1. Product Overview / Device Display
The Philips GoSure ADR820 is an automotive driving recorder. The device features a lens, microphone, speaker, and a display screen. It also includes various buttons for operation and indicators for status.
Device Components:
- 1. Suction cup holder: For mounting the device to the windshield.
- 2. Micro USB port: For power connection.
- 3. Mini USB port: For data transfer or connection to accessories.
- 4. Lens: Captures video footage.
- 5. Microphone: Records audio.
- 6. Speaker: Outputs audio alerts or playback.
- 7. Micro SD card slot: For storing recorded video files.
- 8. Emergency/Return button: Triggers emergency recording or returns to the previous menu.
- 9. Up button: Navigates up or controls voice recording.
- 10. Enter button (OK): Confirms selections or actions.
- 11. Down button: Navigates down or controls PIP mode.
- 12. Status indicator: Shows the device's operational status.
Included Accessories:
- Bracket for suction mount x 1
- Car Charger x 1
- USB cable x 1
2. Quick Start
Insert SD Memory Card
Insert the Micro SD memory card with the golden contacts facing the front of the camera.
About the Micro SD Card
- Use a Micro SD card with a capacity of at least 16GB, Class 10 (maximum 128GB). A 32GB card or above is recommended if using the FHD rear camera module.
- Format your Micro SD card before first use by selecting "format SD card" in the system settings of your GoSure device.
- The relationship between card capacity and recording time is provided below:
| Micro SD Card Capacity | ADR820 Single Camera | ADR820 Dual Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080P/30fps | 720P/30fps | 1080P/30fps | 720P/30fps | |
| 32GB | 320 minutes | 520 minutes | 160 minutes | 260 minutes |
| 64GB | 640 minutes | 1040 minutes | 320 minutes | 520 minutes |
| 128GB | 1280 minutes | 2080 minutes | 640 minutes | 1040 minutes |
Mounting and Powering On
- Install the suction cup onto the device.
- Find a suitable position on your windshield and lock the suction cup.
- Adjust the position of the device within the mount to ensure a clear view of the road.
- Connect the USB cable to the Micro USB socket on the device.
- Plug the other end of the supplied car charger into the vehicle's 12-24V DC outlet, routing the wire under the glove box and around the edge of the windshield.
- The Philips GoSure will automatically turn on when you start your engine and stop recording when you turn it off.
Notes:
- Please use the dedicated car charger to avoid compatibility issues.
- To avoid damaging video recording, unplug the device before inserting or removing the SD memory card.
- To remove the SD card, press down on the card; it will eject automatically.
- If the car power supply does not turn off automatically, disconnect the device's charger cable manually to prevent draining the car's battery.
3. Connecting the GoSure App
- Download the app by searching "Philips GoSure" in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
- Open your mobile phone's Wi-Fi settings. Find the device named "PHILIPS_xxxx" and connect to it. The default password is "12345678".
- Open the Philips "GoSure" app. You can now watch live footage, playback older recordings, and adjust settings directly on your mobile phone.
Note:
- You need to reconnect the app to the device after modifying the SSID or password.
4. Using the GoSure App
The GoSure app interface allows you to control and view recordings from your driving recorder.
| No. | Function | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Live view display | Displays the road view in real-time. |
| 2 | Menu | Tap this icon [Menu icon] to enter the menu settings. |
| 3 | Full screen icon | Tap this icon [Full screen icon] to enter full screen mode. |
| 4 | Camera icon | Tap this icon [Camera icon] to take a photo. |
| 5 | Recent video file | Tap these thumbnails to watch the most recent recordings. |
| 6 | Live view tab | Tap this icon [Live view tab] to enter the live view interface. |
| 7 | Album tab | Tap to enter your video album (where past recordings are stored). |
| 8 | Start/stop play icon | Tap this icon [Start/stop play icon] to start or stop recording. |
| 9 | PIP switch | Switch to "Picture in Picture" mode. |
Note: Recorded video quality is better than preview.
