Video recorder (car recorder) - a device that records events that occur around the car in which it is installed. The use of this gadget allows you to avoid many problems, for example, by fixing the case of a "setup" on the road, the moment of an accident or the rudeness of a road inspector.
Pay attention to the image resolution. Most DVRs with advertised Full HD and HD resolutions cannot be called automotive in the full sense of the word, since they are high-quality devices that are part of fixed security surveillance systems. Built-in massive batteries and large dimensions, suitable for stationary devices, cannot realize their capabilities in a car due to vibration and shaking (this is especially often observed when the recorder is not mounted correctly). The image stabilization function will help eliminate this negative phenomenon, which effectively neutralizes the effects of shaking. Be sure to make sure it is available by choosing models with high quality images. Find out what firmware is installed on a specific device, since only some models on our market provide a Russian-language menu and link to domestic versions of satellite and topographic maps. Please note that some models do not have built-in rechargeable batteries and power indicators for saving video and shutting down the device gracefully. Using such recorders, before stopping the engine, it is necessary to stop the recording manually by pressing the "REC" button and then the "on / off" button. Most recorders (mostly made in China) record in the MJPEG format, which, unlike MPEG-4, does not provide a high density of the recorded material. Compression of the H.264 format allows the devices to save data without rewriting and work in continuous recording mode for a long time. It is better to give preference to a multifunctional reliable device. The most optimal device is with two cameras providing rear and frontal visibility. Please note that a video recorder with a screen less than 2.5 inches or a recorder without a built-in display is ineffective when communicating with traffic police officers. The camera viewing angle should not be less than 110-120 degrees. Pay attention to the rigidity and quality of the DVR mount.
