247Security mDVR514M User manual

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USER MANUAL
mDVR514M
Rugged Digital Video Recorder
for In-Vehicle Applications
4 Video/Audio Channels
30 fps per Channel
V11.0308

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TABLE of CONTENTS
1. GENERAL INFORMATION AND SPECIFICATIONS
1.1. INTRODUCTION
1.2. SPECIFICATIONS
1.3. DIMENSION
1.4. CONNECTORS & LED LOCATIONS
1.4.1. FRONT PANEL
1.4.2. BACK PANEL
2. PREPARATION FOR USE
2.1. FRONT CONNECTORS
2.1.1. 10/100 BASE-T LAN CONNECTOR
2.1.2. VIDEO OUT CONNECTOR
2.1.3. AUDIO OUT CONNECTOR
2.1.4. USB 2.0 CONNECTOR
2.2. BACK CONNECTORS
2.2.1. POWER INPUT CONNECTOR
2.2.2. SERIAL PORT RS485, 5V CONNECTOR
2.2.3. EVENT MARKER CONNECTOR
2.2.4. RELAY OUTPUTS CONNECTOR
2.2.5. GENERAL PURPOSE INPUT / OUTPUT CONNECTOR
2.2.6. CAMERA 1,2,3 AND 4 CONNECTORS
2.2.7. WIFI CONNECTOR
2.2.8. RF MODEM CONNECTOR
2.2.9. GPS CONNECTOR
2.2.10. GENERAL PURPOSE INPUT / OUTPUT CONNECTOR
2.2.11. G-FORCE CONNECTOR
2.2.12. CELL MODEM CONNECTOR
2.2.13. 10/100 BASE-T W/ POE CONNECTOR
2.2.14. USB 2.0 CONNECTOR
2.3. CABLE REQUIREMENTS
2.3.1. POWER CABLE
2.3.2. EVENT MARKER CABLE
2.3.3. SENSOR / ALARM CABLE
2.3.4. CAMERA CABLE
2.3.5. GPS MODULE CABLE
2.3.6. NETWORK CROSS-OVER CABLE
2.3.7. MINI USB CABLE
2.4. CAMERA LENSES, WHAT VIEW, WHAT LENS
3. OPERATION
3.1. STATUS INDICATORS
3.1.1. IGNITION LED
3.1.2. POWER LED
3.1.3. HDD SAFE REMOVAL LED
3.1.4. ERROR LED
3.1.5. VIDEO LOST LED

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3.1.6. USB ACTIVITY LED
3.2. HDD ON/OFF LOCK
3.3. MEDIA STORAGE REMOVAL
3.4. WIRELESS VIDEO RETRIEVAL
3.5. REMOTE POWER CONTROL
3.6. EVENT MARKING AND RETRIEVAL
4. CONNECTING TO DVR
4.1. IP CONFIGURATION
4.2. CONNECT CROSS-OVER CABLE
4.3. SETTING UP YOUR PC
4.3.1. USING WINDOWS XP
4.3.2. USING WINDOWS VISTA
4.3.3. USING WINDOWS 7
5. DVR SETUP
5.1. STARTING DVRVIEWER
5.2. DVRVIEWER LOGIN
5.3. CONNECTING TO DVR
5.4. SETUP LOGIN
5.5. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MENU
5.5.1. DVR SERVER NAME
5.5.2. ADMIN PASSWORD
5.5.3. DVR TIME ZONE
5.5.4. SHUTDOWN DELAY (S)
5.5.5. STANDBY TIME (S)
5.5.6. MAXIMUM FILE SIZE (MB) & MAXIMUM FILE TIME (S)
5.5.7. MINIMUM AVAILABLE DISK SPACE (MB)
5.5.8. EVENT MARKER
5.5.9. PRE-LOCK TIME (S) & POST-LOCK TIME (S)
5.5.10. STOP RECORDING WHEN PLAY BACK
5.5.11. STOP RECORDING WHEN LIVE VIEW
5.5.12. ENABLE FILE ENCRYPTION
5.5.13. FILE ENCRYPTION PASSWORD
5.5.14. ENABLE GPS
5.5.15. ENABLE TAB102
5.5.16. ENABLE SMART UPLOAD
5.5.17. ENABLE BUZZER
5.5.18. ENABLE EXTERNAL WIFI
5.5.19. SCREEN NUMBER
5.5.20. DRIVE-SAFE (G-FORCE SET-UP)
5.6. CAMERA CONFIGURATION MENUS
5.6.1. ENABLE CAMERA
5.6.2. CAMERA NAME
5.6.3. RECORDING MODE
5.6.3.1. CONTINUE
5.6.3.2. TRIGGER BY SENSOR
5.6.3.3. TRIGGER BY MOTION
5.6.3.4. TRIGGER BY SENSOR/MOTION
5.6.3.5. NO RECORDING

