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  • Page 1 OBSERVER™ 4000 USER GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Important Notices

    Safety Vision. Safety Vision® is a registered trademark of Safety Vision, LLC. All other products or name brands mentioned in this document are trademarks of their respective owners. For more information about Safety Vision and its products, go to www.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Table of Contents Components Main Wiring Diagram Installation SD Card Removal/Insertion Remote Control Live View Menu Navigation Video Playback Exporting Video Files Configuration System Menu Record Menu Event Menu Peripheral Menu System Information Appendix A: Specifications...

  • Page 4: Components

    OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Components STATUS LEDS DVR is recording video 1 - IR Remote Sensor - The IR Remote Sensor receives DVR is receiving power signals from the DVR Remote Control. Error may have occured...
  • Page 5 OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE 1 - Sensor Port - Connection for the 4000-Trigger sensor harness. 2 - GPS Antenna Port - Connection an external GPS antenna. 3 - RS232 Port - Connection for optional RS232 accessories such as a Garmin GPS antenna.

  • Page 6: Main Wiring Diagram

    OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Main Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 7: Installation

    OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Installation Table A Cable Length SVS-3MMF 10’ SVS-5MMF 16’ 33’ SVS-10MMF 49’ SVS-15MMF 65’ SVS-20MMF Flat Mount Secure the DVR to the surface with self-tapping screws or rivets. Ensure that the front panel of the DVR remains accessible and there is a minimum 2.5 inches of clearance for cables..

  • Page 8: Sd Card Removal/Insertion

    OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE SD Card Removal/Insertion Do not force the SD card into the slot upside down or backwards. Ensure the SD card’s write protection slider is in the “unlocked” position. Do not remove the SD card until the DVR is turned off.

  • Page 9: Remote Control

    OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Remote Control The Observer remote control is used to navigate through the configuration menus or to control video playback on an Video - Switch between VGA output and the front composite external monitor. Point the remote control at the IR receiver external monitor output.

  • Page 10: Live View

    OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Live View Attach an external monitor to the A/V OUT port while the DVR is on to view the Live View. Menu Navigation Press the Setup or Login/Lock keys on the remote control while an external monitor is connected to access the DVR menu.

  • Page 11: Video Playback

    OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Video Playback To view recorded video with an attached external monitor, use the remote to access the menu, then select the first icon. The All Files and Event Files options appear. Select the All Files option to review all recorded video stored.
  • Page 12 OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Event Files SEL: Use the arrow and Enter keys on the remote control to select or unselect each file. Selected files can then be exported. Multiple files can be selected at one time. EVENT NAME: Displays the type of event that triggered the video recording.

  • Page 13: Exporting Video Files

    OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Exporting Video Files Video files can be exported to a USB thumb drive inserted into the USB port on the front of the DVR. To manually export video files, use the following procedure: Select each file you want to export in the SEL column.

  • Page 14: Configuration

    OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Configuration Select the Configuration icon to display the System, Record, Network, and Event menus. These menu options allow you to configure how the DVR operates, in addition to setting passwords and updating the firmware. System Menu...
  • Page 15 OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Options The General menu determines the behavior of the DVR upon start up and shutdown, in addition to other controls. ON/OFF TYPE: Select TIMER to display the START UP TIME, SHUT DOWN TIME, and BOOT UP ON SCHEDULE fields.
  • Page 16 OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Register Info The Register menu includes the assorted serial numbers and names unique to the DVR for identification. UNIT S/N: The DVR’s serial number. This number is unique and cannot be changed. UNIT ID: The DVR’s identifying number.
  • Page 17 OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Format Formatting a device erases all existing data, including recorded video. Use the following procedure to format a device: Use the arrow keys on the remote control to select a device from the drop-down menu. Available devices include SD (inserted SD card), or USB (inserted USB flash drive).
  • Page 18 OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Upgrade Periodically Safety Vision releases new firmware updates for the DVR to increase functionality and features. Use the following procedure to update the DVR firmware: Obtain the firmware update file from Safety Vision Technical Support. In the root directory of a USB flash drive create a folder titled dvrupgrade.
  • Page 19 OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE User Security The User Security menu controls the password needed to access the DVR menus. PASSWORD ENABLE: Select ON to require a password to access the DVR’s menus; select OFF to disable this feature and allow free access.
  • Page 20 OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Config The Config menu allows you to export to or import from a USB drive all of the DVR’s settings, which is useful when configuring multiple units in the same manner or creating a backup. DEFAULT SETTINGS: Select RESTORE to revert all settings tot he factory defaults.
  • Page 21 OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE System Log The System Log menu allows the user log or pictures to be exported or deleted. The system log file contains a log of which users accessed the DVRs configuration menus and at what time and date.
  • Page 22 OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Blackbox File The Blackbox File menu downloads a “blackbox” file to a USB drive inserted into the DVR’s USB port. This blackbox file contains metadata on assorted parameters of the DVR. Insert a USB flash drive into the DVR’s USB port.

