RVS-96D Installation and Setup Guide Introduction This document introduces the the RVS-96D Six-Channel DVR Monitor and provides instructions for its installation and system configuration. The RVS-96D: Enables you to connect and record up to 6 cameras simultaneously. Supports NTSC and PAL standards.
Connections Connections Overview Camera Connection Connect up to 6 cameras to the RVS-96D using camera connectors CH1 through CH6. Channels 2, 3, and 4 are special purpose cameras. To ensure full functionality, assign these channels appropriately, as defined in the legend in the following table.
RVS-96D Installation and Setup Guide Reverse. Color back-up guides superimposed on view. Left turn signal. Delayed cancellation of image display/record. Right turn signal. Delayed cancellation of image display/record. Camera Trigger Connections Camera trigger wires must be connected to the vehicle's outputs.
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RVS-96D Installation and Setup Guide Recommended RVS-96D Camera Locations and Settings Optimal camera configuration will ultimately depend customer preference the requirements involved for the various types of waste collection. As a guideline, Rear View Safely proposes the following configurations based on actual installations performed by our installation team.
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RVS-96D Installation and Setup Guide RVS-96D Electrical Tapping Points Reference Guide The material presented here is provided solely for the purposes of locating DC voltage source locations within various vehicle types. The equipment depicted in the images is not relevant within this context and, as such, may vary from that being used in your installation.
RVS-96D Installation and Setup Guide Lift signal tap points Peterbilt The white wire on the camera harness is usually connected to a proximity switch on the arm assembly. White wire (1753 212) in a large bundled harness near the rear of the cab, leading to the joystick.
RVS-96D Installation and Setup Guide RVS-96D System Configuration Accessing the System Configuration Menus In order to set up system configuration parameters, you must use the system menus. Touch and hold the lower area of the screen to display the control panel.
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RVS-96D Installation and Setup Guide Use the Admin user name and, If required, enter the password. For first-time access, the default password "456789" is defined. You can change the password later using the User Accounts menu. The Main Menu displays.
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RVS-96D Installation and Setup Guide You can set the date and time: Manually Automatically To set date and time manually: Touch their respective fields to display the numeric keypad. Use the keypad to specify new values; use the arrow keys to move the cursor position forward and backward.
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RVS-96D Installation and Setup Guide The Video Settings menu enables you to specify video properties for each of the six channels, which are selectable from the channel pull-down menu. After you select a channel from the menu, you can apply properties for that channel as described in the following steps.
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Select the frame rate—number of frames per second (fps). Generally, the higher the FPS, the smoother the motion appears. Set the bit stream rate. Set overlay positions. RVS-96D provides 4 overlays for video that can be turned on or off and repositioned on the screen: time (license) plate channel Use the check boxes to turn on or off the overlays.
RVS-96D Installation and Setup Guide Choose set position. The screen refreshes, showing a preview image. Touch a new position on the screen. The overlay moves to the new position. Press the Back button to return to the Video Settings screen.
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RVS-96D Installation and Setup Guide The Record Settings menu enables you to set recording properties for each of the six channels, which are selectable from the channel pull-down menu. After you select a channel from the menu, you can apply properties for that channel as described in the following steps.
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RVS-96D Installation and Setup Guide Choose a video format, NTSC or PAL. NTSC is the most commonly used video system or standard used in North America and most of South America, while PAL is common in Europe and parts of Asia.
RVS-96D Installation and Setup Guide Once you have finished specifying all settings, press Save to preserve your changes. Copying Your Record Settings to Other Channels To copy your settings from one channel to one or more of the other ones:...
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RVS-96D Installation and Setup Guide After you select a channel from the menu, you can apply properties for that channel as described in the following steps. Enable Status: use the check box to enable and disable alarms. Dev type: choose...
RVS-96D Installation and Setup Guide Alarm output. Both options can be selected. I/O output can be used, for example, to send a signal to an additional device such as a beeper. Copying Your Alarm Settings to Other Channels To copy your settings from one channel to one or more of the other ones:...
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RVS-96D Installation and Setup Guide The Motion Detection menu enables you to set motion detection properties for each of the six channels, which are selectable from the channel pull-down menu. After you select a channel from the menu, you can apply properties for that channel as described in the following steps.
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RVS-96D Installation and Setup Guide Press the button. A grid displays on a green screen, where you can select detection regions by touching squares on the grid. After making your selection (one or multiple squares), press the Back button to return to the Motion Detection screen.
RVS-96D Installation and Setup Guide As with alarms, both options can be selected. I/O output displays a yellow "motion" icon on the screen.. Copying Your Motion Detection Settings to Other Channels To copy your settings from one channel to one or more of the other ones:...
RVS-96D Installation and Setup Guide The G-sensor menu enables you to specify accelerometer thresholds for the X, Y, and Z axes. These are the thresholds at which the cameras will detect a sudden change in direction, which could be caused by hard braking or impact from collision.
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RVS-96D Installation and Setup Guide RVS-96D User Management RVS-96D provides two built-in user accounts, neither of which can be deleted: Admin, a full-privilege administrator account. Privileges for this user account cannot be modified. Default, an account whose access privileges can be limited to certain functions.
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