How to choose a DVR?

For his driving experience - small or large- any driver faces problems like incompetent traffic cops, young drivers or just dodgers. At the same time they have to prove their case at times with the most sophisticated methods. To prevent the consequences of such collisions, many drivers buy DVRs. The video taken will help the driver prove his case, and therefore avoid administrative or even criminal liability. Of course, along with demand for DVRs, their offer is growing. So how to choose a DVR to not regret this purchase and about the time and money spent? Let's understand together.

How to choose a DVR for the car

All DVRs can be divided into three groups:

• The most primitive ("low-grade"), which are nothave a display to view the events that occur, they only record. As a rule, such devices shoot video in low quality and without sound. Their only advantage is a low price.
• "Optimal" recorders - equipped with a display, andit means that they do not just record what's happening on the video, but also reproduce the information they received. The quality of video in such devices is higher than that of "low-grade", besides the recording is conducted with sound.
• The so-called "major" type of DVRs. These devices are the most progressive and functional of all the presented classes: the video is removed of high quality and at a high resolution, it can be stored on a memory card, the camera of the device can rotate (and hence the viewing horizon expands), and finally, such DVRs have built-in GPS / GPRS-module, which allows to locate the car.

Deciding how and what to choose carDVR, make sure that it has such functions as: motion detector (video recording is activated automatically when moving objects appear in the lens); circular recording function (automatic deletion of the oldest material from memory when the space for the new recording is exhausted); the ability to choose the quality of shooting; setting the date and time; the ability to maintain a variety of media; navigate through the video file.

Let us dwell in more detail on some questions concerning the question of how to choose the correct DVR.

Pay attention to its attachment. The device is installed on the windshield by suction or gluing? Sticky is convenient if you decide to install the recorder permanently. Reinstall it with such a mount will be difficult. This mount has maximum reliability. The so-called "sucker" is intended for people who often change the position of the DVR.

Also check the possibility of disconnectingmounting from the body. Most likely, you will have to do this operation quite often. Some models of recorders of easy operation of dismantling do not provide. But at the same time, there should be no softness in the fixed DVR. The device should sit firmly on the mount. Consider recording distortion immediately if the manufacturer of a specific model has provided a backlash fixing, because the recorder will jerk when driving a car. In addition, this reduces the resolution of the "freeze frame", which in some situations can play a very negative role.

When video recording is happening around extremelysound is important. The microphone will be able to record the sounds of collision or braking. Therefore, when deciding which registrar to buy, pay attention to how synchronously the audio and video recording is made, whether the sound quality is high enough. Try to choose a model with a microphone, which creates less extraneous noise and backgrounds when recording.

Another important point, which should pay attention when buying a DVR, is software.

Tested Korean and Chinese modelsdiffer in software. Chinese manufacturers equipped their DVRs with a codec, which allows recording in .avi format. Korean went further and installed as additional registration capabilities G-sensor, which allows you to capture also time parameters. This software is installed from the SD card, and it in turn comes with the device itself.

Among other things, I recommend that you pay attention toto the fact that when the engine stops working, some Chinese DVR models are not automatically turned off. In Korean models, there is no such flaw. They always finish their work clearly when the engine stops working; they are activated together with the moment when you start the car engine. All Korean DVR models have a special power controller and capacitive element.

And the most important point in the matter of choicethe manufacturer, and hence the software - most Chinese DVRs form a gap of up to 7 seconds at the junction of the commercials. If at that moment a traffic accident or other important event occurs, then the meaning of the purchase of this device is lost. Therefore, do not forget to clarify with the seller-consultant this point.

So, now that you know how to choosea good DVR, what questions to ask the seller and what subtleties you should pay attention to, you can safely go for the purchase of this popular and so much necessary for modern trips gadget. Easy to you road and pleasant shopping!