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BRX2004A/BRX2008A USER GUIDE MOBILE DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER With Advanced Analytic Software Edition Thank you for purchasing D-TEG BRX2004A/BRX2008A. Please familiarize yourself with the capabilities your new Mobile DVR can provide by reading this manual carefully. Please be careful when using your new device while driving ...
Preface Notice Any unauthorized use of this guide or its contents is prohibited. The contents may be changed without notice. The contents of this user guide are comprehensively designed to provide adequate information to set up and operate the purchased device. Please contact D-TEG if you have any questions or find any omissions.
Table of Contents Safety Advice ................................. 7 1. Contents ................................9 2. Specifications ..............................12 3. BRX2004A Overview ............................14 3-1. Front ................................14 3-2. Rear ................................17 4. Cable Diagram Examples ........................18 4-1 Option I (Kyoto example) ......................18 4-2 Option II (Nagoya example) .......................
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3-3.SYSTEM Settings ..........................38 3-3-1. SYSTEM / DATE/TIME/LANGUAGE ................39 3-3-2. SYSTEM / USER MANAGEMENT .................. 40 3-3-1. SYSTEM / SERVICE ......................40 4. Uploading/ Downloading the Setting File................... 43 4-1. Upload ..............................43 4-2. Download ............................... 43 PC Viewer Software Instructions ......................44 1.
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6. Search ................................58 6-1. Calendar Search ..........................58 6-2. Event Search ............................58 7. Blur Function .............................. 60 8. Data Backup and Printing ........................62 8-1. Still frame conversion to jpg ....................62 8-1. Video conversion to avi ........................ 63 8-3.
Safety Advice SAFETY ADVICE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Please make sure you follow the safety advice/instructions given in the user guide. CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
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GPS Reception 1. Activate the product in an area without large buildings to improve GPS reception. The commercial purpose GPS has the average range error of more than 15 meters and the range error could be more than 100 meters due to environmental conditions like buildings, roadside trees etc.
1. Contents The following items are included with the BRX2004A or BRX2008A. Part Number Part Name and Description Image BRX2004A/ BRX2008A BRX2004A or - Mobile Digital Video Recorder main BRX2008A unit MSY11030100 Waterproof GPS Module and Case Double sided tape...
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Part Number Part Name and Description Image MPR11020901 & Bracket and Back Cable Cover MPR11021001 - use to install BRX unit PAN+ 04*08Black Screws Keys for internal lock MKY03 - turns on device and locks HDD/SSD case in the BRX unit...
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Part Number Part Name and Description Image BRX-WH062 Digital IO & A/V Out BRX-WH090 Power in Cable BRX-WH100 Car Signal Cable PC Viewer Installation CD (or SD card) INSTALL-700M & User Guide...
2. Specifications Model Remarks Category BRX2004A BRX2008A NTSC/PAL Video Inputs (max) selectable NTSC/PAL Video Out selectable Audio Inputs (max) Audio Out Video Format H.264 Audio Format G.711 NTSC: 704 x 480, 704 x 240, 352 x 240 Recording Resolution PAL: 704 x 576, 704 x 288, 352 x 288...
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Interfaces IO – Front 2.5”, SATA I, Key Lock type Removable Key Lock (Power on) HDD/SSD Slot Key Unlock (Power off) FW Upgrade Configuration File Loading EMS, Auto back up Video Out RCA type, Main video out Audio Out RCA type, Playback audio External Power Out DC 12V Power, Rec, Alarm, LAN...
[ALARM]: Illuminated in any fail conditions (Red LED) [LAN]: Illuminated when connected to the network (Orange LED) At power on, the POWER LED will illuminate immediately and the BRX will go into system check. Once device is operational, the REC LED will also illuminate. This...
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[∨] for 3 seconds prior to removal. After you hear the double beep, push in the SD card to unlock and then eject. SD cards can also be safely removed after power shutdown of the BRX. A. Downloading the setting and log files Insert the SD card, Press the [Fn] and [∨] key simultaneously to...
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“dvr_config_down”, and in the sub-folder “MAC_Mac Address“ as files: “dvrid.ini, setting.ini, version.ini, system.log” B. Uploading the setting files Set and store device setting files using the PC Viewer (For instructions refer to section 10-2) Insert the SD card until it locks and press [Fn] and [∧] ...
