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  • Page 1 AHD MDVR Vehicle DVR User Manual...
  • Page 2 Before installing and using the AHD MDVR, be sure to read the Manual. The first part of the statement concerns the matters to be attention before installing and using.  Attention The unit will not function (turn on) if the lock is not turned to the locked position, use the MDVR key ...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Product Overview ............................... 1 Basic functions ................................1 Audio/Video Compression Format ........................1 Audio/video recording mode ..........................1 Image quality when monitoring, recording, playback ..................2 Total Resources ..............................2 Alarm pre-recording ............................3 Full duplex ................................ 3 Malfunction alarming function .........................3 Self-test the status and self-recovery ........................3 Front-end device control and multi-channel monitor and switch ..............4 Networking ...............................

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    1 Product Overview The four-channel /eight –channel /twelve–channel Embedded Digital Hard Disk Video Recorder、Embedded Network Hard Disk Video Recorder is designed for car safety. It uses embedded processor and embedded operating system, combined with video / audio compression / decompression, GPS, car recorder, and the capacity hard disk storage technology to confirm the high intelligence and high stability.

  • Page 5: Image Quality When Monitoring, Recording, Playback

    Image quality when monitoring, recording, playback  Resolution Monitoring: 4/8 Channel AHD 720P: 1280*720/CH; Recording: 1280*720/CH; Playback: 1280*720/CH Frequencies The monitoring, recording and playback are all with 25fps or 30fps  Horizontal resolution for monitoring 4/8 Channel AHD 720P: 1280*720/CH Horizontal resolution for playback 4/8 Channel AHD 720P: 1280*720/CH Total Resources...

  • Page 6: Alarm Pre-Recording

    Alarm pre-recording  Alarm video mode, alarm pre - recorded more than 5s video, audio, positioning data. Full duplex  Under full loading status, users can index, playback the recorded data with no frame loss. Malfunction alarming function When the MDVR fail to work, the alarm switch is ON, showing alarm information for 5 minutes at ...

  • Page 7: Front-End Device Control And Multi-Channel Monitor And Switch

    Front-end device control and multi-channel monitor and switch The MDVR can control PTZ cameras through default protocols (RS-485, PELCO-D, 9600 baud rate),  4 /8Channel AHD 720P：4 channels real time, switchable to monitoring mode. 2.10 Networking Combining the CMS software. With built-in 3G/4G module, the vehicle can be monitored ...

  • Page 8: Features

    3 Features 3.1 Operating system  Embedded Linux operating system, high stable, free from virus.  English/ Chinese/ Russian/ Portuguese menu switchable.  Graphical user interface. 3.2 Compression format  H.264 format: more excellent frame rate, quality image output. 3.3 Monitoring and Recording ...

  • Page 9: Index And Playback

    4 Channel AHD 720P：4CH video and 4CH audio meanwhile recording. 8 Channel AHD 720P：8CH video and 8CH audio meanwhile recording.  Record image quality: 8 levels adjustable.  Video recorded in special file system to ensure lifespan and safety of HDD. ...

  • Page 10: Others

    Anti-shock for the PCB panel and parts.  Watch dog function to avoid system crush. 4 Technical Parameters Device parameters AHD Performance index AHD MDVR-720P AHD MDVR-720P Model Product Name 4 Channel Mobile DVR(HDD Storage) 8 Channel Mobile DVR(HDD Storage)
  • Page 11 Basic Output Level 1.0—2.2V Distortion Plus ≤-30dB Noise Recording Mode Sound And Image Synchronization Audio Compression G711A Image Compression H.264 Fixed Code Stream Image Format 4*720P（1280*720） 8*720P（1280*720） Video Stream 192K-2.0Mbit/s Video Taking Up Of 85M-900MByte/hour/CH Hard Disk Playback Resolution 1or4*720P 1or8*720P Audio Bitrate 4KByte / s / channel...

  • Page 12: Instruction Of Installation

    Optional functions: Basic Type (Pin Aviation Connector) +A：GPS Function +B：3G/4G Function +E：Lan Port +F：HDD + SD Card +J：Fireproof Box +K：Canbus +L：Wifi hot-Spot +P：POE +W：Wifi Function 5 Instruction of Installation Instruction of External Interface Wiring...

