To date, car DVRs, an overview of the main characteristics of which are presented below, are represented by a wide variety of modern devices that use the latest achievements in the field of security during daily driving by car.
All car DVRs are conventionally divided into two classes: devices for professional use and models of widespread use. Professional DVRs are intended for hidden installation in vehicles, most often in non-removable form, with the connection of several external video cameras and external microphones. Recording information obtained with the help of such DVRs is carried out using a flash-drive or HDD. These DVRs allow you to connect an external GPS receiver, as well as a GPRS modem, which in turn allows you to record not only video and audio data, but also the location of the vehicle at the time of an event, and to transfer information to a PC, used to monitor the process of moving remotely. It is worth noting that the price and complexity of the installation process of such devices allow their installation and use only in vehicles operated as part of a limited number of projects represented by special-purpose vehicles, long-distance freight transport, municipal transport. It should also be borne in mind that professional car DVRs, a review of which are presented on specialized sites, are quite difficult to find in free sale.
The installation of professional DVRs in cars for use by simple motorists is impractical, and also cannot be characterized by the proper level of ease of use, and is characterized by too high costs, because most of their capabilities will not be used. Taking into account all these factors, manufacturers launched the production of simpler devices, characterized by lower cost, but higher level of comfort when using. These devices combine the following features:
- A DVR that uses an SD-flash-card as a storage device;
- Up to 2 built-in video cameras;
- Microphone;
- GPS receiver;
- acceleration sensor;
Car DVRs, the review of which many car resources on the Internet offer, are easy to install in a car, and this does not cause difficulties even for a user who is engaged in such installation for the first time. Such devices are a one-piece device, which is enough to get out of the box and fix it on the windshield by means of a special mount supplied with the DVR. The device is powered from the cigarette lighter, although subsequently it can be supplied from the vehicle’s power supply. Car DVRs whose review reaches the proper level allow you to solve the following issues that often arise on the road:
- Restoring the picture of an accident, avoiding the responsibility of the driver in the event of his innocence;
- The solution of issues arising in identifying the perpetrator of collisions in the parking lot;
- Facilitation of the search for the offender, if there was a robbery or theft while driving;
- Monitoring the movement of the car, as well as assessing the level of honesty of hired drivers;
- Formation of evidence to assist in obtaining insurance;
- Making videos for personal use.
Particularly popular is the car DVR Phantom - a well-known brand of additional equipment for cars. Due to its unprecedented low cost, as well as ease of use and installation in a car, a mini car DVR has also become widespread.