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  • Page 2 PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE Thank you for choosing PRO-VISION Video Systems! IMPORTANT NOTICES PRO-VISION tries to ensure that the information provided in this document is as comprehensive as possible at the time of publication. However, because of PRO-VISION’s drive to provide the best products through continual improvement, PRO-VISION reserves the right to update the information in this document at any time without prior notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE INSTALLATION ........................2 Installation Quick Guide ....................2 Product Contents ......................3 Understanding the System ................... 7 DVR Installation ......................12 Analog Camera Installation ..................14 Digital HD Camera Installation ................... 24 Display Installation ......................

  • Page 4: Installation

    INSTALLATION PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE INSTALLATION Installation Quick Guide This page is designed for quick reference. Continue further in this guide for detailed instructions. provisionusa.com...

  • Page 5: Product Contents

    Solid-State Hybrid 1080p HD DVR PD-1808 Locking Enclosure Base PD-1809 Locking Enclosure Cover PD-1718 * 64GB SDXC Card * [DVR-906M-64 Only] PD-1728 * 128GB SDXC Card * [DVR-906M-128 Only] PD-1738 * 256GB SDXC Card * [DVR-906M-256 Only] PD-1798 Two (2) Keys for Locking Enclosure...
  • Page 6 INSTALLATION PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE Digital HD Camera Kits Digital HD Camera Kit Options Photo Part # Item / Assembly Description DVR-810 Digital HD Night-Vision Dome Camera with 20ft Cable and Mounting Hardware DVR-813 Digital HD Windshield Camera with 10ft Cable and Mounting Hardware...
  • Page 7 INSTALLATION PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE Display Kits Display Kit Options & Accessories Photo Part # Item / Assembly Description 5” LCD Monitor Kit with Harness, 15ft A/V Cable, DVR Cable, Mounting Bracket, and Hardware PM-1950S 5” Waterproof LCD Monitor Kit with Harness, 15ft A/V Cable, DVR Cable, Mounting Bracket, and...
  • Page 8 INSTALLATION PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE Cables & Related Accessories Cables & Related Accessories Photo Part # Item / Assembly Description PX-1942 Analog 15ft A/V Cable PX-1943 Analog 33ft A/V Cable PX-1841 Digital 10ft HD A/V Cable PX-1842...

  • Page 9: Understanding The System

    INSTALLATION PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE Understanding the System PD-1900 DVR Unit: The Digital Video Recorder (DVR) unit is located inside the locking cage. To remove the DVR, slide the top of the cage forward slightly and lift up on the front.
  • Page 10 SD Card: The base DVR-906M kit may come with different size SD cards base on the ending of the kit number. Kits ending in “-64” includes a 64GB SDXC card. The SD card is the primary recording media for your DVR unit;...
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE Solid-State Drive: A Solid-State Drive (SSD) is a high-capacity storage device that utilizes high-performance, solid-state flash memory to provide storage that is not affected by the typical vibration experienced in a mobile environment.
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE DVR Interface Cables The DVR Interface Cables are used to connect to the vehicle and other system components. PD-1771 Power Cable: This cable supplies battery power to the DVR unit; it also includes an ignition signal input cable to turn the system ON and OFF.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE PX-1843 33ft Analog HD A/V Cable: 33ft Analog HD cables are used for the connecting both analog standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD) cameras to the DVR unit. The male ends connect to cameras and the female ends connect to the DVR.

  • Page 14: Dvr Installation

    PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR Installation DVR Unit Mounting The DVR unit is the core of the Recording System. All system connections go to the DVR unit and the storage device (SD Card or SSD) is located inside the DVR unit. It is important to choose a good mounting location for the DVR unit as its location should be readily accessible for viewing status/removing the disk as well as optimal for reducing the installation time of the entire system.
  • Page 15 PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE Installing DVR Power Cable The power cable is an essential component of the DVR unit, it provides power to unit and also controls when the unit turns on and off. It is important to ensure that primary battery power connection is to a clean 12V-24V DC power connection.

