Garmin Gdr 45 Instruction manual

GDR 45

Driving Recorder

Quick Start Manual

Package contains

1. GDR 45 Driving Recorder

2. GDR Mount (adhesive mount and replacement adhesive pad

included)

3. GDR exclusive car charger

1. Overview of Functions

The GDR 45 driving recorder employs Garmin's unique dual-camera de-

sign that supports front and rear image* recording. In addition to its built-

in GPS positioning capability, the unit also provides complete tracks and

information. The GDR 45 is also integrated with FCWS image recognition

technology to detect distances with other vehicles when in motion.

*NOTE: GBC 30, secondary camera is an optional subscription for rear

image recording.

2. Description of Product Appearance and

Indicator Lights

GDR 45 Appearance

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➋

➌

➍

➒

➎

➏

➐

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1. Manual File Protection

 Usedformanuallyprotectingles.SeeCollisionWarningsection

for protection rules.

2. Function Key

See Function Settings for details.

3. Image Calibration Key

This function can be used to detect and calibrate the image cap-

tured based on what the camera is pointing at, and is compatible

with the front collision warning system (FCWS).

4. Snapshot Key

Captures a still image.

5. GBC 30 (Secondary Camera) Connector

6. miniUSB Power Connector

7. Power switch/Camera toggle

When using a single camera, this button functions as the power

switch. If a GBC 30 (secondary camera) is attached, the button

toggles between viewing screens.

8. microSD Memory Card Slot

Supports SDHC up to 32GB (for SDHC, recommended specs are

8GB, Class 6 or above)

9. Speaker

10. Microphone

11. LED Status Indicator

LED color Action indicated

Flashing Green Booting up or updating software

Red Recording

Flashing Red Rapid Flashing: Collision sensor activated

Slow Flashing: Parking mode activated

Green Idle (unable to record due to absence of memory

card, formatting issue, or other reason)

3. Product Specications

GDR 45 Specs

Dimensions (Length) 8.19 cm × (Width) 6.57 cm × (Depth)

4.16 cm

Weight 122g

GPS Yes

Screen 2.3-inch TFT LCD

Lens F=2.0

Recording area Visible diagonal viewing angle of 132 degrees

(horizontal viewing angle: 120 degrees)

Photosensitive com-

ponents

3M, 1/3-inch, CMOS

Frame rate 30 FPS

Video format AVI (H.264 compression)

Gravity sensor Yes, with collision sensitivity settings

Battery Yes

Microphone Yes

Speaker Yes

Memory card slot microSDHC (8GB Class6 memory card or

above is recommended)

Recording mode Continuous recording; when the card is full, old

lesareoverwritten(exceptforprotectedles).

￭1080p (1920 × 1080 pixels) at 30fps; re-

cord about 1.5 hours of footage (256MB

for each video file)

￭720p (1280 × 720 pixels) at 30fps; re-

cord about 4.1 hours of footage (256MB

for each video file)

￭WVGA (848 × 480 pixels) at 30fps,

record about 9 hours of footage (256MB

for each video file)

￭720p Dual (1280 × 1440 pixels) at

30fps, record about 2 hours of footage

(256MB for each video file)

Operating ambient

temperature

0 to 60 degrees Celsius

4. Installation Instructions

I. Installing GDR 45

Step 1:

Afxtheadhesivepadtothetop

side of the mount. Position the

mount in the desired location on

the inside of the windshield and

press the adhesive side of the

mount rmly against the glass.

Then mount the GDR 45 onto

the mount's ball-shaped con-

nector.

Step 2:

Afxtheadhesivepadtothetop

side of the GBC 30's mount.

NOTE: The secondary

camera GBC 30 is an optional

subscription.

Step 3:

Connect the GBC 30 to the

mount.

Step 4:

Attach the GBC 30 mount to the

rear window.

NOTE: Inordertopreventreducedadhesivestrength,doNOTafxtheadhesivepad

ontothedefoggergrid.Ifinstallingonave-doorhatchbackoravehiclewithavery

steep rear window, remove the bracket labeled "Garmin" and the ball-shaped connector

andreassembleinthereverseinordertotdifferentangles.Iftheuserwishesto

secure the unit with screws, simply attach it to the vehicle's roof by applying screws

through the holes located on the top of the bracket.

Step 5:

Connect the cable (labeled

"GARMIN DUAL CAM").

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