DVRs today are in almost every second car. And this is not surprising, because this extremely useful device is indispensable in the event of an accident and in resolving conflict situations. It is the recording from the DVR that can be a key argument in a dispute with traffic police officers. Therefore, car owners are interested in purchasing a reliable multifunctional device. That's why many of them are turning their attention to the "Karkam Combo 2" model.
Company
Many car owners are interested in questions about what kind of company Karkam is, where it manufactures goods, can it be trusted. This company is registered in Russia and specializes in the production of various automotive devices. "Karkam Electronics" has a developed network in our country, which includes branded stores and service centers.
Like many other manufacturers, the company assembles its equipment at factories in Southeast Asia. For all productsincluding the video recorder "Karkam Combo 2", there is a European form of guarantee - even if there is no repair point in the city, the equipment can be sent by postal order to a single central service center.
Description
"Karkam Combo 2" combines the functions of three devices at once: a video recorder, a radar detector and a GPS navigator. Despite the fact that its cost is slightly higher than average, it saves its owners a lot of money due to its versatility. The body of the device is made of matte black plastic. On the one hand, it has a liquid crystal display with control keys, on the other, a recorder eye and a laser detector lens.
On the sides are: a slot for a memory card, an on-off and reset key, connectors for connecting to a PC and an input for a power cord.
Record
In recording mode, you can select the following options:
- Permission.
- Cycle video recording (1, 3 or 10 minutes).
- Light sensitivity.
- Brightness level.
- Shooting mode (motion, portrait, auto, fireworks, snow, beach, landscape and dusk).
- Adjust microphone sensitivity.
- Adjust the recording intervals before and after the detectors are triggered (5, 10, 30 or 60 minutes).
- Auto power off after (0, 5 sec, 60 sec, 3 min, 5 min, 30 min, 1 hour).
- Adjust color balance according to lighting conditions.
- Sound recording (standardmode or low sensitivity).
- Select the recording quality.
The ability to adjust a large number of recording parameters allows you to optimize the work with the registrar "Karkam Combo 2". Owner reviews indicate that drivers most often prefer to adjust the device "for themselves" rather than using factory settings.
Control panel
The control panel of the DVR is mostly Russified, which greatly simplifies the process of working with the device. However, there are a number of buttons whose meaning you need to know by heart:
- POWER - is responsible for turning the DVR on and off, as well as changing the recording mode.
- PAGE DOWN - allows you to turn off the microphone, increase the volume and increase the focal length (in picture mode).
- PAGE UP - Increases focus in video mode, decreases volume, activates manual lock.
- MENU - gives access to all settings.
- OK - start and end recording, confirm the selected mode, turn the screen on and off.
Specifications
This model supports a memory card from 4 to 32 GB. The operating temperature range of the DVR is -80 to +25 degrees.
Viewing angle - 160 degrees, which allows you to record not only what is happening on the road, but also capture the roadside. The device supports continuouscyclic recording, there is protection against power loss. When the device is turned off, recording starts automatically. If power loss occurs already in the process of operation, the radar detector will work for another three seconds, and the video will be saved automatically.
Photography
Very often in an accident there is a need to fix the scene in the first seconds. If there is no camera at hand, and the pictures from the camera are not very clear, the Karkam Combo 2 video recorder can come to the rescue. Reviews suggest that car owners quite often use this method of fixing the scene of an accident and find it quite convenient. In photo mode, you can adjust the following settings:
- Select image resolution.
- Brightness level.
- Select photo quality (super fine and fine).
- Adjust color saturation.
- Select scene modes (same as video mode).
- Color balance level (cloudy, auto, daylight, tungsten 1, 2, 3).
- Adjust the color saturation in three ways (black and white drawing, vibrant colors, nature).
- Additional effects.
Package
Karkam Combo 2 has standard equipment. First of all, it includes the recording device itself. In the second - a power cord connected to the cigarette lighter, and a USB cable through which data is transferred from the DVR to the computer.
Mandatory presence of suction cups. With its help, the device is installed on the windshield at a point that provides maximum visibility. And the last thing that should always be included in the package is the instructions and the warranty card.
Working as a radar detector
The description for the "Karkam Combo 2" DVR will be incomplete if you do not consider in detail how it works in the radar detector mode. The vehicle owner can adjust the following parameters:
- Program the activation of the alarm when the speed is exceeded. Options range from 10 to 160 km/h.
- Set the radar sensitivity in two variations (medium or high).
- Set the radar operation mode: "city" or "highway". In this case, the device selects the required frequency range corresponding to the specified section of the road.
- Set the current speed when the GPS correlates with the speed on the dashboard.
In addition, there are a few minor settings. These include turning on a continuous signal when the set speed is exceeded, changing the time zone, automatically turning off notifications and other parameters.
Price
Of course, there is no fixed price for the DVR. The cost varies from purchase prices, transport costs of suppliers, markups of stores and other parameters. On average, it is 9-11 thousand rubles. As mentioned earlier, the cost of this device is somewhat higher than similarmodels due to the function of the navigator and the radar detector. However, if you buy these devices separately, and choose devices with similar characteristics, the savings will be about 30%. No need to clutter up the windshield and dashboard with a bunch of devices - just install Karkam Combo 2. Reviews describe the price as corresponding to the real quality of the goods.
Reviews
What is the first thing that interests potential owners of the device? They want to know how the Karcam Combo 2 DVR works. Customer reviews on this matter are mixed. Most car owners agree that it performs its immediate function (video shooting). Most often, "Karkam Combo 2" is bought because of its versatility - it alone can replace 3 gadgets at once: a DVR, a radar detector and a navigator. However, it is precisely in its versatility that problems lie. It is rare that a device is able to effectively perform several tasks at once - as a rule, one of the options is implemented better than the other.
The video recorder "Karkam Kombo 2" was no exception. Reviews indicate that it does not always effectively perform its task as a radar detector. Some complain that it squeaks continuously on the road, announcing the presence of cameras, even if there are none in reality. Conversely, it may miss the control that is installed on the track. Typical problems of DVRs are also not sparedthis device - the device periodically "freezes", especially in those situations when it should work automatically.
