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VDR-700
Vehicle Video Recorder
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USER GUIDE
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  • Page 1 VDR-700 Vehicle Video Vehicle Video Recorder USER GUIDE USER GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5.3.4 Accident, Event, GPS log report…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………27-28 6. RECORDING TIME / FRAME ........................... 29 7. LED SIGNAL ................................ 30 7.1 LED ..............................30 TATUS NDICATOR 8. VENTRA SOFTWARE PC REQUIREMENT ......................... 31 8.1 S ..............................31 YSTEM EQUIREMENT 8.2 I VDR-700 S ............................
  • Page 3 – across various industries. Supporting up to 128GB capacity, the VDR-700 records all vital information on a solid-state storage technology to ensure stability of data. Auto continuous loop recording enables the system to constantly record Normal and Events.
  • Page 4 Over Speed / Sudden Start / Sudden Brake / Parking The VDR is equipped with a powerful algorithm that can detect various conditions, customizable parameters and mark each specific events accordingly. These events can then be displayed in the Ventra software software during playback to clearly identify Events This provides valuable insight on the driving history and offers a comprehensive fleet management system.

  • Page 5: Understanding The User Manual

    Understanding the Understanding the user manual 1.1 Safety Warnings Meaning Safety Icon There is a potential risk of There is a potential risk of death or serious injury. There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product. There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product.
  • Page 6 Disconnect and replace the cable if wire is stripped or damaged If using the permanent battery power cable to connect the If using the permanent battery power cable to connect the VDR-700 to the vehicle’s battery, to the vehicle’s battery, please remember to disconnect the power plug from the unit.

  • Page 7: Windshield Mounting Disclaimer , Audio Recording Legal Disclaimer

    Please check and comply with ALL local, state and federal laws and regulations. 5. IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSBILITY TO USE VENTRA EQUIPMENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL PPLICABLE LAWS AND ORDINCANCE.

  • Page 8: Getting To Know The Drive Recorder

    2. Getting to know the Drive Recorder Getting to know the Drive Recorder 2.1 System Content VDR-700 Main Camera Micro SD Card Micro SD Card GPS Receiver / Mount Vandal Resistant Bracket / Screw Vandal Resistant Bracket / Screw DC Fuse Power Cable Cable fixing tie &...
  • Page 9 • Real-time video can be displayed on an in time video can be displayed on an in-cabin LCD monitor via the Video-Out port (PAL/NTSC compatible) Out port (PAL/NTSC compatible) • RCA Male EX7-VOC Video Out cable • 3ft cable length •...

  • Page 10: System Layout

    2.3 System Layout GPS Receiver Module (GNSS Worldwide) Windshield Mount Flame retardant material In-cabin view camera Status LED Front Facing / Angle Lock Gear/ Road View camera Tamper Resistant [Picture 1] External View External GPS antenna port Camera port GPS Port USB 2.0 DC / Power Micro USB...

  • Page 11: Getting Ready To Start Recording

    3. Getting ready to start recording Getting ready to start recording 3.1 Insert memory card 1) Turn the VDR off / Unplug Power / Unplug Power 2) Open the memory card cover as shown in the figure rd cover as shown in the figure 3) Insert the memory card into the card slot until it 3) Insert the memory card into the card slot until it clicks * Make sure VDR is placed as shown...

  • Page 12: Selecting Compatible Memory Card And File Format / Format Sd Card

    VDR supports micro SDHC and SDXC cards up to 64GB max per slot • Ventra does not guarantee the operation and stability of the system for SD card exceeding 64GB Ventra does not guarantee the operation and stability of the system for SD card exceeding 64GB Ventra does not guarantee the operation and stability of the system for SD card exceeding 64GB •...

