Car DVR DOD LS460W GPS: review, description, specifications, owner reviews

The first DVRs for the mass consumer appeared on the domestic market in the 90s. At that time, the segment was represented by a rather narrow range of manufacturers, which included the Chinese company DOD. Despite belonging to the budget category, the models of this brand were in high demand - the devices were appreciated for their good quality and generally good functionality. In many respects due to these advantages, the company manages to withstand competition even today, when the market of automotive accessories is oversaturated with offers for different groups of consumers. Confirms the high demand for Chinese products DVR DOD LS460W. The review of the model, presented below, will allow to form an opinion on the qualities of the device and the advantages over competitors.

General information about the device

The car assistant is positioned as the flagship model in the DOD line, which is confirmed by the price of 13-14 thousand rubles, and a good internal filling, even against the background of the modern representatives of the segment. Suffice it to note the supply of the device with optical components of Sony, thanks to which decent image quality is provided. Also, the car DVR DOD LS460W is equipped with a GPS module that extends the functionality of the device. However, such additions today are unlikely to surprise the sophisticated car owner. Otherwise, the model is a typical representative of the top level in the class of premium registrars. For such a price, one can find models from more famous brands, but it is better to refuse prejudices about their technological superiority. The company DOD by its example breaks the stereotype of low-quality Chinese products and holds positions even in a high price category. Of course, its products are not without flaws, but they are also present in devices from the brands of the first echelon.

Complete DVR

Despite belonging to the premium class, the model does not spoil the delights in the kit. The car enthusiast receives the DOD LS460W with a set of standard accessories, among which are the following:

• Power adapter.
• The device for fixing to the panel on a double-sided adhesive tape.
• Mounting device with a sucker on the windshield.
• AV cable.
• Mini-USB cable.
• Disk with software.
• Instructions.

It must be said that the Chinese manufacturer has responsibly approached the implementation of auxiliary devices. Unfortunately, today many companies save not only on accessories, but also try to use cheap materials in the manufacture of mandatory components. In the case of the DOD kit, although modest for its price, but each of its elements is flawless - this applies to the cords, and to the locks with the charger.

Device Features

Judge the possibilities of the registrar's performance of his immediate functions only after acquaintance with the indicators of the technical stuffing. Immediately worth noting is the rather high potential of optics, supported by the functionality of DOD LS460W. Overview of the characteristics of the model is as follows:

• The device dimensions are 112 mm in height, 60 mm in width and 37 mm in thickness.
• Weight - 100 g.
• The Matrix is Sony Exmor.
• Number of lenses - 1.
• The optics of the lens is represented by a 6-layer glass lens.
• The screen is a 2.7-inch LCD.
• The amount of memory - it is intended to use micro-SDHC up to 32 GB.
• The connectors are mini-USB, AV-out, HDMI.
• The battery is an element of 240 mAh.
• The length of the power cable is 395 cm.
• Operating temperatures range from -25 to +70 ° C.
• Additional option - motion sensor, microphone, G-sensor, backlight, built-in GPS receiver.

The manufacturer aspired to give the registrar a wide functionality, which will be implemented on the basis of high-quality optics Sony Exmor. Such solutions are not often found among companies belonging to the middle class. Usually, nominally technological "chips" are used, but the practice of exploitation proves the inefficiency of their work on the platform of cheap equipment. In this case both the hardware part and the declared option organically supplement each other.

Control

In the case of controls, a reverse approach is observed. Developers did not turn to the fashionable technologies of touch screens and realized the classical button configuration. Blocks with keys frame the display in a circle, and on the right end there is an opening for resetting. The top of the DOD LS460W contains two buttons: the first for power management, and the second user can turn the recording on and off. Also on the sides are the main menu controls, recording modes, microphone, etc. As for the connectors, they are located conveniently and do not cause problems when connected. The menu is executed according to the classical scheme and represents several sections with the settings modes. For example, registrar mode is provided with two sections: one allows you to adjust the video recording, sound and GPS, and the second is designed to control the basic operating parameters of the device. The key scheme interacts optimally with the menu and can be easily mastered.

