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- Page 1 BASIC TR1-10 Basic Mobile DVR System Installation and User’s Guide Please Read All Instructions Carefully Before Beginning Installation *700-0020* Document Part Number: 700-0020 R005 © 2006 Seon Design™ Inc. All rights reserved.
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- Page 3 Introduction Thank you for purchasing The Trooper™ TR1-10 Basic Mobile Digital Video Recording (DVR) System. We are sure you will find this system to be a very high quality, reliable solution to your video monitoring requirements. Please install this equipment as shown in this manual. Improper installation may cause irreparable damage to the components - please follow all local, state and federal safety regulations during installation.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
4.4 Load Defaults......................18 4.5 Format CF Card ....................18 4.6 Password ....................... 19 5. DVR Operation ......................20 5.1 Temporary Power Button..................20 5.2 Video Output Jack....................20 5.3 Compact Flash Card Slot ..................20 The Trooper™ Basic Installation and User’s Guide... - Page 5 RECORDING CAPACITY ....................28 MAINTENANCE ........................30 1. Periodic Maintenance....................30 2. Returning Product For Service..................30 TROUBLESHOOTING......................31 SPECIFICATIONS......................... 33 1. DVR Enclosure ......................33 2. DVR ..........................33 3. DVR Functional Features ................... 33 The Trooper™ Basic Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 6: Features
Features 1. DVR The Trooper™ TR1-10 Basic Mobile DVR System has been designed using extremely reliable and easy-to-use technology, including: A single channel of high-quality video recording Two channels of high-quality audio recording Variable image quality and recording rate Extended recording times using replaceable/upgradeable hard drives... -
Page 7: Installation
Installation 1. Horizontal Installation The Trooper™ Lock Box can be mounted on the floor, or underneath a seat. There are four mounting points in the base of the enclosure that stand the unit off the mounting surface by 3/16”. a. Unlock the door and remove it from the enclosure base. Slide the DVR out of the enclosure by pulling on the two bracket tabs at the front of the DVR. -
Page 8: Vertical Installation
2. Vertical Installation For added versatility and installation in difficult locations, The Trooper™ System can be mounted vertically. The enclosure has three mounting holes in the end to accommodate this. a. Remove the door and lid from the enclosure, and then slide the DVR out. -
Page 9: Installing The Dvr
Button that will provide power to the DVR independently of the vehicle ignition. On the back of the Trooper™ TR1-10 DVR are the connectors for the camera input, video output, power outputs, power harness, and alarm cable. The Trooper™ Basic Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 10: Connecting The Dvr
Audio In and Camera Power. There is also an RCA-style connector for Video Out. There are two audio inputs on The Trooper™ TR1-10 DVR for use with two different audio sources, such as a camera for Audio 1 and a remote microphone (optional) for Audio 2. -
Page 11: Camera Cable
4. Camera Cable The Trooper™ System uses either the industry standard camera cable with an RCA plug for Video and Audio, and a 2.1mm barrel connector for Power, or an integrated 6-pin MiniDIN connector. The cable comes pre-wired into the camera, but if disconnected, it is easily re-attached into the terminal blocks inside the camera. -
Page 12: Power And Ignition Harness/Fuse
Trigger fuse holder uses the 1A automotive blade fuse. 6. Alarm Cable and Switch The Trooper™ TR1-10 DVR has a valuable feature that allows for easy searching of events in the recorded video. An Alarm Event can be used to set a search point in the digital video and can be triggered from a number of different sources, including a driver-activated switch. -
Page 13: Ezt Decoy System
The EZT Decoy System uses a live camera that does not have to be changed from bus to bus - only the DVR must be removed. For decoy systems, the lock box and all the harnesses and cables are installed the same as for a live system. The Trooper™ Basic Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 14: Operation
‘MENU’ button functions as an ‘EXIT’ button. If the DVR will not enter the Menu Mode, then the keypad may have been Locked Out. See the Section ‘5.11 LOCK Button and Password Protection’ below for further information. The Trooper™ Basic Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 15: Main Menu
1.2 Main Menu Power up The Trooper™ DVR by pressing the Temporary Power Button on the front of the DVR for 3 seconds. The DVR will take approximately 20 seconds to perform its self-test. Press the ‘MENU’ button on either the front panel or the remote control to enter the programming mode. -
Page 16: Auto Daylight Saving
‘TOP’ and ‘BOT’. 2.5 Title The Trooper™ Basic DVR can display a unique title for each system. The title can be up to 28 characters long and consist of the capital letters ‘A’ through ‘Z’, the numbers ‘0’ through ‘9’, and some punctuation marks. -
Page 17: Record Mode / Schedule
At slower rates, the motion becomes more and more ‘jerky’, as in a time-lapse VCR system. The Trooper™ DVR can record down to 0.1 ips, or one image every 10 seconds. For most school bus applications this would probably be too slow, although it would extend the recording time by a factor of 100 over the default rate of 10 ips. -
Page 18: Repeat Record
‘REC’ button for 5 seconds. 3.4 Record Audio 1 The Trooper™ TR1-10 DVR has two audio inputs and outputs. By turning the ‘Record Audio 1’ feature to ‘OFF’ then no signal will be recorded from the audio input. -
Page 19: Delay-Off Time