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5.6.4. RESOLUTION
5.6.5. FRAME RATE
5.6.6. BIT RATE MODE
5.6.7. BIT RATE
5.6.8. PICTURE QUALITY
5.6.9. BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, HUE, AND SATURATION
5.6.10. TRIGGERS
5.6.11. PRE-RECORDING & POST-RECORDING TIME
5.6.12. SHOW GPS SPEED ON OSD & SPEED DISPLAY
5.6.13. SHOW GPS COORDINATE ON OSD
5.6.14. RECORDING, VIDEO LOST & MOTION ALARM
5.6.15. MOTION SENSITIVITY
5.7. SENSOR CONFIGURATION MENU
5.7.1. SENSOR NUMBER
5.7.2. SENSOR 1 TO 6
5.8. NETWORK MENU
5.9. STATUS MENU
5.10. TOOLS MENU
5.10.1. DOWNLOAD CONFIGURATION
5.10.2. UPLOAD CONFIGURATION
5.10.3. UPDATE FIRMWARE & MCU FIRMWARE
6. DVRVIEWER
6.1. INTRODUCTION
6.2. SOFTWARE CLIENT FEATURES
6.3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
6.4. INSTALLATION
6.5. STARTING DVRVIEWER
6.6. LIVE VIEW
6.6.1. SELECTING SCREEN LAYOUT
6.6.2. CAMERA SELECTION
6.6.3. CAMERA MENU
6.6.4. SNAPSHOT
6.6.5. SETUP
6.6.6. DISCONNECT
6.7. PLAY ARCHIVE
6.7.1. SEARCH VIDEO BY CALENDAR AND TIMELINE BAR
6.7.2. SEARCH VIDEO BY EVENT
6.7.3. PLAY BACK CONTROL
6.7.4. EXPORT VIDEO
6.8. PLAY FILE
6.9. SNAPSHOT
6.10. USERS
6.10.1. USER MANAGEMENT
6.10.2. ADD/DELETE USER
6.10.3. CHANGE USER PASSWORD
6.11. ERASE STORAGE MEDIA
7. SUPPORT INFORMATION
8. LIMITED WARRANTY