  • Page 13: Installation

    4. Installation 4.1 Placement of VDR The VDR has a 120-degree field of view, field of view, providing wide-angle recording. The optimal optimal placement is the center top section, below the tint section, below the tint of the windshield, adjacent to or below th or below the rear view mirror.
  • Page 14 Install VDR on windshield - below or adjacent to the below or adjacent to the Remove film from the bracket Remove film from the bracket rear view mirror. Press the VDR against the windshield rear view mirror. Press the VDR against the windshield for at least 10 seconds to ensure firm adhesion for at least 10 seconds to ensure firm adhesion Click!

  • Page 15: Vdr

    VDR is designed with a multi-directional bracket to support different vehicle windshield. Please refer to the figure below for the appropriate installation angle Refer to installation angle guide inside the bracket USER GUIDE V1.0.0...
  • Page 16 Tuck the power cable into the windshield Tuck the power cable into the windshield Continue to tuck power cable Continue to tuck power cable along the side pillar Warning : Do not use sharp object to force power cable as it : Do not use sharp object to force power cable as it : Do not use sharp object to force power cable as it may damage the wire and risk injury, fire and electrical shock...

  • Page 17: Vehicle Fuse Connection For Permanent Power

    4.2 Vehicle FUSE connection .2 Vehicle FUSE connection for power supply VDR requires 2 wires - Red (Positive) and Black (Negative / Ground) Red (Positive) and Black (Negative / Ground) for installation. Use the for installation. Use the power cable included with the system. power cable included with the system.

  • Page 18: Adjustment Camera Angle

    Safety Precautions • Do not operate or adjust the angle or adjust the angle of VDR while driving as it may cause y cause vehicle accident and result in serious injury or death serious injury or death • While the VDR is on, it is normal for the system is on, it is normal for the system to be warm.

  • Page 19: Tamper Resistant Enclosure

    4.4 Tamper resistant enclosure Fit tamper resistant case tab into camera angle gear to lock camera angle USER GUIDE V1.0.0...
  • Page 20 Insert tamper resistant case into the GPS mount Lock the screw into the tamper resistant case via wrench. USER GUIDE V1.0.0...

  • Page 21: Recording

    5. Recording 5.1 Video resolution The VDR has two (2) built in high-definition HD CMOS image sensors and are made of glass for optimal lens and video quality. The glass lens has superior performance than plastic lens, especially in high temperature environment The VDR records 1280 x720P HD resolution for Front and In-Cabin view camera.
  • Page 22 [Table 6.2.1 / Descriptions of information overlaid on Front Video] ①Camera View “ Front” is overlaid on the video VDR can select 3 types of time information The time information can be configured in the systems settings [Option 1: ONLY RTC are displayed] When Daylight Savings Time is RTC [YYYY:MM:DD - HH:MM:SS] When Daylight Savings Time is...
  • Page 23 [ Figure 6.2.2 [ Figure 6.2.2 / Information overlay In-cabin Video ] [Table 6.2.2 / Descriptions of Descriptions of information overlaid on IN-CABIN CABIN Video] ①Camera View “ IN-CABIN” is overlaid CABIN” is overlaid ②Time Information This field has the same value as Table 6.2.1 This field has the same value as Table 6.2.1 USER GUIDE V1.0.0 USER GUIDE V1.0.0...
  • Page 24 [Figure 6.2.3 6.2.3 / Information overlaid on rear video] RTC [2015:03:26 - 19:58:47] REAR [Table 6.2.3 / Descriptions of Descriptions of information overlaid on REAR information overlaid on REAR Video] ①Camera View “ REAR” is overlaid “ REAR” is overlaid ②Time Information This field has the same value as Table 6.2.1 This field has the same value as Table 6.2.1...

  • Page 25: Memory Card Storage / File Allocation /Primary And Secondary Memory Card

    5.3 Memory Card Storage / File Allocation Storage / File Allocation The drive recorder prepares 4 types of directories and system margin area in Primary SDHC and The drive recorder prepares 4 types of directories and system margin area in Primary SDHC and The drive recorder prepares 4 types of directories and system margin area in Primary SDHC and Secondary SDHC slot.

