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- Page 1 Trooper® TR9 Mobile DVR System Installation and User’s Guide *700-0034* Document part number 700-0034 R002...
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Page 2: Contact Information
Seon Design® Inc. Seon Design Inc. is a specialist in the design and manufacture of video surveillance systems for mobile applications. Seon has been the preferred solutions provider for the pupil transportation industry since 1999. Today, we are proud that our success in this area has made us the leading manufacturer of mobile video surveillance systems in North America. - Page 3 S ENTIRE LIABILITY ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH PRODUCT AND THEIR USE AND THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASERS AND USERS THEREOF Document Part Number This User Manual is valid for Seon Design Inc. Document Part Number 700-0034. PRINTED IN CANADA...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
System Menu ..................29 Troubleshooting ..................30 Power Problems...................30 Video Problems..................31 Audio Problems..................31 Maintenance .....................32 Cleaning the Camera ................32 Cleaning the DVR and Docking Tray ............32 Changing the DVR Ventilation Filter .............32 Specifications....................33 Recording Time ..................35 SEON DESIGN® INC. PRODUCT WARRANTY ........37... -
Page 5: Features
Features The Trooper TR9 Mobile DVR System can record and play back audio, video, vehicle data, and GPS information. The TR9 DVR provides the following features: • Extremely rugged design, engineered specifically for mobile use • Nine channels of high-quality video recording (720×484 resolution) •... -
Page 6: Unpacking Your Tr9 Dvr
CAN (SAE-J1939 compliant) signal harness (if purchased) Your TR9 DVR does not include the keypad which must be ordered separately. Detachable keypad and cable If any of the parts are missing or you would like to purchase, please contact your sales representative at Seon Design. -
Page 7: Docking Tray Installation
Docking Tray Installation The TR9 DVR can be mounted horizontally (on the floor or on a shelf) or vertically upright (against a wall or bulkhead). CAUTION! Do not mount the TR9 DVR in an inverted position. The DVR could fall from the docking tray when the door is opened, injuring the operator and damaging the DVR. -
Page 8: Wiring The Dvr
If a harness is concealed, pull it from the un-terminated end to minimize the size requirements of conduits and access holes. The standard wiring harness length is 20 feet (6m) long. Please contact Seon Design if you need a longer harness. -
Page 9: Power And Ignition Harness
Power and Ignition Harness 1A inline fuse to ignition switch Butt-splice wire connectors Red: Battery + (thru 10A inline fuse) Black: Battery – Yellow: Ignition Switch (thru 1A inline fuse) NOTE: The power harness must be connected as close to the battery (or the master battery switch) as possible to filter power surges and to avoid a low-voltage DVR shutdown when the battery is heavily loaded. -
Page 10: Alarm Harness
See the Signal/Speed/GPS Menu on page 25 of this manual for configuring details. CAN (SAE-J1939) Signal Harness The CAN vehicle data interface (SAE-J1939 compliant) provides a connection to the vehicle’s internal CAN data bus. Please contact Seon Design about a custom interface cable for your vehicle. -
Page 11: Speed Harness
See the Signal/Speed/GPS Menu on page 25 of this manual for speed calibration information. Contact Seon Design for recommended speed sensors to use with the TR9 DVR System. Refer to the documentation that comes with the speed sensor for further information on connecting to an external speed sensor. -
Page 12: Operating The Dvr
Operating the DVR To view live or recorded video on the TR9 DVR: Connect a video monitor to the audio and video output jacks on the front panel of the DVR. Plug the detachable keypad cable into the socket on the front panel of the DVR. Use the front panel controls and the detachable keypad to operate the DVR, as described below. - Page 13 Connect a video monitor to these jacks to view live or recorded AUDIO OUT jacks video, or to configure the DVR. VIDEO OUT (CF) The DVR can save audio and video information to a removable COMPACT FLASH card slot Compact Flash (CF) memory card. The DVR system software can also be updated from a CF card.
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Page 14: Detachable Keypad (Ordered Separately)
Detachable Keypad (Ordered separately) The TR9 DVR can be controlled and configured from the detachable keypad shown below. (1-9) While the DVR is in multi-channel display mode, press a CHANNEL CHANNEL buttons button to display a single, full-screen image. While in picture-in-picture (PIP) display mode, press a button to select a full-screen CHANNEL... - Page 15 button While the DVR is stopped, press this button to display a search menu. SEARCH You can search the recorded audio and video for a particular video segment, alarm event, or date and time. Use the wheel to select a segment or alarm event, then press the button to play the ENTER...