3-2. Rear ③ ② ① ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ① Power Connector Use the included power cable bundle for this connection, the battery cable connects to the battery power and the ACC cable connects to the ignition or main power switch.
3. The delay power-on settings can be modified with the dipswitches, please consult with your dealer. 4. If the SSD or HDD is not inserted into the BRX, the [REC] LED will not illuminate. 5. If the [ALARM] LED is illuminated, there may be a problem with the camera connection or data storage device, please contact your installer.
Video Loss, No Camera Detect Alarm in 4 Motion Detection Detect Alarm in 5 Audio Record Detect Alarm in 6 Continuous Record (RED) Detect Alarm in 7 Event Record (YELLOW) Detect Alarm in 8 Detect Alarm in 1 Activate Alarm out 1 Detect Alarm in 2 Activate Alarm out 2 Detect Alarm in 3...
Left turn signal: Left Right turn signal: Right iii. Brake pedal: Brake Reverse gear: Reverse Emergency: Left & Right * Multiple signal display is possible ⑨ G-Sensor * When installing your device, configuring your G-sensor is essential. Refer to Appendix B for the configuration values and select the correct angle setup for each axis.
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5) Within each directory, there are sub-directories that can be accessed by pressing [∨][∧] and then [MENU] 6) Press [ESC] to return to previous stage. Note The password can be changed by going to [MENU -> SYSTEM -> USER MANAGEMENT -> PASSWORD].
3-1. Device Setting Sub-categories are camera, signal, G-sensor, remote control, display, and external device. Press the [∨] and [∧] keys to move between selections. When the subcategory you wish to set-up is highlighted in yellow, press [MENU] to enter configuration.
Note 1. The channels that are turned off cannot be viewed live nor will it be recorded. 2. When there is a recording failure, the video loss icon will show on the channel’s live screen and the alarm LED will light up. 3.
3-1-3. Device / G-sensor Depending on the installation location and slant, set the “(X), (Y), (Z)” axis angles using the information provided in REF2 below. Caution! 1. When using an HDD, postion the device in an upright positon only 2.
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“REF2. Suggested axis adjustments by device positions” ONLY for when using SSD! HDD users must postion the device upright! Driving direction F: Front RR: Rear T: Top B: Bottom R: Right-side L: Left side 1) When device is in an upright position X:0, Y:0, Z:0 X:0, Y:0, Z:180 X:0, Y:0, Z:270...
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2) When device is in an upside-down position X:180, Y:0, Z:0 X:180, Y:0, Z:180 X:180, Y:0, Z:270 X:180, Y:0, Z:90 3) When device is in a sideway position with the TOP to the left X:270, Y:0, Z:0 X:270, Y:180, Z:0 X:270, Y:90, Z:0...
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4) When device is in a sideways position with the TOP to the right X:90, Y:0, Z:0 X:90, Y:180, Z:0 X:90, Y:90, Z:0 5) When device is in a sideway position with the TOP facing front X:90, Y:0, Z:270 X:270, Y:0, Z:90 X:180, Y:90, Z:0...
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6) When device is in a sideway position with the TOP facing rear X:270, Y:0, Z:270 X:90, Y:0, Z:90 X:0, Y:90, Z:0...
CAUTION! Never install the BRX2000 device with the front facing down. This will lead to SSD recording malfunctioning and damage to the device. 3-1-4. Device / Remote Control You can activate and deactivate the remote control using the [>] and [<] keys.
- This sets the initial screen that will be displayed at power on and can be chosen among these options: “1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 2×2‐1 / 2×2‐2 / 3×3” - “2×2‐1”...
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Serial Port Usage * The BRX series has three serial ports: [S1/S2/S3]. S1 (Serial Port 1) is used solely for debugging and maintenance while S2 (Serial Port 2) and S3 (Serial Port 3) may be used to connect various external devices such as GPS, External IR receiver, Tachometers and the EMS Alert unit.
Please refer to Appendix C for the recording timetable. Note 1. The times on the recording timetable are approximations. Since The BRX uses the H.264 standard for video compression, depending on the recorded video, the size of the data will differ.
3-2-1. Record Settings/ Quality & Resolution RESOLUTION: Select among “D1 (704*480), HD1 (704*240), CIF (352*240)” using the arrow keys. QUALITY: Select among “Super, High, Normal” PRE REC TIME: Sets the amount of recording time prior to an event is triggered - Select between 0 (N/A) to 5 seconds using the arrow keys - If ”N/A”...
