Havis PT-VIDEO-MDVR Installation And User Manual

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PT-VIDEO-MDVR

Installation and Users Guide

MOBILE DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER

COMPACT FLASH STORAGE

PT-VIDEO-MDVR_INST_6-09

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Page 1 PT-VIDEO-MDVR Installation and Users Guide MOBILE DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER COMPACT FLASH STORAGE PT-VIDEO-MDVR_INST_6-09...
Page 2: Limitation Of Liability
CONTACT INFORMATION: TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SERVICE HAVIS, INC. 75 JACKSONVILLE ROAD WARMINSTER, PA. 18974 TOLL FREE: (800) 524-9900 DIRECT: (215) 957-0720 FAX: (215) 957-0729 ENFORCEMENT TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, LLC 1932 SHORTER AVE. , ROME, GA. 30165 TOLL FREE: (800) 242-0146 DIRECT: (706) 232-0146...
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Page 4: Warnings And Cautions
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT INSERT ANY METALLIC OBJECTS THROUGH THE VENTILATION GRILLS OR OTHER OPENINGS ON THE EQUIPMENT. CAUTION EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage”...
Page 5: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS READ AND RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION Read the instruction manual before Equipment that is powered through a operating the equipment. Retain the polarized plug (a plug with one blade manual for future reference. wider than the other) will fit into the power outlet only one way.
Page 6 13. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE 14. REPLACEMENT PARTS Unplug the equipment from the wall When replacement parts are required, outlet and refer servicing to qualified be sure the service technician uses service personnel under the following replacement parts specified by the conditions: manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part.
Page 7 MOBILE DIGITAL RECORDER FEATURES The Mobile Digital Recorder is a true VCR replacement with advanced features that take it beyond the standard VCR. The digital recorder features one video and two audio inputs and one video /audio output. The DVR operates as a simplex recorder offering up to 640 x 240 resolution recording at 30 frames/sec and simultaneous dual channel audio recording.
Page 8 The small mechanical size allows several recorders to fit in the space of an existing VCR or allow the unit to be mounted in a standard automotive DIN format. True low cost VCR replacement with no moving parts, no internal fan, no audible noise. Unparalleled Search capability with up to 98x Fast Forward Review.
Page 9 MDVR INSTALLATION The MDVR features dual captured nuts in both sides of the unit allowing console faceplate mounting. Bracket model number C-EB25-MMT-1P PT-VIDEO-MDVR_INST_6-09...
Page 10 MDVR IGNITTION / POWER ON CONNECTION MDVR Ignition Trigger Power ON Control The MDVR features an auto power on and begin to record function on the “ignition trigger”. When this trigger goes high, the DVR will turn on and begin to begin recording. If the Power Button on the front of the unit is hit, the unit will turn off, but then read the “ignition trigger”...
Page 11: Pin Connector
MDVR main Harness wire connections (25-pin connector) Red – Power (direct 12 volt positive) Black – Ground (12 volt negative) Yellow – Ignition (switched 12 volt positive) Green – Trigger 1 Orange – Trigger 2 Brown – Trigger 3 Blue – Trigger 4 Gray –...
Page 12 NOTE 3: In order to view programmable settings on PT-VIDEO monitor, you must use adaptor cables provided to connect MDVR video out to number 2, 3 or 4 camera inputs on the monitor. (Cannot connect to camera 1 input.). *** If you have a four-camera system (PT-VIDEO-4) you must temporarily disconnect one of the cameras and attach the MDVR video out cable in order to view the recorder settings and data.
Page 13: Digital Recorder Front Panel Operation
DIGITAL RECORDER FRONT PANEL OPERATION The DVR features an illuminated keypad for easy operation in dark environments. Below is a description of the functions of the Digital Recorder front panel buttons. Some buttons will have different functions depending upon if the recorder is recording, stopped, or playing back video.
