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HD-4/8
High Definition Digital Video Recorder
Installation Manual

User Manual

Thank you for choosing
HD-4/8 High Definition Video Recorder. This manual is applicable
for both 4- and 8-channel disk models; the only difference is in the number of channels. Please read
this Manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctly and safely. The contents of this
manual are subject to change without notice. All Material is Copyright
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2015-2016 Robotics
Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    HD-4/8 High Definition Digital Video Recorder Installation Manual User Manual Thank you for choosing HD-4/8 High Definition Video Recorder. This manual is applicable for both 4- and 8-channel disk models; the only difference is in the number of channels. Please read this Manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctly and safely.

  • Page 2: Warnings

    Warnings This device is NOT waterproof; to prevent 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. Important notice: Please read over all precautions. Please keep this manual for future reference.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ...................................... 2 ARNINGS ....................................5 NTRODUCTION Product Description..................................5 Standard Components and Features............................5 Optional Components and Features............................5 ...................................5 RODUCT EATURES .................................... 5 IDEO UDIO GPS T & T ............................5 YNCHRONIZATION ..................................6 OWER ANAGEMENT ..................................... 6 ECORDING MODE ..............................
  • Page 4 GPS P )..............................23 ARAMETERS ETUP IF EQUIPPED ................................24 ENSOR ARAMETER ETUP ................................25 CHEDULE ECORDING ETUP ..................................26 ETWORK ETTINGS 3G N )..............................27 ETWORK ETUP IF EQUIPPED ..................................28 ATE AND ETUP .................................. 29 PGRADE THE IRMWARE HD-4/8..................................30 ESET THE ..................................30 ANAGEMENT ....................................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction HD-4/8 series mobile digital video recorder is a compact, full-featured H.264 1080p/720p recording system that uses a hard disk as a storage device. The recorder unit and associated accessories are specifically designed for operation in a mobile environment. The HD-4/8 system, used in conjunction with the cameras, records up to eight channels of full-motion video and audio data to a hard disk.

  • Page 6: Power Management

    GPS Time Synchronization & Time Zone  Synchronizes the DVR system time with GPS automatically  Supports All Time Zones Worldwide  Supports DST (Daylight Saving Time) Power Management  Reliable power management, wide voltage: +8V~+32VDC; The power input is protected against short positive transients (1500 watts peak pulse power capability with a 10 x 1000 uS waveform);...

  • Page 7: Product Images

    Product Images Front Panel 1 : USB Host Port: Can be used as a secondary recording device, such as a flash memory card. This port cannot be used as a direct access link to a PC, however. 2 : SD Card Slot 3 : Stop Button: To stop recording 4 : 3G Status indicator 5 : For inject the SIM card...

  • Page 8: Front Panel Leds

    Front Panel LEDs Display the Status of the HD-4/8 System (Yellow) Status / Description Solid On All channels are recording Blinking Interval of 2-seconds: The number of flashes within the interval indicates the inactive camera count. For example, 3 blinks per interval = 3 inactive cameras. No active cameras / Not Recording 3G (Yellow) Status/Description...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    REC (Red) Description Reading/Writing data from/to the hard disk or SD Card. Not Reading/Writing – inactive. Rear panel 1: Power, Ground and ACC input. 2: 1x speed sensor, 3x sensors inputs, 1x RS232 port(for GPS) and 1x 5V DC output 3: AV input 1(including audio input 1, video input 1 and power output for camera 1) 4: AV input 2(including audio input 1, video input 1 and power output for camera 2) 5: AV input 3(including audio input 1, video input 1 and power output for camera 3)

  • Page 10: Initial Set Up

    The rear panel sockets are Molex Micro-Fit 3.0 (Model No.: Molex 0430450200). The definitions of all sockets are indicated below: Initial Set Up Tamper-proof Case Mounting Use a power drill and the supplied screws to secure the bottom cover of the tamper-proof case to the desired location inside the vehicle.
  • Page 11 Place the DVR system into the bottom cover, and load a hard disk. Close with the top cover and lock it with the supplied keys.

