The VREC-170RS recorder from Pioneer in the auto electronics segment reveals the truth of what is happening on the roads, warns the driver about police cameras and radars, monitors the observance of lanes and a safe distance. But let's talk about everything in order.

For everyone and everyone

The device is made in a popular rectangular form factor with a centered lens on the front panel. The DVR clings to the windscreen of the car by means of fasteners with a suction cup grip. In normal mode, the device receives power from the cigarette lighter socket with a voltage of 12 or 24 V — the model will fit both passenger cars and large trucks. The backup and emergency power supply of the recorder is provided by a 470 mAh high-capacity capacitor.

video filming

In daylight, the Pioneer VREC-170RS records clear video at 1920x1080 resolution at 30 fps. Recorded videos are stored on a microSD card up to 32 GB. New videos are recorded on top of old ones in a cyclical rhythm. At night, the visibility of the picture from the camera is also good, but sometimes there are flashes from the headlights of oncoming cars in the frame. You can view video materials "in place", for which the model was equipped with a 2-inch IPS screen, as well as through the interface of the functional Pioneer Dash Camera Connect mobile application. The smartphone is paired with the DVR via a wireless Wi-Fi network.

Worthy of attention

The GPS module in service with the device links the coordinates of the vehicle's location to the video sequence. And even more useful is the function of notifications about police cameras and radars according to the pre-installed SpeedCam database(regularly updated). Also, the DVR monitors the observance of the traffic lane (LDWS lane control) and warns of a dangerous approach to the vehicle ahead (FCWS distance control). Among the models of a strong middle link, the Pioneer VREC-170RS is definitely worthy of attention.