Havis-Shields PT-VIDEO-MDVR User Manual

PT-VIDEO-MDVR Installation and Users Guide MOBILE DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER COMPACT FLASH STORAGE

4 MDVR IGNITTION / POWER ON CONNECTION MDVR Ignition Trigger Power ON Control The MDVR features an auto power on and begin to record function on the

5 MDVR main Harness wire connections (25-pin connector) Red – Power (direct 12 volt positive) Black – Ground (12 volt negative) Yellow – Ignition (sw

6NOTE 3: In order to view programmable settings on PT-VIDEO monitor, you must use adaptor cables provided to connect MDVR video out to number 2, 3 o

7 DIGITAL RECORDER FRONT PANEL OPERATION The DVR features an illuminated keypad for easy operation in dark environments. Below is a description of

8 Left Arrow Key (mode dependant): Pause & Playback Mode: Left Arrow Key adjusts fast reverse playback speed up to 90x. Right Arrow Key (mod

9 BASIC MDVR OPERATION The OSD shown in Figure 5 below is the basic OSD for the Record, Live View and Playback Modes of operation. The video is rec

10Figure 3: Basic OSD MDVR MENU STRUCTURE MDVR Video Search Menu The OSD shown in Figure 5 below is the video search menu used for searching rec

11 Figure 4: Recording Search Menu MDVR Main Menu The OSD shown in Figure 8 below is the main unit menu. From this menu access to all

12 MDVR Setup Menu Setup Menu (Figure 9) Field Action Default Units Selection of English or Metric units. English Video Dwell Time Selects the

13 Date System date (assuming GPS date is OFF) Today’s Date Time System time (assuming GPS time is OFF) Today’s Time Daylight Savings Automatic adju

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14System Name 14 character name (i.e. Car # / Officer / Other) MDVR-CF Trigger x 1 character trigger name 1 - 6 Figure 8: Titles Setup Menu

15 o START RECORD: Starts a recording and will record until the stop button is pushed on the front of the unit or the storage media is full. o STOP

16image quality provides longer record time at lower video quality. Frame Rate Selects the frame rate from 30 FPS down to 1/8 FPS. 30 FPS Audio Reco

17 GPS Data Format Selects GPS display format: DDD:MM:SS, DDD:MM.mm, DDD.dddd DDD:MM:SS Figure 11: GPS Setup Menu System Info (Figure 18) Fi

18 MDVR Password Menus The menus shown in Figure 19 below allow for configuration of the units password access. All buttons on the front of the uni

19 COMPACT FLASH FILE STRUCTURE In the root directory of the Compact Flash card, the DVR will create a new subdirectory for each day of recording.

20 BACK PANEL CONNECTIONS Main Interface Connector 25-pin DSUB Pin # Function 1 Record LED Out; 3.3V with a 1k series resistor. 2 12V Ca

21 22 RS232-TX 3 23 RS232-RX Radar IF 24 RS232-TX Radar IF 25 Ground Notes: 1. Pins 23 & 24 are dedicated to the Radar Interface

22EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Recording Capabilities NTSC video camera input up to 30 fps with synchronized audio and meta-data. Meta-D

iii WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT INSERT ANY METALLIC

iv IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. READ AND RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS Read the instruction manual before operating the equipment. Retain the manual for future re

v 13. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug the equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following cond

1 MOBILE DIGITAL RECORDER FEATURES The Mobile Digital Recorder is a true VCR replacement with advanced features that take it beyond the standard VCR.

2The small mechanical size allows several recorders to fit in the space of an existing VCR or allow the unit to be mounted in a standard automotive D

3 MDVR INSTALLATION The MDVR features dual captured nuts in both sides of the unit allowing console faceplate mounting. Bracket model number C-EB2