Review of the DVR Highscreen Black Box Full HD
I’ll say right away that I practically don’t sit behind the wheel, because in the conditions of a megapolis
much more convenient to travel by public transport and taxis. I mean i god myself
ordered to acquire not only the navigator, but also the registrar.
Over the past few years, many registrars have appeared on the Russian market.
worth from hundreds of dollars and above. Moreover, even an inexpensive model, for example,
Highscreen Black Box Full HD, can pleasantly surprise.
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Car DVR Highscreen Black Box Full HD packed in a small
cardboard box. Inside it can be found:
As you can see, in picking nothing extra. And even something is missing - from
cost considerations the user is prompted to purchase an HDMI cable and a memory card
on their own.
The “black box” from Highscreen looks very unusual against the background of “congeners”. With
A look at the Black Box Full HD video recorder gives the impression that its design
borrowed from compact cameras. This is a plus.
Perhaps Black Box Full HD is one of the most compact recorders - it’s
Fits easily in the palm of your hand. With a weight of about 70 grams, the overall dimensions of the device
make 795525 mm. Thanks to this, the device will look good even in
small city cars.
The case of Highscreen Black Box Full HD has rounded corners and is made of plastic
black soft-touch coating. Build quality is good, no backlash or
gaps are not observed, because of what the body seems to be monolithic. This is a big plus, so
how many poorly collected state employees begin to rattle when driving, which affects
on record quality.
In front of the Black Box Full HD is not only the lens, but also a microphone and
speaker There you can find a compartment for the battery. To get to it
access, you need to slide the cover, which occupies more than half of the front panel
devices.
On the top edge of the Black Box Full HD is a small power button. Insofar as
it protrudes slightly from the device case, then turn on the device, without being distracted from
road is not difficult. Above is also a reset button.
Below is a TV-out - 3.5 mm Jack jack.
At the back is a 2.36-inch TFT-screen with a resolution of 960x240 pixels, which for
best reliability is covered with a transparent layer of glossy plastic. To the right of the display
You can notice a series of buttons - "Up", "Down", "Menu", "Ok", as well as the operation indicator
devices.
On the right side you can find miniUSB and miniHDMI ports, as well as a card slot
microSD memory. Black Box Full HD supports cards up to 32 GB.
Like almost any other DVR, Highscreen BlackBox Full HD is attached to
windshield with suction mount.
To install the mount on the windshield, you must fix the holder with
using a special lever at its base. Then you need to install the recorder
into a special container and adjust its position in space. Process
installation should take only a couple of minutes, and when you get used to it - even less.
The installed DVR can be deflected back and forth and tilt to the left
to the right, and even with the latches tightened.
The mounting design does not imply the possibility of rotation of the recorder
around the axis in the horizontal plane. So record a conversation with the inspector
DPS, turning the recorder's eye to the window, will not work. For this it is necessary
remove the recorder from the container, which, in general, should not cause any
hardships
The recorder is securely fixed in the container. Like the mount itself, it is practically
does not shake or stagger.
Despite its compact size, the Highscreen BlackBox Full HD is equipped with its own
battery, so it can be used outside the car. True, about extreme
sports will have to be forgotten, since the device is enclosed in a normal body and
supplied without special mounts.
In standalone mode, the battery runs out in about 2 hours, which is quite a bit.
But again, the car registrar has its own battery, as a rule
only needed for correct completion of recording in an emergency or shooting
vehicle damage in case of an accident and conversations with other participants. AT
In general, most of the time Highscreen BlackBox Full HD is powered by a cigarette lighter
car.
DVR can record video in Full HD quality. Moreover, it is
about the "honest" 1080p. The quality of the video you can assess yourself by
examples of videos, as well as the quality of photography.
In my opinion, BlackBox Full HD writes video in good quality not only during the day, but
and in the evening. However, in complete darkness, when there is not even street lighting, about high
speech details are no longer in use - just like 90% of DVRs are on sale. Need to
recognize that for a budget device the quality of the recording is generally good.
Recording is performed on a microSD memory card in 2, 5 or 10 segments
minutes Video is written cyclically: when filling out a card, the registrar saves new ones
clips over old. In this case, the recording is overlapped, that is, each
A new video begins simultaneously with the previous one. At the maximum
As a 2-minute video takes about 150 MB.