3-2-2. Record Settings / Channel Set Up Set recording mode, frame rate, and audio per each channel CHANNEL - First, select the channel you wish to configure using [<] and [>] keys. - Second, use the [∨] and [∧] keys to move between “RECORD, FPS, AUDIO”, the specific settings will only apply to the selected channel.
Note 1. Since the total number of frames change with resolution, if the resolution is changed the total number of frames will change and the FPS will need to be re-set. To avoid redundant operations, please set the resolution before setting the FPS. 3.
Important configurations such as date, language, password, format, default settings can be set here. When changing certain configurations, side effects such as data loss, video loss, or limited access may occur. So please use caution when changing any system settings.
- If set for a specific time: “0~23”, time will synchronize at that time. In addition, if the GPS time cannot be found at that time, the device will automatically synchronize as soon it has reception. SPEED UNIT - This component can only be set using the PC Viewer. ...
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FORMAT - Select the data storage medium “HDD (SSD) or SD card” you wish to format and press [MENU]. There is no SSD selection. If using a SSD, select HDD. - After selecting, you will be asked, “Are you sure? NO”. Use the [>] or [<] to select “Are you sure? YES”.
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- Copy the new firmware into the “dvr_program” folder. - Extract the SD card (or USB Memory stick) and insert it into the main unit. - In the upgrade menu, choose which media “SD card/USB(Rear)”you will use to upgrade and press [MENU]. - The device will start upgrading immediately and once upgraded, the device will automatically reboot.
4. Uploading/ Downloading the Setting File 4-1. Upload The device can be configured with more options using the PC Viewer. - Using the PC Viewer, set up the configurations as needed and then save the settings to an SD card (or USB memory stick). Refer to Chapter 10 for instructions.
PC Viewer Software Instructions This section is about how to install the PC Viewer Software Program and instructions on how to use the program. The provided PC Viewer must be used to access the recorded data, including all video and audio data. Once accessed, the video and audio data may be converted into an AVI file for your use.
PC Viewer Execution Icon 3. PC Viewer Software Description After connecting the BRX’s removable HDD (or SSD) cartridge to your PC and using a SATA connection cable that can be purchased separately, double click the PC ViewerExecution Icon.
3-1. PC Viewer Main Screen ① ② ③ ④ Control Bar ① Video Playback Screen ② Signal and Alarm Display Bar ③ Playback Control Bar and Interval Selection Bar ④...
Check if the removable disk is properly connected and recognized. Caution! 1. Only use the SATA to USB adaptor provided with the BRX unit. 2. For some PCs, the HDD (or SSD) may not be recognized and even may casue...
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Select the search options “Normal/ Event/ Other sub-options” from the left bottom corner. The dates that have recorded video data for that option will be filtered and are highlighted in blue. Choose the date you wish to check. The chosen date will be highlighted in yellow.
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Control Buttons Indicator and Time Slide Bar Playback can be operated using the control buttons. You may also jump to different times by clicking other time slots that are highlighted in orange and by sliding the time slide bar on the bottom for more precise changes. *...
4-3. Select Layout The BRX2008A (BRX2004A) can be connected to a maximum of 8 (4) cameras and microphones and all input data can be recorded simultaneously. Click the “Select Layout” button and choose with display layout you wish to use.
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You can also switch the channel views around by dragging and dropping to different locations on the screen. To access other viewing options, right-click on your mouse to open and set up. - Display ratio: Choose from “Original/TV(4:3)/Fit to Window”. - Zoom: Choose from “1x/2x/4x/8x”.
5. View Information The BRX records not only the video and audio from the connected cameras but also GPS location information, speed, time, signals, RPM, G-sensor values, and alarms. All recorded information can be accessed and analyzed using the PC viewer.
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the main unit) is shown with the data reference point zero-point calibrated and positive shocks as (+) and negative shocks as (-) - Speed: GPS measured speed is displayed in red while the speed-pulse measured speed is displayed in grey. - RPM: Displayed in purple.
5-2. Analyze Driving Info While playing back the selected data, click the View Information button to view the below Analyze Driving Info screen. From the calendar in the bottom right corner, choose the date you wish to inspect among the dates highlighted in blue. Dates that are not highlighted in blue, do not have the relevant data.