5. GoSure App System Settings
| No. | Main menu | Sub menu | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Device Information | SSID | Device's SSID number. |
| Password | Device app's user password. | ||
| Display Auto off | Set how long before the device's display turns off automatically, or set the monitor to always on. | ||
| 2 | Video | Video Duration | Set up the device video clip duration. |
| Resolution | Adjust video resolution settings. | ||
| Motion Detection | Select "ON" to trigger motion detection. The device will start recording automatically when movement is detected and stop when no activity is detected. Note: Motion detection is unavailable when the GoSure app is connected. | ||
| Voice Recording | Turn voice recording function on/off. | ||
| Time Stamp | Turn the date and time stamp on the recording on/off. | ||
| GPS | Turn GPS on/off. The GPS module is optional (sold separately). | ||
| EV | Manually adjust the exposure level. | ||
| WDR | Turn Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) function on/off. | ||
| 3 | SD Memory Card | Status | SD memory card status. |
| Format | Format the SD card. | ||
| 4 | Advanced functions | Collision Detection Sensitivity | Select sensitivity level (high, medium, low) or turn off. Detects collisions above a certain force threshold, creating an emergency recording saved to the "Emergency Recording" folder. |
| Head Light Warning | Turn head light warning function on/off. | ||
| Driver Fatigue Alert | Turn driver fatigue alert function on/off. | ||
| Firmware Ver. | Display information on the current firmware version. | ||
| System | Set Date | Set mobile phone's time to the device. | |
| Firmware Update | Update device firmware. | ||
| 5 | Reset Default Setting | - | Reset all device settings to factory default. |
6. GoSure ADR820 User Interface
The device's screen displays various indicators during operation:
| No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Recording/Stop indicator [Recording indicator] |
| 2 | Resolution indicator [Resolution indicator] |
| 3 | WDR (Wide dynamic range) indicator [WDR indicator] |
| 4 | Voice recording ON/OFF indicator [Voice recording indicator] |
| 5 | Head light reminding ON/OFF indicator [Headlight indicator] |
| 6 | WiFi connection status indicator: Yellow: WiFi not connected Green: WiFi connected Mobile phone icon: App connected [WiFi status indicator] |
| 7 | Emergency recording indicator [Emergency recording indicator] |
| 8 | Recording time |
| 9 | Fatigue index |
| 10 | Date/Time stamp |
| 11 | Location stamp |
| 12 | GPS status indicator: Gray: GPS off Yellow: GPS not located Green: GPS located The GPS module is optional (sold separately). |
7. GoSure ADR820 System Settings
Press the OK button to open the menu list, allowing you to adjust various device settings.
7.1 Set the Date and Time
- Press OK to open the on-screen display menu.
- Press the [Up arrow] / [Down arrow] buttons to select the clock icon and then press OK to enter the date and time setting page.
- To adjust a date or time field, press the [Up arrow] / [Down arrow] buttons to select the field.
- Press the [Up arrow] / [Down arrow] buttons to select the value.
- Repeat steps 3-4 to adjust other fields.
- Press the [OK button] to save your changes.
