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Buddy BX4
User's Manual

Installation Manual

Thank you for using our SD Video Recorder. This manual is applicable for 1ch, 2ch and 4ch SD Video
Recorder. Please read this User's Manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctly and safely.
The
contents of this manual are subject to be changed without notice.
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  • Page 1: Installation Manual

    Buddy BX4 User’s Manual Installation Manual Thank you for using our SD Video Recorder. This manual is applicable for 1ch, 2ch and 4ch SD Video Recorder. Please read this User’s Manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctly and safely.
  • Page 2 Warning This device is NOT of waterproof; to prevent it from any accident of fire or electric shock, please do NOT put any container with water on the device or nearby. Do not expose the device to moisture, or extreme temperatures. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL INTRODUCTION .................. 5   2. PRODUCT FIGURES .................... 7    .................................. 7     RONT  ANEL   .................................. 8     EAR PANEL  ............................ 9     IRELESS  EMOTE  ONTROLLER 3. INITIAL SET UP  .................... 10   ‐  ............................. 10     AMPER PROOF  ASE  OUNTING  .............................. 11     OWER  ONNECTION 3.2.1. Use Ignition Switch to Turn On/Off DVR System ...
  • Page 4 6.3.3 Set Date and Time .............................. 30    .............................. 31     ONFIGURATION  ETUP   .......................... 31     SER  EVEL AND  ASSWORD  ETTING   ................................. 32     ETWORK  ETTING MOTOR .................................. 34     6.7.1 Set “LICENSE ID” and “LINE”  .......................... 34   6.7.2 Get Speed from GPS ............................ 34   6.7.3 Get Speed from Speedometer. .......................... 36    .............................. 39     ANAGE THE POWER 6.8.1, Use ignition switch to turn on/off the DVR system  .................... 39   6.8.2, Turn On / Off DVR System Automatically ...

  • Page 5: General Introduction

    1. General Introduction The SDVR series mobile digital video recorder is a compact, full-featured recording system that uses a SD card as a storage device. The recorder unit and associated accessories are specifically designed for operation in a mobile environment. The SDVR system, used in conjunction with the cameras, records up to four channels of full-motion video and audio data to a Class 10 SD card.

  • Page 6: Video And Audio

    Video And Audio • H.264 High Profile video compression, real time recording (25 fps(PAL) / 30 fps(NTSC) for each channel. Frame rate adjustable for each channel. • Audio compression: G.711 codec. This codec offers high compression with high quality audio. •...

  • Page 7: Product Figures

    2. Product Figures 2.1 Front Panel ①：SD Card Slot ②：Status Lights (Power, Run, Alarm, SD Card, Record Status) ③：Stop Button: For stop recording. ④：LANC Port: For connection to an Event Cable or a wired remote IR sensor harness (option) Infra-Red receiver window. ⑤...

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    2.2 Rear panel ①：Power, Ground and ACC input. ②：AV input 1(including audio input 1, video input 1 and power output for camera 1) ③：AV input 2(including audio input 1, video input 1 and power output for camera 2) ④：AV input 3(including audio input 1, video input 1 and power output for camera 3) ⑤：AV input 4(including audio input 1, video input 1 and power output for camera 4) ⑥：AV output (including audio output, video output and power output) ⑦：1x speed sensor, 3x sensors inputs, 2x RS232 port, 1x RS485 port and 1x 5V DC output.

  • Page 9: Wireless Remote Controller

    2.3 Wireless Remote Controller Power Alarm Digits Record Stop Play Audio Toggle Video Toggle 10. Left/Backspace 11. Menu/Enter 12. Right 13. ESC 14. Down 15. OK to confirm 16. Fast Forward 17. Next 18. Pause/Step 19. Fast Backward 20. Previous 21.

  • Page 10: Initial Set Up

    3. Initial Set Up 3.1 Tamper-proof Case Mounting Use a power drill and screws supplied to fix the bottom cover of the tamper-proof case in the right place inside the vehicle. Put the DVR system inside the bottom cover, and load a SD Card. NOTE: The lock jumper of SD Card should be in OFF position.

