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DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER (DVR)

OWNERS MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER (DVR)

Section Title Page

1.0 Statements
1.1 Important notice 1
1.2 About Highway Buddy 1
2.0 Introduction to the DVR
2.1 Front DVR 2
2.2 Rear DVR 2
2.3 DVR Overview 3
3.0 Getting Started
3.1 Installing the memory card 4
3.2 Formatting the memory card 4
3.3 About the memory card 5
4.0 Operating the DVR
4.1 Normal recording 6
4.2 Emergency recording 6
4.3 Capturing a photo 7
5.0 Managing files on DVR
5.1 Playing Videos 8
5.2 Playing Rear Videos 8
6.0 Highway Buddy
Highway Buddy Functions 9
6.1 Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
6.1.1 Introduction to LDWS 10
6.1.2 Limitations to LDWS 10
6.1.3 Changing Setting for LDWS 11
6.1.4 Operational Condition for LDWS 11
6.1.5 Conditions in which LDWS may not operate properly 11
6.2 Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS)
6.2.1 Introduction to FCWS 13
6.2.2 Limitations to FCWS 13
6.2.3 Changing Setting for FCWS 13
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Section Title Page

6.2.4 Operational Conditions for FCWS 14

6.2.5 Conditional in which FCWS may not operate even
14
when there is no possibility for collision
6.2.6 Conditions in which FCWS may not function
16
accurately
6.3 Driver Alert (DA)
Driver Alert (DA) Function 19
7.0 Customizing the DVR
7.1 Video Recording Settings 20
7.2 System Settings 21
8.0 Product Specification
Specifiction 22

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SECTION 1.0
Statements

1.1 Important notice

Always use your best judgment, and operate your vehicle in a safe
manner. Do not become distracted by the device while driving, and always
be fully aware of all driving conditions. Minimize the amount of time spent
viewing the device screen while driving.

Using this product does not change the requirement of the driver to take
full responsibility for his or her behavior. This responsibility includes
observing all traffic rules and regulations in order to avoid accidents,
personal injury or property damage.

Please do not attempt removal of DVR unit from windscreen – please visit
your local Toyota Service Center if removal or calibration is required.

1.2 About Highway Buddy

Highway Buddy is a value-added feature that provides alerts to assist with

Lane Departure and Forward Collision warnings, but it is not a replacement
for the driver's attentiveness. The driver is still required to follow proper
driving procedure to ensure personal safety, failure to do so may result in a
serious accident, causing damage to property, serious injury or loss of life

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SECTION 2.0
Getting Started

2.1 Front DVR

No. Description
1 LCD SCREEN
2 RECORDING INDICATOR
3 FUNNCTION BUTTONS
4 SPEAKER
5 WIRING SLEEVE
6 WINDOW MOUNT
7 RESET BUTTON
8 MEMORY CARD SLOT
9 FRONT CAMERA

2.2 Rear DVR

No. Description
1 ADJUSTMENT BOLT
2 WINDOW MOUNT
3 REAR CAMERA

Note: Please do not adjust the

* Only applicable for car variants that Rear DVR. Optimum view has
include Rear DVR camera been set by the manufacturer

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Getting Started

2.3 DVR Overview

Button layout and functions: The DVR provides 4 function keys to
control the corresponding icons displayed on the LCD screen. The keys’
function may vary on different screens

Home Screen
❶ Open the Menu screen
❷ Switches view between front and rear camera
❸ Takes a photo
❹ Manually start emergency recording

Manu Screen
❶ Acts as the BACK button
<Press and hold to return to HOME screen>
❷ Moves to the previous option
❸ Moves to the next option
❹ Acts as the ENTER button

System icons: Various system icons on the status bar at the top of the
screen provide the status information of your DVR. The displayed icons will
vary depending on the function availability.

❶ Recording Indicator
❷ Driver Alert status
❸ Current time
❹ LDWS status
❺ FCWS status
❻ GPS signal
❼ Current GPS car speed

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SECTION 3.0
Operating Digital Video Recorder (DVR)

3.1 Intalling the memory card

To install the memory card, Hold the card

(MicroSD) by the edges and gently insert it
into the slot until you hear a click.
To remove a card, gently push the top edge
of the card inwards to release it and pull it
out of the slot.

