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Recording data is one of the most important parts for video surveillance, and hard disk drives are one of the most important components to safely store the recording data. It is always recommended that you use the hard disk drives certified by GVD. Find the list of the GVD- certified hard disk drives at the link below: http://www.gvdigital.com/gvdweb/html/document/Support_Lists/Certified%20HDD%20List.pdf...
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(4000) Graphics that brings DirectX 11 also allows the NVRs to deliver superb video and audio. The M1184 and M1284 come with a WiFi module. If you opt for a 3G or 4G (plus GPS) module to go inside the mobile NVR, the mobile NVR can stay constantly connected with the control center.
Hit-and-hold this button to force system shutdown. Power button There must be no less than 5 seconds between each power on/off. The power button lights blue when the system is powered on. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
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Supports up to 2048 x 1536 resolution. Microphone input (pink) and speaker out (green). Mic-in & ® ® Implemented with Intel High Definition Audio and Realtek ALC262 codec. Line-out Install appropriate drivers to make the device work. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
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Two USB 2.0 ports with EHCI (Enhanced Host Control Interface) by default that support the devices of USB 2.0, USB 1.1 and USB 1.0. USB 2.0 ports Legacy USB is supported, which means USB keyboard/mouse still work in DOS. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
Tapping p0ower source over 35V will damage the system. The ignition input accepts the 12VDC ACC power of a car or 24VDC ACC power of a bus/ truck. Supplying power over 35V to ignition will damage the system. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
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Two outside accessible slide-trays to install two SATA SSDs/HDDs. SATA HDD/SSD trays Available are the other two SATA HDD/SSD sockets inside the mobile NVR. See also Install Internal SATA HDDs/SSDs on page 20. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
Tapping p0ower source over 35V will damage the system. The ignition input accepts the 12VDC ACC power of a car or 24VDC ACC power of a bus/ truck. Supplying power over 35V to ignition will damage the system. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
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Two outside accessible slide-trays to install two SATA SSDs/HDDs. SATA HDD/SSD trays Available are the other two SATA HDD/SSD sockets inside the mobile NVR. See also Install Internal SATA HDDs/SSDs on page 20. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
NVR. Use a hex wrench to loosen and remove the screws as marked in the illustration below. Then dismantle the bottom, front and rear panels from the mobile NVR. M1184 M1284 Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
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NVR. Disconnect the DC-in terminal block. The top side of the motherboard comes to The inside of the mobile NVR then comes to view. view. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
Two U.FL connectors WiFi module with a the accessories. The module “mini half bracket”. is a half-size module of PCIe Join them together Mini Card, with two U.FL by using two connectors. screws. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
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Arrange the flat side of the SMA connector to meet the flat side of the antenna hole. WiFi antenna to be pulled WiFi through an antenna hole at the front panel. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
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Device Driver that you & Connect lay out the WiFi Network antenna wires for the 1st and external antennas as Time on page shown in the right: WiFi Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
Have the 3G or 4G plus GPS module from connector on the module. the accessories. Connect the module to the connector by a slanted angle. Note to meet the notch on the module with the break on the connector. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
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3G/4G plus GPS antennas to be pulled through the antenna holes Mount first at the rear panel. GPS 3G/4G the washer and then washer the nut. WiFi WiFi Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
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13. Put on the external antennas for 3G or 4G illustrated below: and GPS. GPS 3G/4G WiFi WiFi 14. Proceed to install a SIM card as described in Install a SIM Card on page 19. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
Proceed to Put down the install 3G or 4G hinged cover and device driver as push it forth to lcok described in on the SIM card in page 42. place. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
Use a hex wrench to loosen and remove the screws as marked in the illustration below. Then dismantle the front, rear and bottom panels from the mobile NVR. M1184 M1284 The inside of the mobile NVR then comes to view. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
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Place the mobile NVR on a flat surface with the top cover up. Face the SATA connectors. Restore the bottom panel, rear panel and front panel to the mobile NVR. SATA connectors for internal SATA HDDs/ SSDs Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
Then slide out and fully remove the tray from the mobile NVR. Have a 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD. Place the HDD/ Re-fasten the tray knob. SSD onto the tray. Fasten four M3 F-head screws to fix the HDD/SSD in place. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
NVR. screws and 2 x metal brackets. Use the remaining cutout holes on the mounting brackets to mount the mobile NVR to a wall or a flat-surface object. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
Insert the exposed wires V+ GND IGN into the terminal block plugs. Only the insulated parts of the wires should extend from the terminal block plugs. Note the Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