  • Page 11: Power Connection

    3.2 Power Connection 3.2.1. Use Ignition Switch to Turn On/Off DVR System 3.2.2, Turn On / Off DVR System Automatically NOTE The DVR uses DC power input, please be very careful when connecting to the “+” and “-” of the power supply.

  • Page 12: Camera Connection

    3.3 Camera Connection Two different kinds of Audio & Video Cables for option: 4-pin threaded cable with male connector for each camera (Pin 1: 12V power, Pin 2: GND, Pin 3: Audio Input, Pin 4: Video Input). B u d d y B X 4 12 -...
  • Page 13 With extension cable (3m, 5m and 10m option): NOTE: The camera should with 4-pin female connector to match this cable. The DVR system will provide stable 12V DC power to each camera, and record video and audio (if the camera is with microphone built-in).

  • Page 14: Sensor Harness Connection

    3.4 Sensor Harness Connection GPS Connection (Option) Description RXD2: Data receive GND: Ground +5V DC: Power output B u d d y B X 4 14 -...

  • Page 15: Event Button And Cable Connection (Option)

    3.5 Event Button and Cable Connection (Option) B u d d y B X 4 15 -...

  • Page 16: Main System Overview

    4. Main System Overview B u d d y B X 4 16 -...

  • Page 17: Basic Operation And Menu System

    5. Basic Operation and Menu System 5.1 SD Card Formatting For a brand new SD Card of SDHC standard, it can be used directly. But with situations listed below, you’re required to format it before using: If the SD Card is of SDXC standard (like a 64GB SD Card), the defaulted file format is exFAT, which will not be recognized by the DVR system.

  • Page 18: Choose Recording Mode

    The format process will take some time, please wait. You will see the capacity of SD card after formatting. 5.2 Choose Recording Mode Two recording modes for option: Composite Mode and Separate Mode. The defaulted recording mode is “Separate Mode”. You can change to “Composite Mode” by steps given as below if needed: Press <MENU>...

  • Page 19: File Length

    5.3 File Length Options for file length: 5mins, 10mins, 15mins, 20mins, 30mins, 45mins and 60mins. The defaulted file length is 5 minutes. The maximum file length is 60 minutes. 5.4 Recording Quality Press <MENU> to enter the DVR system menu, choose “RECORD” and enter its sub-menu, go to “RECORD SETTINGS”...
  • Page 20 Setting menu for Separate Mode: Parameters for image quality levels: Quality Resolution Still Image Movement Image Audio Bitrate File Capacity Bitrate Bitrate (Bit/s) (Bit/s) (Bit/s) BASIC 2/3 D1 350K 210K 198M/hour ( PAL: 480*384, NTSC: 480*320 ) NORMAL 1000K 600K 324M/hour ( PAL: 720*576, NTSC: 720*480 )

  • Page 21: Start Recording

    5.5 Start Recording Press <REC> by remote to start recording. A red dot will be shown up at the top left corner of each camera channel. In Separate Mode, by default the DVR system will record all channels. If you want to record a specific channel(s), use <...

  • Page 22: Playback Option

    .6 Playback Option .6.1 Playback files on DVR system Play-back the latest record file(s) directly. In “Separate Mode”, you can playback arch ive file when recording. Press <PLAY> by remote, it will playback the latest file of first camera channel (ch: 01). Use < ><...
  • Page 23 layback a specific archive file. Press <MENU> by remote to enter the DVR system menu, choose “STORAGE” and enter its sub-menu, go to “SEARCH BY TIME” and press “MENU” to enter. All record directories will be listed for option. The directories wi ll be listed by order of the date and hour.

  • Page 24: Playback The Files On Manufacturer's Pc Playback Software

    Use < > or < > to choose a file, and press <PLAY> to playback. By pressing <OK> or <MENU>, details of the specific file will be shown up: You can press “Play” to playback the file, or “Save As” to copy the file to an USB flash drive. To stop playback, press <STOP>...

