3G DVR User Manual

Product Introduction

Product Summary

The DVR (Automotive) is a cost-effective, functional and scalable device designed for video surveillance of your mobile assets. It uses a high-speed processor, an embedded Linux platform and combines the most advanced IT processes（H.264 Video Compression/Decompression, 3G and GPS positioning technology) and the best Product structure design(Double shockproof ). DVR enables CIF, HD1 and D1 video formats to record. The DVR can be record drivers' many driving information, such as driving route/speed/video/audio and others, recording data are uploaded to HDD or SD Memory Cards. A DVR centric software platform (CMS) can be realized with links to a Central Alarm monitoring system for remote management and playback analysis, It's make company or personal very easy to manage the vehicles. The DVR may look simple in its exterior design, provides powerful auto black box features, installation flexibility and high reliability.

Main Parameters

Items	Parameters	Specifications
System	Language OSD Password	Chinese/English Graphical User interface（OSD menu） Users Password/ Administrator Password
Vision	Video input Video output Preview Recording Ratio Image Compression	4-CH video input 1.0Vp-p，75Ω 1-CH video output 1.0Vp-p，75Ω Support 1 channel or synchronous 4 channels preview. PAL -25 Frame/s NTSC -30 Frame/s H.264 Main profile
Audio	Audio input Audio output Recording mode	4-ch Audio input 600Ω 1-ch Audio output 600Ω Audio & Video sync.
Image processing & storage	Video format Video stream Video Rate（kbps） Audio Bitrate Storage	4-ch CIF: 25fps, 4-ch HD1: 25fps, 1D1: 25fps + 3CIF: 25fps ISO14496-10 CIF: 1536Kbps ~ 128Kbps，6 levels optional. Highest:1 level HD1: 2048Kbps ~ 380Kbps，6 levels optional. Highest:1 level D1: 2048Kbps ~ 400Kbps，6 levels optional. Highest:1 level 4Kbytes/s SATA 2.5’’ hard drive （support to 2T）and SD card storage（support to 64GB）
Alarm	Alarm input	4 switching value
Wireless Transmission	3G(EVDO/ WCDMA)	Built-in 3G(EVDO / WCDMA) module
GPS	Built-in GPS module, Geographic co-ordinates, speed can be read in coding flow，and can be wireless uploaded.
Software	Analysis of PC playback CMS	Video playback on PC，and analysis the vehicle info in the file. Video preview via GPS upload、alarm upload, central command and parameters configuration, etc.
Upgrade	Support SD cards upgrade.

Main Functions of the Product

Function	Functions description
Recording	1. Support four video mode: Manual recording, time recording, motion detection recording, Alarm recording 2. Support 1 channel D1 or synchronous 4 channels CIF recording. 3. Support PAL System and NTSC System. 4. OSD overlay recording, such as time, Bus No., Channel’s name, Stops information etc 5. Support HDD and SD Card storage recording. 6. Support HDD and SD Card circulating record.
Preview	Support 1 channel D1 or synchronous 4 channels CIF preview.
Playback	1. Support 1 channel playback 2. Support 4 channels playback 3. support play, pause, frame into, slow play, fast forward, upper section, next section and mute function 4. Video/File retrieval: Support time retrieval, channels retrieval and video type retrieval.
Alarm	Support local signal alarm, motion detection alarm and abnormal alarm.
Information record	Support Vehicle No, driving route, device No record.
ON/OFF Control	1. Support fixed timing starting up and shutdown 2. Support Car Key (ACC) switch or ACC delay switch.
Upgrade	Support automatic upgrade and manual upgrade

Diagram Specification

MDVR Installation

Set the main unit and shockproof mount apart

Unfasten the two main screws of the DVR with a screw driver and remove the shockproof mount.

Install the shockproof mount

Please installed the shockproof mount on an appropriate place (under the front Passenger’s seat or other side / wherever convenient)

Install the DVR into the shockproof mount again, and fixed screws

Hard disk installation

Remove the HDD case from the DVR

Turn the key to off state, and remove the HDD case.

