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RH2 Links
RH-2 Manual PDF
RH-2 Roadhawk Flyer PDF
RH2 FAQ's

RH2 Firmware
This firmware update for RH2 recorders will enable the device to locate and lock-on to the GPS satellites in a fraction of the time! Download Firmware Update

Process
Put the file in the "update" folder on the SD card
Put the card in the RH-2 and power up.
Update will take about 60 seconds.
   

Roadhawk RH2 - FAQ's

How big is it?
The RH-2 hides nicely behind a rear view mirror. In most cases you will not see it from your driving position. Dimensions 70 x 100 x 40mm

Will it work outside of Ireland?
The RH-1 does not contain any map data so you can use it anywhere in the world.
The map data is pulled from Google Earth.

Can it be hard wired to my car?
Yes, it can be hardwired. The plug that comes with the RH-2 has a regulator integrated in to it so this needs to be maintained. We sell a female socket adapter kit that easily allows the RH-2 to be wired to your car's 12v supply.

How much current does it consume when recording?
About 250 mA peak during boot-up, and about 160 mA continuous when recording. So a 12V/1.3 amp/hr sealed lead acid battery should run it for over 7 hours. Enough for a day’s outdoor activity with an 8GB card fitted..

Where is the microphone, and what will it pick up?
Built into the underside of the front of the unit, so it picks up sound reflected from the windscreen. It can record the driver’s voice, but not if there is background noise (stereo/music) as well.

When the accelerometer/Emergency button triggers recording, how long does the recording last?
As long as it has been set for in the recording duration box in the config dialogue. Usually a setting of 5 seconds before and 15 seconds after is more than adequate. This can be set in the supplied software up to 5 minutes.

In continuous recording mode, how long is the longest recorded file?
1 minute. The software allows you to select multiple files and play them back as one continuous sequence.

How often is the GPS position updated?
About once every 1.5 seconds.

Can I get another mount for my RoadHawk?
Yes, we can supply a suction cup mount. Please contact us. We also have spare sticky mounts and power supply cables available now. So now you can move it from car to car if required.

What's the Alarm for, and how does it work?
It’s the beep that says the accelerometer has triggered the recording of a new file. This interrupts normal recording and can lead to having lots of little files. If you are getting a lot of event triggers then you will need to adjust the sensitivity in the settings menu of the software.

How do I delete the .ub1 files I no longer need?
With the card installed in a PC card reader, just delete them like any other file.

I put a brand new card in, and it took ages to start up. When it did, the settings were all wrong. What happened?
New cards need to have system software written to them before they can be used. This takes 15 seconds or so. The system software has default settings which may not be what you want. To update this, record at least one video file; remove the card and alter the configuration in a PC. Then when you replace the card in the RoadHawk, it will start up with your revised configuration.

How can I put a marker in a sequence of continuously-recorded files, so I can find the interesting bits easily?
Press the Emergency button on the underside of the Roadhawk. Three things will happen:
  1. The file currently being recorded is immediately stopped.
  2. An Emergency Event file is created containing video of the period before and after the button was pressed, and then...
  3. Continuous recording resumes with a new file.
In this way, you can force a new file to be started when you want it. Handy if you don't want the next few minutes of video to be interrupted by the break between files.

I want to swap files with a mate who also has a RoadHawk RH-2. What do I need to send?
You need to send the files of the times/events you want to share. Because the files are each quite small, they can be attached to emails without problems. The recipient will need to put them into a folder on their PC. They can download the RoadHawk software on this site to view the video files you have sent.

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