Page 1: Table Of Contents
Dakota Micro, Inc. Users Manual Dakota Micro Mini Digital Video Recorder Part Number: DMAC‐1DVR Table of Contents I. Included DVR Kit Components 2 II. Standard Features 2 III. DVR Operation 3 IV. DVR Installation 4‐7 V. Setup 7‐17 A. Main Menu 7 B. Video Setup 8‐9 C. Record Settings 9‐12 ...
Page 2: Included Dvr Kitcomponents
Dakota Micro, Inc. DMAC-1DVR User Manual INCLUDED DVR KITCOMPONENTS (PER PN: DMAC‐1DVR) Description Picture Description Picture TVA Adaptor (includes adaptor & 8MB SD Card wall plug power (manufacturer may vary) adaptor) PN: DMAC‐TVA RCA to BNC adaptors USB SD Card Reader ( 2 sets) PN: DMAC‐BNC‐RCA 12v Cigarette Lighter RCA Cords (2 sets) Power Adaptor PN: DMAC‐RCA PN: DMAC‐12V Dakota Micro Single Channel DVR IMPORTANT NOTE: AV Adaptor ...
Page 3: Dvr Operation
Dakota Micro, Inc. DMAC-1DVR User Manual DVR OPERATION III. DC Power Plug On Off Switch SD Card Slot Red Power Indicator Light Green Record Indicator Light Audio Input (Not used) Video Input (Plug TVA into) Audio Output (Not used) Video Output (AV adaptor to Monitor) Rev: 10/27/15 Page 3 of 20 ...
Page 4: Dvr Installation
Dakota Micro, Inc. DMAC-1DVR User Manual DVR INSTALLATION STEP 1 Insert SD Card, with label down until it clicks. STEP 2 Attach RCA to BNC connectors into the video ports. STEP 3 Insert yellow connector of the DMAC‐AV into the video out port. Rev: 10/27/15 Page 4 of 20 Author: CNR ...
Page 5 Dakota Micro, Inc. DMAC-1DVR User Manual STEP 4 *If using Dakota Micro equipment insert DMAC‐AV adaptor into camera connector on the monitor wire harness. *If not using DM equipment, use RCA cables. STEP 5 Insert the yellow connector of the DMAC‐TVA adaptor to your DVR yellow video In port. STEP 6 Connect the Dakota Micro camera to the DMAC‐TVA adaptor. Rev: 10/27/15 Page 5 of 20 Author: CNR ...
Page 6 Dakota Micro, Inc. DMAC-1DVR User Manual STEP 7 Connect the provided power adaptor to the DMAC‐TVA power cord. STEP 8 Decide which power adaptor to use, either 12v or wall adaptor. Then OR plug into the DC port on the DMAC‐ 1DVR. Rev: 10/27/15 Page 6 of 20 Author: CNR ...
Page 7: Setup
Dakota Micro, Inc. DMAC-1DVR User Manual STEP 9 At this point ,plug in all three power sources*. or * Power must be available for the DVR, monitor and camera. Use only the provided power supply or damage could occur. STEP 10 Turn on the ON/OFF switch. SET UP A. Main Menu Press Menu on the top of DVR to enter the Setup screen. Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate to the Image Setting, then press "OK". Rev: 10/27/15 Page 7 of 20 Author: CNR ...
Page 8: Video Setup
Dakota Micro, Inc. DMAC-1DVR User Manual B. Video Setup Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate to the Quality tab, then press "OK". Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate, High, Medium, Low, then press "OK". NOTE: The higher the quality, the more memory used. Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate to the Frame Rate tab, then press "OK". Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate to 30fps, 15fps, 5fps. When 30fps is selected, the recorded video is real time. Then press "OK". Rev: 10/27/15 Page 8 of 20 Author: CNR ...
Page 9: Record Settings
Dakota Micro, Inc. DMAC-1DVR User Manual Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate to the Resolution tab, then press "OK". Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate to D1, VGA, QVGA. NOTE: The D1 video quality is better than VGA, VGA is better than QVGA. Then press "OK". Press ESC to get back to the Setup Main Menu. C. Record Settings Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate to REC Settings. Then press "OK". Here you choose Scheduled Time/ Section/ Motion Detection. Use the Up and Down arrows and the Left and Right arrows to navigate and change the Scheduled Time. Then press "OK". NOTE: Only set time if you want it to REC at that time. If you want to use Manual or Motion do not set schedule. Rev: 10/27/15 Page 9 of 20 Author: CNR ...
