Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PT-VIDEO-MDVR Havis-Shields
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PT-VIDEO-MDVR Installation and Users Guide MOBILE DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER COMPACT FLASH STORAGE.
ii CONTACT INFORMATION: TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SERVICE HAVIS-SHIELDS EQUIPMENT CORP ORATION 75 JACKSONVILLE ROAD WARMINSTER, PA. 18 974 TOLL FREE: (800) 524-99 00 DIRECT: (215) 957-0720 FAX: (215) 957-0729 ENFORCEMENT TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, LLC 1932 SHORTER AVE.
iii WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT INSERT ANY METALLIC OBJECTS THROUG H THE VENTILATION GRILLS OR OTHER OPENINGS ON THE EQUIPMENT.
iv IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. READ AND RETAIN INSTRUCTI ONS Read the instruction manual before operating the equipment. Retain the manual for future reference. 2. CLEANING Turn the unit off and unplug from the power outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
v 13. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug the equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power supply cord or the plug has been damaged. B. If liquid has spilled or objects have fallen into the unit.
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1 MOBILE DIGITAL RECORDER FE ATURES The Mobile Digital Recorder is a true VCR replacement with advanced features that take it beyond the standard VCR. The digital recorder features one video and two audio inputs and one video /audio output.
2 The small mechanical size allows several recorders to fit in the space of an existing VCR or allow the unit to be mounted in a standard automotive DIN format. • True low cost VCR replacement with no moving parts, no internal fan, no audible noise.
3 MDVR INSTALLATION The MDVR features dual captured nuts in both sides of the unit allowing console faceplate mounting. Bracket model number C-EB25-MMT-1P See wiring details below.
4 MDVR IGNITTION / POWER ON CONNECTION MDVR Ignition Trigger Power ON Control The MDVR features an auto power on and begin to record function on the “ignition trigger”. When this trigger goes high , the DVR will turn on and begin to begin recording.
5 MDVR main Harness wire connections (25-pin connector) Red – Power (direct 12 volt positive) Black – Ground (12 volt negative) Yellow – Ignition (switched 12 volt positive) Green – Trigger 1 .
6 NOTE 3: In order to view programmable settings on PT-VIDEO monitor, you must use adaptor cables provided to connect MDVR video out to number 2, 3 or 4 camera inputs on the monitor.
7 DIGITAL RECORDER FRONT PANEL OPERATION The DVR features an illuminated keypad for easy operation in dark environments. Below is a description of the functions of the Digital Recorder front panel buttons. Some buttons will have different functions depending upon if the recorder is recording, stopped, or playing back video.
8 Left Arrow Key (mode dependant): Pause & Playback Mode : Left Arrow Key adjusts fast reverse playback speed up to 90x. Right Arrow Key (mode dependant): Pause Mode : Right Arrow Key adjusts the slow forward playback speed from paused to 0.5x speed.
9 BASIC MDVR OPERATION The OSD shown in Figure 5 below is the basic OSD for the Record, Live View and Playback Modes of operation. The video is recorded without these overlays, but the data shown is attached to each video frame as Meta data for extraction by the video player software.
10 Figure 3: Basic OSD MDVR MENU STRUCTURE MDVR Video Search Menu The OSD shown in Figure 5 below is the video search menu used for searching recorded video files on the Compact Flash card. The column on the left shows the days with the column on the right showing time in that day.
11 Figure 4: Recording Search Menu MDVR Main Menu The OSD shown in Figure 8 below is the main unit menu. From this menu access to all other setup screens is possible.
12 MDVR Setup Menu Setup Menu (Figure 9) Field Action Default Units Selection of English or Metric units. English Video Dwell Time Selects the time between video switches. 0 seconds will allow a trigger position to determine camera input selected. 0 sec Time Setup Brings up the Time Setup menu.
13 Date System date (assuming GPS date is OFF) Today’s Date Time System time (assuming GPS time is OFF) Today’s Time Daylight Savings Automatic adjustment for daylight savings time change. ON Figure 7: Time Setup Menu Advanced Setup Menu (Figure 11) Field Action Default Restore Defaults Restores the factory default settings.
14 System Name 14 character name (i.e. Car # / Officer / Other) MDVR-CF Trigger x 1 character trigger name 1 - 6 Figure 8: Titles Setup Menu Trigger Setup (Figure 15) Field Action Default Trigger 1-6 .
15 o START RECORD: Starts a recording and will record until the stop button is pushed on the front of the unit or the storage media is full. o STOP RECORD: Stops a recording if the unit is recording. o RECORD: Starts a recording and records while the trigger is active.
16 image quality provides longer record time at lower video quality. Frame Rate Selects the frame rate from 30 FPS down to 1/8 FPS. 30 FPS Audio Recording Selects whether to record 2 channels of audio (ON), one channel associated with the video being recorded (SWITCHED) or no audio (OFF).
17 GPS Data Format Selects GPS display format: DDD:MM:SS, DDD:MM.mm, DDD.dddd DDD:MM:SS Figure 11: GPS Setup Menu System Info (Figure 18) Field Action Default Disk Capacity Storage capacity of the record media. Percent Used Percentage of used space on the record media.
18 MDVR Password Menus The menus shown in Figure 19 below allow for configuration of the units p assword access. All buttons on the front of the unit may be used for password access EXCEPT THE POWER BUTTON .
19 COMPACT FLASH FILE STRUCT URE In the root directory of the Compac t Flash card, the DVR will create a new subdirectory for each day of reco rding. The subdirectory is named as follows: Mmm.dd.yyyy Mmm = 3 letter month abbreviation, e.g. Jan, Feb, Mar, .
20 BACK PANEL CONNECTION S Main Interface Connector 25-pin DSUB Pin # Function 1 Record LED Out; 3.3V with a 1k series resistor. 2 12V Camera Output 3 Trigger In 1 5 Trigger In 2 6 Remote power on / Ignition 7 Trigger In 3 8 Trigger In 4 9 Trigger 5 10 AUX 12V Output w/ 100ohm series resist or.
21 22 RS232-TX 3 23 RS232-RX Radar IF 24 RS232-TX Radar IF 25 Ground Notes: 1. Pins 23 & 24 are dedicated to the Radar Interface Only. 2. Pin 11, Trigger 6 / Mic Trigger Input are also connected to pin 4 of the 8-pin Molex. Use only one or the other.
22 EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Recording Capabilities NTSC video camera input up to 30 fps with synchronized audio and meta-data. Meta-Data Capture for Each Frame Input voltage, unit tempe.
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