Take the SATA connector out from the HDD Case

Remove the 4 screws on the backside of he hard drive case, then take the SATA connector out from the hard drive case.

Connect the SATA board with the SATA hard disk

Put the SATA hard disk into the shockproof case

Note: The hard disk must be float inside the bracket of HDD Case.

Fasten the hard disk tghtly bt another 4 screws

Install the connector back to the back side of hard drive case; turn 180 degrees of the HDD case and fixed the back screws. Then the SATA hard drive is installed into the hard drive case.

Cables function and accessories instruction

Power supply cables

Pin	Color	Description
1	RED	Positive (connect it to the “+” of power supply)
2	YELLOW	Ignition signal. Connect this wire to “+” of power supply if you don’t use ignition to control the power.
3	BLACK	Negative (connect it to the “-“ of power supply)

Video/Audio input cables

Mark	Description
VIN (PIN1)	Video input (yellow)
AIN (PIN2)	Audio input (white)
12V (PIN3)	Power output “ +”（12V，Max 1A），Can connect with Camera
VIN (PIN4)	Video input (yellow)
AIN (PIN5)	Audio input (white)
GND (PIN6)	Ground and signal “-“

Signal cables / IO Alarm cables

Mark	Color	Description
①RS485_B-	Whit green with black side	Control PTZ
②RS485_A+	Blue green with black side	Control PTZ
③Sensor 1	Green with black side	Sensor (alarm), such as backing screen switch
④Sensor 2	Green with black side	Sensor (alarm), such turning right the screen switch
⑤Sensor 3	Green with black side	Sensor (alarm), such as door open screen switch

Video/Audio ouput cables

Mark	Description
VIN (PIN1)	Video input (yellow)
AIN (PIN2)	Audio input (white)
12V (PIN3)	Power output " +" (12V，Max 1A), Can connect with Camera

HDD Reader

Use for data transferred: From HDD to PC

GPS antena

GPS information pick up, such as speed, coordinate, Google map etc.

3G antena

Structure introduction of the Product Appearance

Front Panel

Axial view

Front view

①：LED light: 1.PWR, 2.RUN, 3.ALM, 4.REC 5.VLS. 6.SD

1. PWR(Power): the power led will turn red when the power is connected; after soft-shutdown the device, the power led will become green.

2. RUN: this led will flash when the device is working properly; after soft-shutdown the device, it will turn off.

3. ALM(Alarm): when there is any channel alarm input, this led will turn on.

4. REC(Record): when the HDD is recording, this led will turn on.

5. VLS(Video loss): where there is any channel video loss, this led will turn on.

6. SD: when the SD card is detected, the SD card led will turn on.

②：IR, Remote control receiver

③：SD slot

④：SIM Card Slot

⑤：HDD shock box

⑥：Lock: To lock and protect the HDD; For ignition and soft close.

Rear Panel

Axial view

Front view

①：GPS antenna port

②：3G antenna port

③：AV output

④：IO input

⑤：CAM1, CAM2, AV input

⑥：CAM3, CAM4, AV input

⑦：POWER IN DC 8V-32V; Ignition IN.

Remove Control

0 POWER 1 DEV 2 Enter numbers and letters PTZ CLEAR 3 MENU 4 MULTI 5 UP 6 LEFT 7 ENTER 8 RIGHT 9 SHIFT 10 DOWN 11 ESC 12 REC 13 PLAY 14 PAUSE 15 SLOW PLAY 16 FAST FORWARD 17 FAST REVERSE 18 PREVIOUS 19 NEXT 20 FN 21 VOIP 22 MUTE

Instruction of some buttons:

POWER: turn on/off the recorder

FN:

used to select specified file in the recording file list, in order to backup file.

used to switch the input method of the soft keyboard.

change the selected status in the motion detection area setting and blind area setting.