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If the mobile NVR is used on a train, it is recommended that you use an additional EN50155- compliant single-output DC-to-DC converter or let the mobile NVR tap from UPS (uninterruptible power supply). Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
Connect ACC line to IGN. Caution Make sure your DC power source and IGN signal share the same ground. The IGN input accepts max. 35VDC. Supplying power over 35VDC may damage the system. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
"smart off-delay", which auto-detects system Power-off delay 2 hr. status during the power-off delay to cut off the Hard-off timeout 10 min. system power if the system powers off before the power-off delay expires. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
It takes a while for the wizard to finalize the your locale. settings. ➌ ➍ Click the Next button to proceed. Once the finalization is through, the system auto-restarts to apply the change. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
When the initialization is through, the selected HDDs will display “Online” status. Note For HDD size greater than 2TB, select GPT instead of MBR for initialization. Right-click on a “Non Initialized” HDDs and then click Initialize Disk. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
Initialize HDDs on page 29, proceed to launch and log in to GVD HD NVR, a collection of utilities that allow the mobile NVR to control of all the networked cameras. Follow the guide below to launch the HD NVR Manager for the first time: The software then prompts you to confirm.
The Initialize Wizard auto-opens. 3. Enter a desired name for the NVR. Then click The welcome page of the Initialization Wizard. the Next button to proceed. 2. Click the Next button to continue. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
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Then click the Next button to proceed. From the Date and Time window that opens, click the Change time zone... button and set the time zone. Then click the Next button to proceed. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
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Then click the Next button to proceed. 9. Log in to the NVR again. After login, the wizard reopens Step 5: Network Setting. 10. Click the Next button again to proceed. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
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If after the rescanning the cameras manufacturer's default username & to discover still cannot be discovered, click password to add a camera. button to open the Manually Add Camera tool. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
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15. Select the camera(s) to enable recording for. Then click the Next button to proceed. The wizard then prompts Step 9: Storage 14. Select the camera(s) you want to import. Then Automation Declaration. click the Next button to proceed. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
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(a). If you have selected Yes in step 16, The HD NVR Manager then launches. follow the guide below to proceed. (1) Click the Execute button. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
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(2) Click the OK button to close the prompt. (3) Back to the wizard, click the Finish button to finish the configuration and quit the wizard. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
OK button. 2. Right-click over the active connection to use and click Properties from the context menu that opens. 3. Click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/ IPv4). Then click the Properties button. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
8. Click the Create button. 5. In the Volume Name field, enter the name A prompt then shows and asks for your of the volume to create. confirmation. 9. Click Yes to continue. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
Some cameras may not support Auto- the plus sign button add. See the user’s manual to know how to Click "manually-add" a camera. An Auto Discovery window then opens. Tree Panel Then click. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
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8. To enable the camera to record videos, click the setting. Recording Settings tab on the Configuration Page. Note To set up the schedule recording, see the user’s manual for details. ➑ ➒ Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
3G or 4G device driver on Sierra Wireless website or HUAWEI website. The installer then opens. Click the I Agree button to proceed. The driver installation then starts, progresses and finishes. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
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Click the moible network you want to use and Restart the mobile NVR if necessary. then click the Connect button. After system restarts, the Notfication Area of the operating system shows an icon saying Unidentified network and No network access. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
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If you are asked for a PIN code, enter the vaild code. The Notfication Area then shows an icon that signifies the signal strength. The mobile network to connect is connected. Mobile network is connected. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
Next button to proceed. Note Since the operating system, Windows 7 Embeded, comes with a WiFi connection utility, it isn't a must to install the connection utility featured by the module. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
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WiFi network. Then click the icon The Netowrk and sharing center then opens and shows the available WiFi network(s) within reach. When the installation is through, the wizard prompts having succesfully installed the driver. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
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The utility then opens a Connect to a Network dialog box and tries to connect the WiFi network you clicked. The utility then asks you for the password to access the network. A WiFi network is connected. Mobile NVRs M1184 / M1284 Quick Start Guide...
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