7.2 Function Settings
| No. | Function | Icon Description | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Video | [Video icon] | Operate normal and emergency video files; users can play, pause, delete, lock, and unlock video files. |
| 2 | Preview Mode | [Preview mode icon] | Set preview mode to picture-in-picture, single front camera, or single rear camera display on the LCD screen. |
| 3 | WiFi | [WiFi icon] | Set WiFi open/close, SSID, and password; get APP download information. |
| 4 | Resolution | [Resolution icon] | Set the video resolution to Full HD 1080P (FHD) or HD Premium. |
| 5 | Video Time | [Video time icon] | Set video clip time to 1 minute, 3 minutes, or 5 minutes. |
| 6 | WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) | [WDR icon] | Turn the WDR function on/off. |
| 7 | Collision Detection | [Collision detection icon] | Select the level of sensitivity to collision detection (high, medium, low) or turn this function off. When switched on, this feature detects any collision above a certain force threshold, automatically creating an emergency recording. This video will be saved to the Emergency Recording folder. |
| 8 | Date/Time | [Date/Time icon] | Set the date, time, and time zone for the device. |
| 9 | Display Auto off | [Display auto off icon] | Set the time before the device's display turns off automatically, or set the monitor to always on. |
| 10 | Format | [Format icon] | Format your TF card (Micro SD). Please format your card using the device before first use. |
| 11 | Language | [Language icon] | English and Chinese are available for selection. |
| 12 | Voice Recording | [Voice recording icon] | Turn voice recording function on/off. |
| 13 | EV | [EV icon] | Manually adjust the exposure level. |
| 14 | Date Stamp | [Date stamp icon] | Set date and time marking on the video on/off. |
| 15 | Remind Light | [Remind light icon] | Set remind light function on/off. |
| 17 | GPS | [GPS icon] | Turn GPS function on/off. The GPS module is optional (sold separately). |
| 18 | Driver Fatigue Alert | [Driver fatigue alert icon] | Turn driver fatigue alert function on/off. |
| 19 | Default | [Default icon] | Reset all device settings to the factory default. |
| 20 | About | [About icon] | Firmware version. |
8. Operating Instructions
8.1 Device Button Icons
- Emergency button: [Emergency button] / Return button
- Up button: [Up button] / Voice recording on/off button
- OK button: [OK button] / Enter/Action button
- Down button: [Down button] / PIP mode button
8.2 Record Video
8.2.1 Normal Video Recording
With a MicroSD memory card inserted, the device automatically starts recording with default settings each time the vehicle engine is turned on. The camera stops recording automatically when the engine is turned off. Normal video files are saved in the "NORMAL" folder (viewable in the GoSure app) with the system time (hour, minute, second) as a prefix.
8.2.2 Emergency Video Recording
An emergency file is automatically generated when the emergency button is pressed or when the device detects a collision above a certain force threshold. This file is stored in the "EMGREC" folder (also viewable in the GoSure app).
9. Additional Functions
9.1 Driver Fatigue Alert
The device includes a fatigue alert system to help drivers monitor their tiredness. It considers physiological and journey-related parameters, such as time of day and duration of driving. The device alerts the driver every two hours to remind them of potential fatigue.
A fatigue indicator is displayed on the device screen. A rating below 60 is green. Between 60 and 80, the indicator is yellow, and a warning alert sounds. When the rating reaches 80, the indicator turns red, accompanied by three warning beeps.
When activating this feature, ensure the system time is set correctly for accurate monitoring. If the feature is switched off, the fatigue rating will not be displayed.
10. Updating the Device's Firmware
10.1 Firmware Download
To update the device's firmware, download the latest file version from Philips.com or contact Philips Consumer Care for assistance.
10.2 How to Update Firmware
- Copy the firmware file (ADR820.bin) to your SD memory card's root folder.
- Insert the memory card into the device. Press the emergency button before plugging in the power cable.
- A green LED will blink, indicating the device is updating automatically.
- When the device restarts, the update is successful. Enter the menu and check the firmware version in "About".
11. Technical Specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Automatic functions | Automatic recording |
| Driver fatigue alert with fatigue index | |
| Collision detection & emergency file protection | |
| Seamless loop recording | |
| Automatic exposure | |
| Auto white balance | |
| Head lighting warning | |
| Motion detection | |
| Date and time stamp | |
| Advanced night view | Yes |
| Image Sensor | 2.1 Mega pixels CMOS |
| Video Resolution | Full HD (1920x1080p) @30fps |
| Display | 2.7" LCD |
| Aperture | F/#1.8 |
| Range | N/A |
| WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz |
| APP controlled | iOS/Android |
| File format | .MP4 |
| Fixed Lens | FOV 140° (Diagonal) wide angle |
| Random Access Memory | 128Mx16 (2Gbits) DDR3 SDRAM |
| Internal Memory | 64Mb SPI Flash |
| ISO | 6400 |
| RTC | 5 days |
| Accessories | Micro USB Car Cigar Lighter Charger, Quick Guide, Suction cup bracket |
| Languages | English, Chinese |
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