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Page 16: Video Search
Video Search The TR9 DVR provides a versatile video search function that quickly locates video clips from a list of video segments, from a list of alarm events, or by date and time. To search for a video clip: Press the button to stop recording or playback. - Page 17 Turn the wheel to select a video segment. Press the button to play the video segment. ENTER To search for an alarm: Turn the wheel to select By Alarm List from the main Search Menu. Press the button to display the Alarm Search list. ENTER A L A R M S E A R C H 0 0 0 1 P L...
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Page 18: Smart-Start
The TR9 DVR incorporates several advanced features not found in any other system on the market. The Advanced Smart-Temp feature is a key example of how Seon Design is leading the way in developing solutions that benefit the customer directly. -
Page 19: Configuring The Dvr
Configuring the DVR To configure the TR9 DVR: Connect a video monitor to the audio and video output jacks on the front panel of the DVR. Connect the detachable keypad cable to the socket on the front panel of the DVR. Use the detachable keypad to configure the DVR, as described below. -
Page 20: Main Menu
Main Menu Press the button and then press the button to view the Main Menu. Use the STOP MENU wheel to select a menu item. Press the button to view the selected menu item. ENTER Set Time and Date Menu Day of the week is set automatically after day, month and year are set. -
Page 21: Timer Settings Menu
Timer Settings Menu Timers are used to restrict recording periods while the ignition switch is on. This feature is useful when a bus has a long drive before picking up any passengers. Enables all timers. If Enable Timers is , the DVR will only record ENABLE TIMERS while at least one individual timer is on and the ignition switch is on. -
Page 22: Camera Titles Menu
Camera Titles Menu Enter descriptive text for each recording channel. Motion Recording Menu The DVR recording speed can be changed when motion is detected in one or more video channels. - Page 23 Press a button (1-9) to view and edit the motion detection grid CHANNEL for each channel, as shown above. Enables motion detection for each channel. Adjusts the motion detection sensitivity from low (1) to high (4) for each channel. Adjusts the length of time that the recording speed changes for each DURATION channel (1-99 seconds).
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Page 24: Record Menu
Record Menu Adjusts the normal recording speed (0.2 to 60 images/second). RECORD SPEED Adjusts the recorded image quality/compression from standard IMAGE QUALITY quality/highest compression (1) to highest quality/lowest compression (6). Overwrites the oldest video data when both disk drives are full. REPEAT RECORD Disable to stop recording when both disk drives are full. -
Page 25: Signal/Speed/Gps Menu
Signal/Speed/GPS Menu Enter descriptive text for each input signal. SIGNAL Active High displays signal text on the video image when the input ACTIVATION signal is 12 VDC. Active Low displays signal text when the signal is grounded. Displays the GPS location and speed on the video image. GPS DISPLAY Enter the number of pulses the speed sensor generates when the SPEED PULSE COUNT... -
Page 26: Network Menu
Internet. With the proper authorization, the TR9 DVR can be operated from a Web browser on any computer on the network or from any computer with Internet access to the network. Please contact Seon Design for network connection and operation information. -
Page 27: Buzzer Menu
Buzzer Menu The TR9 DVR has a built-in buzzer that can be activated under certain warning or alarm conditions. Enables the following six events to sound the buzzer. BUZZER ENABLE NOTE: The operator must press any button on the keypad to turn the buzzer off. -
Page 28: Hard Drive Menu
Hard Drive Menu This menu displays disk drive usage and provides a procedure for formatting new disk drives. Displays the capacity of each disk drive, in gigabytes. SIZE Displays the current recording position on each disk drive. RECORD POS Displays the current playback position on each disk drive. PLAY POS Enter Yes and then follow the on-screen instructions to format the disk drive. -
Page 29: System Menu
System Menu Requires the operator to enter a password before operating or PASSWORD ENABLE configuring the DVR. Enter a password for each of the password levels. PASSWORD LEVELS Level 2: Allows the operator to playback recorded video. Level 3: Allows the user to playback video and configure the DVR. Select Yes and follow the on-screen instructions to update the DVR SYSTEM UPDATE system software from a Compact Flash (CF) memory card inserted... -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Power Problems If the DVR does not turn on 30 seconds after you turn the ignition switch on: • Does the DVR turn on if you press the button for 5 seconds? See TEMP POWER related troubleshooting procedures below if it does not turn on. •... -
