Apollo RR-HDP User manual

Hard Disk Player and HDPlayer Software
Mobile Digital Video
Systems
User Guide and Instruction Manual, Version 1.0
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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction..............................................................................5
1.1 Product Components .............................................................5
1.2 Minimum System Requirements ............................................5
2.0 Installation ................................................................................6
2.1 Installing the Hard Disk Player...............................................6
2.2 Installation of the HDPlayer Program.....................................7
3.0 HDPlayer Program ................................................................ 10
3.1 Description .......................................................................... 10
3.2 Overview ............................................................................. 11
3.3 Using HDPlayer................................................................... 13
A. Screen ................................................................................. 13
B. Menu ................................................................................... 13
C. Toolbar ................................................................................ 16
D. Google Map View Panel ..................................................... 17
E. Speed Graph View Panel.................................................... 18
F. Search View Panel.............................................................. 18
G. Search Event View Panel ................................................... 23
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1.0 Introduction
The MR Hard Disk Player (Model No. RR-HDP) and Hard Disk Player
(HDP) Software are used to easily locate and download video from the
removable hard disk drive utilizing a personal computer (PC).
This manual describes the procedures for installation and operating the
Hard Disk Player and Hard Disk Player Software (hereinafter “HDPlayer
Program”) designed for the RoadRunner Digital Video Recorder (DVR)
system.
1.1 Product Components
•Hard Disk Player
•USB Cable
•Power Cord and Adapter
•HDPlayer Software Installation CD
•User’s Manual (this document)
1.2 Minimum System Requirements
•Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista,
or Windows 7
•CPU: Intel Pentium III 500MHz or higher
•RAM: 128MB or higher (256MB recommended)
•VGA: AGP, Video RAM 8MB or higher (800x600, 24bpp or
higher)
•USB 2.0 high speed only
•Internet access (Required for playback of mapping and
speed data when DVR is equipped with GPS)
NOTE: Intel Premium Dual Core 2.2GHz or higher CPU is required for the
proper audio playback.
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2.0 Installation
2.1 Installing the Hard Disk Player
1. Connect the 12VDC power adapter cable to the back of the
Player and into the wall outlet
2. Connect the USB ports of the Player to the PC using the
provided USB cable.
3. Once you have recorded video on the DVR’s removable hard
drive, you can view it on your computer using the Hard Disk
Player:
a. Remove the hard disk drive from the DVR:
i. Turn the DVR key to the “OFF” position.
ii. Ensure the front panel LED lights are not illuminated.
iii. Remove the hard disk drive.
b. Connect the hard disk drive to the Player.
c. Turn the Player ON by selecting the switch on the Player.
The power LED will illuminate indicating the Player is
powered on.
d. The PC should recognize that a new USB device has
been installed and you can now use the HDPlayer
software to view video. (Refer to section 3.0).
NOTE: You should always turn the Hard Disk Player OFF using the switch
on the back prior to removing the hard disk module.
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2.2 Installation of the HDPlayer Program
NOTE: If an older version of HDPlayer program has already been installed
on the computer, you should uninstall the older version, and then re-install
the new version.
1. Insert the installation CD.
2. Run the Setup.exe file.
3. The .NET Framework and the Visual C++ Runtime Libraries are
installed automatically.
4. When the following dialog box appears, select NEXT.
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5. Designate the folder patch location to install HDPlayer and select
the user(s) you want to able to use HPDlayer. Then select NEXT.
6. Select NEXT to confirm installation.
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7. Select CLOSE to complete the installation.
8. After installing the HDPlayer program, the HDP icon can be found
on the desktop. Run the program by “double-clicking” the icon.
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3.0 HDPlayer Program
3.1 Description
The HDPlayer program is the playback software, which allows you
to play recorded video and audio (if applicable) from the hard disk
drive on a personal computer. Features of the HDPlayer program
are as follows:
•Time-lapse and event search
•Recording status table and Search event view panel
•Searching using Google map and Speed Graph (if DVR was
equipped with optional GPS)
•Zoom
•Various image enhancements
•Video clip copying
•Current image saving and printing
To search for and playback recorded video, first make sure that the
hard disk is connected to the computer through the Player. Then,
select the START menu in Windows and select HDPlayer to view
the launcher.
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