  • Page 12: Power Connections

    Power Connection s Use the Ignition Switch to Activate Recording Record Automatically Upon Power-up...

  • Page 13: Camera Connections

    NOTE The HD-4/8 uses DC power only; please observe the proper polarity when connecting. Safe voltage range is 8V-32V. Exceeding this range can damage the unit. The power should be as direct as possible to the battery. Avoid sharing with solenoid and motor loads. Power consumption of the DVR can be 60W when the engine starts.

  • Page 14: Gps Connection (Option)

    GPS Connection (Option) Event Button and Cable Connection (Option)

  • Page 15: Connect The Hd-4/8 To Apc Using A Network

    Connect the HD-4/8 to a PC Using a Network Download and install the VLC player into your computer You will need to install a VLC player to play back the video from the DVR. The VLC player is available at: ftp://ezview.3322.org/DVR/HDVR/vlc-2.0.1-win32.exe .

  • Page 16: Basic Operation And Menu System

    Basic Operation and Menu System Hard Disk Formatting A brand new disk may require formatting before using it in the HD-4/8. To format: Put the hard disk into the hard disk case, insert it and lock it into the DVR, then power up. Click “SETTINGS”...

  • Page 17: Recording Setup

    Recording Setup Click “Record Details” in the “DVR” menu to set up your recording. 1. Each camera supports up to 1080p30; bitrate varies from 100Kbps to 8000Kbps. Default setting is 1080p30 with a bitrate of 3000Kbps. 1200Kbps is recommended for 720p25. We use intelligent bitrate control to save media space when performing H.264 image compression.

  • Page 18: Camera Setup

    Camera Setup Click “Camera Setting” in the DVR menu to setup the cameras. 1. Click CAMx to adjust each camera's brightness, contrast, audio volume, and other settings. 2. Max 12 characters is allowed for each camera title. 3. Camera image can be flipped in horizontal or vertical direction. 4.

  • Page 19: Alarms Setup

    Alarms Setup Click “Alarm Details” to set up alarm actions. 1. Alarm setting includes 3 external triggers and 1 event button. 2. External triggers can be set with high-level active or low-level active. 3. An Event button can be used to start/stop recording, or trigger an alarm recording. 4.

  • Page 20: Motion Detection Setup

    Motion Detection Setup Click “Motion Detection” to set up Motion Detection alarm. 1. Up to 12 motion detection areas can be activated for each camera. 2. Each camera needs to be configured individually.

  • Page 21: Power Setup

    Power Setup Click “Power” in the “Mobile” menu to set up the power supply. 1. Default ignition level is HIGH, and LOW for the rare vehicles with the main switch on the negative pole. 2. Power Off Delay is used to set how long the HD-4/8 keeps running after ignition is off. 3.

  • Page 22: Vehicle Parameter Setup

    Vehicle Parameter Setup Click “Motor” in the “Mobile” menu to setup vehicle parameters. 1. Speed is obtained from GPS (if so equipped). 2. The item "Speed Limit" is used to set the speed alarm threshold. 3. Combined Recording can be triggered when over-speed. 4.

  • Page 23: Gps Parameters Setup (If Equipped)

    GPS Parameters Setup (if equipped) Click “GPS” in the “Mobile” menu to setup the GPS parameters. 1. GPS Status: GPS NOT FOUND: No GPS detected. GPS DATA: GPS is found, but data stream error (baud rate or protocol error). GPS GPRMC: GPS GPRMC means correct, but inactive GPRMC frames. (GPS searching is in process, or GPS signal is weak or lost) 2.

  • Page 24: G-Sensor Parameter Setup

    G-Sensor Parameter Setup Click “G-Sensor” in the “Mobile” menu to set up the G-Sensor Menu. 1. G-Sensor Instant Value can give the X/Y/Z axis accelerometer values instantly. 2. For Earth gravity effect, it will display about 1.0g on Z axis when the DVR is placed on a horizontal surface. 3.

