Advantages and disadvantages of the types of car recorders
I have installed a rearview mirror, the screen is large enough, but many older drivers do not like. Maybe they are used to the original rearview mirror and can't adapt.
I have also installed the front model, which is easy to use. The hidden model does not have a screen for removing the card or a cell phone WIFI to view the records.
I've also seen a coworker's 360-degree surround view with the best perspective, but the small brand loves to have abandonment and return.
Basically, each has its own strengths, it all depends on individual needs.
I chose: 4K, front and rear dual camera, reverse camera function of the product.
Front and back photos are a trend. The rear view recording function and reverse impact function make up for the lack of our car radar function, preventing the scratch caused by the radar false alarm. In addition, in the accident analysis, you can record the direction and trajectory of the opposite vehicle from back to front, which helps to clarify the responsibility.
The front 4K/2K adjustment optimizes the use of memory. It is recommended to use 2K mode for 32G memory and 4K mode for 64G and higher memory for more complete recording.
The 3-inch touch screen is not as cool as a 7-inch or even 10-inch screen, but it is more practical. After all, it's not a rearview mirror, and an oversized screen will obscure the view even more. This is also a program. You don't need to drive with the screen on all the time during the week, and you can see what's inside the rearview mirror when you're backing up with the 3-inch screen. When backing up, the rearview camera has a far more complete view than the mirrors, except for the rear and left mirrors.
Pluggable combo kit, no need to tear off the electrostatic sticker to easily remove the host. But daily life if you need to read the content, just pull out the card or read through WIFI. Daily view is more convenient to operate on the car recorder.
Two electrostatic stickers, two 3M double-sided tape and some rows of wire buckle are available, very humanized.
The length of the attached line is also very generous, the long part of the tie up and hide it.
This is the family photo.
Pre-installation Because the installation is slightly cumbersome, it is best to check that all functions are normal before installation.
If you don't want to do it yourself, you can go to an auto body store to install it. The installation service at the time of purchase is about 80 dollars. Personally, I don't think it's necessary to spend this money.
Because of the reverse image function, first find the reverse light wire and simply remove a little insulation to expose the copper wire for backup. Remember to never cut it. If it's in a bad location, you can unplug the reverse lights.
Connect the power to the ignition and the red wire from the rearview camera to the reverse light wire you just found. You just need to twist the car key to start it without ignition. The car recorder will start automatically, then put it in reverse gear and check if the reverse camera can switch automatically.
After everything is normal, you can install it.
Front host installation
Insert the card into the car recorder. Regarding the memory card, I personally recommend buying a professional car recorder dedicated or a TF card with a long warranty. The purchase platform is naturally the first e-commerce site with the best service.
One end of the car recorder is fixed with 3M double-sided tape.
Because the front 170 ° view, so choose to install the location of a lot of room. If you need to see the reverse image, you can only choose a position within the field of view, without obstruction, with minimal impact on the line of sight. As expected, this position was tested by me.
First, wipe the glass of the parts to be used, put the electrostatic stickers in the corresponding position, and then use double-sided tape to fix the car recorder in the intended position. Of course, the order does not matter. You can also fix the car recorder and static electricity first, and then stick it in the predetermined position.
The left side of the photo can not be seen at all, but the car recorder can be seen in the left side of a very wide position. This 170 ° view is not covered.
Alignment and Rearview Camera Head Installation
The route is basically:from the intended lens location, through the gap between the glass and the ceiling, to the right B-pillar, then down to the passenger side, the power goes in the direction of the ignition, and the rearview camera cable goes through the gap at the edge of the door, from the back seat to the trunk.
When installing it, it is recommended to find a thin rod or stiff wire. I found a willow branch nearby. The end. Thread.
It's basically a no-brainer to thread the thread through the location marked on the right.
The b-pillar is usually snap mounted, so it can be removed with a little force. Since every car is different, just try to remove as much as possible.
Once the b-pillar cable is secured, walk the power cable under the footwell near the ignition and then follow the rearview camera cable.
The rear view camera red signal cable and the reverse light cable are connected together to automatically view the rear view when backing up. Look closely at the plug for the reverse lights. It can be pulled out. You can just take the wire and test it at the plug location to make sure the wire is OK and then make sure stripping the wire is OK.
In order not to block the license plate, my rear view camera is pressed on the right side of the license plate. This installation is also a bit tricky. You can simply use the special double-sided tape that comes with the machine to hold it in place, and then wire the camera into the trunk through the gap in the camera light, just like I screwed the camera in directly, with a power drill wired through the hole. It's simple and violent, but powerful and long-lasting.
In addition to the plugs, it is recommended to wrap the connectors with tape to prevent loose signals later. This operation will last forever. As for the hole left here, you can get waterproof tape to secure it from the inside to prevent water from entering the car during a car wash.
After installation, before official use, you need to format the memory card, you can use it normally.
Because the car recorder is a touch screen operation, so in addition to on and off, all the operations are on the screen. 3 inch screen is enough for the car recorder, and does not block the line of sight.
Briefly about the screen operation. The red line area are all operation area. Click the right area to switch the lens, you can switch the front, back and front and back embedded.
Swipe right to take a picture.
Once you get to the right menu button, you can set the resolution, speed unit, light source frequency, cycle shot duration, and many other information.
You can also check the GPS network.
The operation of the main unit covers all the operational functions, as does the phone, with manual shooting, review, and settings. Downloading the recording card is very easy, just select the appropriate video to download after the WIFI connection.
Memory card reading is suitable for big data operations. After all, 4K video is still big, and memory card reading is more direct and faster.
About but the angle
In the dynamic picture, you can see that when you stop and wait at the intersection, the right intersection and the left route can be cleared.
The license plate number of the vehicle is clearly visible. Check the video quality:4K no doubt.
Images taken by the rearview camera
1080P, the clarity is still good.
Reversing
The image in the reversing mirror is all presented on the screen, what you see is what you get. And there is a reversing indicator line on the screen, reversing is safer.
Summary:
This product meets the requirements of front and rear shooting. 4K maximum resolution is large enough, and the 170 ° viewing angle is very good. Although the edges are slightly distorted, it does not affect the usage effect at all.
The rear view resolution is 1080p with good imaging.
The body is easy to operate with a cell phone operation, the memory card can be inserted and removed, it is very convenient to copy data.
3-inch screen provides reversing effect, is the ideal match.
Installation difficulty is average, need some hands-on ability.
Arkasol Car Recorder KIN GS LIM D4 HD Night Vision Dual Recording Front and Rear 4K Ultra HD Video Parking Monitor Dual Recording Front and Rear Reversing Image D4 (Standard Edition) ￥ 539 Buy
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