediately turned off at the earliest opportunity. Immediately,
remove the cable from the power source. Please be careful of heat
and smoke. Do not use again.
If the Drive Eye gets wet with any substance, please do not use it.
There is a risk of fire or electric shock by short circuit.
Please do not touch the Drive Eye with wet hands. This includes the
power cable, there is a risk of electric shock
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7For Your Safety
Points of concern
• During hot weather conditions, the temperature of the Drive Eye may
rise. Use caution when touching the product it may be hot enough to
cause burns.
• While inserting or removing the CF Card, please turn off the engine and
confirm the LED lamp is off, then insert or remove the CF Card. If you
insert or remove the CF Card while the engine is on, you may cause
serious damage to the card.
• While downloading or installing data onto the CF Card, please do not
insert or remove the card. This will damage the data and possibly the
drive recorder.
• Please insert the CF Card gently in the correct direction. If you use
force, the card/card slot may be permanently damaged.
• Please do not insert anything other than the CF Card into the slot.
• Please do not place anything on top of the Drive Eye as the weight may
damage it.
• Please do not let the Power Cable rub up against anything or be
sandwiched by the sheet rail.
CAUTION
If you leave the vehicle for an extended time period, please make
sure the engine is turned off.
When you pull out the power cable, be sure to hold the plug and
connector together and pull. Do not pull on the cord by itself; you will
risk heating, fire, injury and electric shock.
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8Product Features
The Drive Eye records images for 20 seconds before, during, and after an
accident occurs.
Features
• Records at a smooth 30 fps for up to 20 seconds.
• Record can be activated manually too.
• Standard CF Card can record up to 12 separate events.
• Magnesium Alloy body protects the Drive Eye in case of impact.
• The Drive Eye quickly installs on the windshield.
• Recorded images are filed in a folder under three different headings,
depending on type of impact.
• If power is cut off during impact, the data will remain.
• Viewer software is installed in the CF Card; therefore images can be
played back without installing software in a PC.
Functions of the Drive Eye
*The column with “X” means no alteration available.
3. Product Features
Functions Initial Set
Up
Changes
Yes/No Remarks
Recording Seconds 20 seconds X Before accident 15”, after accident 5”,
Total 20”
Recording Frames 30 Frames X
Detecting Sensitivity Set up for
vehicles
{Refer to P.43 for set up alteration
Recording Available
Frames (Maximum)
SW
GS
MO
4
6
2
X Maybe below 12 accidents depending on
data volume.
SW: Recording data by pressingrequired
button for recording.
GS: Data by automatic sensor installed
in Drive Eye. Normally most of the
recording is filed this way.
(Example: Sudden brake or handle
operation)
MO: Data filed by sudden acceleration in
a very short time. Can be
automatically filed like GS, but
possibly a larger accident than GS.
Camera angle 25° {
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9Product Features
NOTE
REFERENCE
Be sure to use the CF Card contained as the attachment. For purchasing
additional Cards, you may purchase one from Instruments. If you use a CF Card
purchased from another company, there is a possibility of the Drive Eye not
operating correctly.
The starting two letters that describes the impact will be the file name when
recording an image. Refer to Page 34.
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10 Package Contents
Package Contents
After unpacking, please confirm the following contents are included.
Quantity is in parenthesis .
* Please note that the specifications as well as the appearance may
slightly differ from the actual products.
4. Package Contents
Main Body of Drive Eye (1) CF Card (128MB) (1)
Power Cable (4.5m) (1) Cable Fasteners (10)
Owner’s manual (1)
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