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Index
audio bitrate, 30
authorising DVR3, 45
automatic gain control, 30
automatic recording, 44
CAN recording, 40
card reader, 46
CF card
corrupted, 18
format, 17
new, 17
configuration
exit, 22
factory reset, 22
read config, 22
write config, 22
contact details, 61
contacting your dealer, 58
deleting files, 18
DVR3 module, 6
DVR3-130 rear panel, 7
DVR3-130 wiring, 8
DVR3-240/440/540 rear
panel, 7
DVR3-240/440/540 wiring, 10
firmware upgrade, 56
frequently asked questions, 58
front panel, 6
harness
DVR3-130, 53
input, 55
monitor, 54
power, 55
status, 55
system, 54
make a recording, 13
manual recording, 44
microphone bias, 30
mounting template, 51
pincode authorisation, 41
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play a recording, 16
record quality, 24
record resolution, 24
recording lamp, 45
recording mode, 36
registering DVR3, 46
screen
advanced AGC, 31
alarms, 37
audio setup, 30
camera configuration, 27
connection, 21
data recorder, 34
G sensors, 38
interfaces, 39
record control, 36
system information, 23
video setup, 24
serial port, 39
service and support, 58
service enquiries, 59
specifications, 49
triggering, 36
troubleshooting, 48
upgrading firmware, 56
vehicle power, 45
video
bitrate, 25
downloading, 45
file size, 42
index, 42
input, 25
intra-frame, 25
overlay, 25
prefix, 42
source, 25
synchronisation, 40, 43
video logger, 43
web-site, 58
STACK DVR3 User Guide
DVR
3
Harsh
Environment
Digital Video & Data Recorders
Users Guide
PART NO. ST542114-003
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- Page 1 36 contacting your dealer, 58 system information, 23 deleting files, 18 video setup, 24 DVR3 module, 6 serial port, 39 DVR3-130 rear panel, 7 service and support, 58 DVR3-130 wiring, 8 service enquiries, 59 Harsh Environment DVR3-240/440/540 rear...
- Page 2 A small number of sensors can be serviced or repaired. Your dealer can advise which sensors are serviceable. Loan/Replacement equipment – STACK operate a return to base service and repair policy. We do not offer an advance exchange or loan scheme.
- Page 3 This user guide will help you install and use your STACK ii) If corrective action cannot be easily identified, a full DVR3. It explains how to set up and configure the system diagnosis and a “Corrective Action Assessment” will be for your application.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Deleting Files ....................5 If you or your Dealer have identified a fault with your Chapter 3. Installation ..................6 STACK equipment, it is possible to return the goods for DVR3-130 Wiring ..................8 inspection. Your dealer will help you with this. Before DVR3-240/440/540 Wiring ................ - Page 5 STACK product. If you still have questions, please contact your Dealer. Contacting your Dealer For a current list of dealers, log-on to the STACK web-site, click on Video Systems and then Customer Support. Finally select Where to buy. When making contact it is important you have the following...
- Page 6 Removing power during the upgrade process may need the unit to be returned to STACK for reprogramming. 12. Reconnect DVR3 to your computer via the USB lead. 13. Confirm on the Information tab within the DVR Configuration Utility that the DVR3 software version number has changed.
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Page 7: Chapter 1. Introduction
From time to time STACK may release upgrades to the Recorder range. Specially designed for harsh environments, firmware within your DVR3. These can be found on the they provide the optimum solution for capturing audio and STACK web-site which we suggest you visit occasionally to video on the move. - Page 8 A data overlay feature is available so that date, time and GPS data may be stamped onto the recorded video. Connecting the DVR3 directly by CAN-bus to a STACK Data System allows up to 256 channels of data, including GPS and the internal 3-axis G sensor channels, to be recorded alongside the video and audio.
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Page 9: Chapter 2. Essential User Information
Chapter 2. Essential User Information Appendix B. Wiring Harness Diagrams Chapter 2. Essential User Information DVR3-240/440/540 System Harness (ST918118) Please read this chapter before using your STACK DVR3. DVR3-130 Standard Components Quantity Description ST9374 DVR3-130 Module ST918119 DVR3-130 System Harness... -
Page 10: Video Standard
Appendix B. Wiring Harness Diagrams Video Standard Appendix B. Wiring Harness Diagrams DVR3 can be configured to either the PAL or NTSC video DVR3-130 Harness (ST918119) standard to match the camera which is connected. Only PAL and NTSC are currently supported. -
Page 11: Deleting Files
PC’s hard drive and then perform a format. Compact Ensure any useful recordings have been archived before performing a format. Flash View from above M3 x 5mm deep 6 places underneath STACK DVR3 User Guide STACK DVR3 User Guide... -
Page 12: Chapter 3. Installation
Chapter 3. Installation Chapter 3. Installation Appendix A. Mounting Template Before installing DVR3, take a few moments to plan the installation. First identify all the components which came Use the template on the next page for mounting DVR3. with your system. You may like to perform a dry run by Remember to leave room for card insertion and removal.. - Page 13 Chapter 3. Installation Chapter 9. Specifications Now identify a suitable location for DVR3. It can be mounted in any orientation but, when looking for a location, please bear in mind that there must be approximately 50mm (2”) clearance for the wiring harnesses at the back of the unit to ensure that the cables will not be bent too sharply.