  • Page 25: Alarm Recording

    .8 Alarm Recording .8.1 Setup The Alarm Action he DVR system can be connected to 3 sensor (alarm) inputs. All these sensors (alarms) can trigger alarm recording. They can also turn on the buzzer, trigger to toggle video display, and trigger to show information on screen.

  • Page 26: Post Event Record

    When alarm recording is trigged, a yellow blinking dot will be displayed on the top right corner. Remarks for each option: NO.: SENSOR 1, SENSOR 2, SENSOR3. RECORD: Choose the channel(s) to start to record when the sensor(alarm) recording is triggered. There are a total of 16 modes: OFF, CH 01, CH 02, CH 01+02, CH 03, CH 01+03, CH 02+03, 01+02+03, CH 04, CH 01+04, CH 02+04, 01+02+04, CH 03+04, 01+03+04, 02+03+04, ALL.

  • Page 27: Motion Detection

    .9 Motion Detection 5.9.1 Set Motion Detectio n Zone Press <MENU> by remote to enter t he DVR system menu, choose “ALARM”, go to “MOTION ZONE” and press <MENU> to set the area: Choose the zone(s) which you want to monitor by using < >...

  • Page 28: Set Motion Sensitivity

    5.9.3 Set Motion Sensitivity Press <MENU> to enter the DVR system menu, choose “ALARM” to enter its sub-menu, go to “MOTION SENSITIVITY”, and press < > or < > to sensitive level (1~9 levels for option). “1” refers to lowest sensitive level, and “9”...

  • Page 29: Schedule Recording

    6.1 Schedule Recording Press <MENU> by remote to enter the DVR system menu, choose “RECORD” and press <MENU> to enter its sub-menu, go to “RECORD SETTINGS” and press <MENU> to enter. The defaulted “REC MODE” is “AUTO”, change it to “MANUAL” by press <MENU>, press <OK> to save and exit. Go to “RECORD SCHEDULE”...

  • Page 30: Set Date And Time

    6.3 Set Date and Time .3.1 Set Date Display Format Press <MENU> to enter the DVR system menu, choose “SYSTEM” and press <MENU> to enter its sub-men, go to “TIME ZONE” and set the “DATE FORM AT”, “YY/MM/DD”, “MM/DD/YY” or “DD/MM/YY”.

  • Page 31: Configuration Setup

    6.4 Configuration Setup Press <MENU> to enter the DVR system menu, choose “SYSTEM” to enter its sub-menu, go to “CONFIG SETUP” and press <MENU> to enter, and customize your configuration. 1) User Config Save If some system configurations are modified, and you want to make a save copy for this, please choose “USER CONFIG SAVE”...

  • Page 32: Network Setting

    Escape from the DVR system menu, when enter again, you will be required for use name: The system is defaulted to be entered with no password. If password is required, go to “NEW PASSWORD” and set the password. Input the same password in both rows of “New Pass” and “Pass Confirm”, press <OK>...
  • Page 33 If it is static IP mode, you may choose “IP ADDRESS”, “SUBNET”, “GATEWAY” and “DNS SERVER” to set each option. After setting, please press <MENU> or <OK> to save and exit. If it is dynamic IP, the system will configure the IP address automatically. ”HOST NAME”...

  • Page 34: Motor

    6.7 MOTOR 6.7.1 Set “LICENSE ID” and “LINE” Press <MENU> to enter DVR system menu, choose “MOTOR” and press <MENU> to enter its sub-menu. Set the “LICENSE ID” and “LINE”, press “OK” to save and exit. The information will be displayed at the top left corner.
  • Page 35 Pin No. Description Color Description GPS Connector TXD1 Vacant TXD, COM1, (GPS) TXD2 Vacant TXD, COM2 485A Vacant RS485 A, (PTZ) 5.0V +5 VDC Pin 9 SNR2 Grey Sensor 2 SPEED Violet Speed sensor RXD1 Vacant RXD, COM1, (GPS) RXD2 Blue RXD, COM2 Pin 3...