  • Page 23: Record Menu

    OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Record Menu The Record Menu contains parameters that control how video is recorded. Options (Page 1) The Options menu contains most of the parameters that control how long and when the DVR records video. VIDEO TYPE: Select NTSC or PAL.
  • Page 24 OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Options (Page 2) METADATA CAPTURE: Select ON to record meta-data with recorded video. Select OFF to record video only. HDD/SD OVERWRITE: Select ON to overwrite the oldest video existent on the storage media when storage space is near capacity.
  • Page 25 OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE OSD Overlay The OSD Overlay menu selects what elements appear on the on-screen display. Select OFF or ON from the LIVE VIEW column to display the associated element when you press the Enter key on the remote control when the DVR is in Live View.
  • Page 26 OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Camera Settings The Camera Setting menu controls which cameras are recorded and displayed in the live view. Select the following for each camera: ENABLE: Select ON to enable recording of this camera. NAME: Enter an optional alphanumeric name for each specific camera.
  • Page 27 OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Record Settings The Record Setting menu controls the framerate and resolution of recorded video. Each camera’s parameters can be set independently. Select the following for each channel: RES: Select the resolution of this camera. Select from D1 (704×576), HD1 (704×288), or CIF (354×288).
  • Page 28 OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Sub-Streaming The Sub-Streaming menu is similar to the Record Setting menu, except it controls the quality of a camera’s sub- stream. Select the following for each channel: ENABLE: Select ON to enable this camera for sub-streaming. Select OFF to disable it.
  • Page 29 OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Schedule The Schedule menu allows to the DVR to begin and end recording automatically based on a timed schedule. In the DATE column to select from EVERY (every day), WEEKDAY (Monday thru Friday) or individual days.

  • Page 30: Event Menu

    OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Event Menu The Event Menu contains parameters that control connected sensor inputs and how events are recorded. Sensor The Sensor menu controls each sensor input that triggers events. The DVR supports up to eight inputs and can configure each one individually.
  • Page 31 OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Sensor Trigger Action Select NEXT PAGE on the Sensor menu to access this menu. The Sensor Trigger Action menu allows a channel to be displayed in fullscreen when an event is triggered. For each sensor, select a channel to displayed in the FULL SCREEN field when that sensor is active.
  • Page 32 OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Alarm Output The Sensor Alarm Output menus select which outputs are active when certain alarms are triggered. For each alarm type, select ON or OFF for outputs 1 and 2 (OUT1 and OUT2). Select ON in the SNAP field for each alarm type to produce a .jpg snapshot...
  • Page 33 OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Speed The Speed menu controls the speed type (SPDL and SPDO) events. Use the remote control to configure the following options: SPEED SOURCE: Select VEHICLE to obtain vehicle speed data from the vehicle’s own speedometer, or GPS to obtain this data from the GPS signal.
  • Page 34 OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Camera The Camera menu controls camera motion detection settings and associated events. Use the remote control to configure the following options: MOTION DETECT SETTINGS CH ID: Select the channel to configure the following settings. M.D. SENSITIVE: Select the sensitivity of the motion detection feature, with 3 being the most sensitive.
  • Page 35 CMS or shuts down. VOLTAGE OF START: Enter the voltage, in volts, that the vehicle typically drops to during startup (the ignition key is turned). INTERNAL TIME FOR CMS: This option is not supported by the Observer 4000.
  • Page 36 OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Snap Settings The Snap Settings menu enables snapshot mode for each camera. When snapshot mode is enabled, video is recorded in a series of snap shots taken in a constant interval. This may reduce storage usage for some non-critical camera views.
  • Page 37 OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Fatigue Driving The Fatigue Driving menu configures an available alarm parameter that defines how long a vehicle operator is authorized to drive and how long he must rest. First select ON in the FATIGUE DRIVING SWITCH field to activate the feature.

  • Page 38: Peripheral Menu

    OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Peripheral Menu The Peripheral Menu contains parameters that control optional connected peripheral accessories. Ext. Com. Setup The Ext. Com. Setup menu enables optional connections to the RS232 port. MODE: Select STANDARD. RS232-1: Select NONE or EXT GPS for...
  • Page 39 OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Language Switch The Language Switch menu allows you to change the language of the DVR’s configuration menus. In the CHOOSE LANGUAGE field, select English, Russian, Spanish, Polish, Portugese, or Turkish.

  • Page 40: System Information

    OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE System Information Select the System Information icon to display the System, History, Modules, and Authorized menus. These menu options display unique information and history about the DVR unit. System The System menu displays the firm- ware version and information on the SD card.
  • Page 41 OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE History Info The History Info menu consists of three pages. Select CLEAR next to any record to reset it. HIGHEST SPEED IN HISTORY: Displays the highest obtained speed, including the date and time it was recorded (assuming speed data is collected).
  • Page 42 OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Module Status The Modules menu displays the status of optional installed modules. GPS MODULE: Displays NORMAL if a GPS module is installed; NONE is one is not. GPS SIGNAL: Displays if the GPS signal received is valid.

  • Page 43: Appendix A: Specifications

    OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Appendix A: Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Embedded Real Time Linux 2.6.24 Operating System NTSC / PAL selectable Video Standard 4 channels Audio/Video Inputs Audio/Video Output 1 channel Audio/Video Compression ADPCM / H.264 Resolution* D1, HD1, CIF Frame Rate*...

  • Page 44: Appendix B: Dimensions

    OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Appendix B: Dimensions...
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  • Page 46 OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE Limited 3-Year New Product Warranty Safety Vision, LLC (“SV”) makes the following limited warranty, which is effective at the time of the original end-user purchase. Note: Optional warranty products are available for all SV products and may be pur- chased at the time of the original end-user purchase or any time during the original Limited 3-Year New Product Warranty period.
  • Page 47 OBSERVER 4000 USER GUIDE FCC Compliance Statement NOTE This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 48 CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 6100 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. N. Houston, TX 77041-5113 Main: 713.896.6600 Toll Free: 800.880.8855 Fax: 713.896.6640 www.safetyvision.com...

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