‘0’ will disable the ‘Delay-Off’ feature. 3.8 Timers The Trooper™ Basic DVR has the ability to record at preset times during the day. This is helpful when a bus may have a long drive before picking up any passengers. Choosing the ‘Timers’ option brings up the following menu:... - Page 20 NON-STOP. This last option means that once an Alarm Event has been triggered, the DVR will not exit Alarm Mode until the DVR has been turned off, or the user has pressed the ‘STOP’ button on the front panel (or remote control). The Trooper™ Basic Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 21: System/Defaults
4. System/Defaults The System/Defaults menu of The Trooper™ TR1-10 DVR allows control of several functions that should only be accessed by authorized individuals. One of the key elements in this menu is the Password option that can protect against unauthorized access. Please see Section 4.6 below for more information. -
Page 22: Format Disk
4.3 System Update The software inside The Trooper™ DVR can be upgraded in the field as new features are added. The System Update option will make the DVR read the new software from the Compact Flash memory card (CF Card) and reprogram itself. -
Page 23: Load Defaults
To save information from the DVR onto a CF Card, the card must first be formatted using the DVR’s proprietary file system. Format CF Card Choose the ‘YES’ option to YES – WILL ERASE ALL INFORMATION format the CF Card to the proprietary file system. The Trooper™ Basic Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 24: Password
4.6 Password The Trooper™ TR1-10 DVR can implement password protection that will disable the use of the front panel buttons. Password To enable the password protection, change the Password Enable: Password Enable option to ‘ON’. Password 888888 The default password is ‘888888’. -
Page 25: Dvr Operation
Video Output Jacks. 5.3 Compact Flash Card Slot The Trooper™ TR1-10 DVR can save video and audio information onto a removable Compact Flash memory card (CF Card), as well as receive program updates from the CF Card. The CF Card can only be inserted into... -
Page 26: Hard-Drive Lock
5.8 IR Remote Control Receiver For the best operation, the optional Infra-Red Remote Control for The Trooper™ TR1-10 DVR should be pointed at the receiver on the front of the DVR. 5.9 Alarm Input Indicator When an external Alarm input has been initiated, the red Alarm lamp on the front of the DVR will be lit. -
Page 27: Lock Button And Password Protection
The bar graph above the time shows the amount of hard-drive space recorded as a percentage of the total hard-drive memory. 7.3% 05/11/2004 TUE 12:34:56 The Trooper™ Basic Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 28: Rec Button
Compact Flash memory card. 5.16 PLAY Button If the DVR is not recording, pressing ‘PLAY’ will start to play the recorded video and audio. See also Section 5.20 below on the ‘SHUTTLE/JOG’ wheel. The Trooper™ Basic Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 29: Pause Button
See also Section 5.20 below on the ‘SHUTTLE/JOG’ wheel. 5.18 SEARCH Button The Trooper™ TR1-10 DVR includes a powerful search function that allows the user to quickly find the desired information. Pressing the ‘SEARCH’ button will bring up the following menu on the screen: SEARCH MENU Use the ‘UP’... - Page 30 ‘DOWN’ arrow buttons to 2004/05/11 04:42:23 PM change a field. Use the ‘LEFT’ and ‘RIGHT’ arrow buttons to move between fields. Pressing the ‘ENTER’ button will start the DVR playing from the chosen time. The Trooper™ Basic Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 31: Copy Button
5.19 COPY Button The Trooper™ TR1-10 Basic DVR can save information to a Compact Flash memory card (CF Card). To review the video stored on the CF Card, a special program is required to convert the proprietary format files to a format that can be played on a standard Windows PC. -
Page 32: Other Features
DVR will flash to indicate that the temperature is too high. 6.2 Voltage Display and Low Voltage Indicator The Trooper™ Basic System displays and records the input voltage. This can be a very helpful tool if problems are encountered with low voltage vehicle power supplies. -
Page 33: Recording Capacity
Recording Capacity The Trooper™ TR1-10 Basic DVR can record for extended periods of time depending on the image rate (Speed) and Picture Quality. Below are three tables that show the estimated recording times for different size hard-drives, image rates, and Picture Qualities. Note that the average image size is dependent on the scene content and the lighting conditions. - Page 34 Estimated Recording Times in Hours with 80 GB Hard-Drive PICTURE QUALITY Recording Rate (ips) 1440 1080 2880 2160 1680 1440 1200 1080 7200 5400 4200 3600 3000 2700 14400 10800 8400 7200 6000 5400 The Trooper™ Basic Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 35: Maintenance
2. Returning Product For Service If any part of The Trooper™ System is to be returned to Seon Design™ for service, please call and ask for a Return Authorization (RA) number. An RA number allows the Service Technicians to better track your product when it comes in for service. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
There is no picture on the Check connections inside the camera, as well as video monitor output connections inside the DVR Enclosure. Is the Low Voltage lamp at the back of the DVR The Trooper™ Basic Installation and User’s Guide... - Page 37 Is the Camera Cable mis-wired to the terminal blocks inside the camera? Is the camera audio connector damaged, or not plugged into the DVR securely? Is the Audio Playback Feature disabled? The Trooper™ Basic Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 38: Specifications
Daily Timers: 12 with Variable Recording Speed and Image Quality Alarm Input: User Selectable On/Off with Variable Recording Speed, Image Quality, and Alarm Duration Playback Search: File Segment, Time/Date, or Alarm Event The Trooper™ Basic Installation and User’s Guide... - Page 39 Playback Speed: Image-by-Image, 2x,4x,6x,8x,16x,32x,600x Backup Devices: Analog Output, Digital Output to Compact Flash, Removable Hard-drive m. Compact Flash Card: Type I Only, SanDisk Ultra II or Equivalent The Trooper™ Basic Installation and User’s Guide...
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