"Karkam Kombo 2" is positioned as a device"three in one". It combines the functions of a DVR, a GPS-informer and a radar detector. The bunch is very good, allowing the driver to avoid a lot of troubles like accidents and fines. Especially since the new gadget occupies quite a bit of space on the windshield, than if they were devices separately, and it costs much less.
Video recorder "Karkam Kombo 2" worksthrough the fast AIT 8427D processor coupled with the responsive OmniVision 2710 series sensor. The gadget can record video in high-definition Full HD format at a rate of 30 frames / second. The viewing angles are quite bearable, diagonal is 160 degrees. If necessary, the device can be turned to the driver's window.
The built-in gadget detector will help detectAlmost all known radar like "arrows", "Cordon", "Avtodor», I-Robot, etc. Let's try to thoroughly understand that it is a video recorder "Karki Combo 2":.. reviews, price, technical ability and expert opinions on purchase and operation will be discussed below.
The device is in an interesting, beautiful andDense enough box. It is worth noting separately that the "Karkam" is the only model that has such a dense packaging and excellent design of the box.
In the box you can see the following:
The body of the gadget is made of matte plastic, andon the front part there is an eye of the recorder, ventilation grilles and a lens of the laser detector. On the inside of the device you can see a 2.4-inch LCD display and four function keys.
On the right side of the gadget are a connector formicroSD card, reset button, and power button. On the left side there are connectors for connecting the Karkam Kombo 2 to the PC and power, and there is also an interface for the video cable. At the top of the device is a groove for fixing the holder.
Weighs a gadget about 100 grams with dimensions of 85 x61 x 55 mm. If you compare "Combo 2" with devices of past generations, it immediately becomes noticeable that the weight of the device has significantly decreased (from 185 to 100 g). Owners of the DVR immediately appreciated this innovation in their reviews, noting that the lighter device is better kept on the glass and perfectly regulated on the original bracket "Karkam Kombo 2".
All work with the gadget is through2.4-inch screen with four function buttons, which are located directly below it. To get to the menu, you need to press the button with the same name. Here, the device is initialized with the radar part. The main menu is divided into categories: Radar, Video Recording, Images, Playback, Toolkit and System Settings.
Working with the menu should not cause anyproblems - all in Russian, without specific terms, you can always go back to the default settings, especially since there is an instruction in the set where everything is described in detail.
The only thing that confused manyusers, judging by the numerous reviews - the "Color" item in the radar setup menu, which also appears in the "Video Recording" section. According to the user manual, this element is responsible for the saturation of the videogam, and why it is duplicated in this way is not entirely clear.
In the video recording mode, you can increase orReduce the volume of the speakers with the "Up", "Down" and "Ok" buttons. In the same place, the microphone is adjusted, the screen lock and access to files are configured. The value of the exposure compensation can be changed exclusively through the main menu, specially provided keys for this, alas, no.
In the "Toolbox" section you can getdetailed information about the status of the SD card (how much space is occupied and free, and for each individual video format (Full HD, VGA, HD30, HD60), the approximate time remaining in the memory is displayed in hours. This additional feature was appreciated by many users in their reviews.
"Karkam Kombo 2" is attached to the windshield with the help of a bracket, the mechanism of which is quite simple. Basic elements of the fastening mechanism:
A swivel or joint allows you to fastenamong themselves other elements by means of a bolted connection, which is then easily inserted into the groove located on the upper part of the body of the device.
The hinge allows you to adjust the device, for example, you can direct the eye of the gadget towards the driver's glass, which is very convenient in certain situations.
The gadget has different types of fastening on the glasscar: using scotch tape and a vacuum sucker. If the device is used stationary and you do not plan to remove it, the best option would be to fix it on a double-sided tape with the help of a bracket. In the event that there is a frequent need to rearrange the DVR from place to place, for example, to another machine, it is better to use the brand-name vacuum sucker "Karkam Kombo 2".
The review showed that the availability of a variety ofthe attachment mechanism is a significant plus in the operation of the gadget, but many users in their reviews complain about the swivel node, which must be twisted every time to change the bracket, which is not always convenient.
Comes with "Karkam Kombo 2" there is a convenient adapter that allows you to charge the device through the car cigarette lighter (working voltage 12-24 V) giving out a rating of 5 V and a force of 2 A.
The case of the adapter is equipped with a LED, whichsignals the power supply, and the switch to open the power circuit is convenient when you need to stop charging, without removing the adapter from the cigarette lighter.
Video recorder "Karkam Kombo 2" (firmware 0001.0000.1000 / Branch: 20150312) is equipped with a built-in GLONASS module. The incoming signal gadget catches pretty quickly. After the device is idle for about 12 hours, the response takes about one minute, and the "hot" start lasts no more than 15 seconds.
Thanks to the GLONASS receiver DVRfully synchronized in time, the speed of the car is fixed. A specific vehicle speed stamp is superimposed on the video. Using the GPS-module, the informer works, which, in turn, allows you to provide the owner in advance with information from the databases of the nearest cameras that fix the speed.
Depending on the area where you areThe radar can be specifically tuned by selecting the Route or City mode. The owners' comments on Karkam Kombo 2 note that switching these two functions is not very convenient, since you can do this only through the main menu, but I would very much like to have separate buttons for frequently used modes.
Deep tuning of the radar part will helpTo change the sensitivity of the detector itself, the values "Low", "Medium" and "High" are used for this. Afflicts the lack of the ability to maintain the sensitivity of the radar for a separate mode, because as you exit the track and return to the city, the detector needs to be reconfigured.
During the tests, the detector proved to be veryadequately, in advance informing the driver about approaching the speed measurement chambers and the radars of the traffic police inspectors. For example, the complex "Strelka", widely distributed on our territory, was "Kombo 2" at a distance of 1.2 kilometers.
The gadget is equipped with a relatively powerful processorAIT 8427D and the matrix OV2710. As a result, the output produces video files in AVI format with a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels (Full HD). The average video recording speed is 30 frames per second with a maximum bitrate of 14.8 Mbps.
The length of videos and snippets can be setindependently with the following spread: 1/3/5/10 minutes. Cyclic recording is disabled, the file size in a standard format with a duration of one minute varies within 100 megabytes.
On separate frames (still pictures) taken inday time, you can easily identify the numbers of cars passing by, but to see the small details and see a clear picture, alas, will not work. Sometimes, at the time of the light drop, there are notable failures in the recording, but in general the overall picture is quite good - without artifacts, third-party interference and any other noise.
At night, identify the numberspassing cars is more difficult, but at a low speed to read the information will not be difficult. The overall quality of the survey allows you to fully understand the current situation on the road and consider all the participants in the movement.
The average price for the video recorder "Karkam Kombo 2"fluctuates between 9 and 11 thousand rubles. The gadget is worth its money and will be a good assistant on the road, especially since numerous reviews in a positive way confirm the quality and suitability of the device.
