Apollo Roadrunner Installation Manual

Trunk mounted digital video recorder

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RoadRunner
Mobile Digital Video Recording System
Installation Guide - Law Enforcement
Cables and Hardware Description
System Overview with Monitor and Controller
System Overview with Laptop Computer
Main Power Connections
Recording Trigger Connections
Configuring Laptop with IP Address
1331-118th Ave SE, Ste 300 - Bellevue, WA 98005
Tel: 800.641.1401
Fax: 425.453.0959
sales@avt-usa.com www.avt-usa.com

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  • Page 1 RoadRunner Mobile Digital Video Recording System Installation Guide - Law Enforcement Introduction Cables and Hardware Description System Overview with Monitor and Controller System Overview with Laptop Computer Main Power Connections Recording Trigger Connections Configuring Laptop with IP Address 1331-118th Ave SE, Ste 300 - Bellevue, WA 98005 Tel: 800.641.1401...
  • Page 2 RoadRunner Installation Guide Introduction The Roadrunner is a Milspec-rated, trunk mounted Digital Video Recorder for mobile applications. It employs MPEG4 compression to record up to 4 cameras and 4 audio sources on a removable hard drive, and can be accessed directly in the vehicle with a laptop computer, with the optional controller and monitor;...
  • Page 3 Coax with BNC connectors at both ends - used for both video and audio sources Relay and pigtail; used to connect 12VDC sources such as light bar to the alarm inputs on the RoadRunner Windshield or magnetic mount antenna and cable (other types of antennas also available)
  • Page 4 System Overview - Monitor and Controller Configuration Includes: DVR, Zoom Camera, Premium Control Panel and TFT Monitor Optional: Interior IR Camera with Audio, Wireless Audio Kit Page 3 Apollo Video Technology 1331-118th Ave SE, Ste 300 - Bellevue, WA 98005 Tel: 425.453.0430 / Fax: 425.453.0959 www.avt-usa.com...
  • Page 5 System Overview - Laptop Configuration Includes: DVR, Zoom Camera Optional: Interior IR Camera with Audio, Wireless Audio Kit Page 4 Apollo Video Technology 1331-118th Ave SE, Ste 300 - Bellevue, WA 98005 Tel: 425.453.0430 / Fax: 425.453.0959 www.avt-usa.com...
  • Page 6 RoadRunner installation Guide Main Power Connections for Battery and Ignition Page 5 Apollo Video Technology 1331-118th Ave SE, Ste 300 - Bellevue, WA 98005 Tel: 425.453.0430 / Fax: 425.453.0959 www.avt-usa.com...
  • Page 7 RoadRunner installation Guide Connections: Light Bar, Sirens, Brakes, etc. Any 12 VDC output MUST use the supplied relay or damage to the DVR may result. Devices which go to Ground when activated do not require the relay and may be wired directly to the DVR alarm inputs.
  • Page 8 RoadRunner installation Guide Standard DCP (Panic Button) Connections Note: Panic button included only when manual activation and deactivation is required. Page 7 Apollo Video Technology 1331-118th Ave SE, Ste 300 - Bellevue, WA 98005 Tel: 425.453.0430 / Fax: 425.453.0959 www.avt-usa.com...
  • Page 9 Setting an IP Address with MS Windows 98, 2000 or XP Note: RoadRunner RAS (Remote Access Software) is compatible with Windows 98, 2000 or XP. It is NOT compatible with Mac OS, Windows 95 or NT. Configuring a laptop to communicate with the RoadRunner DVR is not difficult and simply refers to assigning the laptop an IP address that is compatible with the default IP address of the DVR.
  • Page 10 3. On the Network Connections screen, select Local Area Connection, then click the right button on the mouse and select Properties. Page 9 Apollo Video Technology 1331-118th Ave SE, Ste 300 - Bellevue, WA 98005 Tel: 425.453.0430 / Fax: 425.453.0959...
  • Page 11 4. This opens the Local Area Connections Properties dialogue box. Click on Properties. 3. In the Properties window, scroll down in the white area to find Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then double click. Page 10 Apollo Video Technology 1331-118th Ave SE, Ste 300 - Bellevue, WA 98005 Tel: 425.453.0430 / Fax: 425.453.0959 www.avt-usa.com...
  • Page 12 7. Click the OK button to close this window. It may be necessary to restart the laptop for this change to take effect. (Restart is not necessary when using Windows XP. 8. Installed IRAS Software on laptop following directions supplied in the IRAS manual. Connect using the RoadRunner’s default IP address of 192.168.1.129. Page 11 Apollo Video Technology 1331-118th Ave SE, Ste 300 - Bellevue, WA 98005 Tel: 425.453.0430 / Fax: 425.453.0959...
  • Page 13 RoadRunner Installation Guide IRAS Software Installation on Computer: Part 1 1. After installing software on laptop or PC this icon will appear on the desktop. Double click the icon to open the RAS Admin Screen. 2. Click on the small the computer monitor icon located at the top left of the screen.
  • Page 14 RoadRunner Installation Guide IRAS Software Installation on Computer: Part 2 To connect to the RoadRunner DVR: Click on the small + sign to view the drop down menu, then double click on the desired site name. -or- Click the connection icon at the top of...
  • Page 15 - JPEG Still images, usually used for photos. Good quality but large files, short recording times. - MPEG Standardized motion-based compression, similar to that used on DVD’s and Cable TV broadcasts. Apollo’s chosen method of compression, giving high quality video and longest recording times.
  • Page 16 RoadRunner Installation Guide Settings and Passwords Use this space to record your settings if changed from defaults or factory presets. Site Name: _______________________________________________________ IP Address: __________ - ___________ - ___________ - __________ Passwords: Admin ______________________________ User ______________________________ Cameras: Cam 1 Title ______________________ Quality ______________ Speed __________ Audio ___________...

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