  • Page 26: Directory Of Normal Recording File Area

    5.3.1 Directory of NORMAL recording file area Allocate 74% in PRIMARY SD Memory, 95% in SECONDARY SD memory • Drive recorder stores 60 seconds of video per file in NORMAL recording • When card reaches full capacity of NORMAL file area in one SD memory card, system will then store NORMAL •...

  • Page 27: Accident, Event, Gps Log Report

    [Figure 6.3.4 [Figure 6.3.4-1 Log File / Accident-event] [Figure 6.3.4-2 Log File / G-Sensor] [Figure 6.3.4 USER GUIDE V1.0.0 USER GUIDE V1.0.0 USER GUIDE V1.0.0...
  • Page 28 [Figure 6.3.4-3 Log File / GPS] USER GUIDE V1.0.0 USER GUIDE V1.0.0 USER GUIDE V1.0.0...

  • Page 29: Recording Time / Frame

    6. Recording Time / Frame • These recording time are approximate and may vary based on actual recording conditions Normal Quality - PRIMARY Memory / Sound OFF 2 Channel Video Frame/s 4 fps 5 fps 10 fps 15 fps 30 fps 16GB 22h 15m 18h 59m...

  • Page 30: Led Signal

    7. LED Signal 7.1 LED Status Indicator Operating state LED Signal LED Signal Operating state LED Signal System Booting Connecting External ( Approx. 30 sec.) Device (Wi-Fi/3G/4G) Memory card not Re-Booting inserted / Entering (Approx. 20 sec.) CCTV mode Firmware Updating GPS signal detected (Approx.

  • Page 31: Ventra Software Pc Requirement

    8. Ventra Software PC Requirement 8.1 System Requirement Items System Requirements Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or higher Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or higher is recommended ® ® AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core 2.2 GHz or higher is recommended (Notebook: Intel Core2 Duo 2.2GHz or AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core...

  • Page 32: Install Vdr-700 Software

    8.2 Install VDR-700 Software 1. Double Click and run ‘Ventra VDR700 Manager’ install program file 2. Click to “I Agree” for next step of Installation Click "Install" to continue USER GUIDE V1.0.0...
  • Page 33 Ventra VDR PC Manager requires Microsoft Visual C++, so this step simply sets up the required updates. Please select REPAIR USER GUIDE V1.0.0...
  • Page 34 3. Click desktop icon to run Ventra VDR-700 Manager program USER GUIDE V1.0.0 USER GUIDE V1.0.0 USER GUIDE V1.0.0...

  • Page 35: Uninstall Pc Manager

    8.3 Uninstall PC Manager 1. Click to Ventra VDR-700 Manager in Control panel. 2. Click to Uninstall for next step of uninstallation USER GUIDE V1.0.0...
  • Page 36 USER GUIDE V1.0.0...

  • Page 37: Vdr-700 Software Overview

    8.4 VDR-700 Software Overview 700 Software Overview 2 Channel View 3 Channel View USER GUIDE V1.0.0 USER GUIDE V1.0.0 USER GUIDE V1.0.0...
  • Page 38 In-cabin Camera Camera View Front Camera View G-Sensor Graph 3rd Camera /Rear File list / Map Camera View Speed Graph USER GUIDE V1.0.0 USER GUIDE V1.0.0 USER GUIDE V1.0.0...
  • Page 39 Playback Track Track time Total time per file Event marker Event marker Sound control Mute Middle Play Speed Normal Slow Level Fast Level Video Brightness Control Normal Brighter Darker Normal Brighter USER GUIDE V1.0.0 USER GUIDE V1.0.0 USER GUIDE V1.0.0...
  • Page 40 Speed Indicator Knot Knot Click to change speed unit speed unit Other Reverse video Image Zoom Image Zoom Flip video Flip video File download File download VDR Information / The system information The system information Settings indicates the Driver / indicates the Save and export the Vehicle ID, current version...

  • Page 41: Print Event Report

    Incident Report Insert comments Click here to print If a PDF program is available, reports If a PDF program is available, reports may also be printed / converted to PDF may also be printed / converted to PDF USER GUIDE V1.0.0 USER GUIDE V1.0.0 USER GUIDE V1.0.0...