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Page 14: Dvr3-130 Wiring
Chapter 9. Specifications Chapter 3. Installation Chapter 9. Specifications contact your STACK dealer if you need to purchase the adapter wiring harness. The wiring harnesses supplied by STACK are terminated with commonly used connectors. If your equipment uses different connectors, please obtain appropriate adapters, available from your STACK dealer. - Page 15 Power (B+ and B-) connectors. You must provide a 5 amp DVR3. files (see page 18) fuse in the B+ connection to protect DVR3. An independent My media player DVR3 files have a Install an MPEG-2 If the PC does not have a DVD switch can be added to isolate the module.
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Chapter 7. Video and Data Systems Chapter 3. Installation If no Card Reader is available, it is possible to put DVR3 same as the input. Connect the yellow phono plug to the into Card Reader mode. Leave the CF card in place and video input on your monitor. - Page 17 The best method for downloading data to your PC is to take recording finishes cleanly when the Record Switch is turned the card out of its slot in DVR3 and insert it into a Card off. If the supply is obtained from a vehicle’s ignition switch, Reader connected to your PC.
- Page 18 Chapter 7. Video and Data Systems Chapter 3. Installation Recording Lamp DVR3 could switch off before the recording has finished and that recording may be lost (see page 18). The DVR3 Recording Lamp will be illuminated whenever a Connect a GPS receiver into the DL (Data Link) connector video recording is being made.
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Page 19: Chapter 4. Operation
Additionally, recording can be initiated using the DVR3 Record Switch. Setting the Record Switch to On will cause video recording to start. To stop DVR3 recording, the Record Switch must be set to Off. STACK DVR3 User Guide STACK DVR3 User Guide... - Page 20 Recording Lamp will illuminate and the Status Lamp will flash green for 3 seconds with a mark space ratio showing DVR3 has a built-in CAN interface enabling it to be the capacity remaining: connected to any STACK Display or Data Logging System, to provide synchronous data and video recording.
- Page 21 Use this to set the file name prefix used storing video files on the Compact Flash card. Maximum File Size DVR3 stores large video recordings as seperate files. Use this item to select the maximum size for each file. STACK DVR3 User Guide...
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Page 22: To Play A Recording
Chapter 6. Configuration Chapter 4. Operation To play a recording: Pincodes DVR3 files can be played on a PC using an MPEG-2 media The Pincodes tab allows you to authorise features of DVR3 player. by entering a Pincode. Insert the Compact Flash card into the appropriate slot on your PC. -
Page 23: Operation With A New Compact Flash Card
PC and Systems). If not checked, you must start recording using the displaying the card DVR3 Record Switch or using an Alarm (see page 37). properties by right Select the correct message protocol for your system and the clicking the disk icon in 1Mb/s communication rate. -
Page 24: Deleting Files
To run Scan Disk, right click on the Compact Flash card icon in My Computer and select “Properties”. Select the “Tools” If using a STACK ST995 GPS Receiver, set to 19200 Baud. tab and, under “Error-checking”, click “Check Now”. STACK DVR3 User Guide... - Page 25 “Start” button. This configuration screen allows you to enable the internal G sensors and to specify the orientation of DVR3 in relation to the vehicle it is fitted to. It is also possible to select the sampling rate of the internal G sensors from a list.
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Page 26: Chapter 5. Compact Flash Cards
Shut down the DVR Configuration Utility on your PC. • Disconnect the USB cable. Once the card has been changed you may switch DVR3 back on and reconnect the USB cable. Do not change the card loaded into DVR3 while it is powered-up or connected to your PC. -
Page 27: Chapter 6. Configuration
Chapter 6. Configuration Chapter 6. Configuration Record Control This tab allows configuration of both Normal and Event DVR3 may be configured from a PC when connected via a recording functions. USB lead. Once you have finished configuring DVR3, exit the DVR Configuration Utility to update DVR3 and return it to normal operation. - Page 28 The DVR Configuration Utility is only able to establish If using DVR3 with a STACK Data Monitoring System (see connection with DVR3 when it is powered-up and has a valid Chapter 7. Video and Data Systems), the list of channels will CF Card installed.
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Page 29: Information
Chapter 6. Configuration Information Data Recorder This screen shows the serial numbers of DVR3 and the DVR This tab allows configuration of data to be recorded from the Configuration Utility software. directly connected sensors (G, GPS etc) and those obtained from the CAN bus. -
Page 30: Video Setup
The software shows an estimate Example 2. The AGC output gain has also been reduced due of the record time at the bottom of the screen, depending to the smaller Maximum Gain. upon resolution. STACK DVR3 User Guide STACK DVR3 User Guide... - Page 31 3. May be more suitable as the starting point for a condition where noise is relatively large. Variable Bit Rate is only available on DVR3-540. The following examples can be used as a guide to setting the Intra-Frame Only Advanced AGC parameters :- Check this box to enable intra-frame only compression.
- Page 32 Chapter 6. Configuration Chapter 6. Configuration Advanced AGC As well as a highly advanced video processor, DVR3 also incorporates a sophisticated sound processor used for Active Gain Control. For most applications the standard gain control on the Audio Setup tab will be all you require.
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Page 33: Camera Configuration
Controls for Border, Mirror and Flip are also located on the right of the configuration screen. Use the “Colour Settings” STACK DVR3 User Guide STACK DVR3 User Guide... - Page 34 Click the OK button when configuration is complete. Then The system will not magnify camera images so the maximum click Write Config. to save the changes to DVR3. zoom is 1:1, ie, 100%. Use the toolbar buttons Send to Back and Bring to Front to arrange how the windows overlap each other.
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