MENU:

call out main menu

used to exit the soft keyboard

used to clear all the area setting

MULTI: used to set 4-picture or 1-picture view

SHIFT: used to display/hide control bar when playback.

ESC: cancel and exit the current menu.

PLAY: used to enter the file and search page in order to play recording file.

VOIP: the shortcut of the backspace key in the soft keyboard; select all when set motion detection setting area.

MUTE: sound/mute setting when playback.

ENTER: save and exit the current menu.

Installation Instructions

Humidity requirements

1) Install the equipment on a dry environment,; Avoid places where damp, water drop or water spray etc.

2) Don't touch the device with wet hand

Installed position

1) To extend the lifetime of the equipment, please try to install the equipment in vehicles where with weaker vibration, such as the back seat of the drivers;

2) Equipment should be installed in the vehicle with ventilation environment;

3) Make sure the external cable is safe, check whether the cables with enough space among each other, and whether has flame retardant tube for protection; to assure wire not to be bent or due to wear and vibration leakage;

4) Ensure that the equipment is far away from heat source on vehicles; No sundries piled up around; nothing placed on the equipment.

5) Far away from complex environment where with strong interference electromagnetic

Equipment safety

1) Make sure that that passengers or the driver can't interference any parts of the equipment or damage the equipment;

2) When installing, launch vehicles may caused equipment damage; Please make sure that the vehicle is in the condition of static, and prevention of equipment fall down.

Power connection

Connect the red wire to the “+” pole of the battery and black wire to the “-“ pole of the battery. The yellow wire is for connecting the ignition signal. If you don’t need to use ignition, connect the yellow wire to the “+” pole of the battery.

Please note: The fuse is used for protecting the battery from shortcut so you need to connect the fuse near to the battery.

1．The DVR uses DC power input, please be very careful when connecting to the “+” and “-” of the power supply.

2．Wide voltage range of 8V-32V for the DVR. The DVR may be damaged if the voltage comes too high. And the DVR may not work if the voltage comes too low.

3．Power of the DVR should be supplied by the car battery.

4．Power consumption of the DVR is less than 3W.

5．To protect the battery from being damaged of short circuit on the cable, the fuse should be placed very closed to the car battery.

System Operating Instructions

Start System

When connect 12V DC power supply to the device, the system starts. After the system start-up completely, the 【POWER】 indicator will become green, and the RUN indicator will be flashing continually. There are three ways of starting the system: 1. long-press the 【POWER】 button on the remote control for 5 seconds; 2. the ignition signal of the vehicle; 3. system sets timing starting system. Note: the system will auto shutdown when unplug the lock of the HDD.

Shutdown System

There are three ways of soft-shutdown system:

1. long-press the 【POWER】 button on the remote control for 5 seconds;

2. The ignition signal of the vehicle;

3. system sets timing shutdown system. Through necessary processing, after about 5 seconds, the system will shutdown and the power led will turn off and the run led will turn on.

Shutdown system by power disconnection: unplug the 12V power input, the system will stop working. As unplug power directly may affect the HDD and SD card, we suggest you soft-shutdown the system before unplugging the power.

Basic Operation Instruction of Menu

Enter Menu Mode

Enter the system menu by pressing the 【MENU】 button on the remote control or clicking the right mouse button.

Menu Component Instruction

Menu component units mainly include:

(1) Check box: “√” means valid, blank means shield. There are two operating modes: 1. use the 【ENTER】 button or the 【↑】, 【↓】 button on the remote control; 2. click the left mouse button to operate.

(2) Selection box: provide two or more than 2 options, but only one option can be selected. Press the【↑】, 【↓】 button on the remote control or click the left mouse button to switch.

(3) List box: display the search result information in the list. You can select one item from list. If you press the 【ENTER】 button or click the left mouse button, the recording file will play; if press the number “0” or the 【FN】 key or the right mouse button, you can select/cancel the recording file in order to backup the recording file.