Page 10 Dakota Micro, Inc. DMAC-1DVR User Manual Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate to the Scheduled Time tab, then press "OK". Use the Up and Down arrows and the Left and Right arrows to navigate and change the Scheduled Time. Then press "OK". NOTE: Only set time if you want it to REC at that time. If you want to use Manual or Motion do not set schedule. Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate to the Overwrite tab, Then press "OK". Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate and change to YES or NO, Then press "OK". NOTE: YES means it will overwrite the oldest video if memory is full. NO means it will stop REC if the memory is full. Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate to the Section tab, Then press "OK". Rev: 10/27/15 Page 10 of 20 Author: CNR ...
Page 11 Dakota Micro, Inc. DMAC-1DVR User Manual Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate and change 15 min, 30 min, 1HR. Then press "OK". NOTE: Each option represents the length of time that each file is recorded before a new file is automatically created. Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate to the Motion Detection. Then press "OK". Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate to Mask Area tab, then press "OK". Use the Up and Down arrows to move the yellow block. Press the "OK" button to mask area. Continue the same step until desired area is masked. When done press the "ESC" key. NOTE: You will want to mask any areas with continuous motion to prevent sense recording. Rev: 10/27/15 Page 11 of 20 Author: CNR ...
Page 12 Dakota Micro, Inc. DMAC-1DVR User Manual Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate to the Sensitivity tab, then press "OK". Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate High, Medium, Low sensitivity. Then press "OK". NOTE: Setting may vary depending on application. Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate to the Speed tab, then press "OK". Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate High, Medium, Low detection speed. Then press "OK". NOTE: Setting may vary depending on application. Then press "ESC" twice to go to Setup Menu. NOTE: Noise Margin selection not available with this DVR. Rev: 10/27/15 Page 12 of 20 Author: CNR ...
Page 13: Record Mode
Dakota Micro, Inc. DMAC-1DVR User Manual D. Record Mode Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate to REC Mode. Then press "OK". Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate . ‐ Manual recording: Press "OK" button to record ‐ Scheduled recording: Set a scheduled time to record. Refer to REC Setting tab for your preset time. Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate ‐ Motion detection recording: Trigger to record by the motion detect.  When using motion detection the system will record for 2 minutes after first motion detected.  After 2 the minutes are up the system will start recording if another motion is detected. ‐ Power‐up recording: Automatically recording when power up NOTE: You must exit Setup Menu to start any of the four recording modes. E. Playback Use the Up and Down arrows to the navigate to the Playback tab, then press "OK". Rev: 10/27/15 Page 13 of 20 Author: CNR ...
Page 14 Dakota Micro, Inc. DMAC-1DVR User Manual Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate to the file you would like to play back. Then press "OK". Press "P/P" to play file. Press "P/P " again to pause the file, or press "STOP " to stop the file. Then press "ESC". Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate to file you want to delete. Press "P/P". Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate Yes or No. Then press "ESC" to get back to main Setup Menu. Rev: 10/27/15 Page 14 of 20 Author: CNR ...
Page 15: System Settings
Dakota Micro, Inc. DMAC-1DVR User Manual System Settings Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate to the System Settings. Then press "OK". Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate to the Language tab. Then press "OK". Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate to Language of choice. Then press "OK". Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate to the Time tab. Then press "OK". Rev: 10/27/15 Page 15 of 20 Author: CNR ...
Page 16 Dakota Micro, Inc. DMAC-1DVR User Manual Use the Up and Down arrows and Left and Right arrows to change time. Then press "OK". NOTE: Time is tracked on a 24 HR clock. Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate to the Format tab. Then press "OK". Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate Yes or No. Then press "OK". NOTE: By selecting "Yes" you will delete all files on memory card. Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate Card Info. Then press "OK". NOTE: The Card Info tab is a read only page. Press "OK" to return to the system settings page. * Note Alarm period tab not functional in this version. Rev: 10/27/15 Page 16 of 20 Author: CNR ...
Page 17 Dakota Micro, Inc. DMAC-1DVR User Manual Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate to Time Stamp tab. Then press "OK". Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate Yes or No. Then press "OK". NOTE: By selecting yes the DVR will put a time stamp on your recordings. Press the "ESC" button. Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate to the EXIT tab. Then press "OK". Now you are ready to both start recording and to view your recordings. Depending what you have selected in the REC Mode tab, use the following options to record. Manual Mode You will need to press "OK" to start recording. Press "STOP" to stop recording. Sheduled Time DVR will automaticaly record at your preset time. Motion Detection DVR will automaticaly record if motion is detected. Power Up DVR will automaticaly record when DVR is turned on. Rev: 10/27/15 Page 17 of 20 Author: CNR ...