  • Page 16: Analog Camera Installation

    PRO-VISION Video Systems ® Analog Camera Installation The DVR unit supports any combination on up to four (4) analog Standard Definition (SD) and Analog High Definition (AHD) cameras. Cameras are connected to the yellow analog camera inputs on the PD-1772 and PD-1773 interface cables (shown below).
  • Page 17 PRO-VISION Video Systems ® Analog HD Mini-Dome Camera Installation The AHD Mini-Dome Camera (Kit P/N: DVR-921, Camera P/N: PC-1921) is designed to be mounted inside a vehicle. The camera is used most often inside the passenger seating areas inside buses and trains, but it also works well in the cargo area of box trucks and vans.
  • Page 18 PRO-VISION Video Systems ® 10. Place the camera locking cover over the camera ball. Loosely tighten the three (3) set screws holes using a 1.5mm Allen wrench, allowing the camera ball to freely move until the desired camera aim is set. 11.
  • Page 19 PRO-VISION Video Systems ® Analog HD Side Camera Installation The AHD Side Camera (Kit P/N: DVR-920, Camera P/N: PC-1920) is designed to provide coverage around the outside of the vehicle. The camera is waterproof rated IP-67 and has a wide-angle lens that can capture a wide area around the outside of the vehicle.
  • Page 20 PRO-VISION Video Systems ® 8. Attach the camera cover to the camera with the four (4) Allen head mounting screws. Leave the screws slightly loose until the camera is aimed. 9. Power on the DVR unit and connect to the Wi-Fi to view the live camera image to properly aim it on the view page.
  • Page 21 PRO-VISION Video Systems ® Analog HD Flush Mount Camera Installation The AHD Flush Mount Camera (Kit P/N: DVR-918, Camera P/N: PC-1918) is designed to be mounted in a body panel or bumper of the vehicle, flush with the surface. The camera is used most often inside the rear bumper of vehicles, but it also works well mounted in an enclosure above the engine compartment or rear window on rear engine busses.
  • Page 22 PRO-VISION Video Systems ® Analog HD Marker Light Camera Installation The AHD Flush Mount Camera (Kit P/N: DVR-910, Camera P/N: PC-1910) is designed to be mounted in an existing 2” marker light hole in the rear body of the vehicle to replace a standard 2” marker light. The camera is used most often as a backup camera and replaces a marker light in the rear bumper.
  • Page 23 PRO-VISION Video Systems ® Analog HD Low Profile Camera Installation The AHD Low Profile Camera (Kit P/N: DVR-912, Camera P/N: PC-1912) is designed to be mounted in the rear of the vehicle. It is very low profile, allowing it to be mounted at the top of the rear for easier wiring and better field of view.
  • Page 24 PRO-VISION Video Systems ® Analog HD Heavy Duty Camera Installation The AHD Heavy Duty Camera (Kit P/N: DVR-918, Camera P/N: PC-1918) is designed to be mounted in the rear of the vehicle. It is relatively small, allowing it to be mounted at the top of the rear for easier wiring and better field of view.
  • Page 25 PRO-VISION Video Systems ® 14. Route and install the extension cable(s) to the cameras final mounting location and connect it to the camera. Leave enough slack to allow removal of the camera if necessary for service in the future. (Typically 4-6”) 15.

