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Digital SD Card video recorder
(MDVR)
instruction manual
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1 Matters needing attention .............................................................................................. 3
2 Product specifications ..................................................................................................... 4
2.1 MDVR parameters .................................................................................................... 4
2.2 MDVR Basic electrical parameters ............................................................................ 5
3 Product description ......................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Front panel description ................................................................................................ 6
3.2 Back-panel connectors description .............................................................................. 6
3.3 Video and audio input interface description ................................................................ 7
3.4 Power input cable description .................................................................................. 7
3.5 I/O Interface description .............................................................................................. 8
3.6 Accessories ............................................................................................................... 8
4 Remote control instructions ............................................................................................ 9
4.1 Remote control button descriptions ............................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
5 Menu description ............................................................................................................... 9
5.1Main menu ................................................................................................................. 10
5.2 Main menu function definitions ................................................................................. 10
5.3 Video playback .......................................................................................................... 11
5.4 Video search .............................................................................................................. 11
5.5 Alarm settings: .......................................................................................................... 12
5.6 Head settings ............................................................................................................. 13
5.7 Record settings ........................................................................................................... 13
5.8Network settings ........................................................................................................ 15
5.9 System settings ....................................................................................................... 17
5.10 Display settings ........................................................................................................ 22
5.11 Text color setting .................................................................................................. 22
5.12 Show location setting .............................................................................................. 23
5.13 Display mode settings .............................................................................................. 24
5.14 VGA Color adjustment ............................................................................................. 24
5.15 CVBS Color adjustment ............................................................................................ 25
6 FAQ .............................................................................................................................. 26
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1 Matters needing attention
To protect your rights, first installation before use, please read the
instructions for use, so that you can correct installation and use of
machine.
Machine contains a hard drive, please handle with care during
transport
All installation and maintenance must be carried out by trained
qualified persons
This product cannot be installed in the vehicles long-term erosion
from rain or other liquids.
Installation and all materials must be able to bear the weight of the
machine.
Keep away from sources of heat, dust and strong magnetic fields of
the machine.
Machine must not be under pressure.
Vehicle when cleaning the equipment should not be turned directly
into the water.
Machine output power should not connected any non-featured
devices.
While the device is operating must not attempt to insert fingers or
foreign objects from the device slot.
Without professional guidance, do not open or disassemble the
device.
Do not allow the device in the charged state, replacing any module.
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2 Product specifications
MDVR was developed specifically for in-vehicle video surveillance and remote monitoring
of a high performance and scalability, powerful set of Preparation. It uses high speed
processor and embedded Linux development platform, combining IT in the area of the
most advanced H.264 video compression / decompression technology. With SD card as
storager, MDVR can achieve 4 channel CIF、HD1、D1 Formats of audio and video recordings,
vehicle information recording. MDVR product have appearance of simplicity, with superior
resistance to vibration, installation flexibility, powerful, high reliability.
2.1 MDVR parameters
System
language
Chinese,English
OS
Linux
Video
Video input
4 channel, 1.0Vp-p，75Ω
Video out
1 channel RCA, 1.0Vp-p，75Ω
Standard
NTSC/PAL
Audio
Audio input
4 channel
Audio out
1 channel RCA
Alarm
Alarm input
4 channel
Alarm out
2 channel
Digital storage
Compression
H.264
Resolution
D1/HD1/CIF
Frame rate
PAL：1-25 FPS NTSC：1-30FPS
Quality
1-16
Video rate
Each channel 384K-2.0Mbit/s
Video Occupy space
Each channel 200M-1GByte/hour
Audio
ADPCM
Audio rate
Each channel 4KByte/s
Audio Occupy space
Each channel 14MByte/hour
Storage
SD card
Extend I/O
Serial port
1 RS232, 1 RS485
USB
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Power
Power input
DC8V ~ 36V
Power out
DC12V 3A
Dissipation
<5W（only mainframe）
other
mainframe
185mmx115mmx40mm
Temperature
-10℃~ +60℃
Table 2-1 Product parameters
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2.2 MDVR Basic electrical parameters
Project
Working
parameters
Description
Power input
DC8-36V
Outside this range, the machine does not work
correctly
Power output
DC12V
Output voltage 12V , The maximum current 3A, (For
camera use)
DC5V
Output voltage 5V （ +/-0.2V ), The maximum current
500mA (Sensor)
ACC Signal
≤4V
Car keys close
≥7V
Car key to open
Video input
impedance
75Ω
Each video input impedance 75Ω
Video output
1Vp-p
Output 1Vp-p CVBS Analog signal
I/O Interface
≤2V
Low level signal
≥4V
High level signal
RS232 Serial port
232 Serial port, TTL Level, for extending RS232
Equipment
Table 2-2 Basic electrical parameters
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3 Product description
3.1 Front panel description
3-1 Front panel as follows
Front Panel Description：
No.