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION AND SPECIFICATIONS
1.1. INTRODUCTION
DVR stands for Digital Video Recorder with one common goal, allowing end-users to record / retrieve real time
video files with a few mouse clicks. Within the last decade, video encrypt/decrypt algorithms achieved noticeable
improvement along with the availability of large capacity digital storage devices that draw attention to designing
DVR systems. With this in mind, 247Security Inc. has designed and built the mDVR514M Series equipment to
make this transition smooth for the in-vehicle applications, specifically the transportation industry.
The mDVR514M employs high performance video compression H.264 standard to optimize video/audio data
stream so that it can be sent over a network or stored directly on a local disk. The compression algorithm mainly
runs on a DSP Engine, therefore freeing up valuable resources within the system to do other jobs. The mDVR514M
has features such as dynamic bit rate, controllable frame rate (max 30fps/channel), image quality control, real-
time previewing on all channels, alarm triggers, sensor configuration, easy retrieval and transfer of video files over
WIFI/LAN, GPS tracking and much more. In addition, mDVR514M allows end-users to independently manipulate
these parameters for each camera if desired.
1.2. SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL
Video Recording Resolution
Each channel can be set independently using D1 (704x480), DCIF (528x320), 2CIF (704x240), CIF (352X240)
and QCIF (176x120) configurations.
Video Compression
H.264 compression, highest quality video images and lowest bandwidth usage on the market today. Five
different levels of video quality configurations.
Video Recording Frame Rate
Channels can be independently set to record from 1fps to 30fps
All channels can record simultaneously at 30fps with D1 (704x480) resolution
Video recording channels
Up to 4 channels, 30fps/channel
Audio Recording Channels
Up to 4 audio channels; Camera has built-in noise-reduction microphone
One audio recording channel synchronized to each video recording channel
Camera connection
Video, Audio, Power and Encryption all in one cable, with locking mechanism
Internal video storage
Hot Swap Removable drive
Up to 750 GB
Rugged

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USB. 2.0
Integrated heater
Wireless Network
WLAN 802.11g/n
GPS
GPS module can be connected to DVR using one cable, up to 40’ in length
GPS data can be logged for over 15 years
Ethernet
10/100 Base-T Ethernet port
IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-T Fast Ethernet compatible
Sensors
Up to 12 sensors can be connected
Alarms
Up to 4 alarms can be connected
Indicators
Ignition LED (green)
Power LED (green)
HDD activity LED (green)
USB LED (green)
Error LED (red)
Video Lost LED (red)
PHYSICAL/POWER
Housing
Ionized Aluminum for rugged applications
Form factor
Depth: 194 mm (7.625 inches)
Width: 176 mm (6.875 inches)
Height: 58 mm (2.313 inches)
(Not including shock and vibration isolator)
Weight
Typically approximately 1.3 kg (2.8 lb)
(Not including shock and vibration isolator)
Power supply
Vehicle power supply switcher
ESD protected
Battery
Lithium Coin Cell CR2032 (20.0 x 3.2 mm)
3 V / 235 mAh

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Input Power Range
+8 VDC ~ +24 VDC normal operating voltage
+6 VDC ~ +28 VDC abnormal operating voltage up to 10 seconds
Over and under voltage protection
Ignition Signal / Power Down Timer
Software configurable delay power off signal from 1-120 minutes
50mA current draw in sleep mode after power down
Power consumption
Typical 12W (5C ~ 55C)
DVR draws less than 24ma when off
ENVIRONMENT
Temperature range
-30°C to +55°C (-22°F to +131°F) operating temperature
Relative humidity
10% to 90% non-condensing

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1.3. DIMENSIONS
The dimensions used in the following 2 diagrams are in inches.

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1.4. CONNECTORS & LED LOCATIONS
1.4.1.FRONT PANEL
1.4.2.BACK PANEL
Ignition
LED
Power
LED
HDD Safe
Removal
LED
Removable
Hot-Swap
Hard Drive
USB Activity
LED
USB 2.0
Video
Out
Audio
Out
10/100 Base-T
Power
+8 ~ +24V
DC IN
Event
Marker
General
Purpose
I/O
Video, Audio Input
12VDC Output
USB 2.0
Wi-Fi
GPS
C.D.C.
Communications
Display Controller
Record
LED
Error
LED
Video Lost
LED
HDD On / Off
Key lock
G-Force
General
Purpose
I/O

