Sleek integrated design, HD recording, essential by almost any standard

When was the last time you saw something happen right in front of you while you were driving and thought, I really wish I had recorded that? What about the last time something happened in the vicinity of your car while it was parked, but by the time you got back to the car, it was too late? Or something that we all hate…. An accident that you know is someone else’s fault, but is almost impossible to prove without some kind of evidence. So what is the solution?

Well, there could be several solutions, but one possible solution is what we like to refer to as a drive incident recorder. These products are quite often referred to as a dash camera (dash cam), auto black box, DVR, drive recorder and various other terms. There are hundreds, if not thousands of these types of products out there, ranging from the very basic to the very complex, although we prefer to classify these products into 2 main categories: Integrated and non-integrated. Being realistic, both types of systems are necessary as not all vehicles lend themselves to being fitted with a fully integrated drive incident recorder.

There are certain requirements that must be met first, such as a suitable location to integrate to. For vehicles which can not have an integrated system, there are plenty of great options out there such as BlackVue, Vicovation, iTronics and Garmin to mention just a few.

If you’ve been looking for a fully integrated drive incident recorder, which is functional, discrete and which compliments the driving experience in your car, there have been no options whatsoever, until now.

The Autofidelity integrated drive incident recorder, captures everything in HD while you drive, and also integrates seamlessly to your vehicle. It is the ultimate integrated solution for a dash cam, black box, or whatever you prefer to call it, and an essential addition for safety and peace of mind.

There are several models available for vehicle specific integration. Please continue reading below if you would like to know more, or click the appropriate link at the bottom of the page to see the model suitable for your vehicle.

Seamless integration

Through it’s vehicle specific design, the Autofidelity integrated drive incident recorder can integrate like no other dash cam. The focus on designing a seamlessly integrated solution, rather than just another dash cam adds another dimension and allows optimal positioning of the front camera for best video recording results, as well as best placement of controls for ease of use. The front camera is securely placed directly in front of the rear view mirror, giving a perfect view through the middle of the Front windscreen. All controls, status indicators and the SD card input are also in the same convenient vicinity and easily within reach of the driver and passenger. Wiring is routed neatly and securely with factory wiring harnesses out of sight. Although the rear camera position can vary depending on the vehicle model, it is generally positioned centrally around the top of the rear windscreen. Integration is quite a new approach to drive incident recorder design, but the many benefits become obvious very quickly.

Functional, discrete design

“This is one dash cam that no one will see coming.”

While functionality is important, it should also be optimised by clever minimal design which not only improves aesthetic appearance, but also provides improved usability as well as functionality. This is one dash cam that no one will see coming. The design of the Autofidelity integrated drive incident recorder brings all of the necessary controls right to your fingertips, such as activation and deactivation of video and audio recording, coupled with HD video recording quality, all whilst retaining the discrete look and feel of a factory fitted product. The end result is that you will forget it’s there, until you need it most.

Simple, stress free operation

While it seems that an average dash cam might be feature rich, operation can sometimes be complex and arduous requiring a Masters degree in dash cam patience. The Autofidelity integrated drive incident recorder is complex only by name, offering simple, hassle free operation which requires virtually no ongoing adjustment or maintenance, allowing you to keep your eyes and your concentration on the road ahead. Events are recorded continuously and automatically while you drive and you can select whether you would like to have audio or not. In parking mode, the system records and stores event files only when there is activity or impact in the vicinity of the vehicle. To prevent flat batteries, the system uses a clever voltage sensing circuit which turns it off once the vehicles battery voltage falls below your set voltage.

Dash cams have never looked this good

The average dash cam or car black box can be easily identified by it’s stick-on or suction cup mount, commanding presence, and the bundle of cable hanging from it or connecting to it. The Autofidelity integrated drive incident recorder is defined more by an understated and discrete presence, OEM look and feel, and distinct lack of resemblance to an aftermarket add-on. It’s the kind of solution that you could be forgiven for thinking was a factory inclusion. The dash cam of the future is here, and the future looks great!

Why do I need a dash cam or an integrated drive incident recorder?

There are several reasons to get one, but here are a few that you might not have thought of:

Evidence in the event of an accident

Sometimes it’s just not that easy to describe what happened in an accident, and, particularly in circumstances which might normally be considered to be your fault, you might need some evidence to support your claims. For example, a car backing into you on the street would almost certainly put you at fault if the other driver claimed that you hit them from behind.

Protection against insurance fraud

You only have to glance at Youtube to see some of the kinds of scams that insurance fraudsters have come up with to get you (or your insurance company) to pay up.

Parking Protection

Because your system will record events that happen around the car while it is parked or stationary, you might be amazed at what you capture. Anything from your car or another car being side swiped or damaged, and evidence of someone trying to break into your car (or another car) are just some of the possibilities.

Vehicle Abuse and Misuse

While you will know that you are recording events, not everyone will. When your vehicle is serviced, or driven by another person, you will be able to check up on exactly what has happened if you find the car is damaged or has a lot more kilometres on the odometer than you anticipated.

Report Bad Drivers

Many people are effected every day by road rage incidents or simply bad driving. The events that you capture while you are driving could help the keep the worst offenders off the road.

Record your track day events or a scenic drive

Whether you’re hurtling at break-neck speed around the track, or just wanting to keep a reminder of a great place that you have driven to, you will be able to capture the recordings, show them to friends, or just keep them for your own personal enjoyment.

Check out some of these videos for some real life examples of some of the benefits of having an incident recorder in your car.

Multiple recording modes for all situations

Continuous recording mode while driving. Manual recording mode can be selected if preferred
Automatic motion detection recording in parking mode captures events even when you’re away from the car
Parking mode recording is automatically activated when the vehicle is switched off, recording event files only when there is activity
Motion and impact detection sense activity around the vehicle, automatically recording event files

Dedicated PC viewer and setup manager

Change settings quickly and easily with the dedicated PC viewer. Adjust voice recordings, voice prompts, sound prompts, power monitoring, memory usage and G-sensor settings. PC viewer can also playback both channels (front and rear camera) at the same time. Dedicated rear cameras provides 2 channel video recording.
Windows compatible player to view recordings, and adjusting settings on your PC

Brilliantly clear HDrecording

Brilliantly clear, colour image and HD recording for front camera
2 Mega-pixel CMOS Image Sensor captures high-definition video. 720p HD (1280 x 720 pixel)/30fps/16:9 wide view front camera. 480P (640x 480pixel) / 10fps rear camera
Automatic brightness control for much better light-stabilised recordings

32 GB Class 10 SD solid state storage

32GB class 10 micro SD card storage included, with a maximum SD card storage capacity of 64GB
SD card storage capacity scan overwrites older event files automatically once the storage is full for uninterrupted recording
SD card formatting available at the press of a button to delete unwanted event files

Crystal clear audio

Captures high-definition sound with your video recording,and is user selectable from the device
Sound is recorded via an embedded microphone for simultaneous playback with video files
User selectable mute function for immediate activation or de-activation of sound recording

Fully integrated discrete design

The first of it’s kind, discrete and inconspicuous.
Vehicle specific design for vehicles such as Audi and Volkswagen (Please see the entire list below)
Fully integrated front camera for best recording position and results

Ultra bright security LED

Security LED is visible from outside the vehicle and notifies that the system is recording in parking mode. This feature can be enabled or disabled through the setup manager.

Voice prompts

Instant voice prompts give you status updates audibly so you can keep your eyes on the road. This feature can be enabled or disabled through the setup manager.