Street Guardian SGZC12SG built-in-GPS & NEW Capacitive Smart-Touch Screen

Zuntax said:
AV in, what for and for what can be connected / recorded via AV IN?!
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Rear camera

I saw another post asking if any DashCam supported video in so they could hookup a digital speedometer.

Doubt you'll want to watch DVDs on it lol.

Definitely doesn't record the input.
 
Hi I've routed the power cable as in the photo I uploaded (it's not my pic but I found it online). However the cable is about 1.5 feet too short to reach the nearest outlet. Do you think a 12V extension cord like this (https://www.amazon.com/gp/B00MRV1ZZE) works fine with the unit?

Also knowing that the unit doesn't have built in battery, I have to set the clock everytime I use it because the internal time is way off. Is it a normal behavior?

Thanks for any help!
 

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B Chiu said:
Do you think a 12V extension cord like this (https://www.amazon.com/gp/B00MRV1ZZE) works fine with the unit?

Also knowing that the unit doesn't have built in battery, I have to set the clock everytime I use it because the internal time is way off. Is it a normal behavior?

Thanks for any help!
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That extension looks like a good price and quick fix. And yes you need to set your time zone. If you find the clock is still off by one hour it's because day light savings time is not yet implemented in the firmware. Simply choose 1 hour more/less than your regular time zone as needed to get the clock to auto set to the correct time.

I confirmed that MPH and Time Zone are coming in a future firmware update. The developer will be adding MPH first thing next R&D cycle.
 
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B Chiu said:
Hi I've routed the power cable as in the photo I uploaded (it's not my pic but I found it online). However the cable is about 1.5 feet too short to reach the nearest outlet. Do you think a 12V extension cord like this (https://www.amazon.com/gp/B00MRV1ZZE) works fine with the unit?

Also knowing that the unit doesn't have built in battery, I have to set the clock everytime I use it because the internal time is way off. Is it a normal behavior?

Thanks for any help!
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cut it in half and solder a length of wire on it.
 
I tested the "video out" port and it works ok. It's standard analog resolution though of course. (so limited value)

"Video in" as discussed a few posts back didn't seem to work (tried an old VCR) I'll ask more about it. (video in is not really very useful either way)

Note that RED = Video and Yellow = Right Audio
So again while not all that helpful it was still fun to try this out. At the very least it will help me do a better focus double QA check. I'm sure some customers might have a special application for video out so Pier28 will be stocking these cables soon.

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Pier28 said:
I confirmed that MPH and Time Zone are coming in a future firmware update. The developer will be adding MPH first thing next R&D cycle.
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I would also be interested in the ability to turn off the speed entirely.
 
Pier28 said:
Added to the list
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the option to not show the OSD altogether would good, the information is still recorded regardless and can be viewed by Registrator Viewer, Dashcam Viewer etc anyway and some people want a clean video with no OSD showing
 
jokiin said:
the option to not show the OSD altogether would good, the information is still recorded regardless and can be viewed by Registrator Viewer, Dashcam Viewer etc anyway and some people want a clean video with no OSD showing
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On the list too, agreed
 
is it possible to disable speed but live GPS location ON on screen Or in order to disable speed GPS must be disabled?
 
where does the SD Card go in these cameras?? I cant see a slot in the pics.
 
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Left hand side as you look from the front of the camera mate :)
 
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Or on the right from the back:

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oh I see it now. is that a micro sd card or normal sd card? looks big.
 
Full size SD card mate - if that's a micro it's a small camera :)
 
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Left hand side as you look from the front of the camera mate :)
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May I ask how you stick the suction cup on the windshield? My Nissan also has the black dotted screen behind the rearview mirror and the suction cup wouldn't stay on there. I have to place mine directly below the black screen but now I have a not so hidden camera. Thanks!
 
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The black dots prevent an air tight seal. A good work around would be to buy a flat smooth stick on plastic disc slightly larger than the size of the suction cup. They sell them for $5 online. Search amazon or eBay for: suction cup disc

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Pier28 said:
The black dots prevent an air tight seal. A good work around would be to buy a flat smooth stick on plastic disc slightly larger than the size of the suction cup. They sell them for $5 online. Search amazon or eBay for: suction cup disc
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B Chiu, please check out the DIY section, this topic is discussed there in a more detailed fashion.

If you have a plastics retailer in your area, you may be able to pick up acrylic discs for under $2.00. It may be clear plastic, though. I wanted black, so I got me a black 1/8" piece from their surplus bin for $1.50 and had them cut me a square for free. I opted for this in order to have a big enough area to move around in case I change mounts in the future. Then I went home and found a never-used Garmin plastic mounting disc as described by Pier 28 (confirmed pack rat here). I peeled off the tape from the back and replaced it with 3M VHB tape that is heat tolerant and is very strong.

BTW, the plastics retailer in the SF Bay Area is Tap Plastics. Hope this helps.
 
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