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ST8380 Digital Video Recorder
Users Guide
Part No.. ST542081-005

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  • Page 1 ST8380 Digital Video Recorder Users Guide Part No.. ST542081-005...
  • Page 3 Stack ® is a registered trademark of Stack Limited. Information in this publication is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Stack Limited. No responsibility is accepted for error or omission. Copyright © 2005 Stack Limited...

  • Page 4: Preface

    Preface STACK Digital Video Recorder Related products from Stack If you need information about other Stack products, these can be obtained from Stack or from your local Stack dealer. Products available from Stack include:  Synchronised Video Systems  Video Overlay Systems ...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    STACK Digital Video Recorder Contents Preface Related products from Stack Who to contact in case of difficulty Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 2 - Essential User Information Standard Components Optional Components Video Standard Deleting Files Using a New Removable Flash Disk...
  • Page 6 Contents STACK Digital Video Recorder Manuf. Defaults System Information Record Set-up Record Control Record When Closed Record Start / Record Stop (not currently available) Triggered Recording No Re-Trigger Re-Trigger on Going Active Re-Trigger while Active Triggered Record Notes Power Control...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    STACK Digital Video Recorder Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction The Stack Digital Video Recorder (DVR) is a compact, solid-state, digital video recorder designed specifically for use in harsh environments, where a standard video recorder or digital video recorder could not operate.
  • Page 8 Introduction STACK Digital Video Recorder The DVR utilises broadcast standard MPEG-2 video compression to record high quality Real-time video and audio to a PC Flash Disk. This incorporates the ability to burn the date and time on to the recorded video. Once a recording has been made, the Flash Disk may be removed and played on a PC or laptop using a standard media player application.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 - Essential User Information

    STACK Digital Video Recorder Essential User Information Chapter 2 - Essential User Information Please read the important information in this chapter before using the Stack Digital Video Recorder (DVR). Standard Components Digital Video Recorders are supplied with the following standard components:...

  • Page 10: Video Standard

    Essential User Information STACK Digital Video Recorder Video Standard The DVR is configured by default either for the NTSC or PAL video standards depending on the intended country of use. If the equipment you have uses the other video standard (eg, the DVR is configured for NTSC but your equipment is PAL), you must reconfigure the DVR as described on page 212.

  • Page 11: Before Making A Recording

    STACK Digital Video Recorder Essential User Information Before Making a Recording Before a recording session, if possible, clear the disk by performing a reformat so that maximum disk space is available. A reformat can only be achieved using a PC running Windows XP. Right-click on the disk icon in “My Computer”...

  • Page 12: Chapter 3 - Installation

    Eject Button Water-tight Door Status LED The Stack Digital Video Recorder Now, identify a suitable location for the DVR. It can be mounted in any orientation but, when looking for a location, please bear in mind that there must be approximately 50mm clearance for the wiring harnesses at the back of the unit to ensure that the cables will not be bent too sharply.

  • Page 13: Standard Wiring Harnesses

    The figure below shows the standard electrical connections to the unit. If you are using the DVR with a Stack Video Overlay system, you should have received specific wiring harnesses for that system. The differences are described at the end of this chapter.
  • Page 14 Installation STACK Digital Video Recorder Connect a camera to the CAM plug on the Input Harness. If your camera doesn’t have its own power supply, semi-regulated +12v power can be taken from the two 2.1mm power plugs adjacent to the BNC.
  • Page 15 STACK Digital Video Recorder Installation If monophonic audio recording is required, connect a microphone to the L (white) microphone input. An extra 2.1mm power connector has been provided if that microphone needs to be powered. Microphone gain can be adjusted by the PC configuration software, see page 22.

  • Page 16: Video Overlay Wiring Harnesses

    Monitor Harness to the audio input on your monitor. Video Overlay Wiring Harnesses If connection of the DVR to a Stack Video Overlay system is required, then a specific harness should be supplied for that purpose. The Input Harness and the System Harness are replaced by a single harness which allows direct connection between the DVR and the Stack V/VS Module.

  • Page 17: Chapter 4 - Operation

    STACK Digital Video Recorder Operation Chapter 4 - Operation To make a recording: Check that video, power and a Record Switch are connected as described in Chapter 3. Check that the Record Switch is set to the open (off) position.

  • Page 18: To Play A Recording

    LED indicates a fault or reset condition. LED Operation Description Static green The Stack Digital Video Recorder is ready to record (video and disk OK). Flashing long red / short green In stand-by (or unable to record) with (with no gaps) disk not present, faulty or full.
  • Page 19 STACK Digital Video Recorder Operation Insert the Flash Disk into the PC’s PCMCIA slot. If a slot is unavailable there are a number of USB to PC card adapters available from PC vendors. Allow the PC a few seconds to recognise the new disk and then run “My Computer”...

