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- Page 1 4-Channel Hybrid DVR Installation Guide © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Copying DVR Configuration....32 DH4 Installation....6 DH4 Advanced Configuration. -
Page 4: System Components
DH4 Installation Guide System Components System Components The typical installation components are listed below. • DH4 video recorder with hard drive, locking front cover, cable cover, fasteners, and mounting plate • Power harness (PH2X2MFJR) Camera Options • Analog High Definition cameras (HD3Q, HD3W, HD3U, HD3S, HD2Q, HD1W, HD1Q, or HD1S) •... -
Page 5: System Diagram
060-1197 Black - Left Turn Green - Stop 5 wires Red - Brake Signal 20 ft./6.1m Brown - Warning White - Right Turn © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 5... -
Page 6: Dh4 Installation
A single 4-inch diameter loop is sufficient. WARNING It is your responsibility to avoid damaging safety or electrical systems. Ensure you read and understand the DH4 DVR Installation Requirements. If you are not confident in your ability to perform the procedures in this tutorial, please contact Technical Support at 1.844.899.7366 or PTsupport@safefleet.net. -
Page 7: Installing The Dvr
10. When DVR installation is complete, attach the front door by hooking the door along the top edge and turning the key to the locked position. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 7... -
Page 8: Installing The Adapter Harness (Optional)
To RGY Button extn. harness (1 x 5) Installing the Expansion Harness (Optional) The Expansion Harness (Part # 060-1059) can connect the DH4 DVR to Student Tracking and Rear Vision systems. To install the Expansion Harness: To DVR EXPANSION socket (2 x 4) 1. -
Page 9: Firmware Updates
Completing Upgrade After restarting, the DVR may take up to 3 minutes to load and complete the upgrade. Wait until the DVR finishes loading. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 9... -
Page 10: Hardware Installation Checklist
OK. Exit the Configuration setting menu, and system setup is complete. Fasten and lock the front cover. Secure the cable cover on the DVR using the screws provided. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 10... -
Page 11: Dh4 Operation
5 seconds in temporary power following faults occurs: mode or in shutdown sequence with ignition off. • video loss • HDD unlocked • fan error • PoE overload © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 11... -
Page 12: Dvr Back Panel Features
8. EXPANSION - connector for communicating with (Power Over Ethernet)-LAN port supplies other devices 12 volts to power accessories such as the Smart-Reach Lite wireless bridge. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 12... -
Page 13: Video System Status
If the system is experiencing video loss and not recording, the red light displays. On systems with primary storage consisting of dual media, both media must fail. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 13... -
Page 14: Video Flagging
2. Click text or numbers to enter values with the virtual keys. Cancel closes the keyboard without saving changes. 3. When you're done, click Enter to save changes and close the keyboard. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 14... -
Page 15: Health Check
WIFI RSSI Relative radio frequency signal strength: the lower the dBm value, the stronger the signal. Reported dBm of between 50-75 indicates a strong signal. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 15... -
Page 16: Dh4 Administration
User Guide here. For full-featured video review, searching, and archiving, we recommend Evidence Manager. The software is supported on a Windows-based computer. For more information, see the Evidence Manager User Guide on the Safe Fleet Community. Using the On-screen Display To use the On-screen Display: 1. - Page 17 - PLAYBACK (DVR playing locally) • - RECORD (normal recording) • - ALARM (alarm recording) • - V.LOSS (video loss or camera signal loss) © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 17...
- Page 18 Number of alarms triggered. Resets to 0 when DVR is restarted. Highlights to indicate trouble with the DVR fan. Highlights when external G-Sensor is connected. Highlights when vehicle ignition is on. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 18...
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Page 19: Working With Video
4. In the center of the Playback View, click the Show/Hide icon. The Playback Toolbar appears. 5. Click the icons to browse video and archive clips. Multi-camera View Playback Toolbar Metadata © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 19... - Page 20 For more information, see Metadata Details in DH4-CONF2: Title/Display Menu Show/Hide Playback Tool Bar Shows/hides the playback tool bar. Exit Closes the On-Screen Display © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 20...
- Page 21 The DVR retrieves a list of recorded video segments containing the specified event type. Select an item from the list, then click Play to view the video captured when the event occurred. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 21...
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Page 22: Dh4 Basic Configuration
Connect a portable monitor to the VIDEO OUT RCA jack on the DVR front panel and plug a mouse into the USB port to work with configuration settings. For more information, see DH4 Administration: Accessing the On-screen Display. To set or change a password, right-click in Live view, then choose the Configuration --> System Password options. - Page 23 IT administrator. Network Advanced WIFI If the DH4 built-in WIFI is used, enter WIFI settings as instructed by an IT administrator. System Select the aUdio channel to output from the DVR audio RCA socket.
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Page 24: Time/Date Tab
Set the date for the DVR. GPS Time Sync If GPS is installed, set this ON to have the system time [OFF] automatically updated when satellites are detected. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 24... -
Page 25: Title/Display Tab
If Metadata Display is ON, display the ambient temperature [F], C inside the DVR in degrees. Select F (Fahrenheit) in the USA or C (Celsius) in Canada. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 25... - Page 26 Vehicle ignition state (highlighted=ignition on, dimmed=off) Fan failure notification (highlighted=failure, dimmed=normal) G-Sensor (GSN) G Sensor threshold incident (highlighted=threshold exceeded). For more information, see DH4 Configuration: G Sensor Options © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 26...