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2. PREPARATION FOR USE
2.1. FRONT CONNECTORS
2.1.1. 10/100BASE-T LAN CONNECTOR
The RJ45 port allows access to the DVR from your laptop / computer using the included cross over cable.
This port is labeled as LAN and has a default static IP address of 192.168.1.100.
Pin Number
Signal
Description
Pin out
1
TX+
Transmit Data +
2
TX-
Transmit Data -
3
RX+
Receive Data +
4
RX-
Receive Data -
5
NC
Not connected
6
COM
Common
7
COM
Common
8
COM
Common
9
COM
Common
2.1.2. USB 2.0 CONNECTOR
Connector type: 4-pin friction-lock header
2.1.3. AUDIO OUT CONNECTOR
Connector type: RCA Jack
Pin Number
Signal
Description
Pin out
Inside
Audio
Audio Signal
Outside
GND
Ground
Pin Number
Signal
Description
Pin out
1
VCC
Cable Power +5 V
2
-Data
Balanced Data Line -
3
+Data
Balanced Data Line +
4
GND
Cable Ground

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2.1.4. VIDEO OUT CONNECTOR
Connector type: RCA Jack
Pin Number
Signal
Description
Pin out
Inside
Video
Video Signal
Outside
GND
Ground
2.2. BACK CONNECTORS
2.2.1. WIFI CONNECTOR
Connector type: RP-SMA Jack
Pin Number
Signal
Description
Pin out
1
RF
RF Signal
2
GND
RF Ground
2.2.2. GENERAL PURPOSE INPUT / OUTPUT CONNECTOR #1
This connector provides 3 digital inputs. The digital inputs are labeled as DI_6, DI_7, DI_8. End-users can
assign any sensors to one of these digital input signals, up to 3 sensors can be wired to this connector. This
connector also provides +12VDC OUT on pin 4 with a built-in 0.75A fuse.
Pin Number
Signal Description
Pin out
1
Input DI_6
2
Input DI_7
3
Input DI_8
4
+12VDC OUT
5
Not Connected
6
GND

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2.2.3. COMMUNICATIONS DISPLAY CONTROLLER (C.D.C.) CONNECTOR
This connector allows the user to connect a C.D.C. which is a LCD monitor with video out capabilities and
manual video controls including live view, playback, record start/stop, volume controls, and video status
indicators. (FOR FUTURE USE)
Pin Number
Signal Description
Pin out
1
Audio OUT GND
2
Audio OUT
3
Video OUT + / Video OUT RCA
4
Video OUT - / Video OUT GND
5
Turn Power ON
6
RS232 TXD
7
RS232 RXD
8
GND
9
+12VDC OUT
10
+3VDC Standby
2.2.4. POWER INPUT CONNECTOR
The mDVR514M has a built-in Intelligent power switcher that can operate from +8V ~ +24V DC-IN. The
ON/OFF signal connects to the vehicle’s ignition signal. The mDVR514M uses this signal to trigger the power shut-
off delay and the timing circuitry. The mMVR514M will remain ON until the shut-off delay time has been reached.
The system will then go through its normal shutdown procedures before completely powering down. The GND
(Common DC ground) signal should be connected to the vehicle common ground.
Pin Number
Signal
Description
Pin out
1
ON/OFF
On/Off Switch
On when 6V ~ VIN
Off when 0V ~ 0.5V
2
GND
Ground
3
VIN
Input voltage (+8V~+24VDC)
4
GND
Ground
2.2.5. CAMERA 1,2,3, AND 4 CONNECTORS
The mDVR514M supports a maximum of 4 cameras. These Micro-fit connectors are used to connect the
four camera inputs to the mDVR514M system (video and audio). Also included in each camera connection is
DV12V Out to power the camera. You can refer to the cover of the DVR for the PIN assignments of each connector.
If any of these cameras are not connected properly (for instance loose cables, unplugged etc…) than the
mDVR514M intelligently notifies the end-users with “NO VIDEO” on the preview screen. Camera inputs are labeled
CAMERA 1, CAMERA 2, CAMERA 3, and CAMERA 4.
Pin Number
Signal
Description
Pin out
1
MIC-IN
Microphone In
2
GND
Ground
3
Video+
Video In (+)
4
Video-
Video In (-)
5
+12VDC
+12VDC OUT

