Arena Pro 8500: user manual and user reviews

Car enthusiasts, who spend a lot of time behind the wheel, actively use additional electronics, which greatly simplifies the life of the driver. These are DVRs, navigators, radar detectors and rear-view cameras. In the end, using all these devices at the same time, you can hang all the windshield. However, there is a way out of this situation, because in the market there are a lot of devices that are a combined device that combines the capabilities of several devices at once. A very bright representative of such comboboard is the Arena Pro 8500. This device combines so many devices that it does not even come up with anything, and everything works fine.

What is the Arena Pro 8500?

This model combines the function of several electronic devices, namely:

• The DVR;
• Radar detector;
• Navigator;
• Screen for the rear view camera;
• Multimedia center with support for mp3 and radio;
• Mirrors.

The last possibility is not a joke, because the DVR Arena Pro 8500 is made in the form factor "mirror". The most important feature of the case is that it is not fixed to the mirror with the help of ties, but instead of the standard mirror. Fixtures can be very different for any cars, there is also a universal mount, if you could not find the right one for your car.

In the off state, the mirror element performs its role perfectly. You can watch in the mirror even at the same time with the use of additional features, since the screen does not occupy the whole working area of the device.

Installed system

The filling of the Arena Pro 8500 is slightly different from similar devices of other companies. Most often in these devices is used Android platform, but the manufacturer of this devaysa went more classic way. The Mirror Arena Pro 8500 works on the Windows CE operating system. This is not the usual operating system for the desktop computer, but a special version for mobile devices. This technology has its pros and cons.

Advantages of the operating system:

• The firmware of the device is optimized to work with those functions for which it is intended, without unnecessary bells and whistles that overload the system;
• The closed operating system is least likely to be exposed to viruses and malware;
• Fewer crashes and hangs of the system.

Disadvantages of the operating system:

• Impossibility to expand functions by installing additional programs;
• Less functionality in comparison with devices on Android;
• A complex system of updating programs and maps.

Externally, the system has a convenient shell. Here you will not see either the "Start" key or the system icon. The menu is most conveniently configured to work with the touch screen.

DVR

The most useful device, no doubt, is the DVR. As a DVR, the Arena Pro 8500 works well. The video quality is 720 x 480 pixels with a frequency of 30 frames per second. The viewing angle is 135 degrees. This is quite enough to cover the entire roadway and even the roadside. Night recording is possible, but the quality is not the highest, only the area illuminated by the headlights is visible, but even no more than 5 meters. It is difficult to distinguish the road. Car numbers are read without problems.

Thanks to the built-in GPS receiver, video speed and coordinates are reflected on the video. This is very useful during the investigation of an accident.

Radar detector

A huge advantage of this model is a full-fledged radar detector, which has the ability to find all possible cameras:

• X-rays;
• K-rays;
• Ka-rays;
• Ku-rays;
• Laser.

In addition, thanks to the GPS, the Arena Pro 8500 radar detector can detect stationary traffic light cameras that are not detected by a conventional detector, and also allows finding low-power models visible only at close range. With such an arsenal, the user can safely navigate the track and not be afraid that he accidentally gets a penalty for speeding.

For convenience, the radar Arena Pro 8500 has 2 modes of operation: "route" and "city." Using these modes increases the effectiveness of the radar detector and protects you from false positives, which in the city can be a huge number. The warning about the radar located in front is carried out in Russian, which is undoubtedly very pleasant. When driving below the allowed speed, the device only outputs an alert to the screen, without annoying voice prompts.

Navigation

As a navigation system, Arena Pro 8500 uses "CityGid" software, which copes with its task perfectly and regularly updates maps of Russian cities. With accuracy near the mirror, the Arena Pro 8500 is all excellent. When driving on dense central streets, the navigator does not get lost and always displays the location on the right street. The satellite finds the satellites in 15-20 seconds. Despite the absence of an external antenna, this model has no problems with communication when passing tunnels and overpasses. Loss of satellites is a rare phenomenon, which happens only when you are driving a long tunnel.

As for the accuracy of the cards, there are small claims. Sometimes the navigator as specifically conducts the route, which is blocked due to repairs. This, rather, claims to the navigation program, than to the device. But there is a mode of monitoring traffic jams and traffic situation. To do this, you need access to the Internet, which in this model is only when connected to a cell phone or smartphone. The connection should be by "bluetooth" and there must be support for Internet access on this smartphone. This mode works well, but during peak hours there is no-no and yes will lead to a busy street.

Rear View Camera

In the complete set with a mirror there is a rear-view camera, which can be connected and installed on your car. This is a wired camera that does quite well with its purpose - it helps when parking in reverse. In Arena Pro 8500 mode of working with the rear view camera is implemented on the same principle as on other similar devices, as well as in the functional functionality of some machines. The camera connects to the reverse light and a picture automatically appears on the screen.

If desired, you can easily connect to the device another model of the camera, for example, built into the frame of the license plate or other body element. So you can continue to use the proposed functionality.

Installing the device

To install this model of the mirror-recorder, it is enough to change the staff mirror and pull the cable under the car's skin. Directly for operation, it is necessary to connect only one wire that combines power and video from the camera. If the device is connected correctly, it will automatically boot after starting the engine and record in DVR mode. The screen can be turned off, and you will look in the mirror, without being distracted by anything.

Conclusion

The Arena Pro 8500 device leaves a positive feeling of use. Yes, the ideal device is still far away, and the models have already appeared fresher and more interesting, but one can not be taken away from this mirror - it has a full-scale radar scanner and can warn the driver not only about the cameras recorded in the database, but also about other obstacles on the way.

Already quite a lot of fans have appeared at Arena Pro 8500. The reviews are entirely positive, and this is the best proof that the manufacturer did not in vain release it to the market. This tool can be safely recommended for purchase for yourself, as well as a gift to a good person.