Note:
1. Please ensure DVR is turned off before proceeding to install or
remove memory card.
2. Installing memory card while driving is not advisable. Any cause
is at your own risk.

3.2 Formatting the memory card

When a memory card is installed, you will be asked to format the memory
card. Please press > Format Memory.

Note:
1. Formatting memory card will delete all existing files in the
memory card. It is recommended to back up files before
proceeding with formatting.
2. Formatting memory card while driving is not advisable. Any
cause is at your own risk.
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Operating Digital Video Recorder (DVR)

3.3 About the memory card

a. A memory card is required in order to enable DVR to initiate recording
b. This DVR supports Class 10 MicroSD Card with the capacity range
between 16GB -128GB only.
c. Do NOT apply pressure to the centre of the memory card.
d. The manufacturer does not guarantee the product’s compatibility with
memory card from all manufacturers.
e. Be sure to format the memory card using the DVR at initial stage.

Note:
Any other memory card used besides recommended setup may
not allow DVR to function properly.

> The following information is the memory card capacity and maximum
estimated recording time (Table is based on highest resolution setting
of device).

16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB

Normal 34 72 146 277

Recording minutes minutes minutes minutes
Emergency 18 38 78 147
Recording minutes minutes minutes minutes
262 542 1102 2082
Photos
files files files files

NOTE:
The values in the table provided are estimations based on brand
new SD cards as recommended by the device manufacturer.
Using a SD card with larger memory space will enable the device to
retain more video files before the device rewrites over older files
when the SD card is full.
* This device comes with a 16GB memory card

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SECTION 4.0
Operating Digital Video Recorder (DVR)

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
1. Once the vehicle engine is started, the DVR will automatically turn on.
2. Do not operate the DVR while driving. Any cause is at own risk.

4.1 Normal Recording

The system will automatically begin normal recording shortly after start-up.
When normal recording is in progress, you can manually stop recording by
pressing . Press to return to HOME screen and the
system will start normal recording automatically.
The recordings may be divided into 3-minute segmented video clips;
recording will not stop between video clip segmentation. When your
memory card fills up with normal recordings, it will automatically overwrite
the oldest existing files in this category.
The normal recordings can be found in the “Normal Recording” category
on “File Playback”.
4.2 Emergency Recording
By default, if an event such as a sudden impact, high speed driving, an
aggressive turn or an accidental crash during normal recording has been
detected by the DVR, the G-sensor will automatically prompt the system to
record event under “Emergency Recording” category.
NOTE: You can change the sensitivity level of the G-sensor by
selecting > Video Recording > G-Sensor.
If you want to manually start an emergency recording while normal
recording is in progress, press the RED BUTTON on the Front DVR.
The emergency recording will save the duration from 3 seconds before the
event and 17 seconds after the event. The emergency recording can last
up to 1 minute if the sensor is triggered again during the emergency
recording.
When the memory card fills up with emergency recordings, it will
automatically overwrite the oldest existing files in this category. The
emergency recordings can be found in the “Emergency Recording”
category on “File Playback”.

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Operating Digital Video Recorder (DVR)

4.2 Capturing a photo

When the recording is in progress,
press to take a photo. The
photos captured can be found in the
“Photo” category on “File
Playback”.
NOTE : Photo function is only
available for the Front DVR.

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Managing Files on DVR

To view and manage the videos and photos on the DVR, select > File
Playback.
NOTE : Do not manage files on DVR while driving. Any cause is at own risk .

5.1 Playing videos

1. Select > File Playback and then select the desired category
between Normal Recording, Emergency Recording or Parking
Recording.
2. Press or to select the desired file from the list and then
press to start playback.

5.1 Playing rear videos

The “D” icon displayed on the top right of each thumbnail in playlist
indicates video comes with corresponding rear video. While playing the
video, select > Play rear video to switch between front and rear
videos.