If necessary, you can activate the G-Sensor, according to the testimony of which the recorder
can independently start recording video. Unfortunately, the sensitivity
accelerometer can not be configured, so a large hole in the roadway can
lead to start recording. However, such pits sometimes become the causes of an accident, so
that nothing wrong with that.
In my opinion, BlackBox Full HD is not the most user-friendly controls. AT
In particular, I did not like the fact that the registrar, for example, does not have a separate
start and end button. This function is “hung” by one
of four buttons, namely, the menu button.
In general, the menu is simple. On one screen - one function. Generally,
even the blonde from a joke will understand.
As you may have noticed in the photos, in this section there is not a single item,
directly related to shooting. The manufacturer found it appropriate
make a choice of resolution, exposure, effects and duration of clips, etc.
in a separate menu.
To call it, you need to hold down the "Ok" button for a few seconds.
The registrar Highscreen Black Box Full HD differs in the compact sizes and
unusual appearance that will appeal to owners of "small car". However,
much more important is not so much good performance as high quality video
for a device costing about 4.5 thousand rubles.
Of course, Black Box Full HD is not without flaws. First, it is a poor set
shipments with no memory card included. Secondly, it is not the most convenient
organization of access to various functions.
Larger photos are available in the album.
More video - in the playlist on Youtube
much more convenient to travel by public transport and taxis. I mean i god myself
ordered to acquire not only the navigator, but also the registrar.
Over the past few years, many registrars have appeared on the Russian market.
worth from hundreds of dollars and above. Moreover, even an inexpensive model, for example,
Highscreen Black Box Full HD, can pleasantly surprise.
')
Equipment
Car DVR Highscreen Black Box Full HD packed in a small
cardboard box. Inside it can be found:
- Recorder Highscreen Black Box Full HD
- Windshield Mount
- Car charger
- Battery
- PC sync cable (miniUSB, USB)
- Composite cable (Jack 3.5 "male", 2x RCA "female")
- Quick start guide and warranty card
As you can see, in picking nothing extra. And even something is missing - from
cost considerations the user is prompted to purchase an HDMI cable and a memory card
on their own.
Appearance
The “black box” from Highscreen looks very unusual against the background of “congeners”. With
A look at the Black Box Full HD video recorder gives the impression that its design
borrowed from compact cameras. This is a plus.
Perhaps Black Box Full HD is one of the most compact recorders - it’s
Fits easily in the palm of your hand. With a weight of about 70 grams, the overall dimensions of the device
make 795525 mm. Thanks to this, the device will look good even in
small city cars.
The case of Highscreen Black Box Full HD has rounded corners and is made of plastic
black soft-touch coating. Build quality is good, no backlash or
gaps are not observed, because of what the body seems to be monolithic. This is a big plus, so
how many poorly collected state employees begin to rattle when driving, which affects
on record quality.
In front of the Black Box Full HD is not only the lens, but also a microphone and
speaker There you can find a compartment for the battery. To get to it
access, you need to slide the cover, which occupies more than half of the front panel
devices.
On the top edge of the Black Box Full HD is a small power button. Insofar as
it protrudes slightly from the device case, then turn on the device, without being distracted from
road is not difficult. Above is also a reset button.
Below is a TV-out - 3.5 mm Jack jack.
At the back is a 2.36-inch TFT-screen with a resolution of 960x240 pixels, which for
best reliability is covered with a transparent layer of glossy plastic. To the right of the display
You can notice a series of buttons - "Up", "Down", "Menu", "Ok", as well as the operation indicator
devices.
On the right side you can find miniUSB and miniHDMI ports, as well as a card slot
microSD memory. Black Box Full HD supports cards up to 32 GB.
Car mount
Like almost any other DVR, Highscreen BlackBox Full HD is attached to
windshield with suction mount.
To install the mount on the windshield, you must fix the holder with
using a special lever at its base. Then you need to install the recorder
into a special container and adjust its position in space. Process
installation should take only a couple of minutes, and when you get used to it - even less.
The installed DVR can be deflected back and forth and tilt to the left
to the right, and even with the latches tightened.