5-4. PC Viewer Display The BRX PC Viewer is composed of a main screen, sensor information screen, driving analysis screen, and the tracking screen. These screens can be displayed independently and their location and size changed to improve use...
Refer to section 4-2 6-2. Event Search With the BRX, searching and filtering the data is made easy. Utilizing supplementary data such as g-sensor, signals, alarms, speed, and RPM, you can find incidents and events quicker than monitoring the vast amounts of video and audio recordings.
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Double click the data you wish to inspect or select the data and click the [GotoVideo] button. The data will be accessed and ready to play back.
7. Blur Function The BRX can be configured to have blurred areas for each channel which can be applied to when backing up the data as a JPG or AVI file and also when playing back on the PC Viewer.
8. Data Backup and Printing 8-1. Still frame conversion to jpg This will create a still frame jpg back up file for a certain instance. After finding the precise time you wish to save, pause the playback and click the [Save jpg] button: and the below screen will pop up.
8-1. Video conversion to AVI file Pause the video at where you wish to start saving and click the Save AVI button: Check the cameras you wish to convert into an AVI file and if you wish to include audio, check the [Audio Ch] box and scroll down to the channel you wish to include.
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Check all camera images you wish to include in the report. Type the title of the report and any comments about the situation or other reminders. If the Apply Mosaic box is checked, the pre-set blur effect will be applied. ...
You can back up the recorded data on your PC or other data storage medium. The BRX offers an option to store data by type to ease management of data. You can also input additional data such as DVR ID, User ID, title, and comments to help in administration.
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Choose the folder where the backup files are at the bottom of the screen. (It will automatically show the last folder that was accessed.) Select the report type by scrolling down the options. The files are listed showing the “Date/Time, DVR ID, User ID, Title”. ...
Setting Using the PC Viewer, you can configure the BRX main unit as well as the program itself. 10-1. PC Viewer set up Click the Setting Button: for the below setting window to pop up. DVR Viewer Password:Click the [Set Password] button to set up a password for the PC Viewer.
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layout by clicking the default layout button: on the right upper hand corner of the PC Viewer. - Default Layout: The program will launch with the Default Layout - Last Layout: The program will launch with the same layout as it was when it was closed.
10-2. DVR Configuration You can configure the BRX main unit with the keys on the main unit itself but for the full range of settings, you will need to use the PC Viewer. Prepare a SD card or a USB memory stick and connect it to the PC.
“1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 2×2‐1 / 2×2‐2 / 3×3” ‐”2×2‐1”is cameras 1~4 split into 4 and “2×2‐2” is cameras 5~8 split into 4 Apply - The BRX is compatible with various Tacho devices Tachometer - If using data drawn from a Tacho, check the data here. Data Remote - N/A: if remote controller is not used.
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1.0G where 0.1G is more sensitive than 1.0G External S2, S3 - The BRX has 3 serial ports of which S1 is Device reserved for maintenance and S2 and S3 can be used to connect other devices. - Depending on what device is connected to the ports, select from “N/A, GPS, External...
10-2-2. Record Recording setting including resolution, FPS, quality, can be configured here. Start by selecting either the SD EventRecord, Dual Record, or neither, on the right hand side, as they will influence the range of options for other settings. Then select the Resolution on the upper right side as this will set the maximum amount of Frames Per Second (FPS) on the left side.
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total frames that can be used depending on resolution. Type The recording type is realted to the SD EventRecord Type on the right. You need to set this prior to selecting the Type here. To set, check the SD EventRecord, select the type from “NONE or DTEG (RESONANT is a specific type which should not be used).
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Overwrite If this box is checked, when the SD card is full, it will start overwriting from the oldest data. If the box is not checked, the BRX will stop recording. Max Size (MB) This is the maximum amount of video data that can be recorded on the SD card.
10-2-3. Event The BRX can use different signals as triggers such as Motion, Alarms, Signals, G- sensor, and speed and can also control alarm out and video out. 10-2-3-1. Motion You can set up the whole camera view or a set region as a motion trigger.
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- Select how you wish the display layout should be from “1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 2×2-1 / 2×2-2 / 3×3” * If multiple motions are detected the BRX will follow the Liveout Priority setting. Refer to section 10-2-3-5.
