Safety Vision OBSERVER 2100 User Manual

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OBSERVER® 2100
DVR Monitor User Guide
Document Version 2.0

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  • Page 1 OBSERVER® 2100 DVR Monitor User Guide Document Version 2.0...
  • Page 2 OBSERVER 2100 USER GUIDE...
  • Page 3: Important Notices

    Safety Vision reserves the right to amend the information in this document at any time without prior notice. This material is confidential and the property of Safety Vision. It is shared with your company for the sole purpose of helping you with the operation of the described equipment.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    OBSERVER 2100 USER GUIDE Table of Contents Introduction Components SD Card Installation Bracket Installation Removal of Shipping Magnet Using the Front Panel On-Screen Display Main Menu Functions Player (Video Playback) Settings Menu Overview Settings Menu Record Display Memory System Using the PC Player...
  • Page 5 OBSERVER 2100 USER GUIDE...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    OBSERVER 2100 USER GUIDE Introduction The Safety Vision Observer 2100 DVR Monitor combines an 8” LCD touchscreen monitor, control box, digital video recorder (DVR) and emergency battery back-up, all into one easy-to-install unit. The full-featured DVR re- cords video while also providing the assistance of a rear vision system.
  • Page 7: Components

    OBSERVER 2100 USER GUIDE Components 7 - Power Harness Connector (blue) - Connect the 1 - Security Door - Secures the SD cards against theft or power harness as described in the Installation section. tampering. 8 - Camera Harness Connector (black)
  • Page 8: Sd Card

    “Full HD”) SD cards to properly record video. Only use SD cards supplied by Safety Vision. The Observer 2100 can accept four SD cards up to 32 GB for a total capacity of 128 GB. Use the following procedure to access, remove and insert SD cards: Insert the key and turn it 90°...
  • Page 9: Installation

    OBSERVER 2100 USER GUIDE Installation Number Wire Color Label Gray Trigger 3 (9 ~ 30V DC, via direction light, etc.) Blue Trigger 4 (9 ~ 30V DC, via direction light, etc.) Green Trigger 2 (9 ~ 30V DC, via direction light, etc.) Orange Trigger 1 (9 ~ 30V DC, via direction light, etc.)
  • Page 10: Bracket Installation

    Secure the bracket to a stable surface with screws, rivets, or other appropriate mounting devices. Slide the Observer 2100 unit into the bracket and secure it loosely with the four supplied screws. Adjust the viewing angle and ensure cables have enough slack.
  • Page 11: Using The Front Panel

    E. Save button is pressed. The amount press the Power button again to turn the Observer 2100 off. of time recorded is set in the Event Rec. Time Set menu. Files 8 - Illuminance Sensor - recorded in this manner are stored in the Event folder.
  • Page 12: On-Screen Display

    (Video Playback) section for more information. 4 - Main Menu - See detailed descriptions in the next Setting section. Tap the Setting button to enter the Settings Menu, where the Observer 2100 can be configured. See the Settings Menu section for more information. (cont.)
  • Page 13 The TV Out function allows output of recorded images to an external television or monitor. Use male-to-male A/V cables to connect the Observer 2100 as shown. Then tap the TV Out button. Video and image playback appears on the external monitor while the on-screen display and menu options remain on the Observer 2100.
  • Page 14: Player (Video Playback)

    OBSERVER 2100 USER GUIDE Player (Video Playback) File Selection Tap the Player button on the Main Menu to access recorded video and images and play them back for review. You cannot record data while using the Player function. When Player is first selected, the calendar view appears.
  • Page 15 OBSERVER 2100 USER GUIDE Video Playback Images After opening a video file, tap the buttons to control video playback. The playback speed, a progress bar, and time When viewing captured images, they are displayed in a elapsed are displayed above the playback control buttons.
  • Page 16: Settings Menu Overview

    OBSERVER 2100 USER GUIDE Settings Menu Overview From the main menu, tap the Setting button to enter the Observer 2100’s configurable settings. You cannot record or review data while adjusting the settings. The following display shows how the settings menus are organized.
  • Page 17: Settings Menu