Name
Description
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LOCK
device boot at Lock status， power off at unlock status.
2
PWR
Power indicator, LED is light when the power normal.
3
REC
Recording indicator, LED is light when device is recording
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SD
SD card indicating, LED is light when the SD card is exist.
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IR
used to receive remote control signals.
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SD-CARD
Lock be in UNLOCK, can open the cover, insert the card.
Table 3-1 Front panel interface description
3.2 Back-panel connectors description
3-2 Back panel picture
Back panel connectors are as follows table ：
No.
Name
Description
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POWER
The power input，DC8-36V
2
USB
USB interface ， can connect the mouse, USB and
other equipment
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I/O
I / O alarm input interface (please see Figure 5)
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AV1，AV2
AV3，AV4
1 pin power supply positive (+ 12V), 2 pin for ground
(GND),3 Pin for audio input, 4 Pin for video input
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Video Out
Video analog output, connect CVBS Display device
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Audio Out
Audio analog output
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Table 3-2 Back-panel connectors description
3.3 Video and audio input interface description
3.4 Power input cable description
Power input line shown in Figure 4, one end is 6PIN white plug, connect the
white wire after the device 6PIN head of the panel. Red and black lines connected
directly to the car's battery. Red to power positive, black to power negative. Yellow
line contact car FireWire(ACC), when the car open car key, the device starts
automatically ,when close the car key, the device automatic delay off. Yellow line
connected to the car key to open the stall when all the dashboard lights.
Attention:
1）Need to make sure the battery before connecting voltage between 8V-36V,
otherwise it will burn equipment over；
2）After connecting the cable, pay attention to the insulation between the power
supply line to prevent power line short circuit burned out battery；
3）Yellow line must be connected to the FireWire line, otherwise the device will
not support the automatic delay shutdown, last recorded video will be
lost；
4）Device power must direct connect from the battery positive and negative,
cannot be done by the ground, otherwise it will affect the normal operation of
device;
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3.5 I/O Interface description
3-5 I / O alarm input interface
Device has four alarm inputs interface and two alarm output interface,
alarm input type is level detection，you can access a variety of vehicles driving
status，such as: brakes, steering and so on.
Alarm output level is 12V output drive capability of 200mA, if you want to drive
more powerful devices, the need for external relays.
3.6 Accessories
Please check device whether boot after deformation damage, and if so,
please discontinue use and contact your local supplier。
Packing List
No.
Item Name
Unit
Number
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Machine
pcs
1
2
IR Remote Control
pcs
1
3
Power input line
pcs
1
4
Audio and video input
cable
pcs
4
5
Key
pcs
2
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4 Remote control instructions
Figure: 4-1 Description of the controller if the other keys
5 Menu description
Figure: 5-1 Video preview window
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Figure: 5-2 Main menu
5.1Main menu
In the video preview state press login key :MENU, It will be appear
shortcut menu as in Figure 5-2 shows, select “MainMenu” to enter the
main menu as in Figure 5-3 shows.
Figure : 5-3 Main menu
5.2 Main menu function definitions
For the general user requirements, using the defaultparameter configuration。
<Video search>: search Video file on the hard disk /SD card,then playback ;
<System setup>: Local config , System control, the date and time, vehicle information
such as;
<Display setup>: set video OSD Display quality including displayed content, location,
mode, color, and so on;
<Alarm setup>: set the alarm input or out parameters;
<PTZ setup>: set pan/tilt parameter;
<Record setup >: set the video's audio and video parameters, operating mode and so
on;
<Net setup>: network include 3G net settings, WIFI Settings, DDMS Settings, message
settings, QQ/MSN Settings, and so on;
<User manage>: add new user, delete user, change password, and more;
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5.3 Video playback
Figure: 5-4 Video search window
5.4 Video search
Enter video search window, as shown in Figure 5-4 Shown in. There are two ways
to search video:
(1)Search by time
In the " " bar to select " SearchByTime ", set the start time and end time of the
recording file, and then -Click " Search " Button began to search for symbols in the
storage device settings video files, once the search is complete Pop up as in Figure
5-5 shown in the interface.