Page 31: Video Problems
Video Problems If there is no video signal from the jack on the DVR front panel: VIDEO OUTPUT • Is a video monitor connected to the jack on the termination panel at VIDEO OUTPUT the back of the DVR? Only one monitor can be connected at a time. If all live camera pictures are snowy, fuzzy or grainy: •... -
Page 32: Maintenance
Maintenance Cleaning the Camera The camera has a powder-painted stainless steel enclosure. Use a damp cloth with a mild detergent to clean the camera enclosure. The camera window is made from hard-coated, scratch resistant polycarbonate. To make sure the camera window does not get scratched, use a soft, clean, damp cloth with a mild detergent to clean the window. -
Page 33: Specifications
Specifications • Recording: Channels 9 video, 2 audio Video 720×484 (record and playback) resolution Video M-JPEG compression Video quality Adjustable, 6 levels Recording 13 configurable recording timers timers • Playback: Controls Detachable keypad, on-screen display Video display 1 (2× zoom), 2 (PIP), 4, 6, 7, 8 or 9 channels modes Playback speed / to 600×... - Page 34 • Video storage: Storage Dual hot-swappable 2.5” ruggedized IDE disk drives medium Storage 160 GB, 240 GB, 320 GB capacity Automatic Selectable On or Off overwrite Removable Type I or Type II CompactFlash memory card memory • Power requirements: Input voltage 11 to 18 VDC (optional 36 VDC) Transient 1.5 kW Tranzorbs on power and ignition lines, Smart-Start start-up protection...
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Page 35: Recording Time
Recording Time The recording time of the TR9 DVR depends on: • Disk drive capacity • Recording speed • Image quality/compression setting • Image content, motion and lighting When more than one camera is connected to the TR9 DVR, the recording speed (IPS) for each camera is calculated by dividing the selected recording speed by the number of cameras. - Page 36 Estimated Recording Time in Hours with 240 GB Disk Capacity (2×120 GB) Image Quality/Compression Setting Images per second (IPS)) 4,320 3,240 2,520 2,160 1,800 1,620 8,640 6,480 5,040 4,320 3,600 3,240 14,386 10,790 8,392 7,193 5,994 5,395 21,600 16,200 12,600 10,800 9,000 8,100...
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Page 37: Seon Design® Inc. Product Warranty
SEON DESIGN® INC. PRODUCT WARRANTY Seon Design Inc. (Seon) warrants the cameras and components listed below against defects in workmanship and materials provided that such defects appear or are discovered within the respective periods specified below and provided further that the purchaser of such products notifies... - Page 38 SOLE OPTION OF SEON IN THE EVENT OF REPLACEMENT THE RETURNED PRODUCT ’ WILL BE CREDITED TO THE CUSTOMER S ACCOUNT AND A NEW INVOICE ISSUED FOR THE REPLACEMENT ITEM SEON RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE OR TO ISSUE A CREDIT ONLY IN LIEU OF REPLACEMENT SEON MAY USE NEW OR REFURBISHED REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR REPAIRING ITS PRODUCTS AT ITS SOLE AND ARBITRARY DISCRETION...
- Page 39 DISCLAIMER THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WARRANTIES GUARANTEES AND CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE AND WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING SEON EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY DURABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PURPOSE AND ANY WARRANTIES OR MODIFIED WARRANTIES ARISING FROM USAGE OF TRADE OR COURSE OF DEALING Any description of the goods or services, whether in writing or made...
- Page 40 may not apply to purchaser. In no event shall Seon’s total liability for any damages to purchaser or any other person in connection with the products or this agreement exceed the lower of the suggested list price or the actual price paid for the products, regardless of whether such liability arises from contract, tort, warranty or any other form of claim.
- Page 41 Provisions Applicable to Canadian Customers For those customers whose mailing address is in Canada, Seon’s offer and any agreement of sale resulting therefrom shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal and domestic laws of the Province of and the laws of Canada applicable BRITISH COLUMBIA therein without giving effect to the conflict of laws rules thereof.
- Page 42 Seon Design Inc. Unit 111, 3B Burbidge Street Coquitlam, BC Canada V3K 7B2 Telephone 604.941.0880 Toll Free Telephone 1.877.630.7366 604.941.0870 Toll Free Fax 1.866.664.3677 Email sales@seon.com Web site www.seon.com Document part number 700-0034 R002 Printed in Canada...
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