Havis-Shields PT-VIDEO-MDVR manual

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. , ROME, GA. 30165 TOLL FREE: (800) 242-01 46 DIRECT: (706) 232-0146 FAX: (706) 232-[...]

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. CAUTION EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended[...]

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. Do not use harsh cleansers or aerosol cleaners. 3. ATTA CHMENTS Do not use attachm[...]

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. C. If the equipment has been exposed to water or other liquids. D. If t[...]

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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. The DVR operates as a simplex recorder offering up to 640 x 240 resolution recording at 30 frames/sec and sim[...]

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. • Unparalleled Search capability with up to 98x Fast Forward Review. • Optional integrated GPS[...]

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. If the Power Button on the front of the unit is hit, the unit will turn off, but then read the ?[...]

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 Orange – Trigger 2 Brown – Trigger 3 Blue – Trigger 4 Gray – Trigger 5 NOTE 1: Trigger connections are pre-set (default) to activate on positi[...]

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. (Cannot connect to camera 1 input.). *** If you have a four-camera system (PT-VIDEO-4) you must temporarily disconnect one of the cameras and attach the MDVR video out[...]

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. Figure 2: Front Panel Co[...]

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. Playback Mode : Right Arrow Key adjusts fast forward playback speed up to 90x. Up Arrow Key (mo[...]

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. Time & Date: This time and date is either entered manually a[...]

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. A pound symbol in the right column signals that record was triggere[...]

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. Figure 5: Main Menu[...]

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. Password Setup Brings up the Password Setup Menu Advan[...]

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. Erase Media Permane[...]

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 Enter a name for the trigger event / Enter if the trigger is active high or low / Select the action for the trigger event (MARK EVENT, START RECORD, S[...]

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. Stops recording when the trigger is not active. o SWITCH CAMERA: Switches the ca[...]

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). ON Priority Prompt ON / OFF: Selects whether to prioritize t[...]

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. Percent Free Percentage of free space on the record media. Firmware Version Vers[...]

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 . The password field consist s of 6 characters with a default p assword of: “Left Arrow”, “Right Arrow”, “Left Arrow”, “Right Arro[...]

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, ... Dec dd = day (01 - 31) yyyy = 4 digit year, e.g. 2006 Each subdirectory will contain one o [...]

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. 11 Trigger 6 / Mic Trigger In on 8-pin Molex. 14 Spike[...]

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. 3. Pin 14 is protected automotive output power which could range from 10V to 26V. Camera Power [...]

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 temperature, 14 character unit name, panic button events, all triggers status and names, operating mode & version numbe rs, time & date, optional G[...]