  • Page 26: Digital Hd Camera Installation

    PRO-VISION Video Systems ® Digital HD Camera Installation The DVR unit supports two (2) digital HD cameras which can be expanded up to four (4) digital HD cameras by using PX-1848 Expansion Cables. Digital HD Camera Cables/Connections: Each of the digital HD cameras can be connected via a single 10 ft. or 20 ft. cable included with the camera kit or using a specific combination of multiple cables (See below).
  • Page 27 PRO-VISION Video Systems ® Cable Routing: After the locations of DVR and cameras have been determined, cables for the camera(s) can be routed. Determine the approximate cable routing to the locations of each of the cameras. Remove all panels along the route that cables will take to ensure accessibility. After the panels are removed and the path is accessible install the cables.
  • Page 28 PRO-VISION Video Systems ® Digital HD Camera 5 Digital HD Camera 6 Digital HD Camera 5 Digital HD Camera 7 Digital HD Camera 6 Digital HD Camera 5 Digital HD Camera 7 Digital HD Camera 6 Digital HD Camera 8 Digital HD Camera 5 Digital HD Stop-Arm Camera (7 and 8) Digital HD Camera 5...
  • Page 29 PRO-VISION Video Systems ® Digital HD Dome Camera Installation The Night Vision Dome Camera (Kit P/N: DVR-810, Camera P/N: PC-1810) is a versatile camera for use inside a vehicle. It is not waterproof and cannot be mounted outside the vehicle. It has a built-in microphone for audio recording as well as built-in night vision LED’s with an automatic sensor for capturing video in low-light conditions.
  • Page 30 PRO-VISION Video Systems ® 7. Connect the camera connector to the cable running to the DVR unit, if it is not yet installed, install the cable at this time and then continue to step 8. 8. Hold the camera ball onto the base feeding any excess cable back through the hole in the base. 9.
  • Page 31 PRO-VISION Video Systems ® Digital HD Windshield Camera Installation The Wide-Angle Windshield Camera (Kit P/N: DVR-813, Camera P/N: PC- 1813) is designed to mount to glass and view through it either out the front or side of the vehicle. This camera has a wide-angle 130° horizontal field- of-view that allows it to cover a wide area directly out the window.
  • Page 32 PRO-VISION Video Systems ® Digital HD Side Camera Installation The Waterproof Night Vision Side Camera (Kit P/N: DVR-814, Camera P/N: PC-1814) is designed to mount on the left or right side of a vehicle and capture video along the side of the vehicle. This camera has a horizontal coverage of a ~75°...
  • Page 33 PRO-VISION Video Systems ® 7. Route the camera cable through the mounting hole in the center of the bracket (if applicable) and install a grommet or put adhesive around the cable to provide a seal with the hole. 8. Route and install the extension cable(s) to the cameras final mounting location and connect it to the camera.
  • Page 34 PRO-VISION Video Systems ® Digital HD Exterior Camera Installation The Waterproof Night Vision Camera (Kit P/N: DVR-816, Camera P/N: PC-1816) is designed to mount on the rear of a vehicle and capture the area directly behind the vehicle. This camera has a horizontal coverage of a ~120°...
  • Page 35 PRO-VISION Video Systems ® 23. Route the camera cable through the mounting hole in the center of the bracket (if applicable) and install a grommet or put adhesive around the cable to provide a seal with the hole. 24. Route and install the extension cable(s) to the cameras final mounting location and connect it to the camera.
  • Page 36 PRO-VISION Video Systems ® Digital HD Super Wide Angle Camera Installation The Super Wide Angle Camera (Kit P/N: DVR-818, Camera P/N: PC-1818) is designed to provide superior coverage inside the vehicle. The camera is very similar to another camera model (DVR-813) visually, but this camera has a wider field-of-view and two infrared (IR) LED’s to the left and right of the camera lens.
  • Page 37 PRO-VISION Video Systems ® 7. If mounting directly to headliner, where the camera cable must go through headliner, remove one mounting screw, temporarily remove bracket, then drill a 5/8” hole (Shown in below) between the mounting holes. Feed the camera cable (Shown in YELLOW below) through it, then reinstall the bracket leaving the cable to the front or rear of the bracket.
  • Page 38 PRO-VISION Video Systems ® 2. Ensure that there is sufficient clearance behind the panel to allow the camera to be mounted; 1.25” of clearance is required. Clearance 1.25” +20° +10° 0° -10° -20° 3. Determine the orientation of the mounting bracket by the desired mounting angle. Observe the image above and the desired mounting angle and align the holes as show in color with the camera’s mounting holes...
  • Page 39 PRO-VISION Video Systems ® Digital HD Wide-Angle Exterior Camera Installation The Wide-Angle Exterior Camera (Kit P/N: DVR-820, Camera P/N: PC- 1820) is designed to provide coverage around the outside of the vehicle. The camera is waterproof rated IP-67 and has a wide-angle lens that can capture a wide area around the outside of the vehicle.
  • Page 40 PRO-VISION Video Systems ® 15. If you are certain of the cameras mounting location and that the correct hole for the cable has been drilled, then attach the gasket to the camera base, route the camera cable through the base and gasket, and then through the 5/8”...
  • Page 41 PRO-VISION Video Systems ® Digital HD Mini-Dome Camera Installation The HD Mini-Dome Camera (Kit P/N: DVR-821, Camera P/N: PC-1821) is designed to be mounted inside a vehicle. The camera is used most often inside the passenger seating areas inside buses and trains, but it also works well in the cargo area of box trucks and vans.
  • Page 42 PRO-VISION Video Systems ® 17. Connect the camera connector to the cable running to the DVR unit, if it is not yet installed, install the cable at this time and then continue to step 9. 18. Hold the camera ball and feed any excess cable through the hole or cable grove in the mounted base until the camera ball is resting on the center of the rubber gasket.
  • Page 43 PRO-VISION Video Systems ® Digital HD Dual-Lens Stop-Arm Camera Installation The HD Dual-Lens Stop-Arm Camera (Kit P/N: DVR-824 Camera P/N: PC-1824) is designed to capture license plates and faces of drivers that pass a school bus while the bus is stopped and has its flashing red lights and stop-arm open.
  • Page 44 PRO-VISION Video Systems ® HD Camera Connector (4) Vehicle Mounting Screws Rubber Mounting Gasket Camera Mounting Base Camera Housing (2) Camera Assembly Screws Self-Drilling Screw Mounting Holes Installation: 1. Attach the camera mounting base to the rubber mounting gasket as shown to the right. Hold the mounting base assembly to the desired mounting location and ensure the base is parallel to the body lines on the side of the bus.
  • Page 45 PRO-VISION Video Systems ® After the base and gasket are securely attached to the bus, route the camera cable through the drilled center cable hole and place the camera in the mounting base assembly. Orient the camera so that the bolt cutouts in the housing are pointed toward the ground and the “UP “...

