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Camera Settings Troubleshooting ...29 Accessories .. 30 Warranty Contact ... 31 User Manual XM-DVR Pro Dual Channel DVR Page 1 of 32 XM-DVR Pro Dual Channel DVR Page 2 of 32 December 2009 Manual Rev 3.05 December 2009 Manual Rev 3.05...
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Datatoys XM-DVR Pro! The XM-DVR Pro the highest quality MPEG2 recorder available, with an advanced encoding algorithm and one of the highest bit rates. The XM-DVR Pro is used world wide in The XM-DVR Pro is available in four variants: film, aviation, military, motorsports and many other applications.
RS232, or by the IR remote control. The XM-DVR Pro records the video and audio files to media in a secure format • which can be transferred to a PC via the DVR2PC software. Once transferred the files can be viewed with any MPEG2 media player or burned to a DVD.
Connections DVI: Mates with DVI Connector on the XM-DVR Pro • Please refer to diagram below for proper connection of your XM-DVR Pro and its AV-OUT: Mates with AV-OUT cable or monitor. • components. All connections are indexed and should be hand tightened. Extension SWTCH: Mates with patch cable or record stop/start switch.
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This power connection will supply for various audio inputs. the XM-DVR Pro, cameras, microphones and auxiliary devices with power. Audio Video Output Connection: One (1) AV-OUT connection can be found on the DVI-Harness in the form of a male 4-PIN connector.
The XM-DVR Pro is designed to be mounted with 10-24 or 10-32 bolts through the four mounting holes in the front and rear plates of the DVR. The XM-DVR Pro can be mounted in any orientation while maintaining access to the media bays and clearance for connections.
To stop the recording you may simply cut power to the XM-DVR Pro. When power is cut the unit will automatically close the Once cabling and all other components are installed, connect the system per the file from the last archive point.
Once a monitor is connected, insert the compact flash card, and boot the DVR. CAUTION Never insert or remove a memory card from the XM-DVR Pro while power The DVR will take 20-30 seconds to boot and you will see the splash screen appear is being supplied to the unit.
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For optimal playback it is recommended you deinterlace files while viewing. In Transferring Events VLC this can be done by clicking Video>Deinterlace>Blend CAUTION Never insert or remove a memory card from the XM-DVR Pro while power is being supplied to the unit. This may damage equipment and render your recordings useless.
Menu and Settings On-Screen Display All settings for the XM-DVR Pro are configured through the on-screen display. To Remote Control view the on-screen display you must connect a monitor per the instructions on page Button Function: Once the DVR boots you notice a blue info bar at the bottom of the screen.
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Video Timeout - upon loss of video signal, this is the amount of time the • system waits before closing the file. XM-DVR Pro Dual Channel DVR Page 21 of 32 XM-DVR Pro Dual Channel DVR Page 22 of 32 December 2009 Manual Rev 3.05...
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NOTE To set the XM-DVR Pro to start recording on power up with out a switch the Alarm This menu contains the switch settings for stopping and starting recordings. following settings are recommended. Pre Alarm – 0 • Post Alarm – Inf •...
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Restore factory defaults Erase disk Change password NOTE Settings are saved by scrolling to Save and pressing the right arrow. XM-DVR Pro Dual Channel DVR Page 25 of 32 XM-DVR Pro Dual Channel DVR Page 26 of 32 December 2009 Manual Rev 3.05...
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About Factory Default – restore settings to their factory-preset values • Displays firmware and related information, such as version and date. XM-DVR Pro Dual Channel DVR Page 27 of 32 XM-DVR Pro Dual Channel DVR Page 28 of 32 December 2009 Manual Rev 3.05...
Trouble Shooting Accessories The DVR is equipped with three Datatoys offers a wide variety of accessories that can be added to your DVR. status lights: Power – Green • Monitors Fault – Red • Active – Amber • Several monitors are available that can be added to...
Warranty Motorsports-Exchange.com LLC (Datatoys) warrants that each new XM-DVR Pro will be free of defective materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. Motorsports-Exchange.com LLC will remedy and such defect by repair or replacement (at our option) of the unit, provided the unit is delivered to the address listed above, intact, with all transportation charges prepaid, and accompanied by a copy of the original receipt and return authorization number.
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