Page 18: Specifications
Dakota Micro, Inc. DMAC-1DVR User Manual SPECIFICATIONS Videos Format Mpeg ‐4,Video for ASF (NTSC or PAL) Resolution 704*576, 640*576, 320*288 Frame Rate 30f/s, 15f/s, 5f/s Video input 1V/75Ω Video output 1V/5Ω Memory Media SD/SDHC Card for 8GB Settings on L, 5FPS, QVGA will record Approximately 136 hrs Poor Quality Settings on M, 15FPS,VGA will record Approximately 14 hrs Good Quality Settings on H, 30 FPS, D1 will record Approximately 4 1/2hrs Best Quality Working Theory Manual recording Scheduled recording Motion detective recording Power up recording Power Electricity input DC‐5V ‐ 30V Power expend < 2w Weight and size of DVR .40lbs (.18kg) 4 1/8 W 3 7/8 L G.W./ set 580g Gift box size 20*13*6.5cm Language ...
Page 19: Product Warranty/Repair Process
Dakota Micro, Inc. DMAC-1DVR User Manual VIII. PRODUCT WARRANTY/REPAIR PROCESS 1. For Technical Support call 1 866 462‐4226 OR email techsupport@dakotamicro.com 2. Technician will assist in troubleshooting product malfunction. 3. If product malfunction cannot be remedied and a repair is deemed necessary, Technician will issue a Repair Authorization (RA) number. IMPORTANT NOTE: The Technician will note on the RA form if the repair APPEARS to be a warranty or non‐warranty issue based on customer description of the issues at hand. No final determination can be made until inspection and testing of the equipment is completed at the factory. 4. To ensure fast and effective repairs, customer is required to send:  Dakota Micro Product that Technician has requested/deemed necessary in the proper diagnosis and repair of malfunction. This may include some or all components of the kit.  Original/Copy of purchase receipt.  For serialized items ONLY; If a copy of the original purchase receipt cannot be provided, then DAKOTA MICRO will use the product manufacture date.  Customer information, including return street addresses (NO PO Boxes) & phone number. If the phone number is not included, the customer will be sent a letter requesting the needed information.  RA Number provided by Dakota Micro Technical Support  Shipping and associated costs to ship product to DM factory to be borne by the customer unless otherwise specified. 5. Customer should mail product to: Dakota Micro, Inc. RA # XXXXX 8659 148th Ave. SE ...
Page 20: Consumer Limited Warranty
Dakota Micro, Inc. DMAC-1DVR User Manual CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY Subject to the disclaimer, limitations and other directions stated hereafter, Dakota Micro, Inc. warrants that the Product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for periods as stated hereafter from the date of original purchase. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY MADE IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS. THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE BUYER IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. EXCEPT AS STATED IN THIS WARRANTY, DAKOTA MICRO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, INCONVENIENCE, OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OF ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. Any oral statements or representations made by anyone which are contrary to or at variance with the terms stated in this LIMITED WARRANTY are void. Dakota Micro will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period of three (3) years for AgCam® /EnduraCam® cameras, two (2) years for AgCam®/ EnduraCam® monitors, quads and Wireless components, Twelve Months (12) for all Overview Cameras & Monitors and one (1) year for Mini DVR, cables and all other accessories. The Dakota Micro limited warranty periods outlined above apply throughout the United States and Canada only. A one (1) year maximum limited warranty for all Products applies to all other geographic locations unless otherwise stated in writing by Dakota Micro. This limited warranty does not apply to any issues connected with appearance that have no relation to the performance of the Product nor to any Product the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced, which has been subjected to improper voltage or other misuse, abnormal service or handling, or which has been altered or modified in design or construction. In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty, the purchaser should follow the steps set forth in the complete Dakota Micro “Warranty & Repair Policy” listed on page 11 ‐ section XVI , and provide proof of purchase to Dakota Micro. Neither the sales personnel of Dakota Micro nor any dealer or any other person is authorized to make any warranties other than those described herein, or to extend the duration of any warranties beyond the time periods described herein. The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties and remedies provided by Dakota Micro. Correction of defects, in the manner and for the period of time described herein, shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities of Dakota Micro to the purchaser with respect to the Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims. In no event shall Dakota Micro be liable or in any way responsible for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than Dakota Micro. Some states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so said limitation may not apply to you. Any action at law, suit in equity, or other judicial proceeding for the enforcement of any right provided for herein or otherwise, or with respect to any claim that a purchaser may have against Dakota Micro shall be instituted only in the Courts of the State of North Dakota, either in the state district court located in Wahpeton, North Dakota or in Federal District Court location in Fargo, North Dakota. Without regard to conflicts of law principles, the laws of the state of North Dakota shall govern the interpretation and enforcement of the terms of this Limited Warranty and all aspects of the relationship between Dakota Micro and the purchaser. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state. ...