  • Page 14: Instruction Of Hdd Installation

    Remarks:  If the power supply is 12V, then the current of 12V output can be just 1A. So if there are more than 3pcs cameras, we suggest customers to get power for other cameras from the 12V vehicle power directly or use Our special car power supply.
  • Page 15 Make sure power switch is turned on or turned off, if it is turned on, please use the key, turn to the “turn off” position.  Pull the front panel of the hard drive box. Carry out the hard drive. Set down the two screws of the hard drive using a cross-screwdriver.
  • Page 16 Remove the under backer of hard drive box, and then check the line is on top of the under backer  or not. Plug in the SATA hard drive which needs installation; connect the line joint of hard drive box to the ...

  • Page 17: Instruction Of Using

    6 Instruction of Using Instruction of Front Panel  PWR LED: lit while work starts. Power LED on.  RUN INDICATOR: flashing when unit is working   HDD INDICATOR: record, play, backup data flashing 3G INDICATOR: When with 3G/4G or WIFI module, or with LINK, the led will be on if the ...

  • Page 18: Instruction Of Remote Control Operation

     SIM interface: 3G/4G interface.  IR: infrared receiving window.  LOCK: while removing the hard drive, use the key to unlock in order to remove the hard drive, unlock after machine’s auto-disconnects the power, the power auto-connect after being locked. ...