(4) Edit box

a) You can switch the input character including number, uppercase and lowercase letters and mark by the 【FN】 key on the remote control.

b) You can move the cursor position by the 【←】, 【→】key on the remote control.

c) You can delete the character before the cursor by the 【VOIP】 key on the remote control.

d) After completing the input, press the 【MENU】 key on the remote control, you can exit the edit status.

e) Button: used to conduct a specific function or enter the submenu. Press the 【ENTER】 key on the remote control or click the left mouse button to enter the submenu.

Input the User Name and Password

If you are first time to into the menu after open the DVR, Please enter the “User” and “Password”, The default setting as follow:

User- admin

Password- admin

Main Menu

The menu box will pop-up when press the 【MENU】 key or click the right mouse button. This menu includes three parts.

Channel preview: single-picture switch, four-picture preview.

Shortcut operation bar: video playback, manual recording.

Menu bar: click and enter the submenu which includes Tools, Setup, PTZ, Log, Shutdown, timing, Bus info and Overlay.

Single-channel Preview: single-click the left mouse button, you can single-picture preview; press number 1-4 on the remote control, you can single preview the corresponding channel.

Four-channel preview: press the 【Multi】 key on the remote control or single-click the left mouse button, it can return to four-picture preview status.

Playback

1. Enter the playback operation interface

For four-channel preview interface, press the 【PLAY】 key on the remote control; for the main menu interface, press the 【ENTER】 key on the remote control or click the left mouse button on “Playback” can enter the playback operation interface directly.

2. File search interface instruction:

System supports searching recording file by channel number, recording type and start and end time.

⇒ File search:

Search the recording files which meet the search conditions and they will display in the structure list.

Note: if the recording files which meet the search conditions are more than 4000 items, the system will only display the first 4000 items. To search the update file, please modify the search condition.

⇒ Play by time: to playback all the files within a specified time period, you can select single channel or multi-channel. You can playback 4 channels using this button.

⇒ Backup by time: backup all the files within a specified time period to the specified device.

3. File search results interface instruction:

⇒ Playback the specified file: left click the left mouse button on the specified file or click the 【ENTER】 button on the remote control, you can playback the specified file.

⇒ Select All: used to fast select all the recording files on the current page (“√” will be shown after selection) in order to backup files.

⇒ Prev: jump to the previous page

⇒ Next: jump to the next page

⇒ Goto: go to the specific page

⇒ Backup: you can use the 【FN】 key on the remote control or the number “0” or the right mouse button to make a backup mark, backup the selected recording file in the current list box to the corresponding device (USB disk).

⇒ Cancel: return to the previous page.

4. Playback operation instruction The buttons on the information bar below the playback screen respectively represent: exit, pause, frame forward, slow forward, fast forward, go to the last section, go to the next section, sound; the other information represents: play speed, real play time, the total time of the recording file.

⇒ Cancel/display the information tip bar: press the 【shift】 key on the remote control or click the right mouse button will display/cancel the information tip bar.

⇒ Exit play: press the 【ESC】 key on the remote control or click exit by mouse can exit the play screen at any time; it will auto exit the play screen when the file is finished.

⇒ Pause/continue play: press the 【Pause】 button on the remote control can pause/continue play.

⇒ Frame forward: under the pause mode, each click the frame forward button, it will play 1 frame forward, namely single frame mode play.

⇒ Adjust the play speed: press the 【Slow Play】 button will reduce the play speed. There are 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 time speed for selection; 【Fast Play】 will increase the play speed, there are 2, 4, 8 time speed for selection.

⇒ Last section: when play by time, press 【Last Section】, the system will play the last file directly. When playback by selecting file, press 【Last Section】, the file will backward 10% and play.

⇒ Next section: when playback by time, press 【Next Section】, the system will play the next section directly. When playback by selecting file, press 【Next Section】, the file will forward 10% and play.

⇒ Turn off/on sound: press 【MUTE】can switch between sound and mute and there will be corresponding sound icon displaying.

⇒ Playback by time: the operation is similar to “Playback by file” except the playback content is the recording file within the specified time period.