  • Page 36: Get Speed From Speedometer

    Press <MENU> to enter DVR system menu, choose “MOTOR” and press <MENU> to enter its sub-menu, set the “SPEED CHECK” as “From GPS”, and press “OK” to save and exit. he spe ed wi ll be disp layed o n the lef t bottom of the monitor.
  • Page 37 Connect the speed sensor harness (in Violet color) to speedometer. If the speedometer already has a signal output wire (showed as SIG output in the following diagram), you can connect “Speed sensor input” wire to the SIG output wire directly. If the speedometer does NOT have a signal output wire, please connect to the output of speed sensor.
  • Page 38 Calculate the pulse number the speed sensor generates for one kilometer. Usually the speed sensor will generate 8 or 16 pulses if the wheel goes one round and you need to calculate the number of the pulse that the speed sensor will generate if the car runs for one kilometer. Then set the number to “Pulse No.”.

  • Page 39: Manage The Power

    6.8 Manage the power 6.8.1, Use ignition switch to turn on/off the DVR system Connect ignition switch to the yellow wire of power supply cable, and red / black wire to the “+” / “-” pole of the car battery. The DVR system will be turned on when the ignition switch is in the ON position, and commences recording.

  • Page 40: 2, Turn On / Off Dvr Sy Stem Automatically

    6.8.2, Turn On / Off DVR Sy stem Automatically Connect the DVR system to car battery as diagram shown bel ow. Note: Please connect the yellow wire (ignition wire) to the “+” pole (+12V or +24V) of car battery. Press <MENU> to enter DVR system menu, choose “POWER” and press <MENU> to enter its sub-menu.

  • Page 41: Use Ptz

    6.9 Use PTZ 6.9.1 PTZ Control Connect the RS485 of DVR system to PTZ communication port. Press<MENU> to enter DVR system menu, choose “LIVE” and press <MENU> to enter its sub-menu, go to “PTZ PARAMETER” and press <MENU> to enter, set the “PTZ CONTROL” as “ON”, set other parameter if needed.

  • Page 42: Video Adjustment

    After pressing <OK> to save the change, the new camera name will be shown on the OSD. 6.9.3 Video Adjustment Press <MENU> to enter the DVR system menu, choose “LIVE” to enter its sub-menu, go to “VIDEO ADJUSTMENT” and press <MENU> to enter, adjust the brightness, contrast, hue and saturation. ress <OK>...

  • Page 43: Gps Setting (Option)

    6.10 GPS Setting (Option) Press<MENU> to enter the DVR system menu, choose “GPS” to enter its sub-menu. The DVR system will check the GPS device automatically. If a GPS device is found to be connected, the “GPS DEVICE” will show “GPS OK”; if no GPS device is found, it will show “GPS NONE”. ”GPS BURNIN”...
  • Page 44 NOTE: The time you set will reflect to the recording time once Event Button is pressed. To take the defaulted “15s” for an example, the alarm recording will last for 15 minutes since the Event Button is pressed, then stop. If you use Separate Mode for recording, press <MENU>...
  • Page 45 You can also set up the text you want to display in the "TIP" of “ALARM ACTION”. The text you set will be displayed if the event is triggered. Connect the Event Cable to front panel of the DVR unit. Press the Event button, the LED will flash in red, and you will hear buzzer if you set the “BEEP”...

  • Page 46: Firmware Update

    6.12 Firmware Update Copy the update file to the root directory of SD card. The update file has the postfix of "tar". Insert the SD card into the SD card slot on front panel of the DVR system, press <MENU> by remote to enter the DVR system menu.
  • Page 47 Choose the update file yo u have copied to SD card. You can use “ ” and “ ” to select the right directory if there is more than one found. Press <MENU> to continue. NOTE: Do not turn off the power while updating! “Upgrade Success”...

