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ChaseCam PDR100 User Manual – 4/10/09
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Wavy lines in the video
. Check to make sure you have sufficient power. If the unit is connected to other
units, try not to create ground loops. Keep the video and power lines away from ignition systems. Try moving
the video cable. One fix may be running it off batteries (internal or external).
Horizontal lines in the video when viewing on a computer.
This includes “tearing” and strange color
shifts. Or if you can’t see the video and only get the audio. Get the right CODEC or use VLC from
videolan.org to play the files. Loading a DVD player software in Windows should also load a proper CODEC.
Blurry Video
. Check to make sure you do not still have the “peel off” label on the lens. Is the camera
focused? Can you check the video on some other device? ChaseCam can refocus cameras we sell, or we
can offer instruction for the person who wants to attempt this.
Video is black and white
. Check to make sure you are not using a “digital zoom” camera which may not be
compatible with the PDR100. Check to make sure you have sufficient power, a low power to the camera
may cause black and white video.
Choppy Video
. The problem can be the Compact Flash card was too slow when recording. What did the
PDR100 screen say when you finished recording? Or you could be trying to play it on a computer with not
enough memory, or too slow a processor, or too slow a connection (if playing the card from USB). Try also
playing the video using the VLC player.
Video is black
. Check the camera and cables.
Sound
Too much noise, wind noise
. Relocate the unit out of the windstream. Program the audio to use the LOW
setting on the microphone, and/or adjust the gain in the menu. If no matter what, the sound is over
modulated, return the unit to ChaseCam for a factory adjustment. Or use an external microphone.
Ignition noise
. Relocate the power. Make sure the power/video lines are not near the ignition.
Other
My keypad does not work
. Unit needs simple repair by ChaseCam.
Battery door captive screw washer came off
. Easily threads back on. Call us for a new washer if you lost
it.
Files are too big
. Try using a smaller video size in setup, especially if the intent is to upload the video to
sharing sites like YOUTUBE. Also do real time editing. In other words, press record when you want to record
and stop when you are done. It is very common for people to record a lot of extra time before and after the
real video they wanted.
I need to be able to record longer
. Get a larger card or reduce the video size and/or quality. With a 16 gig
card, you can get 100+ hours of video at low res settings. Also, you can swap cards.