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SECTION 6.0
Highway Buddy

The DVR provides advance driving safety functions to make your driving
safer. At HOME screen, select > Driving Safety to enable
“Highway Buddy” functions :

Device will prompt alert icons to warn the driver through the following
Driving Safety features of Highway Buddy
1 2

Lane Departure Warning Forward Collision Warning

System (LDWS) System (FCWS)
3
NOTE: Do not change any
setting for the
Highway Buddy while
driving. Any cause is at
own risk.
Driver Alert (DA)

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SECTION 6.1
Lane Departure Warning System <LDWS>

6.1.1 Introduction to LDWS

a.The Lane Departure Warning System uses a camera

to recognize visible white / yellow lines along the
sides of your vehicle.
b.When the system determines that the vehicle might
depart from its lane, a warning activates and the lane
departure warning icon appears for 3 seconds on the
DVR screen to urge the driver remain within the lane.
c.The warning has a sound alert that the user can
choose to have turned ON or OFF.

6.1.2 Limitations of LDWS

a. Do not rely solely upon the LDWS. The LDWS does not automatically
drive the vehicle or reduce the amount of attention that must be paid
to the area in front of the vehicle.
b. The driver must always assume full responsibility for driving safely by
paying careful attention to the surrounding conditions and operating
the steering wheel to correct the path of the vehicle. Also, the driver
must take adequate breaks when fatigued, such as from driving for a
long period of time.
c. Failure to perform appropriate driving operations and pay careful
attention may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

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Lane Departure Warning System <LDWS>

6.1.3 Changing Setting for LDWS

a. LDWS remains Enabled / Disabled based on the setting it was on

before the DVR was last powered off.
b. The [LDWS OFF icon] appears on the top bar of the DVR display
when the system is disabled.
c. To Enable / Disable feature:
1. Select > Driving Safety > LDWS to enable the LDWS
function.
2. Select General > ON to enable the LDWS function
3. Select Sound > ON / OFF to enable or disable the sound alert.

6.1.4 Operational Conditions for LDWS

a. The Lane Departure Warning System operates at speeds over 75

km/hour (approximately).
b. The width of the traffic lane is approximately 3m (9.8 ft.) or more.
c. The vehicle is driven on a straight road or around a gentle curve.
d. The alert triggers when the camera detects the car is too close to the
lane markers, when crossing over lines or when changing lanes.

6.1.5 Conditions in which LDWS may not operate properly

In some situations such as the following, the DVR may not detect white
(yellow) lines and various functions may not operate normally :
1. Objects or patterns that could be mistaken for white (yellow) lines are
present on the side of the road (guardrails, curbs, reflective poles, etc)
2. White (yellow) lines are difficult to see due to rain, snow, fog, dust etc.
3. Asphalt repair marks, white (yellow) line marks, etc. are present due
to road repair.
4. Vehicle is driven in a temporary lane or restricted lane due to
construction work

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Lane Departure Warning System <LDWS>
5. Vehicle is driven in traffic lanes other than on highways and freeways.
6. Vehicle is driven in a construction zone.
7. There are shadows on the road that run parallel with, or cover, the
white (yellow) lines.
8. Camera lens receiving bright light such as the headlights of an
oncoming vehicle or the sunshine.
9. The vehicle is driven where the road diverges or merges
10.The vehicle is driven on a slope.
11.The vehicle is driven on a road which tilts left or right, or winding road.
12.The vehicle is driven on an unpaved road or rough road.
13.The vehicle is driven around a sharp curve.
14.The traffic lane is excessively narrow or wide.
15.The vehicle is moving up and down a large amount due to road
conditions during driving (poor roads or road seams)
16.The headlight lenses are dirty and emit a faint amount of light at
night or the beam axis has deviated.
17.The vehicle is struck by a crosswind.
18.The vehicle has just changed lanes or crossed an intersection.
19.The vehicle is driven in an area without white (yellow) lines, such as
in front of a tollgate or checkpoint, or at intersection, etc.
20.The white (yellow) lines are cracked are cracked, “Raised pavement
marker” or stones are present
21.The white (yellow) lines cannot be seen or are difficult to see.
22.The vehicle is driven on road surface that is wet due to rain or puddles.
23.The traffic lines are yellow (which may be more difficult to recognize
than lines that are white).
24.The white (yellow) lines cross over a curb.
25.The vehicle is driven on a bright surface, such as concrete.
26.The vehicle is driven on surface that is bright due to reflected lights.
27. The vehicle is driven in an area where the brightness changes
suddenly, such as at the entrances and exits of tunnels.
28.The vehicle is driven on a crooked road.
29.The vehicle is driven in an area that has very poor/no GPS signal.

