Installing A Dash Cam On Your Vehicle

Author: Mayika Fleet Management

A dashcam or also commonly referred to as auto video recorder or vehicle video recorder, dashboard video recorder or car digital video monitor, is a small onboard camera which continually records the captured image through the front windshield and either rear or other external windows. It can also come with a digital camera or a TV tuner. Dashboards are made of glass usually but they are also available in fiberglass, metal and other materials. Most dashboards nowadays are provided with a monitor mount and an audio output jacks. The built-in camera is connected to a VGA video digicam by way of a USB connector.

There are many manufacturers producing dashboards with varying features and capabilities. You can choose from wired or wireless dashboards depending on your location and budget. There are also dashboards with a built-in, time-lapse, video camera for more protection. If you are looking for a dash cam for your business, there are units that are easy to mount and use. Most dashboards also come with a monitor mount.

A dash cam uses a miniature receiver to connect to a DVR (digital video recorder) that is placed inside the dash. The DVR has a large LCD screen to display the images. This enables you to see what is happening during the drive. With modern dashboards, the LCD can also be used as a GPS receiver. You will be able to locate your vehicle from anywhere in the world. If you are a driver, you may want to purchase a dashboard camera to record accidents and road rage incidents.

If you have a dash cam installed in your vehicle, it is advisable to turn it on when you park the car or when you go to bed at night. Turn it off when you are sleeping at daytime. This will ensure that no one else may be using the recording device. You can also set up the dash cam to start recording only at certain times of the day, so if you forget to do this, you won't miss anything.

Installing a dash cam on your vehicle is easy. You must connect the DVR to your dashboard using a DVR cable. Make sure that the connection is tight so that the DVR does not malfunction. If you do not know how to read or install the wiring for the DVR, ask someone to help you. The dashboards on most vehicles are much simpler nowadays. Most dashboards can now be connected with a standard wire.

In order to capture video, you need to purchase a dash cam that comes with an interchangeable lens. Most cameras today come with one lens only. This lens should be placed on the dashboard in plain sight. You can also get dashboards that come with two lenses. These lenses can be used in conjunction with each other in order to get a wide range of views.

In some cases, dashboards can be difficult to install. If you have difficulty installing the dash cam on your own, you can ask your car dealer or someone at your local electronics store to help you out. Advise your dealer of all the installation steps that you would like to be followed. They will usually have experience with dashboards and can probably point you in the right direction.

Installing a dash cam on your vehicle has many benefits. It can provide evidence against someone if they are charged with a crime that was captured by the dash cam. It can help protect your privacy if you have something happen while you were not in your car. It can also provide evidence in the event of a collision or other incident. With these benefits, it is not surprising that more people are installing dashboards on their vehicles.