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10-2-3-2. AlarmInput Seven additional alarm inputs can be given to the BRX. This is the configuration menu for these inputs. Input Check the boxes for the alarms that will be used Channels Title Use the alphabet and numbers to rename (max 10 digits) the alarms.
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Duration Select how long you wish to display from “5, 10,20, 30, 30, 50, 60, and ∞ seconds” Function...
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10-2-3-3. Signal The BRX can use the car signals as triggers such as turn lights, brake, and reverse. Title The default title is set as Left, Right, Brake, and Reverse but this can be renamed (Max 10 digits) as required.
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- Select how you wish the display layout should be from “1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 2×2-1 / 2×2-2 / 3×3” * If multiple motions are detected the BRX will follow the...
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Liveout Priority setting. Refer to section 10-2-3-5. Duration Select how long you wish to display from “5, 10,20, 30, 30, 50, 60, and ∞ seconds”...
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When there are multiple triggers, this ranking will be used to decide which output will have priority. Liveout This sets the priority for the 11 types of display that the BRX Priority offers. - 1 has the highest priority and 11 has the lowest.
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GPS time by checking this box and selecting when to synchronize from “Boot On/0~23 O’clock”. - If “Boot On” is selected the BRX will synchronize its time with the GPS whenever it boots and if this is not possible, as soon as the reception of the GPS is recovered after booting.
10-2-5. EMS (Eco Management System) The data that the BRX uses the EDA (Eco Driving Analyzer) in addition to the PC Viewer to further analyze driving data. It also has an EMS Alert Unit that can be used to display alarms when driving is not economic or safe.
11. Remove Data Storage Media To safely remove the removable HDD (or SSD), Click the remove the data storage media button: instead of the PC remove hardware button. Click the "remove data storage media" button: A list with all SSDs (or HDDs) connected with the PC will pop up. ...
12-2. Hotkeys You can utilize the hotkeys to control the Pc Viewer more efficiently. Click the “About” button: to see the below pop up. Scroll down to view all the shortcut keys. Refer to Appendix A for all default shortcut keys...
Appendix A) Shortcut Key list Menu HDD open [F2] File open [F3] Close [F4] Information [F5] Calendar Search [F6] Event Search [F7] Blur settings [F8] Still frame conversion [F9] Video conversion [F10] Print report [F11] Settings [F12] Playback Play/ pause [Space] Play Reverse play...
Appendix B) Suggested Axis Adjustments by Device Positions Caution! ONLY for when using SSD as data storage, HDD users MUST postion the device upright! Driving direction F: Front RR: Rear T: Top B: Bottom R: Right-side L: Left side 1) When device is in an upright position X:0, Y:0, Z:0 X:0, Y:0, Z:180 X:0, Y:0, Z:270...
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2) When device is in an upside down position X:180, Y:0, Z:0 X:180, Y:0, Z:180 X:180, Y:0, Z:270 X:180, Y:0, Z:90 3) When device is in a sideway position with the TOP to the left X:270, Y:0, Z:0 X:270, Y:180, Z:0 X:270, Y:90, Z:0...
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4) When device is in a sideway position with the TOP to the right X:90, Y:0, Z:0 X:90, Y:180, Z:0 X:90, Y:90, Z:0 5) When device is in a sideway position with the TOP facing front X:90, Y:0, Z:270 X:270, Y:0, Z:90 X:180, Y:90, Z:0...
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6) When device is in a sideway position with the TOP facing rear X:270, Y:0, Z:270 X:90, Y:0, Z:90 X:0, Y:90, Z:0...
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Appendix D) Specifications Function Detail specification Video In 8 Channel : power(DC 12V) included, NTSC/PAL, Video Out 1 (Front) Audio In 8 Channel Audio Out 1 (Front) Video Codec H.264 Audio Codec G.711 Recording NTSC : 704 x 480, 704 x 240, 352 x 240 Resolution PAL : 704 x 576, 704 x 288, 352 x 288 Recording...
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Front/Rear: Interface IO – Front 2.5”, SATA I, Key Lock type Removable Key Lock (Power on) HDD/SSD Slot Key Unlock (Power off) FW Upgrade Configuration File Loading Video Out RCA type, Main video out Audio Out RCA type, Playback audio External Power Out DC 12V Power, Rec, Alarm, LAN...
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