Page 14 seconds brings up the main system configuration menu where all DVR functions can be changed and titles can be entered. Left Arrow Key (mode dependant): Pause & Playback Mode: Left Arrow Key adjusts fast reverse playback speed up to 90x. Right Arrow Key (mode dependant): Pause Mode: Right Arrow Key adjusts the slow forward playback speed from paused to 0.5x speed.
Page 15 BASIC MDVR OPERATION The OSD shown in Figure 5 below is the basic OSD for the Record, Live View and Playback Modes of operation. The video is recorded without these overlays, but the data shown is attached to each video frame as Meta data for extraction by the video player software.
Page 16: Mdvr Menu Structure
Figure 3: Basic OSD MDVR MENU STRUCTURE The OSD shown in Figure 5 below is the video search menu used for searching recorded video files on the Compact Flash card. The column on the left shows the days with the column on the right showing time in that day.
Page 17 Figure 4: Recording Search Menu The OSD shown in Figure 8 below is the main unit menu. From this menu access to all other setup screens is possible. Figure 5: Main Menu PT-VIDEO-MDVR_INST_6-09...
Page 18 Setup Menu (Figure 9) Field Action Default Units Selection of English or Metric English units. Video Dwell Selects the time between video 0 sec Time switches. 0 seconds will allow a trigger position to determine camera input selected. Time Setup Brings up the Time Setup menu.
Page 19 Time Setup Menu (Figure 10) Field Action Default Today’s Date Date System date (assuming GPS date is OFF) Today’s Time Time System time (assuming GPS time is OFF) Daylight Automatic adjustment for Savings daylight savings time change. Figure 7: Time Setup Menu Advanced Setup Menu (Figure 11) Field...
Page 20 Title Setup (Figure 14) Field Action Default System 14 character name (i.e. Car # MDVR-CF Name / Officer / Other) Trigger x 1 character trigger name 1 - 6 Figure 8: Titles Setup Menu Trigger Setup (Figure 15) Field Action Default Trigger 1-6 Enter a name for the trigger Trigger-x / Active H /...
Page 21 All 6 triggers can be configured to one of seven actions. All triggers are recorded in the meta-data. These actions are defined below: o MARK EVENT: Starts a recording if not already recording and labels the recording as an event in the file name. o START RECORD: Starts a recording and will record until the stop button is pushed on the front of the unit or the storage media is full.
Page 22 image quality provides longer record time at lower video quality. Frame Rate Selects the frame rate from 30 30 FPS FPS down to 1/8 FPS. Audio Selects whether to record 2 Recording channels of audio (ON), one channel associated with the video being recorded (SWITCHED) or no audio (OFF).
Page 23 GPS Data Selects GPS display format: DDD:MM:SS Format DDD:MM:SS, DDD:MM.mm, DDD.dddd Figure 11: GPS Setup Menu System Info (Figure 18) Field Action Default Disk Storage capacity of the record Capacity media. Percent Percentage of used space on Used the record media. Percent Percentage of free space on Free...
Page 24 The menus shown in Figure 19 below allow for configuration of the units password access. All buttons on the front of the unit may be used for password access EXCEPT THE POWER BUTTON. The password field consists of 6 characters with a default password of: “Left Arrow”, “Right Arrow”, “Left Arrow”, “Right Arrow”, “Left Arrow”, “Right Arrow”.
Page 25 In the root directory of the Compact Flash card, the DVR will create a new subdirectory for each day of recording. The subdirectory is named as follows: Mmm.dd.yyyy Mmm = 3 letter month abbreviation, e.g. Jan, Feb, Mar, ... dd = day (01 - 31) yyyy = 4 digit year, e.g.
Page 26: Back Panel Connections
BACK PANEL CONNECTIONS Main Interface Connector 25-pin DSUB Pin # Function Record LED Out; 3.3V with a 1k series resistor. 12V Camera Output Trigger In 1 Trigger In 2 Remote power on / Ignition Trigger In 3 Trigger In 4 Trigger 5 AUX 12V Output w/ 100ohm series resistor.
Page 27 Notes: 1. Pins 23 & 24 are dedicated to the Radar Interface Only. 2. Pin 11, Trigger 6 / Mic Trigger Input are also connected to pin 4 of the 8-pin Molex. Use only one or the other. 3. Pin 14 is protected automotive output power which could range from 10V to 26V.
Page 28: Equipment Specifications
EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Recording NTSC video camera input up to 30 fps with Capabilities synchronized audio and meta-data. Meta-Data Capture Input voltage, unit temperature, 14 character unit for Each Frame name, panic button events, all triggers status and names, operating mode & version numbers, time &...