  • Page 20: Operation With A New Flash Disk

    Operation STACK Digital Video Recorder Operation with a new Flash Disk Important: The DVR will only operate with Flash Disks formatted with a FAT32 (File Allocation Table) File System. Before using a new disk check its File System by inserting into a...

  • Page 21: Deleting Files

    STACK Digital Video Recorder Operation Deleting Files Important: As far as the DVR is concerned, deleting files on the removable Flash Disk does not recover disk space. Only a reformat will recover disk space. So, once a recording has been made which you intend to keep, transfer this file to your PC’s hard...
  • Page 22 Operation STACK Digital Video Recorder Select the “Tools” tab and, under “Error- checking”, click “Check Now”. The Check Disk dialog will now be shown. Check “Automatically fix file system errors” and click the “Start” button. Users Guide...

  • Page 23: Chapter 5 - Flash Memory Cards

    Chapter 5 - Flash Memory Cards The DVR is compatible with most fast PCMCIA or Compact Flash (CF) cards up to 8 GB. Stack recommends Pretec and Sandisk Extreme or Ultra cards as they have been shown to give excellent results in harsh conditions.

  • Page 24: Chapter 6 - Configuration

    Configuration STACK Digital Video Recorder Chapter 6 - Configuration The DVR may be configured from a PC when connected via a serial lead. Important: Once you have finished configuring the DVR, exit the Configuration Utility to update the DVR and return it to normal operation.

  • Page 25: Re-Scan

    STACK Digital Video Recorder Configuration Connect DC power to the system via the connector on the System Harness. The Configuration Utility will now recognise the DVR and show that it has established a connection. The DVR status LED will now flash 50:50 red / green to indicate that it is under control of the PC software.

  • Page 26: Manuf. Defaults

    Configuration STACK Digital Video Recorder Once you have selected the items to be accessible, enter a password and click the “Lock” button. Then click “Done” to redisplay the main screen. Now, if you try to access a tab which is locked, a popup will tell you that that tab is unavailable.

  • Page 27: System Information

    STACK Digital Video Recorder Configuration System Information This screen shows the serial numbers of the DVR and the PC Configuration Utility software. It also gives an indication of the amount of Flash Disk space which has been used. System Information Screen...

  • Page 28: Record Set-Up

    Configuration STACK Digital Video Recorder Record Set-up This screen allows you to configure the various aspects of the video and audio recorder. Record Set-up Screen Record Quality Allows you to configure the amount of compression employed by the system. The “Highest” setting is similar to DVD quality. The software shows an estimate of the record time at the bottom of the screen, depending upon configuration.
  • Page 29 STACK Digital Video Recorder Configuration Record Resolution Adjust the resolution of the recordings from Full (PAL or NTSC) resolution to SIF. Resolution NTSC Full (D1) 720 x 576 720 x 480 Medium (2/3 D1) 480 x 576 480 x 480...

  • Page 30: Record Control

    Configuration STACK Digital Video Recorder Record Control This screen allows you to configure who the recordings will be controlled, ie, how the DVR will respond to the Record Switch. Record Control Screen Record When Closed When this mode is selected, the DVR will record only when the Record Switch is switched on, ie, when the contacts on the external switch are closed.

  • Page 31: Triggered Recording

    STACK Digital Video Recorder Configuration Triggered Recording It is possible to configure the DVR to record for a pre-set duration each time the Record Switch is activated. This mode is used when the SW input is connected to external sensors, such as when motion or PIR detectors, are used to start the DVR, eg, for video surveillance installations.

  • Page 32: Re-Trigger While Active

    Configuration STACK Digital Video Recorder Re-Trigger while Active Record Input: Switch closed twice 30 Sec Recording: Time (Seconds) In this final example the timer is constantly re-set whilst the Record Switch is on. This effectively adds 30 seconds to the point where the Record Switch was last switched off.

  • Page 33: On-Screen Display

    10. On–screen Display Set-up Screen If you are using the DVR with a Stack Video Overlay System you should specify a Time and Date Position which does not obscure the vehicle data being shown on the picture.

  • Page 34: Date And Time

    Configuration STACK Digital Video Recorder Date and Time This screen allows you to synchronise the DVR’s internal clock with that on the PC, eg, to cope with changes due to Summer Time etc. Time and Date Set-up Screen To set the DVR’s internal clock, simply click the “Set Time/Date”...