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Forward Collision Warning System <FCWS>

6.2.1 Introduction to FCWS

a. The Forward Collision Warning System uses a camera to detect

vehicles in front of your vehicle.
b. When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision
is high, a warning activates and the forward collision warning icon
appears for 3 seconds on the DVR screen to urge the driver to take
evasive action.
c. The warning has a sound alert that the user can choose to have
turned ON or OFF.

6.2.2 Limitations of FCWS

a. The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely,
taking care to observe your surroundings. This system will not
prevent collisions or lessen collision damage or injury in every
situation. Do not overly rely on this system. Failure to do so may lead
to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
b. Although this system is designed to help avoid a collision, its’
effectiveness may change according to various conditions, therefore
the system may not always be able to achieve the same level of
performance.

6.2.3 Changing Setting for FCWS

a. FCWS remains Enabled / Disabled based on the setting it was on

before the DVR was last powered off.
b. The [FCWS OFF icon] appears on the top bar of the DVR display
when the system is disabled.
1.Select > Driving Safety > FCWS to enable the FCWS function.
2.Select General > ON to enable the FCWS function.
3.Select Sound > ON / OFF to enable or disable the sound alert.

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Forward Collision Warning System <FCWS>

6.2.4 Operational Conditions for FCWS

Conditional in which FCWS may operate even when there is no

6.2.5
possibility for collision
In some situations such as the following, the system may determine that
there is a possibility of a frontal collision and operate.
1. When passing a vehicle.
2. When changing lanes while overtaking a preceding vehicle.
3. When overtaking a preceding vehicle that is changing lanes.

4. When overtaking a preceding vehicle

that is making a left/right turn.
(See image )

5. If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered, such as when the road
surface is uneven or undulating.
When rapidly closing in on vehicle ahead.

6. When passing a vehicle in an

oncoming lane that has stopped to
make a left/right turn. (see image )

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Forward Collision Warning System <FCWS>

7. When approaching objects on the roadside, such as guardrails, utility

poles, trees, or walls.

8.When driving on a road where relative

location to the vehicle ahead in an
adjacent lane may change, such as
on a winding road. (see image)

9.When driving on a road where relative location to the vehicle ahead in

an adjacent lane may change, such as on a winding road.
10.When driving on a narrow path surrounded by a structure, such as in a
tunnel or on an iron bridge.
11.When there is a metal object (manhole cover, steel plate, etc.), steps
or a protrusion on the road surface or roadside.

12. When there is a vehicle or

object by the roadside at the
entrance of a curve. (see image)

13.When rapidly closing in on an electric toll gate barrier, parking area

barrier, or other barriers that open and closes.
14.When the vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, etc. from a vehicle ahead.

15.When passing through a place with

a low structure above the road.
(see image)

16.When passing under an object at the

top of an uphill road. (see image)

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Forward Collision Warning System <FCWS>

17.When driving through steam, smoke or haze.

18.When there are patterns or paint on the road or a wall that may be
mistaken for a vehicle.

19.When driving through or under objects

that may come in contact with the vehicle,
such as thick grass or tree brunches.
(see image)

6.2.6 Conditions in which FCWS may not fuction accurately

In some situations such as the following, a vehicle may not be detected

by the DVR, preventing the system from operating properly:

1.If an oncoming vehicle is approaching your vehicle.

2.If the object/vehicle ahead is a human being, motorcycle or bicycle.
3.When approaching the side or front of a vehicle.
4.If a preceding vehicle has a small rear end, such as an unloaded truck.

5.If a preceding vehicle has a low rear end,

such as a low bed trailer. (see image)

6.If a vehicle ahead is carrying a load which protrudes past its rear bumper.

7.If a vehicle ahead has extremely high

ground clearance. (see image)

8.If a vehicle ahead is irregularly shaped, such as a tractor or side car.

9.If the sun or other light source is shining directly on a vehicle ahead.

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Forward Collision Warning System <FCWS>

10. If vehicle cuts in front of your vehicle or emerges from beside vehicle.
11. If vehicle ahead makes an abrupt manoeuvre (such as sudden
swerving, acceleration or deceleration).
12. When suddenly cutting behind a preceding vehicle.