  • Page 19: Menu Setting Instruction

    Mute key, to turn on or turn off audio output when playback videos with audio.(The audio input of the playback device must be connected to the audio output of the MDVR.) ① Exit when video playback or backup. ② Exit from PTZ mode. ①...
  • Page 20 First press" "key, then press" " to enter the default password"6666", then press“ ”to enter the main menu interface; There are "System"、"Disk"、"Record"、"Playback"、"Network" and "Alarm" options, select the option by 、 、 、 pressing these buttons" " ,then press " "to enter. ...
  • Page 21  Setup setting: includes options of “Base”, “User” , “Serial”, “PTZ”, “GPS”, “G-sensor” and “NTP”  Base setting: Set the System time, TV system, Language，etc.  Date format: Offer 3 display methods like “y/m/d, m/d/y, d/m/y” for personal habit.  Daylight saving time: suitable for according countries or areas.
  • Page 22 、 Enter the menu, press“ ”to select the options ,then press“ ”to enter the modification 、 、 、 mode，adjust the number by pressing“ ”，press“ ”to save after adjustment。 Press” ”key to exit after all settings done. User settings: Set up the user name and password of administrator and Users. ...
  • Page 23  Data bit: the default value is 8.  Stop bit: the default value is 1.  Verify: the default value is none.  RTS/CTS: the default value is nont.  RS485 set: support PTZ, led screen, oil sensor, ID card, OBD, person count. ...
  • Page 24  G-sensor setting:  G Sensor-X：2000mg( default value, this value will change accordingly if the X direction gravity accelerated speed value is changeable).  G Sensor-Y：2000mg(default value, this value will change accordingly if the Y direction gravity accelerated speed value changeable ). ...
  • Page 25  Vehicle information: details of car plate number, route and driver code. Car ID: can be shown in English, Numbers or common symbols.  A-person：setup how many people will be in the vehicle.   Line Num: the driving route and code. ...
  • Page 26 System information: Display MDVR hardware code number，software  version information. Device encoding: only for this MDVR, the code is unique.  Software version: the version No. of MDVR software.   IMIE: IMIE No. of 3G/4G network or module  Strength of 3G/4G signal: strength value:99, unknown: 0-31 ...
  • Page 27  Configuration management  Import: Import the configuration parameters  Export: Export the configuration parameters  Renew: Restore the factory parameter  Disk：Check and format  Disk Name：Display the system recognized HDD name.  Overwrite: Choose on and off  Total Size: Display the total size of HDD.
  • Page 28  Record: the video files setting, It includes “codec” , ”channel” and ”record plan”.  Codec: Channel: select the channel setting (the information of each channel can be set independently)   Resolution：CIF/HD1/D1/960H/720p； The left side is the local storage information, The right side is network transmission information; local “CIF,HD1,D1”is optional, only “CIF”...
  • Page 29 The left side is the local video quality (total 10 grades， 192kbps/320kbs/512kbps/768kbps/1Mbps/1.2Mbps/1.5bps/2Mbps/3Mbps/4Mbps) The right side is the network transmission quality (total 13 grades， 32kbps/48kbs/64kbps/80kbps/112kbps/144kbps/192kbps/256kbps/320kbps/384kbps/512kbps/76 8kbps/1024kbps)  Audio：Select to record audio or without audio.  JPEG：set captured of time and interval, Select a Trigger for alarm triggering to capture, choice time 10s, 30s, 60s, 120s, 300s.
  • Page 30 Channel: select the channel setting (the information of each channel can be set independently)   Record mode：real time and event or no record  File length：the packaged video files length setting（5/10/15/25/30/60 minutes optional）  Prerecord：Before the alarm recording time (no,5s,10,15s) ...
  • Page 31 Play: Select the video files and channel to replay  Export: Select the HDD video files backup to USB Disk The operating method refers to “local video playback instruction” Network Setting: LAN, 3G, WIFI, IPC (Not supported on AHD MDVR)   LAN: connecting via RJ45.
  • Page 32  Network Type: LAN and 3G/4G-WIFI optional. DHCP: Automatically get the IP address (in order not to conflict with the LAN, please enable ON,  and also enable DHCP on the router, P.S, only one DHCP server can be enable in one LAN). ...
  • Page 33  APN: Access Point Name.  Dialup Num: Get this info from your carrier.  User Name: Fill in if you have.  Password: Fill in if you have. Note: please make sure you select the proper SIM card fit for 3G/4G module. ...
  • Page 34 Access router, check its “WIFI “encryption. Notes: Please make sure the router WIFI encryption keep the same with the setup in MDVR if the units use WIFI. IPC Setting (This function can only suit for Mobile NVR, not supported on AHD MDVR ) ...
  • Page 35  Channel：main channel , different channel set can choose. Time Sync：turn on/off means if open the time synchronization between IPC and device.  IPC Addr：put and modify IPC address when the IP camera and device in one network area.  IPC Port：the device port which connect with IP camera.
  • Page 36  MD: Motion detecting alarm.  Other: other alarm setting.  Sensor Setting  Channel：main channel , different channel set can choose.  Enable：turn on/off means if open the sensor alarm.  Sensor Name：put and modify the name of sensor. ...
  • Page 37  Enable：Open and close motion detect record and motion detect sensitivity selection such as “off”, “high” , “low”. Opening motion detect recording, also need to set the icon “S”(alarm record) for time range of the detect record in “Record Setting” status except select “High” ,“Low”. “High”...

  • Page 38: Dvr Video Playback Instruction

    DVR Video Playback Instruction The AHD MDVR supports 2 video playback methods Users can watch the video playback with the IR remote control, the specific steps are as follows: Enter the main menu, move to “playback” option ,press“ ”to enter, next press the key“...
  • Page 39 User can watch the video playback with the mouse, the specific steps are as follows: Enter the main menu, Click on the “playback” option to enter, next select the playback date, file type and time frame ,then press “Search” to display the video files of the selected date (file named by the record time).

  • Page 40: Video Backup

    User press “ ” on the playback interface, and then use the mouse to click” ”to implement different functions, such as: before, stop, play, pause, a frame play, fast forward, next and audio(each channel). Video Backup Our company System support 2 video backup ways. Connect the USB disk to the MDVR’s USB port for backup（Ports on Demand）...

  • Page 41: Ptz Control

    PTZ control This function is used for PTZ function models, there are two ways. Operations are as followings： remote control 1) User can control PTZ camera with the IR , the specific steps are as follows: When MDVR is working，click“ ”，entre “PTZ control ”mode, If MDVR has connect with screen，then on screen’s left above would show “PTZ”, click“...