  • Page 46: Display Installation

    PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE Display Installation There are multiple different monitors available that installed in the vehicle and connected to the DVR. The DVR unit includes a standard RCA video output for temporary display connection and aiming.
  • Page 47 INSTALLATION PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE 10.1” HD Monitor Kit 1. Determine monitor mounting location and then decide which mount 10.1” Quad will be used. The U-shaped mounting bracket works well mounting to the dash or ceiling. The adjustable fan mounting bracket works well adhesive mounted to dashboards or windshields, it also can be screw mounted.

  • Page 48: External Trigger Inputs

    PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE External Trigger Inputs The unit has three (3) auxiliary trigger inputs located on the PD-1833 GPS / Event / Triggers cable at the rear of the unit. Each trigger input can be used in a variety of ways. The trigger inputs are used to trigger alarm recordings, to display a four-character word on the recording, to generate an alert email, to trigger an audible alarm, or a combination of all events.

  • Page 49: Wi-Fi Antenna Installation

    PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE Wi-Fi Antenna Installation There are two (2) Wi-Fi antennas included with the system, they are both identical and can be connected to either of the two (2) Wi-Fi connection ports on the rear of the DVR unit. At least one antenna is needed to allow configuration of the unit through Wi-Fi.

  • Page 50: Event Marker Button Installation

    INSTALLATION PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE Event Marker Button Installation Event Button LED Status Light The Event Marker Button (P/N: PD-1770) is used to provide the driver an easy way to mark Normal video as an important Alarm Video and to serve as a marker to mark a point of importance within an Alarm video.

  • Page 51: Gps Receiver Antenna Installation

    INSTALLATION PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE GPS Receiver Antenna Installation The GPS Antenna (P/N: PD-1750) provides GPS data to the DVR, this data includes vehicle speed, location, and current date/time. The data can be used to trigger events, map the vehicles location during playback, as well as syncronize date/time with the DVR.

  • Page 52: Solid-State Drive (Ssd) Installation

    PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE Solid-State Drive (SSD) Installation The DVR has the capability of adding an additional high capacity solid state storage device. This drive can be used in addition to or instead of the included SDXC Card.

  • Page 53: Configuration

    PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE CONFIGURATION After the installation is completed, the DVR must be configured to fully utilize its functionality. This requires the vehicle ignition to be powered ON and a smart device (tablet, laptop, smartphone) to connect and configure the system.

  • Page 54: Connecting To The Dvr

    PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE Connecting to the DVR The DVR can be connected with an Ethernet (LAN) cable to a laptop, or it can also be accessed wirelessly using a Wi-Fi connected laptop, tablet, or smartphone device.