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Page 27: Camera Settings
[15 fps.], OFF, 1 fps, 5 fps, 7 (channel requirements. fps, 10 fps, 15 fps, 20 fps, speed) 30 fps This sets the recorded frame rate, per second. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 27... -
Page 28: Configuring Signals
Signal labels and searching for events When a signal is activated, the associated 3-character label appears on-screen during video playback. For example, "BRK" appears when the brake pedal is applied. For more information, see Metadata Details in DH4 Configuration: Title/ Display Menu. - Page 29 Note: assigning alarms to the default signals 1 through 5 is generally not recommended, since these would be continually triggered by normal vehicle operation. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 29...
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Page 30: Alarm Settings
If the system is wirelessly enabled with our video management software, flagged video can be automatically downloaded to your network (for more information, see the Commander User Guide or the Depot Manager User Guide on the Safe Fleet Community). - Page 31 Details depend on the camera connected to the channel (HD 1080p, HD 720p, or Standard Definition). The highest supported resolution is the default, and two lower-quality options are available. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 31...
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Page 32: Copying Dvr Configuration
USB storage device formatted by a Windows computer using the FAT To create a configuration file: 1. Insert the USB storage device in the USB port on the DVR's front panel. For more information, see DH4 Operation: Front and Rear Panel Features. - Page 33 Network configuration (if the DVR is equipped with wireless capabilities) • Alarm/Signal G Sensor calibration (if the external G-Sensor is installed) For more information, see DH4 Configuration: Setting up the DVR. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 33...
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Page 34: Dh4 Advanced Configuration
Enables a time delay to continue recording after the ignition signal to the DVR is turned off. The power output connector on the DVR rear panel remains active during this time. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 34... - Page 35 Recording This setting applies to audio and video only - it does not affect other data types such as telemetry, logs, or diagnostic records. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 35...
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Page 36: Network Settings
If the IP information is changed and saved in a configuration file for upload to other DVRs, their settings must also be updated. For more information, see DH4 Configuration: Copying DVR Configuration. Contact Safe Fleet Engineering Services or Technical Support to assign an IP address or reset the Smart-Reach Mobile wireless bridge, or for more information. - Page 37 Typically, leave the HTTP Port set to 80, unless otherwise instructed by IT personnel. Note: Disable unused networks We highly recommend disabling Ethernet capability (turn Setting Type OFF) when Ethernet connectivity is not required. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 37...
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Page 38: Advanced Network Settings
2. Configure settings as required. For details, see Menu Options, below. 3. Click Back to save settings, then click Back again to return to the Configuration menu. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 38... - Page 39 Use a value between 0 and 32. Default Enter the Default Gateway IP address for communicating with the cellular [172.30.2.1] Gateway modem, as determined by a qualified network expert. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 39...
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Page 40: Built-In Wifi Settings
DH4 Advanced Configuration Built-in WIFI Settings Use these settings to configure the DH4's built-in WIFI and connect the DVR to an access point on the customer network. For information on supported applications, see the vMax Web, Depot Manager, and Commander documentation available on the Safe Fleet Community. -
Page 41: Vms Servers
Up to 10 server hostnames or IP addresses that can receive VMS heartbeat Maximum 64 Address messages from the DVR as determined by a qualified network expert. characters. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 41... -
Page 42: G-Sensor
3. If required, adjust G-Sensor settings. For details, see Menu Options, below. 4. Click Back to save settings, then click Back again to return to the Configuration menu. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 42... - Page 43 ALM1-ALM4 Peak Use the observed peak values to refine threshold settings. Peak values reflect detected G Sensor levels for axis, Vector, and Accident activity. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 43...
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Page 44: Speed Settings
Settings other than OFF trigger the selected action (S1-S10=Signal, [OFF], Log, S1 - S10, Speed Action ALM1-ALM4=Alarm, Log=DVR log entry) when the vehicle exceeds the ALM1 - ALM4 specified Speed Limit. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 44... -
Page 45: Gps Fencing
Rectangle - Sets the area for GPS fencing by upper left and lower right rectangular coordinates. This option only displays the "Top Left" and "Bottom Right" data entry fields. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 45... -
Page 46: User Levels
Enter user names, passwords, and assign levels. For details, see Menu Options, below. 3. Click Back to save changes, then click Back again to return to the Configuration menu. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 46... -
Page 47: System Settings
1. Select System to open the tab. 2. Adjust system settings as required. For details, see Menu Options, below. 3. Click Back to save changes. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 47... -
Page 48: Monitor Settings
2. Configure options as required. For details, see Menu Options, below. 3. Click Back to save settings, then click Back again to return to the Configuration menu. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 48... - Page 49 For the Timer trigger type, select the amount of time each active video channel 10 sec. 30 sec. displays during rotation. For example, 10sec changes channels between valid camera inputs every 10 seconds. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1234 R1 p. 49...
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Page 50: Appendix
For product information, documentation, and support details, please visit the Safe Fleet community: https://community.safefleet.net Information in this guide is subject to change without notice. Please check the Safe Fleet community for the latest information: Contact Safe Fleet Technical Support •...
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