Video quality

In daylight, materials with a good "picture" are obtained. But in cloudy weather conditions, moving objects are blurred, and even the large text hardly differs. However, under optimal conditions, the recorder provides sufficient detail, although, according to some users, there is not enough contrast. One of the main tests that determine the quality of the operation of DVRs is the determination of the machine number by the still picture. With this standard, the DOD LS460W GPS copes with dignity, allowing you to distinguish signs on both standing and moving cars at a distance of one and a half cases. The rooms are almost not illuminated, although car headlights and lights can create some problems. Night photography due to obvious factors is deteriorating, but the device still provides high detail, allowing you to see the small elements.

GPS functions

Even today the representatives of the initial segment receive this module. Another thing is that it is important not its availability in itself, but the capabilities provided by the receiver. In the case of the "Chinese", the owner gets a fairly wide range of functions. First of all, this is a record of speed and coordinates. That is, the video stream is fixed synchronously with the movement of the car on the map and the indication of the marks. Together with this, the speed mode is output and the DOD LS460W is directed to the screen with large icons on a dark background. Any speed adjustments are also displayed when synchronizing with the speedometer. There is also a speed controller. If you specify a regulatory range, then the output beyond it will be accompanied by a corresponding signal from the registrar. Similar functions are present in many navigation modules, but in this case GPS is characterized by high data processing speed - accordingly, the recorded information does not lag when braking or overclocking.

Communication Opportunities

The device can be connected to a TV and a computer. For this purpose, the corresponding connectors are provided in the DOD LS460W. The user's guide, for example, notes that the connection of the model to the computer through the USB-mini-USB scheme will be accompanied by automatic device detection. To the TV, the recorder is connected via the HDMI port, and an image corresponding to the "picture" on the device will appear on the screen. After that, the owner can use the entire list of options of the device except for the possibility of video recording.

Mounting the device

The device is fixed using special brackets, and the power is supplied through a separate mini-USB cable. The kit includes two brackets. The standard device has a vacuum sucker, and a more advanced version of the lock is a panel for fastening to a double-sided adhesive tape. Both schemes provide for setting the position of the device through a special hinge. Then the optimal position is insured with a nut. It can not be said that the DOD LS460W GPS does not differ in strength and reliability in a fixed form, but it is worth noting the variety of the configuration of the installation itself. For example, the device can be placed in the vicinity of a mirror or fixed to a glass area with silk-screen printing. The installation process itself can be done with one hand, but, again, the quality of the installation raises doubts.

Positive feedback on the registrar

The model has many positive properties, and, most importantly, most of them are attributed to the direct function of the DVR. In terms of quality of recording, opinions are mostly positive. There is also excellent detailing, and a wide range of video settings in the DOD LS460W GPS. Reviews of the record in bad weather and at night, of course, less enthusiastic. However, if you compare with the performance of other models of the same segment, then you can accept and with little distortion. The device is also praised for the convenience of mounting with two brackets to choose from, for flexibility in connecting to other devices and for compact dimensions.

Negative feedback

Critics of this model are few, but it is important to consider that the device belongs to premium, so high requirements are fully justified. For example, owners note a maximum capacity of 32 GB, while flagship models from other manufacturers are increasingly available at 64 GB. There is also a lack of CPL-filter, which could improve the quality of the video material provided by the DOD LS460W GPS. Reviews almost do not criticize the characteristics of ready-made records made in the daytime, but in the conditions of poor illumination there are certain obstacles.

Conclusion

DOD is not a newcomer to the DVR market, and its rich experience allows today to offer devices that are functional in terms of advanced models from competitors. Of course, the attractive filling of the assistant DOD LS460W fully corresponds to a decent price tag, but there are serious advantages to this model. First of all, this is the application of high-quality modern matrices, which are rarely used even in the device segment for 13-14 thousand rubles. Next, you can highlight the well-disclosed potential of the GPS module. The receiver does not just perform the tasks required for the level of the flagship DVR, but also does it without delays and at the optimum speed.