The mounting design does not imply the possibility of rotation of the recorder
around the axis in the horizontal plane. So record a conversation with the inspector
DPS, turning the recorder's eye to the window, will not work. For this it is necessary
remove the recorder from the container, which, in general, should not cause any
hardships
The recorder is securely fixed in the container. Like the mount itself, it is practically
does not shake or stagger.
Exploitation
Despite its compact size, the Highscreen BlackBox Full HD is equipped with its own
battery, so it can be used outside the car. True, about extreme
sports will have to be forgotten, since the device is enclosed in a normal body and
supplied without special mounts.
In standalone mode, the battery runs out in about 2 hours, which is quite a bit.
But again, the car registrar has its own battery, as a rule
only needed for correct completion of recording in an emergency or shooting
vehicle damage in case of an accident and conversations with other participants. AT
In general, most of the time Highscreen BlackBox Full HD is powered by a cigarette lighter
car.
DVR can record video in Full HD quality. Moreover, it is
about the "honest" 1080p. The quality of the video you can assess yourself by
examples of videos, as well as the quality of photography.
Video examples:
Day:
Evening city:
Night track:
Photo examples:
In my opinion, BlackBox Full HD writes video in good quality not only during the day, but
and in the evening. However, in complete darkness, when there is not even street lighting, about high
speech details are no longer in use - just like 90% of DVRs are on sale. Need to
recognize that for a budget device the quality of the recording is generally good.
Recording is performed on a microSD memory card in 2, 5 or 10 segments
minutes Video is written cyclically: when filling out a card, the registrar saves new ones
clips over old. In this case, the recording is overlapped, that is, each
A new video begins simultaneously with the previous one. At the maximum
As a 2-minute video takes about 150 MB.
If necessary, you can activate the G-Sensor, according to the testimony of which the recorder
can independently start recording video. Unfortunately, the sensitivity
accelerometer can not be configured, so a large hole in the roadway can
lead to start recording. However, such pits sometimes become the causes of an accident, so
that nothing wrong with that.
Management and menu
In my opinion, BlackBox Full HD is not the most user-friendly controls. AT
In particular, I did not like the fact that the registrar, for example, does not have a separate
start and end button. This function is “hung” by one
of four buttons, namely, the menu button.
In general, the menu is simple. On one screen - one function. Generally,
even the blonde from a joke will understand.
As you may have noticed in the photos, in this section there is not a single item,
directly related to shooting. The manufacturer found it appropriate
make a choice of resolution, exposure, effects and duration of clips, etc.
in a separate menu.
To call it, you need to hold down the "Ok" button for a few seconds.
Conclusion
The registrar Highscreen Black Box Full HD differs in the compact sizes and
unusual appearance that will appeal to owners of "small car". However,
much more important is not so much good performance as high quality video
for a device costing about 4.5 thousand rubles.
Of course, Black Box Full HD is not without flaws. First, it is a poor set
shipments with no memory card included. Secondly, it is not the most convenient
organization of access to various functions.
Technical characteristics of Highscreen Black Box Full HD
| Matrix: | CMOS, 5 MP (Aptina) |
| Lens: | 120 degrees |
| Video processing processor: | Ambarella A2S60 |
| Video resolution: | 1920x1080 / 1280x720 / 848x480 dots |
| Frame frequency: | 30 fps |
| Fragment duration: | 2, 5 or 10 minutes |
| File format: | Mov |
| Photo resolution: | 5 Mp |
| Increase: | digital, 4x |
| File format: | Jpg |
| Storage device: | microSD memory card up to 32 GB |
| Display: | LTPS TFT-matrix, 2.36 ”, 960x240 pixels |
| TV connection: | miniHDMI, AV-Out |
| Sound: | built-in microphone and speaker |
| PC connection: | miniUSB (USB 2.0) |
| Tongue: | Russian English |
| Battery: | Replaceable lithium polymer battery, 550 mA / h |
| Voltage at the memory output: | 5 V |
| Additionally: | accelerometer |
| Dimensions: | 79x55x25 mm |
| Weight: | 67 g |
Larger photos are available in the album.
More video - in the playlist on Youtube
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/166153/
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