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6
GND
Ground
2.2.6. USB 2.0 CONNECTOR
Connector type: 4-pin friction-lock header
Pin Number
Signal
Description
Pin out
1
VCC
Cable Power +5 V
2
-Data
Balanced Data Line -
3
+Data
Balanced Data Line +
4
GND
Cable Ground
2.2.7. GPS CONNECTOR
Connector type: RP-SMA Jack
Pin Number
Signal
Description
Pin out
1
RF
RF Signal
2
GND
RF Ground
2.2.8. GENERAL PURPOSE INPUT / OUTPUT CONNECTOR #2
This connector provides 5 digital inputs and 1 digital output. The digital inputs are labeled as DI_1, DI_2,
DI_3, DI_4, DI_5. The digital output is labeled as DO_3. End-users can assign any sensors to one of these digital
input signals. Up to 5 sensors can be wired to this connector. Alternatively, one alarm (LED, Siren, etc.) is available
on the digital output.
Pin Number
Signal Description
Pin out
1
Input DI_1
2
Input DI_2
3
Input DI_3
4
Input DI_4
5
Input DI_5
6
Output DO_3
7
GND
8
GND
9
+10V Standby
10
+10V Standby

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2.2.9. EVENT MARKER CONNECTOR
This connector is used to plug in the included event marker cable.
Pin Number
Signal Description
Pin out
1
DI_0
2
GND
3
+12V OUT
4
Output DO_0
5
Output DO_1
6
Output DO_2
2.2.10. G-FORCE CONNECTOR
This connector is used to plug in the included event marker cable.
Pin Number
Signal Description
Pin out
1
RS485 T(-)
2
RS485 T(+)
3
RS485 R(+)
4
RS485 R(-)
5
GND
6
+5VDC OUT

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2.3. CABLE REQUIREMENTS
2.3.1.POWER CABLE
A 15 ft three wire power cable is included for connection between the DVR and your vehicle power and ignition
signals. It is highly recommended that in-line fast blow fuses (7.5 - 10 amps) be installed on the two power input
connections for safety pre-cautions.
Wire Color
Signal
Description
Picture
Red
VIN
Input voltage (8~24VDC)
Black
GND
Ground
White
ON/OFF
Ignition switched power
(only hot when ignition is
in RUN/ACC
2.3.2.EVENT MARKER CABLE
A 15 ft cable is already connected to the Event Marker and pre-wired to a 2X3 Molex connector; the Molex
connector will then connect to the event marker port on the back of the DVR. The event marker uses 3 digital
outputs for Video Lost, Recording & Power LED’s and 1 digital input for the push button. The push button is used
for pre/post trigger recording which when pressed, marks the video files at that specific moment. Pre-event and
Post-event time locking can be configured in the DVR setup.
Connector
Signal
Description
Picture
6-Pin
Molex
Connects to Event Marker
connector on DVR

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2.3.3.SENSOR / ALARM CABLE
A 15 ft sensor / alarm cable is provided to connect the 4 digital inputs, 1 digital output and motion sensor signals
to the GP I/O port of the DVR.
Wire Color
Signal
Description
Picture
Brown
Input DI_1
Connects to Digital Input 1
of GP I/O connector (Pin
1)
White/
Green
Input DI_2
Connects to Digital Input 2
of GP I/O connector (Pin
2)
Green
Input DI_3
Connects to Digital Input 3
of GP I/O connector (Pin
3)
White/
Orange
Input DI_4
Connects to Digital Input 4
of GP I/O connector (Pin
4)
Orange
Motion
Sensor
Connects to Motion Sensor
of GP I/O connector (Pin
5)
White/
Brown
Output DO_3
Connects to Digital Output
3 of GP I/O connector (Pin
6)
Blue
GND
Connects to GND of GP I/O
connector (Pin 7)
White/
Blue
GND
Connects to GND of GP I/O
connector (Pin 8)
2.3.4.CAMERA CABLE
STP (shielded twisted pair) cable is the standard and will use 2X3 Molex plugs for connections making the
installation simple and straight forward. The cable connectors are keyed so they cannot be connected incorrectly.
Connect one end of the cable to one of the available camera inputs on the DVR and the other end into the camera.
Connector
Signal
Description
Picture
6-Pin
Molex
Connects to DVR
6-Pin
Molex
Connects to camera