  • Page 55: Basic Dvr Settings

    CONFIGURATION PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE Basic DVR Settings Basic DVR settings are adjusting by clicking on the settings button in the upper right corner of the web page and then selecting the category from the drop-down menu.
  • Page 56 CONFIGURATION PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE Select the time zone for your area. This is required if using GPS time sync, if set incorrectly GPS will synchronize to the incorrect time. DST Setting: Set Daylight Saving Time for three global regions or disable DST.
  • Page 57 CONFIGURATION PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE Recording Settings: Configure Cameras: Select the method of configuring cameras, if you unsure, select “All at Once” to configure all cameras with the same settings. Video Recording: Select when the camera(s) will be recording.
  • Page 58 CONFIGURATION PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE Record Status: Indicates if the camera is currently recording “Recording” or “Idle” (not recording) Start All and Start/Stop: Allows the control of the camera recording state, typically used to temporarily start/stop recording for testing purposes.

  • Page 59: Advanced Dvr Settings

    CONFIGURATION PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE Advanced DVR Settings Advanced DVR settings are adjusting by clicking on the settings button in the upper right corner of the web page and then selecting the category from the drop-down menu.
  • Page 60 PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE Network Settings The network settings allow the user to configure the LAN and Wi-Fi functions of the DVR unit. The default configuration is to have Wi-Fi enabled using Wi-Fi Access Point Mode. There are two different Wi-Fi modes on the DVR unit that can be set from the “Wi-Fi Mode”...
  • Page 61 PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE Stored Wi-Fi List: This displays a list of all available Wi-Fi networks that have been previously entered for the DVR to connect to. If you wish to remove a previous Wi-Fi SSID, select it from the list and press “Remove”.
  • Page 62 CONFIGURATION PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE Stop-Arm Camera If a DVR-824 Stop-Arm camera is connected to the DVR unit, the “Stop-Arm Camera” settings page will appear in the DVR unit’s web menu under “Advanced” settings. Vehicle Detection Status: Shows the current status of the detection feature.
  • Page 63 CONFIGURATION PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE System Info Unit Info: Shows the current version of all DVR unit. Camera Info: Shows the current versions of each camera and if applicable its model/type. Import/Update: Allows configuration files or firmware to be uploaded onto the DVR unit, press “Choose File”, locate your file, then press...

  • Page 64: Operation

    OPERATION PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE OPERATION DVR Status Lights A fully functional DVR will display the following status lights while it is actively recording.  AMBER Normally OFF. Indicates when the DVR is connected to a 4G network.

  • Page 65: Viewing Cameras On A Smart Device

    PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE Viewing Cameras on a Smart Device The DVR can be accessed using an Ethernet cable to a laptop or desktop PC, or it can be accessed wirelessly using a laptop, tablet or smartphone device (with Wi-Fi AP Mode enabled).

  • Page 66: View Files On Web

    PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE View Files on Web The DVR can be accessed using an Ethernet cable to a laptop or desktop PC, or it can be accessed wirelessly using a laptop, tablet or smartphone device (with Wi-Fi AP Mode enabled).

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE DVR Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Solution Check the fuse(s) on the red battery power and DVR has no lights on and will not DVR has no battery power or ground black ground wires on the DVR power cable for boot up.
  • Page 68 TROUBLESHOOTING PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE See the “DVR is not loading SD card/SSD” The SD card or SSD is not able to be loaded by DVR. section above. Go to the Recording settings page of the web The camera(s) are not set to record.
  • Page 69 TROUBLESHOOTING PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE SD Card/SSD Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Solution The SD card or SSD is not inserted Ensure the disk is fully inserted into DVR, it fully should be flush with the DVR faceplate...
  • Page 70 TROUBLESHOOTING PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE Web/Viewing Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Solution The device is configured with and Ensure that the network settings of the devices incorrect IP. Wi-Fi are set to DHCP rather than static IP. Ensure the LAN web address of 192.168.10.254 The web path was entered incorrectly.
  • Page 71 TROUBLESHOOTING PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE The device is configured with and Ensure that the network settings of the devices incorrect static IP. Wi-Fi are set to DHCP rather than static IP. Ensure the web address of 192.168.10.254 was The web path was entered incorrectly.
  • Page 72 TROUBLESHOOTING PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE Camera & Accessory Troubleshooting: Problem Possible Causes Solution Test to ensure it is a camera problem by A camera is disconnected or is not swapping that camera to another input on the working properly or is damaged.

  • Page 73: Compliance

    COMPLIANCE & WARRANTY PRO-VISION Video Systems ® DVR-906M SYSTEM GUIDE COMPLIANCE The PRO-VISION model PD-1900 Hybrid HD Digital Video Recorder (DVR) is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.

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