  • Page 42: Save / Export Image & Videos

    (If optional 3 camera is installed) camera is installed) VDR utilizes proprietary file format. To view VDR utilizes proprietary file format. To view recordings, the VDR-700 software is required and can 700 software is required and can be downloaded at www.ventrainc.com www.ventrainc.com USER GUIDE V1.0.0...

  • Page 43: Setting Configuration

    8.6 Setting configuration 8.6 Setting configuration Ventra software can be used to manage from a single car to an entire fleet of vehicles. can be used to manage from a single car to an entire fleet of vehicles. can be used to manage from a single car to an entire fleet of vehicles.

  • Page 44: Record Setting

    8.6.1 Record setting 3 Channel Mode: Enable only when an optional 3 Enable only when an optional 3 camera in connected Recording FPS: This Frames Per Second (FPS) value appli Per Second (FPS) value applies to both front view cameras es to both front view cameras The lower frame value, the longer the recording time the longer the recording time capacity on the memory card...

  • Page 45: Event Setting

    8.6.2 Event setting - Emergency Overwrite: Disables overwrite of previously recorded Disables overwrite of previously recorded Emergency Events (Foot Pedal Emergency Events (Foot Pedal Emergency Event Button) when storage capacity is full ) when storage capacity is full Recommend: NOT USE - G-Sensor Sensitivity: Adjust the sensitivity of the G Sensor to detec Adjust the sensitivity of the G Sensor to detect vehicle vibration and shock.

  • Page 46: Time Setting

    8.6.3 Time setting Time Zone: Select the appropriate time zone of the system location Select the appropriate time zone of the system location Day Light Saving Time: Enable / Disable Daylight Savings Time Enable / Disable Daylight Savings Time. Time Record: All video and data files are saved in this format. All video and data files are saved in this format.

  • Page 47: User Setting

    8.6.4 User setting Company name: Enter company name to Enter company name to embed and display on recorded video file video file Vehicle name: Enter company name to embed and display on recorded video company name to embed and display on recorded video company name to embed and display on recorded video Driver name: Enter company name to embed and display on recorded video Enter company name to embed and display on recorded video...

  • Page 48: Storage Setting

    8.6.5 Storage setting Storage setting manages the PRIMARY PRIMARY micro SD card storage capacity for individual recording for individual recording segment *Recommend minimum 30% storage capacity to % storage capacity to Event. Event = Over Speed, Sudden Acceleration, Sudden Braking Event = Over Speed, Sudden Acceleration, Sudden Braking, Parking and Impact and Impact Storage...

  • Page 49: Etc. (Voice Guidance, Video Out, Watermark, Led Status Indicator)

    8.6.6 Etc. (Voice Guidance, Watermark, Video Out and LED light indicator Watermark, Video Out and LED light indicator Watermark, Video Out and LED light indicator) Voice Guide: Voice prompt f Voice prompt for system startup and recording, power down and if SD card , power down and if SD card is not inserted *Recommend turning On...

  • Page 50: Specifications

    9. Specifications Component Description Remarks Coretex-A8 (800MHz) processor Linux ARM 1st/Front HD Digital CMOS Sensor 1280 x 720p (HD) 2nd/In-cabin HD Digital CMOS Sensor 1280 x 720p (HD) Camera 3rd/Rear NTSC Analog D1 composite (D1 720 x 480p), Optional camera Front: 114.39(H), 61.98(V), 120.0(D) Camera Angle Lens...
  • Page 51 UL94-V0 Certificate RoHs, CE, FCC ※ As an ongoing effort to continuously enhance Ventra products, technical specifications and design may be changed without prior notice. RoHS COMPLIANT Our product complies with “The Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment”, and we do not use the 6 hazardous materials- Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent...

  • Page 52: Warranty

    Ventra Technology warrants the system against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. During this period, Ventra’s liability for any defective product, or any product part, shall be limited to the repair or replacement of the product, at Ventra’s sole discretion.

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