Havis-Shields PT-VIDEO-MDVR - Manuals

1 MOBILE DIGITAL RECORDER FEATURES The Mobile Digital Recorder is a true VCR replacement with advanced features that take it beyond the standard VCR. The digital recorder features one video and two audio inputs and one video /audio output. The DVR operates as a simplex recorder offering up to 640 x ...

2 The 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 DIN format. • True low cost VCR replacement with no moving parts, no internal fan, no audible noise. • Unparalleled Search capability with up to 98x Fa...

3 MDVR INSTALLATION The MDVR features dual captured nuts in both sides of the unit allowing console faceplate mounting. Bracket model number C-EB25-MMT-1P See wiring details below

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 “ignition trigger”. When this trigger goes high, the DVR will turn on and begin to begin recording. If the Power Button on the front of the unit is hit...

6 NOTE 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 or 4 camera inputs on the monitor. (Cannot connect to camera 1 input.). *** If you have a four-camera system (PT-VIDEO-4) you must temporarily disconnec...

7 DIGITAL RECORDER FRONT PANEL OPERATION The DVR features an illuminated keypad for easy operation in dark environments. Below is a description of the functions of the Digital Recorder front panel buttons. Some buttons will have different functions depending upon if the recorder is recording, stoppe...

8 Left Arrow Key (mode dependant): Pause & Playback Mode : Left Arrow Key adjusts fast reverse playback speed up to 90x. Right Arrow Key (mode dependant): Pause Mode : Right Arrow Key adjusts the slow forward playback speed from paused to 0.5x speed. Playback Mode : Right Arrow Key adjusts fast ...

10 Figure 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 recorded video files on the Compact Flash card. The column on the left shows the days with the column on the right showing time in that day. A pound symbol in...

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 other setup screens is possible. Figure 5: Main Menu

12 MDVR Setup Menu Setup Menu (Figure 9) Field Action Default Units Selection of English or Metric units. English Video Dwell Time Selects the time between video switches. 0 seconds will allow a trigger position to determine camera input selected. 0 sec Time Setup Brings up the Time Setup menu. Pass...

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 adjustment for daylight savings time change. ON Figure 7: Time Setup Menu Advanced Setup Menu (Figure 11) Field Action Default Restore Defaults Restores the...

14 System Name 14 character name (i.e. Car # / Officer / Other) MDVR-CF Trigger x 1 character trigger name 1 - 6 Figure 8: Titles Setup Menu Trigger Setup (Figure 15) Field Action Default Trigger 1-6 Enter a name for the trigger event / Enter if the trigger is active high or low / Select the action ...

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 RECORD: Stops a recording if the unit is recording. o RECORD: Starts a recording and records while the trigger is active. Stops recording when the trigg...

16 image 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 Recording Selects whether to record 2 channels of audio (ON), one channel associated with the video being recorded (SWITCHED) or no audio (OFF). ON Priorit...

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 unit may be used for password access EXCEPT THE POWER BUTTON . The password field consists of 6 characters with a default password of: “Left Arrow”, “Right ...

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. The subdirectory is named as follows: Mmm.dd.yyyy Mmm = 3 letter month abbreviation, e.g. Jan, Feb, Mar, ... Dec dd = day (01 - 31) yyyy = 4 digit year, ...

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 Only. 2. Pin 11, Trigger 6 / Mic Trigger Input are also connected to pin 4 of the 8-pin Molex. Use only one or the other. 3. Pin 14 is protected automotive output powe...

22 EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Recording Capabilities NTSC video camera input up to 30 fps with synchronized audio and meta-data. Meta-Data Capture for Each Frame Input voltage, unit temperature, 14 character unit name, panic button events, all triggers status and names, operating mode &...