  • Page 42: Extranet Port Mapping

    10.8GB 7.2GB 10.8 3.6GB Mbps frame Mbps frame frame Mbps frame 9.9GB 5.3GB 7.95 2.65GB Mbps frame Mbps frame frame Mbps frame 9.0GB 4.2GB 2.1GB Mbps frame Mbps frame frame Mbps frame 8.1GB 3.6GB 1.8GB Mbps frame Mbps frame frame Mbps frame 7.2GB...
  • Page 43  First, make sure the PC which installed the server use Static IP, not automatically get.  Access into “Program”→”Run”→”CMD”, fill in “ipconfig”→”Enter” to see if the server IP has been set successfully.  Open the file of “DVR_Server.cfg” in the server installation path, can check whether the ports have been set successfully.
  • Page 44  Access into router→“Advanced”→ “Port forwarding ”:  Add the ports of 8001, 8101, 9001 to the port forwarding.
  • Page 45 Name: fill in a name for MDVR port. Ports to Open: 8001, 8101, 9001. IP Address: Server IP address. Inbound Filter：TCP、UDP、Allow ALL, please select “Allow All”. Schedule：select “Always”.  Fill in the ports, and click”Save settings”.

  • Page 46: Domain Binding Setting

     After the port mapping settings, find the “IP Address” in the WAN, the IP Address is your CMS server IP. login the server IP on the CMS client to access. Notes: When extranet access into LAN server, it need do mapping on the router. Then extranet can access into WAN IP.
  • Page 47 So, when set up the server with the way of ADSL, you can binding DDNS via domain in order to prevent the distribution of different dynamic IP in each access. Note 1 : DDNS is used to mapping the dynamic IP address to a static DNS. Client program will send the dynamic IP to the server program when the user access the network, then the server program will provide the DNS server to realize dynamic DNS.

  • Page 48: Wifi Hotspot

     Fill in the user name and password, use DDNS login, it shows connect successfully if login properly, and will display the applied the DNS. Notes: please refer to the Oray for the DNS apply.  After DNS binding, you can access into server via DNS. WIFI hot spot (Optional extra) 6.10 1.
  • Page 49 Click “mode”, there are options “3G/4G Wireless Router Mode”, “Standard Wireless Router Mode”, “Standard Wireless AP and AP Client Bridge Mode” and “Wireless AP Client Mode”, default is “3G/4G Wireless Router Mode”.
  • Page 50 3G/4Gs set up，choose“3G/4G Device” in “Dial Device” and select “Auto select 3G/4G ISP” without changing the default settings. Choose “Lan” to do the related settings. Choose”Wireless” to modify the SSID name and password.
  • Page 51 Choose “Wireless”-- “Security” to modify the “Encrypt type” and “WPA-PSK key”, then click “APPLY”.

  • Page 52: Mdvr Spec

    7. MDVR Spec 4CH Mini AHD Dual SD Cards Mobile DVR SVD400HD/SVD400HDL Specification 4CH video local recording and playback, support 720P(1280*720) Meet the ISO7637-2 Electrical Resistance Standard. Adopt high quality positioning and communication module with good stability Support speed, turn, brake, reversing, doors opening and closing atermark prevents data from being tampered to ensure the veracity and the legal efficiency of the data Support break points GPS data transmitting after reconnecting, can realize remote video...
  • Page 53 SVD420HD/SVD420HDL/SVD820HD/SVD820HDL 4/8CH AHD HDD Mobile DVR Specification upport 4/8CH Full 720P AHD real-time recording and playback. 4/8CH audio synchronous recording. upport 2.5 inch HDD,max 2TB,SD card and HDD dual storage (Optional). .264 video format,Linux system,dual stream. upport remote download and playback function(Video file can be accurate to optional seconds, saving the time and data) ES correction encrypted file management system, preventing data from being loss and damaged caused by sudden power off...
  • Page 54 SmartWitness Canada SmartWitness USA SmartWitness UK Metrotower 2, 2600-4720 5 The Pavilion, Amber Close, 1016 Lunt Avenue, Schaumburg, Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H Tamworth, B77 4RP IL 60193, USA 4N2, Canada +44(0) 1483 397 005 +1 (312) 981-8774 +1 (778) 994-6670 sales@smartwiness.com sales.usa@smartwiness.com sales.can@smartwiness.com...

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