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2.3.5.GPS MODULE CABLE
A GPS module attached to a 25 ft cable connects to the back of the DVR using a DB9 connector
Connector
Signal
Description
Picture
RP-SMA Jack
Connects to GPS
connector on DVR
2.3.6.NETWORK CROSS-OVER CABLE
This cable connects a computer / laptop to the 10/100BASE-T LAN connector using the network standard RJ45
connector so that user can setup the DVR parameters as well as preview the video and audio from the video
channels.
Connector
Signal
Description
Picture
RJ45
Connects to 10/100BASE-
T LAN connector
2.3.7.MINI USB CABLE
This cable connects the mDVR removable storage media to your computer or laptop for video / audio playback.
This is a standard USB 2.0 Type A to 5 Pin mini-B Cable which should be no longer than 12 to 16 inches. See
section 6 for instructions on how to use the DVRViewer application to connect to the storage media and play back
your recorded video and audio.
Connector
Signal
Description
Picture
USB 2.0 Type
A
Connects to your
computer
USB 2.0
5 Pin mini-B
Connects to the mDVR
storage media

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2.4. CAMERA LENSES, WHAT VIEW, WHAT LENS
The chart below can be used as a guide when ordering and installing cameras in your vehicle.
Lens
Angle of View
Best focus distance
Viewable distance
2.9mm
120°
4 ft
10 ft
3.6mm
92°
5 ft
12 ft
6.0mm
54°
8 ft
20 ft
8.0mm
39°
10 ft
28 ft
12mm
26°
13 ft
35 ft
16mm
19°
20 ft
56 ft
Viewable distance means maximum range of the optimum standard

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3. OPERATION
3.1. STATUS INDICATORS
3.1.1. IGNITION LED
This LED is to notify the operator that the vehicle’s ignition has been turned on which will then turn on the DVR.
This LED will be blinking when ignition is turned on and until DVR powers on. This LED will also blink when ignition
is turned off and until DVR powers off.
3.1.2. POWER LED
This LED is to notify operator that system power is on.
3.1.3.HDD SAFE REMOVAL LED
This LED when blinking is to notify operator to NOT remove HDD until blinking stops. When this LED is blinking,
system is properly closing all data files on the HDD, once all data files are closed HDD power is switched off,
blinking stops
3.1.4.ERROR LED
This LED is to notify operator that the system has encountered a problem and cannot continue normal operation.
Please call tech support for troubleshooting procedures.
3.1.5.VIDEO LOST INDICATOR LED
This LED is to notify operator when any of the enabled cameras loses video signal meaning the cable is cut or is
not connected.
3.1.6.USB ACTIVITY LED
This LED is to notify the operator that there is USB activity, which means that data files are being downloaded from
the HDD to the USB thumb drive or that a firmware upgrade is in progress. Do not remove USB thumb drive until
LED stops blinking.
3.2. HDD ON/OFF LOCK
The HDD On/Off lock mechanism is employed to prevent unauthorized operators from removing the media
storage and tampering with video data. Turn key to position “Close” to lock media storage or “Open” to unlock. The
mDVR514M will NOT record video if the lock mechanism is in the “Open” position
3.3. MEDIA STORAGE REMOVAL
The media storage is hot swappable and can be removed and inserted without turning the ignition off. This process
will take roughly 10 to 20 seconds to complete. The feature is helpful when access to video is needed but vehicle