Nortek Bike BRO User manual
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Bike BRO User Guide
Contents
1.0 WIRING DIAGRAM (3 Wire System) ............................................................................................................................ 3
1.1 WIRING DIAGRAM (4 Wire System) ............................................................................................................................ 4
1.2 DVR LAYOUT / OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 COMPONENT LAYOUT ................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.4 IMAGE ORIENTATION / LEVELLING ............................................................................................................................. 6
2.0 INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
3.0 NORMAL OPERATION .................................................................................................................................................. 8
3.1 Main Display ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
3.2 Powering ON / OFF.................................................................................................................................................. 8
3.3 Recording Mode ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.4 Record Sound .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.5 Camera Preview ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.0 MENU SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
4.1 Menu Buttons ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Video Menu ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
4.2.1 Video Size (Resolution) .................................................................................................................................. 10
4.2.2 Rec Sound ....................................................................................................................................................... 10
4.2.3 G-Sensitivity ................................................................................................................................................... 10
4.2.4 Parking Mode ................................................................................................................................................. 10
4.2.5 Brightness ....................................................................................................................................................... 10
4.3 Setup Menu 1 of 2 ................................................................................................................................................. 11
4.3.1 Format ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
4.3.2 Screensaver .................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.3.3 Language ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
4.3.4 Auto Off .......................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.3.5 Sys. Reset ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.4 Setup Menu 2 of 2 ................................................................................................................................................. 12
4.4.1 Light Freq. ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.4.2 Date Input ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.4.3 Timezone ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
4.4.4 GPS INFO ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
4.4.5 Version ........................................................................................................................................................... 12
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5.0 FILE SYSTEM .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
6.0 PC GPS Player Application ......................................................................................................................................... 13
7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................................................. 14
** IMPORTANT NOTES ON SD CARDS **
1) This DVR requires a Class 10 MLC Card, suitable for DVR use and capable of writing at
least 14mb/s.
2) It is standard practise when using SD cards in DVR’s to format the card periodically.
For heavy use this can be typically every 2 weeks.
3) SD cards are a consumable items and have a finite number of write cycles. Depending
on usage, we suggest replacing the card every 12 months.
4) Symptoms of an incompatible or worn SD card include: DVR stopping & starting
recording erratically, sound out of sync with video, jumping video, sections of footage
missing, blocking or graining of recorded image.
5) Only buy genuine SD cards from a reputable supplier. EBay is full of counterfeit cards.
6) Recommended cards:
Transcend High Endurance
Lexar High Endurance
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1.0 WIRING DIAGRAM (3 Wire System)
Note: GPS and Manual Capture button are optional extras.
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1.1 WIRING DIAGRAM (4 Wire System)
Note: GPS and Manual Capture button are optional extras.
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1.2 DVR LAYOUT / OVERVIEW
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1.3 COMPONENT LAYOUT
1.4 IMAGE ORIENTATION / LEVELLING
To adjust the camera image angle, unscrew the lens cap a quarter turn, then rotate the camera body to the
correct orientation. Tighten the lens cap when done.
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2.0 INSTALLATION
Connect the system as shown in the Wiring Diagram above.
It’s advised to charge the DVR using the supplied USB cable before installing on the bike.
Connect the PSU to a suitable accessory / switched battery feed.
A headlight or taillight is a recommended “live” feed (Providing these are not monitored on the
CAN bus like some modern bikes)
NOTE: DO NOT connect directly to the battery, as the unit draws current even when switched off
to charge the DVR internal battery and recording may continue even after the bike is parked. This
could lead to a flat battery over time.
Place the DVR unit under a seat, or panel in a dry area. The DVR is splash proof but NOT
waterproof.
Camera’s, GPS, Manual Capture and connectors are all waterproof.
GPS module ideally needs to see the sky and won’t work under a seat. Some experimentation may
be required to find the best place to locate the sensor on your bike. When the DVR has a GPS lock,
the Lat / Lon is displayed on the screen and the word GPS stops flashing. The time and date for the
DVR is taken from the GPS data, therefore the Timezone may need to be adjusted to correct any
Daylight Saving Time differences.
Line up the arrows on the connectors
Be careful with the connectors, they contain very small wires and can be broken if roughly handled!
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3.0 NORMAL OPERATION
3.1 Main Display
3.2 Powering ON / OFF
Press Power ON / OFF button on the DVR.
or
Press and hold the manual capture button for 2 seconds.
3.3 Recording Mode
Once setup, the unit will begin recording straight after power on.
NOTE: To enter the Menu System, the recording must be stopped first. Recording Time will go WHITE and
show 00:00:00
Press to START / STOP the recording.
3.4 Record Sound
Make sure Record Sound is ON in the menu system AND the sound symbol is not crossed out on the
display!
A short press of from the camera view screen toggles the sound ON/OFF.
3.5 Camera Preview
Pressing or changes the camera shown on the main screen.
Video Quality
Sound ON / OFF
SD Card Inserted
GPS
Satellites
Found
Lat / Lon
Recording Time
CAM1 Preview
CAM2 Preview
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4.0 MENU SYSTEM
NOTE: To ente the menu system recording must be stopped first by pressing the Mode button.
See Section 3.3 for more info.
Press and hold the Menu button to enter the menu system.
4.1 Menu Buttons
In the menu system the buttons operate as follows:
BUTTON FUNCTION
Back or Cancel, or Setting Menu (From Video menu)
Up / Down list options
Enter / OK
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4.2 Video Menu
4.2.1 Video Size (Resolution)
HD 1280 * 720
D1 720 * 480
VGA 640 * 480
4.2.2 Rec Sound
ON, OFF NOTE: Short press of MENU button will toggle sound recording
ON/OFF when in the Main display.
4.2.3 G-Sensitivity
Off, High, Med, Low Force required to trigger a G-event. High (3G), Med (2.5G), Low (2G).
Causes an EVE_XXXX.avi file to be saved. See Section 5.0 for more
info.
4.2.4 Parking Mode
ON, OFF Reduces recording frame rate to 1 FPS after 3 mins of inactivity.
NOTE: DVR is still running and if left for long periods may discharge
bike battery.
4.2.5 Brightness
1-20 Allows each camera brightness to be adjusted.
NOTE: Pressing the Menu button once from the Video Menu will take you to the Setup Menu’s.
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