  • Page 48: Module (Option )

    6.13 Using Wi-Fi Module (Option) Debug the Wi-Fi module on PC a) Connect Wi-Fi module to a PC’s USB and LAN ports; b) Run “autorun.exe” included on CD with the Wi-Fi module. If the operation system of your PC is Win 7 or Vista, please choose ;...
  • Page 49 d) Select a wireless network to connect to: For an example, if you select the “ES_LINK_TENDA” to connect to, press “Next”, input the ascii code of your password in hex format. You can look up the ascii code of your password in the ascii table (Appendix A). For an example, if your password is "hello", you should input 68656c6c6f in “Key1”, then press “Next”...
  • Page 50 e) If now your PC could access to internet th rough this Wi-Fi module, it means the Wi-Fi module has been debugged well. You may remove the Wi-Fi module from your PC, and connect to DVR’s USB and LAN ports, power on the DVR. Meanwhile, please find a PC within the same LAN, start to Ping the DVR, and see whether the DVR could be connected to the same wireless network or not.

  • Page 51: Connection & Installation Cables

    7. Connection & Installation Cables 7.1 Power Supply Cable Viewed from crimp side: Mark Color Description “+” of power supply (you can connect to Battery “+”) YELLOW Ignition signal. Connect this wire to “+” of power supply if you don’t use ignition to control the power.

  • Page 52: Video & Audio Input / Output Cable

    7.2 Video & Audio Input / Output Cable Video& Audio Input Cable Viewed from crimp side: Mark Color Description BNC Connector, in Yellow Video input RCA Connector, in White Audio input DC Connector, in Black Power output for camera(+12 VDC, Maximum current 1A) Ground Video &...

  • Page 53: Sensor Harness

    7.3 Sensor Harness Pin No. Description Color Description GPS Connector TXD1 Vacant TXD, COM1, (GPS) TXD2 Vacant TXD, COM2 485A Vacant RS485 A, ( PTZ) 5.0V +5 VDC Pin 9 SNR2 Grey Sensor 2 SPEED Violet Speed sensor RXD1 Vacant RXD, C OM1, (GPS) RXD2...

  • Page 54: Specification

    8. Specification SPECIFICATION ITEM 1CH SDVR 2CH SDVR 4CH SDVR VIDEO INPUT 1 channel 2 channels 4 channels VIDEO OUTPUT 1 channel, 1.0V, p-p, 75Ω, BNC VIDEO FORMAT Support PAL/NTSC VIDEO COMPRESSION H.264 High Profile VIDEO 720x576(PAL)/ 1280x512(PAL)/ 1280x1024(PAL)/ RECORD RESOLUTION 720x480(NTSC) 1248x416(NTSC) 1248x832(NTSC)
  • Page 55 9. List of Standa rd Accessories Item Description Quantity SD Vi deo Re corder 1 pc Tamp erproof &Lock C Lock case key AV in put cable pc for one channel SDVR, 2 pcs for two channel SDVR, 4 pcs for four channe l SDVR AV output cable 1 pc...

  • Page 56: Trouble Shooting

    10. Trouble Shooting. 1. Q : A ter connecting the DV R power, no video output, No.1 and No.2 indicators lights o panel flashing altern ately. A: Th e No.1 and No.2 i ndicato r ligh t is “Power” and “Run”. If the 2 indicators lights are shing a lternatively, the DVR missed the ignition signal, please check if the yellow line...
  • Page 57 8. Q: Do your SD Card DVR support the capacity of 64G and above SDXC card? A: The DVR support the c apacities of 64G and above SDXC cards, but currently, DVR doesn’t support for ExFAT file system completely, we suggest that you format the SDXC card to FAT32 file system under Windows system before using.
  • Page 58 the" ignition delay ", DVR off automatically. Flashing （slow flash） Light-off DVR off. At this point, press” Power” button on the remote control, DVR The third red indicator light on the panel: Alarm indicator light（red Description light）③ Light-on DVR with alarm (such as over speed) Light-off DVR without alarm he fourth red indicator light on the panel is SD card operation indicator light, this indicator...
  • Page 59 your control functions in accordance with the following: 1, Exchange the two lines of 485A and 485B, to s ee if they are conn ected wrong; 2, Confirm if the PT Protocol is righ 3, Confirm if the PTZ Address is right, our defa ult is 1, trying to adjust to 0 o 2;...
  • Page 60 © 2011 TTI Tracking Technology Inc. All rights reserved. TTI is a registered trademark and the TTI logo of TTI Tracking Technology Inc. All other trademarks mentioned herein are property of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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