(2)Search by file name
In the " SearchMod " Bar to select " SearchByName " , In the "
FileName " Enter in the edit box to keyword of search file, then click
the " Search" button, the system start searching at the storage device
containing the names of all the key files, once the search, shown in
Figure 5-5 window.
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Figure: 5-5 Video search file list
When using the remote control, press direction keys to move the pointer into the
file list box, then use and keys to select video file that you want, press
and keys to turn the page. click " play " to start watch the video。
5.5 Alarm settings:
Figure: 5-6 Alarm setting window
5.5.1 Menu description:
a) Ch
Select the alarm input channel
b) AlmOnOff
Check " Start " To enable the currently selected channel alarm
function, otherwise the channel alarm function is turn off.
c) AlmName
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Currently selected alarm channel corresponds to the alarm event
names, changing content can be customized. In the " display settings " ,
If the alarm message display selected, appears on the screen when the
alarm event for the name.
d) AlmInput
Select the alarm input level signal.
e) Video channel alarm event arises, if the selected channel has no
videos, videos will be started, if you are recording, mark
For alarm recording, and in accordance with " Prerecorded hours " "
Recording time " The parameters set, the production of a video file.
f) Video capture
Alarm event occurs, start the video capture will be captured in the
pictures saved on the storage device, storage device Exception, you do
not capture pictures.
g) AlarmOut
Alarm event arises, alarm signal output channel, select no output, turn off alarm
output function.
h) ZoomIn
Alarm event arises, preview of the selected channel in full screen magnification.
i) AlmVoice
Select " Sound output " And alarm event arises, will output alarm beep.
j) CopyTo
Select an option, then click the " " Will alarm settings copy the selected channel of
the current channel.
5.5.2 Operating instructions
5.6 Head settings
According to your speed dome, configuration parameters, connected 485 The line
of control, you can control it through the interface, rotation of the head.
5.7 Record settings
Located in the main menu select video, enter the figure 5-7 Shown in the video settings
screen.
MDVR Out of the box, set the video settings parameters are set for the
general use of the environment, to meet most applications Occasion
demands, in order to make MDVR in different user environments to achieve
best video effects, require user depending on your application settings. Each
video channel can be set independently for this product, specific
instructions are as follows:
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Alarm recording menu settings interface
a) Loop recording
Check the "start", Robin cover's videos, the storage device when it
reaches the minimum video requirements are automatically Delete first
saved video files.
b) Video link
Videos in three ways, turn on video, manual recording, scheduled recording.
Turn on video: starts automatically at boot after installation of the configuration of
the machine video.
Manual recording: during start up will not start automatically after
the video feature, the user selects "start video" will start recording
Like.
Timed recording: the machine will be in user Setup recording period
starts recording, this machine has three recording time , You need to
enable timer function and set the recording time, scheduled recording
function to work.
c) Channel number
Select the channel needs to be set
d) Video switching
This opens the currently selected channel of video, or the currently selected channel
will shut down the video feature.
e) Resolution
Set the video resolution of the currently selected channel, options D1,HD1,CIF,QCIF 。
f) Frame rate
Sets the currently selected channel the video frame rate, enter the
video mode PAL Shi 1—25 Adjustable, input video formats For NTSC Shi
1-30 adjustable.
g) Code rate
Set video frame rate for the currently selected channel, 1—16 Adjustable,
series, the higher the bit rate, the greater video better, Arising out of most
video files.
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h) Quality
Setting the recording quality of the currently selected channel.
i) Copy to One channel is selected, and then click "apply", will copy the current
configuration of the selected channel to the "copy to" box, select the Channel.
j) Recording switch
This opens the recording function.
k) Video packaging
Select a video file in packaging and the length of time a single video file,
Tip: after setting all the parameters, click on the "OK" button, set to take effect and
save.
5.8Network settings
Network set contains seven submenus: server settings, the local network,
3G Settings, WIFI Settings, DDNS Settings, Mail settings and QQ/MSN settings,
each function corresponds to the function defined as follows:
<Server settings > : The parameter setting of the server admin platform. < Local
network >: local network parameter settings.
< 3G settings > : The machine 3G Network parameter settings.
<WIFI Set > : This machine wireless network parameter settings
<DDNS Set > : This machine is not yet enabled.
<Mail settings > : This machine is not yet enabled.
<QQ/MSN Set > : This machine is not yet enabled.
<Exit > : Returns to the previous menu screen.