13. When a vehicle ahead is not directly in

front of your vehicle. (see image)

14. When driving in unpleasant weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow or
a sandstorm.
15. When the vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust etc. from vehicle ahead
16. When driving through steam or smoke.
17. When driving in a place where the surrounding brightness changes
suddenly, such as at the entrance or exit of a tunnel.
18. When a very bright light, such as the sun or the headlights of
oncoming traffic, shines directly into the camera.
19. When the surrounding area is dim, such as at dawn or dusk, or while
at night or in a tunnel.
20. After the engine has started the vehicle has not been driven for a
certain amount of time.
21. While making a left/right turn and for a few seconds after making a
left/right turn.
22. While driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving on the
curve.
23. If your vehicle is skidding.

24. If the front of the vehicle is raised or

lowered. (see image)

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Forward Collision Warning System <FCWS>

25. If a wiper blade is blocking the camera.

26. The vehicle is wobbling.
27. The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds.
28. When driving on a hill.
29. When the vehicle is stuck in standstill traffic conditions.
30. If the vehicle is driven in an area that has very poor/no GPS signal

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Driver Alert

The Driver Alert functions similarly to an alarm clock. The driver can opt
to receive an alert from the DVR by selecting one the available pre-set
timing of 1-3 hours. The system will trigger the alert after the pre-
selected time period has elapsed to remind the driver to take a break
from driving.
1. Select > Driving Safety > Driver Alert and then set the period of
time (1 hour, 2 hours or 3 hours).
2. Once enabled, the system will remind the user to take a break based
on the set time period.
NOTE : The screen will display the visual alert and you will also
receive audio warnings for 10 seconds. Press any button on
device to snooze driver alert.

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SECTION 7.0
Customizing the DVR

7.0 Customizing the DVR

To customise the system settings of the DVR, press to access Main

Menu screen.

7.1 Video Recording Settings

To change the settings of recording, press > Video Recording

a.Video Resolution
Sets the video resolution of the video to either FHD (1920 x 1080p)
or HD (1280 x 720p).
b.Exposure Value
Sets the exposure level to adjust the brightness of the image. When
the rear camera is connected, you can select Front Camera or Rear
Camera to set the value separately.
c.G-Sensor
Sets the sensitivity level of the G-Sensor that allows automatic
triggering of the emergency recording while normal recording is in
progress.
d.Stamps
Sets the information (Coordinates or G-Sensor) that will be displayed
on the recorded video. Select Hide all and the information will not be
displayed.

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Customizing the DVR

e. Vehicle Speed Stamp

Displays the driving speed on the recorded video.
f. Text Stamp
Displays customizable text information.
7.2 System Settings

To change the system settings of DVR, press > System

a. Date/Time
Sets the date and time fromm two options:
➢GPS
The system will set the date and time based on GPS location.
➢Manual
The system will display the date and time setting screen. Press
or to adjust the value of the selected field; press
And repeat the step until all fields have been changed. When
done, press
b.LCD Auto OFF
➢Always ON
Keeps the LCD screen ON.
➢30sec / 3min / 5min
Sets the timer for the LCD to turn off automatically after recording
starts.
c.Calibration
NOTE : Do not adjust calibrated device manually. Please visit
your local Toyota Service Center if calibration is required .
d.Default
Restores the system settings to factory default.
e.About
Displays the software information.

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Product Specification

Feature Specification
Processor AIT 8238P

Image Sensor 2M Sony IMX307 CMOS

Front Camera : FHD (1920 x1080p)

Resolution HD (1280 x 720p)

Rear Camera : FHD (1080p)

Class 10 MicroSD Card (SDXC),

External Memory
16-128GB

Display 2.0” LCD

Fixed Length FOV 150˚ (Diagonal)

Aperture Range F/#1.8

Exposure Value -1 / -0.7 / -0.3 / 0 / 0.3 / 0.7 / +1.0

Automatic Recording Yes

Recycled Recording Yes

LCD Auto OFF 30 sec / 3 min / 5 min / Always ON

Date / Time HH:MM:SS YYYY/MM/DD

Date Stamp / Time Stamp ON / OFF

Exposure Control Auto

Emergency Recording Mode Yes

G-Sensor 3 Axis

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