  • Page 35: Chapter 7 - Video And Data Systems

    STACK Digital Video Recorder Troubleshooting Chapter 7 - Video and Data Systems The DVR may be supplied as part of a Stack Video Logger System: Synchronised Video Logger Systems When using these systems, the control of the DVR recording mode is automatic.

  • Page 36: Manual Recording Status Control

    Troubleshooting STACK Digital Video Recorder Manual recording status control Additionally, recording can be initiated by either the V/VS Video Controller ‘Record’ button or by the DVR Recorder Switch. The Video Controller’s ‘Record’ button causes the V/VS module’s recording output to toggle, ie, press it once to start recording and press again to stop recording.

  • Page 37: Recommended Vehicle System Power Connections

    STACK Digital Video Recorder Troubleshooting Recommended Vehicle System Power connections Power for the Stack Video/Data System and DVR must be connected to the Master switch supply and not to the switched Ignition supply. This arrangement allows the engine to be switched off before the power to the Stack system.

  • Page 38: Chapter 8 - Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting STACK Digital Video Recorder Chapter 8 - Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Remedy Notes Cause The DVR will not The new Flash Set the Flash To check the disk’s operate with a Disk has an Disk to the file system, insert new Flash Disk.
  • Page 39 STACK Digital Video Recorder Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Remedy Notes Cause Video Playback is The transfer rate Copy the video In some situations “jerky” or from the Flash file to the where the transfer “hesitates”. Disk to the PC is computer’s hard rate is nearly high not fast enough.

  • Page 40: Chapter 9 - Specifications General

    Specifications STACK Digital Video Recorder Chapter 9 - Specifications General Recording Media PCMCIA (or CF card via adapter) Video Format PAL / NTSC Analogue Resolution 550TVL Power on to record delay 2.0 sec max. Power Input 6.5V to 20V DC...
  • Page 41 STACK Digital Video Recorder Specifications Video Signal Standards CCIR, PAL, NTSC Frame Rate PAL = 25Hz, NTSC = 30Hz S-Video Input 1.0 Vp-p 75 Ohm, ±10% Composite Video Input 1.0 Vp-p 75 Ohm, ±10% Composite Video Output 1.0 Vp-p 75 Ohm, ±10% (includes on-screen display)
  • Page 42 Specifications STACK Digital Video Recorder File Format MPEG2 <file_name>.MPG files Windows Media player compatible Total recording time >4 hours (depending on card size) See Table 2 Media supply voltage 3.3v DC Media format PC. FAT32 Recommended Cards Pretek, Sandisk Ultra II & Extreme III Card read/write speed Minimum ×32 (approx.

  • Page 43: Appendix A - Mounting Template

    STACK Digital Video Recorder Specifications Appendix A - Mounting Template Use the template on the next page for mounting the DVR. Remember to leave room for card insertion and removal. Users Guide...
  • Page 44 Appendices STACK Digital Video Recorder M3 x 5 deep 6 places 68.5 mm Users Guide...

  • Page 45: Appendix B - Wiring Harness Diagrams

    STACK Digital Video Recorder Appendices Appendix B - Wiring Harness Diagrams Standard Input Harness (ST918067) Video In BNC Plug INPUT VIDI Mic In (R) RCA Phono Plug CAM+ VGND MIC-R AS 5-J (yellow) 12v Power out 2.1 Power plug 12v Power out 2.1 Power plug...

  • Page 46: Dvr To V/Vs Module Harness (St900103)

    Appendices STACK Digital Video Recorder DVR to V/VS Module Harness (ST900103) Video In BNC Plug INPUT VID-I Mic In (R) RCA Phono Plug CAM+ VGND MIC-R AS 5-J Mic In (L) (yellow) RCA Phono Plug 12v Power out 2.1 Power plug 12v Power out 2.1 Power plug...

  • Page 47: System Harness (St918066)

    STACK Digital Video Recorder Appendices System Harness (ST918066) Mic In (L) SYSTEM RCA Phono Plug MIC-L Control/Power AS 5-J MSS 4-R (red) Power / Control Harness (ST918070) Record Switch Record Lamp Control/Power MSS 4-P Monitor / Configuration Harness (ST918068) Video Out...

  • Page 48: Returned Goods Procedure

    (RAN). A returns goods form and RAN will be supplied by email/Fax/Post to fill in. Please return the faulty part back to Stack Ltd either direct or via the distributor with this completed form. Please Note: Returning a part without this form and RAN will lengthen the repair times and possibly increase the cost of the repair.

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