5.8.1 Server settings
a) Server port
Web server port, the default is 16918
b) Server address
Web server address, user according to their own server fill in the server IP Address
or a valid domain
Name.
c) Login account
If user service platforms set up to manage your account, you will need to fill in the
correct login account
d) Login password
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If user service platforms set up to manage your account, you will need to fill in the
correct logon password
5.8.2 Local wired network settings
Local network settings menu
a) WEBPort
PC Native port Web page login
b) StreamPort
PC Web pages will log on this machine, streaming communication port number
c) ConnType
Local wired network connection type
d) The maximum number of connections
Allow remote login, the maximum number of users.
e) MAC address
Native to the wired network MAC Addresses, the addresses are unique, user may not
modify.
f) IP address, subnet mask, gateway,DNS
Network parameters for the local wired network, network environment settings for
users depending on the machine. Depending on the router for access.
5.8.3 3G Set
3G Set the interface shown in Figure 5-10 As shown in this interface will display only
3G Network connection status, users may not be set.
a) Connection methods
3G Network connection method
b) IP address
3G After successful automatic randomization of network connections IP
Address, which is made up of 3G Network randomly assigned, the user
does not have Modified. If the display is blank, then the 3G network does
not connect successfully.
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Figure 5-10 3G Settings for the network
5.8.4 WIFI Set
This function is not supported
5.8.4 DDNS Set
This function is not supported
5.8.4 Mail settings
This function is not supported
5.8.4 QQ/MSN Set
This function is not supported
5.9 System settings
System settings are used to set the machine's function, time and date,
vehicle information, external device configuration, see EC information
and working condition. Main page for the system setup menu.
System Setup main
5.9.1 Device setup
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The machine settings menu
a) Device name
The name can be customized by the user, and displays the name of the machine in
the management platform.
b) Device Code
The serial number of the machine is unique, supplied by the manufacturer, , users
cannot modify them.
c) Video formats
Connected to the video input signal format, there are two options
PAL,NTSC, Users input video signal Format to select the correct option,
otherwise the display screen is not working properly.
d) VGA resolution
VGA Output resolution (some models support VGA Output).
e) Language
Native menu display language.
5.9.2 System control
The machine settings menu
a) Equipment working modes
Equipment operating mode control switch of the machine, ignition and timed modes.
Ignition mode: this mode ACC Signal lines must be correctly connected to
the vehicle's ignition wires, if ACC Signal line to supply cathode, the machine
will remain powered on. If the ACC signal cable to the FireWire, when the
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machines detect the vehicle keys open, automatic startup, and in the car
when the key is turned off, under the "extended down time" set
parameters, automatic shutdown delay time is reached.
b) Delayed shutdown time
Machine detects vehicle delay shutdown the time after key is turned off.
c) Regular boot time
Machine regular boot time, in operating mode set to "timed mode"
is applied for. When you reach the clock when opened , if the machine
is turned off automatically turn on.
d) Scheduled down time
Regular shutdown of the machine's time, in operating mode set to
"timed mode" is applied for. When you reach the scheduled shutdown
time, if the machine is powered on automatically shut down.
e) Logon time
When you enter the system menu, the time automatically exits the menu without
any operation.
5.9.3 Date Time settings
Time setting menu
Time setting interface is used to set the system time. Specific settings include:
a) Date format
Set the date in the format shown.
b) Time format
Sets the format of the time display, select 12 Hour system, 24 Hour format.
c) Time zone
Set your local time zone
d) Time synchronization source
Select automatic calibration to local time clock source, options GPS ,
Mobile networks, servers, network services
Players.
e) Automatic synchronization
Select automatic time correction
f) Date settings
Set the current date
g) Time settings
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Set the current time.
Note: set the parameters and click "OK" to save settings after
5.9.4 Car information
car information settings menu
All content under this interface itself is set by the user, click on "confirm" after
saving, all save the content in "
Set "choose whether it is shown on the display.
5.9.5 Disk management
Storage device management menu
For the first use of TF, please click “Format”.
Disk 1 display hard disk information, the disk 2 display SD Card information, disk 3
display USB storage device information, disk 4, other storage devices information.
If the display is blank, it means that the storage device is not connected or the storage
device is faulty, the Caused by a malfunction of the storage device is not recognized,
please contact your local dealer or the after-sales department.
5.9.6 System maintenance
a) Automatic maintenance
Select Start, then the equipment will be carried out in accordance with the timetable
established by the automatic maintenance. Automatic maintenance features for device
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