  • Page 25: Schedule Recording Setup

    Schedule Recording Setup Click “Record Schedule” in the “DVR” menu to setup schedule record. 1. The record schedule allows for 3 time plans per day. Each camera can be scheduled individually, or click "All" to apply the same recording schedule to all cameras.

  • Page 26: Network Settings

    Network Settings Click “WiFi network” in the “Network” menu to set up the network. 1. The HD-4/8 can work in both WiFi AP and WiFi Client mode: I. AP Mode WiFi AP can be turned ON or Off with the checkbox. Local SSID can be renamed, ie.

  • Page 27: Network Setup (If Equipped)

    3G Network Setup (if equipped) Click “3G Network” and “Network Settings” in the “System” menu to setup your 3G Network. (3G functionality is only available with HD-4/8 with the 3G/4G option) 1. 3G Status: 3G NOT FOUND: 3G module is not detected by DVR. 3G LOADED: 3G is loaded without service (SIM card error or no RF signal).

  • Page 28: Date And Time Setup

    4. When needed, get APN & Password from you local 3G service provider. 5. “Network InUse”: The DVR can communicate with server by WIFI or 3G/4G network. WIFI network always has the priority. 6. Server Status: When WIFI or 3G/4G is connected with server, it shows “Connected”. When none of WIFI or 3G/4G is found, it shows “Disconnected”.

  • Page 29: Upgrade The Firmware

    Upgrade the Firmware Click “Upgrade” in the “System” menu to upgrade the firmware of the HD-4/8 or Cameras. 1. System Version includes: DVR Kernel Version DVR App Version MCU FW version Web Menu version Camera FW version The Upgrade file should have a file type of “ .tar.” You will be notified upon completion of the Upgrade.

  • Page 30: Reset The Hd-4/8

    Reset the HD-4/8 Click “Reset” in the “System” menu to Reset your HD-4/8. The HD-4/8 can be reset to “Factory Setting” for all settings. You can also reboot the unit in this menu. User Management Click “User Management” in the “System” menu to set the user authority for the HD-4/8. Admin has all authorities to configure or change settings.

  • Page 31: Specifications

    S pecifications Model BD-313 System Operating System Linux 2.6 Start-up Time <20 seconds (From power on to recording) Operator English / Simplified Chinese / Russian / Others on Request Interface Storage 2.5” Hard Disk(up to 2TB), SSD(up to 2TB) or SD Card (up to 128GB) Video System H.264 Main/High Profile, HD 1080p30/720p30/540p30 Recording for each channel...
  • Page 32 Network WiFi Built-in 802.11b/g/n Access Point, with speed up to 300Mbps Protocol TCP / IP Comm. 4G/3G ( Only for models that support 3G/4G) Alarm & Inputs 3 Alarm input, 1 speed, 1 ignition, 1 Panic button, G-Sensor Sensor Outputs 1 Beeper, Alarm LED, Email Multi-mode Activated by video loss, maximum preset speed limit, collision, SD space,...

  • Page 33: List Of Standard Accessories

    Environment Operating -22°F to 140°F (-30°C ~ 60°C) Temperature Relative humidity 5% - 95% Vibration < 3G rms resistance Resistance to < 1200G rms mechanical shock Embedded Configure FPS per Allows (1~30fps) Software channel ID records vehicle allowed license plate Record and update firmware Rename channels allowed...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Fuse box 3A fuse User’s Manual 3G Antenna One (Only for models supporting 4G/3G) Options: Item Description Quantity External GPS Receiver Event Button & Cable Extension Cable (3m, 6.2m, 10m Option) One per camera Hard Disk Hard Disk Reader Anti-vibration case Troubleshooting 1.
  • Page 35 4. Q: Respectively, what’s the voltage reference range of the high and low level in the DVR? A: The voltage range for low level is 0VDC to 3VDC, the high level is 6VDC to 32VDC. Never exceed the power supply voltage on any signal input—damage can occur. 5.
  • Page 36 State of Meaning State of Meaning RED light GREEN light One slow flash every System start Slow flash every three Communication of wire three seconds seconds control is not normal One flash every System is normal One flash every second No memory device second but not recording...
  • Page 37 Appendix 1:...

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