    Rec., or Trig 4 Rec. is turned on, an event is covertly recorded is in the on position. (no idicators on the Observer 2100 will be active and it will appear turned off) when the Observer 2100 detects any of Continuous Rec.
  • Page 18 OBSERVER 2100 USER GUIDE Trig 4 Rec. (On/Off) Turn Trig 4 Rec. on to automatically record an event when Security Mode is on and when trigger 4 receives input. Etc. Setup Audio Rec. (On/Off) Turn Audio Rec. on to record available audio from the camera microphones when recording video.
  • Page 19: Display

    OBSERVER 2100 USER GUIDE Display Additionally, select On or Off under Display Ch. Name is Settings in the Display menu control how the Observer display or not display the channel names on screen. 2100’s screen operates and how objects appear on it.
  • Page 20 OBSERVER 2100 USER GUIDE Parking Lines Setup Parking Lines Setup allows you to configure parking guidelines to appear as an overlay over the camera image when one of the four triggers is active. For each trigger, select or deselect the Display option to turn the parking lines on or off.
  • Page 21: Memory

    Each SD card (or all at once) can be formatted. Formatting an SD card in the Observer 2100 erases any previously stored data and places the neccessary PC Player installation files to the card (see the PC Player section for more information).
  • Page 22: System

    Observer 2100 operates as well as allowing diagnostic three crosses. Press your finger tip in the center of each tools. cross until the Observer 2100 recognizes it. After three steps the calibration is complete, tap the screen once more to exit Date & Time the program.
  • Page 23 GPS antenna. Battery Voltage The voltage for both the vehicle battery as well as the Observer 2100’s back-up battery are displayed in volts. Additionally, you can set the Cut Off Level. When voltage drops below the value, the Observer 2100 automatically shuts off for protection.
  • Page 24: Using The Pc Player

    OBSERVER 2100 USER GUIDE Using the PC Player Recorded video and files can be reviewed and archived on a PC using the PC Player software. The installation files for the PC Player are automatically included on the SD card. Installation Insert the SD card into an SD card reader attached to your PC.
  • Page 25 Click the Select Folder button to navigate to an inserted click the image again to revert back to the split view. SD card or a directory where Observer 2100 files are saved. Then use the Calendar View and File List to select data to 2 - G-Sensor Display - Syncronized G-Sensor data is displayed playback.
  • Page 26 OBSERVER 2100 USER GUIDE...
  • Page 27: Appendix A: Specifications

    OBSERVER 2100 USER GUIDE Appendix A: Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Observer 2100 DVR Monitor LCD Screen Size 8” wide diagonal with touch panel Display Resolution WVGA 800 × 480 pixels DC 12V to 36V Power Input 128GB (4 x 32GB SD Card)
  • Page 28: Appendix B: Dimensions

    OBSERVER 2100USER GUIDE Appendix B: Dimensions 9.097 8.696 2.497 8.539 6.107 5.900 6.852 6.646 1.510 .625 4.348 .653 1.382 2.763 R1.103 R.062 Ø .386 R.911...
  • Page 29: Appendix C: Recording Times

    OBSERVER 2100 USER GUIDE Appendix C: Recording Times 32 GB Total Frames Per Second Resolution High [D1] 9 hours 15 mins 9 hours 45 mins 10 hours 15 mins 14 hours 15 mins One 32 GB SD card Normal [Half D1]...
  • Page 30: Fcc Compliance Statement

    When a product requires service, only the affected component must be returned. The customer must use Safety Vision, LLC (“SV”) makes the following limited proper packing material to ensure against damage during warranty, which is effective at the time of the original end- shipping.
  • Page 31 OBSERVER 2100 USER GUIDE...
  • Page 32 CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 6100 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. N. Houston, TX 77041-5113 Main: 713.896.6600 Toll Free: 800.880.8855 Fax: 713.896.6640 www.safetyvision.com 3/14...

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