Installation Guide DVR-50 (G) 5 Channel DVR Recorder Introduction Thank you for purchasing the EchoMaster DVR-50 Digital Video Recorder (DVR). This system is specifically designed for vehicle video surveillance. Key Features Box Contents Up to 256GB of flash storage DVR module...
Make all camera connections before powering up the unit. Connect and route the GPS antenna (DVR-50-G only) to a position where it has a clear and unobstructed view of the sky. Any metalwork or large wiring looms above the antenna can obstruct its operation.
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RS232 Trigger IN 1- 8 can be a high or low trigger value which is configured in the menu of the DVR-50(G). Trigger Out 1 and 2 can be used to trigger external devices (such as a telematics device) when any trigger input is activated.
Installation Guide DVR-50 (G) 5 Channel DVR Recorder Initial Set-up Power ON the unit with the door closed using the ignition. Once it is powered up, open the door and plug a mouse into the USB port. Right click the mouse and then click on the icon.
Installation Guide DVR-50 (G) 5 Channel DVR Recorder Home Menu When browsing the menu system you can return to the previous menu by clicking the back arrow at the top right of the screen. Selecting the home icon from any menu will return you to this screen.
Installation Guide DVR-50 (G) 5 Channel DVR Recorder Log Search This function will allow all operation or alarm logs to be viewed. These are searched for in the same manner as video files with the user able to choose the date for viewing and then the time.
Installation Guide DVR-50 (G) 5 Channel DVR Recorder Basic Setup Regist Info Device Info You can assign a number to the DVR to distinguish it from others. Vehicle info Vehicle plate – input the registration number of the vehicle to which the device is installed.
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Installation Guide DVR-50 (G) 5 Channel DVR Recorder Sleep Sleep Mode Currently there is only one option available for no consumption standby. Low voltage protect When enabled, the unit will automatically shut down when the battery voltage drops below the set level.
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Installation Guide DVR-50 (G) 5 Channel DVR Recorder Surveillance Live View Preview Preview Audio Selects whether the audio is heard in the live view screen. Image Setup Allows adjustment for brightness, contrast, color and saturation. These are individually configurable for each channel. You can also...
Installation Guide DVR-50 (G) 5 Channel DVR Recorder Record General System Allows the video output to be set as PAL or NTSC format. Overwrite The user is able to choose the manner in which data is overridden. Capacity will overwrite data when the storage medium is full. Days will start overwriting the storage medium after a set number of days (1-31).
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Installation Guide DVR-50 (G) 5 Channel DVR Recorder Dual Stream This allows a separate recording stream to be enabled. This can be set to be a mirrored recording, a sub-recording of certain channels or a recording of alarm channels. This can be saved to only the internal storage medium as the external SD card has no function in this version.
Installation Guide DVR-50 (G) 5 Channel DVR Recorder Collection General Sensor Sensor Number Choose which sensor you wish to edit. Overwrite Assign a specific name to the chosen sensor OSD name Assign a certain name that will be displayed on screen when a sensor is activated.
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Installation Guide DVR-50 (G) 5 Channel DVR Recorder Alarm Base Speed Alarm The speed alarm function can be turned on by ticking the enable box. You can also then configure the type of alarm reported (Alarm/Event). Once enabled you can configure the speed setting, speed difference and alarm duration by clicking the trigger setup.
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Installation Guide DVR-50 (G) 5 Channel DVR Recorder Video Video loss This enables a video loss on a particular channel or multiple channels to trigger an alarm and also to switch display or file lock to a different channel. Using the linkage setup, it is also possible to link this alarm to one of the 2 available trigger outputs and additionally configure post-recording times in addition to linking the alarm to a particular camera.
Installation Guide DVR-50 (G) 5 Channel DVR Recorder Advanced Acc Alarm Requires additional devices. Electrifence Requires additional devices. Maintenance Config You are able to import and export configuration files which is useful if you are fitting multiple products to different vehicles and wish to use the same configuration for all.
Installation Guide DVR-50 (G) 5 Channel DVR Recorder Video Playback To playback stored video files you will need to download the Ceiba 2 software and user guide. These can be downloaded from the following location. http://echomaster.com/index.php?controller=attachment&id_attachment=660...
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Installation Guide DVR-50 (G) 5 Channel DVR Recorder References Storage Capacity Recording File Size Calculation The file size for each channel can be determined using the table above and the following calculation. Recording Time (seconds) x Stream (Kbps) / 8 / 1024 = File size (Mb) For example;...
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